Toni Durham
Group Manager Democracy & Engagement
TONI DURHAM
Our Democracy and Engagement group is responsible for Strategy and Policy, Iwi Relationships, Governance, Communications as well as Reserve Boards, Hall Committees, Mt Hutt Memorial Hall (MHMH), District Pools and Grants. The group brings together activities that focus on Council’s relationships with our communities, elected members and stakeholders to support robust decision-making.
About Toni
Toni has led a range of strategic projects and teams in her career at Council since 2007 including Acting Group Manager of Business Support, Strategy and Policy Manager, and Flood Recovery Manager for the 2021 Civil Defence flood emergency.
Toni holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Science majoring in Business Development and Social Sciences from Lincoln University. She is trained in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, IAP2 (Certificate of Public Participation) and is a member of Taituarā (Local Government Professionals Aotearoa) and PRINZ (Public Relations Institute).