Young Elected Members Committee

YEM committee is a sub-committee of the National Council of LGNZ and was created in response to a growing need for young, elected members to have a voice and platform within local government in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Their role is to coordinate networking and development opportunities for young, elected members and to provide advice to the National Council on matters such as young adult/rangatahi participation in local government, building stronger relationships and issues affecting young, elected members, and to provide a view on any matters of policy and legislation.

Young Elected Members Committee 2025-2028:

• Chair: Alex Crackett, Councillor Invercargill City Council
• Deputy Chair: Raiha Bell, Councillor Manawatū District Council
• Zone 1 representative: Felicity Foy, Councillor Far North District Council
• Zone 2 representative: : Justin Ross, Councillor Kawerau District Council
• Zone 3 representative: : Charlotte Melser, Councillor Whanganui District Council
• Zone 4 representative: : Kaz Yung, Councillor Hutt City Council
• Zone 5 representative: : Megan Fitzgerald, Community Board Chair, Methven Community Board
• Zone 6 representative: : Alex Crackett, Councillor Invercargill City Council
• Te Maruata representatives: Raiha Bell, Councillor Manawatū District Council & Wahine Murch, Councillor Taupō District Council
• Community Board: Appointment pending
• At large representatives: Fisher Wang, Councillor Rotorua Lakes Council & Rebecca Ryan, Deputy Mayor Waitaki District Council