National Council
The AA’s National Council is the paramount governing body of the Association. It comprises one representative from each of the AA’s 18 District Councils.
The National Council meets quarterly to consider matters of national policy and to receive reports from the Board and Chief Executive.
The National Council has delegated authority over the AA’s commercial affairs to the Board, which consists of the President, Vice President and six other members elected from past and sitting National Councillors.
The Chief Executive and Association Secretary also attend meetings of the National Council.
AA National Councillors and their Districts
Here is a list of current AA National Councillors and the districts they represent. A photo taken in June 2023 is also included below.
- Tracey Rissetto – Northland
- Rachel Hutchens – Auckland
- Bill McMaster – Waikato
- Ron Scott – Bay of Plenty
- John Maxwell – Taranaki
- David Murray – Hawke’s Bay / Gisborne
- Errol Christiansen – Whanganui
- Garry Goodman – Manawatu
- Craig Bowyer – Wairarapa
- Geordie Cassin – Wellington
- Kyle Lightfoot – Nelson
- Robyn Gardener – Marlborough
- John Skevington – Canterbury / West Coast
- Antoni Facey – South Canterbury
- Martin McFelin – North Otago
- Malcolm Budd – Otago
- Jeff Donaldson - Southern Lakes District
- Chris Peddie – Southland
> Photo of NZAA National Councillors (PDF, 336 KB), taken June 2024 at a meeting in Wellington.