Councillor on Auckland Council, representing the Waitematā and Gulf ward (2019- 2022), after serving nine years on the Waitematā Local Board as Deputy Chair and Chair for the 2016 – 2019 term.
I was born in London and immigrated to New Zealand aged 14, attending Auckland Girls’ Grammar School. I hold an honours law degree from Otago University. Following a legal career, in early 2009, I became a full-time volunteer in the community focused on cycling advocacy, community development and sustainability. In 2011 I received the SBN’s Sustainability Champion award for my cycling advocacy work and as chair of the Grey Lynn Farmers Market. I was first elected on to Auckland Council in 2010.
I served 12 years on Auckland Council up until October 2022. During that time I was chair of the Waitematā Local Board, co-chair of the Hauraki Gulf Forum, Deputy Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee and board member, National Council, LGNZ. I am currently chair, Aaiotanga Peace Place Trust and a board member, Te Runanga Papa Atawhai o Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland Conservation Board.
During my time on Auckland Council I reported monthly on my activities here
My wrap of the 2022 election result that brought an end to my elected role.
To contact me, please either use the contact form below to send me an email, call me on 022 3938 763 or find me on social media @pippacoom. You can find me on Facebook and can learn more about me here.