Invercargill City Council
Dr. Damien Puddle is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in advocating for play and parkour as tools for community development and positive self-growth. Currently serving as Local Play Advocate at Invercargill City Council, Dr. Puddle leads the development of the Invercargill City Council Play Strategy and the City Centre Urban Play work programme. As Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Parkour Association, a position held since January 2013, Dr. Puddle focuses on promoting parkour to encourage self-development and support practitioners across New Zealand. Previous roles include Local Play Advocate at Hamilton City Council and Sport Waikato, and Chief Executive Officer at Parkour Earth. Dr. Puddle's academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology of Sport and a Bachelor's (Honours) in Sport and Exercise Science with a focus on Biomechanics in Parkour, complemented by various educational pursuits in community-led development and Māori language.
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Invercargill City Council
The Council's vision is "To enhance our City and preserve its character while embracing innovation and change." The Invercargill City Council is chosen by the Invercargill public in elections held every three years. The Council consists of the Mayor and 12 Councillors and its role is to provide and maintain services and amenities for the public of Invercargill. There are two main parts to Invercargill City Council: the Council (elected representatives) and the Corporate (staff). The Council is chosen by electors (the Invercargill public) to govern the city's affairs, such as making decisions on spending, priorities and policies.