David Meates | |
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.jpg) Meates in 2020 | |
| Born | David William Meates 1961 or 1962 (age 62–63)[1] Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Alma mater | University of Canterbury |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | since 1988 |
| Spouse | Julie Meates |
| Children | 3 |
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David William Meates MNZM[3] is a New Zealand business leader in Christchurch, New Zealand, and son of former All Black, Bill Meates. He was chief executive of Canterbury and West Coast District Health Boards until 4 September 2020.[4]
He resigned because of alleged pressure from the Ministry of Health, Crown monitor of the Health Board and Canterbury District Health Board over cost cutting measures.[5] Meates was farewelled from his position by hundreds of people in a guard of honour.[6]
On 29 June 2022 he announced he will run in the race for Christchurch's mayoralty in the October local elections.[7]
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- ^ "David Meates MNZM | The Governor-General of New Zealand". gg.govt.nz.
- ^ "Resignation of David Meates, Chief Executive Officer". New Zealand Doctor.
- ^ "Ex-DHB bosses: Why we left". Newsroom. 11 September 2020.
- ^ "Canterbury DHB CEO farewelled with guard of honour from hundreds of supporters". Newshub.
- ^ "David Meates confirms Christchurch mayoralty bid: 'We can do better than basic'". Stuff.