Bede Carran appointed as Christchurch City Council chief executive
Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Christchurch City Council, Timaru District Council
Bede Carran has been appointed as the permanent chief executive for the Christchurch City Council. He was selected from 127 applicants after three candidates were shortlisted. Carran previously served as the council's chief financial officer and interim chief executive.