Telephone Number

‭+64 27 534 1449‬

Email Address

sarah.houston-eastergaard@gravelroad.co.nz

Sarah Houston-Eastergaard

Senior Consultant

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing-absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” – Wind in the Willows.

Sarah is a career Treasurer with a keen understanding of how change within the local government sector, particularly the water sector, can be leveraged for positive and enduring outcomes. She has cultivated high-trust relationships across the Wellington region’s local government and finance sectors.

With a proven track record in finance, treasury, and insurance, Sarah has delivered senior-level advice and managed complex, high-risk portfolios. As the Treasurer for Wellington City Council, she focused strategically on material balance sheet risks, providing key insights to governance, management, and external stakeholders. Her extensive professional network ensures she remains closely connected to the mood and needs of the sector.

Sarah is a values-based professional who is sought out by clients and local authorities for her deep knowledge and methodology. She is committed to delivering continuous, meaningful improvements that respect the unique risk maturity and community needs of each council, ultimately benefiting ratepayers.

Sarah and her husband Jared are the proud parents of two young boys growing far too fast. She loves to spend her spare time messing about in boats.

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