Central Hawke's Bay District Council's former chief executive has been fired from his current role in Australia, following allegations he used his position for personal gain.
Rodger Kerr-Newell has been fired from his role as CEO of Shire of Halls Creek, a council located in Western Australia.
Kerr-Newell was the first chief executive of CHB District Council, a role he began in 1989 and stayed in for three years.
Australia's Corruption and Crime Commission released a statement saying Kerr-Newell failed to disclose his financial involvement with three wind farm companies in New Zealand.
"While Mr Kerr-Newell did seek consent from the Shire President to take on a Directorship with NZ Windfarms, he failed to disclose his financial interest in these companies, the amount of time he would spend fulfilling the role, and his appointment as Chairman."