Pippa Coom

Who is Pippa Coom?

Pippa Coom is an Auckland, New Zealand politician, who is the transport and community portfolio member for the Local Board of the Waitemata Ward. She got elected in 2010 on the City Vision ticket. She was re-elected in 2013, getting the highest number of votes of all candidates in her board area.

Among her interests, she supports increased cycling for transport in Auckland, and has been involved in events like organising the 'Cycle Style Gala' with Cycle Action Auckland, and is a coordinator for Frocks on Bikes women cycling events. She is also involved in environmental groups like Grey Lynn 2030. Previous to succeeding in her bid for a Local Board seat, she worked as a lawyer for Vector, and campaigned for a seat on the Board of the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust.

For her work with Cycle Action Auckland and the Grey Lynn Farmer's Market, she won the Sustainable Business Network "Sustainability Champion Award".