Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes - UNCONFIRMED

23 September 2021

 

   MINUTES OF Far North District Council
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD AT THE
Held virtually via Microsoft TEAMs
ON
Thursday, 23 September 2021 AT 10.00 am

 

PRESENT:                   Mayor John Carter (HWTM), Cr Ann Court, Cr David Clendon, Cr Dave Collard, Cr Felicity Foy, Cr Mate Radich, Cr Rachel Smith, Cr Kelly Stratford, Cr Moko Tepania, Cr John Vujcich

IN ATTENDANCE:      Mike Edmonds (Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board Chairperson), Adele Gardner (Te Hiku Community Board Chairperson), Belinda Ward (Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board)

STAFF PRESENT:      Shaun Clarke (Chief Executive Officer), William J Taylor, MBE (General Manager Corporate Services), Dean Myburgh (General Manager District Services), Andy Finch (General Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management), Darren Edwards (General Manager Strategic Planning and Policy)

1            Karakia Timatanga / Opening Prayer

Councillor Moko Tepania commenced the meeting with the Council prayer in Te Reo Māori.

2            NGā WHAKAPāHA ME NGā PāNGA MEMA / Apologies and Declarations of Interest

Councillor Smith declared a conflict of interest for Item 6.6 – Exemption to be Granted – Section 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 – Council Controlled Organisatons.

3            ngā tono kōrero / Deputation

Nil.

4            NGĀ KŌRERO A TE KOROMATUA / MAYORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS   

-       Ongoing discussion in regards to Three Waters and the future of local Government.

o   Local Government New Zealand will be holding a meeting next week to discuss this further.  

o   Staff are preparing a report on Three Waters to present to council which will be passed on the Central Government.

o   Northland Mayoral Forum are also drafting a paper to send to the Central Government.

-       COVID-19, there has been a slight softening in rules and allowing travel through Auckland for those with sick or dying family members.

-       Committee papers being escalated to Council for a decision will no longer be duplicated on Council Agendas, instead the full report will be referenced and a link provided to the Committee meeting agenda.

-       Councillor Foy will now join Councillors Stratford and Clendon on the digital hui panel on heritage areas.

-       Noted Item 6.5 – Housing for the Elderly, Oxford Street, Kaitaia was not included in the order paper, but included in the agenda.

5            Confirmation of Previous Minutes

5.1         Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Agenda item 5.1 document number A3052385, pages 12 - 24 refers.

Resolution  2021/52

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr Rachel Smith

That Council confirms the minutes of the Council meeting held 12 August 2021 as a true and correct record.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

6            Reports

6.1         Vehicle Crossings Bylaw - Recommendations for Making New Bylaw

Agenda item 6.1 document number A3380268, pages 25 - 63 refers.

Resolution  2021/53

Moved:       Cr Rachel Smith

Seconded:  Cr Dave Collard

That Council:

a)    agree to the recommendations in the Staff report on submissions and recommendations for consideration in Attachment 1 that:

i)          No changes are made to clauses 12, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22 and 23 in the draft bylaw.   

ii)         Clause 4 is changed by:

1)      Adding the words “reconstruction, upgrading and relocation” after the word “construction”

2)      Deleting the words “and repair” after the words “and relocation”;

3)      Inserting the word “vehicular” after the words “vehicle crossings giving”;

4)      Adding the words “or another design approved by the council” after “engineering standards for vehicle crossings”.

iii)        Clause 5 is changed by:

1)      Deleting the definition of berm;

2)      Adding to the definition of vehicle crossing, the words “, but does not include paddock entrances with less than ten (10) stock movements per month” after “accessing the property”;

3)      Deleting subclause (2) and replacing with a new Clause 2:

“2. Related information boxes

Boxes headed ‘Related information’ in this bylaw are for information purposes only, and –

(a)     they do not form part of the bylaw; and

(b)     cannot be considered in the interpretation or application of a provision of this bylaw; and

(c)     may be inserted, amended or removed without formality”

4)      Adding a “related information box” referring to a new diagram to supplement the written definition of a vehicle crossing:

“The terminology associated with vehicle crossings is illustrated in diagram 1 in the Schedule to this bylaw”.

iv)        Clause 6 is changed by:

1)      In subclause (1), deleting the word “widen” and replacing with the word “upgrade”;

2)      In subclause (2), replacing the word “widened” with “upgraded”;

3)      In subclause (2), adding the words: “, or permission has been granted by the council for a private road or right-of-way under section 348 of the Local Government Act 1974” after “has been granted for this work”;

4)      Adding a new subclause (3): “An approval is not required to conduct minor repairs or to maintain a vehicle crossing”;

5)      Adding further information to the “related information” box as follows:

“Approvals are required for:

·    Construction i.e. building a new vehicle crossing

·    Reconstruction i.e. rebuilding a crossing which is broken and/or not fit for purpose

·    Upgrading e.g. widening a crossing, replacing metal with tarseal, replacing a culvert, or making safety improvements to a crossing

·    Relocating i.e. moving a crossing from one place to another.

Approvals are not required for:

·    Minor repairs i.e. refurbishing a crossing that is showing signs of wear and tear but is not broken (such as repairing a pothole)

·    Maintenance e.g. resealing the surface of the crossing with existing seal material or cleaning a culvert.

Whether or not an approval is required for work on the vehicle crossing, a Work Access Permit is required for all work on the road corridor (see clause 17). This is required under the National Code of Practice for Utility Operators' Access to Transport Corridors”.

v)         Clause 7 is changed by:

1)      Adding “or other council-approved design” after “appropriate engineering standard”;

2)      Adding “Council will respond to the applicant in 30 working days or less” after “the proposed vehicle crossing”.

vi)        Clause 8 is changed by:

1)      Adding the words “in its sole discretion” after “may grant an approval”;

2)      Adding the words “or other design approved by the council” after “the appropriate engineering standard”;

3)      Adding a new paragraph (b): “the council is satisfied that the proposed vehicle crossing will not cause undue impacts involving road safety or damage to the environment”.

vii)       Clause 9 is changed by:

1)      Adding the words “or other design approved by the council” after “appropriate engineering standard” in paragraph (a);

2)      Adding the words “or other design approved by the council” after “specified engineering standard” in paragraph (b);

3)      Replacing the word “mention” with “notice” in paragraph (b).

viii)      Clause 10 is changed by:

1)      Adding a “related information box” below paragraph (a).

“Chapter 15 of the District Plan (‘Transportation’) covers areas such as parking and access to private properties including where access is permitted and not permitted. It lists the criteria that will be used to assess road access such as traffic safety and congestion, foreseeable future changes to traffic patterns in the area, and the safety of pedestrians, disabled persons and cyclists, etc.”;

2)      Adding the words “the positioning of grates, and compliance with any covenants relating to the site” after “sump or utility connection” in paragraph (b).

ix)        Clause 11 is changed by:

1)      Adding the words “at a time” after “twelve (12) months” in subclause (1);

2)      Adding a “related information box” after subclause (2):

“If a temporary crossing is not being used currently but will be used again in many years’ time, as is common in the forestry industry, it will not have fulfilled its purpose and there is no need to remove the crossing unless it is unsafe or is causing damage to the road or drainage system”.

x)         Clause 13 is changed by:

1)      Deleting the words “twelve (12) months” and replacing with the words “3 years” in subclauses (1) and (2).

xi)        Clause 14 is changed by:

1)      Deleting the words “to another person or” and add the words “or to a different location at the property concerned” after the words “to another property” in subclause (2);

2)      Adding a new subclause (3): “Approvals may be transferred to another person at the same property, such as a new property owner, if the council has been notified in writing of this transfer”.

xii)       Clause 19 is changed by:

1)      Deleting the word ‘repair’ from subclause (1);

2)      Adding a new subclause (2): “Before issuing a written notice, the council will consult with the property owner regarding the best course of action.  This discussion will cover observed issues with the vehicle crossing such as safety concerns, and the crossing’s current and intended future use”.

xiii)      Clause 20 is changed by:

1)      Adding a new subclause (2): “Before issuing a written notice, the council will consult with the property owner regarding the best course of action.  This discussion will cover why the council considers the vehicle crossing is redundant or in excess of the reasonable requirements of the owner or occupier and will ascertain what is the crossing’s current and intended future use, if any”.

b)    agree the Vehicle Crossings Bylaw in Attachment 2:

i)     is the most appropriate form of bylaw; and

ii)    does not give rise to any implications under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.

c)      under section 145 of the Local Government Act 2002 and section 22AB(zk) of the Land Transport Act 1998, make the Vehicle Crossings Bylaw in Attachment 2.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

6.2         Treated Water Supply Bylaw - Recommendations for Making New Bylaw

Agenda item 6.2 document number A3380339, pages 64 - 118 refers.

Resolution  2021/54

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr Rachel Smith

That Council:

a)      agree to the recommendations in the Staff report on submissions and recommendations for consideration in Attachment 1 that:

i)       No changes are made to clauses 6, 8, 10, 16, 17 to 19, 24, 26 to 30, 32 and 36 in the draft bylaw.   

ii)      Clause 4 is changed by:

1)      Adding the words “This applies to the supply of treated water from council-owned water schemes, not privately owned schemes.” after “from misuse”:

iii)     Clause 5 is changed by:  

1)      Adding a new definition:

“Drinking water emergency means a situation where water supply restrictions or interruptions may arise from:

(a)     water supply shortage or drought; or

(b)     water supply contamination or pollution; or

(c)     water supply infrastructure emergency repair; or

(d)     a natural failure or disruption to water supply which may endanger public health.

These emergencies may be initiated by the following authorities: The Minister of Health, the Medical Officer of Health, the Regional Council, the Council, and the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group”.

2)      Adding a new “related information” box:

“In section 4 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 the definition of emergency includes failure or disruption to a lifeline utility.  An entity that supplies or distributes water to inhabitants of a city or district is a lifeline utility.

Section 69S of the Health Act 1956 provides the council may restrict or interrupt the supply of water in the event of emergency repairs but must notify the Medical Officer of Health within 24 hours and take all practicable steps to advise affected persons.

Section S69T of the Health Act 1956 provides the council must notify authorities if it identifies or foresees a risk to the adequate supply of drinking water and request these authorities apply their powers to mitigate the water supply risk.  The authorities include the Medical Officer of Health, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and the Northland Regional Council.

S69ZZA of the Health Act 1956 provides for the Minister of Health to declare a drinking water emergency if there is a serious risk of harm to public health arising from drinking water or if there is a lack of drinking water available.

Section 329 of the Resource Management Act 1991 provides the Northland Regional Council the right to issue water shortage directions which may restrict water takes”.

3)      Deleting subclause 5(2) and replacing with a new clause (clause 2):

“2. Related information boxes

Boxes headed “Related information” in this bylaw are for information purposes only, and –

(a)     they do not form part of this bylaw; and

(b)     cannot be considered in the interpretation or application of a provision of this bylaw; and

(c)     may be inserted, amended or removed without any formality.”

iv)     Clause 7 is changed by:

1)      Adding the following “related information” box after subclause (3):

“Approximately 400mm of the service pipe between the meter reader and the customer’s pipe is technically on council-owned property. Any work required by the customer on this section of the customer’s pipe is acceptable to the council”

v)      Clause 9 is changed by:

1)      Adding the words: “Customers can receive both ordinary and extraordinary supply” at the end of the existing “related information” box.

vi)     Clause 11 is changed by:

1)      Adding a new subclause “(3) A person who wants water supplied under subclause (1)(a) must be registered with the drinking water regulator”;

2)      Adding a “related information” box after the new subclause (3):

“The Director General of Health maintains the drinking water register.  Under section 69G of the Health Act 1956, the drinking water register means the register of drinking water suppliers and supplies maintained under section 69J of the Health Act 1956, which includes bulk water carriers”

vii)    Clause 12 is changed by:

1)      Adding a “related information” box after subclause (2):

“Section 69S(3) of the Health Act 1956 states a maximum timeframe of 8 hours for a planned interruption to supply, after which the supplier must have taken all reasonable steps to notify affected parties”.

viii)   Clause 13 is changed by:

1)      Adding a new “related information” box:

“The council applies a tolerance of ±3% to determine whether a customer’s water meter is reading correctly or incorrectly”.

ix)     Clause 14 is changed by:

1)      Adding the words “, excluding drinking water” after the words “treated water” in subclause (1);

2)      Adding the following words to the “related information” box:

“The Council can put in place treated water restrictions for health and safety reasons under section 145 of the Local Government Act 2002 as a precautionary step to avoid running out of water.  As of June 2021, these restrictions are explained on the waterwise website (Be water wise | Be water wise Northland), as follows:

Level Two: No sprinklers

Level Three: No hoses or sprinklers

Level Four: Essential use only - water suppled can only be used for drinking or cooking, to wash clothes and take showers”.

x)      Clause 15 is changed by:

1)      Replacing subclause (1) with: “During a drinking water emergency, the council may restrict, interrupt or prohibit the use of treated water.”;

2)      Adding a “related information” box after subclause (2):

“Examples of a drinking water emergency are when:

•        drought or water supply shortage has been identified;

•        water supply has been polluted or contaminated;

•        water supply infrastructure requires emergency repairs;

•        a natural failure or a disruption to the water supply occurs which is likely to endanger public health”.

xi)     Clause 21 is changed by:

1)      Replacing the words “in accordance with the following criteria” with “by considering the following matters”;

2)      Replacing the word “assess” with “consider” in subclauses (2), (3), (4) and (5).

xii)    Clause 22 is changed by:

1)      In subclause (1) adding the words “or decline” after “may grant” and replacing the words “if it is satisfied the application meets the assessment criteria” with “at its sole discretion based on consideration of the factors”;

2)      Deleting subclause (2) “The council may decline an application for an approval if it does not meet the assessment criteria in clause 22”.

xiii)   Clause 23 is changed by:

1)      Adding “, except where drinking water is involved” after “may be supplied” in paragraph (c).

xiv)   Clause 25 is changed by:

1)      Adding a new paragraph (b) in subclause (2) “providing any information requested by the council to demonstrate that any conditions under Clause 23 continue to be met”;

2)      Adding a new subclause (2) “An application for renewal must be made in the same manner as an application for an approval, with any necessary modifications”;

3)      Adding a new subclause (3) “The application for renewal will be assessed based on consideration of the factors described in clause 21”.

xv)    Clause 26 is changed by:

1)      Adding a new subclause (3) “The application for amendment will be assessed based on consideration of the factors described in clause 21”.

xvi)   Clause 28 is changed by:

1)      Adding the words “or the health and safety of any person” after “the water supply system” in subclause (1) paragraph (b).

xvii)  Clause 31 is changed by:

1)      In subclause (3) deleting the words “5 working days” and substituting “10 working days, except if the notice is given under subclause (2)(c), where the customer must comply within 5 working days”;

2)      In subclause (4) deleting the word “shall” and substituting the word “must”.

xviii) Clause 35 is changed by:

1)      Deleting the amount “$20,0000” and substituting the amount “$20,000”.

xix)   Clause 37 is changed by:

1)      In subclause (1) adding the words “, except for ordinary supply approvals,” after the words “in clause 36”.

b)      agree the Treated Water Supply Bylaw in attachment 2:

i)       is the most appropriate form of bylaw; and

ii)      the bylaw provisions are considered reasonable limits on the rights in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.

c)      under sections 145 and 146 of the Local Government Act 2002, make the Treated Water Supply Bylaw in Attachment 2.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

6.3         Appointed Member Allowances Policy

Agenda item 6.3 document number A3298961, pages 119 - 125 refers.

Resolution  2021/55

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr Kelly Stratford

That Council adopts the Appointed Members Allowances Policy.

 

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Cr Mate Radich

Carried

Note: Councillors request an update be provided offline once all Northland Councils have adopted their Appointed Member Allowances Policy.

 

6.4         Update of Policy - Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations

Agenda item 6.4 document number A3382028, pages 126 - 134 refers.

Resolution  2021/56

Moved:       Cr John Vujcich

Seconded:  Cr Dave Collard

That Council approve the updated Policy 2117 – Appointment and Remuneration of Directors for Council Organisations.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Cr Kelly Stratford

Abstained:       Cr Mate Radich

Carried

 

6.5         Housing for the Elderly, Oxford Street, Kaitaia

Agenda item 6.5 document number A3368007, pages 135 – 160 refers.

Resolution  2021/57

Moved:       Cr Felicity Foy

Seconded:  Cr Dave Collard

That Council:

a)      approves Option 2 to demolish the units at Lot 25, DP13820 – Oxford Street, Kaitaia due to structural deficiencies which make these units unsafe for habitation.

b)      approves an Operational budget of $60,000 for the demolition of the units at Lot 25, DP13820 – Oxford Street, Kaitaia and;

c)      leaves the site vacant pending future work on divestment of the Housing for the Elderly portfolio

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Cr Mate Radich

Carried

Note: Staff would look at future options for the Oxford Street property, additional to the context of the housing for the elderly rationalisation project by Far North District Council.

 

6.6         Exemption to be Granted - Section 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 - Council Controlled Organisations

Agenda item 6.6 document number A3279339, pages 161 - 164 refers.

Resolution  2021/58

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr Moko Tepania

That Council grant the following exemptions under Section 7 of the Local Government Act 2002:

a)      Roland’s Wood Trust is exempt under Section 7(3)-(5) of the Local Government Act 2002 on the grounds that the Trust is considered to be “a small organisation”;

b)      Te Ahu Charitable Trust is exempt under Section 7(3)-(5) of the Local Government Act 2002 on the grounds that the Trust is considered to be “a small organisation”;

c)      Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail Charitable Trust is exempt under Section 7(3)-(5) of the Local Government Act 2002 on the grounds that the Trust is considered to be “a small organisation;

d)      where the Trust Deeds requires financial statements to be prepared and an auditor appointed, the organisations are not exempted from these requirements and audited accounts must be presented to Council within six (6) months of the organisation’s balance date.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Cr Rachel Smith

Carried

 

6.7         Update Alternate on Northland Regional Council Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

Agenda item 6.7 document number A3384332, pages 165 - 167 refers.

Resolution  2021/59

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr John Vujcich

That Council agree to appoint Councillor Stratford as the alternate to the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group on behalf of Far North District Council.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Cr Kelly Stratford

Carried

 

6.8         2021 Meeting Schedule Amendment

Agenda item 6.8 document number A3382579, pages 168 - 171 refers.

Resolution  2021/60

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr Kelly Stratford

That Council adopt the amended 2021 calendar as attached.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

6.9         Nomination of Elected Members to the Rangitane Maritime Development and Otawere Water Storage Reservoir Hearings Panels

Supplementary Agenda item 6.9 document number A3396644, pages 4 - 7 refers.

Resolution  2021/61

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr John Vujcich

That Council nominate:

a)      Councillor David Clendon as the Elected Member nominee for the Otawere Water Storage Reservoir Fast Track Consenting Project Panel; and

b)      One Independent Hearings Commissioner as nominee for the Rangitane Maritime Development Fast Track Consenting Project Panel.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Cr David Clendon

Carried

 

7            Information Reports

7.1         Community Board Updates September 2021

Agenda item 7.1 document number A3377000, pages 172 - 203 refers.

Resolution  2021/62

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr John Vujcich

That Council note the following Community Board minutes:

a)      Te Hiku Community Board, 24 August 2021.

b)      Kaikohe-Hokianga Community Board, 04 August 2021.

c)      Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community Board, 5 August 2021 and 02 September 2021.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

7.2         Council Action Sheet Update September 2021

Agenda item 7.2 document number A3376599, pages 204 - 211 refers.

Resolution  2021/63

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr John Vujcich

That Council receive the report Action Sheet Update September 2021.

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Abstained:       Cr Mate Radich

Carried

 

7.3         CEO Report to Council 01 May 2021 - 30 June 2021

Agenda item 7.3 document number A3295206, pages 212 - 253 refers.

Resolution  2021/64

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr Moko Tepania

That the Council receive the report CEO Report to Council 01 May 2021 - 30 June 2021

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

8            te wāhanga tūmataiti / Public Excluded

RESOLUTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC

Resolution  2021/65

Moved:       Mayor John Carter

Seconded:  Cr Moko Tepania

That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

The general subject matter of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Ground(s) under section 48 for the passing of this resolution

8.1 - Confirmation of Previous Minutes - Public Excluded

s7(2)(a) - the withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons

s7(2)(b)(ii) - the withholding of the information is necessary to protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information

s7(2)(f)(i) - free and frank expression of opinions by or between or to members or officers or employees of any local authority

s7(2)(h) - the withholding of the information is necessary to enable Council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

s48(1)(a)(i) - the public conduct of the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist under section 6 or section 7

8.2 - Rating Sale Te Hiku

s7(2)(a) - the withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons

s48(1)(a)(i) - the public conduct of the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist under section 6 or section 7

8.3 - Coopers Beach Youth Camp - Remission Request

s7(2)(a) - the withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons

s48(1)(a)(i) - the public conduct of the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist under section 6 or section 7

8.4 - Kaitaia Water Project

s7(2)(h) - the withholding of the information is necessary to enable Council to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

s48(1)(a)(i) - the public conduct of the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding would exist under section 6 or section 7

 

In Favour:       Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Felicity Foy, Mate Radich, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:           Nil

Carried

 

Confirmation of Information and Decisions to be released in Public

RESOLUTION  2021/57

Moved:    Mayor John Carter

Seconded:      Cr Moko Tepania

That Council confirms the following decisions contained in the part of the meeting held with public excluded be restated in public meeting as follows:

8.2 Rating Sale Te Hiku

That the Council endorse the commencement of the rating sale process to collect the outstanding rates and costs of $REDACTED in relation to REDACTED, Kaitaia.

In Favour:  Mayor John Carter, Deputy Mayor Ann Court, Crs David Clendon, Dave Collard, Rachel Smith, Kelly Stratford, Moko Tepania and John Vujcich

Against:      Cr Mate Radich

Abstained: Cr Felicity Foy

carried

 

9            Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer

Member Moko Tepania closed the meeting with a karakia/prayer.

10          Meeting Close

The meeting closed at 1.28 pm.

 

The minutes of this meeting will be confirmed at the Ordinary Council meeting held on 27 October 2021.

 

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CHAIRPERSON