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The Council is not going to change its course at present. In the meantime I intend to spend the next two or so months consulting with a number of people who have asked me to do so. If you wish to be involved in this process, you're welcome to contact me directly.
Following last week’s public excluded workshop I wrote to Council here and Central Government here expressing concerns about recent revelations. As you can see I ensured that the communications were confidential. As a result of this the Mayor had “discussion” of the emails and accordingly made the documents public. This was done by including a short notice as an item on the agenda ...
I have written to the Minister of Local Government, the Auditor General, and Audit New Zealand in relation to Clive’s 'Legal Eagle' Boonham's postings (here) and other matters asking for guidance. I have put my concerns to them in the strongest terms. All I can say at this point is that there are further matters that Councillors are not being kept informed of in the same view as those disclo...
Last weeks Northern Advocate article on Council performance is here for those who missed it. Comments can be posted here. Given that I'm still just a lone voice on Council I'm not sure that I deserve the honour of a gold star in the Kaipara Konnection here - but it's appreciated nonetheless.
KDC has appointed a new Chief Executive. You can view the press release here and comment here
Mr. Clive “Legal Eagle” Boonham has written to the Minister on his and the community’s behalf here. He has provided the letter on the condition that others should not rely on it as legal advice for their own personal positions. You can read more from Legal Eagle on his Kaipara Concerns website here. A press release has been issued by Council here. Again this press release has not come before...