Councillor Rich Blalock from the City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA, accompanied by Michael Walker, spoke about establishing a Sister City/Friendship City relationship.

Resolved CL/2023/287

That the Council

1.    Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Council, held on 9 November 2023, as a true and correct record.

Courtney/Sanson                                                                          Carried

Recommendation to Council CL/2023/288

That the Nelson City Council and Tasman District Councils

1.    Receive the Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit Business Plan 2024-25 (1080325921-756), and

2.    Approves the Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit Business Plan 2024-25 (1080325921-756).

Paki Paki/Skinner                                                                          Carried

Recommendation to Council CL/2023/289

That the Nelson City Council and Tasman District Councils

1.    Receive the Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit Activity Management Plan 2024-34 (1080325921-753); and

2.    Approves the Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit Activity Management Plan 2024-34 (1080325921-753) as the version to inform the development of the Long Term Plan 2024-34.

3.    Notes that the Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit Activity Management Plan 2024-34 (1080325921-753) will be updated, and the final Activity Management Plan approved by Council after the adoption of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034.

Paki Paki/Skinner                                                                          Carried

Recommendation to Council CL/2023/290

That the Nelson City Council and Tasman District Councils

1.    Receive the Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit Activity Management Plan 2024-34 (1399367370-8789); and

2.    Approve the Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit Activity Management Plan 2023-34 (1399367370-8789) as the version to inform the development of the Long Term Plan 2024-34.

3.    Notes that the Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit Activity Management Plan 2023-24 (1399367370-8789) will be updated, and the final Activity Management Plan approved by Council after the adoption of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034.

Courtney/Stallard                                                                         Carried

Recommendation to Council CL/2023/291

That Nelson City Council and Tasman District Councils

1.    Receive the Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit Business Plan 2024-25 (1399367370-8784); and

2.    Approve the Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit Business Plan 2024-25 (1399367370-8784).

Courtney/Stallard                                                                         Carried

Resolved CL/2023/292

That the Council

1.        Approves public notification of the draft Regional Pest Management Plan 2019 – 2029 Partial Review Consultation document for the partial review of the Tasman–Nelson Regional Pest Management Plan 2019-2029, commencing 23 February 2024, for a period of one month, closing on 23 March 2024 .

Benge/Sanson                                                                              Carried

Clause 1 – Receiving Report

Resolved CL/2023/293

That the Council

1.    Receives the report Mayor's Report (R28221); and

His Worship the Mayor/O'Neill-Stevens                                            Carried

Clause 2 – Separate rate for August 2022 storm recovery

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith, Chief Executive, Nigel Philpott and Group Manager Corporate Services, Nikki Harrison, answered questions on uniform and proportional rating options, equity and transparency.

Resolved CL/2023/294

1.         

2.               Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document that the expected net cost to Council of $59.8 million for recovery from the August 2022 storm be funded by a separate rate set on a uniform basis of $330 per rateable unit including GST for the ten year period 2024-25 to 2034-35; and

His Worship the Mayor/Brand                                                         Carried

Clause 3 – Stormwater/river catchment spilt and extension

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith answered a question on inclusion of stormwater activity rates based on land value.

Resolved CL/2023/295

3.               Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document:

a.                Separating the stormwater and flood protection activities into a uniform charge for the former and a rate based on land value for the latter;

b.               Extending the flood protection rate across the region to include the Nelson North communities;

c.                Changing the uniform charge for flood protection to a rate based on land value;

d.               Retaining the charge for stormwater as a uniform charge and extending the exclusion to include properties in the rural zone; and

His Worship the Mayor/Stallard                                                       Carried

The meeting was adjourned from 10.24a.m. until 10.35a.m. 

Clause 4 - Three Waters reform

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith tabled supporting information (1982984479-6935).

Resolved CL/2023/296

4.        Requests that officers prepare the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document on the basis that the Three Waters Reform does not proceed and continue, as with previous Long Term Plans, to include provision for the ongoing management and investment in Council’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater assets; and

His Worship the Mayor/O'Neill-Stevens                                            Carried

Clause 5 – Rates cap policy

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith, Chief Executive, Nigel Philpott and Group Manager Corporate Services, Nikki Harrison, answered questions on the advantages and disadvantages of Council using the Consumer Price Index and the Local Government Cost Index for setting a cap on rate increases in the Long Term Plan.

5.     Approves including in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document the phasing in of a new Rates Cap Policy of CPI + growth from the current policy of Local Government Cost Index (LGCI) + 2.5% plus growth with LGCI + 2.5% plus growth in Year 1, LGCI + 2% plus growth in Year 2, LGCI + 1.5% plus growth in Year 3, LGCI + 1% plus growth in Year 4 and CPI + growth for Years 5-10; and

His Worship the Mayor/Courtney                                                     Carried

Subsequently, later in the meeting the resolution under clause 5 on the Mayor’s Report was reconsidered, as members had expressed concern that they had not fully understood the clause. Standing Orders were temporarily suspended in order for members to revote.

Clause 6 – Debt Cap Policy

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith, Chief Executive, Nigel Philpott and Group Manager Corporate Services, Nikki Harrison answered questions on the short- and long-term implications of exceeding the debt cap set by Council.

Resolved CL/2023/297

5.         

6.        Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document an increase of the Debt Cap Policy from the Long Term Plan 2021-31 of net external debt not exceeding 175% of Council revenue to a new debt cap of not exceeding 200% of Council revenue; and

His Worship the Mayor/Rainey                                                        Carried

The meeting was adjourned from 11.42a.m. until 11.52a.m. 

Clause 7 - Nelson Centre of Musical Arts’ debt write-off

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith and Group Manager Corporate Services, Nikki Harrison, answered questions on the effect on rates of the proposed write-off of Nelson Centre of Musical Arts’ debt to Council, commensurate reduction of their annual grant and setting of a precedent of debt forgiveness for other community groups. The motion was amended with the mover and seconder’s agreement to clarify that the debt repayment portion of the annual grant to the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts be removed.

The meeting was adjourned from 12.00p.m until 12.06p.m. 

Resolved

7.        Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document the proposed write-off of the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts’ debt to Council of $730,000 at $73,000 per year over the 10 years of the Long Term Plan and that the debt repayment portion of the annual grant of $33,000 per year to the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts be removed; and

Rainey/Sanson                                                                              Lost

Clause 8 - Tāhunanui Beach facilities

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith, Group Manager Community Services, Andrew White and Group Manager Infrastructure, Alec Louverdis answered questions about the membership and capacity of Nelson Surf Life Saving Club to raise the requisite funds, and the development, ownership, maintenance, use and management of the facility. The motion was amended with the mover and seconder’s agreement to reflect updated financial information.

The meeting was adjourned from 1.04 p.m. until 2.17 p.m.

Resolved CL/2023/298

8.    Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document capital funding of $200,000 in Year 1 (2024-25), $1.52 million in Year 2 (2025-26) and $1.53 million in Year 3 (2026 - 27) to enable stage one and two of the Tāhunanui Beach upgrade to be progressed, noting the Nelson Surf Life Saving Club facility development requires a 50% contribution from the club of $1.6 million; and

His Worship the Mayor/Rollo                                                           Carried

Clause 9 - Arts hub capital funding

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith answered a question on the future of the existing temporary arts hub.

Resolved CL/2023/299

9.    Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document that $1.6 million be allocated in Year 4 (2027-28) of the Plan for the development of a central city community arts hub; and

O'Neill-Stevens/Anderson                                                               Carried

The meeting was adjourned from 2.58p.m. until 3.15p.m. 

Extension of Meeting Time

Resolved CL/2023/300

That the Council

1.       Extends the meeting time beyond six hours, pursuant to Standing Order 4.2.

Paki Paki/Rainey                                                                            Carried

Clause 5 – Using Consumer Price Index (revote)

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith advised that some members had expressed concern that they had not fully understood Clause 5 of the Mayor’s Report and he proposed temporarily suspending Standing Orders in order to reconsider the decision.

Resolved CL/2023/301

That the Council

1.       Temporarily suspends Nelson City Council Standing Order 24 to reconsider resolution of clause 5 of the Mayor’s Report

His Worship the Mayor/O'Neill-Stevens                                            Carried

5.    Approves including in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document the phasing in of a new Rates Cap Policy of CPI + growth from the current policy of Local Government Cost Index (LGCI) + 2.5% plus growth with LGCI + 2.5% plus growth in Year 1, LGCI + 2% plus growth in Year 2, LGCI + 1.5% plus growth in Year 3, LGCI + 1% plus growth in Year 4 and CPI + growth for Years 5-10; and

His Worship the Mayor/Courtney

Clause 10 - All-Weather Sports Turf

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith and Group Manager Community Services, Andrew White answered questions on lighting, ownership and maintenance of the grounds, alternative sites, lifespan and sustainability of the grounds, use by multiple users, fencing, and developments at other sites.

Resolved CL/2023/302

10.    Approves including in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document capital funding of $1.3250 million in Year 2 (2025-26) and $1.325 million in Year 3 (2026-27) for an all-weather sports turf, noting that sports clubs would be required to contribute 50% of the cost ($1.325m); and

Skinner/Rollo                                                                                 Carried

The meeting was adjourned from 4.18p.m. until 4.30p.m. 

Clause 11 - Hill Street-Suffolk Road link

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith, Group Manager Infrastructure, Alec Louverdis and Group Manager Corporate Services, Nikki Harrison, answered questions on transport infrastructure investment, potential contributions from developers and Waka Kotahi, inclusion of the project in the Long Term Plan and Regional Transport Plan and the timing and development of a business case.

11.             Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document that net capital funding $4 million per year in Years 4, 5 and 6 (2027-28, 2028-29 and 2029-30) be included for a new road link between Hill Street North and Suffolk Road, subject to NZ Transport Agency-Waka Kotahi subsidies, significant development contributions from adjoining developments and possible contributions from Tasman District Council; and

His Worship the Mayor/Benge

Clause 12 - East-west cycleway

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith and Group Manager Infrastructure, Alec Louverdis answered questions on timing of the project, development of a business case and availability of funding from Waka Kotahi.

Resolved CL/2023/303                                                                Lost

12.            Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document capital funding for Council’s share of the east-west cycle link with $0.5 million in Year 2, $4 million in Year 3 and $0.9 million in Year 4, subject to receiving the 51% NZ Transport Agency-Waka Kotahi Funding Assistance Rate subsidy; and

Stallard/Sanson                                                                             Carried

Attachments

1    1982984479-6935 - Council 14Dec2023 tabled letter from Minister - Water Services

Resolved CL/2023/304

That the Council

1.        Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

2.        The general subject 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(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

His Worship the Mayor/Paki Paki                                                    Carried

Clause 13 - Removal from previous LTP of kerbside kitchen waste collection service

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith and Group Manager Infrastructure, Alec Louverdis answered questions on the long term costs to ratepayers of and community participation in the kerbside kitchen waste collection service, the development of a business case, use of Waste Management and Minimisation Plan levy funding, waste collection services in Nelson City and Tasman District, community participation in similar services in other territorial authorities and prior consultation with iwi in terms of Together Te Tauihu – A Partnership Agreement for a Stronger Te Tauihu.

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith, seconded by Councillor Hodgson  moved the item, during debate a closure motion was moved.

Resolved CL/2023/305

That the Council

1.        Puts the motion under debate, pursuant to Standing Order 25.2(b).

O'Neill-Stevens/Sanson                                                                 Carried

13.     Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document removal of the kerbside kitchen waste collection service funding, provided for in the previous LTP 2021-31, resulting in savings of $75,000 in Year 1, $76,650 in Year 2, $104,550 in Year 3, $1.471 million in Year 4, $1.476 million in Year 5, $1.507 million in Year 6, $1.537 million in Year 7, $1.515 million in Year 8, $1.539 million in year 9 and $1.573 million in Year 10, totalling $10.875 million in savings; and

His Worship the Mayor/Hodgson                                                  Lost

The meeting was adjourned from 10.45a.m. until 10.53a.m. at which time Councillor Skinner was not in attendance. 

Clause 14 - Hanging Flower Baskets

Attendance: Councillor Skinner joined the meeting at 11.03a.m.  

Resolved CL/2023/306

14.    Approves for consultation in the draft Long Term Plan 2024-34 budget sufficient funding, estimated at $100,000 per annum, to maintain the city hanging flower baskets; and

Courtney/Rollo                                                                              Carried

Clause 15 - Events funding cap

Councillor Rainey subsequently declared an interest in Item 5 Mayor’s Report, Clause 15. He took no part in discussion or voting on the matter.

15.     Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document an events budget capped at $1.780 million (the current 2023-24 budget) for each year, resulting in savings over the current draft LTP of $60,000 in Year 1 (2024-25), $225,000 in Year 2 (2025-26), $180,000 in Year 3 (2026-27) and totalling $3 million over the 10-year LTP and for Council officers to review the proposed events programme and budgets including exploring greater sponsorship and partnering so as to achieve the optimum economic, community and cultural benefits within this capped budget; and

His Worship the Mayor/Skinner

Additional Clause 17 - Pasifika Community Priority Projects

Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Paki Paki proposed an additional clause to provide in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document a budget allocation in Year 1 of up to $20,000 for a feasibility study/exploring of options for a Pan Pacific Community Hub.  His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith declared an interest and vacated the chair at 11.40 a.m. The Deputy Mayor O'Neill-Stevens assumed the chair.

The meeting was adjourned from 11.44 a.m. until 11.58 a.m.

The motion was amended with the mover and seconder’s agreement to allocate the proposed funding to provide for staff resource to engage with the Pasifika community.

Resolved CL/2023/307

17.    Approves for consultation in the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation Document a budget allocation in Year 1 of up to $20,000 to provide staff resource to engage with the Pasifika Community on priority projects.

Anderson/Paki Paki                                                                       Carried

Clause 16 – Refinement of Long Term Plan Budget

His Worship the Mayor Hon Dr Smith answered questions on inclusion of elected members in the process to make changes.

Resolved CL/2023/308

16.    Agrees that the Chief Executive and His Worship the Mayor continue to work on refining the Long Term Plan budget so as to temper the rates increases, as long as any refinements are consistent with Council discussions or decisions, prior to the finalising of the LTP Consultation Document by Council in March

His Worship the Mayor/Skinner                                                      Carried

Resolved CL/2023/309

That the Council

1.    Receives the report Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Supporting Information and change to Rates Remission Policy (R28167) and its attachments (1852948764-433, 1852948764-460, 1852948764-398, 1852948764-399, 1852948764-265); and

2.    Adopts the following documents as supporting information for Nelson’s Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Consultation Document as required by section 93G of the Local Government Act 2002:

2.1 Draft Vision and Priorities (1852948764-433)

2.2 Draft Community Outcomes (1852948764-460) amended to replace “growing population” with “our population”.

2.3 Draft Statement on Fostering Māori Participation in Council Decision Making (1852948764-398)

2.4 Draft Forecasting Assumptions (1852948764-399); and

3.    Agrees that His Worship Mayor Hon Dr Smith and the Chief Executive be delegated authority to approve any minor amendments required to the supporting information included in Report R28167, prior to it being made available for public consultation, including any amendments necessary to address any legislative requirements prior to the consultation occurring; and

4.    Adopts the revised Draft Rates Remission Policy                                (1852948764-265), updated to remove the Heritage Buildings remission, for public consultation in accordance with sections 102, 109, 82 and 82A of the Local Government Act 2002; and

5.    Notes that Council has previously agreed to the consultation on the Draft Rates Remission Policy occurring at the same time as the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 consultation process, and that His Worship Mayor Hon Dr Smith and the Chief Executive may approve any minor amendments to the Policy prior to it being made publicly available.

His Worship the Mayor/Hodgson                                                    Carried

Resolved CL/2023/310

That the Council

1.    Receives the report Change in Marina Governance from Management Council Controlled Organisation to Asset Owning Council Controlled Organisation - Transfer of Marina Assets and Liabilities to Council Controlled Organisation (R28179) and its attachments (149934158-12067, 149934158-12069, 149934158-12071, and 149934158- 12096); and

2.    Approves the establishment of an Asset Owning Council Controlled Organisation as the preferred governance model for Nelson Marina; and

3.    Agrees, subject to consultation, to provide for the transfer of the Marina assets and liabilities to the Marina Council Controlled Organisation in the Long Term Plan; and

4.    Agrees to consult with the community through the Long Term Plan 2024-34 Consultation document on the change from a Management Council Controlled Organisation to an Asset Owning Council Controlled Organisation for Nelson Marina, and the transfer of the Council’s Marina assets and liabilities to Asset Owning Council Controlled Organisation for Nelson Marina.    

Brand/Skinner                                                                              Carried

Defer item to another meeting

Resolved CL/2023/311

That the Council

1.        Defers the item Nelson Tasman Business Trust Annual Report 2022/23 (Item 10 of the Agenda) to be considered at the Council meeting to be held on 1 February 2024 at 9.00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

His Worship the Mayor/Paki Paki                                                    Carried

Defer item to another meeting

Resolved CL/2023/312

That the Council

1.        Defers the item Nelson Events Strategy implementation update (Item 11 of the Agenda) to be considered at the Council meeting to be held on 1 February 2024 at 9.00 a.m. in the Council Chambers.

His Worship the Mayor/Paki Paki                                                    Carried

1

Council Meeting - Confidential Minutes - 9 November 2023

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

·    Section 7(2)(a)

     To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

·    Section 7(2)(h)

     To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

2

Kāinga Ora Social and Affordable Housing Development Achilles and Rutherford Streets

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(g)

     To maintain legal professional privilege

·    Section 7(2)(h)

     To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

3

Proposed Inner City Land Purchase and Sale

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(g)

     To maintain legal professional privilege

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

4

The Brook Valley Holiday Park - Revision of Lease Process

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(h)

     To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

6

Visitor Information Services - proposed current and future approach

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(a)

     To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

7

August 2022 Extreme Weather Event Recovery - Land purchase

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(g)

     To maintain legal professional privilege

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

8

Statement of Expectations 2024-2027 - Nelson Regional Development Agency

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

9

Statement of Expectations 2024/25 - The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū Trust

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

·    Section 7(2)(j)

     To prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage

10

Statement of Expectations 2024/25 - Nelmac Limited

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

·    Section 7(2)(i)

     To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

2

Kāinga Ora Social and Affordable Housing Development Achilles and Rutherford Streets

3.     Agrees that Report (R27980) and decision remain confidential at this time.

3

Proposed Inner City Land Purchase and Sale

4.     Agrees that the report R27976 remain confidential at this time

4

The Brook Valley Holiday Park - Revision of Lease Process

3.     Agrees that the decision only be made publicly available following the signing of the Deed of Lease and the Management Agreement of Brook Valley Holiday Park or once the 2024-34 Long Term Plan has been adopted; and

4.     Agrees that Report (R28150), and its Attachments 196698121-52616, 196698121-52618, 196698121-52619, 196698121-52615, 196698121-54293 remain confidential at this time.

5

Plan Change 31 - Hearing Panel recommendations

5.     Agrees that that Report (R28214), Attachment (539570224-18492) and the decision be made publicly available following notice of the decision to all parties

6

Visitor Information Services - proposed current and future approach

1.     Defers the item 6 -Visitor Information Services - proposed current and future approach to be considered at the Council meeting to be held on 1 February 2024 at 9.00a.m. in the Council Chambers.

7

August 2022 Extreme Weather Event Recovery - Land purchase

6.     Agrees that the decision only be made publicly available following the sale and purchase settlement date; and

7.     Agrees that the Report (R28182) and its attachments (1590798627-939 and 1590798627-940) remain confidential.

8

Statement of Expectations 2024-2027 - Nelson Regional Development Agency

1.     Defers the item 8 - Statement of Expectations 2024-2027 - Nelson Regional Development Agency to be considered at the Council meeting to be held on 1 February 2024 at 9.00a.m. in the Council Chambers.

9

Statement of Expectations 2024/25 - The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū Trust

1.     Defers the item 9. - Statement of Expectations 2024/25 - The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū Trust to be considered at the Council meeting to be held on 1 February 2024 at 9.00a.m. in the Council Chambers.

10

Statement of Expectations 2024/25 - Nelmac Limited

1.     Defers the item 10 - Statement of Expectations 2024/25 - Nelmac Limited to be considered at the Council meeting to be held on 1 February 2024 at 9.00a.m. in the Council Chambers.

That the Council

1.     Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Council, held on 14 December 2023, as a true and correct record.