Extraordinary Council Meeting
5 October 2021
Northland Regional Council Minutes
Representation Review Deliberations held remotely
on Tuesday 5 October 2021, commencing at 1.00pm
Tuhinga/Present:
Chairperson, Penny Smart
Councillors:
Terry Archer
Justin Blaikie
Jack Craw
Colin Kitchen
Amy Macdonald
Marty Robinson
Rick Stolwerk
Joce Yeoman
I Tae Mai/In Attendance:
Full or Part Meeting
Electoral Officer
Geospatial Consultant
Pou Tiaki Taiao - Group Manager Environmental Services
Communications Manager
Policy Specialist
Governance Specialist
Secretarial Note:
· The Chair declared the meeting open at 1.04pm and proceedings commenced with a karakia by the Deputy Chair.
· Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions and the hearings being conducted fully remotely, proceedings were livestreamed in order to be open to the public.
· Confirmation was provided that although Councillor Kitchen had tendered his apology for the Representation Review Hearings he had read all submissions and viewed the livestream of the meeting so was as informed as any other councillor to participate in Deliberations.
Ngā whakapahā/Apologies (Item 3.0)
Moved (Robinson/Blaikie) That the apology from the Chief Executive Officer, Malcolm Nicolson for non-attendance be received. Carried |
Nga whakapuakanga/Declarations of Conflicts of Interest (Item 2.0)
It was advised that councillors should make declarations item-by-item as the meeting progressed.
Secretarial Note:
· The Chair made opening comments that Northland was facing considerable change and the Representation Review was a transition for council as well. The decision to introduce Māori constituencies was welcomed and would include our Treaty partners in decision making. Council had followed a robust process to reach a preferred recommendation. Appreciation was extended to all submitters and it was stressed their feedback was valued and welcome.
· The council’s Electoral Officer reiterated that the process had been conducted accurately and according to legislation. Following best practise the Initial Proposal had been based on the latest population estimates, sourced from Statistics New Zealand.
Whakamutunga (Conclusion)
The meeting concluded at 1.53pm.