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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
HELD ON THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2009 AT 9.30AM
IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, LEVEL 15
CIVIC ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1 GREYS AVENUE
AUCKLAND

PRESENT: Councillors Aaron Bhatnagar Chairperson
    Graeme Mulholland, JP Deputy Chairperson
[Until 11.20, item 6
From 11.24, item 6]
    Douglas Armstrong, QSO [Until 9.43, item 4.1
From 9.46, item 4.1]
    Leila Boyle  
    Bill Christian, JP  
    Mark Donnelly [Until 11.26, item 7
From 11.30, item 7]
    Glenda Fryer  
    Noelene Raffills [Until 11.54, item 14
From 11.57, item 14]
ALSO PRESENT: Dr Cathy Casey  
  Councillors Graeme Easte [Until 11.07, item 6
From 11.15, item 6]
    Denise Roche [From 11.15, item 6]
ABSENT:        

Secretarial note:

The chairperson congratulated Penny Pirrit on her appointment to the role of General Manager Transport and wished her every future success. He thanked her for all her hard work and enthusiasm while in the role of the group manager, City Planning which is under the portfolio of City Development.

He also congratulated Megan Tyler on her promotion to the role of group manager, City Planning.


  1. Top APOLOGIES

    There were no apologies.

  2. Top CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

    That the minutes of the City Development Committee meeting held on Thursday, 8 October 2009 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

    CARRIED

  3. Top EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

    There was no extraordinary business.

  4. Top PUBLIC FORUM

    4.1. MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT & TECHNOLOGY - JEREMY HUBBARD AND ROSS SHARP

    Mr Hubbard and Mr Sharp spoke regarding the plans the Museum of Transport & Technology (MOTAT) has for a new aviation display hall and explained the reasons why MOTAT were asking for a reduction in the development contribution payable.

    That Mr Hubbard and Mr Sharp from the Museum of Transport & Technology (MOTAT) be thanked for their presentation regarding a development contribution payable by MOTAT in relation to its construction of the aviation display hall.

    CARRIED

    4.2. THE TREE COUNCIL - HUELINE MASSEY, FIELD OFFICER

    Ms Massey from The Tree Council tabled papers and spoke to them.

    [ATTACHMENT 4.2A-B]  

    The Chairperson moved:

    That Hueline Massey from The Tree Council be thanked for her presentation in relation to council's response to the recent change in legislation with regard to urban tree protection rules.

    Councillor Fryer moved the following amendment by way of addition:

    1. That officers report on the issues raised by Hueline Massey from The Tree Council in her presentation.

    LOST

    The chairperson put the substantive motion:

    That Hueline Massey from The Tree Council be thanked for her presentation in relation to council's response to the recent change in legislation with regard to urban tree protection rules.

    CARRIED

  5. Top REPORTS REQUESTED PENDING

    That the reports requested/pending be amended as follows:

    Row Date Report Name Reason
    6 November 09
    defer to
    December 09    		 Reducing council transport sign clutter from footpaths Deferred as officers have not yet completed all work required on this matter
    21 From TBA
    to February 10    		 Fitzroy Hotel  

    CARRIED

    That items 13 and then 9 be taken at this point.

    CARRIED

    POLICY/MAJOR DECISIONS

  6. Top HERITAGE POLICY AND TOOLKIT FOR MANAGEMENT METHODS AND INCENTIVES - OUTCOME FROM THE WORKING PARTY

    The chairperson moved:

    That the City Development Committee:

    1. thanks the Heritage Working Party for their work and acknowledges that the cumulative impact of the heritage initiative will make a positive impact on heritage within the city.
    2. notes that in carrying out this work the Working Party has endorsed and worked within the heritage policy approach contained in the report to the City Development Committee on 9 May 2009 entitled Heritage Policy Review, included as Attachment 1 of this report.
    3. notes that the further development of this heritage policy approach is to be in the form of a heritage policy position paper as part of phase two of the Future Planning Framework under the guidance of the working party established for that project.
    4. notes that the Heritage Working Party has adopted the following definition of heritage incentives in carrying out its role; "Heritage incentives encompass a variety of management methods that provide direct and indirect encouragement to landowners to protect, manage and enhance their property as part of a collective contribution towards achieving positive heritage outcomes for Auckland's historic landscape".
    5. endorses the following as key elements of an incentives toolkit as recommended by the Heritage Working Party:
      1. publication of a web-based statement for heritage, provided in draft form as Attachment 2 of the report of the manager, heritage dated 22 October 2009
      2. establishment of a charitable trust for heritage protection, modelled on the charitable trust established by the Auckland Art Gallery
      3. use of an incentives framework, provided as Attachment 3 of the report of the manager, heritage dated 22 October 2009 which indicates which tools are applicable to each of the three types of heritage item: elements, areas and landscapes
      4. identification of properties where revaluation is required due to significant disparity between the current valuation and development potential
      5. the principle of transferable development rights, where recipient sites are clearly defined, as a means of protecting heritage values to be investigated in the Isthmus
      6. investigation of the costs and covenants associated with rates relief for heritage protection.
    6. agrees to the council funding the establishment of a charitable trust for heritage, on the basis that this investment will lead in time to a significant new funding for heritage protection that will not impact on rates, while enabling interested individuals and organisations to make an effective and lasting contribution to heritage protection, and acknowledges this funding will be found within existing city development budgets.
    7. agrees that the funding for the heritage trust initiative will be from the reallocation of funding from the regulatory heritage area and that full details of this initiative will be reported back to the City Development Committee.
    8. delegates to the chairperson of the City Development Committee and the working party the joint approval of a final web-based statement to be implemented in the current financial year, to be funded from within existing planning budgets, and for any further public statements about the heritage trust.
    9. agrees to the further investigation and consideration of the other key elements, including rates relief, in the completion of the heritage economics position paper that will form advice on this subject to the new Auckland council.

    Councillor Fryer moved the following amendment by way of addition:

    1. endorses the following as key elements of an incentives toolkit as recommended by the Heritage Working Party:
      1. establishment of a charitable trust for heritage protection, modelled on the charitable trust established by the Auckland Art Gallery which has a fundraising rather than a decision-making or a fund-allocating role
      1. the principle of transferable development rights, where recipient sites are clearly defined, as a means of protecting heritage values to be investigated in the Isthmus in Business Zone 8 only

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the Amendment: Against the Amendment:
    Cr Leila Boyle

    Cr Glenda Fryer

    		 Cr Douglas Armstrong

    Cr Bill Christian

    Cr Mark Donnelly

    Cr Graeme Mulholland

    Cr Noelene Raffills

    Cr Aaron Bhatnagar


    The amendment was declared LOST by 6 votes to 2.

    The chairperson put the substantive motion:

    That the City Development Committee:

    1. thanks the Heritage Working Party for their work and acknowledges that the cumulative impact of the heritage initiative will make a positive impact on heritage within the city.
    2. notes that in carrying out this work the Working Party has endorsed and worked within the heritage policy approach contained in the report to the City Development Committee on 9 May 2009 entitled Heritage Policy Review, included as attachment 1 of this report.
    3. notes that the further development of this heritage policy approach is to be in the form of a heritage policy position paper as part of phase two of the Future Planning Framework under the guidance of the working party established for that project.
    4. notes that the Heritage Working Party has adopted the following definition of heritage incentives in carrying out its role; "Heritage incentives encompass a variety of management methods that provide direct and indirect encouragement to landowners to protect, manage and enhance their property as part of a collective contribution towards achieving positive heritage outcomes for Auckland's historic landscape".
    5. endorses the following as key elements of an incentives toolkit as recommended by the Heritage Working Party:
      1. publication of a web-based statement for heritage, provided in draft form as Attachment 2 of the report of the manager, heritage dated 22 October 2009
      2. establishment of a charitable trust for heritage protection, modelled on the charitable trust established by the Auckland Art Gallery
      3. use of an incentives framework, provided as Attachment 3 of the report of the manager, heritage dated 22 October 2009 which indicates which tools are applicable to each of the three types of heritage item: elements, areas and landscapes
      4. identification of properties where revaluation is required due to significant disparity between the current valuation and development potential
      5. the principle of transferable development rights, where recipient sites are clearly defined, as a means of protecting heritage values to be investigated in the rsthmus
      6. investigation of the costs and covenants associated with rates relief for heritage protection.
    6. agrees to the council funding the establishment of a charitable trust for heritage, on the basis that this investment will lead in time to a significant new funding for heritage protection that will not impact on rates, while enabling interested individuals and organisations to make an effective and lasting contribution to heritage protection, and acknowledges this funding will be found within existing city development budgets.
    7. agrees that the funding for the heritage trust initiative will be from the reallocation of funding from the regulatory heritage area and that full details of this initiative will be reported back to the City Development Committee.
    8. delegates to the chairperson of the City Development Committee and the working party the joint approval of a final web-based statement to be implemented in the current financial year, to be funded from within existing planning budgets, and for any further public statements about the heritage trust.
    9. agrees to the further investigation and consideration of the other key elements, including rates relief, in the completion of the heritage economics position paper that will form advice on this subject to the new Auckland council.

    CARRIED

  7. Top TAMAKI INNOVATION PRECINCT 2040 - DRAFT BUSINESS PRECINCT PLAN

    That the City Development Committee endorses the Tamaki Innovation Precinct 2040 - draft business precinct plan to undertake further consultation with the Tamaki business community and other stakeholders for the purpose of finalising the business precinct plan. Tamaki Innovation Precinct 2040 reflects the aspiration of the Future Planning Framework and Economic Development Strategy that the business precinct will transition towards high value-added technology-based industry and research activity that will contribute to a sustainable future and prosperity in Auckland city and the wider Auckland region.

    CARRIED

  8. Top DISTRICT PLAN (CENTRAL AREA): WYNYARD QUARTER PLAN MODIFICATIONS 38, 39 AND 43 - LINEAR PARK AND WYNYARD PLAZA

    That the City Development Committee:

    1. notes the importance of providing a continuous (north-south) axis of public open space to complete the basis of the Wynyard Quarter urban design strategy and endorses the changes to the alignment of Linear Park based on the latest urban design investigation.
    2. endorses the notification of Proposed Plan Modification 43 (Variation 2) which introduces appropriate zoning changes for the land associated with the realignment of Linear Park enabling effective development of the balance land area while achieving the desired urban design outcomes for Wynyard Quarter.
    3. endorses the notification of Proposed Plan Modification 38 which designates the realigned Linear Park to the west of Daldy Street.
    4. endorses the notification of Proposed Plan Modification 39 which designates a width of 10m for Wynyard Plaza in order to accommodate the realigned Linear Park.
    5. endorses the section 32 report in respect of proposed plan modification 43.
    6. authorises the manager, central area planning to commence the necessary statutory procedures to notify Proposed Plan Modifications 38, 39 and 43 for public submission.
    7. delegates to the chairperson and deputy chairperson the appointment of three independent commissioners to hear submissions and make recommendations to the council in relation to Proposed Plan Modifications 38, 39 and 43, as per the Appointment of Commissioner process.

    CARRIED

  9. Top IMPLICATIONS OF THE REMOVAL OF GENERAL TREE PROTECTION ON THE PROTECTION OF HERITAGE TREES AND OPTIONS FOR FUTURE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS

    The manager, heritage tabled a map entitled 'isthmus scheduled tree/trees (located as per District Plan maps) showing trees nominated by community boards'.

    [ATTACHMENT 9C]  

    The chairperson moved:

    That the City Development Committee:

    1. notes that the new Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 permits tree trimming as of right effective 1 October 2009 and removal of general tree protection rules as of 1 January 2012.
    2. recognises the need for the new Auckland council to make policy decisions in relation to trees across the whole region. Accordingly, council officers are requested to commence work on a review of the status of the scheduled tree list in the isthmus and central area sections of the Auckland City district plan, and assessment of trees that have been proposed for scheduling at various times since 2000, as outlined under option 2b in the manager, heritage and manager Islands report dated 27 October 2009, in order to provide the new Auckland council with quality information and advice.
    3. notes that the wording of the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 as it relates to general tree protection is open to interpretation and that the council's position is that the following are not subject to the amendment act's provisions and their protection is still permitted after 1 January 2010:
      1. scheduled trees
      2. trees on public land, including streets, parks and reserves
      3. trees in the area covered by the islands section of the district plan
      4. trees in the area covered by the central area section of the district plan
      5. cliff line tree amenity area
      6. any other site or area that does not meet the definition of "urban environment" in the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009.
    4. requests officers to be involved and report back on the proposed way forward to the City Development Committee for authorisation to become a party to any proceedings if the other territorial local authorities consider seeking a declaratory judgement from the Environment Court on the interpretation of the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009.
    5. notes that the officers are reviewing the conditions imposed on resource consents to ensure that trees which are fundamental to the mitigation of a development are appropriately protected by conditions on the resource consent.

    Councillor Fryer moved the following amendment by way of addition:

    1. recognises the need for the new Auckland council to make policy decisions in relation to trees across the whole region. Accordingly, council officers are requested to commence work on a review of the status of the scheduled tree list in the isthmus and central area sections of the Auckland City district plan, and assessment of trees that have been proposed for scheduling at various times since 2000 and also make a public call for scheduling and review and notify a plan change to protect these trees prior to 1 November 2010, as outlined under option 23b in the manager, heritage and manager, islands report dated 27 October 2009, in order to provide the new Auckland council with quality information and advice.

    A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:

    For the Amendment: Against the Amendment:
    Cr Leila Boyle

    Cr Glenda Fryer

    		 Cr Douglas Armstrong

    Cr Bill Christian

    Cr Mark Donnelly

    Cr Graeme Mulholland

    Cr Noelene Raffills

    Cr Aaron Bhatnagar


    The amendment was declared LOST by 6 votes to 2.

    The chairperson put the substantive motion:

    That the City Development Committee:

    1. notes that the new Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 permits tree trimming as of right effective 1 October 2009 and removal of general tree protection rules as of 1 January 2012.
    2. recognises the need for the new Auckland council to make policy decisions in relation to trees across the whole region. Accordingly, council officers are requested to commence work on a review of the status of the scheduled tree list in the isthmus and central area sections of the Auckland City district plan, and assessment of trees that have been proposed for scheduling at various times since 2000, as outlined under option 2b in the manager, heritage and manager Islands report dated 27 October 2009, in order to provide the new Auckland council with quality information and advice.
    3. notes that the wording of the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 as it relates to general tree protection is open to interpretation and that the council's position is that the following are not subject to the amendment act's provisions and their protection is still permitted after 1 January 2010:
      1. scheduled trees
      2. trees on public land, including streets, parks and reserves
      3. trees in the area covered by the islands section of the district plan
      4. trees in the area covered by the central area section of the district plan
      5. cliff line tree amenity area
      6. any other site or area that does not meet the definition of "urban environment" in the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009.
    4. requests officers to be involved and report back on the proposed way forward to the City Development Committee for authorisation to become a party to any proceedings if the other territorial local authorities consider seeking a declaratory judgement from the Environment Court on the interpretation of the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009.
    5. notes that the officers are reviewing the conditions imposed on resource consents to ensure that trees which are fundamental to the mitigation of a development are appropriately protected by conditions on the resource consent.

    CARRIED

  10. Top PARNELL RAIL STATION LOCATION

    The chairperson moved:

    1. That the City Development Committee recognises the importance of rail infrastructure to Auckland city and notes:
      1. the location of the proposed rail station adjacent to the Cheshire and Heather Streets site is not materially inconsistent with the Future Planning Framework's Newmarket/Parnell area plan (approved by the City Development Committee on 7 July 2009)
      2. the importance of servicing the community of Parnell as well as providing reasonable access to Stanley Street and the University
      3. the primary access will be from Cheshire Street adjacent to the main line steam although walking connections to Stanley Street will also be implemented
      4. the potential to realise the benefits of the large university catchment and emerging business node to the north of the site while also servicing the public transport needs of the Parnell town centre to the south of the site.
    2. That the City Development Committee supports the location of the Parnell Rail station with primary access from Cheshire Street.
    3. That this item be referred to the Hobson Community Board and the CBD Board for their information.

    Councillor Boyle moved the following amendment by way of replacement:

    1. That this item be referred to the Hobson Community Board and the CBD Board for their consideration and input.
    2. That a joint City Development and Transport Committee meeting be held in February 2010 to consider the Parnell Rail station location.

    LOST

    The chairperson put the substantive motion:

    1. That the City Development Committee recognises the importance of rail infrastructure to Auckland city and notes:
      1. the location of the proposed rail station adjacent to the Cheshire and Heather Streets site is not materially inconsistent with the Future Planning Framework's Newmarket/Parnell area plan (approved by the City Development Committee on 7 July 2009)
      2. the importance of servicing the community of Parnell as well as providing reasonable access to Stanley Street and the University
      3. the primary access will be from Cheshire Street adjacent to the main line steam although walking connections to Stanley Street will also be implemented
      4. the potential to realise the benefits of the large university catchment and emerging business node to the north of the site while also servicing the public transport needs of the Parnell town centre to the south of the site.
    2. That the City Development Committee supports the location of the Parnell Rail station with primary access from Cheshire Street.
    3. That this item be referred to the Hobson Community Board and the CBD Board for their information.

    CARRIED

  11. Top CBD PUBLIC PLACE RECYCLING TRIAL

    1. That the City Development Committee notes the public have demonstrated their interest in recycling by actively participating in the Ministry for the Environment funded public place recycling trial.
    2. That the report of the manager, environment and infrastructure dated 22 October 2009 be forwarded to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee for its information.
    3. That the offer from Remondis New Zealand Ltd to service the existing 22 trial public place recycling bins through to 30 June 2011 at no cost to the council be accepted.
    4. That officer's report to the City Development Committee on options to expand the placement of public place recycling bins into the Kingsland/Dominion Road environs of Eden Park and Queen Street in time for the Rugby World Cup. The timing of this report is expected to follow the March 2010 Ministry for the Environment landfill levy reporting round.
    5. That the hotspots for litter across the city be considered by officers in the siting of any new recycling bins in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011.

    CARRIED

    Councillor Mulholland moved:

    That the motion above be put.

    CARRIED

    BUDGET/FINANCIAL

  12. Top METROWATER STORMWATER SERVICE PROPOSAL 2009/2010

    That it be a recommendation to Council:

    That Council accepts an operational expenditure figure of $4,445,000 and a capital expenditure figure of $5,877,094 as documented in the 2009/2010 annual service proposal from Metrowater Limited.

    CARRIED

  13. Top MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY REQUEST FOR A REMISSION OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION

    That the City Development Committee:

    1. notes that the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) have requested a waiver of their assessed development contributions of $128,055.30 because of their not-for-profit status, and the educational and wider social well-beings the establishment brings to the Auckland region.
    2. considers the request from the Museum of Transport and Technology for a waiver of the development contribution charge for their development to build a new 3767m2, aviation display hall (reference B/2009/2593) at 190-208 Meola Road (MOTAT2) and agrees to a 75 percent reduction on the development contribution.
    3. notes that that the council accepts a bond/undertaking for MOTAT to pay the remaining 25 percent of the development contribution at the completion of the aviation display hall.

    CARRIED

    INFORMATION

  14. Top ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY REPORT

    That the City Development Committee receives the Economic Development group update report for the period July to September 2009.

    CARRIED

  15. Top WATERFRONT UPDATE

    That the City Development Committee notes:

    1. that the joint sponsors have decided to put the Queens Wharf competition on hold, while a review is undertaken of the best way forward to ensure the best outcome for Auckland and New Zealand.
    2. that the Marine Events Centre project remains on time and budget and that discussions are taking place with the appellants to the resource consent.
    3. that a competitive process is underway to appoint a design consultant for the interim Te Wero opening bridge and that, subject to consenting requirements, it will be constructed and operational by the end of 2010.
    4. that good progress is being made to resolve the appeals to the Wynyard Quarter Plan Change.

    CARRIED

  16. Top RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REFORM - PHASE TWO

    That the City Development Committee notes:

    1. the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 represented the first phase of the Government's reform of the Resource Management Act and it came into force on 1 October 2009.
    2. the Minister for the Environment has reported to the Cabinet Economic Growth and Infrastructure Committee on phase two of the Resource Management Act reforms. 
    3. the purpose of this phase is to achieve the least cost delivery of good environmental outcomes, including:
      1. providing greater central government direction on resource management
      2. improving economic efficiency of implementation without compromising underlying environmental integrity
      3. avoiding duplication of processes under the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 and other statutes
      4. achieving efficient and improved participation of Māori in resource management processes.
    4. that the Minister for the Environment's cabinet paper identifies 10 key work streams as part of this phase of the reforms:
      1. addressing barriers to sustainable and cost-effective aquaculture development
      2. alignment of consenting processes under the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 and the Building Act 2004
      3. alignment of consenting processes under the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 and the Conservation Act 1987
      4. developing further the scope, functions and structure of the Environment Protection Authority
      5. alignment of consenting processes under the RMA and the Forests Act 1949 and Forests Amendment Act 1993
      6. investigating generic issues in the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 that were too complex to be dealt with in phase one
      7. alignment of consenting processes under the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009 and the Historic Places Act 1993;
      8. improving infrastructure provisions, including the application of the Public Works Act 1981
      9. exploring better approaches to urban planning
      10. establishing a fairer and more efficient water management system.
    5. that officers will take an active role in talking with government workstream leaders to ensure that there are opportunities for the council to contribute to the process of reform envisioned in phase two of the Government's review programme and keep the committee informed on progress.

    CARRIED

  17. Top WASTE EDUCATION UPDATE

    That the report of the Waste Education coordinator dated 28 October 2009 be received.

    CARRIED

  18. Top EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC : LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND MEETINGS ACT 1987

    That the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting.

    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 follows.

    This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 or section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:

    Item No. General subject of each matter to be considered Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter Particular interest(s) protected (where applicable) Ground(s) under section 48(1) for the passing of this resolution
    C1 RESOURCE CONSENT APPEAL - 1 TO 5 WIREMU STREET (MCDONALDS BALMORAL) Public conduct of matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold exists under section 7. Section 7(2)(i)

    The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

    Section 7(2)(j)

    The withholding of the information is necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.

    In particular, an appeal has been lodged with the Environment Court against the council's decision granting land use for restaurant and drive through facility at 1-5 Wiremu Street, Balmoral.

    		 Section 48(1)(a)

    The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

    C2 URGENT DECISION - MARINE EVENTS CENTRE APPEALS Public conduct of matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold exists under section 7. Section 7(2)(i)

    The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

    Section 7(2)(j)

    The withholding of the information is necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.

    In particular, the disclosure of information at this stage could be used to gain improper advantage prior to court proceedings.

    		 Section 48(1)(a)

    The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

    C3 URGENT DECISION - WYNYARD POINT - HEADLAND PARK LAND SETTLEMENT Public conduct of matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason to withhold exists under section 7. Section 7(2)(i)

    The withholding of the information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).

    Section 7(2)(j)

    The withholding of the information is necessary to prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.

    In particular, the disclosure of the information would affect the outcome of the negotiations between the parties

    		 Section 48(1)(a)

    The public conduct of the part of the meeting would be likely to result in the disclosure of information for which good reason for withholding exists under section 7.

    The text of these resolutions is made available to the public who are present at the meeting and form part of the minutes of the meeting.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business the chairperson declared the meeting closed at 12:28 pm.