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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL
HELD ON THURSDAY, 27 AUGUST 2009 AT 6:00PM
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
GROUND FLOOR, AUCKLAND TOWN HALL

PRESENT:	His Worship the Mayor, Hon John		Banks, QSO
	Councillors:	Douglas	Armstrong, QSO
		Ken	Baguley
		Aaron	Bhatnagar
		Leila	Boyle
		Dr Cathy	Casey
		Bill	Christian, JP
		Mark	Donnelly
		Graeme	Easte
		Glenda	Fryer	[until 7:11pm item C3]
		Paul	Goldsmith
		John	Lister, OBE
		Peseta Sam	Lotu-Iiga, MP	[from 6:10pm item 6]
		Toni	Millar, JP
		Greg	Moyle, ED
		Graeme	Mulholland, JP
		Richard	Northey, ONZM
		Noelene	Raffills

1. APOLOGIES

   His Worship the Mayor moved:

   Councillor Christian seconded:

   That the apologies from Deputy Mayor David Hay and Councillor Roche for non-attendance, and Councillor Fryer for early departure be received.

   CARRIED

2. MINUTES

   His Worship the Mayor moved:

   Councillor Bhatnagar seconded:

   That the minutes of the ordinary meeting of Council held on Thursday, 25 June 2009 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

   CARRIED

3. LEAVE OF ABSENCE

   There were no applications for leave of absence.

4. PETITIONS

   There were no petitions.

5. DEPUTATIONS

   5.1. SUE GIBBS - ORAKEI BASIN MANAGEMENT PLAN

   Ms Gibbs tabled documentation relating to issues raised regarding the Orakei Basin Management Plan.

   [ATTACHMENT 5.1A and 5.1B]

   His Worship the Mayor moved:

   Councillor Bhatnagar seconded:

   That Sue Gibbs be thanked for her presentation regarding the development of the Orakei Basin management plan.

   CARRIED

6. EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS

   6.1 EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS - MAORI REPRESENTATION ON THE AUCKLAND COUNCIL

   Councillor Northey moved:

   Councillor Fryer seconded:

   That the issue of Maori representation on the Auckland Council be discussed as an extraordinary item of business as item 15 for the following reasons:

   • The Government announced its decision on Maori representation on Monday after the Council agenda had closed.
   • The Minister for Local Government is meeting with councillors at the Local Government New Zealand Zone One meeting tomorrow and it would be useful for the Council to communicate its view there.
   • On Sunrise this morning where political editor Duncan Gardner said that National needs the Maori Party for the next election and he predicts that the Prime Minister John Key will change his decisions on the Maori seats on the Auckland supercity.

   The motion was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 13 votes to 5.

   6.2 EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS - STATE HIGHWAY 20

   That Councillor Casey moved:

   Councillor Easte seconded:

   That the issue of State Highway 20 (SH20) be discussed as an extraordinary item of business as item 15 for the following reasons:

   • The July Council meeting did not occur and the Council as a whole has not had the chance to debate the issue.
   • Various Waterview groups wanted to present to the whole Council not just to the Transport Committee as it is appropriate that, given the regional significance of the decision, the whole Council come to a view rather than the Transport Committee expressing a delegated view.
   • New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board meets tomorrow at Ferndale House, Mt Albert where at least 15 community organisations, MPs and individuals will be speaking during a two hour public forum session from 1-3pm.
   • Auckland Regional Council (ARC) held a meeting of their Transport and Urban Development Committee on 12 August 2009, and discussed the issue of SH20 and resolved the following:
   1. That the report be received.
   2. That the Auckland Regional Council confirms its support for the completion of the Western Ring Route.
   3. That the Transport and Urban Development Committee notes the lack of detailed information on the New Zealand Transport Agency's preferred option and remains concerned about the assessment and value of social, heritage, open space, environmental and economic impacts of the latest proposed route and construction methodology for the Waterview Connection Project and the lack of funded plans for effective mitigation measures.
   4. That the Committee reiterates its concerns about the impacts of State Highway 16 widening on Motu Manawa/ Pollen Island and Traherne Island Marine Reserves.
   5. That the Committee notes the weighting given to the Waterview options after considering access to airport from the Central Business District and reiterates its preference for improved access to the airport to be by rail.
   6. That the Committee remains of the view that the Rosebank option is the superior strategic alignment noting the previously reported costing of $1.5 billion and the lack of justification for the current escalation to $3.5 billion.  
   7. That the Chair of the Transport and Urban Development Committee be delegated authority write to the New Zealand Transport Agency setting out the matters addressed in this report, including any additional matters raised by the Committee.
      • At the Auckland Regional Council all councillors are considered to be members and allowed to vote.  So the remit from the Transport and Urban Development Committee is in effect a remit from the full council.
      • That the Auckland City Council notes that the Avondale Community Board and Eden/Albert Community Board support the twin bored tunnel option.

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

   For the Motion:		Against the Motion:
   Councillors:	Leila Boyle Cathy Casey Mark Donnelly Graeme Easte Glenda Fryer Richard Northey	Councillors:	Douglas Armstrong Ken Baguley Aaron Bhatnagar Bill Christian Paul Goldsmith John Lister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga Toni Millar Greg Moyle Graeme Mulholland Noelene Raffills His Worship the Mayor

   
   Councillors Deputy Mayor David Hay and Denise Roche were absent.

   The motion was declared LOST by 12 votes to 6.

   6.3 EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS - KASHIN THE ELEPHANT

   Councillor Mulholland moved:

   Councillor Christian seconded:

   That an extraordinary item of business be considered at item 15 to allow council to express their sorrow of the passing of Kashin the elephant, after 36 years.

   CARRIED

   REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

7. CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 06/2009

   Councillor Bhatnagar moved:

   Councillor Christian seconded:

   That the City Development Committee report No. 6/2009 be adopted, i.e.

   1. Amendment of the Signs Bylaw 2007 - Real Estate Signs
      1. That the special consultative procedure be commenced on the proposed Auckland City Council Signs Amendment Bylaw No 2 of 2009 and the corresponding statement of proposal.
      2. That the timing of the notification of the amendment to the Signs Bylaw under the special consultative procedure be delayed pending the outcome of a further report on the poster board provisions within the same bylaw, to enable a single combined amendment to be notified.
   2. Plan Change 5: Character Building Demolition Controls, Central Area District Plan
      1. That Council approve plan modification 5 to the Operative District Plan (Central Area Section) 2004 which introduces demolition controls for pre 1940 buildings in the Karangahape Rd and Queen St Valley Precincts, in order that the plan modification can be made operative.
      2. That the manager, central area planning be authorised to complete the statutory processes required to make plan modification 5 operative.
   3. Making Plan Change 132 'Character Overlay' Operative - Isthmus District Plan
      1. That plan change 132, as amended by the consent orders, to introduce a character overlay to the town centres of Ellerslie, Eden Valley, Kingsland, Grey Lynn, West Lynn and Upper Symonds Street to protect the character and amenity values of these town centres, is incorporated into the Auckland City District Plan: Isthmus Section 1999.
      2. That the Manager - inner isthmus be authorised to publicly notify the date on which plan change 132 'character overlay', will become operative.

   Councillor Northey moved the following amendment to substitute resolution i. A.:

   Councillor Boyle seconded:

   1. Amendment of the Signs Bylaw 2007 - Real Estate Signs
      1. That the special consultative procedure be commenced on the proposed Auckland City Council Signs Amendment Bylaw No 2 of 2009 and the corresponding statement of proposal, but with the maximum area for real estate signs in residential areas as set out in clause 27.3.1.2 being retained at the current 1 square metre, which has long been the maximum size allowed in Residential 1 and 2 zones, rather than the proposed 1.5 square metres and the proposed statement of proposal amended accordingly.

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

   For the Amendment:		Against the Amendment:
   Councillors:	Leila Boyle Cathy Casey Graeme Easte Glenda Fryer Richard Northey	Councillors:	Douglas Armstrong Ken Baguley Aaron Bhatnagar Bill Christian Mark Donnelly Paul Goldsmith John Lister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga Toni Millar Greg Moyle Graeme Mulholland Noelene Raffills His Worship the Mayor

   
   Councillors Deputy Mayor David Hay and Denise Roche were absent.

   The amendment was declared LOST by 13 votes to 5.

   His Worship the Mayor put the substantive motion:

   That the City Development Committee report No. 6/2009 be adopted, i.e.

   1. Amendment of the Signs Bylaw 2007 - Real Estate Signs
      1. That the special consultative procedure be commenced on the proposed Auckland City Council Signs Amendment Bylaw No 2 of 2009 and the corresponding statement of proposal.
      2. That the timing of the notification of the amendment to the Signs Bylaw under the special consultative procedure be delayed pending the outcome of a further report on the poster board provisions within the same bylaw, to enable a single combined amendment to be notified.
   2. Plan Change 5: Character Building Demolition Controls, Central Area District Plan
      1. That Council approve plan     modification 5 to the Operative District Plan (Central Area Section) 2004 which introduces demolition controls for pre 1940 buildings in the Karangahape Rd and Queen St Valley Precincts, in order that the plan modification can be made operative.
      2. That the manager, central area planning be authorised to complete the statutory processes required to make plan modification 5 operative.
   3. Making Plan Change 132 'Character Overlay' Operative - Isthmus District Plan
      1. That plan change 132, as amended by the consent orders, to introduce a character overlay to the town centres of Ellerslie, Eden Valley, Kingsland, Grey Lynn, West Lynn and Upper Symonds Street to protect the character and amenity values of these town centres, is incorporated into the Auckland City District Plan: Isthmus Section 1999.
      2. That the Manager - inner isthmus be authorised to publicly notify the date on which plan change 132 'character overlay', will become operative.

   CARRIED

8. CITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 07/2009

   Councillor Bhatnagar moved:

   Councillor Armstrong seconded:

   That the City Development Committee report No. 7/2009 be adopted, i.e.

   1. Draft Liquor Licensing Policy
      1. That the special consultative procedure be commenced, to inform the Auckland City Council draft liquor licensing policy.
      2. That the following approach to liquor licensing in Auckland city form the basis of the draft liquor licensing policy for public consultation:
         1. graduated closing times for on-licences, with increased host responsibility requirements and a consistent closing time for off-licences.
      3. That the summary of information, statement of proposal and draft policy attached to the report of the community and social policy manager dated 23 July 2009, be adopted as the basis for public consultation for the special consultative procedure, with the following amendments:
         1. that consistently through the document it refers to "the provision of free drinking water" and "the opportunity to buy low and non-alcoholic drinks" as a condition
         2. that the document emphasises the proposed introduction of the entertainment precinct concept and invite public feedback on the concept, which areas should be included or excluded and the boundaries of those areas.
   2. Mt Wellington Quarry - New Suburb Name Proposal - Stonefields
      1. That the Council support the New Zealand Geographic Board naming the former Mt Wellington quarry site as Stonefields.
      2. That the Council support the New Zealand Geographic Board recognising the former Mt Wellington quarry site (Stonefields) as a new suburb in its own right, subject to there being no objections from emergency services that are unresolved following consultation by the Board.
   3. Plan Change 183 - Additional of 4 Buildings into the Heritage Schedule - Approval to Incorporate into the District Plan (Isthmus)

      That plan change 183, which incorporates four buildings at the following addresses into the heritage schedule as category B buildings, be incorporated into the Auckland City District Plan: Isthmus Section 1999:

      1. 481-487 Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket - Kents Building
      2. 2-8 Osborne Street, Newmarket - Kents Bakery
      3. 586-592 Remuera Road - McLaren Service Station
      4. 2 Stanley Street, Parnell - Swan Hotel.
         
   4. Plan Change 184 - Addition of 42 St Stephens Avenue (Paykel House) into the Heritage Schedule - Approval to Incorporate into the District Plan (Isthmus)

   That plan change 184, which incorporates the building at 42 St Stephens Avenue, Parnell be incorporated into the Heritage schedule of the Auckland City District Plan: Isthmus Section 1999.

   Councillor Northey moved the following amendment to substitute resolution i. B.:

   Councillor Easte seconded:

   1. Draft Liquor Licensing Policy
      2. That the following approach to liquor licensing in Auckland city form the basis of the draft liquor licensing policy for public consultation:
         1. graduated closing times for on-licences, with none later than 3am apart from special occasions, with increased host responsibility requirements and a consistent closing time for off-licences.

   The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 15 votes to 3.

   His Worship the Mayor put the substantive motion:

   That the City Development Committee report No. 7/2009 be adopted, i.e.

   1. Draft Liquor Licensing Policy
      1. That the special consultative procedure be commenced, to inform the Auckland City Council draft liquor licensing policy.
      2. That the following approach to liquor licensing in Auckland city form the basis of the draft liquor licensing policy for public consultation:
         1. graduated closing times for on-licences, with increased host responsibility requirements and a consistent closing time for off-licences.
      3. That the summary of information, statement of proposal and draft policy attached to the report of the community and social policy manager dated 23 July 2009, be adopted as the basis for public consultation for the special consultative procedure, with the following amendments:
         1. that consistently through the document it refers to "the provision of free drinking water" and "the opportunity to buy low and non-alcoholic drinks" as a condition
         2. that the document emphasises the proposed introduction of the entertainment precinct concept and invite public feedback on the concept, which areas should be included or excluded and the boundaries of those areas.
   2. Mt Wellington Quarry - New Suburb Name Proposal - Stonefields
      1. That the Council support the New Zealand Geographic Board naming the former Mt Wellington quarry site as Stonefields.
      2. That the Council support the New Zealand Geographic Board recognising the former Mt Wellington quarry site (Stonefields) as a new suburb in its own right, subject to there being no objections from emergency services that are unresolved following consultation by the Board.
   3. Plan Change 183 - Additional of 4 Buildings into the Heritage Schedule - Approval to Incorporate into the District Plan (Isthmus)

   That plan change 183, which incorporates four buildings at the following addresses into the heritage schedule as category B buildings, be incorporated into the Auckland City District Plan: Isthmus Section 1999:

   1. 481-487 Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket - Kents Building
   2. 2-8 Osborne Street, Newmarket - Kents Bakery
   3. 586-592 Remuera Road - McLaren Service Station
   4. 2 Stanley Street, Parnell - Swan Hotel.
   5. Plan Change 184 - Addition of 42 St Stephens Avenue (Paykel House) into the Heritage Schedule - Approval to Incorporate into the District Plan (Isthmus)

   That plan change 184, which incorporates the building at 42 St Stephens Avenue, Parnell be incorporated into the Heritage schedule of the Auckland City District Plan: Isthmus Section 1999.

   CARRIED

9. TRANSPORT COMMITTEE REPORT NO. 4/2009

   Councillor Baguley moved:

   Councillor Lister seconded:

   That the Transport Committee report No. 4/2009 be adopted, i.e.

   1. Darby Street - Proposed Pedestrian Mall

      That the Statement of Proposal for the proposed Darby Street pedestrian mall be approved and that the Special Consultative Procedures to be undertaken from 29 August 2009 to 29 September 2009 be commenced.
      

   2. Declaring Road to be Stopped, Part of Short Street, Herne Bay

      That pursuant to the provisions of Section 342 and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, the Auckland City Council hereby declares Section 1 on Survey Office Plan 420557 of 618m2 being unformed section of Short Street, Herne Bay, be stopped and vested as Esplanade Reserve.

   CARRIED

10. ZOO BOARD REPORT NO. 01/2009

    Councillor Mulholland moved:

    Councillor Christian seconded:

    That the Zoo Board report No. 1/2009 be adopted, as amended, i.e.

    That the Zoo Board delegations as amended, be adopted, noting that the Zoo Board is being removed from the list of delegates from two of the General Functions delegations and that all but one (namely ZO18) of the current Zoo Board specific delegations are replaced with reworded delegations.

    Delegations to be substituted for delegations currently in the Register:

    Function	Provision number	Brief description	Delegates
    Legal	GF2	Power to initiate High Court, Court of Appeal or Supreme Court proceedings that fall within the committee or board's key activities and accountabilities and delegated functions.	All Committees; Art Gallery Board; Property Enterprise Board; CBD Board
    Board Scope	ZO1	Statement of Scope: Power to provide high-level governance to the Auckland Zoo, through the provision of advice to the Zoo Director and Council, and the power to review and make recommendations on, and endorse Zoo policies and operational affairs.	Zoo Board
    Board Scope	ZO2	Purpose: Power to: review, make recommendations on, and endorse, policy and strategy in respect of the Zoo's vision and mission statement; advise the Zoo Director in his or her discharge of statutory powers; make recommendations in respect of annual plans and the Long Term Council Community Plan; make recommendations on, review and endorse the Asset Management policy.	Zoo Board
    Key Board Activity / Accountability	ZO3	Conservation: Power to review, make recommendations on, and endorse the Zoo's animal collection policy to focus resources on securing sustainable populations of species and their habitats through integrated zoological programs and strategic partnerships.	Zoo Board
    Key Board Activity / Accountability	ZO4	Animal Welfare and Husbandry: Power to review, make recommendations on, and endorse the Zoo's animal welfare policy to further advance best practice animal husbandry and welfare that ensures physical and psychological well-being of the animal collection.	Zoo Board
    Key Board Activity / Accountability	ZO5	Research: Power to review, make recommendations on, and endorse those Zoo policies that promote the Zoo as a recognised and credible resource for the wildlife research community and, those Zoo policies that enable significant contributions in the field of conservation medicine.	Zoo Board
    Key Board Activity / Accountability	ZO6	Recreation: Power to review, make recommendations on, and endorse those Zoo policies that provide unique botanical, wildlife and cultural experiences designed to delight the visitor.	Zoo Board
    Key Board Activity / Accountability	ZO7	Education: Power to review, recommend and endorse those Zoo policies that provide exemplary learning opportunities which positively influence people's understanding and values, and impact on the natural world.	Zoo Board
    Key Board Activity / Accountability	ZO8	Sustainability: Power to review, make recommendations on and endorse those Zoo policies that promote sustainable practices in all aspects of the Zoo's operations.	Zoo Board
    Zoo	ZO9	Power to advise on the exercise of the council's powers and duties under all acts and regulations that relate to the import, export, quarantine, exhibition, health and care of birds, animals and other creatures in the Zoo.	Zoo Board
    Zoo	ZO10	Power to review, make recommendations on and endorse the Zoo programmes and exhibitions that are designed to raise public awareness and enjoyment of wildlife management and conservation. .	Zoo Board
    Zoo	ZO11	Power to regularly review and make recommendations on the operation of the Zoo to ensure consistency with its annual plan and budget.	Zoo Board
    Zoo	ZO12	Power to review, make recommendations on and endorse the Zoo's business plan annually.	Zoo Board
    Zoo	ZO13	Power to review, make recommendations on and endorse the Zoo's animal collection plan annually.	Zoo Board
    Zoo	ZO14	Power to review, make recommendations on and endorse admissions pricing for all visitor categories.	Zoo Board
    Zoo	ZO15	Power to review, make recommendations on and endorse approaches to Department of Conservation (DoC) and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) which have been recommended by the Zoo Director which aim to ensure the Zoo's conservation, import, export, quarantine and biosecurity needs are optimised.	Zoo Board
    Zoo	ZO17	Power to recommend to council the names of experienced or qualified co-opted members, for appointment to the Zoo Board, at the commencement of each term and during the term as vacancies arise.	Zoo Board

    CARRIED

11. MAUNGAKIEKIE COMMUNITY BOARD REPORT NO. 01/2009

    His Worship the Mayor moved:

    Councillor Christian seconded:

    That the Maungakiekie Community Board report No. 01/2009 be adopted, i.e.:

    Notice of Motion - Resignation from the Onehunga Business Association and Mainstreet Committee Spokespersonships

    That Council receives the resignation of Board member Simon Randall from the Onehunga Business Association and Mainstreet committees, and that in accordance to the Auckland City Council policy being one appointed Community Board member and one Councillor from each respective Community Board to each respective Mainstreet Committee, the Chairperson becomes the Board's sole appointed Community Board member on the Onehunga Business Association and the Board's representative with Councillor Lotu-Iiga on the Mainstreet Committee.

    CARRIED

    REPORTS OF OFFICERS

12. CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S JULY AND AUGUST 2009 REPORT

    Responses to Councillors questions on the Chief Executive's report were tabled.

    [ATTACHMENT 12A]

    His Worship the Mayor moved:

    Councillor Raffills seconded:

    That the council notes the significant matters highlighted within the Chief executive's report dated 19 August 2009.

    CARRIED

13. NOMINATION TO CHANGE THE AUCKLAND COUNCIL TRUSTEE ON THE HAMLIN'S HILL (MUTUKARAOA) MANAGEMENT TRUST

    His Worship the Mayor moved:

    Councillor Armstrong seconded:

    That the following urgent decision of Council be noted:

    1. That Councillor Lister be nominated as the Auckland City Council Trustee on the Hamlins Hill (Mutukaroa) Management Trust to replace His Worship the Mayor John Banks, noting that the Trust will need to confirm the appointment for the Councillor to act as a Trustee.
    2. That it be noted that Councillor Lotu-Iiga is a Trustee as of right in his capacity as Member of Parliament for Maungakiekie on the Hamlins Hill (Mutukaroa) Management Trust.
    3. That no appointment be made to replace Councillor Lotu-Iiga as a non-voting Auckland City Council representative on the Hamlins Hill (Mutukaroa) Management Trust.

    Councillor Boyle moved the following amendment by way of addition:

    Councillor Easte seconded:

    2. That from 1 September 2009, Council appoint Councillor Northey as the Auckland City Council Trustee on the Hamlin's Hill (Mutukaroa) Management Trust.

    The amendment was put by a show of hands and declared LOST by 12 votes to 6.

    His Worship the Mayor put the substantive motion:

    That the following urgent decision of Council be noted:

    1. That Councillor Lister be nominated as the Auckland City Council Trustee on the Hamlins Hill (Mutukaroa) Management Trust to replace His Worship the Mayor John Banks, noting that the Trust will need to confirm the appointment for the Councillor to act as a Trustee.
    2. That it be noted that Councillor Lotu-Iiga is a Trustee as of right in his capacity as Member of Parliament for Maungakiekie on the Hamlins Hill (Mutukaroa) Management Trust.
    3. That no appointment be made to replace Councillor Lotu-Iiga as a non-voting Auckland City Council representative on the Hamlins Hill (Mutukaroa) Management Trust.

    CARRIED

    His Worship the Mayor moved:

    Councillor Boyle seconded:

    That item 15 be considered at this point.

    CARRIED

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

    His Worship the Mayor moved:

    Councillor Millar seconded:

    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.

    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.	Directors Review and Appointments Sub-committee report No. C3/2009	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)(a) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. In particular, the report contains information about a candidates and board members of the Aotea Centre Board of Management.	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.	Finance and Strategy Committee report No. C4/2009	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)(a) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person. In particular, the report contains assessment numbers and property locations of properties for which rates are recommended to be written off which could lead to the identification of the property owners concerned.	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.	Zoo Board report No. C01/2009	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)(a) The withholding of the information is necessary to protect the privacy of natural persons. In particular, the report contains specific personal information about the proposed appointee.	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.

    CARRIED

15. KASHIN THE ELEPHANT

    Councillor Mulholand moved:

    Councillor Christian seconded:

    That Council notes with sadness the death of Kashin the Zoo's elephant after 36 years, and expresses their thanks to staff of the Zoo for their exemplary care and attention for Kashin over many years.

    CARRIED

    There being no further business His Worship the Mayor declared the meeting closed at 7:15pm.