Council Information Session/Workshop
Agenda
Notice of Information Session/Workshop Te Pānui o te Hui:
A Council Information Session/Workshop will be held
on:
Date: Tuesday 29 April 2025
Time: 9.30 am – 3.15 pm
Venue: Council Chambers, Civic Offices,
53 Hereford Street, Christchurch
Membership Ngā
Mema
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Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson
Members
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Mayor Phil Mauger
Deputy Mayor Pauline Cotter
Councillor Kelly Barber
Councillor Melanie Coker
Councillor Celeste Donovan
Councillor Tyrone Fields
Councillor James Gough
Councillor Tyla Harrison-Hunt
Councillor Victoria Henstock
Councillor Yani Johanson
Councillor Aaron Keown
Councillor Sam MacDonald
Councillor Jake McLellan
Councillor Andrei Moore
Councillor Mark Peters
Councillor Tim Scandrett
Councillor Sara Templeton
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28 April 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS NGĀ IHIRANGI
1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha.............................................. 3
Information
Session/Workshop Items
2. Mass
rapid transit update....................................... 5
10.30 am –
11.00 am
Presenters: Jane
Cameron - Team Leader, Strategic Transport and Lynette Ellis - Head of
Transport
Break: 11.00 am
– 11.15 am
3. Subdivision
Approval Process................................. 7
11.15 am –
12.15 pm
Presenters: Mark
Stevenson – Head of Planning and Consents and Lynette Ellis – Head
of Transport and Waste
Lunch: 12.15 pm
– 1.15 pm
4. Capex
Deliverability............................................... 9
1.15 pm – 2.15
pm
Presenter: Paul
Dadson - Senior Cap. Prog. Advisor Parks & Fac
5. Local
Water Done Well: Consultation Summary and Next Steps............................................................ 31
2.15 pm – 3.15
pm
Presenter: Luke Adams
- Principal Advisor Strategic Policy
6. Items
Closed to the Public..................................... 33
1. Apologies Ngā Whakapāha
Apologies will
be recorded at the meeting.
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2. Mass
rapid transit update
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Reference Te Tohutoro:
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25/585405
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Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :
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Jane
Cameron, Team Leader, Strategic Transport;
Lynette Ellis, Head of Transport
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1. Detail Te
Whakamahuki
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Purpose and Origin
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· Leadership of
the mass rapid transit (MRT) project transitioned from NZ Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to CCC in December 2024.
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purpose of this Information Session is to provide Councillors with an MRT
project update, including its inter-relationship with the wider Greater
Christchurch public transport improvement programme.
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Timing
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The Information
Session is expected to last for 30 minutes.
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Outcome Sought
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Councillors
have up to date information on MRT project implementation progress.
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ELT Consideration
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The ELT
project sponsor, GM Strategy, Planning and Regulatory Services has endorsed
the provision of this project update.
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Next Steps
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Further
progress updates will be provided to Councillors following completion of more
detailed project planning.
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Key points / Background
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· Mass rapid is a
key move of the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan, and is the next step once
improvements to the existing public transport system have been fully
implemented.
· Planning for
mass rapid transit has now been transferred from NZTA to CCC. Councillors
last received a project status update in a memo circulated on 11 December
2024.
· The focus of the
next stage of the project is on route protection for the agreed corridor
between Hornby and Belfast. Detailed scoping of this phase is progressing and
will initially involve technical design work around stations and key
intersections to confirm land requirements.
· On some parts of
the corridor, this work will be more complex than others due to
interdependencies with other planning work underway, such as, NZTA’s
upcoming Hornby and Airport Surrounds State Highway scoping study.
· This
work will feed into a Route Protection Detailed Business Case and then a
Notice of Requirement for designation.
· While
CCC is now responsible for delivering this stage of the work, NZTA and ECan
will continue to be closely involved. Other Greater Christchurch Partners
will also be kept informed and given opportunities for input.
· On
7 March 2025 the Greater Christchurch Partnership Committee was given an
update on the project and its inter-relationship with the wider public
transport improvement programme. This information session builds on that
progress update.
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Useful Links
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· Agenda pack,
recording, and notes from the update to the Greater Christchurch Partnership
committee meeting on 7 March 2025.
https://www.greaterchristchurch.org.nz/meetings
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Attachments
Ngā
Tāpirihanga
There are no attachments to this coversheet.
Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
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Authors
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Chris Morahan
- Principal Advisor Strategic Transport
Jane Cameron -
Team Leader Transport
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Approved By
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Mark Stevenson
- Acting Head of Planning & Consents
John Higgins -
General Manager Strategy, Planning & Regulatory Services
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3. Subdivision
Approval Process
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Reference Te Tohutoro:
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25/668800
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Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :
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Mark
Stevenson – Head of Planning and Consents
Lynette Ellis – Head of Transport and Waste
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1. Detail Te
Whakamahuki
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Purpose and Origin
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· Council has a
rigorous process for the consenting and development of subdivisions in the
district. This includes undertaking engineering approvals and safety
audits.
· Staff have
become aware of a gap in the approval process for subdivisions which has
resulted in further work.
· This information
session will outline the subdivision approval process, next steps for
approvals for existing subdivisions and changes to the future process for
subdivision approvals.
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Timing
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This information
session is expected to last for 60 minutes.
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Outcome Sought
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· Awareness of the
subdivision process and the requirements of the regulatory process.
· Understanding of
the approvals gap that has been identified.
· Understanding of
next steps that will be undertaken with the Community Boards.
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ELT Consideration
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ELT
members have not briefed.
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Next Steps
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Following
this briefing, staff will begin the process of presenting reports to Community
Boards. This will cover:
· Legalisation of
the signs and lines within the completed subdivision.
· Approval of the
changes to the existing road network.
· Recommendations
to Council for any Part A decisions.
Staff
are also reviewing and updating the process required to gain all appropriate
approvals for subdivisions. This will be updated with developers moving
forward.
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Key points / Background
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· When land is being developed, the District Plan includes rules for
new roads while also seeking to ensure existing roads that road or property
access is provided to are of an appropriate standard. This may involve adding
footpaths, creating access points, safety
improvements and planning where new roads connect to existing ones.
· Decisions on subdivision applications are generally decided
without public notification, as outlined in the District Plan and are made
under staff delegations.
· The conditions associated with a resource consent for a
subdivision requires the developer to construct roads and roading
infrastructure inside the new development that will later be vested with the
Council, as well as providing appropriate connections to existing
Council-owned infrastructure.
· As part of the consenting process for a subdivision, there are
roading standards and specifications that developers must meet. This includes
ensuring that all engineering approvals and safety audits are undertaken.
· This issue has been most prominent in areas where there has been
high demand for the development of rural land, such as Halswell.
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Useful Links
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· Subdivision
consent activities : Christchurch City Council
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Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
There are no attachments to this coversheet.
Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
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Authors
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Jacob Bradbury
- Manager Planning & Delivery Transport
Lynette Ellis
- Head of Transport & Waste Management
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Approved By
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Mark Stevenson
- Acting Head of Planning & Consents
John Higgins -
General Manager Strategy, Planning & Regulatory Services
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4. Capex
Deliverability
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Reference Te Tohutoro:
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25/715890
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Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :
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Paul
Dadson, Senior Cap. Prog. Advisor Parks & Fac.
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1. Detail Te
Whakamahuki
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Purpose and Origin of the Workshop
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The
purpose of this workshop is to provide Councillors with an update on the
deliverability of the capital programme included in the 2025/26 draft Annual Plan.
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Timing
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This workshop
is expected to last for 60 minutes.
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Outcome Sought
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Councillors
consider the information provided in this workshop and include the
recommendations in the adoption of the 2025/26 Annual Plan.
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ELT Consideration
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The information
included in this workshop was presented to ELT on 27 March 2025. The comments
and feedback received at this meeting has been incorporated into this
workshop.
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Next Steps
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Guidance
will be sort at the upcoming 2025/26 Annual Plan workshops on whether the
capital programme recommendations outlined in this workshop are included in
the final 2025/26 Annual Plan that will be considered for adoption in June
2025.
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Key points / Background
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· The capital
programme included in the draft 2025/26 Annual Plan is 18% higher than the
current budget for 2024/25 and 26% higher than the forecast spend.
· This level of
increase has raised questions about the deliverability of the draft capital
programme
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Useful Links
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Proposed-Capital-Programme.pdf
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Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
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No.
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Title
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Reference
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Page
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a ⇩
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2025 26 Draft Capital
Programme Deliverability Workshop 29042025
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25/754974
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10
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Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
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Author
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Paul Dadson -
Senior Capital Programme Advisor Parks & Facilities
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Approved By
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Nicky Palmer -
Head of Programme Management Office
Brent Smith -
General Manager City Infrastructure
Bede Carran -
General Manager Finance, Risk & Performance / Chief Financial Officer
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5. Local
Water Done Well: Consultation Summary and Next Steps
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Reference Te Tohutoro:
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25/780407
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Presenter(s) Te Kaipāhō :
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Luke
Adams, Principal Advisor Strategic Policy
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1. Detail Te
Whakamahuki
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Purpose and Origin
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Purpose:
· To provide elected
members with an overview of the Local Water Done Well framework, a summary of
the water service delivery model options, and the results of consultation to
support informed decision-making ahead of the 7 May Council meeting.
Key Topics:
· Recap of the Local
Water Done Well framework and legislative context
· Summary of the
water service delivery model options that the Council consulted on
· Recap on the
evaluation findings: strategic and financial assessment
· What we heard through
consultation and hearings
· Next steps toward
finalising the Water Services Delivery Plan
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Timing
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This information
session is expected to last for 60 minutes.
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Outcome Sought
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· To ensure elected
members are well-briefed on the options, public feedback, and implications,
ahead of considering the final decision report.Elected members have the
opportunity to seek clarification, ask questions, and address any concerns in
preparation for the formal Council meeting.
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ELT Consideration
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N/A
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Next Steps
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· Council decision
on proposed delivery model – 7 May 2025
· Finalisation of full Water Services Delivery Plan for submission
by 3 September 2025
· Ongoing operational planning and engagement
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Key points / Background
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· The Local Water
Done Well framework replaces the previous Three Waters Reform Programme. It
focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and financially sustainable water
services, while retaining local council ownership and governance.
· The framework
responds to key challenges such as aging infrastructure, historical
underinvestment, and inconsistent service levels across New Zealand.
· Councils are
required to develop and submit a Water Services Delivery Plan to the
Department of Internal Affairs by 3 September 2025. This plan must include a
proposed service delivery model and demonstrate how the council will meet new
regulatory, financial, and operational standards.
· Public
consultation is a statutory requirement under the LWDW framework. Councils
must consult on their preferred model and at least one alternative before
confirming the proposed delivery model for inclusion in the WSDP.
· The Council has
completed an indicative business case, evaluated three delivery model
options, and consulted with the public. The In-House Delivery Model was
presented as the proposed option, alongside two alternatives: a Three-Waters
WSCCO and a Two-Waters WSCCO.A total of 681 submissions were received, and
hearings were held on 15 April 2025.
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Useful Links
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Local Water Done Well: Service Delivery
Models for Consultation. Council Resolution CNCL/2025/00151, page 4. https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/02/CNCL_20250219_MIN_8571_AT.PDF
Local Water Done Well: Service Delivery
Models for Consultation. Council Report, page 5. https://christchurch.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/02/CNCL_20250219_AGN_8571_AT.PDF
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Attachments Ngā Tāpirihanga
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No.
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Title
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Reference
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Page
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Indicative Business
Case - Water Services Delivery Models (Under Separate Cover)
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25/780409
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Local Water Done Well
Consultation Document (Under Separate Cover)
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25/780412
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c
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Local Water Done Well
Submissions Analysis (Under Separate Cover)
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25/780413
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Signatories Ngā Kaiwaitohu
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Author
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Luke Adams -
Principal Advisor Policy
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Approved By
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David
Griffiths - Head of Strategic Policy & Resilience
Brent Smith -
General Manager City Infrastructure
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6. Items Closed to the Public
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The information session/workshop items noted
from the next page will not be open to the public under the sections of the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) outlined
in the table on the following page. The full wording of the noted LGOIMA
sections is found in section 6 or section 7 of the Act.
In the Council's view, these reasons for
exclusion are not outweighed by public interest considerations in section 7(1)
favouring their release.
The public can ask the Ombudsman to review
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
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ITEM NO.
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GENERAL SUBJECT OF EACH MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED
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SECTION
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SUBCLAUSE AND REASON UNDER THE ACT
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PUBLIC INTEREST CONSIDERATION
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Potential Release Review Date and
Conditions
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7.
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Property Update
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s7(2)(b)(ii)
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Prejudice Commercial Position
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This matter refers to a potential commerical activity and
disclosure of this information could prejudice that process.
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30 April 2026
After appropriate Council decision
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8.
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Confidential - Update from Innovation and Improvement & Parks
Units
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s7(2)(b)(ii), s7(2)(h)
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Prejudice Commercial Position, Commercial Activities
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Commercial and IP confidentiality. Non-disclosure agreements are
in place.
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30 April 2028
Details in this briefing are not to be released, but non-confidential
information will be made available at a later date.
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