Opinion: Remove the veil of secrecy of council workshops 1 Apr, 2021 05:00 AM 3 minutes to read A growing feeling remains that the open debates are for show, and the decisions are made behind closed doors, writes Marcus Anselm. Photo / Getty Images A growing feeling remains that the open debates are for show, and the decisions are made behind closed doors, writes Marcus Anselm. Photo / Getty Images OPINION Once again, the local government's workshop culture is under scrutiny after a disgruntled Rotorua ratepayer launched a bid to open the doors on his district's councils. Bay of Plenty businessman Justin Adams complained with the national Ombudsman over Rotorua Lakes Council's tendency to hold closed-door get-togethers.