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The unanimous decision to withdraw the motion for an extraordinary meeting and address the issues in-house was made in the spirit of the partnership agreement, Te Mana Whakahono, signed by the council and mana whenua last October, the rūnanga said. “Rather than putting the office of chair to a confidence vote next Monday, councillors agreed to seek external assistance to guide governance issues, and to move ahead positively and in unity.” Joanne Naish/Stuff Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae chairman Francois Tumahai says the regional council has agreed to move ahead “in unity”. The iwi had not been consulted about the issue, which was disrespectful and against the spirit of partnership, Tumahai said. ....
Apart from the disruption to the council s work, the continued suspension posed a financial risk ultimately to ratepayers, O Connor said. If there are concerns, they need to be addressed but this is an untenable situation and needs to be sorted as soon as possible. An email shows the chief executive had spoken to the Department of Internal Affairs about his concerns over council delays in finalising the long-term plan, which features a 30 per cent rate rise. Joanne Carroll/Stuff Chairman Allan Birchfield himself is now facing relegation, with a majority of four councillors backing the bid to remove him at a special meeting on May 31. ....
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By Laura Mills A bigger venue may be needed for the special meeting called to roll the West Coast Regional Council chair, according to the man himself. Councillor Allan Birchfield says the council should be prepared for a sizeable crowd at the extraordinary meeting. Photo: LDR / Lois Williams Councillor Allan Birchfield told the Greymouth Star today the council was looking at hiring the 600-seat Regent Theatre in Greymouth for the meeting, which would be open to the public. Acting chief executive Heather Mabin confirmed there was a high level of public interest in the meeting and the council might need to consider moving it. ....