Kia ora,

Below is an email & PDF attachment distributed from the FNDC. Please find;

“I hope this email finds you well. We are writing to you to provide an update on Te Arotake Whakaahuatanga Tangata/The Representation Review 2024. The Far North District Council adopted the final proposal on 8 August 2024. The final proposal is now open for appeals and objections

You can view the meeting where the final proposal was adopted online on our YouTube channel and read the full report online here. Please note that the minutes of the meeting will be confirmed at the next council meeting on 12 September 2024.

Key change in the final proposal:

• The final proposal differs from the initial proposal on one point: instead of changing the name to Karikari-Awanui subdivision it will remain as the Whatuwhiwhi subdivision in the Te Hiku ward.

You can view the final proposal on our website, or in the attachment.

Objection and appeal period: The objection period is now open from 12 August to 12 September 2024.

• Appeals: If you made a submission on the council’s initial proposal, you may lodge an appeal against the council’s decision. Please note that appeals must relate to matters you raised in your original submission.
• Objections: Any person or organisation may lodge an objection against the council’s decision. Objections must specify the matters to which they relate.

How to lodge an objection or appeal:

• You can lodge your objection or appeal online here.
• Alternatively, you can email your submission to submissions@fndc.govt.nz or send it by post to:

ReplyPaid Authority 6124
Representation Review 2024
Far North District Council
Memorial Avenue
Kaikohe

Appeals or objections to the final proposal are received by the council and are forwarded to the Local Government Commission, an independent body. The Commission may conduct hearings to consider all appeals and objections, including those from the public. After these hearings, the Commission will make a final and binding determination on the representation arrangements. This process ensures that all perspectives are thoroughly considered before the final arrangements are confirmed.