HOW THEY VOTED
Cr Phoenix Ruka (Maori Ward)
FOR the motion:
"That Council approves $480,000 operating expenses funding in year 2 and $480,000 operating expenses in year 3 of the Long Term Plan to the Whangarei Art Trust, which is additional funding to the existing operating grant."
(Extraordinary Whangarei District Council Meeting Minutes Date: Wednesday, 29 May, 2024)
NOTE: The Whangarei Art Trust manages the Hundertwasser Art Centre and the Whangarei Art Museum)
AGAINST the motion:
"That council approves increasing general rates by 17.2% for 2024-25."
(Extraordinary Whangarei District Council Meeting Minutes Date: Wednesday, 29 May, 2024)