Councillor Fights for Access to Council Docs | Auckland News

Tauranga councillor Glen Crowther is sounding the alarm over crippling barriers to accessing council documents, forced to review sensitive files in a supervised room with no note-taking ability — a situation he says undermines his duty to serve. He’s also been hit with steep fees for information freely offered elsewhere, sparking outrage as a new bill backed by National MPs Stuart Smith and Sam Uffindell moves through Parliament to empower councillors and clarify their governance authority. Crowther’s frustration is amplified by recent comments on landslide risks, highlighting how historical records could have prevented tragedies like Mount Maunganui’s. While council staff claim they act in good faith, critics argue systemic roadblocks exist — and with submissions closed, a Select Committee report looms as the next critical step. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2fac03fdf5cfb72