I do not accept what Council public relations person, Liz Hughes (Sun, 20 August) has to say about the availability of documents in respect of Baypark. I can appreciate Cr. Evans frustration in trying to get the Baypark documents and papers.
I have tried for nearly 3 years to get full disclosure and information on Baypark through the Ombudsman with only limited success. I was unable to inspect the booklet given to all Councillors in September 2007 at this meeting to approve Baypark purchase because all booklets were taken back by TCC administration after that Council meeting and destroyed (confirmed in CEO Town's letter to me of 22 May 2008). Councillors therefore have no record of the basis on which approval was given. I have also been waiting for full details as to who undertook due diligence on the Baypark purchase since February 2009 and this request for information has still not been met. Who thinks this is openness and transparency? All the information and the full Council Baypark purchase file should be readily available for public inspection at Tauranga City Council Chambers right now. Council's PR Section and TCC hierarchy do not seem to be on the same wavelength.
R Paterson, Matapihi.