Aloha from Auckland, New Zealand & welcome to CC my fellow ABB users in Hawaii, Honolulu @Casey143 @Christel1 @Mark116 @Dan469 & @everyone-else
Do always remember that your nationwide Laws & International Law Governance overides Council Bylaws.
There are always 'Grey areas' of Laws that can and probably should be challenged on technicialities...
All decisions under law must have some form of APPEAL process one can go through so make sure you look through your General Legislation, reach out & network to others in your location & bandy together & speak up.
Much of the info Council decisionmakers are relying on how it impacts on Local communities is based on 'opinions & hypothesis" undertaken by university researchers so must be challenged as to the acuracy of there Research methodologies & how they have been applied locally & internationally.
These 'researchers' are not above the Law, they are bound to adhere to the law just like everyone else, and that includes not to Discriminate.
Do be aware of the fact there's a message system on here in CC & you may like to use the 'make an Enquiry" option on the main listing platform to reach out to other locals.
Look up related keywords to the information you are wanting here in CC using the searchbox as you will find titbits that may help with setting a precedent to help break down barriers for current & future generations, including here in CC.
Whilst not a lawyer myself I've learnt much through others in the right places!!
Hang in there & live by the motto, "Never give up, never, never, never"
Take them on & have a victory for the little ordinary every day folk & hold these decisionmakers to account.
All the Best
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