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From: john luke <[FOI #32181 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 31 August 2025 3:50 pm
To: Official Information <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Fale Andrew Lesā- City Councillor
of the Manurewa Local Board - Auckland City Council

 

Dear Auckland Council,

I noted,

[2]https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story...

"The Selangor State Exco, YB Tuan Ganabatirau Veraman had a fruitful
meeting with Mr Fale Andrew Lesa, City Councillor of the Manurewa Local
Board - Auckland City Council & Samoan Native United Nations Diplomat and
the Special Officer to Jacinda Prime Minister of New Zealand at Selangor
State Secretariat Building (SUK) Shah Alam.
During discussions both sides covered entire breath of bilateral
cooperation & held productive discussions on strong partnership between
the State of Selangor and the Government of New Zealand."

I would like to understand whether the City Council is aware of this
meeting. Was it conducted with the Council’s approval? Additionally, has
any funding or fees been approved to support his attendance?

Based on the post, the meeting appears to be an official engagement. What
is the protocol for a local board member to represent New Zealand or
Auckland in such a context?

I would also like to request access to the relevant policies and
procedures regarding this matter. If the meeting was not approved by the
Council, what processes and protocols are in place to address such
instances of potential misrepresentation?

Yours faithfully,

john luke

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