Committee member pockets $8000 but attends zero meetings in two years

A committee representative, Arapata Reuben, received an $8000 honorarium for not attending any of the 14 meetings over two years, with no response to contact attempts. Despite standing orders stating absences could result in removal, both councils have not acted due to an ongoing committee review. Other members, including Te Taumutu Rūnanga, Ashburton Mayor, and district councillor, have varying attendance records, with some missing multiple meetings.

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