Another model proposed funding decisions for grants above staff delegation sit fully with the council. Under one, small grants would be allocated by staff and mid-tier grants by a subcommittee. Under the other model, staff would be responsible for small and medium grants, and all others would sit with the council. ‘‘Feedback also indicated that while the grants system is valued and broadly effective, it lacks a coherent policy foundation,’’ the report said. A public workshop on the grants review was held last week.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 10, 2026 16:05 UTC