I have considered the resolution of the Council and decided that I cannot in good conscience deliver the apology insisted on as it would be dishonest and insincere.

I am disappointed that this means that I need to resign from the positions that I volunteered for as Councillor on the Otago Museum Trust and the Dunedin Licensing Committee. I have enjoyed the contribution that I have made to each organisation and I hope that the Councillor who replaces me will be able to contribute as I have in the interests of those organisations and Dunedin City ratepayers.
I will not be making any further comment on this matter.

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