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Cook Park aviary

1 decisions1 topicsUpdated 19 May 2026

Context

  • Tracked aliases include Cook Park aviary.

Mentions

  • The subject of a major review and future consultation process.
  • Directly affects the future of a public park attraction in Cook Park and gives residents a chance to shape its long-term use.
  • Signals active scrutiny of animal welfare and maintenance standards at a well-known public facility.

Decisions

Cook Park aviary review and consultation

Council requested a report within 8 weeks on the aviary’s condition and management, including an independent animal welfare assessment, infrastructure/compliance review and operational needs, then a minimum 28-day community consultation on retention, relocation, alternative use, or decommissioning, followed by a further report within 4 weeks of consultation closing.

Directly affects the future of a public park attraction in Cook Park and gives residents a chance to shape its long-term use.

Topics

Cook Park aviary concerns raised in debate

Councillors questioned staffing, bird welfare, historic spending and past recommendations about the aviary, and the Acting CEO said expert advice could be sought if the motion passed.

Signals active scrutiny of animal welfare and maintenance standards at a well-known public facility.

Meetings

Council - 19 May 2026 6:00 PM

Council approved a public consultation process for the Cook Park aviary, moved to standardise ordinary meeting start/finish times, placed the disability inclusion plan on exhibition, noted the Q3 budget review, and authorised several closed-session items including an airport lease and sports lighting tender.