Agenda of Infrastructure Services Committee

Infrastructure Services Committee

12 July 2016

Part A Reports

Road Names to add to the road name register

Department: Corporate Services

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 In November 2011, The Infrastructure Services Committee decided to create a list of approved names for future road naming opportunities. Names can be proposed for inclusion on to the approved road name list by members of the public, Councillors or staff. As all of the names previously on this list have now been used, this report presents a further list of new road names for possible inclusion on this list.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Infrastructure Services Committee:

a) Considers the presented names for possible inclusion on the Road Name Register.

BACKGROUND

2 In November 2011 the Infrastructure Services Committee, as part of the discussions around the new Road Name Policy, approved the creation of a Road Name Register. A Register was created, but all the names previously on the register have now been assigned and new names are required.

DISCUSSION

3 A list of possible road names for inclusion on the Road Name Register is attached as an appendix. The names included on the list have come from a variety of sources and are presented with a brief historic background.

4 Armson, William (1832/3 -1883) Architect. Born in London, he moved to New Zealand in 1852. He trained in Melbourne as an architect, and returned to Dunedin in 1862. He was employed by the Provincial Council as a draughtsman, before returning to private practice in 1864. He was responsible for many buildings in Australia and New Zealand, especially in Christchurch. His crowning glory was the BNZ building on the corner of Princes and Rattray Streets, begun in 1879. He did not live to see it completed, but is reputed to be the most expensive building built in Dunedin for more than 100 years.

5 Anscombe, Edmund (1874-1948). Architect. Born in England, but emigrated to Dunedin as a baby. From 1901-1906 he travelled widely in the US and trained as an architect. On his return to Dunedin he designed many buildings for Otago University, several churches and the buildings for the NZ and South Seas International Exhibition 1925-26. He later moved to Wellington and continued his work there until his death.

6 Braithwaite, Joseph (1848-1917). Bookseller and Mayor. Born in England, his family emigrated to Australia in 1852 and then to Dunedin in 1860. He married in 1872 and had between 16 and 22 children. He opened a bookshop in 1863, eventually opening “Braithwaites Book Arcade” on Princes Street in 1883. He was elected as a Councillor in 1901 and 1903 and elected unopposed as Mayor in 1905, serving only a single term.

7 Brennan – The Brennan Family of Upper Junction lost four sons in World War I. Adolphus (Wellington, 1915), William (Somme,1916), John (Ypres 1917) and Richard (Le Cateau 1918).

8 Crockett – The Crockett Family of Roslyn lost three Sons in World War I. Joseph (Gallipoli, 1915), Charles (Somme, 1916) and John (Ypres, 1917).

9 Dawson, William (1852-1923). Born in Scotland. He was first elected to Council in 1885 and in 1887 was elected mayor for a single term. In 1892 he was again elected to Council. He served as the Member of Parliament for Dunedin Suburbs from 1890-1893.

10 Denniston, George. Prominent Dunedin Businessman he was elected to Council in 1897 and was mayor in 1901-02.

11 Dunford – The Dunford Family of Andersons Bay lost three sons during World War I. Patrick (Ypres, 1917), James (Egypt, 1918) and Thomas (Dunedin, 1918 of wounds sustained at Messines 1917).

12 Hallenstein, Bendix (1835-1905) Born in Germany, in 1857 he went to the Australian goldfields, before moving to New Zealand in 1863. He opened stores and farmed in Central Otago, and was Mayor of Queenstown from 1869-72, after which he elected to the Otago Provincial Council (1872-75) and then the House of Representatives (1872-73). He moved to Dunedin and in 1873 he opened a clothing factory and soon after his first store (on the corner of The Octagon and Princes Street). In 1884 he was one of the founders of the DIC retail chain. He was prominent in the formation of the union movement and was known for his generosity and enlightened attitude as an employer.

13 Haynes, Charles (1838-1901). Born in Tasmania, he arrived in Dunedin in 1859. As a businessman in Palmerston in the 1870’s and 80’s he was elected Mayor of that borough five times. Later settling in Dunedin, he was elected to Council and served as Mayor in 1892-93.

14 McIndoe, Archibald (1900-1960). Born in Dunedin, he studied medicine at the University of Otago. In 1924 he was awarded a fellowship to the Mayo Clinic in the US, and in 1930 moved to London, England. In 1938 he was appointed consultant in plastic surgery to the Royal Air Force. During World War II he proved to be a brilliant plastic surgeon, pioneering many new techniques and is considered one of the founding fathers of modern plastic surgery.

15 Mirams, Samuel (1837-1911). Born in England, he emigrated to Australia in 1856 and on to Dunedin in 1862. He worked for the Provincial Government as a draughtsman and then had a private practice as an engineer and architect. In 1866 he was appointed to City Surveyor, in which capacity he was responsible for the city’s drainage, and water supply schemes. He was also responsible for cemeteries, reserves and the forming of many of Dunedin’s streets. He retired in 1901

16 Nimon, James (?-1885). Dunedin’s first inspector of nuisances in 1861, he was responsible for keeping Dunedin streets free of filth, as well as the repair and lighting of the street lamps. He was also a policeman and could thus prosecute people.

17 Shacklock, John (1865-1935). Born in Oamaru, he was the son of Henry Shacklock, the founder of the engineering firm. John was, in turn, a senior partner in the Shacklock company. He was Mayor of South Dunedin in 1904 (and a councillor for six years), Mayor of Dunedin in 1914-15 and was Chairman of the Council’s Power and Lighting Committee for thirteen years.

18 Tapley, Harold (1875-1932). Born in South Australia, he came to Dunedin in 1893. He was involved in the shipping, stevedoring and insurance industries. He represented Dunedin North in Parliament 1925-28 for the Reform Party. He was a Councillor 1907-1911 and again from 1921, he was Mayor from 1923-27.

19 Taverner, William (1879-1958). He was MP for Dunedin South 1928-1931 for the United Party, holding several ministerial positions. He was one of Dunedin’s longest serving Councillor’s and Mayor 1927-29.

20 Troup, “Gingerbread” George (1863-1941). Architect, Engineer & statesman. He gained the nickname of “Gingerbread George” for his most famous design, the Dunedin Railway Station (1906). He was the first official architect of the NZ Railways. Born in London, he emigrated in NZ in 1884 and studied at the Otago School of Mines, joining the railways department in 1886 and retired in 1925. Mayor of Wellington in 1927-1931 and knighted in 1937.

21 Waddell, James (1873-1954). New Zealand’s most highly decorated World War one soldier. Born in Dunedin and educated at Otago Boys’ High School. He was the first New Zealander to gain a commission into the British Army and suffered some prejudice for his colonial origins. In India he married a French woman and with her help gained a (highly unusual) direct commission as an officer in the French Foreign Legion in 1900. During World War One he was awarded the Croix de Guerre seven times (the first at Gallipoli). In 1920 he was made Commandeur of the Legion of Honour. He retired in 1926 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and lived in North Africa until returning to New Zealand in 1954.

22 The Committee may wish to consider other names for inclusion on the register.

OPTIONS

23 That these names be approved and added to the Road Name Register

NEXT STEPS

24 While no Maori road names have been proposed in this list, possible Maori names will be discussed at the next Maori Participation Working Party meeting.

25 The Road Name Register (once agreed) be updated and published on the DCC website.

Signatories

Author:

Bruce Hall - Information Support

Authoriser:

Tracey Tamakehu - Digital Services Manager

Sandy Graham - Group Manager Corporate Services

Attachments

	Title	Page
a	Proposed list of road names for inclusion on the Road Name Register	9

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This proposal relates to local infrastructure and it is considered good-quality and cost-effective.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Economic Development Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Environment Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Spatial Plan	☒	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☐	☐	☒

This report presents names for the Road Name Register and is administrative.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua. Tangata whenua are consulted when the proposed road name uses a Maori word.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

There are no known financial implications.

Significance

The significance of the decision is low when assessed against the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

Several names where suggested via email by members of the public for consideration.

Engagement - internal

Names were suggested from several internal sources and were researched by the archives team.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

Names may be presented to Community Boards in reports in the future.

Infrastructure Services Committee

12 July 2016

Part B Reports

Road Naming Policy Review

Department: Corporate Services

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 The Road Naming Policy provides guidance and clarity for the naming of roads in Dunedin city. A review of the policy has been undertaken and an amended policy attempts to address some of the concerns raised by the community and align councils policy with other local government policy

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Recommend the adoption of the amended Road Naming Policy and Procedures.

BACKGROUND

2 The Road Naming Policy (the Policy) and Road Name Guidelines (the Guidelines) were adopted by the Infrastructure Services Committee in December 2011.

3 At the Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on 2 September 2014

It was moved (MacTavish/Hawkins):

"2 That staff be asked to review the Road Naming Policy and Guidelines associated with the Policy to make them clearer to applicants and report back to the Committee for approval."

Motion 2 was put and carried with Councillor Vandervis recording his vote against.

DISCUSSION

4 The Policy and the Guidelines were adopted in December 2011. The intent of the policy and guidelines were to provide clear criteria for applicants on how to select new road names within the Dunedin City boundaries that would comply with the Policy.

5 The feedback from the committee and applicants was that;

b) applicants found it difficult to propose road names that met the criteria outlined in the policy and was acceptable to the Infrastructure Services Committee;

c) the Policy did not reflect current practice notably around the use of road names derived by combining names or words

6 Work has been undertaken to clarify the Policy and the Guidelines.

7 The key changes to the Policy are:

a) Section 4 – additional criteria has been added to better guide developers on how to select an appropriate road name, including prohibiting the use of derivative or fabricated road names.

b) Section 5 – the criteria for altering an existing road name has been defined.

c) The Guidelines have been incorporated as an appendix to the Policy and renamed as the Road Naming Procedure. They are no longer a stand-alone document.

d) The Road Naming Procedure document now includes a process step to ensure that Council staff verify the significance, meaning, historical background and spelling of submitted road names.

e) The policy is now aligned with other local government road naming policies and procedures.

f) Minor grammatical, spelling and font changes have been made throughout both documents to provide clarity.

OPTIONS

8 Council is required to have a process for naming or renaming new roads.

9 The amended policy and procedure reflect practice in other local government areas. Council can choose to adopt the proposed policy as attached, amend the policy or continue with the status quo. The amended policy addresses the areas of concern that have been raised and there are no cost implications for what has been recommended.

NEXT STEPS

10 If an amended policy is adopted, Council officers will update the version on the DCC website and send copies of the amended policy to known developers and those who have raised concerns previously. Community Boards will also be advised of the change.

Signatories

Author:	Tracey Tamakehu - Digital Services Manager
Authoriser:	Sandy Graham - Group Manager Corporate Services

Attachments

	Title	Page
a	Road Naming Policy Including Procedure (marked up version)	14
b	Road Naming Policy inclding Procedure (clean version)	28

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision relates to providing local infrastructure and it is considered good-quality and cost-effective, by ensuring road names are fit for purpose and allow for correct addressing for use by emergency and postal services.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Economic Development Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Environment Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	☒
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Spatial Plan	☒	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☒	☐	☐
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	☒
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☐	☐	☒

This policy outlines advice on appropriate road naming and is administrative.

Māori Impact Statement

Manawhenua were not directly consulted on the policy however the amended policy does ensures that checks are put in place to ensure appropriateness of proposed names.

Sustainability

There are no known impacts for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no known impacts as this is an administrative function.

Financial considerations

There are no known financial impacts.

Significance

The significance of the decision is low in terms of Councils Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

There has been no external engagement although previous concerns raised by applicants have been factored into the amended policy.

Engagement - internal

In-house legal counsel have reviewed the amended policy.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

The role of community boards are not changed by the amended policy.

Infrastructure Services Committee

12 July 2016

Road Naming Policy

For the naming of new roads and

altering the names of existing roads

June 2016

PART A INTRODUCTION

1 PURPOSE

The aim of the Dunedin City Council Road Naming Policy is to ensure the timely and consistent selection of road names that reflect the identity of the local community. In addition this policy specifies the Council's requirements for correct addressing used by emergency services, making our community safer.

2 SCOPE

This policy applies to the naming and renaming of roads, both public and private and other accesses that are being created either through subdivision development, gazette notice or the formation of existing unformed legal road and to the naming of unnamed roads within the territory of Dunedin City Council. It is to apply from the date the policy is adopted by the Council and does not apply to road naming completed prior to that date.

3 LEGISLATION AND AUTHORITIES

o Section 319 of the Local Government Act 1974 assigns to the Council general powers in respect of roads. Specifically section 319 (j) empowers the Council “To name and to alter the name of any road and to place on any building or erection on or abutting on any road a plate bearing the name of the road.”

o The decision of the council is final.

4 DEFINITIONS

This policy applies to roads as defined by the Local Government Act 1974 (the Act).

Terms used in this policy

Road – land defined as road by section 315 of the Act, which includes land intended for use by the public generally. This includes access ways and service lanes, but excludes motorways.

Private Roads - as defined by the Act being roads on private land, but intended for the use of the public generally.

Private Ways - as defined by the Act being roads on private land with restricted access (eg rights of way).

Legal Road - any road legally established as a public road (section 315 (a)-(f) of the Act).

Service Lane – Legal Road established for the purpose of providing alternative service vehicle access to non-residential property or similar purpose.

Access Way - Legal Road established for the purposes of providing pedestrian access usually between roads and/or public land.

Right of Way – Private Way being an easement granted to one or more parties over land for the purposes of access.

Access Lot – Private Way being a parcel of land with shared ownership used for the purposes of access to the respective properties of the owners.

PART B DUNEDIN CITY COUNCIL ROAD NAMING POLICY

1. Roads that require a name

To ensure uniformity and effective addressing to facilitate location, the following roads and other vehicular access ways will be named under this policy.

1.1 New legal road, including service lanes and access ways.

1.2 Existing unnamed legal roads to be formed for vehicular traffic or public walkway.

1.3 New private roads and private ways (including rights of way, access lots) where there are more than five allotments to use this road for their primary access and addressing.

1.4 Any other road where there are clear benefits to the community in establishing a formal name.

1.5 Existing named roads where alteration of the name is proposed.

1.6 Where the access way forms an extension to, or is a continuation of, an existing named access way, then the current access way name will automatically apply'

2. Names for roads created by private subdivision

2.1 The developer of a private subdivision is to propose one name and at least one alternative name for each new road created by the subdivision for Council approval. The developer should use the Road Name Guidelines to help select appropriate names.

3. Road names that can be used for the allocation of addresses

3.1 All road names approved under this policy can be used in the allocation of property numbers and addresses, except for new Service Lanes and Access Ways.

4. Selection of a road name

4.1 New road names shall not be the same as, or similar to, existing road names within the City.

4.2 Roads are to have only one name.

4.3 Roads names must be spelled correctly, interpreted correctly, and not be offensive to any culture.

New roads name applications must be accompanied by the reason for the each name, including any meaning, origins, historical background, relationship with a theme and/or linkages with the area. Names are to reflect the historical, geographical or cultural significance associated with the area, a common or established theme in the area or the name of a noteworthy person.

4.4 Roads should not be named after any commercial organisation or any living or recently deceased person.

4.5 Road names must not be anagrams, amalgamations or derivatives of people's names.

4.6 Names should be 15 characters or less including spaces but excluding suffix.

4.7 Short names should be proposed for short streets for mapping purposes.

5. Altering the name of an existing road

5.1. Altering the name of an existing named road will only be undertaken if the Council considers that the change will result in a clear benefit to the community.

Benefits of changing road names may include:

5.2 To correct the spelling

5.3 To eliminate duplication in spelling or sound

5.4 To prevent confusion arising from major changes to road layout

5.5 To make geographical corrections

5.6 To assign different names to separate ends of a road with a permanently impassable section somewhere along the length

5.7 When a private road or access way is requested to be renamed a minimum of 80% of the property owners/residents must approve of the p. There is no guarantee that a request will be approved.

6. Punctuation

6.1 Macrons can be used in the spelling of Māori road names.

6.2 Macrons are to be considered only for new names or where other changes to the spelling of a road name are proposed or where the use of macrons is of demonstrable importance to mana whenua.

6.3 Where a road name that includes macrons is approved, the spelling of the road name without these macrons is discouraged, but permitted.

7. Consultation

7.1 Proposals for the naming of roads shall be consulted with anyone directly affected.

7.2 Mana whenua are to be consulted for all proposals involving Māori names.

7.3 Proposals to alter a road name shall be consulted by the applicant with the general public.

7.4 Evidence of consultation must be submitted to the Council.

8. Signage

8.1 The Council will erect all signage at the cost of the applicant.

Road Naming Procedure

June 2016

Infrastructure Services Committee

12 July 2016

ROAD NAMING PROCEDURE INDEX

Procedure Index................................................................................................ 2

Purpose........................................................................................................... 2

Procedure for naming a road............................................................................... 2

Selection of A road name.................................................................................... 4

Alternative Names.......................................................................................... 4

Appropriateness............................................................................................. 4

Spelling and length......................................................................................... 5

Taste............................................................................................................ 5

Using names of people and organisations............................................................ 5

Use of apostrophes, possessive ‘s’ and hyphens................................................... 5

Alphabet and diacritics..................................................................................... 5

Use of destination names................................................................................. 5

Use of a directional suffix................................................................................ 5

Naming Access Ways....................................................................................... 5

Naming Service Lanes..................................................................................... 5

Naming of Public Walkways.............................................................................. 5

Road Name Suffix........................................................................................... 6

Altering a Road name......................................................................................... 8

Naming Unnamed Legal Roads............................................................................. 8

Approved List of Road Names.............................................................................. 8

Selection criteria............................................................................................ 8

Consultation................................................................................................... 8

Approval....................................................................................................... 8

Use of the approved list................................................................................... 8

PURPOSE

These guidelines are to aid both the process and decision making with respect to road naming in support of the Road Naming Policy. Adherence to the procedure is therefore strongly recommended.

PROCEDURE FOR NAMING A ROAD

Step 1 - A proposal is submitted

In the case of a road resulting from a subdivision, new road names should be applied for no later than the time of the issue of the section 223 certificate or equivalent stage. In the case of an existing unnamed road the application can be made at any time. Proposals to alter a road name can be made at any time.

In all other cases the application should be made just prior to formation or legalisation.

The applicant is to submit to the Council a documented request for the formal approval of a road name.

Each application shall be accompanied by:-

· Proposed new road name, including preferred suffix

· For a new road created by subdivision provide

o preferred name plus at least one alternative listed in order of preference.

o the legal description of the road and a copy of the subdivision plan legalising, or proposing to legalise, the road.

· A location map highlighting the road.

· A background to the names, and how they comply with clause 5 of the Road Naming Policy.

· If proposing to alter an existing road name, include a justification showing clear benefits to the community for the change in accordance with the policy and guidelines.

· The applicant’s contact details.

Where a proposal involves the naming of multiple roads, one application may be submitted for all names.

Step 2 – Staff assessment for compliance

Council staff receive the application and check the preferred and alternative names for compliance with the Road Naming Policy and Procedure.

· Proposals not complying with the policy are rejected and the applicant advised immediately.

· Where the proposal does not fully comply with the Road Naming Policy and Guidelines, the applicant is advised. The applicant is given the opportunity to amend the proposal or request that it proceed as originally proposed.

Step 3 - Consultation

Anyone who must be consulted is asked to comment on the proposal (excluding general public). Usually, this involves the directly affected property owners, but may also include anyone directly associated with the road or the proposed name(s), e.g. relatives of named people, mana whenua or associated organisations.

If the road is within a Community Board area the Community Board will be asked to consider the proposal. If the community board does not support the proposal, the applicant is advised, and the applicant can either amend the proposal, or ask that it be put to the Infrastructure Services Committee for consideration.

(Note: the role of a Community Board is often to take the lead on community consultation ensuring that all stakeholders are identified and consulted, and that proposals appropriately represent community requirements. It does not have a decision making role, and can only support or not support proposals). Where a road crosses a boundary between Community Board areas, the Community Boards involved can agree the approach, e.g., one board takes the lead, or a joint hearing approach.

Step 4 – Formal consideration

The Council approves, amends or declines the name proposed for the road by way of a formal resolution of the Infrastructure Services Committee. Where the Committee wishes to amend the proposed name, the resolution of the matter shall be left on the table to enable the amendment to be checked for compliance with this policy and to obtain the agreement of the proposer of the name.

The Council formally advises the applicant of the Council’s decision.

Step 4a – Consultation for altering a road name

Where the proposal is to alter a road name, the Committee’s decision is subject to a period of general public consultation. Council staff will advertise the proposal and request feedback. The Committee is asked to consider any feedback and amend or confirm its decision.

Step 5 – Implementation

Where the road is part of a subdivision or road legalisation, the road name will not become official until the road is vested in the Council at the time the plan is deposited, or legalisation gazetted. In other cases the road name is official immediately, or from a date specified in the Committee resolution.

Immediately after the Council approves the name of any road, the Council will advise Land Information NZ, and other relevant agencies and organisations.

The Council will arrange for the erection of street signs showing the name of the road. All costs associated with the creation and erection of such signs are normally borne by the applicant. The signs shall be erected as soon as practicable after the date of the Council’s resolution and/or close to the date decreed by the Committee (as appropriate). The sign must conform to the Council’s street sign specification.

SELECTION OF A ROAD NAME

Similarity

There must not be another road name the same or similar within the Dunedin City Council territory.

Identical names or homophones will not be accepted. If the road name consists of more than one word (excluding the suffix) then the significant part of the word should not be the same as the significant part of any other road name.

Alternative Names

Roads are to have only one name (Policy 4.2). It not acceptable to have a road which can be known by two names.

Where a name change is being considered, the new name must completely replace the use of the existing name and not offered as an alternative.

Appropriateness

The name should have significant local content or meaning, with the meaning readily available to reference and verify.

The name must reflect one of the following:

a) A common or established theme - Where more than one road is being created in a subdivision, a common theme is recommended for the names. If a naming theme is already established in a suburb or subdivision, the names for that suburb or subdivision should remain consistent with the theme.

b) An historical person - The name of a notable person from early history. This person should ideally have a local association with the immediate location or the wider Dunedin area

c) An historical event - The name of a notable event from early history, which should ideally have a local association with the immediate location or the wider Dunedin area.

d) A significant feature of social, cultural or physical importance - It is appropriate to name a road after a significant feature in the area (for example, geographical feature, landscape, flora, or fauna). Naming after features which do not exist in the area should be avoided (for example, naming after native trees or plants that are not evident in the area, or views that cannot be identified).

e) A traditional or appropriate Māori name - If the name is Maori, the name must be checked by the applicant with Otago Runanga to ensure that it is acceptable to manawhenua, and has been spelled and interpreted correctly.

f) A Personal name for special service – In This can be for conservation, sport, community service or some other sphere of activity with a local or national association. Naming after persons living or recently deceased should be avoided.

These criteria A – F have less weight in the consideration of naming Private Ways and Private Roads. However all other criteria still apply as normal.

Precedent for this was set at the Infrastructure Services Committee of 23 April 2013.

Marketing Names – The council may not necessarily accept the marketing name for a development as a road name for any road within a development.

Amalgamation or Derivative Names – Names that have been created by combining parts of two (or more) words or names into a single new word should be avoided, as it may be difficult to identify the constituent parts of the name or how the name meets the appropriateness criteria above.

Spelling and length – Names are preferably short, simple to spell and easy to recall. Over long names are difficult to fit on mail, maps and street signs. Names over 15 characters (including the space between the names but not including the suffix) will not normally be approved.

Taste - The name should not be considered to be in poor taste or otherwise likely to cause offence.

Using names of people and organisations - Full names should only be used where the name is of a reasonable length and the first name needs to be used to correctly identify the individual being commemorated. Full names that are longer than 15 letters will not usually be approved (refer spelling and length above).

Use of apostrophes, possessive ‘s’ and hyphens – The possessive ‘s’ is discouraged except to avoid harsh euphony. Where used it should be without an apostrophe. Apostrophes and hyphens are discouraged, except where required to correctly spell a name (e.g. O’Conner Road, Hagart-Alexander Drive). Hyphens are also appropriate to use in destination names (refer below).

Alphabet and diacritics – Only the English and Māori alphabets should be used. This means special characters and diacritical marks should not be used, except for the use of macrons in the spelling of Māori names.

Use of destination names - For a rural road which is the main route connecting townships it is common practice to use a destination name using the towns it connects (Outram – Mosgiel Road). The hyphen used in destination names has a space either side of it.

Use of a directional suffix – North, South, East, West and Central may be appended to road names to differentiate sections of a road. This can be where addressing standards require (such as for RAPID numbering) differentiating sections of the same road, or where the sections of the road are permanently physically separate. Notwithstanding the above, the use of a direction suffix in the formal name is discouraged. Note: some roads are signposted informally with directional suffixes appended to their formal name (e.g. Cumberland Street North etc.). The addresses on these roads retain a single property number sequence.

Naming Access Ways – Access Ways are to follow one of the following conventions:

a) a new unique name ending with either “Path”, “Walk” or “Way”, e.g. Arthurs Walk.

b) the names of the two roads the access way connects ending in “Path”, e.g. Factory - Ross Path.

Naming Service Lanes – Service lanes should end in either “Lane” or “Service Lane”.

Naming of Public Walkways – Walkways, where there is no likelihood of future vehicular use, should end in “Track”.

Road Name Suffix – The road name suffix for the road should be the one that most accurately reflects the type of roadway that it is. A list of suggested suffixes and their meanings is included in the table below. Note that this list is not exclusive – other road name types can be used where their application is appropriate.

Road names without a suffix are not uncommon in Dunedin, but should only be used if necessary to accurately reference another name (e.g. Cannongate is the name of an Edinburgh Street).

Suffix	Standard Abbrev	Definition
Alley/Alleyway	ALLY	A narrow lane or passage
Avenue	AVE	A generally broad straight roadway with trees or other objects at regular intervals
Bank	-	As on a Hill
Boulevard	BLVD	A broad main street often planted with trees and grass plots
Circle	CIRC	A street surrounding a circular or oval shaped space
Close	CLSE	A short enclosed road; cul-de-sac
Common	-	A street with a reserve or public open space along one side
Court	CRT	A short enclosed road; cul-de-sac
Cove	-	A short curving street by the sea
Crescent	CRES	A crescent or half-moon shaped street rejoining the road from which it starts
Crest	-	A roadway running along the top or summit of a hill
Drive	DRV	An especially scenic road or street. A main connecting route in a subdivision or suburb
Esplanade	ESPL	Level piece of ground especially one used for public promenade
Gardens	GDNS	A street surrounding a reserve or public open space
Glade	-	A roadway usually in a valley of trees
Glen	-	A roadway through a narrow valley
Grove	GRVE	A road that often features a group of trees standing together
Heights	HGTS	A roadway traversing high ground
Lane	LN	A narrow way, path, country road or street. A narrow passage between hedges or buildings. Also used for service lanes
Mews	-	A roadway having houses grouped around the end
Mount	MNT	As on a hill
Parade	PRDE	A public promenade or roadway with good pedestrian facilities along the side
Pass	-	A way, such as a lower section of mountain or hill range, that affords passage around, over, or through
Place	PL, PLCE	A short sometimes narrow enclosed roadway; cul-de-sac
Quay	-	A roadway along the waterfront
Ridge	RDGE	A roadway along the top of a hill
Rise	-	A roadway going to a higher place or position
Road	RD	Route or way between places. General usage. Defined in Local Government Act
Row	-	A roadway with a line of professional buildings on either side
Square	SQ	A street surrounding a square or rectangular shaped space
Street	ST	A township carriageway that has buildings usually on both sides
Steps	STPS	A set of steps for pedestrian access only
Terrace	TCE	A roadway usually with houses on either side raised above the road level
Track	TRCK	A narrow country road that may end in pedestrian access
Vale	-	A roadway along low ground between hills
View		A roadway commanding a wide panoramic view across the SURRO
	-	surrounding areas
Walk	WLK	A thoroughfare with restricted vehicle access used mainly by pedestrians
Way	-	A winding or curved track or path for passing along

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Deputy Chairperson	Cr Mike Lord
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