Agenda of Economic Development Committee

Economic Development Committee

22 May 2018

Part A Reports

Long-term perfomance of Dunedin's tourism sector - Infometrics Report

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 Infometrics was commissioned to provide a long-term view of performance in Dunedin’s tourism sector for Enterprise Dunedin.

2 The purpose of this report is to present the report from Infometrics to the Economic Development Committee and highlight areas of progress made in the delivery of the compelling destination’s theme in the Economic Development Strategy.

3 Key highlights include:

a) In Dunedin tourism accounts for 8% of Dunedin’s total GDP. This is above the national tourism contribution to GDP which is 5.5%

b) Growth in tourism employment in Dunedin was 11% surpassing the national growth tourism employment of 9.6% during 2017

c) Visitor spend in Dunedin in the 12 months to February 2018 was $732m with 72% of this from domestic visitors

d) Airbnb accommodation grew 75% in stay nights in Dunedin and is equivalent to 22% of commercial accommodation stay unit nights

e) Capacity for Airbnb accommodation in Dunedin as at February 2018 is equivalent to 46% of commercial accommodation

4 The report is provided as Attachment A for the information of the Economic Development Committee.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Notes the report from Infometrics, “The long-term performance of Dunedin’s tourism sector” dated April 2018.

BACKGROUND

5 Enterprise Dunedin activity is informed by the 2013-23 Economic Development Strategy ('strategy'). The strategy is underpinned by five themes:

a) Business vitality – to improve the ease of doing business.

b) Alliances for innovation – to improve linkages between industry and research.

c) A hub for skills and talent – to increase retention of graduates, build the skills base and grow migrant numbers.

d) Linkages beyond our borders – to increase international investment and establish projects with other cities.

e) A compelling destination – to increase the value of tourism and events and improve the understanding of Dunedin’s advantage.

Signatories

Author:

Kyla Anderson - Business Analyst, Enterprise Dunedin

Suz Jenkins - Finance and Office Manager

Authoriser:

John Christie - Director Enterprise Dunedin

Attachments

	Title	Page
a	The long-term performance of Dunedin's tourism sector	18

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This report enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities.

This report relates to providing local insights 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	☒	☐	☐

Enterprise Dunedin is responsible for the delivery of the Economic Strategy contribute to a number of strategies and plans.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications for LTP.

Financial considerations

There are no financial considerations.

Significance

This report is considered low significance under the Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

External engagement to produce the report.

Engagement - internal

No internal engagement has been undertaken.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

There are no implications from report for Community Boards.

Economic Development Committee

22 May 2018

Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor Report December 2017

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 Infometrics has been commissioned to provide quarterly economic monitoring reports for Enterprise Dunedin.

2 The purpose of the monitoring report is to provide Enterprise Dunedin and the Economic Development Committee with an update of progress on the delivery of the Economic Development Strategy key outcomes.

3 Key insights include:

a) GDP increased on average 2% annually in the previous 3 years and isa tracking favourably for a fourth year, this does not include impacts from the Cadbury factory closure

b) Jobseekers have decreased 1.8% for the 123 months ending December 2017 compared to the previous period; contributors were rising employment and population

4 The monitoring report for year ending December 2017 is provided as Attachment A for the information of the Economic Development Committee.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Notes the report from Infometrics, “Quarterly Economic Monitor” dated December 2017.

BACKGROUND

5 Enterprise Dunedin activity is informed by the 2013-23 Economic Development Strategy ('strategy'). The strategy is underpinned by five themes:

a) Business vitality – to improve the ease of doing business.

b) Alliances for innovation – to improve linkages between industry and research.

c) A hub for skills and talent – to increase retention of graduates, build the skills base and grow migrant numbers.

d) Linkages beyond our borders – to increase international investment and establish projects with other cities.

e) A compelling destination – to increase the value of tourism and events and improve the understanding of Dunedin’s advantage.

Signatories

Author:

Kyla Anderson - Business Analyst, Enterprise Dunedin

Suz Jenkins - Finance and Office Manager

Authoriser:

John Christie - Director Enterprise Dunedin

Attachments

	Title	Page
a	Dunedin City Quarterly Economic Monitor Report	48

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This report enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities.

This report relates to providing local insights 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	☒	☐	☐

Enterprise Dunedin is responsible for the delivery of the Economic Strategy contribute to a number of strategies and plans.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications for LTP.

Financial considerations

There are no financial considerations.

Significance

This report is considered low significance under the Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

External engagement to produce the report.

Engagement - internal

No internal engagement has been undertaken

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

There are no implications from the for Community Boards.

Economic Development Committee

22 May 2018

Enterprise Dunedin Q3 January to March 2018 Activity Report

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 The purpose of this report is to update the Economic Development Committee on Enterprise Dunedin activities during Quarter Three 2017/18.

a) RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

Notes the Enterprise Dunedin Quarter Three January to March 2018 Activity Report.

BACKGROUND

2 Enterprise Dunedin activity is informed by the 2013-23 Economic Development Strategy ('strategy'). The strategy is underpinned by five themes:

a) Business vitality – to improve the ease of doing business.

b) Alliances for innovation – to improve linkages between industry and research.

c) A hub for skills and talent – to increase retention of graduates, build the skills base and grow migrant numbers.

d) Linkages beyond our borders – to increase international investment and establish projects with other cities.

e) A compelling destination – to increase the value of tourism and events and improve the understanding of Dunedin’s advantage.

3 The strategy sets out two economic goals:

a) 10,000 extra jobs over 10 years (requiring growth of approximately 2% per annum).

b) An average of 10,000 of extra income for each person (requiring GDP per capita to rise about 2.5% per annum).

DISCUSSION

4 Public relations, marketing activities, and campaigns:

a) International Travel Trade:

· In March Enterprise Dunedin facilitated training for 60 South East Asian tour operators and 100 Australian travel agents across two Tourism New Zealand events. Enterprise Dunedin promoted the city to 120 national tour operators at the Regional Tourism New Zealand event in April.

b) Ed Sheeran Easter weekend:

· Along with our city partners and other units of Council, Enterprise Dunedin supported the three Ed Sheeran concerts over Easter. An Ed Sheeran microsite was created on DunedinNZ.com which attracted more than 11,000 visitors. Of these visitors, 28% engaged with the ‘What’s on in the city’ pages on the site.

· Significant publicity was generated by the Ed Sheeran mural. Visitors shared their photos on their social media channels and Ed Sheeran shared his own mural selfie with his 21 million followers on Instagram.

· As part of Enterprise Dunedin’s trans-Tasman campaign, radio and social media competitions were run in Brisbane in lead up to the Ed Sheeran weekend. The focus was to promote the direct Brisbane-Dunedin flights to the Australian market.

c) Media coverage:

· During the quarter, Enterprise Dunedin has generated articles in key national magazines such as Kia Ora, Next, Good, Juno, and the New Zealand Herald. The estimated media value of this national coverage is $40,000.

· Dunedin featured in the Mindfood Style magazine as part of the trans-Tasman “Where the Wild Things Are” campaign. This publication has a total circulation of 306,000 and produced an estimated advertising value of $267,950. Separately, Dunedin also featured in other Queensland publications with a total circulation of 550,000.

· Enterprise Dunedin continued to work with University of Otago and Tourism New Zealand to attract international conferences. One bid in progress is to host the World Leisure Congress in 2022 which could attract up to 1600 delegates with an estimated economic value of $2.8m.

5 i-SITE Visitor Centre:

a) Visitor numbers to the i-Site in January were down compared to January last year. This was attributable to the fine weather in January which meant domestic visitors and locals stayed outdoors rather than visiting the i-SITE for activity ideas and bookings.

b) Conversely, in February, the city was extremely busy and revenue was up 27% on the prior year. This was due to several events, high international visitor numbers and the start of the university year. While visitor numbers were up in March, revenue was down for the month. This can be attributed to Easter concert bookings being made, up to nine months before visitors arrived.

6 Business activities:

a) The Otago Regional Business Partnership (RBP):

· The RBP partnership is composed of the Otago Chamber of Commerce, Otago Southland Employers Association and Dunedin City Council. During the quarter the partnership secured $78,000 worth of Callaghan Innovation grants for research and development projects. In the year to date, the partnership has issued approximately $200,000 from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) to support Otago businesses in areas such as marketing, finance and strategy.

· The Otago RBP achieved a net promoter score (an indicator of client satisfaction) of 75%, exceeding the target of 50%. This is a positive indicator of the work of the RBP advisors and growing business capability in the city and across the Otago region.

b) GigCity:

· GigCity announced the sixth and final round of its Community Fund. The New Zealand Marine Studies Centre received $32,000 for its Fishy Webcam project. This will gauge the changing environment of Dunedin’s marine life. Live streaming will show people the diversity of Dunedin’s underwater world. Presbyterian Support received $13,000 for its Elder Gateway project (an app providing information for older Dunedin residents).

· A total of $500,086 has been awarded by Chorus through the GigCity Community Fund, as part of the Gigatown competition win.

c) GigCity free wifi usage:

· Active users grew from 51,000 to 59,000 between January and March. This is a 246% increase against active users, compared to the same time last year. Cruise ship visitors, returning students, and Ed Sheeran concert goers contributed to this growth.

· Sessions (user interactions on a website) reached over 1 million in February and 1.25 million in March. January was down on December (903,000), due to the summer holidays.

d) Sexy Summer Jobs (SSJ):

· The aim of this programme is to meet business needs, create high value jobs, keep skills and talent in the city, and contribute to the economic growth. Businesses use the programme to reduce the commercial risk in taking on an untried person. It provides the opportunity for market and product development. The programme has placed 46 interns in 2017/18 and businesses have employed 18 people. It has assisted in the creation of 13 new roles.

e) Techweek 19-27 May

· Enterprise Dunedin has continued to work with industry and city partners including the SIGNAL ICT graduate school on Techweek 2018 (a national initiative led by the New Zealand Technology Industry Association).

f) Over forty industry and tertiary events are planned in Dunedin which will:

· Allow the community to experience new technology

· Showcase our local innovation talent to a local, national and international audiences

· Facilitate discussions on how tech can be used for positive transformation

g) Study Dunedin:

· Study Dunedin’s first ‘Have a Go Sports Day’ attracted 300 international students. This event was delivered in conjunction with Dunedin secondary schools and the tertiary institutions with the aim of supporting international students link to local clubs and the Dunedin community.

· A bespoke Study Dunedin directory was produced to support six Dunedin high schools attending the Hausch Fairs in Germany and Austria. German student numbers in Dunedin have increased by 15% between 2015 and 2016. The 2017 figures are not yet available but will be reported back to the Committee.

· Study Dunedin increased its profile and engaged with students at the Otago Polytechnic and University of Otago international orientation events. Over 70 students connected with the DunedinNZ newsletter.

· Study Dunedin was invited as a regional agency to attend the SIEBA Agent Event in Auckland in March. SIEBA is the Schools of International Education Business Association and is the body for schools supporting international students in the education sector. They are funded by schools who become members and by Education New Zealand. The event provided an opportunity to promote study opportunities in Dunedin secondary schools’ to over 20 agents from a range of countries.

h) Good Food:

· The EDC adopted the Good Food Dunedin Charter at the 13 March meeting. The Charter aims to raise the profile of food resilience issues and assist in the delivery of the Good Food Dunedin Action Plan.

NEXT STEPS

7 Feedback on the activity report will be incorporated in future updates.

Signatories

Author:	Andrea Crawford - Enterprise Dunedin Communications Advisor
Authoriser:	John Christie - Director Enterprise Dunedin

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision relates to providing local public services and 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	☒	☐	☐

Enterprise Dunedin is responsible for the delivery of the Economic Strategy contribute to a number of strategies and plans.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for tangata whenua.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

Enterprise Dunedin activities and the 2013-23 Economic Development Strategy are included in the 2015-25 Long Term Plan.

Financial considerations

There are no financial considerations

Significance

This decision is considered low significance under the Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

As an update report, no external engagement has been undertaken.

Engagement - internal

As an update report, no internal engagement has been undertaken.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

There are no implications for Community Boards.

Economic Development Committee

22 May 2018

Film Dunedin Development Report

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 The purpose of this report is to update the Economic Development Committee on the development of film activities and signal proposed plans for future development.

2 Over the last two years Enterprise Dunedin has prioritised the development of the film and digital sector. This work has focused on process and systems, business support, projects, communications, engagement and relationships.

3 This activity has resulted in increased film projects in the city and a growing industry perception of Dunedin as a film friendly city.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Notes the Film Dunedin Development Report and proposed approach to sector development.

BACKGROUND

4 Film activity contributes to the 2013-23 Economic Development Strategy themes of Business Vitality, Alliances for Innovation, a Hub for Skills and Talent, Linkages Beyond Our Borders and Compelling Destination. It also contributes to the Ara Toi Otepoti – Our Creative Future Strategy themes of Identity Pride and Creative Economy.

5 Enterprise Dunedin has a dual role in film:

a) The first as a regulator through the administration of an efficient film permit process;

b) The second as a business enabler including identification of locations, contractors and accommodation, community engagement, relationship building, support for training and vocational pathways.

6 Enquiries to the Enterprise Dunedin, Film Office have increased from 22 in 2016/17 to 54 in 2017/18 (Year to Date). This includes potential projects, film permits, locations advice and professional meetings with visiting crew and producers. Across the region, the spend on film production rose 67% in 2017 from $25m to $34m (refer Stats NZ).

7 Dunedin is home to Natural History New Zealand (NHNZ) and Animation Research Limited (ARL). Both companies produce world class content for major media companies and have international offices.

8 The companies, Igtimi with Yachtbot, Social Butterfly with Responsibility and Runaway Play have emerged from NHNZ and ARL. This has further grown the sector and generated project-based work for independent film makers, composers, technicians and editors.

9 The relationship between the film, screen and technology sectors is substantial. For instance, the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) now funds development for screen (not just film) augmented reality, virtual reality and games.

10 Over the last ten years, a range of new Dunedin businesses have emerged in the tech and screen sector such as Tarn Group, Education Perfect, Rocketwerkz and Peekavu.

11 The city has seen increased interest from production companies and experienced crew wanting to relocate to the city. Producers are considering permanent or short-term projects in the city. Existing screen production companies are developing new facilities and programmes.

DISCUSSION

12 In March 2016, Enterprise Dunedin commissioned a report to identify opportunities in the film sector. The report 'Film Dunedin, Implementation Plan' identified four recommendations:

a) Strengthen Council processes to ensure a film friendly city;

b) Build film industry relationships and alliances;

c) Develop the sector through business support and projects;

d) Promote the sector through communications and web presence.

13 In July 2016, the Grow Dunedin Partnership (GDP) agreed to fund $30,000 to support the development of film activities and delivery of the ‘Film Dunedin Implementation Plan’ through:

a) A dedicated 0.25 full time equivalent (FTE) film role (effectively increasing the Ara Toi Project Coordinator from a 0.5 to 0.75 FTE);

b) Funding for Film Otago Southland (FOS), a shared service between six Councils’ in the lower South Island aimed at coordinating film activity, attraction and investment.

14 GDP agreed to further fund this activity in 2017/18.

Existing Direction and Outcomes

15 The following table sets out progress against the recommendations set out the Film Dunedin, Implementation Plan and the outcomes which have been achieved.

Table One: 2016-2018 Activity and Outcomes.

Recommendation	Activity	Outcome
Film-Friendly city	· Improved permit process, including development of online forms and interdepartmental and agency collaboration	· Growing recognition as a film friendly city and ease of business by industry · Compliance and regulation addressed efficiently and effectively
Relationships	· Relationships with: - Screen businesses and education providers - Scouts and producers - Aukaha and Department of Conservation - Community Boards - Short Film Otago - Film Otago Southland (FOS) - Regional Film Offices of NZ (RFONZ) - NZ Film Commission (NZFC) - Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and Shanghai Art Film Federation (SAFF)	· Increased business interest and visibility of Dunedin as a film destination · Advice and support from FOS · Access to international enquiries through RFONZ/NZFC · Development of a screen writer exchange and annual festival with SAFF
Business support and projects.	· Film Office support for projects (76 enquiries from July 2016 to present) · Development of vocational pathways with education and business · Support for Wilbur King in the Ring, Radio Dunedin, Chills Documentary, Milk and Bring it Home video makers · 2017 China Film Festival · Shanghai Dunedin Screen Writers Exchange	· Education and employment opportunities for students · Wilbur achieves critical acclaim and awards · Milk filmed with all Dunedin crew and international cast · Chills finance completed for feature length documentary · Lloyds TSB commercial – 1100 bed nights · 2017 China Film Festival – MOU with SAFF, national media coverage · Co-production opportunities via Shanghai and Beijing Cloud · Screen writers exchange to create international co-production opportunities
Communications	· National and international features on China Film Festival · Regular ODT coverage of film projects · Community Board engagement	· Visibility over the film industry and Dunedin as a destination · Ease of business for incoming projects

16 In addition to the above outcomes three production companies (with extensive track records in film and television production) have been attracted to the city in the last six months.

17 Their decision to move to the city is the result of increased film activity, quality of life, screen locations, skills and talent and gig speed capability. These businesses have complemented existing companies such as ARL, NHNZ and numerous small enterprises and represent opportunities for further economic activity.

Industry Feedback about Dunedin – Opportunities and Looking Forward

18 Over the last six months existing and new businesses, NZFC, visiting producers and crew have identified opportunities to further develop film activity in the city.

19 Table two summarises this feedback and potential areas to support the sector.

Table Two: Industry Feedback and Opportunities.

Feedback and Observations

Opportunities

Existing Business

· Investing in new facilities

· Developing new projects

· Attracting new skills to Dunedin

· Continue film support processes

· Introductions

· Support media and PR

· NHNZ wins New York Film Festival gold medal for ‘Big Pacific’

· New owners and new co-productions

· Employing more staff

· Developing new facilities

· Revising film and television training

Producers

· Notable Pictures (Chills)

· Phil Turner – Scout (Wanted 2, Lloyds commercial)

· Daz Caulton – Scout

(Singapore Airlines commercial)

· Stefan Roesch – Producer (Milk)

· Increasing appreciation and recognition of city’s film friendly approach

· Engaged and supportive community

· Ease of working in a compact city with great locations

· Dunedin has available crew

NB. All repeat visitors to city

· Maintain and develop business friendly approach

· Increase visibility of opportunities and projects.

· Advocacy

Industry and Investors

· New Zealand Film Commission CEO, Television and Film producers and investors.

Strengths:

· Dunedin positioned to:

- meet global demand for new and diverse stories and locations

- develop pathways to education training and industry

· Strong locations

· Great quality of life

· Great business culture, ease of business and red-carpet approaches

· GigCity infrastructure

Opportunities:

· Transport connections

· Lack of resident skilled crew - particularly management

· Capacity to accommodate crew numbers sometimes restricted

· Gaps in locations library for quality images

· Communications to promote Dunedin opportunities internationally

· Facility to attract TV and larger film productions

· Support/enable content development through:

- Screen writers exchange

- Ngai Tahu to bring forward southern Maori stories

· Development of pathways for screen industry

· Local business support - measures such as the FOS crew database

· Further development of the image library

· Marketing

Opportunities for Growth

20 This feedback confirms Dunedin already has many elements of a screen industry, including high-end post production facilities such NHNZ and ARL and skilled editors linked by ultrafast broadband. Further elements are already planned, for instance, a motion capture studio and green screen at Petridish for film, television and game development.

21 Enterprise Dunedin will continue to build on the recommendations in the ‘Film Dunedin Implementation Plan’ including:

· strengthening Council processes to ensure a film friendly city;

· developing film industry relationships and alliances (locally, nationally and internationally);

· developing the sector through business support (including an audit of film assets, capacity and capability in the city) and projects;

· explore opportunities for promotion, communications and attraction.

OPTIONS

22 As this is a noting report there are no options.

NEXT STEPS

23 Enterprise Dunedin will continue to enable film development as per the recommendations of the existing ‘Film Dunedin Implementation Plan’. This will include:

a) Red carpet support for projects through liaison, locations advice and access and community engagement;

b) Planning and advocacy to minimise risks such as accommodation and competing use of locations or facilities;

c) Business development advice, and matching screen sector workforce needs with training and education providers;

d) Coordination with industry, agencies such as NZFC, RFONZ, FOS and partners in China.

Signatories

Author:

Antony Deaker - Ara Toi Projects Coordinator

Authoriser:

Fraser Liggett - Economic Development Programme Manager

John Christie - Director Enterprise Dunedin

Attachments

	Title	Page
a	Confidential Attachment for Film Dunedin Development Report (Under Separate Cover)(Confidential)

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This report relates to providing a public service 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 describes activity and planning that directly supports all five themes within the Economic Development Strategy, the Creative Economy and Creative Pride themes in the Arts and Culture Strategy. Film contributes to sense of pride and social well-being as Dunedin landscapes, stories and culture are reflected on screen.

Māori Impact Statement

Engagement with Mana Whenua is managed by the Film Dunedin office where permit applications engage with wahi tapu and applicants are introduced to runaka offices and or Aukaha staff as required.

Sustainability

The report describes plans to improve economic sustainability of screen sector businesses, and activity that will improve the social well-being of the city.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

The draft Ten Year Plan operating budgets includes provision for film activities based on existing levels of service.

Financial considerations

As a report for noting, there are no financial implications.

Significance

As a report for noting this decision is considered low in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

The Film Dunedin office has engaged with local businesses, education providers, independent creatives, regional and national film industry organisations. This includes NZFC, FOS, Screen Auckland, Screen Wellington, Screen BOP, Venture Taranaki and Screen Canterbury.

Engagement - internal

The Film Dunedin office has engaged internally with Transport, Property, Parks and Recreation, Marketing and Comms, Arts and Culture and Enterprise Dunedin. This has largely been focussed on regulatory process in the issuing of film permits, film enquiries and potential projects.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known legal or health and safety issues. However, applicants for film permits are required to supply evidence such as Public Liability Insurance cover and Health and Safety policies.

Conflict of Interest

There are no identified conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

The Dunedin Film office works with Community Board chairs to ensure notice of significant projects and seek advice on locations. A briefing on film activity was provided to all Community Boards during the April round of meetings.

Chairperson	Chris Staynes
Deputy Chairperson	Christine Garey	Andrew Whiley
Members	David Benson-Pope	Dave Cull
	Rachel Elder	Doug Hall
	Aaron Hawkins	Marie Laufiso
	Mike Lord	Damian Newell
	Jim O'Malley	Conrad Stedman
	Lee Vandervis	Kate Wilson

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a	Register of Interest	7