Council

30 June 2022

Council

30 June 2022

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a)     Notes the updated Council forward work programme as shown in Attachment A.

Author:

Sharon Bodeker - Acting Manager Governance

Authoriser:

Sandy Graham - Chief Executive Officer

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Council Forward Work Programme - June 2022

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Council

30 June 2022

Council

30 June 2022

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a)     Adopts the Annual Plan 2022/23.

b)     Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial changes resulting from quality checks prior to the final printing of the Annual Plan 2022/23 document.

c)     Authorises the Chief Executive to drawdown debt up to total debt of $445 million in the 2022/23 year.

Author:

Sharon Bodeker - Acting Manager Governance

Carolyn Allan - Senior Management Accountant

Authoriser:

Gavin Logie - Chief Financial Officer

Sandy Graham - Chief Executive Officer

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Annual Plan 2022/23

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Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2023

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Fit with purpose of Local Government

The development of the Annual Plan 2022/23 enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities; and promotes the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

Fit with strategic framework

The Annual Plan contributes to the strategic framework because it provides the necessary funding to implement the services and activities outlined in the 10 year plan 2021-31.

Māori Impact Statement

The Annual Plan 2022/23 provides a mechanism for Māori to contribute to local decision-making. DCC works with the Māori Participation Working Party, Aukaha and mana whenua to ensure there is process for Māori collaboration across the Annual Plan work programme.

Sustainability

Sustainability is an underlying principle of the DCC’s strategic framework. Activity in the Annual Plan 2022/23 supports the DCC to embed the principles of sustainability across DCC work outlined in the 10 year plan 2021-31.

10 year plan /Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

This report concludes the development of the Annual Plan 2022/23.

Financial considerations

The financial considerations are detailed in the report.

Significance

The Annual Plan does not propose any significant changes to the 10 year plan.  Engagement on the draft plan was undertaken.

Engagement – external

The Council engaged on the draft Annual Plan.

Engagement - internal

Staff and managers from across the Council have been involved in the development of the Annual Plan 2022/23.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

The Council is legislatively required to adopt the Annual Plan before 1 July 2022. 

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

Community Boards were involved in the Annual Plan engagement. Boards have submitted as part of the Annual Plan process.

Council

30 June 2022

Council

30 June 2022

Council

30 June 2022

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a)     Sets the following rates under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 on rating units in the district for the financial year commencing 1 July 2022 and ending on 30 June 2023.

1          General Rate

A general rate set under section 13 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 made on every rating unit, assessed on a differential basis as described below:

·        A rate of 0.3284 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential" category.

·        A rate of 0.3120 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "lifestyle" category.

·        A rate of 0.8079 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category.

·        A rate of 0.5747 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "residential heritage bed and breakfasts" category.

·        A rate of 0.2627 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "farmland" category.

·        A rate of 0.0630 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

2          Community Services Rate

A targeted rate for community services, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $103.50 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories.

·        $103.50 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial and stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity" categories.

3          Kerbside Recycling Rate

A targeted rate for kerbside recycling, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $106.10 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories.

·        $106.10 (including GST) per rating unit for rating units in the "commercial" category.

4          Drainage Rates

A targeted rate for drainage, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $654.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

·        $327.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" categories and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

·        $654.00 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial, residential institutions, schools and stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity" categories and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

·        $327.00 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "commercial, residential institutions and schools" categories and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

·        $102.25 (including GST) per rating unit for all rating units in the "church" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

Rating units which are not "connected" to the scheme and which are not "serviceable" will not be liable for this rate.  Drainage is a combined targeted rate for sewage disposal and stormwater.  Sewage disposal makes up 78% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 22%.  Non-rateable land will not be liable for the stormwater component of the drainage targeted rate.  Rates demands for the drainage targeted rate for non-rateable land will therefore be charged at 78%.

5          Commercial Drainage Rates – Capital Value

A targeted rate for drainage, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        A rate of 0.3055 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial and residential institution" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

·        A rate of 0.1528 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

·        A rate of 0.2291 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "school" category and which are "connected" to the public sewerage system.

·        A rate of 0.1146 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "school" category and which are "serviceable" by the public sewerage system.

·        A rate of 0.0236 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

This rate shall not apply to properties in Karitane, Middlemarch, Seacliff, Waikouaiti and Warrington.  This rate shall not apply to churches.  Drainage is a combined targeted rate for sewage disposal and stormwater.  Sewage disposal makes up 78% of the drainage rate, and stormwater makes up 22%.  Non-rateable land will not be liable for the stormwater component of the drainage targeted rate.  Rates demands for the drainage targeted rate for non-rateable land will therefore be charged at 78%.

6          Water Rates

A targeted rate for water supply, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $496.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "connected" rating unit which receives an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws excepting properties in Karitane, Merton, Rocklands/Pukerangi, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, East Taieri, West Taieri and North Taieri.

·        $248.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "serviceable" rating unit to which connection is available to receive an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws excepting properties in Karitane, Merton, Rocklands/Pukerangi, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, East Taieri, West Taieri and North Taieri.

·        $496.00 (including GST) per unit of water being one cubic metre (viz.  1,000 litres) per day supplied at a constant rate of flow during a full 24 hour period to any "connected" rating unit situated in Karitane, Merton, Seacliff, Waitati, Warrington, West Taieri, East Taieri or North Taieri.

·        $248.00 (including GST) per separately used or inhabited part of any "serviceable" rating unit situated in Waitati, Warrington, West Taieri, East Taieri or North Taieri.  This rate shall not apply to the availability of water in Merton, Karitane or Seacliff. 

7          Fire Protection Rates

A targeted rate for the provision of a fire protection service, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        A rate of 0.0873 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on all rating units in the "commercial" category.  This rate shall not apply to churches.

·        A rate of 0.0655 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on all rating units in the "residential institutions" category. 

·        A rate of 0.0095 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

·        $148.80 (including GST) for each separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit within the "residential, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, lifestyle and farmland" category that is not receiving an ordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws.

8          Water Rates – Quantity of Water

A targeted rate for the quantity of water provided to any rating unit fitted with a water meter, being an extraordinary supply of water within the meaning of the Dunedin City Bylaws, set under section 19 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, according to the following scale of charges (GST inclusive):

Where the supply of a quantity of water is subject to this Quantity of Water Targeted Rate, the rating unit will not be liable for any other targeted rate for the supply of the same water.

9          Allanton Drainage Rate

A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Allanton Wastewater Collection System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $411.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years.  Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit.  The Allanton area is shown in the map below:

10        Blanket Bay Drainage Rate

A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Blanket Bay Drainage System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $636.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years.  Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit.  The Blanket Bay area is shown in the map below:

11        Curles Point Drainage Rate

A targeted rate for the capital contribution towards the Curles Point Drainage System, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of $749.00 (including GST) per rating unit, to every rating unit paying their contribution towards the scheme as a targeted rate over 20 years.  Liability for the rate is on the basis of the provision of the service to each rating unit.  The Curles Point area is shown in the map below:

12        Tourism/Economic Development Rate

A targeted rate for Tourism/Economic Development, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        0.0116 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on every rating unit in the "commercial" category.

·        0.0013 cents in the dollar (including GST) of capital value on the “stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity” category.

13        Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme

A targeted rate for the Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, per rating unit in the Warm Dunedin Targeted Rate Scheme. 

The targeted rate scheme provides a way for homeowners to install insulation and/or clean heating.  The targeted rate covers the cost and an annual interest rate.  The interest rates have been and will be:

Rates commencing 1 July 2013 and 1 July 2014 8%

Rates commencing 1 July 2015 and 1 July 2016 8.3%

Rates commencing 1 July 2017 7.8%

Rates commencing 1 July 2018 7.2%

Rates commencing 1 July 2019 6.8%

Rates commencing 1 July 2020 5.7%

Rates commencing 1 July 2021 4.4%

14        Private Street Lighting Rate

A targeted rate for the purpose of recovering the cost of private street lights, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, assessed on a differential basis as follows:

·        $149.40 (including GST) per private street light divided by the number of separately used or inhabited parts of a rating unit for all rating units in the "residential and lifestyle" categories in the private streets as identified in the schedule below.

·        $149.40 (including GST) per private street light divided by the number of rating units for all rating units in the "commercial" category in the private streets as identified in the schedule below. 

Differential Matters and Categories

b)     Adopts the following differential categories for the 2022/23 financial year.

The differential categories are determined in accordance with the Council's land use codes.  The Council's land use codes are based on the land use codes set under the Rating Valuation Rules 2008 and are set out in Attachment A.  In addition, the Council has established categories for residential institutions, residential heritage bed and breakfasts, the stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity, churches, and schools.

1          Differentials Based on Land Use

The Council uses this matter to:

·        Differentiate the General rate.

·        Differentiate the Community Services rate.

·        Differentiate the Kerbside Recycling rate.

·        Differentiate the Private Street Lighting rate.

·        Differentiate the Tourism/Economic Development rate.

·        Differentiate the Fire Protection rate.

The differential categories based on land use are:

·        Residential – includes all rating units used for residential purposes including single residential, multi-unit residential, multi-use residential, residential special accommodation, residential communal residence dependant on other use, residential bach/cribs, residential carparking and residential vacant land.

·        Lifestyle – includes all rating units with Council's land use codes 2, 20, 21, 22 and 29.

·        Commercial – includes all rating units with land uses not otherwise categorised as Residential, Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts, Lifestyle, Farmland or Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity.

·        Farmland - includes all rating units used solely or principally for agricultural or horticultural or pastoral purposes.

·        Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts – includes all rating units meeting the following description:

·      Bed and breakfast establishments; and

·      Classified as commercial for rating purposes due to the number of bedrooms (greater than four); and

·      Either:

·     the majority of the establishment is at least 80 years old, or

·     the establishment has Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Registration, or

·     the establishment is a Dunedin City Council Protected Heritage Building as identified in the District Plan; and

·      The bed and breakfast owner lives at the facility.

·        Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity – this includes land at 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, Assessment 4026695, Valuation reference 27190-01403.

2          Differentials Based on Land Use and Provision or Availability of Service

The Council uses these matters to differentiate the drainage rate and the commercial drainage rate.

The differential categories based on land use are:

·        Residential – includes all rating units used for residential purposes including single residential, multi-unit residential, multi-use residential, residential special accommodation, residential communal residence dependant on other use, residential bach/cribs, residential carparking and residential vacant land.

·        Lifestyle - includes all rating units with Council's land use codes 2, 20, 21, 22 and 29.

·        Farmland - includes all rating units used solely or principally for agricultural or horticultural or pastoral purposes.

·        Commercial – includes all rating units with land uses not otherwise categorised as Residential, Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts, Lifestyle, Farmland, Residential Institutions, Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity, Churches or Schools.

·        Stadium: 10,000+ seat capacity – this includes land at 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin, Assessment 4026695, Valuation reference 27190-01403.

·        Residential Heritage Bed and Breakfasts – includes all rating units meeting the following description:

·      Bed and breakfast establishments; and

·      Classified as commercial for rating purposes due to the number of bedrooms (greater than four); and

·      Either:

·     the majority of the establishment is at least 80 years old or

·     the establishment has Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Registration or

·     the establishment is a Dunedin City Council Protected Heritage Building as identified in the District Plan; and

·      The bed and breakfast owner lives at the facility.

·        Residential Institutions - includes only rating units with the Council's land use codes 95 and 96.

·        Churches – includes all rating units used for places of religious worship.

·        Schools - includes only rating units used for schools that do not operate for profit.

The differential categories based on provision or availability of service are:

·        Connected – any rating unit that is connected to a public sewerage drain.

·        Serviceable – any rating unit that is not connected to a public sewerage drain but is capable of being connected to the sewerage system (being a property situated within 30 metres of a public drain).

3          Differentials Based on Provision or Availability of Service

The Council uses this matter to differentiate the water rates.

The differential categories based on provision or availability of service are:

·        Connected – any rating unit that is supplied by the water supply system.

·        Serviceable – any rating unit that is not supplied but is capable of being supplied by the water supply system (being a rating unit situated within 100 metres of the nearest water supply).

Minimum Rates

c)     Approves that where the total amount of rates payable in respect of any rating unit is less than $5.00 including GST, the rates payable in respect of the rating unit shall be such amount as the Council determines but not exceeding $5.00 including GST.

Low Value Rating Units

d)     Approves that rating units with a capital value of $6,000 or less will only be charged the general rate.

Land Use Codes

e)     Approves that the land use codes attached to this report are adopted as the Council's land use codes for the purpose of the rating method.

Separately Used or Inhabited Part of a Rating Unit

f)     Adopts the following definition of a separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit:

"A separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit includes any portion inhabited or used by the owner/a person other than the owner, and who has the right to use or inhabit that portion by virtue of a tenancy, lease, licence, or other agreement.

This definition includes separately used parts, whether or not actually occupied at any particular time, which are provided by the owner for rental (or other form of occupation) on an occasional or long term basis by someone other than the owner.

For the purpose of this definition, vacant land and vacant premises offered or intended for use or habitation by a person other than the owner and usually used as such are defined as 'used'.

For the avoidance of doubt, a rating unit that has a single use or occupation is treated as having one separately used or inhabited part."

Lump Sum Contributions

g)     Approves that no lump sum contributions will be sought for any targeted rate.

Rating by Instalments

h)     Approves the following schedule of rates to be collected by the Council, payable by four instalments.

The City is divided into four areas based on Valuation Roll Numbers, as set out below:

Area 4 comprises ratepayers with multiple assessments who pay on a schedule.

Due Dates for Payment of Rates

i)      Approves the due dates for all rates with the exception of water rates, which are charged based on water meter consumption, will be payable in four instalments due on the dates below:

Water meter invoices are sent separately from other rates.  Where water rates are charged based on metered consumption using a meter other than a Smart Water Meter, invoices are sent on a quarterly or monthly basis and the due date for payment shall be on the 20th of the month following the date of the invoice as set out in the table below:

Where water rates are charged based on consumption calculated using a Smart Water Meter, invoices will be sent out on a monthly basis, with the due date being on the 20th of the month.

Penalties

j)     Resolves to charge the following penalties on unpaid rates:

1          A charge of 10% of the unpaid rates instalment will be added to the amount of any instalment remaining unpaid the day after the instalment due date set out above.

2          Where a ratepayer has not paid the first instalment by the due date of that instalment, and has paid the total rates and charges in respect of the rating unit for the 2022/23 rating year by the due date of the second instalment, the 10% additional charge for the first instalment shall be remitted.

3          For amounts levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 October 2022, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (if any).

4          For amounts levied in any previous financial year and which remain unpaid on 1 April 2023, 10% of that sum shall be charged, including additional charges (if any).

Assessing and Recovering Rates

k)     Approves that the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Rates and Revenue Team Leader be authorised to take all necessary steps to assess and recover the above rates.

Author:

Carolyn Allan - Senior Management Accountant

Authoriser:

Gavin Logie - Chief Financial Officer

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Dunedin Land Use Codes

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Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities and promotes the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

Fit with strategic framework

This decision fits with the strategic framework because it provides the necessary rates funding to implement the activities outlined in the 2022/23 annual plan.

Māori Impact Statement

The 10 year plan 2021-31 provided a mechanism for Māori to contribute to local decision-making. DCC works with the Māori Participation Working Party, Aukaha and mana whenua to ensure there is process for Māori collaboration across the 10 year plan/Annual Plan work programme.

Sustainability

There are no implications for sustainability.

10 year plan /Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

The Council has adopted the Annual Plan 2022-23 and can now set and assess the rates described in its Funding Impact Statement for the 2022-23 year.

Financial considerations

The Council has adopted the Annual Plan 2022-23 and can now set and assess the rates described in its Funding Impact Statement.

Significance

The decision sets the rates for the 2022-23 year as outlined in the Annual Plan 2022-23.

Engagement – external

Community engagement was undertaken on the draft Annual Plan.

Engagement - internal

Internal engagement has occurred with staff in the relevant departments.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

Legal risks were considered and appropriate advice sought.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

Community Boards may be interested in this report and were involved in the Annual Plan 2022‑23 engagement.

Council

30 June 2022

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Council:

a)     Adopts the Zero Carbon Policy

b)     Notes that this replaces the Carbon Management Policy 2017

How we work  

Uphold the Treaty of Waitangi  

We acknowledge our Treaty of Waitangi responsibilities and are committed to working in partnership to provide opportunities for Mana Whenua and Mataawaka to contribute to decision making processes and to have an active role in the city’s climate mitigation.  

Collaborative, constructive, and transparent  

We work in an open and transparent way alongside the local community, business, and organisations.  

Consider different spheres of influence  

We take action on what we can control directly, and work to influence areas outside of our control (for example, through advocacy to central government).  

How we think  

Thinking long-term  

We take a long-term view to 2030 and beyond, considering the interests of future as well as current communities. Dunedin will need to adopt actions that not only set it on a path to meet emissions reduction targets, but which sustain achievement of those targets beyond 2030. Meeting these goals requires a long-term view of investments and infrastructure developments. We also acknowledge the uncertainty of the future and work in a flexible, adaptable manner.  

Maximise co-benefits for people, planet, and economy  

We consider the impact of different approaches on equity and wellbeing, the environment, and the economy. We seek opportunities for co-benefits and consider how any negative impacts could be mitigated.  

Considering value  

We prioritise actions with higher value, accounting where possible for the costs and consequences of both action and inaction.  

Evidence-led  

We utilise data and evidence and strive to follow international best practice. We acknowledge the urgency of climate change mitigation and are committed to contributing to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.  

Author:

Florence Reynolds - Senior Policy Analyst, Zero Carbon

Authoriser:

Jinty MacTavish - Principal Policy Advisor Sustainability

Jeanette Wikaira - Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy)

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Summary of existing DCC strategic direction for climate change mitigation

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Zero Carbon Policy and summary of changes from 2017 policy

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Fit with purpose of Local Government

The revised Policy is anticipated to promote the social, economic and environmental well-being of communities in the present and for the future, by supporting a transition to a low carbon economy.

Fit with strategic framework

The revised Policy will help to advance city-wide and organisational emissions reduction targets.

The Zero Carbon work programme has been assessed as directly contributing to the goals of the Economic Development and Environment Strategies, with clear links to the 3 Waters Strategy, Spatial Plan and Integrated Transport Strategy, Energy Plan 1.0, and the DCC’s Emissions Management and Reduction Plan.

Māori Impact Statement

A Treaty of Waitangi analysis was undertaken during policy review. The analysis suggested that the content of the proposed revised Policy is unlikely to have any direct impacts for Māori, particularly given that the proposed changes to the policy seek to give effect to existing resolutions of Council. However, there are aspects of future steps in the Zero Carbon work programme that are likely to have effects on Māori; these will be explored further during city-wide emissions reduction plan development.

The Zero Carbon team will work with Corporate Policy/Māori Partnerships staff on the development of process guidance, to ensure alignment with evolving DCC practice around Treaty considerations.

Sustainability

Climate change mitigation/emissions reduction efforts are considered key to sustainability. ‘Climate Action’ is one of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting the centrality of action on climate change to the achievement of sustainable development. The draft revised policy will support emissions reduction efforts. Without significant cuts to emissions, climate change impacts will further accelerate, with commensurate negative impacts on the social, environmental, cultural and economic wellbeing of New Zealand communities. Conversely, actions to reduce emissions generally have significant co-benefits in terms of community wellbeing.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

Funding for the Zero Carbon work programme, including the Policy review, was provided through the 2021 – 2031 10 year plan.

Financial considerations

The proposed changes to the policy seek to give effect to existing resolutions of Council. The implications for 10 year plan budgets are difficult to assess given that integration of emissions reduction ambitions can deliver financial savings or add additional cost, depending on the project. However, should the revised Policy influence budgeting needs for future DCC projects, funding will be sought as required through the usual processes.