Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Economic Development Committee will be held on:

 

Date:                                                    Tuesday 7 March 2023

Time:                                                   10.00 am

Venue:                                                Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin

 

Sandy Graham

Chief Executive Officer

 

Economic Development Committee

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Cr Andrew Whiley

 

Deputy Chairperson

Cr Christine Garey

 

Members

Cr Bill Acklin

Cr Sophie Barker

 

Cr David Benson-Pope

Cr Kevin Gilbert

 

Cr Carmen Houlahan

Cr Marie Laufiso

 

Cr Cherry Lucas

Cr Mandy Mayhem

 

Cr Jim O'Malley

Mayor Jules Radich

 

Cr Lee Vandervis

Cr Steve Walker

 

Cr Brent Weatherall

 

 

Senior Officer                                               John Christie, Manager Enterprise Dunedin

 

Governance Support Officer                  Jennifer Lapham

 

 

 

Jennifer Lapham

Governance Support Officer

 

 

Telephone: 03 477 4000

governance.support@dcc.govt.nz

www.dunedin.govt.nz

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.

 


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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                                                         PAGE

 

1             Public Forum                                                                                                                                                              4

2             Apologies                                                                                                                                                                    4

3             Declaration of Interest                                                                                                                                           5

Part A Reports (Committee  has power to decide these matters)

4             Economic Development Committee Forward Work Programme - March 2023                             14

5             Dunedin City - Annual Economic Profile March 2022 Update                                                               19

6             Dunedin's Regional Events Fund Update Report to End December 2022                                         77

 


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1          Public Forum

At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.

2          Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.


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Declaration of Interest

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.         Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

 

2.         Elected members are reminded to update their register of interests as soon as practicable, including amending the register at this meeting if necessary.

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)     Notes/Amends if necessary the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and

b)     Confirms/Amends the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.

 

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Register of Interest

6

 

 


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Part A Reports

 

Economic Development Committee Forward Work Programme - March 2023

Department: Civic

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          The purpose of this report is to provide a regular update of the Economic Development Committee forward work programme to show areas of activity, progress and expected timeframes for decision making across a range of areas of work. (Attachment A). 

2          As this is an administrative report only, there are no options or Summary of Considerations. 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)     Notes the Economic Development Committee forward work programme as shown in Attachment A.

 

discussion

3          The forward work programme is a regular agenda item which shows areas of activity, progress and expected timeframes for decision making across a range of areas of work. 

4          As an update report, purple highlights show changes to timeframes.  New items added to the schedule are highlighted in yellow. Items that have been completed or updated are shown as bold. 

 

Signatories

Author:

Jenny Lapham - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

John Christie - Manager Enterprise Dunedin

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Forward Work Programme

17

 

 


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Dunedin City - Annual Economic Profile March 2022 Update

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          This report provides an update on the Infometrics Annual Economic Profile to March 2022 and Statistics New Zealand estimates to November 2022.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)     Notes the Dunedin City – Annual Economic Profile March 2022 Update.

 

BACKGROUND

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

·        Business Vitality – to improve the ease of doing business.

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

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

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

·        A compelling destination – to increase the value of tourism and events and improve the understanding of Dunedin’s advantages.

3          The EDS sets out two overarching economic goals:

a)         10,000 extra jobs over 10 years

b)        An average $10,000 extra income for each person.

4          The Regional Economic Profile provides an in-depth annual description of Dunedin’s economy and performance to the year ending 31 March 2022. Information on wages and self-employment are collected after this period by Inland Revenue, which means there is a time-lag in the report being produced by Infometrics. 

DISCUSSION

EMPLOYMENT TREND

5          In the nine-year period, overall jobs have increased by 7,325 since the adoption of the 2013-2023 EDS. In the decade prior to the EDS, jobs increased by 2,288

6          Infometrics noted a 2.0% increase in the number of jobs in Dunedin in the year ending March 2022. Job numbers are back above their pre-Covid peak (66,341 in March 2022 vs 66,019 in March 2020).

7          The industries in which employment has grown the most over the entire covid period measured from March 2020 to March 2022 are construction, health, public administration, professional and technical services, utilities, finance, and agriculture. This growth offsets declines over the covid period in industries, such as accommodation and hospitality, as well as recreational services and parts of transport.

EARNINGS TREND

8          The chart below highlights average wage earnings growth (inflation adjusted) tracking just below what is required to lift incomes by $10,000 per person over the EDS 10-year period.

9          Inflation was 6.9%pa over the March 2022 year, which was greater than wage growth and so eroded the purchasing power of wages.

10        Infometrics data noted that average earnings for the year ending March 2022 year were $63,386, 5.4% higher than the previous year.

OTHER TRENDS SINCE MARCH 2022

11        Statistics New Zealand data (based on payday payroll filings), notes that job numbers in Dunedin during December 2022 increased by 1.4% compared to a year ago, which represented a rise of more than 800 filled jobs.

12        The data shows that public administration, professional, scientific, and technical services played a key role in job growth up to December 2022. Accommodation and food services employment has slowly begun to rebuild following its covid-induced lows.

13        MSD data indicates that the number of people receiving a Jobseeker Support benefit in Dunedin in December was 17% below its December 2021 level. There were 3,654 people in December 2022 receiving a Jobseeker Support benefit in Dunedin, whereas in 2021 there were 4,392 people.

OPTIONS

14        As this is an update report, there are no options.

NEXT STEPS

15        Further reports will be commissioned to monitor Dunedin’s Economic Growth and progress against the EDS goals.

 

Signatories

Author:

Fraser Liggett - Economic Development Programme Manager

Benje Patterson - Business Analysis Consultant

Authoriser:

John Christie - Manager Enterprise Dunedin

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Dunedin City - Regional Economic Profile 2022

25

 

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

 

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This report tracks the economic well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

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 2013-2023 Economic Development Strategy.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for Māori.

Sustainability

Data from the Infometrics Annual Economic Profile report will inform Economic Development Strategy partners with future decision making.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

Enterprise Dunedin activities and delivery on the 2013-2023 Economic Development Strategy are included in the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan.

Financial considerations

There are no identified financial considerations.

Significance

This report is considered of low significance in terms of the Significance Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

Infometrics Ltd were engaged to produce the Annual Regional Economic Profile Report.

Engagement - internal

No internal engagement has been undertaken.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no known identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

There are no known implications for Community Boards.

 

 


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Dunedin's Regional Events Fund Update Report to End December 2022

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          This report is to update the Economic Development Committee on the implementation, delivery and progress of the Regional Event Fund (REF).

2          The purpose of the REF is to increase out of town visitation through events for economic benefit in the absence of international visitors due to border closures. In January 2021 Enterprise Dunedin signed a Service Level Agreement with the wider “Pure Southern Land International Marketing Alliance” (IMA) to facilitate the REF.

3          The REF takes account of events taking place between 2021 – 2023. One event has been given an extension for delivery to 2024.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)     Notes Dunedin’s Regional Events Fund Update Report

 

BACKGROUND

4          The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) implemented its Tourism Recovery Package in 2020 to support the industry in its recovery from the impact of Covid-19 and the global pandemic. The Government announced the $50 million REF to support the tourism and events sector in response to the pandemic. The aim of the REF was to encourage domestic and local tourism through events, replacing some of the spend lost from international tourists, while borders remained closed.

5          The Pure Southern Land IMA, which includes Enterprise Dunedin (lead entity), Southern Regional Development Agency (Great South), Tourism Waitaki and Clutha Development, received $1.5 million from MBIE. Funding was for a two-year period (2021/22–2022/23), with events taking place between 2021–2024. MBIE calculated each IMA’s share based on what their International Visitor Spend was prior to Covid-19, Dunedin’s share of the fund was $808,174.00.

6          New or existing events were eligible under the scheme. However, applications had to meet the key criteria of increasing out of town visitation for economic stimulation and benefit. In addition to economic benefit the criteria also included social and sustainability measures.

DISCUSSION

7          Table 1 below summarises the allocation of REF across the IMA:

Enterprise Dunedin

$808,147.00

Great South

$442,444.00

Tourism Waitaki

$183,000.00

Clutha District

$66,381.00

Total

$1,500,000.00

 

8          The $808,174.00 allocated to Enterprise Dunedin included $730,000 in contestable funding, and $78,174 was used for capability building, professional development and secretariat costs.

9          Enterprise Dunedin was supported by the Community Development and Events Team in administering the fund and conducting the funding rounds.

10        Three contestable funding rounds were held in March 2021, October 2021 and October 2022. During these rounds 35 applications were submitted, with 17 receiving funding.

11        The successful applicants consisted of existing events/festivals as well as two business events (conferences), a new start-up event and a new music festival. A full list of projects in included in Attachment A.

HIGHLIGHTS

12        One highlight was The NZ Hockey Nationals, which saw Tier 1 and 2 men’s and women’s teams from across the country compete in Dunedin for the first time in 40 years. The tournament was held in September 2022 and attracted 850 out of region visitors with an average daily spend of $842.31. A quote from the post event report noted: “the funding support not only helped us deliver the event but enabled us to create a world class atmosphere for all participants which contributed to and enhanced the legacy of this event.”

13        Other highlights include a new start-up event, Festival of Interactive Narrative and Storytelling, which will be held in May 2023 by the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE). The 17th World Leisure Congress will occur in December 2023 after being postponed due to Covid and the International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity will take place in July 2023. Held in conjunction with the University of Otago, both business events are being held in Dunedin for the first time and will bring out of region visitation as well as international delegations.

OPTIONS 14 There are no options.

NEXT STEPS

15        There are nine events still to be delivered, two from the second round and seven from the final round of funding, these will take place between March 2023 – March 2024. There will be ongoing guidance and support for these events across Dunedin City Council departments.

16        Further reports will be provided to MBIE until 30 June 2024.

 

Signatories

Author:

Penny Neilson - Enterprise Dunedin Marketing Coordinator

Louise van de Vlierd - Manager Visitor Centre

Authoriser:

John Christie - Manager Enterprise Dunedin

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Dunedin's Regional Events Fund 2021 - 2024 Funding Allocation.

83

 

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

 

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision promotes the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

 

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 2013 – 2023 Economic Development Strategy.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for Māori.

Sustainability

Waste minimisation was a key criteria for applicants to the Regional Events Fund (REF). Event organisers were required to reduce waste to landfill and mitigate impacts to the environment.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

The REF received $1.5 million from MBIE’s Tourism Recovery Package 2020. The amount was distributed amongst the four RTOs within the Pure Southern Land IMA.

Significance

This report is considered of low significance in terms of Significance Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

Engagement in the first instance was between Enterprise Dunedin and MBIE, then REF Partners, events community, event coordinators and industry. Also, engagement with the neighbouring Southern Lakes IMA as it was felt to be advantageous to both regions not to be hosting major events at the same time.

Engagement - internal

Close engagement with the Community Development and Events Team to conduct the funding rounds, Communications and Marketing for outward comms, and the Web Team for website additions, updates and online forms.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

Each REF application was accompanied by a Health and Safety Plan. Successful recipients also signed agreements with the Dunedin City Council.

Conflict of Interest

All identified possible conflicts of interest were managed during each funding round.

Community Boards

There are no known implications for Community Boards.

 

 



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