Notice of Meeting:

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

 

Date:                                                    Monday 15 May 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                  Jenny Lapham

 

 

Jenny 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             Confirmation of Agenda                                                                                                                                        4

4             Declaration of Interest                                                                                                                                           5

5             Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                                                                    14

5.1       Economic Development Committee meeting - 7 March 2023                                                 14

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

6             Economic Development Committee Forward Work Programme - May 2023                                 18

7             New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) Limited Update                                                     21

8             Items for Consideration by the Chair                                                                                                             31

 


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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.

3          Confirmation of agenda

Note: Any additions must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.


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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

Elected Members' Register of Interests

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Confirmation of Minutes

Economic Development Committee meeting - 7 March 2023

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)     Confirms the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting held on 07 March 2023 as a correct record.

 

 

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

A

Minutes of Economic Development Committee meeting  held on 7 March 2023

15

 

 


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Economic Development Committee

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Economic Development Committee held in the Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 07 March 2023, commencing at 10.00 am

 

PRESENT

 

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

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham, (Chief Executive Officer), John Christie (Manager Enterprise Dunedin), Des Adamson (Economic Business Manager), Benje Patterson (Business Analysis Consultant),  Louise van de Vlierd (Manager Visitor Centre), Tammy Jackman (Special Projects Coordinator), Penny Neilson (Marketing Coordinator) and Clare Sullivan (Principal Committee Advisor)

 

Governance Support Officer                  Jennifer Lapham

 

 

 

1          Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.

 

2          Apologies

             An apology was received from Councillor Vandervis for lateness.

 

             Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Steve Walker):

             That the Committee:

Accepts the apology for lateness from Councillor Vandervis.

 

Motion carried (ED/2023/001)

 

3          Declarations of interest

Members were 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.

 

There were no changes to the Declaration of Interest Register.

 

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Mandy Mayhem):

That the Committee:

 

a)     Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

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

Motion carried (ED/2023/002)

Part A Reports

4          Economic Development Committee Forward Work Programme - March 2023

 

In a report from Enterprise Dunedin an update was provided on the Economic Development Committee forward work programme.

 

 

The Manager Enterprise Dunedin, John Christie spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Committee:

 

Notes the Economic Development Committee forward work programme .

Motion carried (ED/2023/003)

 

5          Dunedin City - Annual Economic Profile March 2022 Update

 

In a report from Enterprise Dunedin an update was provided on the Infometrics Annual Economic Profile to March 2022 and Statistics New Zealand estimates to November 2022.

 

The Manager Enterprise Dunedin, John Christie; Economic Business Relationship Manager, Des Adamson and Business analysis Consultant, Benje Patterson spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

Cr Vandervis entered the meeting at 10.14 am.

 

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Steve Walker):

That the Committee:

             Adjourns  the meeting for 5 minutes.

 

             Motion carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 10.39 am and reconvened at 10.45 am

 

            

Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Carmen Houlahan):

That the Committee:

 

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

Division

The Council voted by division

 

For:                  Crs Bill Acklin, Sophie Barker, David Benson-Pope, Christine Garey, Kevin Gilbert, Carmen Houlahan, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Jim O'Malley, Mayor Jules Radich, Lee Vandervis, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Andrew Whiley (15).

Against:          Nil

Abstained:    Nil

 

The division was declared CARRIED by 15 votes to 0

 

Motion carried (ED/2023/004)

 

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

 

In a report from Enterprise Dunedin an update was provided on the implementation, delivery and progress of the Regional Event Fund (REF).

 

John Christie, Manager Enterprise Dunedin; Louise van de Vlierd, Events and Special Projects Coordinator; Tammy Jackman and  Penny Neilson, Enterprise Dunedin Marketing Coordinator spoke to the report and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Committee:

 

Notes Dunedin’s Regional Events Fund Update Report

Motion carried (ED/2023/005)

 

The meeting concluded at 11.00 am .

 

 

 

 

 

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Part A Reports

 

Economic Development Committee Forward Work Programme - May 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

19

 

 


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New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) Limited Update

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          The attached report has been prepared by the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence Limited (CODE Ltd). The report provides an update on CODE activities between July 2022 and April 2023.

2          This is the first report by CODE Ltd to the Economic Development Committee (EDC) since Dunedin City Council (DCC) novated its responsibility for CODE to the new company. DCC retains a 49% shareholding in the company and CODE activities significantly contribute to the Dunedin 2013-23 Economic Development Strategy.

3          Murray Strong (CODE Ltd Chair), Adam La Hood (Council’s appointed Director to the Board of CODE Ltd) and Tim Ponting (Chief Executive of CODE Ltd) will attend the EDC to speak to the report.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a)         Notes the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence Limited update report

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Signatories

Author:

Fraser Liggett - Economic Development Programme Manager

Authoriser:

John Christie - Manager Enterprise Dunedin

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) Update Report

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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

 

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision promotes 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

CODE contributes to the 2013-23 Dunedin Economic Development Strategy.

Māori Impact Statement

CODE has developed an authentic and credible partnership with Ngāi Tahu, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki. This work has resulted in the development of Kaupapa CODE focused on supporting a Māori-centred ecosystem, Māori digital creatives, and Whānau.

Sustainability

As a low-weight export, the development of gaming products has a lower carbon footprint than other sectors.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

There are no implications.

Significance

This decision is considered low in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement – external

There has been no external engagement.

Engagement - internal

There has been no internal engagement.

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.

 

 


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Items for Consideration by the Chair

 

Any items for consideration by the Chair.