Agenda of Economic Development Committee - Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Notice of Meeting:

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

Date: Wednesday 18 September 2024

Time: 11.00 am (or at the conclusion of the previous committee, whichever is later)

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 Nicola Morand, Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy)

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.

Economic Development Committee

18 September 2024

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 Wednesday 07 August 2024, commencing at 1.14 pm

PRESENT

Chairperson	Cr Andrew Whiley
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Christine Garey
Members	Cr Sophie Barker
	Cr David Benson-Pope
	Cr Kevin Gilbert	Cr Carmen Houlahan
	Cr Cherry Lucas	Cr Mandy Mayhem
	Cr Jim O'Malley	Mayor Jules Radich
	Cr Lee Vandervis	Cr Brent Weatherall

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer) John Christie (Manager Enterprise Dunedin), Nicola Morand (Manahautu – Policy and Partnership), Fraser Liggett (Economic Development Manager), Sian Sutton (Dunedin Destination Manager), Louise Van de Vlierd (Manager Visitor Centre), Akari Anfield (Economic Development Advisor), Antony Deaker (Economic Development Team Leader) and Clare Sullivan (Manager Governance)

Governance Support Officer Jennifer Lapham

1 Public Forum

Andy Walker spoke to the committee about Study Dunedin Value and the importance to the education sector.

2 Apologies

Apologies were received from Cr Bill Acklin, Cr Marie Laufiso and Cr Steve Walker.

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Committee:

Accepts the apologies from Cr Bill Acklin, Cr Marie Laufiso and Cr Steve Walker.

Motion carried (ED/2024/010)

3 Confirmation of agenda

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Kevin Gilbert):

That the Committee:

Confirms the agenda with the addition of a report on the Redesign of the Vocational Education and Training system to be considered as item 10. The reason for urgency being the requirement to meet the Government deadline for submissions.

Moves item 7 (New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence Update Report be considered before item 6.

Motion carried (ED/2024/011)

4 Declarations of interest

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

There were no items notified.

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Committee:

a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

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

Motion carried (ED/2024/012)

5 Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 Economic Development Committee meeting - 22 May 2024

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Kevin Gilbert):

That the Committee:

a) Confirms the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting held on 22 May 2024 as a correct record.

Motion carried (ED/2024/013)

Part A Reports

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

A report from the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence Limited (CODE Limited) provided an update on CODE Limited activities between May 2023 and July 2024.

Fraser Liggett (Economic Development Manager) Murray Strong (CODE Limited Chair), Adam La Hood (Council’s appointed Director to the Board of CODE Limited) and Tim Ponting (Chief Executive of CODE Limited) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey):

That the Committee:

a) Notes the New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) Limited Update

Motion carried (ED/2024/014)

6 Economic Development Committee Forward Work Programme
	A report from Civic provided an update of the Economic Development Committee forward work programme. It showed areas of activity, progress and expected timeframes for decision making across a range of areas of work.
	Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Committee: a) Notes the Economic Development Committee forward work programme. Motion carried (ED/2024/015)

	Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey): That the Committee: Adjourns the meeting until 2.30 pm Motion carried
	The meeting adjourned at 2.20 pm and reconvened at 2.30 pm. Cr Benson-Pope left the meeting at 2.20 pm.


	Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey): That the Committee: Item 10 be brought forward to be considered prior to item 8. Motion carried

	Cr Carmen Houlahan entered the meeting, after the adjournment, at 2.33 pm

10 Redesign of the Vocational Education and Training System
	A report from the Chief Executive Officer provided early notice of the Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga Ministry of Education proposal for the Redesign of Vocational Education and Training System which is out for public consultation.
	Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer) Max Sims, (Deputy Executive Director: Operations, Otago Polytechnic) and Ms Megan Potiki (Executive Director Region 4) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
	Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Kevin Gilbert): That the Committee: a) Recommends Council supports the Otago Polytechnic Te Kura Matatini Ki Otago position to become a stand-alone institution b) Requests that the Mayor writes letters to various parties in support of the Otago Polytechnic Te Kura Matatini Ki Otago position to become a stand-alone institution. Motion carried (ED/2024/016)
8 Enterprise Dunedin Activity and Tracking Report - August 2024
	In a report from Enterprise Dunedin an update was provided on the activities of Enterprise Dunedin since the previous meeting. Cr Whiley acknowledged the retirement of Louise Van de Vlierd and commented on her work with the Dunedin City Council. Fraser Liggett (Economic Development Manager), Sian Sutton (Dunedin Destination Manager) and Louise Van de Vlierd (Manager Visitor Centre), spoke to the report and responded to questions.
	Moved (Cr Andrew Whiley/Cr Christine Garey): That the Committee: a) Notes the Enterprise Dunedin Activity and Tracking Report – August 2024 Update. Motion carried (ED/2024/017)

9 Study Dunedin Update

A report from Enterprise Dunedin provided an update on the activity of Study Dunedin and the international education sector in Dunedin.

Akari Anfield (Economic Development Advisor) and Antony Deaker (Economic Development Team Leader) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Andrew Whiley):

That the Committee:

a) Notes the Study Dunedin Update – August 2024.

Motion carried (ED/2024/018)

11 Items for Consideration by the Chair
	Cr Gilbert requested that a review of the sister cities be undertaken considering the pros and cons of each sister city.

The meeting concluded at .3.58 pm.

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CHAIRPERSON

Economic Development Committee

18 September 2024

Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Advisory Panel - Draft Terms of Reference

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report seeks Economic Development Committee (EDC) approval of the draft Terms of Reference for the establishment of a Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel for the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

2 This report responds to Action 1.1 of the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan, which states that the DCC shall “Determine and enable effective leadership of Ōtepoti Dunedin’s visitor sector.”

3 The attached draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for a Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel have been developed using the amended ToR template adopted by Council on 25 June 2024.

4 Approval of the proposed ToR would facilitate the formal establishment of a Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel as outlined in the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

5 The proposed ToR are attached (Attachment A).

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Approves, with or without amendment, the draft Terms of Reference for the Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel.

b) Notes the next steps include:

i) A public notification process will be undertaken to receive expressions of interest for potential members for the Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel.

ii) Following the public notification process, staff will prepare a further report for the Economic Development Committee to consider nominees for the Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel.

BACKGROUND

Council Resolutions

6 At its meeting of 19 June 2024, the Strategy, Planning and Engagement Committee (The Committee) considered a proposed governance approach to strategies, plans and programmes of work with the following resolution:

Moved (Cr Sophie Barker/Matapura Ellison):

That the Committee:

a) Approves the proposed governance approach.

Motion carried (SPECC/2024/001) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against

Moved (Cr Sophie Barker/Cr Kevin Gilbert):

That the Committee:

a) Recommends Council adopts the proposed amendments to the wording and template in relation to Councillor Advisory Panels in the Committee Structure and Delegations Manual.

b) Notes that, if approved by Council, the amended Terms of Reference template will be used for all future Advisory Panels, including:

i) the four wellbeing strategies (Ara Toi, Economic Development Strategy, Social Wellbeing Strategy, Te Ao Tūroa)

ii) the Zero Carbon Plan

iii) the Heritage Action Plan

iv) the Dunedin Destination Management Plan

v) the Ōtepoti Live Music Action Plan.

Motion carried (SPECC/2024/026) with Cr Vandervis recording his vote against

7 At its meeting of 25 June 2024, Council subsequently adopted the ToR template for Councillor Advisory Panels, as follows:

Moved (Cr Sophie Barker/Cr Lee Vandervis):

That the Council:

a) Adopts the proposed amendments to the wording and template in relation to Councillor Advisory Panels in the Committee Structure and Delegations Manual, as recommended by the Strategy, Planning and Engagement Committee.

b) Updates the Committee Structure and Delegations Manual 2019 to reflect the change.

Motion carried (CNL/2024/118)

DISCUSSION

8 The draft ToR for the Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel (attachment A) has been developed using the newly amended guidelines in the Committee Structure and Delegations Manual.

9 The draft ToR sets out the parameters within which a Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel will operate. These are grounded in the stated priorities expressed in the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Action Plan.

10 The Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel will bring together representatives to ensure ongoing collaborative discussions and be a mechanism for providing sector-specific advice and support to Council.

11 This will ensure that the implementation of the Plan is informed by community expertise and responds to the varied issues and aspirations of the visitor sector.

12 The Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel will be a conduit through which Ōtepoti Dunedin’s visitor sector can learn about the progress of Council initiatives and activities that give effect to the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

13 The Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel members will contribute to future reviews of the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan to ensure the plan meets the changing needs of the visitor sector.

14 The approval of the ToR and subsequent establishment of the Destination Management Advisory Plan Panel will foster ongoing relationships between Council and the visitor sector.

OPTIONS

15 The following two options have been identified.

Option One – The Economic Development Committee approves the draft Terms of Reference for a Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel

Advantages

· Enables the formal establishment of the Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel.

· Provides a framework whereby diverse visitor sector representatives can directly advise, support, and monitor the implementation of the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

· Implements Action 1.1 of the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

· Strengthens relationships between Council and the visitor sector.

Disadvantages

· No identified disadvantages.

Option Two – The Economic Development Committee does not approve the proposed Terms of Reference for a Destination Plan Advisory Panel

Advantages

· No identified advantages.

Disadvantages

· Establishment of a Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel is further delayed.

· No clear mechanism is provided for the visitor sector to advise Council and monitor the progress of the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

NEXT STEPS

16 A public notification process will be undertaken to receive expressions of interest for potential members for the Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel. Following the public notification process, staff will prepare a further report for Council to consider nominees for the Advisory Panel.

Signatories

Author:

Sian Sutton - Dunedin Destination Manager

Authoriser:

Fraser Liggett - Economic Development Programme Manager

Nicola Morand - Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy)

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel	33

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision enables community engagement with local decision-making. It also promotes the social, economic, 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	☐	☐	✔
Future Development Strategy	✔	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	☐		✔
Parks and Recreation Strategy	✔	☐	☐
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	✔	☐	☐

Option One supports the implementation of the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

Māori Impact Statement

Te Taki Haruru, DCC’s Māori Strategic Framework has been taken into consideration in the development of the terms of reference for the Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel. Mana whenua engagement was undertaken in the development of the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

Sustainability

The establishment of a Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel helps the local visitor sector to develop in ways that are creatively, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

The establishment of a Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel will provide for transparent monitoring of the implementation of the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

Financial considerations

There are no financial implications in regards to this decision.

Significance

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

Engagement – external

Community engagement was undertaken in the development of the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan.

Engagement – internal

Internal engagement has been undertaken across the organisation, in particular the Governance Team and Corporate Policy have had input into this report.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There is no conflict of interest.

Community Boards

The Destination Management Plan Advisory Panel will be of interest to all Community Boards as the Ōtepoti Dunedin Destination Management Plan supports the visitor economy.

Economic Development Committee

18 September 2024

Start Up Dunedin - Annual Update to June 2024

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 The purpose of this report is to update the Economic Development Committee (EDC) on the 2023/24 outcomes from Startup Dunedin.

2 The Chair, General Manager, and Dunedin City Council (DCC) representative will attend the EDC meeting to speak to their attached report.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Notes the Startup Dunedin update report.

BACKGROUND

3 Development of the startup ecosystem is a key priority of the Grow Dunedin Partnership (GDP) and Enterprise Dunedin. This activity supports the themes and goals of the 2013-23 Economic Development Strategy (EDS):

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

b) an average of $10,000 extra income for each person (requiring gross domestic product per capita to rise by about 2.5% per annum).

4 Startup Dunedin is chaired by Wade Pearson, Avid Legal and the board includes:

a) David Thomson, University of Otago.

b) Scott Mason, Findex.

c) Amie Taua, Independent.

d) Jamie Reidie, Dunedin City Council representative.

e) Jo Kirkwood, Otago Polytechnic/Te Pūkenga.

DISCUSSION

5 Council has supported Startup Dunedin activities for several years. In 2021, Council agreed to a three-year Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Startup Dunedin until June 2024.

6 The attached report provides detail on 2023/24 outcomes. The table below summarises Startup Dunedin 2023/24 activity and previous years.

	18/19	19/20	20/21	21/22	22/23	23/24
Start Up Fundamentals Education Co.Starters or other	24	44	12 Co.Starters 104 Start Up check-ins	121	116	198
Founders Incubated	3 Challenger Series	3 Challenger Series	10 The Distiller Incubator	8	8	11**
Events (SUDT and Community)	115*	50	77	56	61	71
Tertiary Programme applications (Audacious)	77	145	188	111	56***	72***

*Entire ecosystem calendar in Dunedin was recorded - not just Startup Dunedin events

**3 continuing from 21/22 year

***(new annual programming)

OPTIONS

7 As this is a noting report only, there are no options for consideration.

NEXT STEPS

8 Enterprise Dunedin will continue to work with and regularly meet with Startup Dunedin over the next financial year. An annual SLA has been prepared for the 2024/25 year. A further three-year SLA will be considered in conjunction with the 9-Year Plan 2025-34.

Signatories

Author:

Chanel O'Brien - Business Development Advisor Skills and Entrepreneurship

Fraser Liggett - Economic Development Programme Manager

Authoriser:

Nicola Morand - Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy)

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Start Up Dunedin 2023/24 The Story So Far Report	41

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	☐	☐	✔
Future Development Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Integrated Transport Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☐	☐	✔

Startup Dunedin contributes to the Economic Development Strategy by improving the ease of doing business and growing the value of exports, improving the linkages between industry and research, and increasing the retention of graduates. Startup Dunedin activities also contribute to the development of the creative economy as part of the Ara Toi Strategy.

Māori Impact Statement

The attached report notes Startup Dunedin activities with Māori.

Sustainability

The attached report notes Startup Dunedin activities in relation to economic, social and environmental sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

An annual SLA has been prepared for Startup Dunedin for the 2024/25 year. A further three-year SLA will be considered in conjunction with the 9-Year Plan 2025-34.

Significance

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

Engagement – external

The attached report has been prepared by Startup Dunedin. There has been no other 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 is no conflict of interest.

Community Boards

There are no implications for Community Boards.

Economic Development Committee

18 September 2024

Dunedin Economic Data Update

Department: Enterprise Dunedin

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report provides information on the Dunedin 2023 Regional Economic Profile and June 2024 Quarterly Economic Monitor.

2 Both reports have been produced by Infometrics Limited. Mr Nick Brunsdon, Infometrics Principal Economist and Lead Demographer will attend the Economic Development Committee (EDC) and will provide an update and respond to questions.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Committee:

a) Notes the 2023 Regional Economic Profile and June 2024 Quarterly Economic Monitor Reports (Attachment A and B).

BACKGROUND

3 The 2013-23 Economic Development Strategy (EDS) informs Enterprise Dunedin’s work programme. 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.

4 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.

DISCUSSION

5 The Regional Economic Profile provides an in-depth annual analysis of Dunedin’s economy and performance to the year ending 31 March 2023. Wages and self-employment data collected by Inland Revenue is not available until after March each year, resulting in a time-lag in the data-series used to report on economic performance.

6 The report notes a 1.7% increase in jobs in Dunedin in year ending March 2023 (67,414 March 2023) with job numbers back above their pre-Covid peak (65,982 March 2020).

7 The June 2024 Quarterly Economic Monitor is a timelier dataset. It notes that Gross Domestic Product in Dunedin fell 0.6% over the 12-month period compared with an increase of 0.3% across the Otago region.

OPTIONS

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

NEXT STEPS

9 Further reports will be commissioned to monitor Dunedin’s economic growth.

Signatories

Author:

Fraser Liggett - Economic Development Programme Manager

Des Adamson - Business Relationship Manager

Authoriser:

Nicola Morand - Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy)

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	2023 Regional Economic Profile	61
⇩b	June 2024 Quarterly Economic Monitor	125

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	☐	☐	✔

Enterprise Dunedin is responsible for the delivery of the 2013-2023 Economic Development Strategy. The attached reports provide information and insights on the Dunedin economy.

Māori Impact Statement

There are no known impacts for Māori.

Sustainability

Both reports include a range of matters and indicators related to economic and social sustainability.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

There are no financial implications.

Significance

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

Engagement – external

Infometrics Ltd are contracted to provide economic data and reporting for Dunedin.

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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A ⇩	Minutes of Economic Development Committee meeting held on 7 August 2024	16

Author:	Jennifer Lapham - Governance Support Officer
Authoriser:	Nicola Morand - Manahautū (General Manager Māori Partnerships and Policy)