Council
MINUTES
Minutes of the 9 Year Plan 2024-35 meeting of the Dunedin City Council held in the Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin on Monday 5 May 2025, commencing at 9:02 am.
PRESENT
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Mayor |
Mayor Jules Radich |
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Deputy Mayor |
Cr Cherry Lucas
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Members |
Cr Bill Acklin |
Cr Sophie Barker |
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Cr David Benson-Pope |
Cr Christine Garey |
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Cr Kevin Gilbert |
Cr Carmen Houlahan |
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Cr Marie Laufiso |
Cr Mandy Mayhem |
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Cr Jim O'Malley |
Cr Lee Vandervis |
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Cr Steve Walker |
Cr Brent Weatherall |
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Cr Andrew Whiley |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Robert West (General Manager Corporate Services), Scott MacLean (General Manager Climate and City Growth), David Ward (General Manager 3 Waters and Transition), Jeanette Wikaira (General Manager Arts, Culture and Recreation), Nicola Morand (Manahautū - General Manager Policy and Partnerships), Paul Henderson (Acting General Manager Customer & Regulatory), Sharon Bodeker (Special Projects Lead), Anna Johnson (City Development Manager), Gina Hu’akau (Community Partnerships Manager), Janet Fraser (Corporate Planner), Jackie Harrison (Manager Governance) |
Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson (Monday), Rebecca Murray (Tuesday), Jennifer Lapham (Wednesday) and Lauren Riddle (Thursday)
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There was an apology from Cr David Benson-Pope.
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Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council: Accepts the apology from Cr David Benson Pope for absence on Monday 5 May 2025. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration
Motion carried (CNL/2025/108) |
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.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. c) Notes the proposed management plan for the Executive Leadership Team’s Interests. Motion carried (CNL/2025/109) |
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4 Hearings Scheduled for the 9 year plan and Local Water Done Well |
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A report from Civic provided a schedule of submitters who wished to present at the 9 Year Plan 2025-2034 and Local Water Done Well hearings.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes the Hearings Schedule. Motion carried (CNL/2025/110)
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1131854 |
Francisca Griffin
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Ms Griffin spoke to her submission in support of funding an additional $137,000 annually to waged positions dedicated to the implementation of the points raised in the Ōtepoti Live Music Plan. She commented that these positions were essential for the plan to succeed. Ms Griffin responded to questions.
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1132444
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Michael Broughton, Dunedin Dark Skies Group
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Mr Broughton tabled information and spoke to the submission from the Dunedin Dark Skies Group in support of their submission to have light pollution in Dunedin addressed. He provided suggestions moving forward which include the reconvening of the Dark Sky Advisory Panel.
Mr Broughton responded to questions.
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1131256
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Emily Cambridge and Slade Elliot , Southern Youth Development
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Ms Cambridge spoke to the submission from Southern Youth Development. She outlined the programmes they ran and the benefit to the youth in the community.
Slade Elliot, a student of the programme spoke in support and commented on the benefits and that it introduced students to new aspects of life.
Ms Cambridge requested that the community grant fund be increased, and commented that the budget had been capped at $5,000 for many years. To enable them to positively impact more youth across Dunedin, a greater budget was required.
Ms Cambridge and Slade responded to questions.
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Cheryl Neill and Robin Luff, Bella Monteith and Ivy Larkins, Portobello School
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Cr Andrew Whiley advised he had not participated in any discussion or submissions on Peninsula items.
Ms Neill, (teacher and supporter) accompanied by Portobello School Pupils Robin Luff, Bella Monteith and Ivy Larkins presented on behalf of the Portobello School. They spoke in support of the completion of the Te Awa Ōtākou Peninsula Connection project and commented on safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists due to the condition of the road. Robin, Bella and Ivy commented on the issues with sections of the road dropping into the harbour and the increase in traffic and tourist buses with 150,000 tourists visiting annually.
They urged Council to complete the Peninsula Connection project and responded to questions.
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1130251
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Tom Calvin, Summerset Group Holdings Limited (via Zoom)
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Cr Steve Walker withdrew from this item.
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Mr Calvin spoke to the submission from Summerset Group Holdings Limited on the proposed Draft Development Contributions Policy. He commented that Summerset was New Zealand’s second largest developer and operator of retirement villages with 43 either completed or in development over New Zealand.
Mr Calvin commented that Summerset supported the decrease in development contribution charges for retirement villages generally and provided information on reasons why they should be further reduced.
Mr Calvin responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Kevin Gilbert):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting 10 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 9.54 am and resumed at 9.58 am |
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1130088
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Cindy Diver and Janine Knowles Theatreworks Ltd, interACT drama classes and WOW! Productions Trust.
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Ms Diver and Ms Knowles spoke in support of the submissions against the proposal to remove the $17.1 million capital spend of the development of a mid-sized venue.
Ms Diver spoke of the importance of the performing arts sector for the Dunedin community and urged Council to fund a new build purpose built theatre and to fund Te Whare o Rukutia in the meantime.
Ms Diver responded to questions. . |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 10:30am.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 10.10 am and resumed at 10.30 am |
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1128891
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Tim Vick (via zoom)
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Mr Vick spoke in support of his submission on the establishment of a destination playground in Dunedin. He suggested that the Council focus on the development of one destination playground rather than the current proposal to create three playgrounds with the $11.2 million cost to be included in the 9 year plan. He believed that three playgrounds would not have the same impact as one well-funded destination playground.
Mr Vick commented that he and his family had visited the Margaret Mahy Family Playground in Christchurch many times. They would go out of their way to go to the playground and he believed the same would happen in Dunedin.
Mr Vick responded to questions and commented that he believed the Woodhaugh Garden would be the most desirable location.
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1130520
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Nigel Harwood
Mr Harwood spoke to his submission on Local Water Done Well and discussed his reasons that the in-house model was the right decision.
Mr Harwood responded to questions. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 10.50 am and resumed at 10.59 am |
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1132447
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Lee-Anne Anderson, Dunedin Netball Centre Inc
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Ms Anderson spoke to the submission from the Dunedin Netball on their support to re-roof the main hall of the Edgar Centre. She commented that in 2024, Dunedin Netball had held six season competitions with a total of 293 teams over four days of the week. During the local competition season, they were forced to cancel 34 games and 54 had to be moved or delayed due to unsafe court conditions caused by the leaking roof.
Ms Anderson spoke of the importance of the Edgar Centre to the community and asked Council to include the cost of the roof replacement to be included in the 9 year plan 2025-34.
Ms Anderson responded to questions.
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1130839
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Jeremy Anderson |
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Mr Anderson spoke to a PowerPoint presentation on his submission on Dunedin Theatre Options. He commented that Dunedin needed a purpose built theatre and provided examples he felt would be beneficial.
Mr Anderson responded to questions and advised that he believed Council should continue to fund a small black box theatre.
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1131132
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Mike Harrison
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Mr Harrison spoke to his submission in support of completion of the final three stages of Te Awa Ōtākou – Peninsula Connection. Mr Harrison commented on the history of the Peninsular Connection and that it was critical the project be completed.
Mr Harrison responded to questions.
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1130930
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Heike Cebulla
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Ms Cebulla spoke to her submission and suggested that Council reconsider the $2.8 million allocated to maintenance of the grass verge, and use the money to offer a safe crossing for cyclists on Portsmouth Drive to and from Portobello Road. She provided suggestions on cheaper options to obtain the crossing. Ms Cebulla submitted a petition in support of the installation of a safe crossing.
Ms Cebulla responded to questions. |
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Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 11.40 am and returned at 11.42 am. |
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Rebecca McLeod, Gretchen Robertson, and Hillary Lennox, Otago Regional Council
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Ms Robertson, Ms Lennox and Ms McLeod spoke to the Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) submission in support of the DCC’s climate ambition and the climate positive aspects of the 9 year plan 2024-35. They also discussed potential synergies with the ORC strategic direction.
Ms Robertson, Ms Lennox and Ms McLeod responded to questions.
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Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 11.51 am and returned at 11.54 am. |
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1130898
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Martyn Roberts, Afterburner
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Mr Roberts sought immediate financial support for the Arts sector with the reinstatement of the annual professional theatre grant to enable professional theatre to remain in Dunedin and that the Playhouse would close within a year without support.
He commented that a Theatre Action Plan was needed with a modest multi-purpose facility that supported Dunedin’s performing arts to enable Dunedin to become the best little city of creative arts.
Mr Roberts responded to questions. He advised they could not access big scale funding without Council support.
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1131474
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Alan Somerville and Sue O’Neill, Abbeyfield Dunedin
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Mr Somerville (Chair) and Ms Sue O’Neill (Resident) spoke in support of the submission from Abbeyfield Dunedin to restore capital funding for expansion of community housing to the 9 year plan budget.
Mr Sommerville explained that Abbeyfield House provided affordable accommodation for a group of 9-14 people over 65 to live within a family style, purpose built dwelling supported by a housekeeper/cook and a voluntary management committee. Ms O’Neill commented on her experience and the benefits of living at Abbeyfield.
Mr Sommerville and Ms O’Neill responded to questions.
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Cr Kevin Gilbert left the meeting at 12.12 pm and returned at 12.14 pm. |
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1132429
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Edward Ellison, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou
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Mr Ellison spoke to the submission from Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou and their endorsement of the Te Awa Ōtākou Peninsula Connection project. Mr Ellison commented on climate events and their effects on the road and land in recent years and the necessity to complete the project.
He asked Councillors to think of the issues faced, potential for accidents, the importance of that road to the peninsula, the city and tourism noting there was a large increase in numbers and faster traffic movement.
Mr Ellison responded to questions.
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1132894
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Rhys Millar, Predator Free
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Cr Steve Walker withdrew from this submission
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Mr Millar spoke to the submission on behalf of Predator Free. He commented on the work undertaken on the peninsula and advised that they were three possums away from declaring the peninsula possum free. Mr Millar requested that Council recommit $150k to Predator Free.
Mr Millar advised they needed to prove that they had local support to enable them to access national support.
Mr Millar responded to questions.
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Cr Marie Laufiso left the meeting at 12.36 pm and returned at 12.37 pm.
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Ann Barsby, Southern Heritage Trust
Ms Barsby spoke to the submission on behalf of the Southern Heritage Trust and commented on the importance for Council to continue to progress heritage strategies.
Ms Barsby noted that Dunedin was a main heritage city with heritage being a major attraction for those coming to Dunedin. Ms Barsby noted the need to develop and be more professional looking at the holistic approach.
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During discussion Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 12.36 pm and returned at 12.40 pm.
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Ms Barsby responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 1.30 pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.45 pm and resumed at 1.30 pm. |
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Edward Ellison |
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Mr Ellison spoke to his submission in support of the completion of the Te Awa Ōtākou / Peninsula Connection. He commented on the relationship of the runaka and hapū to the city and urged Council to honour their promise to complete the cycle/walkway.
Mr Ellison responded to questions.
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1130185
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Kim Hayward, Iconic Tours NZ Limited
Mr Hayward spoke to his submission and in specific the Mosgiel to Caversham Tunnels cycleway. He spoke of the benefits cycleways had for the city and requested this remain in the 9 year plan 2025-34.
Mr Hayward responded to questions.
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Sulaiman Elyar
Mr Elyar spoke of the erosion of the beach and sand dunes and the change needed to prevent further erosion of the dunes. He suggested there be a permanent fenced off area from St Kilda to St Clair to keep the human activity to the area.
Mr Elyar spoke of the increase in traffic congestion once the new hospital was booked.
Mr Elyar responded to questions.
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Robyn Zink, Our Food Network
Ms Zink spoke to the Our Food Network submission and their recommendations that the Council resource a 0.5 FTE to the Community Development Team, to have a food focus as access to enough healthy food was fundamental to community well-being; to resource Good Food Dunedin adequately to better support local small food businesses and to develop an action plan for a resilient and thriving local food system in partnership with the ORC.
Ms Zink responded to questions.
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Nicole Bezemer, Tomahawk Smaills BeachCare Trust
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Dr Bezemer spoke to the submission from the Tomahawk Smaills BeachCare Trust and advised that they were 25 years old having been initially formed in 2000 by a small group of friends.
Dr Bezemer requested that Council continue to fund the planting of at least 1,000 trees annually for a minimum term of three years and increase their funding from $13k to $20k per annum to meet the actual costs of growing, planting and maintaining the trees.
Dr Bezemer responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 3.10 pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 2.30 pm and resumed at 3.10 pm. Crs Bill Acklin and Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 2.30 pm.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Jim O’Malley)
That the Council:
Extends the meeting beyond 6 hours. Motion carried
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Tania Williams, Araiteruru Marae Council
Ms Williams spoke to the submission from the Araiteruru Marae Council. She commented that the Araiteuru Marae was not just a service provider but a taonga – an irreplaceable cultural, economic and social asset that was a safe place where people gather.
She commented that they would like a separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and funding grant of $160k to enable employment of staff to support the Araiteruru Marae.
Ms Williams responded to questions.
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Tania Williams
Ms Williams spoke to key points in her submission which included the request that Council provide funding that honours partnership for the Araiteruru Marae
Ms Williams responded to questions.
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Geoff Patton, Mayfair Theatre Charitable Trust
Mr Patton acknowledged and thanked Council for the money given to the Dunedin Theatre Network and commented that the Mayfair Theatre Charitable Trust received $33k and the Mayfair Theatre Charitable Trust had added another $35k which enabled structural assessment and solutions for an structural deficiencies. They now had concept plans on how the theatre could be redeveloped.
He spoke of the need of performing arts theatres in Dunedin and requested that Council write a letter of support for the Mayfair theatre as it was difficult to raise funds elsewhere without the letter of support.
Mr Patton responded to questions
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Edna Stevenson
Ms Stevenson spoke to her submission in support of Te Awa Ōtākou Peninsula Connection project She commented that the section from Ellisons Road to Ōtākou was dangerous for all users and for emergency services and should be completed to ensure safe access. Ms Stevenson said to complete the project would honour the promise to mana whenua and provide safety.
Ms Stevenson responded to questions.
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Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 3.11 pm and returned to the meeting at 3.45 pm. |
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Dave Macpherson
Mr Macpherson spoke to his submission on Te Awa Ōtākou Peninsula Connection project. He spoke of the dangers for cyclists and pedestrians and safety issues of children biking or walking to get to the Portobello school and requested that the Council complete the project. Mr Macpherson responded to questions.
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Emily Cooper, Coastal Communities Cycle Connection
Ms Cooper spoke to their submission in support of the Dunedin Tracks Network Trust submission and their request for $50,000 to progress new walking and cycling trails in Dunedin.
She provided an update on the Coastal Connection trail and requested a letter of support from Council.
Ms Cooper responded to questions.
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Lyndon Weggery, Dunedin Area Citizen Association
Mr Weggery spoke to the key points in the submission on behalf of the Dunedin Area Citizen Association and noted concern with the proposed 10% rates increase.
Mr Weggery responded to questions.
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6 |
LATE SUBMISSIONS ON THE 9 YEAR PLAN 2025-34
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A report from Civic provided a list of the late submissions received and recommended that they be accepted.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem):
That the Council:
a) Accepts the late submissions. Motion carried (CNL/2025/111) |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Jim O’Malley):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 9.00 am, Tuesday 6 May 2025.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 4.26 pm and resumed at 9.03 am on Tuesday 6 May 2025.
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Andrew Simms and Dean McElwee, Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
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Mr Simms and Mr McElwee spoke to the Board’s PowerPoint presentation and submission. They thanked DCC for the new swimming pool, spoke of the importance of the cycleway connection, community resilience and road safety. |
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Cr Lee Vandervis entered the meeting at 9.14 am. |
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Mr Simms and Mr McElwee responded to questions.
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Barry Williams, Strath Taieri Community Board |
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Crs Marie Laufiso, Christine Garey and Steve Walker left the meeting at 9.13 am.
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Mr Williams spoke to the Strath Taieri Community Board submission and reiterated key points regarding railway infrastructure and an overview of how to utilise this asset, speeding and the grants review of maintaining or increasing funding. He also spoke of community needs being playground upgrade which could include a pump track and upgrading the swimming pool and hall with assistance from the DCC. Mr Williams advised that DCC should rely on local knowledge when works would be carried out in the various board areas.
Mr Williams responded to questions. |
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Crs Marie Laufiso, Christine Garey and Steve Walker returned to the meeting at 9.25 am. |
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Brent Caldwell, Dunedin Repertory Society Inc
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Mr Caldwell spoke to the Dunedin Repertory Society Inc submission and to reinstate the performing arts capital expenditure as part of the long term plan. He advised it was now or never for the playhouse.
Mr Caldwell responded to questions.
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Rowan Metregeon, Eva Reynolds, Charlie Milne, Arabella Wood and Ted Adams, Children's Theatre Rōpū
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Rowan Metregeon, Eva Reynolds, Charlie Milne, Arabella Wood and Ted Adams spoke to their submission and asked council to support the children’s theatre and provided an overview of the work they do. They spoke of the new skills and the confidence building this does for children. In short theatre was an outlet for children and their families and they were proud builders of this city of literature.
They responded to questions. |
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Karen Elliot and Rosella Hart, Stage South Charitable Trust
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Ms Elliot and Ms Hart spoke to their submission, reiterated key points in their submission and requested that the funding for a performing arts venue be reinstated to the 9 year plan.
They responded to questions.
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Cr Houlahan left the meeting at 10.02 am and returned at 10.05 am. |
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Cr Andrew Whiley left the meeting at 10.06 am. |
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Sarah Anderson, Geoff Allen and Paul Johnson, Regent Theatre Trust of Otago
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Ms Anderson, Mr Allen and Mr Johnson spoke to their submission, reiterated key points and clarified the funding of $1.4m needed as there was a mistake in their submission.
They responded to questions. |
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Cr Kevin Gilbert left the meeting at 10.16 am. |
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Deb Fraser, Komene Mirror Services (Whakaata Tohu Tohu)
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Ms Fraser spoke to the Komene Mirror Services (Whakaata Tohu Tohu) submission and reiterated key points in their submission.
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Cr Kevin Gilbert returned to the meeting at 10.18am.
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Ms Fraser responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 10.30am.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 10.27 am and resumed at 10.30 am.
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Matthew Jenks
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Mr Jenks spoke to his submission, reiterated key points in his submission regarding transport options and the carbon zero plan.
Mr Jenks responded to questions. |
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Kate Wilson (via Zoom)
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Ms Wilson spoke via Zoom, reiterated her submissions key points and responded to questions.
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Kate Wilson, Otago Central Rail Trail Trust (via Zoom)
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Ms Wilson spoke to the Otago Central Rail Trail Trust submission, reiterated key points and responded to questions.
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1131914
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Colin Brown, Taieri Trails Group
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Mr Brown spoke personally on the 3 waters entity and also spoke to the Taieri Trails Group. He reiterated key points in the submission and responded to questions.
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Jen Rodgers, The Valley Project
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Ms Rodgers spoke to The Valley Project submission, reiterated a key point of the grants review as part of the 9 year plan and advocated for the continuation of the place based fund and the continued increases with this fund for all place based community groups.
Ms Rodgers responded to questions.
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Michael Waddell
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Mr Waddell spoke to his submission and why DCC was investing in a landfill when there were other more viable options available, the carbon emissions and the cultural sensitivity.
Mr Waddell responded to questions.
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Kirsten Gibson, Jen Rodgers, South Dunedin Community Network
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Ms Gibson spoke to the South Dunedin Community Network submission and place based community groups in Dunedin. She spoke to five key functions of place based community groups being driving transformation through collaboration, achieving long-term sustainable impact, deliver city wide priorities, strategic response to growing community needs and strategic investment for Dunedin’s future.
They responded to questions.
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Raewynne Pedofski
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Ms Pedofski spoke to her submission and supported the cycleway connections in Dunedin.
Ms Pedofski responded to questions. |
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Dr Ian Griffin
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Dr Griffin spoke to his submission and reiterated his support for the completion of the peninsula connection for safety.
Dr Griffin responded to questions.
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Following a point of order being raised Cr Steve Walker was asked to leave the meeting. Cr Walker left the meeting at 11.50 am.
Cr Marie Laufiso left the meeting at 12.02 pm and returned at 12.03 pm. |
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Brent Irving and Gerard Hyland, Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust (DTTT)
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Mr Irving and Mr Hyland spoke to the Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust submission and reiterated key points.
They responded to questions.
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Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 12.11 pm and returned to the meeting at 12.14 pm. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 12.20pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.15 pm and resumed at 12.26 pm. |
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Robyn Vintiner
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Ms Vintiner spoke to her submission and responded to questions. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 1.30 pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.37 pm and resumed at 1.30 pm. |
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Cr Andrew Whiley and Cr Steve Walker returned to the meeting at 1.30 pm. |
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Paul and Pat Richardson
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Mr and Mrs Richardson spoke to their submission and reiterated the need for road safety in Mornington following crashes at the intersection of Glen Road and Glenpark Avenue.
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Cr Carmen Houlahan entered the meeting at 1.32 pm, Cr Bill Acklin at 1.33 pm and Cr Brent Weatherall at 1.36 pm..
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They provided an overview of the crashes and they responded to questions. |
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Mark Wolf
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Mr Wolf spoke to his submission and responded to questions.
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Ms G Laven
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Ms Laven spoke to her submission and reiterated not to charge for entry to museums and galleries.
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Cr Jim O’Malley and Cr Kevin Gilbert entered the meeting at 1.52pm.
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Ms Laven responded to questions.
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Elliot Weir
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Elliot Weir spoke to their submission, reiterated key points and responded to questions.
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1131965
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Neil Johnstone
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Mr Johnstone spoke to his submission, reiterated key points and responded to questions.
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Neil Harraway
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Mr Harraway spoke to his submission, reiterated key points and responded to questions.
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Ben McKenzie, Greater Green Island Community Network
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Mr McKenzie spoke to the Greater Green Island Community Network submission, reiterated key points and responded to questions.
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Sue Novell and Donna Peacock, Seniors Climate Action Network
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Ms Novell spoke to the Seniors Climate Action Network submission, reiterated key points.
Ms Novell and Ms Peacock responded to questions. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 3.15 pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 2.53 pm and resumed at 3.15 pm. |
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Chris Ford, Disabled Persons Assembly (via Zoom)
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Mr Ford, spoke to the Disabled Persons Assembly submission, reiterated key points and responded to questions.
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Irene Scurr
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Ms Scurr spoke to her submission, reiterated key points and responded to questions.
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Karen Trebilcock
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Ms Trebilcock spoke to her submission regarding 231 Stuart Street. She advised that she had a model of how to upgrade the building without any council budget required.
Ms Trebilcock responded to questions.
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Skye Duncan
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Ms Duncan spoke to a PowerPoint presentation and submission and responded to questions.
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1132511
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Lewis Cameron and Danny Healy, Dunedin Indoor Skatepark
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Mr Cameron and Mr Healy spoke to the Dunedin Indoor Skatepark submission and presented a YouTube clip for members to watch.
They responded to questions.
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1132784
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Anna Parker, Joy Davis and Lois Scott-Muir, Ōtepoti Community Builders
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Ms Parker spoke to the Ōtepoti Community Builders submission, reiterated key points.
Ms Parker, Ms Davis and Ms Scott-Muir responded to questions.
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1132779
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George Dawes and Scott Clifford, Dunedin Fringe
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Mr Dawes and Mr Clifford spoke to the Dunedin Fringe submission, reiterated key points and responded to questions.
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Neil Harraway, Wild Dunedin Festival
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Mr Harraway spoke to the Wild Dunedin Festival submission and advised a correction to their submission being the last event had nearly 30,000 not 40,000 in attendance in their submission.
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Cr Bill Acklin left the meeting at 4.34 pm.
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Mr Harraway reiterated key points in their submission, asked that analysis of events be made public to help other community led events understand the impact of events in the city and responded to questions.
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Richard Benge, Arts Access Aotearoa (via Zoom)
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Mr Benge spoke to the Arts Access Aotearoa submission, reiterated key points in their submission and responded to questions.
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Robin Bates and Blair Crawford, Edgar Centre/Dunedin Indoor Sports Ventures Trust
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Mr Bates and Mr Crawford spoke to the Edgar Centre/Dunedin Indoor Sports Ventures Trust submission, reiterated key points, and advised a ballpark figure of funding needed of $15m for the upgrade of the venue with an ability to obtain some funding from local businesses and responded to questions.
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Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 5.06 pm and returned at 5.07 pm. |
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Dougal McGowan, Southern Football
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Mr McGowan spoke to the Southern Football submission, reiterated key points in their submission and responded to questions. |
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A submission was received from Ms Bex Twemlow that unfortunately was not included in the late submission report. Ms Twemlow noted that she would like to be heard. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem):
That the Council: Accepts the late submission. Motion carried (CNL/2025/112) |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 9.00 am on Wednesday 7 May 2025.
Motion carried
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The meeting adjourned at 5.20 pm and resumed at 9.00 am on Wednesday 7 May 2025.
Cr Bill Acklin attended via zoom.
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1132680
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Paul Weir and Scott Weatherall, Saddle Hill Community Board
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Mr Weir and Mr Weatherall spoke to the submission from the Saddle Hill Community Board and highlighted key points, in particular shared path and Smooth Hill Landfill. They responded to questions.
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1132298
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Ange McErlane, West Harbour Community Board
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Ms McErlane spoke to the submission from the West Harbour Community Board and in particular commented on the beautification of the main street, including new planting, making it more appealing to visitors, and repairs required to the Council car park which is unsafe due to potholes and poor lighting. The Board also requested that safety be improved on Peninsula Beach Road. Ms McErlane responded.
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1132188
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Roger Oakley, Otago Rally, Otago Sports Car Club (OSCC)
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Mr Oakley spoke to the submission about events funding in general. They would like the Council to continue events funding and also endorse the Draft Festival and Events Plan. Mr Oakley responded to questions
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1132350
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Tom Riley, ARANZ (Archives and Records Association of New Zealand)
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Mr Riley spoke to the submission and thanked Council for the improvement to the Dunedin City Council Archives. They would like to have the role of Archivist at Toitu reinstated. The lack of an Archivist places significant barriers to people who wish to use the archives and also the storage and care of archives is being minimised.
Mr Riley responded to questions.
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Rosella Hart
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Ms Hart advised that she had started a petition to reinstate the cutting of grass verges. She also spoke regarding the consultation process and felt more time was needed for consultation to take place in the evenings.
Ms Hart responded to questions.
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1132213
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Robert Buxton, Broad Bay Boating Club
Cr Garey withdrew from this item.
Mr Buxton spoke to the presentation regarding the rebuild of Broad Bay Boating Club. The Club is seeking $62,000 initially and in the 2027/28 year $150,000 included in the 9 year plan for phase 2, which includes changing rooms/kitchen, clubrooms and multi-purpose room.
Mr Buxton responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Lucas)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 10:30am.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 10.14 am and resumed at 10.30 am |
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1132127
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Tom Brownlie, ingenum (Via Zoom)
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Mr Brownlie spoke in regards to START UP Dunedin, and advised that they were seeking increased funding of $130,000. He commented that START UP Dunedin was a strategic asset.
Mr Brownlie responded to questions.
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1132205
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Brian Dixon (Via Zoom)
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Mr Dixon spoke to his submission on climate change and climate action, and was concerned that the Council had reduced funding for Zero Carbon.
Mr Dixon responded to questions.
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1132172
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Bruce Mahalski, Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery
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Mr Mahalski spoke regarding Carbon Zero Plan. He would like the city to take action to reduce carbon.
Mr Mahalski responded to questions.
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Rei Ishikawa, Karo Data Management
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Mr Ishikawa spoke to his submission and recommended council investment in data and digital infrastructure.
Mr Ishikawa responded to questions.
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Mayor Jules Radich left the meeting at 11.11 am and Deputy Mayor Cherry Lucas assumed the chair. |
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Ms Jordana Whyte, Dunedin Wildlife Hospital
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Cr Steve Walker withdrew from this item.
Ms Whyte spoke to her submission seeking additional funding for the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital. She commented on the benefit the hospital had to Dunedin and its importance to the local wildlife.
Ms Whyte responded to questions.
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Ted Daniels, Exchange Renaissance Ltd
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Mr Daniels spoke to his submission and suggested that a trust be established to save 231 Stuart Street and finding performers and people who would use it.
Mr Daniels responded to questions.
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Cr Jim O’Malley left the meeting at 11.28 am. |
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Ross Johnston
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Mr Johnston spoke to his submission regarding theatre in Dunedin, and funding for events and what happens in between major events. He advised that Council support small local events to ensure the vibrancy of theatre in Dunedin .
Mr Johnston responded to questions. |
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Donna Peacock
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Mrs Peacock spoke to her submission. She commented on a number of issues including cycle trails, food security and zero carbon and responded to questions. |
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Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 11.44 am and returned at 11.52 am.
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David Bennett, Save Dunedin Live Music
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The Mayor returned to the meeting at 11.53 am and resumed the Chair.
Mr Bennett spoke to his submission and advised that the Council needs to resource the Ōtepoti Music Action Plan. He advised that strategies do not build theatres and music spaces and additional staff resources need to be supported.
If 231 Stuart Street was sold the money would be best used to support theatre into the future.
Mr Bennett responded to questions.
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Cr Andrew Whiley left the meeting at 12.03 pm.
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Natalie Karaitiana
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Ms Karaitiana spoke to her submission including the Peninsula Connection and requested that it be completed. She would like section to be completed for the safety of users. |
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Ingrid Roding and Jonathon Duncan - Dunedin Coaching Board
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Ms Roding and Mr Duncan spoke to the submission from the Dunedin Coaching Board, seeking confirmed multiyear funding towards pool hire costs and other expenses. They advised that the grant was cost neutral but over the last two years the grant has not met the cost of lane hire. They requested that the grant be inflation proofed.
Ms Roding and Mr Duncan responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Walker)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 1.30 pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.28 pm and reconvened at 1.30 pm.
Cr Marie Laufiso left the meeting at 12.28 pm. Cr Jim O’Malley entered the meeting at 1.30 pm.
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Irene Harris and Jill Connolly, Brockville Community Connect
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Ms Harris and Ms Connolly spoke to the submission and requested a number of improvements for the Brockville area, including angle parking and enhancing the public rest room and park facilities. She advised that they would like a pump track, which they would pay for if Council provided the land.
Ms Harris and Ms Connolly responded to questions. |
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Tim Ponting
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Mr Ponting spoke to the Peninsula Connection and how important it was to the people living on the Otago Peninsula and would like to see it completed. |
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Cr Marie Laufiso entered the meeting at 1.42 pm.
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Tim Ponting, Centre Of Digital Excellence (CODE)
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Mr Ponting spoke on behalf of the submission from CODE advising they are losing some funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and are now seeking a modest investment on an annual basis to continue with the work of CODE.
Mr Ponting responded to questions.
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Frances Anderson, Harington Point Community Society Inc
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Supports the completion of the Peninsula Connection and funding should be in the early years of the 9YP and also spoke on the Te Raoune Beach restoration. |
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Mike Collins, Business South
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Mr Collins spoke on the submission from Business South and highlighted key points from the submission including funding for infrastructure and development to attract new businesses to the City.
Mr Collins responded to questions.
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Giverny Forbes, New Zealand Sea Lion Trust
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Ms Forbes spoke on behalf of the New Zealand Sea Lion Trust submission. The Trust urged the Council to lead the way internationally on how to successfully share space with wildlife. She advised that roading is one of the most pressing challenges for sea lions. She asked that the Council provide resources for supporting temporary and long term measures for supporting sea lions.
Ms Giverny responded to questions.
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Liam Harrison
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Mr Harrison advised he is the owner of Pedals Dunedin, which provides support for businesses in the central city helping them connect with supplies etc. He advised that it was a disservice to the community to renege on commitments to build cycling and walking infrastructure between central Dunedin and Mosgiel.
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Gagan Gurung, Health New Zealand
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Mr Gurung spoke to the submission on behalf of submission for Health New Zealand, including smoke free policy, homelessness, transport infrastructure and climate change.
Mr Gurung responded to questions.
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Jerad Haldan, THE OPERA (via Zoom) |
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Mr Haldan advised he was a co-owner of the Monarch and the Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance (OPERA) who do charity and conservation work in the Otago Peninsula. He spoke to the submission and in particular commented on the completion of the Peninsula connection and the importance of its completion. He was concerned that it was proposed to charge for use of the wharf, as mostly small businesses use it. He was happy to discuss this matter.
Mr Halden responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 3.15 pm
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 3.05 pm and resumed at 3.15 pm. |
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1132867
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Karen Anderson (via Zoom)
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Ms Anderson advised that she did not feel safe and terminated her presentation.
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Crs Andrew Whiley and Kevin Gilbert entered the meeting at 3.21 pm.
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Jett Groshinski, Otago University Student's Association
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Mr Groshinski spoke to the submission from the Otago University Student’s Association and commented on the possibility of a rental warrant of fitness, and infrastructure and the importance of Council prioritising core infrastructure renewal and climate adaptation.
Mr Groshinski responded to questions. |
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1132916
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Jonathan Cweorth, Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society
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Mr Cweorth spoke to the submission on behalf of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society. He advised it has 230 and is concerned about the proposal to charge and entry fee for overseas visitors.
They believe that this will drop the number of visitors and also the viability of the gallery and the finance gained will not outweigh the damage to the gallery’s visitor numbers.
Mr Cweorth responded to questions.
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Rachel Butler, Startup Dunedin
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Ms Butler spoke to the submission from Startup Dunedin and advised that StartUp Dunedin has not had a funding adjustment since 2019. The organisation is now at capacity and people are unable to get appointments for up to four weeks. They do not have the staff resources to run workshops etc.
Ms Butler responded to questions.
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Fraser Stephens, Spokes Dunedin
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Mr Stephens spoke to the submission on behalf of Spokes Dunedin, they advised that most cities have a car dependency and the cost spent on the roads is significant. He requested that the council give more consideration to provide options for active transport, and public transport.
Mr Fraser responded to questions.
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1132732
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Sally Dicey, Chris Higgs and Steve Catty
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Ms Dicey, Mr Higgs and Mr Catty requested that the Council commit to the development of the Tomahawk primary school site as a recreation area. The requested that the Council include $800,000 in the 9 year plan for this work. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 4.22 pm
Due to no further submitters arriving at the meeting.
Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Christine Garey)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 9:00 am on Thursday 8 May 2025.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 4.32 pm and resumed at 9:00 am on Thursday 8 May 2025. |
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1131089
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Paul Pope, Otago Peninsula Community Board
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Mr Pope provided a video presentation on behalf of the Otago Peninsula Community Board asking that the Council support funding in the 9 Year Plan 2025-2034 for completion of the remaining un-finished Ōtakou/Harington Point section of the Peninsula Connection.
Mr Pope also spoke in support of the funding sought for the old school site at Tomahawk being developed into a reserve area and provision of new public toilets at the Macandrew Bay beach reserve area.
Mr Pope responded to questions.
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1127978
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Hoani Langsbury, Royal Albatross Centre (via Zoom link)
Mr Langsbury provided a video presentation of the current road safety concerns on the un-finished Ōtākou/Harington Point section of the road and the large number of vehicle movements on the section.
Mr Langsbury spoke on behalf of ecotourism operators on the Otago Peninsula and the importance of the completion of this section of the Te Awa Ōtākou Peninsula Connection.
Mr Langsbury responded to questions.
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1132338
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Lynne Newell, Surrey Street Flood Action Group
Mrs Newell spoke to her submission on the need for immediate upgrades to the storm water and waste water infrastructure for flood resilience for South Dunedin.
Ms Newell responded to questions.
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1134508 |
Bex Twemlow |
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Ms Twemlow spoke to her submission in support of retention of 231 Stuart Street as an strategic asset, support of an entry free for international visitors to Toitū and the Dunedin Public Art Gallery (DPAG) and for revenue from the entry fees to be “ring fenced” to support the galleries operations.
Ms Twemlow spoke against the planned Smooth Hill land fill and planned future rate rises.
Ms Twemlow responded to questions.
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1132899
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Allan Dippie, Willowridge Developments Limited
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Mr Dippie spoke in support of the Smooth Hill landfill and considered that the city should be responsible for its own waste management and considered it a vital infrastructure.
Mr Dippie also spoke to the importance of Council finding the right level of development contributions to encourage future developments in the city.
Mr Dippie responded to questions.
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1133830 |
Harry Lagocki |
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Mr Lagocki spoke to his submission seeking that land with elite soils be utilised for food production over residential development.
Mr Lagocki responded to questions.
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Murray Grimwood |
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Mr Grimwood tabled a print copy of his presentation to the meeting on a call to disband the Economic Development Unit and spoke to his submission.
Mr Grimwood responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting .
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 10:24 am and resumed at 10:30 am.
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1132795
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Alasdair Morrison and Andy Barratt, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board
Mr Morrison spoke to the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board’s submission which included request for an upgrade and future resilience for the Waikouaiti water supply, a public toilet at the Truby King Reserve and non-financial support from Council for the upgrade of the main street through Waikouaiti.
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Cr Carmen Houlahan returned to the meeting at 10:36 am.
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Mr Morrison requested that Council consider providing the Community Board with funding of $10,000 for the trial of a community maintenance person managed through the Community Board to address local maintenance work.
Mr Morrison responded to questions.
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1132387
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Andy Barratt and Judy Martin, One Coast, Waikouaiti
Mr Barratt spoke to the submission and the work of One Coast Recycling Centre in providing a waste recovery, waste minimisation, and re-use of items received at the Waikouaiti transfer station.
The submission sought an annual grant of $30,000 to upgrade the facilities to increase the activities at the site in support the DCC Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (MMMP).
Mr Barratt and Mrs Martin responded to questions.
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Cr Andrew Whiley returned to the meeting at 10:50 am.
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Andrew Simms
Mr Simms spoke to his individual submission in opposition to the Smooth Hill landfill. He provided a presentation on the Council cost, key risks, resource consent conditions, and the emissions impacts, as he considered them.
Mr Simms responded to questions.
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1132880
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Cameron Burrow - Dunedin Rugby Football Club and the St Clair Surf Lifesaving Club
Mr Burrow spoke to the submission and sought collaboration with Council for future planning for management of the coastal space, for community and club facilities.
Mr Burrow responded to questions.
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1132729
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Peter Petchey, Dunedin Gasworks Museum Trust
Mr Petchey spoke to the submission and responded to questions. |
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Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 11:24 am and returned at 11:26 am.
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Michael Eathorne-Gould and Marion Maxwell, Dunedin Gymnastic Academy
Mrs Maxwell and Mr Eathorne-Gould spoke to the Dunedin Gymnastic Academy submission, seeking funding of $330,000 over three years to assist with development of a site to provide opportunities for gym sports to the children of Dunedin.
Mr Michael Eathorne-Gould and Mrs Maxwell responded to questions.
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1132882 |
Owen Booth, Sport Otago |
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Mr Booth spoke to the submission seeking Council’s ongoing funding of programmes such as Learn to Swim to support physical activity by Dunedin residents. He highlighted the importance of partnership with Sport Otago.
Mr Booth also spoke in support of repairs to the Edgar Centre and advocated for long term investment and maintenance of sporting facilities in Dunedin.
Mr Booth responded to questions . |
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1132800
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Jo Millar, Grey Power Otago Inc
Mrs Millar spoke to the submission, which included the provision of social housing, and the reduction of Council staffing.
Mrs Millar responded to questions.
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Crs Brent Weatherall and Sophie Barker left the meeting at 11:52 am and returned at 11:56 am. |
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1132752
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Phil Dowsett, and Moira Styles, Otago Settlers Association
Mr Dowsett and Mrs Styles spoke to the submission opposing the introduction of an entry free for international visitors to Toitū and the Dunedin Public Art Gallery (DPAG) and considered that an entry fee would result in significant reduction in visitations.
Mr Dowsett and Mrs Styles responded to questions. |
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Marie Laufiso)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for five minutes
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12:05pm and resumed at 12:12pm.
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Des McIntosh
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Mr McIntosh spoke to his submission and asked that Council owned unused buildings be developed or sold. He sought improvements to the locations of recycling bins at the Bus Hub, the surface condition of pavers in the Octagon and remedies for the impact of southerly weather conditions on the members of the public waiting at bus shelters.
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1132684
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Aaron Hawkins, Zero Carbon Ōtepoti Dunedin
Mr Hawkins spoke in support of the Zero Carbon Ōtepoti Dunedin submission for support for climate action in the city. Mr Hawkins referenced the Zero Carbon Plan and questioned the exclusion of investment into zero carbon in the 9YP budget.
Mr Hawkins sought for Council to continue with clear climate leadership.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Steve Walker)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 1:30 pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12:29 pm and resumed at 1:30 pm.
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Cr Bill Acklin attended the meeting via audio visual link. Cr Mandy Mayhem returned to the meeting at 1:30 pm. |
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Sarah Ramsay, South Coast Neighbourhood Society
Ms Ramsay spoke to the submission and outlined concerns over the development of the Smooth Hill landfill and requested that Council defer the decision until alternative options had been considered, including due diligence and independent review of other possible sites.
Ms Ramsay responded to questions.
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Dr Kimberly Morgan, Dunedin Summer Shakespeare (and) Hic Sunt Dracones Productions
Dr Morgan spoke to the submission and provided a presentation on Performing Arts in Ōtepoti Dunedin. She spoke to the importance of theatre as part of democracy, the economic benefit and social well-being to the city through a purpose built theatre in Dunedin. She also sought on-going support to existing theatres.
Dr Morgan responded to questions.
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Robert Bain and Jason Bezett - Green Island Rugby Football Club
Mr Bain and Mr Bezett spoke to the submission, seeking funding for replacement lighting at two of the club’s sports grounds as this was considered a health and safety issue by the club over the Winter season, due to the lack of safe lighting.
Messrs Bain and Bezett responded to questions. |
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Bernadette Newlands
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Mrs Newlands spoke in support of the completion of the Ōtākou/Harington Point section of the Te Awa Otakou Peninsula Connection.
Mrs Newlands responded to questions.
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Mary O'Brien, CCS Disability Action
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Ms O’Brien spoke on behalf of the CCS Disability Action Group submission and responded to questions.
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Taylor Davies-Colley, Town Belt Kaitiaki
Mr Davies-Colley spoke to the submission and sought an increase in annual funding (from $32,000 to $50,000) in support of environmental work in the Town Belt and development of youth leadership skills.
Mr Davies-Colley responded to questions
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LATE SUBMISSION
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Accepts the late submission from Mr John Gallaher seeking Council support for the return of the Nuggets and Hoiho teams to local ownership. Motion carried (CNL/2025/113)
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Cherry Lucas)
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 2:32 pm and resumed at 2:40 pm. |
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Rachel Elder, Dunedin Tracks Network Trust
Mrs Elder and Mr Coffey spoke to an audio visual presentation in support of the Dunedin Tracks Network Trust submission and circulated a vision document for the Otago’s Trail Network.
The Trust sought funding support from the 9YP of $450,000 for pre-planning, consent and business case development to assist the Trust in seeking future funding from other organisations to compete the trails work .
Mr Coffey and Mrs Elder responded to questions.
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Kyla Glover and Malek Tamimi, Dunedin Youth Council
Miss Glover and Miss Tamimi spoke to a submission by the Dunedin Youth Council and outlined areas the Youth Council sought support, including: creation and maintenance of a youth hub; work experience opportunities for youth at DCC run facilities; and youth grants for youth lead events.
Miss Glover and Miss Tamimi responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Jules Radich/Cr Mandy Mayhem): That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 15 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 3.10 pm and reconvened at 3.25 pm.
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Kris Smith, Port Chalmers Foundry Society (Incorporated) (via Zoom) |
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Ms Smith provided an update from the Port Chalmers Foundry Society on the project work to date.
Ms Smith responded to questions.
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Hendrik Koch, Dunedin Environment Centre Trust (Shetland Street Community Gardens & Conservation Nursery |
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Mr Koch spoke to the Trust’s submission and sought ongoing funding from the 9YP (inflation adjusted) for further development of the garden and nursery.
Mr Koch responded to questions.
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Philippa Harris and Megan Bartlett - Dunedin Symphony Orchestra (DSO)
Ms Harris and Ms Bartlett spoke to the DSO submission, including their support of the Dunedin Ōtepoti Live Music Action Plan. They also spoke on the negative impact of the decreased Council funding to the DSO and sought consideration of the funding request, as detailed in the submission.
Ms Harris and Ms Bartlett responded to questions.
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Robert Barlin
Mr Barlin spoke to his submission and expressed his concern for rates rises, rateable values and budgets. He offered suggestions for savings by Council with a focus on a 30 Year Plan rather than a 10 Year Plan.
Mr Barlin responded to questions.
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Cr Carmen Houlahan left the meeting at 3:58 pm and returned at 4:01 pm.
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Neville Peat
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Mr Peat spoke to his submission in support of completion of the Ōtakou/Harington Point section of the peninsula connection.
Mr Peat Responded to questions.
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John Moyle, Helen Brownlie and Darren Bezett - Green Island Combined Sports Bodies Incorporated
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Mr Moyle spoke on the background of the development of the Sunnyvale Sports Centre since its build in the 1970s and to the funding sought in the submission to partnership with Council to continue development of the sports centre for the good of the greater Green Island area.
Mr Moyle, Mrs Brownlie and Mr Bezett responded to questions.
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Steve Smith, AB Lime Limited
Mr Smith spoke to the submission by AB Lime Ltd and requested that Council give further consideration to waste management options other than the Smooth Hill landfill.
Mr Smith responded to questions.
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The meeting closed at 4:40 pm.
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MAYOR