Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board will be held on:

 

Date:                                                    Wednesday 10 December 2025

Time:                                                   5:30 p.m.

Venue:                                                Meeting Room, Blueskin Bay Library, Harvey Street, Waitati

 

Sandy Graham

Chief Executive Officer

 

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Alasdair Morrison

 

Deputy Chairperson

Anna Knight

 

Members

Andy Barratt

Sonya Billyard

 

Cr John Chambers

Danny Hailes

 

Geraldine Tait

 

 

Senior Officer                                               Heath Ellis, Group Manager Parks and Recreation

 

Governance Support Officer                  Lauren Riddle

 

 

 

Lauren Riddle

Governance Support Officer

 

 

Telephone: 03 477 4000

governance.support@dcc.govt.nz

www.dunedin.govt.nz

 

 

 

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

 

 


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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                                                         PAGE

 

1             Public Forum                                                                                                                                                              4

1.1       Public Forum                                                                                                                                                 4

1.2       Public Forum - Funding applications                                                                                                    4

2             Apologies                                                                                                                                                                    4

3             Confirmation of Agenda                                                                                                                                        4

4             Declaration of Interest                                                                                                                                           5

5             Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                                                                       8

5.1       Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 4 November 2025                                           8

Part A Reports (Waikouaiti Coast Community Board  has power to decide these matters)

6             Community Plan                                                                                                                                                    13

7             Chairperson's Report                                                                                                                                           14

8             Councillor Update                                                                                                                                                 15

9             Governance Support Officer's Report                                                                                                            16

10           Board Discretionary Fund Update and Funding Applications                                                                21

11           Board Representation and Roles                                                                                                                     33

12           Meeting Schedule for 2026                                                                                                                               35

13           Items for Consideration by the Chair                                                                                                             36

 

 


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1          Public Forum

1.1       Public Forum

Glenys Clements (and neighbours) will be in attendance to speak to their road safety concerns in relation to trucks transporting loads of gravel along Doctors Point Road.

Representatives from McEwan Haulage Ltd will be in attendance to speak to the concerns in regard to frequency of haulage trucks on the road

 

1.2       Public Forum - Funding applications

Rachel Ozanne from the Warrington Surf Life Saving Club will be in attendance to speak to their funding application.

Laura Deaker from the Waitati Playground Committee will be in attendance to speak to their funding application.

A representative from the Karitane Bowling Club will also be in attendance to speak to their funding application.

 

2          Apologies

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

3          Confirmation of agenda

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


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Declaration of Interest

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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

 

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

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and

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

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

WCCB Register of Interests - December 2025

6

 

 


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Confirmation of Minutes

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 4 November 2025

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Confirms the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 04 November 2025 as a correct record.

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

A

Minutes of Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting  held on 4 November 2025

9

 

 


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Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an inaugural meeting of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board held in the Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin on Tuesday 04 November 2025, commencing at 1.00 pm

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Alasdair Morrison

 

Deputy Chairperson

Anna Knight

 

 

Members

Andy Barratt

Sonya Billyard

 

Cr John Chambers

Danny Hailes

 

Geraldine Tait

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Sandy Graham (Chief Executive) and Heath Ellis (Group Manager Parks and Recreation)

 

Governance Support Officers                Lynne Adamson

 

 

 

The Chief Executive chaired the meeting until the election of the Chairperson.

 

1          Apologies

 

No apologies were received

 

Part A Reports

2          Welcome by the Chief Executive, Ms Sandy Graham

 

The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) welcomed all to the meeting and provided an introduction to the formal swearing in of members.

 

3          Declarations by Members

 

Members made and attested their declarations as required by Schedule 7, Clause 14 of the Local Government Act 2002.

 

 

4          Voting Procedure for Appointment of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson

 

A report from Civic advised that voting for appointments such as Board Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of a Community Board was to be carried out in accordance with Schedule 7, Clauses 25(2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment 2004.

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Anna Knight):

That the Board:

 

a)         Adopts (System B), First Past the Post, as the voting method for the appointment of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson.

 

Motion carried (WCCB/2025/067)

 

5          Election of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson

 

The Chief Executive called for nominations for the role of Chairperson.

 

 

Moved (Geraldine Tait/Anna Knight):

That the Board:

 

Appoints  Alasdair Morrison as the Chairperson

 

Motion carried (WCCB/2025/068)

 

 

The Chairperson assumed the chair and called for nominations for the position of Deputy Chairperson.

 

 

Moved (Geraldine Tait/Andy Barratt):

That the Board:

 

Appoints Anna Knight as the Deputy Chairperson

 

Motion carried (WCCB/2025/069)

 

6          Meeting Schedule

 

A report from Civic requested that the Board give consideration to the date of the next Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting.

It noted the meeting schedule for 2026 will be presented to the meeting being held on 26 November 2025 for the Board’s confirmation.

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Danny Hailes):

That the Board:

 

a)         Confirms that the next meeting will be held on 10 December 2025 at the East Otago Events Centre, Waikouaiti commencing at 5.30 pm.

b)        Notes that the meeting schedule for 2026 will be considered by the Board at the
10 December 2025 meeting.

 

Motion carried (WCCB/2025/070)

 

7          Local Government Legislation - Briefing for the Inaugural Community Board Meeting

 

A report from Civic provided a general explanation of the following legislation as required by clause 21 of Schedule 7 of the Local Government 2002:

a)         The Local Government Official information and Meetings Act 1987;

b)        The Local Authorities (Members’ Interests) Act 1968;

c)         Sections 99, 105 and 105A of the Crimes Act 1961;

d)        The Secret Commissions Act 1910; and

e)        The Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

 

The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and highlighted the obligations of the Board under legislation.

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Sonya Billyard):

That the Board:

 

a)         Notes the advice regarding key legislation that applies to members of Council, its Committees and Community Boards.

 

Motion carried (WCCB/2025/071)

 

The meeting concluded at 1.15 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHAIRPERSON

 

 


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Part A Reports

                    

 

Community Plan

Department: Civic

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          The Community Board Plan is tabled for discussion at each meeting for the purpose of review and update as required by the Board.

2          The Board’s Community Plan assists to contribute to the Council’s Annual Plan, 9 Year Plan 2025-2024 and the 10 Year plan 2027-2037 with focus on:

3          new and current priorities (in order of importance with justification and estimated costs for each) for inclusion in the DCC 9 Year Plan 2025-2034 and the 10 Year Plan 2027-2037.

4          items the Board would like for delivery to the community (for items that would not require support or funding from the DCC, over and above the Community Board funding).

5          An electronic copy of the Board’s current working copy of the community plan will be separately circulated to members.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Considers updating the Board’s Community Plan for the 2025-26 year.

 

Signatories

Author:

Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Jackie Harrison - Manager Governance

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 

 

 


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Chairperson's Report

Department: Civic

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Chairperson will provide a verbal update on items of interest at the meeting, including:

·    Road safety concerns - Inverary Street, Waikouaiti

·    Tour completed of the WCCB area (for new board members)

·    Hawksbury Lagoon issues

·    Warrington half-basketball court update

·    Karitane Wharf update

·    Warrington trees

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)     Notes the Chairperson’s update.

 

 

Signatories

Authoriser:

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 


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Councillor Update

Department: Civic

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          Councillor John Chambers will provide a verbal update on items of interest.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes the update from Cr Chambers.

 

Signatories

Author:

Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Jackie Harrison - Manager Governance

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 

 

 


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Governance Support Officer's Report

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          This report is to inform the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board of activities relevant to the Board area including:

·    Discretionary Fund

·    Keep Dunedin Beautiful

·    OAR “Round the Boards” package

·    Dust Suppression

·    What Dunedin City Council is Currently Consulting On

·    Roadworks Schedule

·    Dunedin City Council Updates

2          As this is an administrative report, there are no options or summary of considerations.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.

b)        Considers appointing a Board Representative to Keep Dunedin Beautiful

c)         Decides if the Board would participate in the OAR “Round the Boards” programme for $220.00 excluding GST.

 

Discretionary Fund

3          The balance remaining in the Project Fund for allocation for the current financial year is $6,847.02.  Spending for the 2025/26 financial year was as follows:

Meeting Date

Amount

Recipient/Purpose

13 August 2025

$3,000.00

Warrington School – towards refurbishing the pool.

17 September 2025

$152.98

Costs for provision of a BBQ following the Gingko Planting Ceremony at the Truby King Reserve. Retrospective approval to Board members to Mark Brown ($111.28) and to Geraldine Tait ($41.70).

Total

$3,152.98

 

Keep Dunedin Beautiful

4          The Board may wish to confirm/appoint a representative to the Keep Dunedin Beautiful Committee.

 

OAR “Round the Boards” Package

5          Over the past several years, our Community Access radio station has hosted a regular weekly feature on the OAR Morning Show called 'Round the Boards’.  This 10-15min segment provides an opportunity for Dunedin Community Boards to chat informally with programme host Jeff Harford about initiatives and issues of the day, relevant to each community.

6          The board is now asked to consider if it wishes to participate in this programme for the 2026 year. The cost is $220 (excl GST) for 11 x monthly sessions. (Attachment A).

 

Dust Suppression

7          Information on dust suppression was sought by the Strath Taieri Community Board.  Below is the information provided to the Board which may assist for any queries raised with the Board from members of the public.

8          The Dunedin City Council changed the administration of dust suppression.  A report on Unsealed Road Maintenance – Dust Suppression was presented to the 22 February 2023 Council meeting which is available on page 68 of the following link: https://infocouncil.dunedin.govt.nz/Open/2023/02/CNL_20230222_AGN_2362_AT.PDF 

9          The minutes of the Council meeting which approved that applicants for dust suppression fund 50% of the cost and are available on the following link: https://infocouncil.dunedin.govt.nz/Open/2023/02/CNL_20230222_AGN_2362_AT.PDF

10        The information on dust suppression, including information on how a resident may apply for dust suppression is available on the following link:  https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/roads-and-footpaths/streets,-roads-and-roadsides/dust-suppression

 

What Dunedin City Council is Currently Consulting On

11        For the most up to date information on what DCC is consulting on, please visit https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council/currently-consulting-on 

Roadworks Schedule

12        Information on current notified road closures and the roadworks schedule (a weekly list of programmed works) for Council’s maintained roads is available on the DCC website via these links https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-events/public-notices/roadworks-schedule and https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-events/public-notices/notified-road-closures

Dunedin City Council Updates

13        Board or members of the public wishing to advise Council of any operational issues or concerns, e.g., potholes, vegetation, burst pipes are reminded to contact the Dunedin City Council Customer Services Agency on 03 477 4000 or email dcc@dcc.govt.nz.  For any non-urgent matter please contact council via the online “Fix it form” https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/do-it-online/report/fix-it-form

14        If issues and concerns are not dealt with in a timely manner, Board Members should contact the Governance Support Officer, or the Senior Staff Member appointed to the Board.

Signatories

Author:

Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Heath Ellis - Group Manager Parks and Recreation

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

OAR "Round the Boards" pacakage information

19

 

 


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Board Discretionary Fund Update and Funding Applications

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          This report provides a copy of funding applications for the Board’s consideration and an update on the amount in the Board’s discretionary fund. 

2          As this is an administrative report only, the Summary of Considerations is not required.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes the discretionary fund update.

b)        Considers the funding request from the Karitane Bowling Club

c)         Considers the funding request from the Warrington Surf Life Saving Club

d)        Considers the funding request from the Opera House Trust

e)        Considers the funding request from the Waitati Playground Committee

 

Discretionary fund

3          Spending for the 2025/26 financial year to date is $3,152.98.

4          The balance of discretionary funds available for distribution is $6,847.02.

Meeting Date

Amount

Recipient/Purpose

13 August 2025

$3,000.00

Warrington School – towards refurbishment of the pool.

17 September 2025

$152.98

Retrospective expenditure approved for Mark Brown and Geraldine Tait for the provision of BBQ following the gingko planting at the Truby King reserve.

Total spent to date

$3,152.98

 

Balance of funds

$6,847.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funding Applications

 

Karitane Bowling Club

 

5          The Karitane Bowling Club has requested funding of $3,078.66 to support replacement of aged and worn chairs used in the clubrooms (Attachment A)

 

Warrington Surf Life Saving Club

 

6          The Warrington Surf Life Saving Club have requested funding of $2,254.00 to support supply of mattress for the bunkroom at the surf club.

 

Opera House Trust

 

7          The Opera House Trust have requested funding of $107.88 for the purchase of sanding sheets and blackboard paint for resurfacing and painting of the Waitati Community Blackboard.

 

Waitati Playgound

 

8          The Waitati Playground Committee have requested funding of $5,000 to assist with the installation of new playground equipment in the Blueskin Library gardens.

Signatories

Author:

Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Heath Ellis - Group Manager Parks and Recreation

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Karitane Bowling Club application with quote

23

b

Warrington Surf Life Saving Club fund application and quote

28

c

Opera House Trust application and supporting information

30

d

Waitati Playground Committee funding application and summary information

31

 

 


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Board Representation and Roles

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          A table of the representation and roles of Community Board members for the 2025-2028 triennium are set out below.

2          Board members may provide an update on activities at each meeting of the Community Board

3          As this is an administration report the Summary of Consideration is not required. 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board’s representation and roles for the 2025-2028 triennium.

 

Signatories

Author:

Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Heath Ellis - Group Manager Parks and Recreation

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

WCCB community representation and roles 2025-2028 triennium.

34

 

 

 

 


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Meeting Schedule for 2026

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          The Board is requested to consider the date of the next Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting, which is proposed for Wednesday, 18 February 2026 commencing 5.30 pm.

2          A meeting schedule for the remainder of 2026 will be presented to the meeting being held on 18 February 2026 for the Board’s confirmation.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Confirms that its meeting week will be held on 18 February 2026 commencing at
5:30 pm.

b)        Confirms the meeting venue will be the John Brown Room at the East Otago Events Centre, Waikouaiti

c)         Notes that the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2026 will be considered by the Board at the 18 February 2026 meeting.

 

Signatories

Author:

Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Jackie Harrison - Manager Governance

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 

 

 


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Items for Consideration by the Chair

 

Any items for consideration by the Chair.

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.