
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
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Chairperson |
Alasdair Morrison |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Anna Knight |
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Members |
Andy Barratt |
Sonya Billyard |
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Cr John Chambers |
Danny Hailes |
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Geraldine Tait |
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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
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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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.
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
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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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.
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
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WCCB Register of Interests - December 2025 |
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Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 4 November 2025
That the Board:
a) Confirms the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 04 November 2025 as a correct record.
Attachments
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Minutes of Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 4 November 2025 |
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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
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Chairperson |
Alasdair Morrison |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Anna Knight
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Members |
Andy Barratt |
Sonya Billyard |
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Cr John Chambers |
Danny Hailes |
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Geraldine Tait |
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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.
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1 Apologies |
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No apologies were received |
Part A Reports
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2 Welcome by the Chief Executive, Ms Sandy Graham |
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The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) welcomed all to the meeting and provided an introduction to the formal swearing in of members. |
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3 Declarations by Members |
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Members made and attested their declarations as required by Schedule 7, Clause 14 of the Local Government Act 2002.
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4 Voting Procedure for Appointment of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson |
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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.
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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) |
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5 Election of Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson |
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The Chief Executive called for nominations for the role of Chairperson.
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Moved (Geraldine Tait/Anna Knight): That the Board:
Appoints Alasdair Morrison as the Chairperson
Motion carried (WCCB/2025/068)
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The Chairperson assumed the chair and called for nominations for the position of Deputy Chairperson.
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Moved (Geraldine Tait/Andy Barratt): That the Board:
Appoints Anna Knight as the Deputy Chairperson
Motion carried (WCCB/2025/069) |
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6 Meeting Schedule |
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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.
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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
Motion carried (WCCB/2025/070) |
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7 Local Government Legislation - Briefing for the Inaugural Community Board Meeting |
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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. |
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The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and highlighted the obligations of the Board under legislation.
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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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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.
That the Board:
a) Considers updating the Board’s Community Plan for the 2025-26 year.
Signatories
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Author: |
Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer |
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Authoriser: |
Jackie Harrison - Manager Governance |
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
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That the Board: a) Notes the Chairperson’s update. |
Signatories
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Authoriser: |
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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.
That the Board:
a) Notes the update from Cr Chambers.
Signatories
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Author: |
Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer |
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Authoriser: |
Jackie Harrison - Manager Governance |
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.
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:
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13 August 2025 |
$3,000.00 |
Warrington School – towards refurbishing the pool. |
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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). |
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$3,152.98 |
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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
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Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer |
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Authoriser: |
Heath Ellis - Group Manager Parks and Recreation |
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OAR "Round the Boards" pacakage information |
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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.
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.
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13 August 2025 |
$3,000.00 |
Warrington School – towards refurbishment of the pool. |
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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. |
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Total spent to date |
$3,152.98 |
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Balance of funds |
$6,847.02 |
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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
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Author: |
Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer |
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Authoriser: |
Heath Ellis - Group Manager Parks and Recreation |
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Karitane Bowling Club application with quote |
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Warrington Surf Life Saving Club fund application and quote |
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Opera House Trust application and supporting information |
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Waitati Playground Committee funding application and summary information |
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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.
That the Board:
a) Notes the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board’s representation and roles for the 2025-2028 triennium.
Signatories
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Author: |
Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer |
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Authoriser: |
Heath Ellis - Group Manager Parks and Recreation |
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WCCB community representation and roles 2025-2028 triennium. |
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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.
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
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Author: |
Lauren Riddle - Governance Support Officer |
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Authoriser: |
Jackie Harrison - Manager Governance |
There are no attachments for this report.