Agenda of Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board - Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

18 February 2026

Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board will be held on:

Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Downes Room, Mosgiel Service Centre, Hartstonge Avenue, Mosgiel

Sandy Graham

Chief Executive Officer

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

PUBLIC AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP

Chairperson	Rebecca Shepherd
Deputy Chairperson	Andrew Sutton
Members	Austen Banks	Rose Finnie
	Cr Cherry Lucas	Brian Peat
	Steve Wilson

Senior Officer	Serge Kolman, Procurement and Contracts Manager

Governance Support Officer	Jean Cockram

Jean Cockram

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.

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Opening 4

2 Public Forum 4

2.1 Public Forum - Ed Ferguson 4

2.2 Public Forum - Juanita Willems 4

2.3 Public Forum - Dunedin Wildlife Trust 4

2.4 Public Forum - Mosgiel-Taieri Community Patrol 4

2.5 Public Forum - Arthur Burns Preschool 4

3 Apologies 4

4 Confirmation of Agenda 5

5 Declaration of Interest 6

6 Confirmation of Minutes 9

6.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 26 November 2025 9

Part A Reports (Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board has power to decide these matters)

7 Project Fund 16

8 Meeting Schedule 38

9 Community Plan 2025/26 40

10 Board Liaison Groups 56

11 Governance Support Officer's Report 57

12 Chairperson's Report 66

13 Councillor Update 69

14 Items for Consideration by the Chair 70

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

18 February 2026

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Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

MINUTES

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board held in the Downes Room, Mosgiel Service Centre, Hartstonge Avenue, Mosgiel on Wednesday 26 November 2025, commencing at 4:00 p.m.

PRESENT

Chairperson	Rebecca Shepherd
Deputy Chairperson	Andrew Sutton
Members	Austen Banks	Rose Finnie
	Cr Cherry Lucas	Brian Peat
	Steve Wilson

IN ATTENDANCE	Serge Kolman (Procurement and Contracts Manager)

Governance Support Officer	Jean Cockram

1 Public Forum

1.1 Public Forum - Charlie Gilligan

Mr Charlie Gilligan spoke to the Board about pedestrian safety in Factory and Bush Roads. He presented a petition calling for the provision of pedestrian crossings and enforcement of speed limits.

Mr Gilligan responded to questions. Staff undertook to investigate the status of existing plans for improvements to pedestrian safety in this area.

2 Apologies

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Austen Banks):

That the Board:

Accepts the apology for late arrival from Cr Lucas.

Motion carried (MTCB/2025/043)

3 Confirmation of agenda

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton):

That the Board:

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration.

Motion carried (MTCB/2025/044)

4 Declarations of interest

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

Rebecca Shepherd and Rose Finnie noted that their declaration of interest had been submitted after the agenda was printed and it would be updated on the next agenda. Steve Wilson declared an interest in the Taieri Network.

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Rose Finnie):

That the Board:

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

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

Motion carried (MTCB/2025/045)

5 Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 5 November 2025

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Steve Wilson):

That the Board:

Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 5 November 2025 as a correct record.

Motion carried (MTCB/2025/046)

Part A Reports

6 Meeting Schedule

A report from Civic proposed that the Board’s next meeting be held on Wednesday 18 February 2026. Members asked to see the 2026 meeting schedule at the earliest opportunity and raised the possibility of rotating meetings between locations across the Board’s region. Staff undertook to investigate potential venues.

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton):

That the Board:

a) Confirms that its next meeting will be held on 18 February 2026 commencing at
4.00 pm in the Downes Room, Mosgiel Library.

b) Notes that the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2026 will be considered by the Board as soon as the Council provides a proposed schedule, for ratification at the next Board meeting.

Motion carried (MTCB/2025/047)

7 Community Plan 2025/26

The Board agreed to defer discussion on updating the Community Plan until after an upcoming workshop.

Moved (Brian Peat/Rose Finnie):

That the Board:

Notes the MTCB 2025/26 Community Plan.

Motion carried (MTCB/2025/048)

8 Governance Support Officer's Report
	The Governance Support Officer provided an update on relevant activities: a) Project Fund No new applications for project funding had been received and the balance of the fund was $7,500. The West Taieri Environmental Group had sent a letter of thanks for a grant awarded in the previous financial year, and Courtney Smith had returned her project completion form, having achieved an outstanding result (9^th place) at the 2025 Sport Aerobics world championships. It was proposed that the Board set aside a small amount from the project fund to support community engagement at the Taieri A&P show and Party in the Park, both of which had provided valuable engagement opportunities in previous years. b) Appointment to Keep Dunedin Beautiful It was noted that Keep Dunedin Beautiful is an external organisation that makes its own appointments. Members felt that more information was needed before determining the Board’s interest in participating in this group. c) OAR FM “Round the Boards Package” There were mixed views about renewing the OAR FM “Round the Boards Package”. It was agreed to use a remaining credit before deciding on this matter. d) Correspondence The Chair reported that she had responded to correspondence from Mr Ed Ferguson regarding traffic safety near schools and invited him to attend a future meeting.
	Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton): That the Board: Approves the allocation of up to $400 (GST exclusive) from the Board’s project fund to support community engagement at the 2026 Taieri A&P Show and Party in the Park. Motion carried (MTCB/2025/049)
	Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Brian Peat): That the Board: Tables representation on the Keep Dunedin Beautiful Committee for discussion at the next meeting. Motion carried (MTCB/2025/050)
	Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton): That the Board: Defers the decision to commit funds to the OAR “Round the Boards” programme. Motion carried (MTCB/2025/051)
	Moved (Austen Banks/Steve Wilson): That the Board: Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report. Motion carried (MTCB/2025/052)

9 Board PORTFOLIOs

Members were keen to start community engagement through social media. There was discussion about a “no surprises” policy regarding content. Initially, draft posts would be shared with all Members and approved by the Chair. The process for managing this in future would be discussed at an upcoming workshop.

Moved (Austen Banks/Steve Wilson):

That the Board:

a) Approves Rose Finnie as the Communications portfolio lead

b) Considers other portfolio leads at the next meeting.

Motion carried (MTCB/2025/053)

10 Chairperson's Report

Rebecca Shepherd spoke to her tabled report. She flagged that there would be an opportunity at the next meeting to discuss the big issues the local community would like to see included in the Community Plan.

Moved (Andrew Sutton/Austen Banks):

That the Board:

Notes the report from Chairperson.

Motion carried (MTCB/2025/054)

11 Councillor Update

Councillor Lucas reported on upcoming items of interest on the Council’s agenda, including:

§ The most recent Residents’ Opinion Survey;

§ A proposal to simplify the road-naming procedure;

§ Proposals to develop an outreach service for homeless people and a youth action plan.

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Steve Wilson):

That the Board:

Notes the Council Activities Update.

Motion carried (MTCB/2025/055)

12 Items for Consideration by the Chair

Two items were put forward for the Chair’s consideration when setting the next agenda:

§ the Outram rates differential and how is it used;

§ the focus of the project fund – individual vs wider community benefit.

The meeting concluded at 5:25pm.

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CHAIRPERSON

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

18 February 2026

Part A Reports

Project Fund

Department: Civic

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 The balance of the project fund is $7,387.

2 At its last meeting, the Board foreshadowed a discussion about the focus of the project fund, especially in relation to individual versus community-wide benefit.

3 Funding applications have been received from:

a) The Dunedin Wildlife Trust for $1,000 towards a theatre performance of Wild Feelings as part of the 2026 Wild Dunedin Festival;

b) Mosgiel-Taieri Community Patrol for $2,500 towards ongoing operation costs of community patrol vehicles.

c) Arthur Burns Preschool for $1,000 towards the cost of marking car park lines and one-off garden maintenance.

4 The attached quote for $285.20 (GST inclusive) has been received from Be My Guest Design Ltd, trading as Positive Signs, for updating the Board’s display in the Mosgiel Library for the new triennium. The quote includes the cost of design layout, printing and installation.

5 The Board hired the Mosgiel Coronation Hall as the venue for its strategic workshop on 19 December 2025. The attached invoice for $97 inclusive of GST was paid by the Chairperson.

6 At its last meeting, the Board approved the allocation of up to $400 (GST exclusive) to support community engagement at the 2026 Taieri A&P Show and Party in the Park. The Chairperson spent $113 for which she is seeking reimbursement. The unspent amount of $287 has been returned to the project fund balance.

7 As this is an administrative report the Summary of Considerations is not required.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a) Considers the focus of the project fund.

b) Approves/Declines funding of $1,000 to The Dunedin Wildlife Trust for the theatre performance Wild Feelings at the 2026 Wild Dunedin Festival;

c) Approves/Declines funding of $2,500 to Mosgiel-Taieri Community Patrol for ongoing patrol vehicle operating costs.

d) Approves/Declines funding of $285.20 to Be My Guest Design Ltd, trading as Positive Signs, to update the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board display in the Mosgiel Library.

e) Approves/Declines reimbursement of $97 to Rebecca Shepherd for the hire of Mosgiel Community Hall for the Board’s strategic workshop.

f) Notes that $113 of the $400 allocated was spent on Board engagement at the 2026 Taieri A&P Show and Party in the Park.

Signatories

Authoriser:

Jackie Harrison - Manager Governance

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Dunedin Wildlife Trust funding application	18
⇩b	Mosgiel-Taieri Community Patrol funding application	22
⇩c	Arthur Burns Preschool funding application	26
⇩d	Positive Signs quote for library display	36
⇩e	Coronation Hall invoice	37

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

18 February 2026

Governance Support Officer's Report

Department: Civic

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report is to inform the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board on activities relevant to the Board’s area including:

· Project Fund

· OAR “Round the Boards Package”

· Keep Dunedin Beautiful

· Otago Regional Council’s Draft Navigation Safety Bylaw

· Community Board Executive Committee (CBEC) Nominations for Zone 6 Representative

· By-election

· Annual Plan 2026-27

· Variable school speed limits

· Dunedin Libraries expanding Tech Help programme

· Roadworks Schedule

· Currently consulting On

· Dunedin City Council Updates.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.

b) Decides whether to participate in the Otago Access Radio (OAR) “Round the Boards” programme in 2026.

c) Decides whether to express interest in joining Keep Dunedin Beautiful.

d) Decides whether to make a submission to the Otago Regional Council’s draft Navigation Safety Bylaw, noting that it will be ratified at the next Board meeting.

e) Votes for the Community Boards’ Executive Committee’s (CBEC) Zone Six Representative.

Project Fund

2 The balance remaining in the Project Fund for allocation in the current financial year is $7,387.

3 Project fund spending in the 2025/26 financial year is as follows:

Budget 2025-26			$10,000

Expenditure			Balance
6 August 2025	Mosgiel Rotary Club – planter boxes	$1,000
10 September 2025	Taieri Network – A Very Taieri Christmas 2025	$1,000
10 September 2025	Courtney Smith – Sport Aerobics World Champs	$500

Commitment
26 November 2025	MTCB engagement up to $400	$113

Available balance			$7,387

OAR “Round the Boards” Package

4 At its last meeting, the Board deferred its decision about whether to participate in the 'Round the Boards’ programme on the OARsome Morning Show, preferring to use an existing credit first.

5 The cost of participation is $220 (excluding GST) for approximately 11 x monthly sessions (see attached flyer).

Keep Dunedin Beautiful

6 Keep Dunedin Beautiful is an external organisation that makes its own appointments. At its last meeting, the Board felt that more information was needed before determining its interest in participating in this group.

7 It is now proposed that the Board contact Keep Dunedin Beautiful to express interest in joining, with Rose Finnie as primary MTCB contact and Steve Wilson as an alternate.

Otago Regional Council’s Draft Navigation Safety Bylaw

8 Otago Regional Council is refreshing its Navigation Safety Bylaw this year and is inviting public feedback before 20 February 2026.

9 The bylaw covers popular boating rivers in Otago, including the Taieri River.

10 The main proposed updates to the current (2020) bylaw are:

· Requiring vessels 12 metres or longer to carry an Automatic Identification System (AIS).

· Introducing new limits on how long a vessel may remain anchored in one location.

· Implementing a new online reporting system for navigation‑related matters.

11 Further information is available on the Otago Regional Council’s website: https://www.orc.govt.nz/your-council/plans-and-strategies/harbourmaster-plans-and-policies/draft-navigation-safety-bylaw/.

12 The Board is asked to consider whether it wishes to make a submission to this consultation.

Community Board Executive Committee (CBEC) Nominations for Zone 6 Representative

13 The Community Board Executive Committee (CBEC) represents all community boards in New Zealand. It is an advisory committee to Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). CBEC is made up of one elected representative from each LGNZ zone. Dunedin City Council Community Boards are part of Zone 6. Regan Horrell, former member of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board, was the Zone 6 representative on CBEC in the last triennium.

14 Following the close of nominations on 16 January, three nominations for Zone 6 were received. The Board can vote for one candidate. The voting form and nominees’ biographies are attached.

15 The Board is asked to consider the attached information and cast its vote for the preferred Zone 6 representative. The completed voting form will be returned to LGNZ in accordance with the specified process by 27 February 2026.

By-Election

16 The polling day for the by-election following the passing of sitting councillor Jules Radich will be Tuesday 12 May 2026, 12 noon. Nominations opened on 2 February and close at midday on Monday 2 March 2026.

https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council/electoral-information/2026-by-election-information-for-candidates

Annual Plan 2026-27

17 Council will consider a report at the 4 March 2026 meeting on the public engagement for the 2026-27 Annual Plan. Public engagement will be held from 1-30 April with submitters able to speak at a dedicated Annual Plan hearings meeting proposed for 13 May 2026.

Variable school speed limits

18 Dunedin City Council has standardised variable speed limit times around schools, in time for the start of the new school year. The variable speed limit of 30km/h will apply from 8am to 9.15am and 2.45pm to 3.45pm on school days. Before now, the reduced speed limits applied at different times around the city, because Dunedin school start and finish times vary. You can see which speed limits apply at: www.dunedin.govt.nz/schoolsafety.

Dunedin Libraries expanding Tech Help programme

19 Dunedin City Libraries is expanding its popular Tech Help 1-2- programme to help address the digital divide. Free drop-in sessions will be run monthly at five community libraries, with the Mosgiel Library on Wednesday 18 February at 2.00pm. The free drop-in sessions provide up to one hour of personalise, one to one assistance and follow up sessions can also be booked.

20 For more information visit Events | Dunedin Public Library official website (search for “tech help”)

Roadworks Schedule

21 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.

Currently Consulting On

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

Dunedin City Council Updates

23 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 .

24 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:	Jean Cockram - Governance Support Officer
Authoriser:	Jackie Harrison - Manager Governance

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	OAR 'Round The Boards' Package 2026	61
⇩b	Zone 6 CBEC Nominee Bios	62
⇩c	CBEC Zone 6 Representative Voting Form	65

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A ⇩	Minutes of Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 26 November 2025	10