Hearings Committee

 Proposed Parking Changes

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Hearings Committee held in the Council Chambers, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin, on Friday 12 June 2026, commencing at 9.30 am

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Cr Cherry Lucas

 

Members

Cr Mandy Mayhem

 

 

Cr Lee Vandervis

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Jeanine Benson (Group Manager Transport), Simon Spiers (Team Leader Regulation Management – Transport), Ian Martin (Principal Advisor Road Safety – Transport), Rose Wunrow (Policy Analyst – Transport Regulation) and Roxanne Davies (Governance Support Officer)

 

Governance Support Officer                  Rebecca Murray

 

1          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.

 

 

Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Cr Lee Vandervis):

That the Committee:

 

a)         Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

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

Motion carried (HEAR/2026/005)

 

2          SPEAKING SCHEDULE

A report from Governance provided a schedule of submitters who wished to present to the Committee.

 

The following submitters presented to the Committee:

Lisa Clifford Submission number 1294332    

Spoke in support of the proposed changes, particularly the introduction of a mobility park in Roslyn Village. Highlighted the lack of accessible parking in the area and the need to support increasing accessibility requirements. Supported the proposed location as practical and safer for users.

Coyla Cameron, Ministry of Justice Services Otago South Canterbury representing Dunedin District Court Submission number 1295057

Advised there were no significant mobility access issues identified for court users. Supported the provision of one mobility park but raised concerns about the loss of paid parking and its impact on court users and visitors.

Aleisha Clarke, JC Swim School Submission number 1298237

Spoke in opposition to the proposal, noting existing parking pressures and impacts on staff and customers. Emphasised that the key issue is overall parking supply and encouraged consideration of options to increase parking capacity.

Marian Poole, Member of West Harbour Community Board, Chair of Deborah Bay Residents’ Association Submission number 1295341

Spoke in support of safety improvements, highlighting visibility issues, road constraints, and vehicle conflicts. Supported extending no‑parking restrictions and additional safety measures, including “Truck Movements” signage, particularly near the container terminal area.

Helen Wright, Rhubarb Submission number 1298033

Did not support the proposal in its current form, noting the importance of existing parking for customers. Raised concerns about parking layout, access, and safety, and supported further review of the wider Roslyn Village area, including alternative mobility park locations.

3          PROPOSED PARKING CHANGES - JUNE 2026

 

A report from Transport outlined proposed changes and corrections to parking and traffic restrictions regulated by the Dunedin City Council.

The Group Manager Transport (Jeanine Benson), Team Leader Regulation Management – Transport (Simon Spiers), and Policy Analyst Transport Regulations (Rose Wunrow) spoke to the report and responded to questions.

Discussion covered a range of the proposed changes. Key themes included the balance between short‑stay and unrestricted parking, impacts on businesses and staff, consistency of controls, and safety considerations such as visibility, traffic flow, and pedestrian access. Members also noted site‑specific constraints such as road width and existing infrastructure.

Particular attention was given to the Roslyn (Highgate) area, where further investigation of options was requested, including mobility parking location, parking layout, and vegetation management.

Several matters were identified for amendment or further review, including retaining some unrestricted parks, adjusting time limits, revisiting mobility park locations, and considering additional safety measures such as signage.

 

 

 

Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Cr Lee Vandervis):

That the Committee:

a)              Recommends Council approve the proposed changes to parking and traffic restrictions shown in the June 2026 update of the Dunedin City Council's traffic and parking restrictions database found here: June 2026 Proposed Parking Changes, which includes the proposed parking changes that have been updated by officers after consultation for Queens Gardens, Leith Street, Dunbar Street, and 297 Highgate (Roslyn Village) with the following changes:

PC# 3 – Bond Street between Jetty and Police Street: Retain four unrestricted car parks opposite 104 Bond Street.

PC# 6 – 297 Highgate (Roslyn Village): Revisit the mobility park location and reconsult if required.

PC# 7g – 482 Andersons Bay Road (Stop 482): Change the parking restriction for these car parks to P30 instead of the proposed P60.

PC# 10 – Dunbar Street (adjacent to 252 Cumberland Street): Revisit and reconsult if required on a potential new location for a mobility park in the area.

PC# 13 – Macandrew Road near Cemetery Road (Careys Bay): No change to staff recommendation, request staff to install “Truck Crossing” signage and work with Port Otago Ltd on truck movements and parking behaviour in the area.

b)        Notes that all parking restrictions previously approved by the Council remain unchanged.

Motion carried (HEAR/2026/006)

 

 

 

 

The meeting concluded at 11.28am.

 

 

 

                                      

CHAIRPERSON