
Notice of Meeting:
I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board will be held on:
Date: Wednesday 3 June 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
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Chairperson |
Rebecca Shepherd |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Andrew Sutton |
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Members |
Austen Banks |
Rose Finnie |
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Cr Cherry Lucas |
Brian Peat |
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Steve Wilson |
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Senior Officer |
Serge Kolman, Procurement and Contracts Manager |
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Governance Support Officer |
Jean Cockram |
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Jean Cockram
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 - Otago Heritage Bus Society 4
1.2 Public Forum - Jane McLeod 4
1.3 Public Forum - Karen Stewart 4
1.4 Public Forum - Taieri Network 4
1.5 Public Forum - Taieri Tennis Club 4
2 Apologies 4
3 Confirmation of Agenda 4
4 Declaration of Interest 5
5 Confirmation of Minutes 8
5.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 1 April 2026 8
Part A Reports (Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board has power to decide these matters)
6 Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust Update 15
7 MTCB Logo Competition 16
8 Project Fund 19
9 Community Plan 2025/26 26
10 Governance Support Officer's Report 33
11 Board Liaison Groups 38
12 Chairperson's Report 39
13 Councillor Update 42
14 Items for Consideration by the Chair 43
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1.1 Public Forum - Otago Heritage Bus Society
Mr Andrew Robinson will speak about the work of the Otago Heritage Bus Society and the need to find a more permanent home for its nationally significant collection of heritage buses.
1.2 Public Forum - Jane McLeod
Ms Jane McLeod will speak to the Board about the Dukes Road Inland Port.
1.3 Public Forum - Karen Stewart
Ms Karen Stewart of White Robe Lodge will speak to the Board about the Dukes Road Inland Port.
1.4 Public Forum - Taieri Network
Ms Melissa Hawke will present a funding application from the Taieri Network for funding to support the shared identity of the Taieri Youth Advisory Panel through provision of branded hoodies.
1.5 Public Forum - Taieri Tennis Club
A member of the Taieri Tennis Club will present the Club’s application for funding to install an external access door to the men’s toilet to enable it to be converted into a unisex toilet accessed directly from the courts.
An apology has been received from Brian Peat.
That the Board:
Accepts the apology from Brian Peat.
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/Amends if necessary the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and
b) Confirms/Amends the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests.
Attachments
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MTCB Register of Interests as at 3 June 2026 |
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Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 1 April 2026
That the Board:
a) Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 1 April 2026 as a correct record.
Attachments
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Minutes of Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 1 April 2026 |
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Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board held in the West Taieri Rugby Club, 102 Formby Street, Outram, on Wednesday 01 April 2026, commencing at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT
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Chairperson |
Rebecca Shepherd |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Andrew Sutton |
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Members |
Austen Banks |
Rose Finnie |
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Cr Cherry Lucas |
Steve Wilson |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Serge Kolman (Procurement & Contracts Manager) - Senior Officer |
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Governance Support Officer |
Jean Cockram |
1 Public Forum
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1.1 Public Forum – Scouting Mosgiel
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Clint Gaby, Mosgiel Scouts Group Leader, presented Scouting Mosgiel’s funding application to purchase a fridge freezer for Scout camping trips. Mr Gaby advised that the fridge freezer would be used for many events and part of the cost would be met through fundraising.
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1.2 Public Forum – Celebrating Excellence Award
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Brian Cashmere spoke about his wish to nominate Myrie Jenkins for the Board’s Celebrating Excellence Award. Myrie (known as Paddy) had been involved in every aspect of the sport of hockey (as a player, coach, manager, selector and administrator) at local, regional and national levels. |
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2 Apologies |
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Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton): That the Board: Accepts the apology from Brian Peat.
Motion carried (MTCB/2026/022) |
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3 Confirmation of agenda |
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Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Board: Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration
Motion carried (MTCB/2026/023) |
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4 Declarations of interest |
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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 (Rebecca Shepherd/Steve Wilson): That the Board:
a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Confirms the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/024) |
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5 Confirmation of Minutes
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5.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 18 February 2026 |
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Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/ Austen Banks): That the Board: Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 18 February 2026 as a correct record. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/025) |
Part A Reports
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6 Lower Taieri Flood and Drainage Scheme Update |
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Mr Tom Dyer, General Manager (Science and Resilience) at the Otago Regional Council, briefed the Board about the Lower Taieri Flood and Drainage Scheme. He foreshadowed public engagement in relation to an ORC rates review and offered to provide the Board with further information. |
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7 Project Fund |
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0Consideration was given to Scouting Mosgiel’s funding application for $2,607.49 towards the purchase of a fridge freezer to take on camping trips. The Board was conscious of other potential funding sources and agreed to make a contribution.
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Moved (Austen Banks/Steve Wilson): That the Board:
Approves funding of $1,500 to Scouting Mosgiel for the purchase of a fridge freezer. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/026) |
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The West of the Taieri Newsletter, delivered directly to letterboxes, offers the Community Board a way of reaching a community that it doesn’t reach through its social media.
The Board considered retrospective approval for payment of two items in this Newsletter: an annual listing of its contact details; and an advertisement for the Board’s informal “meet and greet” and meeting in Outram on 1 April.
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Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton): That the Board:
Approves funding of $140 to Outram School Board for the Board’s listing and advertisement in the West of the Taieri Newsletter. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/027) |
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8 Community Plan 2025/26 |
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The Board considered a proposal for updating the text of Priority 1 of its Community Plan.
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Moved (Andrew Sutton/Rose Finnie): That the Board:
Approves the updated text of Priority 1 of the Community Plan. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/028) |
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The Board discussed following a similar process for updating the other Community Plan priorities, and canvassed the possibility of holding a workshop in May to discuss this further.
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Moved (Rose Finnie/Austen Banks): That the Board: Agrees to update the remaining Community Plan priorities by circulating draft changes electronically or at an in-person workshop and submitting drafts for approval at the 3 June Board meeting.
Motion carried (MTCB/2026/029) |
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9 Governance Support Officer's Report |
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A report from Civic provided an update on matters of interest since the last Board meeting, including:
· Project Fund · Celebrating Excellence Award · Community Board Executive Committee (CBEC) Zone 6 Representative · By-election · Dunedin City Council – Annual Plan 2026/27 – Public Consultation · Proposed Water Supply Bylaw 2026 – Public Consultation · Discover Dunedin Pass.
Following discussion of the draft project funding application and feedback forms, incorporating decisions made at the 18 February meeting, it was further suggested that the timeline for submitting funding applications be added to the form.
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Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Steve Wilson): That the Board:
Approves the revised project application and completion forms for use starting from the next financial year, with the addition of: 1) text specifying that applications should be submitted at least two weeks prior to a meeting, and 2) information about meeting dates.. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/030) |
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Consideration was given to the request by Brian Cashmere to reinstate the Celebrating Excellence Award, sponsored by a previous Board in 2019. Members identified numerous questions that would need to be investigated before this could happen. |
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Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton): That the Board:
Postpones the discussion on whether the Celebrating Excellence Recognition Wall be reinstated until the process by which it might continue to be run can be better understood.
Motion carried (MTCB/2026/031)
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Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Board: Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.
Motion carried (MTCB/2026/032) |
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10 Board Liaison Groups |
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Members provided the following updates:
1. Communications – Rose Finnie proposed running a competition for local designers to create a graphic that the Board could use as its profile image on social media. She suggested offering two small prizes (winner and crowd favourite) and a small amount of funding to convert the winning graphic into suitable digital formats. Rose advised that she would develop terms and conditions (to include the Board’s ownership of the winning graphic) and bring these back to the next meeting.
On other matters, Rebecca Shepherd noted the need to develop a new pamphlet to profile the Board’s work. She also mentioned that the Board’s next OAR FM slot would be at 8.15am on Tuesday 7 April and encouraged other members to participate.
2. Taieri Network – Steve Wilson reported that the Network was seeking a part-time staff member and planning its annual youth hui with an “Amazing Race” theme.
3. Coronation Hall Trust – Rebecca Shepherd informed members about upgrades to the Hall’s stage, heating and online booking system, and noted that the Trust is seeking new Trustees.
4. Mosgiel Taieri Community Resilience Group – Rebecca Shepherd noted that the Group is looking for more volunteers.
5. ORC Lower Taieri Liaison Group – Andrew Sutton reported that he will organise an Open Day for those interested in visiting the Lower Taieri flood scheme.
6. Task Tracker Maintenance – Steve Wilson noted that he will send a link to the Google doc so that Members can add information following enquiries from members of the public.
7. Transport and Logistics – Rebecca Shepherd and Andrew Sutton attended a meeting of the Regional Transport Committee and did a “walk around” of Mosgiel with DCC Councillor Steve Walker, which assisted in Mosgiel’s transport issues being heard and understood.
8. Infrastructure – Cr Lucas gave an update about work on Mosgiel’s stormwater system.
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Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Austen Banks): That the Board:
Notes the Board Liaison Group Updates.
Motion carried (MTCB/2026/033) |
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11 Chairperson's Report |
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Rebecca Shepherd spoke to her report, highlighting the Board’s efforts to clarify its priorities prior to the development of the next Long-term Plan and its ongoing efforts to engage with the local community through a variety of platforms, including face-to-face, radio, newsletters and social media.
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Moved (Member Austen Banks/Member Steve Wilson): That the Board:
Notes the Chairperson’s report. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/034) |
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12 Councillor Update |
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Councillor Cherry Lucas provided an update on the following items:
§ Recruitment of DCC Chief Executive § By-election § Draft annual plan 2026-27 § Upcoming by-law reviews § A new 5-minute park in Gladstone Road.
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Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton): That the Board:
Notes the Council Activities Update. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/035) |
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13 Items for Consideration by the Chair |
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There were no items for consideration by the Chair.
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The meeting concluded at 6.09 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON
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Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust Update
Mr Brent Irving will brief the Board about the progress the Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust has made to date and its plans for the next few months.
Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
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MTCB Logo Competition
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report presents a proposal from MTCB member Rose Finnie for a competition to develop a logo for the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board for use in social media platforms and other mediums.
2 The logo would be developed through a youth engagement process. It is proposed to pitch the idea to Taieri College art, IT and graphic design teachers as either a class project or extracurricular activity.
3 A design brief has been developed to provide guidance to students about what the Board is looking for.
That the Board:
a) Approves in-principle the proposal for a competition to develop a logo for the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board.
b) Asks Rose Finnie to pitch the proposal to Taieri College to establish their interest and bring the proposal back to a future meeting for final approval.
Signatories
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Jean Cockram - Governance Support Officer |
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Nicola Morand - Manahautū (General Manager Community and Strategy) |
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MTCB Logo Competition - Taieri College |
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Project Fund
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 The balance of the project fund is $3,751.
2 Funding applications have been received from:
a) the Taieri Network for $680 towards hoodies for the Taieri Youth Advisory Panel;
b) The Taieri Tennis Club for $1,600 to install an external access door to the men’s toilet to enable it to be converted into a unisex toilet accessed directly from the courts.
3 Other upcoming expenses for the Board’s consideration include:
a) Placement of a half-page advertisement in the West of the Taieri Newsletter, at a fee of $55, to promote the date of the upcoming August meeting and public forum.
b) Hire of the Coronation Hall at a fee of up to $500 for a public meeting to discuss Mosgiel transport issues and update the community on the latest information.
That the Board:
a) Considers the funding application from the Taieri Network for $680 towards hoodies for the Taieri Youth Advisory Panel;
b) Considers the funding application from the Taieri Tennis Club for $1,600 to install an external access door to the men’s toilet.
c) Considers allocating $55, payable to Outram School Board, for a Board advertisement in the West of the Taieri Newsletter.
d) Considers holding a public meeting to discuss Mosgiel transport issues and update the community on the latest information.
e) Considers allocating up to $500 for the hire of Coronation Hall for a public meeting.
Signatories
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Serge Kolman - Procurement and Contracts Manager |
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Taieri Network funding application |
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Taieri Tennis Club funding application |
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Community Plan 2025/26
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 The Board’s Community Plan is tabled for discussion at each meeting, for review and update as required.
2 The Community Plan contributes to the Council’s 10-Year Plan and Annual Plan, with a focus on:
a) new and current priorities (in order of importance, with justification and estimated costs for each) for inclusion in the DCC 10-Year Plan;
b) items the Board would like for delivery to the community (for items that would not require support or funding from DCC over and above the Community Board funding).
3 At its last meeting the Board approved changes to the text of Priority 1 of the Community Plan. Updated text for the remaining priorities is attached for consideration.
That the Board:
Approves, with or without alteration, the proposed updated text for Priorities 2-9 of the MTCB Community Plan.
Signatories
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Author: |
Jean Cockram - Governance Support Officer |
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Nicola Morand - Manahautū (General Manager Community and Strategy) |
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Revised proposed text for Community Plan Priorities 2-9 |
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Governance Support Officer's Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This report is to inform the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board of activities relevant to the Board’s area, including:
· Board submission to the DCC Annual Plan 2026/27
· Project Fund
· Local Alcohol Policy Review – Online survey
· DCC By-election
· 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) Retrospectively ratifies the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board submission to the Annual Plan 2026/27.
Board submission to the DCC Annual Plan 2026/27
3 The Board is requested to retrospectively ratify the submission made to the DCC Annual Plan 2026/27. Rebecca Shepherd spoke to the Board’s submission at the Annual Plan hearing on 13 May 2026.
4 Council deliberations on the Annual Plan 2026/27 were held on Wednesday 27 May 2026. The Council will adopt the Annual Plan and set the rates for the 2026/27 financial year at the 25 June 2026 meeting.
Project Fund
5 The balance remaining in the Project Fund for allocation in the current financial year is $3,751.
6 Project fund spending in the 2025/26 financial year is as follows:
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2025-26 |
$10,000 |
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6 August 2025 |
Mosgiel Rotary Club – planter boxes |
$1,000 |
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10 September 2025
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Taieri Network – A Very Taieri Christmas 2025 |
$1,000 |
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Courtney Smith – Sport Aerobics World Champs |
$500 |
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18 February 2026 |
MTCP ongoing patrol costs |
$1,250 |
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OAR Round the Boards |
$200 |
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Positive Signs – display board |
$251 |
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Engagement |
$113 |
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Coronation Hall Hire – workshop |
$97 |
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Outram engagement catering |
$198 |
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1 April 2026 |
Scouting Mosgiel |
$1,500 |
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West of the Taieri Newsletter |
$140 |
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Spend to date |
$6,249 |
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Balance available |
$3,751 |
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Local Alcohol Policy Review – online survey
7 The aim of the Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) is to minimise the harm caused by excessive or in appropriate consumption of alcohol.
8 An online survey is open from Monday 11 May until 5pm Friday 5 June on the DCC website for residents to share what they think about alcohol licensing matters to assist with the review of the Local Alcohol Policy (LAP).
9 The survey is stage 2 of a 3-stage public engagement process. The first stage was with key stakeholders such as Police, Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora, Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou, Safe and Well Ōtepoti, Alcohol Licencing Inspectors, tertiary institutions, Otago Rugby Football Union, Hospitality NZ, and two supermarkets. The third stage will be to present a draft LAP for consultation to the public and stakeholders, with a hearing process.
By-Election results
10 Cr Jo Galer was elected at the recent Council by-election, and took the Oath and Declaration of office at an Extraordinary Council meeting on 18 May 2026.
What Dunedin City Council is Currently Consulting On
11 For information about what DCC is currently 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.
Attachments
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MTCB Annual Plan submission 2026/27 |
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Board members to provide oral updates on activities:
a) Communications – Rose Finnie and Rebecca ShepherdTaieri Network - Steve Wilson and Rose Finnie (joint)
b) Coronation Hall Trust - Rebecca Shepherd and Rose Finnie
c) Mosgiel Taieri Community Resilience Group - Rebecca and Andrew Sutton
d) Taieri Trails Group – Steve Wilson and Austen Banks
e) ORC Lower Taieri Liaison Group – Andrew Sutton and Austen Banks
f) Taieri Gorge Train Communication – All
g) Task Tracker Maintenance – Brian Peat
h) Road safety Mosgiel and Outram – Brian Peat, All responsible
i) Recreation Plan – All
j) Transport and Logisitics – All
k) Infrastructure – Cr Cherry Lucas
That the Board:
Notes the Board Liaison Group Updates.
Signatories
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Authoriser: |
Nicola Morand - Manahautū (General Manager Community and Strategy) |
There are no attachments for this report.
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Chairperson's Report
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 A report from the Chairperson is attached to update the Board on matters of interest since the last meeting.
That the Board:
Notes the Chairperson’s report.
Signatories
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Author: |
Jean Cockram - Governance Support Officer |
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Authoriser: |
Nicola Morand - Manahautū (General Manager Community and Strategy) |
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MTCB Chair's report - 3 June 2026 |
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Councillor Update
Department: Civic
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 Councillor Lucas will provide an update on items of interest.
That the Board:
Notes the Council Activities Update.
Signatories
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Authoriser: |
Nicola Morand - Manahautū (General Manager Community and Strategy) |
There are no attachments for this report.