Agenda of Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board - Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

12 August 2026

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Public Forum 4

1.1 Public Forum - Scouting Mosgiel 4

1.2 Public Forum - Arthur Burns Preschool 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 - 3 June 2026 8

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

6 Briefing: ORC Lower Clutha/Mata-Au and Lower Taieri Flood Protection and Drainage Scheme Rating Model Review 15

7 Briefing: Emergency Management 17

8 Project Fund 18

9 Meeting Schedule 61

10 Governance Support Officer's Report 63

11 Community Plan 2026/27 70

12 Board Liaison Groups 88

13 Chairperson's Report 89

14 Items for Consideration by the Chair 93

1 Public Forum

1.1 Public Forum - Scouting Mosgiel

Ms Sara Ferguson, Chairperson of the Mosgiel Scouts Group, will speak about the Group’s request to re-purpose a grant of $1,500, awarded in April 2026 to purchase a fridge-freezer, towards installing an accessible ramp to the main door of the Scout Hall.

1.2 Public Forum - Arthur Burns Preschool

A representative of Arthur Burns Preschool will present its application for $488 towards the cost of transporting tamariki to Polyfest in September 2026.

2 Apologies

An apology has been received from Cr Cherry Lucas.

That the Board:

Accepts the apology from Cr Cherry Lucas.

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.

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

12 August 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 3 June 2026, commencing at 4:00 p.m.

PRESENT

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

Senior Officer	Serge Kolman (Procurement and Contracts Manager)

Governance Support Officer	Jean Cockram

1 Public Forum

1.1 Public Forum - Jane McLeod

Ms Jane McLeod spoke about the proposed Southern Link Inland Port (SLIP). She expressed concerns that it will funnel freight through Mosgiel’s main street, and that the stormwater and roading infrastructure needed to support the inland port will not be in place for 10-30 years.

1.2 Public Forum - Karen Stewart

Ms Karen Stewart spoke about the impact the proposed Inland Port could have on her neighbouring horse stud, which is a “high intensity horse maternity ward” during foaling season. She expressed concerns about the health risk to new-born foals from dust during the Port’s construction phase, impediments to 24/7 emergency vet access during foaling season, and the detrimental effects of acoustic stress and light pollution on the horses.

1.3 Public Forum - Taieri Network

Ms Melissa Hawke presented an application from the Taieri Network to support the purchase of branded hoodies for members of the newly-established Taieri Youth Advisory Panel, which she felt would be meaningful in helping to form the group’s shared identity and increase its visibility in the community.

1.4 Public Forum - Taieri Tennis Club

Mr Alexis Robin, President of the Taieri Tennis Club, presented the Club’s application for funding to install an external access door to the men’s toilet. This would enable it to be converted into a unisex toilet and accessed directly from the courts. Mr Robin noted that the Club has around 100 casual members, including families with young children, who can only access the toilets at present via a club member with a key.

2 Apologies

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Austen Banks):

That the Board:

Accepts the apology from Brian Peat.

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/036)

3 Confirmation of agenda

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton):

That the Board:

Confirms the agenda with the deletion of item 8.4 (Public meeting to discuss Mosgiel transport issues).

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/037)

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 declared an interest in the ORC Dunedin and Coastal Catchment Group as a forestry representative of the Southern Wood Council.

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Board:

a) Amends the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

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

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/038)

5 Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting - 1 April 2026

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Steve Wilson):

That the Board:

Confirms the minutes of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board meeting held on 1 April 2026 as a correct record.

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/039)

Part A Reports

6 Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust Update

Mr Brent Irving briefed the Board about the progress and future plans of the Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust. He noted that the Trust recently received the national 2026 Trail Award for Stage 1 (Chain Hills Tunnel) of the five-stage project. The Trust is now focussing on Stages 2 and 3, for which it had received a $2 million grant from MBIE.

Discussion focussed on the potential benefits for tourism, commuters, businesses and the economy.

7 MTCB Logo Competition

Rose Finnie presented a proposal to develop a logo for the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board for use in social media platforms and other mediums. The logo would be developed through a youth engagement process.

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Steve Wilson):

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 and other interested groups to establish their interest and bring the proposal back to a future meeting for final approval.

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/040)

8 Project Fund
	Steve Wilson declared a conflict of interest and left the room while two funding applications were considered.
	Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Rose Finnie): That the Board: Approves the funding application from the Taieri Network for $680 towards hoodies for the Taieri Youth Advisory Panel. Motion lost
	Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton): That the Board: Approves the funding application from the Taieri Tennis Club Incorporated for $1,600 to install an external access door to the men’s toilet. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/041)
	Steve Wilson returned to the room.
	Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Austen Banks): That the Board: Approves funding of $55, payable to Outram School Board, for a Board advertisement in the West of the Taieri Newsletter. Motion carried (MTCB/2026/042)

9 Community Plan 2025/26

The Board discussed proposed revisions to Priorities 2-9 of its Community Plan.

Moved (Chairperson Rebecca Shepherd/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Board:

Approves the proposed updated text for Priorities 2-9 of the MTCB Community Plan, with the following amendments:

· Priority 3 – delete dot point 8; amend dot point 9 to read: “Relocating the transition from 50 km/hr to 100 km/hr to the Mosgiel side of the Taieri River Bridge.”;

· Priority 5 – Amend para 2, sentence 2 to read: “The DCC sets operational rules and hours, and closes the track in wet conditions…”.

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/043)

Austen Banks left the meeting.

10 Governance Support Officer's Report

The Governance Support Officer’s report provided an update about activities relevant to the Board area which included:

· Board submission to the DCC Annual Plan 2026/27

· Project fund

· Local Alcohol Policy Review – online survey

· DCC by-election.

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Andrew Sutton):

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.

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/044)

11 Board Liaison Groups

Board members provided updates on the following items:

· Coronation Hall Trust - Rebecca Shepherd reported that the Trust is seeking a new Trustee.

· Mosgiel Taieri Community Resilience Group - Rebecca Shepherd advised additions to the membership of this group.

· Taieri Trails Group – It was suggested that this group could benefit from connecting with the Otepoti Pathways initiative.

· Road Safety Mosgiel and Outram – It was noted that DCC may seek input about the positioning of pedestrian crossings on Bush and Factory Roads.

· Keep Dunedin Beautiful – Rose Finnie suggested that the group be asked to consider a mural project in Mosgiel.

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/Cr Cherry Lucas):

That the Board:

Notes the Board Liaison Group Updates.

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/045)

12 Chairperson's Report

Rebecca Shepherd spoke to her written report on matters of interest since the last meeting, including:

· Board advocacy at Annual Plan hearings in April to prioritise traffic issues in Mosgiel, develop a destination playground in Mosgiel, upgrade the Mosgiel Stadium and complete the Mosgiel Park and Ride project;

· The need to find ways to address safety and quality of life concerns arising from Mosgiel’s growing traffic congestion and heavy vehicle movements, which were discussed at the Mosgiel Transport Study Workshop on 18 May;

· the Board’s planned survey of Taieri residents;

· the potential impact of local government reform.

Moved (Andrew Sutton/Steve Wilson):

That the Board:

Notes the Chairperson’s report.

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/046)

13 Councillor Update

Cr Lucas provided an update on items of interest, including:

· Dunedin City Council Annual Plan 2026/27;

· recruitment of new DCC Chief Executive;

· Homeless Outreach Service;

· disposal of 321 Stuart Street (former Fortune Theatre);

· Otago Mayoral Forum survey about government reforms of local government.

Moved (Rebecca Shepherd/ Rose Finnie):

That the Board:

Notes the Council Activities Update.

Motion carried (MTCB/2026/047)

14 Items for Consideration by the Chair

The following items were put forward for consideration at a future meeting:

· a presentation from Dunedin Railways about the Taieri Gorge Train;

· aligning calendars;

· Board communications, including an information pamphlet and newsletter.

The meeting concluded at 6.25 pm.

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CHAIRPERSON

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

12 August 2026

Project Fund

Department: Civic

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report provides an update on 2025/26 project fund expenditure and the balance of funds available in 2026/27.

2 Scouting Mosgiel has requested permission from the Board to repurpose its grant of $1,500, awarded in April 2026.

3 Project completion reports have been received from:

a) Mosgiel Rotary Club – $1,000 for planter boxes, awarded August 2025 (Attachment A);

b) Taieri Network - $1,000 for A Very Taieri Christmas, awarded September 2025 (Attachment B);

c) Mosgiel-Taieri Community Patrol – $1,250 for ongoing operating costs, awarded February 2026 (Attachment C).

4 A funding application has been received for the Board’s consideration. Arthur Burns Preschool has requested $488 towards transport to Polyfest (Attachment D).

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a) Notes the Project Fund report.

b) Considers the request from Scouting Mosgiel to re-purpose its grant of $1,500 towards installation of an accessibility ramp to the main entrance of its hall.

c) Notes the project completion reports received from the Mosgiel Rotary Club, the Taieri Network and the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Patrol.

d) Considers the funding application from Arthur Burns Preschool for $488 towards the cost of transport to Polyfest;

Project Fund 2025/26

5 In April 2026, Scouting Mosgiel received a grant of $1,500 towards the cost of a portable fridge freezer to take on camping trips. The group has since advised that fundraising for the remainder of the cost would put too much pressure on families.

6 Scouting Mosgiel has requested permission to re-purpose the grant towards the cost of an accessibility ramp to the main entrance of their hall and has undertaken to fund the remainder of the ramp from its own reserves. There is a step up into the hall which makes it difficult for anyone with mobility issues to enter. An accessibility ramp would improve access and enable Scouting Mosgiel to hire out the hall more often.

7 Project fund expenditure in the 2025/2026 financial year is detailed below:

BUDGET
2025-26		$10,000

EXPENDITURE
Meeting	Item		Amount
6 August 2025	Mosgiel Rotary Club – planter boxes		$1,000
10 September 2025	Taieri Network – A Very Taieri Christmas 2025		$1,000
	Courtney Smith – Sport Aerobics World Champs		$500
18 February 2026	Mosgiel-Taieri Community Patrol – operating costs		$1,250
	Otago Access Radio – Round the Boards		$200
	Positive Signs – display board		$251
	Engagement – Taieri A&P, Party in the Park		$106
	Coronation Hall Hire – workshop		$97
	Outram engagement meeting – catering		$172
1 April 2026	Scouting Mosgiel – fridge freezer		$1,500
	West of the Taieri Newsletter – advertisement		$122
3 June 2026	Taieri Tennis Club – external toilet door		$1,600
	TOTAL		$7,798

8 Project completion reports have been received from:

a) Mosgiel Rotary Club – $1,000 for planter boxes, awarded August 2025 (Attachment A);

b) Taieri Network - $1,000 for A Very Taieri Christmas, awarded September 2025 (Attachment B);

c) Mosgiel-Taieri Community Patrol – $1,250 for ongoing operating costs, awarded February 2026 (Attachment C).

Project Fund 2026/27

9 The balance of the 2026/2027 Project Fund is $10,000. There is one commitment against this budget - $55 for an advertisement in the West of the Taieri Newsletter.

10 A funding application has been received for the Board’s consideration. Arthur Burns Preschool has requested $488 towards transport to Polyfest (Attachment D).

Signatories

Author:

Jean Cockram

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Mosgiel Rotary Club project completion report	21
⇩b	Taieri Network project completion report	23
⇩c	Mosgiel-Taieri Community Patrol project completion report	38
⇩d	Arthur Burns Preschool grant application	41

Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board

12 August 2026

Governance Support Officer's Report

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

· Southern Link Inland Port Fast Track Consent

· ORC public transport fare changes consultation 2026

· NZTA consultation on proposed speed limit change – Outram

· DCC consultation on Keeping of Animals Bylaw review

· Changes to DCC rates notice and payment methods

· Board Members’ Remuneration 2026/27

· DCC role in preparing for Avian Influenza (HPAI)

· Community Board boundary maps

· DCC Currently Consulting On

· Have your Say (online)

· Roadworks Schedule

· Dunedin City Council Updates

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.

b) Retrospectively ratifies the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board comment to the Southern Link Inland Port Fast Track Consent Panel (Attachment A – to be separately circulated).

c) Retrospectively ratifies the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board submission to the Otago Regional Council’s public transport fare changes consultation (Attachment B).

d) Considers whether it wishes to make a submission to the NZTA consultation on a proposed reduction in the speed limit on a section of State Highway 87 near Outram.

e) Considers whether it wishes to make a submission to the DCC consultation on Keeping of Animals and Birds Bylaw review.

Southern Link Inland Port Fast Track Consent

1 The Fast Track Consent Expert Panel invited the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board to comment by 12 August 2026 on the potential community impacts of the Southern Link Inland Port fast-track application. More information about this process is available at:

https://www.fasttrack.govt.nz/projects/southern-link-inland-port/comments-from-invited-parties

2 Board Chair Rebecca Shepherd submitted a comment on behalf of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board (to be circulated separately), which the Board is asked to retrospectively ratify.

ORC Public transport fare changes consultation 2026

3 The Otago Regional Council (ORC) recently sought feedback on introducing new zones for buses and bus fare caps, and removing cash fares. The deadline for submissions was 29 July 2026. More information about this consultation is available at:

https://www.orc.govt.nz/orbus/travel-with-us/zone-and-fare-capping-consultation-2026/

4 Board Chair Rebecca Shepherd made a submission on behalf of the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board (Attachment A), which the Board is asked to retrospectively ratify.

NZTA consultation on proposed speed limit change - Outram

5 The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is currently consulting on a proposed reduction in the speed limit (from 100km to 80km) on a section of State Highway 87 at the entrance to/exit from Outram. More information about this consultation is available at:

https://nzta.govt.nz/driving-skills/safe-driving-habits/following-speed-limits/state-highway-speed-management/speed-limit-reviews-under-the-2024-rule/targeted-speed-limit-reviews-central-and-lower-south-island/sh87-outram

6 The Board may wish to make a submission to this consultation which closes on 25 August 2026.

DCC consultation on Keeping of Animals and Birds Bylaw review

7 Dunedin City Council (DCC) is currently consulting on the Keeping of Animals and Birds Bylaw review. (The Bylaw does not relate to dogs.) More information about this consultation is available at:

https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council/currently-consulting-on/current-consultations/keeping-of-animals-bylaw-review.

8 The Board may wish to make a submission to this consultation which closes on 21 August 2026.

Changes to DCC rates notice and payment methods

9 DCC has improved the readability of the rates notice and now offers a paperless option for those who would like to receive it electronically. Ratepayers can sign up for this option at: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/rates-information/email-my-rates

10 Rates can now be paid via direct debit, with options for weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or by instalment payments. Instructions for swapping to direct debit payments are at:

https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/rates-information/direct-debit-payment

Board Members’ Remuneration 2026/27

11 Board members received an email on 24 June 2026 advising remuneration levels for 2026/27. Remuneration for the Mosgiel-Taieri Community Board has been set as follows: Chairperson – $21,509; Member – $11,255.

DCC role in preparing for Avian Influenza (HPAI)

12 DCC has prepared for the arrival of HPAI by developing a response framework and operational procedures to support activities on Council-managed land.

13 The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is the lead agency for HPAI preparedness and response. DCC is not responsible for leading or coordinating the response. The DCC role is focused on managing impacts on Council operations, Council-managed land, staff, contractors and users of Council facilities. This includes:

· managing risks on Council-managed land

· responding to reports received on Council-managed sites

· supporting public safety

· managing access to Council facilities where required

· providing public information

· ensuring staff and contractors can work safely.

14 If you observe three or more sick or dead birds in the same area, you should:

· Report the sighting to the MPI Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline on 0800 80 99 66

· Not touch or move the birds

· Provide as much detail as possible, including location, photographs, species and visible symptoms.

15 DCC will monitor guidance from MPI and other agencies. Further information is available on the MPI website at:

https://www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity/pest-and-disease-threats-to-new-zealand/animal-disease-threats-to-new-zealand/bird-flu/about-bird-flu-and-the-risk-to-nz

Community Board boundary maps

16 A map providing more detail about the boundaries of Dunedin’s Community Boards is now available on the DCC website at the following link:

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=b1b1498b777e48cf903f86c910e741f6.

DCC Currently Consulting On

17 For information about other matters that DCC is currently consulting on (in addition to the Keeping of Animals Bylaw review), please visit: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council/currently-consulting-on

Have your Say (online)

18 Members of the public can submit their views, objections to applications or general feedback to Council via the “Have your Say” page on the DCC website: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/do-it-online/have-your-say.

Roadworks Schedule

19 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

20 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 .

21 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

	Title	Page
a	Comment on Inland Port Fast Track Application (Under Separate Cover 1)	67
⇩b	Submission to ORC public transport fare changes consultation 2026	68