Agenda of Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

12 August 2026

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

MINUTES

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board held in the Warrington Hall, 11 Stephenson Street, Warrington on Wednesday 10 June 2026, commencing at 5:30 p.m.

PRESENT

Chairperson	Mr Alasdair Morrison
Deputy Chairperson	Ms Anna Knight
Members	Mr Andy Barratt	Mrs Sonya Billyard
	Cr John Chambers	Mr Danny Hailes
	Ms Geraldine Tait

IN ATTENDANCE

Heath Ellis, Group Manager Parks and Recreation (Senior Officer)

Governance Support Officer Lauren Riddle

1 Public Forum

There was no Public Forum held.

2 Apologies
	There were no apologies.

3 Confirmation of agenda

Two late funding applications to be considered under Item 10.

Moved (Mrs Sonya Billyard/Mr Andy Barratt):

That the Board:

Confirms the agenda with the addition of late funding applications to be considered under Item 10 - Board Discretionary Fund.

Motion carried (WCCB/2026/027)

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.

No changes or updates were made to the register.

Moved (Mr Alasdair Morrison/Ms Anna Knight):

That the Board:

a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

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

Motion carried (WCCB/2026/028)

5 Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 8 April 2026

Moved (Mr Andy Barratt/Ms Anna Knight):

That the Board:

a) Confirms the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 08 April 2026 as a correct record.

Motion carried (WCCB/2026/029)

5.2 Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 18 February 2026

Moved (Mr Danny Hailes/Mr Andy Barratt):

That the Board:

a) Confirms the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 18 February 2026 as a correct record with the addition of wording “companion dogs” to the last bullet point in Item 6 – ORC Public Transport Update.

Motion carried (WCCB/2026/030)

Part A Reports

6 Halo Project Update

Harvey Aughton (DoC/Halo Project Lead) and Pru Casey (Warrington Trapline Volunteer Group) spoke to the Board on the group’s trapline activities on Warrington Spit.

A briefing note was tabled providing a summary of the Warrington Spit Trapline project work, covering partnership and resources supporting the work and thee key conservation objectives of the programme.

Pru Casey and Harvey Aughton also spoke on the use of:

· integrated motion-activated trail cameras to allow study of animal behaviours (without human presence) to assist in the understanding of trap avoidance in target species;

· analysis of animal approach behaviour to trap equipment, and the monitoring of non-target species to ensure the trapping operation remains 100% safe to native wildlife or non-target animals.

Harvey Aughton and Pru Casey responded to questions on the trapline work and the collection and use of data.

The Board requested Harvey Aughton to provide trap data from the Warrington Spit trapline work to the Board for their information.

7 Community Plan
	The Community Board Plan was tabled for discussion for the purpose of review and update as required by the Board.
	Discussion was held on the updated text to the Community Plan.
	Moved (Mr Andy Barratt/Mrs Sonya Billyard): That the Board: a) Approves the updated text for the Priorities of the Waikouaiti Coast Board’s Community Plan. b) Adopts the Waikouaiti Coast Board’s Community Plan for the 2026-27 year. Motion carried (WCCB/2026/031)

8 Chairperson's Report
	Chairperson Alasdair Morrison provided a verbal update on items of interest at the meeting, including: · DCC Annual Plan 2026-27 - Spoke to the WCCB submission on the Community Board priorities for the Board area at the Annual Plan hearing on 13 May. · Warrington half-basketball court – the concrete pad has been poured, landscaping is underway and completion is due by 30 June. · Karitane wharf – the building has been demolished and pile work to commence in the new financial year. Once a concept plan has been finalised, flyers will be circulated to the community for the waterfront area to seek feedback on future development/use of the area. · Community Board Chairs/Mayor/CEOs catch up meetings – the first meeting of this triennium (2025-2028) is set for 8 July. · New bus stop – near 6 Coast Road (ORC bus route 1 – new service October 2026) – Alasdair confirmed that all buses on the new service would travel through Warrington and advised there would be installation of a new permanent sheltered bus stop. A joint letter from the ORC and DCC on the proposed bus stop change was tabled at the meeting for the Board’s information. · Oamaru to Dunedin bus service - Alasdair advised it was the role of the Otago Regional Council (ORC) to supply ongoing services, and that he would write on behalf of the Board to the ORC regarding the bus service including a graduated fare opportunity for collection points within the Oamaru – Dunedin service, rather than a flat rate. · Access to grass walking track at Warrington – Alasdair advised he would speak to the local contractor about using gravel to improve muddy and wet areas on the walkway. · Doctors Point Road, Waitati – Alasdair spoke of road disruption and road surface conditions due to 3Water infrastructure work for the new housing development. He expressed his concern over the lack of communication and sought for DCC and DCC contractors to speak with the community board ahead of works, on the best way to communicate with the residents.
	· ORC Dunedin and Coast Catchment Plan - Anna Knight provided feedback from a meeting she attended of the ORC Dunedin and Coast Integrated Catchment Group, held on 5 June, to discuss co-development of a catchment action plan (CAP) for Dunedin and Coast. Attendees included DCC, ORC, University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic, local Rūnaka, Fish and Game, Department of Conservation, Greenpeace, EOCG, Kiwirail, Port Otago, Albatross Colony, Halo Project, Oceana Gold, Harbourfish, and Southern Wood Council. Information from the 5 June meeting was tabled, summarising the steps to developing a CAP, the scope, timeframe for meetings and workshops scheduled through to the end of 2026, and opportunity for input. Anna advised the process would be guided by ORC staff and that the plan would be presented to the Otago Regional Council in February 2027 for consideration. · Waikouaiti Water Treatment Plant - Discussion was held on arranging a Board site visit to the Waikouaiti Water Treatment Plant. Following discussion it was agreed to undertake the visit on 9 July, with Alasdair to co-ordinate the visit. · Hawsbury bus stop – Alasdair advised he had spoken with ORC about the use of the existing bus stop in the Hawksbury Village and advised that ORC would progress with the option. · Postal Service – Alasdair responded to concerns from Board members on the lack of a timely postal service for Warrington, Karitane, Waitati and Waikouaiti. Alasdair advised he would speak with the local NZ Post management about the postal delivery services and feedback to the Board.
	Moved (Mr Alasdair Morrison/Mr Andy Barratt): That the Board: a) Notes the Chairperson’s update. Motion carried (WCCB/2026/032)

9 Councillor Update
	Cr John Chambers provided a verbal update on items of interest to the Board area from Council meetings including:
	13 April 2026 · Discussion on the proposed sale of 231 Stuart Street (former Fortune Theatre) · Approval of an in-house housing outreach service 13 May 2026 · Annual Plan submissions – including no swimming fees for the disabled, road sealing for McMasters Road, OneCoast for a new building 27 May 2026 · 2026-27 Annual Plan submissions and deliberations included: no increase to community boards discretionary funding; no rent increase for social housing; provision of subsidised entrance to DCC swimming pools for Hāpai Access cardholders. · Workshop on Marlow Park as a destination playground Cr Chambers advised that the rates increase would be adopted at the Council meeting scheduled for 26 June 2026.
	Moved (Cr John Chambers/Ms Anna Knight): That the Board: a) Notes the update from Cr John Chambers. Motion carried (WCCB/2026/033)

10 Governance Support Officer's Report

The report provided information on activities relevant to the Board area.

Moved (Mr Alasdair Morrison/Ms Anna Knight):

That the Board:

a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.

b) Endorses the Board’s submission to the DCC Annual Plan 2026-27

c) Endorses the Board’s submission to the ORC Oamaru to Dunedin Orbus survey

d) Endorses the Board’s submission to the DCC Keeping of Animals Bylaw Review

e) Approves the change of meeting date from 9 December to 2 December 2026

Motion carried (WCCB/2026/034)

11 Board Discretionary Fund Update and Funding Applications
	The report provided details of funding requests laid on the table from the 8 April meeting for the Board’s consideration. There were no new funding applications received for consideration by the Board. The balance of funds available for distribution was noted as $934.97.
	Two applications were left to “lie on the table” from the 8 April meeting: East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association The application sought funding of $1,429.32 for the purchase of two laptops. Following information given by the Board to the applicant at the 8 April meeting of a charitable business able to assist with supply of reconditioned laptops at no or low cost, the application was withdrawn.
	Moved (Mr Alasdair Morrison/Mrs Sonya Billyard): That the Board: a) Uplifts from the table East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association application for consideration of the funding request received at the 8 April 2026 meeting b) Notes with withdrawal of the funding request from East Otago Riding for the Disabled Association. Motion carried (WCCB/2026/035)
	Otago Catchment Group The application sought funding of $5,984 for a one-off project to provide a functional walkway through the native reserve at Inverary Street (bordering the Hawksbury Lagoon). Sonya Billyard advised that new information on the project was being collated and requested that the application be held over until the August 2026 meeting.
	Moved (Mr Alasdair Morrison/Ms Anna Knight): That the Board: c) Uplifts from the table from the Otago Catchment Group application for consideration of the funding request received at the 8 April 2026 meeting. d) Defers Otago Catchment Group funding application to the 12 August meeting e) Notes the discretionary fund update. Motion carried (WCCB/2026/036)
	Board Project – signage for Evansdale bus stop shelter. Discussion was held on parking issues near the bus shelter at Evansdale from vehicles parked for long periods to access public transport, truck drivers using the area for rest breaks and leaving trailer units parked for periods of time in the area. The Board considered proposed wording for a sign and its placement on the side of the bus shelter, requesting drivers be aware of not blocking parked cars in and awareness of the area being a collection point for bus passengers. Alasdair Morrison tabled a quote from Speedy Signs Dunedin for a 850 x 850 mm sign for the Evansdale layby bus shelter along with a draft image of the sign for the shelter, at a cost of $431.25. Further discussion was held on the quotes received for the signage and the proposed wording.
	Moved (Mr Alasdair Morrison/Mrs Sonya Billyard): That the Board: a) Approves funding of $431.25 for the production of a sign by Speedy Signs Dunedin for the Evansdale Bus stop to advise of restricted parking. b) Appoints a sub group of the Board to determine the exacting wording for the signage. Motion carried (WCCB/2026/037)
	Karitane Emergency Resilience Group and POWA Sonya Billyard declared a conflict and sat back from the item. Two funding requests under the umbrella of the Progress of Waikouaiti Area (POWA) were tabled for discussion: Community Information Flyers Funding of $187.50 was sought for the production of 250 A4 double sided colour flyers for distribution to the community to raise awareness of emergency preparedness, resilience planning and local resources available during emergencies and the development of the Karitane foreshore area (to seek community feedback). Half-Pipe Skate Ramp Project Funding of $325.02 was sought for the cost of materials for the East Otago Blokes Shed to build and install a half-pipe skate ramp for local youth.
	Moved (Mr Alasdair Morrison/Mr Andy Barratt): That the Board: a) Approves that Progress of Waikouaiti Area (POWA) be the umbrella organisation for production of the community information flyers and the Half-Pipe Ramp Project totalling $515.52. Payment to be made to the POWA bank account for these projects: (i) funding of $187.50 for the production of community flyers to raise awareness of emergency preparedness, resilience planning and local resource available during emergencies. (ii) funding of $325.02 towards materials for the production and installation of a half-pipe skate ramp by the East Otago Blokes Shed group. Motion carried (WCCB/2026/038)

12 Board Representation and Roles
	Board members provided an update on activities including: Community Resilience Groups (CRG) Waikouaiti, Karitāne, Waitati, Warrington: (Sonya Billyard, Andy Barratt, Danny Hailes, Geraldine Tait) · Waikouaiti - Sonya Billyard advised that a 20ft container was on site at the East Otago Events Centre carpark to house generators, fuel and supplies. A meeting is to be held at the end of June with Taylor Hendl, Emergency Management Advisor, to plan future training for the group. · Karitāne - Andy Barratt advised that the Karitane CRG held a meeting early June and was is in the process of being formal constituted. A community meeting on coastal hazards will be held on July 7th with iwi involvement. A flyer will be distributed beforehand · Waitati – Danny Hailes (following on from the Waitati community meeting on 14 April) advised the group has met and is now awaiting formalisation of the CRG group. · Warrington – Geraldine Tait acknowledged that each of the CRG groups were at different stages of development. The Warrington CRG will provide information to residents to inform what the CRG does and where residents can go in an emergency. Training with Taylor Hendl, Emergency Management Advisor is scheduled for 2 July. Cycleways – Anna Knight provided data on users numbers on the coastal connection. East Otago Catchment Group (EOCG)– Danny Hailes advised Steph Scott (Catchment Co-ordinator) is awaiting the outcome of an application to ORC for funding. Funding applications have also been made to other organisations for sediment traps. He advised the AGM of the EOCG was set for 22 July. Freedom Camping - Alasdair Morrison advised the main grass area at the Warrington camp ground will be closed for the Winter season. Keep Dunedin Beautiful – Anna Knight advised the Trees for Families planting day was held in May. Nominations for the 2026 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Awards was open until 24 July with the Awards evening being held on 21 August. A new initiative by KDB and partner Street Smart allowing any wheelie bin to be used to collect stray litter to stop rubbish ending up in stormwater systems. An identifying sticker will be placed on any bins participating in the initiative. Karitāne Foreshore – Andy Barratt requested some concept drawings be provided by DCC staff to assist in providing a starting point for discussion on what is next for the area. OneCoast Recycling - Geraldine Tait advised that a porch cover has been added and a gravel tidy up at the site has occurred. Truby King Recreation Reserve Management Committee - Andy Barratt advised a meeting was held to discuss the open day being planned for late February/early March 2027 (to coincide with the 120^th anniversary of the Plunket Society founded by Dr Frederick Truby King in 1907). The intent is to develop up guided walks and signs for significant trees in the reserves and the sharing of historic stories. The status of the Management Committee and potential change to meeting agenda will be discussed at the next meeting. North Coast Promotion – Sony Billyard advised that POWA are investigating having a website for POWA and a separate website for tourism for the whole coastal area. Waikouaiti Main Street Beautification Project – Sonya Billyard provided a further update from the 8 April meeting and advised a report on the beautification project by Batchelor of Arts students was being compiled with the report to include next steps and the production of concept documents. The report is expected to be completed in July. Warrington Spit – Anna Knight Information was provided under Item 6 – Halo Project Update ORC Catchment Action Plan – Anna Knight Information was tabled on the development of a Catchment Action Plan as part of Item 8 – Chairperson’s report.
	Moved (Mr Alasdair Morrison/Mr Danny Hailes): That the Board: a) Notes the Board updates. Motion carried (WCCB/2026/039)
	DCC researching unmarked graves Heath Ellis, Group Manager Parks provided information on DCC work being undertaken from a Government grant to research unmarked graves of people who died while in institutional care in the Dunedin area (such as the Seacliff Lunatic Asylum). He advised that DCC will engage with mana whenua and families to determine what is an appropriate in regards to memorialising and acknowledging those buried in unmarked graves.

13 Items for Consideration by the Chair

Danny Hailes requested that the minutes record that his request for a list of senior DCC staff names and positions, that he requested on behalf of the Board in April had not yet been provided.

Heath Ellis, as Senior Officer, advised that both he and Lauren Riddle as Governance Support Officer to the Board were the first point of contact to assist Board members. He advised he would follow up on the request for the stiff list with the Executive Leadership Team and CEO and respond back to the Board.

The meeting concluded at 7:43 p.m.

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CHAIRPERSON

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

12 August 2026

Board Discretionary Fund Update and Funding Applications

Department: Civic

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report presents funding applications for the Board's consideration and provides an update on the balance of the Board's Discretionary Fund.

2 As this is an administrative report, a Summary of Considerations is not required.

3 Two funding applications have been received for the Board’s consideration:

The Blueskin Agricultural & Pastoral (A&P) Society has requested $5,000.00 towards the replacement of the toilet facilities at Bland Park, Waitati.

The Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade has requested $1,500.00 towards the purchase of a LifeTec training mannequin.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a) Considers the funding request from the Blueskin A&P Society for $5,000.00 towards assisting with the replacement of the toilet facilities at Bland Park, Waitati.

b) Considers the funding request from the Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade for $1,500.00 towards the purchase of a LifeTec training mannequin.

c) Considers the deferred funding request from the Otago Catchment Group for $5,984.00 for a one-off project to provide a functional walkway through the native reserve at Inverary Street (bordering the Hawksbury Lagoon).

d) Considers the revised Project Fund Application and Project Completion Forms for the 2026/27 financial year onwards.

e) Notes the Discretionary Fund update.

Discretionary fund

4 The Board has been allocated $10,000.00 for the 2026/27 financial year.

5 The full allocation of the Board's Discretionary Project Fund for the 2025/26 financial year is detailed below:

Meeting Date	Amount	Recipient/Purpose
13 August 2025	$3,000.00	Warrington School – towards refurbishment of the pool.
17 September 2025	$133.03	Retrospective expenditure approved for Mark Brown and Geraldine Tait for the provision of BBQ following the gingko planting at the Truby King reserve.
10 December 2025	$500.00	Karitāne Bowling Club – towards replacement of chairs for the clubrooms.
10 December 2025	$2,254.00	Warrington Surf Life Savings Club for the purchase of 10 mattresses for the club’s bunkroom.
8 April 2026	$500.00	Waikouaiti District Museum on behalf of the Waikouaiti Cost Heritage Centre – towards the purchase of a smart tv to be used as part of the “Unlock the Local Past, Inspire the Future” programme.
8 April 2026	$2,000.00	Waitati Hall Society Incorporated on behalf of the Waitati Playground Committee. Funding to support the purchase of toddler playground equipment for the Blueskin Bay library grounds.
8 April 2026	$678.00	OneCoast Incorporated - funding to support improved lighting at the OneCoast Hub and for first aid courses for supervisors.
10 June 2026	$187.50	Progress of Waikouaiti Area (POWA) as an umbrella for funding to produce 250 community flyers to raise awareness for emergency preparedness.
10 June 2026	$325.02	Progress of Waikouaiti Area (POWA) as an umbrella for funding for the production and install of a half-pipe skate ramp for local youth by the East Otago Blokes Shed group.
10 June 2026	$375.00	Board project – production of a sign by Speed Signs Dunedin to advise of restricted parking at the Evansdale bus stop area.
Total	$9,952.55

Funding Applications

6 A funding application has been received from the Blueskin A&P Society for $5,000.00 to assist with the replacement of the toilet facilities at Bland Park, Waitati (Attachments A and B).

7 A funding application has been received from the Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade for $1,500.00 towards purchasing a LifeTec training mannequin (Attachment C).

Deferred Otago Catchment Group Funding Application

8 An application from the Otago Catchment Group, seeking funding of $5,984.00 for a one-off project to provide a functional walkway through the native reserve at Inverary Street, bordering Hawksbury Lagoon, was deferred at the Board's meeting on 10 June 2026 to allow additional information relating to the project to be collated.

9 The Board’s resolution from the meeting held on 10 June 2026:

Moved (Mr Alasdair Morrison / Ms Anna Knight):

That the Board:

c) Uplifts from the table the Otago Catchment Group funding application received at the 8 April 2026 meeting for further consideration.

d) Defers consideration of the Otago Catchment Group funding application to the 12 August 2026 meeting.

e) Notes the Discretionary Fund update.

Motion carried (WCCB/2026/036)

10 The full funding application and supporting information are provided in (Attachments D to F).

Draft Waikouaiti Coast Community Board Funding Application and Project Completion Forms

11 The Board is requested to consider the draft Waikouaiti Coast Community Board Funding Application and Project Completion Forms, which are presented for review and feedback (Attachments G and H).

12 These templates are intended to support the effective administration and accountability of community funding, and the Board’s approval is sought to ensure they are fit for purpose prior to finalisation and implementation.

Signatories

Author:	Rebecca Murray - Governance Support Officer
Authoriser:	Heath Ellis - Group Manager Parks and Recreation

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Blueskin A&P Society Funding Application Form	23
⇩b	Blueskin A&P Society Application - Supporting Information	24
⇩c	Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade Funding Application	45
⇩d	Otago Catchment Group Application - 8 April 2026	49
⇩e	Otago Catchment Group Application - Supporting Information	51
⇩f	Otago Catchment Group - Quote One	55
⇩g	Draft Waikouaiti Coast Community Board Funding Application Form	56
⇩h	Draft Waikouaiti Coast Community Board Project Completion Form	58

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

12 August 2026

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:

· Waikouaiti Community Resilience Group Funding Request

· Rates Notices and Payment Options

· Local Government Elected Members' Remuneration Determination 2026/27

· Bird Flu - H5N1 Avian Influenza Reminder

· What Dunedin City Council is Currently Consulting On

§ Keeping of Animals (excluding Dogs) and Birds Bylaw Review

§ Stopping of Part of White Road, Waitati

· Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Consultation

§ Proposed State Highway Speed Limit Change – Waitati

· Otago Regional Council Consultations

§ Otago Coast Issues and Opportunities Consultation

§ Public Transport Fare Change Consultation 2026

· Roadworks Schedule

· Dunedin City Council Updates

2 As this is an administrative report, no options or summary of considerations are required.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.

b) Recommends to the Dunedin City Council that funding of $3,913.56 be approved for the Waikouaiti Community Resilience Group for the purposes outlined in its equipment request.

c) Decides if the Board will prepare a submission to the Keeping of Animals (excluding Dogs) and Birds Bylow Review, noting that it will be ratified at the next Board meeting being held on 28 October 2026.

d) Decides if the Board will prepare a submission to the proposed State Highway Speed Limit Change - Waitati, noting that it will be ratified at the next Board meeting being held on 28 October 2026.

e) Decides if the Board will prepare a submission to the Otago Coast Issues and Opportunities consultation, noting that it will be ratified at the next Board meeting being held on 28 October 2026.

f) Retrospectively ratifies the Board’s submission on the Otago Regional Councils’ Public Transport Fare Changes Consultation 2026.

Waikouaiti Community Resilience Group Funding Request

3 The Waikouaiti Community Resilience Group (CRG) has submitted a funding request for the Board's consideration. Under the Community Board's responsibilities in relation to CRGs, the Board is required to review funding requests from CRGs and provide a recommendation to the Dunedin City Council.

4 Community Resilience Groups play an important role in supporting emergency preparedness, community resilience, and communication within local communities before, during, and following Civil Defence events. This report presents the funding request received from the Waikouaiti CRG and seeks the Board's recommendation to Council regarding the allocation of funding (Attachment A).

Rates Notices and Payment Options

5 Council has introduced a redesigned rates notice to improve readability and is now offering ratepayers the option to receive their rates notice electronically. Flexible direct debit payment arrangements are also available, allowing ratepayers to select a payment frequency that best suits their circumstances. Further information is available on the Council website.

6 Ratepayers wishing to receive their rates notices electronically can register via the following link: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/rates-information/email-my-rates

7 Direct debit payment options are available on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or instalment basis. Further information, including registration details, is available at: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/services/rates-information/direct-debit-payment

Local Government Elected Members' Remuneration Determination 2026/27

8 The Remuneration Authority has released the Local Government Elected Members (2026/27) Determination, which came into effect on 1 July 2026. The Determination sets remuneration for elected members for the 2026/27 financial year.

9 For the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board, remuneration has been set at $19,208 per annum for the Chairperson and $9,603 per annum for Board Members.

Bird Flu - H5N1 Avian Influenza Reminder

10 Members of the community are encouraged to remain vigilant following the recent confirmation of H5N1 avian influenza in New Zealand. Anyone who observes three or more sick or dead birds in the same location should avoid touching or moving the birds and report the sighting to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

11 When making a report, individuals are encouraged to provide the location, photographs, bird species (if known), and any visible symptoms. MPI advises that the risk to human health remains low and that it is safe to continue visiting parks, reserves, and other outdoor spaces. Further information is available on the MPI website: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/biosecurity-in-nz/dont-let-bird-flu-take-flight

What Dunedin City Council is Currently Consulting On

12 The Board may wish to note the following Dunedin City Council consultation opportunities currently open for public feedback. Details of these and other active consultations are available on the Council website: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council/currently-consulting-on.

Keeping of Animals (excluding Dogs) Bylaw Review

13 Council is seeking public feedback on the proposed review of the Keeping of Animals (excluding Dogs) and Birds Bylaw. Following initial community engagement, no substantive changes are proposed, with the current bylaw considered to be operating effectively. A minor amendment to the definition of "animal" is proposed for clarification.

14 The existing restrictions on keeping roosters in residential areas, unless written permission has been obtained from Council, are proposed to remain unchanged. No additional restrictions are proposed for the keeping of bees or cats.

15 Public consultation closes on 21 August 2026, with hearings expected to be held in September 2026. Further information, including consultation documents and submission details, is available on the Council website provided above.

Stopping of Part of White Road, Waitati

16 Council is seeking public feedback on a proposal to stop a 5,960m² section of unformed legal road at White Road, Waitati. The land is not currently used for public access and has been identified as surplus to Council's present and future roading requirements.

17 If approved, the stopped road will be sold to the adjoining landowner at 26 White Road and amalgamated with their property title. A right of way easement will be retained to ensure continued vehicle access to the neighbouring property at 20 White Road. Public consultation closes on 14 August 2026, with further information and submission details available on the Council website.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency - Proposed State Highway Speed Limit Change - Waitati

18 Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is seeking public feedback on a proposed speed limit reduction on a section of State Highway 1 through Waitati. The proposal responds to long-standing community concerns regarding safety and local access within the settlement, where there are residential properties, bus stops, a local business, pedestrian movements, and an intersection adjacent to the highway.

19 The proposed reduction is intended to better reflect the road environment, including a curve with reduced visibility, and is expected to improve safety for road users and pedestrians. Consultation closes on 25 August 2026, with further information available on the NZ Transport Agency website: 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/sh1-waitati

20 A map showing the location and extent of the proposed speed limit change is attached as (Attachment B).

Otago Regional Council – Otago Coast Issues and Opportunities Consultation

21 The Otago Regional Council is currently seeking public feedback on issues and opportunities relating to the future management of the Otago coast. Feedback will inform future coastal planning and management work, including the development of a future regional spatial plan. The consultation period closes on 10 August 2026, prior to this meeting. Further information is available on the ORC website: https://www.orc.govt.nz/environment/coast-care/coast-feedback/

Otago Regional Council – Public Transport Fare Change Consultation 2026

22 A submission was lodged on behalf of the Board to the Otago Regional Council's Public Transport Fare Changes Consultation 2026. The submission is attached for the Board's retrospective ratification (Attachment C).

Roadworks Schedule

23 Information on current notified road closures and the weekly roadworks schedule for Council-maintained roads is available on the Dunedin City Council website via the links below: 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

24 Board members and members of the public are encouraged to report operational issues or service requests, such as potholes, overgrown vegetation, damaged infrastructure, or water leaks, to the Dunedin City Council Customer Services Centre on 03 477 4000 or via email at dcc@dcc.govt.nz.

25 Non-urgent service requests can also be lodged online using Council's Fix It form: https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/do-it-online/report/fix-it-form.

26 Where Board members consider that a reported issue has not been addressed within an appropriate timeframe, they are encouraged to raise the matter with the Governance Support Officer or the Senior Staff Member appointed to the Board for follow-up.

Signatories

Author:	Rebecca Murray - Governance Support Officer
Authoriser:	Heath Ellis - Group Manager Parks and Recreation

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	Waikouaiti Community Resilience Group Equipment Request	65
⇩b	SH1 Waitati Speed Limit Consultation Map	66
⇩c	Waikouaiti Coast Community Board ORC Public Transport Fare Changes Consultation 2026 Submission	67

Chairperson	Mr Alasdair Morrison
Deputy Chairperson	Ms Anna Knight
Members	Mr Andy Barratt	Mrs Sonya Billyard
	Cr John Chambers	Mr Danny Hailes
	Ms Geraldine Tait

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A ⇩	Minutes of Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 10 June 2026	9