Council
MINUTES
Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Dunedin City Council held in the Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, the Octagon, Dunedin on Thursday 11 December 2025, commencing at 09:00 a.m.
PRESENT
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Mayor |
Mayor Sophie Barker |
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Deputy Mayor |
Cr Cherry Lucas
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Members |
Cr John Chambers |
Cr Christine Garey |
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Cr Doug Hall |
Cr Marie Laufiso |
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Cr Russell Lund |
Cr Mandy Mayhem |
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Cr Benedict Ong |
Cr Jules Radich |
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Cr Andrew Simms |
Cr Mickey Treadwell |
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Cr Lee Vandervis |
Cr Steve Walker |
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Cr Brent Weatherall |
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IN ATTENDANCE |
Sandy Graham (Chief Executive), Carolyn Allan (Chief Financial Officer), Scott MacLean (General Manager City Services), Property and Urban Development), Nicola Morand (Manahautū - General Manager Community and Strategy), Paul Henderson (General Manager Corporate and Regulatory Services), Mike Costelloe (General Manager, Arts, Culture and Economic Development), John McAndrew (Group Manager 3 Waters), Jeanine Benson (Group Manager Transport), Janet Fraser (Corporate Planner), Gina Hu'akau (Community Partnerships Manager), Catherine Gledhill (Waste Minimisation Supervisor), Chris Henderson (Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions), Karen Gadomski (Waste Minimisation Strategy Officer), Alan Worthington (Resource Consents Manager), Heath Ellis (Group Manager Parks and Recreation), John Brenkley (Planning and Partnerships Manager), Katie Eglesfield (Parks and Recreation Planner), John McAndrew (Group Manager 3 Waters), Scott Campbell (Regulation and Policy Team Leader), Hayden McAuliffe (Financial Services Manager) and Tim Loan (Chair, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd) and Peter Hocking (General Manager, Dunedin City Holdings Ltd) |
Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson
Rev Dr Michael Wallace, Vicar of the All Saints Church opened the meeting with a prayer.
There were four speakers for public forum.
2.1 Andrew Whiley, Enterprise Dunedin Review and Lead in the Soil
Andrew Whiley spoke on the Enterprise Dunedin Review business case and questioned why there was a delay in the presentation of the report. He commented that his preference was to see Enterprise Dunedin set up as a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO), operational from 1 July 2026.
Mr Whiley also spoke on Lead in the soil and commented that the Ministry for the Environment did not endorse the Council approach.
Mr Whiley responded to questions on Enterprise Dunedin becoming a CCO and health issues re lead in soil.
2.2 Paul Coffey and Emily Cambridge, Dunedin Trails Network Trust
Paul Coffey and Emily Cambridge spoke to their presentation on the Dunedin Trails Network Trust. They spoke of their vision, highlights achieved and statistics on usage of the trails. They commented that the coastal connection was now nearing completion and sought endorsement of the concept, support with part funding an update of the business case and requested that DCC work with Waitaki and Clutha District Councils to fill in the network gap.
Mr Coffey and Ms Cambridge responded to questions.
2.3 Mary McLaughlin, Jen Stokes and Kitty Brown – DVML Letter of Expectation
Mary McLaughlin, Jen Stokes and Kitty Brown spoke to their presentation on behalf of the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival. They spoke on the Dunedin Venues Management Limited (DVML) Letter of Expectation and in specific venue costs for community arts organisations and ticketing contracts and requested the ability to use their own ticketing system.
Ms McLaughlin, Ms Stokes and Ms Brown responded to questions.
Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):
That the Council:
Extends the Public Forum beyond 30 minutes.
Motion carried
2.4 Christina Abramowicz, SI Kaka and Dunedin Botanic Gardens Aviaries
Christina Abramowicz spoke to her tabled information on the South Island Kaka breeding programme and the Dunedin Botanic Gardens aviaries. She commented on concerns she had with the South Island Kaka breeding programme and advised she wanted Charlie, the SI Kaka returned to Te Anau.
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Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
Confirms the agenda with the alteration:
That Items 12 – Dunedin City Holdings Limited Group Update – Quarterly Report to 30 September 2025 and 13 – 2025 Annual Reports for the Dunedin City Holdings Ltd Group be taken at 1.00 pm at the conclusion of the lunch break.
Motion carried (CNL/2025/336) |
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.
Cr Marie Laufiso provided an update to her interest register.
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Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Amends the Elected Members' Interest Register; and b) Amends the proposed management plan for Elected Members' Interests. c) Notes the proposed management plan for the Executive Leadership Team’s Interests. Motion carried (CNL/2025/337) |
Cr Marie Laufiso left the meeting at 9.47 am.
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Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council: a) Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 27 November 2025 as a correct record. Motion carried (CNL/2025/338) |
Cr Marie Laufiso returned to the meeting at 9.50 am.
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A report from Transport advised that the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) had consulted on its State Highway 88 project and proposed changes on State Highway 1 near the New Dunedin Hospital in July 2025. The Group Manager Transport (Jeanine Benson) introduced the Senior Transport Planner (Anja McAlevey); Regional System Design Advisor (Chad Barker) and Regional Manager System Design (Richard Osbourne), NZTA who then spoke to their PowerPoint presentation on SH1 and SH88 Dunedin Improvements for safety and access.
Ms Benson; Ms McAlevey, Mr Barker and Mr Osbourne responded to questions on the proposed changes.
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During discussion Cr Mickey Treadwell left the meeting at 10.39 am and returned at 10.42 am. Cr John Chambers left the meeting at 10.41 am and returned at 10.42 am.
Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 10.47 am and resumed at 11.06 am.
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Moved (Cr Jules Radich/Cr Russell Lund): That the Council: a) Supports the NZTA proposal to move to the next stage of the project which includes the revocation process to move State Highway 88 from St Andrew Street and parts of Anzac Avenue to Frederick Street. b) Requests that NZTA works with Health New Zealand to establish sufficient additional car parking in very close proximity to the new hospital. |
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The discussion on the NZTA State Highway Response to the new Dunedin Hospital continued.
Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Mandy Mayhem
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 11.43 am and resumed at 11.48 am.
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Cr Mandy Mayhem returned to the meeting at 11.50 am.
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A procedural motion to instruct staff to advance discussions with developers regarding multi-level car park developments was agreed with the leave of the meeting.
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Moved (Cr Jules Radich/Cr Russell Lund): That the Council: c) Instructs staff to advance discussions with developers regarding multi-level car park developments in the CBD, with progress to be reported by the confidential forward work programme. Motion carried (CNL/2025/339) with Cr Laufiso recording her vote against |
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The substantive motion was then moved (Cr Jules Radich/Cr Russell Lund): That the Council: a) Supports the NZTA proposal to move to the next stage of the project which includes the revocation process to move State Highway 88 from St Andrew Street and parts of Anzac Avenue to Frederick Street. b) Requests that NZTA works with Health New Zealand to establish sufficient additional car parking in very close proximity to the new hospital. c) Instructs staff to advance discussions with developers regarding multi-level car park developments in the CBD, with progress to be reported by the confidential forward work programme. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Benedict Ong, Jules Radich, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker and Mayor Sophie Barker (12). Against: Crs Russell Lund, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (3). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 12 votes to 3.
Motion carried (CNL/2025/340)
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Following discussion it was moved (Cr Jules Radich/Cr Russell Lund): That the Council: d) Requests that NZTA works with Health New Zealand to establish sufficient additional car parking in very close proximity to the new hospital. Motion carried (CNL/2025/341) with Cr Laufiso recording her vote against
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Councillors declared interests and withdrew from applications as follows:
Cr Mandy Mayhem declared an interest in the Blueskin A & P Society rates relief grant. Cr Cherry Lucas declared an interest in the Dunedin Community Trust and Otago Aero Club rates relief grants.
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A report from Civic and Community Services summarised grant applications, which included applicant data and funding recommendations, to the Dunedin City Council (DCC) Rates Relief grant fund for the 2025/26 round. |
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The Manahautū - General Manager Community and Strategy (Nicola Morand), the Community Partnerships Manager (Gina Hu'akau) and the Corporate Planner (Janet Fraser) spoke to the report. Ms Hu’akau spoke on the eligibility and assessment criteria and advised of an amendment to the funding application from the Taieri Bowling Club which had now been assessed as low quantum. They responded to questions.
It was noted that Council would be able to do an overspend to accommodate the rates relief grants and include the Taieri Bowling Club application.
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It was moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):
That the Council:
a) Adjourns Item 8 – DCC Rates Relief Grants and continues the discussion after Items 12 – Dunedin City Holdings Limited Group Update – Quarterly Report to 30 September 2025 and 13 – 2025 Annual Reports for the Dunedin City Holdings Ltd Group have been taken at the conclusion of the lunch break. Motion carried
It was moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Steve Walker):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting until 1.00 pm.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12.15 pm and reconvened at 1.02 pm. |
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12 Dunedin City Holdings Limited Group Update - Quarterly Report to 30 September 2025 |
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A report from Dunedin City Holdings Limited provided a quarterly update for the period ended 30 September 2025 for the Dunedin City Holdings Limited (DCHL) Group. |
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The Chair of Dunedin City Holdings Limited (Tim Loan) and the General Manager Dunedin City Holdings Limited (Peter Hocking) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Cr Mickey Treadwell left the meeting at 1.14 pm and returned at 1.18 pm. Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 1.19 pm and returned at 1.22 pm.
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Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes the Dunedin City Holdings Limited Group Quarterly Report for the period ended 30 September 2025. Motion carried (CNL/2025/342) |
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13 2025 Annual Reports for the Dunedin City Holdings Ltd Group |
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A report from Dunedin City Holdings Limited provided the 2025 Annual Reports of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd (DCHL) Group companies. |
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The Chair of Dunedin City Holdings Limited (Tim Loan) and the General Manager Dunedin City Holdings Limited (Peter Hocking) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes the 2025 Annual Reports of: - Dunedin City Holdings Limited - Dunedin City Treasury Limited - Aurora Energy Limited - City Forests Limited - Delta Utility Services Limited - Dunedin International Airport Limited - Dunedin Railways Limited - Dunedin Stadium Property Limited - Dunedin Venues Management Limited
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Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Mandy Mayhem):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 5 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 1.55 pm and reconvened at 2.01 pm.
Cr Mandy Mayhem entered the meeting at 2.02 pm.
Crs Benedict Ong, Jules Radich entered the meeting at 2.04 pm.
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Discussion continued on the rates relief grants including consideration to be given to the re-establishment of the Grants Subcommittee to consider grant applications.
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Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Approves Rates Relief grants (as per Attachments C and D) of 547,715.56 including a grant of $5,234.56 for the Taieri Bowling Club. b) Authorises an overspend of the DCC Rates Relief grant fund by $5,234.56. Motion carried (CNL/2025/344)
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9 Waste Minimisation Innovation and Development (Commercial) Grants Applications |
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A report from Waste and Environmental Solutions summarised the applications received during September 2025 for the Waste Minimisation Innovation and Development (Commercial) Grants funding round. |
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The General Manager City Services (Scott MacLean), Group Manager Waste and Environmental Solutions (Chris Henderson), Waste Minimisation Supervisor (Catherine Gledhill) and Waste Minimisation Strategy Officer (Karen Gadomski) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):
That the Council:
Extends the meeting beyond 6 hours.
Motion carried
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Cr Christine Garey withdrew from discussion and consideration of the Reliance Recovery NZ funding application.
Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Mayor Sophie Barker): That the Council:
a) Approves the funding request from Reliance Recovery NZ for $35,000.00 from the Waste Minimisation Innovation and Development (Commercial) Grants fund.
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An amendment was moved (Cr Russell Lund/Cr Brent Weatherall):
That the Council:
a) Approves the funding request from Reliance Recovery NZ for $30,000 from the Waste Minimisation Innovation and Development (Commercial) Grants fund Motion lost
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Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 3.12 pm.
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The substantive motion was then moved:(Cr Cherry Lucas/Mayor Sophie Barker):
That the Council:
a) Approves the funding request from Reliance Recovery NZ for $35,000.00 from the Waste Minimisation Innovation and Development (Commercial) Grants fund. b) Declines the remainder of the grant requests. Motion carried (CNL/2025/345) with Cr Steve Walker recording his vote against |
Cr Christine Garey returned to the meeting at 3.16 pm.
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A report from Corporate Policy provided details of the grants that had been awarded under the Chief Executive’s delegation in the November 2025 round. It noted that this was in accordance with the Council resolution from the 27 November 2025 Council meeting. |
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The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) and the Manahautū - General Manager Community and Strategy (Nicola Morand) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Mayor Sophie Barker): That the Council:
a) Notes the grants that have been allocated under delegation for the November 2025 round. Motion carried (CNL/2025/346) with Cr Lee Vandervis recording his vote against |
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A report from Community Services provided an update of the Grants Review (the review) work commenced in the previous triennium, which included community stakeholder feedback gathered through hui, a survey, and a facilitated meeting in October 2025. The report sought Council’s direction on progressing the next phase of the review, including further development of options. |
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The Manahautū - General Manager Community and Strategy (Nicola Morand) and the Community Partnerships Manager (Gina Hu'akau) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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During discussion it was moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Cherry Lucas):
That the Council
Adjourns the meeting for 2 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 3.31 pm and reconvened at 3.32 pm.
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Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes the contents of the Grants Review Update paper b) Direct staff to continue the Grants Review and prepare options for Council’s consideration on: · the preferred approach to determining the annual quantum of grants funding; · the grant pools to be offered; · the governance and decision-making structure for allocating grants which would include options for the possible reconstitution of the Grants Subcommittee; · whether procurement of a new grants management system should proceed now or be aligned with future financial systems.
Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Benedict Ong, Jules Radich, Andrew Simms, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (13). Against: Crs Russell Lund and Lee Vandervis (2). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 13 votes to 2
Motion carried (CNL/2025/347) |
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14 DCHL Letter of Expectation for the year ended 30 June 2027 |
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A report from Civic provided a draft Letter of Expectation (the Letter) for the Dunedin City Holdings Limited (DCHL) Board for consideration by Council. It noted that the letter provided Council's direction to DCHL, roles and responsibilities, and the future plans of the Shareholder and would assist DCHL and the wider group in developing their Statements of Intent (SOI) documents for 2026/27. |
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The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) and the Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan) and Corporate Planner (Janet Fraser) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Cr Mandy Mayhem left the meeting at 3.48 pm and returned at 3.52 pm.
Moved (Mayor Sophie/Cr Steve Walker):
That the Council:
Adjourns the meeting for 10 minutes.
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 3.59 pm and reconvened at 4.10 pm.
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Moved (Cr Lee Vandervis/Cr Mickey Treadwell): That the Council:
a) Approves the draft Letter of Expectation to the Board of Dunedin City Holdings Ltd from the Council, as Shareholder. b) Authorises the CEO to make any changes to the Letter of Expectation following Council’s feedback. c) Authorises the Mayor to sign the Letter of Expectation on behalf of the Council as Shareholder. Motion carried (CNL/2025/348) |
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A report from Community and Planning provided a response to the Council motion which sought clarification from the Ministry for the Environment (MfE). |
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The General Manager Corporate and Regulatory Services (Paul Henderson) and the Resource Consents Manager (Alan Worthington) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Russell Lund/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Directs staff to independently review the current legal advice to establish if Council could follow the procedures and policies of the majority of other Councils in relation to lead in soils risk. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Benedict Ong, Jules Radich, Andrew Simms, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (7). Against: Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker and Mayor Sophie Barker (8). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared LOST by 8 votes to 7
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Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Notes the responses received from the MfE. b) Notes, based on the MfE responses, expert technical, legal advice and data collected to date, DCC should continue its existing approach in line with the Regulations. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Marie Laufiso, Mandy Mayhem, Benedict Ong, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker and Mayor Sophie Barker (9). Against: Crs Cherry Lucas, Russell Lund, Jules Radich, Andrew Simms, Lee Vandervis and Brent Weatherall (6). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 9 votes to 6
Motion carried (CNL/2025/349) |
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A report from Parks and Recreation sought the commencement of the public consultation process required by s. 41(5) of the Reserves Act 1977 (the Act), to enable the review of the Sports Ground Management Plan. |
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The General Manager City Services (Scott MacLean), the Group Manager Parks and Recreation (Heath Ellis) and the Planning and Partnerships Manager (John Brenkley) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Approves the Statement of Proposal and Sports Ground Management Plan Feedback Form. b) Authorises the commencement of the public consultation process required by s.41(5) of the Reserves Act 1977. Motion carried (CNL/2025/350) |
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A report from Parks and Recreation sought approval for the proposed Town Belt Active Travel Trial, which would temporarily close a section of Queens Drive between 12 January 2026 and 19 April 2026.
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The General Manager City Services (Scott MacLean), the Group Manager Parks and Recreation (Heath Ellis) and the Parks and Recreation Planner (Katie Eglesfield) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Cr Marie Laufiso left the meeting at 5.06 pm and returned at 5.09 pm. Cr Doug Hall left the meeting at 5.16 pm and returned at 5.18 pm.
Cr Marie Laufiso left the meeting at 5.30 pm.
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Moved (Cr Steve Walker/Cr Mandy Mayhem):
That the Council:
a) Approves the approach outlined in the report to implement the Town Belt Active Travel Trial. b) Notes that the trial was the first step in delivering on the Town Belt Reserve Management Plan’s objectives and implementation plan. c) Notes that at the conclusion of the trial staff will report back to Council on the results of the trial, including community feedback. Division The Council voted by division
For: Crs John Chambers, Christine Garey, Doug Hall, Cherry Lucas, Mandy Mayhem, Benedict Ong, Mickey Treadwell, Steve Walker, Brent Weatherall and Mayor Sophie Barker (10). Against: Crs Russell Lund, Jules Radich, Andrew Simms and Lee Vandervis (4). Abstained: Nil
The division was declared CARRIED by 10 votes to 4
Motion carried (CNL/2025/351) |
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A report from Parks and Recreation provided a forward work programme for the review of all reserve management plans (RMPs) that were administered by Dunedin City Council (DCC) as administering body under the Reserves Act 1977 (the Act). |
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The General Manager City Services (Scott MacLean), the Group Manager Parks and Recreation (Heath Ellis) and the Planning and Partnerships Manager (John Brenkley) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Approves the Reserve Management Plan Schedule. Motion carried (CNL/2025/352) |
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19 Proposed Data Collection Approach and Content for the Census Submission |
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A report from Corporate Policy sought approval of a draft Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission to Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa (Stats NZ) on its consultation on the proposed data collection approach and content for the census (the consultation). |
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The Manahautū - General Manager Community and Strategy (Nicola Morand) and Policy Analyst (Danielle Tolson) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Cr Lee Vandervis left the meeting at 5.51 pm. During discussion Mayor Sophie left the meeting at 5.52 pm and Deputy Mayor Cherry Lucas assumed the chair.
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Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council:
a) Approves the draft Dunedin City Council submission, to Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa on the Proposed data collection approach and content for the census. b) Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial amendments to the submission. c) Notes that the Mayor or delegate would speak to any hearings in regard to this submission. Motion carried (CNL/2025/353) |
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20 Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules (Large Supplies) - Rules Review 2025 - Submission |
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A report from 3 Waters sought approval of a draft Dunedin City Council (DCC) submission to the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai on proposed changes to the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules (DWQAR) for large drinking water supplies. |
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The Group Manager, 3 Waters (John McAndrew) and the Regulation and Policy Team Leader (Scott Campbell) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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During discussion Mayor Sophie returned to the meeting at 5.56 pm and resumed the chair.
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Moved (Cr Jules Radich/Cr Russell Lund): That the Council:
a) Approves the draft DCC submission to the Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai on proposed changes to the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules (DWQAR) for large drinking water supplies. b) Authorises the Mayor and/or her delegate to speak to the submission. c) Authorises the Chief Executive to make any minor editorial changes if needed. Motion carried (CNL/2025/354) |
Cr Christine Garey left the meeting at 5.57 pm
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A report from Finance provided the financial results for the period ended 31 October 2025 and the financial position as at that date. |
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The Chief Financial Officer (Carolyn Allan) and the Financial Services Manager (Hayden McAuliffe) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Cherry Lucas/Mayor Sophie Barker): That the Council:
a) Notes the Financial Performance for the period ended 31 October 2025 and the Financial Position as at that date. Motion carried (CNL/2025/355) |
Cr Christine Garey returned to the meeting at 5.59 pm
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A report from Civic sought approval to amend the DCC remuneration proposal adopted at the Council meeting on 11 November 2025. The report noted the establishment and the delegations of the Chief Executive Performance and Employment Committee. |
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The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Approves annual remuneration of $145,008 for the Deputy Mayor. b) Approves annual remuneration of $99,340 for Councillors. c) Notes Councillor Vandervis’ new positions of responsibility. d) Notes an updated remuneration proposal would be resubmitted to the Authority for approval. e) Notes Councillors would initially be paid in accordance with the first gazette notice (expected by 18 December 2025) and that following the amended determination in early March 2026, a recalculation and adjustments would be required. f) Notes the establishment and delegations of the Chief Executive Performance and Employment Committee. Motion carried (CNL/2025/356) with Crs Steve Walker and Benedict Ong recording their votes against. |
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A report from Civic sought the adoption of a meeting schedule for 2026, in accordance with Clause 19(6)(a) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002. |
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The Chief Executive (Sandy Graham) and Manahautū - General Manager Community and Strategy (Nicola Morand) spoke to the report and responded to questions.
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Moved (Mayor Sophie Barker/Cr Cherry Lucas): That the Council:
a) Approves the proposed meeting schedule for 2026 as attached to the report. b) Notes that the Community Boards would confirm their meeting dates at their next meetings. Motion carried (CNL/2025/357) |
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A report from Transport sought approval of the temporary road closure applications relating to the following events: i) Royal NZ Pipe Band Association Otago Centre Competitions
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The General Manager City Services (Scott MacLean) and the Group Manager Transport (Jeanine Benson) responded to questions.
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Moved (Cr Christine Garey/Cr Steve Walker): That the Council:
a) Resolves to close the roads detailed below (pursuant to Section 319, Section 342, and Schedule 10 clause 11(e) of the Local Government Act 1974 (LGA 1974)): i) Royal NZ Pipe Band Association Otago Centre Competitions
Motion carried (CNL/2025/358) |
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The meeting moved into confidential at 6.08 pm and concluded at 6.17 pm
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