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Hearings Committee
15 August 2025
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Proposed Parking Changes - August 2025
Department: Transport
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 This
report presents information for the Hearings Committee (The Committee) to
consider proposed changes to parking, turning and one-way restrictions.
2 Three
proposed changes in parking and traffic restrictions are presented in this
report, including:
a) the
proposed zone and enforcement hours for paid parking on Sundays in the Central
City
b) parking
restrictions proposed for the Albany Street Connection Project, following
design modifications and
c) turning
and one-way restrictions proposed as part of the Albany Street Connection
Project.
3 Consultation
has been undertaken separately for both proposed changes discussed in this
report.
4 At
the time of writing, 10 submitters wish to be heard in relation to the proposed
parking changes in this report.
a) One
submitter regarding the Sunday paid parking zone and
b) Nine
submitters regarding the Albany Street Connection Project parking restrictions.
RECOMMENDATIONS
That the Committee:
a) Recommends the
Committee approve the proposed changes to parking and traffic restrictions
presented in this report.
b) Notes that all parking
restrictions previously approved by the Council remain unchanged.
c) Notes that a GIS map
presenting final proposed restrictions will be available for the
Council’s review following endorsement from the Hearings Committee.
BACKGROUND
Traffic and parking
controls
5 Traffic
and parking controls contribute to the objectives of the Dunedin Integrated
Transport Strategy 2013, by helping
to achieve a safe, efficient, and accessible
transport network.
6 Council
maintains a Geographic Information System (GIS) map database of traffic and
parking restrictions (the database) that reflects all on-street parking restrictions that are implemented with markings
and/or signs.
7 Parking
controls are made under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw. The Committee has the
delegation to consider
changes to parking
controls and to make recommendations to the Council that can
approve traffic restrictions and parking controls.
Context for proposed changes
8 The
Dunedin City Council (the DCC) often receives requests from individuals and
businesses to change parking restrictions. When considering these requests,
officers assess a range of factors including safety concerns, commuters’
needs, commercial users’ needs, road width and topography, traffic flow,
neighbouring on-street parking spaces, visibility concerns and crash
statistics. If a proposed change is supported by officers, consultation is
undertaken with affected residents, businesses, and property owners to
demonstrate support for the requested change.
9 This
report presents changes required to support the capital programme approved
through the 9 Year Plan (9YP) process in 2025.
DISCUSSION
10 Changes relating to the proposed Sunday Paid Parking Zone are
presented in the visual diagram included in the report.
11 Changes relating to the Albany Street Connection Project are presented
in Attachments C and D.
Sunday
Paid Parking Zone – TPC-52
12 The
Council, through the 9YP process, approved the implementation of paid parking
on Sundays in the central city. The Council decisions relating to Sunday
parking are included in Attachment A for reference.
13 Sunday
parking fees have been included in the Dunedin City Council’s schedule of
fees and charges. This means a fee can now be applied in areas where Sunday
parking restrictions are formally in place under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
14 At present,
DCC managed parking spaces, both on-street and off-street, are free on Sundays.
However, commercial parking providers in the central city do charge fees.
Introducing paid Sunday parking in Council controlled areas would help promote
turnover, making it easier for more people to access central city amenities.
15 Following
the 9YP consultation, a subsequent round of consultation was conducted in July
and August 2025 to seek feedback on the proposed parking enforcement zone and
hours of operation. Letters were sent to affected property owners, residents,
and businesses, while the proposal was also made available on the DCC website.
To ensure visibility, signage was installed in the proposed area, which is
illustrated in Figure 1 below, showing where paid Sunday parking would apply.
16 Attachment
B details the feedback received relating to Sunday Parking. In total, 84
submissions were received.
Figure 1- Proposed
Sunday Paid Parking Zone
17 
The consultation asked whether the proposed zone was
appropriate, if the proposed enforcement hours were appropriate, and if there
are any other changes that should be consider ed in the future. Figure 2 below
shows the responses to the questions.
18 Feedback
received came from a range of people, including business owners, employees,
residents, shoppers, and churchgoers. Most submissions noted their reason for
visiting the CBD as “shopping”.
19 Nearly
half of the submissions received did not directly address the specific
questions posed during consultation, instead expressing general opposition to
the introduction of paid parking.
20 Zones:
a) 25%
of respondents indicated that the proposed zone was appropriate or should be
expanded, with several noting that aligning all metered areas would reduce
confusion for the public
b) Around 20%
of respondents preferred a smaller enforcement zone, suggesting the removal of
off-street locations, certain streets, or limiting the zone to specific areas
such as the Octagon.
21 Enforcement
hours:
a) 22%
of the responses thought the suggested enforcement hours were appropriate
b) 22% of
respondents supported shorter enforcement hours, recommending alignment with
business hours or a later start time.
22 Potential
future changes:
a) 33%
of responses reiterated a desire for no charges on Sundays
b) 45% of
responses provided no comments for other changes
c) Other
responses included suggestions to provide more short-term parking, particularly
near the urgent doctor, make Authorised Vehicle Only (AVO) parks general
parking and closing George Street to cars. Some comments suggested that unpaid
time restrictions may achieve parking turnover or that some longer-term parking
(2-3 hours) in the central city would be appreciated.
23 Staff have
not modified the proposal following feedback received. A change in enforcement
hours would be inconsistent for weekends, require updated signage, and would be
confusing for the public. While retail businesses may have open hours ending at
5pm (or earlier) other businesses may have longer hours where turnover is still
required.
24 Staff could
consider increasing the size of the zone to cover all metered areas in the
future.
25 A review
will be undertaken in 2026 to assess the implications of the changes.
Albany
Street Connection Project Parking Changes – TPC-52
Background and context
26 The
Albany Street Connection project is part of the Shaping Future Dunedin
Transport (SFDT) programme. It aims to improve pedestrian safety on Albany
Street and provide a safe east-west cycle route that connects the Harbour
Cycleway with the cycle lanes on State Highway One, the Tertiary Precinct and
in the central city.
27 The
Council regulated some parking changes related to this project in 2023. These changes
provided simplified tertiary bus routes, improved bus stops on Union Street
East, crossing points at the intersection of Union Street and Harbour Terrace,
and other parking regulation changes on adjacent streets.
Consultation and engagement
28 Initial consultation
began in 2021 as part of the Council’s 10-Year Plan 2021–31.
Further consultation took place in 2022 and 2023, focusing on proposed designs
for a separated cycleway, new pedestrian crossings, bus stop and route
adjustments, parking changes, and converting some side streets to one-way. The
design was refined in response to feedback received throughout these
consultation phases.
29 Proposed parking
restrictions for Albany Street were considered and supported by a Hearings
Committee in 2023. In 2024, the project was put on hold until funding was
reconfirmed in the 9 Year Plan 2025-34 which was finalised in June 2025.
30 Consultation
on the proposed parking changes was undertaken in July and August 2025, with
letters sent to affected property owners, residents and businesses. The
proposal was also published on the Dunedin City Council website and signs were
installed in the area.
31 Maps of the
proposed changes are included as Attachment C, with specific parking changes
tabled in Attachment D. It should be noted that Attachment C reflects what was
presented to the public, without subsequent changes. Attachment D reflects the
updated proposed changes which reflect updates following consultation.
32 Submissions
and letters from the consultation are included as Attachments E and F.
33 The
consultation sought feedback from the public on the proposed parking
restrictions for nine newly created parks (as a result of the consultation, and
subsequent design changes) and whether the restrictions (supported in the 2023
Hearings Committee) were still appropriate for the area.
Figure 3 - Responses
to Consultation Questions (Albany St Connection Project)
34 The most
common themes in the responses received were:
a) Disappointment
that a new consultation was required, and that the cycleway had not progressed
already
b) Concern
that the proposed 5-minute time restrictions are too short or there being too
many short-term parks in the area generally
c) Support
for safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, and improved public
transport access
d) Annoyance
at introducing paid parking in residential areas and close to the university
e) Concern for
available resident and mobility parking.
35 Specific
feedback relating to the questions posed are as below:
New P5 parks by the
University
a) 53%
of responses indicated support for the new parks, with no other comment
b) 14% of
responses were not relevant to the question posed
c) Remaining
responses indicated a desire for longer short-term parking, free long-term
parking or that no new carparks be included in the design.
New P5 parks opposite Hyde
Street
d) 57% of
responses indicated support for the new parks, with no other comment
e) 13% of
responses were not relevant to the question posed
f) Remaining
responses indicated a desire for longer short-term parking, free long-term
parking or that no new carparks be included in the design. Some responses also
indicated a preference for this area to be included as paid parking.
Other restrictions (as
presented previously to the Hearings Committee in 2023)
g) 46%
of responses indicated support for the proposed restrictions
h) 19% of
responses were not relevant to the question posed
i) 11%
of responses were opposed to the proposed changes citing concerns for
residential parking options in the area
j) Other
responses indicated a desire for longer duration parking or free long-term
parking. Some responses preferred no new carparks were included in the design.
Some responses also indicated a preference for this area to be included as paid
parking or to provide restrictions with variable times/types (e.g. AVOs Mon-Fri
and other restrictions outside of this).
36 As part of
the consultation, submitters were asked why they parked in the area. Submitters
were able to select multiple reasons for parking in the area, as shown in
Figure 4
Figure 4 - Reasons
for Parking Near Albany Street
37 For those
that selected “other” as their reason for parking, the reasons are
detailed below:
Figure 5- Other
reasons for visiting Albany St area
38 Submitters
were also asked if they had other general comments to make on the parking
restrictions.
a) 60%
of these comments reflected support for the cycleway project progressing, for
the proposed parking restrictions, safety improvements and improved cycling
access
b) Some
feedback provided specific design feedback or questions relating to parking by
the cycleway, bus stop locations and cycle parking
c) Remaining
feedback presented opposition to the changes, with concern for resident
parking, costs and parking availability in the area.
39 Following
feedback received, and discussions with business and organisations, some
changes have been made to design, including:
a) Changing
the existing P10 parks on Forth Street to P5s
b) Removing a
coach park and P30s outside Te Rangihīroa College in favour of 4-hour paid
parking
c) Adjusting
the layout/location of the Authorised Vehicle Only (AVO) park on Hyde Street,
to better accommodate the needs of the adjacent businesses
d) Relocating
an existing mobility park and including an additional mobility park alongside the
Museum reserve.
40 During
consultation, staff noted an error in the presented diagram, depicting four P5
parking spaces between Grange and Leith Streets. These four parks are intended
to be P30 parks which is consistent with feedback received.
41 In addition
to the change in restriction, the capacity of some mobility parks has also
changed from two to one due to space constraints from providing angled parking
in the area.
42 The general
parking restrictions included for consideration are proposed with enforcement
hours of Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm.
43 The
following areas will have an ‘at all times’ restriction:
a) All
P5s
b) All
mobility parking spaces
c) All bus
stops
d) All Authorised
Vehicle Only (AVO) parks.
44 A review
will be undertaken in late 2026 to assess the impact of the parking changes.
Parking
Counts
45 In
total, it is proposed that there will be a loss of approximately 24 restricted
parks and 24 unrestricted parks, with 138 other parks changing in
restriction type (no loss or gain). Detail is provided in Table A - Parking
Counts.
46 Design
considerations have allowed additional parking to be retained in this area,
resulting in approximately 20 fewer parks being removed as part of the project
than previously estimated.
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TABLE A - PARKING COUNTS
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Albany Street Connection Project Parking
Counts – TPC-52
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Restricted Carparks
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Unrestricted Carparks
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Change In Restriction Type
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-24
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-24
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138
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Changes
to turning restrictions and one-way restrictions
47 As
part of the Traffic and Parking Bylaw, the Council may provide for a road, or
part of a road to be a one-way road as well as imposing turning controls and
erect signage to control vehicles from turning to the right, or to the left, or
from proceeding in any other direction.
48 This
report includes two changes to turning restrictions and three new one-way
restrictions related to the Albany Street Connection Project, as per detail
below:
a) A
new one-way restriction is proposed for Clyde Street from Trent Avenue to
Albany Street (southbound only)
b) A
new one-way restriction is proposed for Clyde Street from Albany Street to
Frederick Street (southbound only)
c) A
new one-way restriction is proposed for Riego Street. This is an extension of
the existing one-way restriction (which is in place from mid-Riego Street to
Forth Street), to the whole length of the street from Albany Street to Forth
Street (northbound only)
d) The
introduction of a “No right turn” and a “No left turn”
from Albany Street tis proposed to prohibit entry from Albany Street heading
south into Forth Street
49 These
restrictions are proposed to provide additional parking capacity and to reduce
vehicle/cyclist and vehicle/pedestrian conflicts.
50 A
turning circle will be installed on Forth Street to accommodate the removal of
entry from Albany Street; however, the street will remain two-way.
51 The
proposed changes are included into Schedules 1 and 2 of the Traffic and Parking
Bylaw shown in Attachment G. The rows highlighted in yellow are the only
changes.
OPTIONS
52 Two options
are proposed. Option One is to proceed with some or all of the proposed
changes, and Option Two is maintaining the status
quo.
Option One – Proceed with some or all of the changes
53 Supports
the proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls presented in this
report.
Impact assessment
54 Overall,
this option is likely to marginally decrease city emissions, with no
anticipated impact on DCC emissions.
Debt
· No
debt funding is required for this option.
Rates
· There
are no impacts on rates.
Zero carbon
55 Parking
management has a material impact on travel choices, and through that, city
transport emissions. Key considerations are as follows:
· Parking
changes presented in this report are unlikely to increase city emissions
· Implementation
of paid parking on Sundays may decrease city wide emissions with a greater
incentive to utilise active travel modes.
· Changes
proposed that support installation of the pedestrian and cycleway improvements
around Albany Street will enable mode shift and provide zero carbon benefits.
Advantages
· Improves safety, efficiency, and access on the transport network by:
- enabling property
access by prohibiting obstructive parking, making existing
parking controls clearer, and providing for access to new driveways
- providing an improved and enforceable framework
of parking restrictions
- providing appropriate
length of parking stay according to the surrounding land uses.
· Contributes to achieving an integrated, affordable responsive,
effective and safe transport network.
Disadvantages
· Costs of installation.
Option Two – Status Quo
56 Does not support
proposed changes to the traffic and parking controls presented in this report.
Impact assessment
57 There are
no impacts identified with this option.
Debt
· No
debt funding is required for this option.
Rates
· There
are no impacts on rates.
Zero carbon
58 Parking
management has a material impact on travel choices, and through that, city
transport emissions. If no parking changes are supported by the Committee,
there will be no change to either DCC or city-wide emissions.
Advantages
· Council resources can be allocated to other transport
projects
Disadvantages
· Does not improve
efficiency and access
to the transport network
· Does not improve safety
or reduce mode conflict
· Does not contribute to the Integrated Transport Strategy goals.
NEXT STEPS
59 If
the Committee recommends the changes to traffic and parking controls, a report
of the proposed changes will
be brought before the Council for approval,
including an updated URL link/GIS layer with all proposed parking changes.
60 If the Council approves
the restrictions, they will be implemented through appropriate signs and
road markings and restrictions will be enforced under the Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
Signatories
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Authoriser:
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Simon Spiers - Acting Transport Strategy Manager
Jeanine Benson - Group Manager Transport
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Attachments
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Title
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Page
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⇩a
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Council direction for
Sunday Parking
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22
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⇩b
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Sunday Parking
Submissions List
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25
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⇩c
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Albany Street
Connection Parking Maps
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35
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⇩d
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2025 - Albany St
Connection - Parking Tables
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39
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⇩e
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Albany - Online
Submissions
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49
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⇩f
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Albany Feedback -
Letters Received
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57
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⇩g
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Schedules 1 and 2 -
One-way and Turning Restrictions.pdf
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75
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SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS
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Fit with purpose of Local Government
This decision enables democratic local
decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities.
This decision promotes the social well-being
of communities in the present and for the future.
This decision promotes the environmental
well-being of communities in the present and for the future.
This decision promotes the cultural
well-being of communities in the present and for the future.
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Fit with strategic framework
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Contributes
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Detracts
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Not applicable
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Social Wellbeing Strategy
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✔
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☐
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☐
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Economic Development Strategy
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✔
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☐
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☐
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Environment Strategy
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☐
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☐
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✔
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Arts and Culture Strategy
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☐
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☐
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✔
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3 Waters Strategy
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☐
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☐
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✔
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Future Development Strategy
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☐
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☐
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✔
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Integrated Transport Strategy
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✔
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☐
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☐
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Parks and Recreation Strategy
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✔
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☐
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☐
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Other strategic projects/policies/plans
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✔
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☐
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☐
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Improvements to traffic and parking
restrictions supports a safe, efficient and accessible transport network, and supports the social and economic wellbeing of Dunedin communities.
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Māori Impact Statement
Mana whenua have expressed support for a
safe and efficient transport network.
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Sustainability
Parking
control changes improve
efficiency and access
to the transport network, which contribute to sustainability
goals.
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Zero carbon
Implementation of paid parking on Sundays
may decrease city wide emissions with a greater incentive more the use of
active travel modes. Changes proposed that support installation of the
pedestrian and cycleway improvements around Albany Street will encourage mode
shift and provide zero carbon benefits.
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LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure
Strategy
There are no implications.
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Financial considerations
Costs for implementing the proposed changes
are covered by existing budgets.
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Significance
The report is considered of low
significance in terms of the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.
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Engagement – external
There has been engagement with
affected parties, including
residents, landowners and business owners adjacent to changes.
There has been engagement with Otago Regional Council with
regard to the public transport network.
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Engagement - internal
There has been engagement with Transport,
Property, Urban Design and Parks and Recreation Services staff.
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Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.
Many of the proposed changes aim to
improve safety of vulnerable users of the transport network.
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Conflict of Interest
There are no known conflicts of interest.
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Community Boards
There are no implications for Community Boards as part of
this report.
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