Agenda of Saddle Hill Community Board - Thursday, 14 August 2025

Notice of Meeting:

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Saddle Hill Community Board will be held on:

Date: Thursday 14 August 2025

Time: 2:00 pm

Venue: Brighton Surf Life Saving Club Rooms, Brighton Road, Dunedin

Sandy Graham

Chief Executive Officer

Saddle Hill Community Board

PUBLIC AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP

Chairperson	Paul Weir
Deputy Chairperson	Scott Weatherall
Members	Dr Pim Allen	Cr Kevin Gilbert
	Christina McBratney	Keith McFadyen
	John Moyle

Senior Officer Heath Ellis, Group Manager Parks and Recreation

Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson

Lynne Adamson

Governance Support Officer

Telephone: 03 477 4000

Lynne.Adamson@dcc.govt.nz

www.dunedin.govt.nz

Note: Reports and recommendations contained in this agenda are not to be considered as Council policy until adopted.

Saddle Hill Community Board

14 August 2025

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Public Forum 4

2 Apologies 4

3 Confirmation of Agenda 4

4 Declaration of Interest 5

5 Confirmation of Minutes 9

5.1 Saddle Hill Community Board meeting - 5 June 2025 9

Part A Reports (Saddle Hill Community Board has power to decide these matters)

6 Funding Applications 16

7 Proposed Speed Limit Changes to Taieri Mouth Road and Kuri Bush Settlement 21

8 Governance Support Officer's Report 28

9 Chairperson's Report 34

10 Community Plan 35

11 Councillor's Update 52

12 Greater Green Island Youth Action Group 53

13 Items for Consideration by the Chair 54

Saddle Hill Community Board

14 August 2025

Saddle Hill Community Board

MINUTES

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Saddle Hill Community Board held in the Council Chamber, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, The Octagon, Dunedin on Thursday 05 June 2025, commencing at 1:00 p.m.

PRESENT

Chairperson	Paul Weir
Deputy Chairperson	Scott Weatherall
Members	Dr Pim Allen	Cr Kevin Gilbert
	Christina McBratney	Keith McFadyen
	John Moyle

IN ATTENDANCE

Anna Nilsen (Group Manager Property Services) and Sandy Graham (Chief Executive Officer).

Governance Support Officer Lynne Adamson

1 Public Forum

There was no Public Forum.

2 Apologies

Moved (Paul Weir/John Moyle):

That the Board:

There was an apology for lateness from Scott Weatherall.

Motion carried (SHCB/2025/031)

3 Confirmation of agenda

Moved (Paul Weir/Dr Pim Allen):

That the Board:

Confirms the agenda with the following alteration:

That Item 8 – Chairpersons report be taken before Item 6 Governance Support Officers report.

Motion carried (SHCB/2025/032)

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.

Moved (Chairperson Paul Weir/Ms Christina McBratney):

That the Board:

a) Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

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

Motion carried (SHCB/2025/033)

5 Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 Saddle Hill Community Board meeting - 10 April 2025

Moved (Paul Weir/Keith McFadyen):

That the Board:

a) Confirms the public part of the minutes of the Saddle Hill Community Board meeting held on 10 April 2025 as a correct record.

Motion carried (SHCB/2025/034)

Part A Reports

8 Chairperson's Report
	The Chairperson (Paul Weir) provided an update on matters of interest since the last meeting which included: · Bus Shelter – Chain Hills Road/Morris Road. – The Chair commented that the Otago Regional Council Implementation Lead – Transport (Julian Phillips) had advised they had received a price which would involve using a wooden shelter. They were looking at sourcing funding. · Tunnel Beach Opening – The Department of Conservation advised that there was no date scheduled for the reopening of Tunnel Beach. There was a geotechnical investigation in progress which would be used to inform whatever remedial works would be required to ensure the track was repaired and resilient to future weather events. · Board meetings for the rest of the triennium – the Chair asked for suggestions for the final two meetings of the triennium being a venue for the 14 August meeting and if the Board wished to change the September meeting date to enable all members to attend. It was agreed that the August meeting would be held at the Brighton Surf Life Saving Club. It was agreed that the September meeting date would change to Thursday 11 September 2025, to be held in the Council Chamber.
Scott Weatherall entered the meeting at 1.10 pm.
	· Smooth Hill - The Chair invited the Chief Executive Officer (Sandy Graham) to respond to questions on Smooth Hill. In response to a question on whether it would be more environmentally and cost effective if waste was shipped to Winton, Ms Graham commented that the Smooth Hill business case had been released and was discussed in depth at the May 2025 Council meeting. Ms Graham appreciated the concerns raised, outlined the consultation timeline noting that it was a city wide consultation as this was a city asset and spoke of the engagement undertaken with the Board and community liaison group. She thanked the Board for being a good advocate for the community. When questioned on the actual site location, Ms Graham offered to arrange a visit to both Green Island and Smooth Hill which could be undertaken as part of the induction for the new Board or earlier if required. The Board would prefer a visit before the election and queried if there was an opportunity to visit the Kate Valley Landfill in Canterbury which had been unable to take place at the planned time due to Covid. Ms Graham responded to further questions on the consent, the access noting that it would be along McLaren Gully Road from the state highway and advised that there was an expectation that there would be no leachate leaking. She commented on the bird management plans put in place which had addressed concerns raised by Dunedin Airport. · Friendship Drive – The Chair queried the progress on the flooding concerns for a property in Friendship Drive. Ms Graham commented that a solution was being worked on in conjunction with the property owner. · Brighton – Taieri Mouth Road. A section of the Brighton-Taieri Mouth Road had slipped in the floods in 2024. The Chair requested an update on remedial work for the road. Ms Nilsen commented that she would report back on this. · Old Brighton Road – The Chair commented on the continual flooding of Old Brighton Road during heavy rain events and the need to clear the drain. In response to a request if it was able to be cleared out with use of a digger on private land, Ms Graham requested the information be sent to her to enable it to be investigated. · Coastal Erosion – Mr Weatherall sought an update on the assessment of coastal erosion. Ms Nilsen advised that she would source and provide an update on this.
	Moved (Paul Weir/Cr Kevin Gilbert): That the Board: a) Notes the report from Chairperson’s Report. Motion carried (SHCB/2025/035)

The Chair thanked Ms Graham for attending the meeting and responding to concerns from the Board.

6 Governance Support Officer's Report

A report from civic provided an update on activities relevant to the Board area which included:

· Project Fund

· DCC Draft 9 year plan 2025-34 Submission – for ratification

· Letter of Support for Sunnyvale – for ratification

· Elected Members Election Protocol Session

· Fairplay Street Reserve Water Fountain – it was noted that the DCC Property department would provide the additional funding required and install a water fountain at the Fairplay Street Reserve.

Moved (Paul Weir/Keith McFadyen):

That the Board:

a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.

b) Ratifies the submission to the DCC Draft 9 year plan 2025-34.

c) Ratifies the letter of support for the Sunnyvale Community Centre.

Motion carried (SHCB/2025/036)

7 Board Updates

Board members provided updates on activities of interest which included:

· Keep Dunedin Beautiful (KDB) – Ms McBratney provided an update which included; a good turnout for the Trees for family event at Rotary Park on Mothers Day; Keep Dunedin Beautiful Awards nominations were now open with the Award ceremony to be held on Friday 29 August 2025. They had not received funding for the mural fund from the DCC and there had been discussions on having a most improved spot or street community award in Spring. Mr Weir commented that consideration be given to bus shelters which needed painting in Fairfield.

· Community Response Space – Mr Weatherall commented that 23 June 2025 had been selected as the community response space date and requested that Board members attend if able. The meeting would bring the Southern Coast; Chain Hill and Fairfield groups together.

Moved (Paul Weir/John Moyle):

That the Board:

a) Notes the Board updates.

Motion carried (SHCB/2025/037)

9 Councillor's Update

Cr Kevin Gilbert provided an update on items of interest which included:

· Draft Dunedin City Council 9 year plan 2025-2034 meetings. Cr Gilbert provided statistics on the consultation period and submitters who presented to Council. He commented that the funding requested for the Sunnyvale Sports Centre had been approved.

· Smooth Hill – Cr Gilbert provided information on the decision to continue with the Smooth Hill Landfill which included the discussions about the options of either proceeding or taking waste to Winton. He spoke of the preferred site, the waste minimisation plan and advised that the consensus of Council was not to ship waste out of the area.

· Local Water Done Well – Council had approved the inhouse model for similar reasons to Smooth Hill, to enable security; control and capability.

Cr Gilbert responded to questions.

Moved (Chairperson Paul Weir/Mr Scott Weatherall):

That the Board:

a) Notes the Councillor’s update.

Motion carried (SHCB/2025/038)

10 Items for Consideration by the Chair

The following items were raised for consideration by the Chair:

· Coastal Erosion – it was requested that staff attend the next meeting to discuss the coastal erosion assessment.

· Parks Reserves Assessment.

· Sportsfield Inventory – Ms Nilsen advised she would obtain a timeline for this.

· Overview of what is planned for the area e.g. road closures (it was noted these were available on the Dunedin City Council website); parks upgrade updates.

The meeting concluded at 1.57 pm

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CHAIRPERSON

Saddle Hill Community Board

14 August 2025

Proposed Speed Limit Changes to Taieri Mouth Road and Kuri Bush Settlement

Department: Transport

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report updates the Saddle Hill Community Board on the Dunedin City Council’s intention to consult on proposed speed limit changes on the section of Taieri Mouth Road between the Clutha District Council boundary and the existing 80km/h sign near the Big Stone Road intersection. This section of road includes the Kuri Bush settlement.

2 A speed limit reduction from 100km/h to 80km/h along Taieri Mouth Road was proposed in the draft Speed Management Plan that the Dunedin City Council (DCC) consulted on in 2023.

3 During consultation, 20 Kuri Bush residents signed a submission that supported an 80km/h speed limit through the settlement.

4 Following the release of the 2024 Setting of Speed Limits Rule, the DCC was unable to proceed with the draft Speed Management Plan (SMP) as the process for setting speed limits changed.

5 The DCC is now proposing to consult on changing the Taieri Mouth Road speed limit to 80km/h, in line with the requirements of the Setting of Speed Limits 2024 Rule.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a) Supports consultation on the proposed speed limit changes for Taieri Mouth Road.

BACKGROUND

6 The Land Transport Rule – Setting of Speed Limits 2024 outlines the process that Road Controlling Authorities (RCAs) must follow to set speed limits.

7 Under the previous Setting of Speed Limits Rule 2023, RCAs were required to draft and consult on a SMP. In 2023, the DCC consulted on a draft SMP which proposed lower speed limits on rural roads, in rural settlements and some areas within the city. This included a proposal to change the current 100km/h speed limit on Taieri Mouth Road to 80km/h.

8 During the consultation process, 20 residents of Kuri Bush signed a joint submission requesting an 80km/h speed limit from MacLeod’s Lagoon to the southern ‘Kuri Bush’ sign citing numerous safety concerns.

9 Following the change in government, the speed setting process was changed. The Setting of Speed Limits 2024 Rule came into force in October 2024. The draft SMP consulted on in 2023 under the previous Rule could not be progressed.

10 The DCC proposes to consult on speed limit changes for Taieri Mouth Road, under the Setting of Speed Limits 2024 Rule.

DISCUSSION

11 Transport staff have reviewed Taieri Mouth Road from the existing 80km/h sign south of Brighton to the boundary with Clutha District Council (north of Taieri Mouth) and propose a permanent 80km/h speed to replace the current posted speed limit of 100km/h. This change is proposed for the following reasons:

· The nature of the roading environment is consistent with many typical coast roads that are characterised by frequent changes in direction which require drivers to slow down and navigate with caution

· There are numerous access points to residential properties on blind corners in the Kuri Bush settlement

· There are beach accesses used by the public, with poor visibility of oncoming traffic

· The sightlines are limited at the Dicksons Road and Taieri Mouth Road intersection

· There are local Farmers in the area that use the road for moving heavy machinery

· Logging trucks regularly using Taieri Mouth Road

· There are high numbers of tourists in the summer months

· The mean operating speed is between 88-92km/hr along the section of road proposed for the speed limit change (which is shown below).

12 The Dunedin City Council (DCC) proposes reducing the speed limit along the entire section of Taieri Mouth Road—not just through the Kuri Bush settlement—for the following reasons:

· Improved compliance: Extending the current 80 km/h limit to the Clutha District Council boundary may encourage greater driver adherence.

· Consistency for drivers: Fewer changes in speed limits will reduce confusion, particularly given the multiple speed zones north of Brighton.

· Access concerns: Safety issues related to residential and beach access are present not only within Kuri Bush but throughout the full stretch of road.

· Actual driving behaviour: Observed operating speeds are consistently lower than the posted 100 km/h limit, suggesting that many drivers already perceive 100 km/h as unsafe or inappropriate for this route.

13 The proposed speed limit changes aim to enhance safety for both Kuri Bush residents and those travelling through the area. While initial consultation on the 2023 draft SMP included these changes and relevant submissions were received, the updated Setting of Speed Limits 2024 Rule now requires a formal consultation period of at least six weeks. Before initiating this process, the DCC is seeking support from the Saddle Hill Community Board to proceed with the proposed consultation.

14 Once this report is presented, public consultation will begin. The consultation documents will include a cost-benefit statement outlining safety impacts, travel time considerations, and implementation costs. After the consultation period, staff will assess whether a Hearings Committee is needed to review the feedback. A summary of submissions will be prepared, detailing how community input has influenced any final draft proposals. The finalised speed limit changes will then be submitted to the Director of Land Transport for approval and certification.

OPTIONS

Option One – Recommended Option - Consult on Proposed Speed Limit Changes

Impact assessment

15 The Community Board supports staff consulting on the proposed speed limit changes.

Advantages

· The changes requested by the community can be consulted on.

Disadvantages

· There are no known disadvantages.

Option Two – Status Quo

Impact assessment

16 The Community Board does not support consultation on the proposed speed limit changes.

Advantages

· There are no known advantages.

Disadvantages

· The community is likely to be frustrated that a safer speed cannot be considered.

NEXT STEPS

17 Transport staff will prepare consultation documents.

18 Consultation will take place over a six-week period.

19 Following consultation, a summary of submissions will be prepared and published on the DCC website.

20 Staff will determine if submissions need to be considered by a Hearings Committee.

Signatories

Author:

Maddie Pascoe - Transport Analyst

Authoriser:

Simon Spiers - Acting Transport Strategy Manager

Jeanine Benson - Group Manager Transport

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

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, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of communities in the present and for the future.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	✔	☐	☐
Economic Development Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Environment Strategy	✔	☐	☐
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	✔
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Future Development Strategy	✔	☐	☐
Integrated Transport Strategy	✔	☐	☐
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☐	☐	✔

Ensuring Dunedin is a safe city is prioritised in the Social Wellbeing Strategy, Spatial Plan and Long-Term Plan as well as the Integrated Transport Strategy. Safer speeds are one of four pillars under the Safe System approach to reduce the number of fatal and serious injury crashes occurring on Dunedin’s road network.

Māori Impact Statement

During the consultation process, staff will engage with Mana Whenua regarding the proposed speed limit changes to ensure there is an opportunity for feedback, and that consultation follows the guidelines set out in the Rule and Speed Management Guidance.

Sustainability

There is likely no impact on sustainability.

Zero carbon

There is likely no impact on emissions.

LTP/Annual Plan / Financial Strategy /Infrastructure Strategy

There are no implications.

Financial considerations

Implementing the proposed speed limit changes would require minimal costs to change two signs. These costs would be funded out of the Low Cost Low Risk budget that is allocated for this type of work.

Significance

The proposed changes to the Taieri Mouth Road speed limit are assessed to be of low significance.

Engagement – external

The proposed speed limit changes take into account feedback received from members of the Kuri Bush community during the draft SMP that was consulted on in 2023. The DCC seeks initial support from the Saddle Hill Community Board prior to conducting a full consultation that will engage with numerous interested parties, in line with the requirements outlined in the Setting of Speed Limits 2024 Rule.

Engagement - internal

There has been no internal engagement.

Risks: Legal / Health and Safety etc.

There are no identified risks.

Conflict of Interest

There are no known conflicts of interest.

Community Boards

The speed limits proposed in this report pertain to Taieri Mouth Road, located within the Saddle Hill Community Board area. The DCC seeks Community Board support prior to going out for consultation.

Saddle Hill Community Board

14 August 2025

Governance Support Officer's Report

Department: Civic

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 This report is to inform the Saddle Hill Community Board of activities relevant to the Board area including:

· Project Fund

· Freedom camping

· Dunedin City Council 9 year plan submission

· Transport

· Roadworks Schedule

· Currently consulting on

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

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a) Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.

Project Fund

3 The Board has been allocated $10,000 in the 2025/26 financial year. No funds have been allocated at this time.

Freedom Camping

4 The Dunedin City Council’s three unrestricted freedom camping sites remained popular with campers and accommodated 6,181 (59%) of the vehicles counted. The Warrington Domain was the most popular with 2,710 vehicles, the Thomas Burns Street carpark accommodated 2,253 vehicles and the Ocean View Reserve 1,219 vehicles.

5 Camper numbers at the Ocean View Reserve and Warrington Domain increased whilst the numbers at the Thomas Burns Street site decreased when compared to the previous season.

6 The Brighton Domain and St Clair Esplanade were the most popular restricted sites with 1,571 and 600 vehicles counted respectively.

7 Community Rangers patrolled freedom camping sites from 18 November 2024 to 24 April 2024. During this period, the Ocean View Reserve was patrolled 103 times and the Brighton Domain 105 times. Rangers engaged with 1162 campers across both sites and reported a high level of bylaw compliance.

8 Rental companies providing self-contained vehicles were required to comply with new (green certificate) self-containment requirements from 10 December 2024. Private vehicle owners have until 7 June 2026 to meet the new requirements.

9 Seven complains of non-compliant freedom camping were investigated within the South Coast area (Blackhead to Kuri Bush) and three infringement notices were subsequently issued for bylaw offences.

10 Community Ranger patrols are scheduled to operate from November to April during the 2025/26 season. Nightly enforcement patrols will be discontinued; instead, enforcement officers will respond to specific reports of non-compliant freedom camping.

Dunedin City Council 9 year plan submission

11 A letter from the Dunedin City Council in response to the Board’s submission on the 9 year plan is attached (Attachment A).

Transport

12 There will be a verbal update on transport items of interest for the Board.

13 A friendly reminder has been received from Transport with respect to weather events especially as these often take place over the weekend. Please ensure that these are reported to CSA on 03-477-4000.

14 Whilst it may seem easier to text or phone somebody you know, they may be on leave, sleeping or not available. Contacting them does not create a record of the problem and as a result, it may not get fixed or it may take longer to get addressed as the people coordinating the work are unaware of the issue. Council lose 51% of the money it takes to fix whatever the problem is due to it not being correctly processed.

What DCC is Currently Consulting On

15 For the most up to date information on what DCC is consulting on, please visit https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/council/currently-consulting-on

Roadworks Schedule

16 Information on current notified road closures and the roadworks schedule (a weekly list of programmed works) for Council’s maintained roads is available on the DCC website via these links https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-events/public-notices/roadworks-schedule and https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-events/public-notices/notified-road-closures.

Dunedin City Council Updates

17 Board or members of the public wishing to advise Council of any operational issues or concerns, e.g., potholes, vegetation, burst pipes are reminded to contact the Dunedin City Council Customer Services Agency on 03 477 4000 or email dcc@dcc.govt.nz. For any non-urgent matter please contact council via the online “Fix it form” https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/do-it-online/report/fix-it-form.

18 If issues and concerns are not dealt with in a timely manner, Board Members should contact the Governance Support Officer, or the Senior Staff Member appointed to the Board.

Signatories

Author:

Lynne Adamson - Governance Support Officer

Attachments

	Title	Page
⇩a	9 year plan response letter	31

SUMMARY OF CONSIDERATIONS

Fit with purpose of Local Government

This decision enables democratic local decision making and action by, and on behalf of communities.

Fit with strategic framework

	Contributes	Detracts	Not applicable
Social Wellbeing Strategy	✔	☐	☐
Economic Development Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Environment Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Arts and Culture Strategy	☐	☐	✔
3 Waters Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Spatial Plan	☐	☐	✔
Integrated Transport Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Parks and Recreation Strategy	☐	☐	✔
Other strategic projects/policies/plans	☐	☐	✔