Notice of Meeting:

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

 

Date:                                                    Wednesday 12 February 2025

Time:                                                   5.30 pm

Venue:                                                Blueskin Bay Library, Harvey Street, Waitati

 

Sandy Graham

Chief Executive Officer

 

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Alasdair Morrison

 

Deputy Chairperson

Andy Barratt

 

Members

Sonya Billyard

Mark Brown

 

Chris McBride

Cr Jim O'Malley

 

Geraldine Tait

 

 

Senior Officer                                               Mike Cartwright, Quality Improvement Specialist

 

Governance Support Officer                  Jennifer Lapham

 

 

 

Jennifer Lapham

Governance Support Officer

 

 

Telephone: 03 477 4000

governance.support@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.

 

 


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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                                                                         PAGE

 

1             Public Forum                                                                                                                                                              4

1.1       Policing Matters                                                                                                                                           4

2             Apologies                                                                                                                                                                    4

3             Confirmation of Agenda                                                                                                                                        4

4             Declaration of Interest                                                                                                                                           5

5             Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                                                                       8

5.1       Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 6 November 2024                                           9

Part A Reports (Waikouaiti Coast Community Board has power to decide these matters)

6             Board Discretionary Fund Update and Funding Applications                                                                15

7             Governance Support Officer's Report                                                                                                            18

8             Revised Meeting Schedule for 2025                                                                                                               22

9             Community Plan                                                                                                                                                    23

10           Board Representation and Roles                                                                                                                     24

11           Chairperson's Report                                                                                                                                           25

12           Councillor Update                                                                                                                                                 26

13           Items for Consideration by the Chair                                                                                                             27

 

 


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1          Public Forum

1.1       Policing Matters

Constable Toby White will be in attendance to provide an update on policing matters.

2          Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

3          Confirmation of agenda

Note: Any additions must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.


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Declaration of Interest

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.         Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.

 

2.         Elected members are reminded to update their register of interests as soon as practicable, including amending the register at this meeting if necessary.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes/Amends if necessary the Elected Members' Interest Register attached as Attachment A; and

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

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board Register of Interest

6

 

 


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Confirmation of Minutes

Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 6 November 2024

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Confirms the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 06 November 2024 as a correct record.

 

Attachments

 

Title

Page

A

Minutes of Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 6 November 2024

9

 

 


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Waikouaiti Coast Community Board

MINUTES

 

Minutes of an ordinary meeting of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board held in the East Otago Events Centre, Main Road, Waikouaiti on Wednesday 06 November 2024, commencing at 5.30 pm

 

PRESENT

 

Chairperson

Alasdair Morrison

 

Deputy Chairperson

Andy Barratt

 

Members

Sonya Billyard

Mark Brown

 

Geraldine Tait

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE

Mike Cartwright (Quality Improvement Specialist), John McAndrew (Group Manager 3 Waters) and Jared Oliver (Planning Manager 3 Waters)

 

Governance Support Officer                  Rebecca Murray

 

 

1          Public Forum

1.1         Policing Matters

 

Constable Toby White was unable to attend.

 

 

 

1.2         Henry Street, Waikouaiti Issues

 

Nick Oldham addressed the Board regarding the road condition, safety and surface of Henry Street, Waikouaiti and responded to questions.

 

 

 

1.3         Safety concerns on Sulisker Street, Karitāne

 

Jude Molyneux addressed the Board regarding vehicle movements on the road and pedestrian safety concerns on Sulisker Street, Karitāne and responded to questions.  Ms Molyneux also presented a petition to the Board for improved signage at the intersection of Sulisker Street and Roneval Street, Karitāne.

 

 

 

1.4         Flooding on Beach Street, Waikouaiti

 

Craig Murphy addressed the Board regarding the recent weather event which had severe flooding on his property on Beach Street, Waikouaiti and responded to questions.

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Sonya Billyard):

That the Board:

 

Extends Public Forum.

 

Motion carried

 

 

1.5         Hawksbury Lagoon issues

 

Ruth Ferguson addressed the Board regarding Hawksbury Lagoon issues and an overview of the process to open the flood gates in a weather event.  Ms Ferguson responded to questions.

 

 

 

2          Apologies

 

Apologies were received from Cr Jim O’Malley and Chris McBride.

 

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Geraldine Tait):

That the Board:

Accepts the apologies from Cr Jim O’Malley and Chris McBride.

 

Motion carried (WCCB/2024/054)

 

 

3          Confirmation of agenda

 

Moved (Andy Barratt/Sonya Billyard):

That the Board:

 

Confirms the agenda without addition or alteration

 

Motion carried (WCCB/2024/055)

 

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 (Andy Barratt/Mark Brown):

That the Board:

 

a)         Notes the Elected Members' Interest Register; and

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

Motion carried (WCCB/2024/056)

 

5          Confirmation of Minutes

5.1       Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting - 11 September 2024

 

Moved (Andy Barratt/Mark Brown):

That the Board:

Confirms the minutes of the Waikouaiti Coast Community Board meeting held on 11 September 2024 as a correct record.

Motion carried (WCCB/2024/057)

 

Part A Reports

6          Northern Wastewater Schemes Update

 

DCC 3 Waters Planning Manager, Jared Oliver, provided an update to the Board on the northern wastewater schemes and responded to questions.

 

 

 

7          Waikouaiti Water Treatment Plant Update

 

DCC Group Manager 3 Waters, John McAndrew, provided an update to the Board on the Waikouaiti Water Treatment Plant and responded to questions.

 

 

 

8          Board Discretionary Fund Update

 

A report from Civic provided an update on the Board’s discretionary fund.

 

Moved (Andy Barratt/Mark Brown):

That the Board:

 

Notes the discretionary fund update.

Motion carried (WCCB/2024/058)

 

9          Governance Support Officer's Report

 

A report from Civic informed the Board of activities relevant to the Board’s area.

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Andy Barratt):

That the Board:

 

Notes the Governance Support Officer’s Report.

Motion carried (WCCB/2024/059)

 

10        Meeting Schedule for 2025

 

The schedule of Board meetings for 2025 was provided for the Board’s consideration.

 

Moved (Andy Barratt/Sonya Billyard):

That the Board:

 

Approves the Board’s meeting schedule for 2025.

Motion carried (WCCB/2024/060) with Mark Brown and Geraldine Tait recording their votes against.

 

11        Community Plan

 

The Board’s Community Board Plan is tabled for discussion at each meeting for the purpose of review and update as required.

No updates were provided at the meeting.

 

12        Board Representation and Roles

 

Board members provided an update on activities, which included:

Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM)

Alasdair Morrison & Sonya Billyard advised they had met with Mike Perkins (DCC) and Taylor Hendl (CDEM Advisor) to obtain an overview and clarity for emergency responses.

 

Cycleways

Geraldine Tait advised there was a fundraiser held recently.

 

Keep Dunedin Beautiful (KDB)

Geraldine Tait advised the KDB will become a separate entity from DCC.

 

Moana Gow Swimming Pool Committee

Andy Barratt advised he attended the AGM recently. 

 

OneCoast Recycling

Geraldine Tait provided an update on recent changes to the site and activities.

 

Community Engagement

Sonya Billyard & Andy Barratt advised they hope to have the community newsletter available before Christmas.

 

Truby King Recreation Reserve Management Committee

Andy Barratt advised that the driveway had been repaired following the recent washout.  Andy will contact John Brenkley regarding the implementation plan.  Alasdair advised that 3 Ginkgo trees which originated from a seed presented to the Dunedin Central Rotary Club by Green Legacy in 2017 will be planted with a plaque in Truby King to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing in 2025.The trees are direct descendants of the ginkgo biloba tree at Tsurushane Shrine, having survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on 6 August 1945.

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Andy Barratt):

That the Board:

 

Notes the Board updates.

Motion carried (WCCB/2024/061)

 

13        Chairperson's Report

 

The Chairperson provided a verbal update on items of interest, which included:

Civic Affairs Committee Community Board presentation

Emergency Management Otago meeting

Waikouaiti/Karitāne Harbour

Community Plan

Otago Regional Council – Flooding and Hawksbury Lagoon

Buses Update

Coast Snap

 

 

Moved (Alasdair Morrison/Andy Barratt):

That the Board:

 

Notes the Chairperson’s update.

Motion carried (WCCB/2024/062)

 

14        Councillor Update

 

Councillor Jim O’Malley was an apology for the meeting, no update was provided.

 

15        Items for Consideration by the Chair

 

There were no items for consideration by the Chair.

 

The meeting concluded at 7.45 pm.

 

 

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CHAIRPERSON

 


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Part A Reports

 

Board Discretionary Fund Update and Funding Applications

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          This report provides a copy of funding applications for the Board’s consideration and an update on the amount in the Board’s discretionary fund. 

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

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes the discretionary fund update.

b)        Considers the funding for the Puketeraki Lookout as a Board Project.

c)         Considers the funding for the Waitati Public Toilet Mural as a Board Project.

d)        Notes the Funding Assistance Project Completion Form from Waikouaiti Riding for the Disabled.

 

Discretionary fund

3          The Board has been allocated $10,000.00 for the 2024/25 year.

4          The balance remaining in the Project Fund for allocation for the current financial year is $7,002.65.  The following funds have been allocated in the 2024/25 financial year:

Meeting Date

Amount

Recipient/Purpose

11 September 2024

$730.00

Waikouaiti Riding for the Disabled – towards a Chromebook for their coach to use to assist with their study for the New Zealand Certificate in Equine (Therapeutic Riding – Assistance Coach) (Level 3)

11 September 2024

$667.35

Waiputai Trust – towards improving the accessibility of the Waiputai Hub’s facilities by installing a disability grab rail and a baby changing station in the larger toilet with the following condition:

Ensure the grab rail and baby changing station meet safety standards.

11 September 2024

$1,600.00

Waitati Music Festival Inc Soc - towards ensuring adequate toilets, sanitation, and waste management for the Waitati Mini Fest to be held on 23 November 2024 and the Waitati Music Festival to be held on 25 January 2025.

Total

$2,997.35

 

 

Board Projects

 

5          The Board is asked to consider the following as Board Projects:

·    Puketeraki Lookout

·    Waitati Public Toilet Mural

 

6          Further details for the proposed Board Projects will be provided at the meeting by the Chairperson.

 

Funding Assistance Project Completion

 

7          The Funding Assistance Project Completion form from Waikouaiti Riding for the Disabled (Attachment A).

 

 

Signatories

Author:

Rebecca Murray - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Mike Cartwright - Quality Improvement Specialist

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

Funding Assistance Project Completion Form from Waikouaiti Riding for the Disabled

17

 

 


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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:

·    Draft 9 year plan 2025-2034

·    OAR ‘Round the Boards’ Package

·    What Dunedin City Council is currently consulting on

·    Roadworks schedule

·    Dunedin City Council updates

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.

b)        Decides if the Board would participate in the OAR ‘Round the Boards programme for $220.00 excluding GST.

c)         Considers submitting to the Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2025.

d)        Considers submitting to the Draft Reserves Management Plan General Policies Review.

 

Draft 9 year plan 2025-2034

3          Draft operating budgets for the 9 year plan 2025-2034 were presented to Council on 28-30 January 2025, in preparation for the public consultation.

4          Public consultation for the 9 year plan 2025-2034 will commence on 31 March with the submission period closing on 30 April 2025.  Public hearings will be held 6-9 May 2025, with Council deliberations on the 9 year plan 2025-2034 to be held on 26-29 May 2025.


 

OAR ‘Round the Boards Package

5          Over the past several years, our Community Access radio station has hosted a regular weekly feature on the OAR Morning Show called 'Round the Boards. This 10-15min segment provides an opportunity for Dunedin Community Boards to chat informally with programme host Jeff Harford about initiatives and issues of the day, relevant to each community.

 

6          The board is now asked to consider if it wishes to participate in this programme.  The cost is $220 (excl GST) for 11 x monthly sessions. (Attachment A).

What Dunedin City Council is Currently Consulting On

7          Below is what Dunedin City Council is currently consulting that may be of interest to the Board.

Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2025

8          The Dunedin City Council (DCC) is reviewing the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) in accordance with the Waste Minimisation act 2008 (WMA). This Plan will guide how waste is managed and minimised in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

9          The public consultation period is now open and submissions can be made until 5.00 pm on Friday, 28 February and feedback can be provided as below:

·    online at https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/do-it-online/have-your-say/draft-waste-management-and-minimisation-plan-feedback

 

·    Email to: wmmp.submissions@dcc.govt.nz

 

·    In person: Deliver to a DCC service centre or library.

 

·    In writing to:

Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

Dunedin City Council

PO Box 5045

Dunedin 9054

Attention: Waste Minimisation Strategy Officer

 

 

Draft Reserves Management Plan General Policies Review

10        Parks and Recreation are seeking feedback on the draft Reserves Management Plan General Policies.  The draft Plan has been developed with input from the community and key stakeholders and is proposed to replace the Reserves Management Plan – General Policies 2005.

11        The Policies which are outlined in the draft are designed to guide the sustainable management of parks and reserves, enabling a variety of activities, protecting wildlife, and ensuring these spaces can be enjoyed by the community for generations to come.

12        The public consultation period is now open and submissions can be made until 5.00 pm on Monday, 31 March 2025 and feedback can be provided as below:

·    online at https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/do-it-online/have-your-say/draft-reserve-management-plan-general-policies-feedback

 

·    Email to: parksconsulting@dcc.govt.nz

 

·    In person: Deliver to a DCC service centre or library.

 

·    Drop-in sessions: Find the locations and times on DCC’s website.

 

·    In writing to:

Parks and Recreation Services

Dunedin City Council

PO Box 5045

Dunedin 9054

Attention: S Hogg

 

13        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

14        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

15        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

16        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:

Rebecca Murray - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Mike Cartwright - Quality Improvement Specialist

Attachments

 

Title

Page

a

OAR 'Rounds the Boards Package

21

 

 


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Revised Meeting Schedule for 2025

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          At its meeting held on 10 and 11 December 2024 Council approved a revised meeting schedule for 2025 moving the 9 year plan deliberation dates to the week commencing 26 May 2025.

2          As a result of the approved revised meeting schedule the Board’s 28 May 2025 meeting needs to be rescheduled. 

3          The proposed new date is 4 June 2025 with the venue of Karitāne Hall and start time of 5.30 pm to remain the same.

4          As this is an administrative report, no summary of consideration if required.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Approves the meeting date change from 28 May 2025 to 4 June 2025.

b)        Notes the venue of Karitāne Hall and start time of 5.30 pm to remain the same.

 

Signatories

Author:

Rebecca Murray - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Mike Cartwright - Quality Improvement Specialist

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 

 


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Community Plan

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          The Community Board Plan is tabled for discussion at each meeting for the purpose of review and update as required by the Board.

2          The Board’s Community Plan assists to contribute to the Council’s 9-year plan with focus on:

3          new and current priorities (in order of importance with justification and estimated costs for each) for inclusion in the DCC 9-year Plan.

4          items the Board would like for delivery to the community (for items that would not require support or funding from the DCC, over and above the Community Board funding).

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Considers updating the Board’s Community Plan for the 2025-26 year.

 

Signatories

Author:

Rebecca Murray - Governance Support Officer

Authoriser:

Mike Cartwright - Quality Improvement Specialist

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 

 

 


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Board Representation and Roles

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          Board members may provide an update on activities including:

Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) – Alasdair Morrison & Sonya Billyard

 

Cycleways - Geraldine Tait

 

Freedom Camping - Alasdair Morrison

 

Keep Dunedin Beautiful - Geraldine Tait

 

Liaison with Funding Applicants - Alasdair Morrison

 

Matanaka Drive Replanting Project - Mark Brown

 

Moana Gow Swimming Pool Committee - Andy Barratt

 

North Coast Tourism Initiatives - Mark Brown

 

OneCoast Recycling - Geraldine Tait

 

Community Engagement - Sonya Billyard & Andy Barratt

 

Truby King Recreation Reserve Management Committee - Andy Barratt

 

Recreation Activities - Andy Barratt

 

2              As this is an administration report the Summary of Consideration is not required. 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes the Board updates.

 

Signatories

Author:

Rebecca Murray - Governance Support Officer

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 

 


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Chairperson's Report

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          The Chairperson will provide a verbal update on items of interest at the meeting.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes the Chairperson’s update.

 

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 


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Councillor Update

Department: Civic

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1          Councillor Jim O’Malley will provide an update on items of interest.

RECOMMENDATIONS

That the Board:

a)         Notes the Council Activities Update.

 

Signatories

Author:

Rebecca Murray - Governance Support Officer

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

 

 

 


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Items for Consideration by the Chair

 

Any items for consideration by the Chair.