I hereby give notice that a meeting of Horizons Regional Council will be held on:
Date: Tuesday, 24 March 2015 Time: 10.00am Venue: Tararua Room Horizons Regional Council 11-15 Victoria Avenue Palmerston North
REGIONAL COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEMBERSHIP
Chair Cr EB Gordon Deputy Chair Cr PW Rieger, QSO JP Councillors Cr JJ Barrow Cr LR Burnell, QSM Cr DB Cotton Cr MC Guy Cr RJ Keedwell Cr PJ Kelly, JP Cr GM McKellar Cr DR Pearce Cr BE Rollinson Cr CI Sheldon
Michael McCartney Chief Executive
Contact Telephone: 0508 800 800 Email: [email protected] Postal Address: Private Bag 11025, Palmerston North 4442
Full Agendas are available on Horizons Regional Council website www.horizons.govt.nz
Note: The reports contained within this agenda are for consideration and should not be construed as Council policy unless and until adopted. Items in the agenda may be subject to amendment or withdrawal at the meeting.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 WELCOME 5
2 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE 5 Leave of Absence has been granted to Cr Sheldon
3 PUBLIC SPEAKING RIGHTS 5 Public Speaking Rights must be connected to an item in the Agenda
4 SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS 5
5 MEMBER’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST 5
6 PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS 5
7 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Regional Council meeting, 24 February 2015 7
8 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT
9 MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 9.1 Consideration of the Consultation Document 2015-25 and Supporting Information for adoption Report No: 15-47 23 Annex A - Consultation Document 2015-25 27 9.2 Adoption of the Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025 Report No: 15-48 47 Annex A - Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025 53 9.3 Capital Connection Rail Service Report No: 15-46 137 9.4 Submission on Local Government Funding Report No: 15-49 141 9.5 Councillors' Workshop Attendance - 4 December 2014 to 18 March 2015 Report No: 15-51 143 Annex A - Councillors' Workshop Attendance 144
10 COMMITTEE REPORTS 10.1 Report of Regional Transport Committee Meeting - Endorse and Adopt Resolutions and Recommendations - 3 March 2015 145 10.2 Report of Strategy & Policy Committee Meeting - Endorse and Adopt Resolutions and Recommendations - 10 March 2015 153 10.3 Report of Catchment Operations Committee Meeting - Endorse and Adopt Resolutions and Recommendations - 11 March 2015 159
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11 COUNCILLOR REPORTS 11.1 Chairman‟s Report 11.2 Members‟ Reports and Questions
12 PART TWO – PUBLIC EXCLUDED SECTION 12.1 Procedural motion to exclude the public 167 PX1 Confirmation of Public Excluded Meeting held on 24 February 2015 PX2 Report of Public Excluded Strategy & Policy Committee Meeting - Endorse and Adopt Resolutions and Recommendations - 10 March 2015 PX3 Report of Public Excluded Catchment Operations Committee Meeting - Endorse and Adopt Resolutions and Recommendations - 11 March 2015 PX4 MWRC Holdings Draft Statement of Intent 2015-16 to 2017-18 Report No: PX15-50 PX5 Council to consider whether any item in the Public Excluded minutes can be moved into the public domain, and define the extent of the release. PX6 Members‟ Questions
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AGENDA
1 WELCOME
2 APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE Leave of Absence has been granted to Cr Sheldon.
3 PUBLIC SPEAKING RIGHTS Notification to speak is required by 4pm on the working day prior to the meeting. Further information is available on www.horizons.govt.nz\Council\ or by phoning 0508 800 800.
4 SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS To consider, and if thought fit, to pass a resolution to permit the Committee/Council to consider any further items relating to items following below which do not appear on the Order Paper of this meeting and/or the meeting to be held with the public excluded. Such resolution is required to be made pursuant to Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended), and the Chairperson must advise: (i) The reason why the item was not on the Order Paper, and (ii) The reason why the discussion of this item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.
5 MEMBER’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST Members are reminded of their obligation to declare any conflicts of interest they might have in respect of the items on this Agenda.
6 PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS Deputations: Written notice (fewer than 150 words) concerning the nature of the deputation must be lodged with the Chief Executive at least 2 working days before the date of the meeting and subsequently approved by the Chairperson. Petitions: Written notice to the Chief Executive is required at least 2 working days before the date of the meeting. Further information is available on www.horizons.govt.nz\Council\ or by phoning 0508 800 800.
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Minutes of the eighteenth meeting of the ninth triennium of Horizons Regional Council held at 10.00am on Tuesday 24 February 2015, in the Tararua Room Horizons Regional Council, 11-15 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North.
PRESENT Crs EB Gordon (Chairman), JJ Barrow, LR Burnell QSM (to 11.04am), DB Cotton, MC Guy, RJ Keedwell, PJ Kelly JP, GM McKellar, DR Pearce, PW Rieger QSO JP, BE Rollinson, CI Sheldon. IN ATTENDANCE Chief Executive Mr MJ McCartney Group Manager Corporate and Governance Mr C Grant Committee Secretary Mrs JA Kennedy ALSO PRESENT At various times during the meeting: Dr N Peet (Group Manager Strategy & Regulation), Mr C Mitchell (Group Manager Environmental Management), Mr G Shirley (Group Manager Regional Services & Information), Mr A Cook (Group Manager Operations), Mrs K Ritani, (Media & Communications Manager).
WELCOME The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
APOLOGIES Cr Burnell advised he would be leaving the meeting early.
PUBLIC SPEAKING RIGHTS There were no requests for public speaking rights.
SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS The Chairman noted the items contained in the Supplementary Agenda: Item 10.2 – Report of Passenger Transport Committee Item PX3 – MWRC Holding–28 North Street, Palmerston North (Report No. PX15-22)
MEMBERS’ CONFLICTS OF INTEREST There were no conflicts of interest declared.
PETITIONS / DEPUTATIONS There were no petitions/deputations.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 15-185 Moved Guy/Sheldon That the minutes of the Regional Council meeting held on 16 December 2014, as circulated, be confirmed as a correct record, with the following amendments: Members‟ Reports, last line Cr Keedwell‟s report amend “…facilitated at a Camp Rangi Woods meeting” to “…attended a Camp Rangi Woods meeting”. Members‟ Reports, third line Cr McKellar‟s report amend „Dessert‟ to „Desert‟.
Matters Arising: In regard to Wanganui District Council discharging directly to the ocean, Dr Peet advised that warning signs had been erected at South Beach and information had been requested around ocean outfall monitoring.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 15-186 Moved Keedwell/Kelly That the minutes of the Regional Council meeting held on 10 February 2015 as circulated, be confirmed as a correct record. CARRIED
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT The Chief Executive (CE) presented his report. In referring to the annexes attached to his report he highlighted a „briefing paper‟ detailing discussion topics held with the Minister for Primary Industries. The CE acknowledged the input and effort of Mr Craig Grant (Group Manager Corporate and Governance) in the coordination of a Manawatu-Wanganui LASS collective procurement project for insurance services, which involved 25 councils from across New Zealand. The CE noted the very good progression of work on the Economic Study and said a briefing would given to the Regional Chiefs‟ Group, prior to the Zone Three meeting to be held on 5-6 March 2015. The CE updated Members on the LAWA module and noted the considerable international interest it was attracting. He said traffic to the site had doubled since its launch late last year. The Chief Executive and Dr Peet (Group Manager Strategy & Regulation) responded to Members‟ comments about the Bonny Glen landfill hearing, in particular its location. In response to a query, Mr Mitchell (Group Manager Environmental Management) provided an overview of the presentation on drones scheduled for 25 February in the Boardroom. Cr Guy commented on the „briefing paper‟ detailing discussion topics held with the Minister for Primary Industries, and noted the absence of any mention of forestry. The CE said forestry was not specifically raised but that work continued on the Afforestation Grants Scheme with Ministry officials. 15-187 Moved Gordon/Rollinson That the Chief Executive‟s report be received. CARRIED
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PROPOSED LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION IN WELLINGTON Report No 15-19 This report sought Council‟s direction on a response to the Local Government Commission‟s (the Commission) proposed reorganisation of the Greater Wellington Region. Dr Peet (Group Manager Strategy & Regulation) introduced the item. He referred to the map at Annex A and explained the direct effect to Horizons Regional Council (HRC) of the proposed reorganisation. Members fully considered the proposed reorganisation structure, asked questions of clarification about possible implications, sought clarification around the strengths and weaknesses of a unitary authority, including the effects of a unitary authority to the HRC Region, and provided their views for and against the suggested recommendations at paragraph 2. Further questions were asked about catchment management for the Mataikona River, and whether or not there would be any cost implications as a result of the proposed realignment of the Greater Wellington-Manawatu- Wanganui boundary. During discussion, some Members believed the proposal required further investigation as the implications to Horizons Regional Council were not clear. Members suggested a meeting with the Commissioner would be beneficial to seek clarification on the proposal, and to discuss HRC‟s views. Ultimately, recommendation (a) was put to the meeting, followed by an amended recommendation b (iv). 15-188 Moved Kelly/Burnell It is recommended that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-19 and Annexes. CARRIED
15-189 Moved Keedwell/Sheldon It is recommended that the Council: b instructs officers to: iv. arrange a meeting with the Commission to discuss the Council‟s view, and that a letter be written seeking further clarification. CARRIED There was further comment made in support of making a written submission. The Chief Executive explained that the letter to the Commissioner would express the reason for seeking a meeting, and asked that the letter be treated as a formal submission.
Cr Burnell left the meeting at 11.04am.
MODEL STANDING ORDERS - INCLUSION OF AUDIO OR AUDIOVISUAL ATTENDANCE Report No 15-18 This report provided Members with information on the section of the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2014 relating to the attendance at meetings by audio link or audiovisual link. This amendment applied to both Councillors and Members of the public. Mr Grant (Group Manager Corporate & Governance) introduced the item, and explained the significance of the new Clause 25A in Schedule 7 of the Amendment Act. He further explained the requirement for the provisions of Clause 25A to be included in Horizons Regional Council‟s Model Standing Orders (MSO) until such time as Local Government New Zealand had undertaken a formal review of MSO later in 2015. Mr Grant referred to the sections contained in Annex B which would become sections 2.19 and 2.20 to Horizons‟ MSO, subject to Members‟ consideration and approval. Mr Grant stressed
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that a Member who attended a meeting by means of audio link or audiovisual link would have no voting rights, and the Member would not constitute part of the quorum. He explained the meetings and provisions to which the audio link or audiovisual link applied. Members fully considered the information, provided their views, and sought clarification on various points. Although Cr Rollinson spoke favourably of the audiovisual trial he had participated in, he said that clarity of hearing was a problem. Mr Grant said that an upgrade of the current microphone system would be looked at. 15-190 Moved Kelly/Cotton It is recommended that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-18 and Annexes. b. approves the inclusion of sections 2.19 and 2.20 in Horizons Regional Council‟s Model Standing Orders (at Annex B); c. notes the consequential amendment to section 3.17.2; d. approves and adopts the revised Horizons Regional Council Model Standing Orders. CARRIED
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEW ZEALAND CONFERENCE 2015 Report No 15-20 This report determined Members‟ attendance at the 2015 Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Conference. The Chairman said Councillors were given the opportunity to attend the Conference once per triennium, however recommended that a Councillor could attend more than once per triennium if there was insufficient interest. He said it was important to have Councillor representation at the Conference. The Chairman responded to Members‟ questions around the policy and budget for Councillors training and development. The Chairman noted he would not be attending the 2015 Conference. Councillors Barrow, Pearce, and Sheldon expressed a desire to attend the 2015 Conference. 15-191 Moved Gordon/Kelly It is recommended that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-20. b. approves the attendance of Councillors Barrow, Pearce, Sheldon with expenses paid, and the Chief Executive, at the 2015 Local Government New Zealand Conference at Rotorua from 19-21 July 2015, and includes any regional pre tour. CARRIED
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAMME REVIEW Report No 15-21 This item presented recommended changes to the Community Grants Programme for 2015. Mrs Ritani (Media and Communications Manager) introduced the report and highlighted the recommendations (paragraph 5.4) made by the Community Grants Committee in response to a drop in application numbers. Members commented on the recommended changes, provided their views, and asked questions of clarification. The Chief Executive explained that as well as the Group Manager Environmental Management and Horizons‟ Media and Communications Manager,
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the Chair of the Environment Committee would also be involved in the final decision making process on recipients. Mrs Ritani explained that by changing the application timeframes it was hoped to generate more applications from those interested in planting projects. 15-192 Moved Kelly/Barrow It is recommended that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-21. b. approves the recommended changes put forward to council as outlined below: Change the application period to April 2015 to coincide with the planning timeframe for spring planting projects. Funding would be spent in the 2015-16 financial year. Amend the funding requirement outlining the need to uplift funds within two months of receiving notification of a successful application to the end of the next financial year (for example June 30 2016). Increase the limit per grant application to $7,500 in order to encourage higher quality applications. Keep the current structure for application reviews and decision making with Horizons‟ Environmental and Communications staff putting forward recommendations to the Horizons‟ Group Manager Environmental Management and Horizons‟ Media and Communications Manager for final decision on recipients. However, add Horizons‟ Chair of Environment Committee to this final decision making process. CARRIED
ENDORSEMENT AND ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT OF ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE - ENDORSE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - 11 FEBRUARY 2015 15-193 Moved Sheldon/McKellar That the Council endorses and adopts the resolutions and recommendations of the Environment Committee meeting held on 11 February 2015. CARRIED Matters Arising: In response to a query, Dr Peet (Group Manager Strategy & Regulation) said there would be a road show undertaken on the proposed changes to the new Overseer Model (irrigation).
REPORT OF PASSENGER TRANSPORT COMMITTEE - ENDORSE AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - 17 FEBRUARY 2015 15-194 Moved Keedwell/Sheldon That the Council endorses and adopts the resolutions and recommendations of the Passenger Transport Committee meeting held on 17 February 2015, as amended: Public Speaking Rights – fifth line, delete …‟and outlined a proposed timetable‟. CARRIED
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT The Chairman presented his report. He referred to a letter received from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) which confirmed that the applicable Funding Assistance Rate based on the weighted average benefits of the regional Manawatu-Wanganui Road Safety Programme for the 2015-2018 National Land Transport Programme at 65%. The letter also explained NZTA‟s views on why Horizons Regional Council (HRC) should not exit from the road safety function. The Chairman said that NZTA had been encouraged to make a submission on HRC road safety function to the Long-term Plan Submissions Hearing. The Chairman commented on a letter from the Mayor of Palmerston North City Council to the Honourable Simon Bridges (Minister of Transport), copied to Horizons Regional Council, which provided strong support for the efforts by Horizons Regional Council to seek funding for the retention of the Capital Connection passenger rail service. The Chairman responded to Members‟ questions of clarification on points raised. 15-195 Moved Gordon/Pearce That the Chairman‟s report be received. CARRIED
MEMBER’S REPORTS AND QUESTIONS Cr Kelly commented on his attendance at the CentrePort open day held on 14 February, and commented on his attendance at the Local Government New Zealand Three Waters presentation. Cr Keedwell attended the usual meetings and workshops and she attended the Regional Land Transport Plan Submissions Hearings. Cr McKellar attended the usual meetings and workshops. He attended a dairy award sponsors night in Feilding, and attended the Oroua Catchment Care Group meeting. Cr McKellar suggested it would be beneficial for a representative from Horizons Regional Council to attend the next meeting. Cr Guy attended the usual meetings and workshops. He commented on his attendance at the Regional Land Transport Plan Submissions Hearing to which he made a private submission. He attended the public official opening of Burkes Pump and thanked and congratulated the organisers for a well planned and efficient function.
The meeting adjourned at 12.04pm. The meeting reconvened at 12.40pm.
Cr Pearce attended the usual meetings and workshops. He attended a meeting with affected parties at State Highway 3 in regard to an emerging cycle way. He commented on his observations on the size of the rock falls which come down the Rangitikei River in the Ohingaiti area. There was discussion on how best to alert river users to the hazard. Cr Rieger attended the Regional Land Transport Plan Submissions Hearing, the public official opening of Burkes Pump, and he attended the Passenger Transport Committee meeting. He attended the usual meetings and workshops. Cr Cotton attended the usual meetings and workshops. He attended a Rural Community Board meeting, and commented on his River City Press article. He commented on his attendance at a meeting with affected parties at State Highway 3 in regard to an emerging cycle way.
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The Chief Executive clarified Members‟ questions in regard to capital costs and operating costs for the weed harvester. Cr Rollinson raised concern around a number of calls he had received from established farmers in his constituency about the Plant Pest Strategy, in particular the proliferation of gorse in the area and the 20 metre rule, which farmers believed was not working. Cr Barrow attended the usual meetings and workshops. He attended a Rural Womens‟ Network meeting in Woodville, attended two Scheme Liaison Committee meetings, and he commented on his attendance at five Farmers‟ meetings in the Tararua in regard to One Plan Nutrient Management Implementation. Cr Sheldon attended the usual meetings and workshops. She attended a Foxton River Loop Working Party meeting and noted the absence of Horizons Regional Council staff. She commented on her attendance at the Local Government New Zealand Three Waters presentation. She responded to Members‟ questions about the Foxton Loop Working Party meeting.
MEMBERS’ QUESTIONS Cr Keedwell commented on Councillors availability to speak to the public during the Long-term Plan consultation period. Cr Keedwell referred to a „fossil fuel global divestment‟ held the previous week. She asked whether Horizons Regional Council (HRC) had an investment policy, and had HRC considered the implications of divesting in fossil fuel? The Chief Executive replied that HRC did not have a policy on that. He suggested an „action point‟ be noted to ask the Bank to disclose their investment policy, and to disclose what business HRC investment money was supporting. In response to a question, the Chairman explained Horizons Regional Council‟s position around the appointment of board members to CentrePort. Cr Barrow referred to an email from Lyn Charlton asking for information about chemical use and its safety, testing for chemical contamination in waterways, and Horizons Regional Council‟s position in that regard. Cr Barrow indicated that Lyn Charlton would be seeking a deputation to Council. Cr Sheldon commented on an empty section owned by Horizons Regional Council (HRC) located next to the Woodville Office. She asked if HRC would be open to an approach to use the section as a community garden and collect rain water from the roof. The Chief Executive said an approach could be made in that regard. Cr Rollinson asked for clarification on the final outcome of the Ruapehu Alpine Lift fine and what arrangements were in place for a community meeting. An „action point‟ was requested to arrange an initial meeting prior to the next Council meeting.
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PROCEDURAL MOTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC 15-196 Moved Guy/Cotton THAT the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows. This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 and section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows: General subject of each matter Reason for passing this Ground(s) under section 48(1) to be considered resolution for the passing of this resolution PX1 Confirmation of Public s7(2)(h) - the withholding of the s48(1)(a) Excluded Meeting held on information is necessary to The public conduct of the part of 16 December 2014 enable the local authority to the meeting would be likely to carry out, without prejudice or result in the disclosure of disadvantage, commercial information for which good activities. reason for withholding exists s7(2)(i) - the withholding of the under section 7. information is necessary to enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations).
PX2 Confirmation of Public s7(2)(i) - the withholding of the s48(1)(a) Excluded Meeting held on information is necessary to The public conduct of the part of 10 February 2015 enable the local authority to the meeting would be likely to carry on, without prejudice or result in the disclosure of disadvantage, negotiations information for which good (including commercial and reason for withholding exists industrial negotiations). under section 7. s7(2)(g) - the withholding of the information is necessary to maintain legal.
PX3 MWRC Holding - 28 North s7(2)(h) - the withholding of the s48(1)(a) Street, Palmerston North information is necessary to The public conduct of the part of enable the local authority to the meeting would be likely to carry out, without prejudice or result in the disclosure of disadvantage, commercial information for which good activities. reason for withholding exists The information contained in under section 7. this report is commercially sensitive as it includes details around tender prices.
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PX4 Council / Committee to consider whether any item in the Public Excluded minutes can be moved into the public domain and define the extent of the release PX5 Members‟ Questions
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned to the Public Excluded part of the meeting at 1.13pm and resumed at 1.46pm.
The Chairman advised that Mr Barry Gilliland (Senior Policy Analyst) had completed 40 years service with Horizons Regional Council. There was a farewell for Mr Allan Kirk (Environmental Programme Coordinator) to be held on Friday 27 February at Regional House Wanganui.
The meeting closed at 1.47pm.
Confirmed
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT TO COUNCIL Tuesday, 24 February 2015 Michael McCartney – Chief Executive
Introduction
1. The year has started with significant activity within the region, sector and in the world of central government. For a more detailed account of Horizons notable operational activity since December 2014 please refer to the annexed Council Update. Also attached at Annex B are the agendas from the February meetings of the Regional Sector Group (RSG), the Regional Chief Executive Officers (RCEO) and the Chief Executives‟ Environment Forum (CEEF).
Planning and Policy
2. Understandably, the work on the Long-term Plan has dominated much of our policy work since December. The contribution by elected members and the project team to get the draft LTP to a point where the collective views of members can be put to the community has been significant. The plan is now on track to receive its audit assessment before returning to council for its full endorsement to seek public input. The journey has comprised close to 20 workshops culminating in a number of formal items to Strategy and Policy meetings.
3. The Policy team has commenced the development of a One Plan Monitoring framework incorporating a methodology to measure the delivery and impact of the One Plan across the four well-beings. That framework will be presented to Council in the near future.
Regulatory Activity
4. A number of high profile consent applications have reached or are about to reach decision points. The Feilding WWTP consent decision has been released with a number of parties indicating their intention to appeal. The PNCC WWTP consent condition review decision is due out very soon and the hearing for the Bonny Glen landfill extension commenced on 17 February 2015. All of these proposals have considerable public interest.
Catchment Operations
5. The main highlight in recent times in the Operations area was the public opening of the Burkes Pumpstation. The event was well attended by affected landowners as a well as general members of the public. This project is a significant achievement for HRC and quite rightly should be celebrated.
6. The city reach work (Anzac Cliffs) has recommenced after a brief delay due to rock supply. The project is progressing at pace however there is a risk that the rock supply delays could cause the project to run into the next construction season. The influencing factor will be the river levels and the timing of when the winter flows arrive, rendering river crossings impossible.
7. In relation to SLUI the key matter of interest is the decision from MPI on our application for Hill Country Erosion funding. We expect to hear from MPI on this matter in March. This will be helpful to inform our LTP deliberations.
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Emergency Management
8. Recently MCDEM undertook an audit of the CDEMG in our region as part of a national process. The process involved a questionnaire and interview exercise involving key members (mayors, chair etc.) of the Group. We expect a report on the findings of the audit in the near future.
MW LASS Ltd
9. The work in MW LASS is continuing to be busy. The collective aerial photography project is underway - updating our imagery across the region. By securing a project cost collectively there is considerable savings. Archives Central is also going well with a council from outside the region securing the services of this facility boosting the annual income by around 25k per annum. A number of other councils have also shown increased interest in the services of Archives Central.
10. MW LASS (Craig Grant) has coordinated a collective procurement project for insurance services involving 25 councils from across New Zealand. While final decisions are yet to be made as to the successful provider the indications are that the savings to this region‟s MW LASS member councils could be very significant.
Economic Growth Study
11. The work by Henley Hutchings (supported by MBIE and MPI) is progressing well. The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meets later this week to receive an update on the progress with the study. My understanding is a draft will be completed in the next month and the information that could be in that draft will be shared with the Regional Chiefs prior to the Zone Three meeting.
12. We are in the process of arranging a presentation from the consultants to this Council around the time that the study is released publicly. The study will help to define economic growth opportunity focus areas while that strategy/action plan work project managed by Spearhead and Horizons will assist in mapping out how we give life to the study findings. Alongside the action plan work consideration probably needs to be applied to how the current institutional arrangements for facilitating economic growth are organised going forward.
National
13. The RSG meeting was attended by Hon Nic Smith, Minister for the Environment. The Minister outlined his plans and timeframe to introduce both RMA changes and the Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Bill. These legislative changes stand to have significant impact on the roles of local government. As more detail comes to hand staff will provide an impact assessment to Council.
14. The Iwi Leaders (freshwater) also presented at the RSG on their work to date with Government. As was indicated at Waitangi the conversation with Government is focusing very much on rights and interests.
15. Prior to the RSG meeting I attended a meeting together with two other sector chairs and chief executives with the Minister for Primary Industries. A copy of the briefing paper we prepared for that meeting is included as Annex C to this report.
16. The coastal module of LAWA was launched by the Minister for the Environment late last year. Since then the traffic to the site has doubled. In the very near future the Water Quantity module will be launched. LAWA is also attracting considerable international interest with invitations to Horizons to speak to a number of conferences. The Tindall Foundation has invested an additional sum of money into developing good quality river enhancement stories via video from across the
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country. Every region will have a river success story profiled in this way. In our region the Oroua River has been chosen.
Attachments Annex A Council Update Annex B RSG, RCEO and CEEF meeting agendas Annex C LGNZ Briefing Paper to Hon Nathan Guy
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COUNCIL UPDATE From 1 January 2015 to 24 February 2015
ACTIVITIES
Ruapehu Environmental Management 1. Attended Beef and Lamb Field day, Maitere, 18 February 2015. Strategy & Regulation 2. Staff met with Ngati Rangi on 17 February to discuss progress with implementation of the MOP.
Wanganui Operations 3. Work is nearing completion at Kowhai Park with Practical Completion expected before the end of February. Final grass seeding will take place in the autumn when growing conditions are more favourable. Strategy & Regulation 4. Staff met with Wanganui District Council to discuss consent requirements for the Wanganui Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Manawatu Environmental Management 5. Attended Karaka Grove meeting on 20 January. 6. The 10th quarterly report for the Manawatu Freshwater Clean-up Fund was completed. 7. A meeting with iwi was held regarding the Manawatu Freshwater Clean-up Fund. Operations 8. Public notification for Pohangina River and Oroua River aerial spraying as part of the scheme works has gone in the local papers as required in the consent conditions. Strategy & Regulation 9. A decision on the Feilding Wastewater Treatment Plant applications was received on 20 January 2015. The appeal period has closed and the decision has been appealed by eight parties.
Tararua Environmental Management 10. Presented at a Beef and Lamb LEF field Day in Pahiatua on 17 February. Operations 11. Staff are meeting with KiwiRail on 25 February to look at options to further protect the Ngawapurua Rail Bridge. 12. Staff have been working closely with TDC/Downer regarding gravel for roadworks. 13. Scheme Liaison meetings have been planned for the Mangatainoka, South Eastern Ruahine and Upper Manawatu Schemes for 23 and 24 February. Regional Services & Information 14. Police fatigue stop – Woodville – Friday, 16 January.
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Strategy & Regulation 15. Staff met with TDC regarding the upcoming consents for Eketahuna and Woodville Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Palmerston North City Strategy & Regulation 16. The PNCC WWTP hearing closed on 30 January 2015, and we expect a hearing decision by 23 February 2015.
Horowhenua Environmental Management 17. The second quarterly report for the Lake Horowhenua Freshwater Clean-up Fund was completed. 18. A meeting of the Lake Domain Board was attended on 2 February.
Rangitikei Operations 19. Work is well underway upgrading a 800m section of Parewanui stopbank between 6.2km and 7.0km. 20. Public notification for aerial spraying as part of the scheme works has gone in the local papers as required in the consent conditions. Strategy & Regulation 21. The hearing for the Bonny Glen Landfill extension (Midwest Disposals Limited) commenced on 17 February 2015. It is scheduled to run until 27 February 2015. 22. Staff met with Nga Pae o Rangitikei on 5 February.
CORPORATE & GOVERNANCE UPDATE
23. Councillors‟ Workshop – Long-term Plan Workshop #17 held 27 January 2015. 24. World Wetlands Day held 1 February 2015. 25. Regional Land Transport Plan Submissions Hearing held 9 February 2015. 26. Councillors‟ Workshop – Long-term Plan Workshop #18 held 10 February 2015. 27. Council meeting held 10 February 2015. 28. Environment Committee meeting held 11 February 2015. 29. Regional Sector Group (RSG) meeting held 13 February 2015. 30. Open Day at CentrePort Ltd held 14 February 2015. 31. Public Official Opening of Burkes Pumpstation held 14 February 2015. 32. Both the Consulting Document and Supporting Document for the Long-term Plan 2015-25 have been approved and adopted by Council, subject to a few changes. Audit commenced their work on these documents on 16 February and are expected to be on site 16- 27 February 2015. 33. Passenger Transport Committee meeting held 17 February 2015. 34. Council meeting held 24 February 2015. 35. Audit, Risk and Investment Committee Financial Briefing held 24 February 2015.
Number of FTEs 36. The total number of FTEs is 220.
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GENERAL
Environmental Management 37. Attended a Nature Central Steering Group meeting in Wellington on 13 February. 38. Staff attended a meeting of the Oroua Catchment Care Group on 9 February in Feilding. 39. The BioManagers group met in Wellington on 5 February. 40. Presented first lecture to a soils class at Massey University. 41. Staff attended Fertiliser and Lime Conference at Massey University. 42. Met with MPI subgroup regarding the Afforestation Grant Scheme. 43. Met with Food Farms and Freshwater group. Strategy & Regulation 44. Policy staff attended a Regional Planning Forum in Ohakune on 18 February.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
Events and Activities Environmental Management 45. A SLUI Advisory Group meeting will be held on 17 March. 46. Allan Kirk‟s last day with the Land Group will be 27 February. 47. Land Managers will be meeting in Wellington 25-26 March. 48. Staff will attend a Fresh Start for Freshwater Clean-up Fund Workshop on 18 February. 49. A Ruahine River Care meeting will be held 20th February. 50. Staff will attending a meeting on the alignment of Regional Pest Management Plans on 24 February. 51. The next meeting of the Manawatu Freshwater Clean-up Fund Steering Group will be held 25 February. 52. A presentation on drones will be given in the HRC Boardroom on 25 February. Operations 53. The new large pumpstation alongside the Burkes Drain outlet to the Manawatu River was officially commissioned on Saturday with over 90 locals there to mark the occasion. 54. Meeting dates and times have now been confirmed for the upcoming Annual Ratepayer meetings which will see 26 meetings take place from end of March through to the beginning of May. Strategy & Regulation 55. Staff are meeting with dairy farmers in the Tararua region over five shed meetings on 19 and 20 February 2015 to talk through the One Plan consenting process and any other matters. 56. Staff are to meet with Rangitikei Farmers on 3 March 2015 to again talk through the One Plan consent process for those in the Rangitikei and Coastal Lake target catchments.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT TO COUNCIL
Tuesday, 24 February 2015 Bruce Gordon – Chairman
Meeting Attendance
12 January Executive Leadership Team
26 January Executive Leadership Team
27 January Councillors‟ Workshop
30 January Commander Change of Command Parade, Ohakea Military Air Base
2 February Hui re Manawatu Freshwater Clean-up Fund projects
4 February Meeting with Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd‟s Chairman, John Wilson
9 February Regional Land Transport Plan Hearing
10 February Councillors‟ Workshop Council Meeting
11 February Environment Committee
13 February Regional Sector Group Meeting
14 February Burkes Pumpstation Ceremony
17 February Passenger Transport Committee
24 February Council Meeting Audit, Risk & Investment Committee Financial Briefing
Upcoming meetings
3 March CDEM Joint Standing Committee Regional Land Transport Plan Workshop Regional Land Transport Committee
4 March Possible Councillors‟ Workshop
5 and 6 March Zone Three Meeting
9 March Manawatu Freshwater Clean-up Fund Governance Group Meeting
10 March Strategy & Policy Committee
11 March Catchment Operations Committee
12 March Ballance Environmental Farm Awards
12-14 March Central Districts Field Days
18-19 March Tour of Bay of Plenty Region
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On behalf of the Committee, I would like to thank all of those individuals an individuals those of all thank to like would I Committee, the of behalf On Activitiesin identified Sectionof 4 thePlan seek to addressthese prioritiesin thenear future. works towardsits strategic vision for the future. policies andmeasureshave in beenidentified subsequentsections a to Objectives, challenges. and issues transport land Region‟s the identifies Plan the of 2.2 Section identifyingand prioritising thetransport issues identified in Plan.this a also have documents these in identified priorities and objectives Issues, documents. these with consistent is Plan this that satisfied is Committee The Council. Regional Horizons and 2010 Strategy Trans Transport the by undertaken Land Regional 2015 Funding the Transport Land on Statement as such level, accoun into takes and underpins Plan The more providing and efficient more safer, roads our making alternatives toaccess Region, the transportnetwork. our to important are that f of level the affect may This priorities. national to dollars roading of call first the directed has policy Government Central Programme Transport Land National TransportFund and subsequentlydelivered. the in include will it (NLTP) activities which decide will Agency Transport the Plan, the on Based priority. of order what in and pursue to want we activities which in developed been has document This and HorizonsRegional Council) are seeking national funding. Region the in councils district seven (the organisations approved and Agency Transport Zealand next the overactivities transport land ten next the for priorities regional the states Region; Horizons ten a is Plan The first the youplansuch forthe Region to present to pleased am I Committee, Transport Regional Horizons the of chair As regional 2013, Land TransportStrategy and RegionalLand TransportProgramme. in introduced 2003 new The with years. stakeholderssixevery andcommunity consultation their Act in plan, transport Managementland regional a develop Transport to required are Land committees transport the to changes Under Introductionfrom the March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption Chair,Horizons Regional TransportCommittee. CouncillorEB(Bruce) Gordon delivering in you with betterland transportoutcomesworking in the future. to forward look I document. this of preparation the to contributed Oc icue i te LP a atvt cn hn e udd rm h Ntoa Land National the from funded be then can activity an NLTP, the in included Once .
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 aaau og (H) n Wiiio rsl (H) Tee r iprat o h Region the to important are These (SH1). Trestle Whirikino and (SH3) Gorge Manawatu rol the is importanceparticular Of occurs. growth traffic if years coming the overpressure increasing to subject become will which network, the of sections vulnerable of number a are there However, cent a distribution the of freight Northin the Island. as role important increasingly Region‟s the promotes and well function to continues p networkthis that ensure to vital is it supported, is Region the to ofdevelopment social and economic access with links, air and rail road, of network strategic a by served well is location, central its due largely Region, The 2.2.1 Theidentified issues in theHorizon‟s region are: aparta for number of reasons,including fundingconstraints and landowner negotiations. example, fro projectsFor roading resolve. to finish to start from years many take may They them. address to order multi be to tend issues The Plan. the of lifetime land regional current the that pressures the identify Issues 2.2 March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption througha network ofother route detoura take to havesouth or north heading vehicles(HPMV) productivitymotor high allcurrently as important also is Trestle Whirikino The Region. the to access direct with port export important the to region our from link direct most the is Gorge the as economically e of freight and its predicted growth. Two of the most vulnerable sections in the Region are theare Region the in vulnerablesections most the of Two growth.predicted its and freight of e
Mitigatingadverse environmental effects from the regionaltransport system harvesting andagriculturalanduse potential increases in tourism traffic;and netwo roading rural Regions the on pressure Increasing Theneed forcontinued improvements to road safetyin theRegion; impacts the this will haveon freightdistribution; an Anticipa playing are that links east strategic secondary developmentpurposes as to role improvements maintain increasing to need The north the of the r Regions other to linkages Improved a more structured roadinghierarchy accommodateto anticipated future freight growth; Integratedland useand transportpla
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• • • • Anumber of proposals were developed to address these deficiencies. Theyare: urban areaof Palmerston North. the within AvenueTremaine across and along capacity additional for need the was identified Also • • • • as: identified were studyarea core the withinnetwork road rural existing the deficienciesof major The additionaleconomic opportuni effective and ar up opening improved strong greatly be will areas through efficiency freight identified, has development JTS the industrial which their links transport facilitating large By Two North. Palmerston of region. southwest entire the benefit will that opportunities development and growth economic unlocking to respect with questioned be not shouldimportance the its However region.geographical the of area small a onlycover does JTS The that ensure to is This beyond. investmen and Plan, the of North Palmerston lifetime the over improvements these of plan year 30 a is it that Given realised. be to yet still are proposals the of number a completed, been have projects some While road hierarchyover a 30 would that area sub ide North Palmerston the for hierarchy roading a confirm to was JTS the of intention The undertookthe Palmerston North the Council, District Manawatu Council, City NorthPalmerston Strategy, Transport Land Regional the developing as time same the at 2010, In Framework North Palmerston 2010 The KeyProject March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption that noted 2044period as it iscurrently economically not justified. be should It date. to progress Bridg Upstream the of have currently CouncilCity North Palmerston indication an give to updated been have 75 on page identified projects key The JTS. the of findings key the on detail further provides 2 Appendix •
ARural Ring Road aroundPalmerston North Abypass of Bunnythorpe An EasternCorridor between Bunnythorpeand the New Upstream Bridge ANew Upstream Bridge between Matai Te Road and StacesRoad Arural state highway betweenroute proposed easternresidential growth areaand theproposed New Upstream airport,thetheIndustrial Eastadjacent North(NEIZ)to Zone the accesstoprovidegood to t need the an for additional crossing of Manawatu the River; traffic useto two levelcrossingsof the North IslandMain (NIMT) Trunk railway line; this requires Bunnythorpe via North Palmerston and Feilding between route commuter the through passing Gorge Manawatu the PalmerstonNorth is and inefficient as an inter Sanson between route 3 Highway State the he lack of a clearly defined road hierarchy, particularly north and east of Palmerston NorthPalmerston of east particularlyandhierarchy, clearly road north a defined of lack he t.
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 and earthquakes. There is also the very real threat of volcanic activity from the Central Plateau Central the and MtTaranaki, and climate change maybring from levelsea rise to some of coastalour communities. activity volcanic of threat real very the also is There earthquakes. and prisinterruptions. Region term The long and short withstand can network the well how of terms in determined be also can Resilience growingNorth be North,great CityPalmerstonNorthCouncilPalmerstonsees re the of above example The multi is there ensuring by development use land integrating in assist also can Rail passenger, movementsiscurrently under Plymouth New and North Palmerston tr land regional the Gisborne the line, rail Trunk Main of Island North the of crossroads resilience the at lies Region The the network. increase also will network rail the of of use Increased event the in restored rapidly or available, always disruption. be to expected be road should a classification) example For perform. they function the upon based service of level a provide willnationally, and Region, the across roads as movementsefficientfreight moreensuring in assist willalsoRoad ClassificationNetwork One The housing of development a future that areas identified between conflicts recognisesuse landpotential the consider to alsoneed will reviewsPlan District it However, operations. Wellington) of (Port Taran Centreport Port by for replaced terminus a as factory dairy Country Open the to access direct providing 2011, May in line rail branch Castlecliff the of reopening the was this of ord in that, notes and movement freight of effectiveness and efficiency the improve to is Strategy the of documentsStrategy majornumberincludingalignsDistrict the a of the of WDC themes Plan.One invest transportation future for direction the 2011,District the CouncilIn adopted (WDC)anUrbanWanganui Transportation Strategythatsets Region. the ininvestmentincreased encourage and networktransport Region‟s the of efficiencyresilience and long provides this th in confidence as more sector private the give willsituation sectorthis Improving sector. the for privatecertainty the for investment stimulate can sector public the that sector private with identified of hand protection The in development. hand goes network transport land the of planning as investment, for areas identifying in possible as efficiently as working andnot are public sectors two the the that is between concern The planning a transport is and there planning that use raised land concerns been of have mismatch there Plan the of development the during However, Change 50of Manawatu the DistrictPlan did likewise. o the with line the into Plan District the brought 7 Change Plan account City‟s North Palmerston into 2012, In takes Plan. which District City North 2) Palmerston the Appendix of hierarchy (see roading existing developed been has hierarchy roading rural A March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption the to crucial importance, is route, economic south national 1 Highway of State important is the particularly which it, from Region, and Wellington to access the to proximity Region‟s the RLTS. the iterations of of number a RTC for the to importance of been has issue This 2.2.2
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The obje The changing to adaptable be to system circumstancesand transport to respond to the needs of the Regionsvaried communities.the for need the recognises also It travel. car on need the acknowledges choicedegreearound.ofoptionsandhavelimitedIt flexibility,whilegetting others high for havea whomof some residents,Region‟s the of needs transportvaried the recognisesobjective fifth The personal and safety about concerns securi of because declining is cycling) and walking (i.e. transport othermodes of some use of the and Region the to cost socialeconomic and huge havea crashes objecti fourth the of focus The strategic the of part forms also network network.rail the as network, road the on solely not but network, vehi One to maximum uptonnes take 50 needa permit to on loading).focuses It the delivery efficient the of (heavy the as implementation such 50Max Plan, and draft HPMV the Classification, of Roading lifetime the Network over network road the of delivery the on impact third The LTMA the of purpose the with consistent and thecurrent GPS. also is and Region the for corridors. issue transport relevant a national still to is This connecting and growth economic supporting on heavily focused carried direction strategic the capture objectives two first The effective,efficient, and safe land transportsystem in public the interest. fewer objectiveschangeLTMA nowthe the in an becausethethat Plan of to requires contribute to In operative RLTS. the objectivesof the from greatly differ not objectivesdo These are: They Funding. Transport Land on PolicyStatement Government draft the with consistent are and an either address to LTMA the by required is objective orpolicy theof Plan. TheRTC has chosen to link them toobjectives. component programme the in identified „opera project the in and Plan identified draft priorities the strategic of component The „strategy‟ Plan. draft the thebetween connection strong a is there so objectives of the to back link to required are element 2.4 section programme the in on to focus on focus to will Region the areas key out set address the already Issues andidentified lead directly thestrategicto These priorities that RTC the adopted. been have objectives key Five 2.3 March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption these of purpose the to documents. contribute would objective each how analyses below matrix The do. to draft been have objectives identified The
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 recent years works have been undertaken to improve its safety and resilience to weather related weather to resilience and safety its improve to undertaken been c have works intermittentyears recent to prone stretch windy and „Paraparas‟ narrow the a as known been highway traditionally the has of part That closed. is north 1 Highway State that times the taking of H State capable is Trestle Whirikino the that Ensuring freight. overweightvehicles willbe tokey unlocking the routes economicpotential. of carriage the to cost overweigh means Trestle Whirikino the of state current the as route HPMV a not is south 1 Highway State Currently two the are that Auckland and portslargest by volume in thecountry. Tauranga of Ports the to Region the for connector key a is north Hig State date. to proceeded have projects these of few priority, higher a having Waikato inprojects other to Howeverdue Region. Waikato the inimprovements of number a advocatedfor Waikato and Region Horizons the in highway the of part the between north 1 Highway State of standard differing The Howe 1. Highway State the Otakito Levin section is2019 of part of completion for timeframe this current The away. years on of number a variabilitystill is RoNS the time in of completion addressed travel be and will safety issues improve alignment to and safety order major RoNS, the of announcement the With it Plan, capable of carryingHPMV‟s. the of lifetime the during road on carried economic enable to andeast south enough sufficient capacity a at are g network transport land the of arteries the that Region the to importance vital of is it Strategy, Agribusiness and Study Growth Regional Region and Government‟s the With north of standard The 2.4.2 Linksto objectives: of lowering a as safety road in part important an roadingstandards becan contributing a factorin road crashes. plays maintenance Road trend. downward en to be will challenge The years. preceding ten past over markedly the improved have priority outcomes this safety Road of system. component transport land key the a of deliverables also is safety mind in this With March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption and concerns these of some alleviated has standard HPMV to Road Saddle this the However, of upgrade Region‟s. both between The (SH3), flows Regions. Gorge the freight Manawatu between route of HPMV a lot of absence the a by constrained for largely is destination connectivity / origin key a is is 3 and 2 SHsvia BayHawkes the Connectivity to events,and any ongoing measuresarising thatuphold this resilience are supported. rowth. This is even more important for our Region as it serves as the crossroadsthenorthasservesit formuch importantRegion even moreouras is for This rowth.
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 2.4.3 motn rl wlig n ccig a hv i pstv eooi, oil n environmental and social economic, positive in have can cycling and walking role important low Lifestyl apparent. been has Horizons and Zealand New throughout years 20 past the over cycling and walking in decline The 2.4.4 Linksto objectives: are Strategy Agribusiness and aligned. Study Growth Regional the Plan, the that important is It change. long onimpacts some have may which land the outputsfrom of value the maximiseinve will Strategy Agribusiness and Study Growth Regional the of outcomes The use land that sure inefficientuse of transportresources thatis difficult and expensive to mitigate ata later date. Making growth. planning, or fut considers experiencing,planning are Region the in areas rural the urban on conflicts particular also are there con and network have transport as will trends important demographic more Changing become will North Palmerston in Health services, PalmerstonNorth Hospitalassumes the MidCentralresponsibility morespecialisedof services. bus at commuter of services form health the in a for Even be shuttles. may health or vehicles services community These communities. smaller these of vibrancy the retaining to key be will services transport public appropriate is there that Ensuring keyservices, such as health, postaland banking, urbanisedhave been graduallyreduced an more becomes population the As communities. rural Region‟s the for particularly im be will It less with habits driving car in change vehiclea ownership and fewerdrivenVKT person.per be also may There urban. more becoming and ageing demographic Current trendsshowinghouseholdsare that gettingsmaller are population and the is March24 2015 RegionalCouncil 5 il norg pors o ipoig ra ccig ewrs o cmue cycling. commuter or networks, cycling Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption urban improving on progress encourage will 25 2015 GPS the tourism, cycle and recreational on is network cycle national the of focus the While been since has This compleme that Rides‟. Routes‟ Touring „Great „Cycle of flagship„Great Rides‟. of series series a a include of to constructionexpanded the through benefits these some ofreap to order 2009inHaerenga, in Nga was created NationalCycle The Trail, outcomes. -
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 Links River to Mountains the linking project A demand. projected Cycleway thefrom River Whanganui Road to City Wanganui isprioritised in Section 4of the Plan. the support to adequate is trails Trai Cycle Zealand New the form that expected increases indemandof completioncycle in the Asa result from touring routes tourism of clipwalkway on particularlycycleway / isprioritised in Sectionof 4 Plan. the vehicles, between conflicts in increase the heavywestvehicles / and pedestrian east heading is visitors in increase this with Coupled recreational of number a to Due inwalks NewZealand bythe NZ Automobile Association. Gorge. T recorded. were Manawatuvisitors 15,000 just 2006, the is tourism ten past the over developments of area emerging An run which of both 40, Route and 43 Highway State between Ruapehu Dist are benefits tourism reap could that Plan this of course extensions the sealover completionthroughof upgraded be could that routes Other of form of reputation popular Regionthe the as a d enhance only increasingly can routes these an of sealing the is and Region, users, the in activity campervan tourist particularly camping, Freedom to expected Napier are Region. the roads and these Road of River Both Whanganui sealed. the years, few past the In Region‟ssmaller communities that relytourists.on tour of network appropriate an providing so years coming the in grow to expected are Region the in tourists of numbers The RuapehuDistricts, with domestictourism being touri moreimportant Palmerstonto North. International routes. tourist visible and economic provides thereforedefined clearly of and network a Region, through movement the their encourages and visit opportunities, development to visitors encourages it as priority a is This 2.4.6 March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption
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2. 1. Measures: 1.1.5 1.1.4 1.1.3 1.1.2 1.1.1 BY and social educational, business, to access recreationalservices forthe Region’s residents andbusinesses suitable provides network road the Ensure Policy1.1 2.5.1 planmonitoring to gaugethe Plans effectiveness. the with assist will This achieved. being are priorities and objectives the well how measure to us to occur to needs that planning the and achiev decisions direct and guide will that policies out set will and priorities strategic thein out set has it what achieve will RTC the howon sectionfocuses This issu the outlined have Plan the of chapters Previous 2.5 March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption 3.
practices. in costs Reduced Completion ofrenewals and maintenance programmesachieved within budget. Programmetimeframe. 2015 the in Classification Roading Network One the Implement e the principles. It will also set out measures, or key performance indicators, that will allow allow will that indicators, performance key or measures, out set also will It principles. the e Strategic Priority1 MeasuresPolicies and toachievePriorities the
upr claoain ewe ra cnrlig uhrte i odr o maximise to order in authorities controlling road investment (TerritorialAuthorit between collaboration Support (where and maintain Plan, the (TransportAgency and TerritorialAuthorities). through authorities, controlling ne road that Ensuring Authorities). (Territorial appropriate where traffic road local and arterial of separation the Encouraging and communities(Territorial Authorities). Transport Providingandlocal maintaining roads the thatcaterappropriately needs the bus of for and Authorities (Territorial Classification Roading Agency). Network One the and Maintaining
cessary) improve existing transport links into rural areas to facilitate economic growth economic facilitate to areas rural into links transport existing improve cessary)
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 BY intra efficientsafe, ensure networktostrategic transport the improvenecessary as and Maintain Policy2.1 2.5.2 3. 2. 1. Measures: 1.2.5 1.2.4 1.2.3 1.2.2 1.2.1 BY Ensure continuous improvementin regional road safety Policy1.2 March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption 2.1.2 2.1.1
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KiwiRail). projects transport identifiedaddress causes of road TransportAgency, Horizons Regional Council, ACC, District Health Boards). ACC,District Health Boards). safety road for statistics) crash road interventions in identified (as risk highest of areas the Targeting eintos n aporae lnig rcse (rnpr Aec, Territorial Agency, (Transport processes planning through network appropriate transport Authorities,KiwiRail). strategic the and of functions designations future and current the Protecting Agency, (Transport Study Transport Joint 2010 the TerritorialAuthorities). of option strategic preferred the to Undertakinga programme maintain anddevelopstrategic to road network the to give effect Authorities, TransportAgency, Horizons, ACC, District Health Boards). road safer i approach systems safe a Utilising Strategic Priority2 implementing when considered fully are security personal and safety that Ensuring which activities enforcement and education engineering, Plan the through Prioritising r a of development the Promoting
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Support the provision of effective connections to the Region’s principal economic growth economic principal Region’s the to connections effective of provision the Support Policy2.2 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Measures: 2.1.7 2.1.6 2.1.5 2.1.4 2.1.3 March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption 2.2.1 BY and productivity areas
Increasedtonnage movedby rail. existingand future networksare avoided or on development effectsof ensure to proposals use land reviewsand Plan District on Submit inter having as identified activities on improvementssignificance. for advocate and Identify through order priority identified inPlan. routes strategic on realignments safety Implement scheme to subject Study, growth and facilitateseconomic development. North Palmerston Transport the in network Joint transport strategic the affected with consultation of further and reports assessment recommendations the Implement and implement identified the improvements. investi Complete
te hzrs ad ht hr ae vial atraie o aporae tnad o this for standard appropriate of alternatives function (TransportAgency, Territorial Authorities, availableKiwiRail). are there that and hazards, other is networktransport strategic the Ensuring prdn rrl od ad rde a ncsay o ae fr commercial, for cater to necessary as forestryand tourism traffic( TransportAgency, TerritorialAuthorities). bridges and roads rural Upgrading (TransportAgency, TerritorialAuthorities and KiwiRail). inter effective and efficient most ensure the to possible, where modes, transport other and rail of integration the Encouraging strate management techniques(Transport Agency, TerritorialAuthorities). the of capacity existing the Maximising (TransportAgency, Regional Councils, Territorial Authorities). inter strengthen and identify to implementation and development Workin (TransportAgency, TerritorialAuthorities). network roading strategic the on intensification use land of effects negative the Minimising
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 2.3.6 2.3.5 2.3.4 2.3.3 2.3.2 2.3.1 BY Support Policy2.3 Measures: 2.2.3 2.2.2 March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption Measures: 2.3.7
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3.2.3 3.2.2 3.2.1 BY Region Encourage Policy3.2 3.1. 3.1.3 3.1.2 3.1.1 BY Toensure landuse planningrecognises potential impacton existing transport systems Policy of land usechange impacts and change demographic to respond proactively and for Plan 3 Priority Strategic 4. 3. 2. 1. March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption 1. Measures:
Regional the Land TransportPlan. Contribute to the reviewdistrict of and regional planning documents ensureto alignment with ofNumber newbusinesses locatingin the freight hub. Increasing Increasedpayload vehicle per tonnes, in by mode. North the in identified Island Stock TruckEffluent Strategy. facilities effluent truck stock proposed of implementation Complete 3.1 nuig rih ad ors flows ( tourist and freight Ensuring and strategies ( plans use land with consistent are which services and projects transport Developing documents ( in protected and identified are corridorstransport future and current that Ensuring
doaig o te eiw f iiu prig eurmns n itit ln ad the and plans of cost district true TransportCommittee). the in reflect requirements to pricing parking parking minimum of implementation of review the for Advocating to reduce need the to travel(TerritorialAuthorities). community of establishment the Promoting severaltransport modes, assuch along bus routes(Territorial Authorities). via accessibility high with corridors or areas in density housing urban increased Promoting public and cycling walking, for provision transportservices, consistent with relevantbest practice includesguidance development use land new Ensuring
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 1. Measures: 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.1 BY Encouragethe uptake of walkingand cycling transportas modes and forrecreation Policy4 Strategic Priority4 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption 4. 3. 2.
Decrease in tonnesof CO Increasedpopulation densityin PalmerstonNorth and Wanganui. and urban growth. withCollaborationte Advocatingon District Plan reviews plan changes/ landon use proposals. Maintain percentagereduce / ofhousehold consumption expenditureon transport. Reduction in Increaselevel investmentof in walkingand cycling facilities. Increaseduptake ofwalking and cycling counts. education safety locations. cycling and pedestrian Undertake and thePureora Ruapehu the of construction Complete
Council,Territorial Authorities). (Horizons Region the in recreation and tourism in cycling of role the Promoting appropriate where cycleways and walkways ( recreational promoting and Developing bus at parks bike as such modes, terminalsand cycle carrierson buses between transfer enable which facilities Providing RegionalCouncil, District Health Boards). and programmes, change behaviour travel ed and promotional through cycling and walking Encouraging ( standards appropriate to facilities Agency cycling and walking current Maintaining ( appropriate where cycling, and walking safe for caters that infrastructure new Providing TransportAgency TransportAgency
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2. 1. Measures: 5.1.8 5.1.7 5.1.6 5.1.5 5.1.4 5.1.3 5.1.2 5.1.1 BY Promotethe increased use ofpublic transport Policy5.1 Strategic Priority5 5. March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption 5. 4. 3.
mrv acs ad oiiy o rsdns n ml tws n rrl ra (Horizons areas rural and towns small in residents for RegionalCouncil and Transp mobility and access cost improve and innovative developing and Investigating servic of level high a maintain to necessary and appropriate where measures priority bus Providing (HorizonsRegional Council, TerritorialAuthorities and TransportAgency). Developin Agency). including all, for affordable Transport and and Authorities Territorial Council, Regional accessible(Horizons options limited with those is system transport public the that Ensuring Agency). users, car current for commuters(HorizonsparticularlyCouncil,Territor Regionalfor choice of mode the as centres urban in transport public Promoting urban areasand wherebetween centres (HorizonsRegional Council and TransportAgency). services transport public effective cost reliable, frequent, Providing commuter on and areas urban in buses on carriers serv cycle of provision the Investigate services between centres. pro the Investigate and North Maintain existingrural services, and where Palmerston feasible,introduce new services. in improvements terminal bus Wanganui. into investigations Complete Completea first transportcomponent of the Plan. publicthe implement to (RPTP) Plan Transport PublicRegional the implement Reviewand th services rail passenger current investigating opportunitiesimproved for services (HorizonsRegional Council) of retention the Supporting and majornew facilities (TerritorialAuthorities and TransportAgency). subdivisions residential in facilities and routes transport public for providing and Planning
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 6.1 BY Cater for theprovision clearlyof defined tourism routes Policy6 Strategic Priority6 3. 2. 1. Measures: 5.2.3 5.2.2 5.2.1 BY transport public the in for providedsystem are needs transport special with people that Ensure Policy5.2 9. 8. 7. 6. March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption 6.3 6.2
Increasedlevel investmentof accessibilityon infrastructure. cateredwhere for feasi are impairments audio and visual that ensure to systems information timetable bus Review newserviceswhere feasible (HorizonsRegional Council). Continue Increasing fareboxrecovery theon regional public transport network. Increasepublic transport trips percapita. Palmer between services commuter current the improving or retaining of feasibility the Investigate Provideimproved servicebus informationwhere necessary.
iue ri crios o ohr rnpr ue, uh s ors (iial n Regional and (KiwiRail tourism as such uses, Tourism O transport other for corridors rail disused ofretention the including Region, the in network rail current the of retention the Encourage Agency, (Transport Region the in recreation and T tourism cycling of role the Promoting improved, to facilitate tourism growth (TransportAgency and TerritorialAuthorities). that Ensuring users (HorizonsRegional Council, Territorial Authorities). all of needs the meet etc) systems announcement public (timetables, systems information Ensuring Providingwheelchair accessible buseswhere viable (HorizonsRegional Council). as possible (HorizonsRegional Council). Region the of parts many as in services transport specialised and Mobility Total Providing
erritorialAuthorities and Regional TourismOrganisations).
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to provide the Total Mobility service including investigating the establishment of of establishment the investigating including service Mobility Total the provide to
that public transport infrastructure (such as terminals and bus shelters) and bus and shelters) bus and terminals as (such infrastructure transport public that rganisations).
existing transport links in rural areas are maintained, and where necessary where and maintained, are areas rural in links transport existing Anappropriate network oftourism routes ble (HorizonsRegional Council).
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Measures: March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption 3. 2. 1.
Workingwith thetourism industry to Highway43. Napier Road, River Whanganui the on counts vehicle Increased yearYearon growth in theofuse National the Cycle routes Trail in theRegion.
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 land for priorities government's current the reflect to amended istransport. Theten activity classes of the GPS 2015 are shown below. and basis yearly three a on establis classes activity to allocated is NLTF the in Funding of sale or rental the as such sources statehighway land,and interest from invested.cash from contributions modest excise also are fuel There fees. charges, licencing is user funding This road Agency. Transport from the by sourced supported projects for source funding a is NLTF The 3.1.1 isoutlined below.This in activities transport land regional for funding of sources anticipated and known the of description A 3.1 and objectives the to effect amountof public funding. give to s plan, required the are in NLTF Plan. priorities the the in outside identified activities funding the of of all fund sources to Other able be not will and limitless not is NLTF The programme) from NLTF the will give effect to the strategicpri plan (the this in sought funding The activitiessources. other through funded be to are of that activities as well as programme regional NLTF, and Programme Transport The Land National the through sought is funding which for activities LTMA. the of requirement legislative a is Plan the of chapters two next the in outlined activities of programme regional The 3: FundingtheSection Plan March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption
Regionalimprovements Walkingand cycling improvements Publictransport (services andinfrastructure) Localroad maintenance (includingoperation and renewals) Localroad improvements highwayState maintenanc highwayState improvements Revenue Nationalfrom the Land Transport Fund Anticipatedsources revenue
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increasingly system road safe a Journeys‟Safer visionof achieve agencies the to withpartner Policework The i safety road for asRTC advisoryan member. direction political the the on sits Police the from representative setting A Plan. the through policy regional level high providing for responsible is RTC The the implement to interventions agency multiple Government'sSafer Journeys Strategy. of delivery coordinated the for framework a set Re the Within community. our for trauma road in reduction a and offenders fewer victims, fewer in result will which first, prevention on is focus The protectto people the in ourcommunities deathfrom andserious injury. offe risk high and repeat targeting lives, saving harm, preventing aligned is 2015 to with Safer JourneysStrategy Policing Road The safer. communities our making about is Policing 3.1.2 However, level. activities national plan. to the Thisassessment isbelow. a as an at include to Police required are NZ plans transport the land other regional to the directly with occurs allocated it are as Funds Plan the classes. through activity coordinated not is class activity policing road The this from funding seek cannot RoNS, a of part activitycla or RoNS, a have that organisations Approved transport legitimate benefits. their meet national than activity rather to regional deliver will thisconsiders Agency Transport the that for areas projects to allocated funds provincial of Allocation for available needs. is investment funding that Regions the toprovidecertaintyintended to is It GPS. the within newclassactivity a improvements Regional is the in forward put activities Planwill allreceive sought the funding fromthe NLTF. Not allocated. fully is class activity each to available funding the until priority national of basis the on is and GPS, the with consistent manner a in occurs Funding partners. transport from input with Agency Transport the by undertaken is activities across funds of distribution The GPS. the in given is range funding lower and upper an class, activity each For March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption day). the of hours and week the of (days times particular at areas speed geographic driving,risk high drugged and restraints, andand alcohol behaviour, driving and drivers) young (e.g. drivers risk high act enforcement and deterrence prevention, to resources targeting includes intelligencean using andevidence and identifybased approach to maximiserisk deployment. This
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 million $212 The Fund. Investment Future the on fundingpackage is madeofup threeparts: drawing projects, highway state important the 2014 June In AcceleratedRegional Roading Programme funds supplementary of Examples include: funding'. 'supplementary termed are sources revenue local from or NLTF the through provided those outside funding of sources additional level, local the At Supplementaryfunding transportactivities, as outlined this in section. There 3.1.4 affectwhich activities get fundedand level the of funding. will that changes ongoing to subject be will plan this in outlined as local programme the of Consequently amounts actual The figure. this in up th to contributionssubject are funding picked get not do that seal areas and rural work in footpath extensions renewal urban as such activities unsubsidised out carry also authorities Assist Funding the as to referred is and authorities local between varies subsidy of amount The contributions. development and debt relevant), (where services transport byauth local the appliedcontribution local a provisionof the on contingentis NLTF the Subsidythrough NLTF. the through subsidised are authorities territorial and regional by undertaken activities transport Many 3.1.3 in priorities and objectiveplan. safety road the in captured are approach, system safeas activities,the Police of part achieved. be can Journeys Safer and RSAP‟s the to related outcomes and encouraging and Educating March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption been has project This years. the over structure givena Priority 1 by the inRTC programme the component. this on crashes fatal and serious of number a been have there as considerationssafety for important also is project The south. or north journey their on detour a take to have currently HPMV‟s for impediment major a is bridge The 1. Highway Stateon bridge Trestle the Whirikino is funds of groupsecond the in identifiedprojects the of One
$12 million accto $115million hasfunding beenset aside to fund the constructionof these projects;and to up and projects, six processesfor consenting and investigation finalise to million $5 to up $80 million accelerateto construction the community to agencies government other or groups programmes. community from contributions o required fora subsidised activity as such developmentcontributions. authorities territorial from contributions additional
are a range of other known sources of revenue at both national and local levels for regional for levelslocal andnational both at revenueof sources otherknown of range a are LocalRevenue sources Othersources of revenue
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Government announced a $212 million funding package to accelerate regionallyaccelerate to package funding million$212 a announced Government
elerate investigation anddesign of threelarge projects.
road users to behave more safely will help ensure identified targets identified ensure help will safely more behave to users road
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document for KiwiRail investment. Subject to business cases, investment follows the the follows investment cases, business Ministry the of Transport regardinga proposed futurestrategic plan forrail in NewZealand. to o Subject an than rather assets business‟s the in investment. 10 Government‟s KiwiRail for document Tu KiwiRail The occurs network. transport planning the of rest and the to separately funding KiwiRail Enterprise, Owned State a As Zealand. New within ships and rail by people and freight of movement the on focusing Enterprise Owned State a is KiwiRail KiwiRailfundin million $8 further a announced Government worth of funding the formaintaining the cycleway the over following years, four via contestable a fund. 2014 February In Project. Cycleway National t in million $50 announced Government the 2009 In million$8 additional funds forNational Cycleway Nga / Haerenga will organisations consideration,should aproject(s) be included in thePlan. other and government network. local cycling and the improve and expand would that cycleways central urban in invest to opportunities investigate of representatives of consisting and and Fund capital Consolidated Crown's between the from divided allocated infrastructure, cycling urban following for the years over million four $100 of investment extra announced Government the 2014 August In $10 March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Land the Regional of Adoption 0 millionfor urban cyclewayimprovements
Cycling projects in the urban centres of the Horizons Region may be eligible for for eligible be may Region Horizons the of centres urban the in projects Cycling
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 Figure 6: Forecast anticipated expenditure and revenue2015 theon best information available this at time. ten the However, values. and o and values, the affect will processes plan ten ten The the with along years, ten anticipated next the over class activity each in expenditure anticipated the shows to revenue plansand expenditure activitieson the ten for transport land regional requires LTMA The 3.2 March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption TransportPlanning Road Safetypromotion Walkingand Cycling facilities PublicTransport services PublicTransport improvedinfrastructure Highways State infrastructure Roads Local HighwaysState LocalRoads operations Highways State operations Roads Local ActivityClasses
- years. The NLTF share of this expenditure is around $992 million. Long term plan and annual and plan term Long million. $992 around is expenditure this of share NLTF The years. Ten - year forecast for the Horizons Region has a total cost of almost $1.4 billion over the next the over billion $1.4 almost of cost total a has Region Horizons the for forecast year -
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Organisation
aneac, prtos n Renewals and Operations Maintenance, Renewals Programme and Operations Maintenance, Renewals Programme 2015 and Operations Maintenance, Renewals Programme 2015 and Operations Maintenance, Renewals Programme 2015 and Operations Maintenance, Renewals Programme 2015 and Operations Planning Maintenance, Transport SafetyRoad Promotion 2015 Land Management 2015 Regional PublicTransport Programme2015 NewZealand Transport Agency ManawatuDistrict Council HorizonsRegional Council HorowhenuaCouncil District Departmentof Conservation
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WDC TDC RuaDC RanDC PNCC 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015
Start year RangitikeiDistrict Council PalmerstonNorth CityCouncil WanganuiDistrict Council Tararua RuapehuDistrict Council 98,697,485 89,433,425 289,780,480 100,903,101 58,998,266 1,691,060 1,034,782 1,676,632 15,166,060
Total Cost DistrictCouncil for All Years
9,061,713 8,090,697 25,302,820 10,096,055 5,668,743 172,106 338,120 209,002 4,966,910
Cost 2015
10,123,723 8,860,163 25,747,680 10,025,867 5,743,386 166,106 344,882 146,763 5,056,354
Cost 2016
9,830,193 8,159,152 26,868,410 10,136,055 5,766,903 325,481 351,780 146,763 5,142,796
Cost 2017
29,015,629 25,110,012 77,918,910 30,257,977 17,179,032 663,693 1,034,782 502,528 15,166,060
Total Cost
for 3 Years
58,945,746 51,337,057 162,580,660 60,799,633 34,879,532 1,321,386 1,034,782 942,817 15,166,060
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Improvements Wanganui Review Dublin Street Technology WDC LED Lighting Conversion City wide streetlighting upgradeto LED Transport Strategy Implementation BusinessCase Integrated North Palmerston Whirokino TrestleBridge Replacement Wellington RoNS integration Plan Management Asset AMP Development Transport Planning 2015 Plan addendum Management Activity Transport Planning 2015 Activity Management Plan Improvement Renewals Programme 2015 and Operations Maintenance, Renewals and Programme 2015 and Operations Operations Maintenance, Maintenance, Renewals Programme 2015 SPR Programme 2015 Operations Maintenance, Programme 2015
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2015 2016 2015 2017 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015
111,233,140 636,508 20,000 100,000 2,777,500 460,125 2,700,000 400,000 41,340,000 76,970,419 30,000 100,000 720,000 30,000 690,000 90,000 115,380,303 109,380,255 9,156,773
9,730,469 0 20,000 0 555,500 51,125 2,700,000 300,000 500,000 13,103,641 30,000 0 180,000 30,000 50,000 30,000 10,571,903 10,454,792 920,336
9,936,272 313,676 0 0 555,500 51,125 0 0 5,200,000 16,455,598 0 100000 50,000 0 150,000 30,000 10,250,353 10,559,341 947,945
322,832 0 100,000 555,500 51,125 0 0 35,000,000 16,990,424 0 0 80,000 0 80,000 30,000 10,271,347 10,664,933 976,383 10,352,016
636,508 20,000 100,000 1,666,500 153,375 2,700,000 300,000 40,700,000 46,549,663 30,000 100,000 310,000 30,000 280,000 90,000 31,093,603 31,679,066 2,844,664 30,018,757
636,508 20,000 100,000 2,777,500 460,125 2,700,000 300,000 40,700,000 76,970,419 30,000 100,000 490,000 30,000 460,000 90,000 65,978,876 64,318,037 5,279,117 63,186,750
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Whanganui River Cycleway Ashhurst SH3 BridgeCycle/Walkway River Manawatu Walking and Cycling Improvements Walking and cycling Cycling package and Walking Improvement Intersection Ave Tremaine Line Rangitikei Cycle/Pedestrian Bridgeimplementation Crash Reduction Study Mangaone Stream bridge renewal MDC Jacks Road Stream BridgeReplacement Bunnythorpe Kairanga MDC BridgeReplacement Overbridge Stream Mangaone Road Rail Campbells MDC St Wakefield Replacement 74 Br Facilties Whanganui Right Weight HPMV Manawatu Hill Realignment Passing to routes Foxton standard strategic to Upgraded Safety Waiouru Improvements Shannon SH1 to Waiouru SE Disposal facility SH1 Improvements SH57:
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2015 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2016 2020 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2017 2017
325,388 8,053,323 810,000 2,500,000 4,543,800 1,200,000 18,370,679 2,710,000 7,027,516 50,000 550,000 550,000 722,814 1,800,000 6,018,804 11,673,500 5,361,347 12,207,564
325,388 0 810,000 0 408,000 0 2,105,224 1,000,000 850,000 0 0 264,000 722,814 100,000 79,431 356,000 0 0
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810,000 0 1,253,000 1,200,000 7,215,683 1,000,000 6,896,516 50,000 0 264,000 722,814 1,800,000 4,200,498 11,673,500 1,421,784 272,864 325,388 8,053,323
810000 2,500,000 2,595,000 1,200,000 11,965,751 1,000,000 7,027,516 50,000 50,000 264,000 722,814 1,800,000 6,018,804 11,673,500 4,613,613 12,207,564 325,388 8,053,323
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& Realignment& ReplacementBridge Stream Whakaruatapu Wellington RoNS Shannon S/W North Otamaraho Curve P/L Extension HPMV Whanganui River Cycleway
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605,000 1,675,000 7,987,000 27,900,000 4,680,000 4,989,000
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102,250 460,125 1,846,022 2 34,879,53 90,000 1,034,782 942,817 0 15,166,06 668,000 56,700 1,321,386
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51,125 652,355 5,668,743 30,000 338,120 209,002 4,966,910 100,000 18900 172,106
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102,250 51,125 621,067 5,743,386 30,000 344,882 146,763 5,056,354 290,000 18900 166,106
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51,125 572,600 5,766,903 30,000 351,780 146,763 5,142,796 278,000 18900 325,481
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Replacement Bridge Trestle Whirokino to Levin RoNS Wellington Manawatu/ Whanganui Facilties Right Weight ImprovementsSafety Disposal Wanganui SE facility Waiouru Shannon to ImprovementsSafety SH1 SH57: Foxton Passing Improvements to Waiouru SH1 Improvement Ave Tremaine Line Rangitikei improvements 2015 Minor 2015 Programme Renewals and Maintenance, Walking and cycling 2025 2015 Planning Transport improvements 2015 Minor 2015 Programme Renewals and Operations Maintenance,
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3 60,799,63 0 40,700,00 9 76,970,41 6,018,804 636,508 325,388 8,053,323 4 12,207,56 1,000,000 4,387,075 60 162,580,6 1,200,000 460,000 1,548,480
10,096,055 500,000 13,103,641 79,431 0 325,388 0 0 1,000,000 1,364,868 25,302,820 0 50,000 516,160
10,025,867 5,200,000 16,455,598 1,463,164 313,676 0 353,323 0 0 1,462,358 25,747,680 0 150,000 516,160
35,000,000 16,990,424 2,657,903 322,832 0 7,700,000 272,864 0 1,559,849 26,868,410 1,200,000 80,000 516,160 10,136,055
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tem Bridge Kairanga Replacement Stream Jacks Road Bunnythorpe MDC Replacement Road Bridge Stream Mangaone Campbells MDC Creek Road safety upgrade Stoney Road Grove Kelvin Improvements Safety Road Grove Kelvin James Line Upgrade Pedestrian Facilities Street Grey (Linton to Pitt ) Widening Street Ferguson implementation Bridge Cycle/Pedestrian streetlighting upgrade to LED wide Walding City Signalisation Upgrade Intersection Ashhurst Bourke - Management Activity Hill Cycle/Walkway Bridge SH3 River Manawatu Realignment Manawatu
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2015 Programme Renewals and Operations Cycling Maintenance, and Improvements package Walking HPMVto standard routes Drive strategic cycle Upgraded and activities Pedestrian Summerhill upgrade safety School Whakarongo Safety Stoney Improvements St Intersection Line Cook 1 No Road Rongotea Rd Intersection Upgrade Park Transport North BusinessCase Implementation Strategy Integrated Palmerston improvements 2015 Minor 2015 Programme Renewals and Operations Kairanga Maintenance, Road renewal bridge Stream Mangaone Bunnythorpe MDC - - - 18 2021 2021
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6 58,945,74 1 11,965,75 4,613,613 297,825 1,300,000 2,215,250 513,603 300,000 2,100,000 7 51,337,05 50,000
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Update/ONRC integration Plan Management Asset improvements 2015 Minor 2015 Rail Programme Renewals and Operations Maintenance, Overbridge Renewal Waitewhena Renewal Culvert Stream Upokonui BridgeRenewal Over Rail Road Ruapehu 2015 improvements Minor SPR improvements 2015 Minor Rail Overbridge Renewal Road Mangateitei Maintenance, Programme 2015 and Operations SPR 2015 Programme Renewals and Operations Maintenance, AMP Development 2026 2015 Planning Transport improvements 2015 Minor
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3,154,062 30,000 1,820,484 7 64,318,03 325,879 450,063 450,000 682,946 2,787,839 394,770 5,279,117 0 63,186,75 100000 490,000
525,677 30,000 600,800 10,454,792 325,879 450,063 0 219,099 902,466 0 920,336 9,730,469 0 180,000
525,677 0 606,808 10,559,341 0 0 0 228,452 923,510 0 947,945 9,936,272 100000 50,000
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agni Central Transport Hub Wanganui LED Walking and Cycling to Technology Upgrade WDC Forestry Ruralon Roads Review improvements 2015 Minor 2015 Programme Renewals and Operations Maintenance, / Rd StPrince Intersection Beach / Rd Heads Avenue construction Extension Fitzherbert Bridge Strategy Study Street Dublin Crash Reduction Study Armco Culverts Replacement Bridge Rail St Overbridge Replacement Wakefield 74 Br Bridge Replacement Matarawa 37 Br Road BridgeReplacement Kauarapaoa 15 Br - - 2021 18 -
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 2. 1. be will Themonitoring of plan the willundertakenbe at two levels. monitoring how of description “a measures include "the and thatwill be Plan” to Transport Land Regional required the of is implementation assess to Plan undertaken the LTMA, the Under 6: MonitoringSection ofthe Plan March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption
o o the be willandRTC will include the following: this ann of reported be component will This Plan. key the in activities A of performance the Plan. of monitoring the of component programme the in included Mon three a on 6 yearlybasis to the RTC. reported be the will Results during Plan. the undertaken of year be third the to of LTMAexpiry before the immediately by required is which Plan, the of yearly three a on measures these monitor will Plan The policy. each for measures identifies plan the of component priorities strategic The
itoring will also be undertaken annually on progress against the programme of activities of programme the against progress on annually undertaken be also will itoring
used to monitorperformance the of the activities". to activities;to inclusion of newactivities;and deletion ofcurrent activities. variationsincludingplanyearthenumber approvedduring of The actual the against year preceding the for requested fundingapproved and the expenditure actual for thatyear. funding the of comparison A
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ulnd n h tbe eo ae h ky eurmns f h LM ta rlt t re to relate that LTMA the of requirements key transportplans, and a description ofhow planthis has metthose requirements. the are below table the in Outlined Legislative Appendix the 1: LTMA alignment with Appendices 7: Section March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption s14(b)(i)and (ii) (a)(ii)s14 (a)(i)s14 LTMAreferencesection
those alternativethose objectives. the of affordability and the feasibility to and Act, this that of purpose contribute land objectives would regional transport consi has alternative RTC The the with landGPSon consistent is Plan Transport Land Regional The publicinterest. the in system transport safe land and efficient, an to effective, contribute to is LTMA which the Land of purpose the Regional to contributes Plan Transport the satisfied that be must RTC The Provision
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h RC a tkn into from anysource. funding taken likely has account RTC The conservation strategy. and efficiency energy ta national the has account RTC The
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2. 1. The studyrecommendations are: KeyAppendix 2: ofthe 2010 findings Joint Study Transport March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption Amap of the proposed roading hierarchy in thestudy area District Theseincluded: Manawatu and Council City North Palmerston Agency, Council. Transport the by promoted evidence North an develop to was study the of aim The Council strategic transportnetwork in Palmerston the Regional North Horizons and Council District Manawatu mid in completed was JTS The
b. recogniseb. retaina. threearterial routes between Feildingand PalmerstonNorth via: hierarchy the of the rural road networkwithin thestudy area should: required through still Roadis consultation) (including proposal Road/Campbellsbypass western the of Waughsassessment scheme detailed use to continue would traffic of How area. study the within network road the planning of purpose the for adopted being projects these warrant to economic sufficiently are Bridge Upstream New the and Bunnythorpe of bypass western a -
the concept for strategicconcept the for acrossaccessgenerally the Palmerston side of northern North as h cnet f rrl ig od rud amrtn ot, noprtn a upstream an incorporating North, Palmerston around road bridgecrossing of the Manawatu ringRiver. rural a of concept the for commu cater to North Palmerston and Feilding between connections improved for proposals PalmerstonNorth; of area urban the within from route highway state the removingthereby Gorge, Manawatu National the in suggested aaau u ae b tsig h vldt o a ubr f pr of number a of validity the testing by area sub Manawatu Bunnythor Road, Waughs iii. ii. i.
Street(as a major arterial) airport the runway of as extension an far from arising as Line Milson section of closure southern any to remaining response in the Line, Flygers in collector a to and Road KB to section t downgraded be then functionwould this that CameronsLine, Milson Line,connecting Ruahineto Street(as a arterial),notingminor connecting Rangitikeito Street(as a major arterial) Line, Camerons .This willdetermine whatform, if any, a western bypassof Bunnythorpe may take.
ter flows,including the resolution of issues in theBunnythorpe area;
threeinter
ever, as modelling and investigation indicates that a significant volume significant a that indicates investigation and modelling as ever, - Milson Line, Kairanga Bunnythorpe (KB) Road and Rangitikei Line Line Rangitikei and Road (KB) Bunnythorpe Kairanga Line, Milson regionalroutes:
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2010 by the Transport Agency, Palmerston North City Council, City North Palmerston Agency, Transport the by 2010 tt Hgwy taey 20) ewe M Seat n the and Stewart Mt between (2007) Strategy Highway State pe Western Bypass and Railway Road connecting to Vogel to connectingRoad Railway Bypassand Western pe
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untop Wsen yas sbet o eald cee seset ad h New the and assessment) scheme detailed to UpstreamBridge comprise: (subject Bypass Western Bunnythorpe the to addition in hierarchy, road proposed the to effect give to required improvements road b. intersectionb. improvements likely in theform of roundaboutsat: wideninga. KB Road d. c. c. b. a. structureplans to manage localroad and property access should beprepared for: d. c. b. a planningprovision, with a viewto later construction, should be made fornew links: e. d. c CreekRoad
iv. iv. iii. ii. i. ii. i. including North Palmerston around Road Ring Rural a for provide and whenthe NewUpstream Bridge place isin certainbecomemorearea urban city‟seastern the for strategiespatternsand growth the UpstreamNew Bridge, the al to but recognise iii. ii. i.
shrt od n h eet ht eeomn pesrs mre n H7 through SH57 on emerge pressures development Aokautere that event the in Road Ashhurst Stoney CreekRoad KairangaBunnythorpe Road detailedscheme ass Ashhurst, in Napierat Road/Stoney Creek Road, possibly in the formof a roundabout upgrade intersection an including Drive Riverside and Road Creek Stoney connecting southto the ofBunnythorpe between KB Road and Ashhurst Road achieveto the Bunnythorpe WesternBypass (subject detailed to scheme assessment) improvementsminor in Ashhurstto improve safetyand and alignment the to sealwidening improvements 8.5mto some including Road, Creek Stoney upgrading wideningAshhurst Road 8.5mto
betweenAshhurst and south ofLevin via SH57 1 Lineand Tiakitahuna Road and (Feilding) SH54 between AshhurstRoad ewe M Seat n te aaau og va agtki ie K Ra and Road KB Line, Rangitikei via Gorge Manawatu the and Stewart Mt between CampbellRoad/Ashhurst Road/Stoney Creek Road Bunnythorpe WesternBypass/KB Ro MilsonLine/KB Road RangitikeiLine/KB Road MilsonLine and Bunnythorpe 8.5mto RangitikeiLine and Milson Line to 10m
Stoney Creek Road as a minor arterial road in an eastern corridor connecting corridor eastern an in road arterial minor a as Road Creek Stoney
o onc Ahus Bnyhre od ih air od sbet to (subject Road Napier with Road Bunnythorpe Ashhurst connect to
between:
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SH56 via Bunnythorpe, KB Road, Rongotea Road, No Road, Rongotea Road, KB Bunnythorpe, via SH56
so recognising that its function shouldfunctionso recognisingitsas reviewed be that - 2025 ad
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KB Road and Stoney and Road KB
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forinvestment in current the Plan: as JTS the to contribute inthat projects other identified as well projects key those for progress on update an provides below table The includingeasternan bypass ofLevin. is and road existing network the in road deficiencies rural the the addresses particularly North Palmerston area, and study Feilding the between in network network road the of development the for plan This 6. March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption
a reviewof the findingsof studythis the for allow include may to which and strategyneed growth urban currentwill the from emerge which to changes use study, land this of horizon term longer the to and 2021 to both plan urban roading integrated North an Palmerstondevelop to the and network optimise road to options of undertaken be study traffic separate a d.
and theapproaches of the NewUpstream Bridge l new proposed the
niey optbe ih h RN poet o te ei t Wligo corridor, Wellington to Levin the for project RoNS the with compatible entirely
inks involving the western and southern bypasses of Bunnythorpe of bypasses southern and western the involving inks
the outcomes sought in the JTS that have been identified been have that JTS the in sought outcomes the
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 ManawatuRiver Upstream Bridge StoneyCreekRoad Upgrade AshhurstRoad Upgrade Road IntersectionUpgrade Bunnythorpe Bypass/KB Western assessment ) (subjectto detailed scheme Bunnythorpe Bypass Western assessment) (subjectto detailed scheme BunnythorpeSouthern Bypass Seal Widening KBRoad:Milson Line to Bunnythorpe Upgrade MilsonLine/KB Road Intersection LineSeal widening KBRoad:Rangitikei Line to Milson (KB) Road Intersection Upgrade RangitikeiLine/Kairanga Bunnythorpe Projectidentified in JTS March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption MangaoneStream Replacement Kairanga StreamBridge Replacement Kairanga StreamBridge Replacement CampbellsRoad Managaone support roadinghierarchy Projects notincluded in JTSbut
(such as the GPS or the RLTP) to position the outcomes sought against wider nat wider against district outcomes. and sought outcomes the position documents to RLTP) strategic the or underlying GPS the and as (such objectives organisations the future, the about assumptions 13 money. for value best represents of works a programme in invest to decision 12 - -
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Indicative Business Case takes account of the strategic context accounting for the the for accounting context strategic the of account takes Case Business Indicative
rgamd uies ae s o rvd rbs eiec ta a that evidence robust provide to is Case Business Programmed cost of$5.36cost million. Scheduledconstruction for between 2017 willat thelook best possible options forinvestment. 2015in the AProgrammed Business Case of $0.55m of Scheduleconstruction for during2020 $0.55m of Scheduledconstruction for during 2015 $0.72m Scheduledconstruction for in 2015 2038 Constructionof bridge is currentlyatbetweenset Currentlydoes not meet investmentcriteria. capabilities. Upgradesare subject investigationto ofHPMV investment. NLTP21 to An Indicative BusinessCase is timed forthe 2018 - - 2044. 2025
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furtherwork will take intoconsideration the effects localon communities and facilities. and Plan the of scope the outside are network proposed the of management detailed of aspects and improvements Specific years. nextstrategicthirtytheovernetwork broad the for a planoutrecommendations setThe ofJTS the 2044. perio construction estimated and million $82.9 of cost estimated an Theseimprovements are in addition proposedto the Upstream Bridge of the ManawatuRiver, with March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption
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growth and economic and strategies. strategies cycling and walking plans, transport authorities‟ Territorial documentsOther which have informedthe development of the draft RLTPlan inc The followingdocuments mustbe considered in developing ThePlan. Thelegislative full requirements for thepreparation of Plan areThe setout in Ap anto effective, efficient, and safeland transportsystem in public the interest. LTMA The reviewedevery three years. yearsleastonce every producedbeandsix at Plan must The years.least10 at and measures for objectives,policiesRegion‟stransport land the out set Council Regionalto eachenables Plan The statutory whose (RTC) Committee Transport Regional a have functionsinclude thepreparation of ThePlan for approvalby th must Council Regional Each L Regional operative the of 2010 elements combines that requirement new a is Plan The produce to requirement The (LTMA). 2003 Act Management Transport Land the in out set requirement legislative a is Plan) (The Plan Transport Land Regional a of preparation The LegislativeAppendix Policy 3: and Requirements Framework March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption - 2040 (RLTS)and operative RegionalLand TransportProgramme (RLTP) 2012 TheRegional Public Transport 2020Safer Journeys Region; Long ThePalmerston North DistrictPlans of all territorial authorities. TheProposed One Plan as Amendedby Environment Court Decisions (Mayand 2013); TheNew Zealand EnergyEffic Thedraft Government Policy StatementLandon TransportFunding 2015 TheGovernment Policy Statement Landon TransportFunding 201
- also requires The Plan to give effect to the purpose of the LTMA, which is to contribute to whichLTMA, is the of purpose the to effect give to Plan The requires also term Council Community Plans (and amendments) of all local authorities in the the in authorities local all of amendments) (and Plans Community Council term
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iencyand Conservation Strategy(NZEECS, 2007); Plan Manawatufor the
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Annex A Item 9.2 Annex A Item 9.2 SignificantVariations excludes:project purp the For approvedorganisation that:is the For SignificantActivities the by affected those and benefits decision. and costs relative options, the variation, the for reasons on the information consider will RTC consultation the matter, a any of significance the to of as decision a making benefitsWhen and costs the to given be shouldprocesses or procedure and theextent towhich consultation has consideration and RTC) the be bydetermined will be to(to variationproposed the approach of significance consultation of level The the reflect will consultation the However, significant. is variation the if time. Act the any of 18 at section with varied accordance in required be can Plan Transport Land Regional The Application b) a) 2003 Act Management TransportCommittee (RTC) to adopt Transporta policy determines that significance in respectof Land the of 106(2) Section Purpose Significance Policy Appendix 4: March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption section 18Dof theAct,consultation willrequiredbe aon variation if variation the issignificant. with accordance In operative. once time any at varied be can Plan Transport Land Regional The
o o o activitiesOther costingless than $5 million example: for o o o Businessas usual activities: Committedactivities (existingcommitments arising approvedfrom activities) isa large new improvement project. greater $5than million in totalvalue, including property purchase; and activities the are that included in theregio variationsmade to regionalland transportplans sectionunder 18D ofthe Act;and
purpose of section 16(3)(d) of the Act, a significantsectionanbypurposeofAct,activitya the 16(3)(d)of forward anyactivity put is
Transportstudies. Minorroad safetyprojects and Newwalkingminor and cycling projects; Existingpublic transport services; Localroad and state highway capitalminor works (<$5 million); Localroad and state highway maintenance
ose of identifying what is a large new improvement project, a large new improvement new large a project, improvement new large a is what identifying of ose
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oth Plan considered beto significant forthe purposes of consultation: Transport Land Regional the to variations of amendments All RegionalLand TransportPlan issignificant and must thereforeundergo consultation. by a on determined be will Plan Transport Land Regional the to variations of significance The Generaldetermination significanceof organisation approved an by proposed activities are These relating to: Act. the of 18E and in 18D identified as section Plan, Transport Land Regional the to variation a require not do activities Certain Certainactivities that do notrequire a variation March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Plan 2015 Transport Land the Regional of Adoption - case basis. The RTC has adopted the following definition to determine when a variation to the to variation a whendetermine to definition following the adopted has RTC The basis. case cag t h drto ado odr fpirt o h atvt ta de nt substantially not does that activity the changethe balance of of the programme; priority of order and/or duration the to change A Replacingone determined bythe RTC; or project the of objectives original the alter significantly not does that change scope A accordancewith sectionsand18 of20 theAct;or been newactivityhas The Newpreventative maintenance andemergencyreinstatement activities; or Activitiesare that in the urgentinterest ofpublic orsafety; Existingpublic transport services. Localroad minorcapital works;and Localroad renewals; Localroad maintenance;
projectwith anotherproject within a groupof genericprojects; or
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5.3. 5.2. 5.1. 5. 4.1. 4. 3.1. 3. 2. 1.1. 1. CAPITAL R CONNECTION March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Service Rail Connection Capital 5.5. 5.4.
COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT over five yearscommencing in 2015 the alloca the be will decision this of impact The FINANCIAL IMPACT c. b. a. isrecommendedIt that Council: RECOMMENDATION the subsidise to reserves from funding seek to and continuedoperation of the service nextfor the five years. service rail Connection Capital update to is report this of purpose The PURPOSE GR) sbitd bsns cs t te e Zaad rnpr Atoiy (NZTA) Authority Transport Zealand New the to case business o a impacting submitted Council costs Regional(GWRC), Wellington maintenance Greater with heavy conjunction in the Council, and performance. financial Waikanae to up trains Wellington the electrification of of result a was This cancelled. be to was service the ago years Three determined tocancel the service maint 30from June 2015. to required expenditure of maintenance because and heavy years, of significant number a for loss operational an at running service the to Due centralor governmentsubsidy. serviceoperat is The Otaki, Levin, Shannon, at made are Waikanae,and Paraparaumu, Stops before itarrives in Wellington. Wellington. in work to travelling commuters The service at Wellington departs train train The pm,5.15 arriving in PalmerstonNorth am. at 7.15 pm. 8.20 commuterat Wellington in arriving and a am 6.20 at North is CC) (the PalmerstonNorth and ThisserviceWellington. atpeak operates times,leaving Palmerston Connection Capital The BACKGROUND No communityengagement is required.
cnwegs ht oios udn i cnign o scrn fnig rm Greater from WellingtonRegional Council and the Ministry funding Transport.of securing on contingent is funding amount Horizons that the acknowledges to up both, of combination a or referredto in the2012 rates,Busine targeted 2015 starting or years reserves five via for either service Connection Capital the subsidise to agrees receivesinformation the contained in CCcommenced service and1991, in operates Monday Friday,to primarily focusing on
ed by KiwiRail. The servicelocal commercially,operates The receivingno KiwiRail. byed
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Item 9.3 Item 9.3 7.2. 7.1. 7. 6.3. 6.2. 6.1. 6. 5.6. March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Service Rail Connection Capital 7.4. 7.3.
assis toprovide could they whatfunding at look to meetingGWRC and Horizons both invitedMinister the the At March. 11 on held was meeting That decision. his making in considered Minister the follow a requested quicklyChair The required. subsidyoperational the of Informationthen surfaced an OIAfrom request toMinistry the which truecost questions the is maintenance nothas yet place.taken heavy of million $1.3 14 the that during scheduled showed also information The 15 $700,000.00. the for deficit operational forecast the that stated information The Airp Wellington to LevinNationalfromSignificance of Road the until years 30 on Transport of Minister the to sent was case business 2012 the KiwiRail. with along from information This information financial and with fare numbers, case patronage updated business obtained Staff 2012 the of copy a requested updated financialinformation. Transport of Minister the Bridges meeting service Simon the last of Honorable December retention in discuss Otaki) the for to (MP with year Guy Nathan met Honorable the Officer and Transport) Executive of (Minister Chief and Chair Horizons‟ LATESTDEVELOPMENTS the made Transport need the a for Horiz negating of thereby years Minster two additional an then for service the the of operation case, continue to business decision Horizons the submitting of GWRC. back the and On Horizons by evenly split be would pr remainder the and 59%), (then Rate Assistance Funding the on based be would share NZTA‟s NZTA. and GWRC pro funding a Horizons, by funded included be would $500,000) approximately case(then deficit operational the where business The service. the of continuation requesting which benefit from the service being Palmerston North, Horowhenua North, Palmerstonservice being the from benefit which 2012 the per as be should it case. funding, business contribute to agrees Council if that submitted is It additional fu contribute to commitment no be would there forecasted, than greater was loss the If making. is service the loss operational the offsetting with assist would subsidy The G and Horizons If community the for the retentionof the service. in support strong is There Plan region. Transport Wellington the Landwith connections Regionalrail existing draftsupported the to submissions recent of number a Additionally, the jeopardise would and blow, significant aforementionedlinkages. a be would service the of loss that considers RTC The regions. both from passengers by utilised well is and regions, two the between ser The Districts. Horowhenua next the over importance in 10 increasing regions two the between connections social and five next the for Nationa of Roads especially the while years public, commuting our maintaining for to regions fundamental both as between connectivity CC the views (RTC) Committee Transport Regional The DISCUSSION nding. oportionamounted to approximately$110,000 year.per - 0 er ad eod a mr pol tk u rsdne n h Kpt Cat and Coast Kapiti the in residence up take people more as beyond, and years 20 t with t retentionof the service.
January 2015 with the request that the service is retained for at least the next five next the least at for retained is service the that request the with 2015 January
o ute dsus h ise t esr te orc ifrain s being is information correct the ensure to issue, the discuss further to
Funding could be sourced from Transport reserves, from the communities the from reserves, Transport from sourced be could Funding WRC subsidise the service it would continue to be operated by KiwiRail. by operated be to continue would it service the subsidise WRC ons and GWRCsubsidy.
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There are no attachments for this report. this report. for attachments are no There ANNEXES MANAGERTRANSPORT SE Phillip Hindrup 9.1. 9. 8.2. 8.1. 8. March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Service Rail Connection Capital
Engagement. a decision significant a not is This SIGNIFICANCE and funding discuss to meeting a seek to retentionof the service. and GWRC and contribution, Minister the proposed to write the will Chair confirming the funding, the approve to is decision the If Theservice isdueto cease operationin lessthan fourmonths time. TIMELINE/NEXT STEPS 2012 the business case. with consistent amount on the to up years service the subsidise three to reserves next transport sufficient are the over used be to to balanc proposeda leaving districts, those amount in trials service additional is districts $589,000 three this, the Of for million. reserves $1.26 scheme Transport Currently rates. targeted
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MANAGERREGIONAL SER Shirley Ged e of $671,000. This shows thereshows This $671,000. of e
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6.1. 6. 5.1. 5. 4.1. 4. 3.1. 3. 2. 1.1. 1. ONLOCALSUBMISSION March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Funding Government Local on Submission
expressed a desire to lodge a submission, and to meet with LGNZ representatives for for representatives LGNZ with meet to and submission, a lodge to desire key a outlining expressed paper Governme Local a on received document discussion Committee LGNZ Policy a of and points Strategy the 2015 March 10 On BACKGROUND No communityengagement has been conducted. COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT decision This has FINANCIAL IMPACT b. a. isrecommendedIt that Council: RECOMMENDATION Zealand‟s New Government Local on (LGNZ)Local Government makesFunding Council submission the seeks paper This PURPOSE We haveWe drafteda submissionCouncil‟s for consideration: DISCUSSION furtherdiscussion. Submissions are due by 27 March2015.
confirms submission the wishesit to make toLocal Government New Zealand. receivesinformation the contained in ag o otos n atraie ehnss r apid n te jurisdictions, other which inmay alsousefu be applied are mechanisms alternative and options of range a that notes also Council year. this later due legislation reporting environmental funding of Nationa challenge a also the is direction and policy factor Government Central districts fund to many Pressure infrastructure. in bases population declining rates current the of sustainability and appropriateness the to challenges significant be to there considers Council The the finallocal government fundingreview document isdeveloped. Horizons paper. the in raised issues the about Government Central with and sector the within discussion ongoing of supportivevery HorizonsFunding.is GovernmentLocal on discussiondocument Horizons
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Item 9.4 Item 9.4 There are no attachments for this report. this report. for attachments are no There ANNEXES MANAGERPOLICY&STR BowenTom 9.1. 9. 8.2. 8.1. 8. 7.1. 7. 6.2. March24 2015 RegionalCouncil Funding Government Local on Submission
and Significance on Policy Council‟s the to Engagement. according decision significant a not is This SIGNIFICANCE for discussion.further fo arrange separatelyExecutivewill Chief The deadline. March 27 the by confirmed be to need will words of form a submit, to wish Council Should TIMELINE/NEXT STEPS No consultationbeenhas conductedon this subject. CONSULTATION with meeting proposed the to themselves Three lend example, LGNZ representatives topics (for these that responsibilities suggest council We of range Waters). the and models funding between q raisedCouncillors have
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A ANNEXES GROUP MANAGERCORPOR Craig Grant 3.1. 3. 2. 1.1. 1. TO DECEMBER2014 1 4 COUNCILLORS' WORKSHO March24 2015 RegionalCouncil 4 Attendance Councillors' Workshop
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Councillors' Workshop Attendance Councillors' Workshop hs s o a infcn dcso acrig o h Cucls oiy n infcne and Significance on Policy Council‟s the to Engagement. according decision significant a not is This SIGNIFICANCE a. isrecommendedIt that Council: RECOMMENDATION to 2014 December 4 from Attendance Workshop Councillors‟ the18 note to is item This PURPOSE
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MEMBERS’ CONFLICTS OF INTEREST There were no conflicts of interest declared.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES RT 15-43 Moved Kouvelis/Watson That the Committee: confirms the minutes of the Regional Transport Committee meeting held on 2 December 2014 as a correct record, and notes that the recommendations were adopted by the Council on 16 December 2014. CARRIED
REGIONAL LAND TRANSPORT PLAN 2015-25 Report No 15-23 The purpose of this item was to make decisions on submissions received to the draft RLTP, and approve the proposed Regional Land Transport Plan (the Plan) 2015-2025 so that it was ready for adoption by Council. Mr Wallace (Senior Transport Planner) introduced the item and took Members through the process to date. In addition to the recommendations in Annex B, he referred to a number of common themes that arose out of the submissions process which were highlighted at paragraph 8. In discussing and commenting on the officer recommendations and the Plan content, Members believed that more robust acknowledgement and emphasis was required around the Regional Growth Study, and the Regional Agri-Business Strategy. Members believed that the Joint Transport Study (JTS) was not incorporated adequately into the Plan and discussion ensued around the best way to support the JTS projects in the Plan. Comment was also made around the choice of consultation period which was from 15 December 2014 to 30 January 2015. Mr Wallace explained the recommendations proposed for each of the common themes that arose from the submissions process. Members fully discussed the themes and recommendations and provided their suggestions and comment to enhance and/or change wording in the recommendations. Members were also offered the opportunity to consider and comment on the submission points and officer recommendations in the Annex B tables. During the discussion, suggestions for several amendments to provide clarity and to strengthen the commentary were recommended and ultimately approved for inclusion. Transport Team officers, Mr Shirley (Group Manager Regional Services and Information), the Chairman, and New Zealand Transport Agency representatives provided clarification to Members‟ questions and suggestions as they arose. Accordingly, Members‟ suggestions were reflected in the amended recommendations as required.
Strategic Roading Network RT 15-44 Moved Kouvelis/Gordon That the Committee recommends that Council: 1. Where support for the Regional Transport Committee‟s focus on the strategic roading network has been received, that support is to be noted and thanked.
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2. That the committee in its responses to submitters confirms that the Joint Transport Study is a core component of the Plan, and that the committee continues to advocate for projects that will give effect to the Joint Transport Study. The Committee also determines to clearly identify those projects that have not been put forward for funding and those which have been completed.
3. To advise submitters that although projects cannot be included in the programme component of the Plan where these are not endorsed by the respective approved organisation, the Committee will continue to advocate for funding of those projects over the lifetime of the Plan.
4. That the Plan be amended to include additional commentary in Section 2.2.2 “Improved linkages to other regions”, recognising the economic importance of connections via SH‟s 2 and 3 CARRIED
Increased Recognition of alternative Transport Modes RT 15-45 Moved Jefferies/Kouvelis That the Committee recommends that Council: 1. The committee in its responses to submitters acknowledges to submitters the importance of the walking, cycling and public transport activities to achieving the objectives of the Plan.
2. Reassures submitters that the committee continues to advocate for increased funding in these activity class areas in order to progress planned improvements in the programme component of the Plan.
3. That the Plan be amended to include commentary in Section 2.2.7 “Mitigating the adverse environmental effects from the regional transport system”.
4. To advise submitters that although projects cannot be included in the programme component of the Plan where these are not endorsed by the respective approved organisation, the Committee will continue to advocate for funding of those projects over the lifetime of the Plan. CARRIED
Long Distance Passenger Rail Services RT 15-46 Moved Cameron/Ellis That the Committee recommends that Council: 1. No change to the Plan.
2. The committee highlights to submitters the current priority stance to retain the Capital Connection service between Palmerston North and Wellington beyond the proposed cut off date of 30 June 2015.
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3. Acknowledges that no new rail services are proposed, however highlights that should demand warrant additional services, this will be investigated by the committee.
4. The RTC write to KiwiRail seeking the reinstatement of the Marton, Taihape, Taumarunui and Levin train stops to the Northern Explorer long-distance train service. CARRIED
Impacts of Forestry on Roading Network RT 15-47 Moved Kouvelis/Cameron That the Committee recommends that Council: 1. That the Plan be amended to include additional commentary in Sections 2.2.6 “increasing pressure on the regions rural roading network” and 2.4.1 “Efficient road maintenance and delivery” about the potential impacts of increased forestry harvesting on the Region‟s roads during the lifetime of the Plan. CARRIED
Importance of Rail Freight RT 15-48 Moved Kouvelis/Main That the Committee recommends that Council: 1. That the Plan be amended to include more commentary about the importance of the rail network for the transportation of freight and increasing the resilience of the network (Section 2.2.1 and 2.2.2).
2. The Plan be amended to recognise that increased amounts of freight will be transported via rail during the lifetime of the Plan (Section 2.4.2 and Measure 6 added to Policy 2.1). CARRIED
Economic Development and the Regional Agribusiness Strategy and Growth Strategy During discussion of this activity there was a suggestion to highlight in the commentary, the significance of, and raise the awareness of, the Inland Port to the Region. There was a suggestion to strengthen the commentary around the Palmerston North City Council submission in regard to State Highway 3 Ashhurst Bridge Cycle Pathway and to acknowledge the New Zealand Transport Agency‟s response in that regard.
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RT 15-49 Moved Kouvelis/Watson That the Committee recommends that Council: 1. No changes to the Plan.
2. Highlights to submitters that the Plan does acknowledge the work being undertaken on the Regional Growth Study and subsequent Central New Zealand Agri-Business Strategies, and that these have strong synergies with the Plan, with respect to the importance of resilient, well planned transport systems. CARRIED
The Chairman noted a request from Councillor Guy who wished to make a comment. Cr Guy expanded on a key point from his submission which questioned whether the Regional Land Transport Plan should have a 30 year approach. He suggested that a 10 year Plan did not adequately protect the integrity of the Joint Transport Study. Ultimately Members agreed that a further recommendation be included to adopt a 30 year approach for the Plan going forward. The Chairman suggested that Members could work with Transport Officers around any minor changes or amendments to wording they wished to see included in the Plan.
RT 15-50 Moved Keedwell/Kouvelis That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-23 and Annexes. b. receives and confirms the minutes of the Regional Transport Committee meeting held on 9 February 2015 on the Draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025, as a correct record; c. approves the Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025 with agreed amendments; d. lodges the Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025 to the Horizons Regional Council for approval on 24 March 2015; e. recommends that a 30 year approach be adopted for future Regional Land Transport Plans;. f. approves, with amendments, the changes to Regional Land Transport Plan priority list of projects. CARRIED
Mr Wallace spoke to a tabled spreadsheet which outlined changes to the Regional Land Transport Plan priority list of projects. He elaborated further on the highlighted projects which had been added or amended since the draft Plan had been put together. Members discussed the projects, provided comment, and Mr Wallace responded to questions as they arose. A further recommendation was included to approve, with amendments, the changes to the Regional Land Transport Plan priority list of projects.
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ROAD SAFETY UPDATE Report No 15-24 This report advised the Committee of the road safety education activities undertaken in the Region for the six months from 1 July 2014 to 31 December 2014, and provided an update on regional road safety trends. Mr Hindrup (Manager Transport Services) introduced the report and highlighted the efforts undertaken by road safety coordinators with the introduction of the new Blood Alcohol Content law change from 1 December 2014. He noted the disappointing results and issues associated with child restraint checks carried out by road safety coordinators. The Chairman referred Members to the proposal to „Exit the Road Safety Activity‟ which was contained in the Summary Document of Horizons Regional Council‟s Long-term Plan 2015-25. He encouraged Members to read the proposal and make a submission on their thoughts around the Horizons Regional Council road safety function. He explained that the New Zealand Transport Agency had confirmed the Funding Assistance Rate for the Manawatu-Wanganui Road Safety Programme for the 2015-2018 National Land Transport Programme at 65%.
RT 15-51 Moved Keedwell/Cameron That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-24 and Annex. CARRIED
GOVERNMENT POLICY STATEMENT ON LAND TRANSPORT 2015/16 - 2024/25 Report No 15-25 This item updated Members on the release of the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport 2015-16 to 2024-25. Mrs Gulliver (Transport Officer) introduced the item and took Members through the key points submitted by the Committee on the draft GPS, and highlighted the notable changes to the final GPS. RT 15-52 Moved Kouvelis/Main That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-25. CARRIED
SUBMISSIONS ON ADJOINING REGIONS' RLTPS Report No 15-26 This report informed Members of the submissions made on the Committee‟s behalf to adjoining regions‟ Regional Land Transport Plans. Mrs Gulliver (Transport Officer) introduced the item and referred to the key points raised in the submissions. RT 15-53 Moved Kouvelis/Keedwell That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-26 and Annexes. CARRIED
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CAPITAL CONNECTION PROGRESS REPORT Report No 15-27 This report updated Members on recent developments concerning the Capital Connection rail service. Mr Hindrup (Manager Transport Services) spoke to the item. Following a meeting held with the Honourable Simon Bridges (Minister for Transport) and the Honourable Nathan Guy (MP for Otaki), a copy of the 2012 business case with updated financial information was requested and subsequently forward to the Minister for Transport. Mr Hindrup referred to the updated patronage numbers, fare and financial information which was requested and obtained from KiwiRail. He said the new information raised questions about the actual operational deficit of the service, and of the subsidy needed to continue the service. A further meeting with the Minister of Transport to discuss the matter had been requested. Mayor Kouvelis congratulated those involved for their efforts in that regard. RT 15-54 Moved Kouvelis/Ellis That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-27 and Annexes. CARRIED
APPROVED ORGANISATION QUARTERLY UPDATE Report No 15-28 This report updated Members on significant regional roading, public transport, road safety and planning activities within the Horizons Region. Representatives from the Territorial Authorities present at the meeting spoke to their reports, highlighted activities of note, and responded to Members‟ questions as they arose. RT 15-55 Moved Gordon/Kouvelis That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-28 and Annex. CARRIED
NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY DIRECTORS REPORT Report No 15-29 This report provided Members with an update on the New Zealand Transport Agency‟s regional and national activities. Mr Hammond (New Zealand Transport Agency) took Members through the report and responded to questions as they arose. In response to a query about the application to NZTA for consideration of a cycle/pedestrian clip-on at Ashhurst Bridge, Ms Myers said NZTA was awaiting the outcome of a business case from OPUS. Mayor Cameron commented on the consultation process with iwi around the Stock Effluent Facility at Manunui. NZTA had decided not to pursue the project on cultural and spiritual grounds. RT 15-56 Moved Kouvelis/Watson That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-29 and Annex. CARRIED
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MEMBERS’ QUESTIONS There were no Members‟ questions.
Mr Hindrup (Manager Transport Services) noted that a paper copy of the draft Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) (including track changes) was available for Members to peruse and consider whether they wished to see any minor changes or amendments to wording. Mayor Kouvelis thanked staff for their valued efforts in producing the draft RLTP.
The meeting closed at 12.46pm.
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MEMBERS’ CONFLICTS OF INTEREST There were no conflicts of interest declared.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES SP 15-99 Moved Keedwell/Sheldon That the Committee: confirms the minutes of the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting held on 9 December 2014 as a correct record as amended below, and notes that the recommendations were adopted by the Council on 16 December 2014: Pg 3, Presentation on Reducing Nitrogen Emissions from Cattle, amend first line to say that Mr Burr and Dr Lester were from Quantum Laboratories, not Vita Power Ltd; Pg 4, Resolution SP 14-91, Against the Motion – record the name of Cr Keedwell; Pg 4, Update on Climate Change, 3rd paragraph 2nd line, change carbon „saving‟ to „storage’. CARRIED
The Chairman welcomed Mayor Andy Watson and the Chief Executive, Ross McNeill from Rangitikei District Council, to the meeting
RANGITIKEI STRATEGIC WATER ASSESSMENT PROJECT UPDATE Report No 15-43 A presentation was made by Mr Ross McNeil, Chief Executive of Rangitikei District Council and Rangitikei Mayor Andy Watson on the findings from the Rangitikei Strategic Water Assessment project. They thanked Members for the opportunity to present on the project. Mr McNeil explained the background to the project and its purpose and scope. He mentioned that although the population of the Rangitikei district was 0.3% of the New Zealand population, it provided 0.7% NZ export value. They talked about water use and water availability in regard to the Rangitikei River and Rangikitei groundwater, about barriers to irrigation, opportunities for irrigation and stockwater schemes, the Hunterville Rural Water Supply Scheme, irrigation efficiency and they mentioned several case studies. Mr McNeil and Mayor Watson provided responses around sustainability of schemes, availability of new technologies, costs, and funding opportunities. There was discussion around assistance that Horizons could provide by way of knowledge and information. The Chairman thanked them for the presentation and Mayor Watson expressed appreciation for the assistance already provided by Horizons. SP 15-100 Moved Guy/McKellar That the Committee: a. receives the presentation from Ross McNeil, Chief Executive of Rangitikei District Council; and Rangitikei Mayor Andy Watson. CARRIED
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PROPOSED 2015 RMA AMENDMENTS Report No 15-41 This paper informed Members of proposed changes to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) outlined by Environment Minister Hon Dr Nick Smith on 21 January 2015 in a speech to Nelson Rotary. A copy of the speech was attached at Annex A. Mr Bowen (Manager Policy and Strategy) introduced the report and invited questions from Members. There was discussion around the Minister‟s comments on property rights and housing development, and the importance of good infrastructure in the RMA. Members also discussed possible implications for the One Plan, and the Minister‟s undertaking to have dairy cows out of streams by July 2017 and whether it should refer to all cattle. It was noted that the opportunity for feedback would probably be during the Select Committee process. The recommendations were discussed and a new (b) was put forward asking for a draft copy of the amendments to be brought back to Council. SP 15-101 Moved Sheldon/Kelly That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-41 and Annex. b. requests a draft copy of the amendments to be brought back to Council. CARRIED
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING REVIEW Report No 15-42 This report provided Members with an overview of the discussion paper released by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) on local government funding. Mr Bowen (Manager Policy and Strategy) spoke to the report and noted that this discussion paper would ultimately be followed by another paper on policy recommendations. He commented on a suggestion in the report that rates were a reasonable mechanism to provide infrastructure, however some councils that provided greater social services might require different funding models. The report also commented that costs imposed on local government were not adequately funded by central government. Members commented that councils might need to widen their revenue base by, for instance, receiving a share of royalties from mining, and/or a share of excise tax on fuel, and that passing costs for infrastructure upgrades onto larger landowners was untenable into the future. Members discussed funding models, and also concerns expressed by ratepayers in the region, following which it was suggested that a submission be sent to LGNZ. The recommendations were therefore amended to allow for a draft submission to be emailed to Members following the meeting for their comment, with a submission to be agreed by Council at its March meeting. It was also suggested that the President and Chief Executive of LGNZ be invited to present to Council. SP 15-102 Moved Kelly/McKellar That the Committee recommends that: a. Council receives the information contained in Report No. 15-42. b. A draft submission based on conversation around the table at the meeting is emailed to Councillors for comment, so a submission can be adopted by Council on 24 March 2015. c. Council invites the President and Chief Executive of Local Government New Zealand to present to Council. CARRIED
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PROCEDURAL MOTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC SP 15-103 Moved Gordon/Sheldon THAT the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows. This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 and section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
General subject of each matter Reason for passing this Ground(s) under section 48(1) to be considered resolution for the passing of this resolution PX1 Confirmation of Public s7(2)(h) - the withholding of the s48(1)(a) Excluded Meeting held on information is necessary to The public conduct of the part of 9 December 2014 enable the local authority to the meeting would be likely to carry out, without prejudice or result in the disclosure of disadvantage, commercial information for which good activities. reason for withholding exists under section 7.
PX2 Selection of Provider for s7(2)(a) - the withholding of the s48(1)(a) Chief Executive information is necessary to The public conduct of the part of Performance Review protect the privacy of natural the meeting would be likely to Process persons, including that of a result in the disclosure of deceased person. information for which good This report is confidential due to reason for withholding exists the potential for discussion of under section 7. confidential employment terms and conditions of an identifiable individual; AND the commercially sensitive nature of commercial proposals included in this report. PX3 Council / Committee to consider whether any item in the Public Excluded minutes can be moved into the public domain and define the extent of the release. PX4 Members‟ Questions CARRIED
The meeting adjourned to the Public Excluded part of the meeting at 11.55am and resumed at 1.35pm.
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The Chairman advised that due to the length of the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting, and Members‟ other commitments, a workshop would not be held that day. He clarified that in response to previous requests from Members he had undertaken to provide Members with a workshop or presentation or similar, should a meeting close before 2.00pm or 3.00pm.
The Chief Executive provided Members with a verbal update on the Economic Growth Study. He said an update had been given to the Regional Chief‟s meeting on 6 March (prior to the Zone 3 meeting). There would be ministerial involvement in the Study‟s implementation after a presentation was made on the results of the Study. He suggested that Members could think about the role of Horizons Regional Council, and about opportunities. He also noted that Members would receive a presentation on economic growth on their tour of the Bay of Plenty region. Members commented on the Study.
MEMBERS’ QUESTIONS Cr McKellar asked for information on the number of rural roadside fires in the region over the summer period, and whether there was any common cause. Cr McKellar referred to the follow up on One Plan nutrient management. He commented on farmers‟ concerns about compliance monitoring when they were using OVERSEER. Dr Peet (Group Manager Strategy and Regulation) advised that a paper would be brought to a future meeting about how the compliance framework should work and he outlined the general principle.
The meeting closed at 2.04pm.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES COP 15-70 Moved Keedwell/Pearce That the Committee: confirms the minutes of the Catchment Operations Committee meeting held on 10 December 2014 as a correct record, and notes that the recommendations were adopted by the Council on 16 December 2014. CARRIED
Matters Arising: Mr Cook advised that the Makerua Scheme Liaison Committee meeting scheduled for February 2015 and mentioned in the minutes under Report No 14-268, Makerua Scheme-Linton Main Drain Investigations, did not take place.
RIVER AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING REPORT (PRD 01 02) Report No 15-33 The purpose of this item was to report on progress with river and drainage activities for the period 1 December 2014 to 28 February 2015. Mr Cook (Group Manager Operations) took Members through the item. He provided updates on various activities as required and responded to Members‟ questions of clarification. A range of photographs and a video were shown in support of several of the activities. Mr Cook and the Chief Executive responded to questions about the emergency works provision invoked by Horowhenua District Council to undertake work to alleviate the health and safety issues which had been experienced by the community as a result of a restricted outlet to the Hokio Stream. Mr Cook drew Members‟ attention to the meeting proposed for the Hokio Drainage Scheme on Friday 10 April 2015. He said although the meeting would be to primarily discuss scheme issues, including proposed capital works in regard to drainage improvements, and the impact of that to ratepayers, those attending were also likely to want to discuss the wider Lake Horowhenua Accord issues, including the proposed weed harvester operation. He explained the likely impact of revising the Indirect Benefit and Contributor rates in the Koputaroa Scheme and noted that a paper would be presented to the Committee at its May meeting on that topic. Mr Cook said the findings of the five-yearly audit/review of the Lower Manawatu Scheme HF rating category had been completed and the findings would be discussed with the Catchment Operations Committee before any changes were implemented. Mr Cook responded to questions of clarification about a video clip depicting the practice of „beach raking‟, and the consenting process and conditions associated with that. Mr Cook showed pictures of the water filled temporary flood barriers as part of the Flood Action Plan at Kowhai Park and explained their operation. Mr Cook commented on progress with the Kowhai Park stopbank upgrade works. He noted they would be completed within budget and was duly congratulated. There was discussion about the issues experienced by landowners in the vicinity of Burkes Pumpstation due to a fault of an on-site transformer. Mr Cook explained that staff had met with Powerco managers to discuss the issue. Mr Cook said that affected landowners had been advised by Powerco to lodge a claim through their energy retailer which would then be referred to Powerco for their consideration. The Chair referred Members to the list of River and Drainage Annual Scheme Ratepayer Meetings 2015 at Annex A. He drew the Palmerston North City representatives‟ attention to the City Reach Meeting to be held on 30 April 2015.
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COP 15-71 Moved Gordon/Cotton That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-33 and annexes. CARRIED
FINAL REPORT ON ISSUES ARISING FROM ANNUAL RATEPAYER MEETINGS APRIL / MAY 2014 (PRD 05 00) Report No 15-30 The purpose of this item was to inform the Committee of progress made in addressing the more significant issues raised at Annual meetings for river and drainage schemes held during March/April 2014, or at subsequent Liaison Committee meetings. Mr Cook (Group Manager Operations) reported that overall, almost all scheduled issues had been satisfactorily attended to. Mr Cook provided clarification to Members‟ questions as required. COP 15-72 Moved McKellar/Kelly That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-30 and annex A. CARRIED
LOWER MANAWATU SCHEME COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN REPORT (PRD 05 35) Report No 15-31 This item presented to the Committee information on a comprehensive design collation report on the Lower Manawatu Scheme. Mr Cook (Group Manager Operations) introduced the item and commented on the major task undertaken by staff over the past 20 months to compile the comprehensive report. He said it formed a very valuable and technical design guide for future LMS engineers. Mr Cook congratulated Mr Doull (Senior Design Engineer) for his efforts in producing the document. Mr Doull responded to Members‟ questions. There was discussion about the earthquake probability and possible scenarios relating to the Manawatu Gorge. Mr Doulll explained his calculations for the level of sedimentation build-up in the reach of the Manawatu River between Opiki Bridge and the Moutoa Sluicegates with suggestions on methods to help reduce the rate of siltation. COP 15-73 Moved Burnell/Pearce That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-31. CARRIED
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LOWER MANAWATU SCHEME - CITY REACH PROJECT MANGAONE STREAM STOPBANK UPGRADES (PRD 05 12) Report No 15-34 The purpose of this report was to inform the Committee of the scope of proposed works to upgrade sections of the Mangaone Stream stopbanks within Palmerston North City. Mr Cook (Group Manager Operations) introduced the report. COP 15-74 Moved Guy/Burnell That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-34 and annex. CARRIED
BURKES FLOODGATE STABILISATION REPORT (PRD 4 09/ PRD 5 08) Report No 15-32 The purpose of this item was to inform the Committee of proposed improvements to the Burkes floodgates structure. Mr Cook (Group Manager Operations) explained the initial findings from the structural checks of the floodgates and the subsequent improvement works which had been designed to raise the Factor of Safety to the recommended standard. In response to Members‟ questions, Mr Cook explained there was no immediate risk to the stability of the structure. He identified, by way of a diagram, the area at risk of a sliding failure. He said it was proposed, subject to the tender assessment process, that a contract be awarded for the completion of the works during the current financial year. This would be funded from savings made within the approved budget for the Burkes Pumpstation construction and from funds freed up within the Lower Manawatu Scheme as a consequence of deferral of proposed rock lining works at the Esplanade. COP 15-75 Moved Rieger/Barrow That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-32. CARRIED
Members’ Questions In response to a question about whether soil moisture would be a problem as a result of more intensive irrigation methods, the Chief Executive and Mr Cook said as a result of the changed land use due to the irrigation, there could be an expectation for increased flood protection and drainage services.
The Chair referred to the followups from the December 2014 Catchment Operations Committee meeting and asked if there were any questions. There were no questions.
The meeting adjourned at 10.50am Cr Burnell left the meeting at 10.50am The meeting reconvened at 11.00am
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PROCEDURAL MOTION TO EXCLUDE THE PUBLIC COP 15-76 Moved Guy/Sheldon THAT the public be excluded from the following part(s) of the proceedings of this meeting. The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution follows. This resolution is made in reliance on section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by section 6 and section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public, as follows:
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The meeting adjourned to the Public Excluded part of the meeting at 11.01am and resumed at 11.27am.
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VERBAL UPDATE ON WHOLE FARM PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Report No 15-40 Mr Mitchell provided a powerpoint presentation in response to Members‟ questions about the implementation of Whole Farm Plans (WFP)and progress on Sustainable Land Use Initiative (SLUI) targets. He took Members through the slides, explained the data and its meaning in each graph, identified the size of the Sustainable Land Use Initiative challenge, and spoke of the farmer activity and implementation of their WFP. Mr Cooper (Environmental Manager Land), and Mr Harrison (Environmental Programme Coordinator), provided clarification around the objectives and benefits of riparian planting, commented on the work being undertaken by farmers outside of SLUI, and commented on farmers views and educational opportunities in regard to SLUI.
Cr Cotton left the meeting at 12.05pm
Members fully considered the data in the graphs, provided their comment, and asked questions of clarification.
The meeting adjourned at 12.23pm The meeting reconvened at 1.00pm
COP 15-77 Moved Gordon/Rollinson That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the verbal update on the implementation of Whole Farm Plans and progress on Sustainable Land Use Initiative targets. CARRIED
VERBAL UPDATE ON SUSTAINABLE LAND USE INITIATIVE IN-FIELD AUDIT Report No 15-39 A powerpoint presentation was provided on the Summer Audit Programme for the Sustainable Land Use Initiative (SLUI) works implementation, as requested by Council. Mr Cooper (Environmental Manager Land) said the aim of the audit was to primarily answer questions about the integrity of the works that have been claimed under SLUI programme to date. Mr Todd (Environmental Monitoring Coordinator) said his role was to monitor the SLUI programme. He said three SLUI Students had been engaged over the summer months to undertake the audit. He explained the audit design and elaborated on the range of activities covered in the audit. The SLUI Students presented and spoke to their findings. Ms Mitchell reported on the interim results of the survey, Ms Winters reported on the farmer feedback results, and Ms Hyslop reported on the findings. Mr Cooper said a report on the findings for each farm would be provided firstly to the Environmental Management Officers, then to the farmers, with a final report to be provided to Council. Members fully discussed the audit process and results, asked questions of clarification, and provided comment.
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COP 15-78 Moved Sheldon/Kelly That the Committee recommends that Council: : a. receives the verbal update on the Summer Audit Programme for the Sustainable Land Use Initiative works implementation. CARRIED
Cr Sheldon left the meeting at 1.45pm.
SUSTAINABLE LAND USE INITIATIVE (SLUI) Report No 15-36 This report updated Members of the progress on Council‟s Sustainable Land Use Initiative (SLUI) for the period 1 December 2015 to 28 February 2015. Mr Cooper (Environmental Manager Land) explained the data provided in the tables and graphs and responded to Members‟ questions of clarification. Mr Cooper referred to the SLUI Advisory Group meeting to be held at a SLUI property at Ohingaiti on 17 March 2015. Members were advised to liaise with Mr Cooper around transport arrangements if they wished to attend. Mr Cooper explained that an interim decision on the outcome of the SLUI application funding to the Ministry of Primary Industries should be known before the end of March 2015. The Chair asked that the term „priority catchment‟ be substituted with the term „focus catchment‟. COP 15-79 Moved McKellar/Keedwell That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-36 and Annexes. CARRIED
REGIONAL COAST AND LAND Report No 15-37 This report updated Members of the progress on Council‟s Regional Land and Coast activities from 1 December 2014 to 28 February 2015. Mr Cooper (Environmental Manager Land) took Members through the item. He spoke to the Outputs at paragraph 6, and referred to paragraph 6.10 which provided a response from Ballance Farm Environment Awards around the value and ability to report progress from sponsored programmes. Mr Cooper highlighted the work undertaken by staff around One Plan Implementation. In regard to the Erosion and Sediment Control Plans presented to Council, feedback on how staff were coping with that aspect was requested. Mr Cooper undertook to provide more detail in that regard. Mr Cooper responded to Members‟ questions of clarification and there was comment and discussion about „change of land use‟ activity and issues associated with that. COP 15-80 Moved Gordon/Barrow That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-37 and Annexes. CARRIED
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WHANGANUI CATCHMENT STRATEGY Report No 15-38 This report updated Members of the progress on the Whanganui Catchment Strategy for the period 1 December 2014 to 28 February 2015. Mr Cooper (Environmental Manager Land) commented on the staff coverage to manage day to day activities with the resignation of Mr Allan Kirk (Environmental Programme Coordinator). COP 15-81 Moved McKellar/Rollinson That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-38. CARRIED
RESPONSE TO MEMBERS' QUESTIONS Report No 15-45 This report provided a response to Members‟ questions and/or queries raised at previous meetings. Mr Mitchell (Group Manager Environmental Management) introduced the item. Mr Cooper (Environmental Manager Land) responded to Members‟ questions about Hill Country Soil Management as part of the Sustainable Land Use Initiative and Soil Health programmes. There was discussion around the monitoring of water quality data in catchments where water quality monitoring was undertaken, and discussion about the function of handling erosion and sediment control. Mr Mitchell undertook to provide information in that regard to the next Catchment Operations Committee meeting. COP 15-82 Moved Keedwell/Rollinson That the Committee recommends that Council: a. receives the information contained in Report No. 15-45. CARRIED
The meeting closed at 2.24pm.
Confirmed
______GROUP MANAGER OPERATIONS CHAIRMAN
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