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Evidence of Gregory William Hunt in Support of the Submission of Gibbston Valley Station Limited
BEFORE THE HEARINGS PANEL FOR THE QUEENSTOWN LAKES PROPOSED DISTRICT PLAN UNDER THE Resource Management Act 1991 (“Act”) IN THE MATTER OF Stage 3b Proposed District Plan – Rural Visitor Zone BETWEEN GIBBSTON VALLEY STATION LIMITED Submitter #31037 AND QUEENSTOWN LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL Planning AuthoritY EVIDENCE OF GREGORY WILLIAM HUNT IN SUPPORT OF THE SUBMISSION OF GIBBSTON VALLEY STATION LIMITED 29 MAY 2020 Counsel instructed: J D K Gardner-Hopkins Phone: 04 889 2776 [email protected] PO Box 25-160 WELLINGTON 1 INTRODUCTION Role / position 1. My full name is Gregory William Hunt. 2. I am the CEO and one of two directors of Gibbston Valley Station ("GVS"). 3. I am authorised to provide this evidence on behalf of GVS in support of GVS' application for rezoning of certain of its land to Rural Visitor Zone (“RVS”). 4. While I am giving evidence on behalf of GVS in my capacity as CEO and a director I have a background in Landscape Architecture, and development as summarised below. Landscape Architecture 5. I obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc), Landscape Architecture and Planning, from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. I am a licensed Landscape Architect in California. 6. Prior to relocating to New Zealand, I had I had eight years’ experience as a Landscape Architect in the United States. Development experience 7. My development experience includes: (a) From 1993 to 2000, I was the General Manager of Development, and Landscape Architect for Millbrook Resort, Queenstown. (b) From 2001 to 2006 I was the General Manager at InfinitY Investment Group. -
New Zealand Tui Adventure
New Zealand Tui Adventure Trip Summary If you want to escape the crowds, discover the real New Zealand and get a taste for kiwi culture and hospitality along the way, have we got the trip for you! The ‘Tui’ is an 8-day action-packed South Island adventure where you’ll hike, bike, kayak, cruise, fly and jet boat in some of New Zealand’s most iconic and remote wilderness. You’ll check off iconic locations like Queenstown, Milford Sound, and Franz Josef Glacier, but also visit some off-the-grid settings like the remote Siberia Valley (accessible by a scenic flight into the backcountry!) In New Zealand, the best places can’t be seen from the window of a tour bus, but they’re accessed on foot, behind handlebars, or with a paddle in hand! Itinerary Day 1: Christchurch / Arthur’s Pass / Franz Josef Most people leave the Northern Hemisphere on a Friday evening, arriving into Auckland early Sunday morning • You’ll lose a day crossing the dateline – but you get it back on the way home! • It’s a short flight from Auckland to Christchurch on the South Island where we’ll meet you • We’ll then travel into the Southern Alps to hike Devil’s Punchbowl in Arthur’s Pass • The walk will take you through native beech forest to an awesome 131-meter (430 feet) waterfall, so make sure you have your camera handy! • From there, we’ll head down the coast to Franz Josef where we’ll stay the night • Nestled in the rainforest-clad foothills of the Southern Alps, Franz Josef is the heart of New Zealand glacier country • Overnight Rainforest Retreat (L, D) Day 2: Franz -
St Margarets, Frankton
Wakatipu Community Presbyterian Church St John’s Arrowtown, St Andrew’s Queenstown, St Margaret’s Frankton Manna Café, Wakatipu Global Community Ministry Opportunity and Parish Profile Our Mission: To live in Christ, and to grow as a Community of Faith, Hope, Love and Joy. Our Vision: Growing God’s kingdom one life at a time. Our Current Parish Goals: To develop new opportunities for people to know Christ and to worship. To invite people of all ages to faith. To strengthen the existing congregations that they may grow and offer space/protection to the newly formed groups till they are established and strong, and they in turn can nourish and encourage the older congregations. To ensure that discipleship becomes a way of life (for all members) and not simply a programme. To ensure the church is involved in the community, where we are actively seeking ways to be a blessing to all peoples. To strengthen and broaden our leadership to better reach our diverse and growing community. To be a church of positive influence in the community for this and coming generations. We are: Three church centres; three distinct communities, various congregations, One Church. We are seeking: A Minister of Word and Sacrament to join us in growing God’s Kingdom. INDEX PAGE Vision, background and the Minister we seek 2 The Wakatipu Basin and Community 3 Our Church Centres 7 St Andrew’s - Queenstown 7 St John’s - Arrowtown 10 St Margaret’s - Frankton 14 Parish Overview 16 Governance 19 Membership Graphs 20 Financial Graphs 21 Wakatipu Church Groups 22 Ministry Team, Staff and support people 23 1 Vision, Background, and the Minister we seek Many years ago a friend of the church, now deceased, planted the seed of an idea to re-establish residential ministry in Arrowtown. -
Natural Character, Riverscape & Visual Amenity Assessments
Natural Character, Riverscape & Visual Amenity Assessments Clutha/Mata-Au Water Quantity Plan Change – Stage 1 Prepared for Otago Regional Council 15 October 2018 Document Quality Assurance Bibliographic reference for citation: Boffa Miskell Limited 2018. Natural Character, Riverscape & Visual Amenity Assessments: Clutha/Mata-Au Water Quantity Plan Change- Stage 1. Report prepared by Boffa Miskell Limited for Otago Regional Council. Prepared by: Bron Faulkner Senior Principal/ Landscape Architect Boffa Miskell Limited Sue McManaway Landscape Architect Landwriters Reviewed by: Yvonne Pfluger Senior Principal / Landscape Planner Boffa Miskell Limited Status: Final Revision / version: B Issue date: 15 October 2018 Use and Reliance This report has been prepared by Boffa Miskell Limited on the specific instructions of our Client. It is solely for our Client’s use for the purpose for which it is intended in accordance with the agreed scope of work. Boffa Miskell does not accept any liability or responsibility in relation to the use of this report contrary to the above, or to any person other than the Client. Any use or reliance by a third party is at that party's own risk. Where information has been supplied by the Client or obtained from other external sources, it has been assumed that it is accurate, without independent verification, unless otherwise indicated. No liability or responsibility is accepted by Boffa Miskell Limited for any errors or omissions to the extent that they arise from inaccurate information provided by the Client or -
Lessons Learnt Preparing a 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy for the Queenstown-Lakes District
A CASE STUDY: LESSONS LEARNT PREPARING A 30 YEAR INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY FOR THE QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT Lead Author: Polly Lambert Policy, Standards & Assets Planner, Queenstown Lakes District Council Queenstown Co-Author: Dr Deborah Lind Infrastructure Advisor, Rationale Ltd Arrowtown Abstract The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Act 2014 became law on 8 August 2014, requiring councils to prepare an infrastructure strategy for at least a 30 year period, and to incorporate this into their long-term plans from 2015. The Queenstown Lakes District is a recognised tourism destination that supports economic growth across the southern part of the South Island of New Zealand and contributes significantly to the ‘NZ Inc.’ global brand. As such, the district is attractive to local and international investment in housing, services and visitor related activities. The current resident population of 29,000 supports the infrastructure services for a peak day population of 100,000 people. Combined with the fact that the District is one of the highest future growth areas in the country, this placed increased pressure on the three waters and transport services in terms of capacity and service delivery. This paper will share the approach, challenges and outcomes of preparing a 30 year infrastructure strategy for the Queenstown Lakes District and the lessons learnt to inform, and improve on, future infrastructure planning. Key Words (wiki’s) 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy, LGA Section 101, Asset Management, Forward Planning, Long Term Plan, Evidence Based Decision Making adventure, exploration, creativity or relaxation. Our District The Queenstown Lakes District is The Queenstown Lakes District has a land synonymous with innovation, adventure and area of 8,705 km² and a total area (including bucket lists. -
Otago Conservancy
A Directory of Wetlands in New Zealand OTAGO CONSERVANCY Sutton Salt Lake (67) Location: 45o34'S, 170o05'E. 2.7 km from Sutton and 8 km from Middlemarch, Straith-Tari area, Otago Region, South Island. Area: 3.7 ha. Altitude: 250 m. Overview: Sutton Salt Lake is a valuable example of an inland or athalassic saline lake, with a considerable variety of saline habitats around its margin and in adjacent slightly saline boggy depressions. The lake is situated in one of the few areas in New Zealand where conditions favour saline lakes (i.e. where precipitation is lower than evaporation). An endemic aquatic animal, Ephydrella novaezealandiae, is present, and there is an interesting pattern of vegetation zonation. Physical features: Sutton Salt Lake is a natural, inland or athalassic saline lake with an average depth of 30 cm and a salinity of 15%. The lake has no known inflow or outflow. The soils are saline and alkaline at the lake margin (sodium-saturated clays), and surrounded by yellow-grey earths and dry subdygrous Matarae. The parent material is loess. Shallow boggy depressions exist near the lake, and there is a narrow fringe of salt tolerant vegetation at the lake margin. Algal communities are present, and often submerged by lake water. The average annual rainfall is about 480 mm, while annual evaporation is about 710 mm. Ecological features: Sutton Salt Lake is one of only five examples of inland saline habitats of botanical value in Central Otago. This is the only area in New Zealand which is suitable for the existence of this habitat, since in general rainfall is high, evaporation is low, and endorheic drainage systems are absent. -
Consolidated Decisions Chapter
PART 5 WĀHI TŪPUNA 39 39 Wāhi Tūpuna 39.1 Purpose The purpose of this chapter is to assist in implementing the strategic direction set out in Chapter 5 Tangata Whenua in relation to providing for the kaitiakitanga of Kāi Tahu1 as Manawhenua in the district. This is through the identification of wāhi tūpuna areas and the management of potential threats to Manawhenua values within those areas. In that manner, Manawhenua values can then be more clearly considered in decision making, so as to ensure activities within wāhi tūpuna areas are appropriately managed. This chapter implements the strategic direction of Chapter 5 by: a. identifying specific wāhi tūpuna areas with an overlay on the District Plan web mapping application; b. setting out objectives and policies relating to subdivision, use and development within this overlay; and c. identifying potential threats that may be incompatible with values for each specific area in Schedule 39.6 to this Plan. As acknowledged in Chapter 5, Kāi Tahu regard the whole of the district as its ancestral land. Intrinsic values such as whakapapa, rangātiratanga, kaitiakitanga, mana, and mauri inform their relationship and association with the landscapes of the district. Chapter 5 provides for consideration of these values and engagement of Manawhenua in the implementation of the District Plan. While wāhi tupuna, including in some urban areas, are components of this broader relationship and set of values, they have values that are addressed specifically by this chapter. 39.2 Objectives and Policies Objective 39.2.1 - Manawhenua values, within identified wāhi tūpuna areas, are recognised and provided for. -
Omaha Beach out of Derby with Entrapped Epiglottis
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 WEDNESDAY’S TRACKSIDE DERBY REPORT OMAHA BEACH OUT OF by Steve Sherack DERBY WITH ENTRAPPED LOUISVILLE, KY - With the rising sun making its way through partly cloudy skies, well before the stunning late scratch of likely EPIGLOTTIS favorite Omaha Beach (War Front) rocked the racing world, the backstretch at Churchill Downs was buzzing on a warm and breezy Wednesday morning ahead of this weekend’s 145th GI Kentucky Derby. Two of Bob Baffert’s three Derby-bound ‘TDN Rising Stars’ Roadster (Quality Road) and Improbable (City Zip) were among the first to step foot on the freshly manicured surface during the special 15-minute training window reserved for Derby/Oaks horses at 7:30 a.m. Champion and fellow ‘Rising Star’ Game Winner (Candy Ride {Arg}) galloped during a later Baffert set at 9 a.m. Cont. p3 IN TDN EUROPE TODAY Omaha Beach & exercise rider Taylor Cambra Wednesday morning. | Sherackatthetrack CALYX SENSATIONAL IN ROYAL WARM-UP Calyx (GB) (Kingman {GB}) was scintillating in Ascot’s Fox Hill Farms’s Omaha Beach (War Front), the 4-1 favorite for G3 Pavilion S. on Wednesday. Saturday’s GI Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, Click or tap here to go straight to TDN Europe. will be forced to miss the race after it was discovered that he has an entrapped epiglottis. “After training this morning we noticed him cough a few times,” Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella said. “It caused us to scope him and we found an entrapped epiglottis. We can’t fix it this week, so we’ll have to have a procedure done in a few days and probably be out of training for three weeks. -
Council Meeting Agenda - 25 November 2020 - Agenda
Council Meeting Agenda - 25 November 2020 - Agenda Council Meeting Agenda - 25 November 2020 Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, Level 2, Philip Laing House 144 Rattray Street, Dunedin Members: Cr Andrew Noone, Chairperson Cr Carmen Hope Cr Michael Laws, Deputy Chairperson Cr Gary Kelliher Cr Hilary Calvert Cr Kevin Malcolm Cr Michael Deaker Cr Gretchen Robertson Cr Alexa Forbes Cr Bryan Scott Hon Cr Marian Hobbs Cr Kate Wilson Senior Officer: Sarah Gardner, Chief Executive Meeting Support: Liz Spector, Committee Secretary 25 November 2020 01:00 PM Agenda Topic Page 1. APOLOGIES Cr Deaker and Cr Hobbs have submitted apologies. 2. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA Note: Any additions must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting. 3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have. 4. PUBLIC FORUM Members of the public may request to speak to the Council. 4.1 Mr Bryce McKenzie has requested to speak to the Council about the proposed Freshwater Regulations. 5. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 4 The Council will consider minutes of previous Council Meetings as a true and accurate record, with or without changes. 5.1 Minutes of the 28 October 2020 Council Meeting 4 6. ACTIONS (Status of Council Resolutions) 12 The Council will review outstanding resolutions. 7. MATTERS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 14 1 Council Meeting Agenda - 25 November 2020 - Agenda 7.1 CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO DRINKING WATER 14 This paper is provided to inform the Council on Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) current responsibilities in relation to drinking water. -
The Resources of Lake Wanaka
The Resources of Lake Wanaka Edited by B. T. Robertson & I. D. Blair Lincoln Papers in Resource Management No. 5 - 1980 Published for the Guardians of Lake Wanaka by Tussock Grasslands & Mountain Lands Institute, Lincoln College The Resources of Lake W anaka Edited by B.T. Robertson & l.D. Blair Lincoln Papers in Resource Management No. 5 - 1980 Published for the Guardians of Lake Wanaka by Tussock Grasslands & Mountain Lands Institute, Lincoln College ISBN 0-908584-45-8 Cover photograph: W anaka Cameracraft ISSN 0111-1809 Contents Page Preface v General Introduction - R.W. Cleland formerly Chief Ranger, Mount Aspiring National Park. 1 Morphology - ]. Irwin, New Zealand Oceanographic Institute, D.S.I.R. Wellington. 5 Geological setting - I.C. McKellar, Geologist, New Zealand Geological Survey, D.S.I.R. Dunedin. 14 Climate and weather - S.J. Reid, New Zealand Meteorological Service, Wellington. 16 Water quality of Lake Wanaka and its inflows. - V.M. Stout, Zoology Department, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. Introductory remarks and water analyses by Chemistry Division, D.S.I.R. Christchurch. 23 Aquatic weed management - B.T. Coffey, Research Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hamilton. 28 Duck Itch (Schistosome dermatitis) - D.W. Featherston, Zoology Department, University of Otago, Dunedin. 36 Biology of (W anaka Itch' - a report of work in progress - S. Rind, Zoology Department, University of Canterbury, Christchurch. 40 The freshwater fishery - R.T. Hutchinson, Senior fisheries officer, Department of Internal Affairs, Queenstown. 45 Birds and wildlife - D. Murphy, Wildlife Division, Department of Internal Affairs, Wanaka. 51 Shore-line vegetation - P.N. Johnson, Botany Division, D.S.I.R. -
Overseas Adventure Travel® 15-16 Auckland PLEASE MENTION THIS 17 Fly to the U.S
CUCRA – UC Retirees Travel Program presents ... New Zealand: Natural Wonders North & South Small Group Adventure New Zealand: Wellington, Nelson, Te Anau, Queenstown, Taupo, Auckland $ PRE-TRIP EXTENSION 17 days from Pacific 6695 Ocean FIJI Savala Island Nadi FIJI Includes international airfare (Optional Tour) Auckland Lutoka Maungatautari Pacific Sanctuary from LAX or SFO Nadi Ocean VITI LEVU Orakei Korako Rotorua Pacific Thermal Reserve Taupo Ocean Auckland $ to Auckland NEW North 15 days from 5595 Tasman NEW ZEALAND I sland Sea ZEALAND Without international airfare Nelson POST-TRIP EXTENSION G Wellington r e a t Palm Cove B Coral South a rr Sea Cairns ie I sland r Single Supplement: FREE Re Tasman Sea ef Christchurch Brisbane Arrowtown AUSTRALIA Pacific Milford Sound O cean To/From U.S. Queenstown Maximize Your Internal flight Sydney Land route Te Anau Auckland Ferry route Tasman NEW Discoveries & Value 04Miles 00 Sea ZEALAND Optional extensions: Australia’s Great Barrier Reef & Sydney 6 nights post-trip from $2495 DEPARTURE DATE: February 19, 2020 Travel from only $416 per night It’s Included Itinerary Summary • International airfare, airport • 16 small group activities DAYS DESTINATION transfers, government taxes, fees, Explore in a small group of 8-16 and airline fuel surcharges unless • 1-2 Fly to Wellington, New travelers (average group size of 14) Zealand via Auckland you choose to make your own air arrangements • Services of a local O.A.T. Trip Leader 3-5 Wellington • All land transportation and 4 internal flights • Gratuities for local guides, drivers, and luggage porters 6-7 Nelson Accommodations for 14 nights • 5% Frequent Traveler Credit 27 meals—daily breakfast, 5 • 8-9 Fly to Te Anau • toward your next adventure—an lunches, and 8 dinners average of $422 10-12 Queenstown 13-14 Fly to Rotorua • Taupo Overseas Adventure Travel® 15-16 Auckland PLEASE MENTION THIS 17 Fly to the U.S. -
WOMEN's GOLF CALENDAR 2021 11 Feb 21
2021 January SUMMER GOLF: 9AM 18 hole, 9.30AM 9 hole MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 28 29 30 31 01 02 03 NEW YEAR MIXED WANAKA 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 9 HOLE WOMEN: SUMMER GOLF WAIKOUAITI SUMMER GOLF 9AM START 9.30 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 HOLE WOMEN: SUMMER GOLF SUMMER GOLF 9AM START 9.30 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9 HOLE WOMEN: SUMMER GOLF CLUB OPENING DAY SUMMER GOLF 9AM START JUBILEE CUP 9.30 LAST DAY LAST DAY STABLEFORD 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 9 HOLE WOMEN ARROWTOWN WOMEN'S 4 BALL BEST BALL OPENING DAY/ CLUB (4BBB) STABLEFORD CAPTAIN'S CHOICE 01 02 Notes: Throughout this calendar --- TUESDAY'S PROGRAMME IS THE 9 HOLE COMPETITION: THURSDAY'S PROGRAMME IS THE 18 HOLE COMPETITION; UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED 2021 February START 9.30AM MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 9 HOLE WOMEN: WGNZ COW MEDAL POINTS WAITANGI DAY C.O.TRIOLOGY Alex, Dunst, STABLEFORD & RINGERS START C.O.TRIOLOGY Alex, Omak Dunst, Omak 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 (WAITANGI DAY 9 HOLE WOMEN: MEDAL NEW ORLEANS OBSERVED) & PUTTING STABLEFORD ARROWTOWN LIFESTYLE RETIREMENT VILLAGE QUAICH TOURNAMENT 4BBB MIXED 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 HOLE WOMEN: SCOTTISH STABLEFORD DUNSTAN CLASSIC DUNSTAN CLASSIC QUEENSTOWN ARROWTOWN WOMEN'S TWO-DAY LIFESTYLE CLASSIC RETIREMENT VILLAGE STABLEFORD QUEENSTOWN WOMEN'S TWO-DAY CLASSIC 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 9 HOLE WOMEN: LOCATIONS REALTY AMBROSE TROPHY BEST NETT OVER FIELD 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Notes: TUESDAY COMP IS FOR 9 HOLE MEMBERS; THURSDAY COMP IS FOR 18 HOLE MEMBERS 2021 March START 9.30AM