Policies 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

297 policies 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

The following policies set out basic principles and associated guidelines that Council will follow to direct and limit actions, in pursuit of its long term goal of sustainable development and providing for the current and future interests of the Community. policies 298 significance & engagement policy

PURPOSE THRESHOLDS AND CRITERIA To let the Community know when and how they can A: Contribution to Community Outcomes expect to be engaged in Council’s decision-making or Key Project processes. Council will consider the extent to which the decision To act as a guide to Council and council staff as to contributes to its Community Outcomes or any key what extent, form and type of engagement is required project. If a matter clearly contributes to several from the beginning of a decision-making process. Community Outcomes or a key project and is borderline in regards to the other thresholds and To identify Council’s approach to determining the criteria for determining significance, this will mitigate significance of proposals and decisions in relation to in favour of the decision being treated as “less issues, assets, or other matters. significant”. If, however, a decision does not clearly contribute to Community Outcomes or a key project THRESHOLDS AND CRITERIA and is borderline in regards to the other thresholds GENERAL APPROACH and criteria for determining significance, Council will The decision on a matter’s significance rests with A: Contribution to Community Outcomes or Key Project adopt Council a willprecautionary consider the extent approach to which the and decision treat cont theributes issue to its asCommunity Outcomes or any key project. If a Council. matter clearly contributes to several Community Outcomes or a key project and is borderline in regards to the other THRESHOLDSbeingthresholds “more and AND significant”.criteria CRITERIA for determining significance, this will mitigate in favour of the decision being treated as “less significant”. If, however, a decision does not clearly contribute to Community Outcomes or a key project and is If the issue, proposal, decision, or other matter borderline in regards to the other thresholds and criteria for determining significance, Council will adopt a precautionary approach and treat the issue as being “more significant”. A: Contribution to Community Outcomes or Key Project concerned involves a significant decision in relation to B: CouncilConsistency will consider with the extent the to LTP which the decision contributes to its Community Outcomes or any key project. If a land or a body of water, Council will take into account B: matter Consistency clearly withcontributes the LTP to several Community Outcomes or a key project and is borderline in regards to the other thresholds and criteria for determining significance, this will mitigate in favour of the decision being treated as “less the view of Måori and their culture and traditions, significant”. If, however, a decision does not clearly contribute to Community Outcomes or a key project and is borderline in regards to the other thresholds and criteria for determining significance, Council will adopt a recognising their cultural values and their relationship precautionary approach and treat the issue as being “more significant”. Greater Significance to land and water. B: Fully Consistency described within the LTP Not included in the LTP the LTP

When undertaking a process to determine the extent Council will consider the extent to which the decision flows logically and consequentially from a decision already Councilmade in willthe LTP consider or Annual the Plan. extent to which the decision to which issues, proposals, decisions or other matters flows logically and consequentiallyGreater Significance from a decision are significant; staff will prepare a report against the C: Net Cost to Council Fully described in Not included in alreadythe LTP made in the LTP or Annual Plan. the LTP thresholds and criteria listed below for consideration Council will consider the extent to which the decision flows logically and consequentially from a decision already by and presentation to Council. made in the LTP or Annual Plan. C: Net Cost to Council Greater Significance Council will evaluate the significance of each C: No Net net Cost cost to Council Over financial limits proposal or decision it makes on a case-by-case Council will consider the magnitude of the decision in terms of its net cost to Council. Most major spending decisions basis. Decisions of low significance, including some will be made in the context of the LTP or Annual Plan. As a general guide, any individual decision involving more than $5 million of unbudgeted Greatercapital Significance expenditure or $500,000 of unbudgeted annual operating costs may be decisions made under delegated authority, may not regarded as significant. No net cost Over financial explicitly state the degree of significance. limits D: Variation of Options Council will consider the magnitude of the decision in terms of its net cost to Council. Most major spending decisions Significance and engagement will be considered in Councilwill be made will considerin the context the of the magnitude LTP or Annual of Plan.the decisionAs a general guide, any individual decision involving more than $5 million of unbudgeted capital expenditure or $500,000 of unbudgeted annual operating costs may be the early stages of a proposal before decision making in regardedterms ofas significant.its net cost to Council. Most major Greater Significance occurs and, if necessary, reconsidered as the proposal spending decisions will be made in the context of D: Minor Variation of Options Major develops. Differing levels of engagement may be thedifferences LTP or Annual Plan. As a general guide, anydifferences

required during the varying phases of decision-making individual Council will decision consider theinvolving variation inmore impact than of the $5 options million identified (including a “do nothing” option) on the community. The greater the variation, the greater the degree of significance. on an issue, and for different stakeholders. of unbudgeted capital expenditureGreater Significance or $500,000 of E: Reversibility unbudgetedMinor annual operating costs may be regardedMajor differences differences as significant. Council will consider the variation in impact of the options identified (including a “do nothing” option) on the community. The greater the variation, the greater the degree of significance. Greater Significance

E: EasilyReversibility Completely reversed irreversible

Council will consider the reversibility of the outcomes arising from the decision. In general, the degree of significance will increase as the difficulty of reversing a decision’s outcome increases. Greater Significance

Easily Completely reversed irreversible

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A: Contribution to Community Outcomes or Key Project Council will consider the extent to which the decision contributes to its Community Outcomes or any key project. If a matter clearly contributes to several Community Outcomes or a key project and is borderline in regards to the other thresholds and criteria for determining significance, this will mitigate in favour of the decision being treated as “less significant”. If, however, a decision does not clearly contribute to Community Outcomes or a key project and is THRESHOLDSborderline in AND regards CRITERIA to the other thresholds and criteria for determining significance, Council will adopt a precautionary approach and treat the issue as being “more significant”.

A:B: ContributionConsistency withto Community the LTP Outcomes or Key Project Council will consider the extent to which the decision contributes to its Community Outcomes or any key project. If a matter clearly contributes to several Community Outcomes or a key project and is borderline in regards to the other thresholds and criteria for determining significance, this will mitigate in favour of the decision being treated as “less significant”. If, however, a decision does not clearly contribute to Community Outcomes or a key project and is borderline in regards to the otherGreater thresholds Significance and criteria for determining significance, Council will adopt a precautionary approach and treat the issue as being “more significant”. Fully described in Not included in the LTP the LTP B: Consistency with the LTP Council will consider the extent to which the decision flows logically and consequentially from a decision already made in the LTP or Annual Plan. 299 C: Net Cost to Council Greater Significance

Fully described in Not included in F: Level of Controversy the LTP the LTP 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

Council will consider the extentGreater to which Significance the decision flows logically and consequentially from a decision already made in the LTP or Annual Plan. No net cost Over financial limits Greater Significance C: Net Cost to Council Deeply divided Council will consider the magnitude of the decision in terms of its net cost to Council.Uniformity Most major of spending decisions views community views will be made in the context of the LTP or Annual Plan. As a general guide, any individual decision involving more than $5 million of unbudgeted capital expenditure or $500,000 of unbudgeted annual Council operating will consider costs the may extent be to which the matter under consideration may be controversial within the community. regarded as significant. F: LevelA high of level Controversy of controversy indicates a greater degree of significance of the matter. Greater Significance D: Variation of Options G: Precautionary Approach D: No Variation net cost of Options Over financial G: Precautionary Approach limits

Council will consider the magnitude of the decision in terms of its net cost to Council. Most major spending decisionsGreater Significance will be made in the context of the LTP or Annual Plan. As a general guide, any individual decision involving more Uniformity of Deeply divided than $5 million of unbudgeted capital expenditure or $500,000 of unbudgeted annual operating costs may be Greater Significance views Greater Significance community views regarded as significant. Minor Major CouncilFull information will consider the extent to which the matter under considerationHigh level of may be controversial within the community. differences differences Aavailable high level of controversy indicates a greater degree of significanceuncertainty of the matter. D: Variation of Options Council will consider the variation in impact of the options identified (including Wherea “do nothing”there is option)a level onof uncertaithe nty as to the outcomes or significance of a decision, Council will adopt a Councilcommunity. will The consider greater the thevariation, variation the greater in the impact degree of significance. the G:Where Precautionaryprecautionary there approach isApproach a level and of treat uncertainty the issues as being as to “more the significant”. options identified (including a “do nothing” option) on outcomes or significance of a decision, Council will E: Reversibility H: Impact on Funders Greater Significance the community. The greater the variation, the greater adopt a precautionary approach and treat the issues Minor Major differences differences Greater Significance the degree of significance. as being “more significant”. Full information High level of Council will consider the variation in impact of the options identified (including a “do nothing” option) on the Greater Significance available uncertainty community. The greater the variation, the greater the degree of significance. Greater Significance Easily Completely Where there is a level of uncertainty as to the outcomes or significance of a decision, Council will adopt a E:reversed Reversibility irreversible precautionary approach and treat the issues as being “more significant”. E: Reversibility No change to Significant Council will consider the reversibility of the outcomes arising from the decision. InH: general,external Impact the funding degree on Funders of significance changes in will increase as the difficulty of reversing a decision’s outcome increases. H: requirements Impact on Funders external funding Council will consider the extent to which a decision impacts on general rates, targeted rates, and user fees / charges. A decision requiring an increase of 2% or more to general or targeted rates will be treated as significant. Likewise, a Greater Significance decision requiring an increase in user fees / charges of 10% or more will be considered significant.

Easily Completely APPROACH TO ENGAGEMENT reversed irreversible Greater Significance Council will consider the reversibility of the outcomes arising from the decision. In general, the degree of significance page 2 Councilwill increase will as considerthe difficulty ofthe reversing reversibility a decision’s of outcome the outcomes increases. CouncilNo change is committed to to engaging with our communities in a waySignificant that is effective, meaningful and timely. When making decisionsexternal Councilfunding will give consideration to the views and preferenceschanges ofin persons likely to be affected by, or to have an arising from the decision. In general, the degree of interestrequirements in, the matter. To ensure that our approach to engagementexternal funding is targeted at the right level Council will consider: Council the extentwill consider to which the the extent current to which views a and decision preferences impacts of on persons general who rates, will targeted or may berates, affected and userby, orfees have / charges. an interest A significance will increase as the difficulty of reversing decisionin, the requiring decision an or matterincrease are of known 2% or to more the local to general authority; or targeted rates will be treated as significant. Likewise, a Council will consider the extent to which a decision a decison's outcome increases. decision the nature requiring and an significance increase in of user the fees decis / chargeion or matter,s of 10% including or more itswill likely be considered impact from significant. the perspective of the persons who will or may be affected by, or have an interest in, the decision or matter; APPROACHimpacts on TO generalENGAGEMENT rates, targeted rates, and user  if any circumstances exist inpage which 2 there is good reason for withholding local authority information (in accordance with feesthe /Local charges. Government A decision Official Info rmationrequiring and Meetings an increase Act 1987); and F: Level Of Controversy Council the costsis committed and benefits to engaging of any cons withultation our communities process or inprocedure. a way that is effective, meaningful and timely. When making F: Level of Controversy of 2% or more to general or targeted rates will be decisions that Maori Council are willa stakeholde give considerationr in any engagementto the views and wepreferences will work ofwith persons Maori likelyto determine to be affected the level by, of or engagement to have an interesttreatedrequired in, theas on matter. significant.each issue To ensure or matter. Likewise, that our approach a decision to engagement requiring is targeted at the right level Council will consider: Council the extent requires to which that an the Engagement current views Plan and is preferences prepared for of anypersons significant who will decision. or may beIf aaffected decision by, is or not have deemed an interest to be significantanin, increase the decision an Engagement in or user matter Planfees are knownmay / charges still to bethe prepared, local of authority; 10% but oris not more mandatory. will An Engagement Plan will be developed by the Council Department responsible for the decision or matter, in collaboration with Council’s Communications Team. Greater Significance be the considered nature and significance significant. of the decision or matter, including its likely impact from the perspective of the persons An whoEngagement will or may Plan be willaffected outline by, the: or have an interest in, the decision or matter; Deeply divided Uniformity of  views community views  if engagement any circumstances objectives exist – thein which feedba thereck that is good is sought reason from for communities, withholding local authority information (in accordance with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987); and  timeframe and completion date, Council will consider the extent to which the matter under consideration may be controversial within the community.  the costs and benefits of any consultation process or procedure. A high level of controversy indicates a greater degree of significance of the matter. communities that are to be engaged with, Council will consider the extent to which the matter  that Maori are a stakeholder in any engagement and we will work with Maori to determine the level of engagement  engagement tools and techniques to be used, under consideration may be controversial within the required on each issue or matter. G: Precautionary Approach Council requires that an Engagement Plan is prepared for any significant decision. If a decision is not deemed to be community. A high level of controversy indicates a significant an Engagement Plan may still be prepared, but is not mandatory. An Engagement Plan will be developed by the Council Department responsible for the decision or matter, in collaboration with Council’spolicies Communications Team. page 3 greater degree of significance of the matter. An Engagement Plan will outline the:  Greater Significance engagement objectives – the feedback that is sought from communities,  timeframe and completion date, Full information High level of available uncertainty  communities that are to be engaged with,  engagement tools and techniques to be used, Where there is a level of uncertainty as to the outcomes or significance of a decision, Council will adopt a precautionary approach and treat the issues as being “more significant”.

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Greater Significance

No change to Significant external funding changes in requirements external funding Council will consider the extent to which a decision impacts on general rates, targeted rates, and user fees / charges. A decision requiring an increase of 2% or more to general or targeted rates will be treated as significant. Likewise, a decision requiring an increase in user fees / charges of 10% or more will be considered significant.

APPROACH TO ENGAGEMENT

Council is committed to engaging with our communities in a way that is effective, meaningful and timely. When making decisions Council will give consideration to the views and preferences of persons likely to be affected by, or to have an interest in, the matter. To ensure that our approach to engagement is targeted at the right level Council will consider:  the extent to which the current views and preferences of persons who will or may be affected by, or have an interest in, the decision or matter are known to the local authority;  the nature and significance of the decision or matter, including its likely impact from the perspective of the persons who will or may be affected by, or have an interest in, the decision or matter;  if any circumstances exist in which there is good reason for withholding local authority information (in accordance with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987); and  the costs and benefits of any consultation process or procedure.  that Maori are a stakeholder in any engagement and we will work with Maori to determine the level of engagement required on each issue or matter. Council requires that an Engagement Plan is prepared for any significant decision. If a decision is not deemed to be significant an Engagement Plan may still be prepared, but is not mandatory. An Engagement Plan will be developed by the Council Department responsible for the decision or matter, in collaboration with Council’s Communications Team. An Engagement Plan will outline the:  engagement objectives – the feedback that is sought from communities,  timeframe and completion date,  communities that are to be engaged with,  engagement tools and techniques to be used,

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APPROACH TO ENGAGEMENT Council is committed to engaging with our Council requires that an Engagement Plan is communities in a way that is effective, meaningful prepared for any significant decision. If a decision and timely. When making decisions Council will give is not deemed to be significant an Engagement Plan consideration to the views and preferences of persons may still be prepared, but is not mandatory. An likely to be affected by, or to have an interest in, the Engagement Plan will be developed by the Council matter. To ensure that our approach to engagement Department responsible for the decision or matter, in is targeted at the right level Council will consider: collaboration with Council’s Communications Team.

·· the extent to which the current views and An Engagement Plan will outline the: preferences of persons who will or may be ·· engagement objectives – the feedback that is affected by, or have an interest in, the decision or sought from communities, matter are known to the local authority; ·· timeframe and completion date, ·· the nature and significance of the decision or matter, including its likely impact from the ·· communities that are to be engaged with, perspective of the persons who will or may be ·· engagement tools and techniques to be used, affected by, or have an interest in, the decision or matter; ·· resources, including budget, needed to complete the engagement, ·· if any circumstances exist in which there is good reason for withholding local authority information ·· communication planning needed, (in accordance with the Local Government Official ·· basis of assessment and feedback to the Information and Meetings Act 1987); and communities involved, ·· the costs and benefits of any consultation ·· team roles and responsibilities. process or procedure.

·· that Maori are a stakeholder in any engagement and we will work with Maori to determine the level of engagement required on each issue or matter. 301 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

ENGAGEMENT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Community engagement occurs across a spectrum at differing levels, Council has adapted the IAP2 Spectrum of Engagement for our use. Council will determine what level of engagement is appropriate for each decision or matter on a case by case basis using the approach to engagement above. The five levels Council will consider are:

Level Goal Council's Promise Inform To provide the public with At this level, Council’s promise is that we will keep balanced and objective the Community informed. information to assist them in understanding the problems, alternatives, opportunities or solutions. Consult To obtain public feedback At this level, Council’s promise is that we will keep on analysis, alternatives or the Community informed, listen to and acknowledge decisions. concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the decision. Involve To work directly with At this level, Council’s promise is that we will work the public throughout with the Community to ensure that their concerns the process to ensure and aspirations are directly reflected in the the public concerns alternatives developed and provide feedback on how and aspirations are public input influenced the decision. consistently understood and considered. Collaborate To partner with the At this level, Council’s promise is that we will look public in each aspect of to the Community for direct advice and innovation the decision including in formulating solutions and incorporate the the development of Community’s advice and recommendation in to the alternatives and the decisions to the maximum extent possible. identification of the preferred solution. policies Empower To place final decision- At this level, Council’s promise is that we will making in the hands of the implement what the Community decides. public.

It will not always be appropriate or practicable to There are a range of situations where engagement conduct processes at the participatory / empower end is necessary or desirable and a wide selection of of the consultation continuum. Many minor issues will approaches to choose from for any given situation. not warrant a participatory approach and constraints Council will assess each situation and determine the of time and money will also limit what is possible on appropriate engagement tools. The range of tools some occasions. that Council will consider using at each level of the spectrum is included in Schedule 2. 302

MANDATORY CONSULTATION In certain circumstances, Council is legislatively Where a decision is made or is to be made that required to consult using the Special Consultative is significantly inconsistent with this policy, Procedure prescribed in Section 83 of the Local Council when making the decision will identify the Government Act. One example of circumstances inconsistency and the reason for the inconsistency. where the Special Consultative Procedure must be Practicality and Urgency used is when making decisions on transferring the ownership or control of strategic assets, as listed in Schedule 1.

When using the Special Consultative Procedure, Council prepares a proposal and advertises it for public submission. Submissions on the proposal can be received from anybody and the time period for receiving submissions is at least a month. People who have submitted can also request to speak to the Council regarding their submission and this is done through a Hearing Process. After considering all submissions the Council then makes a decision to adopt, amend or reject the proposal.

EXCEPTION TO PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING SIGNIFICANCE AND UNDERTAKING ENGAGEMENT The Local Government Act provides for Council to consider the practicality of undertaking extensive consultation, considering the range of options, and obtaining the views and preferences of other people. In some circumstances, failure to make an urgent decision would result in an inability to achieve the intended outcomes and a loss of opportunity.

Where an urgent decision must be made, Council will tailor its decision–making process to include as much consultation and evaluation as is practicable within the specified timeframe. If, due to time limitations, a potentially significant decision is made without extensive consultation, Council will communicate the details of the decision to the public at a level appropriate to the nature of the matter. 303 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

schedule 1 schedule 2 STRATEGIC ASSETS TYPE OF ENGAGEMENT ·· Civic Theatre Complex Please note: This is not a definitive list. Techniques ·· Electricity Invercargill Limited not listed here may be used in addition to those listed below. ·· Invercargill Airport Limited (97.2% Council ownership) INFORM

·· Invercargill City Holdings Limited • Social media • Newspapers / public notice / noticeboard ·· Invercargill Public Library and Archive – buildings • Websites / internet / facebook and collections • Radio • Flyers / posters ·· Invercargill Waste Transfer Station • Letter drop ·· Parks and Reserves • Public meetings • City Talk Back ·· Public Toilets • Telephone Information Service ·· Roading Network and connected infrastructure • Press statements

·· Sewerage Networks and Treatment Plants CONSULT / INVOLVE

·· Splash Palace • Written submissions • Oral submissions ·· Stormwater Networks in Invercargill and Bluff • Written surveys ·· Stormwater system in Otatara • Telephone surveys • Face-to-face interview surveys ·· Water Treatment, Storage and Supply Network • Referenda

Under Section 97 of the Local Government Act, any • Formal public meetings decision to transfer the ownership or control of a • Focus groups / working panels / Local action groups strategic asset to or from Council can only be made / task groups if the decision has been explicitly provided for by a COLLABORATE / EMPOWER statement of proposal in Council’s Long-Term Plan. The strategic assets defined above are the asset in • Interactive web sites policies total and not any individual element of the asset. • Multi Stakeholder Processes such as: Section 97 will only apply to any decision being made Open house events on the strategic asset as a whole or a major sub part Meetings with existing groups of the asset. The strategic asset is the asset that World cafes is listed as a strategic asset in the above list. For • Citizens Juries / Panels / Charette (Group of 12 example, Council’s strategic asset for Electricity 25 people representative of a community, brought Invercargill Limited (EIL) is the shareholding in the together for three to five day to consider an issue). parent company (EIL) and not its shareholdings in its Note: Techniques listed as appropriate in one level associates or joint ventures (for example, PowerNet, may be used in any of the other levels where this will Otago Power Services Limited). best achieve the purpose of the engagement. 304

International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Council has adapted the IAP2 Spectrum of Engagement for its use (included in the main Policy). The International Association of Public Participation IAP2’s Public Participation Spectrum is designed to (IAP2) is an association that works with different assist with the selection of the level of participation groups whom undertake public consultation and that defines the public’s role in any community engagement. They are involved in the public engagement process. The Spectrum shows that participation process by supporting clients, colleagues differing levels of participation are legitimate and citizen’s decision-making process. depending on the goals, time frames, resource and The Invercargill City Council has determined to base levels of concern in the decision to be made. its Engagement on the core values established by You can find out more about IAP2 by visiting their IAP2 as outlined below: website - www.iap2.org. ·· Public participation is based on the belief that those who are a affected by a decision have a right to be involved in the decision-making process.

·· Public participation includes the promise that the public’s contribution will influence the decision.

·· Public participation promotes sustainable decisions by recognising and communicating the needs and interests of all participants, including decision makers.

·· Public participation seeks out and facilitates the involvement of those potentially affected by or interested in a decision.

·· Public participation seeks input from participants in designing how they participate.

·· Public participation provides participants with the information they need to participate in a meaningful way.

·· Public participation communicates to participants how their input affected the decision. 305 maori capacity 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

MAORI CONTRIBUTION TO DECISION MAKING

Maori- & Invercargill City Council The Local Government Act provides principles and • Supporting implementation, use and understanding requirements for local authorities that are intended of Te Tangi a Tauira – The Cry of the People Ngåi to facilitate participation by Måori in local authority Tahu ki Murihiku Resource and Environmental decision-making processes. This is to recognise and Management Plan 2008. respect the Crown’s responsibility to take appropriate • Supporting projects initiated by Måori that involve account of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi direct management of the district’s natural resources. and to maintain and improve opportunities for Måori to contribute to local government decision-making • Development of Måori capacity to contribute to the processes. decision-making processes of the local authority. These opportunities include: These principles and requirements are outlined as follows: • Provision of information to all Måori to underpin processes that assist effective contribution to • Local authority decision-making – where, in the the decision-making processes of Invercargill course of the decision-making process, a significant City Council; decision relates to land or a body of water, Invercargill City Council will take into account the • Invercargill City Council, where practicable, will relationship of Måori and their culture and traditions continue to make available resources such as with their ancestral land, water, sites, wåhi tapu, maps and GIS services; valued flora and fauna, and other taonga. • Building capacity to enable contribution of all • Contributions to and involvement in decision- Måori to the decision-making processes of making processes – Invercargill City Council will Invercargill City Council. Related to this process provide opportunities for Måori to contribute to and is the need for Invercargill City Council to gain be involved in the decision-making processes of the a clear understanding of expectations through council and will also consider ways to foster the hui and ongoing relationships with all Måori to development of Måori capacity. This may include agree and commit to practicable steps to building tangata whenua Hearing Commissioner appointments capacity. policies to hearing panels. • Ongoing consideration on a case by case basis • Consultation with Måori – Invercargill City Council for the provision of support to assist all Måori has in place processes for consulting with Måori which with resourcing, opportunities for training and are in accordance with the principles of consultation engagement and promotion of matters that are as set out in section 82 of the Local Government Act. of mutual benefit; 306

• Ongoing promotion and education of staff The Charter provides the basis for an ongoing and elected representatives to develop skills in relationship between relevant local authorities and Måoritanga, Tikanga Måori and Te Reo Måori and tangata whenua of Southland and West Otago/ gain an appreciation of the needs and Murihiku to assist in developing the capacity of Måori expectations of all Måori in relation to the Local to contribute to the decision-making processes. It Government Act and the Resource Management further provides principles and opportunities, is a Act; foundation for consultation on a wide range of local government issues including Long-Term and Annual • Effective and efficient consultation to improve Plans and assists councils through Te Ao Mårama Inc existing relationships, processes and protocols (Iwi liaison entity representing Southland rånanga for related to local government and resource resource management and local government issues), management issues. to consult with all Måori, those that hold manawhenua and matawaka (other tribal groups) living in Southland and West Otago. Tangata whenua & Invercargill City Council Relationship In addition to the Local Government Act obligations set out above under Maori relationships, the Resource While the Local Government Act sets out provisions Management Act 1991 sets local authorities specific relating to all Måori, it is recognised that within the obligations regarding kaitiakitanga, the principles of Southland and West Otago regions, Ngåi Tahu are the the Treaty of Waitangi and the relationship between tangata whenua. They have a special status in terms Måori and their culture and their traditions with their of Invercargill City Council resource management ancestral lands, water, sites, wåhi tapu and other activities, and are not just another interest group. taonga. To give effect to the obligations under the The evolution of the relationship between Invercargill Local Government Act and the related obligations City Council and tangata whenua has reached the under the Resource Management Act, Invercargill City point where that relationship is evolving into a Council will continue to develop its relationships with productive partnership. all rånanga in Southland through Te Ao Marama and

Invercargill City Council is an active participant and with Te Rånanga o Ngåi Tahu, the iwi authority. This signatory to a Charter of Understanding – He Huaraki is essential for achieving the sustainable management må Ngå Uri Whakatupu in place between the four of the natural resources within the Southland and Southland councils, three Otago councils, and the four Otago regions. Southland/Murihiku papatipu rånanga. The Charter sets out the basis and conduct of the councils and rånanga in the context of the Local Government Act 2002 and Resource Management Act 1991. 307 development contributions 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

It is Council's policy not to charge Development Contributions (Local Government Act) or Financial Contributions (Resource Management Act). policies 308 revenue & financing policy

Introduction The Revenue and Financing Policy states Council’s Invercargill City Council’s funding policy is to treat policies on the funding of its operating and capital both operating and capital expenditure in the same expenditure and the sources of those funds. way. That is to say, the extent to which the provision of a service by the Council is a public or private good The Local Government Act 2002 requires Council will largely determine the extent to which rates or to manage its finances prudently and in a manner fees and charges fund capital expenditure. which promotes the current and future needs of the community. Council must ensure that each year’s For example, the revenue funding policy for Parks projected operating revenues are set at a level and Reserves is 50-70% public good; 30-50% private sufficient to meet the year’s projected operating benefit. Funding the capital expenditure would be expenses. proportioned the same way, ie 50-70% by rates and 30-50% by fees and charges.

General Principles In considering the sources of its funding, Period of Benefit consideration was given to the following in relation to Three periods of benefit have been identified: each activity. 1. Short term ·· The Community Outcome to which it primarily ·· Activities which have an immediate, short contributes. term benefit/impact (1-5 years) on a client or ·· The distribution of benefits between the organisation. community as a whole, any identifiable part of the 2. Medium term community, and individuals. ·· Activities undertaken to implement legislation ·· The period in or over which those benefits are which, if amended, may alter the activity’s areas expected to occur. of responsibility and focus. ·· Identification of issues which would change ·· Activities which contribute significantly to the demand for the activity. needs of the community. ·· The costs and benefits, including consequences 3. Long term for transparency and accountability, of funding the activity distinctly from other activities. ·· Activities which rely on Council’s strategic assets listed in the Significance and Engagement Policy. ·· The extent to which an individual’s or group’s action contributes to the need to undertake a ·· Activities which rely on structures/buildings service. having a lifespan of at least 25 years.

After giving consideration to the above the Council then considered “the overall impact of any allocation of liability for revenue needs on the community”. 309 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

Identification of Who Benefits From the Activity Consideration of who benefits is unique for each Differentials have been applied to the residential activity. Individuals, when they obtain a consent / rating unit base rate in order to maintain an equitable registration / licence / certification which allows rating impact. them to undertake an activity, receive a personal Fees and Charges benefit. Applicants pay the full costs associated with processing applications, once lodged. These are direct charges to individuals or organisations who use certain activities such as pools Public benefit is gained from having access to and building consents. activities provided by Council and the opportunity to be involved in the development of policies which will Other Sources of Funding guide their operation. Other sources of funding received by Council include dividends, interest, proceeds from asset sales and The public benefit by having confidence in Council income from external agencies. These are used to implementing policy and standards fairly and support an activity e.g. government assistance such efficiently. Complaints are investigated and resolved. as the New Zealand Transport Agency for the roading activity.

Funding Sources Loans and Reserves The following sources of funding are used by Council: Activities which rely on assets to provide services use reserve funds for capital renewals and improvements General Rate as well as loans. Reserves are developed and reserves General rates are used to fund activities where it is and loans repaid on the same proportion as the not possible to clearly identify customers or users. benefits received from the activity. The general rate is also used to fund activities where, While borrowing may be used from time to for reasons of fairness and equity, consideration of time, usually to give effect to the principles of the wider community good indicates that this is the intergenerational equity, the repayment and servicing most appropriate way to fund an activity. Differentials of the debt is funded by rates, fees and charges and detailed in the Funding Impact Statement are applied other sources. In short, the actual borrowing is a to this rate. Differentials have been applied to the mechanism only; the revenue and financing policy residential rating unit base rate in order to maintain applies to its repayment and servicing. policies an equitable rating impact.

Targeted Rates Rating Basis Targeted rates are used where an activity benefits an Council has elected to use capital value as the basis easily identifiable group of ratepayers and where it is for apportioning rates charges against the rating appropriate that only this group be targeted to pay units where applicable. All fixed charges are based on for some or all of a particular service, for example, rating units. water supply. Differentials detailed in the Funding Impact Statement are applied to this rate. 310

Demand Generators Community Outcomes to Which The Long Term Plan is based on assumptions which the Activity Significantly identify potential growth/demand generators. Greater Contributes detail and explanation is provided in this Long-Term The Community Outcomes are identified in this policy. Plan. Greater detail and explanation is provided in the Community Outcomes section of this Long-Term Plan.

Infrastructural Services Group of Activities Period of Funding Sources Community Outcome Who Benefits? Demand Generators Benefit and proportion* Roading A diverse and growing Long Public: Target/General rates Change in vehicle economy Ability to travel 50-65% ownership and effectively, efficiently and number of vehicle Healthy lifestyles in a Fees/Charges safely through the district. trips. healthy environment 0-15% Change in the A City that is a great NZTA funding industrial activity. place to live and visit 30-40%

Sewerage A diverse and growing Long Consent holders: Uniform charge Change in strength economy Council approval to 83-93% and quantities of discharge trade waste trade waste. Healthy lifestyles in a Fees/Charges into Council’s sewerage healthy environment 7-17% Change in number of network. properties connected Public: to sewerage Sewage is collected, networks. treated and appropriately disposed of.

Solid Waste Management Healthy lifestyles in a Long Collection service: Uniform charge Change in legislation healthy environment Waste is regularly 45-55% Change in number of collected and disposed of. Strong, innovative Fees/Charges properties receiving leadership Public: 45-55% the collection service. Council Transfer Stations accept solid waste for Change in total disposal. tonnage and its components.

Stormwater Healthy lifestyles in a Long Public: Uniform charge Change in legislation. healthy environment Stormwater is collected 90-100% Change in level of and discharged to prevent Fees/Charges development. flooding. 0-10% 311 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

Infrastructural Services Group of Activities continued Period of Funding Sources Community Outcome Who Benefits? Demand Generators Benefit and proportion* Water Supply A diverse and growing Long Reticulated service: Uniform charge Change in legislation. economy A safe, reliable water 80-90% Change in demand supply is provided. Healthy lifestyles in a Fees/Charges for water supply. healthy environment Public: 10-20% Tankered water supply is available for sale.

* Funding proportions may vary within set range on an annual basis.

Development and Regulatory Services Group of Activities Period of Funding Sources Community Outcome Who Benefits? Demand Generators Benefit and proportion* Building Consents A City that is a great Medium Consent holders/ General rates Change in legislation. place to live and visit applicants: 20-30% Change in level of Council approval to build Fees/Charges development. Certification that building 70-80% meets minimum standards. Public: Buildings are safe.

Civil Defence Emergency Management Healthy lifestyles in a Medium Public: General rates Change in legislation. healthy environment Council is prepared to lead 90-100% Change in frequency in an emergency. Strong, innovative Fees/Charges of emergencies. leadership Community informed of 0-10% their responsibilities. policies 312

Development and Regulatory Services Group of Activities continued Period of Funding Sources Community Outcome Who Benefits? Demand Generators Benefit and proportion* Environmental Health and Compliance Environmental Health

A diverse and growing Medium Licence holders/ General rates Change in legislation. economy applicants: 80-90% Change in level of Healthy lifestyles in a Council approval to Fees/Charges development. healthy environment operate business within 10-20% standards. Public: Business premises are clean and healthy.

Animal Services

Health lifestyles in a Short Dog Owners: General rates Change in legislation. healthy environment 10-25% Permission to keep dogs. Change in level of A City that is a great Fees/Charges animal ownership Ensures population place to live and visit 75-90% and welfare. of dogs remains well controlled. Impounded animals are well cared for. Public: Stray animals are controlled.

Compliance

A diverse and growing Short Public: Fees/Charges Change in legislation. economy Turnover of parking in 100% Change in vehicle A City that is a greqt Council provided spaces. usage and parking place to live and visit Poor parking behaviour is behaviour. discouraged. 313 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

Development and Regulatory Services Group of Activities continued Period of Funding Sources Community Outcome Who Benefits? Demand Generators Benefit and proportion* Resource Management and District Licensing Resource Management

A diverse and growing Medium Consent holders / Targeted rates Change in legislation. economy applicants: 80-90% Change in level of Health lifestyles in a Council approval to Fees/Charges development. healthy environment undertake activities 10-20% subject to conditions. Public: Environment is protected.

Alcohol Licensing

Medium Licence holders / Fees/Charges Changes in applicants: 100% legislation. Council approval for the Change in level of sale of alcohol. development.

* Funding proportions may vary within set range on an annual basis.

Community Services Group of Activities Period of Funding Sources Community Outcome Who Benefits? Demand Generators Benefit and proportion* Provision of Specialised Community Services A City that is a great Short Public: General rates Change in demand place to live and visit Events and services 90-100% for specialised community services. provided for the well-being Other Sources of the Community. 0-10%

Community Development A City that is a great Medium Public: General rates Change in policies place to live and visit The provision of advice and 90-100% community demand for service. Strong, innovative information to strengthen Other Sources leadership community empowerment. 0-10%

Housing Care Service A City that is a great Long Tenants: Fees/Charges Change in facilities place to live and visit The provision of affordable 100% within the units housing to people with available for rental. limited means. Change in rental levels. 314

Community Services Group of Activities continued Period of Funding Sources Community Outcome Who Benefits? Demand Generators Benefit and proportion* Libraries and Archives A diverse and growing Long Public: Uniform charge Change in legislation. economy Access to quality and 90-100% Change in services A City that is a great affordable library and Fees/Charges available for clients. place to live and visit archives services. 0-10% Strong, innovative leadership

Parks and Reserves Healthy lifestyles in a Long Sports clubs and Targeted rates Change in demand healthy environment organisations: 40-50% for open space. A City this is a great Hire of grounds for Uniform Charge Change in level of place to live and visit sporting activities. 10-20% development.

Public: Fees/Charges Safe, inviting and attractive 30-50% parks and open spaces throughout the district. Burial and cremation services available.

Passenger Transport A diverse and growing Short Public: Targeted rates Change in vehicle economy Access to public bus and 30-40% usage and running costs. Healthy lifestyles in a Total Mobility services. Fees/Charges healthy environment 60-70% A City that is a great place to live and visit

Pools Healthy lifestyles in a Long Sports clubs and Uniform Charge Change in services healthy environment organisations: 10-20% available to clients. A City that is a great Hire of facilities for Targeted rates place to live and visit sporting activities. 25-35% Strong, innovative Public: Fees/Charges leadership Provision of aquatic 45-55% facilities. 315 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

Community Services Group of Activities continued Period of Funding Sources Community Outcome Who Benefits? Demand Generators Benefit and proportion* Public Toilets A City that is a great Medium Public: General rates Change in population place to live and visit Provision of facilities in 95-100% and visitor numbers. the main retail areas and Fees/Charges Stirling Point, Bluff. 0-5%

* Funding proportions may vary within set range on an annual basis.

Corporate Services Group of Activities Period of Funding Sources Community Outcome Who Benefits? Demand Generators Benefit and proportion* Democratic Process Strong, innovative Medium Public: General rates Change in legislation. leadership Local decision making 95-100% about local issues Other Sources 0-5%

Destinational Marketing A City that is a great Medium Private enterprise: General rates Change in level of place to live Businesses benefit from 95-100% development and increasing visitor numbers activity. Other Sources to the district. 0-5%

Enterprise A diverse and growing Medium Private enterprise: General rates Change in level of economy Businesses benefit from 95-100% development and increased economic activity. Other Sources activity. 0-5% policies Investment Property A diverse and growing Medium Public: Fees/Charges 100% Changes in property economy Net income used to offset values. A City that is a great rates. place to live

* Funding proportions may vary within set range on an annual basis. 316 rating policy

Rating This Rating Policy should be read in conjunction with SUIP is defined as any part of a rating unit separately the Revenue and Financing Policy and the funding occupied by the owner or any other person who has principles included in this Plan. Figures in this Policy the right to occupy that part by virtue of a tenancy, are GST inclusive. lease, licence or other agreement.

The following rates will be set by Council for the financial year commencing 1 July 2015 and ending 30 June 2016. Differentials Applied In Setting General The following are the details for each of the rates to And Targeted Rates be set for each financial year. All rates set by way In order to maintain an equitable rating impact and of a rate in the dollar are based on capital value. All preserve the relationship which exists between rates are charged on the basis of Rating Unit, except residential, rural, commercial, utilities and large for the Residential Multi Unit category where it is industrial rating units, differentials have been applied stated in the policy following as charged on the basis to the residential rating unit base rate, as follows: of separately used or inhabited part of the rating unit (SUIP).

Differentials applied in setting Rates % Residential Base Rate 100.00 Residential – Multi Units ·· For the first unit Base Rate 100.00 ·· For each additional unit Base Rate - 25.00 Commercial Base Rate 100.00 Industrial Base Rate 100.00 Rural–Farming Base Rate - 30.00

General Rate The general rate is to fund the activities of footpaths. It is based on the capital value of that Environmental Health, Building Control, Emergency rating unit. This is the base rate. Services, Grants, Total Mobility, Civic Theatre, Differentials will be applied to the general rate as Democratic Process, Destinational Marketing, outlined above. No uniform annual general charge Enterprise and 15% of both street lighting and is applied.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ General Base Rate 0.00117001 0.00112760 317 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

UNIFORM ANNUAL CHARGE AND TARGETED RATE A uniform annual charge on all ratepayers will be ·· Parks and Reserves Rate is to fund provision of levied for both the Parks and Reserves Activity and Parks and Reserves in the District. the Pools Activity. The remaining revenue required ·· Pools Rate is to fund provision of Aquatic from rates will be gathered from a targeted rate on Facilities in the District. residential and lifestyle properties only.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Parks and Reserves Uniform Annual Charge 57.40 57.50 Parks and Reserves Base Rate 0.00096947 0.0009547 Pools Uniform Annual Charge 28.70 28.75 Pools Base Rate 0.00024505 0.00031713

Targeted Rates Targeted Rates Payable on All Rating Units ·· Resource Management Rate is to fund the The following rates are payable on all rateable land function of Resource Management. by applying a rate in the dollar based on the capital ·· Roading Rate is to fund the provision of value of the rating unit and are subject to the Roading Services. differentials as outlined. ·· Cemeteries Rate is to fund the operation of Council’s Cemeteries.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Resource Management Base Rate 0.00021924 0.00022036 Roading Base Rate 0.00082628 0.00091470 policies Cemeteries Base Rate 0.00003845 0.00004282 318

The following rates are set on all rating units by applying ·· Regional Heritage Rate is to fund Council’s a fixed charge with differentials applied as outlined. contribution to the operation of Southland Residential - Multi Units are charged on the basis of museums and heritage. SUIP. ·· Regional Facilities Rate is to fund Council’s ·· Libraries Rate is to fund provision of Library contribution to the operation of Southland Services in the District. regional facilities.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Libraries Base Rate 172.71 182.44 Regional Heritage Base Rate 32.91 33.62 Regional Facilities Base Rate - -

The following rate applies to those rating units which The rate is detailed below: have a land use as shown in the Rating Information ·· Business Development Rate is to fund all Database of commercial only. This differential costs associated with the redevelopment of has the objective of applying a nil rate to all other commercial areas. categories of land use.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Business Development Base Rate 0.00083423 0.00066026

The following rate applies to those rating units which The rate is detailed below: have a land use as shown in the Rating Information ·· Economic Development Rate is to fund Database of commercial or industrial only. This economic, sporting and cultural development differential has the objective of applying a nil rate to initiatives. all other categories of land use. ·· City Centre Rejuvenation Rate (Map H).

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Economic Development Base Rate 0.00029571 0.00019747 City Centre Rejuvenation Base Rate 0.00020750 - 319 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

Targeted Rates Payable by Groups of Ratepayers based on the capital value of the rating unit. Differentials will be applied to these targeted rates as outlined earlier. Payable by Ratepayers Within a Specified Location. The 85% of the rates for footpaths and street lighting will be following rates are payable on all rateable land within a targeted and 15% general rate. specified location. A general description of the area is given in each case. Maps defining the areas are attached ·· Footpaths Rate to fund provision of footpaths in as Maps A - G and I. the Invercargill City and Bluff areas.

1. Rateable Land Within the Invercargill City and ·· Street Lighting Rate to fund provision of street Bluff Urban Areas (Map A). These targeted rates will be lighting in Invercargill City and Bluff. set for each rating unit by applying a rate in the dollar

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Footpaths Base Rate 0.00036207 0.00038518 Street Lighting Base Rate 0.00008549 0.00011856

2. Rateable Land within the Invercargill City Area ·· Transport Rate to fund the cost of subsidised Only (Map B). This targeted rate will be set for each passenger transport in the Invercargill City area. rating unit by applying a rate in the dollar based on the capital value of the rating unit. Differentials will be applied to these targeted rates as outlined.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Transport Base Rate 0.00013990 0.00013903

3. Rateable Land Within the Makarewa Drainage ·· Drainage - Makarewa Rate to fund costs in the Area (Map C). The Makarewa targeted drainage rate will Makarewa Drainage area.

be set for each rating unit on a fixed charge per rating policies unit basis.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Drainage Makarewa Base Rate 81.92 83.58 320

4. Rateable Land Within the Myross Bush Drainage ·· Drainage – Myross Bush Rate to fund costs in the Area (Map D). The Myross Bush targeted drainage rate Myross Bush Drainage area. will be set for each rating unit on a fixed charge per rating unit basis.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Drainage Myross Bush Base Rate 78.06 79.81

5. Rateable Land Within the Specified Locations for ·· Community Centre - Makarewa Rate Community Centres (Map E). These targeted rates will ·· Community Centre - Myross Bush Rate be set for each rating unit on a fixed charge per rating unit basis to fund the cost of operating a Community ·· Community Centre - Awarua Rate Centre in each location. ·· Community Centre - Otatara Rate

·· Town Hall - Bluff Rate

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Community Centre – Makarewa Rate 12.00 0 Community Centre – Myross Bush Rate 30.00 30.00 Community Centre – Awarua Rate 30.00 30.00 Community Centre- Otatara Rate 15.00 15.00 Town Hall – Bluff Rate 8.35 15.00

6. Rateable Land Within the Bluff Ward (Map F). ·· Community Board – Bluff Rate to fund costs This targeted rate will be set for all rateable land by within the Bluff Community Board. applying a rate in the dollar based on the capital value of the rating unit. Differentials will be applied to this rate as outlined.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Bluff Community Board Base Rate 0.00034522 0.00036414 321 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

7. Land Within the Redmayne Road Drainage Drainage Rate - Redmayne Road to fund drainage District (Map G). operational costs.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Drainage Redmayne Road Board Base Rate 100.22 80.15

8. Land Within the Inverurie Rating Area (Map I). Inverurie Maintenance Rate. Requested by developer of Inverurie Subdivision.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Inverurie Maintenance Rate - -

Targeted Rates Payable Where a Service is Provided or Available for Provision by Council

The following rates are payable on all rateable land Non-residential means rateable land included in the where the service is provided or available to be Rating Information Database as rating units being provided. In the provision of water, sewerage and used for Commercial, Industrial or Other purposes. refuse disposal services these rates also apply to those Rest Homes, Hospitals, Schools, Kindergartens and non-rateable rating units as specified in Section 9 and Playcentres, Halls, Services and Sports facilities are Parts 1 and 2 of Schedule 1, Local Government (Rating) included in the Non-residential category. Residential- Act 2002. There are two categories for each rate – Multi Units are charged on the basis of SUIP. Residential and Non-Residential.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Water Base Rate 304.37 317.80

Sewerage Base Rate 204.69 209.92 policies Drainage Base Rate 107.28 130.09 322

The following differentials will be applied to these targeted rates:

·· Water – those rating units designated residential ·· Vacant rating units which are able to be will meet 84% of the total water rate. connected to a water, sewerage or drainage Nonresidential rating units will meet 16%. system but have not been connected will be charged half the amount of the above charge. ·· Sewerage – those rating units designated residential will meet 75% of the total sewerage ·· All rateable land designated as non-residential rate. Non-residential rating units will meet 25%. will be set a fixed charge for each of the water, sewerage and drainage rates based on a range of ·· Drainage – those rating units designated capital values as follows: residential will meet 75% of the total drainage rate. Non-residential rating units will meet 25%.

·· All rateable land designated residential will be set a fixed charge for each of the water, sewerage and drainage rates.

% Less than $50,000 = Base Fixed Charge -20 From $50,001 - $100,000 = Base Fixed Charge 100 $100,001 - $200,000 = Base Fixed Charge +20 $200,001 - $400,000 = Base Fixed Charge +40 $400,001 - $1,000,000 = Base Fixed Charge +100 $1,000,001 - $3,000,000 = Base Fixed Charge +200 $3,000,001 - $5,000,000 = Base Fixed Charge +300 $5,000,001 + = Base Fixed Charge +400

Refuse Collection Rate is to fund the provision of refuse The General Waste Management Rate is 17% of the removal and kerbside recycling services in the serviced total solid waste service cost and is the education and area. This targeted rate will be set by applying a fixed administration service provided to all ratepayers. This change for each rate on all rateable land within the rate is borne by all ratepayers. Differentials will be serviced area which receives or is able to receive the applied to these targeted rates as outlined on page service. Residential - Multi Units are charged on the 193. Each additional wheelie bin provided for refuse or basis of SUIP. recycling costs $150 per annum.

2014/15 2015/16 $ $ Refuse Collection Base Rate 168.73 171.79 Additional Wheelie Bin 150.00 150.00 General Waste Management Rate 32.39 31.19 323 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

Additional Rating Policies In addition to the Policy and method of collecting Rating of Non-Rateable Land rates as outlined above the following additional Rating units which are deemed to be non-rateable policies will also be applied. under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 will be rateable for water, sewerage and refuse collection Rating of Utilities where these services are provided (Section 9 of that Act). These rating units will be assessed in the Utilities as specified in the Rating Information same manner as other ratepayers and according to Database will be charged only the following rates: their residential or non-residential status. Churches, ·· General Rate community groups, residential homes and pensioner housing will be classified as residential for this ·· Resource Management Rate purpose. All other non‑rateable rating units will be ·· Roading Rate classified as non-residential.

·· Parks and Reserves Rate Water Charge Water user charges based on metered consumption ·· Cemeteries Rate may also be made for water consumed by rating ·· Libraries Rate units, other than private residential rating units. This targeted rate will be charged by invoice, on a three ·· Pools Rate monthly basis. ·· Regional Heritage Rate Industrial All utilities are rated as industrial properties at their The maximum value on which an industrial property is full capital value. rated is $21,000,000. policies 324

Total Rates to be Collected

Total increase in rates 2014/15 $ GST inclusive 2015/16 $ GST inclusive General Rate 7,503,391 7,289,497 Resource Management 1,405,997 1,424,528 Roading 5,299,015 5,913,198 Parks and Reserves 6,176,220 6,133,980 Cemeteries 246,582 276,795 Libraries 4,257,286 4,500,027 Pools 1,902,512 2,269,695 Regional Heritage 811,124 829,271 Footpaths 1,728,164 1,845,483 Street Lighting 405,794 565,136 Transport 657,435 657,435 Sewerage 5,648,692 5,794,519 Drainage 2,918,323 3,539,844 Drainage - Makarewa 13,025 13,373 Drainage - Myross Bush 9,680 9,897 Drainage - Redmayne Road 3,307 2,645 Refuse Collection 3,600,070 3,664,189 General Waste Management 778,930 750,497 Water 7,116,072 7,430,109 Economic Development 345,000 230,000 Business Development 1,055,875 854,847 Vibrant 92,000 Community Centres ·· Awarua 3,480 3,541 ·· Makarewa 2,076 ·· Myross Bush 15,600 15,780 ·· Otatara 19,020 19,171 Bluff Town Hall 10,772 19,350 Bluff Community Board 81,414 83,488

Net Rates 52,106,856 54,136,295 325 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

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Lorneville

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Map C ± Rateable Land Within the Makarewa Drainage Area Information shown is the currently assumed knowledge as at Date Printed. Current as at : 1/3/2009 If information is vital, confirm with the Authorative Owner. E & O.E 328

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Map D ± Rateable Land Within the Myross Bush Drainage Area Information shown is the currently assumed knowledge as at Date Printed. Current as at : 1/3/2009 If information is vital, confirm with the Authorative Owner. E & O.E 329 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

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Map E Rateable Land Within the Specified Locations ± Information shown is the currently For Community Centres and Bluff Town Hall assumed knowledge as at Date Printed. Current as at : 1/3/2011 If information is vital, confirm with the Authorative Owner. E & O.E 330

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Waihopai River

Waikiwi Stream Kennington

Otepuni Creek

Otatara Kingswell Creek

Oreti Waimatua Beach

Waimatua or Duck Creek

Oreti River

Woodend Motu Rimu

New River Estuary

Mokotua Sandy Stream Point Awarua

Waipaka Omaui Creek Island Awarua Plains

Omaui

Mokomoko Inlet

Greenhills Muddy Creek

BLUFF Colyers Island WARD Awarua Bay Tikore Island

Greenpoint Bluff Harbour

Ocean Beach

Tiwai Point

Bluff

Stirling Bluff Hill Point Motupohue Legend

District Boundary

Roads

Railway

Bluff Ward Dog Island ± Map F Information shown is the currently INVERCARGILL CITY DISTRICT assumed knowledge as at Date Printed. If information is vital, confirm with the Date Printed : 24/2/2009 Authorative Owner. E & O.E 331 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

283 283E Myross Creek

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315 281 275 253255 293 284 268 292 305

302 403 397 98 327 320 331 322 399 401

M CIV 405 342 OR RO AD

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395 407 53A 390 396 68 421 455 66 431 N

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510 R 435 515

Legend W 618 622 602 588 Waterway 568 578 538 BAINFIELD ROAD 619 623 591 609 Legal Boundaries 551 Drainage District

Unformed Road 529 595 619/RC623/RC

Map G ± Rateable Land Within the Redmayne Road Drainage Area Information shown is the currently assumed knowledge as at Date Printed. Current as at : 1/3/2009 If information is vital, confirm with the Authorative Owner. E & O.E 332

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T HAMES ST ST T W K E R R

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S S Vibrant Rateable Land

Map H City Centre Rejuvenation Rateable Land ± Vibrant Rateable Land Information shown is the currently assumed knowledge as at Date Printed. Current as at : 1/3/2009 If information is vital, confirm with the Authorative Owner. E & O.E 333 2015 - 2025 LONG-TERM PLAN

141 143 163 165 173 207 223 MCIVOR ROAD 118 180 194 200 117

104 101

196 198 92

84 81

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Waterway 11 Legal Boundaries 9 Inverurie Rateable Land

2 240 252 360 382 BAINFIELD ROAD 359 373 379 235 271273 291295 303 311313 317 345 355 395

Map I ± Inverurie Rateable Land Information shown is the currently assumed knowledge as at Date Printed. Current as at : 24/2/2012 If information is vital, confirm with the Authorative Owner. E & O.E 334