ANNUAL REPORT 2013/14 HAMILTON’S 2013/14 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM YOUR MAYOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2 YOUR COUNCIL 3 OUR VISION FOR HAMILTON 5 COUNCIL'S BOOKS ARE IN GOOD SHAPE 8 SERVICE PERFORMANCE 14 ARTS AND RECREATION: Libraries, pools, Hamilton Zoo, Waikato Museum, 16 theatres, sports parks, arts promotion, indoor recreation CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Planning guidance and compliance, 23 city planning CITY PROSPERITY: Economic development, strategic property investment, 26 Claudelands, Waikato Stadium, Seddon Park CITY SAFETY: Animal control, building control, environmental health and 29 public safety COMMUNITY SERVICES: Emergency management, community investment, 33 housing, cemeteries, crematorium DEMOCRACY: Governance, civic functions, partnership with Maaori 38 PARKS AND OPEN SPACES: Amenity parks, Hamilton Gardens, natural areas, 42 streetscapes SOLID WASTE: Rubbish and recycling collection, waste minimisation, landfill 46 site management STORMWATER: Stormwater network, catchment management 48 TRANSPORTATION: Transport network, travel demand management, 50 parking management WASTEWATER: Wastewater collection, treatment and disposal 56 WATER SUPPLY: Treatment, storage, distribution, demand management 59 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 62 Statement of Comprehensive Income 63 Statement of Changes in Equity 63 Statement of Financial Position 64 Statement of Cash Flows 65 Notes to the Financial Statements 66 Funding Impact Statements 115 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 128 INFORMATION ON COUNCIL CONTROLLED ORGANISATIONS 133 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE 140 AUDIT REPORT 141 H A M I L T O N C I T Y C O U N C I L From your MAYOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE We are pleased to report that in 2013/14 Decisions released in July 2014 have resulted in a Council has continued to deliver on its number of changes to rules around development. financial plan. Hamilton became one of the first cities to adopt a Psychoactive Substances Policy in February 2014. ‐ The 10 Year Plan’s financial strategy set out a There was considerable public interest and feedback framework to prudently manage the Council’s on this nationwide issue. New legislation was finances. Our finances are becoming more subsequently introduced in May 2014, which revoked sustainable and we are on track to deliver on our the approval granted to a number of psychoactive commitments. products, resulting in an interim ban on all synthetic This year we continued to perform well against the drugs. ‘Balancing the Books’ target, and we have ended the Investment in new infrastructure has continued year $8.8 million ahead of budget. Although our throughout 2014. Work on the Wairere Drive original target was to balance the books by June upgrade and extension project has been ongoing, 2017, we are now doing better than planned and are with the four‐laning between River Road and on track to achieve this on an ongoing basis from Resolution Drive nearly complete. Construction also June 2016. began on the final link in the Hamilton Ring Road As planned, we have continued to apply a rates network from Ruakura Road to Cobham Drive. increase of 3.8% as part of our financial strategy. Hamilton continues to build on its reputation for The overall debt balance has been reduced to $383 entertainment and events with a number of high million, $50 million less than what was budgeted. profile events, including Phantom of the Opera at The positive performance for the past two years has Founders Theatre. These events bring significant put the Council in a strong position for the next 10‐ economic benefit to the city. Year Plan budget. Hamilton is one of the few places As we head into the 2015 year, strategic reviews are in New Zealand experiencing strong population underway including the Zoo and Libraries, and a growth. This presents many opportunities for the city review of the rating system is also underway. A but also creates challenges for the Council in funding Strategic Plan for Hamilton Gardens was adopted in infrastructure to support this growth while keeping September 2013, which included a four‐year to the financial plan. Our strong financial position development programme to complete five themed provides a good foundation for this challenge. gardens, additional infrastructure and visitor facilities We have made a number of revisions to the Council’s to begin in 2014/15. ‐ 2013 16 committee structure in order to manage our The Council provides an extensive range of services business more efficiently and effectively. A new and facilities that people look to and expect in a city Governance Statement has also been developed to of this size and location. Hamilton continues to be a help the residents of Hamilton engage more city where people want to live and are proud to call ‐ effectively with Council in our key decision making home. processes. 2014 has been a year of highlights. This year Hamilton’s 150th year celebrations and a number of events have been held to recognise the beginning of European settlement. We were also privileged to have the Duke and Julie Hardaker Barry Harris Duchess of Cambridge make a special visit to Mayor Chief Executive Hamilton and Cambridge as part of the 7‐16 April 2014 Royal Tour of New Zealand. A significant milestone was achieved with the review of Hamilton’s District Plan, which sets the rules for the city’s future development. Public interest was high and we considered over 1,500 submissions when the Proposed Plan was notified in December 2012. 2 2 0 1 3 / 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R T YOUR COUNCIL Garry Mallett Leo Tooman Andrew King Phillip Yeung Margaret Forsyth Karina Green Angela O’Leary Dave MacPherson Julie Hardaker MAYOR Gordon Chesterman DEPUTY Martin Gallagher Rob Pascoe Ewan Wilson 3 H A M I L T O N C I T Y C O U N C I L COUNCIL COMMITTEES Finance Committee Monitors Council’s budget and performance CHAIR – Rob Pascoe DEPUTY – Garry Mallett Strategy and Policy Committee Oversees Council’s strategy and policy direction CHAIR – Angela O’Leary DEPUTY – Andrew King Audit and Risk Committee Monitors audit processes, legal compliance and risk CHAIR – External Appointee CEO Review Committee Reviews Chief Executive performance CHAIR – Julie Hardaker To find out more about Council’s committees, including sub‐committees, see our website: www.hamilton.govt.nz/our‐council/councilcommittees CONTACT DETAILS Julie Hardaker ‐ Mayor 021 284 8618 [email protected] Gordon Chesterman ‐ Deputy Mayor 021 922 927 [email protected] Margaret Forsyth 021 616 562 [email protected] Martin Gallagher 021 241 8434 [email protected] Karina Green 027 808 1620 [email protected] Andrew King 027 472 8222 [email protected] Dave Macpherson 021 477 388 [email protected] Garry Mallett 021 741 021 [email protected] Angela O’Leary 021 343 774 [email protected] Rob Pascoe 021 988 742 [email protected] Leo Tooman 021 512 098 [email protected] Ewan Wilson 021 276 6644 [email protected] Philip Yeung 027 808 1626 [email protected] 4 2 0 1 3 / 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R T OUR VISION FOR HAMILTON Our vision is to be a smart city, in every way and in everything we do. We are focusing on three outcomes for They cover the arts, sustainability, social well‐being, Hamilton ‐ ensuring our economy is economic development, sport and recreation, urban prosperous and innovative, that our city has growth and transportation. A plan for the Waikato River is also underway. outstanding leadership and that people love living here. More detail can be found on these strategies at www.hamilton.govt.nz/citystrategies Everything the Council does is linked to this Vision and we’re working with others in the city to As well as our detailed measures, we have selected achieve it. some key indicators that give a broad picture of the progress we are making towards our vision. An We use a range of measures to track progress update on how we are doing is provided on the next towards our Vision, from detailed service page. performance measures and financial reports, to economic monitoring and our independent Residents These indicators are drawn from existing monitoring Survey. that we have completed throughout the year. Council has a suite of city strategies that underpin the Vision, which were developed in collaboration with a range of agencies and organisations. These are the outcomes and goals we are working towards: Prosperous and Outstanding City People Love Innovative Leadership Living Here Hamilton has a strong, Hamilton is led by effective, Hamilton embraces the productive economy and we open and responsive Waikato River and it is the build on our economic governance. focal point of our city. strengths. Council’s finances are We value, preserve and We have a thriving CBD. sustainable for the long term. protect Hamilton’s natural, It’s easy to do business here. We operate efficiently and green environment. Our city grows and prospers in provide exceptional service. Our city is attractive, well‐ a sustainable way. The city takes a leadership designed and compact with role regionally and nationally. outstanding architecture and distinctive public spaces. Our city is a fun place to live with a vibrant Arts scene. Hamilton is a safe city. It’s easy to get around. We celebrate our people and many cultures. 5 H A M I L T O N C I T Y C O U N C I L HAMILTON AT A GLANCE ‐ How are we doing? Is Hamilton’s economy growing? How many businesses are Hamilton‘s GDP is a measure of the size of the economy there in the city? and its output.