Annual Plan and Long Term Plan Committee Meeting 31 May 2021

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36 FEEHAN, Wastewater General Strongly support the increased standards and compliance for wastewater. It is important to Council aims to meet compliance requirements for wastewater as set by Bay of Plenty Regional LOUISE comments look after the environment. Council to ensure that Council is doing it's part in preserving the natural receiving environment. 38 ELLIS, WENDY Regulatory Comments Take away the parking warden in Te Puke. We need to get into the town to purchase Council provides a Parking Officer in Te Puke and Katikati to enable maximum car park availability DAWN Services things. Entice people to shop without restraints. (and park turnover) in the Katikati and Te Puke town centres (and seasonally at Waihi Beach) during working/shopping hours by checking adherence to parking restrictions.

If parking time restrictions were not monitored this would impact the availability of on- street parking spaces in particular on Jellicoe St and adjoining side streets and would compromise the commercial viability of retail activity in the Te Puke CBD.

Council provides long term parking in Te Puke at the Jubilee carpark for all day shoppers.

The Parking Officer also ensures vehicles are registered and display current warrants of fitness, ensuring that car parks (e.g. mobility and vehicle loading parks are used appropriately) and issuing infringement notices where appropriate. Transportation General Employ full-time graffiti removal person or group to remove all graffiti as quickly as it Graffiti removal on Council structures occurs through existing contracts. There are no plans to comments appears. extend the service. Footpaths are maintained under existing contracts. Concerns around standards Employ someone to clean (maintenance) main street (like we used to have) so that should be lodged via a service request to the Council. footpaths start looking cleaner. 57 KATIKATI Community Katikati The Katikati Community Centre (KCC) have been the heart of the community for over Council enjoys working with and appreciates the work put in by the Katikati Community Centre COMMUNITY Building Community twenty-seven years delivering a range of health and social services, youth programmes, impacting on the greater Katikati area. RESOURCE Centre information and advice and space for our community to meet and connect. CENTRE The services and programmes we deliver could not come to fruition without the dedication We are conscious of increasing costs for organisations and are pleased to advise of a $10,000 and commitment of our team. Board and management are committed to supporting our increase to your annual Service Delivery contract. team and this has resulted in KCC implementing the living wage for all permanent employees which has equated to an ongoing circa $9,000 investment per annum. Deliverables will be confirmed as a normal part of the Service Delivery contract negotiation. Any increase in financial support from council would be greatly appreciated and would be invested back into the Katikati-Waihi Beach community. 58 SOCIALINK Community Socialink SociaLink, an umbrella organisation for the social and community sector in the western Council enjoys a good working relationship with SociaLink and looks forward to this relationship Building Bay of Plenty, works to strengthen community organisations so they are able to deliver continuing and developing over the years to come. Support will continue from Councils Community effective services to their communities and to bring community organisations together so and Policy teams to understand the social service sector and to assist where we can. they can achieve greater impact on local social issues. SociaLink is seeking Council funding of $30,000 per annum for the next ten years to Council is conscious of increasing costs for organisations and is pleased to advise of a $30,000 per enable continued support of social service providers and community organisations who annum investment. deliver a range of essential services in the western Bay of Plenty. SociaLink will provide the following: Organisational support, Learning and Development, Deliverables will be confirmed as a normal part of the Service Delivery contract negotiation. Collaborative practice, Advocacy and research. 76 ROISLEUX, Transportation General Please can you improve Te Puke side road with small tree or shrub or bigger tree to make The request for more amenity planting within the Te Puke Highway has been referred to the MAURINE comments the city more appealing. Community Board for their consideration with other priorities. JEANNE People from outside say all the same: it's ugly. Front road of new eastpack warehouse, from the mill and a lot more. Recreation and Comments Instead of huge empty parks, so hot in the summer and so windy and cold in the winter. Council has a policy on fruit and nut trees being planted in reserves. Fruit trees have been planted Open Space Can you plant edible fruit trees for in street and people (or at least some part of the park). in Gilfillan Reserve, Katikati and Wilson Park, Waihi Beach. 77 FILM BAY OF Community Film Bay of With WBOPDC as our "Hero" Film Bay of Plenty has been able to continue our mission to Council has a strong relationship with Film Bay of Plenty and appreciates the results that you have PLENTY Building Plenty build and grow screen media in the Bay of Plenty for the past 4 years. Together, our been able to achieve. region offers a strong and credible package to producers and content creators and we are now seeing all this hard work and support coming to fruition. Production in a time of COVID is an environment where we can put a strong emphasis on We have noted the request for funding surety and the need to increase the capacity of your team. growing our local crew base and supporting locally made. Our foresight in this area means we have already begun targeted industry training to build up crew base for when the large Council is conscious of increasing costs for organisations and is pleased to advise of an $18,200 productions arrive. annual investment. With New Zealand one of the few places in the world that can undertake proper film production and the Auckland and Wellingtion Film Studios full to capacity, large Deliverables will be confirmed as a normal part of the Service Delivery contract negotiation. By ($15,000,000+) productions from around the world are looking for new locations and moving to a Service Delivery contract this funding is confirmed, per annum, for a three year cycle. studios. In line with the 3 year support we have from Rotorua Lakes Council we would like to ask for $0.75 per capita / $40,000 support from WOBDC. This is with a view to increase the capacity of our team (which at the moment is 1.5 people) and continue to servicing the

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districts from Waihi to Opotiki to Taupo. We do also understand however the financial pressure that many councils are under at the moment and are open to conversations on the amount of support that WBOPDC could help provide. 80 TOI TE ORA Planning for Comments We have encolsed a briefing paper from Toi Te Ora Public Health (Toi Te Ora) for council Council's Wellbeing Plan sets out the actions Council will take to promote social, economic, cultural PUBLIC HEALTH the Future to consider as part of its deliberations. The briefing paper is in place of a formal written and environmental wellbeing. This is included in the Long Term Plan. The Wellbeing Plan submission from Toi Te Ora and focuses on recommended priorities and opportunities for recognises the impact Covid-19 has had on the community, in particular those who were already community health and wellbeing in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. vulnerable. The actions in the Wellbeing Plan focus mainly on Council activities and how those can Key points: be delivered to best meet community needs. The plan also identifies local priorities, which include COVID-19 has already had major social and economic consequences for communities. food security, pathways to employment for youth, community safety, and growing community Some groups have been particuarly affected, including Maori, Pasifika, women, young connections. Council will be working with local community networks who will lead the people and older people. implementation of these priorities. We would welcome further engagement with Toi Te Ora on this Toi Te Ora recommends focusing and achieving equity to maximise health and wellbeing. work. Resilience and equity pathways include employment, housing, food, security, mental wellbeing and environmental health protection. 84 NGAI Community Youth Our Marae is on land that will be subject to inundation as sea levels rise over the next 100 Tena koutou mo enei whakaaro i puta TAMAWHARIUA Building initiatives years. To mitigate this, we are proposing Rereatukahia Pa be relocated to higher ground. We thus submit that the relocation of our traditional papakainga, in its entirety, be included in the Long Term Plan from 2021-2031. We acknowledge that sea level rise and inundation are of concern to the hapu and that relocating We are seeking suitable Council or Department of Conservation land of about 120 acres your traditional papakainga will be a huge undertaking. This will require significant work to to relocate our traditional papakainga. This includes all communal buildings associated determine what this entails and what support can be provided to the hapu in achieving this. with the Marae, housing, urupa and mara kai. While Council is willing to engage further on this kaupapa, there would be merit in widening the We want a collaborative approach to start immediately to open this conversation and scope of the discussion to include central government (officials, MP's, and Government Ministers) move this kaupapa forward to resolution. There is much work to be done and we continue given the significance and scale of what is proposed. our mahi on this important kaupapa. Representation Partnership Whilst Te Ara Mua (the Partnership Forum) has provided a space for talk, we feel that the Tena koe, Forum actions expressed in the current long-term plan that give effect to this talk have been Comments limited. The Partnership Forum is currently being reviewed so there is an opportunity for the operation of the forum to be considered. Natural Environmental Ngai Tamawhariua and Reretukahia Marae are in the initial stages of developing a 100 Tena koutou mo enei whakaaro i puta Environment Restoration year vision, as wemove forward with innovative solutions that address/overcome decades Comments of colonial exploitation, extraction, pollution and improverishment of our hapu. We identify that climate change and degradation to our environment will compromise any actions we We acknowledge the long term scope that iwi and hapu take to their visioning and the issues attempt to deliver on this 100 year vision. outlined therein. Council hopes to support the hapu where we can in realising the 100 year vision. In terms of the Long Term Plan, we prepared a special kaupapa Maori document that outlined all of the projects and budgets that progress the intent of the Te Ara Mua. If you feel that certain projects or kaupapa have not been identified then we would welcome further discussion. 85 TE PUKE Swimming General Aquatic & Action Centre Spaces and Places Strategy does not see the need for a 50m pool in the Western Bay Sub-Region ECONOMIC Pools comments Te Puke EDG was instrumental in the repair of the existing pool and the initialcommunity as there is a 50m pool in Rotorua. Location options for a new pool in Te Puke will be considered DEVELOPMENT discussions on the need and location of a new pool. With Council now in a position to through the Maketu/Te Puke Reserves Management Plan review process. GROUP finalise a new pool plan, we urge you to think big. Differentiation with a 50m pool will attract visitors and spend. We believe the pool should be located close to schools and the area by the netball courts next to Te Puke High School shoul be the preferred site. Transportation Te Puke Competitive retail precincts offer more choice for Te Puke region residents. The addition Existing destination signage provided by Waka Kotahi is included within the State Highway corridor Roading of the Tauranga Eastern Link has opened up more easily accessible choice for the eastern at the eastern approaches to the Paengaroa roundabout. The District Plan limits signage within Concerns end of the Te Puke district. Tauranga City Council growth toward the east is having an private properties. impact. Improved content signage to attract traffic to Te Puke and Maketu from State Highways converging at Paengaroa is needed. Additionally, content signage from the Tauranga Eastern Link in a eastward direction should be prioritised for installation on private land. We ask Council to fund this. Economic General We have had a working relationship with Council since 2012. During this time, we have Council enjoys working with Te Puke EDG and thanks you for the progress that you make in the comments consistently delivered on contract outcomes agreed with Council. It is fair to say that we greater Te Puke area. We look forward to the strong relationship over the years ahead. have a very good relationship with Management and Elected members. We enjoy working with you, we thank you for your willingness to engage in a win/win contract for services and we are hopeful of a continuing relationship in the next decade. Planning for Growth Housing Council appreciates the work of Te Puke Edge in bringing Te Puke Property Developers Group the Future Planning Over the last 3 years, we have made numerous submissions to SmartGrowth including together. Council is working with members of this group to bring a significant housing on stream Comments UFTI and to Council. A copy of our Future Development Strategy submission and an earlier than originally anticipated. Council also agrees with the additional need for housing in the

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overview of our submissions is attached. east and has brought forward the commencement of planning of this into year 7 of the LTP.

Additionally, with the support of the Independent Chair of SmartGrowth, we have engaged with Senior Government officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Kainga Ora, Waka Kotahi - NZTA and The Ministry ofInternal Affairs. This has included five extensive tours of the Te Puke region to see first hand our economic growth and the need for housing.

Our discussions with Council over the last 3 years have matured to the point where we have absolute clarity on the need and the solutions. With the political difficulties of Tauranga City Council under management and with the continued strong leadership of Mayor Webber we are now well poised to implement an action plan and to move past the debate at SmartGrowth.

The recent establishment of the Te Puke Property Developers Group is a healthy means to aid progress. Not only is it beneficial for efficiencies in the developer/council relationship, it also adds strength to the planning and visionary aspect of housing to meet economic growth.

The Te Puke region is well positioned. We have:- • A strong and growing economic engine with Kiwifruit in particular being an A 15 industry of national significance and with Te Puke being the epi-centre of the industry with close to 50% of the national crop - and continuing to grow. o The upcoming construction of the Rangiuru Business Park. • The willingness of land owners, entrepreneurs and property developers to build new houses in Te Puke, Paengaroa and Pongakawa. All are credible and understand the importance of good placemaking. * An aspirational location - uniquely located in close proximity to Tauranga,Rotorua and Whakatane and all that they offer.

We agree that longer term thinking should include a larger urban centre in the Eastern Corridor. But this should not delay immediate needs in Te Puke, Paengaroa and Pongakawa. The time for talk is over. It is now time for action. We urge Councillors to assess and progress infrastructure needs as a high priority and to partner with developers to progress this initiative. Community Emergency Electricity Supply The Council works with the power network authorities regarding trees on roads that could affect Building Management Whilst not a part of Council service delivery, we seek Council support in our efforts to have lines and removes those that are Council's responsibility. Comments electricity supply infrastructure improved in rural areas. Power outages continue, in some cases for lengthy periods. Community Community Te Puke EDG has always been a connector and participant in bringing key economic and The continued ongoing positive relationship between Council and Te Puke EDG will help benefit the Building Development community sectors together to help build community. Councils support in the area is greater Te Puke region. The focus on building relationships and connections has underpinned Comments critical. improving the Te Puke community. There is more to achieve and Council remains committed to supporting Te Puke EDG, where possible, as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 challenges and beyond. Thank you for all the work you do. Representation General Representation The Local Electoral Act 2001 requires Council to complete a review of representation arrangements comments Whatever the future may be in the composition of local government bodies,one thing is for every six years to determine the number of councillors to be elected, the ward boundaries and sure - the voice of local communities must be maintained and representation can never whether there are Maori Wards and Community Boards. Western Bay of Plenty District Council compromise the needs and aspirations of smaller Population centres. completed their last review in 2018 and those arrangements apply to the 2019 and 2022 local body triennial election periods. In the case of Te Puke, we argue that our strong economy and our relevance to the national economic effort means that we as a community must always have two seats (Te The number of elected representatives for each Ward and Community Board is dependant on the Puke region urban & rural) at every critical decision making body. number of resident electors within a particular Ward boundary. The larger the number of eligible voters - the larger the number of elected representatives. The District Ward of Maketu - Te Puke has 11,573 resident electors which allows them 4 Councillors who must represent the whole ward. Representation Opportunities The development of Maori economic activity is a national important and we encourage Tena koutou mo enei whakaaro i puta for Partnership Council to continue to grow partnerships and relationshops with Tanagata Whenua. with Tangata Council will continue to build and enhance its relationship with Maori both at a governance and Whenua operational level. The Long Term Plan has a number of initiatives geared towards supporting these efforts.

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Water Supply 3 Waters Water Council is a Water Supply Authority. Its water is sourced from bore fields across the District, which Proposal Of critical importance is a long term plan (50-100 years) that ensures water needs are not has improved the quality and reliability of supply from previous surface supplies. The change from Comments compromised as our agri business and residential areas continueto grow. surface supplies has enabled us to increase production capacities to meet growing demand.

The Te Puke region is a significant economic engine and as much as we are a part of a Council has a number of water demand management initiatives in place, including District wide wider sub region of the Western Bay and indeed the entire Bay of Plenty, we must be water metering, improved pressure management and leak detection. forthright in protecting Te Puke resources and the sustainability of our key industries. Supplying drinking water for the purpose of domestic, commercial, industrial and livestock use is a With the Government 3 waters initiative, it is important that the needs of the Te Puke high priority within our water management strategy. Not all of the District is reticulated from region are understood and that water allocations meet every economic growth projection Council's network and many rural properties have their own water supplies. for generations to come. In short, the taking of our water for neighbouring high growth population areas must be tightly Studies by Bay of Plenty Regional Council have highlighted to carefully manage future demand for managed. We all have a responsibility to ensure that economic growth is enhanced. water, especially in the Eastern Supply Zone (which includes Te Puke). The allocation of water Without a vibrant economy, our future is challenged. outside of our reticulation system is the role of Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Both Councils see water conservation as an important part of ensuring the social, cultural, economic and We ask that Council invite Te Puke EDG to be a part of any water consideration work. Our environmental well-being of our communities. Council will continue to collaborate with Te Puke relationship with local industry and industry bodies e.g. NZKGI, is a valuable resource, Economic Development Group on the water activity within our District. Support General Broadband & Cell Phone Coverage Delivery Council will continue to advocate to providers and Crown Infrastructure Partners for better Services Comments We thank Council for your efforts to improve broadband and cell coverage.However, rural broadband and mobile coverage in its rural areas when requested by community groups or services are still poor in many areas. We ask that you formally support our ongoing individuals. programme for a lift in services. 88 SPORT BAY OF Recreation and Comments 2.2 Reinforce the purpose and importance of Sport and Recreation to supporting the Council appreciates the ongoing support provided by Sport Bay of Plenty, in the delivery of new PLENTY Open Space wellbeing of our Communities. recreation facilities across the District. 2.3 Sport BOP greatly values the strategic partnership we have with Western Bay District Council and would like this relationship to continue to meet the long term community outcomes set out in the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. 2.4 Commend Council with the focus on investment into infrastructure, and support the adoption of the Recreation and Open Space Activity Plan. Community Sport Bay of Through our current service contract Sport BOP receives an investment of $59,921 plus Council has a very strong partnership, on many levels, with Sport Bay of Plenty and sees this Building Plenty investment for Spaces and Places of $8,054. From the investment, current service continuing over the next three years. delivery includes the following: Information Hub The successes that Sport Bay of Plenty achieve, not just across the Western Bay but the whole Bay Sports House of Plenty, around community involvement in sport and recreation is appreciated. Sport Club Support Regional Spaces and Places Strategy Support and Implementation We are conscious of increasing costs for organisations and are pleased to advise of a $40,000 Strategy, Policy and Project Development increase to your annual Service Delivery contract. Recreation and Play Deliverables will be confirmed as a normal part of the Service Delivery contract negotiation. Sport BOP would like to request an increase in investment of the following: $15,000 to cover an increase in organisational costs, and recognise the wider scope of our We look forward to a continued positive relationship with Sport Bay of Plenty. current work. Sport BOP has experienced a significant increase in operating costs over time and more than CPI adjustments are able to reimburse. $25,000 to contribute to the Bay of Plenty Water Safety initiative, funding both the role and associated programme costs. Sport BOP is employing and housing this role on behalf of Water Safety Bay of Plenty, and through our network of stakeholder relationships is assisting to progress the implementation of this strategy. The funding received goes towards the Strategy Manager's position and operational costs. The Strategy Manager travels ~17,000km every 6-7 months to attend and/or present at events, and establish and maintain relationships throughout the entire Bay of Plenty region. The Strategy Managers region covers from Waihi, through to Te Kaha, and cuts off between Rotorua amd Taupo - estimated 12,000km of area. Sport BOP on behalf of Water Safety Bay of Plenty is seeking an ongoing commitment from Western Bay of Plenty District Council of $25,000 per annum for the duration of the Long-Term Plan (LTP). Funding the Strategy Manager position and Water Safety initiatives. Co-production and support. We would like the council to consider how its operations can be focused on helping the water safety sector reduce preventable drowning in Western Bay of Plenty. Relationships and collaboration. We would like all Western Bay of Plenty District Councillors and key Council staff to be made aware of the coalition of interested parties

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already present within the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty community and wider water safety sector around drowing prevention. Promotion. Where possible, Water Safety Bay of Plenty would encourage Western Bay of Plenty District Council to assist in promoting water safety initiatives and delivering water safety messages to the community. 89 KINGSFORD, Libraries and Waihi Beach A submission against shifting library to Wilson Road. What a dumb idea. It is already Your interest in the location of the proposed Waihi Beach Library is much appreciated. The decision GLORIA JUDITH Service Library cloged with traffic and impossible to park at holiday time. Our existing library is great it to include an option to shift the library was made as a result of the Waihi Beach Community Plan Centres may need improving has good parking. signaling that as an option. Recent consultation on the proposed location for the library did not give Council a clear direction and as a result Council will undertake a further round of consultation on this project prior to commencing the project, to assist with its debate on the best location for the Library.. 91 MARLO, SHAUN Libraries and Waihi Beach This submission regards the matter of the proposed development of the Waihi Beach Your interest in the location of the proposed new library in Waihi Beach is appreciated. The WILLIAM Service Library Library and Service Centre. We provide a unanimous consensus of the submitting parties Community plan had indicated that the Library should be located in the Town Centre, which is why Centres to support revelopment of the existing Waihi Beach Community Centre facility, located at this option was considered by Council. Recent consultation did not provide a clear direction for 106 Beach Road, Waihi Beach. Council as to the best location for a library and Council proposes to go through a further There are a number of concerns regarding the proposed alternate location on Wilson consultation phase prior to commencement of the project, to inform it on the best location for the Road. These primarily include issues with already severely limited parking, reduced library. accessibility by alternate means of transport such as walking and cycling, a smaller sit or one that relies on multiple levels, and the detrimental impact moving the library will have on the existing Waihi Beach Community Centre. We would appreciate the opportunity to be involved and assist Council with the facilitation of the Library location, as well as the overall Town Centre Development for Waihi Beach. 94 JENSEN, KIM Transportation General Why is there not a footpath/cycle way going from Waitangi into Te Puke? I have lived in Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural LOUISE comments the area since a young child and find it insulting to the residents of Waitangi that this areas throughout the District. The action plan includes a connection between Te Puke and Maketu hasn't been done. Why do they need to walk on the side of a gravel road to get into town? which is in the planning and investigation stage. Construction of the path is subject to agreement on It is kind of appalling in fact! I drive from Paengaroa and think shame on the Council every the route and obtaining Waka Kotahi subsidy. The Council is expecting to undertake a district wide time I drive through passing the cyclway/walkway that allows seasonal workers to walk to speed limit review once new legislation concerning the creation on speed management plans and Paengaroa easily from the Corral but not into town. the setting of speed limits has been passed into law. Wilson Road/State Highway - a roundabout would be ideal. Where Pongakawa housing meets the state highway needs a speed limit change. Lots of school kids including primary kids in this area now. 96 ORANGE, Solid Waste Comments - I am not in favour for increasing rates by 4% for raodside collections. For recycling I prefer The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- WILSON JAMES Kerbside to compost my own food scrapes, and prefer to continue to use the nearby Athenree funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Collection Recycling Centre. I am not in favour of receiving bins that I will not use. One size does not households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. fit all. Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

Our community recycling centres will continue to operate alongside the kerbside rubbish and recycling collection services. With all eligible households receiving kerbside recycling and glass bins, it is anticipated the utilisation of the centres will decrease.

97 MUIR, GEORGE Planning for Climate As for climate change, start government projects building national cycle routes on good Council is planning to invest more in walking and cycling, as a way to encourage people to use JACOB the Future Change Action grades and invest in public transport with electric busses feeding from all suburbs and all alternative modes of transport. Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) are responsible for Plan built up rural areas. Incentivise public transport and electrict bikes/motorbikes through the providing public transport. We will continue to work with BOPRC on local transport planning. We will use of road tolls, speed limits and regulation (for example limit use of roads by cars with advocate to central government to incentivise public transport and EVs, and to consider other one occupant by requiring a permit). Use dedicated driving lanes for multi person vehicles, methods in transport planning (such as road pricing tools). give government subsidies for electric bikes/motorbikes. Allow for buildings to be built up Council's District Plan is used to manage the built environment. Council is beginning a full review of higher in existing built up areas near business hubs. the District Plan, and will consider allowances for higher density development near business hubs through this process. 98 KAIMAI Community General Omanawa Hall ongoing maintenance Your interest in the Omanawa Hall maintenance is noted. Council has recently undertaken a OMANAWA Halls Comments condition assessment on all the halls within its district and has also met with the Omanawa Hall RURAL Committee to address maintenance issues and to work through the provision of a funding stream to RATEPAYERS enable ongoing maintenance to be undertaken. ASSOCIATION CCTV - General Security camera covering the Mclaren Falls Bridge, Lower and upper carparks and down Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments lighting at the bridge

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Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Finance General 2. Rates Impact The provision of reserves and active spaces are a core function of local authorities and the comments This is not a matter of the impact on the rates but rather an expenditure priority issue. Omokoroa playground was the subject of consultation over 12 months through the Omokoroa Please refer to Appendix 1 - Domain Concept Plan. This project is also 40% developer funded through financial contributions. "$1.04 million "Fantastical" playground coming to Omokoroa." The Council seems to have little concern about the impact to ratepayers on spending over The CCTV option in the Consultation Document enables the provision of cameras in high risk areas $1M on upgrading a childrens playground in Omokoroa. The $1M playground budget in conjunction with the principles in Council's CCTV policy. We continue to work alongside the NZ would not include the cost already spent on consultants and public consultation, or the Police in this regard, who remain the entity responsible for crime-related issues in the Western Bay post project additions required, putting the cost to ratepayers even higher. Yet, the Council of Plenty. has strong concerns about the cost of keeping the public safe, including the cost of owning and operating security cameras? Put quite simply, the Council has its priorities wrong. $50k per annum is far too small to make an impact on crime in the Western Bay of Plenty. Transportation General Poripori Road - Upgrade to handle greater traffic volume - Traffic Bylaws The Council's road width level of service is based on the traffic demand using each road. comments Improvements are undertaken when the seal road pavements reach the end of their economic life, these may include seal widening, sightline and safe stopping distance increases and drainage upgrades.

The upper section of Poripori Road running from SH29 up to Kumikumi Road has been included in the Council's draft seal widening programme but this is subject to funding constraints and the Council's other network improvement priorities. Transportation Public Road signage for buses. The Council level of service does not provide bus signs on all rural roads. Transport Infrastructure Comments Recreation and Comments The local community has formed a Ratepayers Association to provide a formal Council suggests that the Kaimai Omanawa Rural Ratepayers Association continue to work with Open Space bidirectional communication channel between council and the local community. The Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council and consider a concept plan for community has galvanised behind the Association and together have formulated a the suggestions the Association have made in their submission. community plan for our area. The comunity plan is our long-term strategy highlighting the key building blocks required to develop our area. This development will require funding from council of approximately $750kover 10 years. ($75k per annum). McLaren Falls Improve visitor amenity 1. Formalise carparking in three identified areas 2. Formalise overflow carparking or drop off area for groups or events 3. Provide safe overflow camping space for freedom campers who miss the park closure timeframe. 4. Improve access and circulationaround Falls to help disperse crouds at popular areas. 5. Provide a new toilet near the top car park with incorporated bus stop shelter. 6. Relocate or replace the toilet near the entrance of the Falls by the bridge to a more suitable location. 7. Increase wayfinding and information signage at McLaren Falls Park entrance and at the gateway to McLaren Falls. 8. Potential picnic area improvements. 9. Provide public WIFI from power station building around Falls area.

Improve wider connections and circulation 10. repair or replace pedestrian access up-hill to carparks. 11. Improve connections between McLaren Falls and McLaren Falls Park for families and visitors. 12. Wayfinding needed to McLaren Falls Park from SH29. 13. Wayfinding needed at McLaren Falls Park entrance. 14. Opportunity to link Omanawa Falls and McLaren Falls as future tourist destinations.

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Increase safety 15. Provide lighting in carparking areasto encourage increased safety outcomes. 16. Install CCTV around carparking and power station areas. 17. Increase activation at night through lighting and activity. 18.Traffic calming opportunities around pedestrians and traffic bridges. Upgrade/repurposeof decommissioned power station 19. Provide utility (power, water, internet) connections to the building. Future use, external paint colour scheme, feature lighting and rooftop and viewing deck to be discussed. 20. Wairoa River walkway - develop walking tracks alongside the Wairoa river.

* Implementation of Beca plan for McLaren Falls to connect the falls to the Park in a Tourist friendly manor * Signage for school bus route- tourism * Widening McLaren Falls Road from the Old Power Station to the upper carpark Community Community The WBOPDC is out of step with other Councils when it comes to community safety. This Council supports community safety and crime prevention. Council proposes to install CCTV security Building Safety is a key indicator that they are on the wrong track, urgently need to realign expenditure cameras in some public spaces managed by Council. Council has developed a draft CCTV prioritises in the annual and LTP plans to rectify the situation. The WBOPDC needs to Management Plan which sets out the process and criteria for consideration of any new cameras in accept that criminal activity is on the rise with currently 1497 known gang members and the District (as part of Council’s network). The purpose of the proposal in the Long Term Plan growing, and they have a responsibility for a sensible Crime Prevention approach consultation document was to identify funding for the capital and operational costs of any new including the installation and monitoring of CCTV cameras. CCTV cameras, beyond the current Council network.

109 PEARSON, JANE Transportation General How about monitoring your rual roading contractors rather than just chucking money at Road maintenance is delivered to the Councils prescribed levels of service under a lump sum TERESA comments them with no oversight of the sloppy or non existant maintence that they do fail to do contract. Any required rework to meet these levels of service are provided under this fixed sum by unless a complaint is made the contractor without further rate payer funds input. Works are audited and the network performance is reported to the Council annually. 114 CHILD, JULIE- Community General We need a hall on the site at the beginning of Tanner Point Road for Tanners Point Council is working through a legal process to resolve issues occurring on the land at the beginning ANNA RONDA Halls Comments Tahawai Community. of Tanners Point Road. Once this matter has been finalised Council will review its Reserve ELIZABETH Get the situation on that land resolved there should be people living on Council land. They Management Plan regarding usage for this land. have no historic or legal claim to it. All Tanners Point people could use that land as a hall and park. We have no facilities yet we pay rates. 119 JACKSON, Regulatory Comments Parking! Urgent need of designated parking behind shops and clear marking riverside of Your request for clearer marking of parking spaces has been raised as a service request for roading ISOBEL EUNICE Services town. staff to include on their line marking renewal.

Your request for designated parking behind the shops has been recorded, noting that any changes to parking requirements are required to be confirmed through a review of Council's Traffic and Parking Bylaw. Your recommendations for designated parking behind the shops will be included in the next Bylaw review. Transportation General Footpaths! Council must request shopkeepers to clean and take pride in our town food The condition of specific footpaths can be raised through the Council Service Request system. comments outlets are guilty. Planning for Growth Why is the state of the art shopping complex happening in Omokora while we still wait for Council's role is to provide the planning framework for shopping centres. Construction of shops are the Future Assumptions shops or proposed retail on Talisman Drive? developer driven in response to market demands. Comments Why is the "pony paddock" opposite the old motel not residential and town housing built The "pony Paddock" has been considered by a developer for housing, but met resistance from close to all amenities could well be developed? industrial neighbours concerned about restrictions that might be placed on their operation because of matters such as noise. Solid Waste Comments - By the way you are not giving us new rubbish bins. We are paying for them! Ouch. Kerbside How we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates-funded Collection system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

126 CLEMENTS, Finance Debt We are amongst the highest rated councils in the country and the proposed increases are Council's capital expenditure is primarily to provide infrastructure such as roads and pipes which will JOHN RICHARD Management going to test many residents. It is more than just a rate challenge - it is a debt challenge. be used by multiple generations. When the need is identified to provide infrastructure in order to The debt per resident will triple from $3000 to $9000 per resident plus $150m of income, provide for current and future demand, Council considers that loan funding is often the most as shown on page 606 of the LTP, is not included in this debt per ratepayer calculation appropriate method of funding as each generation that uses the asset will also be paying towards it and is used to off-set debt. This is worth $434 per ratepayer every year for the next 10 under a principle called 'intergenerational equity'. years.

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When one looks at future challenges such as 3 Wates, the Housing tax changes, Climate The growth in our district has created a requirement for substantial levels of capital expenditure in Change Commission, commoditisation of kiwi fruit Gold and the broader economic order to cope with current and future demand, which in turn has increased Council's forecast debt. environment one can easily see 2013 happening all over again. In 2013 Council haad a Not all of this debt is repaid through rates as Council also receives revenue from developers in debt of only $142m and this caused a great deal of anxiety. We are now going to double recognition of the demand their development has placed on Council services. As our district this debt!! Can we not learn from the past? We are looking at the District being debt ridden continues to grow, the number of ratepayers contributing towards repaying debt also increases. over the next 30 years - not just next year. It was suggested that the $253m is a distortion. Well page 489 of the draft LTP shows it as borrowings. The ratepayer is responsible until development contributions are recieved. Frequently I am told by councillors the debt is not discussable - but it is our money! Planning for LTP Process This "Have Your Say" is misleading as it avoids the major cost drivers and rate impacts on The Long Term Plan consultation document has been prepared in accordance with the the Future the community. There is an estimated $300m of capital spend and this is not fully covered requirements of the Local Government Act 2002, and has been subject to an independent audit. in this document. The 12% is a breach of mandate (& therefore trust) based on the Pre- The audit opinion states that the consultation document fairly represents the matters proposed for Election Guidelines. inclusion in the Long Term Plan and identifies the main issues and choices for the District, and the consequences of these choices. The Have Your Say site and community events are based on the key proposals in the consultation document, as well as the key aspects of the financial strategy and infrastructure strategy. Council develops a new financial strategy for each Long Term Plan, which includes setting the proposed rates increase cap for the period of that plan. 132 WALLACE, Regulatory Comments Seasonal Worker Accommodation The requirements for post harvest zone accommodation is set through Council's operative District ANGELA Services Make it easier for employers in post-harvest zone to provide seasonal worker Plan. A plan change was progressed recently and in collaboration with the post-harvest sector accommodation specifically to address the regulatory framework for seasonal worker accommodation not only in the Quality control and inspections of seasonal worker accommodation to ensure worker post-harvest zone, but other zones too. We feel that the current District Plan strikes the right wellbeing. balance between enabling seasonal worker accommodation facilities to be provided by the sector Measures to ensure foreign workers are treated fairly and not exploited and management of the environmental/infrastructure effects of these activities. The District Plan is scheduled for review in 2022 and District wide accommodation concerns will be a primary focus at this time.

Seasonal worker accommodation and standards of "care" provided for workers through the RSE scheme is monitored by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Seasonal worker accommodation provided outside of the RSE scheme, if consented is monitored by Council for compliance with resource consent conditions, and general health requirements.

Council receives a number of complaints per year regarding substandard seasonal worker accommodation, these are actioned as a priority, as the standard of seasonal accommodation provided to workers reflects widely on the District from an economic and reputational standpoint. Planning for Homelessness Homelessness WBOPDC has been involved in Kainga Tupu - the sub-regional Homelessness Strategy. We will the Future Strategy Include a strategy for addressing homelessness in the 10 year plan. continue to be involved in the workstreams for Kainga Tupu, as that progresses. Council has also Comments Consider collaborating with TCC on the Mayoral taskforce for homelessness. identified key priorities for housing in its Housing Action Plan 2018. We are also working on the SmartGrowth sub-regional Housing Action Plan that has been developed by the SmartGrowth partnership. Representation General Maori Wards Under the Local Electoral Act 2001, Council may at any time resolve to introduce Maori Wards, comments Reintroduce the proposal for Maori Wards. unless a poll on the matter has been held in the last six years. (a poll was held in May 2018). In February 2021, the Government introduced new legislation, the Local Electoral (Maori Wards and Maori constituencies) Amendment Act to make the process for establishing Maori Wards for local authorities the same as the process for establishing a general ward.

The next opportunity for Western Bay of Plenty District Council Bay Council to consider a Maori Ward will be in November 2023 in time for the 2025 triennial election. 133 HOGGARD, Walking and General Do not contemplate concrete cycleway on Levley Walkway from junction with Yeoman Any surfacing upgrade with concrete or other materials to the Uretara Walkway will consider users DOROTHY NAN Cycling comments Birdwalk and Irwin Court. Not one person who lives in the vicinity will approve it, of the facility and be constructed to meet those needs. This may include widening where evidenced by petition conducted in 2018 (on hand). Cyclists can use existing roads if they necessary. This project is contemplated in the Katikati/Waihi Beach Reserve Management Plan cannot manage riding on grass. It is a walkway. and Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan. A formed walkway/cycleway will allow mobility scooters to access town off road. Recreation and Comments Footpaths need attention. Why was it necessay to create a "park" on corner of Beach and The repair of specific footpaths can be raised through the Council Service Request system. Open Space Park Roads? The upgrade of the Reserve on the corner of Beach and Park Roads was an approved and publicly consulted project, which has since been completed.

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Solid Waste Comments - I am not at all in favour of the new kerbside rubbish collection proposed to start in July. The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Kerbside The present system works well, and many people will lose their jobs. Storing and trailing funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Collection extra bins to kerbside will be a problem, particularly for older people, and far more costly. households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. What happens to the existing bins? Collectors will lose a lot of money having to dispose of Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the their existing bins. It is an ill-conceived plan and we do not want it. amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

Private contractors will collect their bins but if they don't, bins can be dropped off at the Te Maunga or Maleme Street Transfer Stations to be recycled. This bin take back scheme is available for six months and will start on 1 July, 2021.

Stormwater Stormwater Bring back a person to keep gutters and drain graftings free from leaves to prevent Council encourages the community to lodge a service request if they identify a blocked drain. The General flooding. drain will then be cleared by Council's maintenance contractor. To lodge a service request, please Comments call Council's customer service team on 07 571 8008. 134 HOGGARD, Walking and General We are aware that there is pressure on the Council to make a concrete cycle track along a Any surfacing upgrade with concrete or other materials to the Uretara Walkway will consider users ROBERT Cycling comments fair stretch of the Uretara walkway. This walkway is very popular with walkers, especially of the facility and be constructed to meet those needs. This may include widening where GRAHAM with those who exercise their dogs on it. To encourage increasing numbers of cyclists in necessary. This project is contemplated in the Katikati/Waihi Beach Reserve Management Plan this area is a stupid idea. and Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan. A formed walkway/cycleway will allow mobility The walkway provides a place where walkers can enjoy the peace and tranquility and bird scooters to access town off road. life. Having to dodge cyclists, many of whom travel at speed, with little regard for others, would destroy this. 135 WILSON, NIGEL Recreation and Comments There is no reference to parks and reserves in this plan. These facilities are essential to Council's Level of Service for the maintenance of Reserves (parks) and facilities is reviewed during GEORGE Open Space mental and social wellbeing. It appears evident to me that budgets have been cut here the Ward Reserve Management Plan review process, which are publicly consulted. Council, as judging from the condition streams and wetlands are in. The up keep of parks indicates land owner, must also comply with Regional Council plant pest management rules. how we care for our town. Follow the led of several Waikato townships and other regions e.g. New Plymouth. Council customers are encouraged to raise service requests, where specified service levels are not Suggested plan of action: being met. More frequent lawn mowing with removal of cut grass and trim the edges properly. Dig out gorse blackberry and other weeds from wasteways and wetlands, don't simply spray poison over them. Protect these assets! 138 DOO, BARBARA Finance General I think urban residents have been overburdened with rates hikes. We picked up the tab Council's rate requirements are shared across the district largely on the basis of a property's Capital Comments when PSA hit - paying 10% increase that year. The following years always paying a Value, which is calculated every three years. When a property's Capital Value goes up by more percentage on this additional 10% plus on the pre PSA rate. Increased cycleways is only than the average, it attracts a greater share of the rates requirement to run our district. During the excuse I want to give councillors for further increasing rates. 2017 property valuations, urban residential properties were found to have gone up by more than the average across our district which meant that this sector received a larger than average rates increase. However during the 2020 property valuations, urban residential properties were found to have gone up in value less than the rural sector which meant that urban residential properties received a much lower rates increase than the rest of the district. Solid Waste Comments - We now have a more costly for yrban recycling system 'good for the environment', Kerbside operational costs have to be more for collecting from rural dwellings yet they pay approx The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Collection 1/3 less. Urban can't opt out of food bin - regardless of fact many compost and worm farm funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all (opposed this in 2019). Why was rural collection of food scraps never up for comment / households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. consultation in 2019. Many rural properties - horticultural no agricultural hence arguement Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the that food scraps fed to animals doesn't hold. Rural should pay more to meet additional amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the operational costs - and urban less - a blanket cost of $125 a lot fairer and either all should residents. be included in collection of food scrap or $98 - no food scrap. The collection of food scraps from the urban areas with more people, creating more food scraps, will remove the bulk of this organic waste stream currently ending up in landfill and turn it into a useful composting product.

141 HERITAGE NEW Representation Tangata 5. The plan proposes (at pg.21 of the Consultation document) a range of priorities to Tena koutou mo enei whakaaro i puta ZEALAND Whenua provide for Priorities Tangata Whenua, including housing and involvement on local projects. HNZPT is Council is committed to the continued provision of funding support such as the Iwi/Hapu Comments particularly Management Plan Fund and the Marae Sustainability Initiatives Fund and welcome the opportunity supportive of the funding to: to collaborate with other organisations in supporting our Maori communities in these important • support the development of Hapu management plans, and kaupapa.

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• The Marae sustainability fund. The funding of these two items has the potential to contribute to the identification of historic heritage (Hapu management plans) and maintenance of historic heritage (Marae sustainability fund). HNZPT considersthat Maori heritage places are integral to iwi, hapu and whanau identity, mana and cultural wellbeingl. HNZPT is supportive of this approach, that could contribute "in the retention of features Of a diminishing and finite heritage resource." HNZPT seeks that the funding proposed in the Plan is retained and includes the consideration of historic heritage. HNZPT also currently offers contestable funding (2-year programme), and conservation advice (ongoing) and assistance to Marae. The HNZPT funding could be used in conjunction with the funding stream from the Plan, to undertake Marae related works. HNZPT would appreciate that this information could be passed on when working with Marae. Stormwater Stormwater Significant Capital Expenditure for water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation A provision is included in all of Council's capital work projects to engage an archaeologist to General infrastructure undertake appropriate assessment prior to construction. Council is committed to ensuring all Comments 4. The Plan proposes a series of projects throughout the District (pg. 10 of the consultation appropriate archaeological authorities are in place. document), as the Council seeks to provide for upgrading of infrastructure services and predicted growth, including in Omokoroa. HNZPT considers that professional archaeological advice from a local archaeologist/s needs to be sought prior to the development of these projects to ensure significant archaeological sites are avoided. HNZPT would welcome the opportunity to be involved at the very early stage of development to advise on the most appropriate heritage management measures for each situation. HNZPT seeks that the provision for these and similar ground disturbance projects is retained subject to includingthe provision forobtaining archaeological advice including for comprehensive archaeological assessments to determine the need for archaeological authorities, and for works to ensure the preservation of the most important sites as required. 144 BUDDEN, JOHN Recreation and Boat I note that between 2027 to 2031 it is proposed to spend $5.5 million on the Omokoroa Omokoroa Boat Ramp upgrade project planning is currently scheduled to begin 2023/2024. This KENNETH Open Space Ramp/Jetty boat ramp and facilities. process will address design, location and associated faciliites. Comments My comment is following the summer of 2020 and 2021 is that the present facilities of a two lane ramp and pontoon is sadly inadequate for the present population. Easter 2021 saw massive congestion on the ramp and car parking for trailers etc. The current main car park provides for camper vans, mobile homes, residents cars as well as boat trailers. I would like to strongly suggest, as Council has already approved subdivision of most of the Omokoroa peninsula, nearly every second house lot has a boat in the driveway plus Omokoroa provides one of the District's all tide sealed ramps in the lower harbour. It is essential that this work is brought forward to the 2023 / 4 period, new ramps provided and car and trailer parks extended. 146 CHERUKURI, Elder Housing General Provide housing schemes for old aged (more than 55 years) people, especially for men, Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. Councils policy on Elder Housing does not RAJENDRA comments because many people were divorced, no shelter facilities. At leas 100 metres square differentiate between male and female , and is rather based on individual need. PRASAD open land with 60 metres square, two bedrooms, one bathroom is enough. You comments relating to bulk and location factors with regard to the elder housing portfolio is noted. Transportation Te Puke Please provide signal system on national highway Te Puke near Laser Plumbing i.e. Council is undertaking a traffic review in Te Puke over a 2 year period which includes this Roading Dunlop Road and weighing machine heavy trucks crossing i.e. Dunlop Road and weighing intersection. Your suggestion will be added to this review. Concerns machine heavy trucks crossing. National highway and bridge to go to East Pack, Washer Place, Baptist Church and

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Cameron Road. National highway and No. 1 Road. These crossing of roads are difficult, camera system is different tan the red, yellow and green lights signal system, everybody must follow the signal system. 148 WARBROOKE, Swimming General I don't believe pools need to be built - upgrades need to come from user pays. There is Council's Revenue and Financing Policy requires that swimming pools are funded through a mixture KIRSTEN LISA Pools comments enough pools for sale from stores - if people want to swim they of rates and user charges. - can buy their own - go to the beach - pay for use at a public pool. Transportation General More needs to be spent on road safety. I asked for a simple sign so residents up my road The Council's level of service does not provide for horse signs on all rural roads because these comments are aware that horses ride along it and this was declined! activities can be undertaken randomly each year across the network and do not occur at all once $25 for a sign and I offered to put it up! residents move on. The Area Engineer West has advised that the death referenced in the Considering a young person was killed less than 200m from my property last month (sad submission was not related to horse riding but a night time vehicle accident on Work Road. smiley emoji). 149 TURNER, PETER Finance Debt Lower the debt. Council has a legal obligation under the Local Government Act 2002 to promote the social, CHARLES Management economic, environmental and cultural well-being of our community, which is reflected in the planned capital and operational expenditure contained in the 2021-31 Long Term Plan.

With regards to debt, Council's capital expenditure is primarily to provide infrastructure such as roads and pipes which will be used by multiple generations. When the need is identified to provide infrastructure in order to provide for current and future demand, Council considers that loan funding is often the most appropriate method of funding as each generation that uses the asset will also be paying towards it under a principle called 'intergenerational equity'. The growth in our district has created a requirement for substantial levels of capital expenditure in order to cope with current and future demand, which in turn has increased Council's forecast debt. Not all of this debt is repaid through rates as Council also receives revenue from developers in recognition of the demand their development has placed on Council services. As our district continues to grow, the number of ratepayers contributing towards repaying debt also increases. Solid Waste Comments - Scrap the kerbside rubbish collection (one size does not fit all). Kerbside The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Collection funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

Representation General Be more accountable to the ratepayers in all they do i.e. the kerbside collection should In the New Zealand model of local government, elected members are expected to use their comments have been a referendum before introducing a further rate levy. judgement and to consider their communities when making decisions.

The Western Bay Of Plenty District Council Long Term Plan outlines specific goals relative to having effective representation, engaging and listening to communities, seeking and considering a full range of views on our plans, policies and projects, maintaining a strong relationship with Tangata Whenua, maintaining strategic relationships and prudent, effective financial management - by elected members.

The proposal for the contracted kerbside service went out for consultation (in 2019) as an amendment to the Long Term Plan 2018-2028. 155 MAYO, NORMAN Walking and General No money spent on these "nice to have" till economy and affordability improves. Rates Council's investment into walking and cycling trails supports the well being of local communities. FREDERICK Cycling comments rises only for "basic" infrastructure. People will hurt otherwise. Not neccessary!

Solid Waste Comments - Mayor says deal local,then council gives the big rubbish collection contract to The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Kerbside COMMUNIST , 1 funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Collection CHINA!! All the smaller firms will be devastated, and any business man knows what households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. happens to Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections and receptacles have seen a conditions and prices when a firm has a monopoly.WATCH THIS SPACE! reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for In my opinion,the rubbish collection is badly planned. For example.the light blue glass the majority of the residents. container is very low to the ground,has no wheels or handles,nothing to pull it with, no lid to keep out

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the rain, and no privacy tocover peoples household drinking habits. 1 often hear that complaint,so many will put their bottles in the general rubbish bin,WHICH NEGATES THE WHOLE IDEA OF IT! [ it has been pointed out to me that the wine and beer section at the super market is bigger than the bread and milk sections combined ] so please get real,Also,with no lid,and with rain in bin and bottles will be a night mare to shift.[35% in WBDC are over 65, but even young, fit people will have troubleridiculous really. many sections are now small,and have no room for 3 outside bins.[no room inside]. FOOD BINS.For 50 years,as an electrician, I put in power points in nearly every new house, for i under sink food disposers, others compost,and a few have worm farms. VERY FEW,IF ANY, will want a smelly[after a few days] food container bucket in their kitchen,attracting flies,sand flies,and other 7 vermin,in an otherwise nice kitchen.PUBLIC INDIGNATION IS CONSIDERABLE. Solid Waste District The current recycling centre works well do you intend to close it? As previous mentioned, The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Rubbish 35% of our WBDC people are over 65/ Please consider them before you hugely elevate funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Comments debt and rates, for nice to haves. Even younger family people are going to be dragged in households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. to hardship if council continues with the current long term plan. Also, the theory about land Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the land fill does not stand up! amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

Our community recycling centres will continue to operate alongside the kerbside rubbish and recycling collection services. They will still collect excess glass, big cardboard items, greenwaste and hazardous wastes. With all eligible households receiving kerbside recycling and glass bins, it is anticipated the utilisation of the centres will decrease. 156 BRICKLAND, Pukehina Hall General However, I do not think that the information distributed by council has been as helpful as it Your interest in the Pukehina Hall remediation topic is appreciated. BRENDA Remediation comments could in explaining matters; in particular: - What if the funds used are well short of the 200k? Whilst the Hall Committee does own the hall, Council's responsibility is to ensure that the hall is well - What if the funds are not used at all but the rate collection in the first year - will there be a maintained and available to the community for use. This requires Council involvement in refund? maintenance and insurance activities, as the hall is funded by rating income. - The rate is set at $30 for ten years with no information on what happens for a lesser loan! i.e. will the sum be reduced? Will the term be reduced? 164 HARRIS, BOYD Swimming General "Te Puke High School are in desperate need of a new gymnasium which they want to Council will continue to support the High School in it's plans for a replacement Gymnasium/Action JOHN Pools comments operate as a community facility. This facility will cement a hub of operations for many Centre. Location options for a new pool in Te Puke will be considered through the Maketu/Te Puke groups within the district instead of clogging up a very busy Blake Park facility and future Ward Reserve Management Plan review process later this year. proof facilities in Te Puke for future growth. It will also assist the school in retaining the six busloads of kids leaving the district each day for secondary schooling which sees their whanau not connected to their local community. Much of the growth in the kiwifruit industry is based from Te Puke eastwards and as such there will be a requirement for housing as evidenced by proposed developments in Paengaroa, Pongakawa and Pukehina, and any developments in Te Puke being snapped up. Community infrastructure and recreational opportunities will need to be developed locally as its nigh on impossible to get to the Mount or Tauranga in the traffic these days. With a renewed focus around the local secondary school this will connect the community, local primary schools and the many clubs and organisations that operate in our rohe. Currently for any major event/ function the only options are Club Mount Maunganui or Trustpower Baypark and locally Te Puke Town Hall or TECT Pongakawa Action Centre none of which have commercial kitchens. The proposed facility will be able to seat 1000 people and with rooms available for community engagement, gymnasium and access to the schools two commercial kitchens. Local medical professionals have expressed a desire to utilise the spaces provided which will allow more engagement with wanahu. And the feasibility study undertaken highlighted a lot of other activities that the community were interested in. If there is a way where this facility can be alongside the new swimming pool complex there

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could be significant savings in infrastructure, consultants fees achieved through scale. There have been many attempts to find a site for the pool, last being circa 2009/2010 with a combined facility approach and every time it lands back at the high school. The hot water bore at TPHS is one of the hottest in the BOP and it is the current infrastructure that is holding it back. The school is currently receiving advice on the status of the Beatty block and there is potential for a full demolition being required. This would see another potential site open up for the CAC (Community Action Centre) and shared facilities with the new pool. " Community General Pukehina Surf Rescue Lifeguard Service are rebuilding their facility and will have a Your submission regarding Pukehina Surf Rescue and the rebuilding of their facilities is Halls Comments significant space available for the community. This facility has public toileting and appreciated. Council is working with the Pukehina Surf Rescue Lifeguard Service to ensure there surfboard type showers (as at Waihi Beach and Motuanu Park) for the multitudes of public are adequate toilet facilities available for the public. who come to the beach. The current toileting facilities are well past their use by date and are continually leaking water. There will be weather proof areas for the public to utilise even when the clubrooms are shut. The facility will be open to the community and has been designed to be able to host community and the clubs lifesaving operations simultaneously without interference. CCTV - General Having a camera that could double as a surf cam at Pukehina would be awesome. The Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments one at Kaituna Cut is utilized by many fisherman and surfies alike The key direction for the Councils CCTV policy will be to install CCTV in areas known for anti-social Cameras or criminal behaviour. At this stage it is unlikely that a Surf Cam would be funded by Council. Assessment of the location for CCTV will be made in terms of Councils policy, and in response to the identification of hot spots where a CCTV would be useful for police. Transportation General The roading network is taking a hammering. Are the kiwifruit industry and their various The Te Puke Highway maintenance and asset renewals are included in the Councils Long Term comments major players levied to support their huge growth they are rolling with. Growers are Plan. These are 51% co-funded by Waka Kotahi. Where possible roading works are planned to be making eye watering amount of profit (compared to other land users) and whilst some are undertaken outside of high demand times of the year such as public holidays and the kiwifruit good at supporting the community, many many more are not. season. Safety intervention requirements, contractor and materials availability, consenting The trucking traffic required to support this industry is growing at a significant rate and one conditions, funding availability, other authorities work, and weather conditions all can impact of the would presume buggering the roads a lot more than other industry??. delivery timing of road works. 173 MABEY, ANGE CCTV - General More around our parks and reserves. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Council will be reviewing the location of CCTV at Parks and Reserves as part of it ongoing monitoring of parks and reserves, and as budget permits. 178 HOSKIN, ANMEA CCTV - General Would love a CCTV camera at the Katikati skate park. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. MARY Security comments Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Council continuously monitors the need to locate CCTV in its parks and reserves and installs these as budget permits. Transportation Katikati We would love to have a bypass in Katikati to future proof our town and make it safer for Waka Kotahi have not included the Katikati Bypass in the 10 year national state highway investment Bypass everyone. proposal dispite Council having raised this with successive government ministers and their officials. Comments The Council is continuing to work with the Community Board and Waka Kotahi to develop a plan to improve traffic flows through the township. 179 LOWRY, WAYNE Maintaining General McLaren Falls Road from Power Station to top car pak. Needs widening for saftey. There are no current plans to widen this road section. The corner between the Power Station and RONALD our roading comments the top carpark was widened by the Council more than 10 years ago to address the residents network concerns for heavy vehicles crossing over the road centre line when negotiating the tight bend. Maintaining Kumikumi Kumikumi Road needs sealing. The Councils unsealed network totals 155km. our roading Road Upgrade The Councils seal extension policy limits investment to roads having greater than 50 vehicle network movements per day and considers 4 criteria in setting individual road priority. The draft list of qualifying the 46 roads total 70.8 km in length and the policy criteria are being reviewed prior to adoption later in the year. The available funding delivers approximately 3km of seal extension each

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year. 188 KUKA, AIDAN Maintaining General Please seal Kuka Road. The Council's unsealed network totals 155km. our roading comments network The Council's seal extension policy limits investment to roads having greater than 50 vehicle movements per day and considers 4 criteria in setting individual road priority. The current list of the qualifying 46 roads total 70.8 km in length. The Council is planning to review the seal extension policy criteria prior to the adoption of a new priority list later in the year. The annual funding delivers approximately 3km of seal extension each year. Swimming General Development of community pool at Te Puna school. Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. Pools comments CCTV - General Need a security camera by the Te Puna School. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Installing CCTV near a school would require the support of the school and the school community. It would be useful for you to get response from the school should you wish to advocate for CCTV in their vicinity. 190 BENSTEAD, CCTV - General Omokoroa needs CCTV. We have so many people moving in to the area and petty crime Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. ANGELA GAIL Security comments is increasing. CCTv is a fantastic deterrent. Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. 192 DONNELLY, Maintaining General I would imagine the Te Puke Highway is expensive to maintain in our Councils budget and The Te Puke Highway maintenance and asset renewals are included in the Councils Long Term EDWARD our roading comments is in poor condition needing continued Road Works all year round. I think we should Plan. These are 51% co-funded by Waka Kotahi. Where possible roading works are planned to be GEORGE network explore ways of getting more money from the Govt or hand it back to the Govt to fully undertaken outside of high demand times of the year such as public holidays and the kiwifruit maintain this costly stretch of road and that way our roading money can be channeled into season. Safety intervention requirements, contractor and materials availability, consenting the other roads that are now starting to fall into a shocking state of repair needing much conditions, funding availability, other authorities work, and weather conditions all can impact of the more spent on them. Some of the roads are in need of base rehabilitation works and thats delivery timing of road works. costly. Perhaps its time for the Govt to remove the tolls on the Eastern Link motorway however even doing that is not going to reduce continued demand on the Te Puke Highway over the next few years. 204 Motutere, Akaroa Swimming General Support community pool being build in Te Puna. Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. Taita Paraire Pools comments

Transportation Te Puna Need footpath on Tangitu Road. Community has been asking for ages. Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural Roading areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and Concerns prioritised along with all the other projects. 209 KOPERU, Maintaining General Invest for the environment. Your submission to invest for the environment is noted. We can advise that road improvements SAMENA our roading comments works do consider environmental effects which are mitigated where possible. network Swimming General Location - Donovan Park. Central place for kids. Sprinkler / water features in public Consideration of locations for a new swimming pool in Te Puke will be undertaken through the Pools comments places. Maketu/Te Puke Reserve Management Plan review process scheduled for later this year. CCTV - General More cameras around public places. Plus places where our kids walk. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Elder Housing General Papkainga Housing Development consultations by local landowners (myself) that cater for Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. Councils policy on Elder Housing is rather comments Kaumatuas/Elders in a community environment setting and Te Puni Koriri, Maori Housing based on individual need. initiatives. You comments relating to papakianga housing is noted. 211 MARSHALL, JILL Transportation Maketu We need bypass in Katikati. Waka Kotahi have not included the Katikati Bypass in the 10 year national state highway investment ANNETTE Roading proposal despite Council having raised this with successive government ministers and their officials. Concerns The Council is continuing to work with the Community Board and Waka Kotahi to develop a plan to

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improve traffic flows through the township. 218 Koppe, Carlo Swimming General Hydro slide. Council's Level of Service does not extend to providing hydro slides. Pools comments 219 REHA, CLINTON Swimming General Keen but financially accessible for families to use it. Family discounts. Affordability is key. Council's Revenue and Financing Policy requires that swimming pools are funded through a mixture AEMON HEATH Pools comments of rates and user charges.

The operation of public pools are heavily subsidised to ensure that access is affordable. 223 RILEY, DAVID Walking and General Walking and Cycling Action Plan is strong on recreation but needs more emphasis on safe A separate off road cycleway is planned for the Takitimu Northern Link, which will provide safer FRANCIS Cycling comments walking and cycling to school, work and shop cycling. Investment in cycling and walking is cheaper than upgrading roads Integration of safe cycle routes across Takitimu North Link need to be planned Narrow sections of roads require addition of safe shoulders esp Barretts Rd, lower Youngson Rd Swimming General Omokoroa should not have to wait for 2040 for a pool Council's priorities are to replace the ageing Te Puke Memorial Pool, followed by the Katikati pool. Pools comments Transportation General Youngson Rd as probable feeder road for Taikitimu North Link requires safety upgrade The Council's road width level of service is based on the traffic demand using each road. comments esp the lower section. Improvements are undertaken when the seal road pavements reach the end of their economic life, these may include seal widening, sightline and safe stopping distance increases and drainage upgrades. The proposed 4 laning of SH2 from Omokoroa Road to Te Puna may influence travel demand and driver behaviour change in the Whakamarama catchment once this project is built. The Council expects to review this once the project progresses in the future. Planning for LTP Process 1: The LTP documents are of very high standard however the hundreds of pages of The required content of Long Term Plan is set out in Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act the Future beautifully laid out material is just too much to analyse fully in the time available. 2002. Council provides all of the mandatory information in draft form as 'supporting information' to Consider condensing the material please. its consultation document. This means that all components required in the final Long Term Plan are 2: The time allowed for submissions is too short especially when the subject is this available for community feedback. Optional content such as the draft Wellbeing Plan and draft complex and community organisations require time to call meetings to analyse and Climate Change Action Plan respond to priority areas from the Auditor General where Council must prepare submissions. state its intended plans. The Local Government Act requires a formal consultation period of a 3: The challenges we face coping with climate change, decarbonising our systems, modal minimum of one month, and Council must adopt the final plan by no later than 30 June 2021. As shift of transport systems, housing shortages, managing growth while still protecting the well as meeting auditing requirements, extending the consultation period for longer than one month environment etc etc call for some serious debate and bold decisions. The questions is challenging. Council also undertook two rounds of pre-engagement in 2020 as additional asked in the consultation document are superficial and lacking detail, the solutions should opportunities for community feedback - on Council's focus areas or on any other matter the not just be about the impact on rates. Where are the bold plans. community wished to raise. Council's draft Climate Change Action Plan acknowledges that Council 4: We were looking for more on climate change impact and mitigation, transport modal needs to have good information before making decisions about how Council's services and shift planning for Whakamarama residents, planning for a High School, working for a more community facilities may be affected by climate change impacts. These decisions will also require equitable society and more concern for rural residents. community engagement on future options. The approach follows guidance from central government and will inform both adaptation and mitigation methods. Water Supply Water Supply 5: Rural water is a serious issue. We would suggest that Council ensures that all residents Council's Water Supply Network does not extend to all roads and properties throughout the district. Comments outside the three supply zones also have the option to access a supply of potable water of an appropriate standard and quality to meet their needs. WBOPDC is limiting its Our district has vast rural areas which are very elevated. To extend water networks to all of these concern to residents within the three supply zones. Climate change is expanding the areas would require considerable investment in major infrastructure which would be unaffordable. horticulture zones and giving us drier summers with depletion of aquifers, it is not Typically, remote properties and development beyond Council's water supply network, do rely on reasonable to expect residents to pay for ever deeper bores. Increased horticulture is providing their own water supplies. The water sources, both surface and underground aquifers, are threatening the way rural residents can collect water when agrichemical sprays make governed through the Resource Management Act, managed and administered by Bay of Plenty rainwater collection and sourcing from local streams problematic. In some rural areas Regional Council. extension of the water reticulation will be required. In all areas water use mitigation should be taken seriously ie subsidise tanks and mandate new builds with grey water for toilets or rain water collection for toilets and gardens. 225 RYAN, Libraries and Waihi Beach Waihi Beach Hall and library to be upgraded over the next few years Your interest in the Waihi Beach Community Centre and Library is appreciated. The maintenance CATHERINE ANN Service Library proposed for the community centre would see the hall maintained but not significantly upgraded. If Centres this was planned the Hall area of benefit would be required to contribute to this upgrade, which would significantly increase the amount payable by local ratepayers. 227 Larson, Andrea Walking and General Should be user pays. Residents contribute to cycleways and walkways through their rates and taxes, as it would be Cycling comments impractical to have a user pays system. 231 MORRIS, Community General Re Project NO 280812 Your support for the expenditure on the Te Puna Community Hall is noted with appreciation. DOUGLAS KAYE Halls Comments I support WBOPDC's plan to spend $770,000 over the next 10 years at the Te Puna Community Centre. Conflict of interest - I am Treasurer on the Hall Committee. CCTV - General The Minden Hill area for some reason has been completely overlooked so far as CCTV Your interest in CCTV is appreciated.

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Security comments camera coverage is concerned which is extraordinary when you consider the amount of Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras adverse nocturnal youth vehicle activity residents have to put up with. It is surely our turn need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set to at least start with a CCTV camera that is in a position to view late night burnouts at the of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. Minden Lookout near ever increasing numbers of residents. To assist Police a futher One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV camera on Poripori Road and Crawford Road as funds permit. may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Whilst Council has sympathy with your frustration at not having CCTV in the Minden Hills area complaints raised (especially with the police) will be monitored. The budget for CCTV will be deployed across the District over the next three years so there is opportunity to raise the priority for the need for CCTV. 245 Lea, Suliana CCTV - General More around parks. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. The need for additional CCTV on Parks and reserves is monitored and CCTV installed as budget permits. 246 WHARTON, Community General Why do you not include Matakana Island properties in Option 1? They would have every Matakana Island does not have a natural relationship with, or any direct access to a hall. It would be JULIA MARIE Halls Comments right to use and would use, so should also pay. Look at the parking they consume by the more difficult for Matakana Island residents to access other halls within the District. For this reason wharf. it has been considered at this time, that it is appropriate to exclude Matakana residents from having to pay a hall charge. 253 GATES, RINA Transportation Te Puna Safety concerns on Tangitu Road intersection, loss of control through fence. 4 times over The Council will undertake a scoping and design process for this intersection and include footpath NGAKEU Roading the last 6 years. Suggest intersection improvement at this intersection and Lochhead Te and cycleway links in 2021/22. Concerns Puna - mini roundabout, slow vehicles through intersection. Esentially semi urbanise due to number of people in the area, sportsfields, Marae etc. 256 HEYWORTH, Walking and General Cycle 'slowdown' devices on Treholme Lane, outside Growers Direct and Te Puna School) Council has recently completed a safety audit for the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which JOHN WAYNE Cycling comments to save cycleway accidents. includes a number of safety improvements, including signage about sharing with care.

267 HARRISON, Community General Many groups use the school hall free of charge. Many don't know that the Te Puna Your submission regarding halls within the Te Puna area is appreciated. The Te Puna Community REBECCA Halls Comments community centre is available for use. It's dominated by tennis. Te Puna memorial hall ius Centre and Memorial Hall are each managed by a hall committee, who are responsible for MAREE expensive to book. The hall feels a bit disjointed, disconnected from the community. There promoting use of the halls by the community. You are encouraged to make contact with the Hall needs to be some work done to make it a part of the community, so more people will use Committees to work with them to better integrate with the community. it. Transportation Te Puna Footpath/shared path on Armstrong Road. More paths in semi-rural/lifestyle areas . Roading connecting to Te Puna Village and Schools. Footpath on Minden Hill. Concerns 274 GOUDIE, ROSS Walking and General Athenree feasibility study needs to include four options, with the cost implications of each Council is currently considering a number of options to create an estuary crossing between Cycling comments being made clear. This connection should be a priority, as signalled in Waihi Beach Athenree and Waihi Beach, for cyclists and walkers. There are a number of resource consents and Community Plan. Least visually obtrusive option is favourable. funding required before the project can proceed. 278 LEEF, DONNA Swimming General Support development of pool in Te Puna. Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. SHARON Pools comments

279 Hollis, Kylie CCTV - General Need a camera around schools, local beaches and Minden lookout. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific location will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 289 LEIGH, ANGELA Maintaining General Why are road works always done during kiwifruit season? The intersection at Bramble The kiwifurit season and the road construction season occur at the same time and unfortunately this BERNADETTE our roading comments Bridge / Cameron Road is terribly dangerous! Some type of lights / roundabout / other creates a clash. The Council seeks to minimise this clash. network needs to be done! Accidents waiting to happen. 291 GEARON, CCTV - General More cameras - particularly at the main entrance into and out of Waihi Beach (Yellow Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. MELANIE JEAN Security comments Dairy, Wilson Road and Beach Road roundabout). Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

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One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. The budget for installation of CCTV will be deployed across the district over the next three years so their is opportunity to raise the priority for CCTV through complaints to the police. 294 STUBBING, Swimming General Making it a recreational centre - not just a pool. Multi-sports centre with courts and other Council's Level of Service does not include the provision for Multi Sport Recreation Centres. POUTAMA Pools comments facilities. NAERA

297 SALE, Maintaining General Along Wairoa River (Te Puna Station Road) re-sealing keeps deteriorating after heavy Road maintenance is delivered to the Counci'ls prescribed levels of service under a contract with a KATHLEEN our roading comments rain. Seems a waste of money. Better to spend more and do it properly. fixed amount. Any required rework to meet these levels of service are provided under this fixed sum ANNE network by the contractor without further rate payer funds input.

CCTV - General Need a security camera at the Waitui Reserve. Illegal activities often take place in this Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments area. Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific location will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 302 Ririnui, Bunny CCTV - General More around the parks. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Council does review CCTV around parks and reserves and will install CCTV as budget permits. Location of CCTV in a specific location will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 307 FREEMAN, CCTV - General Need a camera outside the memorial hall. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. JANET LINDA Security comments Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. 308 Fox-Munro, Ben Swimming General Indoor for all year round use. Play area / splash pad for kids. Make investment in Your support for a covered pool is appreciated. Swimming lessons are provided by the private Pools comments swimming lessons for kids. sector and are subject to market rates. CCTV - General Like to see them around the schools. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. 313 RUTHERFORD, Transportation Te Puna Wallace Road to Newnham Road - need to link up footpath. Footpath needs to be Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural CHRISTOPHER Roading cycleway width. Where cycleway goes along Borrell Road need to widen or move to other areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and LUKE Concerns side of road. Quite dangerous in parts. prioritised along with all the other projects.

Planning for LTP Process Well done for such a good way of engaging with the community. Great staff as well, good Thank you for attending our Hello Future District event in Te Puna and sharing your views. the Future to meet the team behind the effort. 315 Grace, Celeste Planning for LTP Process I thought this way of involving the community is amazing. Get families together and Thank you for attending our Hello Future District event and sharing your views. the Future enjoying the area. It also supports local business and food trucks 316 SHAW, Swimming General Subsidising swimming lessons. Funding from partners. 50 metre pool to attract swimming A 50 metre swimming pool is not being proposed as there is a 50 metre swimming pool in Rotorua ANTHONY Pools comments competitions. for swimming events. 50 metre pools are also substantially more expensive to operate.

319 SHAW, Maintaining General Prioritise more important / dangerous areas first. Ben Keys only has two street lights. The Council includes improvement works to address existing safety concerns with its work CATHERINE our roading comments programme. MARGARET network

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The work programme and safety intervention treatments can be constrained by the available funding. Swimming General More investment in swimming lessons. 50 metre pool to draw swimming competitions. A 50 metre swimming pool is not being proposed as there is a 50 metre swimming pool in Rotorua Pools comments More funding for lessons. for swimming events. 50 metre pools are also substantially more expensive to operate. CCTV - General Children playground an issue on summer evening's. Perhaps a solar light with CCTV. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Council monitors the need for CCTV on its parks and reserves and installs CCTV as budget permits. 322 JOHNSON, Maintaining General Focus roadworks around known peak seasons. e.g kiwifruit (example no1 road issues) Where possible roading works are planned to be undertaken outside of high demand times of the PAULA our roading comments Look to spread works across the year. Long swamp - half in summer and now redoing, year such as public holidays and the kiwifruit season. MAUREEN network just do it once. Traffic impact for town (Te Puke) . Safety intervention requirements, contractor and materials availability, consenting conditions, funding availability, other authorities work, and weather conditions all can impact of the delivery timing of road works. Walking and General Include rest areas and drinking fountains on cycle routes. There are a number of rest areas along cycle routes. Drinking fountains will be introduced over time Cycling comments at sites with existing water connections. Swimming General Facilities for everybody. Accessible and private changing areas if required. Sling for Accessible and private changing areas will be considered during the design phase of new swimming Pools comments disabled accees. pools. Subsidised entry costs for ratepayers/locals would be good. 323 Graham, Tania Maintaining General Move road signs on No 4 Road. Down hill traffic to give way!! The Council has planned to undertake improvement works on the section of No 4 Road from No 3 our roading comments Road down to the first river bridge. This works is planned for later in the year after the kiwifruit network season and will include new retaining structures and road widening. The need for more signage can be reviewed once this project has been completed. 326 GARDNER, CCTV - General Need speed cameras around the local schools. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. AMANDA Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Whilst speed cameras fall outside the purview of the CCTV activity, police are aware of the need to ensure traffic speeds around school areas are enforced. 327 ROLLESTON, Maintaining General Go slow signs outside schools, Marae, Kohanga, day care The Council is expecting to undertake a district wide speed limit review once new legislation GABRIELLE our roading comments concerning the creation on speed management plans and the setting of speed limits has been IRENA network passed into law.

Transportation Te Puna Pedestrian crossings outside Hauora, on Borrell Road. Speed humps on Tangitu Road, The Council is expecting to undertake a district wide speed limit review once new legislation Roading Pitua Road, Lochhead Road and outside Te Puna School. No cycleway in Te Puna. concerning the creation of speed management plans and the setting of speed limits has been Concerns passed into law. Treatments for vehicle movements and walking and cycling activity around schools expected to be considered in developing the speed management plans. Community Community No drugs signs "NO P" The consumption, sale, purchase and manufacturing of illicit drugs is illegal. Public are encouraged Building Safety to contact Police should they be aware of any activities involving drugs being consumed, particularly in public spaces. Staff advise communities interested in promoting health related public messaging, to seek advice from Ministry of Health in the first instance. The Western Bay of Plenty Council's District Plan permits the installation of public information signage - subject to proposed signage size, location and content. Representation Patnership Give Tahataharoa back Tena koe, Forum Comments A process for the return of Tahataharoa to Pirirakau hapu has already been agreed. This was progressed by Council together with Pirirakau Incorporated Society. 331 SIMPSON, Maintaining General No paper roads to be developed - remote and may not be safe for school kids. Generally the Council has no plans to develop paper roads other than for walking and cycling our roading comments facilities. Paper or unformed roads have the same public access provisions as formed and

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PAULINE network maintained roads.

Swimming General Cost of swimming lessons is too high. Swimming lessons are provided by the private sector and are subject to market rates. Pools comments CCTV - General More cameras around the parks. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Council monitors the need for CCTV around its parks and reserves and installs CCTV as budget permits. 333 STUBBS, DAWN Recreation and Comments Upgrading and hygiene of toilets Tanners Point plus regular clean of The Tanners Point toilets are due for renewal in 2023/2024. JANET Open Space pontoon...Covid.....should be maintained regular basis...bothsites. More vetting of what is permitted at Tanners Eg. Campervans with abuse of toileting on grass free for Freedom Camping is monitored by an independent security contractor. A service request should be all....cameras would be advantageous to curb behavioural issues - dumping of rubbish. lodged if there are maintenance issues. 334 GLEESON, Maintaining General While safe roads are necessary, the council must also develop a strategy to encourage Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural SHENAGH JOY our roading comments public transport through bus lanes and safe cycleways and walkways. areas throughout the district. The work the Council has done with other local agencies to develop network Urban Form Transport Initiative and the Transport System Plan identifies improvement activities for multi modal use of the network to try and address the capacity limitations against the expected transport demand growth over the next 50 years. In the shorter term the Council will continue to promote investment in the state highways for improved safety and efficienty outcomes. Walking and General As a keen and appreciative walker of the Omokoroa walkway/cycleway, I find the Combined walkways and cycleways are constructed between 2.5-3.0 metres wide. A 'share with Cycling comments predominance of cyclists on the path can be difficult. I'd like to see the council investigate care' approach is taken with the combined facilities. other design options, such as wider paths or paths separated by a narrow strip of metal or grass. 337 Te Hiini, Rangiane Swimming General Provide concession for locals as many low income families live here. Swimming pool entry fees are already subsidised by rates. Pools comments 338 BROWNLESS, Community General I support the councils plan to allocate resources of up to $700000 to maintain the facility at Your support of the Council's proposal to allocate funding to maintain the Te Puna Community JEFFREY Halls Comments MAramatanga park , namely the te Puna community hall Centre is appreciated. GORDON

341 BARNES, Swimming General Somewhere local for kids. Special needs programmes are currently only available in Special needs programmes are provided by the private sector. JESSICA Pools comments Greerton.

343 Bert, George CCTV - General More access to mobile cameras for hotspot areas. Drag racing and burnout areas etc. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Transportation Te Puna Footpath from school along Te Puna Road to Tangitu Road/Waikaraka Drive. Concern Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural Roading about deterioration of Lochhead Road especially with more cyclists who tend to ride in the areas throughout the District. Submissions to the draft Long Term Plan will be added to the Plan Concerns carriageway. Conflict/tension between motorists and cyclists. Lots of blindspots. Could and prioritised along with all the other projects. possibly result in a fatality. Council has recently completed a safety audit for the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which includes a number of safety improvements, including signage about sharing with care. The path from Te Puna Road to Tangitu Road will be prioritised in the programme. Community Youth Need more youth activities for young people in Te Puna. Gap between youth programme Youth development and service providers e.g Pirirakau Hauora are encouraged to apply to Council Building initiatives at Hauora (usually in school holidays). for funding to support and resource programmes (Website info https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding), and also Ministry of Youth Development (Website info https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding). 345 BURGHAM, Maintaining General Road needs widening or a seperated cycleway The Council's road width level of service is based on the traffic demand using each road. our roading comments Improvements are undertaken when the seal road pavements reach the end of their economic life,

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MURRAY network these may include seal widening, sightline and safe stopping distance increases and drainage upgrades. Walking and General Inconsistent paving approach means it's not suitable for road tyres on some sections. So Cycleways are constructed from a range of surface materials including concrete. Concrete is used Cycling comments why invest in concreting some sections. in areas where it is easier to access with concrete trails. Concrete offers a better overall life cycle cost versus other surfaces. 357 Bua, Gemma Maintaining General Pedestrian crossing outside Intermediate by bus stop. Also outside High School. Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural our roading comments areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and network prioritised along with all the other projects. Recreation and Comments A small person bike track at Fairhaven Park (for toddlers / children). Better up keep for This request will be considered through the review of the Te Puke/Maketu Reserve Management Open Space our parks. Plan. 362 BIDOIS, KALEM Swimming General Support community pool being built in Te Puna. Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. THOMAS Pools comments

CCTV - General Need a security camera at the top of the rugby carpark, hotspot areas for boyracers. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Intersection of Lochhead Road and Tangitu Road. Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Complaints to NZ Police will raise the priority of the areas around Tangitu and Lockhead Roads. Transportation Te Puna Safety concerns on Tangitu Road intersection, loss of control through fence. 4 times over The Council will undertake a scoping and design process for this intersection and include footpath Roading the last 6 years. Suggest intersection improvement at this intersection and Lochhead Te and cycleway links in 2021/22. Concerns Puna - mini roundabout, slow vehicles through intersection. Esentially semi urbanise due to number of people in the area, sportsfields, Marae etc. Round about at Tangitu, Pituna, Lochhead, Te Puna Road. Recreation and Comments Maramatanga Park - request to put in an exercise circuit with equipment at stations There is already an exercise circuit around Maramatanga Park. Open Space around the park. This would increase use of the park. 373 UNKNOWN, Willie Pukehina Hall General I question why the council is getting involved in the maintenance and insurance activity. Your interest in the Pukehina Hall remediation topic is appreciated. Remediation comments When presumably the hall once up and runnign will be run on a semi commerical activity in charging out space for meetings, weddings and the like Whilst the Hall Committee does own the hall, Council's responsibility is to ensure that the hall is well maintained and available to the community for use. This requires Council involvement in maintenance and insurance activities, as the hall is funded by rating income. 374 COLL, RACHAEL Swimming General Provide assistance around public liability for school to enable community use of pool. If Council were to enter into an access agreement with a school, then the agreement would include KEREN Pools comments Public Liability Insurance.

377 O'DWYER, Swimming General 50 metre pool olympic size! To include recreation centre, shops, meeting rooms, would A 50 metre swimming pool is not being proposed as there is a 50 metre swimming pool in Rotorua KIMBERLY Pools comments being in outsiders to Te Puke. Bring more income into area. Information centre - relevant for swimming events. 50 metre pools are also substantially more expensive to operate. to Te Puke. 378 WHISTLER, Finance General Infrastructure needed in advance. Build it and they will come. Council has adopted an infrastructure strategy which follows a 'just in time' philosophy. This means ADRIAN Comments that were practical, Council will commit to capital expenditure when there is sufficient information to CHARLES show that development will occur. This allows Council to avoid increasing debt levels unnecessarily ahead of development requirements across our district. Transportation Maketu Build the Katikati bypass. Waka Kotahi have not included the Katikati Bypass in the 10 year national state highway investment Roading proposal despite Council having raised this with successive government ministers and their officials. Concerns The Council is continuing to work with the Community Board and Waka Kotahi to develop a plan to improve traffic flows through the township. 383 BROWN, SARAH CCTV - General More cameras around Fairhaven Park. Around community halls. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. KATIE Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

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Planning for LTP Process Great event, with friendly staff. Thank you for attending our Hello Future District event and sharing your views. the Future 384 WEST, REBEKAH CCTV - General More cameras around the parks. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Council monitors the need for CCTV on its parks and reserves and installs CCTV as budget permits. 385 SHEPHERD, Swimming General Would like a pool in the Te Puna community. Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. JULIE Pools comments

CCTV - General Need security cameras on Te Puna Station Road, Piriakau, Hauora. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Deployment of CCTV budget will take place across the District over the next three years so complaints of anti-social or criminal behaviour (especially to the police) would raise the priority of a need for CCTV around Te Puna Station Road and the Hauora.

Location of CCTV in a specific location will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Transportation Te Puna Safety concerns on Tangitu Road intersection, loss of control through fence. 4 times over The Council will undertake a scoping and design process for this intersection and include footpath Roading the last 6 years. Suggest intersection improvement at this intersection and Lochhead Te and cycleway links in 2021/22. Concerns Puna - mini roundabout, slow vehicles through intersection. Esentially semi urbanise due to number of people in the area, sportsfields, Marae etc. 388 SCRIMGEOUR, Maintaining General Better communication with residents on road. Maniatutu Road have issues ongoing. The Council is continuing to work with it service providers in an attempt to minimise the negative MARGARET our roading comments impacts resulting from road maintenance and improvement activities across the network. FRANCES network

390 Apaapa, Sonya Transportation Te Puna Footpath from school along Te Puna Road to Tangitu Road/Waikaraka Drive. Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural Roading areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and Concerns prioritised along with all the other projects.

Council has recently completed a safety audit for the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which includes a number of safety improvements, including signage about sharing with care. The path from Te Puna Road to Tangitu Road will be prioritised in the programme. 399 Dashwood, Swimming General Diving boards please. Council's Level of Service does not include providing a dive pool and diving boards. Zarnika Pools comments

400 COWERN, Walking and General Re Walking - investigate other potentially cheaper surfaces such as Waikino sand (which With regards to surfaces for walking and cycle trails, Council uses a number of surface materials JAMES MCLEOD Cycling comments most footpaths at Waihi Beach were once constructed of). Walking tracks - especially that are locally sourced. Recycled crushed concrete along with traditional concrete is also used. bush tracks such as the Trig Track do not necessarily need metal, even less do they need steps. You are creating a false sense of amenity. Keep it natural through with strategis drainage placement. Ie. earthsurface aka the drakawa track. Some of the money saved can go toward bridges - eg. Broadlands to Wilson Road across the 2 Mile Creek. A foot bridge across the stream adjacent to the Surf Club - to enhance winter walking along the beach. These walking/cycling bridges would facilitate the "connectivity" called for through the Connectors Groups meetings and would lessen pressure on parking in the village. CCTV - General Roving/moveable cameras. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments

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Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Roving and/or moveable cameras are technically difficult to deploy, but it is Council's intention to investigate this option further. Recreation and Comments Also need public toilets at the Skatepark in Waihi Beach. The 2021-31 Long Term Plan had identified $150,000 for the construction of new toilets in the Open Space 2022/23 financial year. Planning for District Plan Change the Building Code to disallow the Boat House and similar style apartments In the late 1990's a community plan and built environment strategy was prepared with the the Future Comments appearing in the village. Intensification at present is Council driven. The LTP should be community for Waihi Beach. This identified the need for more intensification around the village discouraging such development. Who benefits when they result merely puts more centre. The Boathouse is in what is called a Commercial transition Zone which is a transition pressure on infrastructure therefore increases rates. Therefore revisit the bulk and location between Commercial and conventional Residential. The Boathouse meets the requirements of the rules. There appears to be no acknowledgement of climate change. There is increased District Plan. In establishing the Zone, investigation is also undertaken to ensure the adequacy of development on the beachfront dispite projected sea level rise. No provision is apparent the infrastructure. It is noted that increased dwellings through intensification also increases the rate for on site storagem nor restrictions on yardsite concrete coverage driveways etc. take. Council has been progressively updating the natural hazards maps for the District to take into the latest trends in climate change. This, in particular, is reflected in new floor levels to mitigate flooding and inundation. 402 VOMACKA, PETR Maintaining General Te Puke to Papamoa highway. Reseal started now and it is the start of the kiwifruit Where possible roading works are planned to be undertaken outside of high demand times of the our roading comments season. Timing is an issue. Avoid kiwifruit picking season. Do the job once. year such as public holidays and the kiwifruit season. Safety intervention requirements, contractor network and materials availability, consenting conditions, funding availability, other authorities work and weather conditions all can impact of the delivery timing of road works. 403 APAAPA, JAZZ Community General It's not easy to find out what is on at the halls: need a way to do this. Your submission regarding what's on at the halls is appreciated. Halls Comments If halls are having a special event, they tend to publicise this through local media and with flyers. Each Hall Committee is autonomous in terms of how it publicises its events. It is suggested that an approach to your local Hall Committee may be appropriate in order to get onto their mailing list. 404 BIDOIS, KAYLEE Transportation Te Puna Intersection of Tangitu/Pitua/Lochhead and Te Puna Road's is dangerous for tamariki The Council will undertake a scoping and design process for this intersection and include footpath Roading walking and cycling. Also, Te Puna Station Road is dangerous because of volume of traffic and cycleway links in 2021/22. Concerns and rapid deterioration of road (in the same place especially in rain and winter months). 405 BORELL, CALE Transportation Te Puna No cyclists on footpaths during school times (both AM and PM). Lochhead Road not safe, Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural Roading needs widening. Cyclists on Te Puna Road footpath. Not safe for kids walking to school. areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and Concerns Borrell Road - dangerous as the footpath is too close to hedges etc. prioritised along with all the other projects. 418 ELVIN, CORINNE CCTV - General More cameras by the local schools. Key road intersections to monitor boyraces. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Location of CCTV in a specific location will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Transportation Te Puna Foopaths along bus routes for children, Tangitu Road and Lochhead Road. Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural Roading areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and Concerns prioritised along with all the other projects. Community Youth More youth activities in Te Puna (like today's event). Make use of beautiful park. Youth development and service providers e.g Pirirakau Hauora are encouraged to apply to Council Building initiatives for funding to support and resource youth programmes (Website info https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding), and also Ministry of Youth Development (Website info https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/community/grants-and-funding). 421 TREADGOLD, CCTV - General Camera needed at the end of Stock Road. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. ANN Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a

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need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Location of CCTV in a specific location will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 422 Apaapa, Ngaleeu Walking and General Concerned about cyclists using footpaths in Te Puna. Not safe for kids walking to school. Council has recently completed a safety audit for the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which Cycling comments includes a number of safety improvements, including signage about sharing with care. CCTV - General Need CCTV security cameras in key areas of interest - bars, carparks. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Location of CCTV in a specific location will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 423 DENYER, Transportation Maketu We need bypass in Katikati. Waka Kotahi have not included the Katikati Bypass in the 10 year national state highway investment VICTORIA JANE Roading proposal despite Council having raised this with successive government ministers and their officials. Concerns The Council is continuing to work with the Community Board and Waka Kotahi to develop a plan to improve traffic flows through the township. 424 STRINGFIELD, Planning for LTP Process Appreciate Council holding this event for community feedback. Thank you for attending our Hello Future District event and sharing your views. ANTONIA the Future MARGARET

426 MOTUTERE, Community General For Maori, they use the Marae as their community place. Don't use community halls. So Your submission regarding use of halls by Maori is appreciated. DONNA MARIA Halls Comments this needs to be recognised by Council. Council does recognise that there any many different communities that use different spaces, not just community halls. For example, Council does support other community spaces, including providing rating and other specific support for both Marae and churches. CCTV - General Need security cameras on Te Puna Station Road, Piriakau, Hauora. Local beaches and Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments carparks. Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Issues with specific areas should be reported to the police to allow Council to prioritise installation of CCTV to hot spots.

Location of CCTV in a specific location will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Transportation Te Puna Safety concerns on Tangitu Road intersection, loss of control through fence. 4 times over The Council will undertake a scoping and design process for this intersection and include footpath Roading the last 6 years. Suggest intersection improvement at this intersection and Lochhead Te and cycleway links in 2021/22. Concerns Puna - mini roundabout, slow vehicles through intersection. Esentially semi urbanise due to number of people in the area, sportsfields, Marae etc. Community Community Signs around public places to say that 'P' is not welcome here The consumption, sale, purchase and manufacturing of illicit drugs is illegal. Public are encouraged Building Safety to contact Police should they be aware of any activities involving drugs being consumed, particularly in public spaces. Staff advise communities interested in promoting health related public messaging, to seek advice from Ministry of Health in the first instance. The Western Bay of Plenty Council's District Plan permits the installation of public information signage - subject to proposed signage size, location and content.

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Walking and General Signage improvement. Eg: Nelson trial - orchard movements/machine warning Council has recently completed a safety audit for the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which Cycling comments signage/working site. Shared path clarification, ie. Legal to ride. Tourism opportunity - includes a number of safety improvements, including signage about sharing with care. better signage, more involvement with businesses. Signage within Omokoroa ambiguous. Transportation Northern Link Cycle trail on city side of Wairoa Bridge - loose metal on camber is dangerous (Marae side The Council is aware of this issue which has been referred to Tauranga City Council and Waka Comments of road). Kotahi. 429 TE PUKE, ANAIU Maintaining General More lighting in the main street and bus stop. Currently is quite dark. The request for a bus stop and more street-lighting has not included a location. our roading comments network 430 Easton, Hellen CCTV - General More around banks and ATM machines. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 431 COCHRANE, CCTV - General Need CCTV security cameras at the roundabout by the Yellow Dairy. Waihi Beach Road Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. JENNIFER Security comments roundabout. The Waihi Beach Surfclub and near the fishing ramp. CHRISTINE Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 432 JOHNSON, Maintaining General Street lighting down Tangitu Road The request for street lighting along Tangitu Road is not currently funded in the Long Term Plan. LARISSA CHERI our roading comments network Swimming General Support pool in Te Puna. Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. Pools comments CCTV - General Camera by the Te Puna Rugby Club. Main intersection by the Park to look for vehicles Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments acting dangerously. Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Solid Waste Comments - Recycle centre for bottles glass Council's community Recycling Centres will continue to operate alongside the kerbside rubbish and Kerbside recycling collection services. The Centres will still be available for customers to drop off items, Collection including excess glass, cardboard, greenwaste and hazardous materials. With all eligible households receiving kerbside recycling and glass bins, we expect use of the centres will decrease. Community Community NO "P" IN OUR COMMUNITY SIGNS x10 The consumption, sale, purchase and manufacturing of illicit drugs is illegal. Public are encouraged Building Safety to contact Police should they be aware of any activities involving drugs being consumed, particularly in public spaces. Staff advise communities interested in promoting health related public messaging, to seek advice from Ministry of Health in the first instance. The Western Bay of Plenty Council's District Plan permits the installation of public information signage - subject to proposed signage size, location and content. 436 BIDOIS, Maintaining General Feeling that road deterioration is happening at a faster rate because of poor workmanship. Road maintenance is delivered to the Council's prescribed levels of service under a lump sum CARLTON PAUL our roading comments contract. Any required rework to meet these levels of service are provided under this fixed sum by network the contractor without further rate payer funds input. Works are audited and the network performance is reported to the Council annually.

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Swimming General WBOPDC should be involved with development of new facility at Memorial Park. Better At this point in time Tauranga City Council has not requested any input from Western Bay of Plenty Pools comments facilities for families offered there. District Council towards the development of a new swimming pool facility at Memorial Park. Community General Hapu organisations should be exemp from paying rate toward community halls. Your submission regarding the exemption of Hapu organisation from paying rates is noted. For your Halls Comments information, Council provides support for other meeting spaces in addition to Halls. These include Marae and Churches.

All residents have access to use Community Halls should they so choose. On that basis, Council considers that all ratepayers within the area of benefit of a hall should contribute to the maintenance of that hall. CCTV - General Areas that request CCTV cameras should pay for it. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Council has chosen to install a limited number of CCTV across its District. Funding will be from the general rate and this decision is based on the perceived public good associated with the install of CCTV. 439 Brickland, Sarah CCTV - General More around schools. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 441 BORELL, Swimming General Te Puna not in priority area for pool development. Facility in Te Puna not needed and Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. ROHARIA Pools comments would increase congestion. PAULINE CCTV - General Need security cameras at our community facilites, schools, community halls, community Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments centre, rugby club and local beaches. Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Transportation Te Puna Dangerous for both walkers and cyclists on Lochhead Road. Speed limit should be The Council is expecting to undertake a district wide speed limit review once new legislation Roading lowered, road needs widening. Poor visibility. Also could be better signposted, it's easy to concerning the creation on speed management plans and the setting of speed limits has been Concerns get lost with current blue posts. Need more footpaths in Te Puna, getting busier with passed into law. Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in walking and cycling. both urban and rural areas throughout the district. Submission to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan. 444 BLAYMIRES, Maintaining General Utilise paper roads around Te Puke. E.g. No 1 Road paper road connection to Cannell The Council has planned to include improvements on No 1 Road that would support a future GAEL MARY our roading comments Farms area. Kiwifruit workers could use this to bike to packhouses and children for roading connection through Cannell Farm Drive to the town centre. Some of this route is still network schools. Reduce traffic on road. privately owned and a walking and cycling route cannot be constructed at this stage. 448 BOWYER, KIM Swimming General Option 1A to make existing pool nice, with BBQ's, picnic table, shade and covered pool. Your support for a covered pool is appreciated. With response to a wave pool, Council is not PATRICIA Pools comments Standing wave as well. proposing a wave pool feature.

453 EDDOWES, Walking and General Please fix the Bethlehem to Wairoa Bridge cycleway. The Bethlehem to Wairoa Bridge cycleway is now being managed by Tauranga City Council. For ERICA Cycling comments an update on progress, please contact Tauranga City Council. It is a complex situation.

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458 BOWYER, PAUL Walking and General Look at ways to use technology to tell story of features on a cycleway and / walkway. Council is working with other groups about using technology and feature stories associated with RICHARD Cycling comments Make it more exciting and a better recreation experience for users. Geo-Caching - points walking and cycling trails. system and / or rewards. 461 Borell, James Swimming General Want a pool in Te Puna. Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. Pools comments 463 WRIGHT, SUSAN Maintaining General Loose stone on Council roads hampers cycling and causes damage. Life of seal seems Road maintenance is delivered to the Councils prescribed levels of service under a lump sum MARGARET our roading comments shorter than before. Too much rework on roads. contract. Any required rework to meet these levels of service are provided under this fixed sum by network the contractor without further rate payer funds input. Works are audited and the network performance is reported to the Council annually. 465 Barker, Ken CCTV - General More around the schools. Carparks on the main street. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 466 WRATHALL, Maintaining General review admin costs The Council reviews its administration costs each year in an attempt to match resources with its HALDENE our roading comments work program and levels of service. SYDNEY network Finance General Many councils have now transformation managers to look at council costs and compare to Providing a true comparison between the cost bases of different Council's is difficult due to the vast Comments other councils in NZ re overheads and staff numbers relative to rating base...there seems array of sectors (rural, metros, provincials), the different services offered by each Council and other no public knowledge of these comparisons if indeed they are done....overheads and factors such as land typography, age of infrastructure or whether higher/lower levels of service have staffing levels and targeting of costs seem not to be areas that are seriously research. been agreed with the community.

Our council participates in a corporate service benchmarking program with PwC which allows us to track elements of our business that are directly comparable with other local authorities in New Zealand. Other organisations such as the Taxpayers Union publish crude cost comparisons across New Zealand local authorities on a periodic basis. 467 BARLASS, GARY Transportation Katikati katikati badly needs a bypass its sooooooo dangerous and scary !!! Waka Kotahi have not included the Katikati Bypass in the 10 year national state highway investment KEVIN Bypass proposal despite Council having raised this with successive government ministers and their officials. Comments The Council is continuing to work with the Community Board and Waka Kotahi to develop a plan to improve traffic flows through the township. 468 PARKER, Elder Housing General Abbeyfield WBOP has an option for sustainable housing for the 65 age group which is Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. Council is supportive of the Abbeyfield CAROLE DIANE comments affordable, safe and provides a high standard of living. Abbeyfield WBOP would welcome concept and has discussed with Abbeyfield WBOP how the model could work and whether any an opportunity to explore a partnership with Council to provide an Abbeyfield House. Once Council land is available. At this time there are no Council properties that would suit development. build it would not place a burden upon council, ratepayers or the community. It would meet The Council elder housing policy is based primarily on being an accommodation provider of last the needs of elders with low or minimal income. This would enable WBOP District Council resort. It is acknowledged that there are wider accommodation issues which need to be resolved to meet their preferred option of increasing the amount of available housing for older but these would need to be addressed by Central, as well as Local government. people. There is increasing demand for Elder housing with the elderly being the unseen homeless, often sharing rooms with grandkids, living in outside rooms, in caravans, couch surfing with family, or living in expensive accommodation that limits their lifestyle. Increasing number of older people do not own their own home and have limited assets and they often struggle with high cost of rentals meaning they often end up in poor housing some of which are not meeting the minimum rental standards but elder tenants don't complain because they can't afford to access other housing. 470 BRAYBROOK, Maintaining General Cycleways are not a key transport option in WBOP. They are a recreational luxury used Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural ANTHONY our roading comments by only a few people. Efficient roading so we can get to and from work must be prioritised. areas throughout the district. The work the Council has done with other local agencies to develop PHILIP network Urban Form Transport Initiative and the Transport System Plan identifies improvement activities for multi modal use of the network to try and address the capacity limitations against the expected transport demand growth over the next 50 years. In the shorter term the Council will continue to promote investment in the state highways for improved safety and efficiency outcomes. Walking and General We need to refocus the cycleway/walkway budget to a more urban focus in WBOP so Council's investment into cycleways has both a rural and urban focus, and is around connecting Cycling comments people (especially children can move around more safely. Rural cycleways seem to be communities and ensuring safe opportunities for cycling within urban areas. getting prioritised as a significant transport option despite cars being the most practical and efficient mode of transportation in WBOP.

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Finance General I think Council needs to listen more to what the residents/ratepayers actually want, rather Council continues to work alongside Waka Kotahi in order to progress options for the Comments than follow airy fairy guidance from central government about things that are totally out of SH2/Omokoroa Road intersection. Community support for the continuation of the cycleway network kilter in our location. Things like the unfinished clip-on cycleway on the Wairoa bridge is a is well documented through Council's various engagement opportunities and enables both disgracefull waste of money. That money could of gone a long way to a new interchange alternative transportation options in and out of Tauranga City, as well as Council's recreation and at the SH2/Omokoroa intersection, which is a lot higher priority. open space strategies. 473 FORD, ISABEL Elder Housing General Even if the council retains and develops existing elder housing sites there is still a Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. Council is supportive of the Abbeyfield HAMILTON comments significant gap between the need for appropriate and affordable elder housing and what concept and has worked with Abbeyfield WBOP in the past to facilitate accommodation. At this time this proposal will provide. A major issue is freeing up existing homes that older people are there are no Council properties that would suit development. not able to manage and providing an appropriate step that bridges the gap between living in your own home and living in residential care. Many older people end up in residential The Council elder housing policy is based primarily on being an accommodation provider of last care before they are ready for it. Initiatives such as Abbeyfield can provide affordable resort. It is acknowledged that there are wider accommodation issues which need to be resolved but accommodation on a not for profit, self sustaining basis and should be considered as part these would need to be addressed by Central, as well as Local government. of the overall approach to meeting the needs of elder peoples housing. Providing housing for older people is not a one size fits all and the council could support other not for profit providers to meet their housing objectives. 480 LEA, JOHN Maintaining General You are not providing for genuine feedback with what is presented. I believe there is a Your comments have been noted. our roading comments vastly flawed ideological philosophy driving many of these projects and how they are network contracted. I want a proper review of what is being spent where, and emphasis on building appropriate infrastructure for the benefit of residents, instead of what we have now. 482 MACLEAN, Swimming General "Each season our aquafit classes are cut short for one reason or another. Painting of the We appreciate your support for covering the swimming pool. MARGARET Pools comments pool being a huge frustration when over two seasons there have been problems with the JOAN paint or lack of! A covered pool means we can have year round classes which would be beneficial for our health and well being. The classes are draw big numbers." 494 NICHOLAS, JANE Swimming General A new indoor pool is needed before 2040 Council's priorities are to replace the ageing Te Puke Memorial Pool, followed by the Katikati pool. ELIZABETH Pools comments

499 GRAEME Swimming General See the need to invest in pools as key as with swimming lessons. Indoor facilities in KK We appreciate your support for covering the swimming pool. Council does not propose to use a THOMSON Pools comments would be fantastic and well patronized. pool liner as the existing pool is in good condition for it's age. TRUSTEE Think consideration should be given to the use of a pool liner rather than the painting SERVICES issues that persist in KK. Extremely disruptive plus could long term provide greater LIMITED savings!

500 Tuhakaraina, CCTV - General Local beaches and carparks. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Moana Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 503 Ngawaka Transportation Te Puna Footpath from school along Te Puna Road to Tangitu Road/Waikaraka Drive. Separate Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural motutere, Krystal Roading footpath from bike paths and wider the existing footpaths to allow for cyclists. areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and Concerns prioritised along with all the other projects. 504 Te Mete, Reweti Swimming General Support development of pool in Te Puna. Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. Pools comments 509 ROLLESTON, Maintaining General Go slow signs outside school, Kohanga Reo and Marae The Council is expecting to undertake a district wide speed limit review once new legislation JENNIFER TE our roading comments concerning the creation of speed management plans and the setting of speed limits has been OHORERE network passed into law. Treatments for vehicle movements and walking and cycling activity around schools expected to be considered in developing the speed management plans. CCTV - General Need security cameras on Te Puna Road and outside the local Marae Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Comments for the Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Sorted by :Submitter ID ID Name Topic Issue Summary Response Representation Patnership Give Tahataharoa back Tena koe, Forum Comments A process for the return of Tahataharoa to Pirirakau hapu has already been agreed. This was progressed by Council together with Pirirakau Incorporated Society. 510 Nicholas, Teri Walking and General Concerned about cyclists using footpaths in Te Puna. Not safe for kids walking to school. Council has recently completed a safety audit for the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which Cycling comments includes a number of safety improvements, including signage about sharing with care. Swimming General Support swimming pool in Te Puna for swimming lessons. Currently travelling to Greerton, Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. Pools comments Pyes Pa for lessons. Transportation Te Puna Concerned about cyclists using footpaths in Te Puna. Not safe for kids walking to school. Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural Roading areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and Concerns prioritised along with all the other projects.

Council has recently completed a safety audit for the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which includes a number of safety improvements, including signage about sharing with care. 514 Tatarihau, Swimming General Better access to pool in Katikati. Eg. bus service for kids etc. Support development of pool Council has no plans for a public swimming pool in Te Puna. Benjamin Pools comments in Te Puna. 526 WARREN, Transportation Katikati We want Council to look at Town Centre development of Katikati Waka Kotahi have not included the Katikati Bypass in the 10 year national state highway investment BENJAMIN Roading proposal despite Council having raised this with successive government ministers and their officials. CHRISTIAN Concerns The Council is continuing to work with the Community Board and Waka Kotahi to develop a plan to improve traffic flows through the township. Transportation Katikati We want Council to continue pursuit of KK Bypass project. Council is working with Waka Kotahi and the Katikati Community Board on potential improvements Bypass to the highway through town that may improve amenity and the ability for people to safely cross the Comments highway. This work has been underway for the past nine months in parallel with the town centre plan and is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. 527 ARMSTRONG, Walking and General This is a great initiative connecting all communities. Pukehina has been granted a Council will continue to work with the Pukehina Beach Ratepayers Association on LEANNE JANE Cycling comments Resource Consent in 2013 to construct and connect to other pathways in the future but cycleway/walkway initiatives in Pukehina. has not got off the ground. For this project to be successful we need to be included in the funding allocation so we can first fix the estuary walls along the marginal strip which will be a part of this cycle/walkway project. There is considerble erosion and due to a lack of maintenance to this area it is becoming too narrow to pass safely. Please include Pukehina in the LTP to assist us to stay connected. Solid Waste Comments - Kerbside Collective Pukehina area. Apparently we were put under a Urban classification The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Kerbside which means all Pukehina residents receive the full service. $149 per year added to our funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Collection rates. households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. I believe we are Rural and I have received a response from Ken Buckley advising Council Pukehina is included in the food scraps collection service as about 700 properties will have the have changed the wording of Rural or Urban to be Full service or Partial. opportunity to divert this organic waste steam from landfill. Other councils in New Zealand with I do not require the food scrap bin as in our Rural area we have compost bins. When I similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to attended a Have your Say at Maketu in 2019 regarding this new service, I ticked the select landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents. In or Out box. I think our area requires the Rubbish and Recycling but not the Food and should be able to opt for this at $98 per year on our rates. 528 MCGREGOR, Finance Water Rates When water metres were installed we were promised that the exisiting charges would be Water meters were installed to allow charging for actual water used. The water component of your JOHN ARTHUR Remissions removed from our rates. This never happened and the water metres were just another way rates invoice, was reduced (which previously included the volumetric component) and it helps with Policy to increase the rates each household paid. maintenance of the District's water treatment plants, pumping stations, and pipes. The 'per cubic Comments metre' rate helps fund the delivery of safe, clean drinking water and is charged on how much water is used. Water meters have successfully reduced the amount of water used and helped identify leaks. This has meant that costly projects to build more bores, water treatment plants and pipes have not been needed, saving ratepayers money. 533 BOWLING, ANNE Maintaining General your widening of roads only increases to likelhood of more speeding by the racers. The Councils roading improvements are expected to provide improvements for all the modes that our roading comments choose to use the network. The seal widening programme attempts to match the road user demand network with sufficient width to minimise conflicts between the modes ie heavy traffic, light traffic, cyclists, walkers, agricultural machinery, and horse riding. 534 CHILDERHOUSE, Elder Housing General Does this mean the elderly from all over NZ can come here and be given an affordable Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. ALAN REX comments house? How does elder housing here compare with the rest of NZ? 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quantity, size and typology. Solid Waste Comments - The proposed new rubbish system seems inappropriate, we already recycle and sort our The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Kerbside waste, new bins will make no difference to the amount of our waste! But now the kerb in funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Collection front of our house will be cluttered with bins from 5 households, we will pay more and end households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. up having to dispose of our present recycling bins somehow. Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

Your private collector should collect your current private recycling bin. If your bin is not collected, you can drop these off at the Te Maunga or Maleme Street Transfer Stations for recycling. This bin take back scheme is available for six months and will start on 1 July, 2021. 539 FEIST, ROSE- Maintaining General It is so important we invest in decent roading infrastructure. However, Council needs to Where possible roading works are planned to be undertaken outside of high demand times of the ANNA our roading comments ensure this work is done a sensible times of the year, ie not always on the eve on kiwifruit year such as public holidays and the kiwifruit season. Safety intervention requirements, contractor CONSTANCE network season in Te Puke. And ensure that the contractors delivery a quality product - so many and materials availability, consenting conditions, funding availability, other authorities work, and times there are pot holes almost immediately after the work is done. weather conditions all can impact of the delivery timing of road works. Swimming General Would be awesome if Omokoroa pool could be done earlier! Council's priorities are to replace the ageing Te Puke Memorial Pool, followed by the Katikati pool. Pools comments 540 ROBINSON, Maintaining General There is a serious lack of spend on roads in the eastern part of the district. With more Road maintenance is delivered to the Councils prescribed levels of service under a lump sum MARTYN LESLIE our roading comments kiwifruit development and workers the roads are under maintained and over used. West contract. Any required rework to meet these levels of service are provided under this fixed sum by network link is under performing and providing poor service outcomes. As a rating I give the the contractor without further rate payer funds input. Works are audited and the network council a 4 out of 10 for this. performance is reported to the Council annually. Walking and General Te puke needs a complete cycle/walkway plan to be implemented. Cycling in the district is Council's adopted Walking and Cycling Action Plan identifies a number of areas across the District Cycling comments unsafe and there is very little off road pathways for segregation of users. As Te puke is a where further investment is required. The proposal to increase funding will accelerate the delivery major hub for work in the district it is appalling the lack of infrastructure around alternate of the Walking and Cycling Action Plan. forms of transport. A more clear strategy and plan needs to be in place. This includes commuting routes to schools and businesses along with recreational routes for tourism Council is working with the Te Ara Kahikatea Trails Trust on the development of a Te Puke plan. development and fitness. If we want people out of cars and improved safety we need the infrastructure in place. CCTV - General Number plate identification cameras at key locations around the district to help police Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments catch suspect people and cars is a good preventative measure. Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. The above criteria would include the appropriateness of installing number plate recognition cameras. 542 DELL, CHRIS Maintaining General "It would be helpful to know exactly what projects would be involved and if this would fund The Council road surfacing mostly utilises chip seal treatments because they are less costly than our roading comments any new roads to reduce congestion. asphalt which is approximately 5 times more expensive. Chip seals are a national standard network treatment which provide better surfaces for storm water discharge reducing the loss of control Council should also consider sealing roads properly instead of using stone chips - the Te accident risks. Puke highway especially. Stone chips cause excessive tyre wear, high road noise, and do not last as long as proper seal. I would rather see fewer reseals, but done to a higher quality." More detail would be appreciated - what roads will be resealed? How will they be done? What new roading projects would this fund? Walking and General It is difficult to vote in favour of something without any specific information. It is a lot of Council's adopted Walking and Cycling Action Plan identifies a number of areas across the District Cycling comments extra money with no clear outcome. where further investment is required. The proposal to increase funding will accelerate the delivery of the Walking and Cycling Action Plan. 544 HEWENS, COLIN Maintaining General Looking forward to Goodall Road being adopted as a council road and getting rid of the The Council's unsealed network totals 155km. CHARLES our roading comments dust menace it now is. CROFT network The Council's seal extension policy limits investment to roads having greater than 50 vehicle movements per day and considers 4 criteria in setting individual road priority. The current list of the qualifying 46 roads total 70.8 km in length. The Council is planning to review the seal extension policy criteria prior to the adoption of a new priority list later in the year. The annual funding delivers approximately 3km of seal extension each year. Walking and General Cycle clip on bridges on SH2's narrow bridges such as over the Te Papa stream in The proposed Takitimu Northern Link (TNL) will include a separate cycle lane from the State Cycling comments Whakamarama are essential to prevent death by two trucks and a cyclist crossing Highway which will create a safer cycling route.

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together. Swimming General Whereas I agree with the purchase of land for the Omokoroa pool as you plan, but I can Council's priorities are to replace the ageing Te Puke Memorial Pool, followed by the Katikati pool. Pools comments not agree with leaving it until 2040 before the pool there is constrcuted. The rate of housing development there currently and into the foreseeable future would indicate a need for the pool to be built in 2030 at the latest, there will be a large section of Whakamarama folk who would benefit from it too. CCTV - General We would like one at The Blade carpark to deter unwanted behaviours should they Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments become a problem Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 545 HEATHMORE, Maintaining General We should be looking at other avenues for transport to and from tauranga - passenger rail The work the Council has done with other local agencies to develop Urban Form Transport Initiative LILY our roading comments and or extending the bus service so it is better equipped for commuters would be a start. and the Transport System Plan identifies improvement activities for multi modal use of the network network Rates are high enough as it is. to try and address the capacity limitations against the expected transport demand growth over the next 50 years. In the shorter term the Council will continue to promote investment in the state highways for improved safety and efficiency outcomes. Passenger rail between Omokoroa and Te Puke has been consider by the Urban Form Transport Initiative as a longer term transport option. Walking and General I would Love to see cycle and walkway access from Athenree to Waihi beach - Athenree Council is currently considering a number of options to create an estuary crossing between Cycling comments now is a thriving community of young families. There are hundreds of children here and Athenree and Waihi Beach for cyclists and walkers. There are a number of resource consents and we have no way of safely getting to the beach or children cycling or walking to school. It funding required before the project can proceed. would also give us access to the waihi beach yellow dairy without driving. I would also like to see more sidewalks in athenree - particularly outside the montessori and around the school bus stop. There is a total lack of sidewalks on the sea side of athenree road and foot traffic to and from montessori and the school bus stop is high. Elder Housing General I would also love to see the elder housing extended particularily for single parents to be Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. comments able to access affordable safe homes. Your comments around extending supply of elder housing for the provision of affordable safe homes is also noted. 546 ROY, PETER Walking and General the cycleway going to bowentown at Waihi Beach currently just stops at the Plom Rd cnr it Cyclists have a number of route options between Plom Road and Anzac Bay. JEREMY Cycling comments needs to be extended to Anzac Bay currently the cycleway from Waihi Beach to Bowentown stops at the Plom Rd cnr most people heading south would want to go to Anzac Bay. To get there a track could continue eastward next to Plom Rd and then south on the public reserve on the eastern side of the houses on Wakanoi Pl all the way past the basketball area and down onto Papaunahi Rd across Papaunahi Rd and through to the Papaunahi Reserve and down past the petanque area, continue over Bowentown Blvd and then following the existing walkway/cycleway around below the hilltop cnr the track could then be extended on the eastern side of Seaforth Rd through and linkup with the track to Anzac Bay that goes through the South End Reserve. If the track followed this route it would meet the stated goals of being separate from the street network, provide good connection to where people want to go, and be so much safer than the present options. Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss this, email is best. 548 O'HARA, LOUIS Walking and General How about a bit of innovative, creative thinking? Start by working with all the other Council has a Walking and Cycling Action Plan and is working with a number of trail groups KELVIN Cycling comments administrators that have interests that could be achieved MORE COST EFFECTIVELY if throughout the District, along with agencies such as Waka Kotahi on funding initiatives to implement common objectives were acted upon within an appropriate frame of reference! Tracks that the Action Plan. achieve and help achieve a collection of objectives is desirable and achievable. Bike tracks that connect areas in a way that serves the best interests of the community residents and visitors. An appropriate track, replicating the Otago Rail TRail, would serve local residents best interests and that of visitors. A link from Rotorua, through Mt Maunganui to Waihi. The business opportunities created would serve the Mayors claimed desire to open more business opportunities. Place the tracks alongside rivers, streams and create a corridor of land which can separate possible chemical flow off sources from our waters (who is responsible for water protection?) The educational opportunities are obvious (who would welcome those?)

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Holding hands with others presents the opportunity for ALL INTERESTED PARTIES to achieve their objectives and at lower cost to the rate and taxpayers than is currently the case is pretty obvious. Refer to saving water , protecting water sources and actively engaging residents in the process for openers. 549 WHEELER, Community General Community halls are an outmoded concept, unused by most of the community. Do away Your submission commenting that use of halls is an outmoded concept, is appreciated. WILLIAM JAMES Halls Comments with them and build social housing on the site. Provide financial support to help schools Your position with regard to funding of Halls is noted. Many halls within the District are well make their facilities available to the community. supported by their communities and contribute to the social fabric of the community by providing accommodation for community groups. 553 GENET, JULIA Support General Please identify an action plan to advocate for Fibre to reach all your rual properties by Council will continue to advocate to providers and Crown Infrastructure Partners for better RUTH Services Comments 2022. broadband and mobile coverage in its rural areas when requested by community groups or individuals. 555 BENNING, SALLY CCTV - General Not so that you can put cameras in the "proposed" correctional facility in our road that Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. LOUISE Security comments none of us want - you want - you find funding elsewhere and not from Rangiuru Road Cameras ratepayers and residents. Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a The anything else category The proposed correctional Facility in Rangiuru Road that need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set WBOPDC have already consented - without due diligence or consultations and only 2 of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will councillors even had the courtesy to reply to my email recently set to all of the, I say say to be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to you councillors that live in rural communities away for transport links and amenities - support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. would you like it on your doorstep - no I dont think so and its consented for RSE workers and similar NOT CRIMINALS so how bout you grow a pair, fess up thats its a done deal and undo it before its too late for this very peaceful rural community 562 REICHMUTH, Maintaining General I think it is time u looked at alternative contractors. We have a private way that we have to Road maintenance is delivered to the Councils prescribed levels of service under a lump sum MICHELE LEE our roading comments maintain with neighbours, please tell me how a great contractor who does a stellar job is a contract. Any required rework to meet these levels of service are provided under this fixed sum by network 3rd of the price of the "council used contractors" might be time to re assess who is being the contractor without further rate payer funds input. Works are audited and the network handed the jobs and their rates???? performance is reported to the Council annually. i would like to know if this is actually going to be considered as previous plans of this kind is just let's pretend we are listening but already signed and sealed? 563 BOYES, JAMES CCTV - General There must be a "gold standard" that Councils must surely aim for - has this standard Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. FRANK Security comments been compared with the document produced by WBDC. For the life of me I cannot see Cameras why both Councils in the Bay plus the Regional Council do not combine and have one Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a policy document for the whole area. need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set It is unclear to me if the Council Facilities CCTV provider and District CCTV provider is of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. one of the same or they are two separate organisations - what is the difference? I would One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV recommend that a change in this provider is long overdue and that the contact should be may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. reviewed to see if cheaper options are available. Councils asset CCTV provider and district CCTV provider are the same provider. This provides Looking at this document the CCTV Asset Manager has far too much power in deciding seamless monitoring of hots spots and in some cases provides the ability to track persons of matters such as decommissioning cameras - surely this should be undertaken in interest between asset CCTV and District safety CCTV. consultation with the Community Board?. This also includes the decision to acquire the camera in the first place. The real need to have urban cameras should also be reviewed - there is no need to have live monitoring just because it's in a rural location. This would also reduce the cost. What is not emphasized in this policy document and it goes a long way in answering any critics is the the deterrent effect on anti- social behavior is unable to be measured. Mention is made that NZ Police should be consulted on the final position of new cameras - I would say they MUST be consulted. The Community Board should also be consulted. Section 12 sets out an annual CCTV request process - this is an unnecessary road block in that a request could in fact wait for 12 months before a final decision is made - why? - there must be some instances whereby the need to have a CCTV camera is vital - why should it have to wait 12 months because of some unnecessary bureaucratic need to have a committee meeting that only deals with the situation once a year. Recommend some flexibility needs to be exercised. 576 BAKER, Walking and General Any possibility or opportunity to improve the current network in terms of safety? e.g. from Council continues to improve safety initiatives within the trail network, which includes ensuring that JONATHON SVI Cycling comments loose gravel to either packed gravel or paved? There are areas where while its great track surface material and maintenance is appropriate for each trail. having a track/cycle way, the condition could be improved. 582 MILLS, GRAEME Maintaining Kumikumi Poripori Road between SH 29 and Kumikumi Road requires upgrading. It is currently a The upper section of Poripori Road running from SH29 up to Kumikumi Road has been included in ALEXANDER our roading Road Upgrade 'goat track'. This road is used as a detour when there is a major road crash on SH 29 the Councils draft seal widening programme but this is subject to funding constraints and the network between Poripori Road and Tauriko or on SH 2 between Wairoa Road and Bethlehem. Councils other network improvement priorities.

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NZTA should be consulted to provide a cost share as the detour takes the pressure of the SH network Community General All residents in the Omanawa Road and surrounding area must contribute to the Hall Your submission commenting on the need for residents to contribute to hall costs is appreciated. It Halls Comments costs. Currently this does no appear to be the case. is anticipated that the proposal to ensure each property in the district(with the exception of Matakana Island) contributes to a hall will result in more ratepayers contributing to Halls. CCTV - General I consider that the monitoring should be contracted to the current Tauranga City Council Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments TTOC monitoring center as this center is set up for this type of surveillance and it will Cameras provide continuity if camera's are being used to monitor Police issues where a vehicle or Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a persons may be involved in crime and this can be monitored throughout the wider Western need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set Bay region rather than having two separate organizations doing the monitoring. The TCC of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. TTOC center currently monitors other districts so it stands to reason Western Bay DC One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV cameras should be included. may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. TTOC does have access to the WBOPDC systems. However TTOC is primarily focused on traffic whereas the WBOPDC provider monitors traffic , hot spots and Councils assets. 583 EARL, ANDREW Transportation Katikati Work on traffic growth & development, from Omokoroa to Waihi, Work further on the Waka Kotahi have not included the Katikati Bypass in the 10 year national state highway investment STUART Bypass "alternate route"aka KK Bypass. Toll out of town heavy vehicles going through our town. proposal despite Council having raised this with successive government ministers and their officials. Comments (Thats about 1800 a day)!! The Council is continuing to work with the Community Board and Waka Kotahi to develop a plan to Between the Council/NZTA/The Green Party and so on and so on. You all continue to improve traffic flows through the township. leave Kati Kati's future development out. I have an email drafted, complaining about the councils continual disregard for Kati Kati & it is just about to go to the Ombudsman!!! I have Hon Scott Simpson reading my petitio to get the roads out here, fit for the proposed growth (UFTI)....It is being read tomorrow Tuesday 9/03/21 585 NEWMAN, Swimming General Adequate accessable changing rooms outwith male and female areas to allow mixed A new swimming pool facility will provide better accessible facilities that allow for mixed gender care MELANIE Pools comments gender carers and persons requiring assistance givers. LOUISE

586 HARRISON, Swimming General I completed the online form for swimming pools but wanted to add additional feedback. If Council's priorities are to replace the ageing Te Puke Memorial Pool, followed by the Katikati pool. SARAH Pools comments would make more sense that the KatiKati pool is prioritised over the Te Puke pool upgrade. Geographically residents of Te Puke broadly have 21 minute access to Baywave facilities, Omokora residents have 26 minute access to Otumotei pool facilities and KatiKati residents 36 minutes access to Otumotei pool facilities. Leaving all residents both young and old at Waihi beach with 56 minutes (and petrol and emissions contributions) to the same facilities. It would seem more fair and reasonable for all ratepayers if KatiKati was the first to be upgraded covering the communities of Katikati and Waihi Beach. Pool facilities are well utilized for the aging population as exercise in a pool is gentler and easier for aging joints, and there is a real need for children of these communities to be able to access year round swimming facilities/lessons to become confident and able swimmers. Especially being a coastal community. As well as of course the fun of and recreational use of pools for all ages. 589 A'BEAR, WENDY Swimming General In an ideal world it would be nice to have a pool at Wiahi Beach too as less and less The nearest Council owned and operated pool is the Dave Hume Pool in Katikati. There are hot ANNE Pools comments people are swimming due to the shark attacks pools at some of the holiday parks.

593 WOOD, MARIA Transportation Katikati Would rather the emphasis was on a bypass for katikati township inside of dividing the Waka Kotahi have not included the Katikati Bypass in the 10 year national state highway investment ELIZABETH Bypass town by a main highway proposal dispite Council having raised this with successive government ministers and their officials LUCIA Comments since the route was designated for a new bypass road. The Council is continuing to work with the Community Board and Waka Kotahi to develop a plan to improve traffic flows through the township. 595 PEARSE- Swimming General New pool in Omokoroa could come sooner and would refuce traffic between Omokoroa Council's priorities are to replace the ageing Te Puke Memorial Pool, followed by the Katikati pool. DANKER, ELLES Pools comments and Tauranga

596 REDSHAW, NEIL Swimming General I would like some of the community board funding to be used for the pools. The funding model for new swimming pools requires one third to be funded externally. Local SPENCER Pools comments I would also like the local communities to do their own fundraising. Communities supporting new swimming pools will be assisting with raising external funds. The burden of development should not be put solely on the rate payer as they don't all use the facilities. Making rivers, lakers and harbours safe and swimmable also worth while. CCTV - General "So the issue for me is, If I support option 2, I will pay additional rates regardless of Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments whether any cameras will be fitted in areas of concern.

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Cameras Leave it to the community boards to fund from their allocation and see if they think its Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a really needed. " need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 598 VOOGT, MARY Swimming General Swimming pools should be a targeted rate Council's Revenue and Financing Policy requires that swimming pools are funded through a mixture ELIZABETH Pools comments of rates and user charges. JOYCE CCTV - General This should be a targeted rate only and limited to high risk/ problematic areas. Urban Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments design should factor in safety and crime in the plans. Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Urban design or CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) is considered in the design parameters of Councils work streams. Elder Housing General Housing is a social good activity that should be continued. Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. It is acknowledged that Housing is an issue comments However, the activity of council in this area appears ageist. Today, younger housing is just for many folk. Council has a Housing Action Plan that looks at supporting housing initiatives for as big a problem as elder housing - there is great need for affordable family housing. It is many different ages of people. The elder housing activity is one activity on the housing continuum better to have mixed housing models i.e.'council housing', rather than 'elder housing'. that Council is involved in. 600 Brown, Matt Swimming General Swimming Pools are not a core benefit to non-resident rate-payers which make up a Council's Revenue and Financing Policy requires that swimming pools are funded through a mixture Pools comments significant fraction of the district so I do not support their funding out of core rates. of rates and user charges. You should fund infrastructure such as this which is only used by a portion of the community on a user-pays basis (e.g. fee to use) supported by debt tied to the asset only if required. Finance General You need to throw out this plan, go back to the drawing board and come back with Council does not differentiate between properties that are owner-occupied, rented or occupied Comments something that recognises you have two distinct communities of ratepayers in your district: periodically by non-residents as we are required to deliver the same level of service to all properties 1. Residents regardless of their status. As an example, Council has a requirement to provide enough water 2. Non-Residents supply to all properties to meet peak demand regardless of whether the property is currently They have different needs, and different demands on council services. Continuing to treat occupied as the status of all 23,000 properties in the district can often change throughout the year. them in the same way is unfair, unjust and unreasonable. I do not support the proposed plan in its current form for this reason. Planning for LTP Process The timeline for this consultation (Feedback in March/April -> Recommendations in May -> Council's approach to Long Term Plan consultation is compliant with the Local Government Act the Future Approval in June) - both implies that approval is a given, and leaves no time for 2002's special consultative procedure and meets the legislative requirements for decision-making substantive reponses to the feedback to be developed and evaluated - so it really seems and completion of the final plan by no later than 30 June. All submission points are considered by like you've already made up your mind and this is consultation by PR, rather than genuine elected members as part of their deliberations at a public meeting, where the agenda (including consultation. issues and options papers) is available. 601 Henderson, Brent Swimming General Where are the plans for pools and faciltiies for Whakatane, Opotiki and further afield? Any plans for pools and facilities in Whakatane and Opotiki need to be addressed by Whakatane Pools comments Why don't you byy the hot pools at Awakeri and renovate the faiclity for all the tourists? It and Opotiki District Councils as these areas are outside of Western Bay of Plenty District Council's would be such a loss if these were to close down. jurisdiction. 606 TE AWA BIRD, CCTV - General "Only on the basis that local Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. KARENA Security comments Communities are included in the decision as to where the cameras are needed" Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. 607 BLANCHARD, Swimming General If the swimming pools need replacing then income from users of the swimming pools Income from user fees helps towards the recovery of operational costs. Council plans to loan fund ASTRID GILLIAN Pools comments should be set aside to fund imrpvements. If there is not enough money from users then it's share of the capital costs (2/3) with the balance of funding required being externally funded. ratepayers should not be funding these faciltieis and they should eventually be closed. CCTV - General The introduction of further CCVTV will no doubt also have an ongoing cost. If local Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments communities want CCTV then target rates to them please. Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a Cameras need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

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One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. The three year deployment of CCTV will be across the district and based on a number of factors including police recommendations. On that basis it has been decided to fund CCTV out of general rates. Council also perceive a public good component through the deployment of CCTV which lends itself to this type of funding. 612 STEIN, DIANA Transportation Thompsons Widening some of the high risk corners of Thompsons Track ahead of the opening of the The Council has chosen to continue monitoring Thompson Track and if necessary add it to the Track new Waitekohekohe Reserve Horse and mountain bike area. prioritised list of underwidth roads once the traffic volumes resulting from the Waitekohekohe Comments Reserve use are known. 620 FIRTH, Walking and General We need a cycling track from Te Puke to the Papamoa Hills Regional Park, and from Te Council has a Walking and Action Plan that it is implementing across the District. A cycle trail from HEATHER Cycling comments Puke to Papamoa. Te Puke to Papamoa Hills Regional Park will be considered when resources permit. DOREEN

623 KNOWLSON, Walking and General A lot more could be achieved for the same financial outlay if cycleway and walkway works Council uses a number of surface materials on it's trail network, which includes concrete. Concrete KENRICK Cycling comments copied those employed by TCC. TCC build cycleways using crusher dust. WBOPDC build is often a preferred surface by cyclists and offers a better overall life cycle cost versus other cycleways using concrete. The cycleway alongside the TEL was built using chip seal, this surfaces. The use of concrete next to a sealed road helps differentiate the cycleway from the road. type of surfacing is cheaper than concrete and crusher dust is much cheaper. If the WBOPDC stopped building cycleways where they are not needed for example along the straight section of Maketu Rd and instead provided cycle access along busy roads they could achieve a lot better result. Obviously those planning cycleways do not get on a bike and ride the proposed route a number of times as part of the planning. 627 BODMIN, BEVIN Swimming General User should pay all cost and not be a burden on those that do not use it Council's Revenue and Financing Policy requires that swimming pools are funded through a mixture JOHN Pools comments of rates and user charges.

633 NEGRETTI, Walking and General No specifics for how the money will be used has been outlined. While I support the Cycleway funding will be used to implement the Walking and Cycling Action Plan. Consideration is JESSE CHARLES Cycling comments expansion of bike lanes and walkways in theory, without clear plans the rates should not being give to a walking/cycling link across the Athenree Estuary. go up. The major connections needed are from Waihi Beach to Athenree and a bike lane added along highway 2 for safe biking into town. 636 CHALMERS, JILL Swimming General I think that any costs should either be user pays or a targeted rate for those living in the Council's Revenue and Financing Policy requires that swimming pools are funded through a mixture JERENE Pools comments communities with pools. I will not use them and they will not generally benefit us. of rates and user charges.

Transportation General Instead of providing more cycle and walking paths in Omokoroa, there should be a Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural comments footpath build on Snodgrass Road to service those in Te Puna who are forced to walk, run areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and and cycle on a very busy road. prioritised along with all the other projects. 639 CHARLTON, Walking and General Please give priority to cycleways serving Katikati (e.g. Katikati to Waihi Beach). It appears The Walking and Cycleway Action Plan identifies a number of new trails across the wider District. PETER Cycling comments that other parts of the District (eg Omokoroa) have had the lions's share in the last several Council continues to work with trail development groups on the developing trails on Council owned years. land. Elder Housing General In addition to the preferred policy I recommend that Council materially support Abbeyfield Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. comments Western Bay of Plenty's plan to develop Abbeyfield Houses in the District (starting in Katikati), to provide communal housing for independent older people (especially single Council is supportive of the Abbeyfield concept and has had discussions in the past with Abbeyfield people) - this will have enormous community benefits in terms of health & wellbeing, WBOP. Council staff are always prepared to work with Abbeyfield to assist them where possible. avoiding loneliness and freeing up existing housing for families. I think this is a 'No Brainer' for the Council. This organisation is working actively to fund raise to this end and needs support. Transportation General "Please ensure that: Road maintenance is delivered to the Councils prescribed levels of service under a lump sum comments a) Council checks the quality of the work done by contractors and ensures that faulty work contract. Any required rework to meet these levels of service are provided under this fixed sum by is rectified at the contractor's expense. the contractor without further rate payer funds input. Works are audited and the network b) Council does not pay for faulty work. performance is reported to the Council annually. c) Inspections are done before maintenance is carried out to ensure that it is needed and so that only required maintenance is carried out. i.e Don't Waste Ratepayers Money!" 646 TURNER, Swimming General Are these a targeted rate? Kaimai residents get absolutely no benefit from these Council's Revenue and Financing Policy requires that swimming pools are funded through a mixture ROBYN ELLEN Pools comments swimming pool investments and we are regularly overlooked. Residents that get no benefit of rates and user charges. from these pools shouldn't have to pay Transportation General There is no documentation in your plan on what you actually propose to do with the roads. Roading budgets necessary to maintain the Councils levels of service, its assets functionality and comments More information is needed. property access for residents includes; costs for asset renewals such as road pavements and new surfacings, maintenance of structures, signs, markings, lighting, vegetation, plant pests, footpaths, cycleways, plus operational activities such as heavy traffic and stock crossing permitting, traffic modelling, planning, etc.

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649 BOARDMAN, Swimming General Covered pools are not pleasant, in fact are horrible Covered pools provide the benefit of all year round access. Air management of indoor pools is ROGER Pools comments important and will be considered at the design stage.

652 SILBY, EMILY Transportation Katikati I think it is important to review the roads around Katikati Primary and the lack of safety. I The Council is expecting to undertake a district wide speed limit review once new legislation BOWEN Roading would be in the support of speed bumps at the school end of Park Road and another concerning the creation of speed management plans and the setting of speed limits has been Concerns pedestrian crossing there. passed into law. Treatments for vehicle movements and walking and cycling activity around schools expected to be considered in developing the speed management plans. 656 RAE, LAURA Recreation and Comments Maketu needs new parks and reserves upgrades. Council is reviewing the Maketu/Te Puke Ward Reserve Management Plan during 2021/2022. Open Space Consideration to upgrading reserves will be undertaken during the review process. Representation Panepane Listen hard to the submission from Maketu Community Board as they have done their job Tena koe, Point well and got out in the community and received our feedback well in all communication Comments channels. Voices from the young and old. We acknowledge the work of the Maketu Community Board in the community and no doubt each of the submission points made by the Board will be responded to appropriately. 658 YEABSLEY, Finance Debt Given that borrowing money is the cheapest that it has been in the last 100 years, I Council's capital expenditure is primarily to provide infrastructure such as roads and pipes which will ADAM Management consider it prudent that mechanism is used to fund such infrastructure investment now and be used by multiple generations. When the need is identified to provide infrastructure in order to urge the council to use it. provide for current and future demand, Council considers that loan funding is often the most appropriate method of funding as each generation that uses the asset will also be paying towards it under a principle called 'intergenerational equity'.

The growth in our district has created a requirement for substantial levels of capital expenditure in order to cope with current and future demand, which in turn has increased Council's forecast debt. Not all of this debt is repaid through rates as Council also receives revenue from developers in recognition of the demand their development has placed on Council services. As our district continues to grow, the number of ratepayers contributing towards repaying debt also increases. Transportation Te Puke Not only maintain and improve but also undertake significant improvements, such as Council is undertaking a traffic review in Te Puke over a 2 year period, your concerns will be added Roading improving access to the major domiciliary (southern) part of Te Puke without having to to this review. Concerns negotiate the mess that is the main street, particularly during picking season. Water Supply Planning for You need to take into account the impact of climate change in your planning for The impacts of climate change is considered in Councils Water Asset Management Plan and Climate infrastructure improvement and renewal. Last summer water restrictions were applied in demand management strategies. Climate change and increasing demands on water usage from Change Te Puke and the possibility of such were advised near the start of this summer. I was growing populations and industries is continually putting pressure on our water supply. Council Impacts advised this was not due to a shortage of available water, but to limitations of pumping needs to carefully monitor its supplies to ensure water is managed sustainably to meet demands for Comments and treatment capacity. With projected population growth, increased horticulture in the current and future generations. This may mean at times water restrictions are required. area, and predictions of more extreme weather, this becomes a critical for both life support, comfort, and industry. 660 LE BLANC Swimming General I use Te Puke pools everyday it is open and love swimming outdoors. Do not want the Your comments on swimming in an outdoor pool are noted, however, Council's proposed Level of SMITH, JANET Pools comments pool to be indoors like Bayfair. Like the simplicity of the Te Puke pools as they are now - I Service is to provide indoor pools, which offer the opportunity to swim 12 months of the year. ELIZABETH just appreciate they are prone to many breakdowns so do need upgrading - but I personally love the old fashioned, simple fwwl of the outdoor pools. I probably would not use an indoor pool that was like Bayfair. 664 HAGGARTY, IAIN Walking and General By own definition this programme is for urban users. Yet the preferred option is to increase Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural CHARLES Cycling comments rural rates. Why? areas throughout the District. During Covid 19 restrictions we couldn't even safely walk along the roads in our area (Oropi Road) due to lack of footpaths and dangerous bends. Urban dwellers were much better served being able to walk for 15 minutes in any direction. You have missed rural members of the community completely in this area of Council activity. Swimming General Note that swimming pools in distant centres such as Te Puke, Katikati or even Omokoroa Council's Revenue and Financing Policy requires that swimming pools are funded through a mixture Pools comments do not benefit those of us in lower Kaimai/Oropi/Ohauiti areas. Therefore an increase in of rates and user charges. general rates for this activity irrespective of location and use is unfair and inequitable. Stop thinking urban centres and start thinking wider district, please. CCTV - General "This is an urban issue. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Therefore urban rates should cover, not the general rate." Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. The three year deployment of CCTV across the district and will be based on a number of factors including recommendations from police.

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On this basis it has been decided to fund CCTV out of general rates. Council also perceives a public good component in the deployment of CCTV, which lends itself to this type of funding. Finance General "The council cannot fail to note the irony, in proposing a higher rate for rural ratepayers for Roading rates are collected specifically for roading activities, non-road urban facilities are funded Comments roads - I undertand why due to cost and location of works. from general rate charges. HOWEVER at the same time (and in the same survey), proposing to charge rural ratepayers the same rate as urban properties for urban services such as swimming pools and cycleways is appraenrly acceptable? The irony of your approach is palpable." 666 COULTER, Swimming General New Katikati Pool should be addressed in 5 years not 20, that's completely ridiculous and The existing Katikati Pool is in good condition for it's age, when compared to the Te Puke Memorial SARA-ASHLEY Pools comments unreasonable. Pool. The Te Puke Memorial Pool is on Ministry of Education leased land, which expires in 2027. ALANAH This pool also has a number of age related issues, which is why it will be the first pool to be replaced, followed by Katikati. Finance General As a rate payer in Katikati there is not much bieng offered in our area for the proposed Council's Long Term Plan 2021-31 includes a $1.5m refurbishment of the Dave Hume Pool in Comments increases. New pool in 2040? That's 19 years! Our bridges need to be widened, we Katikati over 2022 and 2023 in order to improve the level of service offered by this facility. desperately need a bypass, the pool is crap, driving through town is dangerous with the high volume of pass throughers, if certain areas are needed e.g I Te Puke than those Issues such as the Katikati Bypass and associated state highways are managed by the central households should have their rates increased for it, not all of us. Your proposing e.g. $20 government through Waka Kotahi and Council continues to advocate on Katikati's behalf for these increase for roads and $15 increase for cycling?? Pretty sure it should look more like $30 projects to be included in their work programme. for roads and $10 for cycling. And why should we have to pay for the Omokoroa developments? Shouldn't it be added to buyers tax/ rates in their area? Our town isn't as While Council is the lead agency on a number of large projects in Omokoroa, these are flash or new as that.. predominantly funded by developers rather than the ratepayer. When a developer creates a new lot, they pay Council a Financial Contribution which we then use to pay towards the projects required because of growth, particularly in Omokoroa. 670 LEMON, CRAIG Recreation and Boat Haharua (Plummers Point) boat ramp We assume that you are referring to the boat ramp at Kotuku Reserve (off Plummers Point Road), WILLIAM Open Space Ramp/Jetty - Suggest widen existing ramp by (say) two metres. This will make the ramp more user as there is no boat ramp at Huharua Park and the only other ramp at Pats Lane is not suitable or Comments friendly (as current ramp is narrow and long, especially at low tide). publicly accessible. Outcome will be reduced pressure on Omokoroa ramp. The suggestion to help reduce pressure on the Omokoroa Boat Ramp is appreciated. Council is aware that this is a busy ramp particularly in summertime but please note that the Omokoroa Ferry ramp is available for public use when the ferry is not there (the ferry ramp is also a public ramp). Council has considered upgrade options to the Kotuku Reserve boat ramp in the past but has declined any upgrade for the following reasons:

1. Due to the estuary topography, the boat ramp is constructed at a very shallow gradient making it difficult for vehicles and boat trailers to be manoeuvred deep enough to launch or retrieve a boat. Best practice boat ramp design has a slope of between 1:7 to 1:9 to submerge the trailer without submerging the towing vehicle. The Kotuku Reserve ramp slope is at least 1:25 (very shallow) which would require significant process and cost to change. Even if the ramp was only widened, this simple addition would also require resource consent (a very challenging process) and would not resolve this issue.

2. The ramp does not reach the channel at low tide, discouraging all-tide harbour access and therefore greater use.

3. There are no adequate boat trailer parking facilities to support greater use. Parking space is very limited and there are no plans to construct additional facilities here.

Due to these reasons Council is planning on a major upgrade of recreational harbour access facilities at Omokoroa in the coming years, in response to the growth. 673 Motutere, Tarryn CCTV - General Need a security camera by the rugby and tennis clubs and memorial hall. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Transportation Te Puna Footpaths past Maramatanga Park for our kids to walk home. Widen roads on Lochhead Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural Roading Road. areas throughout the district. Submission to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan.

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Concerns 674 ERU, CLESTER Walking and General Unsure of which option. i personally would prefer no increase in cycleways in Maketu. Cycleways provide a number of benefits and will give people more choice in their transport options. BRIDGET Cycling comments Why spend money on a structure that does benefit our community as much as They provide significant recreation benefits and potential economic benefits. decent/better roads, or footpaths. We have many areas facilities in Makteu that provide opportunities of health benefits. Cycleways do not promote economical growth to the majority of our community. The cycleway that is being built right now does not provide any area for traffic to pull over safely. Cycleways need maintenance. If council cant fix/repair or build much needed footpaths /roads in our community now why would i agree to having a nice new flash cycleway that outsiders use to come through Maketu? It seems tourism and those that do not live here get benefits. Locals just pay for their enjoyment. A cycleway majority have not asked for. Added to that likely hood of increase need for contractors for cleaning up rubbish which we already have problems with. CCTV - General Unsure. i was under the impression that areas that had a high level of rubbish dumping Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments would get CCTv cameras anyway but we do not have any in the three areas which had Cameras been noted in Maketu. I do not know what the breakdown of this service to us was. Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a We have cameras in our CBD and parks but what about other areas (that people are need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set dumping rubbish in?) of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will I do not wish to keep paying for the benefit of others in another area, So based on that i be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to am likely to prefer option 1. as i do not see any increase of service coming our way. support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Elder Housing General My query is why only 20 new units to be built? in 10 years time we will need more than 20 Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. At this time the discussion is for 20 comments units or does council mean 20 new sites. additional units, not necessarily new sites. Council will review further need to increase units in its regular review of the Elder housing portfolio. Transportation General I believe council should check with contractors as to what the mix of tar /sealing ratio is The Council's unsealed network totals 155km. comments used. In the past 5 years 3 stretch of roads in our district have had repair work done. Poor work if they needed so much work done so regularly. At our roundabout in Maketu we The Council's seal extension policy limits investment to roads having greater than 50 vehicle constantly have pot holes arise. Needing repairs 3x in 1 year. Increased traffic does not movements per day and considers 4 criteria in setting individual road priority. The current list of the align with poor shoddy workmanship. qualifying 46 roads total 70.8 km in length. The Council is planning to review the seal extension Also little side roads in communities should be completed. Not left for 20 or more years, policy criteria prior to the adoption of a new priority list later in the year. The annual funding delivers especially if majority of people on that road wish it as part of our rates. Safer district, approximately 3km of seal extension each year. happier people as it lessens time and congestion on bigger roads. Timing of repairs/maintenance is crucial too. Kiwifruit season provides traffic congestion in and around our district. Causes delays or missed appointment etc etc. Roadworks at that time of year is to say the least blo---y annoying. From personal experience frustration sets in. Also have seen road rage occur, which has led to minor accidents. 678 Meyer, Guinever Walking and General More accessways/lanes for cyclists on roads. Where feasible, Council will consider improvements for cyclists using roadways. Cycling comments 682 HEIBNER, Solid Waste Comments - I vehemently oppose the council decision to impose changes to the current rubbish The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- BERNADETTE Kerbside collection system in Waihi Beach and Athenree. Use of overseas operators when our funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all MADELINE Collection current system could have been upgraded to include more recycling in our local existing households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. recycling centres. Impractical system being imposed on residents at increased cost Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

A robust tender process was followed to engage EnviroWaste who, together with providing a kerbside collection service, also have established markets for processing recyclables and food waste. The local recycle centers are not capable of collecting all items that guarantees true waste diversion from landfill. 684 SIMSON, Transportation General Immediate attention to the main shopping strip roading is needed with roundabouts either This request will be referred to the Road Area Engineer for consideration with other community JOANNE MAREE comments end and a 30kph speed zone through. and provsion of parking for markets etc needed. roading works that can be prioritised and adopted by the Board.

Libraries and Library Libraries should be getting smaller not larger in this IT age- I am a keen library user but do Service Comments not see why ratepayers should be paying for my hobbies. Centres Planning for Growth Waka Kotahi must come to the party re SH@ Omokoroa intersection. Scandalous and Planning for the upgrade to the Omokoroa intersection is currently underway as part of the the Future Planning similarly Katikati bypass or consider a tolled bypass which is what Tga has had to do- Tauranga to Omokoroa four-laning. The funding and therefore timing of this and the Katikati bypass Comments disgraceful though it is. are out of Council's hands, but we take every opportunity to highlight their importance to Government representatives.

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Planning for District Plan Waihi Beach is of particular concern to me as Council is allowing haphazard development Development at Waihi Beach is in accordance with the District Plan, unless the work has been the Future Comments not ahering to the disttrict plan. Further it is a Cinderella in this plan. Immediate attention undertaken without Council knowledge or consent. If the submitter is aware of such instances, she to development fees that reflect the strain the infrastructure there will soon be under is should provide specific details. Financial contributions are levied on all developments to ensure they needed. pay their fair share of infrastructure costs. Solid Waste Comments - The proposed rubbish service is not fit for purpose for the large proportion of properties The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Kerbside who are bach holders. funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Collection households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

Data from the last census shows that there is a large percentage of occupied dwellings in Waihi Beach, Bowentown and Athenree. Providing kerbside services for these permanent residents, combined with those regular holiday makers that occupy holiday homes, enable significant diversion of waste from landfill. Providing bins for rubbish and recyclables also deal with broken rubbish bags attacked by gulls and roaming dogs. 692 WISNESKY, Community General Under community halls I see no mention of the Ohauiti Settlers hall - which area of benefit Your submission regarding Ohauiti Hall is appreciated. There is no proposed change to the Ohauiti KEITH Halls Comments pays for this? I presume no change or benefit and therefore not mentioned. area of benefit, so you are correct in your assumption that this is the reason for the Ohauiti Hall area ALEXANDER of benefit is not mentioned.

693 YOUNG, Walking and General Signage improvement. Eg: Nelson trial - orchard movements/machine warning Council has recently completed a safety audit for the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which JENNIFER Cycling comments signage/working site. Shared path clarification, ie. Legal to ride. Tourism opportunity - includes a number of safety improvements, including signage about sharing with care. PATRICIA better signage, more involvement with businesses. Signage within Omokoroa ambiguous.

Transportation Northern Link Cycle trail on city side of Wairoa Bridge - loose metal on camber is dangerous (Marae side The Council is aware of this issue which has been referred to Tauranga City Council and Waka Comments of road). Kotahi. 698 MCDONALD, Swimming General Omokoroa could really use a public swimming pool before 2040 and I think this should be Council's priorities are to replace the ageing Te Puke Memorial Pool, followed by the Katikati pool. NICHOLAS GLEN Pools comments bought forward. Although the population will not have reached 12,000 by then there is a huge rural population that would support it. Our school pool at Omokoroa Point is not fir for use for any kids over 10 years old due to its depth and they cannot appropriately access the learn to swim modules. I have also driven my children into town once a week for swimming lessons for the past 4 years and this is hugely taxing on time, petrol and cost. The traffic is often awful. We see many many Omokoroa families at the lessons and I know many of them would be grateful to be able to access swimming lessons closer to home. Many of our adult population would swim regularly for fitness if there was a pool here. A pool by 2030 is a much better aim. 707 DRAFFIN, ALAN Swimming General Swimming lessons are important. Swimming lessons are provided by the private sector. Council is supportive of swimming lessons MURRAY Pools comments being provided at it's pools.

712 UNKNOWN, Brett CCTV - General Camera by the Te Puna Rugby Club. Main intersection by the Park to look for vehicles Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments acting dangerously. Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location of CCTV in a specific area will be assessed by Council in terms of its policy and on advice from police. Elder Housing General I would like to see Elder Housing in Te Puna. Please can you advise what the threshold is Your interest in Elder Housing in Te Puna is appreciated. At this time there is no plan to construct comments for tenants. Elder Housing in Te Puna. However the Council will review the Elder Housing portfolio and may choose to explore this option in the future. 714 KEHELY, JOAN Community General 1. Only one charge per ratepayer (we have more than one title). Your submission regarding one charge per ratepayer is appreciated. GRACE Halls Comments 2. The Oropi Hall charges are not for maintence, they are to repay debt. We should be If your titles are consolidated within one rating unit then you will only pay once towards the Hall getting a financial report at the end of every financial year showing: funding collected, costs. The proposed rate per property for the Hall is only for the repayment of the loan to the Hall Council management costs, and the amount outstanding on the debt. The Hall committee Committee by Council. The Hall Committee and Council do work through costs relating to the loan manages all the maintence through good management and does not intend to continue on a regular basis. There is no Council management cost associated with managing the Oropi Hall with council involvement once the debt is repaid. loan. 715 COSSILL, JASON Transportation General Submission to have Kaiate Falls Road Widened and Sealed The Council's unsealed network totals 155km. STEWART comments Conclusion • It is clear Kaiate Falls Road is a safety hazard to those that use it given the 6 motor The Council's seal extension policy limits investment to roads having greater than 50 vehicle

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vehicle movements per day and considers 4 criteria in setting individual road priority. The current list of the reported incidents to council in a 14 mth period. qualifying 46 roads total 70.8 km in length. The Council is planning to review the seal extension • Various other events remain unreported. E.g: Boy racers. policy criteria prior to the adoption of a new priority list later in the year. The annual funding delivers • Road counts are inaccurate due to counter placement not catching 70 80% of local approximately 3km of seal extension each year. resident vehicle movements exiting Rocky Cutting Road. • Pinch points on the road make vehicle's passing in opposite direction's, a safety hazard. • Bus movements are timed to avoid each other. • The road is a "hot spot" for cyclists and road conditions make their journey risky. • Lack of permanent water run off management makes the road a hazard after heavy rain. • Local resident population has increased substantially in the last 10years, with 12+ vehicles now living in the 157 Kaiate Falls road sub division. 721 MCNEIL, Walking and General Walking and cycling: Vast amounts of money have already been spent on providing these Council's investment into walkways and cycleways can attract significant subsidies from Waka PATRICIA JULIA Cycling comments amenities. How many people use the new cycle bridge over the Uretara River? Is it cost Kotahi, NZ Transportation Agency, and grants from other external funders, which helps to fund the effective by numbers? There was already an existing walking / cycle bridge nearby. implementation of Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan. Swimming General Swimming pools: Not all families can afford to pay for these facilities. Local people should Swimming pool user fees are subsidised by rates in order to make them more affordable and Pools comments be able to swim safely in our streams. Signs prohibiting swimming there have been in encourage swimming. Local streams can be polluted for a number of reasons. Bay of Plenty place for well over 12 months. These are rarely updated and were recently removed - Regional Council manage the quality of waterways through their Regional Water Plan. indicating that it was safe to swim - but no! - they had been vandalised. What measures are being taken to make our water safe? What is the cause of the pollution? Finance General Property values: These have sky rocketed in recent months: = greater revenue for council. Through the budgeting process Council works out what it will cost to run our services across the Comments district and divides that total across the properties within the district based on their Capital Value. Changes in property values will have an impact on the rates for individual properties but do not result in increased revenue for Council. Transportation Katikati Footpaths and curbing in a town area. These are sadly in need of attention. I understand Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural Roading that there will be a revamp when Katikati gets it's bypass. What year will that be? areas throughout the district. Submissions to the draft long term plan will be added to the plan and Concerns prioritised along with all the other projects. 722 HICKEY, Regulatory Comments Dog control needs to be tightened up. The present restricted peiod from mid-December till The current restrictions for control of dogs on beaches at Waihi Beach are set through Council's MICHAEL Services 7th February needs ot be Labour Weekend until the end of April. It's simply not good Dog Control Bylaw. The next review of the Dog Control Bylaw is scheduled for 2026, and no ARTHUR enough to have stray dogs in the surf club patrolled area where lifeguards are on duty and changes are currently proposed to restrictions until the next review date. Changes to the Bylaw are powerless to prevent this situation. Dog control should include the general cannot be implemented through the Long term Plan process. residential/townshop area where at present residents have to clean up their own lawns and grass verges. Waihi town (under Hauraki Council) tkae sin stray dogs at $200 per time. There is plenty of room for dogs and horses between the south end of Broadway and The level of monitoring of dogs on beaches and the town centre is currently based on complaints Bowentown Surf Beach for dogs and horses to exercise. and safety concerns, with monitoring primarily being undertaken over the peak holiday period. Specific targetted monitoring outside of this period occurs on an adhoc basis based on complaint numbers and public safety concerns.

Staff are currently investigating options for ambassadors for future beach patrols to increase compliance. Planning for District Plan Building consent applications - it concerns lots of residents that apartment buildings are In the late 1990's a community plan and built environment strategy was prepared with the the Future Comments going ahead without adhering to the District Plan (consents? permits?) wihtout public community for Waihi Beach. This identified the need for more intensification around the village notification (but advertised) then not complying with construction conditions particularly centre. In recent years developments have occurred that take advantage of those provisions. These with health and traffic safety. ALL construction should be to the same rules for everyone! developments meet the requirements of the District Plan. The need for consultation and notification To build my house I have to get 12 nieghbours signatures but these apartnments are is dictated by the Resource Management Act and the District Plan which Council must follow. being planned in secrecy!?

We have here at Waihi Beach a special environment. Poeple greet each other in the street by name. Locals care about our flora and fauna and work to preserve sanddune planting. CHildren can safety walk, cycle or scooter to school. We take pride in our history (e.g. books written and 2 exhiubitions held). We don't want high rise apartments that block out neighbours sunshine and daylight wihtout any consultation or consideration. Support Staff We need Council staff who live and work at this end of the Western Bay Distirct (at Thanks for the positive feedback regarding the Librarians and the staff at Athenree Recycling Services Resourcing present the only people who live here are the librarians and the people who work at the Centre - we'll pass on your feedback. recycling sttaion at Athenree(?) (WHO ALL DO AN EXCELLENT JOB!) The Western Bay of Plenty encompasses 12 diverse communities' stretching from Waihi Beach to Otamarakau, covering rural and urban areas.

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While we have a small number of staff and contractors who work and live at Waihi Beach, we are unable to stipulate where our staff reside outside of work.

We do encourage staff engagement with all communities to understand their needs and deliver the best outcomes. Our staff and contractors are proud to represent our communities and will continue to work closely with them. 728 LOMAN-SMITH, Recreation and Comments With Climate Change, Wate quality issues and Biodiversity loss a key issues of our times, Council works with a number of environmental groups across the District, to help achieve improved KATE EMILY Open Space WBOPDC have an opportunity to utilise their parks across the region as restoration sites biodiversity on Council land. for nature. Support from community groups is there but there needs to be a will and skill base within the WBOPDC team to drive and achieve meaningful outcomes. 729 ROSS, LINDA Solid Waste Comments - I believe you have had a BIG miss in not providing an 'opt out' clause with the proposed The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- CHRISTINE Kerbside ratepayer funded refuse and recycling plan. For years you have been promoting and funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Collection funding recycling education and providing centres for drop off. So to with worm farms. I am households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. a one person household I have very little waste as I purchase wisely I use a worm farm, I Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the compost and I recycle. I do not accept this arbitrary decision being made on behalf of amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the ratepayers like myself. Even worse< I feel that I and others have been treated with residents. absolute disrespect with having staff advise me the charge is no different from the Library and swimming pool charge. There is No comparison, the library and swimming poo;s are community capital assets, nothing is similar about the contracted refuse removal scheme you are planning. An 'opt out' provisions for those ratepayers who can demonstrate they Waste minimisation education and behaviour change programmes still have a place going forward. have a responsible refuse management plan. They compliment the services that are being introduced. Our community recycling centres will continue to operate alongside the kerbside rubbish and recycling collection services. The centres will still be available for customers to drop off items, including excess glass, cardboard, greenwaste and hazardous materials. With all eligible households receiving kerbside recycling and glass bins, we expect use of the centres will decrease. 730 BLACKSTOCK, Recreation and Omokoroa Boat ramp and car parking. Yes I'm a boaty, but only recently and yes I cycle too. Council has identified $500,000 in the 2023/2024 financial year, for the design options NEIL GORDON Open Space Domain Matakana Island visitors/workers need to be able to park elsewhere than the carpark. assessments, construction plans and consenting requirements. Funding to construct a new boat Comments Weekend cyclists are now taking more parks including in the boat park area. They seem ramp facility is scheduled as follows: to park wherever they like and they do. Another boat ramp is desperately needed along - 2028/2029 $1m with better access for entry to ramp and exits and parking. Maybe it is time to relocate the - 2029/2030 $1m barge to the northern end of the beach where Matakana residents can park too. Access to - 2030/2031 $2.5m the boatclub for patrons is increasingly harder. If the population grows this area is going to become a mess, sort now before as a matter of priority over a playground so everyone can benefit. Dredging elsewhere for a boat ramp may be a good idea too, as the harbour channels seem to be incresingly spoiled by sediment. Playground on the Esplanade is adequate for a few more years, plenty of kids use it the existing one and enjoy it. We have the skate park play area too. Solid Waste Comments - Rubbish Bins, no thanks. I don't need 4 bins and a rates rise when I have a perfectly Kerbside adequate rubbish service. With the council consent of new "small" section where are The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Collection people supposed to put 4 bins. Do the elderly have room and the assistance to put them funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all out and retrieve? households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

A free assisted service with the bins are available for those residents that meet the criteria for the service. To apply for assisted service please contact Council directly at [email protected] for an application form.

731 JONES, PETER Finance General It appears the Waste Water rate is moving from a targeted rate to a General Rate. For our Council's funding approach to Wastewater is contained within the Rates Funding Impact Statement JOHN Comments rural property, where we need to provide and maintain our own waste water system, this from page 11 of the Long Term Plan 2021-31 Supporting Information document. This statement seems an unfair burden to impose the costs of the town waste water systems on our rural confirms that Wastewater is funded through targeted rates, as has long been the case. Council property. We also own property in Katikati township that makes use of the town waste does not intend to fund Wastewater through the general rate. water, so for that property it obviously seems fair and appropriate for us to contribute to the urban wastewater upgrades and maintenance. 734 NZ KIWIFRUIT Transportation General The proposals set out in the LTP are reactive and it is not clear what roads have been The Council's unsealed network totals 155km. GROWERS INCORPORATED

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comments prioritised for the renewals, reseals and seal widening programme. NZKGI understands that 23 unsealed roads were prioritised for seal extensions from The Council's seal extension policy limits investment to roads having greater than 50 vehicle 2016-2021. It is not clear what roads have been prioritised beyond 2021. NZKGI notes movements per day and considers 4 criteria in setting individual road priority. The current list of the that on one of the unsealed roads (Williams Road North), which is yet to be completed, qualifying 46 roads total 70.8 km in length. The Council is planning to review the seal extension there is a 16.26-hectare kiwifruit orchard. Airborne dust created from unsealed roads can policy criteria prior to the adoption of a new priority list later in the year. The annual funding delivers cause health issues as well as deposit unwanted particles on kiwifruit. The fruit does not approximately 3km of seal extension each year. get washed as theyare picked without a stalk attached and if the picking wound gets wet, the fruit will rot. NZKGI asks that sealing of Williams Rod North is completed within the agreed timeframe. Planning for LTP Process It has been noted that the rate increase examples provided are for residential properties The purpose and content of the consultation document are prescribed in the Local Government Act the Future and orchards however it is unclear if orchard is defined as kiwifruit or avocado. NZKGI is 2002, and both of these matters are focus areas for independent audit. Council's method of unsure why orchards have been singled out as a comparison and not other industries. It is providing rates increase example is compliant with the legislative requirements. Council uses a not until the reader gets to ' What Does it Mean for Your Property' section at the back of residential and non-residential example to provide a more representative indication of the rating the document that industry examples are given. implications of each proposal in the consultation document, given that these categories represent the lowest median rates increase and the highest median rates increase. The category Rural Orchard is an average across all orchards, it's not aligned to the productive capacity of the property. As you have noted, Council chooses to provide detailed rating implication information by sector and across a range of values later in the consultation document for the proposed plan. It is not considered practical to provide this level of rating information for each proposal, as it will reduce the readability for the average person. It is also noted that Council provided a rates calculator on its website, where property owners could enter their address and view the proposed rates increase for their property. Planning for Growth Western Bay District Council is part of SmartGrowth and the Urban Form and Transport Council acknowledges the growth in the eastern end of the District and the associated needs of the the Future Planning Initiative (UFTI). The Connected Centres programmes forms a key part of the UFTI final horticultural sector. This is why planning for a new eastern town has been brought forward with Comments report. The report found that due to the growth expected in the eastern areas, a new urban planning commencing in year 7 of the LTP. centre should be prioritised and a timeline established for council to progress district plan changes (within 4-10 years) and complete a new eastern settlement masterplan (10-20 years). NZKGI strongly recommends that council reconsiders its long-term approach to funding key projects and infrastructure. Funding status quo can no longer be an option. Forward innovative thinking is required to ensure the region is best placed to meet growth. While investment in community services is essential, there needs to be sufficient housing stock available for the community to live in. 738 MAKETU Community General The Board supports the idea of a community hub being erected on the land (7 Little Waihi Your support reagrding construction of a HUB at 7 Little Waihi Road is noted . Council looks forward COMMUNITY Halls Comments Road) purchased by Council in 2016. to receiving a costed application for its consideration. BOARD CCTV - General The Board would like to purchase two CCTV cameras to complete full coverage of CBD Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments area parks, reserves and beach area, The existing cameras have proved to be invaluable Cameras in reducing crime and bad behaver in our isolated village. The board would pay for the two Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a cameras out of their reserve account but would ask council to look after the monitoring need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set costs. of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Location and maintenance of individual cameras will be based on the above criteria. Transportation Maketu Otimi Street / Te Awhe Road This request will be referred to the Road Area Engineer for consideration with other community Roading The Board would like to see kerb and channelling at the end of the cul-de-sac, this would roading works that can be prioritised and adopted by the Board. Concerns assist in identifying end of road, reduce flooding and road damage. Recreation and Comments Kiokio Reserve. The board would like to install a flying fox at this reserve. The contour and Consideration of a flying fox can occur through the Maketu/Te Puke Ward Reserve Management Open Space lay of the land would support such an interactive piece of play equipment. The Board Plan review, scheduled for 2021/2022. would fund this from their reserves account. Community Strategic Alternative Vehicle Access to Newdicks Beach Consideration to alternative access to Newdicks Beach through Council land can be considered Facilities Property Access to Newdicks Beach is through private land, this is at the discretion of the land through the Te Puke Maketu Reserve Management Plan review process, which is scheduled to Comments owner to allow access or leave it closed for long periods of time, the cost per vehicle has commence later this calendar year. resin over the years to currently $5 per vehicle, per trip, The Board asks for alternative access possibly through existing Council land. Representation General The board would like Council to consider extending the Community Board boundary's e.g The Local Electoral Act 2001 requires Council to complete a review of representation arrangements comments intersection SH 2 and Wilson road North / Te Puke Highway and Maketu Road. We every six years to determine the number of councillors to be elected, the ward boundaries and believe most of these residents would like to belong to a Community Board and we feel we whether there are Maori Wards and Community Boards. can represent them well.

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Western Bay of Plenty District Council completed their last review in 2018 and those arrangements apply to the 2019 and 2022 local body triennial elections.

The next opportunity for Western Bay of Plenty District Council to consider ward boundaries will be in 2023 to ensure that any changes may be taken into account for the 2025 election. 740 TAURANGA CITY Maintaining General We support the intent to reflect the UFTI and TSP programme of work through Tauranga City Council's support is noted. COUNCIL our roading comments the Long Term Plan. We are committed to addressing the common transport network and urban development challenges shared by our communities and developing long-term sustainable solutions that will ensure the future success of our subregion. Swimming General We would like to work together, where possible, to understand and plan for usage of such As identified in the Regional Spaces and Places Strategy, Council are happy to collaborate with Pools comments facilities as part of a regional network. Tauranga City Council over a new aquatic facility at the Eastern end of the sub-region. This complements the next stages of implementing our Community Facilities Investment Plan through our draft 2021-2031 Long Term Plan. In particular, we would want to work with you as you plan for the new pool in Te Puke as theremay be opportunities to work together as we take forward our communityfacilities planning for the Wairakei-Te Tumu growth area. Recreation and Comments We also look forward to a continuing partnership approach for other projects, As identified in the Regional Spaces and Places Strategy, Council are happy to collaborate with Open Space such as the review of the Reserves Management Plan for TECT Park and the Tauranga City Council over a new aquatic facility at the Eastern end of the sub-region. development of Omanawa Falls. Planning for Wairoa River We look forward to continuing to work together, in partnership with the Bay of Western Bay of Plenty District Council values its relationship with partners including local Iwi and the Future Strategy Plenty Regional Council and local Iwi and Hapu, on further development of a Hapu, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tauranga City Council and will continue to work comprehensive and sustainable management approach for the Wairoa River. alongside them in regard to the Wairoa River. Planning for Legisative We also anticipate working in conjunction to consider the implications on a the Future Changes regional basis of central Government policy development (for example NPS Freshwater Management and NPS Indigenous Biodiversity). 745 TAURANGA Recreation and Comments THA would like to thank WBOPDC for the opportunity to submit to the 2021-31 Draft Long Council are happy to discuss the Tauranga Hockey Association's proposals further. HOCKEY Open Space Term Plan. The Association has several projects in the pipeline to ensure it can continue ASSOCIATION to provide hockey opportunities to the wider community well into the future. As the hub for hockey in the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region, and as supported by the Bay of Plenty Spaces and Places Strategy, THA would like a commitment from WBOPDC that it is supportive of THA's plan and to consider financial contributions towards the projects outlined in this submission and the future development of the sport. We would appreciate the opportunity to meet with Council to discuss this further. 746 WHARE, LUKE Swimming General I was 15 years of age when I left my home town Te Puke and sent to the Gold Coast, Please contact Council's Reserves and Facilities staff separately if you wish to discuss further. MAATA METUA Pools comments Australia on a schloarship to finish my senior years of highschool. 20 years later today I have returned home to Te Puke with my wife and 4 children to give back to the community. For 20 years I have been involved in the construction industry in Queensland Australia and was introduced to the industry through the school I attended. I have a lot of experience and knowledge to share with installation and construction of pools to maintaining them. [email protected] 747 OMOKOROA Swimming General 7. Swimming Pools The funding model for new swimming pools requires one third to be funded externally. Local RESIDENTS & Pools comments Swimming polls should be funded by targeted rates in the area of benefit after allowing for Communities supporting new swimming pools will be assisting with raising external funds. RATEPAYERS financial contributions from developers. For Omokoroa the swimming pool should be a ASSOCIATION joint use facility within the new education precinct.

748 TE PUKE Regulatory Comments Te Puke move towards an electronic parking enforcement system (EPES) to prevent The use of electronic parking systems for parking would require a change in Council's overall COMMUNITY Services physical contact with vehicles e.g., chalking / timestamping vehicles parked in the main approach to the management of parking in the town centres. EPES systems are generally used to BOARD street. ensure park turnover and capture when parking has not been paid for by vehicles parked on sites. Moving towards EPES will save on staffing costs as well as removing the possibility of Paid parking for monitored sites would be required to recover the significant capital and operational alterations occurring over parking fines. costs of the EPES.

Council currently recovers under $6000 per year for vehicles parked over time restrictions in Te Puke- e.g. 393 parking tickets in 2018/19 (revenue $5835) and 323 tickets 2019/20 ( revenue of $5835). The majority of Councils parking infringement revenue is recovered from registration and warrant non compliance and poor parking behaviours. The overparking time restrictions contributes less than 5% to the total parking infringement revenue.

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EPES does not save on staffing costs, as EPES requires parking officers to attend for the physical issue of the infringement. The issue of the infringement is where conflict can result with customers and Council staff. Transportation General Continue to develop ideas around pedestrian safety whilst utilising roading to Staff are working with the Te Ara Kaikatea Trails Trust to develop a priority plan for Te Puke. comments accommodate recreational and entertainment purpose. Transportation Te Puke The left turn lane into Oxford street be extended out to BP to allow motorists to bypass Council is undertaking a traffic review in Te Puke over a 2 year period which includes this Roading Jellicoe Street helping to eliminate traffic congestion on Jellicoe Street intersection your suggestion will be added to this review. Concerns Economic Te Puke Establish a resource tourism centre which promotes Te Puke's identity through culture, Council welcomes any progress led by the Te Puke Community Board and offers the continued Tourism history, arts, heritage walkways and trails, food, and cuisine. Strategically located assistance of the Community team. Service Delivery contracts are held with the likes of Tourism Promotion historical markers, information panels and public artworks make them more interactive Bay of Plenty who could also assist. Comments child family friendly kiwifruit themed educational sculptures/installations Recreation and Comments Bi-Lingual Signage - The Te Puke Community Board would like to prioritise the Consideration to bi-lingual signage can be given to reserves through the Reserve Management Plan Open Space development of signage that incorporates Te Reo Maori alongside English; particularly planning Policy. with regards to place names. We envisage this to include: Te Puke Main Street signs, entrance and exit signs at both Naming of street signs, facilities etc. is a larger Policy decision that would need to be considered on ends of town. All signs in our parks and reserves. Public Facility signs i.e., Public Toilets, a District wide basis. The Policy Committee will need to consider a scoping report on the overnight parking, Libraries etc. All signs that highlight places of interest implications of changing to bi-lingual signage. The Te Puke Community Board will engage with local Hapu/Iwi and community to ensure unity and correctness in these decisions; in accordance with Tangata Whenua and local Maori and European History. Libraries and Te Puke Develop the Te Puke Service Centre Library to include community groups for multipurpose The Te Puke Library and Service Centre delivers library and council services to the Maketu- Te Service Library use and sustainability. Puke ward communities and in addition to our core role, aims to build community participation and Centres Comments support community development.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council also contributes funding to organisations that provide advice and information to residents about community services and events. The Te Puke facility is not large enough (at present) to accommodate additional multi-purpose use. Community Strategic The Te Puke Community Board support the Te Puke Toy Library staying in the stock road Your support for the Te Puke Toy Library location to remain in place is noted. Facilities Property council building. Comments Community Community The board would like to see the Safer Communities group start meeting again. We The Te Puke Safer Community Forum, is community led. Staff advise local community emergency Building Safety recommend it meets four times a year. This an important forum for those making our response teams to liaise directly with safer community forums, to identify areas of collaboration, and community safer including our council. We would like some budgets put in around running determine resource requirements. meetings and resources. We propose this be run under the Te Puke Emergency Response Team. Community Emergency In recent times our community emergency response team has been activated and has With the Community Resilience Advisor on board we will be exploring the requirements of all Building Management worked well especially through the Covid-19 lockdown response. The board would like to Community Response Teams. Resources would more likely be in the form of support than Comments recommend there be a budget developed for the running of this group and for future monetary. emergency situations - for resources and operational costs. Community Community Support and resource development of inclusive and multi-cultural youth initiatives. Council has a number of connections with the Te Puke Community Board and enjoys a positive Building Development Develop strategies for greater youth engagement. working relationship. Comments Support initiatives for future skilled employment and training opportunities Proactive use of multimedia platforms to engage. Council is a strong partner in the Welcoming Communities programme which has a focus on Working with organisations and youth initiatives, to create sustainable youth development working with migrants and those new to the region, these initiatives will continue to develop. across Te Puke/Maketu ward Regular engagement from Te Puke Community Board Council, through the Community Team in the first instance, look forward to continuing to work with Ensure students can access school transport in our ward. the Te Puke Community Board and other local organisations around multicultural, youth, employment and training and technology matters that can enhance the lives of those living in the Te Puke/Maketu Ward.

Council commend you on your collective work to date and we look forward to assisting with progress.. Representation Tangata The Te Puke Community Board will seek engagements that provide a better outcome for Tena koutou mo enei whakaaro i puta Whenua iwi interests. Priorities Supporting training incentives - upskilling staff/ decision markers around Maori values Council acknowledges the matters that the Board wishes to progress that provide better outcomes Comments for the Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Sorted by :Submitter ID ID Name Topic Issue Summary Response Comments Housing - Further Support with getting whanau into adequate housing. for iwi interests. Many of these are also issues of significance identified in Te Ara Mua - the Cultural Identity - Build connections for Tamariki. Plantation, names/places, want to strategic plan for the Partnership Forum. Te Ara Mua in turn provides the work programme for the preserve their history & lead decisions on reflecting the history i.e., story board initiatives. Partnership Forum where we look to address those issues of significance with defined actions and Promote an even balance of public verses, the needs of iwi interests, reserve naming budget. policy, Pou Waharoa. Environmental - Eco tourism opportunities, Waiari Water take The Te Puke Community Board will engage with local Hapu/Iwi and community to ensure unity and correctness in these decisions; in accordance with Tangata Whenua and local Maori and European History. 749 FORD Transportation General Seal Extension (Project 283408) The Council's unsealed network totals 155km. PASTORAL comments Since the purchase of the land holdings at 821 Work Road FPC have noticed an increase COMPANY in traffic on Work Road and a deterioration of the un-sealed section of road. The Council's seal extension policy limits investment to roads having greater than 50 vehicle HOLDINGS (NZ) FPC seek that the unsealed section of Work Road is included in the Seal Extension movements per day and considers 4 criteria in setting individual road priority. The current list of the LIMITED Project for the 2021-22 Year. qualifying 46 roads total 70.8 km in length. The Council is planning to review the seal extension policy criteria prior to the adoption of a new priority list later in the year. The annual funding delivers approximately 3km of seal extension each year. Community Emergency Mobile Phone Coverage: Katikati The Council actively encourages service providers to improve coverage. Currently, Vodafone are Building Management As part of Project Numbers 346401 and 156302, FPC request seek that Council work with implementing 5G coverage in several areas of the District. Comments the key communications providers to find sites in the Work Road, Katikati area for mobile (ceel) phone towers. The mobile phone coverage in the Work Road Katikati area is currently poor and provides inadequate coverage for emergency communications. 750 FORD LAND Transportation General Kaituna Link (KL) Funding for a future link between the eastern end of the Te Tumu Urban Growth Area across the HOLDINGS PTY comments We seek that The Kaituna Link Investigations, planning and designation be included in the Kaituna River to the proposed TEL Interchange at the Rangiuru Business Park has not been include LTD LTP within the: in the current LTP due to the timing uncertainty around the future alnd use changes. The Rangiuru 1. Infrastructure Strategy: Transportation section; and Business Park interchange offers the future connection option in it design but the UFTI Figure 1 2. Building Communities: Transportation section. describes a potential connection as envisioned and not planned. The Kaituna Link is the proposed connection from the eastern end of the Te Tumu Urban Growth Area across the Kaituna River to the proposed TEL Interchange at the Rangiuru Business Park. Supporting our submission, the Kaituna Link (KL) project is identified in: a) The Urban Form and Transport Initiative (UFTI) Final Report dated 1 July 2020, refer to Figure 1 - Connected Centres Overview Map in Attachment 1. b) The Western Bay of Plenty SmartGrowth Strategy dated August 2013, refer to Map 6 in Attachment 2 'SmartGrowth Eastern Corridor'. The Kaituna Link as recognised in UFTI, will support increased residential densities in Te Tumu and will provide a key intra-regional connection between Papamoa East, the Eastern Bay of Plenty and Rotorua. 753 SPORT NEW Community Sport Bay of Sport NZ advocates for the Councils continued partnership with Sport Bay of Plenty. Council has a very strong partnership, on many levels, with Sport Bay of Plenty and we see this ZEALAND Building Plenty Everyday sport and recreation outcomes and benefits are achieved by thousands of continuing over the next three years. residents, Sport Bay of Plenty that support your community with many services thanks to their relationship with Council. The successes that Sport Bay of Plenty achieve, not just across the Western Bay but the whole Bay of Plenty, around community involvement in sport and recreation is appreciated.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council works hard around our sport and recreation areas such as walking and cycling routes, sports fields and facilities helping ensure an active community.

We look forward to a continued positive relationship with Sport Bay of Plenty and are pleased to advise of Council's increased funding, of $40,000 per annum, to Sport Bay of Plenty. 757 GRAVIT, Swimming General Swimming Pools - While it is important to invest in good facilities these must be tailored to Council agrees that consideration needs to be given to all user groups during the planning and JOSEPHINE Pools comments fit the changing demographics with accessible age friendly covered and possibly heated design stages of any aquatic facility upgrade so that the level of service provided is appropriate. HELEN pools for regular aqua exercise in addition to the traditional lane and fun swimming facilities. Elder Housing General However I also propose that you look to be more ambitious with your rebuild numbers, Your interest in the Elder Housing activity is appreciated. The Elder Housing portfolio will be comments with a mix of 55 plus aged residents in two storey clusters with 50% fully accessible, and regularly reviewed by Council and should it be apparent that there is demand for additional make full use of available accommodation supplements or lease some properties to a accommodation the matter of further accommodation units being built will be considered. CHP who qualifies for IRRS subsidies. Transportation General It appears that no local Park and Ride is being planned until the TNL is constructed with The work the Council has done with other local agencies to develop Urban Form Transport Initiative comments $3.5M allocated in the last two years of the LTP. Surely the land should be acquired asap and the Transport System Plan identifies improvement activities for multi modal use of the network

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before prices further escalate or land is further developed. Waka Kotahi planning should to try and address the capacity limitations against the expected transport demand growth over the be sufficiently advanced to identify a couple of suitable areas that they will not need next 50 years. Council expects to work with Waka Kotahi to explore opportunities for surplus land .Council should learn from not doing this some years ago when there was an opportunity. that would suit park and ride facilities. Already the current parking capacity near the intersection on both the road and private land is often full. Transportation Northern Link Transportation - Walking/Cycling - our western area is being "strangled" until the TNL Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling Authority responsible for the Comments relieves pressure on SH2. Please retain continual pressure on Waka Kotahi to proceed maintenance and improvements for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to without further delays. promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. Recreation and Comments Can you please consult with Te Puna/Minden residents before proceeding with the The Minden Neighbourhood park expenditure of $123,000 in 2023 is a continuance of current Open Space proposed Neighbourhood Park expenditure of $123,000 in 2023. My understanding is that project funding to upgrade and connect the various Minden reserves with a safe trail network. The this is not a familydestination and the Reserves funding would be preferred on improving 'Minden Steps' is part of this growing network. the adjacent road safety to enable a recreation circuit using the Minden steps. Council is investigating a footpath on Minden Road. Recreation and Boat Harbour Ramps - A lot of money $5.5M, is being allocated to upgrade Omokoroa Boat The suggestion to help reduce pressure on the Omokoroa Boat Ramp is appreciated. Significant Open Space Ramp/Jetty ramp facilities. This is unlikely to provide more public land for parking or walking space to planning, design and consultation will be involved when the upgrade project eventually begins. Comments address the congestion from the growing population, Matakana traffic and OBC Council is fully aware of existing constraints at Omokoroa Domain so consideration of parking and customers. I suggest that it is time to reassess the feasibility of re-engineering Kotuku walking space, ferry traffic, retail traffic and all other users will be a fundamental requirement. Reserve at Plummers Point to best serve the wider Kaimai district. It is currently underdeveloped, is on an all tides sheltered channel and more use would reduce the Council has considered submissions previously to provide upgraded boat launching facilities at undesirable activities. Kotuku Reserve. The reasons considered then for not agreeing remain as valid today:

1. Limited space for all users of Kotuku Reserve. Any increase or upgrade to facilities at Kotuku reserve would displace other public activity there.

2. Limited space to develop upgraded boat ramp and parking facilities. There is also a significant urupa site at Kotuku Reserve which limits any land based development there.

3. Any upgraded boat ramp structure at Kotuku Reserve must also accommodate boat trailer parking due to the limited land space available - this means a substantial reclamation would be needed. Resource Consent cannot be obtained for a reclamation that is designed to provide user parking.

4. Estuary topography and current boat launching facilities do not provide all-tide access. Best practice design for a boat ramp has a slope of between 1:7 to 1:9 to submerge the trailer without submerging the towing vehicle. The Kotuku Reserve ramp slope is at least 1:25 (very shallow) which would require significant planning, design, consultation and approval process to change.

5. The Reserve Management Plan for Kotuku Reserve, last reviewed/adopted by Council 25 August 2016, does not include actions to expand or upgrade boat launching facilities there.

It is for these reasons (and in collaboration with Tauranga City Council and Bay of Plenty Regional Council) that Council is planning on a major upgrade of recreational harbour access facilities at Omokoroa in the coming years, in response to the growth. Planning for Wellbeing Wellbeing indicators - I commend the direction of these but request that there are more In order to measure the indicators, Council will need 'baseline' data. For example, Council will need the Future Plan specific measures. For example rather than just the word "Improving" on the list of social data on the current rates of volunteering in the District. The indicators that have been chosen have Comments indicators.eg - how many volunteers currently and what percentage increase is hoped for - existing data sources. The Annual Residents Survey is one of those sources, but there are others or do you know the current useage of community halls or sports fields and how does as well that should be more quantitative. Further work will be done on the indicators and available Council aim to give a target for increasing their use? What is the current measure of library data sources over the next financial year. contribution to social wellbeing? This gives actual indicators that can be monitored for trends rather than just the customer satisfaction surveys that depend on the mood of the respondent on the day. Under the Economic Indicators it would be useful to link to SmartGrowth proposed KPIs - related to housing affordablity and types of construction consents etc. Planning for Growth I am pleased to note the reduction in debt and the plans for further infrastructure Council acknowledges the growth in the eastern end of the District and the associated needs of the the Future Planning development in the SmartGrowth identified WBOPDC urban areas. A growth area must horticultural sector. This is why planning for a new eastern town has been brought forward with

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Comments invest in its future. The SHA area in Omokoroa with up to 50% of the houses deemed planning commencing in year 7 of the LTP. Being a new town gives the opportunity for innovation in affordable has offered some options for first home buyers or investors. There should be a planning and design to meet the live, learn, work and play needs of a whole new community. it is study asap to plan for any future Paengaroa town development provided it requires also hoped that the RMA reform will also provide Councils with new tools such as compulsory use inclusionary zoning and planning incentives for increased density. of inclusionary zoning. Planning for Housing I urge Council to look at future financing options as being suggested in the subregion We will continue working through the SmartGrowth partnership on the implementation of the sub- the Future Comments Housing Action Plan and leveraging on the new government Acceleration Packages and regional Housing Action Plan. Council has identified priorities for Western Bay of Plenty assistance for papakainga housing developments. There is still an opportunity to include communities that can be delivered over the next 3 years. These priorities align with the central innovation based on recent announcements, in this LTP to provide more affordable government direction on housing. We will continue to pursue commitment and funding to deliver on housing supply in our District for low income earners on whom our GDP depends. these priorities. Stormwater Stormwater Central Stormwater Catchment - I assume that the $52,000 allocated in 2023 is for agreed Council has allocated an ongoing budget of $200k - $250k per annum to undertake environmental General requirements to meet the consent conditions and that the current environmental enhancement to ensure compliance with its comprehensive stormwater consent (project 319601 in Comments enhancement agreement, Nga Wai o Te Puna with associated resourcing, will continue the LTP). The budget of $52,000 in the 2023 financial year is specifically for stormwater during this LTP period, in order to faclitate the planned enhancement of the Hakao, Oturu investigations. and Te Puna Streams . 761 WAIHI BEACH Walking and General The board also supports the following projects and budgets: 307601 Transport Walking Your support for the following project is appreciated: COMMUNITY Cycling comments and Cycling - 307601 Transport Walking and Cycling BOARD Transportation General The board also supports the following projects and budgets: 302801 SP Roading The structure plan budgets support the development of new infrastructure for urban development. comments The timing of these works and expenditure is influenced by the private investment being made by developers. Recreation and Comments The board also supports the following projects and budgets: 321802 Toilet in Reserve Your support for the following projects is appreciated: Open Space behind Community Hall. Facilities are urgently needed increasing usage in the area. - 321802 Toilet in Reserve behind Community Hall Libraries and Waihi Beach The Board submits that the Waihi Beach Community Centre area be further developed to Your interest in the location of the proposed Waihi Beach Library is appreciated. Service Library become the hub for the Ward. Centres The Board submits that the library upgrade which has been deferred until 2027 be brought Given previous consultation was not definitive on location of the Library, Council will enter a further forward and completed within the next three years. round of consultation on this. Project to assist with its debate on the best location for the Library, Rationale: Community engagement has already been initiated and responded to. The prior to commencement of the project. Board do not want to lose this impetus. Close proximity to other community activities is already present. Waihi Beach School focuses on young families. Having facilities in close proximity is an advantage for the children and their parents. Menz Shed is soon to be built and will become a centre for local people with skills as well as those who need their specific assistance. There will be other beneifts, such as training available for young people and help with community projects. Expansion of library services within the hall will attract more people. Broadlands and its development will become a popular place for recreation. We understand that there is a proposed retirement development north of the Broadlands area and facilities at the Community Hall will be convenient for them to get to. Parking is ample. The Skate Park is a popular place for younger members of our community, and diverse demographics already use the immediate area. This will increase with a local group raising funds to expand the skate park to international competition standard. As can be seen, the area of the Community Hall and its immediate surrounds is becoming a focus for wider variety of activities than retail. There is a need to provide for our increasing permanent population's needs as well as establish an identity as the hub of our community activities. Planning for Wellbeing The board also supports the following projects and budgets: 353801 Wellbeing Plan This project budget supports the implementation of the local priorities set out in the Wellbeing Plan. the Future Plan Council will work with the Waihi Beach Community Board and Live Well Waihi Beach on the Comments opportunity to have a local connector role. Community Strategic The board also supports the following projects and budgets: 313505 WB Town Centre Your support of project 313505, Waihi Beach Town Centre development, is appreciated. Facilities Property Development Comments Community Socialink The board also supports the following projects and budgets: 347901 Social Link Council enjoys a good working relationship with SociaLink and looks forward to this relationship Building continuing and developing over the years to come.

Support will continue from Councils Community and Policy teams to understand the social service sector and to assist where we can. Stormwater Stormwater The board also supports the following projects and budgets: 226355 Storm water Projects Council appreciates the Community Board's support for improvements to the overland flow path at 1

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General WB Mile Creek. Comments Natural Natural The board also supports the following projects and budgets: Community Matching Fund- Council intends to continue with the Community Matching Fund in its present form which includes Environment Environment Ecological the Environmental allocation of $40,000 per annum. Comments Wastewater Wastewater The board also supports the following projects and budgets: Waihi Beach Waste Water Council appreciates the Community Board's support for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade at Comments Plant work Waihi Beach. 762 FEDERATED Finance General Council's consultation information pays little attention to the cost impact on ratepayers. Council has expressed a funding preference for each of the options in the Consultation Document, FARMERS OF Comments There is no discussion of the types of rates, such as targeted rates or uniform charges, which submitters have the ability to give feedback on. The Urban Residential and Rural Orchard NEW ZEALAND that property types were selected as specific examples to demonstrate the individual rates impact of (INC) could fund each proposal. Where rates impacts are shown (other than the summary on LTP options as they are the most common property types in our District, and it is easy to extrapolate pages 46 and 47) there are no commercial, industrial, lifestyle or farmland examples. from these examples to see the likely individual impacts on other property types. The impact of the proposed rates levels in the Long Term Plan 2021-31 are shown by sector and ward in the Supporting Information document. 763 BROWN, GILLIAN Solid Waste Comments - The new rubbish system is but one example of a system applied across the area without ROSE Kerbside any thought to the unique nature of the community. The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Collection We will be paying for a system we cant even use and needing to store useless bins. funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

764 PATERSON, Transportation General Council has recently extended seal extension of some three kms, which is appreciated. The Council's road width level of service is based on the traffic demand using each road. ROSS JAMES comments However there is still five kms of narrow metal road to drive. This road is shared with Submission to the draft Long Term Plan will be added to the plan. The Council will continue to cyclists who travel up the road to a cycle track that links through to Rotorua council's monitor cycling demand across the network and undertake improvements as project prioritisation roading network. The metal section is narrow and under width for passing cars and and funding allows. trucks. All vehicle traffic has to move over into the drainage channel or off the road metal to pass. Most drivers actually stop or proceed slowly. Some drivers have no confidence at driving on metal. As a roading request for next year's work we ask for the road edges to be widened to safely accommodate the current traffic needs. This problem has increased since the cycle track was opened in the last two years. 765 FISH AND GAME Walking and General The Walking and Cycling Action Plan 2020-2021, at Tourism and Recreational Routes / Council is working with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council over the use of public land, being the EASTERN Cycling comments District Eastern Connections / Priority3: TEL to Maketu identifies that an extension to the Kaituna River stopbank from Bell Road to Maketu via the wetland. REGION Papamoa to Paengaroa Trail is to be developed along the top of the Kaituna River stopbank from Bell Rd to Maketu via the wetland. Apparently, this would open up the Council, together with Bay of Plenty Regional Council, is happy to meet with Fish and Game to wetland's periphery for better public access and use. Fish and game strongly objects to discuss their concerns. this proposal. 766 HAY, PATRICIA Walking and General No more cycleways until cost benefit analyses completed and all permits and agreements There is high demand for cycleways and walkways which Council is responding to through the ANN Cycling comments obtained. implementation of it's Walking and Cycling Action Plan. Where required, any necessary agreements and consents are obtained. CCTV - General Two cameras required for Waihi Beach. Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Individual deployment of CCTV will be based on criteria set. 767 KATIKATI WAIHI Walking and General There is far too much money budgeted for cycleways. The Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway was subject to a cost benefit analysis as this was a BEACH Cycling comments Council should carry out proper cost-benefit analyses before any requirement of Waka Kotahi (NZTA) who were a major funder of the cycleway. The cost benefit RESIDENTS AND more cycle-ways are built. A December 2020 survey of users of the analysis was approved by Waka Kotahi along with their financial investment. Council has also been RATEPAYERS Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway provided abundant information on successful in obtaining several more million of funding from other external funders, e.g. TECT. ASSOCIATION what the respondents thought of the track but the report was silent on Overall, this project cost $12.5 million, of which around 20% was funded by Council. how much it was being used. Seventy-eight cyclists and fifty-four walkers were surveyed at five locations on five different days over a total User counts show that there is extensive use of the trail and the data from the survey that you refer

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time interval of 30.45 hours. That is approximately 2.5 cyclists per hour. to is taken out of context. Forty-four percent were riding ebikes and 41% accessed the cycleway by private car. In trying to justify the construction of this cycle-way Council claimed it would result in less use of cars, more exercise for cyclists and people would be able to commute to Tauranga to work! We think Council should concentrate on urban cycle-ways that people will use to get to and from work but are also available for leisure activities. And Council should stop building any cycle-ways until they have obtained all necessary permissions and completed a cost-benefit analysis. Swimming General We have serious reservations about the claim that Council has considered feedback from the wider District with the feedback showing general support Pools comments 69% of "people" supported a new pool in Te Puke and that 84% of "people" supported for the proposed investment into swimming pools over the next ten years. upgrading the Katikati pool. Council asks loaded questions to get the answers they want. And who are these "people" anyway? Council carried out a survey of 640 people in mid-2020. In answer to the question "what swimming pools do you use?" 73 said Te Puke, 72 said Dave Hume, 158 said pools in Tauranga, 76 said other and 261 said they did not use pools. Only 21% of respondents use Western Bay Pools. Respondents were then asked "Does the pool you use meet your needs?" Just 104 respondents (16%) said "No". Only 16% of 21% (about 3%) were not satisfied with their pools. And when the new Te Puke pool is completed it will cost over $1 million per year to operate which is three times what it costs to operate the Dave Hume Pool at Katikati. Why is that? Community General We think community halls should be supported by Your interest in halls is appreciated. The Halls are currently funded by a targeted rate within each Halls Comments targeted rates. area of benefit for a particular hall. CCTV - General Council has forty cameras around the Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments district but none at Waihi Beach where they would be more useful than Cameras most other locations because there are only two entrances to the beach. Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed.

One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour.

Specific deployment of CCTV will be based on criteria set by Council in it CCTV policy. Finance General Council's Asset Replacement Reserves will grow from $5.3 million now to $36.9 million in Council's assets are depreciated in accordance with the relevant financial accounting standards. Comments 2031 with withdrawals during that time of $10.3 million. Where is this $10.3 million going to Where Council chooses to fund depreciation, this depreciation is held in the asset replacement be spent? Why is such a large Asset Replacement Reserve required? Why are today's reserve until the time at which the asset is due for replacement, where the replacement will be ratepayers paying for something they may never be able to use? funded from this reserve. As Council's asset base increases over time this reserve will naturally have larger amounts flowing in and out as depreciation increases, and more assets come up for renewal. Finance Debt KKWBRRA carried out an on-line survey between 19 March and 7th April Council's capital expenditure is primarily to provide infrastructure such as roads and pipes which will Management this year. Two hundred and seven people completed the survey. be used by multiple generations. When the need is identified to provide infrastructure in order to Detailed results are attached. 88% of respondents answered that debt per household of provide for current and future demand, Council considers that loan funding is often the most $9000 in 2031 appropriate method of funding as each generation that uses the asset will also be paying towards it was too much. under a principle called 'intergenerational equity'.

The growth in our district has created a requirement for substantial levels of capital expenditure in order to cope with current and future demand, which in turn has increased Council's forecast debt. Not all of this debt is repaid through rates as Council also receives revenue from developers in recognition of the demand their development has placed on Council services. As our district continues to grow, the number of ratepayers contributing towards repaying debt also increases. Transportation General Council is projecting a capital spend on transport of The majority of the expenditure referred to is structure plan works in Omokoroa. These are funded comments $23 million in 2022. The next highest spend is $12 million in 2023. from a variety of sources. The expenditure has been rescheduled over the 2022/24 period to ensure Some of the proposed 2022 spend can be easily postponed until later it can be constructed. years.

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Recreation and Comments Council is planning to spend $1.8 million on TECT Park in TECT Park is a well used sub-regional park that is jointly owned and funded (50%) by Tauranga Open Space 2022 and a total of $8.4 million over the next ten years. What justification City Council. TECT Park has also received significant amounts of funding from TECT, Bay Trust does Council have for continuing to spend money on this place? and Central Government, e.g. Responsible Camping Fund. The Park also generates revenue from cutting rights, leases and returns from log sales from it's own commercial forestry operations. This revenue is ring-fenced for expenditure in the park, thereby off setting rate funding required to operate the park. Recreation and Boat Council has budgeted $4.5 million for a boat ramp "somewhere in the north harbour". Significant planning, design and consultation (including about location), will occur when these Open Space Ramp/Jetty Nobody knows where. projects eventually begin. Boat ramp locations are considered as part of an overall strategy. Comments Another $5.5 million has been budgeted for a boat ramp at Omokoroa. Please refer to the WBOPDC Policy Committee report PP20-6 (20 October 2020) report titled "Recreational Access to Tauranga Harbour Research Report": https://westernbayofplenty.infocouncil.biz/Open/2020/10/PP_20201020_AGN_2226_AT_WEB.htm. The minutes from this meeting (https://westernbayofplenty.infocouncil.biz/Open/2020/10/PP_20201020_MIN_2226_WEB.htm) has endorsed the key findings and recommendations of the report. Planning for LTP Process The Plan runs to 677 pages and consists of a large amount of extraneous material: colour The Long Term Plan documents are produced by professional design staff and are consistent with the Future cartoons, whole page photographs of irrelevant scenes, hundreds of part-page photos and good practice for document readability and accessibility, in terms of colour selection, image/graph whole pages of colour with no relevant text. Even worse than this however is the use of placements and font size/style. The supporting information and consultation document have been irrelevant photos to disguise how graphs have been "squeezed" to allow the curves to be prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 and subject to an shown with what appears to be a flat gradient (page 212), or stacked one on top of independent audit. The Act requires Council to identify its key proposals for the plan in its another to achieve the same effect (page 146). Council then produced a shortened guide consultation document, and also concisely and simply describe the proposed content of the financial for the public that did not deal adequately with either the huge increase in rates or the strategy and infrastructure strategy. The Act expressly prohibits the inclusion of the full content of escalation in debt. There is also a conflict over when the Long Term Plan starts. Some these strategies within the consultation document. The infrastructure strategy is the component of tables (e.g. Funding Impact Statement) show data from 30 June 2021 to 30 June 2031. the Long Term Plan that has a mandatory 30 year timeframe, and this is included in the supporting Other tables (e.g. What we are planning to do) start in 2022. Why is this? Which is information within ‘Informing our planning.’ correct? The on-line plan uses a different system to number pages than the hardcopy plan. The hard-copy system has four "packs" each with its own page numbers, making it quite confusing. There does not appear to be a separate section for the Thirty Year Plan and there is no financial information for the period 2031 to 2051. This information is very important because of the size of Council's borrowings in 2031. How does Council plan on repaying this debt? Planning for District Plan The Omokoroa Peninsula is underlain by a thin sensitive clay bed which Extensive investigations have been undertaken on the peninsula with regard to natural hazards. the Future Comments becomes very weak when wet. We recommend that further development These have been mapped and there are provisions in the District Plan and Building Act that will on the peninsular be postponed until this layer can be successfully require geotechnical engineering assessments where necessary. drained. Planning for Growth The LTP has two cartoon-like maps showing population projections for The figures are correct. The assumption used for Waihi Beach is as follows: the Future Assumptions various parts of the district. Waihi Beach with a current population of "Slow increase (some at Waihi Beach/Island View end, but lack of room for expansion at Comments 2704 is projected to have 2884 by 2031 and 2900 by 2051. That is an Pios/Bowentown) reflecting location as a holiday destination rather than permanent residents." increase of 180 people in the ten years to 2031 and sixteen more people The role the area plays as a holiday destination is reinforce by the figures for the last 2 Census for between 2031 and 2051. That is less than one person per year for 20 unoccupied dwellings which were years. 54.6% in 2013 and 56.8% in 2018. The ageing of the population must also be factored in. Greater Waihi Beach (which includes Bowentown and Athenree) This is in contrast to Omokoroa where the final population of 12,000 is expected to be reached in 30 experienced a 16.5% increase in population in the five years between years. the 2013 census and 2018 census. It is therefore most unlikely that the population would increase by only 6.7% in the ten years to 2031, or by only 7.2% in the thirty years from 2021 to 2051. Council should not be using data that is obviously incorrect for planning purposes. Or have these numbers been deliberately manufactured to justify the pitiful amount of proposed spending at Waihi Beach and the huge increase in spending at Omokoroa? Solid Waste Comments - KKWBRRA carried out an on-line survey between 19 March and 7th April Kerbside this year. Two hundred and seven people completed the survey. The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Collection Detailed results are attached. funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Most respondents (65%) were in a family with older children or retired households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. demographic. Ratepayers made up 93% of respondents with 71% Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the ratepayers who live in the ward and 22% ratepayers who live outside the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the ward for most of the year. 49% of respondents want to stay with the present rubbish residents. collection and recycling system, 27% preferred Councils proposed new system and 24% preferred to have "pay as you throw" for recyclables as well as for

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rubbish. Water Supply 3 Waters $1.0 million for installation of UV sterilisation and fluoridisation of bore Council's proposed budget for the draft Long Term Plan 2022-2031 includes $1.16m over two Proposal water. Neither has to be completed until 2026 and UV installation is financial years; 2025/26 and 2026/27. Future requirements for water quality standards is unknown. Comments already budgeted. "Three Waters" is likely to mean that Council will not This budget is to include provision for the future installation of UV sterilization and/or floridisation, be responsible for water in future so all spending should be stopped should it be necessary.

As a water treatment technique, UV is known to be an effective disinfectant. It may be required to improve water quality, compliance or to meet the requirements of the Drinking Water Standards of NZ. Support Staff $1.2 million for catch-up of salary missed because of Covid. Because The Western Bay of Plenty District Council Collective Employment Agreement expired in October Services Resourcing of Covid, in 2020 a large number of both public and private organisations 2020 (after a 3 year term) and was recently renewed on the 25 March 2021. A 2% salary increase decided not to give their staff a salary increase. We understand that for all staff (excluding the CEO), was agreed to as part of the settlement process. WBOPDC was one of these. But now, due to a slip of the tongue by a Councillor, we understand that staff members are going to be Council undertakes an annual market salary review. The purpose of this review is to ensure our recompensed for that plus get another increase. It is difficult to quantify salaries are consistent with cost of living (CPI) and market movements. how much this would be but with the CEO on $337,000 and 49 staff on salaries over $100,000 it is going to be a very large figure. Staff are already over-paid compared to their peers and many ratepayers have suffered considerable loss of income because of Covid. The total paid to staff should be quantified in the Plan 772 OMOKOROA Finance General Omokoroa is a growing thriving community with many changes that have happened and While Council has a philosophy that growth should pay for growth, the realities of funding COMMUNITY Comments are still happening. Whilst as a board we understand the need for rates to provide the infrastructure mean that there is inherently a rate-funded element. When growth occurs Council is BOARD amenities for the community, our understanding was as the footprint of ratepayers often forced to provide the infrastructure up front to enable housing development, however the enlarged, it would in fact decrease the individual rates, not increase them. revenue from developers/ratepayers comes in over time which means there is a significant holding cost for Council.

Other factors such as the introduction of a new service (such as kerbside rubbish collection) or improved levels of service (such as the proposed roading improvements in the Consultation Document) also contribute to a larger rates requirement in order to fund Council's services. Planning for Growth The lack of infrastructure at present in Omokoroa is a concern with increased housing, Omokoroa is being designed to a population of 12,000. current growth rates indicat that this will be the Future Planning residents, and more vehicle traffic. Stats NZ 2018 stated the population was at 3,210. achieved by 2050. The SmartGrowth philosophy of live, learn, work and play is being applied to Comments Western Bay of Plenty District Council has forecast the population to rise to 12,500 by Omokoroa as much as possible. Provision for housing, commercial centres and 2026, this is only 5 years away. employment/industrial areas has been made and will be added to as part of the Stage 3 Structure It was said in 2018, Omokoroa residents being employed in Tauranga City was Plan. Timing is up to the the private sector. Further expansion is underway at the Tralee shopping approximately one third of working residents back then, without the subsequent growth a centre, and the town centre is currently going through the consenting process. The Ministry of third of Omokoroa, were traveling out of Omokoroa each day. This would not have Education site on the corner of Prole Road has a designation in place, and subject to this round of included school children traveling along state highway to secondary schools. Government funding the design will commence next financial year with the aim of a start date of 5 As part of our submission, we are strongly advocating that a "Town Center" should be years time. commenced as soon as possible to help with the infrastructure that is so needed in Omokoroa to reduce unnecessary travel in and out of Omokoroa. 773 PIRIRAKAU Walking and General The Western Bay of Plenty District Council Walking and Cycling Action Plan 2020-2021 Council refers to the cycleway as the 'Omokoroa to Tauranga' cycleway, not the 'Tauranga Moana INCORPORATED Cycling comments was not consulted with Pirirakau. It has been agreed that the Omokoroa to Tauranga Coastal Cycleway'. From Council's perspective, there has been no agreement to name the SOCIETY Cycleway have a name overlay of the Pirirakau Heritage Trail as it consists solely of the cycleway 'Pirirakau Heritage Trail'. Pirirakau rohe within the jurisdiction of the Western Bay of Plenty District which would continue to the Aongatete River/Stream as it is extended. At no time did we agree to the Council sees the cultural narrative of the area sitting with Pirirakau, and that Council is happy to naming of Tauranga Moana Coastal Cycleway. The name Pirirakau must be retained in work with Pirirakau on interpretation opportunities along the trail. the naming of the cycleway as it recognises our people, our place and our cultural tradition and narratives.

This is a point of principle we seek to be upheld as mitigation of the effects as a condition. We are now meeting multiple issues that have arisen for Pirirakau in the formation or use of cyclists in our once quiet and secluded to mostly hapu residents in lower Te Puna. Community General Pirirakau were excluded from negotiations of the Te Puna War Memorial Hall despite it Your interest in the halls activity is appreciated. Halls Comments commemorating our ancestors and it was also built by our ancestor Werahiko Borell as was Saint Joseph's Catholic Church. It is considered that tangata whenua have marae as It is understood that discussions are progressing between Pirirakau and the Hall Committee on how their community facility but these are utilised for cultural practices such as tangihanga in a best to reflect the relationship between the Hall and Tangata Whenua. sacred setting. Community is not forced to use churches for community activities they are privileged with Community facilities.

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Finance Procurement Social Procurement Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Procurement manual currently supports sustainable Comments In order for hapu to secure kaitiakitanga interests as opposed to tender procurement we (including social) procurement in its broader objectives. Procurement continues to establish robust propose the development of a WBOPDC Social Procurement Policy which enables procurement practices within Council and wherever possible is working towards implementing tangata whenua to undertake maintenance of their cultural sites. This has been achieved positive change in its tender requirements to ensure awarded contracts contribute towards social, in the past by Pirirakau at Huharua Park. However, the competition of the commercial environmental, economic and cultural outcomes. This is further supported by the New Zealand market prevents long lasting capacity building of Maori as a requirement of the Local Government Procurement Rules, to support the delivery of best value for money for the District via Government Act 2002. Social procurement is consistently building throughout the optimised whole-of-life costing, fit for purpose outcomes which are fair, reasonable and legally employment sectors in our country Waka Kotahi is an example of this. Although not robust. It is a careful balancing process that is very important to get right and is not simple to perfect, the Treaty Partnership opportunities can be approached more accessibly allowing implement. for the unique and special character of Maori. Council’s Procurement policy is continuously improving and will take learning from other government agencies on how to implement social procurement processes over future years. There is currently a very small Procurement resource within Council and so these changes will be progressive over time.

Transportation Te Puna Pirirakau have consistently voiced the lack of investment into Maori predominant The Council is expecting to undertake a district wide speed limit review once new legislation Roading residential areas of Te Puna provisions this now includes the use of local Te Puna concerning the creation of speed management plans and the setting of speed limits has been Concerns community roading networks for the cycleway (Omokoroa to Tauranga). The opportunities passed into law. for roading upgrades in Te Puna follow;

Speed controls that impact on Marae require a zone of 50km to reduce potential harm of local residents that do not have footpaths or designated roadside parking.

Treatment required for Tutereinga Kohanga Reo and Tutereinga Marae

Judder bars or speed humps have been consistently requested. However, as we understand it an agreement was reached with WBOPDC that came out of the Guidelines for urban-rural speed thresholds RTS 15; https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/road- traffic-standards/docs/rts-15.pdf • 3.2 Roadway narrowing • 3.2.1 Horizontal elements • 3.4.1 Daytime conspicuity • 3.6 Changes in pavement surface Recreation and Comments Cultural Arts facility The expressions of interest process for the Scout Hall is due to start shortly. Open Space The Te Puna Scout Hall has not been used for over a year. Pirirakau have made a request to Council to secure the building for cultural arts, whakairo (carvings), information panels required of Western Bay Projects and cultural sources such as marae whakairo projects. Our carvers would thrive and grow their skills in this building which is an art within Pirirakau that has been diminished through the lack of location for teaching and learning. We have arrived at a stage where we are threatened by the loss of Pirirakau specific cultural design if we do not urgently enact the continuum of this skill as mahi nga taonga tuku iho (the passing down of knowledge through experiences). WBOPDC have signalled support but there is an expression of interest process we must contend with. Based on this submission we request serious and urgent consideration that Council support the exclusion of the EOI process and assist the community with this provision for cultural arts. We have begun discussions with other arts groups such as the Omokoroa Public Arts Group and the potential Menzshed on how we may collaborate within the Pirirakau rohe. Planning for Climate Developing a Climate Change strategy and implementation Plan Over the next 3 years Council will carry out infrastructure risk assessments for Council and the Future Change Action Pirirakau support this development and request that Coastal Urupa be protected, and community assets. We will then engage with local communities including Maori communities to Plan provision of funding assigned to provide for this measure. identify local priorities and actions. It is at this stage we can engage with hapu on urupa that may be affected by climate change and increased erosion, and how this can be addressed. Planning for Wairoa River Wairoa River Valley Strategy Western Bay of Plenty District Council values its relationship with partners including local Iwi and the Future Strategy Pirirakau supports the ongoing work required of this strategy and the appropriate Hapu, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tauranga City Council. It will continue to work alongside resourcing of this. We advise that Tauranga Moana are making a shift to have greater all partners in regard to the Wairoa River and look to support other initiatives relating to this area of participation in the management of water by way of the developing Tauranga Moana Wai work. Strategy. In doing so we are working with the appropriate Crown agencies to get a better grip on the NPSFM and forming catchments where we are in tune with our kaitiakitanga interests. We will seek to work with community interest groups that have deteriorated funding capacity of tangata whenua by organising themselves as kaitiaki with major

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funders. 782 DUDFIELD, Swimming General Swimming pools in Katikati and Te Puke: We do not support temporary upgrades that are Council's priorities are to replace the ageing Te Puke Memorial Pool, followed by the Katikati pool. DIANNE Pools comments proposed for both these facilities when the entire complex in both cases is to be replaced ELIZABETH in the not too distant future. DUDFIELD, CCTV - General Security cameras: We support the provision of number plate reading security cameras at Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. PETER RICHARD Security comments both entrances to Waihi Beach. Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Specific location of CCTV with number plate recognition will be deployed in terms of Councils policy on CCTV. Recreation and Comments TECT Park: We don support the ludicrous spending for this park over the next ten years. TECT Park is a well used sub-regional park that is jointly owned and funded (50%) by Tauranga Open Space City Council. TECT Park has also received significant amounts of funding from TECT, Bay Trust and Central Government, e.g. Responsible Camping Fund. The Park also generates revenue from cutting rights, leases and returns from log sales from it's own commercial forestry operations. This revenue is ring-fenced for expenditure in the park, thereby off setting rate funding required to operate the park. Recreation and Boat Additional boat ramps on the Tauranga harbour: Totally unnecessary spending of a Access to the harbour for water based recreational activities is an important part of living in the Open Space Ramp/Jetty projected $10 million that local boat owners don't particularly want. Western Bay of Plenty. Council's Investment Strategy is to ensure that access is available for Comments current and future residents. Solid Waste Comments - The Council controlled rubbish and recycling scheme: This scheme is a one plan fits all Kerbside type that we find incomprehensible as it applies to the majority of Waihi Beach ratepayers The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Collection for obvious reasons (most are not permanent residents). funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

Data from the last census shows that there are a large percentage of occupied dwellings in Waihi Beach, Bowentown and Athenree. Providing kerbside services for these permanent residents combined with those regular holiday makers that occupy holiday homes enable significant diversion of waste from landfill. Providing bins for rubbish and recyclables also deal with broken rubbish bags attacked by gulls and roaming dogs.

Support Staff Council staff salary catch up for Covid-19 and additional increases: With 49 staff already The Western Bay of Plenty District Council Collective Employment Agreement expired in October Services Resourcing paid in excess of $100k per year and an existing CEO's salary of $337k any proposed 2020 (after a 3 year term) and was recently renewed on the 25 March 2021. A 2% salary increase increases would be especially offensive to ratepayers who are assured that Council staff for all staff (excluding the CEO), was agreed to as part of the settlement process. were not going to be additionally compensated for the pandemic. Council undertakes an annual market salary review. The purpose of this review is to ensure our salaries are consistent with cost of living (CPI) and market movements. 785 KATIKATI Recreation and Comments 1. Katikati Sports Reserves - Sports Field Maintenance KKCC recommends Council Council will continue to work with sports field users on turf management issues. CRICKET CLUB Open Space investigate and change it maintenance and management plan of public used sports field in INC the Katikati district. This process needs to be immediately acted upon. The use of couch grass is only supported for cricket ovals that have a grass wicket block that is ? Katikati main sports field for competitive matches are located at Moore Park. managed by a Cricket Club. ? Downer provides the minimal maintenance levels under its contract to all fields. ? The Football fields winter and Cricket fields summer Junior, College and Senior Council operates a Reserves Maintenance Contract across the District which provides a wide range (excluding the new KCG Oval) have been steadily declining in quality of playing surface of services (e.g. toilet cleaning, playground maintenance, structures, mowing etc.). Individual over the past 3 years, (drought being not well managed). They are a mixture grass types contracts are inefficient and require more administration. and the surface is unsuitable for football and for a good part of the season cricket. The surfaces are creating health and safety issues and are not supportive of a good standard of play. ? KKCC recommends a new maintenance program be applied for the more highly used and match day fields. ? The recommendation is a joint committee of users and council staff be formed to manage the use of the match day fields. ? KKCC further recommends council investigate changing other playing surfaces over to Comments for the Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Sorted by :Submitter ID ID Name Topic Issue Summary Response couch outfields. ? KKCC recommends that WBOPDC also investigate allowing local contractors to tender and apply for individual reserves and parks contracts. 790 KATIKATI Walking and General Support the full development of the Lund Road Mountain Biking, Horse Riding, Bush Your support of the Waitekohekohe Reserve Concept Plan implementation is appreciated. COMMUNITY Cycling comments Walking Park. BOARD Elder Housing General Support elder housing building in Katikati with the condition that they benefit the residents, Your interest in elder housing is appreciated. Council has met with Abbeyfield WBOP in the past comments community and the environment. Support elder housing groups (Abbeyfield House) and and will continue to try and assist them to participate in housing within the Western Bay of Plenty other service providers that allow supported independent living in Katikati. District.

Previous discussions with Abbeyfield WBOP have been around a partnership but to date, no suitable land holdings that are in Council ownership, exist. Finance Procurement Provide fair and equitable options for local contractors to tender for parks and reserves Council has a responsibility to ensure it is delivering best value for money to the District via Comments contracts. KKCB believes that local care provides for a better level of service (than larger optimised whole-of-life costing, fit for purpose outcomes which are fair, reasonable and legally out of town contractors) and supports local business. robust. Some of the service requirements for Council’s parks and reserves are most effectively managed when consolidated, and this can mean larger contractors are awarded the contract as they are able to meet all the requirements and deliver economies of scale thereby providing best value. These larger contractors often utilise sub-contractors (e.g. local contractors) and employ local workers which in turn supports the local community. Transportation Katikati KKCB would like to see Council support the implementation of electric car-charging The provision of e-charging stations has typically been provided by the private sector. Previous Roading stations in the town. We believe that funding can be obtained from EECA and ChargeNet funding requests to EECA were unsuccessful. Concerns with a possible location being Countdown supermarket on Main Road. Recreation and Comments KKCB supports the development of recreational facilities especially assets that benefit our Council will wait for the Community Town Plan to be completed before considering funding any Open Space youth/rangatahi. Strong support from our Community Town Plan consultation has been agreed outcomes resulting from the planning process. shown for a BMX/Bicycle Pump Track, outdoor Basketball Court, Volleyball Court and Hockey Turf. Planning for Street Tree KKCB would like Council to create/review its policy on street trees, including planting and Council notes Katikati Community Boards concerns about street tree planting and maintenance. It the Future Policy Review maintenance. This topic is of ongoing concern and has been raised in our consultation for recommends that the Policy Committee scope the review of its current approach and consider the the new Community and Town Centre Plans. It would be preferable for such issues to be development of a policy. dealt with by a robust and comprehensive Council policy, rather than on an ad hoc basis. Community Strategic KKCB prefers to see any future planning for social housing spread to no greater than three The plan for a plaza between Patuki Manawa and the Memorial Hall is included in the current Facilities Property residences neighbouring each other in any one area. This is under a policy and belief that town centre plan. Implementation of the plan is subject to landowner agreement and funding. Comments by dispersing social housing through the town, in turn allows for better social integration and involvement in the community. KKCB advises it stands against social housing development that allows for than a conglomeration (3 or more) of residences in one area as this has the high probability to increase antisocial and criminal behaviour. The KKCB has support of many social services and law enforcement in regards to this policy.

KKCB does not support wholesale social housing residences being potentially purchased and planned for by Government agencies without full consultation and consent of local community residents, landowners and representatives. These are the people that live in the community and should be the lead decision makers. 793 DELL, PAUL Pukehina Hall General Long term Council needs to consider additional parking. This could be diagonal parking on Thank you for your interest in the Pukehina Hall remediation topic. MALCOLM Remediation comments the other side of the road. Council will consider the need for additional car parking once the hall is fully operational. 795 LAIRD, Pukehina Hall General More uses (hiring of) should be found for the hall if possible,as idle unused buildings Thank you for your interest in the Pukehina Hall remediation topic. ANTHONY Remediation comments deteriorate much faster here at the beach. LAWSON Once the hall is able to be used by the public, the Hall Committee will actively seek more users of the hall. 796 ARCHER, Pukehina Hall General Utilise local contractors Thank you for your interest in the Pukehina Hall remediation topic. GRAHAM Remediation comments MAURICE Your desire to utilise local contractors is noted and provided those skills are available locally, they will be approached. 797 BAY OF PLENTY Walking and General Request that further engagement with the relevant stakeholders be undertaken to fully Council has an existing Memorandum of Understanding in place with the Department of CONSERVATION Cycling comments understand the impact on native wildlife if the proposed "Bell Road to Maketu cycle path" Conservation that recognises opportunities to work collaboratively at a regulatory, planning and BOARD is developed on the stop bank surrounding the north edge of the Kaituna Wildlife operational level. Management Reserve.

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There has already been an initial meeting about this project with local Department of Conservation staff and in collaboration with Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Recreation and Comments The BOPCB would like Council to consider the following areas when making decisions on Council has an existing Memorandum of Understanding in place with the Department of Open Space the 2021-31 Long Term Plan- Conservation that recognises opportunities to work collaboratively at a regulatory, planning and 1.A much stronger partnership with the Department of Conservation and other operational level. stakeholders to ensure duplication is avoided and a collaborative approach is promoted. E.g. working together around the Kaimai Mamaku Rangers to ensure we have safe and fit for purpose access points/road ends. 2. Implementation of proactive strategies to build relationships and engagement models with tangata whenua, including methods to strengthen Maori representation in decision- making. 800 TAURANGA Planning for Climate WBOP DC is the largest and most important manager of the land perimeter to all three of Council's Climate Change Action Plan is included in the Long Term Plan 2021-31 supporting FOREST AND the Future Change Action our harbours. Climate change will require budgets to manage the following: information. It sets out the key processes Council will follow in planning to adapt to a changing BIRD Plan i. Sea level rise is going to threaten low lying properties with flooding and land erosion. climate. The next 3 years will focus on infrastructure risk assessments, to understand what's most COMMITTEE Properties perched on banks will be threatened by erosion and slumping. Council needs a at risk. This information will be used to inform local community planning for adaptation. Local budget to fix a policy of protection/limited protection or managed retreat. The policy has to adaptation planning can include planning for protection / limited protection and for managed retreat. be translated into a plan of which option happens and where it happens. There are parts It can also identify key assets (such as parts of the roading network) that are most at risk, and of the "Roading Network" section where the threat from rising sea levels, catchment create plans for managing that. There are studies that identify the role mangrove habitat can play in flooding and storm erosion of the network need to be identified and budgeted for. protecting shores from erosion. This can be considered further in adaptation planning. ii. Mangroves protect the shore from erosion. Advocacy for the protection of mangrove Council has had discussions with Forest and Bird and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) seedlings in the Regional Costal Plan will increase the protection of roads and properties on the impacts sea level rise could have on high tide roosts. BOPRC are taking the lead on this threatened by climate change and reduce the costs faced by ratepayers. work. iii. Sea level rise is going to destroy existing high tide roosts and nesting sites for our In Council's Natural Environment and Sustainable Living Activity Plan (included in the LTP), we endemic and native wading birds. There needs to be a budget for identifying suitable sites have identified the need to work with BOPRC and other agencies on catchment management and providing new land-based roosts near the margin of the harbours. These roosts will planning. In particular funding has been provided for the Kaituna River Action Plan implementation require land purchase and facilities and management to protect them from disturbance and other multi-agency projects that are working in catchments. and predation. iv. Predicted extreme weather variation will periodically threaten summer water supplies and promote extreme floods and property damage. It is in ratepayers' interest to boost the protection and production function of our catchment forests. The Department of Conservation does not have a catchment protection function. District Council will need to work with the Regional Council to fund proper catchment management of browsing pests so that ground water reserves continue to flow in dry summers and damaging storms are ameliorated by healthy catchment vegetation. Catchment management costs are going to rapidly increase if community well-being is to be maintained. Planning for Wellbeing Under "Local Priorities", in all three Wards, we would like to see among the identified The local priorities were determined through ward based workshops. They do not capture the Future Plan Focuses: Protecting and maintaining Biodiversity in the harbours of Tauranga Maketu and everything that Council will fund and deliver in each ward, but set out specific actions that the local Comments Little Waihi and in the catchment and native forests of all Wards. community identified as priorities for community-led action. In the Long Term Plan, the Natural Environment and Sustainable Living Activity Plan includes specific funding and actions that are part of Council's work programme. This includes supporting and funding actions where Council is a partner agency, including Te Maru o Kaituna and the Tauranga Moana Harbour Programme. So these are identified as priority areas for funding. Council also intends to aligns its funding and support to multi-agency collaborative projects - which will include projected that are protecting biodiversity in both catchments and native forests. Planning for Infrastructure In the section "The Type of District we want to live in", there should be a reference to Biodiversity is important to Council. It is intended that the statement "our environment is clean, the Future Stretegy maintaining District Biodiversity to be consistent with the current 10-year Plan. green and valued" would also capture biodiversity. Comments Under 'Key Issues" there is no reference to Climate Change costs. Climate change, Climate change is considered an important issue across the life of the LTP and the beyond. Climate population growth, infra-structure costs and roading costs are all inter-related and should change is recognised throughout the LTP, particularly in the Climate Change Action Plan. It is also a be integrated in the LTP. Meeting Climate Change costs should be added to the list of Key major matter in the Financial Strategy, Infrastructure Strategy and climate change projections Challenges identified in the Plan. underpin our work programmes. Representation Tangata In the Tangata Whenua" section, achieving capacity for involvement is basically promoting Tena koutou mo enei whakaaro i puta Whenua the adoption of Maori ward representation. You will need a budget for this and for Priorities enhanced consultation with Marae Committees. Council has a number of mechanisms to engage with Maori and build their capacity for involvement Comments in our mahi including our governance forum - the Partnership Forum and direct relationships with iwi and hapu. Maori ward representation is another mechanism for this which would be covered by our representation review process which has budget and engagement processes around it. Maori ward representation is not currently being considered by Council.

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802 ARROU, Pukehina Hall General Would it not be better to try and fundraise to pay the $200k off quicker ? otherwise Thank you for your interest in the Pukehina Hall remediation topic. JANETTE Remediation comments $165,000 in interest over 10 years seems excessive, especially when there is likely to be further costs during that time. If the PRRA could ask for $100 &/or $200 donations & /or The $200,000 is seen as a base amount and discussions with the Residents and Ratepayers seek better loan terms.. &/or organize community fundraising / charity events to pay off Association indicate that they are interested in seeking third party funding in order to bring the hall loan quicker with no penalty. building up to the best possible standard. 809 OPUREORA Transportation Matakana The Matakana Island Marine Club as the environmental arm would like to tender for the The Council's current road maintenance contract is a 9 year contract ending in October 2023. The MARAE Island Roading Contract that in our view is not currently been utilised to its fullest capacity. The contract scope provides for boundary to boundary activities with in the roading corridor including COMMITTEE Roading Marine Club seeks to join with the Matakana Island Care Group for more community maintenance of; pavement and surfacing, signs and marking, vegetation control, culvert functions Concerns clean-ups and planting of indigenous species along the roadways or berms. and street-lighting. The Councils current service provider is WestLink being WSP, Downers, materials suppliers and other sub contractors. The Councils levels of service and maintenance contract do not provide community clean ups or planting along roads or berms in the scope of works. Recreation and Boat The Hapu seek the commencement of phase two of the Opureora Wharf Project ie; the Council is pleased with the outcome/completion of Opureora jetty area 2018 Concept Plan Stage 1 Open Space Ramp/Jetty installation of the presented boat ramp, a more robust shelter at the wharf area. The repair "Option A" development, which included replacement of the old wharf, seawall and repositioning the Comments of Pane Pane Wharf is a long-awaited project as the Health & Safety of the tamariki pontoon with a separate gangway off the road. catching their boat is seriously compromised on a daily basis. Concept Plan Stage 2 (option B) includes an additional pontoon and gangway which Council remains committed to. Timing remains dependent on funding and other coastal priorities but will also be considered as other harbour works opportunities arise.

Regarding a proposed weather shelter located on the jetty itself, Council is currently seeking pricing and hopes to deliver this during the 2021/2022 financial year in discussion with the Hapu.

Regarding repair of the Panepane Wharf, funding has been approved to replace it with a new structure, over a two year period from 2023-2024. In the meantime, Council will keep undertaking repairs as required to keep it safe to use. Concept design of the new wharf will rely on input from Tangata Whenua (as we did with the Opureora project) and other groups to achieve a successful outcome. The concept design process will commence from July 2022. Solid Waste District The Matakana Island Marine Club would like the Council to further support our recycling Council would like to invite the Matakana Island Marine Club to get in contact to further discuss the Rubbish initiative, we are a voluntary organisation that seeks to divert recyclable resources from recycling initiatives mentioned in the submission. Comments wetlands, road sides, bush area into streams that both support the community and country as a whole. The Club may want to look at Council's Community Matching fund that is available to Western Bay Community Groups. Council makes up to $140,000 ($100,000 general fund and $40,000 environmental fund) available for community and environmental projects that make a positive difference in the District.

For any Community Matching Fund queries, you can contact our team on email at: [email protected] or phone us on our Freephone line 0800 WBOPDC - 0800 926 732 Community Cultural The Hapu finally seeks support from the Council for the 100+ years Historic Building that Tena koutou mo enei whakaaro i puta Building Heritage sits within the Kura grounds, this is a significant whare that would be best utilised for Comments archival treasures, library and hapu hui venue. Council acknowledges the importance of the historic building within the school grounds. Council can work with the relevant committee to look at what support is needed to utilise the building for the purposes described. Representation Patnership The Hapu of Matakana Island support Councils Marae Maintenance Fund we seek to have Tena koutou mo enei o nga whakaaro i puta Forum Te Ara Mua reviewed with robust recommendations presented and that the Hapu Comments Partnership Forum is given more decision-making roles to be truly responsible to not only We appreciate your support of the Marae Sustainability Initiatives Fund. Council's Partnership our own whanau but also effective in sitting at the Council Table. Forum is currently being reviewed and as Te Ara Mua is the strategic plan of the Partnership Forum any review of that document will need to happen when the Partnership Forum (or whatever governance arrangement) is set up following the review. Representation General The Hapu of Matakana Island robustly seek to have Maori Wards adopted at the next Under the Local Electoral Act 2001, Council may at any time resolve to introduce Maori Wards, comments elections given the spotlight around the motu. We see this matter as a true platform for unless a poll on the matter has been held in the last six years. (a poll was held in May 2018). In partnership, collaboration and true Rangatiratanga for both hapu and Council. February 2021, the Government introduced new legislation, the Local Electoral (Maori Wards and Maori constituencies) Amendment Act to make the process for establishing Maori Wards for local authorities the same as the process for establishing a general ward.

The next opportunity for Western Bay of Plenty District Council Bay Council to consider a Maori Ward will be in November 2023 in time for the 2025 triennial election.

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Natural Natural The Matakana Island Marine Club is currently 15 years into the 25year Matakana Island, Council appreciates the update on the Matakana Island Marine Club. Environment Environment Restoration Plan. The kaupapa is to have our waterways restored to have clean water, the Comments return of manu and more environmental benefits for our kids and mokopuna we presently Council intends to continue with the Community Matching Fund in its present form which includes sit at over 50 % of mahi completes and we are seeking more support for Restoration an allocation for environmental projects of $40,000 per annum. The Club could consider applying for Projects. funding through this avenue. 810 FRIENDS OF Walking and General We have previously submitted our concerns to the most recent meeting of the Waihi Council has prepared a feasibility study into a number of options for crossing the Athenree Estuary ATHENREE Cycling comments Community Board (Attachment 1) at the lack of transparency in the lead up to the that takes into consideration the issues you have raised. creation of the draft Walking and Cycle ways Action Plan. We have a particular interest in proposals connecting Athenree, Waihi Beach, This report will be circulated during a comprehensive stakeholder and public consultation process, Bowentown and around the northern coastal strip of Tauranga harbour. We could find expected to commence later this year. little or no documentation in the Council minutes or anywhere else of how options were being derived nor the standards and specifications used to evaluate them. In the absence of any Council analysis we undertook our own. We acknowledged that Athenree connections are made much more difficult due to the challenging terrain (cliffs, mangroves, salt marsh and tidal river). There will be different costs, however, cost alone should not be the determining factor as the pleasure and experience that a route can offer, will also greatly affect future usage. Users should feel the Path is linked to the natural environment. It should be sensitive to the environment and as far as practicable not interfere with the distribution of the re-developing sea grass beds or hinder the natural surroundings, ecosystems, tidal flows and movement of sediment. Incorporating the customary perspective and values of Maori are vital. Any structures required must also provide for existing uses (such as boating). The route should not be an "eyesore". The potential for noise and vision nuisance to residential properties near the vicinity of the Path should be considered and minimized as far as possible. 812 ABBEYFIELD Elder Housing General It is possible that a partnership between Western of Plenty District Council and Abbeyfield Your interest in the elder housing activity is appreciated. Council is supportive of the Abbeyfield WESTERN BAY comments Western Bay concept and has worked with Abbeyfield WBOP in the past to facilitate accommodation. At this time OF PLENTY INC of Plenty would be a unique and effective way for both parties to achieve their vision for there are no Council properties that would suit development. providing affordable, accessible and safe housing for older people in our district. Abbeyfield WBoP would appreciate an opportunity to meet with Council to explore if there was a way for us to work together that would be of mutual benefit for each other and for older people. 813 NGAI TE RANGI Representation Opportunities Although the submission is addressed to Regional Council, this submission doubles as a Tena koe mo enei whakaaro i puta for Partnership submission to the City and District Councils' LTP processes. with Tangata A key thrust of this submission is about equity Council continues to work with Maori to understand their aspirations and how they wish for those Whenua and encouraging the council to always be working toward enhancing understandings aspirations to be recognised and provided for within the work of Council. This is an ongoing journey and/or which should work towards the principles that you highlight. awareness of the structural underpinnings that maintain or heighten inequity; and with this increased awareness, to make the necessary adjustments in order to ensure decision- making across all council functions, planning and processes begins with an equity vision. 1. Iwi/hapu receive a unfair share of the inequity that exists despite the legislative rights recognitions we are afforded 2. Council have not been able to achieve anything close to what we have despite the remarked difference in resourcing/budgets, capacity and capability 3. Supporting iwi/hapu to be in control of their processes and decision-making is what council needs to turn their minds to 4. When iwi/hapu activate rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga, there are wellbeing spin-offs that no other form of delivery or engagement model can realise. 5. Kaupapa driven approaches keep us focussed, grounded and allow good decisions to be made and even better outcomes to be realised. 6. If council were kaupapa driven (equity vision), the same benefits and achievements would ensue, including with meeting regulatory obligations and timeframes more efficiently and 4 in relation to financial efficacies.

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7. We are not asking for special privileges, we are simply asking for our rights to be recognised. 814 ENVIROHUB BAY Planning for Climate Envirohub wishes to thank the Council for its ongoing support of environmental initiatives The Long Term Plan 2021-31 includes Council's Climate Change Action Plan. This sets out the OF PLENTY the Future Change Action throughout the Western Bay District. adaptive management planning approach Council will take to address the challenges of climate Plan The documents presented show a prudent but responsive approach to projects covering change. For the next 3 years Council is investing in infrastructure risk assessments, to understand the four well beings. Should additional funds become available, especially through what Council and community assets are most at risk from a changing climate. This information will partnerships, then Envirohub would encourage the Council to invest, at a higher level, in then be used to inform local community planning. Local community plans are likely to include a initiatives that will improve environmental outcomes that meet national Climate Change focus on 'green infrastructure' solutions which offer co-benefits for both climate change adapation, goals and will also restore, protect and enhance the Biodiversity and Water resources of and enhancing biodiversity and water resources. This aligns with the likely direction central our beautiful area. government will be taking on climate change actions, which should mean significant funding is available to implement these kinds of solutions. 815 PUKEHINA Walking and General We would like additional purposes to be considered, with reference to our Environmental and cultural issues were considered at the time the resource consent was prepared BEACH Cycling comments planned Walkway/Cycleway, that recognise environmental and cultural values for the proposed cycleway. RATEPAYERS and educational potential i.e., Waihi estuary environment, migrating and ASSOCIATION wading birds, kokopu breeding grounds, places of significance to mana Trail development provides opportunity for educational/interpretive signage to be installed along the whenua etc. route. Pukehina Hall General • Pukehina Communty Hall: Thank you for your interest in the Pukehina Hall remediation topic, your comments have been noted Remediation comments - We thank WBOPDC staff for their engagement and collaboration on the recent and are appreciated. consultation on the future of the Pukehina Community Hall. - We look forward to the results of the survey and working with the team in the future. Recreation and Comments Waihi Estuary marginal reserve strip: The Department of Conservation are the owners and administrator of the marginal strip around Open Space - We would like to help Council understand the erosion issues that are Pukehina. occurring along the marginal strip on the estuary side at Pukehina in order to work on options for remediation. Council continues to advocate to Department of Conservation for erosion mitigation works to occur - The area in front of Oruroa reserve has eroded and following a report where necessary but ultimately it is the Department of Conservation's decision. commissioned by BOPRC and coastal expert Jim Dahm there are a number of actions we could take. We would like the support of WBOPDC so we have an effective three-way agency (WBOPDC, DOC and BOPRC) collaborative approach with us and mana whenua. Recreation and Boat Boat ramp: Ororoa Reserve Boat Ramp replacement is now underway and this includes some minor revetment Open Space Ramp/Jetty - We note that there have been delays with quotes for the boat ramp rebuild at works to mitigate erosion effects at the ramp. Council continues to advocate to the Department of Comments Oruroa Reserve. Conservation for erosion mitigation works to occur where necessary. Ultimately it is the decision of - We request that the build of this ties in with the repair and remediation work the landowner (DOC) as to what mitigation works are undertaken. that needs to happen in relation to the erosion issues as outlined above. Stormwater Stormwater Stormwater drains: Council has allocated an ongoing budget of $200k - $250k per annum to ensure compliance with its General - Waihi estuary is also considered to be in a poor degraded health state comprehensive stormwater consents. This funding will support ongoing water quality monitoring Comments (BOPRC) and major changes need to be achieved in the whole and stormwater treatment where appropriate to ensure water quality within the Waihi Estuary can catchment to begin to restore the mauri of this special place. See www.waikokopu.org.nz be improved. - We request that WBOPDC commit resources in the Three Waters space to ensure their areas of responsibility are covered with respect to stormwater drains in particular. 819 THE TE PUKE Libraries and Library The Te Puke Centre Charitable trust would Like to make a submission to the Western Bay The Te Puke Library and Service Centre delivers library and council services to the Maketu- Te CENTRE Service Comments of Plenty District Council Long Term Plan. Puke ward communities and in addition to our core role, aims to build community participation and CHARITABLE Centres support community development. TRUST We would like to see a provision for Information services properly financially resourced in the Te Puke Service Centre Library. Year one provision of $10,000, Year two $15,000, The Te Puke facility is not large enough (at present) to accommodate an additional information Year three $15,000 with evaluation of services for the next Long Term Plan. We would service desk or additional staff. Our public spaces are well utilised and able to accommodate the also ask for provision of an information desk, manned by our team within the Te Puke current level of use. Other council staff also use the 'back of house' space; building inspectors, Service Centre and working alongside staff of the Te Puke Service Centre. treatment plant staff and animal services staff. Our vision would be to see a service contract created with resourcing to trial an information service desk for the Te Puke Maketu Ward and wider district. Our Council will continue to review the situation and you are welcome to maintain a link with Council's understanding and research shows that the Katikati Waihi Beach ward has this provision Community Team on all community related matters. and inlying with what has been provided and resourced over the other side of the district this would provide the opportunity to trial what the community is asking for. As stated one of the key challenges is population growth. This is now more than ever necessary to have the key and crucial information services available for the residents of the Te Puke

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Social and Cultural Wellbeing "Investing in libraries and service centres which is also include multi-use community space" ______By enabling a trial and provision of this service, the timing of the new library service centre build will show a need and want from the community being met. This has been a long time indicated in the scoping report we produced, funded by the Te Puke Community board and the establishment of the Te Puke Centre which was unable to develop due to funding issues. The need is still very much relevant and a gap in community services for all sectors in the community indicated. We hope you are able to consider this proposal. 824 MADE IN TE Economic Made in Te Made in Te Puke Trust would like to make a submission to the Long Term Plan. Council appreciates the work that Made in Te Puke Trust does in the great Te Puke area. PUKE Puke Trust In short we would like consideration of a: CHARITABLE - Fund of provision for council to support more community events with Traffic Management In regard to Council support for community events with Traffic Management costs, we are pleased TRUST costs to advise that this fund already exists. The fund is managed by Council's Event Specialist, within the - Event delivery in the district plan and reserve management plans that match and don't Community Team. restrict - We would also like to see an evaluation of events and the service contract for events Council has worked hard over the last two years to be an enabler for events in the District and, we with a fairway and possible share of the contract to enable community groups to deliver believe there has been some good success. We will look to continue this, working with event Free and Multicultural events that include and don't exclude the entire community. managers and organisation's, to have more community events across the District.

Council reviews events and Service Delivery contractors regularly to ensure the model is right and quality events are taking place. The majority of events that Council support are community orientated and are free to attend, some of these being successful multicultural events. 827 FOSTER, Pukehina Hall General It is unclear why a true cost cannot be given. I have not seen any information to indicate Your interest in the Pukehina Hall remediation topic is appreciated. The difficulty in assessing the ELIZABETH Remediation comments how often it has been used over the last 5 years and revenue received. Please provide true cost to remediate water ingress is difficult because the true cost is not known until the cladding PATRICIA If not supported by the community what happens. What happens to the land is taken off and the extent of the damage able to be quantified. The Hall has not been well used in the past, partially due to the condition of the hall, but also because the then hall committee was not as proactive as it could have been in terms of finding new people to hire the hall. 829 RURAL WOMEN Swimming General Swimming Pools - Water safety education, and all children being able to swim, should be Council recognises that the provision of public swimming pools greatly assists learning to swim and NEW ZEALAND Pools comments considered a basic goal in our community. Therefore it is essential that there are water safety education. satisfactory pool facilities within easy access for the majority of families. With fewer schools having their own pools, and many choosing to do aquarobic exercise for health purposes, the Council facilities must remain up to standard, although recreational fun attractions should be funded by other community channels. CCTV - General We support this identified priority although we assume that proposed extra surveillance Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments cameras will mainly focus on recognised urban risk areas. Please consider some Cameras transferrable cameras that could be shifted around known rural "boy racer" or drug dealing Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a locations. need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Transferable CCTV has technical difficulties but Council would actively seek to resolve these issues so that CCTV can move location. Elder Housing General Elder Housing - Our Tauranga RWNZ has been expressing our ongoing concerns about Your interest and support in elder housing is noted and appreciated. comments the lack of affordable rental housing for those on lower income to our local MPs. As the population ages, the statistics show that more older singles are becoming homeless. Therefore we support your plan to retain and increase your Council owned elder housing. This is a priority spend area and the target for increase should require at least an increase in numbers every year and with transparent loan funded rating costs if necessary. If people are well housed they place less demands on other support services and will be secure in their community.

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Transportation General Transport - As we have submitted to SmartGrowth/UFTI consultation, rural communities Due to funding limitations the Council has chosen to undertake network improvements such as rural comments will continue to rely on their cars and trucks for their economic and social needs. However road widening, better sightlines, increase drainage capacity, etc. in association with pavement if priority was given to local park and ride areas, linked to convenient public transport with renewal activities. Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in dedicated bus lanes on the congested main highways, we would have stronger incentives both urban and rural areas throughout the district. Where possible rural cycleways will be provided to reduce our carbon footprint. On road cycling is a danger to all the users - riders and away from trafficked areas but mostly must share the available road space with other traffic. drivers. If more money is to be invested in our District it must go towards separated walk/cycleways with adequate nearby toilet facilities. RWNZ asks that priority is given to improving unsafe corners, underwidth narrow rural roads, and enforcing speed limits, especially near the schools. Planning for Climate Climate Change - We ask that Council takes particular notice of the Climate Change Council acknowledges the primary sector is integral to our local economy and therefore our local the Future Change Action Commission recommendations and RWNZ supports your plans for ongoing education and community wellbeing. We will continue to engage with local communities including local industries Plan projects to raise public understanding. As our regional GDP is strongly influenced by the and the primary sector as we advance our climate change planning. We would welcome further primary sector it is essential that Council ensures that future policies do not adversely engagement with Rural Women NZ on plans for education and raising public understanding about affect farmers' and growers' ability to remain as sustainable producers. We request your climate change. support for our plans to raise awareness about reducing general greenhouse gas emissions with local small farmers and those with lifestyle properties. Planning for Housing Please allocate adequate resources to stimulating the affordable housing supply in our Council is continuing to deliver on the actions in the Housing Action Plan. For the 2021/22 financial the Future Comments district. The Council Housing Action Plan has all the words but specific commitment is year specific funding has been allocated for building new elder housing units in Katikati, funding needed to make things happen, such as an Abbeyfield Complex in Katikati or incentives support for the Regional Healthy Homes Initiative ($60,000), and funding support for projects being for an intensive terrace housing rental development near services. led out of the Te Puke Housing Working Group. Council is also continuing to work on delivery of affordable housing in Omokoroa within the Special Housing Area (Kaimai Views). We have also been working closely with central government agenices on housing needs, and ways to deliver more affordable housing in the Western Bay. Council is supportive of the Abbeyfield proposal and will continue to advocate to central government for support for Abbeyfield Katikati. Community Community Community Safety - we remind you of the increasing rural violence and of the vulnerability Council appreciates the work conducted by Rural Women and other like minded organisations. Building Safety of isolated rural homes where neighbouring cheap rentals may attract illegal activities. As ongoing supporters of national projects to reduce family violence and our poor mental Council is focused on a safe District for all residents and visitors. health statistics, we commend the Council intention to take stronger leadership on these matters. Council is a strong partner in the Safer Communities programme where we partner with Police, Tauranga City Council, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Iwi, Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Corrections, Civil Defence and Emergency Management and other organisations. These organisations work collectively to implement an ongoing programme of community wellbeing, safety and resilience that enhances the social, cultural, environmental and personal wellbeing of residents and visitors.

Council will continue to focus on the betterment and safety of its communities. Natural Natural Environmental Care Projects - We acknowledge your complementary role to the Regional Council is aware of the many like-minded entities in the environmental sector and works to ensure Environment Environment Council in this sector. As a foundation member of the NZ Landcare Trust RWNZ has had a duplication does not take place. Comments long association with the development of local community care groups and our own area was the initial funder of the first BoP NZLCT coordinator. Can you please give more Council intends to continue with the Community Matching Fund in its present form which includes priority to ensuring that there are consistent levels of coordination and delivery of an Environmental allocation of $40,000 per annum. Strong assessment of environmental programmes between the confusing number of entities in the environmental sector. There applications ensures efficiencies across the District and that duplication tis avoided. are a number of sources of funding, but there is too much reliance on volunteer ongoing commitment. This comes and goes, and it is where there is funded project leadership to drive the local vision that there are sustainable long term results. It takes time to build relationships with property owners, especially if there are commercially focused absentee owners with little local connection in a catchment. An independent facilitator has skills to unite through community led development principles and will have experience in working in partnership with local mana whenua. He eke waka noa with the principles of working together on practical farming solutions, needs more priority in the LTP policies and implementation plans, and to better recognise the National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management 2020 832 FORD, LISA Pukehina Hall General Why don't we invest in the new surf life centre and utilise the facility as a community hall. Your interest in the Pukehina Hall activity is appreciated. Certainly one of the options Council has JANE Remediation comments The land that the community hall could be sold and the money invested in the new centre. considered is whether to invest in the new surf club or not. Pre consultation showed that a majority of the community wished to retain the Hall For this reason the option to remediate the Hall was again consulted on during the consultation phase for the Long Term Plan. 836 BAY OF PLENTY Transportation Public 1. Bus Stop Infrastructure Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural Transport Regional Council wishes to see a significant improvement in the availability and quality of areas throughout the District. The Council plans to include consideration for the provision of public

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REGIONAL Infrastructure bus transport facilities to support new urban development. This includes park'n'ride, bus stops and COUNCIL Comments stop infrastructure, which is currently inadequate and provides a very poor level of shelters. The Council actively supports multi agency collaboration to support the implementation of customer the subregional public transport plans. Submissions to the draft Long Term Plan will be added to service. All bus stops should have provision of a shelter, seating and timetable casings for the plan and prioritised along with all the other projects. the provision of static information. Stops should ideally also have provision of real-time information; which is being rolled out in Tauranga. The pedestrian routes to / from the stop should be high quality - with wide footpaths and safe crossing points. There should be provision for people with mobility impairments, including dropped kerbs and tactile paving. In the suburbs of Te Puke, which the 221 / Gold Line routes travel through on their way into town, there are no road markings for the bus stops which are, as a result, often blocked by parked cars. Bus stops in the main street should be well-positioned and close to the shops. Instead, the terminus stop is located in a back street (Commerce Lane) alongside the rear service yards of the shops. There is a shelter on the opposite side of the road where passengers often sit and then cross the road on to a narrow pavement as the bus approaches. Regional Council would therefore wish to see provision of high quality bus stop / waiting facilities on both sides of Jellicoe Street. As a thriving and rapidly growing community, Regional Council wishes to see significantly enhanced bus infrastructure in Omokoroa which will, in conjunction with proposed service improvements under the UFTI medium scenario, provide an attractive and viable alternative to car travel into Tauranga. With the construction of large housing areas either side of Omokoroa Road, Regional Council wishes to see stops located at regular intervals, with high quality and direct pedestrian links to the residential areas. At present, bus stop infrastructure on Omokoroa Road is largely absent. Regional Council also wishes to see the development of a Park & Ride site and service for Omokoroa residents travelling into Tauranga. Transportation Raniuru BOPRC supports the increased investment in infrastructure to help meet the demands of The Council is working closely with Quayside on the development of Rangiuru Business Park, in Transport continued particular the provision of timely infrastructure. Comments growth in the region. These investments will also provide valuable employment opportunities. Council has committed to funding $15 million of the infrastructure required for Rangiuru Business The works at Rangiuru Business Park will create business attraction and further Park which will be recovered from financial contributions over the development of Rangiuru investment, Business Park. unlocking benefits for the entire Bay of Plenty region. [Note: WBOPDC funding support for local economic development groups goes to Priority One, Te Puke Economic Development Group and Katch Katikati, not Bay of Connections]. BOPRC is working with Quayside Holdings Limited on the development of the Rangiuru Business Park. We note that WBOPDC has acknowledged the $18 million awarded from the Provincial Growth Fund for transport infrastructure related to the Rangiuru Business Park. We request WBOPDC continue to work with Quayside Holdings Limited to ensure the delivery of all associated projects are co-ordinated effectively and in the required timeframes to realise the benefit of this development. We also request that WBOPDC consider making other land owned by WBOPDC available for future development of Rangiuru Business Park.

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Economic General BOPRC is supportive of ongoing funding being provided to local economic development Council continues to support local development groups, across our District, to help ensure positive comments groups community outcomes. We also continue to support Priority One and appreciate the role they play to improve community outcomes and deliver sustainable economic development. across the sub region. Planning for Climate BOPRC supports the focus on climate change, both from a mitigation and adaptation Western Bay of Plenty District Council acknowledges the need for ongoing regional collaboration on the Future Change Action perspective. BOPRC is keen to continue to connect and collaborate with WBOPDC staff climate change action planning. We are committed to continuing to work with established networks Plan on and with the Regional Council on regional climate change action planning. climate change and support the delivery of actions where relevant, and ensure the local and regional approaches are working in harmony and enhancing overall outcomes. In particular, as stated above we support the increased investment in walking and cycling to encourage the use of alternative modes of transport and reduce the district's transport emissions: transport is a key sector for emissions reduction at a district and regional level. Representation Tangata BOPRC notes and supports initiatives and funding that WBOPDC have identified under Tena koutou mo enei whakaaro i puta Whenua the Priorities Tangata Whenua Priorities section of the CD including those that contribute to enhanced Thank you for your support of these initiatives and we look forward to further collaboration on Comments hapu kaupapa such as this in the same way we worked together to engage Maori on our respective Long and iwi capacity and capability. Such as: Term Plans. - Funding for hapu and iwi management plan implementation - Marae sustainability fund - Papakainga development fund - Cultural initiatives fund 839 KLINAC, OLIVIA Pukehina Hall General Love a holiday programme for kids Your interest in the Pukehina Hall activity is appreciated. Council is sure that the Hall Committee LEE Remediation comments would be interested in hearing from folk wishing to run holiday programmes.

840 KATIKATI Recreation and Comments Further we believe that other community shared resources should be included for similar Council supports clubs through the provision of Reserve land at a very low rental. This removes the FOOTBALL CLUB Open Space targeted rate schemes like the swimming pools and potentially the proposed Sport and need for clubs to purchase land. INC Recreation Centre project. It seems that the LTP proposal for "Community Facilities" does not extend beyond elder housing, halls and cemeteries (and libraries separately). We feel that this is too limited in its focus. There are many community facilities that would also benefit from more support and help the council meet its engagement targets and measures by assisting clubs and groups like ours to leverage volunteer time and effort for the wider benefit of the community - particularly the range of age groups that we provide for. Planning for LTP Process One final comment on the LTP consultation process. It is very hard for volunteers to be The required content of Long Term Plan is set out in Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act the Future part of this process. While we can understand the need to highlight the 4 or 5 main areas 2002. Council provides all of the mandatory information in draft form as ‘supporting information’ to for residents, but for groups and organisations this is too broad brush and there is too its consultation document. This means that all components required in the final Long Term Plan are much detail buried within documents. We have invested hours in reading in trying to make available for community feedback. The Act requires Council to identify its key proposals for the plan this submission! Again there needs to be more engagement with groups between plan in its consultation document, and also concisely and simply describe the proposed content of the consultation times so that things like the "151103 Reserve Management Plans - financial strategy and infrastructure strategy. We appreciate that there is a lot of detailed Katikati/Waihi Beach" is broken down in conversation with a group like ours while it is information. We encourage you to talk with your local Councillor or Council staff responsible for your being formulated. areas of interest, to can assist you in identifying the most important aspects of the plan for your club. The budget for 151103 Reserve Management Plans – Katikati/Waihi Beach is simply a budget for that process, there will be community engagement around that project in 2028 when it is programmed for commencement. Community Community Regarding " Community Matching Fund." We believe that the current Community Council administers the annual Community Matching Fund and has $140,000 to allocate across the Building Development Matching Fund system and process is not effective in supporting grass level groups and District. $40,000 of this fund is targeted to groups with an environmental focus with the remaining Comments needs to be revamped. We have put in a number of applications and all we get is a brief $100,000 allocated to other applications. The Fund is always over subscribed, with groups asking 'unsuccessful' response. We have no information on why our applications aren't for more than we have to allocate. This means some groups are successful while others successful despite the considerable effort we have put into them. Further the change of unfortunately miss out. the fund to be Covid-19 Relief and the requirement to show financial impact from covid-19 over a very short period of the year (pre our subs collection), actually prevented our ability This year Council is running community sessions, across the District, to assist groups to make to apply for projects that would have greatly helped our Covid impacted club in 2020. applications. The Community team are also available for guidance and advice before an application is submitted.

The 2020 Community Resilience Fund had strict criteria and was also over subscribed; it is unfortunate that we are unable to assist every group to the extent they are seeking.

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844 SLATTERY, Pukehina Hall General We provided funds into the 'sewerage system development' for years.... you could use Your interest in the Pukehina Hall activity is appreciated. Unfortunately the funds collected for one LYNNE MARIE Remediation comments these funds first..... purpose by a rate cannot be used for another purpose. For this reason it is not possible for the Get another quote (3) independant of the council as we would have to if we were to doing funds collected for the Pukehina Development Fund, to be used to remediate the hall. anything major..... I believe the hall was constructed with steel not wood..... so the rot The quotation is available from the Hall Committee or Residents and Ratepayers association. would be minimal.... I would also like to see a copy of the quote you have and the work required to bring it up to standard. As for a maintenance fee ... the hall is hired out, use this money for maintenance.... Community can fundraise if needed for maintenance, raffles, small events etc.... I may concede a small fee here if required to keep it maintained which should be held by our Ratepayers Association with full transparency but I would not pay in my rates for the repairs that need to happen. It is a valuable asset..... It should be kept, I have used it for a wedding and birthdays, I have been to others weddings, 21st's etc in the hall, done fitness classes in the hall.... there are bowls and could be other regular users.... the fishing club (scout den) is now being sold.... the surf club building will be good but location is not.... risk of more damage to the dunes and wildlife areas..... We have already invested in this building.... don't throw our money or investment away ... you are already slow to complete upgrades at Pukehina... when I moved 26 here the footpaths were to be completed in 5 years.... it took another 10 years and is only one side..... We pay for the library which to be honest is inferior to Tauranga libraries...... Roading, water not the greatest.... Pukehina is a growing community.... Papamoa is just sprawling ... we are an asset to the council, taking on many holiday makers and providing accommodation for kiwifruit workers... we need to keep the community assets we have.... 849 COWLEY, Walking and General No additional rates increase should be allowed for this until the existing orgainsidational Council has recently completed a safety audit for the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycleway, which ALISON Cycling comments structure and planning procedures are overhauled. Money has been wasted in the the includes a number of safety improvements, including signage about sharing with care. ROSEMARY design and exectution of the Omokoroa to Bethlehem cycleway - not ont he estuary segments but in the shoddy safety, logistics considerations around the road and footpath/ concrete cycle path portions. Now more money is required to fix. Property owners affected should have been involved form the get go designing safe entry and exit from properties. Ues the experience of intelligent and able residents. Finance General Developers should be paying 100% of the cost of infrastructure within their development Council has a philosophy that growth should pay for growth wherever possible. Where capital Comments boundaries, NOT the 50% currently lauded by council staff. Existing residents should not projects can be directly linked to the growth in our District, these projects are funded by the be subsidising new homes whilst developers line their pockets. Any development must be developer by way of financial contributions which are charged once developers create the new lots self funding AND contribute its real share to the additional load or upgrades needed on for their development. sewage, roading, mains water infrastructure AND the extra wear and tear. Any normal business contract would demand this. The ratepayers are not open wallets the council can use to subsidize private developers. Finance Procurement Council needs to acknowledge its errors and look at the big picture long term best Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Procurement Manual provides clear direction through the Comments outcome and that can only be done with a culture of service, professionalism and Procurement Process; it is a reference and support document for the competitive selection of accountability. There are too many bandaid fixes. WBOPDC needs to invest in suppliers. The Procurement Manual is underpinned by various legislation which includes the New experienced procurement and business optimisation professionals, a small investment Zealand Government Procurement Rules, to support the delivery of best value for money for the compared to the benefits and financial efficiencies, and set a culture of openness and District via optimised whole-of-life costing, fit for purpose outcomes which are fair, reasonable and continual improvement to council contractor partners. legally robust. Council staff are aware of this manual and in the Council’s decentralise procurement model, they understand to seek assistance from specialist procurement staff wherever necessary. The Procurement Team is committed to establishing robust procurement practices and continuing to provide guidance within Council. 851 BRIGHTWELL, Walking and General You have stated that in option 2, you can apply for funding from NZTA and external Option 2 involves applying to NZTA for subsidies and applying for other external funding. This JILL LOUISA Cycling comments sources. Why do you not apply for those sources to enhance Option 1, without causing funding would be in addition to the proposed incremental increase in rates, to complete the Walking additional pressure on ratepayers who may not have additional sources of income to and Cycling Action Plan sooner. The external funding is not a guarantee source and is project cover. As stated increase in population growth will increase the income derived from new specific. ratepayers. Community General Option 1 is the best of the three, however I believe that only properties that have Your interest in the hall activity is appreciated. The halls activity is funded by a targeted rate via a Halls Comments residential facilities on them should be charged, where a block of land is bare and no one fixed charge against each property in the halls area of benefit.. At this time the fixed charge cannot lives on the property, then that property would not cause any use of a hall in the area. I differentiate between a property with a dwelling on it and one that has no dwelling on it. understand that the rating act does not allow this to happen, but I do not understand why council can not recognise this as valuations include an improvements portion and where this value is below a certain value then the target rate is not charged until such time as improvements are recorded.

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CCTV - General Who pays for the ongoing associated costs for CCTV? Who manages/tracks what is Your interest in CCTV is appreciated. Security comments recorded? Cameras Council policy on CCTV is primarily aimed at the reduction of anti social/ criminal activity. There is a need to prioritise the many requests for the installation of CCTV and Council have developed a set of criteria to give guidance on where CCTV should be installed. One of the assessment criteria will be based on police evidence regarding hot spots where CCTV may be able to gather evidence to support prosecutions, or may reduce anti social behaviour. Ongoing costs for the CCTV system is paid by Council out of operational budgets. Council has a CCTV provider who, together with a limited number of staff, and police, can view the footage. 852 HILL, LINDSAY Pukehina Hall General To be manage by the Pukehina rate payers Ass Your interest in the Pukehina Hall topic is appreciated. At this time Council has agreed to the PERRY Remediation comments Residents and Ratepayers association running the hall as a Hall Committee.

854 SOCIAL SECTOR Finance Procurement Councils are a significant contributor to the local economy and the way in which it Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Procurement manual currently supports the broader INNOVATION Comments procures goods and services. Positive social, environmental, economic and cultural objectives that are proposed in this submission. Council continues to establish robust procurement WBOP outcomes can be achieved from buying local, procuring services from social enterprises practices and wherever possible is working towards implementing positive change in its tender CHARITABLE and from Maori and Pasifika buisnesses. requirements to ensure awarded contracts contribute towards social, environmental, economic and TRUST SociaLink encourages Council to review their procurement policy to ensure it recognises cultural outcomes. This is further supported by the New Zealand Government Procurement Rules, the role of sustainable procurement activity in supporting broader social, cultural, to support the delivery of best value for money for the District via optimised whole-of-life costing, fit economic and environmental outcomes and recognise suppliers that pay the living wage. for purpose outcomes which are fair, reasonable and legally robust. It is a careful balancing process that is very important to get right and is not simple to implement. More specifically that the policy include in its objectives: • Encourage procurement that supports transition to low carbon economy and building Council's Procurement policy is continuously improving and will be aiming to implement the policy resilience to impacts of climate change suggestions proposed over future years. • Procurement that creates high quality, local employment opportunities • Encourage procurement that creates opportunities to increase access to local training and education programmes that benefit local industry • Encourage procurement that demonstrates positive local economic outcomes • Consideration of how to effectively involve small to medium-sized businesses, Maori and Pacific businesses and social enterprises in procurement opportunities Planning for Climate SociaLink submits that planning for climate change should include a specific focus on the Over the next 3 years, Council will focus on infrastructure risk assessments for council and the Future Change Action likely impact scenarios and mitigation potential for people on low income people within the community assets. This work will then be used to inform local adaptation planning. At the local Plan WBOPDC area. level, planning will be able to assess areas where people on low incomes are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and build that into the local action planning. Planning for Wellbeing SociaLink supports and applauds the Council for taking a community led approach to the The Communities Group of Activities in the Long Term Plan 2021-31 sets out that Council's key the Future Plan development and implementation of community wellbeing plans in the three wards and the principle when working with communities, is that the knowledge of what makes a great community, Comments tangata whenua priorities. SociaLink urges Council to consider how it could encourage sits within the community. This recognises that communities have the knowledge and expertise to increased community led development including, for example, devolution of services and identify and achieve their own aspirations. We will continue to support communities through service activities to local communities. delivery contracts and direct funding for community-led initiatives (such as through the Community Matching Fund). We will continue to work with communities on opportunities for services and activities to be delivered via these processes. Planning for Housing Lack of adequate, affordable housing, particularly for people on low incomes is becoming Council will continue to work with the SmartGrowth partnership (including central government the Future Comments an increasingly urgent issue. Having an adequate home promotes health and wellbeing of agencies) on the sub-regional Housing Action Plan. We will continue to seek commitment and residents. funding for local housing priorities that can be delivered within the next 3 years. SociaLink supports • retaining and development of your elder housing portfolio • Implementation of the Housing Action Plan • Papakainga development • Any action that increases housing supply, affordability, housing quality and housing choices. Community Community Community organisations play an important role in supporting community wellbeing. Council works closely with the social sector and appreciates the work that SociaLink does in the Building Development SociaLink supports the funding of community organisations including service delivery community. Comments contracts and the community matching fund. Libraries, reserves, sports fields, halls and the holding of events all contribute to building Council is pleased to advise that funding of $30,000 per annum, has been allocated to SociaLink to social connection. SociaLink supports funding for community facilities, reserves, halls, help ensure they continue their impact and leadership across the social sector. libraries and events. Representation Opportunities In keeping with the spirit of partnership, SociaLink supports continuing to improve Tena koutou mo enei whakaaro i puta for Partnership relationships with tangata whenua, the implementation of Te Ara Mua - The Pathway with Tangata Forward, the development and review of hapu/iwi management plans and contributing to Council will continue to work with Tangata Whenua in implementing Te Ara Mua. Our iwi/hapu Whenua marae sustainability. management plan fund now provides support for developing plans and implementing the actions in

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them and the Marae Sustainability Initiatives Fund continues the work of supporting Marae. 855 FLINTOFF, Transportation General Welcome Bay Road Transport Alternatives Council's Walking and Cycling Action Plan includes the development of trails in both urban and rural ALLAN ARTHUR comments There has become an increase in traffic along this road traveling from the Welcome areas throughout the District. Submissions to the draft Long Term Plan will be added to the plan and Bay suburb toward Te Puke and Papamoa, well over 50 vehicles per day. The users prioritised along with all the other projects. include private motor vehicles, quarry trucks, school buses and cyclists. Upgrading this road is required to support environmental alternatives (ie. Walking/running, Council has over the past decade or so has been making improvements to Welcome Bay Road by cycling and public transport) and ensure safety for its users. Most urgently required review the traffic speed limits, undertaking seal widening and sight line improvements to improve are: safety and assist the multi modal transport activities. The current project will attempt to widen one of a) a cycle lane, and the two remaining lengths of Welcome Bay Road east of Rocky Cutting Road once funding from b) bus amenities. Waka Kotahi can be secured. During the morning and afternoon rush periods school buses stop predominantly on the road for students who wait along the berm to attend their college. Parents also park on the berm until the busses arrive to provide shelter while their children. Bus shelters, space for busses to pull into and parking are required. We would like your support for new public bus service with park'n'ride (parking) facilities by our marae and kura (schools). Our rohe (area) are experiencing more whanau returning to papakainga housing and a round-trip bus service to Papamoa Plaza, Bayfair and Welcome Bay would help our elderly and children doing after school sports to have greater independence while minimising private vehicle use. Planning for Growth The experienced from the Coronavirus pandemic revealed the security and benefits The needs and aspiration of Maori for housing and the use of their land is acknowledged. The the Future Planning of gated communities. One of the options for our rohe (blocks), is the possibility of SmartGrowth partners of Western Bay of Plenty District, Tauranga City, BOP Regional Council and Comments providing housing that is inevitably needed especially for an aging demographic. tangata whenua are in the process of preparing a spatial for the sub-region. As part of this is the That is not limited to our blocks alone. Already papakainga are being constructed in preparation of an iwi spatial plan that is being progressed by the tangata whenua SmartGrowth neighbouring blocks who share the same pressures. partner. All iwi, hapu and land trusts will be invited to be part of this process. It is essential then that a Ngapeke - Waitao - Mangatawa Spatial Plan be developed to assist with infrastructure planning. Resources and support is needed to document the goals and aspiration of land trusts and residents to determine the character of this area for the next 10 to 30 years. Water Supply Water Supply Waitao River Water Quality Council shares your aspirations to have the quality of waterways, water sources and recreational Comments Six years on and the health warning about the unswimability of the Waitao swimming places protected for our communities and environment. Our district has a vast number of Catchment and Kaiate Falls is still in place. The falls encompasses several streams and rivers and many of these border on forestry, horticultural and agricultural properties. tributaries running off the Otawa summit into the Kaiate Stream. It was a popular Bay of Plenty Regional Council manages all issues to do with water quality outside of our urban swimming place for the residents, locals, and visitors for generations. Although environment. Waitao catchment and Kaiate falls both sit under their responsibility. Council invests monitored and assumptions made about the source of its e-coli contamination, it has in its reserves and esplanades and undertakes riparian planting to improve water quality. yet to be resolved and reduction of the contaminants entering this stream must be accomplished. It is our aspiration (mana whakahaere) to establish a local drinking water supply to meet the demands of the area and lighten the demand on the city system. To achieve this the general quality of the water must be better. We think an alternative water supply is ideal due to our catchment's good reserves, proximity and geology as an ecological corridor. Natural Natural Wetland Restoration Council works hard with significant investment in the environment across the District. Environment Environment Climate change predicts we will experience heavier and more frequent flooding in Comments our area. The destruction comes from the sheer volume that occurs in a single Council partners with a number of environmental groups and organisations to help assist with the 3 reduction of environmental impacts across communities. downpour. This causes erosion and damage to property and infrastructure that ultimately isolates our vulnerable in emergency events. Knowing these events will occur we can take action to mitigate its impacts now. Restoration of wetlands in the lowlying areas along the Waitao flood zones east side (and west) of the bridge on Welcome Bay road will reduce the flow that threatens to wash out the bridge that connects residents in the Ngapeke area. It is important to us because two marae border this awa (river): Te Whetu-o-te-Rangi and Tahuwhakatiki. 862 BLUEHAVEN Swimming General The Western Bay of Plenty sub-region, and New Zealand generally, has a low level of Council will be working through a site selection process for the location of the replacement Te Puke MANAGEMENT Pools comments service for Pool through the Maketu/Te Puke Reserves Management Plan review. LTD swimming pools relative to recognised benchmarks. This is concerning given the extent and the Under the guidance of the Regional Spaces and Places Strategy, Council will be talking with proximity of our water-based recreation on lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Tauranga City Council about investment opportunities. 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planning is well advanced for the provision of a significant Aquatic and Leisure Centre to serve the population of the eastern corridor. The granted Comprehensive Development Consent (CDC) for The Sands includes provision for this facility, with the location shown on the master plan above. This facility has been designed to concept level (see plan below) and can provide the following: • Pool facilities: o 50m competition pool o 25m learn to swim (LTS) pool o 2 hydro slides o Toddlers, bombing & leisure pools o Spa pools o Hydrotherapy / program pool o 300 poolside seats o Outdoor hot water leisure pools o Wet changing area • Café & reception • Public transport connection 292 carparks It is important to note the aquatic centre has been designed to be extended to include an indoor court facility in the future. This future proofed design allows for the integration of all these leisure activities, and increased efficiency with common areas, carparking and infrastructure. The aquatic facility will be readily accessible to current and future residents within the eastern corridor via the TEL and proposed Papamoa East Interchange (PEI), providing a sub-region facility that addresses both an immediate catchment with no facility and provides a sub-regional asset that doesn't exist. Our planning includes development of the Aquatic Centre in the next 5-10 years. The facility presents an opportunity for the joint provision and funding between the WBOPRC, Tauranga City and the BOP Regional Council. The sub-regional aquatic proposal addresses the currently fragmented approach to delivering smaller and less effective pools in a sub-optimal way. We request that the Council in its decisions on swimming pools consider: • Appropriate level of service benchmarks for swimming pools at a subregional scale in conjunction with Tauranga City Council and other authorities; • The provision of The Sands Aquatic Centre as part of the future subregional aquatic facilities network; and • Opportunities for joint provision and funding of swimming pools with Tauranga City Council. Planning for Growth Bluehaven is currently working with stakeholders to explore the opportunity to develop Council acknowledges the opportunity and the potential contribution this land may provide to the the Future Planning ~120ha of housing challenge faced in the sub-region. Council also notes the development challenges relating Comments land on Bell Road, adjacent to the Papamoa East Interchange (PEI) and within the WBOP to ground conditions, flooding, stormwater management, NPS for Freshwater Management, and DC territorial rezoning. It is suggested that once the project is further advanced, consideration could be given to boundary to contribute housing supply for the medium to long term time horizon. providing budgets through a future LTP or AP process. WBOPDC staff (along with TCC and Up to 2,000 sites of mixed housing typology can be provided in the development area BOPRC) are willing to work closely with Bluehaven as this work is progressed. highlighted in the map below. Our investigations show that the land is suitable for urban development, with appropriate mitigation of flood hazards. The development can provide affordable residential sites because it can

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optimise the use of existing of infrastructure. It is well located relative to employment and social and community services, including The Sands and can be bought into subregional land supply at a pace and scale that cannot be matched elsewhere. We have also assessed the neighbouring land (see highlighted area below) which could be suitable to establish a wetland that provides ecological, flood mitigation and a long-term community amenity. We request that the Council: • Recognise the potential of the identified land to be developed for urban purposes within the horizon of the LTP. • Recognise land that can be developed as a wetland that provides ecological, flood mitigation and a long-term community amenity • Note the estimated capital sums for land purchase, development of wetland and pump solution (ongoing flood protection) at Bell Road for future development, as follows: o $5m land purchase; o $5m wetland planting; and o $1m pumps. o Total capital sum of $11m to be recovered from new development areas (via DCs, FCs, or an IFFA lev.) 865 ANONYMOUS, A Walking and General "Please look at the possibilities for including horse riders on new tracks you build. The Council has recently adopted a Concept Plan for Waitekohekohe Reserve out towards Katikati, Cycling comments Teihana Road to Lochhead Road Section that is open to horses brings much to the which includes designated horse riding trails, which are to be developed. community. As a rider, I regularly use that track and enjoy the interactions I have with other users. Many dogs have now met my horses and are better for it. Many dogs have Council will also be considering opportunities for horse riding through the Reserves Management never met a horse and once they have they are less likely to bark or chase them. This Plan review processes, with the Maketu/Te Puke Reserves Management Plan review scheduled to means that horseriders are safer when they use local lroads too as dogs tend to ignore th commence later this year. horses rather than bark or chase them. I stop and talk to walkers on the track and they are always happy to see and share with the horses. Its beneficial to the whole community. I am still concerned about the safety of users where the cycleway joins Lochhead and Borrell Roads but council is aware of this already." 876 OTANEWAINUKU Planning for Wellbeing In the Environmental Wellbeing section of the LTP, Council aims to provide "Ongoing The Long Term Plan 2021-31 includes an activity plan for the Natural Environment and Sustainable KIWI TRUST the Future Plan support for local environmental initiatives and environmental education." We support this Living. This Activity Plan sets out the goals Council is aiming to achieve through its funding of local Comments goal as we provide both the initiative and the education components of this section. While environmental projects and initiatives, and how that funding is allocated. We have considered way we have a committed family of corporate, government and local government supporters, in which we can provide further support, and have included that in the Activity Plan. we ask Council to consider ways in which it could further support our work as developing and maintaining a sustainable financial base remains a challenge for us.

Our environmental education is undertaken in two ways: • BCA's education programme which uses Otanewainuku • Guided walks and talks with community groups

We are also founding members of the Bay Conservation Alliance and benefit from their ongoing logistical support to ease our workload. 878 LONGDILL, Finance General It is so disappointing as a rate payer to see freedom campers get facilities like water and Council has a freedom camping policy which sets the places that are available for freedom PETER Comments wastewater provision for free whilst those with houses must pay for the same services. camping, which places are prohibited and the various rules campers are expected to follow while they are camping in the Western Bay. Where kitchen, showers, toilets and laundry facilities are provided (such as the facility on Seaforth Rd in Waihi Beach) this is user pays with campers purchasing digital keys for access. 879 PADGETT, Community General I don't believe the people who live on Rocky Cutting Road should have to pay for the Te Council notes your concern regarding payment of the Te Puke Hall rate by people living on Rocky SUSAN LOUISE Halls Comments Puke Memorial Hall. cutting road. Please note that all properties within the Western Bay of Plenty District Council are being asked to contribute to a hall and whilst you may perceive your property to be some distance from the Te Puke Hall, it is available for your use, as are other halls within the district. 880 STAPLETON, Swimming General Please give high priority to the swimming pool in Te Puke. The Te Puke Memorial Pool is the first pool to be replaced. LOIS EILEEN

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Pools comments Solid Waste District Please reduce the costs of rubbish disposal. There is more and more rubbish being Western Bay of Plenty District Council does not have any transfer stations (rubbish dumps/tips) in Rubbish dumped in rural areas, and I suggest it is because of the high cost of dumping at the the district. Transfer stations fees on-charge the fees that are charged at the landfill where rubbish Comments designated rubbish dumps. are finally disposed of. Cabinet has recently agreed that the waste levy for landfills that take household waste will increase from the current $10 per tonne - set in 2009 - to $20 per tonne on 1 July 2021. 883 CRETNEY, IAN Finance Water Rates I agree that water bills with massive leaks should be subsidised. I see huge water Maintenance for water supplies is a necessity. Contractors are required to minimise water wasted, COLLISTER Remissions wasteage by Council contractors with flowing unrestricted water for hours on the road however routine water mains flushing is required. Routine flushing of towns mains, dead-end and Policy side, who's paying. outlying water mains, is usually undertaken twice a year to flush out sediment that may have built up Comments in the network. 884 BLOMFIELD, Finance General Please make yourselves accountable for the use of rate payers money by full public Council's finances are governed by the Local Government Act 2002 and the Public Finance Act CLAIRE TRACEY Comments disclosure of ALL expenses , including council lunches & ridiculous spending trips. 1989, which place rules and responsibilities around the way in which Council can spend public Learn to manage funds correctly & efficiently before you keep expecting the rate payers to money. Council has internal policies such as the Sensitive Expenditure Policy which set out the keep lining your pockets. Also if you did your jobs properly there wouldn't be so many rules for the way in which expenditure is managed. Council's financial processes and policies are court cases against you. also independently audited on an annual basis to ensure that we are in compliance with the legislation, financial accounting standards and policy. 890 LONGDILL, Recreation and Boat where are the upgraded children's playgrounds or our ability to walk along the beach at The playgrounds at Brighton Reserve and Pohutukawa Park (which are both coastal playgrounds) MELANIE ELLEN Open Space Ramp/Jetty high tide where the rock wall prevents us walking? How could council approve the rock are being renovated this year. There is also a new playground being constructed at Island View Comments wall without a walkway on top or along the top side of it - this is a no brainer!! Reserve (also coastal) in response to local demand.

Beach protection - how can we be charged for this when council allow other residents to The Waihi Beach rock seawall is a Council response to the effects of coastal erosion, and the use their diggers to scrape sand off eroding parts of the beach in front of us to then place funding of it (which includes local targeted rates) was widely consulted on prior to its construction. out side them? How does council justify charging a rate to protect - but then allow others The seawall and associated beach access structures are consented by the Bay of Plenty Regional to remove sand from the same beach? Council (who regularly monitor these structures for compliance) and are managed/maintained by Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

The effects of the seawall on recreation values was widely considered during the design process and the resulting consent conditions set by the Regional Council must be complied with. Any structures placed along the beach must have a resource consent to comply with the Regional Coastal Environment Plan. Planning for LTP Process For the large increase in general rates - what is this going towards? we have a bunch of The Long Term Plan provides for the establishment of four new dog parks in years one to four of the the Future signs at the beach telling us that dogs are not allowed at certain times - but where is the plan - one in each four main centres of Waihi Beach, Katikati, Omokoroa and Te Puke. There will be dog park that we can take them to instead? future engagement with the community on the specific sites in each of these locations. Solid Waste Comments - Rubbish fees charged per year with no option as opt out. We currently recycle and The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Kerbside compost our rubbish so being charged to keep four extra bins on our property is funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Collection outrageous. curb side recycling is all that was needed - not everything else that went with households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. it. Daily I watch cars drive up and dump household rubbish in the bin on our street as Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the with freedom campers dumping rubbish at island view reserve council rubbish bins. Not amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the fair at all on us at rate payers to be funding their rubbish!! The rubbish rate needs to go as residents. with the bins! council really dropped the ball on this one! The provision of public litter bins in reserves is determined through Council's Reserves Management Plan and has been allocated to areas where the need for them have been established. The bins referred to has been in place long before freedom campers used the site. The removal of litter bins from reserves require the approval of the Waihi Beach Community Board and the final decision to remove such bins lies with the Reserves Department.

891 EVANS, DAVID Finance Debt This is the most awful proposition imaginable. Council's #1 priority should be to reduce Council's capital expenditure is primarily to provide infrastructure such as roads and pipes which will HUGH Management debt b whatever means it takes. Aim for a year-on-year rate REDUCTION of 1% (or more) be used by multiple generations. When the need is identified to provide infrastructure in order to adjusted for retail price inflation. provide for current and future demand, Council considers that loan funding is often the most appropriate method of funding as each generation that uses the asset will also be paying towards it under a principle called 'intergenerational equity'. The growth in our district has created a requirement for substantial levels of capital expenditure in order to cope with current and future demand, which in turn has increased Council's forecast debt. Not all of this debt is repaid through rates as Council also receives revenue from developers in recognition of the demand their development has placed on Council services. As our district continues to grow, the number of ratepayers contributing towards repaying debt also increases.

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Council provides a wide array of services such as roading, supply of drinking water/wastewater/stormwater systems, libraries and swimming pools. We are required to prepare budgets which reflect the likely cost to deliver its services, alongside the revenue we will collect to deliver those services. This means that whenever Council introduces a new service (such as kerbside rubbish) or improves the level of service (such as the increased roading expenditure proposal in our Consultation Document) we must have the revenue to deliver this to the community. Reducing rates on an annual basis would mean that Council would have to reduce the services we offered to the community, resulting in a lower living standard across the district. 893 OMOKOROA Recreation and Comments Omokoroa Western Ave Reserve Future Tennis Courts Council reviewed the concept plan for Omokoroa Sports Ground as part of the Kaimai Reserve COMMUNITY Open Space Omokoroa Community Tennis Club wishes to have space reserved for two new tennis Management Plan review in 2016. As part of this process, it was signalled that further hard courts TENNIS CLUB courts alongside the existing courts. would be considered subject to evidence-based demand. Any future courts would need to be INC assessed against the Spaces and Places Strategy investment decision-making matrix. Please note We have attached a sketch showing where two new courts would go with room for another that the submitted proposed plan does not take into account the future location of the relocated single multi-use court alongside. This is shown as Netball on the attached plan. pavilion.

These would preferably be flexipave courts to ensure we have the court type to suit children wanting a performance court surface.

We do advocate that the two tennis courts are not shown as multi-use courts. They simply do not work. Where are the nets stored? If a member of the public or a tennis club member wants to play where do they get the nets from? Are they locked away or simply left out to be vandalised. Where would baseball posts and backboards be left? Who looks after the equipment and ensures it is not simply degraded to the point where they cannot be used? Multi-use sounds like a good idea but practically they are not. They are very difficult for a team to use as what do you do if you turn up and others are using the court? In practice they do not cater for club use by any team.

There are already multi use courts in the community at Omokoroa school.

The tennis courts are under pressure at peak times now. To provide for the future growth of Omokoroa we need AT LEAST two more courts. Saturdays are full with childrens tennis all morning and then club days in the afternoon. With the population in the mid 4000 but with growth planned for 12,000 the current courts will simply not cope. Ideally rather than two courts it would make sense to double the courts to have 4 new courts. It makes sense to plan for one tennis centre on the peninsula. Without reserved space for new tennis courts it is simply inviting a problem for the relatively near future.

The public can easily access the courts through our public booking system. For a small booking fee to cover court costs they can book a court and in evenings the lights come on automatically for them. This public access is promoted on our posts in the local newspapers and with large signs attached to the fence.

We have ensured that our gate is suited to disabled athletes.

These courts are a facility for use by the community of Omokoroa. Numbers are growing strongly. With the growth in population planned it now requires the council to make allowance for the growth and allocate space alongside the existing courts for increasing the court numbers.

Thank you for your consideration. 895 TE PUNA Planning for LTP Process Te Puna Heartlands has re-examined the Kaimai Ward Inflated Project list that identifies Council notes your support for the projects identified in both the Te Puna area and wider Kaimai HEARTLANDS the Future all projects that affect Te Puna, We have attempted to align them with the relevant ward, and the alignment of these with the Te Puna Community Plan. sections of the Te Puna Community Plan: 280813 Te Puna Memorial Hall Improvements 280812 Te Puna Community Centre Hall Improvements 175202 Te Puna Library 260401 I'Anson Bush Reserve Facilities 260409 Minden Te Puna Neighbourhood Park 281002 Waitui Reserve Toilet and Extend Boat Ramp 294801 Te Puna Station Road Harbour Access 12/13 Comments for the Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Sorted by :Submitter ID ID Name Topic Issue Summary Response 294801 Te Puna Station Road Harbour Car Park 322301Waikaraka Drive LP and Stopped Road 331701 Te Puna West Wastewater System 332401 Minden Stormwater Investigation and Remedial Work 306403 Tahataharoa Longer Term Wetland Restoration We also acknowledge the provisions made for community and other support in the Kaimai Ward, such as: 151105 Reserve Management Plans - Kaimai 148811 Community grants - Kaimai 338301 Strategic Property Development 243320 et seq Central Supply Zone water projects Solid Waste District The Amended Long Term Plan (ALTP) sets out the implications (service levels and Council notes your support for its role in managing solid waste through a kerbside service, and the Rubbish financial commitments) of Council's decision to take a more active role from 2021 in proposed performance framework associated with this service. Comments managing solid waste within the district. Te Puna Heartlands notes that the measures for gauging the effectiveness of this service include customer surveys, percentage of waste recycled or recovered as reported by licensed operators, number of initiatives funded by the MfE, and waste audits, the reliance placed on continuing levy funding under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 (otherwise, increased costs to ratepayers) and the expectation that Council's role will change beyond kerbside collection services to possible development of a transfer station. Submission: On the basis of the cited sections of the TPCP, Te Puna Heartlands supports this proposal in the ALTP. 896 HUMPHREYS, Planning for Growth It is irresponsible to place that many people into Omokoroa now with no way of getting out Planning for the upgrade to the Omokoroa intersection is currently underway as part of the CHRISTINA the Future Planning onto SH2 as it stands now! Many things in there could wait especially until SH2 has been Tauranga to Omokoroa four-laning. The funding and therefore timing of this and the Katikati bypass Comments improved. are out of Council's hands, but we take every opportunity to highlight their importance to Government representatives. Solid Waste Comments - Do not agree with the new Rubbish collection that is planned, what was wrong with the old The way we manage waste and recycling are a priority for environmental sustainability. A rates- Kerbside system no one was unhappy with and it worked and was locally based keeping locals funded system, with the provision of bins for rubbish and recycling, makes it easier for all Collection employed not a multi-millionaire business from Hong Kong. Once council has put the local households to participate in waste reduction, resulting in less household waste going to landfill. kiwis out of business the new system will only put the price up! Not Rocket science! Other councils in New Zealand with similar rates-funded collections have seen a reduction in the amount of household waste sent to landfill and have proven the system works for the majority of the residents.

Representation Panepane The same can be said for the giving away of Pane Pane Point [5.5 mill CV] On both these The decision to transfer ownership of Panepane to the five hapū of Matakana Island was made by Point issues who has given Council a mandate to give these properties away that belong to the Council after almost a decade of discussions. Prior to making its decision Council went through a Comments people/ratepayers of the WBOP. Once again, no binding referendum has been conducted comprehensive public engagement process where people were able to provide their thoughts on for ratepayers on these issues. the proposed transfer. These opportunities included five public open days held across our district. The open days provided information on the proposed transfer, frequently asked questions, maps and a video as well as having Council Elected Members and staff in attendance to have discussions with the public. People were able to make a submission on the proposed transfer at these open days, in person at Council or electronically via our website. In total Council received over 7000 submissions on the proposed transfer, with the submissions coming from our district, New Zealand and overseas. Of those submissions 96% were in favour of the proposed transfer. All of this was considered prior to Council making its decision to transfer ownership of Panepane to the five hapū of Matakana Island.

Water Supply 3 Waters It's not in the LTP but I wish to say that the 3 Waters plan is effectively going to once again Western Bay of Plenty District Council is a Water Supply Authority, and it's water is source from Proposal remove ownership of our Utilities from the Ratepayers who have funded it all. bore fields across the district, which has improved quality and reliability of supply from previous Comments surface supplies. The change from surface supplies has enabled us to increase production capacities to meet growing demand. Supplying drinking water for the purpose of domestic, commercial, industrial and livestock use is a high priority within our water management strategy. Not all of the district's is reticulated from Council's network, and many rural properties have their own water supplies, typically from private schemes sourced from bores and streams, or from rain water harvesting.

Studies by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council have highlighted to carefully manage future demand for water, especially in the Eastern Supply Zone (which includes Te Puke) where forecast and existing demand may exceed the volume available for allocation. The allocation of water outside of our reticulation system is the role of Regional Council. Both Council's see water conservation as an important part of ensuring the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of our communities.

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84 NGAI Diversions Diversion to the District We are the katikati of the area. We have been for 400 years. The river, wetlands and harbour were our life Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be TAMAWHARIUA Plan Review source. The effects farming, roading, horticulture, industrial waste, and sewage on our environment have referred to the District Plan review, which commences in affected the well-being of our hapu. Restoration of our enivornment to again be a life source is central to our 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 100 year vision. We thus submit that it is recognised that the natural environment is a valued and significant cultural asset and as such is treated as priority when Council is planning for development of any kind. 85 TE PUKE Diversions Diversion to the District Industrial Development Te Puke Township Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be ECONOMIC Plan Review The addition of new business in the light industrial sector in Te Puke necessitates the need for new industrial referred to the District Plan review, which commences in DEVELOPMENT land. Serious consideration needs to be given to additional land allocation and working with local developers to 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. GROUP meet new demand. e.g. At present there are 3 active projects with the possibility of new business but with limited or no industrial land available. 90 TE ARA Diversions Diversion to Te We also wish to make Submissions relating to the design of pathway facilities on Jubilee Park. We believe that This feedback will be used to inform the review of the Te Puke- KAHIKATEA Puke/Maketu Reserve this park is the centrepiece of the Te Puke community and should remain as an informal "village green" for Maketu Reserve Management Plan which is scheduled for INCORPORATED Management Plan shared use by many groups from large festivals and concerts to families and individuals of all ages mixing review in 2021/2022. freely. Permanent sporting facilities should be located elsewhere. In line with our objectives, though, we request that Council consider funding the following projects: A permanent track from the Hera Memorial to King Street via the Stock Road as well as one along the southern side of the new fence. This is the starting point of the Te Ara Walkway as well as to other connections. We propose that this track is for shared use by walkers, cyclists and scooters and include curves, humps and features to add interest. The expansion of the skate park for bowl and pump track should be limited to Stage 2 area only. A sealed or concrete track around the Top Field should be established that would allow everyone from athletes to the disabled to access exercise and adventure facilities. The area overlooking the scout park is a potential site to consider for equipment. Toilet facilities, with an attractive apperance, should be built in the vicinity of Constables Gallery that would serve users of the playground and amphitheatre. Parents requiring young children to cross a carpark to the Commerce Lane facilities say this is unsafe, too distant and unsuitable. The carpark garden (with historic olive tree) should be included in the park with the fence relocated to the carpark side. A parking area should be created oppositie the Toy Library on Stock Road. Other suggestions that our Society has for the park are: Security - CCTV and lighting for the Stock Road. Additional BBQ tables and facilities. Electricity points for Stage Lighting and show sites etc. Sun shade for playground area. Our Society recognizes the importance of Jubilee Park and its role as the centre of our community. We look forward to any further opportunity to discuss these and future changes. 97 MUIR, GEORGE Diversions Diversion to the District Housing shortage, is it a bubble? Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be JACOB Plan Review What is happening with house prices in NZ? Why is money so cheap and plentiful yet inflation so low and referred to the District Plan review, which commences in property prices now seemingly out of reach for our next generation? Rogernomics was a swift change in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. monetary policy during the 1980's which crippled our little country in the short term, but maybe we are now seeing the final outcome of that mantra. We were promised by our govt that house prices would be corrected by the provision of much needed construction of more houses, but nothing has happened. The RMA has limited the supply of land being made available to build on and so the land prices are experiencing very high inflation as a result. To make matters worse, the population has grown exponentially since this pandemic started. During the pandemic the govt in their wisdom made money even more easy to get by printing a tonne of it and removing any constraints for investers and home owners to borrow it in order to buy property. I question why we need a CG tax to control house prices? IMO, we need the building and planning requirements altered to encourage affordable housing for first home buyers. We need to provide a place for people to live, as thats a primary human need. That doesn't have to be a fancy 3 bedroom home built to withstand the worst earthquake or wind storm we have ever seen, nor does it need to look fancy either. A start would be for council planners to be forced to provide for and regulate subdivision of low productivity land near existing built up areas into intensive residential allotments. Also to provide for the further subdivision of lifestyle blocks near built up areas for councils and developers to build cycleways into these rural areas to take pressure off the roading upgrade costs. One of the constraints has been the inability of roading to cope with further growth and the lack of planning for growth within our public transport system. Coupled with the climate change projections new regulations could replace the RMA providing a stimulus for exponential house/apartment building to meet forward demand. There could be burdens put on property investers which prohibit dwellings to be unoccupied for prolonged

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periods of more than three months and banks could be regulated to ensure principle is repaid on loans. Monetary policies could be tightened and restraints put on housing investers and in turn, the govt could provide for future generations by being the promoter of cheap basic housing. New high intensity housing could all be solar equip, designed to collect and store water, be served by cycle ways and public transport. It could also be regulated to have light colours on house roofs and roads and be built from timber and other renewable resources which limit effects on climate change. Buildings could be smaller and energy efficient. The construction could be modular design, transportable and primarily built in factories through targeted govt loans. Its a very easy situation to solve and could be rectified quickly if future home owners were aloud to construct their own basic affordable housing themselves. Instead of the reserve bank printing all the money and giving it to banks for invester to suck up, give govt loans to first home buyers to buy cheaper land provided for by local and regional authorities enacting much needed changes. 98 KAIMAI OMANAWA Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi SH29 - removve overtaking lanes by the Kaimai school - Improve Road safety. Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling RURAL Belk Road - SH29 intersection, no right turning bay from SH29 into Belk Road - Very dangerous corner needs Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements RATEPAYERS addressing. Especially with the expected increase in truck traffic. for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to ASSOCIATION Soldiers Road - SH29 intersection. No visability. Either a turning lane needs to be provided or the intersection promote and advocate for improvements to the highway shifted. network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. Diversions Diversion to Speed Limits Speed limits - 80km on rural roads Currently set to change on Omanawa Road but McLaren Falls was not Your request to reduce the speed limits on McLarens Falls included in the proposal last year - need to be. Road will be considered through Council's next speed limit review. 130 LEACH, BRYAN Diversions Diversion to the District Make it possible to allow an orchardist to keep the orchard and subdivide house off when he wants and retire to Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be JOHN Plan Review town. referred to the District Plan review, which commences in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 132 WALLACE, ANGELA Diversions Diversion to the District Housing Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be Plan Review Encouragen intensification within urban boundaries referred to the District Plan review, which commences in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 143 LOOIJ, JOANNE Diversions Diversion to the District Re-zoning Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be Plan Review Increase commercial area around the Te Puna roundabout. referred to the District Plan review, which commences in We are currently a small block of rural neighbouring commercial. 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. We would love to be included in the commercial zone to enable us to run a business and contribute to the Te Puna village community. 158 ANONYMOUS, B Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi Almost $3 billion!!! Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling Build a Kaimai tunnel. Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvments for How much will Auckland spend on a new second harbour bridge? the State Highway network. The Council will continue to Why should Auckland get everything? promote and advocate for improvements to the highway Kaimai tunnel is a must! network on behalf of the subregions road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the state highway network have been directed to the Tauranga office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 215 Morris, Karli Diversions Diversion to the District Making whanau land easier to build on Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be Plan Review referred to the District Plan review, which commences in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 223 RILEY, DAVID Diversions Diversion to the District Also support the construction of a range of dwellings not currently catered for with present developments ie Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be FRANCIS Plan Review small homes, shared homes, spaces for tiny homes/mobile homes, homes for extended families, papakainga referred to the District Plan review, which commences in Social housing is not just aged housing 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. Housing affordability and shortage is a serious problem which impacts also on the aged Subdivision plans require more flexible options for alternative solutions ie small plots, shared spaces, co- housing.

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255 GALLAGHER, Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi More passing lanes on State Highway 2 both directions from Western Bay to Tauranga and return. Slower Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling BRIGID MAY speeds mean people drive even slower so more lanes needed to pass. When State Highway 2 safety works Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvments for are done speed should go back to 100 km/h. Life of seal seems shorter than before. the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregions road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the state highway network have been directed to the Tauranga office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 289 LEIGH, ANGELA Diversions Diversion to the District Other options - need to change so that minor dwellings are easier to build with less Council cost ($60,000 in Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be BERNADETTE Plan Review Council fees is too high), And, flexibility for size. referred to the District Plan review, which commences in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 300 ROBERTSON, Diversions Diversion to Regional Would be great to get a free school bus programme like TCC have. We have a large number of great schools Your feedback on school bus provision will be referred to Bay TRACEY Council in our region but we also have choice on where we send our kids to school, because WBOP & TCC are so of Plenty Regional Council. close there is a crossover and lots of Te Puke kids go to Papamoa / Mount / Tauranga schools. I would be happy to pay as a bus user or targeted rates to have a service. Currently I drive my two kids to Papamoa daily so they can catch a free bus to school, my third child goes to school here in Te Puke. I'd be happy to pay as bus user in order to get another car off the roads. 327 ROLLESTON, Diversions Diversion to the District Keep Te Puna as green belt Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be GABRIELLE IRENA Plan Review referred to the District Plan review, which commences in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 335 RUTTER, BRUCE Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi I am apposed to any increase in the budget for road resealing, the current budget would seem to be sufficient Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling WILLIAM as long as the works are carried out efficiently. NOT what seemed to have happened if what was experienced Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements with state highway 2 between Waihi township and Waihi Beach road is continuing. The term reseal doesn't for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to mean repeated sealing over months for this stretch of highway, the sealing should be actioned for repairs once. promote and advocate for improvements to the highway This stretch was resealed and resealed wasting funds for these repeats rather than perform the reseal once network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will correctly. Using money wisely not wastefully may even ensure little or no budget increase, which would suit us include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling pensioners since our annual benefit increase adds up to $10 per person per week , the banks only offering facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that 0.8% on investments and now a Capital Gains Tax and landlord rental benefits being eroded means stretching supports economic development. Your submission along with of the household budget goes on. others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 378 WHISTLER, Diversions Diversion to the District Maintain village feel with condensed/medium density housing. Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be ADRIAN CHARLES Plan Review referred to the District Plan review, which commences in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 379 COOPER, LORNA Diversions Diversion to CCR Development of subdivision should be checked, pathways, walkways and cycleways for the general public are A service request has been raised (reference CCR 320363) for SMITH left to be in the condition fit for purpose. Heavy trucks have damaged what was originally done. Cracked this matter to be investigated. concrete with grass / weeds still growing through long after the developer have gone. No 1 Road Te Puke. 434 WYATT, TANIA Diversions Diversion to Regional School buses for children need to be free. Your feedback on school bus provision will be referred to Bay Council of Plenty Regional Council. 457 Borell, Wayne Diversions Diversion to the District We are rural/ horticultural and fiercely land retainersWe will fight to keep it as it is and we are opposed to the Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be Plan Review thought of rezoning our paradise like Omokoroa or Bethlehem. referred to the District Plan review, which commences in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 458 BOWYER, PAUL Diversions Diversion to CCR Repair the road curb outside McDonalds. 195 Jellicoe Street. A service request has been raised (reference CCR 320362) for RICHARD this matter to be investigated.

463 WRIGHT, SUSAN Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi Roading: More passing lanes on State Highway 2 both directions from Western Bay to Tauranga and return. Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling MARGARET Slower speeds mean people drive even slower so more lanes needed to pass. Don't agree with side barriers as Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvments for priority - middle barrier is more important. When State Highway 2 safety works are done speed should go back the State Highway network. The Council will continue to to 100 km/h. promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregions road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the state highway network have been directed to the Tauranga office of Waka Kotahi for their

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consideration. 473 FORD, ISABEL Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi Bridges on SH2 are a significant risk for cyclists. The road developers say that they don't need to do anything Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling HAMILTON as there are not enough cyclist accidents but this because most cyclists do not cycle on SH2 as they know how Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvments for dangerous it is. If bridges were widened the number of cyclists would increase and reduce car traffic, helping the State Highway network. The Council will continue to the environment. promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregions road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the state highway network have been directed to the Tauranga office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 509 ROLLESTON, Diversions Diversion to the District Keep Te Puna as Green belt Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be JENNIFER TE Plan Review referred to the District Plan review, which commences in OHORERE 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024.

513 HICKSON, PAUL Diversions Diversion to the District Need more residential land in the East. Kiwifruit industry is growing fast and need permanent housing choices Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be JAMES Plan Review near this growth. referred to the District Plan review, which commences in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 516 Te Amo, Maika Diversions Diversion to Regional The Kaituna River through Waitangi, up and down stream of it, is the only part where people still live by the Your feedback on school bus provision will be referred to Bay Council river. There are swimming spots all through there, but no speed limit for boats, jet skis etc. There have been of Plenty Regional Council. some close calls and near misses recently, with boaters and jet skis travelling at high speed in areas where people are swimming, including children. It's only a matter of time until the unthinkable happens. Please establish and enforce speed limits on the river through this. 535 COOK, MADELEINE Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi Your initial statement: The increase in traffic volumes places greater wear and tear on the roading network. Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling ANN On the way from Katikati to Tauranga and back today the heavier trucks were markedly noticeable as was the Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvments for poor state of the road surface not far from the Port area. No doubt there are similar poor surfaces because the State Highway network. The Council will continue to those trucks use Highway 2 to get to the Port. Many years ago we had a coastal shipping service for promote and advocate for improvements to the highway distributing cargo from port to port, the powers that be took the ships off the sea and created congestion and network on behalf of the subregions road users. This will pollution. I would prefer the council to lobby for ships to replace trucks rather than put my rates up. include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the state highway network have been directed to the Tauranga office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 567 WALDEN, STACEY Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi The road of SH2 is the most important priority and a round about at the Omokoroa SH2 intersection. Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling LYNN Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 570 CALLAWAY, Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi The roading is a disgrace. Countless lives lost and 10s of millions of $ lost in business over the farcical delays. Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling ANDREW None of your proposals will speed up this process and provide the infrastructure desperately needed. We need Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements major investment and companies that can get the job done. for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 576 BAKER, Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi Any opportunities for road safety improvement? e.g. roundabouts at entrances to towns. e.g. Omokoroa, Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling Whakamarama Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements

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JONATHON SVI for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 626 MAY, ARON Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi "Option 4 would be my preferred option. Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling New four lane toll highway from Tauranga through to the region boundary to be completed by 2025. Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements User pays, if you don't want to pay then use the existing road in its current state." for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 633 NEGRETTI, JESSE Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi The roads are terrible and the process of resealing takes way too long. It appears that more time is spent Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling CHARLES moving cones than working. Just fix it properly. Throughput needs to be increased by either a bypass or Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements making highway 2, 2 lanes going each way from Waihi to Tauranga. for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 665 LEE, JACQUELINE Diversions Diversion to Te Would be great to have horse riding paths This feedback will be used to inform the review of the Te Puke- ANNE Puke/Maketu Reserve Maketu Reserve Management Plan which is scheduled for Management Plan review in 2021/2022. 689 PRIER, ROSEMARY Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi The speed limit of 80kms is not working. We still have accidents and more chance of it with impatient drivers. Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling MARGARET Put i back and fix a bypass. One way in or out of Tauranga - Katikati third world. Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements THERESE for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 692 WISNESKY, KEITH Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi On the roading question, it will not be the first time council has heard that roads in this area seem to be the Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling ALEXANDER forgotten highways. I appreciate it is a matter of prioritisation $6.9m but in my 10 years here we don't seem to Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements have been prioritised. for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 722 HICKEY, MICHAEL Diversions Diversion to NZ Police We need a resident Policeman (especially from Labour weekend until the end of April each summer). No Your feedback about Police presence will be passed on to the ARTHUR disrespect at all to the local Waihi Town policy but quite often just one of them has a huge geographical area to Bay of Plenty Area Commander for the New Zealand Police. cover. The peak holiday population from mid-December to the end of January is 15-20,000 people.

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Local speed limits need to be enforces (e.g. 30km /hr at north end). 726 BRYANT, KAREN Diversions Diversion to the District Please keep Te Puna as a green belt. There is so much pressure for housing but houses can be built on any Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be PATRICIA Plan Review soil, our horticultural area is precious and fruit cannot be grown on any soil. Already horticulturalist are being referred to the District Plan review, which commences in threatened by 'new' life-stylers and developers moving in to the area, they want our land to develop, but we are 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. growing a food source and an economy. 730 BLACKSTOCK, Diversions Diversion to the District With the disaster of the small sections recently to plague Omokoroa, please Council make future minimum Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be NEIL GORDON Plan Review sizes 550-600m2. Young families are coming to Omokoroa and their children, and parents, need room. referred to the District Plan review, which commences in 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi Main road intersection. I use this nearly everyday as do most. I value my life and others, but the volume of Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling traffic is such that drivers are taking risks, be it buses (school too), truck and trailer, cars, motorcycles and Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvements cyclists it needs to be completed now and not in 2028. Subdivision are still to be completed and the Prole Road for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to proposal is increasing residents and not reducing the risk on entry and exit. promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregion's road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the State Highway network have been directed to the Tauranga Office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 734 NZ KIWIFRUIT Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi State Highway 2 is a major freight network for packhouses from Katikati to Tauranga transporting kiwifruit to Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling GROWERS the Port. There are seven packhouses on State Highway 2 (or on side roads) with both permanent and Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvments for INCORPORATED seasonal workers. Because of seasonal accommodation limitations, some workers travel along State Highway the State Highway network. The Council will continue to 2 from Katikati or Tauranga (or further) to work. NZKGI strongly supports an integrated approach with Bay of promote and advocate for improvements to the highway Plenty Regional Council and Waka KoTahi to prioritise construction of this road. The industry continues to be network on behalf of the subregions road users. This will concerned about: • The poor quality of the road layout and surfaces • High risk driver behaviour: speed, unsafe include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling overtaking, tailgating and driver impatience, distraction, impaired driving • Dangerous intersections between facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that State Highway 2 and side roads involving entering/exiting a high-speed environment with poor visibility. supports economic development. Your submission along with Roads are a vital part of the region's transport network. All of the western bay regions' kiwifruit is transported by others concerning the state highway network have been truck to the Port of Tauranga therefore the importance of enabling efficient freight movements to and from the directed to the Tauranga office of Waka Kotahi for their Port is essential. Delays on the network result in reduced economic efficiency and lead to economic loss. The consideration. kiwifruit industry is a high growth industry that increases growth and production year on year resulting in increased truck movements. There are ~16,500 seasonal employees in the Bay of Plenty over the harvest period. Having a passenger rail service from Omokoroa to Paengaroa would provide a much-needed public transport network for these workers to get to work on orchards and in packhouses however consideration should also be given to extending the passenger rail service to Katikati. Consideration of flexible public transport routes and schedules (whether road, rail or ferry) during peak harvest season should be a consideration. 738 MAKETU Diversions Diversion to Te Spencer ave reserve is Maketu's biggest reserve yet the most under developed, The Maketu Community Board This feedback will be used to inform the review of the Te Puke- COMMUNITY Puke/Maketu Reserve has plans and ideas of what the reserve should look like and what community needs should be put in place e.g Maketu Reserve Management Plan which is scheduled for BOARD Management Plan lower layered land filled, utilise the excessing spring and wet land, BMX track, trees, walking/ cycling tracks, review in 2021/2022. look out point, to name a few. Diversions Diversion to Regional Recourse consent was obtain by EBOP for the Kaituna re diversion, there is a clause in the consent to monitor Council any salting up around the Maketu Boat ramp, in the event of this happing the channel can be deepened. 750 FORD LAND Diversions Diversion to Te Historical and Interpretive Signage Lower Kaituna River This feedback will be used to inform the review of the Te Puke- HOLDINGS PTY Puke/Maketu Reserve As part of the following ongoing work WBoPRDC are undertaking in the Lower Kaituna River including: Maketu Reserve Management Plan which is scheduled for LTD Management Plan 1) Reserves - Coastal & Marine Projects Funding (Project 281507, p57); and review in 2021/2022. 2) Reserves - Otaiparia Kaituna River (Project 357601, p60); we request that the extensive Maori and European History of the area is recognised through historical and interpretive signage. The historical and interpretive signage requested includes: a) At Otaiparia as detailed in Council's Statement of Proposal and Proposed draft concept plan and naming proposal for 83 Ford Road, Maketu dated February 2021. b) The Otaparia Reserve being jointly named and signed "Otaparia / Fords Landing" to recognise the Maori and european names for this area and its joint history. c) The Flax Mills along the Lower Kaituna River. d) The Kaituna River Stops for the Scows that serviced Tauranga, Maketu, Lower Kaituna area being Fords Landing (Otaiparia) and up to Canaan Landing to service Te Puke. e) The Te Tumu Observation Pa located on the eastern side of the Kaituna (Te Tumu) Cut.

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The 2014 Environment Court decision on the location of the Te Tumu Pa identified that the Te Tumu Pa most likely existed and extended across the coastal sand spit, now breached by the Te Tumu Cut, to what is now the Maketu Spit area east of the Te Tumu Cut. In this regard FLH believe that it is important to recognise this from both a historic heritage and cultural heritage perspective as part of the Kaituna River Re-diversion and Wetland Creation Project and interpretive signage should be installed in the recreation reserve on the east side of the Te Tumu Cut, to detail and explain the historic and cultural significance of the Te Tumu Pa and associated battles. The interpretive signage could be similar to the very good historical signage installed at a number of historic sites at Maketu in 2013 Diversions Ford Road Concept Plan At Otaiparia as detailed in Council's Statement of Proposal and Proposed draft concept plan and naming This feedback will be used to inform the consultation currently proposal for 83 Ford Road, Maketu dated February 2021. underway for the draft concept plan for 83 Ford Road, Maketu. The Otaparia Reserve being jointly named and signed "Otaparia / Fords Landing" to recognise the Maori and Council will consider all of the feedback received during this european names for this area and its joint history. consultation process before adopting a final concept plan and indicative costings. 757 GRAVIT, Diversions Diversion to the District Please give a lead in amenity planning with sites set aside for future community meeting places, bus stops or Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be JOSEPHINE HELEN Plan Review the corner dairy in our new greenfields subdivisions within the magic 10 minute walk. A small bit of corner referred to the District Plan review, which commences in grassed reserve offered by a developer will not meet future needs. Small sections need communal spaces with 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. large trees or community gardens to break the built landscape. 761 WAIHI BEACH Diversions Diversion to the District The Board wish to engage with the WBOPDC as soon as possible so as to initiate community discussions for Council notes the Board's interest in the District Plan review COMMUNITY Plan Review Town Planning and District Plan Review. and its interrelationship with town planning discussions. BOARD Rationale: Starting conversations now ensures that overall goals for both parties may be aligned for the Waihi Council directs staff to workshop this matter directly with the Beach Ward. Community Board to ensure an agreed pathway is identified. 772 OMOKOROA Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi As the vision is for "best transport systems for a growing economy and a safe, healthy, and vibrant Bay Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling COMMUNITY lifestyle, the intersection at Omokoroa state Highway 2 needs to be a priority with council pushing for it to be Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvments for BOARD started along with State highway 2 Waihi to Tauranga corridor to be invested in. the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregions road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the state highway network have been directed to the Tauranga office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 773 PIRIRAKAU Diversions Diversion to the District Ki uta ki tai - Mountain to the sea of Te Puna, Whakamarama and Kaimai Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be INCORPORATED Plan Review Ki uta ki tai is a mountain to the sea approach. Pirirakau have consistently urged the security of this for Te referred to the District Plan review, which commences in SOCIETY Puna, Whakamarama and Kaimai as a greenbelt to mitigate the effects of urban encroachment and 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. maintaining rural character and zoning. This is generally supported by the Department of Conservation and it is also a mechanism to embed natural and cultural character appropriately. This has been submitted to Smartgrowth, but it goes unheard.

Te Puna is recognised as a 30 year long term growth cell. Our submission to WBOPDC requests support of this recognition through Councils participatory decision making within Smartgrowth leadership. There are many examples of protection status such as in Waikato and the South Island.

We seek bold future thinking that provides for environmental retention of natural character as something we can all take pride in. 820 RICHARDSON, Diversions Diversion to the District Recommendation One Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be KENNETH Plan Review I would like to have the district plan amended in relation to the Minden Lifestyle Zone. Currently only property referred to the District Plan review, which commences in FRANCIS on the north side of Junction Road is part of the Minden Lifestyle Zone. I woul like to recommend that the 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. Minden Lifestyle Zone be extended to include 300m on the south side of Junction Road. I am a member of the Richardson family and my mother Irene Richardson own the property at 92 Junction Road. Having the south side of Junction Road included in the Minden Lifestyle Zone would enable lifestyle residential properties to be made available on both sides of Junction Road as population in WBOPDC grows. The change could include mandatory access 'Right of Way' corridors to the property that remains beyond 300m. Minimum lot sizes of 8 hectares could be part of this requirement. Recommendation Two I would like to recommend that existing properties with 2 existing dwellings established under the district plans prior to the year 2000 be allowed to divide into 2 lots, with a requirement that of the 2 resulting lots, one be no more than 3500m2 and that the resulting 2 lots when combined be a minimum of 8 hectares in total area.

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828 GRAY, JULIE Diversions Diversion to the District Section sizes in the Maketu area are currently restricted to a minimum of 800 sq metres. Your feedback about District Plan/land use matters will be Plan Review This restrictive requirement is now no longer appropriate and is outdated. referred to the District Plan review, which commences in The minimum section size should be amended to allow some flexibility for the use of available land. 2021/22, with the aim of notification in 2024. 870 ANDREWS, JO Diversions Diversion to Waka Kotahi Put in a median barrier from waihi thru to Tauranga not a motorcycle centre strip and cheese graters on the Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) is the Road Controlling side Authority responsible for the maintenance and improvments for the State Highway network. The Council will continue to promote and advocate for improvements to the highway network on behalf of the subregions road users. This will include capacity improvements, new walking and cycling facilities, public transport services and infrastructure that supports economic development. Your submission along with others concerning the state highway network have been directed to the Tauranga office of Waka Kotahi for their consideration. 877 ROUT, SHERYL Diversions Diversion to TCC When we bought our property on 246 Ohauiti rd, about 16 years ago. The real estate agent show us a blue Your feedback about development of Ohauiti Reserve and print of what the council were considering for the Ohauiti reserve. This included rugby,cricket, hockey fields, urban area will be referred to Tauranga City Council, as these netball courts. A pivillion. Bus and car carpark. Does anyone know what's happening about that? Though matters are within their area and jurisdiction. obviously scraped. Any how since been thinking how Ohauiti lacks a community hub. Think it would be greatly to have a hub like the lakes have got. Not the Crossing but the other hub where the restaurant Maude's is. Ohauiti is growing so fast now and I think something like this would be patroned well and help the area feel more of a community.

Regards Sheryl Rout 894 TE PUKE HIGH Diversions Diversion to Te 1. Te Puke High School/Community Action Centre This feedback will be used to inform the review of the Te Puke- SCHOOL Puke/Maketu Reserve A new Te Puke High School/Community Action Centre is proposed on the site of the current Horticulture space Maketu Reserve Management Plan which is scheduled for Management Plan at Te Puke High School. The Action Centre will be available for the high school and community use. Te Puke review in 2021/2022. High School Board of Trustees has commissioned a feasibility study, Geotech study, site survey and concept plan for the proposed new school/community action centre.

2. Te Puke Community Aquatic Centre This is the preferred site for the new Te Puke Community Aquatic Centre. This was the location identified by Mark Boyle's action group and a very similar location to that identified by Visitor Solutions Ltd in the feasibility study undertaken in 2010, "The majority of the stakeholders identified that the preferred location for a potential aquatic and indoor recreation facility would be adjacent to Te Puke High School. The main reasons given for this preference were that it would allow for maximum use of the facility with school use during the day and community use after school hours." Te Puke High School is the biggest user of the current pool, so it makes sense to locate the pool in close proximity to the high school. If the pool is located away from the school, it is highly unlikely that it will get the same amount of use by high school students.

3. Te Puke Hockey Turf This is the preferred site for a new Te Puke Hockey Turf as proposed to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council by Raewyn Carey and Richard Klaus in 2014. This proposal included converting six of the nine netball courts into a sand Hockey turf, leaving three Netball courts.

4. Te Puke Netball Courts With the Te Puke Hockey Turf proposal, there would still be three Netball courts available for community use.

5. Te Puke Cricket There would be no changes made to the Te Puke Cricket field and wicket.