Introduction Omapere Wharf, Harbour. Courtesy of Northland Inc. 1 Far North District Council I Long Term Plan 2018-28

Our vision, mission, values and expectations

Our vision

He Whenua Rangatira – A District of Sustainable Prosperity and Well-Being

Our mission

Creating great places, supporting our people

Our values - tikanga

• Manawatopu: Unity of purpose and working • Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Partnership together • Tu tangata: Strong cultural identities • Kaitiakitanga: Environmental stewardship and • Whanaungatanga: Family, community, sustainability connecting and caring • Mana tangata: Respect and fairness

Tumanako - our expectations

• He wahi ataahua: Valuing the outstanding • Mana i te whenua: The role of tangata whenua beauty of our District is valued and respected

• He waka hourua: Fit for purpose infrastructure • Te ira tangata: Rich heritage and diversity underpinning success respected and celebrated

• Kokiri tahi: Empowered communities, working • Tangata whai ora: Happy, healthy, safe and collaboratively purposeful people

• Oranga taiao, oranga tangata: Nurturing the • Whānau: A great place for our families to environment so it nourishes us flourish

• Oranga kainga: A thriving, sustainable local economy 2 Far North District Council I Long Term Plan 2018-28

Message from the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer

Kia ora koutou

Welcome to the Long Term Plan (LTP) for 2018-28 . eliminate wastewater flowing into our waterways during severe weather . The option selected will limit this happening This document signals a new phase in the direction of our to only the most severe ‘once-a-year’ weather events . district . It focuses on funding growth where it’s most needed, while consolidating and building on the infrastructure gains Roads are a lifeline for all Far North communities . We had we have achieved over the past three years . proposed several significant roading initiatives to keep traffic flowing smoothly in , our most vibrant economic hub. Since our last LTP 2015-25, we have worked hard to address However, we agreed funding these initiatives could unfairly historic infrastructure gaps . We have achieved some penalise others in the district with pressing roading issues . We important wins including the new Kerikeri sewerage scheme have instead agreed that a decision on the South Eastern due for completion next year, and we have begun work on Te Bypass in Kerikeri, and the to Kapiro link will be Hiku Sports Hub in . We are constructing a new water delayed for the time being until we have determined a treatment plant at our / Omanaia water supply and district-wide roading strategy . we have completed the Twin Coast Cycle Trail, which is already attracting thousands of cyclists and creating new Submitters were keen on proposals to extend the success of opportunities for business . the Twin Coast Cycle Trail – Pou Herenga Tai by creating more connections within our district . To achieve that, we will invest We are now well-placed to invest in new initiatives to make $26 million between 2022 and 2028, and a further $18 .7 the Far North an even better place to live . The need for fresh million beyond the term of this LTP . These projects will only investment could not be stronger . Our region has experienced go ahead if the government is willing to contribute at least 50 considerable growth in recent years with a surge in migration per cent of the cost . We will also invest $4 .6 million to replace from and elsewhere, and a boom in tourism . The the to leg of trail . This part of the ‘twin coast’ Labour-led Government elected in 2017 has shown a experience could be lost when the Vintage willingness to help by increasing investment in regional Railway Trust resurrects its rail link along that part of the rail economies. The Far North has been an early beneficiary with corridor, and submitters agreed we should find an alternative. the Provincial Growth Fund pledging millions for a range of projects to promote sustainable development, long-term jobs We also made decisions on issues not specifically raised in our and growth for our people . Several of the initiatives in our consultation document . These include bringing forward Long Term Plan will benefit from this funding. existing plans to prevent flooding of West Coast Road in , and boosting funding for Animal Control so we can Once again we were impressed by the level of engagement increase staffing levels at our dog pounds. residents have shown during the LTP consultation process . We received 866 submissions and 130 submitters spoke with We are genuinely excited by the opportunities this plan offers. councillors and staff during three days of hearings held in We believe this 10-year blueprint will become a springboard Kaitaia, and Kerikeri . Most supported the proposals for sustainable growth across our district . It is a programme we put forward, some voiced reservations and others that promotes growth where it is most needed . It will support suggested alternatives to consider . Wherever possible we business and employment, and make our communities more have incorporated your views . liveable .

We are particularly pleased this Long Term Plan will deliver a Ngā mihi. community and civic hub for Kaikohe . There was strong support for this proposal and councillors have confirmed $11 .8 million to make this a reality . We will now work with partners, including Ngapuhi and central government, to create a suitable design we can then consult on with the community .

Kaitaia’s aging wastewater infrastructure will also get a major John Carter QSO Shaun Clarke ONZM upgrade . The Council has opted to spend $13 .4 million to Mayor Chief Executive Officer 3 Far North District Council I Long Term Plan 2018-28

Mayor and Councillors

Hon John Carter Cr Tania McInnes QSO Deputy Mayor Mayor Bay of Islands- Whangaroa Ward

Cr Ann Court Cr Dave Hookway Cr Kelly Stratford Bay of Islands- Bay of Islands- Bay of Islands- Whangaroa Ward Whangaroa Ward Whangaroa Ward

Cr Sally Macauley Cr John Vujcich Cr Colin ‘Toss’ QSM Kaikohe-Hokianga Kitchen MNZM Kaikohe-Hokianga Ward Te Hiku Ward Ward

Cr Felicity Foy Cr Mate Radich Te Hiku Ward Te Hiku Ward 4 Far North District Council I Long Term Plan 2018-28

Committees and delegations

Audit, Risk, Governance Infrastructure Council and Strategic Network Committees and Finance Relationships

Chair: Chair: Chair: Cr John Vujcich Cr Tania McInnes Cr Ann Court

Mayor John Carter

Cr Ann Court Cr Ann Court Cr Felicity Foy Cr Felicity Foy Cr Dave Hookway Cr Dave Hookway Cr Colin Kitchen Cr Colin Kitchen Cr Sally Macauley Cr Sally Macauley Cr Sally Macauley Cr Mate Radich Cr Tania McInnes Cr Kelly Stratford Cr Kelly Stratford Cr Kelly Stratford Cr John Vujcich Cr John Vujcich Bruce Robertson Independent member

Community Bay of Islands Kaikohe - Te Hiku Boards - Whangaroa Hokianga

Creative Other Communities District Committees Funding Licensing Drainage Assessment Committee Committee

Waiharara Kaitaia Motutangi and Kaikino Drainage Drainage Drainage Area Area Areas 5 Far North District Council I Long Term Plan 2018-28

Community Boards

Bay of Islands - Whangaroa Terry Greening Belinda Ward Lane Ayr Chair Deputy Chair Kerikeri Russell-Opua

Kaikohe - Hokianga Mike Edmonds Emma Davis Shaun Reilly Chair Deputy Chair Kaikohe Kaikohe North Hokianga

Te Hiku Adele Gardner Melanie Dalziel Laurie Atkinson Chair Deputy Chair Whatuwhiwhi Kaitaia 6 Far North District Council I Long Term Plan 2018-28

Rachel Smith Bruce Mills Manuwai Wells Martin Robinson Kerikeri Whangaroa Kawakawa- Kerikeri

Kelly van Gaalen Louis Toorenburg Vacant Kaikohe South Hokianga South Hokianga

Awhina Murupaenga Bronwyn Bauer-Hunt Nuu Ward Kaitaia Kaitaia Doubtless Bay 7 Far North District Council I Long Term Plan 2018-28

Management structure

Shaun Clarke Chief Executive Officer

Richard Edmondson Jill Coyle Samantha Edmonds Manager Manager General Manager Communications People and Corporate Services Capability Group

Dr Dean Myburgh Andy Finch Kathryn Ross General Manager General Manager General Manager District Services Infrastructure and Strategic Planning Group Asset Management and Policy Group Group 8 Far North District Council I Long Term Plan 2018-28

Organisation structure

Chief Executive Office of CE Officer

Infrastructure Corporate District Strategic People and and Asset Communications Services Services Planning and Capability Management Group Group Policy Group Group

Asset Business Management and Strategy Compliance Development Infrastructure Development Planning

Corporate Financial Building Alliances Planning and Services Consents Engagement

Community Information Resource Infrastructure Policy and Services Consents Project Delivery Development

Community Enabling Māori District and Customer Freehold Land Planning Services

District Administration

Risk and Improvement