Agenda of Economic Development Committee

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL

Economic Development Committee MEETING

11 February 2019

Order of Business

NOTE: The Economic Development Committee meeting coincides with the ordinary meeting of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee meeting. The Committees will conduct business in the following order:

- Economic Development Committee

- Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee

1. Apologies

2. Notification of Additional Items

Pursuant to Sections 46A(7) and 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, to receive the Chairperson’s explanation that specified item(s), which do not appear on the Agenda of this meeting and/or the meeting to be held with the public excluded, will be discussed.

Any additions in accordance with Section 46A(7) must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.

Any additions in accordance with Section 46A(7A) may be received or referred to a subsequent meeting for further discussion. No resolution, decision or recommendation can be made in respect of a minor item.

3. Declarations of Interest (if any)

Members are reminded of their duty to give a general notice of any interest of items to be considered on this agenda and the need to declare these interests.

4. Public Comment

To receive comments from members of the public on matters specified on this Agenda or, if time permits, on other Committee matters.

(NOTE: If the Committee wishes to consider or discuss any issue raised that is not specified on the Agenda, other than to receive the comment made or refer it to the Chief Executive, then a resolution will need to be made in accordance with clause 2 above.)

5. Presentation - Enable New Zealand Page 7

6. Presentation - International Pacific University Page 9

7. Confirmation of Minutes Page 11

“That the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting of 10 December 2018 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.”

8. International Relations 6-monthly update Page 17

Memorandum, dated 24 January 2019 from the International Relations Manager, Toni Grace.

9. Committee Work Schedule Page 33

10. Exclusion of Public

To be moved:

“That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting listed in the table below.

The general subject of each matter to be considered while the public is excluded, the reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter, and the specific grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:

General subject of each matter to be considered	Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Ground(s) under Section 48(1) for passing this resolution

This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public as stated in the above table.

Also that the persons listed below be permitted to remain after the public has been excluded for the reasons stated.

Chief Executive (Heather Shotter), Chief Financial Officer (Grant Elliott), Chief Infrastructure Officer (Tom Williams), General Manager – Strategy and Planning (Sheryl Bryant), General Manager - Community (Debbie Duncan), Chief Customer and Operating Officer (Chris Dyhrberg), Human Resources Manager (Wayne Wilson), General Manager - Marketing and Communications (Sacha Haskell) because of their knowledge and ability to provide the meeting with advice on matters both from an organisation-wide context (being members of the Council’s Management Team) and also from their specific role within the Council.

Legal Counsel (John Annabell), because of his knowledge and ability to provide the meeting with legal and procedural advice.

Committee Administrators (Penny Odell, Rachel Corser and Courtney Kibby), because of their knowledge and ability to provide the meeting with procedural advice and record the proceedings of the meeting.

[Add Council Officers], because of their knowledge and ability to assist the meeting in speaking to their report and answering questions, noting that such officer will be present at the meeting only for the item that relate to their respective report.

[Add Third Parties], because of their knowledge and ability to assist the meeting in speaking to their report/s [or other matters as specified] and answering questions, noting that such person/s will be present at the meeting only for the items that relate to their respective report/s [or matters as specified].

Palmerston North City Council

Minutes of the Economic Development Committee Meeting Part I Public, held in the Council Chamber, First Floor, Civic Administration Building, 32 The Square, Palmerston North on 10 December 2018, commencing at 9.02am

Members

Present:

Councillor Adrian Broad (in the Chair), The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

Non Members:

Councillors Susan Baty, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor and Bruno Petrenas.

Apologies:

Councillor Duncan McCann.

60-18

Apologies

Moved Adrian Broad, seconded Vaughan Dennison.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Committee receive the apologies.

Clause 60-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

61-18	Presentation - Spearhead Inc Presentation from Craig Nash, Spearhead Inc.
	Mr Nash talked about the current economic benefits available to the region. Noting that Palmerston North had grown substantially, close to double the rate of growth for the whole of New Zealand. The key to success in this space was regional collaboration. The Manawatu and Whanganui regions work together and is now seen as one of most collaborative. Regional growth study was undertaken and this region is politically high on priority queue for people, policy and funding. A lot of economic benefits will be achieved through the Progressive Growth Fund with investment towards education, employment, food exporters and transport. Of note was the road and rail industrial integration logistic hub including $40 million to assist with KiwiRail freight model, involving collaboration between the region, Council and Government. The money allocated was to create a detailed business case which included end sight and acquisition of land. The actual development cost is well in excess of $200 million. Moved Adrian Broad, seconded Leonie Hapeta.
	Clause 61-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.
	The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That the Economic Development Committee receive the presentation for information.

62-18	Presentation - Network of Skilled Migrants Presentation from Ms Ari Mendtsoo, Leader of Network of Skilled Migrants Manawatu and Rachel Tian.
	Ms Mendtsoo spoke of the benefits to be gained in the region of assisting skilled migrants obtain employment. Ms Mendtsoo, who is a civil engineer by trade, recalled her struggles when first migrating to New Zealand with the difficulties of where to start and trying to find employment. This became the inspiration for creating the network with an aim to help migrants in a similar situation by improving their employment skills and allowing them to meet others in similar situations. The main issues are lack of networks, useful information and language barriers. The Network of Skilled Migrants has provided support with preparing CVs, developing skills and networking with local businesses in the Manawatu region. Ms Mendtsoo canvassed the Network of Skilled Migrants Manawatu’s goals for 2019, including the need for a paid employees to support the migrant group and to bridge the gap between employers and skilled migrants.
	Moved Aleisha Rutherford, seconded Leonie Hapeta. The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That the Economic Development Committee receive the presentation for information.
	Clause 62-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows: For: The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

63-18	Presentation - Delegation to Missoula Presentation from the Mayor and Toni Grace
	The Mayor and Toni Grace spoke about their visit with a delegation from Palmerston North to our sister city Missoula in October 2018. Our city has shared partnership with Missoula since 1982 and share many similarities including geography and population demographic. The visit to Missoula revitalised sister city relationship and highlighted areas of potential collaboration. Missoula has a big forestry and agricultural sector and it is also Montana’s arts and creative hub. The Mayor and delegates visited the University of Montana, Salish Kootenai College and an Indian reservation. Discussions were held around lessons that could be learned and shared around academic outcomes, business, culture and environmental issues. The renewal of the city exchange was discussed and highlighted common research interests, sustainability, environment and wildlife biology and City knowledge exchange, met with Mayor John Engen where discussions were had regarding emergency management, parks and sport and wastewater. The US Embassy has approached PNCC to promote the opportunity of an exchange programme for secondary educators which will be advertised to Palmerston North secondary schools. The Missoula Mayor will be visiting Palmerston North in March 2019 to coincide with NZ Sister City Conference and Festival of Cultures.
	Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Tangi Utikere. The COMMITTEE RESOLVED 1. That the Economic Development Committee receive the presentation for information.
	Clause 63-18 above was carried 14 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows: For: Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere. Abstained: The Mayor (Grant Smith).

64-18

Confirmation of Minutes

Moved Adrian Broad, seconded Vaughan Dennison.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting of 12 November 2018 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Clause 64-18 above was carried 13 votes to 0, with 2 abstentions, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Aleisha Rutherford.

Abstained:

Councillors Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke and Tangi Utikere.

65-18

Summary Report on the September 2018 Manawatū Quarterly Economic Monitor, Major Developments, Quarterly Retail Report for October 2018, and June 2018 report for the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity

Memorandum, dated 29 November 2018 presented by the Economic Policy Advisor, Peter Crawford and the Economic Development Manager, CEDA, Sarah Gauthier

Moved Adrian Broad, seconded Vaughan Dennison.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the September 2018 Manawatū Quarterly Economic Monitor, Major Developments, Quarterly Retail Report for October 2018, and June 2018 report for the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity are received

Clause 65-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Adrian Broad, Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke, Vaughan Dennison, Lew Findlay QSM, Leonie Hapeta, Jim Jefferies, Lorna Johnson, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas, Aleisha Rutherford and Tangi Utikere.

66-18

Committee Work Schedule

Moved Adrian Broad, seconded Lorna Johnson.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Economic Development Committee receive its Work Schedule dated December 2018.

Clause 66-18 above was carried 15 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The meeting finished at 11.10am

Confirmed 11 February 2019

Chairperson

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL

Memorandum

TO: Economic Development Committee

MEETING DATE: 11 February 2019

TITLE: International Relations 6-monthly update

DATE: 24 January 2019

Presented By: Toni Grace, International Relations Manager, Strategy and Planning

APPROVED BY: Sheryl Bryant, General Manager - Strategy & Planning

RECOMMENDATION(S) TO Economic Development Committee

1. That the Committee note the progress of International Relations activity over the past six months, contributing to the International Relations Plan and Economic Development Strategy

1. ISSUE

The purpose of this memorandum is to update the Economic Development Committee on the development of Palmerston North’s key international relationships and outcomes over the past six months, and their contribution to the relevant goal, strategy and plan.

2. BACKGROUND

On the establishment of the PNCC International Relations Office, Council agreed that a six-monthly report to the Economic Development Committee was an appropriate mechanism for keeping Council informed of general progress and developments.

3. NEXT STEPS

The International Relations Office will continue to deliver actions as outlined in the report and International Relations Plan.

4. Compliance and administration

Does the Committee have delegated authority to decide? If Yes quote relevant clause(s) from Delegations Manual		Yes
Are the decisions significant?		No
If they are significant do they affect land or a body of water?		No
Can this decision only be made through a 10 Year Plan?		No
Does this decision require consultation through the Special Consultative procedure?		No
Is there funding in the current Annual Plan for these actions?		Yes
Are the recommendations inconsistent with any of Council’s policies or plans?		No
The recommendations contribute to Goal 1: An Innovative and Growing City
The recommendations contribute to the outcomes of the Economic Development Strategy
The recommendations contribute to the achievement of action/actions in the International Relations Plan The action is: All actions
Contribution to strategic direction	The International Relations 6-month report outlines the progress of actions in the International Relations Plan, which contributes to the Economic Development Strategy of Goal 1: An innovative and growing city.

Attachments

1.	Feb 2019 International Relations report to Economic Development Committee ⇩
2.	Palmerston North SCNZ newsletter articles Oct Dec 2018 ⇩

Adrian Broad (Chairperson)
Leonie Hapeta (Deputy Chairperson)
Grant Smith (The Mayor)
Brent Barrett	Lew Findlay QSM
Rachel Bowen	Duncan McCann
Gabrielle Bundy-Cooke	Aleisha Rutherford
Vaughan Dennison	Tangi Utikere