Agenda of Economic Development Committee - Wednesday, 17 March 2021

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL

Economic Development Committee MEETING

17 March 2021

Order of Business

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 - Andrew Stewart Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) Page 7

6. Presentation - Manawatu-Wanganui Interim Regional Skills Leadership Group Page 9

7. Presentation - Central Economic Development Agency Page 11

8. Confirmation of Minutes Page 13

“That the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting of 2 December 2020 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.”

9. International Relations 6-monthly update Page 19

Memorandum, presented by Toni Grace, International Relations Manager.

10. Summary report on the December 2020 Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Monitor Page 37

Memorandum, presented by Peter Crawford, Economic Policy Advisor.

11. Defence Sector Profile - March 2021 Page 55

Memorandum, presented by Julie Macdonald, Strategy and Policy Manager.

12. Defence Portfolio Update (March 2021) Page 81

Memorandum, presented by Councillor Lew Findlay, Lead Portfolio Holder for Defence.

13. Housing Portfolio Update (March 2021) Page 85

Memorandum, presented by Councillor Susan Baty, Lead Portfolio Holder for Housing.

14. Committee Work Schedule Page 89

15. 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.

[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

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 02 December 2020, commencing at 9.01am

Members

Present:

Councillor Leonie Hapeta (in the Chair), The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Zulfiqar Butt, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM and Bruno Petrenas.

Non Members:

Councillors Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan and Karen Naylor.

Apologies:

Councillor Aleisha Rutherford.

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Susan Baty, Zulfiqar Butt and Lorna Johnson (early departure).

Mr Ruma Karaitiana (late arrival).

Note: Councillor Brent Barrett attended the meeting via audio visual link.

Councillor Brent Barrett was present for all clauses, but did not enter a vote for clauses 30 to 32 inclusive.

Mr Ruma Karaitiana was not present when the meeting commenced at 9.01am. He was present when the meeting resumed at 1.17pm. He was not present for clause 30.

The Mayor (Grant Smith) was not present when the meeting resumed at 1.17pm. He was not present for clauses 31 to 38 inclusive.

Councillor Susan Baty was not present when the meeting resumed at 1.17pm. She was not present for clauses 31 to 38 inclusive.

Councillor Zulfiqar Butt was not present when the meeting resumed at 1.17pm. He was not present for clauses 31 to 38 inclusive.

Councillor Lorna Johnson was not present when the meeting resumed at 1.17pm. She was not present for clauses 31 to 38 inclusive.

30-20

Apologies

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Patrick Handcock ONZM.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Committee receive the apologies.

Clause 30-20 above was carried 14 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Brent Barrett, Susan Baty, Rachel Bowen, Zulfiqar Butt, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Lorna Johnson, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and Bruno Petrenas.

The meeting adjourned at 9.03am
The meeting resumed at 1.17pm

Mr Ruma Karaitiana was present when the meeting resumed.

When the meeting resumed The Mayor (Grant Smith) and Councillors Susan Baty, Zulfiqar Butt and Lorna Johnson were not present.

31-20

Confirmation of Minutes

Moved Patrick Handcock ONZM, seconded Vaughan Dennison.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting of 7 October 2020 Part I Public be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Clause 31-20 above was carried 10 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Mr Ruma Karaitiana.

32-20

Defence Portfolio Update (November 2020)

Memorandum, presented by Councillor Lew Findlay.

Moved Lew Findlay QSM, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the report titled ‘Defence Portfolio Update (November 2020)’, presented to the Economic Development Committee on 2 December 2020, be received for information.

Clause 32-20 above was carried 10 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Mr Ruma Karaitiana.

33-20

Education & Students Portfolio Update (November 2020)

Memorandum, presented by Councillor Rachel Bowen.

Moved Rachel Bowen, seconded Leonie Hapeta.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the report titled ‘Education & Students Portfolio Update (November 2020)’, presented to the Economic Development Committee on 2 December 2020, be received for information.

Clause 33-20 above was carried 11 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Mr Ruma Karaitiana.

34-20

Summary report on the September 2020 Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Monitor

Memorandum, presented by Peter Crawford, Economic Policy Advisor.

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Renee Dingwall.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the memorandum titled ‘Summary report on the September 2020 Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Monitor’, presented to the Economic Development Committee on 2 December 2020, be received for information.

Clause 34-20 above was carried 11 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Mr Ruma Karaitiana.

35-20

Non-profit Sector Profile and Sector Profile Update

Memorandum, presented by Julie Macdonald, Strategy & Policy Manager.

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the memorandum titled ‘Non-profit Sector Profile and Sector Profile Update’, presented to the Economic Development Committee on 2 December 2020, be received for information.

Clause 35-20 above was carried 11 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Mr Ruma Karaitiana.

36-20

Committee Work Schedule

Moved Patrick Handcock ONZM, seconded Ruma Karaitiana.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Economic Development Committee receive its Work Schedule dated December 2020.

Clause 36-20 above was carried 11 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Mr Ruma Karaitiana.

37-20

Presentation - The Factory

Mr Nick Gain provided an overview of The Factory and the successful programmes it offers, including the Innovate programme.

The Factory operates regionally, nationally and internationally, building economic growth through stimulation and development of an entrepreneurial culture and eco-system, and finding, funding and growing high growth start-ups. It provides mentorship consulting, capability building, and the resources to help start-ups go through all the stages of a company. The business is segmented into different programmes including Young Enterprise, AgTech Hackathon, Innovate, Support & Growth, MIG Angels, Sprout and Food HQ.

The focus for the next twelve months is to revitalise community programmes with a view to attracting the ‘centre gut’ of New Zealand to become part of The Factory’s ecosystem, attracting 1,000+ to entrepreneurial events, becoming the ‘mecca’ of start-up activity in the Manawatu, and continuing to build the Factory’s 10 year plan.

The MIG Angels programme is raising its third fund (already raised $1.39M with 56 members), meaning there was a clear pathway for start-ups and young entrepreneurs in the region to get funding to grow these companies.

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Rachel Bowen.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Economic Development Committee receive the presentation from The Factory for information.

Clause 37-20 above was carried 10 votes to 0, with 1 abstention, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor and Bruno Petrenas.

Abstained:

Mr Ruma Karaitiana.

Note:
Mr Ruma Karaitiana declared an interest in this item and abstained from the vote.

38-20

Presentation - Manukura School

Mr Nathan Durie and Ms Yvette McCausland-Durie made a presentation regarding the school’s proposed new campus at Massey University.

Manukura is a hapū initiative to determine an educational model of excellence for rangatahi and their whānau. Their journey started in 2005 with ten children and several volunteer teachers, with a clear purpose to establish an education model that would enable their students to contribute to their communities. A key component is ‘whānau ora’- the ability to change whanau and community wellbeing through the holistic enablement of rangatahi.

The school now sits among the highest performing schools in the country. The graduate profile of 2019 indicates a large cohort of students going on to university. The proposed new build at the university is part of strategic thinking around enabling whānau and therefore the community through the medium of education, in order that change be led by Māori graduates in the fields of medicine, education, business and justice.

Manukura’s new school will be based at Massey University campus, with funding received from the Ministry of Education. The facility will be a collaborative space to accommodate events, tournaments, hui and wananga that enrich the community in the areas of education, health and wellbeing, the arts, sport and culture, and at a cost that is affordable. Manukura have commenced engagement with the community, organisations and businesses to address this.

Manukura currently has a cap on its roll of 200; the new build will allow the roll to grow to 300 with potential for further expansion.

Moved Leonie Hapeta, seconded Ruma Karaitiana.

The COMMITTEE RESOLVED

1. That the Economic Development Committee receive the presentation from Manukura School for information.

Clause 38-20 above was carried 11 votes to 0, the voting being as follows:

For:

Councillors Brent Barrett, Rachel Bowen, Vaughan Dennison, Renee Dingwall, Lew Findlay QSM, Patrick Handcock ONZM, Leonie Hapeta, Billy Meehan, Karen Naylor, Bruno Petrenas and Mr Ruma Karaitiana.

The meeting finished at 2.49pm

Confirmed 17 March 2021

Chairperson

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL

Memorandum

TO: Economic Development Committee

MEETING DATE: 17 March 2021

TITLE: International Relations 6-monthly update

Presented By: Toni Grace, International Relations Manager

APPROVED BY: David Murphy, Acting General Manager - Strategy and Planning

RECOMMENDATION 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.

This six-monthly report covers a period where international relations activities have been impacted by the global Covid-19 pandemic, including disruption to international travel and lockdown restrictions.

While this has affected some aspects of the usual work programme (most notably, inbound and outbound visiting delegations) the international relations office has effectively pivoted to continue delivering plan objectives during this period of global disruption.

This includes an increased focus on relationship-building with the New Zealand-based diplomatic corps, such as hosting Ambassadors or High Commissioners on city visits from countries where Palmerston North has economic and strategic partnership interests.

The International Relations Office is also continuing to maintain relationships and dialogue with Global City Partners such as Sister Cities through online channels, such as digital summits and videoconferences.

3. NEXT STEPS

The International Relations Office will continue to deliver actions as outlined in the report and International Relations Plan, adjusting for constraints around the global pandemic.

4. Compliance and administration

Does the Committee have delegated authority to decide?		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 and to social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being	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.	March 2021 International Relations Report to Economic Development Committee ⇩
2.	PN International Relations News and Articles Sept 2020-Feb 2021 ⇩

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL

Memorandum

TO: Economic Development Committee

MEETING DATE: 17 March 2021

TITLE: Summary report on the December 2020 Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Monitor

Presented By: Peter Crawford, Economic Policy Advisor

APPROVED BY: David Murphy, Acting General Manager - Strategy and Planning

RECOMMENDATION TO Economic Development Committee

1. That the memorandum titled ‘Summary report on the December 2020 Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Monitor’, presented to the Economic Development Committee on 17 March 2021, be received for information.

1.1 This memorandum presents a summary of the key themes in the latest Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Monitor for the December 2020 quarter.

1.2 The latest Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Monitor report indicates further GDP growth in the city in the last half of 2020, supported by growth in residential and non-residential building construction. The latest estimates suggest GDP growth in the city slowed from 2.4% growth in the September quarter to 0.6% growth in the December quarter, but this is inconsistent with the strengthening in retail growth in the December quarter. Infometrics initially estimated that GDP growth declined by 1.2% in the city in the September quarter, but this was revised up to growth of 2.4%. There will be significant support for economic activity over the remainder of this year due major construction projects in the region.

1.3 Electronic card retail spending in the city was very strong in the December quarter, increasing by 6% from the December 2019 quarter. This was significantly stronger than national retail growth, where an increase of 1.2% was recorded. Retail spending in the city was boosted by a return of events activity and increased numbers of people moving to the region for work.

1.4 The housing sector is facing significant pressure, with construction of new houses lagging well behind demand. House values in the city were up 21.6% in December, while average rents in the year ended December were up 10% from the previous year. Despite the strong increase in house values, the Infometrics report notes that average house values in the city were still $200,000 below the average for New Zealand.

2. Palmerston north quarterly economic monitor – december 2020

2.1 Estimated annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth in Palmerston North was 0.6% in the December 2020 quarter, while GDP growth for New Zealand was estimated to be 0.2%.

a. Provisional GDP in Palmerston North was $5,215 million (2020 prices) in the year ended December 2020, a decline of 0.7% from the previous year. New Zealand GDP is estimated to have declined by 2.6%

2.2 Advance data for annual salaries and wages paid to residents in Palmerston North in the year ended September 2020 shows annual earnings of $1,960 million, increasing by 5.2% from the previous year, while earnings for New Zealand increased by 5.2%. The earnings data is based on place of residence for employees and not their workplace address.

2.3 Advance data for total filled jobs in the city (based on workplace address) shows there were 48,737 jobs in the September 2020 quarter, increasing by 3.0% from the previous year, while filled jobs for New Zealand increased by 0.2%. There were 1,407 more jobs in the city in September 2020 compared with September 2019 while total jobs in New Zealand increased by 4,770.

2.4 Annual median salaries and wages paid in Palmerston North in the year ended December 2019 were $53,770, increasing by 4.0% from the previous year, while median salaries and wages for New Zealand were $55,420, increasing by 3.7% from the previous year.

2.5 The average quarterly worker turnover rate in Palmerston North in the year ended December 2019 was 13.3%, declining from 16.4% in the year to December 2018. The average worker turnover rate for New Zealand was 15.6%, declining from 17.4% in the previous year.

2.6 Electronic card retail spending in Palmerston North in the December quarter was $353 million, an increase of 6.0% from the December 2019 quarter, while national growth was 1.2%.

a. Annual electronic card retail spending in Palmerston North for the year ended December 2020 was $1,180 million, a decline of 2.3% from 2019. This compares with a decline of 3.2% for New Zealand. Retail prices increased by 0.1% in the year to December 2020, despite a decline of 13.1% in fuel prices.

2.7 The total value of building consents issued in Palmerston North in the December 2020 quarter was $67 million, a decline of 8% from the December 2019 quarter. National consent values increased by 12%.

a. Building consents to the value of $361 million were issued in Palmerston North in the year to December 2020, an increase of 49% from the previous year. National consent values increased by 1% over the year to December 2020.

b. Consents for 110 new residential dwellings were issued in Palmerston North in the December 2020 quarter, compared with 128 in the December 2019 quarter, a decline of 14%. National consents increased by 19%.

c. Consents for 524 new residential dwellings were issued in Palmerston North in the year ended December 2020, compared with 444 in the previous year, an increase of 18%. National consents increased by 5%.

d. Commercial/non-residential consents to the value of $176 million were issued in Palmerston North during the year to December 2020, an increase of 122% from the previous year. National consents declined by 6% over the same period.

2.8 The average value of residential properties in Palmerston North was $581,946 in the three months ended December 2020, an increase of 20.3% from the December 2019 quarter (QV estimate). The average value for New Zealand was $788,967, an increase of 11.1%. The values used in the Infometrics report are an average of the past 12 months.

2.9 Car registrations in Palmerston North declined by 20% in the year ended December 2020 (national registrations declined by 24.9%) while the number of commercial vehicles registered declined by 35.7% (compared to a national decline of 25.3%).

2.10 It is estimated the annual average unemployment rate in Palmerston North in the year ended December 2020 was 4.4%, which was slightly below the unemployment rate of 4.6% for New Zealand.

2.11 The number of people in Palmerston North registered for the MSD Job Seekers benefit increased by 30.9% in December 2020 from December 2019, while the number in New Zealand increased by 44.1%. The MSD benefit numbers reported in the Infometrics report are based on the average of the last four quarters.

2.12 Traffic flows in Palmerston North in the year to December 2020 declined by 8.2% from 2019, while there was a decline of 10.8% for New Zealand.

2.13 Electronic card tourism spending in Palmerston North was $198 million in the year ended December 2020, declining by 7.5% from the previous year (New Zealand declined by 15.6%).

a. Domestic electronic card visitor spending in Palmerston North was $185 million in the year ended December 2020, declining by 5.8% from the previous year (2.4% decline for New Zealand). Declines in spending were recorded from Auckland, Hawkes Bay and Waikato.

b. Electronic card international card spending in Palmerston North was $13 million in the year ended December 2020, declining by 26% from the previous year (49% decline for New Zealand). MBIE is unable to identify the amount of spending on international cards by New Zealanders returning from overseas, so is unable to distinguish between spending by visitors and returning residents.

2.14 Population estimates, based on primary health organisation registrations, suggest Palmerston North’s population increased by 811 people between December 2019 and December 2020, an increase of 1% (2% increase for New Zealand).

2.15 The Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Monitor report for the December 2020 quarter is attached.

3. Compliance and administration

Does the Committee have delegated authority to decide? If Yes quote relevant clause(s) from Delegations Manual 166		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 Economic Development Plan The action is: Attract investment expansion and new businesses.
Contribution to strategic direction and to social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being	Reporting on economic trends in the city and the longer-term outlook for growth is important for encouraging local businesses to invest in growing their business and attracting new businesses to the city.

Attachments

Palmerston North Quarterly Economic Monitor - December 2020 ⇩

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL

Memorandum

TO: Economic Development Committee

MEETING DATE: 17 March 2021

TITLE: Defence Sector Profile - March 2021

Presented By: Julie Macdonald, Strategy and Policy Manager

APPROVED BY: David Murphy, Acting General Manager - Strategy and Planning

RECOMMENDATION TO Economic Development Committee

1. That the memorandum titled ‘Defence Sector Profile – March 2021’ and attachments presented to the 17 March 2021 Economic Development Committee, be received for information.

1. defence sector profile – march 2021

1.1 Attached is a copy of the Defence Sector Profile - March 2021 and the Executive Summary, which have recently been updated.

1.2 The sector has been experiencing significant growth, with now 3,940 people employed, annual salaries and wages of $235 million and a contribution to GDP of $368 million.

2. Compliance and administration

Does the Committee have delegated authority to decide? If Yes quote relevant clause(s) from Delegations Manual 166		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?		No
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 Economic Development Plan The action is: Attract investment expansion and new businesses
Contribution to strategic direction and to social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being	Reporting on economic trends in the city and the longer-term outlook for growth is important for encouraging local businesses to invest in growing their businesses and attracting new businesses to the city.

Attachments

1.	Defence Sector Profile - 2021 ⇩
2.	Defence Sector Profile 2021 - Executive Summary ⇩

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL

Memorandum

TO: Economic Development Committee

MEETING DATE: 17 March 2021

TITLE: Defence Portfolio Update (March 2021)

Presented By: Councillor Lew Findlay, Lead Portfolio Holder for Defence

RECOMMENDATIONS TO Council

1. That the Annual Progress Report on the development of a Military Heritage Theme across Council Programmes to Arts Culture and Heritage in August 2021 includes detail of the implementation of that theme within the Cuba Street Redevelopment Project.

2. That the Chief Executive report back to August 2021 Arts Culture and Heritage Committee with recommendations to recognise and give greater prominence to our shared Rangitāne and European heritage.

1. ISSUE

The Defence portfolio is reporting to the Economic Development Committee for March 2021 with recommendations to incorporate a military heritage theme in the Cuba Street Re-development Plan.

2. Compliance and administration

Does the Committee have delegated authority to decide?		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?		No
Are the recommendations inconsistent with any of Council’s policies or plans?		No
The recommendations contribute to Goal 3: A Connected and Safe Community
The recommendations contribute to the outcomes of the Connected Community Strategy
Contribution to strategic direction and to social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being	Active Citizenship Plan – the portfolios provide an opportunity for Elected Members to report on their engagement with organisations in their sector.

Attachments

Portfolio Report_ Defence ⇩

PALMERSTON NORTH CITY COUNCIL

Memorandum

TO: Economic Development Committee

MEETING DATE: 17 March 2021

TITLE: Housing Portfolio Update (March 2021)

Presented By: Councillor Susan Baty, Lead Portfolio Holder for Housing

RECOMMENDATION TO Economic Development Committee

1. That the Housing Portfolio update report for March 2021 be received for information.

1. ISSUE

The Housing portfolio is reporting to the Economic Development Committee for March 2021.

2. BACKGROUND

The Housing portfolio members are encouraged to continue to update their goals and activities throughout the year.

3. Compliance and administration

Does the Committee have delegated authority to decide?		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?		No
Are the recommendations inconsistent with any of Council’s policies or plans?		No

The recommendations contribute to Goal 3: A Connected and Safe Community
The recommendations contribute to the outcomes of the Connected Community Strategy
Contribution to strategic direction and to social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being	Active Citizenship Plan – the portfolios provide an opportunity for Elected Members to report on their engagement with organisations in their sector.

Attachments

Portfolio Report - Housing ⇩

Leonie Hapeta (Chairperson)
Vaughan Dennison (Deputy Chairperson)
Grant Smith (The Mayor)
Brent Barrett	Lew Findlay QSM
Susan Baty	Patrick Handcock ONZM
Rachel Bowen	Ruma Karaitiana
Zulfiqar Butt	Bruno Petrenas
Renee Dingwall	Aleisha Rutherford