Council
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Grant Smith (Mayor) |
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Debi Marshall-Lobb (Deputy Mayor) |
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Mark Arnott |
Leonie Hapeta |
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Brent Barrett |
Lorna Johnson |
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Rachel Bowen |
Billy Meehan |
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Vaughan Dennison |
Orphée Mickalad |
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Lew Findlay (QSM) |
Karen Naylor |
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Roly Fitzgerald |
William Wood |
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Patrick Handcock (ONZM) |
Kaydee Zabelin |
Council MEETING
30 April 2025
Order of Business
1. Karakia Timatanga
2. Apologies
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Extension of meeting time
6. Appointment of Chairs for following sessions Page 7
7. Te Motu o Poutoa Governance and Management Structure Options - Summary of Submissions Page 9
Memorandum, presented by Aaron Phillips, Activities Manager Parks.
8. Hearing of Submissions - Annual Budget 2025-26, Planning and Miscellaneous Services Fees & Charges 2025-26 and Te Motu o Poutoa Anzac Park Civic Marae & Cultural Centre Governance Page 15
9. Karakia Whakamutunga
10. Exclusion of Public
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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:
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]. |
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MEETING DATE: 30 April 2025
TITLE: Appointment of Chairs for following sessions
1. That Council agree the Chairs for the remaining sessions as follows:
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Timeslot |
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Chair |
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30 April 2025 |
11.00am – 12.30pm |
am |
Councillor Karen Naylor |
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4.00pm – 5.30pm |
pm |
Councillor Mark Arnott |
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6.00pm – 7.30pm |
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Councillor Patrick Handcock |
NIL
TO: Council
MEETING DATE: 30 April 2025
TITLE: Te Motu o Poutoa Governance and Management Structure Options - Summary of Submissions
Presented By: Aaron Phillips, Activities Manager Parks
APPROVED BY: Mike Monaghan, Acting General Manager Infrastructure
1. That Council receive the report titled ‘Te Motu o Poutoa Governance and Management Structure Options - Summary of Submissions’, presented to Council on 30 April 2025.
1. ISSUE
1.1 Council is carrying out requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 to consult, and consider submissions, on the proposed governance and management structure for a civic marae and cultural centre at Te Motu o Poutoa Anzac Park.
1.2 This memo summarises the written / online submissions received. Once the information presented in the hearings has been considered a final report will consider and respond to the submissions and seek a Council decision.
2. BACKGROUND
2.1 Council in the 2024 – 2034 Long-Term Plan approved the inclusion of the Te Motu o Poutoa civic marae and cultural centre project in partnership with Rangitāne o Manawatū. As part of this project Council needs to decide on the governance and management structure for the future facility.
2.2 Rangitāne o Manawatū has supported Councils’ preferred option in the proposed governance and management structure.
3. ConsulTation prOcess
3.1 The consultation period opened on 17 March 2025 and closed on 17 April 2025. The consultation consisted of:
· Online consultation and online submission form as part of the 2025/26 Annual -consultation process,
· An offer to meet with Te Manawa and CEDA,
· Statement of Proposal and supporting information at the libraries and service centres.
4. Summary of submissions
4.1 114 submissions were received during the month-long consultation period.
4.2 It should be noted that Council was seeking submissions on the proposed governance and management structure for the Te Motu o Poutoa civic marae and cultural centre. Many submissions were made that opposed the project itself, rather than focus on the governance and management structure. That decision was made by Council as part of the 2024 – 2034 Long-Term Plan in June 2024.
4.3 Figure 1 and Tables 1 provide an overview of support or opposed position to the proposal and the reasons given by submitters.
Figure 1: Support and non-support for the proposed Options
4.4 113 submitters answered the question on their preferred option. One submission that did not select an option but opposed the project itself in the text of the submission. That submission was counted in the “No option supported” in Figure 1.
4.5 Overall 48% of submitters were in support of the preferred option, and 29% preferred another option, 23% opposed the project.
4.6 Reasons for support focused on the partnership with Rangitāne o Manawatū and the benefits of the facility. Reasons for opposition were mainly opposing the project itself due to the impact on rates, that Council should not be helping to fund the project and Rangitāne o Manawatū should fund it, and a few comments preferring that Council or Te Manawa should be the structure selected. The table below describes the results in detail.
4.7 Given the number of submissions that were opposed to the project itself the following analysis gives further clarity.
Table 1: The four options and opposition to the project
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Option Selected |
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Council should not fund project at this time |
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Preferred Option – Jointly governed CCO by Council and Rangitāne o Manawatū |
55 |
2 |
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Other options including not supported |
59 |
49 |
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Of the other options which |
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· Fully owned and managed by Council |
11 |
6 |
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· Fully owned and managed by Rangitāne o Manawatū |
19 |
16 |
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· Managed by Te Manawa on behalf of Council |
3 |
2 |
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· No option supported |
26 |
25 |
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Total number opposed to Council funding this project |
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51 |
4.8 Most of the submissions that selected options other than the preferred option were opposed to the project itself. Of the 57 submissions that stated that they opposed the preferred option for the governance and management of the facility, 49 commented that the project itself should be halted or that Rangitāne o Manawatū should pay for all of it. 2 submissions in favour of the preferred option opposed the project proceeding at this time.
Table 2: Comments - Reasons for supporting or opposing.
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Reasons for supporting the proposal |
Number |
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Commend Council on Partnership / best option / keep doing good work / brings people together / aspirations of iwi |
18 |
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Excited by project / cultural attractions for the City / great for community / great for all |
11 |
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Best option for funding and Rangitāne involvement / proven track record |
4 |
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Other positive comments (single comments) |
3 |
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Reasons for opposing the proposal |
Number |
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Cost too high / nice to have / spend on something else / waste of $ / rates too high / 3 waters / Core / wrong time - tough times |
41 |
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Rangitāne fund this if they want it / use their treaty settlements |
14 |
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Rates should be spent on benefits for all ratepayers |
6 |
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City has enough facilities like this / will not get enough visitors |
6 |
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Stop favouring Maori |
6 |
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Council does not listen to submissions / ratepayers |
4 |
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Previously opposed in LTP process |
3 |
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If Rangitāne run it they should pay for it |
3 |
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Too risky and governance inequity / 50% governance = 50% funding |
2 |
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Other negative comments (single comments) |
6 |
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Neutral Comments |
Number |
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Café needs to be good / needs accessibility / public transport |
3 |
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Design needs to include good stormwater treatment |
2 |
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Should have more CCOs across Council to attract investment |
1 |
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Run community and business events / café by Council to reduce rates opex input |
1 |
5. NEXT STEPS
5.1 Consider the matters raised in submissions, and any new matters presented in the hearings, and report back to Council with a recommendation for a final decision. Five submitters indicated they wish to be heard.
6. Compliance and administration
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Does the Council have delegated authority to decide? |
Yes |
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Are the decisions significant? |
No |
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If they are significant do they affect land or a body of water? |
No |
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Can this decision only be made through a 10 Year Plan? |
No |
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Does this decision require consultation through the Special Consultative procedure? |
Yes |
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Is there funding in the current Annual Plan for these objectives? |
Yes |
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Are the recommendations inconsistent with any of Council’s policies or plans? |
No |
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Council adopted a statement of proposal for future governance and management of Te Motu o Poutoa Marae and Cultural Centre and has consulted on four options. As part of the Special Consultative Procedure, Council will hear submitters and consider the matters raised in submissions, and any new matters presented in the hearings, before making a final decision. |
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The recommendations
contribute to: Whāinga 2: He tāone whakaihiihi,
tapatapahi ana Whāinga 4: He tāone
toitū, he tāone manawaroa |
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The recommendations contribute to this plan: 11. Mahere mō te kanorau koiora me Te Awa o Manawatū 11. Biodiversity and the Manawatū River Plan The objective is: Encourage and enable the community’s connection with the Manawatū River Action: Develop Te Motu o Poutoa |
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Contribution to strategic direction and to social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being |
· Council will work in partnership with Rangitāne. · Respect and enhance the Mauri of the Manawatū River. · The Manawatū River Framework states ‘to identify and appropriately develop Rangitāne sites of cultural and historical significance’. This site was identified for development and management planning. |
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Nil
TO: Council
MEETING DATE: 30 April 2025
TITLE: Hearing of Submissions - Annual Budget 2025-26, Planning and Miscellaneous Services Fees & Charges 2025-26 and Te Motu o Poutoa Anzac Park Civic Marae & Cultural Centre Governance
1. That Council receive the submissions and hear submissions from presenters who indicated their wish to be heard in support of their submission.
2. That Council note the Procedures for the Hearing of Submissions, as described in Attachment 1.
Copies of submissions are publicly available at the Central Library, Customer Service Centre and on our website.
Annual Budget 2025-26 AND Planning and Miscellaneous Services Fees & Charges 2025-26
Te Motu o Poutoa Anzac Park Civic Marae & Cultural Centre Governance
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Procedures
for the Hearing of Submissions ⇩ |
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Session 1
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9.00am – 10.30am |
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MEMBERS: |
The Mayor (Grant Smith) (Chair) and Councillors |
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LEAD OFFICER: |
Chris Dyhrberg, General Manager Infrastructure |
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GOVERNANCE OFFICERS: |
Hannah White, Governance Manager Susana Figlioli, Governance Administrator |
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Sub |
Submitter |
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9.00am - 10.30am |
TMoP |
Rangitāne o Manawatū Settlement Group |
10 |
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67 |
Manawatū Business Chamber |
10 |
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73 |
Manawatū Tenants’ Union |
10 |
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1 |
Dr John Clark Ross |
10 |
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57 |
Cancer Society of New Zealand Manawatū Centre Inc. |
10 |
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60 |
Age Friendly Palmerston North |
10 |
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128 |
Resonant Consultants on behalf of Kikiwhenua |
10 |
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1 Fees and Charges: Planning & Misc Services
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Les Fugle |
10 |
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Annual Budget 2025-26
Wednesday 30 April 2024
Session 2
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TIME: |
11.00am – 12.30pm |
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MEMBERS: |
Councillor Karen Naylor (Chair) and Elected Members |
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LEAD OFFICER: |
Waid Crockett, Chief Executive |
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GOVERNANCE OFFICERS: |
Hannah White, Governance Manager Susana Figlioli, Governance Administrator |
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Wednesday 30 April – Session 2 |
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Sub No. |
Submitter |
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11.00am - 12.30pm |
114 |
Canine Friends Pet Therapy |
10 |
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TMoP 12 |
Sharon Sandgathe |
10 |
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TMoP 16 |
Highbury Whanau Centre |
10 |
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87 |
Palmerston North Boys’ High School (PNBHS) |
10 |
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126 |
Sheridan Hickey |
10 |
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123 |
Environment Network Manawatū |
10 |
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124 |
Frank Koenders |
10 |
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125 |
Massey University Foundation |
10 |
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127 |
Denise Raewyn Gray |
10 |
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Annual Budget 2025-26
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Session 3
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TIME: |
4.00pm – 5.30pm |
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MEMBERS: |
Councillor Mark Arnott (Chair) and Elected Members |
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LEAD OFFICER: |
Waid Crockett, Chief Executive |
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GOVERNANCE OFFICERS: |
Hannah White, Governance Manager Natalya Kushnirenko, Governance Administrator |
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Session 4
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TIME: |
6.00pm – 7.30pm |
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MEMBERS: |
Councillor Pat Handcock (Chair) and Elected Members |
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LEAD OFFICER: |
Waid Crockett, Chief Executive |
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GOVERNANCE OFFICERS: |
Hannah White, Governance Manager Nico Granieri, Governance Administrator |
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Time |
Sub No. |
Submitter |
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6.00pm - 7.30pm |
86 |
Horizons Regional Council |
10 |
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70 |
Manawatū Lesbian & Gay Rights Association Inc. (MaLGRA) |
10 |
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62 |
Pat Debney |
10 |
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75 |
Palmy Bid Incorporated |
10 |
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