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8.1
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Local Water Done Well
(Government Legislation) - Regional Options Appraisal
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This
report updated Council on the Government’s Local Water Done Well policy
and legislation, refined the options for the delivery of water services, and sought
direction on which options should be further explored by officers.
This
report also sought confirmation of which option(s) Council does not wish to
consider further, so resources can be focused on confirming the preferred
arrangement or model for formal consultation in early 2025.
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Resolution Number CO/2024/350
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Allan:
That Report 24/878 Local Water Done Well (Government Legislation)
- Regional Options Appraisal be received.
That this matter or decision is recognised as not significant in
terms of S76 of the Local Government Act.
Carried
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In introducing this item, the Mayor acknowledged the
privilege and responsibility of being able to make decisions that shape the
future of the district. The Mayor also emphasised the need for
productive and positive debate in the best interests of the community.
Councillors highlighted the complexity of these decisions
and the need to balance various factors, including scale, community
preferences, and alignment with council priorities.
Some councillors expressed preferences for some options
over others, while others were hesitant to identify a preferred option at
this stage, wanting to keep options open for further exploration and
analysis.
There was a debate around whether to signal a preferred
option now to provide clarity to the community and other councils, or to wait
until more information was available.
Some councillors, raised concerns about ensuring adequate
representation and protection of environmental and cultural interests in any
water services delivery model.
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Resolution Number CO/2024/351
MOVED by Cr Jennings, seconded
Cr Procter:
. That Council notes the legislative changes enacted under the
Government’s programme, Local Water Done Well through the Local
Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024, to address
long standing water infrastructure challenges which includes:
· the requirement
for Councils to produce a Water Services Delivery Plan and accompanying
implementation plan by 3 September 2025
· ensuring water
services are financially sustainable; and
· greater Central
Government oversight through economic and quality regulation.
. That Council notes the Government intends to introduce further
water services legislation in December 2024 to be enacted in mid-2025 that
will establish the economic and regulatory oversight regime for water
services.
That Council notes that Horowhenua District Council is required by
the Local Government (Water Services Preliminary Arrangements) Act 2024 to
consider and consult with the community on at least two options for the
future delivery model for water services, being the status quo model, and a
water services council-controlled organisation or joint services arrangement.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/352
MOVED by Cr Jennings, seconded
Cr Procter:
. That Council resolves to discontinue any further work and exit the
Wellington Region Joint Water Services Delivery Plan project which currently
includes; Kapiti Coast District Council, Porirua City Council, Wellington
City Council, Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Greater Wellington
Regional Council, Masterton District Council
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/353
MOVED by Cr Olsen, seconded Cr
Allan:
. That Council resolves to discontinue any further work and exit the
Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Joint Water Services Delivery Plan and
Council Controlled Organisation project which currently includes; Palmerston
North City Council, Tararua District Council, Rangitikei District Council,
Whanganui District Council and Ruapehu District Council.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/354
MOVED by Cr Brannigan,
seconded Cr Allan:
That Council resolves to continue to participate in the
discussions with the Multi Council Joint Water Services Arrangement which
includes; Horowhenua District Council, Manawatū District Council,
Palmerston North City Council, and Kapiti Coast District Council.
That Council instruct
the Chief Executive to carry-out further work to fully assess the viability
and implications of establishing a multi-Council Water Services Delivery
model.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/355
MOVED by Cr Jennings, seconded
Cr Olsen:
That Council resolves to continue to participate in the
discussions with the Joint Council Water Services Arrangement which includes;
Horowhenua District Council, and Kapiti Coast District Council.
That Council
instruct the Chief Executive to carry-out further work to fully assess the
viability and implications of establishing a multi-Council Water Services
Delivery model.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/356
MOVED by Cr Allan, seconded Cr
Jennings:
That Council notes the Horowhenua District Council Water Services
Council-Controlled Organisation for Horowhenua but does not pursue this
option.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/357
MOVED by Cr Olsen, seconded Cr
Procter:
That for any
reason any of the Councils relied upon for the preferred options do not
pursue those options, that Horowhenua District Council continue to pursue a
Multi-Council CCO with willing partners that caters for any combination of 2
or more Councils for consideration in place of any redundant preferred
options.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/358
MOVED by Cr Jennings, seconded
Cr Allan:
That Council notes the Consumer Trust and Mixed Council/Consumer
Trust models for water service delivery for Horowhenua but does not pursue
these options.
Carried
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Cr Nina Hori te Pa joined the meeting at 12.41pm
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Resolution Number CO/2024/359
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Olsen:
That Council include Options I (the Central four), J (Horowhenua
Kapiti) and the status quo in the Statement of Proposal for community
consultation.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/360
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Jennings:
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
That Council identify a preferred
option at this stage
Carried
Crs Grimstone and Tamihana voted against.
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MOVED by Mayor Wanden, seconded Cr Olsen
That Council
identify a preferred option as Option I (the Central four)
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
Paul Olsen
Jonathan Procter
Bernie Wanden
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Against:
Councillors:
David Allan
Mike Barker
Rogan Boyle
Sam Jennings
Alan Young
Ross Brannigan
Cr Clint Grimstone
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Cr Nina Hori Te Pa abstained.
Cr Justin Tamihana abstained.
The division was declared lost by 3 votes to 6.
LOST
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Resolution Number CO/2024/361
MOVED by Cr Jennings, seconded
Cr Young:
That Council
identify a preferred option as Option J Horowhenua-Kapiti)
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
David Allan
Mike Barker
Rogan Boyle
Ross Brannigan
Sam Jennings
Bernie Wanden
Alan Young
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Against:
Councillors:
Clint Grimstone
Paul Olsen
Jonathan Procter
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Cr Nina Hori Te Pa abstained.
Cr Justin Tamihana abstained.
The division was declared carried by 7 votes to 3.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/362
MOVED by Cr Olsen, seconded Cr
Procter:
N. That the Chief Executive be instructed to report back to the
Council with a Statement of Proposal and the relevant consultation
documentation prior to the commencement of formal consultation.
Carried
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8.2
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Muhunoa West Road
Reserve Licence
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This
report sought Council's direction on entering into a licence agreement for a
portion of the Muhunoa Road West Esplanade Reserve (Lot 4, DP 44581),
following a direct approach by Grenadier Limited, a private developer. The
report also presented options available regarding the licence process
if Council elected to license the land in question.
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Resolution Number CO/2024/363
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Brannigan:
That Report 24/783 Muhunoa West Road Reserve Licence be received.
That this matter or decision is recognised as not significant in
terms of S76 of the Local Government Act.
Carried
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Councillors sought clarification over the difference
between a lease and licence arrangement.
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Resolution Number CO/2024/364
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Olsen:
That, subject to the reclassification of the esplanade reserve to
a recreation reserve, Council proceeds with public notification of its
intention to grant a licence to Grenadier Limited, based on the following key
terms:
Licence
Term: A maximum term of 99 years (33+33+33).
Public
Access: Continued public access through a defined public walkway connecting
Muhunoa Road West to the beach to be developed and maintained by the
licensee.
Environmental
and Cultural Protections: Conditions to safeguard environmental and cultural
values
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
David Allan
Mike Barker
Ross Brannigan
Clint Grimstone
Sam Jennings
Paul Olsen
Jonathan Procter
Bernie Wanden
Alan Young
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Against:
Councillors:
Rogan Boyle
Nina Hori Te Pa
Justin Tamihana
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The division was declared carried by 9 votes to 3.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/365
MOVED by Cr Allan, seconded Cr
Brannigan:
That Council
publicly notify its intention to reclassify the reserve to a recreation
reserve.
That Council
publicly notify its intention to grant the licence
Carried
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8.3
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Options for
Reinstatement of Urban Berm Mowing
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This
report outlined potential options for reinstatement of levels of service for
urban roadside berm maintenance in the district following the decision by
Council to remove this level of service in the Long Term Plan 2024-2044.
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Resolution Number CO/2024/366
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Young:
That Report 24/852 Options for Reinstatement of Urban Berm Mowing
be received.
That this matter or decision is recognised as significant in terms
of S76 of the Local Government Act.
Carried
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A number of councillors expressed conflicting views,
initially supporting the cost-saving decision but then questioning whether it
was making people's lives easier and better. Most suggested a middle-ground
option rather than full reinstatement.
Some emphasised the need to stick to the long-term plan
decision and provide stable governance, rather than flip-flopping on
decisions.
Several advocated for a partial reintroduction of berm
mowing in critical areas, arguing for a phased approach rather than full reinstatement.
Others argued strongly for the reinstatement of berm
mowing to address community concerns and improve the appearance of the
district.
There was debate around the fairness and equity of the
previous berm mowing regime, with concerns raised about gaps in coverage and
the need to ensure a more consistent and equitable service.
The financial implications were discussed, including the
potential rate increase required for full reinstatement versus a more
targeted approach.
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MOVED by Cr Jennings, seconded
Cr Barker:
That Council
approves the reinstatement of all Urban Berm Mowing, at a cost of $240,000,
to mow areas involved in the previous schedule which was stopped 1 July 2024.
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
Mike Barker
Ross Brannigan
Clint Grimstone
Sam Jennings
Paul Olsen
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Against:
Councillors:
Rogan Boyle
Nina Hori Te Pa
Jonathan Procter
Justin Tamihana
Bernie Wanden
Alan Young
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Cr David Allan had left the meeting.
The division was declared lost by 5 votes to 6.
LOST
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MOVED by Cr Tamihana, seconded
Cr Brannigan:
That Council
approves two Urban Berm Mowing Resources, at a cost of $160,000, to mow
entrances and exits to towns and urban berms on roads that have a 70km/hour
speed limit or higher and berms that are 300 square metres or more.
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
Mike Barker
Ross Brannigan
Sam Jennings
Paul Olsen
Justin Tamihana
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Against:
Councillors:
Rogan Boyle
Clint Grimstone
Nina Hori Te Pa
Jonathan Procter
Bernie Wanden
Alan Young
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Cr David Allan had left the meeting.
The division was declared lost by 5 votes to 6.
LOST
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Resolution Number CO/2024/367
MOVED by Cr Olsen, seconded Cr
Young:
The Council approves one Urban Berm
Mowing Resource, at a cost of $80,000, to mow entrances and exits to towns
and urban berms on roads that have a 70km/hour speed limit or higher.
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
Rogan Boyle
Ross Brannigan
Clint Grimstone
Nina Hori Te Pa
Sam Jennings
Paul Olsen
Justin Tamihana
Alan Young
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Against:
Councillors:
Mike Barker
Jonathan Procter
Bernie Wanden
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Cr David Allan had left the meeting.
The division was declared carried by 8 votes to 3.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/368
MOVED by Cr Olsen, seconded Cr
Young:
That Council notes any changes to Berm Mowing is not included in the
Long Term Plan budget approved by Council in June 2024 and the additional
costs for berm mowing will be met by the existing Growth Reserves Budget with
subsequent reductions in levels of service for the current financial year.
Carried
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8.4
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Adoption of Public
Places Bylaw 2024
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This
report presented the final draft Public Places Bylaw 2024 to Council for
adoption, following the consideration of submissions received to the draft
bylaw having been considered by the Hearings and Regulatory Committee on 9
October 2024, which has subsequently resolved to recommend Council adopt the
bylaw with a few changes as discussed in this report.
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Resolution Number CO/2024/369
MOVED by Mayor Wanden,
seconded Cr Young:
That Report 24/846 Adoption of Public Places Bylaw 2024 be received.
That this matter or decision is recognised as significant in terms
of S76 of the Local Government Act.
Carried
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Offices noted some minor editorial amendments to
bylaw at section 14 to better clarify the intent around beach
access routes rather than vehicle access.
Council was satisfied with the bylaw and the consultation
process that had been undertaken.
The earlier recommendation form the Hearings and
Regulatory Committee around the development of a comprehensive beach bylaw
was noted.
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Resolution Number CO/2024/370
MOVED by Cr Jennings, seconded
Mayor Wanden:
That Council resolve to adopt the Public Places Bylaw 2024,
attached as Attachment A as an operative bylaw of Council effective 1
December 2024; and in doing so determines that
A
bylaw is still the most appropriate way of addressing the perceived problems
of regulating the use of Public Places in the Horowhenua; and
That
the draft bylaw is the most appropriate form of bylaw and does not give rise
to implications under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990; and
That
the Public Places Bylaw 2016 is revoked, and the new Public Places Bylaw 2024
takes effect from 1 December 2024.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/371
MOVED by Cr Jennings, seconded
Cr Olsen:
That Council acknowledges the recommendation
from the Hearings and Regulatory Committee meeting on 9 October 2024 that
Council develop a comprehensive beach bylaw.
Carried
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8.5
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Climate Action Plan
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This
report is to presented the Climate Action Plan 2024 for Council to consider
adopting. The contents of this report speak to the background, previous
direction and options for this Plan.
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Resolution Number CO/2024/372
MOVED by Mayor Wanden, seconded
Cr Brannigan:
That Report 24/818 Climate Action Plan be received.
That this matter or decision is recognised as not significant in
terms of S76 of the Local Government Act.
Carried
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Some noted concerns about the adoption of the Climate
Action Plan noting the plan would be wasteful and would make no difference to
the impacts of climate change. There were further concerns that given
the current financial climate, the plan should be delayed.
However the majority of Councillors supported the adoption
of the Climate Action Plan.
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MOVED by Cr Barker, seconded Cr Olsen:
That the Climate Action Plan
is not adopted by Council, with no further work to be carried out
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
Mike Barker
Paul Olsen
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Against:
Councillors:
Rogan Boyle
Clint Grimstone
Nina Hori Te Pa
Sam Jennings
Jonathan Procter
Justin Tamihana
Bernie Wanden
Alan Young
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Cr David Allan had left the meeting.
Cr Ross Brannigan had left the meeting
The division was declared lost by 2 votes to 8
LOST
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Resolution Number CO/2024/373
MOVED by Cr Boyle, seconded Cr
Young:
That Council adopts the
Climate Action Plan 2024, delegating authority to the Chief Executive to make
minor and/or editorial changes as required prior to publication.
A division was called for, voting on which was as follows:
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For:
Councillors:
Rogan Boyle
Clint Grimstone
Nina Hori Te Pa
Sam Jennings
Jonathan Procter
Justin Tamihana
Bernie Wanden
Alan Young
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Against:
Councillors:
Mike Barker
Paul Olsen
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Cr David Allan left the room.
Cr Brannigan had left the meeting
The division was declared carried by 8 votes to 2.
Carried
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Resolution Number CO/2024/374
MOVED by Cr Young, seconded Cr
Hori Te Pa:
That Council notes that adoption of the Climate Action Plan would
directly align with the progression of Priority: Enriching Our Environment,
and enable the implementation of actionable outcomes via Long Term Plan
funding.
Carried
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