Notice is hereby given that an extraordinary meeting of Horowhenua District Council will be held on:
Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Wednesday 30 April 2025 10:00 am Council Chambers |
Council
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
Mayor |
His Worship The Mayor Bernie Wanden |
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Deputy Mayor |
Councillor David Allan |
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Councillors |
Councillor Mike Barker |
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Councillor Rogan Boyle |
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Councillor Ross Brannigan |
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Councillor Clint Grimstone |
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Councillor Nina Hori Te Pa |
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Councillor Sam Jennings |
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Councillor Paul Olsen |
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Councillor Jonathan Procter |
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Councillor Justin Tamihana |
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Councillor Alan Young |
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Contact Telephone: 06 366 0999 Postal Address: Private Bag 4002, Levin 5540 Email: enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz Website: www.horowhenua.govt.nz Full Agendas are available on Council’s website Full Agendas are also available to be collected from: Horowhenua District Council Service Centre, 126 Oxford Street, Levin Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, Foxton, Shannon Service Centre/Library, Plimmer Terrace, Shannon and Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Bath Street, Levin |
30 April 2025 |
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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
KARAKIA TIMATANGA
Whakataka te hau ki te uru Whakataka te hau ki te tonga Kia mākinakina ki uta Kia mātaratara ki tai E hī ake ana te atakura He tio, he huka, he hau hū Tīhei mauri ora! |
Cease the winds from the west Cease the winds from the south Let the breeze blow over the land Let the breeze blow over the ocean Let the red-tipped dawn come with a sharpened air. A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day. |
PROCEDURAL
1 Apologies 5
2 Late Items 5
3 Declarations of Interest 5
REPORTS
4 Reports for Decision
4.1 Local Water Done Well Service Delivery Options: Receipt and Hearing of Submissions 7
KARAKIA WHAKAMUTUNGA
Kia whakairia te tapu Kia wātea ai te ara Kia turuki whakataha ai, kia turuki whakataha ai Haumi e, hui e, taiki e! |
Restrictions are moved aside so the pathway is clear To return to everyday activities
Draw together, affirm! |
Karakia
To consider, and if thought fit, to pass a resolution to permit the Council to consider any further items which do not appear on the Agenda of this meeting and/or the meeting to be held with the public excluded.
Such resolution is required to be made pursuant to Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, and the Chairperson must advise:
(i) The reason why the item was not on the Agenda, and
(ii) The reason why the discussion of this item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.
Members are reminded of their obligation to declare any conflicts of interest they might have in respect of the items on this Agenda.
30 April 2025 |
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File No.: 25/215
4.1 Local Water Done Well Service Delivery Options: Receipt and Hearing of Submissions
Author(s) |
Justine Moore Principal Advisor - Infrastructure | Kaihautū Whakamahere Tūāhanga |
Approved by |
Daniel Haigh Group Manager Community Infrastructure | Tumu Rangapū, Tūāhanga Hapori |
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Monique Davidson Chief Executive Officer | Tumuaki |
Purpose | TE PŪTAKE
1. The purpose of this report is to receive the submissions on the Local Water Done Well Service Delivery Options Consultation that took place from 10 March 2025 to 10 April 2025 and hear from submitters
This matter relates to Local Water Services Done Well
Position Council for future changes to Local Waters Done Well waters arrangements.
RECOMMENDATION | NGĀ TAUNAKITANGA
A. That Report 25/215 Local Water Done Well Service Delivery Options: Receipt and Hearing of Submissions be received.
B. That Council receive the submissions on the Local Water Done Well Service Delivery Options lodged by 4pm on 10 April 2025.
C. That Council receive the late submissions on the Local Water Done Well Service Delivery Options lodged after 4pm on 10 April 2025.
Background | HE KŌRERO TŪĀPAPA
2. At the meeting on 5 March 2025, Council adopted the consultation document ‘Have your say on Who Delivers Local Water Services’ for consultation.
3. Consultation commenced on 10 March 2025 and closed at 4pm on 10 April 2025.
4. During the consultation period, the engagement campaign included advertising in the local paper, editorial and interviews with elected members, radio ads, digital billboards, social media campaign, 2 citizen panel workshops and 3 Cuppa with a Councillor session: Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Shannon Library.
5. Social Media Analytics:
Citizens’ Panel workshops
· 36 attended workshop 1
· 18 attended workshop 2
Let’s Kōrero reporting
· 1,100 visits to site
· 135 consultation documents downloaded
· 44 Financial reports downloaded
· 33 LWDW one pager downloads
· 57 views of the FAQs
6. Social Media reporting
· We published 24 posts in total
· 15x Facebook posts
· 3x Stories
· 3x Instagram posts
· 2x LinkedIn posts
· 1x Facebook Live
· Link clicks - 283
· Comments – 434
· Reach – 49,222
· Views – 93,264
· Post Shares - 43
· Impressions: 69,719
· Engagements: 7,832
7. 93 submissions were received during the consultation period. Of those received 10 individuals or groups have requested to speak to their submissions before Council. Council will need to decide whether or not to accept any late submissions received after the consultation period closed.
Discussion | HE MATAPAKINGA
8. Of the 93 submissions received:
· 57% (53 submissions) chose Option 1
· 8% (8 submissions) chose Option 2
· 30% (28 submissions) chose Option 3
· 4% (4 submissions) did not choose an Option
9. Two submitters chose both Option 1 and Option 2 in their submission and both included an explanation of why they did this.
Next Steps | HEI MAHI
10. Those wishing to speak to their submissions have been invited to speak to Council on 30 April 2025.
11. At the time of writing this report submitters were still confirming their speaking times for the scheduled hearing. A confirmed list of submitters and their speaking times will be made available prior to the hearings.
12. The table below identifies the submitters who have indicated that they wish to speak to their submission at the hearing.
Submitter No. |
Submitter |
80 |
Kelvin Lane |
25 |
Garth Flores |
55 |
Charles Rudd |
66 |
Te Awahou Foxton Community Board |
56 |
Daniel Okano |
83 |
David Roache |
81 |
Manawatu Estuary Trust |
91 |
Corrie Smith |
88 |
Julie Harris |
93 |
Te Tūmatakahuki |
13. Copies of all submissions are attached to this report.
14. Councillors will consider all submissions received and will meet again to deliberate on the submissions and provide officers with further direction.
Confirmation of statutory compliance In accordance with sections 76 – 79 of the Local Government Act 2002, this report is approved as: a. containing sufficient information about the options and their advantages and disadvantages, bearing in mind the significance of the decisions; and, b. is based on adequate knowledge about, and adequate consideration of, the views and preferences of affected and interested parties bearing in mind the significance of the decision. |
Attachments | NGĀ TĀPIRINGA KŌRERO
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Local Water Services Delivery Model submissions for Council Report - Redacted |
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