Agenda of Council - 12 November 2020

Nelson City Council

12 November 2020

Page No.

Karakia Timatanga

1. Apologies

Nil

2. Confirmation of Order of Business

3. Interests

3.1 Updates to the Interests Register

3.2 Identify any conflicts of interest in the agenda

4. Public Forum

4.1 Annette Milligan, Save the Maitai - Petition

5. Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 9 September 2020 11 – 15

Document number M14110

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Council, held on 9 September 2020, as a true and correct record.

5.2 22 September 2020 16 - 28

Document number M14153

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Council, held on 22 September 2020, as a true and correct record.

5.3 Extraordinary Meeting - 29 September 2020 29 - 31

Document number M15163

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Confirms the minutes of the extraordinary meeting of the Council, held on 29 September 2020, as a true and correct record.

6. Recommendations from Committees

6.1 Infrastructure Committee - 30 September 2020

6.1.1 Speed Limit Review - Deliberations

Recommendation to Council

That the Council

1. Determines, having considered the written and oral submissions received, that:

· a bylaw to set a permanent 30 km/h speed limit is the most appropriate way of addressing safety and access issues with some roads in the city centre and home zones; and

· the proposed amendments to the Speed Limits Bylaw 2011 (210), which are set out in Attachments 1 and 2 of this report (A2475618 and A2745743 of Report R18145), are the most appropriate form of bylaw and do not give rise to any implications under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990; and

2. Agrees to set a permanent speed limit of 30km/h, with effect from 1 December 2020, for certain city centre roads (not including Selwyn Place) and, for this purpose, adopts the amendments to the Speed Limits Bylaw 2011 (210) set out in Attachment 1 (A2475618 of Report R18145); and

3. Agrees to set a permanent speed limit of 30km/h, with effect from 1 May 2021, for Selwyn Place and certain roads in home zones and, for this purpose, adopts the amendments to the Speed Limits Bylaw 2011 (210) set out in Attachment 2 (A2475743 of Report R18145).

6.2 Sports and Recreation Committee - 5 November 2020

6.2.1 Modellers Pond Replacement Project - Moving to the next stage

Recommendation to Council

That the Council

1. Approves additional unbudgeted funding of $170,000 in capital expenditure to support the next phase of the Modellers Pond replacement project, consisting of the finalisation of the detailed design, tender documentation and contract award, to allow construction of the new reserve to get underway in 2021/22.

6.2.2 Interim public access for recreation on Koata Ltd land

Recommendation to Council

That the Council

1. Approves $80,000 of unbudgeted expenditure in 2020/21 as a grant to Koata Ltd for access to its land (Codgers/Fringed Hill area) for recreation and towards the management of recreation activities on its land; and

2. Notes the release of the grant will be contingent on outcomes being included in a funding agreement between Koata Ltd and the Council that relate to public recreation access into the Codgers and Fringed Hill areas (Sec 1 SO 476250) and Koata Ltd not opposing the Maitai Recreation Hub project progressing; and

3. Authorises the Chief Executive to negotiate the funding agreement with Koata Ltd relating to public recreation access into the Codgers and Fringed Hill areas.

7. Recommendation from Saxton Field Committee - 11 August 2020 32 - 46

Document number R20327

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Receives the report Recommendation from Saxton Field Committee - 11 August 2020 (R20327) and its attachments (A2504126 and A2463452); and

2. Adopts the Capital Works Programme for Saxton Field contained in Attachment 1 (A2370568, contained in A2504126) for incorporation into Nelson City Council’s draft budget as part of the Long Term Plan 2021-2031 processes, with the following amendments:

A. Operating funding for marketing, signage (including wayfinding) and to prepare a separate Activity Management Plan for Saxton Field; and

B. Development of a permanent baseball diamond at Avery Field; and

C. Staff to review the programme to ensure there is sufficient funding for walking and cycling paths and associated seating.

8. Mayor's Report 47

Document number R21405

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Receives the report Mayor's Report (R21405).

9. Status Report - Council 48 - 50

Document number R21399

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Receives the report Status Report - Council (R21399)

10. Annual Report 2019/20 51 - 293

Document number R20302

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Receives the report Annual Report 2019/20 (R20302) and its attachments (A2511501 and A2511432); and

2. Adopts the Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020 (A2511501) in accordance with s98 of the Local Government Act 2002, including tabled edits from Audit New Zealand; and

3. Receives the draft Audit New Zealand Opinion (A2511432); and

4. Delegates the Mayor and Chief Executive to approve minor editorial changes to the Annual Report 2019/20 (A2511501), as necessary.

11. Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Assumptions 294 - 307

Document number R19226

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Receives the report Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Assumptions (R19226) and its attachment (A2200978); and

2. Approves the Draft Significant Forecasting Assumptions (A2200978) for use in developing the 2021-31 Long Term Plan.

12. Population Projections for 2021 Asset Management Plans and Long Term Plan 308 - 341

Document number R15907

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Receives the report Population Projections for 2021 Asset Management Plans and Long Term Plan (R15907) and its attachment “Population Projections for Nelson City Council Long Term Plan 2021” (A2380354); and

2. Adopts the population projections contained within the attached report (A2380354) for use in developing the Nelson City Council Long Term Plan 2021 and its associated supporting documents.

13. National Policy Statement - Urban Development Capacity - 2019/20 monitoring report 342 - 363

Document number R18098

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Receives the report National Policy Statement - Urban Development Capacity - 2019/20 monitoring report (R18098) and its attachment National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity, Nelson Urban Area Monitoring Report, July 2019-June 2020 (A2485152); and

2. Approves publishing of the report National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity, Nelson Urban Area Monitoring Report, July 2019-June 2020 (A2485152) on the Council website

CONFIDENTIAL Business

14. Exclusion of the Public

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

2. 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:

Item	General subject of each matter to be considered	Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Particular interests protected (where applicable)
1	Council Meeting - Public Excluded Minutes - 9 September 2020	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.	The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(g) To maintain legal professional privilege
2	Council Meeting - Public Excluded Minutes - 22 September 2020	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.	The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)
3	Extraordinary Council Meeting - Public Excluded Minutes - 29 September 2020 Governance and Finance Committee 30 September 2020 Nelmac Director Appointment	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.	The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person
4	Recommendations from Committees Governance and Finance Committee 30 September 2020 Nelmac Director Appointment	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7	Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person
4	Council Confidential Status Report	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7	The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person · Section 7(2)(g) To maintain legal professional privilege · Section 7(2)(h) To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

Item

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interests protected (where applicable)

Council Meeting - Public Excluded Minutes - 9 September 2020

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.

The withholding of the information is necessary:

· Section 7(2)(g)

To maintain legal professional privilege

Council Meeting - Public Excluded Minutes - 22 September 2020

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.

The withholding of the information is necessary:

· Section 7(2)(i)

To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

Extraordinary Council Meeting - Public Excluded Minutes - 29 September 2020

Governance and Finance Committee 30 September 2020

Nelmac Director Appointment

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.

The withholding of the information is necessary:

· Section 7(2)(a)

To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

Recommendations from Committees

Governance and Finance Committee 30 September 2020

Nelmac Director Appointment

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

Section 7(2)(a)

To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

Council Confidential Status Report

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

· Section 7(2)(a)

To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person

· Section 7(2)(g)

To maintain legal professional privilege

· Section 7(2)(h)

To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

· Section 7(2)(i)

To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

Note:

· Youth Councillors Sophie Weenink-Smith and Grier Rollinson will be in attendance at this meeting. (delete as appropriate)

Nelson City Council Minutes – 9 September 2020

Minutes of a meeting of the Nelson City Council

Held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson

On Wednesday 9 September 2020, commencing at 2.00p.m.

Present: Her Worship the Mayor R Reese (Chairperson), Councillors
Y Bowater, T Brand, M Courtney, J Edgar (Deputy Mayor), K Fulton, M Lawrey, R O'Neill-Stevens, B McGurk, G Noonan, P Rainey, R Sanson and T Skinner

In Attendance: Chief Executive (P Dougherty), Group Manager Environmental Management (C Barton), Group Manager Infrastructure (Alec Louverdis), Team Leader Governance (R Byrne) and Governance Advisor (E Stephenson)

Apologies : Nil

Karakia Timatanga

Council Kaihautu, Pania Lee gave the opening karakia.

15. Apologies

16. Confirmation of Order of Business

There were no changes to the order of business.

17. Interests

There were no updates to the Interests Register, and no interests with items on the agenda were declared.

18. Public Forum

There was no public forum.

19. Mayor's Report

Document number R20295, agenda pages 5 - 6 refer.

Her Worship the Mayor Reese presented her report which provided her perspective on the City Centre Streets for People Deliberations Report. She spoke about possible hybrid options to enable a decision to be made, noting that the lead officer had not had the opportunity to engage with the City Centre Taskforce on any alternate options.

Mayor Reese noted it was important to continue to invest in places for people, to deliver the six key moves, and maintain and grow relationships with retailers, landowners and the community.

Resolved CL/2020/129

That the Council

1. Receives the report Mayor's Report (R20295).

Her Worship the Mayor/Courtney Carried

20. City Centre Streets for People Deliberations Report

Document number R18133, agenda pages 7 - 35 refer.

Team Leader City Development, Lisa Gibellini, and City Centre Development Programme Lead, Alan Gray, presented their report and tabled a Hybrid Option 2 aerial and street view (A2461326 and A2461329).

Mr Gray explained that during the City Centre Streets for People consultation Council had applied for funding from Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi), which was approved. As the results of the consultation were 43% to leave as is and 39% to close Trafalgar St to vehicles, it was clear that further engagement was required. At the same time COVID-19 Levels of lockdown required new ways of working which resulted in a higher workload for the City Development team and other Council business units. The funding from Waka Kotahi was contingent on co-design and the work being completed by June 2021. This meant that staff would not be able to achieve other important parts of the workload, specifically the City Centre Spatial Plan, which worked in tandem with the Parking Strategy and informed the Long Term Plan process.

Ms Gibellini and Mr Gray answered questions on loss of carparks and technical challenges like the crown and profile of Trafalgar St

Waka Kotahi’s Lead Advisor Urban Motility, Claire Pascoe, joined the meeting via Zoom and provided advice about Innovative Streets funding. She said that while Trafalgar Street was already vibrant, Waka Kotahi were excited that Council wanted to create further vibrancy. The Innovative Streets funding was to help to take people on a longer journey of change by providing smaller temporary projects so people could get a feel for what a space would be like before it was made permanent. She noted the vision was to attract people to spend time and money in the city centre. The methodology of trialling and piloting projects was a new opportunity for Waka Kotahi and they had brought in experts to provide support. If 50% of a community were in support, that was a good percentage for projects of this kind.

During discussion it was noted that the short timeframe to provide an outcome for the Innovative Streets project was no longer deliverable, given that it had taken 18 months of engagement and two trial closures before permanently closing the top of Trafalgar St. Ms Pascoe confirmed that Innovative Streets (90%) funding would run out in June 2021; following this the Funding Assistance Rate (FAR) of 50% would be available if a project fit the criteria.

Group Manager Environment, Clare Barton, advised on the impact the project could have on Council – externally in terms of risk and on internal delivery. It would take months to provide good engagement with retailers, landowners and the community and given the significant workload required to deliver the project it would mean that other work would need to be dropped by the City Centre Development team, the Capital Projects team and other teams across Council. She recommended that the Spatial Plan, which was a key component to Council’s strategic vision as a city, be completed first followed by on the City Centre Streets project which could then apply to Waka Kotahi for FAR funding.

Ms Gibellini and Mr Gray answered further questions on:

· Church St redesign meeting the funding criteria, noting current proposals would not align

· The financial cost and staff time involved in the City Centre Streets for People project

· Number of car parks lost in Hybrid Option 2

· Data on previous case studies and the benefits of place making

· The possibility of a smaller intervention if local advocates were willing to remove car parks from in front of their retail space

· Co-design including consultation with stakeholders

· Parking pay-by-plate data

The meeting adjourned from 3.38p.m. to 3.51p.m.

· Integration of the Parking Strategy and Public Transport Plan into the Spatial Plan

· Legal action raised in a letter from retailers

· Economic impacts from COVID-19

The recommendation was taken in parts.

Resolved CL/2020/130

That the Council

1.Receives the report City Centre Streets for People Deliberations Report (R18133) and its attachments (A2444112, A2448998 A2444109, A2461326 and A2461329); and

Resolved CL/2020/131

Her Worship the Mayor/O'Neill-Stevens Carried

2. Revokes resolution (CL/2002/043) of Council on 23 April 2020 below:

“2. Approves stage 1 short term tactical initiatives to enable safe pedestrian movement in the city centre post COVID19 lockdown from existing unspent Transport budget;”

Edgar/Skinner Carried

Attachments

1 A2461326 Tabled document NCC Streets for People Hybrid Option 2 Aerial 9Sep2020

2 A2461329 tabled document NCC Streets for People Hybrid Option 2 Eye Level 9Sep2020

21. Exclusion of the Public

Resolved CL/2020/132

That the Council

3. Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

4. 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:

Her Worship the Mayor/Edgar Carried

Item	General subject of each matter to be considered	Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Particular interests protected (where applicable)
	City Centre Streets for People Deliberations Report	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7	The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(g) To maintain legal professional privilege

Item

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interests protected (where applicable)

City Centre Streets for People Deliberations Report

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

· Section 7(2)(g)

To maintain legal professional privilege

The meeting went into confidential session at 4.30p.m. and resumed in public session at 5.39p.m.

Chief Executive, Pat Dougherty answered questions on capacity to deliver and advised staff might be in a better position to start a smaller scale option in 6-9 months, however he did not recommend this as it would not be funded by the Innovated Streets fund and there was no guarantee it would qualify for FAR funding as, in the current political climate, criteria could change.

Adjournment of Meeting
Resolved CL/2020/134
	*That the Council* 1. Adjourns the meeting until 10 September 2020 to follow, or during adjournment of, the Community Services Committee meeting held in the Council Chamber.
Bowater/Lawrey Carried

The meeting adjourned at 5.39p.m.

Nelson City Council Minutes - 22 September 2020

Minutes of a meeting of the Nelson City Council

Held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson

On Tuesday 22 September 2020, commencing at 9.06a.m.

In Attendance: Chief Executive (P Dougherty), Group Manager Infrastructure (A Louverdis), Group Manager Environmental Management (C Barton), Group Manager Community Services (R Ball), Group Manager Strategy and Communications (N McDonald), Team Leader Governance (R Byrne), Governance Adviser (E-J Ruthven), and Youth Councillors (N Dunn and H Helen)

Apologies : Nil

Karakia Timatanga

A karakia timatanga was given.

1. Apologies

There were no apologies.

It was noted that Councillor Noonan was joining the initial part of the meeting via audio-visual link, and would join the meeting in person later.

2. Confirmation of Order of Business

Her Worship the Mayor noted an additional public forum presentation would take place at approximately 10.00a.m.

3. Interests

There were no updates to the Interests Register, and no interests with items on the agenda were declared.

4. Public Forum

4.1 Save the Maitai Campaign - proposed rezoning of Kaka Valley to allow residential subdivision

Rosey Duncan and Peter Taylor spoke on behalf of the Save the Maitai Campaign group, tabled a document (A2471489) and gave a Power Point presentation (A2471598).

They spoke about the amenity values of the Maitai Valley for the wider Nelson community, and asked that Council protect its current rural zoning, noting that intensification in Nelson’s housing market was important, but should occur in alternative locations. They noted that a petition circulating in the community against zone changes in the Maitai Valley had gathered 8000 signatures, and would be presented to a future Council meeting.

Ms Duncan and Mr Taylor answered questions.

Attachments

1 A2471598 - Power Point presentation

2 A2471489 - Tabled document

5. Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 13 August 2020

Document number M13049, agenda pages 9 - 24 refer.

Resolved CL/2020/136

That the Council

1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Council, held on 13 August 2020, as a true and correct record.

Her Worship the Mayor/Bowater Carried

6. Recommendations from Committees

6.1 Infrastructure Committee - 26 August 2020

6.1.1 Infrastructure Quarterly Report

Attendance: Councillor Noonan joined the meeting in person at 9.35am.
Resolved CL/2020/137
	*That the Council* *1. Approves additional unbudgeted funding of $382,210 to cover the impact of delays from COVID-19 on the following capital projects:* *a. $31,957 - Annesbrook Water Upgrade;* *b. $83,373 – St Vincent Street sewer renewal;* *c. $92,945 – Tahunanui Cycleway;* *d. $97,617 – Saxton Creek Stage 3;* *e. $14,318 - Poormans Stream Culvert;* *f. $62,000 – Railway Reserve underpass; and* *2. Approves additional unbudgeted funding of $425,000 to fund the Hardy/Vanguard watermain renewal work to be undertaken in the 2020/21 financial year; and* 3. Approves funding of $480,000 be brought forward from the 2021/22 financial year into the 2020/21 financial year, and $273,000 from the 2022/23 financial year into the 2020/21 financial year to allow the Tosswill Road Stormwater Upgrade to be completed ahead of schedule; and 4. Approves funding of $1Million be brought forward from 2021/22 into the 2020/21 financial year to allow the Whakatu Drive (Storage World) Flood Protection upgrade to be completed in the 2020/21 financial year.
McGurk/O'Neill-Stevens Carried

6.2 Governance and Finance Committee - 27 August 2020

6.2.1 Carry Forwards 2019/20

Resolved CL/2020/138

That the Council

1. Approves the carry forward of $1.3 million unspent capital budget for use in 2020/21; and

2. Notes that this is in addition to the carry forward of $7.8 million approved during the 2020/21 Annual Plan, taking the total carry forward to $9.1 million; and

3. Approves the carry forward of $73,000 unspent capital budget to future years, for consideration in the Long Term Plan 2021-31; and

4. Notes total savings and reallocations in 2019/20 capital expenditure of $1.0 million including staff time; and

5. Notes that the total 2020/21 capital budget (including staff costs and excluding consolidations and vested assets) will be adjusted by these resolutions from a total of $57.1 million to a total of $58.4 million; and

6. Approves the carry forward of $122,000 unspent operating budget for use in 2020/21.

Sanson/Noonan Carried

7. Mayor's Report

Document number R20303, agenda pages 25 refer.

Her Worship the Mayor Reese presented her report. She acknowledged the successes of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, including positive feedback in relation to the ‘Haere mai ki Whakatū’ signs, and encouraged continual learning and expression of te Reo Māori.
Resolved CL/2020/139
	*That the Council* 1. Receives the report Mayor's Report (R20303).
Her Worship the Mayor/Edgar Carried

8. Māori Ward - Consideration

Document number R19260, agenda pages 26 - 54 refer.

Her Worship the Mayor acknowledged the presence in the public gallery of Kaumātua Melanie McGregor, Kaumātua Jane Du Feu, Mr Shane Graham, Pouwhakahaere, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua, and Mr Justin Carter, General Manager, Ngāti Koata. Manager Governance and Support Services, Mary Birch, presented the report. She outlined recent actions of other local authorities around New Zealand in relation to the establishment of Māori Wards, and noted that amendments to the Electoral Act provisions relating to establishing Māori Wards were considered a priority matter on which the incoming Local Government Minister would be briefed following the general election. Ms Birch answered questions regarding methods by which Council could support increasing participation of Māori in decision-making other than by establishing a Māori Ward, and the Electoral Act provisions relating to establishing a Māori Ward. At Her Worship the Mayor’s invitation, Mr Shane Graham addressed the meeting to explain iwis’ desire to have a voice at Council, to be heard, and to be considered a partner, but not to support the establishment of a Māori Ward at this time. He cautioned Council against making a quick decision that may result in unintended consequences. Her Worship the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Edgar, moved That the Council 1. Receives the report Māori Ward - Consideration (R19260) and its attachments (A2447790 and A2453130); and 2. Supports increasing Māori participation in Council decision-making; and 3. Acknowledges the feedback received from iwi; and 4. Decides not to introduce a Māori Ward; and 5. Notes that there is no requirement to give public notice; and 6. Requests that, after further discussion with and input from the Iwi-Council Partnership Group, officers report back to Council with alternative options for increasing Māori participation in decision-making; and 7. Notes that the Mayor will write to the Minister of Local Government and the Chief Executive of the Department of Internal Affairs urging an amendment to the Local Electoral Act 2001 to ensure the legal requirements to establish a Māori Ward are the same as for a general ward. During debate, and with the agreement of the meeting, the words “with full Council support” were added to clause seven of the motion.
Resolved CL/2020/140
	*That the Council* *1. Receives the report Māori Ward - Consideration (R19260) and its attachments (A2447790 and A2453130); and* *2. Supports increasing Māori participation in Council decision-making; and* *3. Acknowledges the feedback received from iwi; and* *4. Decides not to introduce a Māori Ward; and* *5. Notes that there is no requirement to give public notice; and* 6. Requests that, after further discussion with and input from the Iwi-Council Partnership Group, officers report back to Council with alternative options for increasing Māori participation in decision-making; and 7. Notes that the Mayor, with full Council support, will write to the Minister of Local Government and the Chief Executive of the Department of Internal Affairs urging an amendment to the Local Electoral Act 2001 to ensure the legal requirements to establish a Māori Ward are the same as for a general ward.
Her Worship the Mayor/Edgar Carried unanimously
The meeting was adjourned from 10.29a.m. to 10.32a.m, during which time Councillor Lawrey left the meeting.

9. Public Forum (cont.)

9.1 Accommodation Nelson – Stacie Warren and Julie White

Stacie Warren, from Century Park Motor Lodge, and Julie White, from Hospitality New Zealand, spoke on behalf of Nelson commercial accommodation providers, and gave a Power Point presentation (A2471612).

Attendance: Councillor Lawrey returned to the meeting at 10.36a.m.

They noted rapid growth in the short term accommodation sector in Nelson through platforms such as Air BnB, and suggested that entire properties being rented out for short term accommodation should be required to abide by the same regulations as commercial accommodation providers, such as paying commercial rates, seeking resource consents for accommodation activities, and adhering to all relevant legislation. They requested greater monitoring and enforcement from Council in relation to such properties, and for Council’s support of Hospitality New Zealand compiling a register of short term accommodation properties.

Ms Warren and Ms White answered questions.

Attachments

1 A2471612 - Power Point presentation

The meeting was adjourned from 11.01a.m. to 11.19a.m.

10. Allocation of Climate Change Reserve Funding

Document number R20265, agenda pages 55 - 60 refer.

Climate Change Champion, Chris Cameron, presented the report. Along with Group Manager Strategy and Communications, Nicky McDonald, he answered questions regarding use of the climate change reserve to prepare an Emissions Reduction Plan, scoping and details of other priority climate change work and mechanisms for reporting progress, increasing responsibilities being placed on Council by central government, the use of contractors and/or consultants to accelerate work in these areas, and the remaining funding available for community initiatives.
Resolved CL/2020/141
	*That the Council* *1. Receives the report Allocation of Climate Change Reserve Funding (A20265); and* 2. Allocates $139,620 of the remaining funds within the climate reserve for the purpose of undertaking priority climate change work in advance of the Long Term Plan, including preparation of an Emissions Reduction Action Plan; and 3. Agrees that a sum of $20,000 remain in the Climate Change Reserve for community initiatives and if not used by May 2021, this funding go towards the priority climate change work outlined in report R20265; and *4. Notes that future investment into the Climate Change Reserve will be considered through the Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031.*
Sanson/O'Neill-Stevens Carried

11. Intensification Action Plan

Document number R13749, agenda pages 61 - 103 refer.

Team Leader City Development, Lisa Gibellini, and Senior City Development Adviser, Gabrielle Thorpe, presented the report. They answered questions regarding: · Private developer agreements; · The City Centre Conversion Fund; · The Intensification Action Plan’s focus on brownfield development; · The levels of consented properties in current and/or future subdivisions; · Annual capacity monitoring; · Collaboration with Tasman District Council regarding intensification matters; · Neighbourhood Asset Upgrade Plans; · How climate change and sustainability aspects could be reflected in intensification activities; · The potential roles Council could play in leading and improving the perception that intensified housing was warranted; and · Potential changes to amenity values through increased intensification of brownfield areas. The meeting was adjourned from 12.43p.m. to 1.33p.m, during which time Councillors Brand and Skinner left the meeting. Ms Gibellini and Ms Thorpe answered further questions regarding the long term household capacity projection in various locations around Nelson and how these figures were reached. Attendance: Councillor Skinner returned to the meeting at 1.35p.m., and Councillor Brand returned to the meeting at 1.39p.m. Following discussion, it was agreed that: · high-level wording should be included regarding sustainability initiatives, such as deconstruction rather than demolition; · the third paragraph on page 13 of the Intensification Action Plan should be updated to refer to the ‘Future Development Strategy’, rather than ‘the Strategy’; and · The third sentence in the final paragraph on page 17 of the Intensification Action Plan be altered to ‘This may be achieved through the investigation into possibilities of facilitating a partnership to create an exemplar housing development.’
Resolved CL/2020/142
	*That the Council* *1. Receives the report Intensification Action Plan (R13749) and its attachment (A2410696); and* *2. Approves the Intensification Action Plan (A2410696); and* 3. Directs that a provisional budget of $50,000 to subsidise regulatory charges be included in the draft Long Term Plan 2021-31 (over years 1 to 3) for a City Centre Residential Conversion Fund; 4. Delegates the Mayor and Chief Executive the authority to make minor editorial amendments to the Intensification Action Plan including content to integrate sustainability, climate and environment objectives.
Fulton/Her Worship the Mayor Carried

12. Nelson Tasman Land Development Manual - Delegation Resolution Amendment

Document number R20307, agenda pages 104 - 109 refer.

Manager Environmental Planning, Maxine Day, presented the report.
Resolved CL/2020/143
	*That the Council* *1. Receives the report Nelson Tasman Land Development Manual - Delegation Resolution Amendment (R20307); and* 2. Delegates the Chairperson of the Environment Committee and the Group Manager Environment authority to approve minor technical wording amendments, or correction of errors to the Nelson Tasman Land Development Manual 2019.
Edgar/Noonan Carried

13. Release of Draft Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan for Public Engagement

Document number R19195, agenda pages 110 - 117 refer.

Manager Environmental Planning, Maxine Day, presented the report. She noted that the officer recommendation had been updated to include an additional clause delegating the Mayor, Chair and deputy Chair of the Environment Committee the authority to make amendments to the Draft Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan for the purpose of correcting or updating information during engagement phases. Ms Day answered questions regarding the programme for, timing and topics of the two phase public engagement process.
Resolved CL/2020/144
	*That the Council* *1. Receives the report Release of Draft Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan for Public Engagement (R19195); and* 2. Approves the release of the Draft Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan for Public Engagement on 6 October 2020; and 3. Delegates the Mayor, the Environment Committee Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson authority to make amendments to the Draft Whakamahere Whakatū Nelson Plan for the purpose of correcting or updating information during engagement phases.
McGurk/Fulton Carried

14. Exclusion of the Public

Resolved CL/2020/145

That the Council

1. Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

Her Worship the Mayor/Courtney Carried

Item	General subject of each matter to be considered	Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Particular interests protected (where applicable)
1	Council Meeting - Public Excluded Minutes - 13 August 2020	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7.	The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(g) To maintain legal professional privilege · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations) · Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person · Section 7(2)(b)(ii) To protect information where the making available of the information would be likely unreasonably to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied or who is the subject of the information
2	Recommendations from Committees Governance and Finance Committee – 27 August 2020 Nelmac Final Statement of Intent 2020/21 Sports and Recreation Committee - 17 September 2020 Brook Reserve – Reserve Management Plan process	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7	The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)
3	Nelmac - Utilities Maintenance and Operations Contract - Supplementary Information	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7	The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(h) To enable the local authority to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities

The meeting went into confidential session at 2.29p.m. and resumed in public session at 3.53p.m.

Restatements

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

Recommendations from Committees

CONFIDENTIAL: Recommendation from Governance and Finance Committee – Nelmac Final Statement of Intent 2020/21

That the Council

1. Notes the delivery of the Nelmac Limited final Statement of Intent 2020/21 (A2416756) as required under the Local Government Act 2002; and

2. Agrees to the final Nelmac Limited Statement of Intent (A2416756); and

3. Notes that the final Nelmac Limited Statement of Intent (A2416756) will be made publicly available on Council’s website within one month of adoption as per legislation; and

4. Agrees that the decision only be made publicly available and that Report (R18140) remain confidential at this time.

PUBLIC EXCLUDED: Nelmac - Utilities Maintenance and Operations Contract - Supplementary Information

That the Council

1. Receives the report Nelmac - Utilities Maintenance and Operations Contract - Supplementary Information (R18152) and its attachments (A2461460, A2427792, A1878661 and A1884920); and

2. Rescinds the following 24 March 2016 Council resolution CL/2016/00175:

“THAT Council notes that in accordance with the Procurement Policy, the Nelmac utilities contract should be retendered at the next expiry date, being 2023”; and

3. Approves that the following core Infrastructure contracts with Nelmac be extended for a further 10 years (5 plus 5) ending 2033:

· Contract 2594: Utilities maintenance and operations contract; and

· Contract 2918: Nelson Wastewater Treatment Plant maintenance and operations contract.

4. Notes that the Treasury and Investment Policy specifically allows for Council to negotiate an ongoing partnership agreement with Nelmac for the provision of specified strategic services to the Council; but will be updated at the next review to confirm Nelmac’s position as a strategic partner delivering key services and

5. Notes that officers will ensure that Audit NZ is updated on the process that has been followed; and

6. Approves that the Council Procurement Policy be updated to recognise Nelmac as a strategic partner allowing for long term contracts for the provision of key services; and

6. Approves that the decision be made public.

Karakia Whakamutunga

A karakia whakamutunga was given.

There being no further business the meeting ended at 3.55p.m.

Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings:

Chairperson Date

Nelson City Council Minutes - 29 September 2020

Minutes of an extraordinary meeting of the Nelson City Council

Held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson

On Tuesday 29 September 2020, commencing at 8.35a.m.

Present: Her Worship the Mayor R Reese (Chairperson), Councillors Y Bowater, T Brand, J Edgar (Deputy Mayor), K Fulton, R O'Neill-Stevens, B McGurk, G Noonan, R Sanson and T Skinner

In Attendance: Chief Executive (P Dougherty), Group Manager Infrastructure (A Louverdis), Group Manager Environmental Management (C Barton), Group Manager Community Services (R Ball), Group Manager Corporate Services (N Harrison), Group Manager Strategy and Communications (N McDonald) Team Leader Governance (R Byrne) and Governance Support (K McLean)

Apologies: Councillors M Courtney, M Lawrey and P Rainey

Karakia Timatanga

Her Worship the Mayor led the karakia.

1. Apologies

Resolved CL/2020/152

That the Council

1. Receives and accepts the apologies from Councillors M Courtney, M Lawrey and P Rainey.

Her Worship the Mayor/Edgar Carried

2. Confirmation of Order of Business

There was no change to the order of business.

3. Interests

There were no updates to the Interests Register, and no interests with items on the agenda were declared.

4. Public Forum

There was no public forum.

5. Mayor's Report

Her Worship the Mayor advised that while she had no update she acknowledged those who had lost their lives over recent days in two tragic accidents, sending condolences to their family and friends.

6. Exclusion of the Public

Rebecca Leach, from Nelson Regional Development Agency and Tony Lewis, from Tasman Rugby Union, were in attendance for Item 1 of the Confidential agenda to answer questions and, accordingly, the following resolution was required to be passed:

Resolved CL/2020/153

That the Council

1. Confirms, in accordance with sections 48(5) and 48(6) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, that Rebecca Leach from Nelson Regional Development Agency and Tony Lewis from Tasman Rugby Union remain after the public has been excluded, for the Confidential agenda as they have has knowledge regarding funding that will assist the meeting.

Her Worship the Mayor/Edgar Carried

Resolved CL/2020/154

That the Council

1. Excludes the public from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting.

Her Worship the Mayor/Edgar Carried

Item	General subject of each matter to be considered	Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter	Particular interests protected (where applicable)
1	Request for Funding for Major Sporting Event	Section 48(1)(a) The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7	The withholding of the information is necessary: · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

Item

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interests protected (where applicable)

Request for Funding for Major Sporting Event

Section 48(1)(a)

The public conduct of this matter would be likely to result in disclosure of information for which good reason exists under section 7

The withholding of the information is necessary:

· Section 7(2)(i)

To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)

The meeting went into confidential session at 08.37a.m. and resumed in public session at 9.50a.m.

Karakia Whakamutunga

Restatements

It was resolved while the public was excluded:

1	CONFIDENTIAL: Request for Funding for Major Sporting Event
	*Agrees* *that Report (R15868) and the decision be made publicly available following public announcement of the match.*

There being no further business the meeting ended at 9.50a.m.

Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings:

Chairperson Date

Item 10: Annual Report 2019/20

Council

12 November 2020

REPORT R20302

Annual Report 2019/20

1. Purpose of Report

1.1 To adopt the Annual Report for the year ending 30 June 2020 in accordance with section 98 of the Local Government Act 2002.

2. Summary

2.1 The Local Government Act 2002 usually requires Council to adopt the final Annual Report within four months of the end of the financial year (31 October). However, due to the impact of COVID-19 central government has amended this legislation to give an extension. Under the COVID-19 Response (Further Management Measures) Legislation Bill (No 2), the new dates for local authorities to meet reporting timeframes are 30 November 2020 for council controlled organisations, and 31 December 2020 for councils. The extension will be repealed on 1 February 2021. Council’s Annual Report 2019/20 was completed in October, however due to the increased workload resulting from COVID-19, Audit New Zealand needed to utilise the extended timeframe to provide its draft opinion on the Report.

2.2 Audit has completed its review and an unmodified audit report is expected. Council staff received minor change requests to the financials from Audit as this agenda was being prepared. Sections containing changes will be tabled at the meeting. Any changes from the attached version will be highlighted. Further minor editorial adjustments may be required as part of the final proofing process.

2.3 The Annual Report 2019/20 presents a positive picture of the financial performance of the Council over the previous year. Council recorded an accounting surplus before revaluations for the year ended 30 June 2020 of $7.2 million which was $8.7 million less than budget. The surplus was $5.2 million for the 2018/19 financial year. Borrowings net of cash and deposits were $100.9 million, compared to a budget of $94.1 million.

Recommendation

That the Council

1. Receives the report Annual Report 2019/20 (R20302) and its attachments (A2511501 and A2511432); and

2. Adopts the Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2020 (A2511501) in accordance with s98 of the Local Government Act 2002, including tabled edits from Audit New Zealand;; and

3. Receives the draft Audit New Zealand Opinion (A2511432); and

4. Delegates the Mayor and Chief Executive to approve minor editorial changes to the Annual Report 2019/20 (A2511501), as necessary.

3. Background

3.1 The purpose of the Annual Report (attachment one) is to compare the actual activities and performance of the local authority with those set out in the applicable Long Term Plan or Annual Plan (the Annual Report 2019/20 compares performance against the 2019/20 Annual Plan). It also aims to promote the local authority’s accountability to the community for the decisions made throughout the year. An Annual Report is required under section 98 of the Local Government Act 2002.

3.2 Audit New Zealand commenced auditing of the draft Annual Report 2019/20 on 7 September 2020.

3.3 The Annual Report includes both the parent (Nelson City Council) and the Nelson City Council Group – which consists of Nelson City Council, its subsidiaries (Nelmac Limited, Nelson Civic Trust, Bishop Suter Trust, Nelson Regional Development Agency) and its associates and joint ventures.

3.4 As Council does not have a controlling interest in its associates (Nelson Airport Limited, Tasman Bays Heritage Trust and Port Nelson Limited) these are equity accounted. Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit, Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit, and Nelson Tasman Combined Civil Defence organisation are proportionately consolidated as these are not separate legal entities. Further detail of the accounting treatment is included in Note 1 to the accounts.

3.5 The Draft Annual Report 2019/20 was presented to the Audit and Risk Subcommittee on 17 September 2020 where the Subcommittee had an opportunity to ask questions.

4. Discussion

Highlights for 2019/20

4.1 Council maintained essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown – rubbish and recycling continued to be collected, and potable water, wastewater, roading maintenance, and public transport services were provided. The organisation adapted quickly, with over 270 staff immediately transitioning to working from home, and Council meetings moving online. Council supported the community with a range of responses, including rates payment plans, rental relief for its lease and license holders, the establishment of an Emergency Fund for community organisations, and the temporary suspension of parking charges.

4.2 Infrastructure highlights for the year included the introduction of Pay-by-Plate parking meters in the city centre, installation of the new Saltwater Creek Bridge, and major watermain and sewer upgrades. 16.3 kilometres of road were resurfaced, including the Trafalgar Street Bridge, adding 30 years to its expected life. 706 metres of footpath were renewed, and 426 metres were added to the network.

4.3 The draft Stoke Stormwater Strategy was completed, flood protection works continued at Saxton Creek and Poormans Stream, and river flood models were updated.

4.4 Council finalised an upgrade of the electronic bus ticketing system in 2019/20, introducing the Bee Card in August 2020. Bus users pay a lower fare with the Bee Card than by using cash, and this will help make travelling by bus a more appealing and accessible option for many people. It will also allow us to gather patronage data essential for good future planning.

4.5 Council adopted the Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan with Tasman District Council in September 2019, and set a target of 10% waste reduction per capita by 2030. There was a 2.3% reduction in waste to landfill per capita between 2018/19 and 2019/20, which shows improvements to waste diversion and recycling.

4.6 Air quality did not exceed the limits of the National Environmental Standards for the first time since monitoring began in 2001, which is a reflection of the community and Council’s work in this area.

4.7 The Environmental Grants Scheme was introduced to support groups and individuals working to improve the health of Nelson’s natural environment, and has received great feedback. A total of $314,000 in grants were awarded to 61 groups or individuals.

4.8 Council delivered Year One of the Sustainable Land Management Programme (2019-2023), funded by the Ministry for Primary Industry’s Hill Country Erosion Fund.

4.9 Council adopted the City Centre Programme Plan in September 2019, and commenced a refresh of the City Centre Spatial Plan. Upper Trafalgar Street was declared a permanent pedestrian zone in August 2019, and tactical urbanism elements installed in the area have proved popular with the public.

4.10 The Nelson Tasman Future Development Strategy was adopted to guide how we best manage growth in our region for the long-term benefit of the community and the environment.

4.11 In the 2020 Residents’ Survey, 54% of respondents reported being ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with opportunities to provide feedback to inform Council’s decision making in their community. This is a significant increase from 44% in 2019. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of residents surveyed reported being satisfied with Council’s performance overall, which is an increase from 55% in the previous year.

Non-financial performance

4.12 Council measures its non-financial success against performance measures that are set through the Long Term Plan. The Long Term Plan 2018-28 established 80 performance measures across Council’s 11 activity areas. The measures are recorded as ‘achieved’, ‘not achieved’, or ‘not measured’ (where insufficient data is available to determine a result) at the end of each year.

2019/20 Results

4.13 Council’s non-financial performance was that 66.25% of measures were achieved in 2019/20 which, although less than the 71% achieved in 2018/19, also reflects the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown. Fifty-three performance measures were achieved (66.25%), 21 not achieved (26.25%), and 6 not measured (7.5%).

4.14 Disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on target achievement this year – if the 15 measures that could not be achieved as a consequence of COVID-19 are removed, then Council’s achievement level increases to 83.1% (54 out of 65). See ‘Impact of COVID-19 on Council’ on page 8 of the Annual Report for more detail.

Changes since the end of year reports to committees

4.15 There are variations in the performance measure results since they were presented in the end of year reports to committees, as new data has become available and some corrections have been made. The Governance and Finance end of year report (27 August) reported a preliminary result of 63.7% achieved in 2019/20, and the Draft Annual Report presented to the Audit and Risk Subcommittee (17 September) stated 66.3%. Changes are detailed below by activity:

4.15.1 Transport

The transport activity measure for number of crashes resulting in death or serious injury has changed from not achieved to achieved, as data from an incorrect time period was mistakenly used for the Infrastructure end of year report. There were nine crashes which resulted in death or serious injury in 2019/20, which is less than the 13 in 2018/19.

4.15.2 Water Supply

Information has now been received which confirms that two water targets previously listed as not measured were achieved – these were for water demand per person and real (‘unaccountable’) water loss.

4.15.3 Solid Waste

The measure “maintain or decrease the amount of waste (kg) per capita to landfill, per year” was reported as not achieved in the Infrastructure end of year report. The calculation for the amount of waste per resident has since been revised to bring it in line with the Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, and the target has been achieved. Calculations now exclude material such as contaminated soils and water treatment sludge. Nelson and Tasman councils both use the same calculation, which provides region wide accuracy. Under the new calculation the 2018/19 year total was 578kg of waste per capita, and in 2019/20 it was 565kg per capita. This is a 2.3% reduction, which reflects better waste diversion and recycling.

4.15.4 Parks and Active Recreation

No opportunity arose to include a te reo Māori name in a reserve sign in 2019/20, as no signs were added or renewed. This target was changed from ‘achieved’ to ‘not measured’ on Audit’s advice.

4.15.5 Economic

Data from the latest Infometrics report has now become available, resulting in three economic targets which could not previously be reported on not being achieved. These results were also affected by COVID-19.

Areas of non-performance

4.16 A high proportion of social and economic performance measures were not achieved this year. This is primarily due to the negative impacts of COVID-19 on tourism, events, visitor numbers to major facilities, and the local economy, which Council could not influence. In the transport activity, bus patronage also declined from the previous year due to the disruption, and a footpath condition survey could not be undertaken due to lockdown restrictions. More detail on these is provided in the Annual Report.

4.17 As described in the 2018/19 Annual Report, four measures in the environment activity cannot be reported on, as Council's reporting systems are not currently at a level that enables the results to be 100% verified.

4.18 A review of Council’s performance measures is currently underway, with the aim of identifying non-mandatory measures which are difficult to measure, do not contribute to a ‘big picture’ view of Council achievement, or measure factors which Council cannot directly influence. Suggested changes to the measures will be presented to Council as part of the Long Term Plan 2021-31 process.

Audit Report

4.19 Audit New Zealand is expected to issue a final unmodified audit report. The current audit report (attachment two) is a draft as Council needs to adopt the Annual Report first, and the page numbers referred to in the opinion will then be updated to match the final designed version. The final audit report will be issued once the Annual Report is adopted, and the printed version prepared.

Surplus

4.20 The Annual Report shows that Council recorded a net surplus before revaluations for the year ended 30 June 2020 of $7.2 million which was $8.7 million less than budget. The surplus was $5.2 million for the 2018/19 financial year. The reasons for this variance are mainly due to:

4.20.1 Development and subdivision reserve contributions better than budget ($489,000).

4.20.2 Vested assets less than budget ($4.6 million). Vested assets represent assets transferred to Council by developers. The timing of vested asset receipts is dependent on the development cycle of individual developers.

4.20.3 Dividend income (ordinary and special dividends) being $554,000 less than budget.

4.20.4 Other Expenses over budget by $3.0 million.

· The Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit has recorded after-care provision costs to provide for future landfill closure costs ($1.4 million over budget). This is offset by the Emissions Trading Scheme Levy being underspent by $514,000.

· Unbudgeted recycling costs of $258,000 were also incurred to cater for changing international recycling commodity markets, Council needed to subsidise this - this was outside Council’s control. As of 1 July 2020 Council and the contractor now use a shared risk approach.

· The Building Consent and Resource Consent activities reported under budget income of $121,000 and $41,000 respectively. Resource consent expenditure was over budget by $431,000, reflecting contractor and external expert service costs.

· Unbudgeted building claims expenditure of $690,000 has been recorded in the current financial year.

Other comprehensive income

4.21 The infrastructure revaluation is $130.6 million - $86.7 million more than the budget of $43.9 million. This year is the full external revaluation (with an indexing revaluation in the previous financial year) which occurs every second year and has seen a large increase in unit pricing across the three waters assets. The revaluation was internally reviewed in detail, externally reviewed by WSP Global and peer reviewed by Marsh Limited.

4.22 It should be noted that the word “surplus” is an accounting term, and is different from the rating surplus which is referred to in paragraph section below titled Rating Surplus. The accounting surplus includes capital items such as roading subsidies and other grants related to capital projects, development contributions, revaluations and vested assets which are required to be treated as income for accounting purposes.

4.23 It also includes unbudgeted expenditure such as abandoned assets, impairments and losses on disposal relating to Council’s $1.7 billion of fixed assets.

Rating Deficit

4.24 The rates deficit is $1.7 million. A rates deficit of $683,000 had been expected for 2019/20.

4.25 Ordinary dividend income was under budget by $934,000.

4.26 The Building Consent and Resource Consent activities reported under budget income of $121,000 and $41,000 respectively. Resource consent expenditure was over budget by $431,000, reflecting contractor and external expert service costs. These activities were less impacted by COVID-19 in the last quarter than earlier thought.

4.27 Rent relief was provided across the city, resulting in lease income being $241,000 less than budget. This is close to what was estimated in a report to Council on the impacts of COVID-19 on 9 April 2020 ($235,000).

4.28 Parking meter income and enforcement charges were suspended during the COVID-19 lockdown, contributing $254,000 to the total rates deficit. Officers estimated the impact in the 9 April report to be $322,000.

4.29 Contract and programmed maintenance costs were under budget, in particular in the Parks and Active Recreation activity, reflecting delays and work stoppages during the COVID-19 lockdown.

4.30 There was a total of $325,000 contractor costs capitalised during the year relating to COVID-19 which Audit New Zealand required to be expensed rather than capitalised, adding $93,000 to the rating deficit (the remaining balance was in closed accounts).

Variances to budget

4.31 Please see Note 40 “Explanation of major variances against budget” to the financial statements for major variances.

External Debt

4.32 The Council’s external borrowings as at 30 June 2020 were $100.9 million, which is $6.7 million more than budgeted. In 2019/20 Council undertook to pre-fund $10 million of debt due to mature in July 2020 in order to take advantage of favourable interest rate margins at the time. There is an offsetting term deposit in place to match the pre-funding.

4.33 As at 30 June 2020 Council’s borrowings, net of deposits and cash were $83.8 million compared to the budget of $91.7 million (and $85.6 million at 30 June 2019).

Financial prudence results

4.34 Council is required to include information on financial performance in relation to various benchmarks in the annual report. Council does not meet the Debt Control Benchmark - Council’s actual net debt ($68 million) as a proportion of planned net debt ($64 million). For the Debt Control Benchmark, net debt means financial liabilities less financial assets (excluding trade and other receivables). This is largely driven by a higher derivatives revaluation liability than was budgeted ($7.3 million).

4.35 A summary of the information found on pages 103 to 110 in the Annual Report is included in the following table:

Measure	Result	Benchmark
Rates (income) affordability	$77.3m	< $105m	Achieved
Rates (increases) affordability	4.2%	< 4.3%	Achieved
Balanced budget (revenue:expenditure)	105%	≥ 100%	Achieved
Debt affordability (% of revenue)	67%	≤ 150%	Achieved
Essential services (capital expenditure:depreciation)	139%	≥ 100%	Achieved
Debt servicing (interest:revenue)	3.36%	≤ 10%	Achieved
Debt control (actual:budget)	106%	≤ 100%	Not Achieved
Operational control (actual:budget net cashflow from operations)	100%	≥ 100%	Achieved

Material differences from draft Annual Report

4.36 The draft Annual Report went to the Audit and Risk Subcommittee on 17 September. Since that time, the audit has been completed.

4.37 There have been some minor changes to the results in the statement of comprehensive revenue and expense and in the balance sheet (and associated notes). Performance measure results have also been updated as outlined earlier in this report.

5. Options

5.1 Option 1 is the recommended option.

Option 1: Adopt the Annual Report 2019/20 and accept the supporting recommendations
Advantages	· Meets statutory timeframes. · Allows timely production and distribution of the Annual Report.
Risks and Disadvantages	· There will be no further opportunity for Council to review any minor amendments prior to publishing.
Option 2: Not accept the recommendations
Advantages	· None.
Risks and Disadvantages	· Adoption of the Annual Report will not meet statutory timeframes. · Annual Report will not be available to the public in a timely manner. · Not meeting statutory timeframes may be a consideration by Standard and Poor’s for the Council credit rating.

6. Conclusion

6.1 It is recommended that Council adopt the Annual Report for the 2019/20 year.

7. Next Steps

7.1 Following adoption by Council the Annual Report will be made available online, as well as at Council’s public libraries and the Customer Service Centre. A designed and formatted version will made available to the public. An article on the Annual Report will be included in an upcoming edition of Our Nelson.

7.2 Council is required to make publicly available a summary of the information contained in the Annual Report within one month of its adoption. An audited Summary Annual Report 2019/20 will be made available online before 12 December 2020, as well as at Council’s public libraries and the Customer Service Centre.

Author: Nicky McDonald, Group Manager Strategy and Communications

Attachments

Attachment 1: A2511501 - Annual Report 2019/20 ⇩

Attachment 2: A2511432 - Draft Audit opinion - Annual Report 2019/20 - 5Nov2020 ⇩

Important considerations for decision making

1. Fit with Purpose of Local Government

The Annual Report is Council’s major accountability document and is required under s98 of the Local Government Act.

2. Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy

The decision to adopt the Annual Report aligns with the following community outcome: Our Council provides leadership and fosters partnerships, a regional perspective and community engagement.

3. Risk

The adoption of the Annual Report carries little risk as it is a procedural matter required under legislation.

There is a risk that if Council delays and does not adopt the Annual Report by 31 December Council would be mentioned in the Office of the Auditor General’s report to Parliament as not meeting the statutory deadline.

4. Financial impact

There is no immediate financial impact from this decision. If Council does not adopt the Annual Report before the statutory deadline of 31 December 2020 it may be a consideration for Standard and Poor’s in its annual credit rating assessment. The Annual Report itself outlines the financial position of Council at the end of the 2019/20 financial year.

5. Degree of significance and level of engagement

This decision is of low significance and does not require engagement. The Annual Report, once adopted, will be made available for the public to view and a summary of the Annual Report will also be prepared.

6. Climate Impact

The Annual Report reports on work in 2019/20 that Council carried out in response to the issue of climate change.

7. Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process

No engagement with Māori has been undertaken in preparing this report.

8. Delegations

The adoption of the Annual Report is a decision of Council.

Item 10: Annual Report 2019/20: Attachment 1

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Item 11: Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Assumptions

Council

12 November 2020

REPORT R19226

Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Assumptions

1. Purpose of Report

1.1 To approve forecasting assumptions for the 2021-31 Long Term Plan.

2. Summary

2.1 Council is required to include significant forecasting assumptions in the Long Term Plan and these are attached for approval.

2.2 Covering the years of the Long Term Plan, these assumptions are Council’s forecasts on a number of issues, framing the impact on Council’s activities, revenue, costs and work programme.

2.3 In addition to presenting forecasts and associated potential risks to Council, the assumptions frame the scale of impact should the assumptions be incorrect, on a low-medium-high scale. Mitigation efforts are also described to show how Council is planning for, and implementing ways to reduce the impact of the risks associated with the assumptions.

3. Recommendation

That the Council

1. Receives the report Long Term Plan 2021-2031 Assumptions (R19226) and its attachment (A2200978); and

2. Approves the Draft Significant Forecasting Assumptions (A2200978) for use in developing the 2021-31 Long Term Plan.

4. Background

4.1 A discussion on key assumptions, including climate change and population change, was held at a Council workshop on 21 November 2019. Subsequent workshops covered the climate change assumptions in more detail, and the population projections were discussed at workshops on 30 July, 4 August and 15 September 2020.

5. Discussion

5.1 Significant forecasting assumptions are a key part of developing a Long Term Plan, particularly as they relate to growth and demand for services, as these are major drivers of expenditure. Population projections are essential in planning for infrastructure and services; a separate report is on this agenda with detailed information on this assumption.

5.2 Audit New Zealand has indicated the areas it will focus on for Long Term Plan Assumptions. It expects explanations around the impacts of:

· Climate change and carbon emissions;

· Ageing demographics;

· Life cycles of significant assets; and

· The potential amalgamation of Three Waters services.

5.2.1 Audit also wants to understand what assumptions have been made regarding the impact of COVID-19.

5.2.2 Natural disasters, which had previously been included within climate change, have now been separated out.

5.2.3 Regarding climate change assumptions, Audit is expecting to see more depth than in previous years’ assumptions; including the expected effects on Council’s revenue and service delivery. This has been implemented within the assumptions document. Where climate change impacts are discussed for infrastructure assets, Audit suggests it will be useful to consider this over the 30 year period of the Infrastructure Strategy. This approach is consistent with the direction of the Infrastructure Strategy.

5.3 Assumptions are important for showing that Council is aware of, and is preparing for, future changes to Nelson for example, demographic change. They also demonstrate awareness of associated risks, the potential for these risks to impact on Council in any number of ways, but also ways in which these risks may be mitigated and addressed.

6. Options

6.1 Having significant forecasting assumptions clearly identified is a legal requirement for the Long Term Plan. Option 1 is recommended, that Council approve the attached assumptions, with any modifications as necessary.

Option 1: Approve attached draft assumptions
Advantages	· Approving a set of assumptions improves consistency between activities in the Long Term Plan · Approving assumptions to underpin the Long Term Plan fulfils statutory requirements
Risks and Disadvantages	· No obvious disadvantages
Option 2: Do not approve attached draft assumptions
Advantages	· Council can request further changes be made to the assumptions before they are approved
Risks and Disadvantages	· Significant forecasting assumptions are a statutory requirement of the Long Term Plan · Risk of inconsistencies in the fundamental aspects of activities within the Long Term Plan

7. Conclusion

7.1 These assumptions will be included as supporting information for the Long Term Plan Consultation Document, and within the final Long Term Plan 2021-2031.

Author: Troy Stade, Policy Adviser

Attachments

Attachment 1: A2508990 - Assumptions Formatted for Long Term Plan 2021-31 ⇩

Important considerations for decision making

1. Fit with Purpose of Local Government

The attached assumptions will provide a consistent set of forecasting assumptions for Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-2031, to inform the planning and budgeting processes with quality data. The assumptions provide Council with the information needed to make decisions which affect the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of the Nelson community.

2. Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy

Adopting the Long Term Plan Assumptions support the community outcome “Our Council provides leadership and fosters partnerships, a regional perspective and community engagement”.

3. Risk

The assumptions contain the best available data, and provide estimates for a range of factors. Risks and uncertainty associated with each of the estimates and methods to mitigate, if applicable, are noted in the attached table.

4. Financial impact

There are no direct financial costs associated with the decision to approve these draft forecasting assumptions.

5. Degree of significance and level of engagement

This matter is of medium significance because assumptions underpin the decisions that will have an impact on the services and activities Council provides, and therefore on Council’s finances, debt, and rates. The community will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the assumptions through supporting information for the Long Term Plan Consultation Document.

6. Climate Impact

Estimations of climate change impacts are included within the assumptions.

7. Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process

A series of hui are being held to discuss the Activity Management Plans with iwi, including relevant assumptions for each activity.

8. Delegations

This matter has not been delegated to a Committee; it is a decision of Council.

Item 12: Population Projections for 2021 Asset Management Plans and Long Term Plan

Council

12 November 2020

REPORT R15907

Population Projections for 2021 Asset Management Plans and Long Term Plan

1. Purpose of Report

1.1 To adopt population projections for use in developing the Nelson City Council Long Term Plan 2021-31 and associated documents.

2. Summary

2.1 Adoption of a population projection is fundamental to the preparation of a Council Long Term Plan.

2.2 Population projections have been undertaken with consideration of the delay in receiving official projections from Statistics New Zealand and the changes as a result of COVID19.

2.3 The assumptions used in developing the population projections are as follows:

· Medium births scenario for ten years.

· High births scenario after that.

· Medium deaths.

· Zero net migration for two years.

· Low net migration for the next three years.

· Medium net migration for the next five years.

· High net migration after that.

2.4 The projections have been updated with the 2020 StatsNZ population estimates that were released on 22 October 2020. These estimates set the starting point for the projections at a 2020 population of 54,620 people in Nelson City. This represents a higher starting point compared to the October 2019 population estimates as a result of StatsNZ having underestimated the population for some time.

2.5 When the assumptions above are applied, the population projection for Nelson to 2050 is as follows:

Year	Projected population	Year	Projected population	Year	Projected population	Year	Projected population
2020	54,620	2028	56,160	2036	59,760	2044	63,400
2021	54,700	2029	56,400	2037	60,260	2045	63,840
2022	54,780	2030	56,640	2038	60,760	2046	64,280
2023	54,960	2031	57,180	2039	61,200	2047	64,720
2024	55,080	2032	57,720	2040	61,640	2048	65,160
2025	55,200	2033	58,260	2041	62,080	2049	65,600
2026	55,520	2034	58,760	2042	62,520	2050	66,040
2027	55,840	2035	59,260	2043	62,960

2.6 The information contained within this Council report is a summary of the population assessment in the attachment.

3. Recommendation

That the Council

2. Adopts the population projections contained within the attached report (A2380354) for use in developing the Nelson City Council Long Term Plan 2021 and its associated supporting documents.

4. Background

4.1 Population projections are essential for use in determining the level of investment in infrastructure and services that are needed to provide for Nelson’s future population. The population projections are used for a wide range of purposes including:

· 30 year infrastructure planning.

· Transport renewal and capital project planning and budgeting for future demand.

· Three waters future demand projections.

· Solid waste planning.

· Nelson Plan objectives, policies, rules and zoning.

· Development of strategies to provide for an ageing population.

· Preparation of bids for funding.

4.2 For previous Long Term Plans, Statistics New Zealand (StatsNZ) has provided three base projection series (High, Medium and Low) which are based on the previous census data. Unfortunately, there have been issues of accuracy identified with the 2018 census data and as a result, updated projections have not been available in preparing more up to date population projections for the 2021-31 Long Term Plan.

4.3 In January 2020, draft population projections were prepared with the intention of bringing them to Council for adoption. Before this could happen COVID19 occurred and the country went into level 4 lockdown. Prior to COVID19, StatsNZ population estimates showed that the Nelson population was trending somewhere between the high and medium growth series.

4.4 COVID19 has affected the economy and movement of people which in turn affects the future population of towns and cities throughout the country. As a result, the population projections for Nelson have been re-assessed to take these effects into account.

4.5 The draft population projections were brought to Council workshops on 30 July, 4 August and 15 September 2020. During those workshops, elected members had questions which have been answered in subsequent workshops and additional analysis incorporated into the attached report.

5. Discussion

Uncertainty

5.1 With any population projections there is an element of uncertainty. StatsNZ makes this very clear in that it provides three series to cover off the most likely growth (medium series) with high and low series either side to provide a range over time.

5.2 With the delay in StatsNZ providing population projections based on the 2018 census and COVID19, the level of uncertainty is higher than usual when developing population projections. As a result it has been necessary to develop a custom population projection for the 2021-31 Long Term Plan.

5.3 To assist in managing the risks associated with the high level of uncertainty, an external peer review by Infometrics of the population projection was commissioned and the projection modified slightly in response to the peer review.

5.4 There are three broad factors influencing population change and these are; births, deaths, and net migration.

Births

5.5 Each of the high, medium and low StatsNZ births series already account for a reduction in birth rate over time and as a result it is recommended that the StatsNZ medium birth series be adopted.

Deaths

5.6 The Government response to COVID19 has to date been to minimise the risk to the elderly and immune compromised. As a result, the hospital system has continued to operate within its normal limits with no evidence of an increase in death rate.

5.7 It is therefore recommended that the StatsNZ medium death series be adopted.

Net Migration

5.8 Net migration typically accounts for the majority of Nelson’s population growth. Factors such as; tourism, unemployment, international migration and housing market influence net migration.

5.9 Tourism accounts for around 11% of all jobs in Nelson. With the border shut to international tourists it is expected that there will be redundancies in this industry with a resulting increase in unemployment.

5.10 Underutilisation is a useful measure of the total number of people who are not working at any one time in Nelson. Over the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), the underutilisation in Nelson increased throughout the recessionary period and for around the four years following.

5.11 It is therefore expected that the unemployment rate will be higher than normal for around 2-5 years in response to the current COVID19 generated recessionary period.

5.12 A key factor for migration to Nelson is the availability of housing and the ability of potential migrants to sell their current house.

5.13 The time taken to sell houses typically increases during recessionary periods with this trend being particularly apparent for New Zealand as a whole during the GFC. While this trend may not be apparent in Nelson itself, for households in other areas of New Zealand and indeed overseas considering moving here, it can be of critical importance in deciding when or where to move.

5.14 Along with the closed borders, the unemployment and housing market are expected to limit international migration to Nelson.

5.15 Overall, the following variables are recommended for net migration:

· Zero net migration for two years.

· Low net migration for the next three years.

· Medium net migration for the next five years.

· High net migration after that.

Final Recommended Variables

5.16 The assumptions for the purposes of developing a population projection for Asset Management Plans and the LTP are recommended as follows:

· Medium births for ten years.

· High births after that.

· Medium deaths.

· Zero net migration for two years.

· Low net migration for the next three years.

· Medium net migration for the next five years.

· High net migration after that.

5.17 When considered together, the recommended variables result in the following population projection:

Year	Projected population	Year	Projected population	Year	Projected population	Year	Projected population
2020	54,620	2028	56,160	2036	59,760	2044	63,400
2021	54,700	2029	56,400	2037	60,260	2045	63,840
2022	54,780	2030	56,640	2038	60,760	2046	64,280
2023	54,960	2031	57,180	2039	61,200	2047	64,720
2024	55,080	2032	57,720	2040	61,640	2048	65,160
2025	55,200	2033	58,260	2041	62,080	2049	65,600
2026	55,520	2034	58,760	2042	62,520	2050	66,040
2027	55,840	2035	59,260	2043	62,960

6. Options

6.1 The options available to Council are to adopt the population projection detailed in this report and its attachment or adopt an alternative population projection.

6.2 The recommendation is that the population projection detailed in this report and its attachment be adopted.

Option 1: Adopt the recommended population projection
Advantages	· Is supported by evidence from past recessionary periods. · Is supported by an external peer review from Infometrics.
Risks and Disadvantages	· As with any population projection, there is uncertainty which could result in the actual population growth being different to that projected. This is mitigated by the Annual Plan and LTP processes occurring often enough to allow adjustment.
Option 2: Adopt an alternative population projection
Advantages	· None.
Risks and Disadvantages	· Depending on the level of work required to develop the projection, this may not be ready in time for the LTP. · No evidence to support an alternative projection. · A peer review is unlikely to support this unless it is very similar to the recommended projection. · As with any population projection, there is uncertainty which could result in the actual population growth being different to that projected. This is mitigated by the Annual Plan and LTP processes occurring often enough to allow adjustment.

7. Next Steps

7.1 If the recommended population projection is adopted, Council asset managers will integrate the projection into the asset management plans.

7.2 The population projection will be included in the Nelson City Council Long Term Plan 2021.

Author: Chris Pawson, Senior Analyst Environmental Management

Attachments

Attachment 1: A2380354 - Population Projections for Nelson City Council Long Term Plan 2021 ⇩

Important considerations for decision making

1. Fit with Purpose of Local Government

Population projections are an essential part developing a Council Long Term Plan. Having the best data and assumptions available assists Coincil to make good decisions to support community wellbeing.

2. Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy

Population projections are an essential part developing a Council Long Term Plan which in itself represents the core decision that Council uses to represent the community.

3. Risk

There is always the risk that the actual population growth will be different to that projected. This risk is mitigated by Council being able to adjust works programmes if needed on an annual basis as part of the Annual Plan process and every three years as part of the next LTP.

4. Financial impact

The recommendation does not result in any need for increased funding.

5. Degree of significance and level of engagement

This matter is of high significance because it is so important to much of Council’s business. Therefore the population projections will be consulted on as part of the Long Term Plan Special Consultative Procedure.

6. Climate Impact

Climate change has not been considered as part of this report.

7. Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process

No engagement with Māori has been undertaken in preparing this report.

8. Delegations

The Council has the following delegations to consider the adoption of population projections:

5.1.3 Council will also make all decisions on matters that must be exercised by Council or unable to be delegated by law. This includes, but is not limited to:

· The power to adopt a Long Term Plan, Annual Plan or Annual Report;

· The power to adopt policies required to be adopted and consulted on under the Local Government Act 2002 in association with the Long Term Plan or developed for the purpose of the local governance statement;

Item 13: National Policy Statement - Urban Development Capacity - 2019/20 monitoring report

Council

12 November 2020

REPORT R18098

National Policy Statement - Urban Development Capacity - 2019/20 monitoring report

1. Purpose of Report

1.1 To ensure decision makers are well informed about urban development activity in the Nelson Urban Area, as required by the National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity (NPS-UDC).

2. Recommendation

That the Council

2. Approves publishing of the report National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity, Nelson Urban Area Monitoring Report, July 2019-June 2020 (A2485152) on the Council website

3. Background

3.1 The National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity (NPS-UDC) came into effect in December 2016. It has now been replaced by the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) and this is the last monitoring report under the NPS-UDC that Council will receive. Future Monitoring reports will be under the NPS-UD.

3.2 The NPS-UDC includes a policy (PB6) that requires local authorities to monitor a range of indicators including:

· Prices and rents for housing, residential land and business land by location and type, and changes in these prices over time;

· The number of resource consents and building consents granted for urban development relative to the growth in the population; and

· Indicators of housing affordability.

3.3 Up until the end of the 2017/18 financial year, these indicators were reported to Council on a quarterly basis. Following advice from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD), arising out of concerns that a three month period was not long enough to see meaningful changes, the reporting period has been changed to annually. The last report Council received was for the year ending 30 June 2019.

3.4 Local authorities are encouraged to publish the results of their monitoring, and Council’s website will be updated following receipt of this report.

3.5 The information provided on MHUD’s online data dashboard has been supplemented with Nelson City Council resource and building consent data to inform this report.

3.6 The report includes data for both Nelson and Tasman local authorities, recognising the connected, cross-boundary property market both Councils share. The NPS-UDC also strongly encourages both Councils to work together to implement the policies.

4. Discussion

4.1 The Monitoring Report reports on the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 and can be summarised in the following points:

4.1.1 Median house prices in Nelson and Tasman continue to increase. Compared with 5 years ago, median prices in both regions have increased by around 60%.

4.1.2 The number of applicants on the Ministry of Social Development’s housing register has increased by 49% for Nelson and 14% for Tasman, compared with 12 months ago.

4.1.3 Affordability has improved over the last 12 months, according to the Massey University Index. For the year to May 2020, home affordability improved in Nelson by 11.1% and 7.8% in Tasman. Tasman remains the second least affordable region in the country and Nelson is the third.

4.1.4 Total building consents for new dwellings have increased in Nelson and Tasman in recent years. In the year ending 30 June 2020 building consents in Tasman have reached 491 compared to 395 from the previous year. Total building consents in the Nelson Urban Area have remained constant. For Nelson City Council they have reduced to 264 over the past 12 months from 348 from the previous year.

4.1.5 Nelson has seen a slight decrease in the number of new residential sections for the year ending 30 June 2020 compared to the previous 12 months with a drop from 221 sections in 2019 to 211 sections in 2020. Richmond has seen an increase in the number of sections created in the year ending June 2020, (243) compared with the previous year (151). This has led to a total increase for the Nelson Urban Area of 454 (year ending 30 June 2020) compared with 372 for the previous 12 months.

4.1.6 New sections created in Richmond account for 75% of all sections created in the Tasman District in the past 12 months: 243 of the total 322 sections being on residentially zoned land. In addition, excluded from this count are a further 92 sections created in the Coastal Tasman Area for residential purposes (Rural 3 zoned land), for the year ending 30 June 2020. These are not counted as they are not on residentially zoned land, but they do add to the District’s potential supply of housing.

4.1.7 Similar trends can be seen in the subdivision resource consents for residential lots. For Nelson City these have reduced from 703 lots for the year ending 30 June 2019, to 385 for year ending 30 June 2020. For the Nelson Urban Area these have increased from 861 lots for the year ending 30 June 2019 to 915 lots for the year ending 30 June 2020. The September quarter for Richmond includes The Meadows (special housing area) subdivision in McShane Road which has contributed 471 lots to the Nelson Urban Area increase. For the year ended 30 June 2020, in Tasman, there were 9 subdivision resource consents granted for intensification within the Richmond intensive development area. There were also additional consents granted that did not involve subdivision.

4.1.8 The amount of floor space consented for building for business (commercial and industrial) has remained relatively constant across the Nelson Urban Area, Nelson City and Tasman District for the year ending 30 June 2020, compared with the previous 12 months.

Author: Chris Pawson, Senior Analyst Environmental Management

Attachments

Attachment 1: A2482152 - National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity, Nelson-Tasman Monitoring Report, July 2019-June 2020 ⇩