Agenda of Community and Recreation Committee

Extract from Nelson City Council Delegations Register (A1183061)

Community and Recreation Committee

Areas of Responsibility:

· Arts, Culture and Heritage

· Bylaws, within the areas of responsibility

· Cemeteries and Crematorium

· Community Centres and Halls

· Community Development, including youth issues, ageing issues and social well-being

· Community festivals and events, excluding:

§ Events Strategy and Events Fund (matters for Council)

· Founders Heritage Park

· Governance of Nelson City Council Controlled Organisations and Council Organisations, within the areas of responsibility:

§ The Bishop Suter Trust;

§ The Nelson Arts Festival Trust

§ The Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

§ The Nelson Municipal Band Trust

§ The City of Nelson Civic Trust

§ Sport Tasman

· Heritage Houses and their grounds

· Libraries

· Modellers Pond

· Natureland

· Nelson Gondola Project and Koata Park

· Parks and Reserves, aside from

§ Saxton Field (a matter for the Saxton Field Committee)

· Recreation and Leisure Facilities and Services, including swimming pool facilities and Waahi Taakaro Golf Course

· Rural Fire Risk

· Sister City relationships

· Sports Fields, including Trafalgar Park and the Trafalgar Pavilion

· The Trafalgar Centre

· Youth Council

Delegations:

The committee has all of the responsibilities, powers, functions and duties of Council in relation to governance matters within its areas of responsibility, except where they have been retained by Council, or have been referred to other committees, subcommittees or subordinate decision-making bodies.

The exercise of Council’s responsibilities, powers, functions and duties in relation to governance matters includes (but is not limited to):

· Monitoring Council’s performance for the committee’s areas of responsibility, including legislative responsibilities and compliance requirements

· Developing, monitoring and reviewing strategies, policies and plans, with final versions to be recommended to Council for approval

· Developing and approving in principle draft Activity Management Plans, for inclusion in the draft Long Term Plan

· Reviewing and determining whether a bylaw or amendment, revocation or replacement of a bylaw is appropriate

· Undertaking community engagement, including all steps relating to Special Consultative Procedures or other formal consultation processes, other than final approval

· Approving submissions to external bodies or organisations, and on legislation and regulatory proposals

· Approval of increases in fees and charges over the Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Powers to Recommend to Council:

In the following situations the committee may consider matters within the areas of responsibility but make recommendations to Council only (in accordance with sections 5.1.3 - 5.1.5 of the Delegations Register):

· Matters that, under the Local Government Act 2002, the operation of law or other legislation, Council is unable to delegate

· The purchase or disposal of land or property relating to the areas of responsibility, other than in accordance with the Long Term Plan or Annual Plan

· Unbudgeted expenditure relating to the areas of responsibility, not included in the Long Term Plan or Annual Plan

· Decisions regarding significant assets

· Decisions in relation to the Nelson Gondola Project and Koata Park

· Approval of final versions of strategies, policies and plans

Community and Recreation Committee

12 April 2022

Page No.

Karakia and Mihi Timatanga

1. Apologies

An apology has been received from Her Worship the Mayor R Reese

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 Whenua Iti Outdoors - Recent Achievements at Whenua Iti Outdoors

Mark Bruce-Miller and Nettie Stow, from Whenua Iti Outdoors, will speak about recent achievements at WIO and initiatives they are planning in the near future that connect to NCC strategy to further build their relationship with the Council.

5. Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 3 March 2022 6 - 12

Document number M19279

Recommendation

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Community and Recreation Committee, held on 3 March 2022, as a true and correct record.

6. Youth Council Update

7. Nelson Festivals Trust Six-Monthly Report 30 June - 31 December 2021 12 - 49

Document number R26741

Recommendation

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Nelson Festivals Trust Six-Monthly Report 30 June - 31 December 2021 (R26741) and its attachment (A2855978).

8. Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Strategic Presentation

9. Bishop Suter Trust - Strategic Presentation

10. Bishop Suter Trust Half Year Performance Report to 31 December 2021 and Draft Statement of Intent 2022/2027 50 - 111

Document number R26626

Recommendation

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Bishop Suter Trust Half Year Performance Report to 31 December 2021 and Draft Statement of Intent 2022/2027 (R26626) and its attachments (A2848752, A2800638 and A2849183); and

2. Notes the delivery of the Bishop Suter Trust draft Statement of Intent 2022/2027 (A2849183) as required under the Local Government Act 2002; and

3. Provides the following comments and feedback to the Bishop Suter Trust:

a) that the Draft Statement of Intent meets the Committee’s expectations; or

b) requests the Board considers… (to determine at the meeting).

11. Update on Tūmanako Project 112 - 114

Document number R26795

Recommendation

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Update on Tūmanako Project (R26795); and

2. Notes this report is for information only and therefore no decision is required.

Confidential Business

12. Exclusion of the Public

Recommendation

That the Community and Recreation Committee

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	Community and Recreation Committee Meeting - Confidential Minutes - 3 March 2022	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

Item

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interests protected (where applicable)

Community and Recreation Committee Meeting - Confidential Minutes - 3 March 2022

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

Karakia Whakamutanga

Item 8: Nelson Festivals Trust Six-Monthly Report 30 June - 31 December 2021

Minutes of a meeting of the

Community and Recreation Committee

Te Kōmiti Hapori / Hākinakina

Held via Zoom on Thursday 3 March 2022, commencing at 9.04a.m.

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

In Attendance: Chief Executive (P Dougherty), Group Manager Community Services (A White), Kaihautū (P Lee), Team Leader Governance (R Byrne), Governance Adviser (K McLean), Governance Support Officer (A Bryce-Neumann) and Youth Councillors (Z McComb and J Ivamy)

Apologies: Her Worship the Mayor R Reese and Councillor P Rainey

A Karakia Timatanga was given.

1. Apologies

Resolved CAR/2022/001

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives and accepts the apologies from Her Worship the Mayor R Reese and Councillor P Rainey.

Edgar/Courtney Carried

2. Confirmation of Order of Business

The order of business was changed and Item 9. Was discussed first to accommodate officers availability.

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. Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 2 December 2021

Document number M19136, agenda pages 7 - 16 refer.

Resolved CAR/2022/002

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Community and Recreation Committee, held on 2 December 2021, as a true and correct record.

McGurk/Brand Carried

6. Chairperson's Report

Document number R26649

There was no chairperson’s report.

7. Youth Council Update

Document number R26648

Youth Councillors James Ivamy and Zoltan McComb provided a verbal update about Youth Council activities, highlighting the Youth Council induction, Key Performance Indicators document, social media upgrade (Facebook/Instagram) and new members.

8. Community and Recreation - Fees and Charges for 2022/23

Document number R26587, agenda pages 17 - 34 refer.

Manager Parks and Facilities, Rosie Bartlett, presented the report and noted minor formatting errors. She summarised the report and answered questions about the lending periods, fees, cemeteries, community venues, toilets and Founders Heritage Park.

Resolved CAR/2022/003

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Community and Recreation - Fees and Charges for 2022/23 (R26587) and its attachments (Attachment1 Changes above CPI - 2022/23 (A2766500) and Attachment 2 New fees - 2022/23 (A2766498); and

2. Approves the changes to fees and charges as per attachments (A2766500, A2766498).

McGurk/O'Neill-Stevens Carried

9. Renaming of the Modellers Pond Area - Tahunanui Beach Reserve

Document number R26599, agenda pages 35 - 41 refer.

Andrew Petheram, Principle Parks and Activities Planner, presented the report and answered questions.

The Committee raised concerns about the membership of the Hearings Panel – Other that would make the final decision regarding the gifted name for the Modellers Pond area, noting the option to use independent commissioners. Chief Executive, Pat Dougherty, confirmed that he would seek advice to ensure that the membership of the Panel was appropriately appointed.

Kaihautū, Pania Lee, answered questions about tikanga and Maori customary practice regarding naming. She noted that the Naming Policy was being reviewed and that a different process had been taken in this instance due to it being a site not an object.

Resolved CAR/2022/004

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Renaming of the Modellers Pond Area - Tahunanui Beach Reserve (R26599); and

2. Accepts the gift of the name ‘Te Pā Harakeke’ for the new area of reserve on Tahunanui Beach Reserve, previously known as the ‘The Modellers Pond’; and

3. Supports the name ‘Te Pā Harakeke’ for the new area of reserve on Tahunanui Beach Reserve, previously known as the ‘The Modellers Pond’; and

4. Thanks Council kaumātua for gifting the name ‘Te Pā Harakeke’.

Sanson/Lawrey Carried

10. Request for Assistance from the Nelson Giants for Trafalgar Centre Hire

Document number R26618, agenda pages 42 - 66 refer.

Manager Parks and Facilities, Rosie Bartlett, presented the report, noting minor formatting errors, and answered questions.

Group Manager Community Services, Andrew White, advised on the approach taken to bring this to Committee for decision, noting that the Nelson Giants had made a formal request and that Council needed to respond to that request, and that this fell within the terms of the Nelson Regional Development Agency Facility Hire Fund.

Resolved CAR/2022/005

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Request for Assistance from the Nelson Giants for Trafalgar Centre Hire (R26618) and its attachments (A2829571 and A2829461) and

2. Approves referring the request from the Giants to waive the Venue Hire fund to Nelson Regional Development Agency for consideration through the Venue Hire Fund.

Courtney/Sanson Carried

The meeting adjourned at 10.02a.m. until 10.14a.m.

11. Netsky & Friends / Bay Dreams South 2022 Review

Document number R26515, agenda pages 67 - 75 refer.

Team Leader Events, Axel de Maupeou, presented the report and answered questions about waste minimisation, attendance numbers, organisation, venue and on-site camping.

Resolved CAR/2022/006

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Netsky & Friends / Bay Dreams South 2022 Review (R26515); and

2. Notes Bay Dreams South Ltd will enter contract negotiations with Council to continue to host the 2023 Bay Dreams South Festival in Nelson.

McGurk/Fulton Carried

12. Community and Recreation Quarterly Report Quarter 2

Document number R26509, agenda pages 76 - 114 refer.

Mark Preston-Thomas presented the report and answered questions about unemployment in Nelson, education, training and projects.

Resolved CAR/2022/007

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Community and Recreation Quarterly Report Quarter 2 (R26509) and its attachments (A2810027, A2826747).

McGurk/O'Neill-Stevens Carried

13. Exclusion of the Public

Prior to moving into the confidential session, the Chairperson asked that all present for the confidential session confirm that they were in a confidential space where they could not be overseen or overheard. All confirmed this was the case at 10.44a.m.

Resolved CAR/2022/008

That the Community and Recreation Committee

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

Noonan/Bowater 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	Community and Recreation Committee Meeting - Confidential Minutes - 2 December 2021	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) · Section 7(2)(a) To protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of a deceased person
2	Community and Recreation Committee Status Report - Confidential	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

Item

General subject of each matter to be considered

Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter

Particular interests protected (where applicable)

Community and Recreation Committee Meeting - Confidential Minutes - 2 December 2021

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)

· Section 7(2)(a)

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

Community and Recreation Committee Status Report - Confidential

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

The meeting went into confidential session at 10.44am and resumed in public session at 10.49a.m.

A Karakia Whakamutunga was given.

There being no further business the meeting ended at 10.50a.m.

Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings by resolution on (date)

Resolved

Community and Recreation Committee

12 April 2022

REPORT R26741

Nelson Festivals Trust Six-Monthly Report 30 June - 31 December 2021

1. Purpose of Report

1.1 To receive the six-monthly report from 30 June to 31 December 2021 from the Nelson Festivals Trust.

2. Recommendation

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Nelson Festivals Trust Six-Monthly Report 30 June - 31 December 2021 (R26741) and its attachment (A2855978).

3. Background

3.1 The Nelson Festivals Trust (Trust) was established in 2018 to deliver the Nelson Arts Festival programme, now entering its 28th year.

3.2 This report covers the six months from 1 June to 31 December 2021, and provides an introduction to planning undertaken for 2022 (Attachment 1).

3.3 During 2021, COVID-19 level changes and restrictions caused significant impacts to arts organisations. These impacts had audience, community, funding and financial implications for the Festival, and were reported in detail at the Community and Recreation meeting of 2 December 2021.

3.4 This report includes a summary of 2021 festival performance and COVID-19 response.

3.5 The Nelson Arts Festival is scheduled to take place from 20 October 2022 to 30 October 2022, with a launch on Thursday 4 August 2022. A Curatorial Statement is included in the report, which will guide the kaupapa and mahi of the Trust throughout the year.

3.6 Brent Thawley (Trust Chair), Lydia Zanetti (Executive & Artistic Director), Rose McGrannachan (Head of Business & Operations) and Annie Pokel (Head of Creative & Communications) will attend the meeting and speak to this report.

Author: Tanya Robinson, Strategic Adviser Community Services

Attachments

Attachment 1: A2855978 - Nelson Festivals Trust Six Monthly Report 30 June - 31 December 2021 ⇩

Item 11: Bishop Suter Trust Half Year Performance Report to 31 December 2021 and Draft Statement of Intent 2022/2027

Community and Recreation Committee

12 April 2022

REPORT R26626

Bishop Suter Trust Half Year Performance Report to 31 December 2021 and Draft Statement of Intent 2022/2027

1. Purpose of Report

1.1 To receive the Bishop Suter Trust’s half year performance report Attachment 1 (A2848752).

1.2 To seek the Committee’s approval of the Bishop Suter Trust’s draft Statement of Intent 2022/2027 Attachment 2 (A2800638).

2. Recommendation

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Bishop Suter Trust Half Year Performance Report to 31 December 2021 and Draft Statement of Intent 2022/2027 (R26626) and its attachments (A2848752, A2800638 and A2849183); and

2. Notes the delivery of the Bishop Suter Trust draft Statement of Intent 2022/2027 (A2849183) as required under the Local Government Act 2002; and

3. Provides the following comments and feedback to the Bishop Suter Trust:

a) that the Draft Statement of Intent meets the Committee’s expectations; or

b) requests the Board considers… (to determine at the meeting).

3. Background

3.1 Under the Local Government Act 2002, the Bishop Suter Trust is required to complete a draft Statement of Intent (SOI) on an annual basis no later than 1 March each year. This requirement has been met.

3.2 Section 66 of the Local Government Act requires the Bishop Suter Trust to deliver a half yearly report on performance within two months of the end of that period. This requirement has been met (Attachment 1).

3.3 Council has an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft SOI to the Trust within two months of this date. The Trust then has until 30 June to deliver the final SOI to Council.

3.4 Schedule 8 of the Local Government Act outlines the purpose of a SOI, what is to be included and how it is to be approved. The draft SOI, as supplied by the Trust, is compliant.

3.5 A Statement of Expectation (SOE) was provided to the Trust to help guide it in the creation of the SOI. The Council encouraged the Trust to engage with it via the Long Term Plan as the most appropriate mechanism to confirm or request funding.

3.6 Specific expectations in the SOE (Attachment 2) were:

3.6.1 The Trust outlines how it will respond to the continuing effects of COVID-19 including:

- Impacts on visitor numbers and budgets; and

- How the Suter’s activities contribute to and align with regional recovery efforts.

3.6.2 Planning and reporting: Utilising performance reporting through the inclusion of quantifiable measures and SMART targets.

3.6.3 Good employer obligations: Detail in the SOI how the Trust meets its good employer obligations under the LGA, particularly in relation to fair pay and equal employment opportunities.

3.6.4 Tasman District Council relationship: Development of the relationship with Tasman District Council with a view to increasing funding from that source. Describe work to be undertaken to strengthen the relationship and financial support provided by the Tasman District Council.

3.6.5 Resilience: Include in the SOI a risk management plan which details risks/hazards, mitigation strategies, response and recovery plans including in relation to cyber-attacks and natural hazards.

3.6.6 Governance: Include in the SOI a governance succession plan which details how the board will identify and mentor a future Chair of the Trust and develop a succession plan for the Board members with terms ending in October 2022.

3.6.7 Councillors also identified that developing a skills-matrix analysis would be a useful inclusion for regular board reviews and future recommendations for trustee appointments.

3.7 Council Officers also met with representatives of the Audit, Risk and Finance Subcommittee, who provided the following feedback on the draft SOI, which may be used to inform any further requirements of the Suter by this Committee:

3.7.1 That the final SOI should include a specific section on risk. This needs to address risks arising from the current operating environment, including inflation, increasing insurance costs, revenue impacts, and other risks that may be identified by the Trust.

3.7.2 That the final SOI should include commentary on Suter assets and options for security for Council on their investment, including feedback from the Suter Audit and Risk Subcommittee.

3.7.3 That the final SOI should include commentary or data on how performance evaluation of fundraising would be reported.

3.7.4 That the final SOI should include commentary or data on how a breakdown of visitors to the café would be reported.

3.8 The Trust has chosen to present a Draft SOI for five years, 2022 to 2027 (Attachment 3). This aims to show the strategic direction for the Trust in the medium term, although the draft SOI will continue to be reviewed and updated annually.

3.9 Julie Catchpole, Director of The Suter, and Trustees will be in attendance at the meeting to present information and answer questions.

4. Discussion

Half Yearly Report, 1 July – 31 December 2021

4.1 This reporting period includes the COVID-19 August 2021 lockdown, ongoing travel restrictions, changes in Alert Levels, and the introduction of the COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Lights) and vaccine passes. These have caused significant impacts across the Whakatū Nelson arts, destination, events and venues sectors, including The Suter.

4.2 The Suter implemented a range of strategies to offset COVID-19 impacts, which can be attributed to visitation tracking only 6% below the visitation target, at 47,000 visitors for the reporting period.

4.3 The six-month financials to 31 December 2021 show a net surplus of $199,500, which is close to the budgeted net surplus of $194,933.

4.4 All but one of the non-financial objectives for the first six months have been achieved or are on track. The one exception is visitation, which can be regarded as having been partly achieved due to COVID-19 impacts. A recovery trend was evident after the August 2021 lockdown, but was impacted further by introduction of the COVID-19 Protection Framework (Traffic Lights) response on 2 December 2021.

Draft Statement of Intent 2022/2027

4.5 The Trust’s aspiration is to be a visual arts destination of the highest quality and a ‘must do’ attraction for visitors to the region.

4.6 The draft SOI has been checked for compliance with the statutory requirements and there are no matters to bring to the attention of the Committee.

4.7 An Index of Responses to the SOE is supplied (Attachment 3, Appendix IV, pages 34-36). This shows that all general and specific expectations identified in the SOE have been responded to or will be addressed through the forward work programme.

5. Options

5.1 There is no decision to be made in respect of the half yearly report.

5.2 For the Draft SOI, the Committee may decide to approve the draft or it may provide feedback to the Trust requesting changes.

Option 1: Approve the draft SOI (recommended option)
Advantages	· The Trust will receive early confirmation of the SOI. · Provides certainty for plans ahead and endorses the long term strategy.
Risks and Disadvantages	· None identified.
Option 2: Provide feedback to the Trust on the draft SOI
Advantages	· The Trust will have an opportunity to make changes to the draft SOI to reflect the Committee’s feedback.
Risks and Disadvantages	· The Trust may not be able to act on feedback immediately and will not have certainty until feedback has been responded to and approved. · The draft SOI will need to come back to the Committee in a future report, so causing a delay.

6. Conclusion

6.1 The Suter has submitted the draft Statement of Intent 2022/27 as required by the Local Government Act.

6.2 The Committee has an opportunity to provide feedback to the Trust on for consideration in drafting the final SOI.

7. Next Steps

7.1 Once the SOI is confirmed, it will be published on the Council website.

Author: Tanya Robinson, Strategic Adviser Community Services

Attachments

Attachment 1: A2848752 - Bishop Suter Trust Half Year Performance Report to 31 December 2021 ⇩

Attachment 2: A2800638 - Bishop Suter Trust - Statement of Expectations - 7 December 2021 ⇩

Attachment 3: A2849183 - Bishop Suter Trust Draft Statement of Intent 2022-2027 ⇩

Important considerations for decision making

1. Fit with Purpose of Local Government

The preparation of a draft Statement of Intent (SOI) and delivery of the half yearly report is a requirement of Schedule 8 of the Local Government Act.

2. Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy

The Suter contributes to the outcome ‘Our communities have opportunities to celebrate and explore their heritage, identity and creativity’ and ‘Our communities have access to a range of social, educational and recreational facilities and activities’.

3. Risk

There is a continuing risk that COVID-19 impacts may require changes to the SOI and impact financial and non-financial performance. Officers will update the Committee on any changes to performance targets that are needed during the year.

4. Financial impact

The operation of the Suter Gallery is a budgeted activity for Council.

5. Degree of significance and level of engagement

This matter is of low significance and no further consultation is proposed.

6. Climate Impact

The SOE requests the Trust to include how it is addressing carbon emissions and waste minimisation in its SOI. Climate change is identified in the Trust’s Risk Register. While not specifically linked to climate change, the draft SOI addresses climate response by actioning recommendations arose from a carbon inventory report undertaken 2021, which identified possible energy savings and carbon emissions mitigation opportunities. The draft SOI also outlines an intent to formalise and structure its approach to sustainability generally.

7. Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process

No engagement with Māori has been undertaken in preparing this report. However, the Trust Board includes an iwi representative appointed through Ko Te Pouāranga, which represents the six recognised mana whenua Iwi organisations of Whakatū, Motueka and Mohua.

8. Delegations

The Community and Recreation Committee has the following delegations to consider the content of the Statement of Intent:

Areas of Responsibility:

· Governance of Nelson City Council Controlled Organisations and Council Organisations, within the areas of responsibility:

§ The Bishop Suter Trust

Delegations:

· The committee has all of the responsibilities, powers, functions and duties of Council in relation to governance matters within its areas of responsibility, except where they have been retained by Council, or have been referred to other committees, subcommittees or subordinate decision-making bodies.

Item 12: Update on Tūmanako Project

Community and Recreation Committee

12 April 2022

REPORT R26795

Update on Tūmanako Project

1. Purpose of Report

1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Tumanako Project, a mural at Trafalgar Park.

2. Recommendation

That the Community and Recreation Committee

1. Receives the report Update on Tūmanako Project (R26795); and

2. Notes this report is for information only and therefore no decision is required.

3. Background

3.1 Te Puni Kōkiri has partnered with artist Graham Hoete (also known as Mr G) to deliver six murals in Te Waipounamu/South Island as part of the national Tūmanako Project. This project brings to light the challenges of te ao hurihuri/modern day and the struggles that many face every day. It empowers rangatahi/youth to embrace these challenges, through pūrākau/story telling from their rohe/region and their visions of hope through mahi toi/visual art.

3.2 Te Puni Kōkiri in collaboration with Whakatū Marae and iwi will host a wānanga with rangatahi from Whakatū/Nelson on 2 May 2022. The purpose of the wānanga is to discuss a the theme for the mural and to prepare a draft design.

3.3 Te Puni Kōkiri engaged Council on 6 July 2021 to seek support for a suitable site for the mural to be painted on. Several options were explored by Council officers and presented to Te Ohu Toi Ahurea for feedback.

3.4 At a Te Ohu Toi Ahurea meeting held on 25 November 2021, iwi supported the project and indicated a preference for the mural to be located at Trafalgar Park, 30 Trafalgar Street, Nelson (southern entrance and adjacent walls including posts). Nine other sites were also considered.

3.5 The options were presented to the artist who also showed a preference for Trafalgar Park.

4. Graham Hoete (Mr G)

4.1 Graham Hoete aka “Mr G” has iwi affiliations to Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Awa. Graham lives in Papamoa with his wife Melissa and their American Bulldog Teddy Boy.

4.2 He is an internationally known multi-disciplinary Māori artist from Tauranga Moana, New Zealand. Raised in Kawerau as a child, Mr G started his journey as an artist from the age of 4 and is now recognised globally for his visual story telling through iconic murals, fine art works and portraits. Examples of Graham’s work can be found on his webpage https://www.mrghoeteart.com/.

5. Councils Arts Programme Fund

5.1 Council funds murals within the Council’s Arts Programme Fund. Two mural sites including Trafalgar Park (and the Nelson Reuse and Recycling Centre) were budgeted for in 2021/22 financial year. The concept of a mural at both locations was raised with Te Ohu Toi Ahurea and the Arts Selection Panel in May 2021.

5.2 At a Te Ohu Toi Ahurea hui held in September 2021, iwi indicated special interest in the Trafalgar Park site because of its proximity to the Mahitahi river, and the significance of the location for future events hosting Te Matatini, a national kapa haka event.

5.3 Trafalgar Park stakeholders were contacted and offered the opportunity to contribute to the development of the brief. Tasman Rugby and Community Leisure Management (CLM) provided feedback which will be considered as the Tūmanako Project develops.

5.4 A brief was not agreed to prior to receiving a request from Te Puni Kōkiri to support a mural location. Both Te Ohu Toi Ahurea and the Arts Selection Panel were provided with information on the Tūmanako Project in December 2021, and both indicated support for the project.

5.5 This project fits within the Arts Strategy objective:

To identify and support opportunities to celebrate the region’s Māori arts culture.

5.6 The project also fits Arts Policy policy that:

Iwi and Council will work together to idenifty opportunities to “tell the story of Whakatū” through art and to express the spirit of partnership in the city’s public art.

6. Next Steps

6.1 The Arts Selection Panel is responsible for selecting Council funded art projects, and select artists when artworks are being commissioned. However, the Tūmanako Project is not funded or commissioned by Council. Therefore, the Arts Selection Panel do not approve this project.

6.2 Council officers have received support from the asset managers for the Tumanako Project, and will follow the appropriate process of approvals for the mural at the Trafalgar Park site. Painting of the mural is planned to commence on 30 May – 3 June 2022.

6.3 The Community and Recreation Committee will be provided with project updates via the quarterly report.

6.4 Iwi will be kept up to date through the appropriate forums of engagement.

Author: Pania Lee, Kaihautu

Attachments

Nil