Notice of the Ordinary meeting of
Community and Recreation Committee
Te Kōmiti Hapori / Hākinakina
Date: Thursday 15 September 2022 Time: 9.00a.m. Location: Council
Chamber |
Agenda
Rārangi take
Chairperson Cr Tim Skinner
Deputy Chairperson Cr Trudie Brand
Members Her Worship the Mayor Rachel Reese
Cr Yvonne Bowater
Councillors Mel Courtney
Cr Judene Edgar
Cr Kate Fulton
Cr Matt Lawrey
Cr Brian McGurk
Cr Gaile Noonan
Cr Rohan O'Neill-Stevens
Cr Pete Rainey
Cr Rachel Sanson
Mr Tom Alesana
Quorum 7 Pat Dougherty
Chief Executive
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Extract from Nelson City Council Delegations Register (A1183061)
· 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
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)
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
15 September 2022
Karakia and Mihi Timatanga
1. Apologies
Nil
2. Confirmation of Order of Business
3.1 Updates to the Interests Register
3.2 Identify any conflicts of interest in the agenda
Document number M19732
Recommendation
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Community and Recreation Committee, held on 18 August 2022, as a true and correct record. |
6. Chairperson's Report
7. Nelson Festivals Trust's End of Year Report 16 - 44
Document number R26630
Recommendation
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Nelson Festivals Trust's End of Year Report (R26630) and its attachments (1511110536-202 and 1511110536-252). |
8. Aquatic Facilities Options Report 45 - 121
Document number R27051
Recommendation
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Nelson Aquatic Facilities Options Report (R27051) and its attachment (606908324-33331); and 2. Refers the content of the Options Report and its attachment (Nelson Aquatic Facilities Options Report) (606908324-33331) for consideration in the draft Parks and Facilities Activity Management Plan 2024-24 for consultation to be considered through the Long Term Plan 2024-34
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9. Proposal to consider a Te Reo Māori name for a new park in Atawhai 122 - 129
Document number R27050
Recommendation
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Proposal to consider a Te Reo Māori name for a new park in Atawhai (R27050) and its attachments (A2922653, A2922717); and 2. Supports a request for a Te Reo Māori name for the new park in Atawhai (Lot 501 DP 572142); and 3. Notes that the ’Hearings Panel -Other’ will be asked to formally approve the gifted name, in accordance with Council’s delegations.
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10. Future public recreation use of Ngāti Koata
whenua 130 - 143
Document number R26814
Recommendation
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Future public recreation use of Ngāti Koata whenua (R26814) and its attachments (1789850319-409 and 1789850319-456).
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Recommendation to Council
That the Council 1. Confirms its commitment to maintaining and enhancing recreational access to high-value recreation areas that are currently owned by Ngāti Koata, and to entering into a mutually advantageous long-term agreement, with resourcing subject to funding being approved through the 2023/24 Annual Plan and the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan. 2. Notes that entering into a mutually advantageous long-term agreement with Ngāti Koata will be a priority matter for consideration through the 2023/24 Annual Plan and the 2024-34 Long Term Plan. 3. Directs officers to continue dialogue with Ngāti Koata with a view to developing a proposal to maintain and enhance recreational access to high-value recreation areas that are currently owned by Ngāti Koata.
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11. Community and Recreation Quarterly Report to 30 June 2022 144 - 189
Document number R27035
Recommendation
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Community and Recreation Quarterly Report to 30 June 2022 (R27035) and its attachments (200344844-221 and A2880764).
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Confidential Business
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 - 18 August 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 · Section 7(2)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations) |
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Nelson Centre of Musical Arts - Statement of Expectations 2023-2026 |
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) |
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Bishop Suter Trust - Trustee Rotation |
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 |
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Supplementary Report - City Club and Tasman Rugby Union Proposed Leases and Public Notification |
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) |
Karakia Whakamutanga
Community and Recreation Committee Minutes - 18 August 2022
Minutes of a meeting of the
Community and Recreation Committee
Te Kōmiti Hapori / Hākinakina
Via Zoom on Thursday 18 August 2022, commencing at 9.04a.m.
Present: Cr T Skinner (Chairperson), Councillors Y Bowater, T Brand (Deputy Chairperson), M Courtney, J Edgar, K Fulton, M Lawrey, B McGurk, G Noonan, R O'Neill-Stevens, P Rainey, R Sanson and Mr T Alesana
In Attendance: Group Manager Community Services (A White), Governance Senior Adviser (M Macfarlane) and Governance Adviser (T Kruger)
Apologies : Her Worship the Mayor R Reese for absence and Mr T Alesana for lateness
The Chairperson opened the meeting with a prayer
1. Youth Council Update (Agenda item 7)
Youth Councillors Ruth Buckland and Evielyn Pearce gave verbal updates on Rockquest Awards, the Youthline event, development of pride decals and the youth zone at the Nelson Arts Festival and answered questions on the rainbow decal designs and delivery. |
2. Apologies (Agenda item 1)
Resolved CAR/2022/034 |
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That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives and accepts the apologies from Her Worship the Mayor R Reese for absence and Mr T Alesana for lateness. |
Edgar/Bowater Carried |
3. Confirmation of Order of Business (Agenda item 2)
Agenda item 4.1 Public Forum, Stoke Rugby Football Club rescheduled to 15 September 2022 meeting.
Agenda item 10. Nelson Festivals Trust's End of Year Report was moved to the next meeting, 15 September 2022.
4. Interests (Agenda item 3)
There were no updates to the Interests Register, and no interests with items on the agenda were declared.
5. Public Forum (Agenda item 4)
There was no public forum.
6. Chairperson's report (Agenda item 6)
There was no Chairs report. |
7. Approval of Draft Taonga Tuku Iho Strategy For Community Feedback
Document number R26916, agenda pages 18 - 54 refer.
Kaihautu, Pania Lee, acknowledged the community response to recent weather events and introduced the report she noted that significant feedback had already been received from key stakeholders so recommended a shortened consultation period proposed for the strategy.
Attendance: Cr Edgar left the meeting at 09.19a.m. and returned at 09.26a.m.
Ms Lee, Consultant, Johny O’Donnell and Team Leader Arts & Heritage, Sarah Newman-Watt answered questions on the proposed shortened consultation period and opportunity to provide feedback to the committee directly, options to improve the readability of the document, ability to target groups not involved in the pre-engagement and next steps in the process following feedback.
Attendance: Mr T Alesana joined the meeting at 9.45a.m.
Clause 4 was amended to read paragraphs reference 5.19 to 5.24, not 5.18 to 5.22.
Attendance: Councillor Edgar left the meeting at 09.48a.m.
Resolved CAR/2022/035 |
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That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Approval of Draft Taonga Tuku Iho Strategy For Community Feedback (R26916) and its attachments (1736347531-4083 and 839498445-3232); and 2. Approves the Draft Taonga Tuku Iho Strategy Public Feedback Document (839498445-3232) for community feedback; and 3. Agrees that the public feedback document (839498445-3232) meets the requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 including the principles of consultation in section 82; and 4. Approves the consultation approach (set out in paragraphs 5.19 to 5.24 of this report (R26916) and agrees: a. the approach includes sufficient steps to ensure the Draft Taonga Tuku Iho Strategy will be reasonably accessible to the public and will be publicised in a manner appropriate to its purpose and significance; and b. the approach will result in the Draft Taonga Tuku Iho Strategy being as widely publicised as reasonably practicable as a basis for consultation; and 5. Agrees that the Committee Chair and Chief Executive be delegated to approve any minor amendments required to the supporting information or public feedback materials prior to the start of the engagement process. |
Brand/Courtney Carried |
The meeting adjourned from 9.54a.m. till 10.06a.m.
8. Community Investment Funding Panel Minutes: 15 December 2021 and 7 June 2022
Document number R27065, agenda pages 55 - 62 refer.
Group Manager Community Services, Andrew White, took the report as read and answered questions on applications and grants provided and what grant information should be brought to the committee.
Clause 2 was amended as the minutes of 07 June 2022 were unconfirmed.
Resolved CAR/2022/036 |
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That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Community Investment Funding Panel Minutes: 15 December 2021 and 7 June 2022 (R27065) and its attachments (1982984479-25 and 1982984479-32). 2. Receives the confirmed minutes of the meeting of the Community Investment Funding Panel held on 15 December 2021; and 3. Receives the unconfirmed minutes of the meeting of the Community Investment Funding Panel held on 07 June 2022. |
Alesana/Brand Carried |
9. Bishop Suter Trust - Adoption of Final Statement of Intent (Agenda item 11)
Document number R26855, agenda pages 112 - 159 refer.
Strategic Adviser, Dr Tanya Robertson, noted Julie Catchpole and Ruth Roebuck from the Bishop Suter Trust were unable to attend due to weather impacts and took the report as read.
Dr Robertson answered a question on succession planning.
Resolved CAR/2022/037 |
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That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Bishop Suter Trust - Adoption of Final Statement of Intent (R26855) and its attachments (A2800638 and A2916654); and 2. Notes the delivery of the Bishop Suter Trust’s final Statement of Intent 2022/27 as required under the Local Government Act 2002; and 3. Approves the final Statement of Intent of the Bishop Suter Trust for 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027. |
Brand/Rainey Carried |
10. Exclusion of the Public (Agenda item 12)
Resolved CAR/2022/038 |
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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:
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Noonan/McGurk Carried |
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General subject of each matter to be considered |
Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each matter |
Particular interests protected (where applicable) |
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Community and Recreation Committee Meeting - Confidential Minutes - 30 June 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 |
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Bishop Suter Trust - Trustee Rotation and Remuneration 2022/23 |
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)(i) To enable the local authority to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations)
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City Club and Tasman Rugby Union - Proposed Leases and Public Engagement |
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 10.23a.m. and resumed in public session at 10.57a.m.
11. Confirmation of Minutes (Agenda item 5)
11.1 30 June 2022 (Agenda item 5.1)
Document number M19597, agenda pages 8 - 17 refer.
Resolved CAR/2022/039 |
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That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Confirms the minutes of the meeting of the Community and Recreation Committee, held on 30 June 2022, as a true and correct record. |
Courtney/Brand Carried |
12. Restatements
It was resolved while the public was excluded:
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Bishop Suter Trust - Trustee Rotation and Remuneration 2022/23 |
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Agrees that the decisions only be made publicly available once the 2022 Bishop Suter Trust Annual General Meeting has taken place. |
There being no further business the meeting ended at 11.05a.m.
Confirmed as a correct record of proceedings by resolution on (date)
Resolved |
Item 7: Nelson Festivals Trust's End of Year Report
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Community and Recreation Committee 15 September 2022 |
REPORT R26630
Nelson Festivals Trust's End of Year Report
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To receive the end of year report to 30 June 2022 from the Nelson Festivals Trust.
2. Recommendation
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Nelson Festivals Trust's End of Year Report (R26630) and its attachments (1511110536-202 and 1511110536-252). |
3. Background
3.1 The Nelson Festivals Trust (Trust) was established in 2018 to deliver the Nelson Arts Festival programme, now in its 28th year.
3.2 This is the third annual report for the Trust (Attachment 1), including financial statements (Attachment 2).
3.3 Brent Thawley, Rose McGrannachan, Annie Pokel and Lydia Zanetti will attend the meeting and speak to these reports.
Author: Tanya Robinson, Strategic Adviser Community Services
Attachments
Attachment 1: 1511110536-202 - Nelson Festivals Trust End of Year Report 1 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 ⇩
Attachment 2: 1511110536-252 - Nelson Festivals Trust Performance Report for Year Ended 31 December 2021 - Draft Unaudited - 1 August 2022 ⇩
Item 8: Aquatic Facilities Options Report
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Community and Recreation Committee 15 September 2022 |
REPORT R27051
Aquatic Facilities Options Report
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To receive the report and refer discussion on options to the draft Parks and Facilities Activity Management Plan 2024-34.
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Nelson Aquatic Facilities Options Report (R27051) and its attachment (606908324-33331); and 2. Refers the content of the Options Report and its attachment (Nelson Aquatic Facilities Options Report) (606908324-33331) for consideration in the draft Parks and Facilities Activity Management Plan 2024-24 for consultation to be considered through the Long Term Plan 2024-34 |
3. Background
3.1 Following development of an Aquatic Facilities Strategy in 2020, Council budgeted through the Long Term Plan 2021-31 for the development of an Options Report for the future of Nelson/Whakatu’s aquatic facilities. The purpose of this options report is to assist Council to plan for future investment at these facilities.
3.2 This report is to present the ‘Nelson Aquatic Facilities Options Report’ and its findings.
3.3 The Options Report focuses on Riverside Pool and Nayland Pool but also considers the wider network of pools and aquatic facilities across the region when considering the options. The Options Report focuses on the options that had been included in the 2020 Strategy.
3.4 In preparing the report, the consultants visited each site, interviewed key stakeholders, reviewed background information and condition data, commissioned additional advice on energy and heating for the facilities and had architectural and quantity surveyor involvement.
3.5 The options recommended in the Options Report will be considered through the development of the Parks and Reserves Activity Management Plan 2024-34 and the preferred option will be consulted on through the Long Term Plan 2024-34. Further reporting to Council on the options will take place prior to this point.
3.6 RSL consultants will be present at the meeting to present the Options Report to the Committee.
4 Discussion
4.1 The Nelson Aquatic Facilities Strategy (the Strategy) completed in 2020 identified that both Nayland and Riverside pool assets are aged and offer only limited aquatic facilities and opportunities. The Strategy made a series of recommendations in an action plan about how Council can work to invest in its pool network to address the issues identified and to achieve the vision and goals of the Strategy.
4.2 The 2020 Strategy can be found on Council’s webpage: http://www.nelson.govt.nz/council/plans-strategies-policies/strategies-plans-policies-reports-and-studies-a-z/nelson-aquatic-facilities-strategy-2020/.
4.3 While new facilities at both Nayland and Riverside are suggested in the Strategy, further planning and feasibility studies were suggested as a way of determining what the options are and what the options would cost.
4.4 It is recognised that the current provision of aquatic facilities does not cater for all aquatic activities and alternative venues are utilised or in some cases the activity is not provided in Nelson.
4.5 The current facilities with planned maintenance budgets and renewal schedules are expected to be able to continue to operate in the short term, however in the longer term will require investment and will see an increased cost of maintenance and repairs.
4.6 Future developments will need to consider any direction or actions that consider the implications of climate change and operational efficiency of the buildings. The Options Report has begun to consider these items, but through the detailed design process, further consideration will be required.
Stakeholder involvement
4.8 Key stakeholders were involved in providing feedback to this Options Report. Stakeholder feedback included:
4.9 Individual sessions with some stakeholders (Tasman District Council, Community Leisure Management (CLM), Sport Tasman, Swimming New Zealand, Nayland College)
4.10 Group sessions with some stakeholders, including:
· Secondary school students and Nelson Youth Council
· Older adults and families
· Sports groups
4.11 Iwi feedback was sought by officer attendance at the Te Ohu Tahio iwi hui on 6 April 2022, then direct email to iwi representatives seeking input on the project. Responses received related to iwi wanting to be kept informed of the project, and some specific details about the content and style of a new building (environmental impacts of location considered, environmental design considered, iwi narrative reflected in design, and spaces for wellbeing from a Te Ao Māori world view. These specific items of feedback will be able to be considered once a preferred option is being designed.
4.12 Recreational lane swimming and learn-to-swim users are a more difficult group to get feedback from as they are not in organised groups, but the swimming pool contractor, CLM, arranged a group of these users for the consultant to meet with and to get feedback from.
4.13 Stakeholders were involved through the Options Report development by providing feedback and talking to consultants as the options were prepared. In general, stakeholders were interested in facilities that would better cater for their own needs and user groups.
5 Options report summary
5.1 An executive summary of the Options Report provides a high level summary of options and costs, these options are further presented in the table below. Note these options do not relate through decisions sought through this report.
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Option 1: Maintain the existing network |
$4.5M |
Option 2: Upgrade Riverside Pool: Deconstructing the existing Riverside Pool and the adjacent early learning centre, but retaining the existing pool façade. A new fully indoor pool facility would be built, including: - 25m 8-lane pool - Teaching pool - Hydrotherapy pool - Spa pool - Café - Public splashpad - ‘dry’ space - Plant, change, entrance/reception, administration, retail and storage spaces |
$27.8M |
Option 3a: Upgrade Nayland Pool – 25m lane pool: Deconstructing the existing Nayland pool and constructing a new pool on site that would be open year-round, including: An indoor facility incorporating: - 25m, 8-lane pool - Teaching pool - Leisure pool - Spa pool - Café - Plant, change, entrance/reception, administration, retail and storage spaces - ‘dry’ space An outdoor space incorporating: - Splash pad - Bomb pool - Social/picnic/family spaces Hydroslide Reconfigured carparking |
$38.9M |
Option 3b: Upgrade Nayland pool – 50m lane pool: Deconstructing the existing Nayland pool and constructing a new pool on site that would be open year-round, including: An indoor facility incorporating: - 50m, 8-lane pool - Teaching pool - Leisure pool - Spa pool - Café - Plant, change, entrance/reception, administration, retail and storage spaces - ‘dry’ space Hydroslide Reconfigured carparking No provision for outdoor spaces |
$45.8M |
5.2 The Options Report also provides additional detail about the costs and benefits of the different options. Note also that these costs above are costed by the consultant, and do not include the contingencies and cost escalation factors that Council would usually include for a project of this scale.
5.3 The Options Report considers alternative sites at a high level but recommends the existing sites are redeveloped rather than an alternative site chosen.
5.4 The Options Report investigates a temporary 50m pool cover structure for Nayland Pool but does not recommend this.
5.5 The recommendations in the report are that Option 2, and 3a are selected as preferred options and recommends that Nayland pool is re-developed first.
6 Funding
6.1 The purpose of this report is to consider the Aquatics Facilities Options Report, but not to consider if or when any proposed works as described in the Options Report would be undertaken.
6.2 These would be prioritised against other community or recreation projects and wider Council projects, investigated through the draft Parks and Facilities Activity Management Plan 2024-34 (AMP) process and recommended to the draft Long Term Plan 2024-34 (LTP) for consultation.
6.3 Further reporting on this decision will be brought to Council prior to the AMP and LTP.
7 Options
7.1 Council can receive the Options Report or can decide not to receive the Options Report and direct officers to carry out more work before considering the options in the draft Parks and Facilities Activity Management Plan 2024-34.
Option 1: Receive the report and refer the Options Report for further consideration through the draft Parks and Reserves Activity Management Plan 2024-34 (Recommended) |
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Advantages |
Options that are considered in the Options Report are costed and reflect the demand, site constraints, stakeholder input, and network considerations Options have been costed at a high level Further consultation can occur through the Long Term Plan 2024-34 |
Risks and Disadvantages |
Further specific queries of Councillors are not addressed before referring the report to be considered through the draft Activity Management Plan |
Option 2: Instruct officers to carry out more work before receiving the report |
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Advantages |
Officers can address further queries or comments of elected members prior to considering the report through the draft Activity Management Plan |
Risks and Disadvantages |
Further costs in the Options Report Delays to completing the work may impact on work programme of officers for other projects that also need further investigation prior to the 2024-34 Long Term Plan |
8 Conclusion
8.1 Officers recommend that the report Nelson Aquatic Facilities Options Report be received and referred to the draft Parks and Reserves Activity Management Plan 2024-34 for consideration alongside other projects and investment priorities in the 2024-34 Long Term Plan.
9 Next Steps
9.1 Workshop the matter further through workshops on the draft Parks and Reserves Activity Management Plan 2024-34.
9.2 Preferred option will be assessed alongside other projects and investment priorities for the 2024-34 Long Term Plan and, if included in the draft LTP, consulted on with the public through the Long Term Plan consultation process.
Author: Jane Loughnan, Parks and Facilities Asset Planner
Attachments
Attachment 1: 606908324-33331 - Nelson Aquatic Facilities Options Report ⇩
Important considerations for decision making |
1. Fit with Purpose of Local Government The consideration of this report and the Options Report through the Parks and Facilities Activity Management Plan helps to promote the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of the Nelson community through supporting informed decision making on a key recreation facility. Planned investment in the aquatic facilities will help to enhance the opportunities for aquatic recreation in Nelson. |
2. Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy The project is consistent with the following community outcomes: · Our communities have access to a range of social, educational and recreational facilities and activities · Our region is supported by an innovative and sustainable economy This report will provide important input to the Parks and Facilities Activity Management Plan 2024-34 which supports the Long Term Plan of Council. |
3. Risk There is a risk that some of the key stakeholders will not support some of the options in the Report and would like greater investment in aquatic facilities. This will be mitigated by also considering stakeholder feedback through the AMP process. There is a risk that some members of the community do not want extra expenditure on aquatic facilities. This will be considered through the Long Term Plan consultation process. |
4. Financial impact The options contained in the Report will have significant financial impact on Council and therefore are proposed to be considered in more detail, and at the same time as the rest of Council’s proposed capital programme. |
5. Degree of significance and level of engagement This matter is of medium significance because it sets out the options available to Council on aquatic facilities. Therefore, engagement occurred in preparing the report as discussed in the body of this report, and further engagement and consultation will be required through the 2024-34 Long Term Plan should an option be selected for further consultation. |
6. Climate Impact Energy efficiency has been considered in the options development, and further climate impacts will need to be considered once the preferred option is selected and the design process commences. This will need to include building and construction materials and processes as well as ongoing plant and equipment operational impacts. Flooding risk will also need to be considered. |
7. Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process Iwi have been invited to provide input into this project through the iwi engagement process. |
8. Delegations The Community and Recreation Committee has the following delegations to consider the aquatic facilities Options Report. Areas of Responsibility: · Recreation and Leisure Facilities and Services, including swimming pool facilities and Waahi Taakaro Golf Course Delegations: · 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 Powers to Recommend (if applicable): · Approval of final versions of strategies, policies and plans |
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Item 9: Proposal to consider a Te Reo Māori name for a new park in Atawhai
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Community and Recreation Committee 15 September 2022 |
REPORT R27050
Proposal to consider a Te Reo Māori name for a new park in Atawhai
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To support officers to engage iwi Pou Tikanga (Cultural Managers) and Kaumātua to consider a Te Reo Māori name for a new park in the Bayview subdivision, Atawhai.
2. Summary
2.1 Council is acquiring a neighbourhood park in Atawhai (Lot 501 DP 572142) which will be vested as a Recreation Reserve and needs a name.
2.2 The purpose of this report is to request that the Committee supports the consideration of a Te Reo Māori name from iwi for this new park.
4. Background
4.1 Council is acquiring a neighbourhood park in Atawhai, resulting from a Bayview Nelson Limited subdivision (subdivision consent numbers SH195006V1 and RM205239). The new park (Lot 501 DP 572142) will be vested as Recreation Reserve. The location of the new park is shown in Attachments 1 and 2.
4.2 Council will be developing the park as a neighbourhood park, which will include a playground. Due to its elevated location, the new reserve will have views across to Paruparuroa (The Haven), Te Taero a Kereopa (The Boulder Bank) and Te Tai o Aorere (Tasman Bay). The reserve development is due to occur over the spring and summer of 2022/2023.
4.3 Officers consider it is appropriate to seek Te Reo Māori names for new reserves that vest in Council. Partnering with iwi to name new reserves helps to acknowledge iwi associations with an area and promotes the use of Te Reo Māori in our community.
5. Discussion
Reserve naming policy
5.1 Reserve naming is guided by the Nelson City Council Naming of Reserves and Other Features Policy 2004. This Policy’s anticipated outcome states that ‘Reserves and Community Assets are named as necessary to identify them to users, encourage community ‘ownership’ and recognise cultural or community association or contribution to a reserve or community asset’.
5.2 Under this policy Council will name a new reserve after an original name for the reserve site if one exists (this may first be a Māori name or otherwise one associated with early European activities). If an original name for the site doesn’t exist, then the reserve should be named after an adjacent or nearby road.
5.3 The existing reserve naming policy has not been updated since its adoption and improvements to Council's naming policy settings are necessary. Council has previously identified that a new Naming Policy is needed to better reflect Nelson’s heritage, culture, and identity in the naming of roads, parks, facilities and other assets. A review is underway to develop a new policy which is intended to replace existing naming policies and guidelines, including the Naming of Reserves and Other Features Policy 2004. This review is unlikely to be completed prior to the subject reserve requiring naming.
Requesting and accepting a Te Reo Māori name for the new reserve
5.4 This report seeks approval to request that a Te Reo Māori name be gifted to Council for the new reserve.
5.5 Should the Committee support the request for a Te Reo Māori name, officers would engage the Council Kaihautū to support cultural engagement with the kaumātua and/or iwi Pou Tikanga (Cultural Managers) in the consideration of an appropriate name. Once decided it would likely be then shared at an official ceremonial event. In making the request, officers would request that the Kaihautū (in discussion with appropriate cultural advisors) take into account that the reserve name needs to not duplicate other reserve names in Nelson, to ensure that there is no confusion in the future (e.g. for emergency services).
5.6 The Hearings Panel – Other would subsequently consider formally accepting the name.
5.7 By endorsing this request for a name, the Committee is acknowledging its willingness to accept the name gifted and endorsed by Kaumātua.
5.8 There would be a reputational risk to Council and a risk of damaging relationships with iwi if Council were to reject a gifted name endorsed by Kaumātua.
6. Options
6.1 The following options are to be considered. Option 1 is preferred.
Option 1: Request iwi propose a name for the new park (this is the preferred option) |
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Advantages |
· Strengthens Council’s ongoing partnership with iwi in the promotion of bicultural partnership. · Provides an opportunity for iwi to acknowledge their association with the area with a Te Reo Māori name. · Increases the use of Te Reo Māori within our community. · Less staff time is required to research proposed names for a new park. |
Risks and Disadvantages |
· Reputational and relationship risk should Council decide to not accept the name proposed by iwi. |
Option 2: Staff propose names for the new park to be selected by Council |
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Advantages |
· None apparent. |
Risks and Disadvantages |
· Council misses an opportunity to partner with iwi to name a new park. · Potential for relationship/reputational risk from not including iwi. |
7. Conclusion
7.1 Council will be acquiring a new Recreation Reserve in Atawhai which will need to be named. This report requests that the Committee endorses seeking a Te Reo Māori name from iwi for this new reserve.
8. Next Steps
8.1 Te Kāhui Whiria – Māori Partnerships Team would request a Māori name from iwi Pou Tikanga (cultural advisors) and Council Kaumātua.
8.2 If Council Kaumātua endorse a name to gift to this Council asset, the name would likely be presented to Council at a ceremonial event.
8.3 Following the ceremonial event, staff would report to the Hearings Panel – Other requesting endorsement of the name. This step ensures adherence to the decision-making requirements set out in the delegations register.
Author: Carol Stewart, Parks and Facilities Activity Planner
Attachments
Attachment 1: A2922653 Location of proposed reserve in Atawhai ⇩
Attachment 2: A2922717 Baview roading layout plan (showing location of proposed reserve) ⇩
Important considerations for decision making |
1. Fit with Purpose of Local Government The recommendation promotes the cultural wellbeing of the community. |
2. Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy The new reserve in Bayview is being vested as part of the subdivision process and the reserve’s development is budgeted in the Long Term Plan and the Annual Plan 2021/22. Requesting that iwi provide a Te Reo Māori name supports the community outcome that “Our communities have opportunities to celebrate and explore their heritage, identity and creativity”. |
3. Risk Requesting a name from iwi strengthens the relationship with iwi and considers iwi’s association with the area. There is no apparent risk. |
4. Financial impact The decision has no financial impact on the reserve. |
5. Degree of significance and level of engagement This matter is of low significance because it has no impact on Council’s finances, it promotes outcome anticipated in the Nelson City Council Naming of Reserves and Other Features Policy 2004 and there is no reasonable expectation that the matter will generate wide or intense public interest. No public engagement is proposed. |
6. Climate Impact This decision has no impact on climate change. |
7. Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process No engagement with Māori has been undertaken in preparing this report. This report seeks to engage with appropriate cultural advisers to consider gifting a Te Reo Māori name for the new park. |
8. Delegations This decision relates to the naming of a new reserve. The Community and Recreation Committee has the following delegations to consider the naming of a new park. Areas of Responsibility: · Parks and Reserves Delegations: · The committee has all of the responsibilities, powers, functions and duties of Council in relation to governance matters within its areas of responsibility The Hearings Panel – Other has been delegated the power to name all features within the city requiring naming including parks, reserves and all public facilities and as such, the decision on naming of the part of this reserve will be made by the Hearings Panel – Other. |
Item 10: Future public recreation use of Ngāti Koata whenua
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Community and Recreation Committee 15 September 2022 |
REPORT R26814
Future public recreation use of Ngāti Koata whenua
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To confirm Council’s long-term strategic position in relation to recreational use of Ngāti Koata whenua.
1.2 To seek approval to continue dialogue with Ngāti Koata with a view to entering into a mutually advantageous long-term agreement to maintain and enhance recreational access on Ngāti Koata owned whenua.
2. Summary
2.1 A significant network of recreation trails exists on Ngāti Koata whenua, which provides important recreational opportunities. Council has reached a temporary agreement with Ngāti Koata to enable interim public recreation access since December 2020. Ngāti Koata supports recreation occurring on its whenua providing a long-term agreement is reached in relation to public access.
2.2 This report seeks to confirm Council’s long-term strategic position in relation to the recreational use of Ngāti Koata whenua and seeks approval to continue dialogue with Ngāti Koata with a view to entering into a long-term agreement.
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Future public recreation use of Ngāti Koata whenua (R26814) and its attachments (1789850319-409 and 1789850319-456). |
Recommendation to Council
1. Confirms its commitment to maintaining and enhancing recreational access to high-value recreation areas that are currently owned by Ngāti Koata, and to entering into a mutually advantageous long-term agreement, with resourcing subject to funding being approved through the 2023/24 Annual Plan and the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan. 2. Notes that entering into a mutually advantageous long-term agreement with Ngāti Koata will be a priority matter for consideration through the 2023/24 Annual Plan and the 2024-34 Long Term Plan. 3. Directs officers to continue dialogue with Ngāti Koata with a view to developing a proposal to maintain and enhance recreational access to high-value recreation areas that are currently owned by Ngāti Koata.
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4. Background
4.1 A significant network of mountain biking and other recreation trails exists on Ngāti Koata whenua which provides important recreational opportunities for Nelson residents and visitors. Prior to Ngāti Koata ownership the land was Crown-owned, and this network was largely developed by volunteers during this time. Subsequent development has also occurred and there is also the potential for future development of additional recreational opportunities on this whenua.
4.2 Ngāti Koata submitted to the 2019/20 Annual Plan seeking funding to develop a recreation management plan, which was approved. A draft plan was developed over the ensuing year, which highlighted a range of issues faced by Ngāti Koata. It centred around the difficulties of having to manage and subsidise public recreation on its land.
4.3 In June 2020 a letter was received from Ngāti Koata formally seeking an interim access agreement be reached, and that longer term options be explored.
4.4 At its 17 September 2020 meeting, the Sports and Recreation Committee signalled its interest in securing short-term and long-term solutions to allow this to access to continue (SPO/2020/045). The Committee resolved the following (note that this item was presented and discussed in Public Excluded, but the decisions were subsequently made publicly available):
That the Sports and Recreation Committee
1. Receives the report Recreational Use of land owned by Koata Limited (R18081) and its attachments (A2410631, A2407219 and A2407218); and
2. Directs officers to report back to the Sports and Recreation Committee with recommendations on short term and long term options; and
3. Agrees that the decision only and Attachment 1 (A2410631) be made publicly available; and
4. Agrees that Report (R18081) and Attachments 2 (A2407218) and 3 (A2407219) remain confidential at this time.
4.5 A confidential briefing was then held with the Sports and Recreation Committee on 22 October 2020 to discuss options for an interim solution to the issues raised by Ngāti Koata.
4.6 In November 2020 Council resolved to provide funding for a grant to Ngāti Koata as an interim arrangement to enable continued public recreation access to the Ngāti Koata whenua component of Codgers Trails and Fringed Hill areas (Land units B and C in Attachment 1). The grant was made subsequent to analysis that showed the scale of use and economic value to Nelson City of the trails which have been developed, including those on Ngāti Koata’s privately-owned whenua.
4.7 The annual payment is $80,000, which was reviewed by a valuer and is considered broadly to be $40,000 for public recreation access onto the whenua, and $40,000 for management support (recreation brings with it a reasonable demand for resource to deal with events, shuttling and coaching concessions, requests for new trails or maintenance, health and safety etc).
4.8 A funding agreement for the interim grant was signed by Ngāti Koata and Council in December 2020 and included a requirement that Ngāti Koata did not oppose the Maitai Recreation Hub development (the Hub is surrounded by Ngāti Koata land and so arguably provides encouragement for people to use it for recreation).
4.9 The Nelson Mountain Bike Club (NMTBC) negotiated a separate arrangement with Ngāti Koata to maintain access for its members in the Sharlands area (Land Unit A in Attachment 1). The Sharlands area does have appeal for wider use (walking, trail running, intermediate mountain biking) but is particularly valuable for more skilled mountain bikers and including for events and was therefore of interest to the NMTBC to secure access.
4.10 Investigations into a longer-term solution have continued and officers have maintained dialogue with Ngāti Koata, which supports recreation occurring on its whenua providing a long-term agreement is reached in relation to public access. The interim access agreement was rolled over for the 2021/22 year.
4.11 At a Community and Recreation Committee briefing (14 July 2022), Ngāti Koata and Officers provided guidance that a strategic position was required that stated Council was committed strategically in the long-term in relation to the recreational use of Ngāti Koata whenua, including the provision of resourcing (subject to future Annual Plan Long Term Plan processes).
4.12 As a result of progress to date, including the positive response from elected members at a 14 July 2022 Community and Recreation Committee briefing, Ngāti Koata have agreed to extend the interim access agreement to 30 September 2022, with further extensions contingent on future progress.
5. Discussion
Recreation value of Ngāti Koata whenua
5.1 Information on the value of recreation on Ngāti Koata whenua has been presented to elected members on several occasions and is summarised below.
5.2 The trail network within Ngāti Koata whenua is a well-established and significant regional recreation asset. Tracks cross over into Ngāti Koata whenua from Council and Department of Conservation land, and a small section of the Coppermine Trail (a nationally significant Great Ride) passes over Ngāti Koata whenua.
5.3 The Ngāti Koata component of the Codgers Trails/Fringed Hill area is just over 500 hectares and shares boundaries with Atmore Reserve, Tantragee Reserve, Maitai Esplanade Reserve, Brook Conservation Reserve and the Maitai Water Reserve (and is also in close proximity to the Waahi Taakaro Golf Course). It is a rural environment within close proximity of the city centre and offers views across the city and Tasman Bay. As such, it receives high demand for recreational use including mountain biking, walking and running.
5.4 The Sharlands area is around 700 hectares and is known for advanced mountain biking. The NMTBC advise that the Sharlands area provides central New Zealand with an important downhill race venue which meets the Cycling New Zealand/Mountain Bike New Zealand technical regulations for national level events. If this venue became unavailable, Nelson is likely to lose out on these events to other area with these venues (e.g. Rotorua and Christchurch). The area also has a range of other opportunities including walking, running, easier grade biking and access to a QEII Covenant vegetation area. The adjacent Maitai Face area is around 200 hectares and predominantly used for mountain biking.
5.5 The NMTBC supports the continuing access to tracks on Ngāti Koata whenua and have noted the importance provided by the diversity of trails on the whenua (Maitai Codgers, Sharlands, the Maitai Face and Fringed Hill). A recent survey of club members (July 2022) has found that the most frequently ridden area is the Codgers area (including the Koata whenua component).
5.6 The NMTBC is the largest club in the country with just under 3,000 members. A recent survey undertaken by the Club showed 30% of members had moved to Nelson in the last five years, and of those 75% considered the trail network as a primary reason for relocating. Anecdotal evidence is that around 80% of the network is either on, or accessed through, Ngāti Koata land.
5.7 A 2018 report by BERL on the economic benefits to Nelson of mountain biking highlighted the value of the activity to the region. It suggested the trails generated $8.5 million of new and retained spending annually which would generate $4.5 million in GDP and provide employment for 79 full time equivalents (FTEs). Once multiplier effects were taken into account, the activity was thought to generate a total of $14.5 million in expenditure, $7.5 million in GDP and total additional employment of 106 FTEs. These figures were much higher when the Tasman region was included.
5.8 On 17 August 2022 Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) provided a letter of support to Council, noting that mountain biking provided a key offering for the community and attracted people to both live and visit the region (Attachment 2). They commented that 2018 BERL report should now be considered as a conservative estimate of the economic value of the mountain biking to the Nelson Tasman Region. This is based on increased patronage of the Great Rides, even in the absence of international visitors. The NRDA confirmed their continued work with stakeholder groups to maximise the profile, opportunities and leverage from events and trails for the region. Options
5.9 The Council can either adopt the strategic statement, either with or without changes, or it could decline to adopt it. Option 1 is recommended by officers.
Option 1: Agree to the strategic statement to maintain and enhance recreational access to high-value recreation areas that are currently owned by Ngāti Koata, and to entering into a mutually advantageous long-term agreement, with resourcing subject to funding being approved through the 2023/24 Annual Plan and the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan. |
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Advantages |
· Demonstrates Council’s commitment and support to progressing an agreement with Ngāti Koata to retain long-term recreational access to Ngāti Koata whenua · Enables a range of options to be considered to secure long-term recreational access · Supports future initiatives to be included for consultation through the Annual Plan and Long Term Plan processes |
Risks and Disadvantages |
· Potential for future costs associated with long-term agreement options · Potential opposition from members of the community who don’t use the areas |
Option 2: Don’t agree to the strategic statement to maintain and enhance recreational access to high-value recreation areas that are currently owned by Ngāti Koata, and to entering into a mutually advantageous long-term agreement. |
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Advantages |
· No immediate cost to Council |
Risks and Disadvantages |
· High risk that public access to Koata whenua ceases, resulting in reduced recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors · Reputational risk for the region as a recreation destination · Opportunity to host large events might be reduced · Risk of overcrowding of the Council track network · Increased pressure on Council to find alternatives for lost recreational opportunities (and associated costs/workload/environmental impacts) |
6. Conclusion
6.1 A significant network of recreation trails exists on Ngāti Koata whenua which provides important recreational opportunities. Ngāti Koata is supportive of recreation occurring on its whenua providing a long-term agreement is reached in relation to public access.
6.2 This report seeks to confirm Council’s long-term strategic position in relation to the recreational use of Ngāti Koata whenua.
7. Next Steps
7.1 If council endorses the strategic statement officers will:
7.1.1 Continue to work with Ngāti Koata to develop options for long term access agreements.
7.1.2 Undertake option analysis, including cost projections.
7.1.3 Present these options analysis and cost projections to elected members for a decision to enter formal negotiations on approved option(s) and delegating officers to enter into an agreement (subject to Council endorsement).
Author: Carol Stewart, Parks and Facilities Activity Planner
Attachments
Attachment 1: 1789850319-409 Land Units of Ngati Koata land subject to investigation ⇩
Attachment 2: 1789850319-456 Letter from Nelson Regional Development Agency - Supporting considerations regarding moutain biking access and assets ⇩
Important considerations for decision making |
1. Fit with Purpose of Local Government This recommendation meets the purpose of Local Government by working to enable public access to a significant recreation resource on this land. It promotes the social and economic wellbeing of our community in the present and for the future, by addressing access to a significant recreation resource. |
2. Consistency with Community Outcomes and Council Policy The recommendation is in alignment with the following Community Outcome: “Our communities have access to a range of social, educational and recreational facilities and activities”. |
3. Risk The risk associated with this strategic commitment and investigating options to secure long term recreational access is consider low. If Council subsequently decides to progress with securing access, any risks associated with future options would be identified and assessed through the investigations process and reported back to Council. |
4. Financial impact The next stage of investigations will involve staff time, and existing budgets for professional advice (legal, valuer and other experts, as necessary). |
5. Degree of significance and level of engagement Making this commitment of support is considered to be of low significance, however, if the proposal progresses there will be a high level of interest from users of the tracks. This matter will require consultation as part of the 2023/24 Annual Plan and the Long Term Plan 2024-34. |
6. Climate Impact This decision will have no impact on the ability of Council to proactively respond to the impacts of climate change now or in the future. |
7. Inclusion of Māori in the decision making process No engagement with Māori has been undertaken in preparing this report other than engagement with Ngāti Koata.
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8. Delegations The Community and Recreation Committee has the following delegations to consider Areas of Responsibility: · Parks and Reserves · Recreation and Leisure Facilities and Services 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 Powers to Recommend (if applicable): · 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 · Decisions regarding significant assets. |
Item 11: Community and Recreation Quarterly Report to 30 June 2022
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Community and Recreation Committee 15 September 2022 |
REPORT R27035
Community and Recreation Quarterly Report to 30 June 2022
1. Purpose of Report
1.1 To inform the Committee of the financial and non-financial results for the fourth quarter of 2021/22 for the activities under the Community and Recreation Committee’s delegated authority.
That the Community and Recreation Committee 1. Receives the report Community and Recreation Quarterly Report to 30 June 2022 (R27035) and its attachments (200344844-221 and A2880764). |
3. Background
3.1 Quarterly reports on performance are provided to each Committee on the performance and delivery of projects and activities within its area of responsibility.
3.2 The financial reporting in this report focuses on the year-to-date performance to 30 June 2022, against approved capital and operating budgets.
3.3 Approved budgets are the 2021/22 annual budget plus any carry forwards, plus or minus any other additions or changes approved by Council or the appropriate Committee.
3.4 At the time of budgeting, capital projects are classed as one of the following:
Growth: the main driver of the project is population growth.
Renewal: the main driver of the project is to replace existing assets nearing the end of their economic life.
Level of Service: the main driver of the project is to increase the level of service provided to the community.
3.5 Where a capital project contains a mix of capital type, it is coded to the dominant purpose of the capital project.
3.6 Detailed project sheets are included in Attachment 1 for large or particular interest projects within the Community and Recreation Committee delegations. These project sheets have been selected if their budget is at least $250,000 for 2021/22, if they are multi-year projects with a budget over $1 million, or if they have been assessed to be of particular interest to the Committee.
3.7 Project status is analysed based on three factors: quality, time and budget. From consideration of these three factors the project is assessed as being on track (green), some issues/risks (orange), or major issues/risks (red). Projects that are within 5% of their budget are on track regarding the budget factor.
Terms Used |
Ahead/behind – this indicates that the variance is due to timing (ahead = budget spent earlier than planned; behind = budget to be spent later than planned), or that it is not yet known whether the variance will continue for the full year. This is conveyed through the commentary. |
Greater than/less than – this indicates that a budget has been overspent (greater than) or underspent (less than), and that it is likely there is an actual cost saving or overrun. This is conveyed through the commentary. |
4. Financial results
4.1.1 Nelson Library is $152,000 under budget, which is largely due to Structural Improvements of $200,000 being delayed to 2022/23. This has been offset by the Elma Turner Library Extension running over budget by $41,000, and Seismic Assessment review expenditure unbudgeted of $22,000.
4.1.2 Toilets (Free) is $148,000 under budget, with less capital projects staff time being utilised than expected.
4.1.3 Neighbourhood parks is under budget by $946,000. This is due to $804,000 of budgeted land purchases not going ahead; and the Reserve Development Programme being $141,000 under budget, however this will be carried forward into 2022/23.
4.2 Landscapes Reserves expenditure is greater than budget by $205,000. Heavy Rain events are $183,000 over budget due to slips from rain events at Grampians, Botanical Hill and Sir Stanley Whitehead. Maitai MTB Hub is $20,000 over budget which is paid for by grant income.
4.3 Saxton Field income is less than budget by $104,000. Tasman District Council’s Champion Drive contribution is $116,000 under budget due to the Champion Drive connection project coming in under budget.
4.4 Founders Park expenditure is less then budget by $114,000. The Development Fund expenditure is $45,000 under budget. These funds from the book fair will be used for a major playground redevelopment, planned for February 2023. Electricity is under budget by $16,000 due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Several other expenditure items are under budget, due to lower costs associated with holding fewer functions and events.
4.5 Nelson Library income is greater than budget by $152,000. Grants from the Department of Internal Affairs are $177,000 over budget, with a funding extension to cover three secondee roles.
4.6 Stoke Library expenditure is less than budget by $112,000. Staff costs are $90,000 under budget, offset across the other libraries. Electricity is under budget by $16,000, due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
4.7 Community Properties expenditure is less than budget by $169,000. Condition Assessments are under budget by $13,000. Energy audits are $37,000 under budget with work being completed internally instead. Depreciation is $11,000 under budget due to timing of capitalisation of projects. The balance is due to allocation of staff costs.
4.8 Community Housing income is more than budget by $323,000. This due to a gain of $323,000 from Housing Capped Fund Valuation adjustment.
4.9 Community Tools and Enablers expenditure is less than budget by $100,000. COVID-19 emergency community grants are under budget by $55,000 which is demand driven. The balance is due to allocation of staff costs.
5. Community Partnerships and Communities of Greatest Need
Social Isolation
5.1 Officers have observed acute welfare problems caused by the effects of the resurgence of COVID-19 during this time period. In response, the Community Partnerships team was successful in applying for funding from the Ministry of Social Development to extend a collaborative Neighbourhood Support project with Tasman District Council and the Department of Internal Affairs.
5.2 The Neighbourhood Project enabled ongoing support for an extensive network of Street Champions, who were able to offer street level assistance for our vulnerable populations. The interventions took many forms, including providing food and medicine, facilitating access to services and support, wellbeing check-ins and delivery of Rapid Antigen Tests.
Housing Vulnerability
5.3 Housing stress continues to rise locally, with 294 families on the housing register (MSD data) for the period ended 31 March 2022, compared with 264 families at the same time last year.
5.4 Estimates of the housing need not captured by the housing register also continue to climb for Nelson/Richmond, with an estimated further 485 families in need of housing over the six-month period ended 31 December 2021, compared with 425 for the six-month period to 30 June 2021, as reported by the six-monthly Nelson Tasman Housing Trust housing need survey.
5.5 To help address this, Council is working with a coalition of agencies to support Housing First to develop its programme, and has recently supported a Non-Government Organisation led network, to increase collaboration and shared problem solving.
(Source: Ministry of Social Development Housing Data)
5.6 Unemployment numbers in Nelson continues a downward trend from a 2020 peak, with concern now shifting to labour shortages.
5.7 There is also now what is being referred to as an ‘attendance crisis’ in schools nationally and locally. In response to a growing cohort of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET), Council is supporting initiatives to identify young people at risk and assist them in planning next steps. This pilot programme, in partnership with Marlborough and Tasman District Councils and the Ministry of Education, now has seven schools in the programme, ensuring that recent school leavers have a pathway plan and support to follow it through. Nelson schools involved currently are Nayland College and Nelson College for Girls.
Poverty
5.8 Community Investment Fund grant recipients continue to support whanau impacted by poverty. These groups report an increased demand for their services, with whanau, who may have previously been coping, now experiencing hardship. Beneficiaries and Unwaged Workers Trust (BUWT) reports:
We
provided advocacy support to 350 people in the Nelson Tasman region, Covid has
increased demand for our service as there was widespread confusion among
W&I [Work and Income] clients as W&I changed rules and processes
throughout the pandemic. ….
By utilising Kai rescue and the community food bank we ensured those who
contacted us had food security even if this was being denied by W&I. We
supported many people during the challenging times of Covid, supporting those
who lost their jobs or had decreased income.
Increasingly we are seeing people in housing hardship, and are aware that many
people on low incomes are not accessing all of the supports available in
particular Accommodation Supplement, we are making efforts to reach and support
this population….
We are seeing an increased fragility in the people we see this means they need
more support and increased interactions because of this fragility. We are also
increasingly being seen as the agency of last resort, which is resulting in
increasing demand outside of our usual services this is especially pronounced
in regards to homelessness and housing insecurity.
5.9 The All Saints church also receives a strategic grant to provide their Loaves and Fishes meals. It has reported on the impact of COVID-19 on both it’s volunteer staff and the people who dine at the meals provided:
COVID-19 has had a significant impact e.g. we delayed restarting the meals this year mainly to protect our volunteer team members from getting the virus while being Good Samaritans. We're now providing a Monday early evening meal so that more people such as families with school-aged children and low income workers can be included as well as continuing to provide lunchtime meals.
Image: Loaves and Fishes meals, prepared by All Saints Church.
Wellbeing
5.10 The Stoke Youth Park has been generally well received and utilised by young people, although there are some emerging social issues being observed at the park. An interagency meeting has been organised to respond to these issues and Council is resourcing some short-term youth workers via Whanake Youth, and site improvements to lighting, CCTV and signage.
5.11 Youth Nelson students and staff were kept busy with their programme, focusing on engagement, and reinforcing their kaupapa of participation and respect for those students returning to Youth Nelson from last year. Youth Nelson passes on its thanks as always to Nelson City Council for its ongoing commitment and support for Youth Nelson.
5.12 The Youth Council has experienced a busy first half of the year, having worked with RockQuest organisers and Young and Funny on what were both fantastic shows. The Youth Council also submitted to the Ministry of Education on healthy drinks in secondary schools; is currently working with the Nelson Arts Council on Pride Decals; and with the Nelson Arts Festival on an October youth event.
5.13 The inaugural Welcoming Communities Coordinator was appointed in May 2022.
5.14 Initial projects to date have included engagement with former refugee and migrant communities, completing a stocktaking exercise of current service provision, exploration of additional external funding and continued and ongoing support of the Nelson Tasman Settlement Forum, as a member of the steering group.
5.15 Supported by a Neighbourhood Project Grant, Pakistan Day celebrations took place on 5 June 2022. As a Red Cross Settlement Area, Nelson will be receiving refugees of Pakistani origin over the coming years, so building a relationship with this burgeoning community is vital.
6. Heritage Updates
6.1 Tuku 22 (Heritage Festival) was extended from a single month to a three-month event, to provide flexibility due to the COVID-19 Omicron outbreak. A record number of 80 individual events were delivered, with a further 185 days of displays and exhibitions.
6.2 There has been an increase in diversity events, with 31% based on non-European culture from a 2017 base line of 1%. Two iwi organised events occurred during Tuku 22, with Ngati Kuia offering a Places of Significance bus tour and a Pakohe Trails guided walk, and Ngati Apa Ki Te Ra To providing a Whakapapa Whenua Bus Tour.
6.3 A particularly spectacular celebration of Indonesian culture, food, dance, music and batik was held on 11 June 2022 by the Indonesian community.
Image: IndoNelsons batik making event.
See the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcNxQYvqipQ
6.4 The Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Virtual Reality experience at Founders Heritage Park gave hundreds of people a chance to put headsets on and walk around the virtual world of Sir Edmund Hillary’s hut in the Antarctic.
6.5 A series of short films based on some of the key Tuku 22 events has been created and shared with the community at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl8q9oLWbz7nIEGIrC-VJfg/videos
Image: A virtual experience of Sir Edmund Hillary’s hut in the Antarctic.
Broadgreen Historic House
6.6 The Secret Lives Short Story Competition invited authors to create stories about two dresses in the Broadgreen Textile Collection. 144 entries were received from across New Zealand, judged by renowned authors Anne Kennedy and Rachael King. The winning stories can be read at https://secretlivesshortstorycomp.nz/finalists.
6.7 Claire Regnault, Senior Te Papa Curator and winner of the Ockham Book Award for illustrated non-fiction for her book Dressed gave a talk at Broadgreen Historic House. The Rites of Passage talk explored the clothing associated with marriage, childbirth and mourning, and utilised maternity dresses from the display.
6.8 April visitor numbers for Broadgreen House were lower than previous years, although there was an increase in visitation during May and June, in line with previous years.
6.9 Cob repairs have been completed at Broadgreen House.
Founders Heritage Park
6.10 Visitor numbers were 20,000 for the quarter, which included 8,000 attraction visitors, 2,200 attending functions and 9,800 attending the Book Fair. This was 14% lower than the same quarter last year. Whilst attraction visitors were very similar, the number attending functions and the Book Fair was reduced.
6.11 The Founders Annual Book Fair was another very successful event, raising $150,000.
7. Arts Updates
Nelson Reuse and Recycling Centre Mural
7.1 Council’s largest mural was completed at the Nelson Reuse and Recycling Centre. A time-lapse video of the mural being painted reached 58,800 people on Facebook, with 22,100 3-second video views. This was nine times more engagement for the post than any other Council Facebook post during this period. The mural continues to attract high levels of favourable community support. The time-lapse video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbhsDi3_SKA
Above: Mural Blessing Attendees
Above: Mural Artists Sean Duffel and Thijs De Koning.
Arts Activation/Arts Partnership Projects
7.2 In partnership with Cultural Conversations and Multicultural Nelson Tasman, two week-long shows of a multicultural light art projection were displayed on the I-site building.
Above: Multicultural Light Art Show. See the full film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzbkWT05R9s
7.3 Makeshift Spaces co-ordinated a three-week light art show projected onto the i-SITE building as part of the celebrations of the 35th Anniversary of Rockquest. A video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3c5SjNe-8M
Above: Rockquest Light art Projections.
7.4 A rangatahi mural training course with Te Korowai Trust was delivered to students, who worked with three professional artists to create their own artwork in Karaka Street in Stoke.
Above: A Garin College student works on his artwork.
7.5 A series of light art displays were delivered at Rutherford Park during Matariki. This art display, called Te Kohitahitanga, was in the form of a waharoa or gateway, with animated projection by Toi Māori artist Charles Werahiko. A video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnG6IIpf-2k
Above Te Kohitahitanga by Charles Wekahiko.
7.6 Art light projections were also delivered with Victory Community Centre and Nayland College at six neighbourhood parks. The Nga Whetu O Matariki projections involved whetu or weaving images, projected onto the park trees, with an estimated 1500 local residents attending. A video can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6sP_tZqIdM
Above: Nga Whetu O Matariki Community Parks light art show.
8. Events Updates
8.1 Having been postponed twice, the Eelco Boswijk Civic Awards were successfully delivered in partnership with the Nelson Mail and the Nelson Civic Trust to an audience of 80 attendees.
Image: Winners at the Eelco Boswijk Civic Awards (Anne Rush, Brian McIntyre, Sophie Weenink Smith, Bell Bushell, Jackie Galland and Abigail Packer)
The Young and Funny, a theatre sports youth event, and The Originals, a youth talent showcase, were delivered in May and June 2022 by a new event organiser. Both were well received by the audience and participants, who welcomed the opportunity to return to live events.
Images: Young & Funny at Putangitangi Greenmeadows.
Image: The Originals at Nelson Musical Theatre, June 2022.
8.2 The final youth event for 2022/23, Rock the City has been postponed to November 2022, due to unfavourable weather conditions and many musicians being unwell. Rock the City is a series of outdoor small musical gigs in the city centre.
8.3 Council has installed new bilingual signage and flags at the Trafalgar Centre. This initiative supports Iwi aspirations for an increasing inclusion of te reo Māori in signage and everyday use.
Image: A new bilingual sign at the Trafalgar Centre
8.4 Council venues were promoted at a trade stand and officers attended MEETINGS 2022 at Te Pai, to showcase Council facilities for business events. MEETINGS 2022 was a sell-out, with 211 exhibitors from 18 New Zealand regions and 500 buyers, including 110 from Australia attending the event. The team had 15 qualified buyer appointments per day over two days, with most buyers already planning bookings for 2024 onwards.
Image: The venues trade stand at MEETINGS 2022.
9. Libraries Updates
9.1 Both Library knitting groups have been hard at work this quarter with the Elma Turner Library knitters creating beanies to support people impacted by the war in Ukraine. The Nellie Knitters also made beanies, which were put on display at the Meteor Theatre in Hamilton. The beanies were then sold, with proceeds going towards Brain Tumour Support New Zealand.
Image: ETL Knitters with beanies for Ukraine.
9.2 The Skinny Jump internet service announced an increase in its data cap (from 35GB per month to 225GB per month) allowing more access to this vital low-cost service for many people in our community. Skinny Jump is provided by telecommunications company, Skinny.
9.3 A variety of events were held this quarter, including author talks by Christine Sanders and Karen Stade, live music sessions during New Zealand Music Month, community korero talks and computer workshops.
9.4 The April school holiday programme was tied into Tuku 22 and included events, such as a ‘heritage escape’ room, kumihimo braiding and a retro video games afternoon. Due to COVID-19, take-home holiday packs were also provided, with over 200 distributed to patrons.
9.5 Star Wars Day (May 4th or May Fourth, a play on words regarding the slogan ‘May the force [fourth] be with you’), was celebrated by library staff and eager fans on 4 May 2022. This involved a visit from the Nelson branch of the 501st Legion, which is a volunteer organisation that brings together Star Wars fans and carries out charitable work in their communities. The group talked to one of our after-school groups and one participant called it, “the best day ever.”
Image: May 4th celebration at Elma Turner Library.
9.6 In June, the library was visited by two fabulous drag queens from Taranaki: Erika and CoCo Flash as part of their national tour. The Rainbow Storytime, an event celebrating diversity and self-acceptance (and bubbles and glitter), was attended by over 100 children and adults. The Living Library event, which is a conversation around LGBTQIA+ topics, provided a valuable opportunity for people to connect and learn together in a safe and accepting space. Special thanks are due to Auckland Point School and Q-Youth, for their support in making these two events a success.
Image: CoCo Flash reading as part of Rainbow Storytime
9.7 Following an initial review on the ceiling tiles at Elma Turner Library, a decision was made to close the library to the public from the 9 June 2022. The initial review found that many ceiling tiles were heavier than expected (weighing between 8kg and 11kg). The closure was a precaution while further investigations could be undertaken, and more information gathered about the risk.
9.8 In response to the sudden closure, library staff adapted most services, so that they could still be provided in some form or another. This included extended hours at branch libraries, a kiosk point in the Customer Service Centre, a click and collect service, free holds and relocating the majority of programmes and events.
9.9 COVID-19 continues to impact library services with staff sickness and some challenges with customer complacency around the mask mandate requirements.
10. Parks and Facilities Updates
Koata whenua recreation access
10.1 An interim access agreement for the Codgers/Fringed Hill area of Koata Whenua was signed by Council and Koata Ltd in late 2020, which enabled interim community recreation access, while a longer-term agreement could be explored.
10.2 Council and Koata Ltd agreed to roll over this agreement for the 2021/22 year, which was budgeted in the Long-Term Plan. Budget is also included for this to extend into 2022/23.
10.3 Officers continued to work with staff from Koata Ltd on a vision for this whenua and for how long-term community recreation access may be achieved.
Maitai Recreation Hub
10.4 This project received funding support from Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Members of the Nelson Mountain Bike Club, the Waahi Taakaro Golf Club, and Council officers worked together to create the hub at the Waahi Taakaro Golf Course.
10.5 Construction work started on the Hub in mid-November 2021 and the majority of the work was completed by May 2022, when the Hub was officially opened.
10.6 These works included a new carpark, the relocation of the 10th tee on the golf course, the construction of the new driving nets, new decking on the golf course building, a new pump track, bike wash down area, shared pathway around the golf course, new water tank and filtration system, installation of barrier fencing and signage and landscaping. The project will be completed during winter 2022 with the installation of an accessible toilet (which had been delayed due to COVID-19 related supply issues).
10.7 A verbal update on this project will be provided to this Committee, regarding the very significant impacts of the recent weather event on this area and project.
Image: New pump track in use, May 2022.
Image: New track through the golf course, May 2022
Maitai Walkway
10.8 The Maitai Walkway, between Sunday Hole and the Waahi Takaaro Golf Course, requires widening and upgrading to accommodate increasing active transport, arising from the development of the Maitai Recreation Hub and use of surrounding mountain bike tracks.
Image: Section of upgraded track along Maitai Walkway, May 2022.
10.9 Work was completed in June 2022 to upgrade and widen the section between the Golf Course and Sunday Hole (compacted stone).
10.10 Work has been proceeding with the design section around Sunday Hole, which is more challenging, due to its location immediately adjacent to the Maitai River and a rocky face. The design will align with the existing concrete path, to limit the visual adverse impact and allow access to the river. The structure widens the path and access through Sunday Hole by cantilevering out from the existing path and thus minimises work to the exposed rock. The deck grating and sub structure have been designed to withstand flooding events, and the handrail has been designed to be easily replaced due to the potential damage from debris being carried by flood water (the handrail design has a keeper cable to for each staunchion to stop it being swept downstream in the event of failure from damage). Works are likely to commence later in the year, once resource consents have been obtained.
10.11 Council received a grant from MBIE’s Tourism and Infrastructure Fund in June, which will contribute to the cost of improving the Sunday Hole section of pathway.
Image: Concept showing proposed cantilevered section around Sunday Hole.
Grampians New Trails (Brook)
10.12 The first stage of this project is complete, with a connection from Sowman Street now cleared. The next phase involves investigating the best route to connect to the existing benched trail network, and a range of options are being explored.
10.13 Investigations into a connection from Hinau Street will commence in the first quarter of 2022/23.
10.14 Officers have been working with residents immediately adjacent to entrances and propose to undertake a letter drop for the remainder of households on those streets, once the project has developed further, to provide more information on future routes.
Montgomery Toilet Upgrade
10.15 As previously reported, Council was successful in an application to the Tourism Infrastructure Fund for the upgrade of the Montgomery Square Toilets.
10.16 Preliminary designs are being prepared and further detail will be provided at a future meeting of the delegated Committee. The intent is to improve the facilities internally by increasing the number of toilets, showers and laundry facilities, and to enhance the exterior of the building.
Sports Lights
10.17 Through the Long Term Plan 2021-31, Council included funding for improvements to sportsground training lights. Budget is included in 2022/23 for design, and in 2024/25 and 2027/28 for construction. A consultant was engaged to provide advice about sportsground lighting to assist with prioritising the lighting in need of upgrade. The report was received by officers in the final quarter of 2021/22 and has informed the proposed work programme.
10.18 Based on this report, officers will investigate lighting at Neale Park and Tahuna throughout 2022/23, to determine consent requirements, technology considerations, lighting plan/configuration and to understand the costs of what is required, as well as meeting with sporting codes to discuss.
Beach Café and Toilets Facelift
10.19 The toilets and changing rooms near the Beach Café have had wall tiles added to the vanity areas and a new anti-slip floor surface added to the toilet and vanity areas.
Image: Tahunanui Beach toilets new tiling and flooring.
Rutherford Park - Old Lumpy Skatepark
10.20 The Old Lumpy skatepark (between the Trafalgar Centre and the Maitai River) has had an eight-metre-wide concrete quarter pipe added to the southern end of the flat area, after Skate Nelson Bays held a consultation evening with the scooting and skating community.
10.21 Since adding the flat asphalt surface in 2019, this facility is the only area of lit flat space close to the city where skaters can practice at night, and it has become very popular.
Mauī John Mitchell memorial seat and tree planting
10.22 Former Māori historian and adviser to the Nelson City Council, Mauī John Mitchell (Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Toa, Taranaki Tūturu) passed away in September of last year at the age of 80. He was remembered at a memorial service in Rutherford Park, held by his whānau and supported by Council on Sunday 5 June 2022.
The service included the
unveiling of a bespoke, carved memorial seat and the planting of a totara tree,
grown from a cutting by Mr Mitchell’s nephew. These items were donated to
the community by Mr Mitchell’s whānau.
Images: The plaque inset of the donated memorial seat, and the Mitchell whānau in Rutherford Park, June 2022
Corder Park Pump Track
10.23 Repairs to the asphalt pump track have been undertaken following vandalism resulting in the top surface peeling off. At the same time the asphalt was extended further down the grass to better futureproof the surface from vandalism, and also reduce ongoing maintenance with mowing and edging.
National Cross Country
10.24 The National Cross Country took place in June with approximately 700 participants running a muddy and rain-soaked track around Saxton Field. Organisers gave feedback on the great course and a great day amongst so much COVID-19 disruption.
10.25 Current winter sport numbers are:
10.25.1 Approximately 500 rugby players and 1,300 football players have used the sports fields each week for games throughout winter. Most nights the various fields are used for training.
10.25.2 Every Saturday through winter the Netball courts at Saxton Fields have approximately 1,700 participants.
10.25.3 There are currently 198 members of Waahi Taakaro Golf Club and around 4,634 rounds of golf have been played since 1 April 2022.
10.25.4 Croquet has 80 members playing at Rutherford Park.
Tahuna Reserve Management Plan Review
10.26 Investigations into a review of this Reserve Management Plan have commenced and public notification of Council’s intent to prepare the plan is expected to occur later in the calendar year.
10.27 The main public consultation process is expected around mid-2023.
Freedom Camping Bylaw Review
10.28 A decision on a review of the Freedom Camping Bylaw is required before December 2022. A report is being prepared and is expected to be received directly by Council in September 2022. This is because the Freedom Camping Bylaw covers multiple activity areas.
Out and About - On Tracks Strategy Review (On Tracks Strategy 2022)
10.29 The On Tracks Strategy provides policy direction and an implementation plan, including an agreed way forward for new off-road walking and cycling trails.
10.30 The final draft of the Strategy was presented to the June 2022 Community and Recreation Committee meeting and adopted by Council at its meeting of 12 July 2022. The Strategy proposes a Track Advisory Group, which will be established to support and provide advice on its implementation.
10.31 One outcome of the On Tracks Strategy 2022 is that the Grampians Reserve will become pedestrian only (other than the summit road). Signage will be updated, and communications arranged in future.
Moller Fountain restoration
10.32 With the financial support of Nelson Civic Trust, the historic Moller Fountain on Haven Road has been fully upgraded, including a new pump station, replacement of all piping and a full repaint.
10.33 New
LED lights were also installed on the fountain. These can be set to different
colour schemes and special lighting effects and will be utilised for seasonal
celebrations and special events.
Image: Moller Fountain fully restored, May 2022
Front country ungulate cull
10.34 Pest ungulate (deer, goat and pig) populations were controlled throughout Atmore, Tantragee, Eureka Park, Marsden Valley, and Brook Conservation Reserves throughout May 2022.
10.35 The operation had the objective of delivering biodiversity benefits, and is proposed to be undertaken annually.
10.36 Council also partnered with Ngāti Koata and Tasman Pine Forest Ltd in this operation, with the target area extending onto neighbouring Ngāti Koata whenua on Codgers and Fringed Hill. This allowed the cull to be more effective by removing animals from a larger area, for costs to be shared.
10.37 Over the four-week period, 131 deer, 58 goats and 12 pigs were culled.
10.38 Ngāti Koata arranged for the retrieval of carcasses for meat recovery. Through this process, a total of 99 carcasses were recovered and distributed across the community.
Community planting season summary
10.39 Hundreds of keen volunteers have helped to plant over 12,000 native plants across several community planting events during May and June. These are outlined under separate headings below.
Grampians reserve (adjacent to Braemar Eco Village)
10.40 The goal of this project is to create a bio-corridor linking the Grampians to Nelson South. This corridor is an extension of the Nelson Halo, a safe area for wildlife that surrounds the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary and expands into our urban environments.
Grampians Reserve (north-eastern side)
10.41 Following weed control works, 420 native trees were planted through a community planting on the Saturday 28 May. Funding was provided through the Jobs for Nature programme.
Image: Grampians Reserve planting
Poorman Valley Stream
10.42 Around 1,300 plants were planted on the rocky banks of Poorman Valley Stream, including 100 donated by the Nelmac Kūmānu nursery.
10.43 This work is a continuation of work carried out over the last two years to improve the Poorman Valley Stream Esplanade. Council has been working with the community to plant native trees, grasses, and shrubs on the banks of the stream to provide natural habitat to support fish, birds and insects to contribute to a thriving ecosystem.
10.44 More than 100 families attended the planting day, an event that included face-painting, pony rides, a real-life dragon, a talking Cockatoo, a BBQ and hot drinks.
Paremata Flats
10.45 The last stage of the 10-year Development Plan for Paremata Flats Reserve was completed in June. This 10-year native tree and shrub planting project has established a native bush area to allow a small remnant stand to spread and become established within the reserve. This project has been driven by Forest & Bird Society.
10.46 The last stage, carried out by Parks and Facilities, saw the planting up of the western paddock with 10,000 plants in June 2022. Approximately 50% of these plants were funded by a Matariki Tu Rakau grant.
10.47 The layout of this section includes picnic areas and walking tracks. Fences have been removed as the grazing of stock has been removed from this section.
Image: Paremata Flats planting
Tahunanui Beach Dune Restoration Project
10.48 The Tahunanui community planting day was Saturday 18 June 2022. Thirty volunteers planted 400 native plants in the dunes behind the Lions playground.
10.49 This planting continues over twenty years of dune restoration work at Tahunanui.
Image: A keen volunteer planting the Tahunanui dunes
Hira Reserve
10.50 A small handful of hardy souls braved the wet weather to get a total of 350 plants in the ground during the inaugural Matariki public holiday weekend. This contribution continues the work began by Hira School in 2021 to revegetate alongside the Wakapuaka River and surrounding areas.
Adopt a Spot Update
10.51 The Adopt a Spot programme has grown significantly over the last three years thanks to the incredible support of the community, and we now have almost 50 active Adopt a Spot projects across our parks and reserves network.
10.52 The number of active groups, and the environmental gains stemming from the programme, is testament to the energy and care our wonderful volunteers dedicated to preserving and restoring our natural places in Nelson.
10.53 Registrations for new groups are currently on hold, while officers focus on supporting the delivery of outcomes for existing projects. New volunteers are encouraged to join active Adopt a Spot groups through our website.
10.54 Over 3,500 native trees and grasses funded by Council were planted this season across 19 Adopt a Spot projects, with an additional 400 plants provided by volunteers from their personal eco-sourced home nurseries.
10.55 The Parks team works with each group or individual to ensure everything runs smoothly for these events, including contractor engagement, site preparation (weed control, spraying), ordering, delivery and collection of plants and plant guards, tools and mulch supplies, promotion and communications, Health and Safety considerations, and provisions to keep worker energy levels up.
10.56 There is much anticipation and excitement around the planting events, as these are the culmination of all the hard work that the volunteers put in prior, such as tackling vine weeds and woody pest plants. Volunteers’ work is all carried out by hand and can be very physical.
10.57 Several Adopt a Spot groups now have dedicated Facebook pages, where they post photos of weekly or monthly working bees, and inspire newcomers to join in.
Venue Hire Fund
10.58 The Venue Hire Fund was established through the Annual Plan 2019/20 to assist eligible community groups to pay venue hire fees at Nelson City Council venues. The fund has a pool in the current financial year of $30,000. The fund is administered by Nelson Regional Development Agency on behalf of Council.
10.59 Funding has been approved in the 2021/22 financial year for the Cancer Society Ball, for three Falls Prevention Information Sessions, Nelson Giants Home Games 2021/2022 FY, Soroptimist Fundraiser with Nurse Jenny, Barden Party Fundraiser Quiz, Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea Party, Speed Cubing Championships, and Chatham Cup.
10.60 $7,843 remained unallocated at the end of June 2022.
11. Workshops
11.1 A confidential briefing on the proposed Sea Sports Building was held on 24 May 2022.
12. Review of Key Performance Indicators
12.1 Of nine key performance indicators, six are achieved and three were not achieved (Attachment 2).
12.2 Three performance measures not achieved. Two relate to heritage visitation and community events. Both have been impacted by COVID-19. One performance measure was not on track due to a change in statistical modelling. Further explanation is detailed in Attachment 2.
Author: Tanya Robinson, Strategic Adviser Community Services
Attachments
Attachment 1: 200344844-221 - Quarterly Report Community and Recreation - Quarter 4 Project Sheets ⇩
Attachment 2: A2880764 Quarterly Report Community and Recreation - Quarter 4 Performance Measures ⇩