Future Napier Committee - 16 May 2024
- Open Agenda
2022-2025 TERMS OF REFERENCE
- FUTURE NAPIER COMMITTEE
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Chairperson
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Deputy Mayor Brosnan
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Deputy Chairperson
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Councillor Chrystal
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Membership
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Mayor and Councillors
(13)
Ngā
Mānukanuka o te Iwi (Māori Committee) (2)
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Quorum
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8
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Meeting frequency
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At least 6 weekly (or
as required)
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Officer Responsible
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Executive Director City
Strategy
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Purpose
The purpose of this Committee is to provide governance to the town
planning and regulatory functions of Council, including future planning and
strategy.
Delegated Powers to Act
To
exercise and perform Council’s functions, powers and duties within its
area of responsibility, excluding those matters reserved to Council by law or
by resolution of Council, specifically including the following:
1.
District and town planning and development.
2.
Regulatory policy and functions of Council.
3.
Environmental planning, policy and functions of
Council.
4.
Sustainable economic development.
5.
Consider road stopping and approve the temporary closure of any road.
6.
To monitor
performance (including budget and performance targets in the Long Term Plan)
for its area of responsibility and authority.
7.
To adopt or amend policies or strategies related to the
Committee's area of responsibility, provided the new or amended policy does not
conflict with an existing policy or strategy.
8.
Ensure Council meetings all compliance
requirements relating to its regulatory responsibilities.
9.
To resolve any other matters which fall outside the
area of responsibility of all Standing Committees, but where the Mayor in
consultation with the Chief Executive considers it desirable that the matter is
considered by a Standing Committee in the first instance.
Power to Recommend
The Committee may recommend to Council and/or any
standing committee as it deems appropriate.
The Committee may recommend to Council that new or amended bylaws be
adopted.
The Committee may make a recommendation to the
Annual Plan or Long Term Plan relevant to the Committee's responsibilities.
The Committee must make a recommendation to Council
or the Chief Executive if the decision considered appropriate is not consistent
with, or is contrary to, any policy (including the Annual Plan or Long Term
Plan) established by the Council.
Future Napier Committee - 16 May
2024 - Open Agenda Item
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Agenda Items
1. Resource
Consent Activity Update
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Type of Report:
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Information
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Legal Reference:
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N/A
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Document ID:
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1750110
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Reporting Officer/s & Unit:
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Nick McCool, Principal Resource Consents
Planner
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1.1 Purpose of Report
This report provides an update on recent
resource consenting activity. The report is provided for information purposes
only, so that there is visibility of major projects and an opportunity for
Elected Members to understand the process.
Applications are assessed by delegation through the
Resource Management Act (RMA); it is not intended to have application outcome
discussions as part of this paper.
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Officer’s
Recommendation
The Future
Napier Committee:
a) Note
the resource consent activity update for period 25 March to 30 April 2024
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1.2 Background
Summary
The following
is an outline of recent activity regarding applications received by Council for
consenting pursuant to the RMA.
Since the
March 2024 update, there has been a 29% decrease in the number of applications
being received, compared to the same period 12 months prior. The mix of
submitted application type over the last reporting period remains consistent
with the previous year being approximately 55% Land Use and 45% Subdivision.
Issued consents are 20% higher, compared to the same period last year. At times
the Resource Consent Planners have had to extend processing timeframes under
Section 37 due to Special Circumstances.
The table
below outlines the current resource consenting activities in Napier and the
status of these for information purposes. Whilst this is not an entire list of
all applications currently being assessed or having been determined, they are
significant or noteworthy applications of which details are being provided in
this report.
1.3 Summary
Table
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Lodgment Date
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Address
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Description
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Status
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23/04/2024
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250 Westminster Avenue (Parklands)
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Receiving
approximately 350,000m3 of cyclone related silt as a suitable fill material
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Under
Assessment.
Further
information provided below.
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18/04/2024
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530 State Highway 51
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Mixed Use Development
– 100 self-storage units, nine industrial workshops and one onsite
manager’s accommodation unit.
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Under
Assessment.
Further
information provided below.
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14/03/2024
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1/83 Kennedy Road, Napier South
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Digital
Billboard Sign
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Under
Assessment.
Previously
reported – No further update.
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21/12/2023
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15 Owen Street, Napier South
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Multi Unit
Development
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Under
Assessment.
Previously
reported – No further update.
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08/01/2024
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42 Wharerangi Road, Tamatea
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Residential and
Commercial Subdivision incl roadways and reserves
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Under
Assessment.
Previously
reported – No further update
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04/10/2023
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1, 1B and 3
Creagh Street, Napier
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Mixed Use
Development (Three Residential Units and Non-Residential Activity Three
Commercial Tenancies)
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Under
Assessment.
Previously reported
– No further update
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21/08/2023
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68 Franklin
Road, Bay View
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59 Lot
Subdivision
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Under
Assessment.
Previously
reported – No further update
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28/07/2022
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11 Lever Street,
Ahuriri
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Demolition of a
Group 3A Building & Multi-Unit Development (3 Dwellings)
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Decision made to
publicly notify the application.
Awaiting payment
of notification fee.
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27/01/2023
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162 Waghorne
Street, Ahuriri
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Demolition of a
Group 3A Building & Two Lot Subdivision
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Under
Assessment.
Previously
reported – No further update
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Kāinga Ora - Construction and Innovation
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08/08/2023
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47 Bedford Road,
Marewa
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Two Lot into Eight Lot Subdivision and Seven
Dwellings
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Approved
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06/06/2023
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3 – 5
Lowry Terrace, Marewa
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Multi-Unit Development (9 Units), Seven Lot
Subdivision & Earthworks
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Approved
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250 Westminster Avenue – Bulk Earthworks
The site is
referred to as 250 Westminster Avenue and is located as per Figure 1 below and
sits within the Parklands residential development.
Figure 1 – Subject Site
The proposal
involves receiving approximately 350,000m3 of cyclone related silt as a
suitable fill material to carry out the necessary bulk earthworks to create an
optimal ground level to facilitate future residential development of Parklands
Area 4 and the establishment of new sport fields for the Pirates Rugby Club.
The submitted
Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) seeks “a maximum of 120
truck movements shall be provided to the site per day (a movement being both
the entry and exit of a truck), with a proposed peak of 12 trucks per hour.
However, it is realistic that an average of 80 movements per day will occur,
especially with the onset of winter. Loads shall only be delivered between the
hours of 7.30am - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday. Machinery being used to sort
and place the imported material shall also be limited to these times, and
between the hours of 8am-12pm on a Saturday. This allowance for works on a
Saturday is requested so that the imported material can placed and tidied ahead
of the following week of work.
A
dispensation is requested for works on the weekend or public holidays in the
event that responses need to be made to address health and safety or
environmental compliance, such addressing dust issues and the maintenance of
sediment control devices.”
530 State Highway 51 – Mixed Use Development
The site is
located at 530 – 550 State Highway 51, Awatoto, Napier. The site was
subject to a previous resource consent application for 100 storage units and 7
residential dwellings, which was withdrawn.
Figure 2 – Subject Site and Proposed
Activity
Residential activities
in the Main Industrial Zone are a Discretionary Activity, in accordance with
Rule 23.9 of the of the operative City of Napier District Plan. The proposal is
also a Discretionary Activity pursuant to Rule 61.11 of the Transportation
Chapter.
Figure 3 – Northern Elevation (Artistic
Impression)
In summary the proposed
development consists of:
· One
self-storage building of 1,067m2 sited along the road frontage of the site to
be built over a number of stages;
· Nine
industrial workshops (six of which have a gross floor area of 82m2), two of
166m2 and one is proposed to have a gross floor area of 159m2;
· One
two storeyed on-site managers residential unit, with a total gross floor area
of 75m2 comprising three bedrooms with open plan kitchen, dining, and lounge
areas at ground floor;
· Secure
fences will be provided around the perimeter of the site and customers will
have keypad entry;
· 25 onsite
parking spaces will be provided for the industrial units, manager’s unit
and additional parking for staff and customers to the storage units;
· The
construction of a new left in only accessway and egress onto SH51 at either end
of the site;
· Individual
onsite wastewater systems will be provided to the storage unit bathroom
facilities and manager’s unit;
· Stormwater
will be retained on site and discharged to ground.
11 Lever Street, Ahuriri
The site is situated on the corner of
Lever Street and Domett Street and is zoned Mixed Use and is located within the
Iron Pot Character Area and is a Group 3A heritage building under the operative
City of Napier District Plan. The site contains a residential dwelling and
comprises an area of 502m2.
The applicant proposes to remove the
existing cottage and construct three new, three storey attached dwellings which
are to be held on their own certificate of title, see Figure 4 below for north
and south elevations.
The Notification Report concludes that “there
is potential for the proposal to have adverse effects on the heritage values of
the wider Iron Pot Character Area, and the Coronation Street Character Area,
that are more than minor. Therefore, public notification is required pursuant
to sections 95A(8)(b) and 95D of the RMA.”
Figure 4
- Proposed Elevations – North & South (Source: Sheet No. A2-A00-4020
submitted with the application)
1.4 Attachments
Nil
Future Napier Committee - 16 May 2024
- Open Agenda Item
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2. Update
on the Waka Hub Project
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Type of Report:
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Information
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Legal Reference:
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Enter Legal Reference
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Document ID:
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1755260
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Reporting Officer/s & Unit:
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Georgina King, Team Leader City Design
and Urban Renewal
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2.1 Purpose
of Report
The purpose of this report is to provide
an update of the Waka Hub project and to seek approval for the location of the
new Waka Hub.
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Officer’s
Recommendation
The Future Napier Committee:
a. Approve
the ‘Preferred Site’ adjacent to the Napier Sailing Club for the
new Waka Hub and permanent mooring for Te Matau-a-Maui waka.
b. Approve
the development of a Concept Design for the Waka Hub and mooring(s) for waka
hourua
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2.2 Background Summary
The idea of a
Waka Hub was first identified and included in the Ahuriri Estuary and Coastal
Edge Masterplan in 2018 as an Initiative. This identified an opportunity to
transform an area within the Inner Harbour to accommodate a permanent mooring
for waka hourua, whilst providing opportunities to tell of the area’s
rich history and culture. Also discussed was the opportunity to include
improved stormwater quality initiatives.
The Ahuriri
Estuary Masterplan underwent significant stakeholder and public engagement and
was written in partnership with Mana Ahuriri Trust (a pre-Treaty settlement
entity at the time). The Waka Hub initiative received a significant level of
support from both stakeholders and the general public, and funding for this
initiative was included in the Long-Term Plan 2021-2031.
In 2019 The
Inner Harbour Plan developed in greater detail all the initiatives proposed in
the Ahuriri Estuary & Coastal Edge Masterplan for the Inner Harbour,
including concepts for the Waka Hub at the Iron Pot. Significant consultation
with mana whenua and key stakeholders was undertaken as part of this process.
The Inner Harbour Plan was adopted in May 2022 and later that year Council was
awarded $2.2 million from the Better Off Fund to fund the urban realm associated
with the future Waka Hub.
Project
Objective
The objective
behind this initiative is to celebrate our unique culture of celestial
navigation and to provide opportunity for those visiting our City to learn
about what makes us special.
Te Matau-a-Māui, our Napier-based
ocean-voyaging waka hourua (double-hulled canoe), is currently berthed at the
southern end of the Inner Harbour, tucked at the end of the commercial fishing
wharf. The fixed mooring and lack of secure access is a regular catalyst for
damage and vandalism to the waka with increasing frequency.
Dedicated
space and facilities for visitors viewing and boarding/offloading the waka is
restricted, and there is no space for ceremonial activities, demonstrations
associated with the waka, or room for educational story-telling in its current
location. The current mooring has no shelter from the elements and there are no
toilet facilities for crew or visitors in this location.
With the waka
currently berthed to a standard-format wharf, immediately adjacent to a working
fishing wharf and road, the visitor experience in this location is also very
poor. Currently those wishing to visit or board Te Matau-a-Māui for an
excursion do not have a sheltered, safe, usable place to gather for briefings
prior to embarking. The gathering area is not defined, is exposed to the
elements, and there are no toilet facilities close by. The Trust has provided a
small storyboard at the site for visitors who chance upon the waka, but with
space being limited, the scale of this story-telling is severely restricted.
Ultimately
providing a purpose-built facility that celebrates celestial navigation,
accommodates easy passage for waka hourua, and which is easily accessible to
the public is the objective. It is proposed that the Waka Hub include some form
of public space that allows visitors closer to the water’s edge and
provides adequate space for gathering, ceremonial activities, and sheltered
recreation space. A securely accessed floating pontoon associated with the Waka
Hub would provide appropriate mooring for Te Matau-a-Māui and be able to
accommodate additional visiting waka if and when required.
A standalone
Wharewaka with modern story-telling panels will provide shelter to visitors and
locals, as well as space for demonstration and teaching. Incorporated into the
wider Waka Hub will be toilet and changing/shower facilities, however these
will likely be independent of the whare itself.
An
Important Co-Design Project
It has been
important to Council from the outset that this project follow a co-design
process, working in partnership with Ātea a Rangi Trust to deliver this
exciting initiative. The Project Governance Structure (below) reinforces our
partnership with Ātea a Rangi Trust at the centre of this project and supports
the delivery of the design of the Waka Hub and the execution of the co-design
process.
Summary of
Project to Date
· Hui with Mana Whenua Advisory Group (MWAG) at key gateway points in
the project (Oct 22 - ongoing).
· Atea a Rangi Trust commence working with Council as Project Partners
to develop the design brief, work through site selection, and co-design the
Design Concept for the Hub (July 22 - ongoing)
· Beca were appointed as Project Managers to coordinate procurement
and coordinate the design process for the Waka Hub (Aug 23 - ongoing).
· WSP Optioneering Report prepared. Assessed the viability of the Waka
Hub at the Iron Pot and associated rough order costs (Aug. 23)
· $3.3million set aside in the 3yr Plan for Waka Hub to complement
$2.2 million of Better Off Funding for urban realm associated with the Waka Hub
(LTP adoption 27 June, 2024)
· Multi Criteria Analysis of viable Waka Hub locations within the
Inner Harbour (Jan – March 24)
· Hui with Napier Sailing Club and the Trust about accommodating the
Waka Hub on the parcel of land adjacent & straddling their lease boundary
(April 24). Unanimous agreement in Principle obtained.
· Confirmation of site selection for the Waka Hub (April 24), with
endorsement from Mana Ahuriri and Napier Sailing Club
Next Steps
· Procurement
of Design and Engineering Services for Waka Hub Design
· Endorsement
of Concept Design for the Waka Hub by Ngā Mānukanuka o te Iwi
· Approval
from Council of Waka Hub Concept Design and commencement of stakeholder engagement
· Prepare
Panui ki te Marae to share information on Waka Hub Concept and encourage
feedback on the project.
· Key
stakeholders will be contacted directly and offered the opportunity to meet
with Council staff and Trust representatives to discuss the project and the
concept design.
· Nearby
residents will be sent information and encouraged to attend a drop-in to seek
further information about the concept design, and also encouraged to provide
online feedback.
2.3 Issues
An Optioneering Report evaluating
the feasibility of various Waka Hub locations within the Iron Pot estimated
costs for construction which far exceeded the project budget allocated in the
LTP and Better Off Funding combined. The primary contributor to these estimates
being the enabling works required to undertake construction in this location.
In light of the significant
budget shortfall to construct the Waka Hub at the Iron Pot and potential
reprioritisation of capital works within Council’s LTP, it was decided
that a Multi Criteria Analysis (MCA) be undertaken to evaluate possible
locations for the Waka Hub.
Eight sites were identified by
Ātea a Rangi Trust as potential locations for the Waka Hub (please refer
to map below). Four were discounted for not meeting the necessary Pass / Fail
Criteria for ‘Manoeuvrability’ of the waka on the water, and a
fifth (the existing mooring for the Waka Hub) was discounted as the site
location did not pass the necessary ‘Site Size’ criteria.
The most
viable sites were evaluated against a series of weighted criteria previously
established between Ātea a Rangi Trust and Council, and a short list of
the highest ranking, therefore preferred, sites were then run through further
assessment to consider the likely costs and constraints associated with
developing a Waka Hub at each of the sites. These were:
· Cost.
What are the estimated costs associated with development? Is developing the
Waka Hub in this location financially viable based on the current budget?
· Infrastructure.
Are enabling works required to develop the Waka Hub in this location?
The costs
& infrastructural constraints information used to inform this assessment
was a combination of information and structural assessments undertaken by
Advisian as part of the Inner Harbour Master Plan, and Engineering expertise
and desktop assessment provided by Beca. The scoring for the Preferred Sites is
as follows:
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Final Results
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Napier Sailing Club
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705 Meeanee Quay
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Stage 1
Result:
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88.75
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75.25
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Stage 2
Result:
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55
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67.5
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Resultant
Score
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143.75
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142.75
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The Napier Sailing Club site (a location immediately adjoining the
Napier Sailing Club) scored the highest overall and is the preferred site for
the development of the proposed Waka Hub. It is noted that this location is
Ātea-a-Rangi Trusts preferred site as it aligns with their kaupapa and Te
ao Māori principles of cultural connection and Mauri Tū, whilst
having the added benefit of offering a greater visual presence than the 705
Meeanee Quay site
2.4 Significance and Engagement
To date there
has been very positive engagement from our Mana Whenua partners. Initial
meetings introducing the Waka Hub initiative to our Mana Whenua partners were
undertaken in 2022 and were well attended. The Project Team also held a full
wānanga day early in the project to draft the Design Brief for the Waka
Pavilion (Attachment 1). Attending that kaupapa was Lee Grace, Joe Reti,
Israel Birch, Piripi Smith, and Te Kaha Hawaikirangi. This document forms the
basis for the design of the Wharewaka - the heart of the Waka Hub - and the
centre piece of the Waka Hub itself.
The first Mana
Whenua Advisory Group (MWAG) Hui was held in October 2023. Representatives from
Ātea a Rangi Trust, Ngati Pārou, Mana Ahuriri Trust, Maungaharuru
Tangatu Trust, Ngā Mānukunuka o te Iwi, and Ngati Kahungunu were
invited. The focus of this Hui was to discuss how the MWAG representatives
would like Council to undertake co-design and provide feedback on how they
would like to collaborate with us in this mahi with regard to kōrero and
wānanga. It was endorsed at that hui that Ngā Mānukanuka o te
Iwi is an appropriate and key ‘gateway approval point’ for all
design stages prior to progressing to Council for decision.
This matter
will be of high interest to Mana Whenua and will likely be of high interest to
both stakeholders and residents near to the preferred location. It is also
acknowledged that specific groups (including but not limited to supporters of
the work of the Trust, other waka hourua, Napier Sailing Club, Harbour Master,
Surf Life Saving clubs, fishing industry, recreational boat users, berth
holders) will have an extra level of interest in this project.
Effort will be
made to encourage these groups to provide feedback on the concept design.
Targeted communications and engagement will also be implemented with Mana
Whenua, key stakeholders, and nearby residents to encourage feedback on the
concept design.
2.5 Implications
Financial
Budget for the
Waka Hub is reliant on the following:
· $2.2mill
from the Better Off Fund (BOF).
· $3.3mill
in the proposed 3-Yr Plan
Social &
Policy
Shared spaces
foster a sense of community and collaboration among users, encouraging
interaction and the exchange of ideas. Co-habitation of the Sailing Club site
with the Waka Hub further amplifies these benefits, promoting synergy between
different user groups, maximising the utilisation of waterside resources, and
potentially diversifying offerings to attract a broader audience.
Sharing
services such as a toilet block, storage facilities, car parking, and teaching
spaces offers numerous advantages, notably in terms of cost-effectiveness,
streamlined operations, and enhanced convenience. By centralising these
amenities, resources can be utilised more efficiently, reducing redundancies
and overall expenses.
Additionally, shared
facilities can facilitate joint events, training sessions, and resource
sharing, ultimately enriching the overall experience for all participants while
promoting the sustainable use of the site's resources.
Risk
In 2022 Council were granted $2.2 million from the Better Off Fund
(BOF) which was set aside for this project. An additional $3.3million has been
earmarked for the Waka Hub in the proposed 3-Year Plan, however at this stage
that funding has not yet been approved by Council.
In order to appropriately support the Kaupapa of wakatere waka
(celestial navigation) and develop the Waka Hub into the tourism destination
that it was intended, the full project budget of $5.5million will be required.
Beca estimate the ‘high level cost’ to develop the site adjacent to
the Napier Sailing Club into a Waka Hub is $6.21million (allowing for a 50%
contingency) which includes the physical construction costs, preliminary and
general allowance, as well as professional fees (Design, Engineering, and
Project Management).
The greatest risk to the project will be funding. The impact of a
reduced budget would negatively impact Council’s relationship with mana
whenua (reputational risk). Additionally a reduced budget would mean having to
downscale the Waka Hub, potentially affecting the size and scale of facilities
(ie. length of pontoon, reduced investment in the Wharewaka and integrated
educational storytelling resources, etc) and / or having to undertake the
development in stages thereby prolonging disruption to both the Napier Sailing
Club and the surrounding area (including Pandora Road).
2.6 Development of Preferred Option
Council remains committed to designing a
world class Waka Hub in the Inner Harbour. The aim of this project continues to
be to create a vibrant and attractive destination that celebrates the
significance of wakatere waka to Aotearoa, elevating this important Kaupapa and
enhancing the tourism potential of the area.
We are seeking
approval to locate the future Waka Hub adjacent to the Napier Sailing Club, and
to progress to the procurement of Design Services for the development of a
Concept Design for the Waka Hub in this location.
2.6 Attachments
1 NCC
Waka Hub Design Brief 2022 (Doc Id 1757373)
(Under separate cover 1)
2 Waka
Hub Site Feasibility Assessment (Doc Id 1756031)
(Under separate cover 1)
3 Waka
Hub Project Letter of Support (Doc Id 1756030)
Future Napier Committee - 16 May 2024
- Open Agenda
Future Napier
Committee
Open Minutes
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Meeting Date:
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Thursday 11 April 2024
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Time:
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11.05am – 12.03pm
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Venue
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Large Exhibition Hall
War Memorial Centre
Marine Parade
Napier
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Livestreamed via Council’s Facebook
page
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Present
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Chair: Deputy Mayor Brosnan
Members: Browne,
Chrystal (Deputy Chair), Crown, Greig, Mawson, McGrath, Price, Tareha and
Taylor
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In Attendance
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Chief Executive (Louise Miller) [via Zoom]
Executive Director City Strategies (Rachael Bailey)
Acting Executive Director Infrastructure Services
(Jamie Goodsir)
Manager Communications and Marketing (Julia Stevens)
Acting Executive Director Corporate Services
(Caroline Thomson)
Community Connector (Margot Wilson)
Manager Community Strategies (Anne Bradbury)
Acting Team Leader Resource Consents Planning
Manager (Nick McCool)
Economic Development Manager (Bill Roberts)
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Administration
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Governance Advisors (Jemma McDade and Carolyn Hunt)
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Future Napier Committee – Open Minutes
Table of Contents
Order of Business Page
No.
Karakia. 3
Apologies. 3
Conflicts of interest 3
Public forum.. 3
Announcements by the Mayor 3
Announcements by the Chairperson. 3
Announcements by the management 3
Confirmation of minutes. 3
Agenda Items
1. Regional
Economic Development Agency Update. 4
2. Funding
for Cyclone Recovery Community Resilience. 4
3. Resource
Consent Activity Update. 5
Minor matters. 5
Order of Business
Karakia
Tūtawa
mai i runga
Tūtawa mai i raro
Tūtawa mai i roto
Tūtawa mai i waho
Kia Tau ai te Mauri tu
Te Mauri Ora ki te katoa
Apologies
Councillors Greig / Mawson
That the apologies from Mayor Wise,
Councillors Boag and Simpson be accepted.
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Ngā Mānukanuka o te Iwi representatives
– Coralee Thompson and Tiwana Aranui did not attend the meeting.
Conflicts of interest
Nil
Public forum
Nil
Announcements by the Mayor
Nil
Announcements by the Chairperson
Nil
Announcements by the management
Nil
Confirmation of minutes
Councillors Greig / Mawson
That the Minutes of the meeting held
on 22 February 2024 were taken as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
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Agenda Items
1. Regional Economic Development Agency Update
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Type of Report:
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Information
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Legal Reference:
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N/A
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Document ID:
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1747250
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Reporting Officer/s & Unit:
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Bill Roberts, Economic Development
Manager
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1.1 Purpose
of Report
The purpose of this report is to
introduce the Chief Executive of the newly formed Regional Economic Development
Agency, Lucy Laitinen, and to receive her update on:
· the status of its
inauguration;
· the development of
its terms of reference, shareholder agreement and work schedule; and
· the opening of Te
Rae, the newly opened business hub in Hastings
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At the
meeting
Mr Shane
Walker (Board Member, Regional Economic Development Agency (REDA)) and Ms
Laitinen introduced themselves to the meeting outlined their vision for REDA
and showed a PowerPoint presentation.
The letter
of expectations covering the 6 month period from July 2024 permits the
initiation of establishment activities and delineates core tasks, reporting
requirements and performance targets. REDA’s focus is at regional
level; providing general regional economic strategies that ensure existing
services are not duplicated. Community analysis and consultation will drive
action.
Ms Laitinen
answered questions from Councillors clarifying:
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Funding from Council post 2025 is included in the Long Term
Plan.
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Te Rae will be promoted locally, including via specific
engagement with targeted communities to determine areas of need.
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Communication between Council officers and REDA is informal and
on a weekly basis. The board report is the only formal structure of
communication.
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REDA collaborates with communities to provide a ‘joined
up’ approach focussing on regional initiatives that are not already
provided. This approach aims to secure better long term wellbeing and
resilience for the region.
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Surplus funding will be invested into ongoing projects.
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Committee
resolution
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Councillors Crown / Tareha
The Future Napier Committee:
a) Note the
presentation (Doc Id 1747285) of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Economic
Development Agency CEO, Lucy Laitinen.
Action: Establish a formal
reporting framework to Council in relation to the Letter of Expectations
enabling input and accountability to Council to be measured and tracked.
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2. Funding for Cyclone Recovery Community
Resilience
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Type of Report:
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Operational
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Legal Reference:
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N/A
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Document ID:
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1746061
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Reporting Officer/s & Unit:
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Margot Wilson, Community Connector
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2.1 Purpose
of Report
To seek approval allowing external funding to be sought
from the Lotteries Hawkes Bay Regional Recovery Fund, for increasing the
emergency preparedness, resilience and connection for communities living in
Ahuriri/Napier City.
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At the meeting
Anne Bradbury
(Manager Community Strategies) and Ms Wilson summarised the report and
answered questions from Councillors clarifying:
·
The Fund offers a single opportunity to invitees to apply for
assistance with community resilience development.
·
Napier City Council is one of a few large organisations and
councils who have been invited to apply for funding.
·
This will not adversely impact any other community funding.
·
Council will receive feedback on the action plan when funds are
received.
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Committee
resolution
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Councillors Price / Chrystal
The Future
Napier Committee:
a) Approve the external funder application to
increase emergency preparedness, resilience, and connection for
Ahuriri/Napier communities.
b) Approve funding application for a total of
$631,346 from the Hawke’s Bay Regional Recovery Fund.
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3. Resource Consent Activity Update
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Type of Report:
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Information
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Legal Reference:
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N/A
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Document ID:
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1747140
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Reporting Officer/s & Unit:
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Luke Johnson, Manager Regulatory
Solutions
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3.1 Purpose
of Report
This report provides an update on recent
resource consenting activity. The report is provided for information purposes
only, so that there is visibility of major projects and an opportunity for
Elected Members to understand the process.
Applications are assessed by delegation
through the Resource Management Act (RMA); it is not intended to have
application outcome discussions as part of this paper.
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At the meeting
Nick McCool
(Acting Team Leader Resource Consents Planning) presented the report providing
details on the developments on Kennedy Road and Owen Street.
There were
no questions from Councillors.
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Committee
resolution
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Deputy Mayor Brosnan /
Councillor Tareha
The Future
Napier Committee:
a) Note
the resource consent activity update for period 02 February 2024 to 25 March
2024
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Minor matters
Nil
The
meeting closed at 12:03pm
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Approved and adopted as a true
and accurate record of the meeting.
Chairperson ......................................................................................................................
Date of approval ...............................................................................................................
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