MINUTES OF A meeting of the Regional Council
Date: Wednesday 29 March 2017
Time: 9.00am
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Council Chamber Hawke's Bay Regional Council 159 Dalton Street NAPIER |
P Bailey
P Beaven
T Belford
D Hewitt
N Kirton
F Wilson
In Attendance: M Mohi – Chairman – Maori Committee
A Newman – Chief Executive
M Adye – Group Manager Asset Management
J Palmer – Group Manager Strategic Planning
L Lambert – Group Manager External Relations
P Drury – Group Manager Corporate Services
I Maxwell – Group Manager Resource Management
L Hooper – Governance Manager
G Ide – Manager, Strategy and Policy
D Broadley – Community Engagement & Communications Manager
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. As a mark of respect for staff member Michael Taylor’s passing, Mr Mohi led everyone in the singing of Whakaria Mai.
Resolution
RC28/17 That the apologies for absence from Crs Rick Barker and Alan Dick be accepted.
Wilson/Bailey
CARRIED
2. Conflict of Interest Declarations
Councillors Beaven and Hewitt expressed an interest in item 20 HBRIC Ltd Draft Statement of Intent 2017-18 as Councillor Directors on the HBRIC Ltd Board of Directors.
There were no further conflict of interest declarations.
3.1 Confirmation of Minutes of the Regional Council Meeting Held on 22 February 2017
Minutes of the Regional Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 22 February 2017, a copy having been circulated prior to the meeting, were taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record. CARRIED |
3.2 Confirmation of Minutes of the Regional Council Meeting Held on 1 March 2017
RC30/17 |
Minutes of the Extraordinary Regional Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 1 March 2017, a copy having been circulated prior to the meeting, were taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record. Belford/ CARRIED |
Follow-up Items from Previous Regional Council Meetings |
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Mrs Lambert updated councillors on the status of the various items listed, including advising that the Triennial Agreement is awaiting the signature of the Taupo District Council and will then be completed. In response to a query, it was agreed that an item on the recent OECD State of the Environment report and Lincoln University survey will be presented to the Environment & Services Committee prior to being considered by the Regional Planning Committee. |
That Council receives the report “Follow-up Items from Previous Regional Council meetings”. CARRIED |
Call for Items of Business Not on the Agenda |
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1. That Council accepts the following Urgent item of Business (supported by tabled CE or Chairpersons’ report) for discussion as Item 18:
1.2. Minor items for discussion only
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Affixing of Common Seal 1. The Common Seal of the Council has been affixed to the following documents and signed by the Chairman or Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive or a Group Manager.
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That Council: 1. Agrees that the decision to be made is not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted Significance and Engagement Policy and that Council can exercise its discretion and make this decision without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision. 2. Confirms the action to affix the Common Seal. CARRIED |
Recommendations from the Regional Planning Committee |
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The Chairman, as Co-Chair of the Regional Planning Committee, introduced the item and added underlying commentary on discussions relating to Oil & Gas exploration, outstanding water bodies and the GMO item considered at the meeting. There was a suggestion that more consideration needs to be given to regulation around Oil and Gas exploration prior to embarking on an expensive Plan Change process. |
The Regional Planning Committee recommends that Council: 1. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted Significance and Engagement Policy, and that Council can exercise its discretion and make decisions on this issue without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision. Proposed Plan Change for Oil and Gas Exploration Activities 2. Agrees in principle to the indicative work programme considered at the 1 March 2017 Regional Planning Committee meeting, subject to enhancements to be finalised between Staff and the contractor engaged to prepare a Plan Change. 3. Agrees to the amendment of the Regional Resource Management Plan to incorporate minor technical matters recommended by the van Voorthysen Environmental Limited and the Environmental Management Services Limited reports into the draft plan change; being in relation to: 3.1 Clarifying the process of obtaining a bore permit; and 3.2 The inclusion of two additional matters for control (i.e. ‘type of drilling fluid’ and ‘casings’) in relation to bore permits in RRMP Rules 1 and 2. Bailey/Beaven For: Belford, Bailey, Beaven, Kirton Graham Against: Hewitt, Wilson CARRIED Reports Received 4. Notes that the following reports were provided to the Regional Planning Committee: 4.1 Indicative Milestones and Approach for Identifying Outstanding Waterbodies in Hawke’s Bay (RPC resolved “request further advice to assist it with consideration of the direction the Committee will recommend to Council”). 4.2 Summary of Legal Issues Associated with Placing a Moratorium on the Release in Hawke’s Bay of GMOs (RPC resolved “indicates its intention to explore a precautionary approach to GMO introduction in Hawke’s Bay, if the Supreme Court confirms Regional Council authority to take action”). 4.3 Proposed Plan Change for Oil and Gas Exploration Activities (RPC resolved “receives and notes the preliminary draft legal advice received from Simpson Grierson and, in particular, notes that this preliminary draft advice indicates that Council is empowered under the Resource Management Act to proceed with a Plan Change provided that it has clear, robust justifications and evidence to do so”). CARRIED unanimously |
Recommendations from the Environment & Services Committee |
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Councillor Belford, as Chair, introduced the item which was taken as read. There was discussion around the Tutira Regional Park – Pine Forest Harvest, and a suggestion that the decisions on the timing and method of harvest should be made by Council on a strategic basis, and to delay considering recommendations 9. Delegates the decision on the timing of harvest and construction of the associated infrastructure to the Chief Executive or interim Chief Executive, with the expectation that s/he will seek expert advice on forecast prices for harvested timber and the availability of construction resources, and 10. Agrees that proposals for harvesting of the blocks to be harvested between 2018 and 2020 and construction of Phase 2 of the infrastructure including sediment control and skidsites (estimated cost $660,000) should be sought from forest companies operating in Hawke’s Bay on the basis of a managed graded log sale approach, with specific attention on the methodologies proposed for mitigating the risk of sediment entering Lake Tūtira, noting that this expenditure will be repaid from the first harvest revenue. Queries and discussions covered: · The timing and method of harvest are operational decisions which will consider expert industry advice and ‘governors’ are stepping too far into operational issues · The challenge has arisen from a lack of discussions around the options for the timing and methods of harvest at the Committee meeting, after elected representatives were provided with additional information by Chris Perley via email · The recommendations to Council from the E&S Committee are exactly as resolved by that Committee. Mr Mohi left the meeting at 9.55am Further discussions traversed: · Council currently approaches management of the Tutira forest blocks as a very small part of the whole catchment, and needs to be considered in that context · Land management officers have been working with farmers throughout the catchment and a number of planting projects have been carried out · A Strategy is being developed through the Strategic Plan process under way and through ongoing discussions with tangata whenua and stakeholders in the catchment · Suggestion that the decisions on harvest be delayed until the Strategy is completed so that the operational management of the Forest blocks fits into that · Staff very clearly outlined how the risks to the lake associated with harvest will be minimised through the process by taking expert advice into account in assessing harvest proposals · Resource and price pressures, including ordering plants for replanting Mr Mohi re-joined the meeting at 10.05am Mr Adye reiterated the staff rationale around assessment of the harvest proposals put forward, including consideration of the overall management of Tutira, advising that the re-planting proposals will be brought back to Council for consideration as per the recommendations in the paper. Further discussion traversed: · Overall forestry impacts in the catchment, and the size of the forestry issue · Funding for Big Picture integrated strategy for the Tutira catchment and Lake Tutira will be put forward for a freshwater improvement fund bid process · Implications of any delay on the Long Term Plan budgets will be a shortfall of the associated income forecast · Councillors seeking further assurance and information · Process proposed by staff is to request Harvest Proposals from key HB forestry companies which would then be treated on their merits and put through a weighted assessment process including how the environmental risks associated with that harvest will be managed. Forest companies are the ones with the expertise and are able to put forward what they consider the ‘best option’ for the Harvest Plan rather than Council limiting itself by providing only one option. |
The Environment and Services Committee recommends that Council: 1. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted Significance and Engagement Policy and that Council can exercise its discretion and make decisions on these issues without conferring directly with the community. Riverbed Gravel Management Review 2. Adopts the Special Consultative Procedure for the Proposed Hawke’s Bay Gravel Management Plan and Draft Environmental Code of Practice for River Control and Waterway Works - 2017 in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002. 3. Adopts the Statement of Proposal, including the Executive Summary as a fair representation of the major matters in the Statement of Proposal, as part of the Special Consultative Procedure specified in Sections 83 and 83AA of the Local Government Act 2002. 4. Requests that staff carry out the Special Consultative Procedure as outlined in Section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002 and in accordance with the Statement of Proposal. 5. Agrees to the appointment of an Independent Panel under the Local Government Act, to hear submissions and make recommendations on the Proposed Hawke’s Bay Gravel Management Plan and Draft Environmental Code of Practice for River Control and Waterway Works - 2017 to the Council’s Regional Planning Committee. 6. Delegates the appointment of the Independent Panel to the Chairman of the HBRC Hearings Committee and the Chief Executive or Interim Chief Executive. Tutira Regional Park – Pine Forest Harvest 7. Authorises the Chief Executive or Interim Chief Executive to enter into an Agreement for access and commitment for a permanent easement with the owner of the land over which the Option 2 route will traverse. 8. Authorises the Chief Executive or interim Chief Executive to commit to the construction of Phase 1 of Option 2 harvest access road from SH 2 to approx. 360 m south of Pāpākiri Stream (estimated cost $355,000 with a landowner contribution of $55,000) commencing in the current financial year, including the bridge across Pāpākiri Stream, subject to competitive prices being negotiated for the construction of the road and bridge; noting that this expenditure will be repaid from the first harvest revenue. 9. Agrees that proposals for harvesting of the blocks to be harvested between 2018 and 2020 and construction of Phase 2 of the infrastructure including sediment control and skidsites (estimated cost $660,000) should be sought from forest companies operating in Hawke’s Bay on the basis of a managed graded log sale approach, with specific attention on the methodologies proposed for mitigating the risk of sediment entering Lake Tūtira, noting that this expenditure will be repaid from the first harvest revenue. 10. Agrees that Forest Company proposals received, together with the associated staff assessment and recommendations, will be considered by the Regional Council, which will make the final choice on acceptance of the preferred proposal. 11. Notes that the expected net return from the harvest is conservatively assessed as being in the order of $2,000,000, which is less than the net return estimate included within the HBRC LTP 2015-25. 12. Notes that staff anticipate the Harvesting and Replanting Plan will be brought to either the July or September 2017 meetings of the Environment and Services Committee for approval. Interim Chief Executive Appointment 13. Notes that the following resolutions were made in relation to the late item 15, Interim Chief Executive Appointment: 13.1. That the late item of business, 15. Interim Chief Executive Appointment is accepted for consideration at this meeting immediately following Conflict of Interest Declarations, in accordance with SO 9.12, as this issue cannot be delayed in light of the current Chief Executive’s imminent (31 March) departure. 13.2. That the Environment and Services Committee accepts the recommendation of the Appointment Sub-committee and appoints Mr Greg Woodham to the role of Interim Chief Executive of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for the period 3 April 2017 until a permanent appointment is in place. 13.3. That the Environment and Services Committee decides to exercise its delegated powers to make a decision that will have the same effect as the local authority could itself have exercised or performed, and that the decision deserves urgency and the decision is carried unanimously. Reports Received 14. Notes that the following reports were provided to the Environment and Services Committee on 15 March 2017: 14.1. Activities Relating to Ahuriri and Waitangi Estuaries (E&S resolved to leave the item to lie on the table pending the provision of further information to the 17 May 2017 meeting) 14.2. Re-release of Rabbit Calicivirus (RCD) 14.3. 2016 National Environmental Standard for Air Quality Monitoring Results 14.4. Clean Water Discussion Document as it Relates to Human Health for Recreation 14.5. March 2017 Public Transport Update 14.6. Electric Vehicles CARRIED |
The meeting adjourned at 10.30am and reconvened at 10.50am
Adoption of the Supporting Accountability Documents and Consultation Document for the 2017-18 Draft Annual Plan |
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Mr Paul Drury introduced the item, outlining the proposed draft Annual Plan as per feedback received from councillors at workshops in February and March. Discussions traversed: · Level of service measures will be re-written for the 2018-28 Long Term Plan to reflect more “outcome focus” as per Strategic Plan refresh · Uniform, targeted and general rates, and how those are applied to different categories of properties · Land management functions and staffing · Funding for transport, including public transport · Open Spaces activities and funding · Funding for Biodiversity activities · Reporting on the implementation of Plan Change 6, consents and compliance activities. · The consultation document – key messages of call to action to fix water issues, information flow, dates of public meetings, possible to split rates into “business as usual 4.88%” and the additional “hot spots 5%” · While rates rise of 9.88% may not be palatable to all ratepayers, environmental issues need adequate resource to fix |
That Council: 1. Confirms that Council is complying with section 82(a)(3) of the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) in relation to the Consultation Document requirements for a Draft Annual Plan and that a special consultative procedure has been adopted for this consultation. 2. Resolves that for the 2017-18 financial year that rates be increased by 4.88% (on the rates set for 2016-17) to fund a “business as usual” delivery of Council’s services. 4. Adopts the following accountability documents, as amended at this meeting, to the Draft Annual Plan 2017-18 and Consultation Document: 4.1. Group of Activity proposed performance measures 4.2. Financial Information, including Funding Impact Statement, sample rates for specific properties and the Resource Management charges. 5. Approves the proposed scale and schedule of charges as set out in the “Resource Management Charges” as included as part of the Annual Plan supporting accountability documents, and that this is submitted in accordance with section 36(2) of the Resource Management Act 1991. 6. Adopts the Consultation Document, as amended at this meeting by Council, which covers the Draft Annual Plan 2017-18 material change issues from the LTP. CARRIED 3. Resolves to increase total rates by a further 5% (on the rates set for 2016-17) to provide funding for addressing environmental hot spots by fast tracking environment projects. This will have the effect of increasing the rate level by 9.88% (on the rates set for 2016-17). Kirton/Wilson For: Belford, Bailey, Beaven, Kirton, Graham Against: Hewitt, Wilson CARRIED |
The meeting adjourned at 11.54 am and reconvened at 11.59am
Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy Review |
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Mr Gavin Ide spoke to the item, outlining the process of review to date and advising that the Hastings District Council left the HPUDS review item on its Agenda (23 March) to lie on the table for councillors to further consider the information at a workshop before making any decisions; acknowledging the dearth of documentation elected representatives need to absorb to make informed decisions on HPUDS 2016. It was suggested there may be benefit to holding a joint NCC, HDC, HBRC workshop. Discussions covered: · Intensification targets for residential development are self imposed, and there are no penalties for TLAs not meeting those as this is a high level strategy, with no Statutory standing · 35 year life of strategy came into effect in 2015 · Concerns about residential development ‘creep’ onto productive land in Hastings specifically · Basis of HPUDS greenfields proposals in large part came from the Napier and Hastings individual District Plans and urban development strategies · Strategy proposes high level recommendations (signalled for possible development) that will be further investigated through infrastructure plan development, resource consent application, consultation and re-zoning processes that may very well prove · Suggested that Soil type classification be used to prohibit development on some land with specific highly productive soils, and reassessing the weighting of various factors considered when making decisions about where potential development might be allowed · Could there be a shorter timeframe to achieve proposed housing mix, with requirement that Napier and Hastings demonstrate how they will meet intensification targets · Measures to prevent land banking · Environmental effects of urban development, for example stormwater and wastewater discharges and HBRC input into requirements and considerations that TLAs must include in their decision making processes around residential development in district plans · Strongly agreed the desire to discuss related issues at an workshop for all Councils’ elected representatives |
That Council leaves the matter to lie on the table, until after a workshop between Hastings, Napier and Regional Council elected representatives have had the opportunity to workshop the issues concerning them. CARRIED |
The meeting adjourned at 12.37pm and reconvened at 1. 10pm with Mr Mohi not in attendance
Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Joint Committee Update and Stage 1 & 2 Recommendations |
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Mr Adye introduced the item, which was taken as read. The hard work of all those involved in the process, particularly community members sitting on the assessment panels, was acknowledged. |
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That Council: 1. Receives and notes the “Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazard Strategy Joint Committee Update and Stage 1 & 2 Recommendations” report. 2. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted Significance and Engagement Policy, and that Council can exercise its discretion and make decisions on this issue without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision. 3. Endorses the decision by the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazard Joint Committee to adopt the following reports: 3.1. Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy 2120: Coastal Hazard Assessment. Tonkin & Taylor, May 2016 3.2. Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy 2120: Coastal Risk Assessment. Tonkin & Taylor, May 2016 3.3. Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy 2120: Decision Making Framework Mitchell Daysh, February 2017. Beaven/Bailey CARRIED |
Capital Structure Review – Scope and Process |
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Mr Andrew Newman, introduced the item which was taken as read. Discussions traversed: · The review proposed is designed as a stocktake, and forerunner to some reasonably significant work around Napier Port in particular, and where that’s best governed from · Results of the review should be reported initially through the Corporate & Strategic Committee to provide councillors with the opportunity to double-debate the recommendations · Suggestion that Napier Port Chairman be included as a member of the Advisory Committee responsible for providing the governance/sponsorship framework for review · the wider membership or composition of that Advisory Committee · Suggestion that there are 2 parts to the work, being the long term functions of HBRIC and a second focussed on the capital infrastructure requirements of the Port Mr Mohi arrived at 1.24pm · It was suggested that several members of the community are suitably qualified and have sufficient expertise to assist Council with the review · Any Port infrastructure development poses significant risks to Council’s balance sheet and needs to be strategically aligned with the Council’s capital structure |
That Council: 1. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted Significance and Engagement Policy, and that Council can exercise its discretion and make decisions on this issue without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision. 2. Agrees the scope of a review as outlined above subject to any input HBRIC Ltd Directors may wish to have. 3. Forms a Capital Structure Review Advisory Committee comprising the HBRC Chairman, Rex Graham, Chairman of the HBRC Corporate & Strategic Committee, Neil Kirton, the Chairman of Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Ltd Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Napier Port Board of Directors and two suitably qualified independent members to be confirmed by Council at its 26 April meeting. 4. Sets aside a financial provision for $100,000 to be further refined once the Capital Structure Review Advisory Committee is established. CARRIED |
Adoption of the 2017 HBRC Local Governance Statement |
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Mrs Liz Lambert introduced the item, outlining the statutory requirements related to the Governance Statement. Discussions traversed: · The Council’s functions in relation to articulating the region’s strategic direction and as the region’s economic development authority · Strategic assets and Waihapua Regional Park · Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy is included in the Statement as adopted November 2014, and due for review in 2019 · The Governance Statement will need to be updated to reflect the Council’s new Strategic Plan once it has been adopted |
That Council: 1. Agrees that the decisions to be made are not significant under the criteria contained in Council’s adopted Significance and Engagement Policy, and that Council can exercise its discretion and make decisions on this issue without conferring directly with the community and persons likely to be affected by or to have an interest in the decision. 2. Adopts the 2017 Local Governance Statement as attached, for publication. CARRIED |
HBRIC Ltd Draft Statement of Intent 2017-18 |
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Councillors Hewitt and Beaven, having declared a conflict of interest in this item as directors on the HBRIC Ltd board, left the meeting at 1.40pm Mr Drury introduced the item, outlining the process required for Council’s approval of HBRIC’s 2017-18 Statement of Intent, before detailing the changes to the SoI from last year’s. Discussions traversed: · HBRIC Ltd is able to borrow up to 5% of its value for investment and working capital , with Council approval required for any amounts greater than that · Napier Port dividend and schedule for those payments to HBRC · Queried the possibility to secure an ‘extraordinary’ $1M dividend from the Port, through resolution on the 2017-18 Statement of Intent or by altering the 2016-17 SoI · Market valuation of Napier Port is based on market profitability · Unsecured loan facility for Napier Port is 5% of $230 M · Remove Napier Port from the list of · Suggested that Napier Port be removed from HBRIC Ltd’s Portfolio of Investments as detailed in the Mission Statement within the SoI – being that HBRIC is a Strategic Asset, a special consultative procedure has to be undertaken if Council wants to make significant changes · A desire for discussions around the Governance of the Port including reporting directly to Council rather than through HBRIC · Focus of HBRIC ought to be on water storage |
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That Council: 1. Resolves to provide clarity to HBRIC Ltd on the dividend levels to be included in the Statement of Intent (SoI) 2017-18, and that under the authority provided by the Local Government Act, schedule 8, section 5, the Council as shareholder requires HBRIC Ltd to modify the SoI to include: 1.1 A dividend level for 2017-18 of $10.5M (if the RWSS proceeds with financial close estimated at January 2018), and $9.98M (if the RWSS does not proceed or financial close is delayed until 2018-19). 1.2 The dividend levels to be included in the SoI for years 2018-19 and 2019-20 should be left as “to be advised” (TBA). 1.3 That the ability for HBRIC Ltd to borrow for investment/working capital purposes at any sum greater than 5% of the value of HBRIC Ltd be subject to Council approval. 1.4 Signals that discussions about removing Napier Port from HBRIC Ltd’s Portfolio of Investments have been initiated by Council. 2. Undertakes to provide any further comments on the Draft SoI to HBRIC Ltd by 1 May 2017 (LGA Sch8 cl3) to enable delivery of the completed Statement of Intent to Council on or before 30 June 2017. Kirton/Graham Councillor Wilson left the meeting at 1.05pm and therefor the quorum was lost and the meeting lapsed – with this item deferred to the 26 April Regional Council meeting |
The meeting was closed at 1.05pm, having lost the quorum.
The meeting reconvened at 1.15pm, with Councillors Wilson, Hewitt and Beaven in attendance
HBRIC Ltd March 2017 Update |
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The paper was taken as read. |
That Council receives and takes note of the “HBRIC Ltd March 2017 Update” report. CARRIED |
Update on Havelock North Water Contamination Inquiry Expenditure |
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Mr Maxwell spoke to the item, adding that the reporting date for Stage 1 is now 12 May and Stage 2 is 8 December, and that HBRC is expecting a final invoice from Chen Palmer for another $70k. HBRC acknowledged some fault in relation to the NES for Drinking Water Standards process not effectively documented; risk profile for bore compliance monitoring and 2008 HDC consent replacement. Council’s liability insurance does not cover any of Council’s costs for the Inquiry. Stage 2 terms of reference from the Board of Inquiry will provide the scope of Council’s response. |
That Council receives and notes the “Update on Havelock North Water Contamination Inquiry Expenditure” report. CARRIED |
HBRC Staff Work Programme through April 2017 |
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· Encourage councillors to attend the East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa on 5 & 6 April · Water Symposium dates are under discussion – for the public to have their say and ask questions of technical experts as well as an opportunity for TANK stakeholder group to publicise its work · Shallow nitrate sampling programme feeds into the SoE monitoring and reporting cycle |
That Council receives the HBRC Staff Work Programme through April 2017 report. CARRIED |
Chairman's Report (tabled as follows) |
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20 Feb Attended Iwi initiated Taniwha Dragon Summit (Day 1). Had meetings with Iwi Leaders and Treaty Settlement Chairs Attended dinner with Prime Minister at Craggy Range 21 Feb Attended Iwi initiated Taniwha Dragon Summit (Day 2) Attended Te Aranga Marae Powhiri for Kingi Tanga, Kapa Haka Group Returned to Summit, where I spent the evening 22 Feb Regional Council Meeting Attended Matatini Powhiri at McLean Park Attended Matatini function at Ngahiwi Tomoana’s House Attended “Kings Dinner” function at Te Awa Winery 23 Feb Attended Matatini festival at the Regional Sports Park 24 Feb Attended Matatini festival all day Met with Chair of HBRIC Ltd at Regional Sports Park Attended Waka function at Matahiwi Marae 25 Feb Attended Matatini all day 26 Feb Attended Powhiri at Kopatiki Marae to open new Pou on the Karamu stream Afternoon at Matatini 27 Feb Attended Local Government Leader’s Forum Met with HB Athletics Committee 28 Feb Attended Powhiri at Tukituki River Mouth Attended meeting at Hastings District Council on Food Innovation concept 1 March Regional Planning Committee 2 March Met with Rural Direction – Brett Pattison Met with two Rescue Helicopter Trustees 3 March Met with Rachael Cornwell of Red Consulting Met with the General manager of the Rescue Helicopter Trust, Ian Wilmot Met with Sir Graeme Avery 4 March Visited the Relay for Life event 7 March Travelled to Wairoa and met with the Chair of the Wairoa Maori Committee, Paul Kelly Met with the new Chair of the Wairoa Treaty Settlement Group, Leon Symes Attended a Wairoa Council session with the Mayor and Cr Fenton Wilson 8 March Council Workshop 9 March Met with Gary Clode and Dave Paku to discuss the Awahou Stream
10 March Attended meeting with Napier Port Chair and CEO of HB Pipfruit Growers Attended meeting with Regional Planning Committee representatives concerning how we can improve communication with Tangata Whenua Visited the Horse of the Year 13 March Met with Shayne Walker of Maungaharuru Tangitu Trust Attended meeting with REDS Consulting Dinner with Chinese Agri Businessman Mau Wah, the largest produce grower and marketer in China. Controls 1% of the Chinese produce market 14 March Spend the day with Mau Wah and local corporate fruit growers 15 March Regional Council workshop Environment and Services Committee meeting 16 March Auckland – private business 17 March Attended meeting with the National Oil and Gas representatives from PEPANZ Cr Paul Bailey and Mr James Palmer also attended this meeting 20 March Attended Powhiri for opening of the first stage of Waitangi Park and the Celestial Compass. Crs Bailey, Beaven, Barker, Kirton also attended Attended Regional Sports Park meeting Attended Group Manager Asset Management, Mike Adye’s, retirement function 21 March Met with the new Chair of Whakaki Esturay, Richard Brooking Attended a meeting with the Regional Mayors and the Matariki Governance Group Met with the U-Turn Trust CEO and a Trustee to discuss a concept of establishing an Eco Village and affordable housing on Te Taiwhenua land which surrounds Te Aranga Marae in Flaxmere 22 March Attended the first part of the TANK meeting and the presentation of a Maori drama group highlighting Tangata Whenua’s position on water, streams, rivers and lakes Attended meeting at the Iwi office with the iwi Chair, Iwi staff, Guardians of the Aquifer and a HB well driller 23 March Attended new HBRIC Ltd Directors selection meeting Met with officers from the Office of the Auditor-General Attended function to open the new Napier Conference Centre, Cr Alan Dick also attended. 24 March Met with U-Turn CEO and Celestial Compass carver Met with the new Central Hawke’s Bay Advocate Group Met with Chairman of the Owners of the land and Lake Bed at the northern end of Tutira Lake, Henare Ratima, Graeme Hansen and Te Kaha Hawaikirangi also attended At 8.30pm this evening I was informed that a staff member had failed to return home and was missing. Later that night it was confirmed to me that an accident had occurred, that Police were at the scene and we were awaiting their report. 25 March I was officially informed that one of our team had been tragically killed in a vehicle accident whilst at work. My wife and I visited the family and Liz Lambert accompanied us. The month did not end well. |
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The Chairman highlighted events from his report including Matatini, a powhiri at Waipatu Marae, opening of the Celestial Compass, and a visit to Wairoa to attend a district council meeting. |
That Council receives the Chairman’s report. CARRIED |
Confirmation of the Minutes of Public Excluded Regional Council Meeting Held on 22 February 2017 |
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That the Council excludes the public from this section of the meeting being Confirmation of Public Excluded Minutes Agenda Item 19 with the general subject of the item to be considered while the public is excluded; the reasons for passing the resolution and the specific grounds under Section 48 (1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution being:
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19. Public Excluded Minutes of the Regional Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 22 February 2017, a copy having been circulated prior to the meeting, were taken as read and confirmed as a true and correct record.
Wilson/Bailey
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Resolution
RC45/17 That the meeting moves out of Public Excluded session.
Wilson/Bailey
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The meeting went into public excluded session at 2.48pm and out of public excluded session at 2.50pm
Closure:
There being no further business the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 2.50pm on Wednesday 29 March 2017.
Signed as a true and correct record.
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