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Variations to Year Two of
the Long Term Plan 2018-28
Including a proposed
amendment to the
Consultation Document Long Term Plan 2018-28
for Community Housing.
To view the full
Consultation between
Consultation Document
29 March – 2 May 2019
go to nelson.govt.nz
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
E ngā mana, e ngā reo
E ngā rau rangatira mā
Tēnā koutou katoa
Our Long Term Plan (LTP) set four key priorities to guide us over the next ten years. These are: future-proofing core infrastructure,
protecting and enhancing our natural environment, developing our city centre, and lifting Council performance. This Annual Plan
Consultation Document outlines our continued commitment to delivering a balanced programme of projects that support these
priorities.
The LTP also focussed on the importance of including business, will enable us to build Council’s ability to deliver a range of high-quality
working in partnership. Throughout the last year partnerships that advance our mitigation and amenities and services to our community relies on
we have continued to work together to strengthen adaptation aims. a well-resourced and capable Council. The Chief
our relationship with iwi and the marae. The Executive’s foreword outlines his advice on how we
We also continue our focus on the City Centre. This
Council is committed to continue working with can achieve this.
year we will design and scope a range of projects
the eight iwi of Te Tau Ihu to progress and
to support and develop existing precincts and link I encourage you to have your say on the proposals
strengthen this partnership through collaborative
them to Nelson’s outstanding natural and cultural outlined in this document and to put forward
engagement and decision making throughout this
environment. We are also working to improve your ideas to help us support a thriving Nelson
next year and beyond.
walkability and liveability, and encourage high Whakatū. Your views are essential as we arrive at
The Annual Plan also maintains the financial quality development and investment. Building on the right balance of projects to meet the interests
strategy that we consulted on through the LTP. the success of the upper Trafalgar Street summer and aspirations of our residents.
This includes our commitment to carefully manage closure, a series of trials will be undertaken to use
Our region continues to deliver outstanding
rate increases and debt levels within capped levels. laneways, and promote hospitality and events. This
opportunities to live well but in recent times we
These caps were set at a conservative level while will contribute to the City Centre being an exciting
have also faced some big challenges. I am looking
ensuring that we can continue to invest in our and attractive place to enjoy throughout the year.
to the year ahead with renewed confidence
city. Our LTP projection for 2019/20 was 3.9% rates It will also build momentum as we work towards a
and optimism that we are up to the challenges.
increase and $121.5 million Total Net Debt. Caps refreshed City Centre Plan.
That optimism is based on the incredible spirit
were set at 4.3% for rates and $173.4 million Total
Outside of the City Centre, we are continuing to demonstrated by the community in drawing
Net Debt for this financial year.
invest in the wide range of parks and recreation together and supporting each other during
This Annual Plan proposes an average rates rise facilities that offer so much enjoyment to the last year’s storm event and this year’s fires and
of 4.2%, which is 0.3% higher than projected, community. This includes ongoing weed control water shortage. That sense of whanaungatanga
however remains within the rates cap. Total Net in the Grampians Reserve, and investigation of an (connection and working together) bodes very well
Debt is forecast to be $91.9 million, which is $29.6 all-weather artificial turf. as we look to deliver on this year’s Annual Plan,
million less than projected in the Long Term Plan. tackle the climate change challenge, and maintain
Council recognises we need to support all of
our long term aspirations for this special corner of
A strong area of focus for our Annual Plan our citizens, including the most vulnerable,
the world - Nelson the smart little city - he tāone
2019/20 is climate change. Council recognises so a $50,000 increase in our funds allocation
tōrire a Whakatū.
that climate change mitigation and adaptation is proposed to support social development
present key challenges for our region, country and partnerships in Nelson. Nō reira,
the globe. We need to build our resilience and
Many Nelson residents face difficult circumstances Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa
harness innovation to ensure we can plan and act
because they can’t find appropriate housing.
in a responsive and responsible way. Given the
Council has participated in two well-attended
immediacy and scale of the challenge, we propose
housing forums to discuss what can be done by
to deliver some new climate change initiatives
a wide range of organisations and businesses
this year. This includes work to better understand
to tackle this issue. Alongside this, Council has
Council’s and the community’s emissions profile
been considering the best way to achieve much
in order to establish a benchmark and identify
needed investment in our own community housing
opportunities to reduce emissions. We are also
portfolio. You’ll see there is an opportunity to
building resilience to climate-related hazards in Rachel Reese
give your views on the future of our community
the coastal margin where many of us live and MAYOR OF NELSON
housing on page 36 of the Consultation Document.
work. Regular dialogue with the community,
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S MESSAGE
For some time prior to the development of To address this, Council identified lifting and position our city effectively now and into
the Long Term Plan (LTP) Council had been performance as one of four top priorities in our the future. On behalf of our community, we
concerned that, although very committed, LTP. We have already set about appointing new want to fully capitalise on opportunities to
our staff were facing unsustainable volumes staff in critical roles, addressing pay disparities, maintain and enhance Nelson as a first rate
of work. This had significant implications and improving systems to ensure greater place to live, work, and visit. We seek your
for their ability to deliver for the community delivery and accountability. However, the support in enabling us to do so.
and, in many cases, also for their individual process is not yet complete. The Long Term Plan
wellbeing. Internal surveys told us that, while proposed a three year period to address staffing
staff were proud of Nelson and want to serve issues, but this Annual Plan is proposing that
the community, too many were dissatisfied this work be accelerated.
with the Nelson City Council as a place to work.
Investing in the retention of existing staff and
Staff turnover rates were consequently high,
recruitment of additional staff is essential if Pat Dougherty
at 18.7% per annum. Something needed to
Council is to fulfil its commitments to Nelson CHIEF EXECUTIVE
change.
2 Annual Plan 2019/20 Consultation Document - Our Nelson Special EditionCLIMATE CHANGE AND
OUR ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
REGIONAL MITIGATION, ADAPTATION, INNOVATION
AND RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
we
s
Council recognises that climate change presents sustainability initiatives in 2019/20. We propose generations to manage. The report identified
key challenges for our region, and will drive to add an additional $42,000 for new climate Nelson as one of the South Island’s priority areas
a need for greater mitigation (reducing change initiatives that will commence this year. in terms of the financial implications of sea level
net greenhouse gas emissions), adaptation rise on water management and on buildings and
The case for a stronger focus on climate change
(adjusting to the effects of climate change), facilities.
is supported not only by recent experience, but
innovation and resilience. This year’s high
by a range of external sources outlining the Addressing climate change now, urgently, gives
temperatures, drought and fires, as well as last
significance and scale of the issue. This includes us the greatest potential to manage risks and
year’s extreme storm events, have brought into
Local Government New Zealand’s 2019 report harness economic opportunities for innovation
sharper relief the need to accelerate our work
on the economic impacts of sea level rise, which and diversification.
to cut emissions and enhance resilience to the
makes it clear climate change needs to be a
impacts of climate change. In the Long Term
top priority and should not be left for future
Plan we budgeted $58,000 for resilience and
ell
WHAT WE ARE PROPOSING FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS FOR
n CLIMATE CHANGE (INCLUDING ONGOING WORK AND NEW INITIATIVES)
f
1. INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS 5. ADAPTING TO COASTAL HAZARDS
Using extensive computer modelling to help determine Engaging with the public on coastal hazards.
Your
the nature and extent of flood hazard events and sea
level rise, and adopting a climate change framework 6. ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN PLANNING
to guide investment decision-making so projects are
feedback:
Factoring the need for both climate change adaptation
prioritised appropriately and solutions fit for purpose. and mitigation into key planning documents.
• Do you think that
putting resources into
FOR COUNCIL AND THE COMMUNITY CO2
helping our region deal
$20,000
with climate change is
important? (This includes
direct actions taken
EACH by Council, as well as
collaboration with the
FOR EXPERT ADVICE TO REDUCE CO2 community on adapting
to climate change
impacts and reducing our
region’s greenhouse gas
emissions).
• The overall increase in
2. MEASURING AND REDUCING COUNCIL’S 7. TRANSPORT budget for this work in
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Continuing to diversify and enhance transport 2019/20 is $42,000 (in
Measuring Council’s greenhouse gas emissions options by enabling, promoting and supporting active addition to the $58,000
from its own activities using the Certified Emissions transport (in particular cycling), as well as ridesharing, outlined in the Long
Measurement and Reduction Scheme (CEMARS). use of public transport, and investigating the adoption Term Plan) to investigate
of new transport technologies, where safe and how Council and the
3. INVESTIGATING COMMUNITY EMISSIONS effective. community can measure
and reduce greenhouse
Initial investigation of how to effectively work with
the wider community to measure and reduce Nelson’s 8. BIODIVERSITY AND HEALTHY STREAMS gas emissions. Do you
support this additional
greenhouse gas emissions. Providing ongoing support to Nelson Nature to protect
level of investment?
and enhance biodiversity.
4. PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE COMMUNITY • If you have other ideas
(INCLUDING BUSINESSES) AND 9. COUNCIL CONTROLLED (TRADING) about how Council can
COMMUNITY SURVEY ORGANISATIONS help our region respond
to climate change, please
Facilitating discussions with the community on how Using Statements of Expectation to Council Controlled
let us know.
Nelson can both adapt to climate change, and reduce Organisations to encourage climate change
Nelson’s net greenhouse gas emissions. responsiveness, including risk resilience, mitigation and
adaptation.
Annual Plan 2019/20 Consultation Document - Our Nelson Special Edition 3VARIATIONS TO This section covers
THE 2019/20 WORK
the significant or
material changes in
activity areas from
what was stated in
Year Two (2019/20)
PROGRAMME
of the Long Term
Plan 2018-28.
We propose in the 2019/20 financial year to:
TRANSPORT SOLID WASTE PARKS AND
The figures below • Joint landfill fees ACTIVE
Your feedback:
(set by Nelson
are the cost, before
New Zealand City and Tasman RECREATION
Transport Agency Give us your views. See the District councils) • Undertake a
subsidies of up to 51% are applied: full Consultation Document are proposed to be $163 per detailed feasibility study and
for more information. tonne (including GST). The examination of options and
• Explore a cycle link from the
cost in 2018/19 was $141 per locations for an Artificial Turf.
Brook and Nelson East to Nelson
tonne (including GST) so this is This would enable more all-
Intermediate (Cross Town
a proposed increase of $22 per weather play and training
Links). $150,000 to identify best
options and complete public
WASTEWATER tonne. This is due to increased for sporting teams, including
• Continue relining costs for the Emission Trading those involved in national
consultation and business case.
wastewater pipes Scheme, contract renewal and competitions. Investment of
• Identify a preferred solution to (wastewater the local disposal levy paid to $50,000.
address the safety issues at the renewals) which each Council.
• Continue Grampians grass and
Waimea Road/Hampden Street has been effective in reducing weed control work with the help
Intersection. $20,000 investment. the infiltration of groundwater. of some sheep. Investment of
The balance of the $255,500
included in the LTP will be
Priority projects include Stansell
Avenue, Princes Drive, St
ENVIRONMENT $50,000 capital expenditure for
improved fencing and additional
allocated once this has occurred. Vincent, Bronte, Collingwood, • Increase funding
stock.
Halifax and Halstead Streets. for Biosecurity
Investment of $1,018,000 and Regional Pest
WAIMEA ROAD/HAMPDEN STREET which compares to $1,034,000 Management GRAMPIANS RESERVE
$20,000 $50,000
budgeted in the LTP. Plan implementation for the
eradication and control of
Taiwan Cherry and Sabella
TO IDENTITY A SITE SAFETY SOLUTION FOR GRASS AND WEED CONTROL
AN ADDITIONAL (Mediterranean fanworm). The
$260,000
cost of effectively controlling
these pests is expected to be • Upgrade the Queen’s Gardens
MAIN ROAD STOKE CYCLEWAY
around $40,000. toilet. This will be a welcome
$18,000
ADDITIONAL FUNDING
FOR WASTEWATER MODEL CALIBRATION
TO CONTROL SABELLA
addition for visitors to the
Queen’s Gardens and will
be located adjacent to the
• Design work for the Main Road
• Wastewater (model) calibration
and flow monitoring is required
$20,000
PER YEAR, ONGOING BASIS
Suter Gallery. An additional
$140,000 will be required,
with an additional proposed subject to tender, to complete
Stoke Cycleway - Saxton Creek
budget of $260,000 in capital construction. The total cost is
to Champion Road is scheduled
expenditure in 2019/20. This now expected to be $413,000.
for completion in 2018/19, with TO CONTROL TAIWAN CHERRY
is an important tool to help
$20,000
construction work to follow in • Upgrade flood lighting at
improve decision making around Trafalgar Park to seal any gaps
2019/20 and 2020/21. $18,000
inflow and infiltration, growth, and ensure they are waterproof.
additional funding proposed in PER YEAR, UP TO 15 YEARS
and effects from climate change. Investment of $50,000. An
2019/20.
additional $15,000 for an
accessible ramp from Trafalgar
WATER STORMWATER SOCIAL
Pavilion to the Trafalgar Park
main field is also proposed.
SUPPLY AND FLOOD • Set aside $50,000 • Upgrade the Riverside Pool
• Continue PROTECTION for Community water heating system to replace
upgrading some Partnership the existing heating system and
• Upgrading the
of the older cement water Projects. Council increase the heating capacity.
Rutherford Street/Little Go
pipes (water renewals) in values working in partnership Additional capital expenditure
Stream stormwater system
Hardy Street, Tui Glen Road and with the community and this of $300,000.
has been re-phased to allow
Annesbrook (Manchester Way funding will assist with funding
more time for the design and
– Maire Street). Investment of social development projects.
easement negotiations and will AN ADDITIONAL
$2,092,000 which compares to
$300,000
cost $100,000. The remaining • Continue to support Council and
$2,038,000 budgeted in the LTP. LTP budget of $1,433,000 will be Civic Events to increase Nelson’s
re-phased over future years. profile. Investment of $50,000.
FOR RIVERSIDE POOL HEATING SYSTEM
4 Annual Plan 2019/20 Consultation Document - Our Nelson Special EditionCITY CENTRE
DEVELOPMENT
For more
information
Please see the full Consultation Document
for more information on these variations
to the Long Term Plan.
Nelson City is a major centre of employment for the region
ECONOMIC
and is a popular destination for visitors. In the past year,
we have hosted four major events that each attracted over
20,000 attendees.
Our proposed plans include central activation and an urban park to bring
people to the City Centre for longer periods of time and therefore support local businesses,
• A recent review concluded there is a clear including cafes, restaurants and retail.
demand for a youth-centred facility in Stoke
for young people to meet and socialise. Our City Centre is relatively compact so it makes sense to focus on how people move around
Consistent with LTP funding, we have the city, ensuring that people can get where they need to go easily on foot. These projects
allocated $51,000 for detailed design and will be considered alongside improved mobility and walking spaces around the city and
consultation and $501,000 in 2020/21 for public transport options. Our work programme will focus on the following six themes:
construction.
• The proposed water sports building at
the marina had a budget of $600,000 in
Fe st iv
1. DESTINATION 2. WALKABLE
2018/19, with Council agreeing earlier in the al Time!
year to carry forward $555,000 to 2019/20. NELSON NELSON
This was reduced to $150,000, to allow for A people-focused City Well designed areas and
comprehensive design work and consideration Centre expressing its laneway links in order to
of options to be completed prior to decisions unique identity hosting easily move about the City
being made on the project. major events, and Centre on foot.
supporting and growing
• Council agreed it would continue to support
existing precincts.
Natureland Wildlife Trust in the LTP 2018-
28 with an operating grant of $248,000 in
2018/19 and an annual grant of $170,000
per year after this, for 2019/20 and 2020/21.
3. BLUE GREEN 4. SMART
Natureland Wildlife Trust has raised concerns HEART DEVELOPMENT
that $170,000 will not be sufficient to Integrating frameworks Attract and enable high
continue current operations and requested linking Nelson’s City quality development that
further funding from Council. Council is Centre to its iconic natural supports our vision and
seeking public feedback on four options environment in order to positively contributes to the
which are summarised below: deliver meaningful social City Centre.
1. Council increases funding from $170,000 to spaces with areas that
$248,000. appeal to all ages.
2. Natureland reduces the services provided to
fit existing budget.
3. Council seeks expressions of interest or 5. LIVEABLE 6. CLEVER BUSINESS
tenders from other parties to operate the CENTRE Supporting local businesses that
facility. contribute to Nelson’s identity
Trends across New Zealand
4. Natureland Wildlife Trust closes down the and sense of place to attract
show a desire by some to
facility. $170,000 would still be required in customers and visitors to the City
live in close proximity to
2019/20. Centre.
safe urban centres that
For more information on these options, see offer a diverse selection of This year, we are proposing to
the full Consultation Document. amenities including retail, launch Meanwhile Spaces, a
restaurants and bars, and concept of using temporarily
cultural and arts facilities. vacant buildings to house
arts organisations, start-ups,
CORPORATE community organisations and
charities. An additional $50,000 is
• The investment in people
proposed as part of the delivery
has resulted in a higher level
of this project in 2019/20.
of resources available to
deliver programmed work
and improved Council’s ability to attract
These themes will be brought together in a City
and retain staff. These changes have added
Centre Vision and City Centre Plan. This will serve
approximately $1.169 million per annum
Your feedback:
as a framework to help prioritise projects in the
to Council expenditure in 2019/20, with
City Centre.
approximately $882,000 of that to be funded
Give us your views. See the
from rates. Building on the success of the Upper Trafalgar
full Consultation Document
Street summer closure, we will roll out a series of
Investing in the retention of existing staff and for more information.
trials over the next couple of years to engage the
recruitment of additional staff is essential
City Centre community, use laneways, promote
if Council is to fulfil its commitment to the
hospitality and events, celebrate winter, and build
Nelson community and position our city
momentum for future developments.
effectively now and into the future.
Annual Plan 2019/20 Consultation Document - Our Nelson Special Edition 5WHAT WILL MY NEW RATES BE?
Council proposes the overall increase in rates The revaluation is required under the
required for 2019/20 to be 4.2%. Ratings Valuation Act 1998.
Following a community consultation period, The new values will be used as the basis Further information:
Council will make decisions about the final for assessing rates as from 1 July 2019. The
Annual Plan 2019/20. Any changes resulting revaluation does not, of itself, generate any If you’d like to know what the current and new
from consultation may affect the final rates additional revenue for Council. The updated rating valuation is for your property, you can
and charges. Further information on how base amount means that rates will be spread find out at www.nelson.govt.nz/rates-search/
Council has calculated the proposed rates between ratepayers in different proportions For the full set of financial statements,
is available in the draft Funding Impact than they were previously. including the Funding Impact Statement,
Statement and financial information section please refer to the Supporting Information,
Generally if the land value for a property has
of the supporting information on Council’s which can be found at
increased by more than the average for the
website. www.nelson.govt.nz/annual-plan-2019-20
city, the rates on that property will increase
The three yearly revaluation of properties by more than the average.
was undertaken on behalf of Council in
September 2018 by Quotable Value Limited.
EXAMPLES OF PROPOSED RATES FOR 2019/20
To further clarify the rates changes from 2018/19 to those for the 2019/20 rating year a selection of
properties have been shown to provide a guide. The following table is GST inclusive.
EXAMPLES OF TOTAL IMPACT OF GENERAL AND TARGETED RATES ON DIFFERENT
LAND USES AND VALUES (GST INCLUSIVE)
2019/20 Rates
2018/19
Property Type 2018 Land Stormwater/ Water Annual
Rates General Rate UAGC Waste water
Value Flood Protection Charge
Residential $2,018 $147,000 $757 $435 $332 $475 $202
(Average LV Change 48.3%) $2,127 $160,000 $824 $435 $332 $475 $202
$2,272 $175,000 $901 $435 $332 $475 $202
$2,432 $220,000 $1,133 $435 $332 $475 $202
$2,818 $275,000 $1,416 $435 $332 $475 $202
$2,890 $315,000 $1,622 $435 $332 $475 $202
$3,036 $370,000 $1,906 $435 $332 $475 $202
$3,218 $400,000 $2,060 $435 $332 $475 $202
$3,654 $435,000 $2,240 $435 $332 $475 $202
$3,763 $495,000 $2,549 $435 $332 $475 $202
$4,599 $650,000 $3,348 $435 $332 $475 $202
$5,581 $800,000 $4,120 $435 $332 $475 $202
Multi Residential (Two flats - Two UAGC & $4,169 $320,000 $1,813 $870 $332 $950 $404
Wastewater Charges) $8,610 $1,100,000 $6,232 $870 $332 $950 $202
Empty Residential Section (Water annual charge $1,330 $113,000 $582 $435 $332
included if water meter is installed) $2,531 $295,000 $1,519 $435 $332 $202
$3,876 $560,000 $2,884 $435 $332 $202
Small Holding (Water annual charge included if $2,566 $370,000 $1,715 $435 $332
water meter installed)
(Average LV Change - 35.85) $3,451 $520,000 $2,410 $435 $332 $202
Rural (Water annual charge included if water meter $4,150 $920,000 $3,080 $435
installed)
(Average LV Change 12.2%) $9,783 $2,140,000 $7,164 $435 $202
Commercial - Outside Inner City / Stoke - 1 Unit $7,719 $475,000 $6,695 $435 $332 $119 $202
Commercial - Outside Inner City / Stoke - 1 Unit $8,258 $495,000 $6,976 $870 $332 $238 $404
Commercial - Outside Inner City / Stoke - 1 Unit $7,170 $470,000 $6,624 $435 $332 $119 $202
Commercial - Stoke - 1 Unit $1,670 $44,000 $797 $435 $332 $119 $0
Commercial - Inner City - 2 Units $8,699 $365,000 $6,816 $870 $332 $238 $202
Commercial - Inner City - 2 Units $9,683 $415,000 $7,750 $870 $332 $238 $202
Commercial - Inner City - 1 Unit $29,582 $1,450,000 $27,078 $435 $332 $119 $202
Average Residential Property $280,000 $1,442 $435 $332 $475 $202
This table does not include water charges based on consumption. This is charged at $2.156 per cubic meter and an average
residential ratepayer uses 160 m³ costing $344.96 (GST Incl).
6 Annual Plan 2019/20 Consultation Document - Our Nelson Special EditionCOMMUNITY HOUSING WAKATU SQUARE
CONSULTATION CONSULTATION
This Annual Plan Consultation Document also includes a proposal to amend Council has received an approach from an
Council’s Long Term Plan to provide for divesting* Council’s 142 community housing
investor interested in purchasing a section
units to a provider who can upgrade and expand the housing.
of the eastern end of Wakatu Square and
We recognise the need for social housing continues to grow and is still a very
Wakatu Lane for the development of an
important issue to Council. We have looked at how we can enable more social
housing and wellbeing in our community, and think the best option is to work with integrated shopping precinct.
organisations that bring specialist housing expertise and have opportunities to
Separate consultation on this proposal is being
access government and other funding sources not available to Council.
undertaken over the same period as submissions
This proposal also reflects the Council’s desire to work with partners to tackle are being sought on the Annual Plan 2019/20
the big issues facing us and leverage available resources to strengthen the process and community housing. The Statement
city’s position. For these reasons, Council is consulting on the proposal to divest of Proposal for the Wakatu Square consultation is
some or all of its community housing units and the public is invited to submit available on Council’s website and the customer
on the proposal. Details of the proposal can be found on pages 28 to 39 of the service centre. Members of the public are invited to
Consultation Document which is available on nelson.govt.nz make submissions on any or all of the consultation
processes.
*What is divesting?
The word ‘divest’ encompasses the sale of assets but also allows for the transfer
of assets from Council ownership by other means. Please see the full Consultation
Document for more information.
Total
2019/20 Rates
% increase $ increase on COMMERCIAL DIFFERENTIAL
Rates on 2018/19 2018/19
The commercial differential recognises the additional Council services that businesses receive, such as
$2,201 9.05 $182
extra rubbish collection, street sweeping, and events to attract visitors.
$2,268 6.61 $140
$2,345 3.19 $72 Reducing the commercial differential reduces the rates collected from the City Centre and Stoke and
$2,577 5.93 $144 allows a re-balancing of the relative rating contributions from commercial and residential properties.
$2,860 1.49 $43 It also keeps our Central Business District competitive relative to other centres that do not have such
$3,066 6.07 $176 a charge.
$3,349 10.32 $313 In the LTP, Council reduced the commercial differential for 2018/19 for the City Centre and Stoke
$3,504 8.89 $286 commercial areas by 0.5%, subject to reassessing this at each Annual Plan. Council is proposing to
$3,684 0.82 $30 implement the 0.5% reduction again this year. This will mean that the City Centre and Stoke City
$3,993 6.11 $230 Centre rates will increase by less than they would have without this change. Residential rates will
$4,791 4.17 $192 increase slightly more as a result of this change.
$5,564 -0.31 -$17 Council proposes that in 2019/20, 24.1% of total rates are collected from commercial rates (0.5%
reduction). With less rates collected from those commercial ratepayers in 2019/20, there will be an
$4,368 4.78 $199 increase to residential rates, of 0.4% to 0.8%, depending on land value.
$8,585 -0.29 -$25
$1,349 1.42 $19
$2,488 -1.70 -$43
IWI AND COUNCIL
$3,853 -0.60 -$23
$2,482 -3.28 -$84
$3,379
$3,515
-2.08
-15.30
-$72
-$635
PARTNERSHIP
Council and iwi are committed to working together. In 2019/20, the Iwi-Council
$7,801 -20.26 -$1,982
Partnership Group will meet quarterly to discuss the review of the joint Memorandum
of Understanding between Tangata Whenua o Whakatū and Council, as well as to
$7,782 0.81 $63 develop an Iwi Engagement and Partnership Strategy. The Iwi-Council Partnership Group
$8,820 6.80 $562 includes representatives of each of the eight Te Tau Ihu (top of the south) iwi (Ngāti Kuia,
$7,711 7.55 $541 Rangitāne, Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Tama and Te Āti Awa),
$1,682 0.73 $12 the Mayor, and three Council elected members.
$8,457 -2.78 -$242 A work programme that iwi and the Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman Councils have
$9,391 -3.02 -$292 started to develop for 2019/20, includes economic strategies and applications for funding
$28,165 -4.79 -$1,417 from the government Provincial Growth Fund.
$2,886 A key objective for our work together is to improve the relationship between iwi and
Council, support communication, and implement a genuine partnership between iwi and
Council.
Annual Plan 2019/20 Consultation Document - Our Nelson Special Edition 72019 TIMELINE Hearings:
14, 15 and 16 May
Council adopts
Annual Plan: 27 June HOW TO HAVE
Consultation opens: Consultation closes: Council Annual Plan YOUR SAY –
IT’S EASY!
29 March 5.00pm, 2 May deliberations: comes into effect:
4 and 6 June 1 July
Whakahoki
MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY kōrero mai
Submissions on the Annual Plan
2019/20 Consultation Document
– can be made online at nelson.
govt.nz, or using a submission
WHAKAHOKI KORERO: FEEDBACK
form. Submissions must be
received by 5.00pm on 2 May
2019.
All submitters may speak to
We want to hear what you think about what we have proposed in the Consultation Document.
their submissions at the public
Get involved! The Consultation period runs from 29 March to 2 May (closing 5pm). We welcome hearings on 14 – 16 May
early feedback. 2019. Council will then write
to submitters and provide
Name: feedback on any suggested
changes.
Address: Use the feedback form here or
pick up more from our:
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If no, please advise which of the following options you support.
Online at nelson.govt.nz
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e) increase rents New
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8 Annual Plan 2019/20 Consultation Document - Our Nelson Special EditionOUR NELSON Making Nelson an even better place
Nelson Tasman Future Development Strategy
The second round of feedback expected the final strategy will incorporate a mix management plans and policy statements,
of options. The three scenarios are: infrastructure strategies, asset management plans,
on the Nelson Tasman Future 1. Enabling housing choices, while avoiding areas regional land transport plans and the Long Term Plan.
Development Strategy (FDS) will that are likely to be subject to sea level rise
Feedback
open on 8 April. 2. Enabling housing choices while avoiding land of
The feedback period runs from 8 April – 6 May.
high productive value
Feedback can be made through an interactive web
Growth forecasts vary, but if we continue to 3. Balanced option: Enabling housing choices while map which will be available from 8 April online
experience high growth, Nelson - Tasman will taking into account both these constraints. at nelson.govt.nz or tasman.govt.nz. Copies of
need to find space for up to 12,000 extra homes the Future Development Strategy information
over the next 30 years – this is on top of the extra Background brochure will be available at both Councils’
residential land we have already planned for. A Future Development Strategy that covers customer service centres and libraries.
Along with more houses we’ll need more shops, adjoining Council areas is encouraged under the A drop in session for Nelson residents will be
offices and commercial services. National Policy Statement on Urban Development held at the Nelson Saturday Market, 9am – 1pm
Using the results of feedback on the FDS Capacity. Its purpose is to ensure that council’s Saturday 13 April.
collected in January this year, the Councils have zoning and infrastructure roll outs support
developed three potential growth scenarios which projected housing and business growth.
they will be seeking further feedback on. The Strategy sits above and provides direction tasman.govt.nz nelson.govt.nz
The scenarios are not mutually exclusive and it is to Council’s other planning tools such as resource
Parks Week competition winner
Thanks to everyone who sent us a photo of their family having
fun in one of our parks, to celebrate Parks Week in March.
All the photos were great so we held a random Maybe now is a good time to check out
draw and this photo from Cushla Kemp was somewhere you’ve never been before and try a
the winner of the voucher for Pro Karts – Pro new walk, ride or place to play.
Bounce – Pro Combat at Tahunanui. They’re all listed on our website so if you
It’s fair to say, we were a bit starved of some are looking for inspiration visit nelson.govt.nz
of our favourite parks and reserves, with so (search = parks and reserves) and start exploring
many having to close for almost six weeks over all the amazing places around Nelson!
summer due to the extreme fire risk.
It’s excellent that we can all get back out nelson.govt.nz Search = parks and reserves
and enjoy all our favourite places once more.
New bridge on the way for Saltwater Creek
Council has a long-term goal of improving the connections from the city Heritage Project Fund
to the sea. Another important step in this process is the replacement of Applications are open for
the narrow footbridge at Saltwater Creek, connecting the Maitai River the 2019 – 20 round of
walkway with the QEII bridge underpass. Heritage Project funding.
Construction is now beginning on site leading Once the new bridge is completed, the old This enables heritage property
up to the installation of the replacement bridge. bridge will be removed and reused in a more owners to seek funding for works,
The new bridge will be three metres wide to cater appropriate site on a Council reserve. i.e. earthquake strengthening, repair
for pedestrians and people on bikes and mobility There will be work happening on both sides of or restoration of original heritage
scooters. It will feature Glulam timber and visual the creek and there will only be minor disruption fabric, relating to historic buildings or
design themes found elsewhere along the Maitai to traffic on the state highway when equipment is structures. Applications can include
River walkway. going in and out of the north-side work area. professional services.
The new bridge will be located slightly upstream While the bridge, underpass and footpath The Heritage Project Fund is a
of the current bridge and will provide more security network will remain open when possible, there will contestable fund. The 2019 – 20 fund
against floods and storms. This also means that the be times when temporary footpath closures and allocation is $107,798 and successful
current bridge can remain in use when possible during detours are needed. You can stay up-to-date with applicants will be notified at the end
construction to keep the normal path route open. that on the Nelson City Council Facebook page. of June 2019.
Applications are open until 10 May,
and owners of heritage properties are
being sent information this week. Last
year a total of $106,000 was awarded
to 14 heritage property owners.
Find out more online at:
nelson.govt.nz/heritage-project-funding
Issue 67 • 3 April 2019 nelson.govt.nz 9Making Nelson an even better place OUR NELSON
Author talk with Tina Makereti
This Saturday 6 April, from 2 – 3pm, come
and hear Tina Makereti in conversation
with Liz Price at the Elma Turner Library.
They will be discussing her latest Tina is also the author of the short
novel: The Imaginary Lives of James story collection Once Upon a Time
Po-neke, longlisted for this year’s in Aotearoa, which was the winner
Acorn Foundation Fiction Prize in the of the Fiction award at Nga- Kupu
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Ora 2011. Her debut novel Where
The Imaginary Lives of James the Re- kohu Bone Sings, won the
Po-neke is the tale of an orphaned Fiction award at the 2014 Nga- Kupu
son of a Ma-ori chief; an ardent Ora Aotearoa Ma-ori Book Awards,
student of English; a wide-eyed and was longlisted for the Dublin
survivor; a living exhibit; and a Literary Award 2016.
young man exploring the savage No charge, no bookings required.
streets of Victorian London.
Residential water meter reading
The residential water holidays. They also carry ID with
them, which you can ask to see.
meter reading round If your meter is not easily
started on 1 April, and will accessible for the readers, e.g.
behind a locked gate or if you have
continue for two months. dogs, please call our Contractor’s
help desk on 027 286 7337, so that
Please ensure that the area
suitable arrangements can be made
surrounding, and the meter box itself
to have the meter read.
are clear and easily accessible for the
All water used through the meter
meter readers to locate and read.
is charged at $2.102 per cubic metre,
The meter readers will be wearing
including GST.
vests labelled “Water Meter Reader”
Statements will generally be
and are allowed to read the meters
posted out usually within two weeks
between 7am and 7pm, seven days a
of the meter being read. They will be
week, including Sundays and public
due for payment on 20 June, 2019.
Collingwood Street Bridge reopened
The Collingwood Street Bridge has reopened to vehicles and pedestrians.
The painting on the top of the bridge has been completed and should protect the steel structure for
another 20 years.
In addition to the painting, new LED lights and anti-bird roosting spikes have been installed. While it
was closed, a detailed bridge inspection was carried out and structural maintenance repairs have been done.
Work will continue on the underside of the bridge for approximately three weeks.
Thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding while the bridge was closed.
Waimea Road speed limit
Voting Opens
for Community recommended to lower to 50km/h
Investment Funding The Works and Infrastructure Committee has recommended that
Council approve the proposal to lower the speed limit on the section
Panel Nominations of Waimea Road from 240m south of Market Road through to 200m
Voting is now open for Community Investment north of the Beatson Road roundabout from 70km/h to 50km/h.
Funding (CIF) Panel positions, with four
positions available. The Panel is responsible If this recommendation is approved by Council from 70km/h to 50km/h. Most of them cited safety
for reviewing CIF applications and allocating at its meeting on 2 May, the lowered speed limit reasons for supporting the proposed changes.
funding on behalf of Council’s Community will come into effect four weeks after that date. Works and Infrastructure Committee Chair
Services Committee. Select your preferred Following the public consultation on the Stuart Walker says, “We thank everyone who
candidates by Monday 22 April, online at: proposal, the Committee considered the 89 took the time to give their feedback on this
submissions received and heard from eight issue. We were reassured that the majority
nelson.govt.nz/community-investment-funding submitters in person at a hearing on 6 March. of people shared our safety concerns and we
The majority of submitters (66 per cent) believe that this change will by a significant
supported reducing the Waimea Road speed limit step towards improving that.”
10 nelson.govt.nz Issue 67 • 3 April 2019OUR NELSON Making Nelson an even better place
LED upgrade almost complete ROAD CLOSURES
The final stage of the upgrade to The overall project has been cost effective for
Council as significant subsidy funding from the
LED lighting throughout Nelson is New Zealand Transport Agency was available. This
Proposed closures
he short
almost complete. is due to the recognised improvement to road
safety that the lights make. Applicant: New Zealand Police
Time During the installation process there have
The last pieces of work are now underway on Event: Nelson Police Station Open Day
winner been some instances of the LED lights having
Waimea Road, which includes relocating and Location: Harley Street between Hardy and
Kupu an impact on nearby houses that is outside the
replacing some light poles to achieve the correct Bridge Streets & St John Street from Harley
here normal expected potential impacts. This has
level of light needed for this busy road, along with Street to the Nelson Police Station.
the been addressed where possible by lowering or
upgrading a number of decorative streetlights
a- Kupu repositioning the lights without affecting the Date and time: 19 May 2019, 8am – 3pm
around Nelson. There are less than 10 standard
wards, street lighting requirements. If anyone is having
street lights still to be replaced. These are ones
ublin issues and they haven’t been in touch with Council,
that have been difficult to get to, either because Applicant: Uniquely Nelson
of vehicle parking or trees, and they will be please call on 546 0200.
quired. Event: Nelson City Street Hop
replaced as soon as practical.
Location: Hardy Street between
This project has been running since March 2018
Collingwood and Rutherford Streets &
and has involved the replacement of almost 4000
Trafalgar Street between Selwyn Place and
streetlights with the new LEDs.
In the rest of the city where the upgrade has Bridge Street.
taken place, the difference is very noticeable (as Date and time: 3 November 2019, 5am – 5pm
shown in the before and after photos), and has
made significant safety improvements particularly
around intersections. Feedback date for proposed closures
The LEDs reduce light spill, the light goes where Before Wednesday 17 April 2019.
it is needed, on the street and footpath, rather Email: enquiries@ncc.govt.nz
than onto neighbouring properties. Post: Nelson City Council, PO Box 645,
Council has also had very positive feedback
Nelson, 7040. Attn: Melissa Ramsay
from local astronomy enthusiasts. The LEDs reduce
the glow in the night sky, making the stars and
constellations much easier to see. For all road closure information visit:
The other benefits include
• Increased power savings. nelson.govt.nz/road-closures
• Reduction in ongoing maintenance costs.
• Environmental benefits from removal of old After
light fittings
WHAT’S ON... at a Council venue near you
Saxton Field Nelson Giants vs Manawatu Jets. Advance Care Planning. Young Adult Reading Club. Refinery ArtSpace
City2Saxton. 8.30am – 12pm, 7pm, Friday 26 April. 11am – 12pm, Friday 5 April. 3.45pm – 4.45pm, Tuesday 16 Hours: 10am – 5pm Monday –
Sunday 7 April. Book Chat. 10.30am, Tuesday 9 April. Friday, 11am – 2pm Saturday
Broadgreen Historic House
April. Device Advice. 2pm, every Changing Threads Contemporary
Saxton Stadium Suffragists at Home – Stitching Wednesday & 11am Every Friday.
and Styles for a Cause. STEMWriters at Nelson Libraries. Fibre Art Awards 2019. Friday 22
Super Saxton. 9.15 – 10.15am, 1pm, Tuesday 9 & 23 April. Book Chat. 5.30pm, Wednesday March – Wednesday 24 April.
Every Monday, Wednesday & 10.30am – 4.30pm, Friday 30
November – Tuesday 30 April. DHB Stop Smoking Service. 17 April.
Friday. Nelson Provincial Museum
11am, Thursday 11 April. Alzheimer’s Nelson. 10am,
Boot Camp. 7am Every Tuesday Isel House and Park Thursday 25 April. Hours: 10am – 5pm Weekdays,
& Thursday, 6pm Every Tuesday Young Adult Reading Club. 10am – 4.30pm Weekends &
Isel Twilight Market. 4.30pm, 3.45pm – 4.45pm, Wednesday
& Friday. Public Holidays.
Thursday 4, 11 & 18 April. 17 April. Museums and Galleries
Cross Lift. 9.15am Every Tuesday Life Before Dinosaurs: Permian
& Thursday Nelson Public Libraries Nelson Grey Power. 10am,
Thursday 18 April.
The Suter Art Gallery & Theatre Monsters. Wednesday 26
Saxton Seniors. 9.30am, Every December – Sunday 7 April
Hours: 9.30am – 4.30pm Daily
Tuesday & Thursday. Elma Turner Library Alzheimer’s Nelson. 10am, Buller’s Birds – The Art of
Wednesday 24 April. Those Who Can, Teach – art
Mummy Tummy Fitness. Small Time at the Library. Keulemans and Buchanan.
exhibition. 9.30am – 4.30pm,
10.30am, Every Monday & 11.30am, every Monday, & Live Music Series. 2pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm, Saturday 20
Wednesday 20 March – Friday 5
Wednesday. 10.30am, every Wednesday. 28 April. April – Sunday 28 July.
April.
Weightlifting. 5pm Every Story Time at the Library. 2pm, NZ Music Month event. 12.30pm,
Alan Pearson: Master of Grey.
Wednesday & Friday every Thursday. Wednesday 1 May.
Saturday 19 January – Sunday 7
Fundamental of Sports Injury Library Knitters. 10am – 12pm, Nightingale Library Memorial April.
every Thursday.
MEETINGS
Management & Taping. 6 – 8pm, Nellie Knitters. 1.30pm, every Sharks and Still Lives. Saturday 2
Monday 29 April. Device Advice. 2pm, every Monday. February – Sunday 7 April.
Thursday & 10am, every Tuesday. Lisa Chandler: The Dividing Line.
Trafalgar Centre Story Time at the Library. 11am,
Junior Book Club, 3.30pm, every every Friday. Saturday 16 February – Sunday
Nelson Giants vs Taranaki
Tuesday. 14 April. To view all scheduled
Mountainairs. 7pm, Saturday 13 Stoke Library
April. Tea & Talk. 10am, every Friday. Thursday Talk: Floor Talk. Nelson City Council
Small Time at the Library. 12.10 – 1pm, Thursday 4 April.
Nelson Giants vs Southland Justices of the Peace. meetings, please visit:
10.30am, every Tuesday.
Sharks. 7pm, Thursday 18 April. 10am – 12pm, every Saturday. Thursday Talk: How to Look At
Story Time at the Library. Art. 12.10 – 1pm, Thursday 25
10.30am, every Wednesday. April. nelson.govt.nz/meetings
Issue 67 • 3 April 2019 nelson.govt.nz 11Stick me on your fridge!
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
PEOPLE , STORIES, PLACES 1 - 30 APRIL 2019
A month of exciting events celebrating Nelson’s unique stories, people and places.
Although the summer months are now behind us, we have This year’s programme is packed with
much to look forward to as Nelson’s popular Heritage great reasons to get out and about in April.
Festival begins on 1 April. It began nine years ago with Many of our favourite events from previous
our first Heritage Week and this Festival is a wonderful years are back, and we’ve got some new
way to share and celebrate our city’s rich and varied past. opportunities that you won’t want to miss.
There really is something for everyone with
It’s a true community event and I applaud all the
live performances, talks, tours and enjoyable
community groups and organisations that make it all
activities at a range of locations on offer.
happen. The Heritage Festival wouldn’t be the success that
it is without your time and effort! Enjoy! Mayor Rachel Reese
DATE - APRIL TIME EVENT LOCATION COST
Tuesday 2 5.30 - 6.30pm Русские связи города Нельсона Nelson’s Russian Connection Nelson Provincial Museum No charge/Koha appreciated
Thursday 4 1 - 2pm NCMA 125 Years Lunchtime Series: Zeb Wulff “Piano” NCMA $15
5.30 - 6.30pm If pub walls could talk! Nelson Provincial Museum No charge/Koha appreciated
Thursday 4 and Friday 5 7.30pm onwards Lord Nelson at the Theatre Royal Comedy for Christchurch. Theatre Royal Nelson $15
A change of course for Lord Nelson: In his place, two improv comedy nights to raise funds for
those affected by the Christchurch attacks.
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 9am - 4.30pm A Taste of Woodwork Workshop 1: Introduction to Spoon Carving (2 days) The Centre for Fine Woodworking $199 including materials
Saturday 6 9am - 4.30pm A Taste of Woodwork Workshop 2: Stylish Wooden Serving Spoons and Salad Servers (1 The Centre for Fine Woodworking $100 including materials
day)
10am - 12pm Wakapuaka Cemetery Tour of Early Nelson Store Keepers Graves Wakapuaka Cemetery No charge/Koha
2 - 3pm Tina Makereti in Conversation with Liz Price Elma Turner Library No charge/Koha
Sunday 7 9am - 4.30pm A Taste of Woodwork Workshop 3: Decorative Cheese / Serving Boards (1 day) The Centre for Fine Woodworking $100 including materials
10am - 4pm Cancer Society Heritage House Tour Various locations $50pp including a free Devonshire Tea
2 - 3pm Biology is destiny - Phrenology Elma Turner Library $2 at the door
Monday 8 12 - 2.30pm A Broken Promise? Nelson Tenths and the Settlement of Nelson Elma Turner Library No charge/Koha
Tuesday 9 5.30 - 6.30pm Archives Alive! Nelson Provincial Museum No charge/Koha appreciated
Wednesday 10 10.30 - 11.30am Family History Drop-in Research Room at the Richmond Library No charge/Koha
11am - 12pm Contemporary Twists on Traditional Practice The Refinery ArtSpace No charge/Koha
Thursday 11 9.30 - 11am The Prow Local History Website Elma Turner Library No charge/ Koha
1 - 2pm NCMA 125 Years Lunchtime Series: Brahms Piano Quintet NCMA $15
5.30 - 6.30pm Beyond the Frame Nelson Provincial Museum No charge/Koha appreciated
Saturday 13 10.30am - 2pm Broadgreen Family Open Day Broadgreen House No charge/Koha
1.30 - 3pm Bringing Back the Buxton’s Broadgreen House Koha
3 - 4pm Architecture as a 4th Dimensional Art Broadgreen House Koha
Sunday 14 10am - 4pm NZ Textile Experiences - Introduction to Harakeke Weaving with NZ Flax Broadgreen House $50pp
11:30am - 3:30pm 6th Annual Wakefield Apple Fair Willow Bank Heritage Village, Wakefield No charge/Koha
1 - 4pm Views from the Granary - and the understoreys The Granary, Founders Park No charge/Gold coin refreshments
2 - 3pm Philip Simpson - Down the Bay Elma Turner Library $2 at the door
3.30 - 4.45pm & 7 - 8:15pm The Wairau Affray - a play in development The Suter Theatre $10
15, 16, 17 April 7 - 8:15pm The Wairau Affray - a play in development The Suter Theatre $10
Monday 15 10am - 12pm; 2 - 4pm The Great Lego Print Day The Armarie Room $20
10.30 - 12pm Textile Kids - Swedish Rag Rugs Broadgreen House No charge/Koha
Tuesday 16 11am - 12pm Resuscitate your Family Slides Imaginarium, Richmond Library No charge/Koha
1.30pm - 3.30pm Broadgreen Trails: Making Paper Broadgreen House No charge/Koha
Wednesday 17 10am - 2pm National Digital Regional Forum “Unconference” Constance Barnicoat Room - Richmond Library No charge/Koha
10.30 - 11.30am Apples in April - Library Children’s Holiday Programme Elma Turner Library No charge/Koha
2.30pm – 4pm Broadgreen Trails: Autumn Leaves and Clay tiles Broadgreen House No charge/Koha
Thursday 18 10.30am - 12pm Textile Kids - String Art Broadgreen House No charge/Koha
House open 11am - 7pm, World Heritage Day at Isel House and Isel Market Isel House and Park No charge/Koha
Isel Market 4.30pm
7-10pm Let The Band Play On! - (The World Heritage Day Tea-Dance) The Boathouse $15pp, includes refreshments
Saturday 20 10am - 4.30pm #letterpresslove The Armarie Room $90
Saturday 20 - Monday 22 10.30am - 4.30pm Great Victorian Chick Hunt Broadgreen House No charge/Koha
Saturday 20 6 - 9.30pm “Liveable Streets” Cycle Powered Cinema Johnny Cash Room, NMIT No charge/Koha
Sunday 21 10.30am - 12.30pm Run-away Jigger - a Railway Steampunk Engineer Ride “Old Railway Reserve” Stoke to Founders Park No charge/Koha
1.30 - 2.30pm Railway Heritage Cycle Powered Cinema Founders Heritage Park Koha
Monday 22 10am - 4pm NZ Textile Experiences - Corn Dolly Weaving Broadgreen House $50pp
Tuesday 23 6 - 9.15pm Maori Heritage Cycle Powered Cinema Founders Heritage Park Koha
Wednesday 24 10.30 - 11.30am Apples in April - Library Children’s Holiday Programme Stoke Library No charge/Koha
12.30 - 1.30pm Gabrielli Concert at Nelson Cathedral Nelson Cathedral No charge/Koha
3.45 - 7pm Ports: Past and Present Bus pick up/drop off at 8 Vickerman St. Boathouse at 5pm $20
Thursday 25 5.30 - 7am ANZAC Dawn Service ANZAC Park No charge
9.15 - 9.45am ANZAC Day Commemoration The War Memorial on Piki Mai No charge
10.45am - 12.15pm Stoke Civic ANZAC Service Stoke Memorial Hall No charge
6 - 8.30pm ANZAC Cycle Powered Cinema Stoke Memorial Hall - senior hall Koha
Saturday 27 2 - 3pm The Ladies of Melrose House 1815 to 1939 Melrose House Koha/Donation
Sunday 28 10.00 - 11.00am ANZAC Day Commemoration at regular Cathedral Service Nelson Cathedral Koha/Collection
10am - 12pm & 1 - 3pm Print Is Not Dead The Armarie Room Koha
10.30am - 3.30pm Founder’s Heritage Fair Founders Heritage Park $7 adult, $2 child
WHAT ELSE IS ON? Heritage Displays / Holiday Programmes / Schools Activities
Tuesday 9 - Sunday 28 9.30am - 6pm A Glimpse into the Past with Postcards Elma Turner Library No charge/Koha
Wednesday 10 - Friday 12 3 - 5pm Escape Room Elma Turner Library No charge/Koha
Saturday 13 - Sunday 28 11am - 4pm Closed Monday Isel House “Tremendous Trees” Park Trails - Children’s Holiday Programme Isel House and Park No charge/Koha
Monday 15 - Friday 26 Mon - Fri 10.30am - 12.30pm Founders “Wood Works” Park Trails - Children’s Holiday Programme Founders Heritage Park No charge/Koha
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