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HARBOUR WARD –
WHAT IT IS AND WHAT
WE’RE DOING

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT:
• the new approach to planning
• who represents you and how you are represented
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HAVE YOUR SAY                                                                        Councillor Lewis is Deputy Chair of the subcommittee, and also
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     represents Hutt City on the Whaitua1 committee for Whanganui-
                                                                                                                                                How do I engage?                                                                     a-Tara. Cr Lewis is Chair of Petone 2040 – providing input to the
                                                                                                                                                • By sharing your input you can contribute to our city’s future.                     business case for the Cross Valley Connection, housing growth,
                                                                                                                                                  You can participate in our online Have Your Say forum,                             and heritage.
                                                                                                                                                  consultations, surveys, workshops, open days, or talk directly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Both Councillors sit on other Council Committees, and also take
                                                                                                                                                  with our Council officers or elected members, as well as
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     on responsibility for working with Council staff to deliver key
                                                                                                                                                  attend Council committee meetings.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     outcomes for the city.
                                                                                                                                                • Talking to your local community board is a great way to help
                                                                                                                                                  our Council make the right decisions for your community.                           Petone Community Board and Eastbourne Community Board
                                                                                                                                                What if I have a project I would like Council to consider funding?                   Hutt City Council Community Boards were created following
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the local government reforms in 1989. The boards are statutory
                                                                                                                                                • You can contact all your elected members by phone or email.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     bodies of up to six elected members and the two Harbour Ward
                                                                                                                                                  Or talk to your community board any time during the year
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     councillors. Board members receive annual remuneration, and
                                                                                                                                                  to talk about outcomes you want for your community and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     hold meetings every six weeks.
                                                                                                                                                  projects that might help to achieve this.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The role of the community board is to:
                                                                                                                                                • You can also contact the Mayor to suggest a project you
                                                                                                                                                  would like Council to consider funding, or to raise any issues                     • represent, and act as an advocate for the interests of its
                                                                                                                                                  or concerns.                                                                         community at a “flax roots” level

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • consider and report on all matters referred to it by the Council
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     • maintain an overview of services provided by the Council
                                                                                                                                                The Harbour Ward is represented by two Councillors – Tui Lewis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       within the community
                                                                                                                                                and Michael Lulich – as well as the elected members of the
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                                                                                                                                                Petone Community Board and the Eastbourne Community Board.                           • prepare an annual submission to the Council for expenditure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       within the community
                                                                                                                                                Councillors focus on achieving the best outcome for the whole
                                                                                                                                                city, while paying attention to local ward issues. Your Councillors                  • communicate with community organisations and special
      ENGAGING WITH OUR COMMUNITIES                                                                                                             advocate on behalf of their ward to make sure all Councillors                          interest groups within the community.
                                                                                                                                                know how wider Council decisions impact at a local level.
      Over the years we have consulted with you on our strategies         In the years between producing an LTP, we have asked for your                                                                                              Each community board discusses, debates and provides
      and significant projects. So far the feedback we have received      thoughts on the projects we have planned for the next twelve          Councillors work across a range of committees that monitor,                          feedback to Council on all important local issues, city-wide
      through our formal consultations, citizens panel, and quarterly     months – this is our Annual Plan. This year we’re simplifying         consider, and help Hutt City Council’s regulatory, operational, and                  matters of significance, Annual Plans and policy setting. The
      resident satisfaction surveys suggests we are on the right track.   the process.                                                          strategic functions.                                                                 boards also allocate a Community Engagement Fund to assist
      You’ve told us that we should keep doing what we are doing.         Because we’ve recently consulted with you, and there aren’t any                                                                                            and support local community events and initiatives.
                                                                                                                                                Councillor Lulich is Chair of the Arts and Culture Subcommittee
      Every three years we talk to you about your ideas for Lower         significant changes to the overall spend, we’re not going through a
                                                                                                                                                Purpose: This group advises Council regarding a strategic                            Hutt City Council also delegates responsibility to the community
      Hutt. We then produce a Long Term Plan (LTP) which covers our       formal consultation process for our 2019/20 Annual Plan. Instead,
                                                                                                                                                direction for community arts and culture in Lower Hutt that aligns                   boards for other Council functions, responsibilities, duties, and
      shared vision for the city and the projects that will help us get   we want to have a conversation with you about what’s in our plan
                                                                          and how you can have a say in planning the future of our city.        with the principles of Council’s Arts and Culture Policy 2016-2021.                  powers.
      there. When we did this last year, we received strong support
      for rejuvenating the city and continuing with the work that we      Key projects for the Harbour Ward are profiled in this booklet.
      have begun. We’re excited about continuing the journey to           You can share your input on the projects, or let us know about
                                                                                                                                                1 Whaitua is the Ma-ori word for space or catchment. Whaitua committees are groups of local people tasked with recommending ways to maintain and improve the quality
      make Lower Hutt a great place to live, work, and play.              new ideas at: www.haveyoursay.huttcity.govt.nz                          of our fresh water. http://www.gw.govt.nz/whaitua-committees

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DISTRICT PLAN
                                                                                                                                               Hutt City Council is proposing an amendment to the District Plan to enable higher-density development in nine areas of the city. This
                                                                                                                                               change provides for medium density residential development and suburban mixed use development. The purpose of the proposed plan
                                                                                                                                               change is to provide for greater housing capacity and a wider range of options for housing styles and sizes at medium densities within
                                                                                                                                               the existing urban area. This could include low-rise apartments and terraced houses in areas that have good access to public transport,
                                                                                                                                               shopping, parks and schools, but also minor additional dwellings on smaller sites that do not have the potential for traditional infill.
        XXXXX                                                               XXXXX                                                              Submissions on District Plan Change 43 closed in March 2018. A total of 273 submissions were made, and preparations are being made
                                                                                                                                               for a public hearing in mid to late 2019.

      PETONE 2040                                                          EASTBOURNE’S VIBRANT VILLAGE
      Petone Community Board, working as the voice of Petone               The Eastbourne Community Board advocates for the interests
      people, are part of the driving force behind the Petone 20402        of communities in the Eastern Bays. The board’s submission
      long-term strategy. Back in 2017, Council approved the Petone        received Council’s support to prioritise the study of the effects
      2040 spatial planning framework. It unites the characteristics of    of climate change for the city. Advancing the Eastern Bays
      Petone and Moera, and its people’s expectations and ambitions        Shared Pathway is another long-standing project prioritised by
      with those of the public and private sectors. Petone 2040 offers     the board, along with refurbishment of the Rona Bay and Days
      a consistent long-term vision for Petone and Moera to guide          Bay wharves. The Rona Bay Wharf was officially re-opened in
      investment and decision-making. It is a working document and         December 2018. The wharf has been completely rebuilt and is
      projects will progress according to their urgency, availability of   now a significant community and regional asset.
      funding and their priority, as determined by the P2040 Group
      and Council. The Petone Community Board is a key element of          The Eastbourne Community Board works with residents’
      applying Petone 2040 in practical terms.                             associations from each bay and local groups to develop a
                                                                           strong community spirit. The open session at the beginning of
      The Petone Community Board has held 21 public meetings and
                                                                           every board meeting is a time when residents can talk to board
      made twelve formal submissions over the last two years. It is
                                                                           members about anything they choose.
      actively involved with the Petone Wharf, the Petone Recreation
      ground and grandstand, as well as parks and gardens matters,         Local advocacy has also led work to create the Eastbourne
      traffic, parking, infrastructure, resilience, and emergency          Heritage Trail, a series of plaques with stories and photographs
      management issues.                                                   depicting the history of Eastbourne. Eastbourners have also
      • Petone Harbour Ward residents are able to approach                 sponsored a beautiful series of mosaics created by local artists
        the Petone Community Board with funding requests for               for the main street showing birds found in the area.
        community-based projects. The first point of contact should        • Eastbourne Harbour Ward residents are able to approach
        be Pam Hanna, Chair of the Board. You can contact Pam by
                                                                             the Eastbourne Community Board with funding requests for
        email at pam.hanna@huttcity.govt.nz. Full contact details
                                                                             community-based projects. The first point of contact should be
        are listed in this booklet, or you can find meeting details and
                                                                             Virginia Horrocks, Chair of the Board. You can contact Virginia
        other information at: www.huttcity.govt.nz
                                                                             by email at virginia.horrocks@huttcity.govt.nz
                                                                           Full contact details are listed in this booklet, or you can find
                                                                           meeting details and other information at: www.huttcity.govt.nz

                                                                           2 www.huttcity.govt.nz/Your-Council/Projects/petone-2040

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CYCLEWAY/SHARED PATH EAST
                                                           $14.224M | 2018-24
                                                                                          ERN BAYS
                                                                                                      KEY PROJECTS                                                                Each area of Lower Hutt has funding set aside
                                                                                                                                                                                  for key projects, as well as ongoing maintenance
                                                               Improved connectivity between                                                                                      and replacement of existing infrastructure such as
                                                               Eastern Bays and the wider Hutt                                                                                    playgrounds, public toilets, footpaths, and roads.
                                                               Valley; safer and more resilient                                                                                   There are many other smaller projects focused on
                                                                                                                                                          ITY
                                                                                                                           EASTBOURNE LIBRARY/COMMUN
                                                               for pedestrians and cyclists.                                                                                      improving sports grounds, other facilities, and maintaining
                                                                                                                           HUB BUILDING IM PR OV EM EN TS                         existing structures.

                                                                                                                           $1M | 2028
                                                                                                                                    Ensuring these community facilities
                                                                                                                                    are fit for purpose.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 KOROHIWA BUS BARN
                                                                                                                                                                                                 $240K | 2019-22
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Maintenance.
                                                                                                                              WILLIAMS PARK IMPROVEMENTS
                                                                                                                              $500K | 2021-22
                                                                                                                                    Ensuring Williams Park remains a
                                                                                                                                    premiere destination green space
                                                                                                                                                                                                  HONIANA TE PUNI RESERVE
                                                                                                                                    for residents and visitors.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 $250K | 2020-21
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Redevelopment.
                                                                                                                                               NECTIONS
                                                                                                                              CROSS VALLEY CON IGN
                                                           PETONE 2040                                                        INVESTIGATION/D ES
                                                           $250K | 2018-21                                                    $900K | 2018-19
    WHAT IS PLANNED                                            Spatial Plan for Petone.                                             Improving the resilience and

    FOR THE HARBOUR                                                                                                                                                                              PETONE LIBRARY MAINTENANCE
                                                                                                                                    connectedness of city; reducing
                                                                                                                                    traffic from Petone
                                                                                                                                                                                                 $1.5M | 2021-22
    WARD 2018-2028?                                        WHARVES REFURB
                                                                          ISHMENT
                                                                                                                               AWAMUTU STREAM
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Required maintenance.

    The Long Term Plan (LTP) is Hutt City Council’s key
    strategy and planning document. We consulted on
                                                           $5.9M | 2018-20                                                     $3.595M | 2018-22
    Long Term Plan 2018-2028 last year. The outcomes           In June 2017 Council decided to
                                                                                                                                    Reduce flooding risk in the community.
    we’re seeking to influence or achieve for Lower Hutt       fully refurbish Days Bay and Rona
    communities are set out in the LTP.                        Bay Wharves and to fully refurbish                                                                                                MEMORIAL PARK
                                                               and remove 48m from the 110m                                                                                                      $300K | 2022-23
                                                               long outer head of Petone Wharf.3
                                                               An additional $500,000 has been                                                                                                         Synthetic turf and changing rooms.
*This illustration is an artist impression.                    included in the draft 2019/20 budget
Distances are not to scale and locations                       due to increased cost of the planned   3 LTP 2018-2028 includes funding for the Petone wharf to keep it safe.
may not be geographically correct.                             works for Days Bay wharf.                Refurbishment costs of $8M has been identified for spending in 2032/33.

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HARBOUR WARD – THE FUTURE
   The Harbour Ward is made up of a range of communities all with unique
   aspects that give the wider district character and diversity.

                                                                                             HAVE YOUR SAY
    We know our city is changing and that people may have different views on
   the projects we have planned. We’re inviting you to share your views and ideas
   about what can make the Harbour Ward a better place to live, work, and play in.
                                                                                       www.haveyoursay.huttcity.govt.nz
   It is important for everyone in Lower Hutt that we plan for the long term.
   We need to make sure we’re prioritising the right projects, and our long-term
   plans reflect our communities and what they will need in the future.

CONTACTS
 EASTBOURNE COMMUNITY BOARD                           PETONE COMMUNITY BOARD                             COUNCILLORS
        Virginia Horrocks (Chair)                  You can connect with the board on                        Tui Lewis
E: virginia.horrocks@huttcity.govt.nz            Facebook: www.facebook.com/pcbhcc/             T: 04 970 5159 | M: 021 271 6249
  T: 04 562 8381 | M: 021 230 8210                                                                 E: tui.lewis@huttcity.govt.nz
                                                            Pam Hanna (Chair)
     Anna Sutherland (Deputy Chair)                T: 04 972 8791 | M: 021 086 69366                      Michael Lulich
 T: 04 568 4889 | M: 022 091 4620                    E: pam.hanna@huttcity.govt.nz                      M: 021 030 4561
E: anna.sutherland@huttcity.govt.nz                      Mike Fisher (Deputy Chair)             E: michael.lulich@huttcity.govt.nz
                                                    T: 04 976 7322 | M: 021 252 1773
              Robert Ashe                            E: mike.fisher@huttcity.govt.nz
          M: 027 499 0409                                                                                    MAYOR
  E: robert.ashe@huttcity.govt.nz                              Mason Branch
                                                   T: 04 569 1270 | M: 027 480 0365
                                                                                                        Mayor Ray Wallace
            Murray Gibbons                         E: mason.branch@huttcity.govt.nz
                                                                                                 E: ray.wallace@huttcity.govt.nz
 T: 04 562 8567 | M: 021 236 1099                                                                facebook.com/RayWallaceMayor/
E: murray.gibbons@huttcity.govt.nz                              Brady Dyer
                                                            M: 021 246 8888
               Liz Knight                            E: brady.dyer@huttcity.govt.nz
 T: 04 562 6375 | M: 021 207 2012
    E: liz.knight@huttcity.govt.nz                             Peter Foaese
                                                    T: 04 586 2945 | M: 027 410 5697
                                                    E: peter.foaese@huttcity.govt.nz

                                                             Karen Yung (Kaz)
                                                      E: kaz.yung@huttcity.govt.nz
                                                             Kaz for Community
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