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Proposed variations to the Otago Southland Regional
Land Transport Plans 2015 – 2021
Summary of submissions received
Sorted by topic
1Proposed variations to the Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans 2015 – 2021
Summary of Submissions – sorted by topic
Note, the numbering of submissions indicates the RC receiving the submission, not the RLTP on which the submission is being made. The
RLTP on which the point submission is being made is shown in the “Region” column.
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Variations Heard?
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Supports the proposed variations. Note submission. Yes
Supports statements that recognise No change to the Proposed
transport services need to support Variations.
multiple community requirements
001 General pp 33-38, while responding to growth.
QLDC Both
ES support 50-52
Supports development growth
areas that recognise national
importance of Queenstown/Central
Otago Lakes areas.
There is no planning for new roads Note submission. Yes
and associated infrastructure to be No change to Proposed
Southland built on conservation lands, e.g. Variations.
002 General
Conservation - Both national parks, conservation parks
ES support
Board and stewardship lands in the RLTP.
The Board supports this policy
position.
Generally supports the main Note submission. Yes
Gore District 007 General objectives within the document.
- Both No change to the Proposed
Council ES support
Variations.
Asks the RTCs to await the updated Note that the new timeline Yes
GPS before finalising this revision proposed for completing
of the RLTP. Does not consider the the review/variation of the
proposed variations are in keeping RLTPs allows for the
with the directions signalled late last engagement draft of the
Alexandra The RLTP
037 year by the Minister. new GPS before the
Macmillan General variations p. 3, 26 Both
ORC Hearing Committee
LATE process
deliberates and makes
recommendation on these
submissions.
Update the timeline in
Figure 3 in the final RLTP.
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Supports the collaborative approach Note the support for the No
between Otago and Southland, the text of the foreword.
Doug recognition that journeys do not No change to the Proposed
Davidson, AA 007 Introduction Chairmen’s stop at administrative boundaries, Variation.
pp 1-3 Both
Southland ORC and summary foreword and the acknowledgment that the
District Council prosperity of our regions depends
on good quality infrastructure and
services.
Supports Table 1 - Top priority Note submission: Yes
001 Introduction & What is being projects.
QLDC p. 16 Both No change to the Proposed
ES Summary updated?
Variation
Page 15 of draft under second Southern Penguin Route is Yes
Building on yellow bullet point –states the the term used in the
Real Journeys 020 Introduction & present RLTP. Include
progress made p.15 Both “Southern Penguin Route” – this
Ltd ORC Summary Southern Scenic Route in
since 2015-16 should read “Southern Scenic
Route”. parentheses.
Assessment of the appropriate Note submission. Yes
level of funding to maintain No change to Proposed
regional competitiveness. Variations.
Consideration should be given to
Overall greater alignment of revenue
Venture 014 Introduction & projected generated within a region with
pp 19-20 Both
Southland ES summary expenditure regional investment. Additional
level funding for roading projects would
in turn lead to greater employment
opportunities, one of the priorities of
the Regional Development
Strategy.
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Asks the RTCs to re-balance the Note that the final Yes
proposed transport investment in proposed RLTP
-- (the draft the RLTPs, by spending a larger expenditure depends on
does not proportion (more than 50%) of the what projects and
Overall
Alexandra 037 Introduction & summarise RLTP budget on public and active expenditure each AO
projected expenditure
Both
Macmillan ORC summary transport investments (in response proposes - including any
expenditure by activity to signals in the Minister’s late changes that AOs seek,
class) December letter). before the RTCs finalise
the RLTP variations (eg as
AOs finalise their LTPs.)
Suggests the RLTPs have Refer to ORC public Yes
-- (the draft chronically under-invested in public transport planning and to
Overall does not transport and requests the RTCs Connecting Dunedin and
Alexandra 037 Introduction & projected summarise urgently address this. Queenstown Lakes multi-
Both
Macmillan ORC summary expenditure expenditure agency transport group for
level by activity consideration.
class) No change to Proposed
Variations.
Overall Submits that it would be helpful to Show, in the final RLTP, Yes
Alexandra 037 Introduction & projected report on the total expenditure by the total expenditure by
-- Both
Macmillan ORC summary expenditure activity class. activity class.
level
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The budget forecast, suggests a Note that QLDC advises No
very heavy load on QLDC that it aware of this issue
ratepayers, particularly from 2020. and has assumed
For four of these five years, the significant NZTA
amount to be funded by QLDC assistance. It advises that
ratepayers is greater than the total QLDC’s share of the $309k
cost facing all of Dunedin city - and is $149k (48%) which will
would be more than double. in be loan funded &
2022. Submits that this is not viable recovered over time by
038 Introduction Overall without substantial central parking revenue ($46m);
Cath Gilmore p. 20
ORC and summary expenditure government support. Presumes development contributions
these cost estimates do not include ($34m) & rates ($70m).
rebuild of a community venue in QLDC’s draft LTP
downtown Queenstown if the demonstrates that this
Queenstown Memorial Centre is work can be financed
demolished; suggests that in order through QLDC borrowing
for this to be an honest appraisal, and rates increases.
the costs of that project must be No change to the Proposed
included. Alternatively, change the Variations.
alignment and save that cost.
While the document recognises the Ask TAG to focus, during Yes
need to achieve modal shift to meet early preparation of the
NZ’s climate change next RLTP, on ways to
responsibilities, the budget is not achieve further mode shift
Overall sufficient to deliver on this. Potential as identified in the
Introduction &
projected opportunities are missed including Opportunities section of the
Daniel 013 summary
expenditure p 53 Both reintroduction of a passenger train proposed Variations
Windwood ORC
level for Otago service between Christchurch and document (p. 53), and to
and Southland Invercargill, funding support for Port report back and discuss
Otago to shift its container and with the RTCs.
timber traffic onto an alternative No change to the Proposed
mode such as rail, and better Variation.
cycling and Public transport .
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Would like to see further Note that the South Island No
commentary on the RLTP about RTC chairs groups
how the variable levels of service (through the officials group)
provided by tourist roads in are developing a tourism
Southland will be addressed in and transport project; one
future. of the results of this project
will be the identification of
Doug Characteristics what fit-for-purpose tourist
Davidson, AA 007 The current of our economy routes, that enhance visitor
p. 31 Southland
Southland ORC situation and transport experience and safety,
District Council network would look like. The results
of this project will provide
guidance about
improvements to tourist
routes in both Southland
and Otago.
No change to Proposed
Variations.
Tourist Journeys: For decades the Note submission. Yes
route from Te Anau to Dunedin and No change to proposed
some cases on to Oamaru has variations.
been an important tourist route
especially for coach touring, for
tourists overnighting in Te Anau.
Characteristics Most of the coach tour business
Real Journeys 020 The current of our economy that overnights in Dunedin uses
p. 28 Both
SH1 and SH94 when travelling to or
Ltd ORC situation and transport
network from the Southern Lakes.
The Southern Scenic Route is used
primarily by FITs but the tour group
business does not use this route as
tour groups run to tight timeframes
and the Southern Scenic Route is
too time consuming.
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The Stewart Island Ferry service Include mention of the Yes
Characteristics
and the “Foveaux Freighter” provide Stewart Island ferry and air
Real Journeys 020 The current of our economy
pp 32-33 Both an essential transport link between services, and the freight
Ltd ORC situation and transport
Bluff and Oban and as such should service, in Section 2.1 of
network
be at least mentioned in the RLTPs. the final RLTP.
The coach tours, shuttle buses and In the final RLTP, Yes
courtesy coaches operated by acknowledge the role of
companies such as Real Journeys / coach tours, shuttle buses
Go Orange need to be adequately and courtesy coaches in
recognised in Otago Southland manage traffic volumes
RLTPs 2015-2021 because these reduce traffic congestion in
vehicle operations significantly and around Queenstown
reduce traffic congestion especially and on SH6, SH97 and
in and around Queenstown and on SH94.
SH6A, SH6, SH97 and SH94.
China has been the fastest growing
visitor market, over 400,000 in
Characteristics 2017. This market is undergoing a
of our economy very rapid shift away from travelling
and transport in coaches towards Free
Real Journeys 020 The current
network - Otago Independent Travellers (FIT) (non–
Ltd ORC situation
tour) where now more than half of
Drivers of Chinese visitors are travelling
change around NZ in rental vehicles (refer
graph).
Both roads around the tourism “hot
spots” are being hit by a double
whammy with the increase in
Chinese visitors and the move away
from coach touring to FIT. In this
context operators such as Real
Journeys who endeavour to get
visitors to travel via coach rather
than rental car should be valued
and acknowledged in this planning
framework.
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Supports recognition of significant Note submission. Yes
and escalating issues faced by No change to the Proposed
001 The current Drivers of
QLDC p. 36 Both QLDC in Table 9 – Expected Variations.
ES situation change
growth in Queenstown Lakes
District
Regional economic development Include this information in Yes
initiatives. Consideration should be Section 2.1 of the final
made of the impact on regional land RLTP, Characteristics of
transport through any change in our economy and transport
services provided from Invercargill network.
Airport. Recent research
undertaken on behalf of the
Invercargill Airport and Venture
Characteristics
Southland has revealed
Venture 014 The current of our economy
pp 27-33 Both considerable suppressed demand,
Southland ES situation and transport
as well as demand for direct flight
network
connections to Auckland. At present
there is significant road traffic out of
Southland, driven by use of other
regional airports at Queenstown
and Dunedin. Development of the
cruise industry and the associated
cruise strategy for the region should
also be considered.
Our Regions: Population. Note submission. Yes
Lumsden is beginning to No change to Proposed
experience relocation from Variations.
Christine 009 The current Drivers of
pp 33-41 Both Queenstown and Arrowtown so
Henderson ES situation change
static situation is showing signs of
change for financial or life-style
reasons.
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Primary sector opportunities. Note submission. Yes
Consideration should be given to No change to Proposed
undertaking a cost benefit analysis Variations.
for upgrades of certain routes for
freight transport, which Venture
Southland would support.
Venture 014 Drivers of Consideration should be given to
Strategy pp 33-41 Both developments in land transport
Southland ES change
requirements around changing land
use such as proposals for a food
processing hub, including increased
oat production and sheep milk
production and shipment of these
developing product groups to
market.
Consideration to include touring Note that the South Island Yes
routes for tourism for example the RTC chairs groups
Southern cluster, Southland (SH6, (through the officials group)
SH90, SH96, SH98, SH99). are developing a tourism
and transport project; one
Changing technology – EV
of the results of this project
Venture 014 Drivers of charging stations and
will be the identification of
Strategy p. 40 Both infrastructure. To enable and
Southland ES change what fit-for-purpose tourist
support tourism, the Southland routes, that enhance visitor
regional energy strategy identifies experience and safety,
opportunities for the use of electric would look like.
vehicles and infrastructure. This No change to Proposed
provides an asset to the region Variations.
which can be built on.
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Submits that greater attention Note that QLDC is Yes
needs to be given to the Wanaka currently investigating
area, given the rate of growth planning for growth in the
projected and the desire to avoid Wanaka area.
the sorts of problems that Note that the RLTP
Queenstown has experienced. Proposed Variations
Planning for growth needs to take already mention the effect
Norman into account the proposal to of the airport proposal (on
019 Drivers of
Oakley, AA Strategy 33-41 Otago upgrade Wanaka airport and to p. 37).
ORC change
Otago District operate a dual airport system with No change to the Proposed
Queenstown as this will put stress Variation.
on the Crown Range Rd, Kawarau
Gorge and local roads around
Wanaka. Planning of future arterial
links, bypass routes, and setting
aside land for future park and rise
facilities are all needed.
Changing awareness and Include this information in Yes
expectations of risk including the Final RLTP, section
climate change: Most of the focus 2.2.
in this document relates to coastal
effects of climate change and
overlooks the other likely impacts
such as flooding which could have
impacts inland. Specifically: more
frequent intense rainfalls events are
expected to increase the likelihood
Real Journeys 020 The current Drivers of
p. 41 Both of rivers flooding, landslides,
Ltd ORC situation change
erosion and flash flooding when
urban drainage systems become
overwhelmed. Also hotter summers
may damage elements of transport
infrastructure causing buckled
railway lines and damaged roads,
with associated disruption and
repair costs. Both of these impacts
could be significant for Otago and
Southland
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Disappointed that only Queenstown Include, in the RLTP Yes
and Dunedin are referenced in the Drivers of Change section,
Proposed Variations document as reference to Wanaka as
demonstrating a strong groundswell being part of the strong
of support for prioritising active groundswell of support for
transport. Wants to make Wanaka. prioritising active transport.
The region’s ‘shining star’ both in
Active Wanaka 025 The current Drivers of pp 41, 57-
Otago active transport and in the uptake of
Transport ORC situation change 58
new technologies. Wanaka is
growing faster than anywhere else
in the region. Gridlock is projected.
Forward planning is required.
Cycling is a key mode of travel that
can address these challenges.
Immediate action is required.
Supports the Proposed Variation Accept QAC’s invitation to No
and considers that it captures some share information about its
of the most pressing issues facing passenger growth
the Queenstown Lakes forecasts; and use this
transportation network including the information to review the
significant growth in air passenger growth assumptions used
numbers forecast for Queenstown. in the Proposed Variation,
Submits in support of an integrated in partnership with the
transport solution that provides a Queenstown Lakes multi-
Queenstown range of offerings to passengers agency transport group.
027 Drivers of
Airport Strategy pp 33-41 Otago visiting the district, including a No change to the Proposed
ORC change
Corporation combination of active, public and Variation.
private transport. QAC will look for
opportunities to work with the RTCs
to provide logical connections to
these networks.
QAC is keen to share information
about its passenger growth
forecasts to assist with revision of
the assumptions used in the
proposed variation.
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Wishes to clarify that QAC’s Clarify this in the final No
currently-consented hours of RLTP.
Queenstown
027 Drivers of operation are from 6am to 10pm
Airport Strategy pp 33-41 Otago
ORC change daily and that QAC does not have
Corporation
any plans to extend these hours of
operation.
Reword the final RLTPs to include Reword the Drivers of Yes
electric bike technology, and Change section of the final
autonomous vehicle and electric RLTPs to include reference
public transport technologies in the to electric bike technology,
Alexandra 037 Drivers of consideration of future technologies and autonomous vehicle
Strategy pp 33-41 Both
Macmillan ORC Change as these will have greater benefits and electric public
for health and fairness, as well as transport technologies in
creating greater transport the consideration of future
efficiencies than electric private technologies.
vehicles.
Supports timing of investment Note submission. Yes
Key problems
001 The current prioritisation and decision No change to the Proposed
QLDC facing the pp 42-49 Both
ES situation making in relation to future Variations.
transport system
proofing.
Doug Considers the three problem Note submission’s support No
Key problems
Davidson, AA 007 The current statements identified in the RLTPs for these statements.
facing the pp 42-49 Both
Southland ORC situation accurately reflect the issues facing No change to the Proposed
transport system
District Council the two regions. Variation.
Asks that two problems added to Note that NZTA advises No
the list of problems faced on the that flax removal is
state highways in Otago Southland: currently underway on the
(1) dead flax killed by spraying Otago Southland state
needs to be removed; and (2) highway network. NZTA
Doug The key
surface texture issues including also advises that various
Davidson, AA 007 The current problems facing
pp 48-49 Both small repairs, temporary fixes and surfacing issues mentioned
Southland ORC situation the transport
flush seals need to be addressed are an operational matter
District Council system
e.g. on SH99. which are being addressed
through routine
maintenance.
No change to Proposed
Variations.
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Increased tourism, lack of public Refer submission to TAG Yes
transport choices, heavy vehicles for advice on whether
servicing the dairy and timber changes in maintenance
Christine 009 The current industries, have put increased and renewals is evidence
Key problems Pp 42-49 Both
Henderson ES situation pressures on the physical road that this is either unsafe or
system, forced to 'patch and hope' inefficient.
many main roads instead of
reinforcing them.
Asks for the RLTP’s articulation of No change to Proposed Yes
key problems to be reconfigured to Variations The three
reflect the real issues of urgency. problem statements, have
Asks that for problem statement 2, been widely consulted on
road traffic injuries by mode be and this is the only
included. Submits that there is a stakeholder / submitter
need to recognise the resilience requesting a change.
benefits of providing for a range of In the final RLTP,
modes, especially active transport. recognise the opportunity
Alexandra 037 The current to reduce the rates of road
Key problems pp 42-49 Both
Macmillan ORC situation trauma by shifting motor
vehicle trips to safer
modes; include a graph of
road traffic injuries by
mode in the final RLTP;
and recognise the
resilience benefits of
providing for a range of
modes, especially public
and active transport.
Suggests that the RLTP should Include this Yes
acknowledge the role that mode acknowledgement in the
Alexandra 037 The current share plays in road traffic injury, final RLTP.
Key problems pp 42-49 Both
Macmillan ORC situation report injury rates rather than crude
numbers and plan to reduce injuries
through mode shift
Doug Longterm goal Pleased to see concise objectives Note submission’s support No
pp 50-52;
Davidson, AA 007 and results and policies and intention to monitor for these statements.
Strategy 59-60; 137- Both
Southland ORC Land transport the results of RLTP investment. No change to the Proposed
141
District Council policies Variation.
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Changing awareness and That, the RTCs, at the Yes
expectations of risk including same time as they talk with
climate change. A summary of the DCC about the Global
Zero Carbon Southland framework Covenant of Mayors for
is attached to this submission. Climate and Energy, also
Venture 014 Longterm goal pp 50-52,
Strategy Both examine the Zero Carbon
Southland ES and results etc 138
Southland framework, and
consider the potential
implications for transport,
and appropriate transport
strategy.
Feels the overall goal could be The intended longterm No
more encompassing of the diverse, results in the Proposed
multi-modal aspects of regional Variations already
transport such as transport encompass all these
providing individuals and whanau concepts, and amending
WellSouth with access to their basic needs. amending Intended
017 Longterm goal
Primary Health Strategy p. 50 Both Seeks a more holistic goal which longterm result R7 (on pp
ORC and results
Network encompasses a safe, resilient, 50-51 and the diagram in
environmentally sustainable Appendix 4) to read:
transport system that protects “Enhanced community
public health and is accessible for resilience, health and
everyone in Otago and Southland. wellbeing” would make this
clearer.
Recommends that the RTCs have Amend Intended longterm No
as a key consideration the result R7 (on pp 50-51 and
protecting and promoting of public the diagram in Appendix 4)
health as this would have many to read: “Enhanced
WellSouth
017 Longterm goal positive outcomes. Asks that the community resilience,
Primary Health Strategy pp 50-52 Both
ORC and results RTCs create and improve health and wellbeing”.
Network
infrastructure and social
environments that enable all the
community to be physically active in
day-to-day life.
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Recommends considering urban Add the need to recognise No
form and the way that landuse that urban form and
patterns and the transport system landuse patterns influence
interrelate, as this plays a the effectiveness and
WellSouth
017 Longterm goal fundamental role in influencing the efficiency of transport and
Primary Health Strategy pp 50-52 Both
ORC and results effectiveness and efficiency of health as a RLTP policy, to
Network
transport and health. provide guidance to RMA
planning and consenting
and to business case
preparation.
Considers the strength of the review Note submission. No
document is its recognition by the No change to Proposed
Both councils that social and Variations.
023 Longterm goal pp 50-52,
Jane Ashman Strategy Both environmental aspects of transport
ORC and results 138
issues need to be considered,
rather than limiting the analysis to
within narrower parameters.
Suggests there is a failure of Add to the RLTP, as a Yes
leadership around how transport policy, the need to
can redirect where people live to recognise that urban form
maximise value for money and and landuse patterns
minimise environmental and health influence the effectiveness
impacts of transport and landuse and efficiency of transport
infrastructure, as well as ensuring and health; this policy to
the viability of high quality public provide guidance to RMA
transport. work and to business case
Alexandra 037 Longterm goal pp 50-52, Suggests that the RTCs need to preparation.
Strategy Both
Macmillan ORC and results etc 138 play a part in shaping future growth. Note that the Queenstown
Asks the RTCs to take a more multi-agency transport
integrated, visioning and group and the Connecting
backcasting method to landuse and Dunedin group are playing
transport planning that recognises a role in shaping growth;
the role that transport investments support and inform this
play in shaping population growth, work through closer liaison.
land use and where that happen,
and future value for money of
transport investments.
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Asks the RTCs put at the heart of Amend Intended longterm Yes
the RLTP, population wellbeing and result R7 (on pp 50-51 and
fairness, including the rights of all the diagram in Appendix 4)
Alexandra 037 Longterm goal pp 50-52, sectors to affordably access to read “Enhanced
Strategy Both
Macmillan ORC and results etc 138 education, jobs and health services, community resilience,
and opportunities for high quality of health and wellbeing”.
life to attract high value residents,
tourists and businesses.
Suggests that the RTCs are As a way of starting this Yes
negligent in ignoring the existing strategic conversation, ask
and impending strategic and DCC – after its concludes
legislative imperatives to address its present consultation on
climate pollution from the transport potential citywide
sector. Asks the RTCs to urgently greenhouse gas emissions
address the absence of strategic reduction targets – to
Alexandra 037 Longterm goal pp 41, 50-
Strategy Both planning required to meet our discuss with the RTCs, the
Macmillan ORC and results etc 52
obligations under the Agreement by Global Covenant of Mayors
including healthy, equitable for Climate and Energy,
solutions to transport climate focusing on the potential
pollution, with a target of zero implications for transport.
carbon transport system by 2050
that is also resilient to climate
impacts
Supports active transport solutions Note support. No
as they will improve physical, No change to the Proposed
Long-term goal
pp 55-58, mental, social, and environmental Variation.
and results.
Southern 60, section health outcomes, through (1)
010 Benefits sought
District Health Strategy 4 Both encouraging people to be more
ORC from the next 3-
Board generally, physically active, and (2) improving
10 years
pp 131-135 road safety, air quality and
investment
producing fewer greenhouse gas
solutions
Long-term goal Encouraged to see new projects Note the support for these No
and results. focusing on safety and resilience. projects.
Southern
010 Benefits sought p. 16, The latter will help ensure access to No change to the Proposed
District Health Strategy Both
ORC from the next 3- section 4 goods and services in times of Variation.
Board
10 years emergency.
investment
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Supports, particularly mode Note submission. Yes
Opportunities integration and mode shift and cycle No change to the Proposed
001
QLDC Strategy the RTC’s intend pp 52-55 Both network for Queenstown – supports Variations.
ES
to pursue QIT Active Travel network
outcomes.
Notes that connecting Queenstown Note submission. Yes
Opportunities
001 Trails with commuter cycling in No change to the Proposed
QLDC Strategy the RTC’s intend p. 55 Both
ES Wakatipu Basin will assist in Variations.
to pursue
delivering QIT outcomes.
Te Anau-Milford Highway. Note submission. Refer to Yes
Questions the sustainability of those undertaking the
vehicle numbers in this area. South Island tourism and
Seriously concerned about capacity transport project.
Southland Opportunities of the infrastructure at Milford to Add the issue to the RLTP,
002 accommodate increased traffic and under Problem Statement
Conservation Strategy that RTC’s p. 54 Both
ES parking at Milford. If Milford is to 1.
Board intend to pursue
remain a high-quality visitor
experience, controls on vehicle
numbers will be required. Suggests
‘park and ride’ for the majority of
visitors as a strategic direction.
Off-road cycle network: the jury is The final RLTP should put Yes
still out regarding the Around the the same level of emphasis
Mountains cycle trail, given its on cycling route and trail
Cycle
Opportunities expense and fraught planning opportunities in Southland
Christine 009 trails/ rides
Strategy that the RTCs Southland procedures. as in the Queenstown and
Henderson ES = pp 55-
intend to pursue Dunedin, while noting that
58-
AOs need to submit
projects for consideration
by NZTA as co-funder.
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Encouraged to see opportunity to Note support. Ask TAG to No
better integrate road and coastal focus, during early
shipping into the transport network preparation of the next
has been identified. Supports RLTP, on ways to achieve
moving freight from road to rail and further mode shift as
Southern Opportunities shopping to increase network identified in the
010
District Health Strategy that the RTCs p. 53 Both resilience, improve road safety and Opportunities section of the
ORC
Board intend to pursue reduce emissions Proposed Variations
document (p. 53), and to
report back and discuss
with the RTCs.
No change to the Proposed
Variation.
Encouraged to see opportunity to Note the support and refer No
create a network of cycle rides has the submission to the
Southern Opportunities been identified. Urges the RTCs to Connecting Dunedin group.
010
District Health Strategy that the RTCs pp 55-58 Both ensure a safe and enjoyable No change to the Proposed
ORC
Board intend to pursue experience for all cyclists e.g. Variation.
through separated cycleways in
high-volume traffic areas.
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Would like their programme and Include this No
strategy to be included in the plan acknowledgement in the
and any cycling related projects to final RLTP, section 3.4.
be highlighted and given priority. The final RLTP should put
Requests an addition to the section the same level of emphasis
“The opportunity to create a on cycling route and trail
network of cycle rides” opportunities in Southland
acknowledging the formation of the as in the Queenstown and
Ride Southland Governance Group Dunedin, while noting that
and its Vision Statement: “To AOs need to submit
provide quality safe cycling projects for consideration
infrastructure and increase cycling by NZTA as co-funder.
Alex Crackett, Opportunities participation so that the people of
012 Southland will gain in health, quality Note that the multi-agency
Ride Strategy that RTCs pp 55-58 Both governance group Ride
ES of life and appreciative use of their
Southland intend to pursue South is preparing an
outstanding natural environment”.
overall strategy and
business case for cycling
facilities in Southland,
which should lead to AOs
preparing detailed
business cases for
individual facilities.
Ask the Ride Southland
group to engage with the
RTCs and TAG, as the
RTCs refine their strategy
over the next three years.
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Milford Sound and related transport Note that the South Island Yes
routes: asks for consideration to be RTC chairs groups
given to improving the management (through the officials group)
of visitor dispersal in response to are developing a tourism
increased numbers of visitors into and transport project; one
Milford Sound, including of the results of this project
investigating options such as a Park will be the identification of
and Ride scheme from Te Anau. what fit-for-purpose tourist
Opportunities routes, that enhance visitor
Venture 014 experience and safety,
Strategy that RTCs pp 53-54- Otago
Southland ES would look like. The results
intend to pursue
of this project will provide
guidance about
improvements to tourist
routes in both Southland
and Otago.
No change to Proposed
Variations.
Mapping regional transport Refer to South Island Yes
patterns: asks for consideration to tourism project manager.
be given to the need for automatic No change to Proposed
traffic counters that would Variations.
Opportunities accurately record traffic numbers,
Venture 014
Strategy that RTCs pp 53-54 Both the type of vehicle (truck, caravan,
Southland ES
intend to pursue car) and travel direction in real time.
Venture Southland would work with
stakeholders to identify nodes. It is
likely that 6-8 traffic counters and 2
mobile counters would be required.
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Tourism opportunities. Note that the South Island Yes
Consideration should be given to RTC chairs groups
reviewing further investment (through the officials group)
requirements required by new are developing a tourism
tourist products in the region. and transport project; one
of the results of this project
will be the identification of
what fit-for-purpose tourist
routes, that enhance visitor
experience and safety,
would look like. The results
Opportunities of this project will provide
Venture 014
Strategy that RTCs pp 53-54 Both guidance about
Southland ES
intend to pursue improvements to tourist
routes and journeys in both
Southland and Otago and
may also result in new
tourism products being
identified (with business
cases for these developed
by the partner tourism
organisations).
No change to Proposed
Variations.
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Page 52 – The opportunity to take a Note that this is the Yes
South Island–wide approach: Real approach that the South
Journeys suggests that the RTCs Island RTC Chairs, and
should be considering a broader their officials, group is
approach including working with taking on their tourism and
Destination Queenstown and transport project; the group
Venture Southland (Destination is working with tourism
Fiordland) to shape the mode of industry partners. Refer
travel adopted by overseas visitors submission to this group.
Opportunities when travelling around the region to
Real Journeys 020 No change to the Proposed
Strategy that RTC’s p. 52 Both
address the poor journey
Ltd ORC Variations.
intend to pursue experience for visitors in some parts
of Otago and Southland and
specifically the traffic congestion in
and around Queenstown.
Real Journeys is sceptical about the
development and use of a South
Island-wide model of tourism flows
because the flow of visitors around
the South Island is so variable.
It should be noted that the Note submission. Yes
promotion of self-driving by the No change to the Proposed
tourism industry with respect to Variations.
campervans has been a necessary
evil to increase the sector’s
Opportunities productivity because there are
Real Journeys 020 insufficient hotel / motel beds in the
Strategy that RTC’s p. 54 Both
Ltd ORC Southern Lakes region to support
intend to pursue
the local Tourism Industry.
Supports the creation of more safe
stopping areas and slow vehicle
bays to improve road safety and the
reliability of road journeys.
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Asks the RTCs to improve and Note that the potential for Yes
protect health and wellbeing freight mode shift is part of
through investment in the freight a South Island RTC Chairs
network that prioritises expanding project (which is about to
Opportunities and electrifying the rail network, commence).
Alexandra 037
Strategy that the RTCs p. 53 Both followed by enabling greater coastal No change to Proposed
Macmillan ORC
intend to pursue shipping. Asks the RTCs to partner Variations.
with central government and
KiwiRail to ensure there is a shift
from road freight to an improved,
electrified freight network.
Supports getting more freight going Note support for the focus No
to rail and coastal networks and off on resilience.
Opportunities the roads; more coordination across No change to Proposed
038
Cath Gilmore Strategy that the RTCs p. 53 Otago the South Island; more dispersal of Variations.
ORC
intend to pursue tourism benefits, and creation of the
cycle network, and in particular, the
identified initial priorities.
Submits that Figure 7 showing QLDC advises that this No
Queenstown’s proposed town matter is being addressed
centre cycleway needs to include a as part of the master
north–south linkage between the planning and most CBD
blue and green routes for cyclists areas are envisaged as
Opportunities
038 e.g. on Beach Street. Submits that being shared surfaces
Cath Gilmore Strategy that the RTCs p. 58 Otago
ORC to not have any way of accessing (although Figure 7 does
intend to pursue
the actual town centre as part of the not show this detail).
town centre cycle network makes No change to Proposed
no sense and would not encourage Variations.
people to bike to work/ shop/
recreate in town.
Supports QIT outcomes particularly Note submission. Yes
001 Land transport public transport and active travel.
QLDC Strategy pp 59-60 Both No change to the Proposed
ES policies
Variations.
Supports proposed policies and in Note submission. Yes
Real Journeys 020 Land transport
Strategy pp 59-60 Both particular: supporting and enabling No change to the Proposed
Ltd ORC policies
tourism and visitor travel. Variations.
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Supports QIT outcomes Note submission. Yes
RTC’s proposed
001 particularly public transport and
QLDC Strategy advocacy p. 61 Both No change to the Proposed
ES active travel.
programme Variations.
Supports the proposed advocacy Note submission’s support No
Doug programme, especially that for these statements.
RTCs’ proposed
Davidson, AA 007 concerned with the minimisation of No change to the Proposed
Strategy advocacy p. 61 Both
Southland ORC road trauma; and the provision for Variation.
programme
District Council mode choice and integration of
modes.
With respect to advocating for Note submission. Yes
alternative funding mechanisms, No change to the Proposed
beyond development contributions, Variations.
to ensure those directly benefiting
RTC’s proposed from tourism-oriented facilities,
Real Journeys 020
Strategy advocacy p. 61 Both infrastructure and services
Ltd ORC
programme associated with transport, contribute
fairly to their funding. GST from
overseas visitors should be directed
to funding infrastructure and
services associated with transport.
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Any extensions to the regions’ cycle The final RLTP should put Yes
trails need to be more thoughtfully the same level of emphasis
planned and offer users a on cycling route and trail
worthwhile, enjoyable journey opportunities in Southland
experience and include all the as in the Queenstown and
requisite infrastructure such as Dunedin, while noting that
toilets. AOs need to submit
projects for consideration
RTC’s proposed by NZTA as co-funder.
Real Journeys 020
Strategy advocacy p. 61 Both Note that the multi-agency
Ltd ORC
programme governance group Ride
South is preparing an
overall strategy and
business case for cycling
facilities in Southland,
which should lead to AOs
preparing detailed
business cases for
individual facilities.
More thought needed regarding Note submission. Yes
promotion of touring routes within No change to the Proposed
Both. All too often we hear from Variations.
visitors in Te Anau and Milford
RTC’s proposed
Real Journeys 20 Sound that they do not have
Strategy advocacy p. 61 Both
Ltd ORC enough time to travel across to
programme
Dunedin because they believe they
must to travel to Dunedin via the
Southern Scenic Route or travel to
Dunedin via Queenstown.
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Asks the RTCs to prioritise Add new policy to the Yes
pedestrian safety. RLTP, recognising the
Points out that prioritising need to prioritise
pedestrian safety through safety pedestrian safety.
and improvements to public Refer the issue of
transport is a great way to facilitate pedestrian safety to TAG to
the future-proofing required to address in the strategy and
address the mobility user demands programme for the next
Dunedin Key of our aging population, to improve RLTP.
028
Pedestrian Strategy Walking problems = Both transport safety and to reduce the
ORC
Action Network pp 42-49 climate-related risks arising from
excessive fossil fuel consumption.
Submits that pedestrians need
separate footpaths and walkways.
Shared paths are dangerous and
unpleasant places for the elderly
and disabled pedestrians and a
source of conflict between cyclists
and pedestrians.
Submits that we need to cherish Add statement to this effect Yes
and beautify our footpaths and to the RLTP section on the
parks as important safe, and appropriate role of each
Dunedin
028 democratic public spaces where mode (the walking and
Pedestrian Strategy Walking -- Both
ORC people of all cultures, religions and cycling sub-section)
Action Network
walks of life can mix and mingle and
enjoy being out in a genuinely
inclusive society.
The one lane bridge at Falls Creek Note submission on this Yes
Projects with
Hudson 034 Southland is difficult for a 50 plus seat coach committed project.
funding already p. 62, 118 Southland
Turnbull ORC projects to negotiate. The new bridge needs No change to the Proposed
approved
to be two-lane. Variation.
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Current situation with the Mataura Note that NZTA advises Yes
Intersection presents key safety that this project is still a
concerns on a regionally strategic priority to progress as a
intersection (freight movements). Low Cost Low Risk activity;
Points out there are potentially and that investigation into a
Changes to
indirect effects on rail network and number of improvement
Gore District 007 Southland Southland
p. 118 Southland rail safety. Seeks reassurance that options and consultation
Council ES projects projects in the
these improvement works remain a with key stakeholders is
present RLTP
priority and that some time frames ongoing.
around its No change to the Proposed
commencement/completion are Variations.
provided to ensure action, now it is
a ‘Low Cost/Low Risk activity.’
Submits that the Pyramid Bridge Note that the business Yes
replacement needs to be two-way: case for replacing the
Changes to Appendix 1: Table 13. bridge is currently in
Southland progress, final decisions
Christine 009 Southland projects in the have not been made nor
p. 116 Southland
Henderson ES projects present agreement yet reached
RTLP with NZTA.
No change to Proposed
Variations.
Submits that Wilsons Crossing Note that NZTA have re- Yes
Changes to passing lane needs siting - right prioritised this project so it
Southland hand turn off main road to is now further into the
Christine 009 Southland projects in the Invercargill at Ryal Bush garage future than the 2018-21
p. 119 Southland
Henderson ES projects present problematical: Appendix 1: Table State Highway Investment
13. Proposal. Refer the
RTLP request for a right-turn bay
to NZTA for consideration.
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Notes the proposed Eastern Refer to Connecting No
freight bypass project (Dunedin) Dunedin group for
has been suspended while consideration. Ask DCC to
Changes to investigation and data collection are note that the submitter
University of 003
Otago projects projects in the pp 122 Otago carried out. Points out that the wishes to be involved as a
Otago ORC
present RLTP alignment of SH88 besides the stakeholder in this project.
Hocken library on Anzac Avenue No change to the Proposed
has caused significant problems for Variation.
access to this facility.
Submits that the proposed Eastern Refer to Connecting Yes
Norman Changes to freight bypass project (Dunedin) Dunedin group for
019
Oakley, AA Otago projects projects in the pp 122 Otago should be progressed with some consideration.
ORC
Otago District present RLTP expedition. No change to the Proposed
Variation.
Disappointed that proposed Note that NZTA advises No
improvements to the intersection that this project is
of Pine Hill Rd/ Great King St has programmed for detailed
been delayed. business case preparation
Points out that this intersection is a and pre-implementation in
critical one for many staff and 2018-21; construction is
Changes to
University of 003 students on their journey to/from the programmed for 21/22.
Otago projects projects in the p. 114, 128 Otago
Otago ORC campus. Before the RLTP Variation
present RLTP
There are traffic delays and safety is concluded, ask NZTA
risks. and DCC to advise on
The submitter would like to see whether or not this project
these improvements completed in should be added to the
2018-21. present State Highway
Investment Proposal.
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Submits that with increasing HPMV Note that NZTA advises Yes
movements, ongoing problems with that this project is
the intersection of Pine Hill Rd/ programmed for detailed
Great King St and the impending business case preparation
announcement of a new location for and pre-implementation in
Dunedin Hospital, it is time to 2018-21; construction is
undertake a review of the Dunedin programmed for 21/22.
state highway strategy. Before the RLTP Variation
Projects that the is concluded, ask NZTA
Norman
019 Proposed RTCs would like and DCC to advise on
Oakley, AA p. 114 Otago
ORC programme to see in future whether or not this project
Otago District
RLTPs should be added to the
present State Highway
Investment Proposal.
Refer to Connecting
Dunedin group and ask
them to advise the RTCs
on the need to review the
review the Dunedin state
highway strategy.
Strongly supports the completion of Note that NZTA advises No
the SH88 cycle and walking route that this project is in the
between the city and Port State Highway Investment
Chalmers. Proposal and is
programmed for
Changes to
University of 003 pp completion in 2018-21.
Otago projects projects in the Otago
Otago ORC 63,121,129 Ask NZTA to note the
present RLTP
University’s views on the
importance of completing
this walkway/cycleway.
No change to the Proposed
Variation.
Suggests improvements to the Note that NZTA expects to No
Changes to junction of Tucker Beach Road and complete this work in
006
Gerry Spencer Otago projects projects in the p. 127 Otago SH6 near lower Shotover River to December 2018.
ORC
present RLTP allow traffic to turn out of Tucker No change to the Proposed
Beach Road more easily. Variation.
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Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
38 – Wakatipu Basin Public supports the proposed
The way that Transport remaining as priority one project 38 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 71 Otago
project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
39 – Wakatipu Further Small supports the proposed
The way that Ferry Services remaining as project 39 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 72 Otago
priority one project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
40 – Wakatipu Public Transport supports the proposed
The way that Hub Improvements Support project 40 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 72 Otago
remaining as priority one projects. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
30 – Queenstown Town Centre supports the proposed
The way that Pedestrianisation remaining as project 30 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 72 Otago
priority one project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
31 – Wakatipu Active Travel supports the proposed
The way that Network remaining as priority one project 31 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 73 Otago
project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
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Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
41 – Public Transport supports the proposed
The way that Improvements – Hubs remaining project 41 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 73 Otago
as priority one project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
42 – Park and Ride Transport supports the proposed
Services (Queenstown) remaining project 42 (which is
as priority one project. proposed priority 1).
The way that
001 Change the RLTP policy
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 73 Otago
ES on mode choice to include
are prioritised
policy on the provision of
park and ride facilities: see
recommendation at the end
of this document.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
43 – Water Taxi Service/Ferry supports the proposed
The way that Network (Queenstown) remaining project 43 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 74 Otago
as priority one project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
61 – Ballantyne Road Seal supports the proposed
The way that Extension (Wanaka) remaining as project 61 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 74 Otago
priority one project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
64 – Housing Infrastructure Fund supports the proposed
The way that Project – Ladies Mile remaining as project 64 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 74 Otago
priority one project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
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Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
65 – Housing Infrastructure fund supports the proposed
The way that Project – Quail Rise remaining as project 65 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 74 Otago
priority one project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
70 – Queenstown Town Centre supports the proposed
The way that Arterial remaining as priority one project 70 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects P .75 Otago
project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
71 – Queenstown Traffic supports the proposed
The way that Management Facilities remaining project 71 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 75 Otago
as priority one project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Strongly supports Project number Note submission. It Yes
72 – Shotover River Bridge supports the proposed
The way that (Arthurs Point) Duplication project 72 (which is
001
QLDC Otago projects Otago projects p. 75 Otago
remaining as priority one project. proposed priority 1).
ES
are prioritised
No change to the Proposed
Variations.
Otago & Supports recognition that a multi- Note submission. No No
Queenstown 009 Queenstown
Otago projects pp 15-18 modal transport system will be change to the Proposed
Central Ltd ORC generally Southland
required in Queenstown. Variations.
Norman Endorses the proposed Priority One Note submission. Yes
019 Queenstown,
Oakley, AA Otago projects pp 65-66 Otago projects, including Queenstown No change to the Proposed
ORC generally
Otago District projects. Variation.
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Concerned about traffic congestion Note submission. Yes
especially in and around Refer to Queenstown
Queenstown, slows down traffic Lakes multi-agency
speed and makes the coach Transport Group for their
journey between Queenstown and information
Milford Sound or Manapouri longer. No change to proposed
Pushes coach drivers to the limit of variations.
Real Journeys 020 Queenstown their driver log book hours. If the
Otago projects - Otago
Ltd ORC generally travel delays caused by traffic
congestion are not addressed this
will compromise ability to operate
coach tours ex Queenstown and to
and from Milford Sound / Manapouri
which in turn, will exacerbate traffic
congestion by putting more rental
vehicles on the road.
Supports the Priority One projects Note submission. Yes
Real Journeys 020 Queenstown
Otago projects p. 65 Otago for Queenstown. No change to the Proposed
Ltd ORC generally
Variations.
Supports the programme of Priority Note support for the No
One projects for Queenstown on integrated programme of
page 65, especially expanding the improvements for
water taxi to a full ferry service for Queenstown.
Kelvin Peninsula. Pleased to see Change the RLTP policy
the increase in emphasis on public on mode choice to clarify
transport for Queenstown. the role of public transport,
For PT =
038 Queenstown to support growth in public
Cath Gilmore Otago projects pp 67, 71- Otago
ORC generally transport patronage and to
72, 98-100
highlight the need to
consider the end to end
journey requirements of
those using the transport
network: see
recommendation at the end
of this document.
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Asks that two more resilience Before the proposed No
projects added to the list of those variation to the RLTP is
the RTCs want to see developed in finalised, ask TAG to
Doug Projects that the
future RLTPs: investigate and advise
Davidson, AA 007 Proposed RTCs would like
p. 114 Southland - Riverton one lane bridge whether these two projects
Southland ORC programme to see in future
- SH1 between Bluff and should be added to the list
District Council RLTPs
Invercargill. of those projects the RTCs
want to see developed in
future RLTPs.
Asks that, as a minimum, planning Refer the suggestion of Yes
commence for replacement of the traffic lights to Queenstown
one-lane bridge over the Clutha Lakes multi-agency
Projects that the River at Albert Town and that traffic transport group for
Norman
019 Proposed RTCs would like lights be installed in the interim to consideration.
Oakley, AA p. 114 Otago
ORC programme to see in future mitigate the bottlenecks that are No change to the Proposed
Otago District
RLTPs occurring. Variation as the item is
already listed as a project
that the RTCs want to see
developed in future RLTPs.
Concerned about growing numbers Note that the South Island Yes
of visitors/traffic and safety of local RTC chairs groups
people travelling on roads. (through the officials group)
Travelling from Te Anau to are developing a tourism
Mossburn – wants passing lane/s and transport project; one
installed on Gorge Hill Road. of the results of this project
Travelling from Mossburn to Te will be the identification of
Anau – wants passing lane/s what fit-for-purpose tourist
004 Proposed New safety work installed somewhere around ‘So routes, that enhance visitor
Mary Chartres - Otago
experience and safety,
ES programme requested Big’ farm. Install a second passing
lane past Chewings road around would look like. The results
bends with double yellow lines of this project will provide
(before Gorge Hill). guidance about
improvements to tourist
routes in both Southland
and Otago.
No change to Proposed
Variations.
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