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Thursday
30 April 2020
10:00am
Online
Ruapehu
TAUMARUNUI/OHURA WARD COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF MEETING
A MEETING OF TAUMARUNUI/OHURA WARD COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD ONLINE
ON THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2020, AT 10.00AM
Members
Chairperson: Karen Ngatai Taumarunui Ward
Deputy Chairperson: Kim Wheeler Taumarunui Ward
Councillors: Graeme Cosford Taumarunui Ward
Adie Doyle Taumarunui Ward
Robyn Gram Taumarunui Ward
Lyn Neeson Ohura Ward
Mayor: Don Cameron
(Non-voting)
Clive Manley
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Roles and Powers of Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee
Membership
Taumarunui (5) and Ohura (1) Ward Councillors and the Mayor.
Purpose
To be the prime interface between the ratepayers and public of the Ward.
Operating Principles
Operate meetings according to Council’s Standing Orders.
Use informal workshops for in-depth consideration of key projects.
Authorise the Chairperson to make statements to the media accurately and reporting
decisions of the Committee.
Areas of Responsibility
Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the community.
Consider and report on all matters referred to it by the territorial authority, or any other matter
of interest or concern to the Ward Committee.
Maintain an overview of services provided by the territorial authority within the community.
Prepare an annual submission to the territorial authority for expenditure within the
community.
Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the
community.
Undertake any other responsibilities that are delegated to it by Council.
Delegated Authority
The co-ordination of rural reserves and hall committees.
To allocate the approved budget for the following activities in the area:
Footpaths programme;
Parks and Reserves discretionary spend;
Public information signage.
To approve:
Temporary road closures for events (subject to administrative imperatives;
Street names;
Parades, collections and special uses of the roads;
Changes to speed restrictions on local roads (subject to NZTA rules);
Road closures.
Meeting Frequency
Monthly (as required) – last Thursday.
TAUMARUNUI/OHURA WARD COMMITTEE
ORDER PAPER
A MEETING OF TAUMARUNUI/OHURA WARD COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD ONLINE
ON THURSDAY 30 APRIL 2020, AT 10.00AM
PUBLIC BUSINESS
Page
1 Apologies
2 Declarations of Interest:
Notification from Elected Members of:
2.1 Any interests that may create a conflict with their role as an
elected member relating to the items of business for this meeting;
2.2 Any interests in items in which they have a direct or indirect
pecuniary interest as provided for in the Local Authorities
(Members’ Interests) Act 1968
3 Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and 5
Reinstatement of Standing Orders
4 Confirmation of Minutes: 27 February 2020 6 – 10
5 Ohura Bus Extension and wider Ruapehu Passenger 11 – 13
Transport Discussion Document
6 Serious Injury Crashes - October and December 2019 14 - 33
7 Capital Works and Other Items of Interest 34 - 43
PUBLIC-EXCLUDED BUSINESS
8 Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of 44
Committee Business
Please Note: The Reports attached to this Order Paper set out suggested resolutions only. These suggested resolutions do not
represent policy until such time as they might be adopted by resolution. This Order Paper may be subject to amendment either by
addition or withdrawal of items contained therein.
Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee – Public Business – 27 February 2020
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Report to: Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee
Meeting Date: 30 April 2020
Subject: Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and
Reinstatement of Standing Orders
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this report is to enable the Committee to temporarily suspend Standing
Orders in their entirety to allow Members and the public to address the Committee.
Significance and Engagement
2.1 This report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy.
Public Forum Guidelines
3.1 The Committee has adopted the following Public Forum Guidelines:
(a) Five minutes speaking time will apply to each speaker or group.
(b) Members of the public wishing to speak must advise the Committee of the
reasons and subject he/she wishes to address the Committee a minimum of two
clear working days prior to the meeting.
(c) The Chairperson may refuse applications which are repetitious or offensive and
may terminate a speaker in progress where the subject matter is disrespectful or
offensive.
(d) There are not to be criticisms of individual Committee members or individual staff
members.
(e) The Public Forums are designed for people to speak about matters of interest to
them to the Committee. It is not intended that people should be questioning
Committee members on these occasions. However, Committee members may
ask questions of speakers to clarify their statements.
Suggested Resolution(s)
1 That the report on Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing
Orders be received.
2 That, pursuant to Section 27(4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the
Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee temporarily suspends Standing Orders in their entirety
to allow Members and the public to address the committee.
The Committee received addresses as follows:
…
RESOLVED
That, pursuant to Section 27(4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Committee
reinstates Standing Orders in their entirety for consideration of the agenda.
Liana Mua
GOVERNANCE OFFICER
Unconfirmed 6 Unconfirmed
TAUMARUNUI/OHURA WARD COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MEETING HELD IN THE TAUMARUNUI ROOM (COUNCIL CHAMBER),
HUIA STREET, TAUMARUNUI ON THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2020, AT 10.00AM
PUBLIC BUSINESS
Present
Chairperson: Karen Ngatai Taumarunui Ward
Councillors: Graeme Cosford Taumarunui Ward
Adie Doyle Taumarunui Ward
Robyn Gram Taumarunui Ward
Lyn Neeson Ohura Ward
Kim Wheeler Taumarunui Ward
Staff: Pauline Welch Group Manager, Customer Services
Margaret Hawthorne Group Manager, Community Services
Rebecca Van Orden Team Leader, Community Property
Andrea Nicol Team Leader, Land Transport
Brenda Ralph Team Leader, Compliance
Candice McNaught Policy Advisor
Lauren Thompson Community and Youth Engagement Officer
Liana Mua Governance Officer
In attendance: Peter Davison
Margaret Clare
1 Apologies
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Neeson
Seconded: Cr Gram
That the apology from Mayor Cameron be received.
2 Declarations of Interest
No conflicts of interest were declared.
3 Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing Orders
The Committee temporarily suspended Standing Orders in their entirety to allow Members
and the public to address the Board.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Graeme
Seconded: Cr Neeson
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1 That the Report on Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of
Standing Orders be received.
2 That pursuant to section 21(4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the
Board temporarily suspends Standing Orders in their entirety to allow Members and
the public to address the Community Board.
The Board received addresses as follows:
Peter Davison spoke about the initiative he has developed with Kiwi Rail, for train trips
between National Park and Raurimu. The first trip is set for the 6th of May and trips will
continue for 15 weeks as a trial period. The idea is that in the future all profits will go to
charity.
Margaret Clare expressed her concerns with her property and access to water. Margaret
was not granted a resource consent due to flood zone laws and had not been informed that
she could not put a house on her site. Margaret has also been denied access to Council
water and therefore refuses to pay the portion of rates dedicated to water.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Gram
Seconded: Cr Cosford
That, pursuant to Section 27 (4) Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Board
reinstates Standing Orders in their entirety for consideration of the Agenda.
4 Confirmation of Minutes: 7 November 2019
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Doyle
Seconded: Cr Gram
That the minutes dated 7 November 2019 be confirmed as a true and correct record.
5 Dogs on Leashes Statement of Proposal for Approval and Adoption for Consultation
Members were presented with an updated Statement of Proposal for adoption of the
consultation of dogs on leashes in the CBD of Taumarunui.
It was noted that Cr Neeson believes the energy spent on this initiative has been an
invaluable use of Council time.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Doyle
Seconded: Cr Wheeler
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1 That the Dogs on Leashes Statement of Proposal for Approval and Adoption for
Consultation report be received.
2 That the Statement of Proposal proposing dogs on leashes in Taumarunui be
adopted for consultation.
6 Timed parking on main street in Taumarunui
Members were provided with an outline of the parking issues in Hakiaha Street and the
Compliance Team’s approach in resolving these issues.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Doyle
Seconded: Cr Wheeler
That the report on Timed Parking on Main Street in Taumarunui be received.
7 Process for Ohura residents to Access Town Water Supply and Applying for a
Building Consent to Construct a Tiny Home
Members were provided with an overview of the process to apply for Ohura town water
supply and a building consent to construct a tiny home.
Cr Neeson requested that more work be done on the Guidance form and that information
given from staff be consistent.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Wheeler
Seconded: Cr Cosford
That the report on Process for Ohura Residents to Access Town Water Supply and
Applying for a Building Consent to Construct a Tiny Home be received.
That an updated Guidance be brought back to Council.
8 Road Closure – Targa Bambina 2020
Note: This item was taken after Item 3.
Members received a report seeking approval for a temporary road closure of Ongarue
Waimiha Road, Poro-O-Tarao Toad and Waimiha Road for one leg of the Targa Bambina
2020.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Wheeler
Seconded: Cr Cosford
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1 That the report on the Temporary Road Closure for the Targa Bambina 2020 event
be received.
3 That the application for road closure of Ongarue-Waimiha Road, Poro-o-Tarao
Road and Waimiha Road between 12:20pm and 4:50pm on Saturday 7 March 2020
for the Targa Bambina 2020 event be approved.
9 Location of Electrical Vehicle Parking in Taumarunui
Members received a report seeking retrospective approval of the instalment of Electrical
Vehicle Chargers along Hakiaha Street in Taumarunui.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Doyle
Seconded: Cr Cosford
1 That the Report on Retrospective Approval of Electrical Vehicle Charging Location
be received.
2 That the proposed location east of the bus terminal on Hakiaha Street be approved.
10 Capital Works and Other Items of Interest
Members considered a report providing an update on planned capital works and other items
of interest in the Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee area in 2019/20. Council staff
answered Members’ questions.
Cr Gram requested that the footpath on Simmons Road be extended as it is a very popular
walkway. Council Staff will investigate this and put this into a programme.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Neeson
Seconded: Cr Gram
That the report on Capital Works and Other Items of Interest be received.
11 Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of Committee Business
Section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 gives the
Committee the right by resolution to exclude the public from the whole or any part of the
proceedings of any meeting only on one or more of the grounds contained within that
Section.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Cosford
Seconded: Cr Doyle
1 That the report on Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of Committee
Business is received.
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2 That the public is excluded from the following part of the proceedings of the meeting.
3 That the general subject of each matter to be discussed while the public is excluded,
the reason for passing the resolution in relation to each matter and the specific
grounds under Section 48(1) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 for the passing of this resolution are as follows:
Ground(s) under
General Subject of each Reason for passing this resolution S48(1) for passing
matter to be considered in relation to each matter this resolution
C1: Confirmation of Public The reason(s) for excluding the 48(1)(a)
Excluded Minutes: 7 public is/are recorded in the Public
November 2019 Business Minutes of the meeting.
C2: Confidential Briefing Enable any local authority holding the
information to carry on, without
prejudice or disadvantage,
negotiations (including commercial
and industrial negotiations). To
protect the privacy of natural
persons.
This resolution is made in reliance on Section 48(1)(a) of the Local Government
Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the particular interest or interests
protected by Section 6 or Section 7 of that Act or Section 6 or Section 7 or Section 9
of the Official Information Act 1982 as the case may require are listed above.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 11:50AM.
Dated at Taumarunui this 30th day of April 2020.
Karen Ngatai
CHAIRPERSON
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Report to: Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee
Meeting Date: 30 April 2020
Subject: Ohura Bus Extension and wider Ruapehu Passenger
Transport Discussion Document
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this report is to inform Members of the process for implementing passenger
transport in Ruapehu.
Significance and Engagement, Social Impact
2.1 SIGNIFICANCE
This report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy.
2.2 ENGAGEMENT
Engagement is discussed in the Discussion section of the report below.
2.3 SOCIAL IMPACT
This report does not trigger the Social Policy.
Background
3.1 Council ran a weekly bus service to Ohura from Taumarunui for three months in 2019
between July and September. There were 130 trips taken over the period; where one trip
was counted as being one way between the two towns.
3.2 The service cost $5,132 (inc GST) to run, with $390 recovered in fares. The service was
provided by Go Bus, using a 24 seater bus also used for school runs. The timetable was
set between school pick-ups.
3.3 The use of the school bus meant that certain aspects of travelling were not able to be
catered for, such as seatbelts, ability to carry baby seats and to provide for wheelchair
passengers and ability to carry bikes.
3.4 Members were presented with this information at their meeting in October 2019.
3.5 In the October report, the following information was provided:-
“5.6 The purpose of running the trial was to see if there was uptake from the
community... These statistics will be used to support further economic analysis and
potentially a submission to include the service in the Horizons Regional Land
Transport Program (RLTP) for the 2021/31 Long Term Plan…
5.7 In addition, Council is partnering with Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Ltd to deliver a three
year Passenger Transport Pilot Project providing public transport to Whakapapa
and Turoa Ski fields from Ohakune and National Park Village...
5.8 If the pilot project demonstrates economic viability, a submission to the RLTP can
be made to continue the service. At this time officers would like to investigate
including the Town Shopping Day services into the overall Public Transport offering12
for Ruapehu based upon the economic and social benefits achieved by transport
large numbers of passengers to and from the ski areas”.
3.6 At the October 2019 meeting, Members requested that a price be obtained to extend the
service for a period in the short term.
Discussion
4.1 The proof of concept showed that the service would be supported.
4.2 Go Bus have indicated that they can continue to provide the service. To run it with the same
level of service (once a week with a 24 seater bus) would cost the same as the previous
trial, i.e $427 inc GST per day, for one return trip per day. Two options were provided to
increase the level of service - the first, a 36 seater mobility bus, which would cost $1,724
per day and the second is a six seater minivan with provision to transport two wheelchairs,
would cost $431 a day. The peak passenger numbers from the trial were 11 passengers
per day.
4.3 Ohura is not the only community in need of passenger transport services. A similar service
between Taumarunui and other surrounding villages, Taumarunui and Whakapapa or
National Park, Raetihi and Pipiriki could also be expected to have uptake. The Wellbeing
survey results should be able to inform this conversation.
4.4 Using a rough estimate of $400 / day for a once weekly, year long, base level of service for
four services would cost in the order of $80,000 - $100,000 per annum. Land Transport
does not have a budget for passenger transport in the current Annual Plan 2020/21. The
Land Transport rate is rated across the District.
4.5 Horizons is the lead agency for passenger transport in the Region. It’s role is to lead and
advocate for a strategic and integrated land transport system and it does so through the
development and coordination of the Regional Public Transport Plan 2015 – 2025 (RPTP).
4.6 Policy One in the Plan advises that Horizons will financially support the provision of a public
transport service that has a significant economic, environmental, access and mobility,
health, or safety benefit to the community, including the transport disadvantaged.
4.7 In the Ruapehu District, this is provided through the service between Raetihi and Ohakune,
running once a fortnight. Health services, in the St John Waimarino Health Shuttle and the
Taumarunui Mobility Van are subsidised by Horizons Regional Council as Excluded
Services. These types of services are only open to use by certain passengers and can often
be run on a non-profit basis.
4.8 Specific actions mentioned in the RPTP under Excluded Services are to identify the
appropriate provision of public transport services in rural areas which are not currently
serviced by public transport; investigate options for the use of community vehicles for public
transport in rural areas and small towns; work with existing providers of services and other
key stakeholders in the region to implement the outcomes of the investigations undertaken;
and continue to advocate for funding contributions from District Health Boards for transport
services to access remote medical services.
4.9 Services provided for in the RPTP attract funding from New Zealand Transport Agency at
51%, Horizons Regional Council rates raised within the District the service operates, third
party contributions (such as Massey University for their students) and fare recovery. The
RPTP specifies levels of expected fare recovery.
4.10 The RPTP will be reviewed and consulted on in timeframes similar to the Long Term Plan.
Ohura Bus Extension and wider Ruapehu Passenger Transport Discussion Document
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4.11 There are three options that could be followed to increase passenger transport services in
the Ruapehu District. These will be discussed below.
4.12 Option 1: Include community transport runs in the application that is being compiled for the
Winter Passenger Transport to the upcoming RPTP for a ten year period. Currently,
Passenger Transport is provided during the ski season and in the Taupo, Turangi, National
Park, Ohakune area. It is in year two of a three year trial to gather data to inform the
application to Horizons for a ten year service. The application would look at increasing the
area and months of year covered to include community passenger transport options. The
advantage of this option is that, if approved, it will attract 51% subsidy from New Zealand
Transport Agency, and the rate payer share will be funded by a third party source, Ruapehu
Alpine Lifts. Community routes would be included to leverage any opportunity to reduce
cost to the ratepayer.
4.13 Option 2: Continue to advocate and apply for Community passenger transport routes to be
included by themselves in the upcoming RPTP review. This may be difficult to achieve as
small communities in Ruapehu do not have the population to sustain a conventional public
transport or taxi service, even if the routes were packaged up.
4.14 Option 3: Ruapehu District provides community passenger transport services themselves.
This would allow Council the flexibility to be able to set parameters on where a service
would be provided, level of service provided, frequency, fare recovery and procurement. It
would allow Ruapehu a greater flexibility to be able to respond to community needs and
population changes. However, this would come with a greater cost to the ratepayers.
4.15 Horizons Regional Council has recently provided parameters for Councils to be able to take
position as the lead agency for passenger transport services in their District, although it
does not come with funding. Prior to this, it was difficult for Councils to be able to do this
role.
4.16 Option 3 would require a mandate from the Community and would need consideration in
the Long Term Plan for 2021 – 2031.
4.17 Option 1 appears to provide the most economical solution with less associated risk.
However, if Option 3 is preferred by Members, Long Term Plan consultation messaging is
being complied by officers at present. It is recommended that the option of Council providing
passenger transport services be included in this consultation to obtain a mandate from the
community.
4.18 Council officers will continue to advocate for an increase in Passenger Transport services
in both road and rail.
Suggested Resolution(s)
1 That the report on Ohura Bus Extension and wider Ruapehu Passenger Transport
Discussion Document be received.
2 That the Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee supports Option_____________________.
ANDREA NICOL
TEAM LEADER – LAND TRANSPORT
Email address for point of contact: andrea.nicol@ruapehudc.govt.nz
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Report to: Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee
Meeting Date: 30 April 2020
Subject: Serious Injury Crashes - October and December 2019
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide Members with a report on two serious injury crashes
in Taumarunui/Ohura Ward.
Significance and Engagement, Social Impact
2.1 This report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy.
2.2 This report does not trigger the Social Policy.
Background
3.1 Council has a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) in its Long Term Plan 2018/28 (LTP) that
the safety of the District’s roads is improving. One of the ways this is measured is by a
Performance indicator that “the Target for reducing the number of serious injuries and
fatalities ≥1 from the previous year”. There was one fatal or serious crash in 2018/19.
3.2 Council’s consultant gives effect to the above KPI by investigating each serious and fatal
crash to identify if there are any road factors that need to be remedied.
Discussion
4.1 A serious injury crash occurred on Makokomiko Road on 12 October 2019 where a person
driving a car failed to negotiate a corner, left the road and rolled several times before
stopping in a paddock.
4.2 A serious injury crash occurred on Ongarue Waimiha Road on 27 December 2019 where a
person riding a motorbike lost control on a bend and rolled down an embankment.
4.3 Both crashes have been investigated by GHD and copies of the crash reports are attached
to and form part of this report.
4.4 The investigation of the Makokomiko Road crash site found that the road and road
environment were maintained to a driving standard and are unlikely to have contributed to
the crash outcome.
4.5 However, it was noted that there are no warning signs to indicate the road users of the
approaching bend, which is not unusual on an unsealed road in the network. The report
recommends that curve advisory signage be investigated for the bend. This will be carried
out as part of a full route check.15
4.6 The investigation of the Ongarue Waimiha crash site found that the road and road
environment was newly rehabilitated to a good driving standard and is unlikely to have
contributed to the crash outcome.
4.7 The report recommends that a speed limit review should be undertaken more in line with
safe and appropriate speeds following the parliamentary select committee process,
legislation and rule changes to support the Tackling Unsafe Speeds programme, expected
to be in place by June 2020; and that a whole of route review of curve advisory signage is
undertaken on Ongarue Waimiha and Poro o Tarao Roads with any warranted signage
installed as required. These recommendations will be investigated.
Suggested Resolution(s)
That the report on Serious Injury Crashes - October and December 2019 be received.
Andrea Nicol
TEAM LEADER LAND TRANSPORT
Email address for point of contact: andrea.nicol@ruapehudc.govt.nz
Attachments:
Serious Crash Report Makokomiko Road (GHD)
Serious Crash Report Ongarue Waimiha Road (GHD)
Serious Injury Crashes – October and December 2019
2Attachment 16
Ruapehu District Council
Serious Crash Report - Makokomiko Road RP 9.800
12 October 2019
December 2019Attachment 17
Table of contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Purpose of this report........................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Scope and limitations ........................................................................................................... 2
1.3 The Crash ............................................................................................................................ 2
2. Makokomiko Road – Serious Crash, 12 October 2019 ................................................................. 3
2.1 Site Description .................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Traffic Crash Report............................................................................................................. 5
3. Findings .......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Previous Crash History ........................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Crash Characteristics of 12 October 2019 .......................................................................... 7
3.3 Site issues............................................................................................................................ 7
4. Recommendation ........................................................................................................................... 7
Figure index
Figure 1: Crash location, Makokomiko Road ........................................................................................... 3
Figure 2: Looking to the east of Makokomiko Road (curve) ....................................................................4
Figure 3: Sight benching improvements ................................................................................................... 4
Figure 4: Looking to the west of Makokomiko Road ................................................................................ 5
Appendices
Appendix A – Police Crash Report
Appendix B – NZTA CAS Report
GHD | Report for Ruapehu District Council - Serious Crash Report - Makokomiko Road RP 9.800, 1250/9359/01 | iAttachment 18
1. Introduction
It is common practice in a number of Road Controlling Authorities for the Police to forward
Serious and Serious Crash Reports to the Local Authority as soon as possible after the crash
occurred.
This is to enable the Road Controlling Authority to inspect the road almost immediately to
ascertain if the crash resulted from something that can be remedied straight away such as a
diesel spill, loose chip, pothole etc. Alternatively, there may be delineation or long-term
alignment improvements that may be identified to reduce the risk of further crashes.
1.1 Purpose of this report
The purpose of this report is to look at the crash characteristics and factors leading up to the
crash, identify any faults with the road that may have contributed to the crash, and identify any
recommended remedial actions to the road to help reduce the likelihood of future crashes at this
location.
1.2 Scope and limitations
The report examines the crash in context of the condition of the road, and what, if any, role this
played in the crash. The report does not seek to infer blame or responsibility for any driver
actions or inactions that may have contributed to the crash. The crash report refers to a scene
examination and does not have the ability to directly refer to any eyewitness accounts or rely on
evidence of any third party, nor are we aware of events leading up to the crash. This report may
rely wholly or in part on data contained in preliminary Police Traffic Crash Reports, which due to
their initial investigative status may have omissions.
1.3 The Crash
Around mid-night (time not established) on Saturday, 12 October 2019 a serious crash occurred
on Makokomiko Road. The crash occurred when a car lost control on a bend and rolled down
the embankment. The driver sustained serious injuries.
The police crash report was received from the Police by GHD on 4 November 2019. The site
visit was carried out by GHD on 2 December 2019.
2 | GHD | Report for Ruapehu District Council - Serious Crash Report - Makokomiko Road RP 9.800, 1250/9359/01Attachment 19
2. Makokomiko Road – Serious Crash, 12
October 2019
2.1 Site Description
The locality plan below (see Figure 1) shows the site of the crash on Makokomiko Road, about
700 metres to the east of Hikumutu Road intersection, Taumarunui. This section of the road is
sealed with a chipseal surface and the road width is between 5.5 and 6 metres wide. The speed
limit through the site is 100km/h with restricted forward visibility due to the road alignment
(sharp curve). The road is marked with centre line marking.
The traffic volume (ADT) on the section of Makokomiko Road (close to Hikumutu Road
intersection) is approximately 40 vehicles per day (RAMM data).
The crash involved a single vehicle incident. The crash occurred when the car driver lost control
on the corner and the car rolled few times on the embankment before coming to rest on the
adjacent field.
The car driver was a single occupant of the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. The crash
occurred at dark condition and the weather was fine.
It should be noted that in the recent period, the site had curve improvements by carrying out site
benching works. At present, this widened area is not sealed and sealing will be carried out as
part of the minor improvements programme 2019/20. Existing sealed carriageway was not
altered due to the above works and remains sealed.
Locality Plan
Crash location
Hikumutu
Road/Makokomiko
Road intersection
Figure 1: Crash location, Makokomiko Road
GHD | Report for Ruapehu District Council - Serious Crash Report - Makokomiko Road RP 9.800, 1250/9359/01 | 3Attachment 20
Figure 2: Looking to the east of Makokomiko Road (curve)
Site benching
Figure 3: Sight benching improvements
4 | GHD | Report for Ruapehu District Council - Serious Crash Report - Makokomiko Road RP 9.800, 1250/9359/01Attachment 21
Figure 4: Looking to the west of Makokomiko Road
2.2 Traffic Crash Report
2.2.1 Police Traffic Crash Report
The Police traffic crash report was received from the Police on 4 November 2019 and is
included in Appendix A.
The Police have stated:
“Police attended the seven just after the ambo had arrived. The driver was in no position to talk
to police due to the injuries he suffered.
From speaking to people and observing the scene, police believe PAI (redacted) was driving
west on MAKOKOMIKO ROAD towards HIKUMUTU ROAD. He has possibly been going too
fast for the corner and left the road. The car has rolled several times before stopping
approximately 100 metres away in a paddock. The car doesn't appear to have even made an
attempt to make the corner. It looks although it has gone straight off of the road edge.
PAI (redacted) was with family at 442 HIKUMUTU ROAD, TAUMARUNUI and left approximately
midnight. With the direction the vehicle was travelling police believe the crash has happened
shortly after midnight. The driver has supposedly pulled him self from the vehicle and dragged
himself about 50m where he was seen about 0830 by SHERYL (redacted) who was working on
the farm.”
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2.2.2 Police Traffic Crash Diagram
The diagram indicates the vehicle driver approached the curve and was unable to negotiate the
bend leading to losing control of the vehicle
2.2.3 Police Officer-identified Crash Factors
The attending Police Officer indicated that the following factors contributed to the crash:
Road and Roadside Factors – Nil
Road user Factors – Alcohol may have been a factor;
Vehicle Factors – Nil;
Speed Factors – The driver has most likely been driving too fast;
Other factors – Nil.
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3. Findings
3.1 Previous Crash History
There have been no crashes reported at this location within 150m in the last 10 years.
3.2 Crash Characteristics of 12 October 2019
The serious crash of 12 October 2019 had several factors:
Driver fatigue/ possibly intoxicated (Police report); failed to look for cues (such as centre-
line marking);
Vehicle speed (Police report) - Not driving to the road condition;
Dark condition (crash at night)
3.3 Site issues
An inspection of the site, together with the police officer’s report, indicates that the road and
road environment were maintained to a driving standard and are unlikely to have contributed to
the crash outcome:
The road surface at the crash location is in good condition, with slight pavement rutting on
the bend;
The road is maintained to Ruapehu District maintenance standards, however there are no
warning signs to indicate the road users of the approaching bend.
4. Recommendation
The road and road infrastructure is maintained to Council standards.
Based on GHD’s site observation, it is recommended to investigate curve advisory speed limit
for the bend.
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This report: been prepared by GHD for Ruapehu District Council and may only be used and relied on by
Ruapehu District Council for the purpose agreed between GHD and the Ruapehu District Council as set
out below.
GHD otherwise disclaims responsibility to any person other than Ruapehu District Council arising in
connection with this report. GHD also excludes implied warranties and conditions, to the extent legally
permissible.
The services undertaken by GHD in connection with preparing this report were limited to those specifically
detailed in the report and are subject to the scope limitations set out in the report.
The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on conditions encountered
and information reviewed at the date of preparation of the report. GHD no responsibility or obligation to
update this report to account for events or changes occurring subsequent to the date that the report was
prepared.
The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on assumptions made by
GHD described in this report. GHD disclaims liability arising from any of the assumptions being incorrect.
GHD prepared this report on the basis of information provided by Ruapehu District Council and others
who provided information to GHD (including Government authorities), which GHD not independently
verified or checked beyond the agreed scope of work. GHD does not accept liability in connection with
such unverified information, including errors and omissions in the report which were caused by errors or
omissions in that information.
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Ruapehu District Council
Serious Crash Report - Ongarue Waimiha Road RP 13.700
27 December 2019
March 2020Attachment 26
Table of contents
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Purpose of this report...........................................................................................................2
1.2 Scope and limitations ...........................................................................................................2
1.3 The Crash ............................................................................................................................2
2. Ongarue Waimiha Road – Serious Crash, 27 December 2019 .....................................................3
2.1 Site Description ....................................................................................................................3
2.2 Traffic Crash Report.............................................................................................................5
3. Findings ..........................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Previous Crash History ........................................................................................................7
3.2 Crash Characteristics of 27 December 2019 .......................................................................7
3.3 Site issues ............................................................................................................................7
4. Recommendation ...........................................................................................................................7
Figure index
Figure 1: Crash location, Ongarue Waimiha Road 3
Figure 2: Looking to the east of Ongarue Waimiha Road (curve) 4
Figure 3: Crash location through the fence 4
Figure 4: Looking to the west of Ongarue Waimiha Road 5
Appendices
Appendix A – Police Crash Report
Appendix B – NZTA CAS Report
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1. Introduction
It is common practice in a number of Road Controlling Authorities for the Police to forward Serious
and Serious Crash Reports to the Local Authority as soon as possible after the crash occurred.
This is to enable the Road Controlling Authority to inspect the road almost immediately to
ascertain if the crash resulted from something that can be remedied straight away such as a diesel
spill, loose chip, pothole, etc. Alternatively, there may be delineation or long-term alignment
improvements that may be identified to reduce the risk of further crashes.
1.1 Purpose of this report
The purpose of this report is to look at the crash characteristics and factors leading up to the
crash, identify any faults with the road that may have contributed to the crash and identify any
recommended remedial actions to the road to help reduce the likelihood of future crashes at this
location.
1.2 Scope and limitations
The report examines the crash in the context of the condition of the road, and what, if any, role
this played in the crash. The report does not seek to infer blame or responsibility for any driver's
actions or inactions that may have contributed to the crash. The crash report refers to a scene
examination and does not have the ability to directly refer to any eyewitness accounts or rely on
evidence of any third party, nor are we aware of events leading up to the crash. This report may
rely wholly or in part on data contained in preliminary Police Traffic Crash Reports, which due to
their initial investigative status may have omissions.
1.3 The Crash
Around midday (13h30) on Saturday, 27 December 2019 a serious crash occurred on Ongarue
Waimiha Road. The crash occurred when a bike lost control on a bend and rolled down the
embankment. The driver sustained serious injuries.
The police crash report was received from the Police by GHD on 08 January 2020. The site visit
was carried out by GHD on 10 January 2020.
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2. Ongarue Waimiha Road – Serious
Crash, 27 December 2019
2.1 Site Description
The locality plan below (see Figure 1) shows the site of the crash on Ongarue Waimiha Road,
about 13.7 kilometres to the east of the State Highway 4 intersection, Taumarunui. This section
of the road is sealed with a chip-seal surface and the road width is between 6.6 and 7.5 metres
wide. The speed limit through the site is 100 km/h with restricted forward visibility due to the road
alignment (curvilinear). The road is marked with centreline marking and inside corner edgeline.
The crash involved a motorcycle, where the motorcycle rider lost control on the corner and
crashed into the fence, then ended below the road.
The motorcycle rider was a single occupant and sustained serious injuries. The crash occurred
in sunny conditions and the weather was fine.
It should be noted that in the recent period, the site has pavement rehabilitation carried out and
the site works were completed in 2018/19. The existing sealed corridor was not altered due to the
above works, except for width and minor alignment improvements and remains as a sealed road.
Locality Plan
Crash location
SH4/Ongarue
Waimiha Road
intersection
Figure 1: Crash location, Ongarue Waimiha Road
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Figure 2: Looking to the east along Ongarue Waimiha Road (curve)
Crash location
Figure 3: Crash location through the fence
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Figure 4: Looking to the west along Ongarue Waimiha Road
2.2 Traffic Crash Report
2.2.1 Police Traffic Crash Report
The Police traffic crash report was received from the Police on 07 January 2020 and is included
in Appendix A.
The Police stated:
“Police attended the scene just after the ambulance and fire brigade came to assist. The driver
was found unconscious due to the injuries he suffered.
From speaking to people and observing the scene, police believe [THE RIDER] (redacted) was
driving east on ONGARUE WAIMIHA ROAD towards PORO O TARAO ROAD. He has possibly
been going too fast for the corner and left the road. The Motorcycle has crashed through a fence
before falling approximately 15 meters down in a paddock. The motorcycle doesn't appear to
have even made an attempt to slow down further for the sharpening of the corner.
[THE RIDER] (redacted) was with a friend driving in a separate vehicle towards PORO O TARAO
ROAD. “[THE RIDER] was behind me on his bike. When the sharp turn came on Ongarue
Waimiha Road, I took a wider turn but [THE RIDER] could not control his bike and crashed his
bike with the wire fence on the right-hand side of the road, then went down the hill. I went down
quickly to see if he was alright. [THE RIDER] was telling, "What happened". Then [THE RIDER]
went unconscious.
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2.2.2 Police Traffic Crash Diagram
The diagram indicates the vehicle driver approached the curve and was unable to negotiate the
bend leading to losing control of the Motorcycle.
2.2.3 Police Officer-identified Crash Factors
The attending Police Officer indicated that the following factors contributed to the crash:
Road and Roadside Factors – Road was two-lane, wide and good condition. However,
there was a sharp turn with no road speed sign. 1V occurred on a sharp turn where
there was no road signage.
Road user Factors – Motorcyclist was inexperienced and was unfamiliar with the road.
Vehicle Factors – Vehicle had a current warrant and registration.
Speed Factors – It is unknown if the speed was the factor.
Other factors – It was a sunny, dry and clear day.
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3. Findings
3.1 Previous Crash History
There have been no previous crashes reported at this location or within 150m in the last 10 years.
3.2 Crash Characteristics of 27 December 2019
The serious crash of 27 December 2019 had several factors:
The road was two-lane, wide and good condition. In common with many low volume rural
roads, there is no curve speed advisory sign. These are assessed generally on a whole of
route basis, taking account of other corners in the vicinity.
The motorcyclist was inexperienced and was unfamiliar with the road
It was a sunny, dry and clear day – although facing the sun it was nearly directly
overhead and unlikely to have caused sun-strike
It is unknown if speed was a factor
3.3 Site issues
An inspection of the site, together with the police officer’s report, indicates that the road and road
environment was newly rehabilitated to a good driving standard and is unlikely to have contributed
to the crash outcome:
The road surface at the crash location is in good condition;
The road is maintained to Ruapehu District maintenance standards;
There may be improvements to signage that can be made.
4. Recommendation
It is recommended that:
The road and road infrastructure continues to be maintained to Council standards;
A speed limit review should be undertaken more in line with safe and appropriate speeds,
following the parliamentary select committee process, legislation and rule changes to support
the Tackling Unsafe Speeds programme, expected to be in place by June 2020; and
A whole of route review of curve advisory signage is undertaken on Ongarue Waimiha and
Poro o Tarao Roads with any warranted signage installed as required (Note: any decision to
install further curve advisory signage may be impacted by any change in the speed limit
assessed above).
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Standard disclaimer:
This report: been prepared by GHD for Ruapehu District Council and may only be used and relied on by
Ruapehu District Council for the purpose agreed between GHD and the Ruapehu District Council as set
out below.
GHD otherwise disclaims responsibility to any person other than Ruapehu District Council arising in
connection with this report. GHD also excludes implied warranties and conditions, to the extent legally
permissible.
The services undertaken by GHD in connection with preparing this report were limited to those specifically
detailed in the report and are subject to the scope limitations set out in the report.
The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on conditions encountered
and information reviewed at the date of preparation of the report. GHD no responsibility or obligation to
update this report to account for events or changes occurring subsequent to the date that the report was
prepared.
The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on assumptions made by
GHD described in this report. GHD disclaims liability arising from any of the assumptions being incorrect.
GHD prepared this report on the basis of information provided by Ruapehu District Council and others
who provided information to GHD (including Government authorities), which GHD not independently
verified or checked beyond the agreed scope of work. GHD does not accept liability in connection with
such unverified information, including errors and omissions in the report which were caused by errors or
omissions in that information.
GHD
Level 1
18 Manuaute Street
T: 64 7 895 7772 E: tmnmail@ghd.com
© GHD 2020
This document is and shall remain the property of GHD. The document may only be used for the
purpose for which it was commissioned and in accordance with the Terms of Engagement for the
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Report to:Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee
Meeting Date: 30 April 2020
Subject: Capital Works and Other Items of Interest
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the planned capital works and other
items of interest in the Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee area in 2019/20.
Significance and Engagement
2.1 This Report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy.
Background
3.1 The list is a combination of contracted items and other items that Members have displayed
an interest in. Other items can be added to the list on request. Updates since the last report
are highlighted.
3.2 ROADING
Subject Action Taken Completion
R0 Covid-19 Alert Level 4 Roading is an essential service. Capital works Apr 2020
have been put on hold, but maintenance work
continues to ensure roads are accessible for
access to essential supplies.
R1 Pavement The focus on attending to heavy vehicle Apr 2020
rehabilitation demand sees the rehab programme continue
in the northern area. Of the 7.8km total
programme, 7.2km will be completed in this
Ward.
Roads programmed for rehab are
• Poro-O-Tarao Rd RP 6 - 1.1km length.
Complete.
• Ongarue-Waimiha Road at RP 3.6 –
1.6km length. Complete
• Ongarue-Waimiha Road at RP 14.1 –
2.2km length. Deferred.
• Ongarue Township – 540m length.
Deferred.
• Ohura Road RP 15 – 1.7km length.
deferred due to Lockdown Alert Level 4
• Sealing at Ongarue-Waimiha 18/19
carryover site RP 8.5km - complete35
Subject Action Taken Completion
R2 SH43 Forgotten World 2015 Flood Damage sites Ongoing
Highway Multiple sites due for remedial works. SH 43
Roto Road and Te Maire sites are sealed and
complete. Omaka Road is completed and
waiting on sealing. Work will begin on West
Otunui drop out in Sept 19 / Oct 19 once a
consenting dump site has been located.
Hospital Hill drainage work
Drainage work will begin on the lower section Summer 2020
of Hospital Hill in November 19. Deferred to
March 20. Unsure how Lockdown has affected
this now.
Tunnel Hill Road Closure at RP 22km Summer 2020
NZ Transport Agency is working on gaining for one lane
one lane access in ‘weeks, not months’. A
detour is in place via Okahukura Saddle,
Ohura and Mangaparo Roads.
Council is carrying out minor works on Kururau
Rd between Otunui South and SH43 to fix soft
spots. This section of road is restricted to
vehicles less than 9.2m in length due to it’s
geometry.
Road opened in December 2019.
R3 Footpath renewal Remainder of 2018/19 maintenance repairs in October 2020
Ohura completed in early 2019/20.
Footpath condition rating to identify work
programme is on hold due to Alert Level 4
lockdown. It will be completed once Alert levels
allow.
R4 Bridge Renewals Bridge inspections have been carried out and Nov 2020
structural component replacement work will be
programmed and carried out during the
financial year.
• Strengthening work on Otunui North Road
No 2 bridge was completed in September
2019.
• Mangaparo Rail Overbridge deck
replacement is programmed for October
2020.
R5 Annual metal Annual metal renewal on unsealed network June 2020
application following pavement rehabilitation, prioritising
areas under forest harvest demand.
R6 Ohura Bus 3 mth Ohura Bus trial finished in September September 2019
2019 and a report on it’s usage was submitted
Staff are investigating cost to continue this
service in advance of potential application to
Horizons for Public Transport around
Tongariro National Park / Mt Ruapehu for
2021/24 National Land Transport fund.
Report to come to Committee on cost to extend
trial.
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3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL
Subject Action Taken Completion
E0 Level 4 Essential services only since 23 March 2020. Ongoing
Covid19 Responding to issues where public health could be
nationwide impacted eg: sewer blockages, water leaks.
response Routine maintenance continued in reduced
capacity. All capital works put on hold including
new service connections.
E1 Taumarunui The Taumarunui Water Supply Resource Consent Ongoing
Water is due to expire 20 June 2017 and requires a
Supply consent to be lodged by 20 December 2016.
Resource Ecological sampling of the river has been carried
Consent out upstream and downstream of the Water
Treatment Plant in Matapuna. Iwi consultation is
underway to inform the cultural considerations for
the consent renewal. A survey has been sent out to
rural users of the supply to gauge stock numbers
using the supply and other usage such as irrigation.
The results of the survey are being collated. Water
allocation, usage data and flow information to
inform the consent are being put together. Seven
strategic meters are to be installed within the
Taumarunui water network to assist in providing
water usage and leak detection information.
Installation of strategic meters within the
Taumarunui network has been completed and first
data provided to inform the resource consent
renewal. A meeting will be held on 4 November for
RDC to consult with iwi on the consent renewal.
Horizons have agreed to extend the due date for
the lodgement of the Taumarunui water supply
consent to 20 March 2017 to allow for additional
water use information to be gathered and iwi
consultation held. An additional bulk meter is being
installed to provide further information on where
water is being used within the Taumarunui supply
network. A further meeting to provide monitoring
data was held with iwi on 10 February. The
Taumarunui water Supply resource consent
renewal application was lodged with Horizons
Regional Council on 20 March 2017. Consultation
with iwi will continue and any changes identified
can be incorporated into the application as a
variation. RDC have received an s92 requesting
further information to inform the consent. This will
be supplied to Horizons in August 2017. Meeting
with Horizons clarified the additional information
they required for the consent to bolster information
around water loss. Information has been supplied
around water loss and further information has been
sought using the world bank methodology. This
analysis has been delayed while Owhango Night
Loss Analysis is being completed. Horizons are
concentrating on the Raetihi Water Supply Consent
first. Council is awaiting Horizons issuing the
consent for Raetihi Water Supply after the consent
was reviewed between the parties.
Capital Works and Other Items of Interest
337
E2 Pump • Huia Street Pump Station confine space Completed
stations entrance needs to be updated. Awaiting
proposal.
• The Golf Road Wastewater Pump Station
Building had the top section removed and a
new lid made to enable the pumps to be lifted
directly out. This removes another confine
space entry point. The pump station works
have been completed.
• The Hospital Hill booster pump station was
completed November/December. The
improvements will see more pressure
delivered to houses in this section of town.
Campaign planned and letters delivered in
October with the switch occurring on the 4
November 2019.
Manunui Booster Pump Replacement - There
is a six month lead in time for this pump that
was delivered to depot mid February. The
installation of this pump is on hold at this
present time.
E3 Hospital Hill Further movement of the Hospital Hill placed June 2020.
pressure on the water supply line and resulted in
a burst water main on the line. There was a
further burst early in the morning with the foot
path slabs dropping onto the water main. Both of
these incidents have generated ongoing
discussions with NZTA. The Hospital Hill is plan
to be stabilised this year. Council is awaiting for
NZTA resources to be available to progress this
project.On hold until further notice. Pipes are on
site.
E4 Main street CCTV Hakiaha wastewater and stormwater in Ongoing / On
main street to feed into main street upgrade plan hold
has been largely undertaken and renewal plan
proposal is being developed. CCTV
investigations of wastewater pipes in Hakiaha
Street have been completed in May. There are a
number of sidelines still being investigated to
check there joining to the main. Unfortunately the
Veolia CCTV truck has faulted which has created
delays. A subcontractor is now delivering the
works to expedite the works. A paper on the main
street renewal has been taken to audit and risk to
provide further input. The final paper will be
presented to council this month.
Public consultation has been completed and
Veolia have undertaken the initial drawing and
design. Council is now in the process of
developing the document for tender release. Put
on hold February 2020 prior to tender release.
Downer work schedule changed where final road
reinstatement works for main street unlikely to
occur until mid – late 2021.
E5 Water High pH levels have been recorded in the raw Ongoing / On
Treatment water supply due to low river flows, high hold
Plant temperatures and increased algae growths.
Veolia had the Thames Coromandel Engineer
evaluate the pH dosing system. This has the
potential to improve the carbon binding and
consequential taste issues. The carbon
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