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Tuesday, 14
September 2021
at 5:30 PM
ONLINE
NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY BOARD
NOTICE OF MEETING
A MEETING OF THE NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY BOARD WILL BE HELD
ONLINE ON TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2021, AT 5:30PM
Members
Chairperson Peter Zimmer
Board Members Mark Bolten
Clark McCarthy
Simon O’Neill
Councillors Murray Wilson
Mayor (Non-voting) Don Cameron
Clive Manley
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
THE PUBLIC BUSINESS PART OF THE AGENDA IS LIVE STREAMED TO OUR
FACEBOOK PAGE
Roles and Powers of Community Boards
The Community Board has already been delegated the task of co-ordinating rural reserves and hall
committees. It also has a major input into the development of Council’s Long Term Plan.
The Community Board’s prime objective is to be the interface between Council and the ratepayers
and public of the Ward.
Role of Community Boards
The role of a Community Board is to (Section 52 Local Government Act 2002 [LGA]):
(a) Represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the community.
(b) Consider and report on all matters referred to it by the territorial authority, or any other matter
of interest or concern to the community board.
(c) Maintain an overview of services provided by the territorial authority within the community.
(d) Prepare an annual submission to the territorial authority for expenditure within the
community.
(e) Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the
community.
(f) Undertake any other responsibilities that are delegated to it by the territorial authority.
Powers of Community Boards
A Community Board shall perform such functions and duties and exercise such powers as are
delegated to it by Council from time to time.
Powers of Community Boards (Section 53 – LGA):
1 A community board has the powers that are:
(a) Delegated to it by the relevant territorial authority in accordance with Clause 32 of
Schedule 7 of the LGA.
(b) Prescribed by the Order in Council constituting its community.
2 The powers of a Community Board prescribed by Order in Council expire at the close of six
years after the Order comes into force.
3 Despite subsection (1), a community board may not:
(a) Acquire, hold or dispose of property.
(b) Appoint, suspend or remove staff.
Powers Delegated to the Community Board by Council
• 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.NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY BOARD
ORDER PAPER
A MEETING OF THE NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY BOARD WILL BE HELD
ONLINE ON TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2021, AT 5:30PM
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; and
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 Notification of Additional Items:
Pursuant to Sections 46A(7) and 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information
and Meetings Act 1987, to receive the Chairperson’s explanation that specified item(s),
which do not appear on the Agenda of this meeting and/or the meeting to be held with
the public excluded, will be discussed.
Any additions in accordance with Section 46A(7) must be approved by resolution with an
explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.
Any additions in accordance with Section 46A(7A) may be received or referred to a
subsequent meeting for further discussion. No resolution, decision or recommendation
can be made in respect of a minor item.
4 Confirmation of Order of Meeting
5 Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing 5
Orders
6 Confirmation of Minutes: 3 August 2021 6
7 COVID-19 Update (Verbal)
8 Progress Report: Possible Site for Control Line Flying 12
9 National Park Community Board Action List 14
10 Capital Works and Members Request for Information 20
PUBLIC-EXCLUDED BUSINESS
11 Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of Board Business 23
Please Note: The Reports attached to this Order Paper set out suggested resolutions only. These suggested resolutions do not
represent Board policy until such time as they might be adopted by Board resolution. This Order Paper may be subject to amendment
either by addition or withdrawal of items contained therein.
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Report to: National Park Community Board
Meeting Date: 14 September 2021
Subject: Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement
of Standing Orders
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this Report is to enable the Board to temporarily suspend Standing Orders in
their entirety to allow Members and the Public to address the Board.
Significance and Engagement, Social Impact
2.1 There is nothing in this Report that triggers the Significance and Engagement Policy.
Public Forum Guidelines
3.1 The Community Board 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 Community Board of the
reasons and subject he/she wishes to address the Board a minimum of two clear working
days prior to the meeting.
(c) The Chair 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 Board members or individual staff members.
(e) The Public Forums are designed for people to speak about matters of interest to them
to the Community Board. It is not intended that people should be questioning Board
members on these occasions. However, Board 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 Board
temporarily suspends Standing Orders in their entirety to allow Members and the public to
address the Board.
The Board received addresses as follows:
RESOLVED
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.
Tasha Paladin
GOVERNANCE OFFICER6
UNCONFIRMED UNCONFIRMED
NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY BOARD
MINUTES
A MEETING OF THE NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY BOARD HELD AT,
BLUE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE CENTRE, RAURIMU
ON TUESDAY 3 AUGUST 2021, AT 5:32PM
PUBLIC BUSINESS
Present
Board Members Peter Zimmer (Chair)
Simon O’Neill
Clark McCarthy
Councillor Murray Wilson
Mayor (Non-voting) Don Cameron
Staff Clive Manley Chief Executive (via Zoom)
Pauline Welch Executive Manager Community & Economic Development
Warren Furner Executive Manager Infrastructure
Dean Hosking Manager Solid Waste (via Zoom)
Tasha Paladin Governance Officer
1 Apologies
RESOLVED
Moved: Member Zimmer
Seconded: Member O'Neill
That the Apologies for Board Member Bolten be accepted.
2 Declarations of Interest
No conflicts of interest were declared.
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3 Public Forum: Temporary Suspension and Reinstatement of Standing Orders
The Board temporarily suspended Standing Orders in their entirety.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Wilson
Seconded: Member O'Neill
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
Board temporarily suspends Standing Orders in their entirety to allow Members and
the public to address the Community Board.
The Community Board received addresses as follows:
Councillor Wilson gave a verbal update on recent events, meetings and issues including:
The new food outlet in National Park.
The Broadband Installation contractor whom had inadvertently run the cable through
the sewer pipe caused a blocked sewer at Alpine Apartments. The incident has been
resolved.
Concerns and disappointment regarding the clearing of tracks following the 1080
drop in Erua on Friday 30 July. The landowner received a verbal agreement the drop
would be kept clear of the Marton Sash and Door Tramway; however, the agreement
was not upheld and the drop took place whilst visitors were on the tramline. Cr
Wilson was assured all the tracks had been cleared following the drop, but on
checking the area himself, Cr Wilson found 64 baits.
The street lighting at National Park Village had been intermittent over the school
holiday period. The issue appears to be resolved.
Member O’Neill expressed his disappointment with the 1080 drop clear up; he
considered tracks should be checked on the day of the drop.
Mayor Cameron gave a verbal update on topics covered at the LGNZ Conference held
in Blenheim in July, including Three Waters and the Future of Local Government Review.
The Mayor is scheduled to address the Accessing Central New Zealand Governance
Group Meeting to present plans for the Regional Passenger Rail connector between
Auckland and Wellington.
Member Zimmer gave a verbal update on recent events, meetings and issues including:
Commercial vehicles parking over footpaths.
Disappointment at the lack of wide consultation over the 1080 drop in Owhango
Water Catchment Area. He felt there were flaws with public notification of the drop.
Member Zimmer declared his interest in the matter and his lobbying of the
Department of Conservation (DOC), and Waikato DHB. Member Zimmer had
requested a trickle feed over the area and for the drop to be kept away from the
waterway. He has also submitted an RFS to Council and is awaiting a response.
The tree at the swimming pool had been successfully removed.
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Disappointment with the lack of progress with the slip on the Ohinetonga Loop track.
The matter was raised at the July meeting of the Tongariro Taupo Conservation
Board, however there has been no further response from DOC.
The community Board undertook to write to DOC to propose a solution to the matter.
RESOLVED
Moved: Member Zimmer
Seconded: Member O'Neill
1 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: 22 June 2021
Cr Wilson advised he recommended Shaun Suter (Deputation: Control Line Flying) to
contact the Chateau Airfield. Officers continue to investigate the Lease Agreement with
Taumarunui Aerodrome on behalf of Cr Wilson.
RESOLVED
Moved: Cr Wilson
Seconded: Member O'Neill
That the Public-Business Minutes of the National Park Community Board meeting held 22
June 2021, be confirmed as a true and correct record subject to the following amendment:
Item 3 – Public Forum
Amend the comments made by Member O’Neill to read: “Member O’Neill expressed
his concerns with the signage for the look-out falsely indicating a parking area” and
“Mardi Gras created significant issued for National Park. Member O’Neill expressed
his concerns, and these were support by other members present”
5 Representation Review
Members received a report presenting options for community boards for the 2022
representation review for recommendation to Council. Council is required to undertake a
review of current representation arrangements in Ruapehu District prior to the 2022 local
elections as it is now six years from its last review. In any event, it would have been required
to undertake a review for these elections given its recent decision to introduce Māori Wards.
Council must consider whether there should be Community Boards in Ruapehu District as
part of its representation review. Community Boards are a means of assisting the Council to
meet the purpose of local government (i.e. enabling local decision-making and promoting
community well-being) and also achieve certain principles (e.g. engaging with and taking
account of the diversity of communities and community interests in its decision making).
The Community Board has three opportunities to provide feedback and influence the Review:
Now;
During the consultation stage; and
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During any appeal process.
Council’s Executive Manager Community and Economic Development spoke to the report
and answered Members’ questions.
RESOLVED
Moved: Member O'Neill
Seconded: Member Zimmer
1 That the report on Representation Review be received.
2 [Amended] That the National Park Community Board recommends that Council adopts
Community Board option 4 of four (4) Community Boards, with increased delegations,
and the current configuration of members (with up to two (2) appointed Councillors) for
its initial representation proposal for consultation with the community.
RESOLVED
Moved: Member O'Neill
Seconded: Member McCarthy
3 That the Ruapehu District Council retain the National Park Ward even if it does not
currently meet the plus or minus 10% criteria.
Member Zimmer requested his Abstention be recorded.
RESOLVED
Moved: Member McCarthy
Seconded: Member O'Neill
4 That the Community Board with to review the name of the Community Board in
consultation with the wider community
6 National Park Community Board Action List
Members worked through the Action List for the Financial Year 2021/22.
Council’s Manager Solid Waste spoke to the Hot Fire Ash issue and answered Members’
questions. It was clarified Council Policy was not to accept hot ash due to health and safety
risks, and it would continue to be advocated that ash is extinguished properly before being
brought onto site.
Member McCarthy suggested a large steel bin with isolation that could be accommodated by
the contractor’s transport might be a viable solution.
Council’s Manager Solid Waste undertook to address Members’ concerns with the Transfer
Station Contractor and make further investigations before returning to a future meeting with
a solution(s).
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7 Capital Works and Other Items of Interest 2021/22 List
Members were provided with an update on planned Capital Works and other Items of interest
in the National Park Ward in the 2021/22 Financial Year.
Key Items discussed:
E2 National Park Water Treatment Plant: It was requested Council’s Environmental
Manager update the Board on this item for the September Meeting.
E3 Owhango Water Supply Resource Consent: It was requested Council’s Environmental
Manager update the Board on progress of the engagement with Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o
Whanganui, and timeframes for the test bores and the filtration unit for the September
Meeting.
C2 Dog Exercise Area: Members noted the item of business still lay on the table pending
an Officer report.
O2 National Park Wi-Fi: Members requested an update on the matter. Officers undertook to
investigate the options and advise what has been incorporated into the Long Term Plan.
RESOLVED
Moved: Member O'Neill
Seconded: Cr Wilson
1 That the report on Capital Works and Other Items of Interest be received.
8 Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of Committee Business
Section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 gives the
Community Board 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: Member Zimmer
Seconded: Member O'Neill
1 That the report on Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of Board
Business be received.
2 That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting
listed in the table below.
3 That the general subject of each matter to be considered 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:
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Ground(s)
General Subject of each matter Reason for passing this resolution in relation to each under S48(1) for
to be considered matter passing this
resolution
C1: Confirmation of Public- The reason(s) for excluding the public is/are recorded in the 48(1)(a)
Excluded Minutes: 22 June Public Business Minutes of the meeting
2021
C2: Confidential Briefing Enable any local authority holding the information to carry
on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations
(including commercial and industrial negotiations). To
maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the
free and frank expressions of opinions by, or between, or to
members of or officers or employees of any local authority,
or any persons to whom Section 2(5) of the Local
Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
applies, in the course of their duty. 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 which would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the
relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting in public as stated in the above table.
The Public Business part of the meeting concluded at 8:03PM.
Confirmed this 14th Day of September, 2021
Peter Zimmer
CHAIRPERSON
National Park Community Board – Public Business – 3 August 2021
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Report to: National Park Community Board
Meeting Date: 14 September 2021
Subject: Progress Report: Possible Site for Control Line Flying
Purpose of Report
1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide members with an update on a request by Mr Shaun
Suter for approval to undertake control line flying on the Owhango Domain.
Significance and Engagement, Social Impact
2.1 This report does trigger the Engagement Policy. The activity on Control Line Flying has some
safety and noise aspects to consider therefore consultation with the Owhango Community
around this activity being undertaken on the Owhango Domain has been recommended.
2.2 This report does trigger the Social Policy. Sport and recreational activities enhance well-
being in the community. Control Line Flying is a relatively unknown sport and would allow
exposure of the community to a new activity, particularly to youths with an interest in
motorised sport at a relatively low cost.
Background
3.1 At its meeting 22nd June 2021, members considered a deputation report put forward by Mr
Shaun Suter and resolved as follows:
1. That the report on Deputation: Shaun Suter – Control Line Flying be received.
Officers undertook to investigate the Lease Agreement with Taumarunui Aerodrome and
provide outcomes to Cr Wilson.
Cr Wilson undertook to liaise with the Taumarunui Aerodrome Committee and provide
Mr. Suter with feedback.
Discussion
4.1 Members will verbally provide any feedback received from community members about
permitting the activity on the Owhango Domain.
4.2 Even if there were some in the community supportive of the activity, due to the close proximity
of residents and the regular use of the domain by young children, Owhango Domain is
considered unsuitable due to the health and safety issues associated with the sport.
4.3 Similar concerns apply to the Taumarunui Aerodrome which is a visual only fly in fly out
aerodrome with a re-fuelling facility located at the Southern end of the runway. The
Taumarunui Aero Club were not supportive of the activity because of the health and safety
concerns associated with Control Line Flying.13
4.4 Council does own several rural reserves which may be more suited to the control line flying
activity, however all of these have vegetation control grazing activity which would result in
some restrictions on when the open reserve area could be used for flying and access would
need to be negotiated with those graziers who hold licences to occupy the land.
4.5 The possible options where a control line flying activity could take place away from urban
residential development within the National Park Ward are:
1. Retaruke Domain – Oio Road, Retaruke
2. Kaitieke Domain – Kaitieke Road, Kaitieke
3. Kakahi Domain – Ako Street, Kakahi
4. Raurimu Reserve – Top Mill Road, Raurimu
4.6 If Mr Suter identifies any preference(s) from the above options, Council staff could liaise with
holders of licence(s) to occupy to ascertain what might be possible in terms of access and
conditions of access in order for Mr Suter to be able to undertake the proposed control line
flying activity in the National Park Ward.
Next Actions
5.1 Mr Suter be provided with the possible options recommended by members to look at and
advise which (if any) option(s) he would like to explore further.
Suggested Resolution(s)
That the National Park Community Board:
1 Receive the Progress Report: Possible Site for Control Line Flying.
2 Recommend the following options be made available for Mr Suter to explore further:
Retaruke Domain – yes/no
Kaitieke Domain – yes/no
Kakahi Domain – yes/no
Raurimu Reserve – yes/no
Warren Furner
EXECUTIVE MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE
Email address for point of contact: Warren.Furner@ruapehudc.govt.nz
Progress Report – Possible Site for Control Line Flying
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National Park Community Board Action List FY2021/22: September 2021
Date: Topic Action/Query: Status: Notes:
18 Feb. 20 Ohinetonga Send letter to Damian Coutts (Department of Ongoing 05/03/20: Letter sent
Loop Track Conservation) regarding the Ohinetonga
20/03/20: Letter received from Connie Norgate
Loop Track. RDC to provide updates on
interactions with DoC. 22/06/21: Members expressed their disappointment with the
lack of progress. Council’s Chief Executive advised of his
meeting with Damian Coutts (Whanganui Conservator,
23 Aug. 21 Letter sent to D. Coutts (DoC), and CC’d to Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai) and undertook
I. McKelvie MP, Hon K. Allan (MP), K. to raise the concern.
Rainbow and L. Sanson (Doc), M. Britton
(Tongariro Taupō Conservation Board)
seeking a collaborative resolution to the
Ohinetonga Reserve Northern Loop Track
[Appendix 1]
9 Jun. 20 Hot Ash Staff to inform members on the process for Ongoing 07/07/20: We have a 2 cubic meter bin for hot ash available on
hot ash delivery at transfer station request. Ash must not be bagged and staff will not provide
Owhango/National Park. Is there a assistance to place it in the bin provided. Only ash is to be
container? placed in the bin.
21 Jul. 20 Staff to inform members on what happens to 24/08/2020: We have a bin at our sites to receive this product
the ash after its dead. but have yet to empty it, the process around the bin as written
is for a HIAB truck to swap the bin out with a different one, that
way the full bin can be wet down and left to sit for a period of 4
weeks prior to being landfilled.
3 Aug. 21 Action Required: Manager Solid Waste 13/10/2020: Members requested this be re-added to Action List
undertook to address Members’ concerns
with the Transfer Station Contractor and 16/02/2021: Report on NPCB Agenda.
make further investigations before returning 30/03/2021: Re-added to Action List.
to a future meeting with a solution(s)
22/06/21: Hot Fire Ash continues to be a problem. Members
expressed their concerns the problem is exacerbating and
requested that action be undertaken.
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National Park Community Board Action List FY2021/22: September 2021
Date: Topic Action/Query: Status: Notes:
9 Jun. 20 Halls Halls to be removed from Capital Works Ongoing 02/07/2020: Owhango Hall: The kitchen upgrade is nearly
report and members updated as needed. complete and market days in the hall are scheduled to resume
on Sunday 5 July.
25/08/2020: Upgrades to Owhango Hall kitchen completed.
17/11/2020: Owhango Hall received $1,666 to assist in pre-
painting repairs.
02/07/2020: National Park Hall: Public Meeting to discuss use
of hall is to be included in Community Hui at Park Hotel at 6pm
on 11 August. Policy Team will include advertising with that of
meeting. At least one representative of hall committee or
NPVPA will be in attendance to answer questions.
25/08/2020: Public Meeting regarding National Park Hall held
on 11 August with good attendance. Interest from community
members present to assist with development of hall.
Application for MBIE Hall Grant to assist with upgrades
submitted and awaiting outcome.
18/11/2020: Application to upgrade National Park Hall
declined.
11 May. 21 1080 Drop Tongariro Forest Pest Control A 1080 drop within the Tongariro Forest, Owhango, is planned
for winter and includes the water catchment area.
22/06/2021: Cr Wilson attended the meeting held 24 May 2021
in Owhango Hall. A date for the drop had not been confirmed
at the time of the meeting, and was anticipated to be July or
August. Cr Wilson and Council’s Environmental Manager
confirmed to the Community Board that well-formed plans were
in place, including provision for an exclusion zone around the
Owhango water supply.
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National Park Community Board Action List FY2021/22: September 2021
Date: Topic Action/Query: Status: Notes:
03/08/21: Drop took place 30 July. Members expressed their
concerns and disappointment with the 1080 drop clear up
process.
22 Jun. 21 Control Members received a deputation from Shaun Officers undertook to investigate the Lease Agreement with
Line Flying Suter seeking guidance for options away Taumarunui Aerodrome and provide outcomes to Cr Wilson.
from built up areas to practice the sport. 03/08/2021: Cr Wilson advised he recommended Shaun Suter
(Deputation: Control Line Flying) to contact the Chateau
Action Required: Officers to provide report at Airfield. Officers continue to investigate the Lease Agreement
the meeting dated 14 September 2021 with Taumarunui Aerodrome on behalf of Cr Wilson.
12/08/2021: Letter of complaint (dated 8 July 2021) received
from Owhango Residents and Ratepayers Soc. Inc. [Appendix
2]
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13 August 2021
Damian Coutts
Central North Island Operations Director
Department of Conservation
27 Motutaiko Street
TAUPO
Dear Damian,
Ohinetonga Reserve Northern Loop Track
On behalf of the Owhango Community, I am following up with you to express our increasing concerns
about an ongoing lack of engagement from the Department of Conservation to meaningful interact
and work with the local community on a mutually acceptable solution of the slip on the Ohinetonga
Reserve Northern Loop Track.
The slip happened in May 2018 and the impact of the slip on the local community was stated in
earlier correspondence to you.
An engineering visit and an indicative costing for repairs was obtained in 2019.
DOC commissioned a Geotech report in 2020.
Ever since the slip happened a willing community workforce has been on standby.
DOC as the land manager needs to be involved so a win-win solution can be achieved.
The major concern that the National Park Community Board keeps hearing about is the lack of
meaningful engagement, timely follow up actions and no meaningful progress.
I like to reiterate to you that RDC has repeatedly offered support to you and the department to work
with the community towards a solution.
It is obvious to the National Park Community Board that DoC’s lack of interaction and engagement
with the local Owhango community won’t make the issue go away.18 APPENDIX 1 May I respectfully suggest that DOC step up to show leadership and start a meaningful collaborative partnership with the local community to work towards a solution for the community and the conservation effort in the area. It is time now to enter into a mutually beneficial partnership to achieve the best possible outcome for conservation and community well-being. Support (time, expertise and network) and engagement from DOC are required and both are non- negotiable necessary ingredients to achieve a win-win solution. Yours sincerely, Peter Zimmer NATIONAL PARK COMMUNITY BOARD CHAIR CC: RDC Mayor, RDC CE, MP Ian Mc Kelvie, Tongariro Taupo Conservation Board, DOC Director General, Minister of Conservation
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APPENDIX 2
8 July 2021
Mr Pete Zimmer
Chairman
National Park Community Board
Taumarunui
Dear Pete.
I write on behalf of the Owhango Residents and Ratepayers Soc. Inc.
At our last meeting, we discussed the Flying Machine that has been operating on our Domain in
Owhango.
We complained to the Council regarding this operating flying machine, and the spraying of the
grass in early May 2021. We were informed that the person involved had not received
permission to fly from there, and further emails received, informed us that he had been spoken
to, and was told he was not to operate from the Domain any longer.
This he did not take heed, as he was seen and heard again following our receiving this
information.
On watching your latest meeting on Zoom, 22 June, members observed him presenting his case
to continue flying.
We at Owhango Residents and Ratepayers, do not want this gentleman operating this noisy
instrument from our Domain. It is against all the local conservation protocols. Period.
We have Owhango Alive, who are doing a wonderful job trapping predators to encourage more
bird life, and this noise is very disturbing.
I wish you to inform your committee of our objection, and that we be party to any decision
making on this matter should it involve the Owhango Domain.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely
Brian Goodwin
Acting Chairman
Postal Address: CMB 8, Owhango 3990 Email: owhangorris@yahoo.co.nz20
Report to: National Park Community Board
Meeting Date: 14 September 2021
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 National Park Community Board area in the 2021/22 Financial Year.
Significance and Engagement, Social Impact
2.1 Significance and Engagement
This report does not trigger the Significance and Engagement Policy 2018.
2.2 Social Impact
This report does not trigger the Social Policy 2018.
Discussion
3.1 WORKS
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 Key to Status:
RED: Significant concerns regarding project progress to time and/or budget targets
AMBER: Visibility of issues that might impact project time or budget targets
GREEN: Project being managed within time and budget targets
Suggested Resolution(s)
1. That the Report on Capital Works and Other Items of Interest be received.
Clive Manley
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Email address for point of contact: clive.manley@ruapehudc.govt.nz
Attachments:
1. National Park Community Board Capital Works and Other Items of Interest21
ATTACHMENT
National Park Community Board Capital Works and Other Items of Interest:
14 September 2021
3.3 ROADING Updated by: A. Nicol
Item Activity Key Date(s) Status Commentary
R1 Minor June 2022 Green Road widening works
Improvement Comments • Oio Road at 28.4km (Malcolms)
Sites • Pukeatua Road at 3 km
• Pukeatua Road bridge approach (investigation only)
The outcome of the funding request Council has made to Waka
Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for Minor Improvement funding for
2021/24 will not be advised until late August. Council requested a
similar level to other years. Waka Kotahi indicated in July 2021
that the fund is well oversubscribed between existing approved
projects in New Zealand and new requests. Council’s Minor
Improvement programme will be finalised once it has an indication
of the approved budget request.
3.4 ENVIRONMENTAL Updated by: S. Watson
Item Activity Key Date(s) Status Commentary
E1 National September Amber Aquanet and Traverse Environmental have lodged a section 92
Park 2021 resource consent. Waveband needs to be replaced.
Wastewater ON HOLD Discussions to be held with relevant Iwi in relation to outstanding
Treatment resource consents
Plant
E2 National August 2021 Red MBIE TIF funding has been disestablished due to Covid 19.
Park Water ON HOLD Waters Team are looking at funding this under the Crown
Treatment Infrastructure 3 Waters Reform Funding. Traverse
Plant Environmental and Aquanet are undertaking investigations. This
project is currently on hold.
E3 Owhango August 2021 Amber Traverse Environmental have applied under present scheme.
Water ON HOLD Investigations are underway to identify an alternative source of
Supply supply. Investigative report to identify an alternative
Resource groundwater source for Owhango was completed in October by
Consent WGA Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec consultancy firm. The report has
identified 3 potential sites for consideration of exploratory
drilling. Engagement with Nga Tangata Tiaki o Whanganui
identified as a priority. Relationship agreement with Nga
Tangata Tiaki is being negotiated at present. WGA to meet with
RDC staff end of March to discuss their reported findings.
Following the recent boiled water notice, RDC will be installing
a filtration unit as a temporary measure until the upgrade of this
plant. An alternate source of supply is being sought. Access is
restricted in the Tongariro National Park and falls under the
management of the Department of Conservation Te Papa
Atawhai. Time frames on the test bores are subject to contractor
availability. Installation of a core screen and extra filtration unit
will be in the Financial Year 2021/22. No update from the bore
contractor due to workload under stimulus funding and now we
have the delays associated with COVID lockdowns22
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3.5 COMMUNITY PROPERTY Updated by:
Item Activity Key Date(s) Status Commentary
C1 Pride of December 2021 Amber Application made by National Park Village Business
Place Comments Association to the fund. Application included: Shelter, tables
Application and chairs, gas BBQ, storyboards and framing. The applicant
is responsible for the timing of completion of the project.
National Park School BOT have provided written approval for
use of land. A picnic table and chairs have been donated.
Clarification sought by Council has provided update as follows:
donated picnic tables & chairs awaiting installation; storyboards
& framing has funding available but is still to be actioned;
funding secured for BBQ and shelter. Shelter & concrete
foundations have been installed, with the next focus to be on
installing donated seating. Seating being built by local builder.
Researching power BBQ. Committee meeting scheduled
beginning June to confirm next steps.
C2 Dog September 2021 Amber Two locations on road reserve (end of Ward St & end of Carroll
Exercise Comments St) to be considered. GHD to do preliminary designs. Iwi to be
Area consulted. Report tabled at meeting dated 22 June 2021. The
Dog Control Policy identifies an existing designated Dog
Exercise Area in National Park. No Decisions were made at the
meeting and Officers have been requested to review the report
and re-table once all the facts have been collated. Cr Wilson
and Council’s Executive Manager Infrastructure visited the site
and observed fly tipping. Officers exploring options for site
clearance, fence erection and ongoing mowing and
maintenance. Report deferred to 14 September meeting as not
all facts to hand at time of Agenda collation.
3.6 OTHER ITEMS Updated by:
Item Activity Key Date(s) Status Commentary
O1 Rural Wi- December 2022 Amber Crown Fibre Holding have engaged a consortium of
Fi and Comments Vodafone, 2 Degrees and Spark to deliver the Mobile Black
Blackspots Spot project. MBSF is targeting three sites in Ruapehu,
Raurimu, Timber Trail and Owhango.
https://www.crowninfrastructure.govt.nz/ Fibre installation
scheduled for National Park Ward is complete. Tourism
Sites still on Mobile Blackspot programme – Whakahoro
was scheduled for 2020, and Whanganui National Park
scheduled for 2022. The Community Engagement Officer
has taken over this project and is having on-going talks with
providers.
O2 National June 2022 Red The first Public Wifi site has been installed and running at
Park Wi-Fi Comments the National Park Hall. The second site at the Park and
Ride was established at the end of 2019. The third site at
the park is awaiting confirmation of the location of a shelter
in the park and power to the site. Still awaiting confirmation
of location. 03/08/21: Members requested an update on the
matter. Officers undertook to investigate the options and
advise what has been incorporated into the Long Term
Plan.
Capital Works and Other Items of Interest
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Report to: National Park Community Board
Meeting Date: 14 September 2021
Subject: Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration for
Board Business
Purpose of Report
1.1 Section 48 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 gives the Board
the right by resolution to exclude the public from the whole or any part of the proceedings of any
meeting on one or more of the grounds contained within that Section.
Significance and Engagement, Social Impact
2.1 Nothing in this report triggers the Significance and Engagement Policy 2018.
Suggested Resolutions
1 That the report on Resolution to Exclude the Public for Consideration of Board Business be
received.
2 That the public be excluded from the following parts of the proceedings of this meeting listed in
the table below.
3 That the general subject of each matter to be considered 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 in relation to each
S48(1) for
matter to be considered matter
passing this
resolution
C1: Confirmation of Public The reason(s) for excluding the public is/are recorded in the 48(1)(a)
Excluded Minutes: 3 Public Business Minutes of the meeting.
August 2021
C2: Confidential Briefing Enable any local authority holding the information to carry on,
without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including
commercial and industrial negotiations). To maintain the
effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank
expressions of opinions by, or between, or to members of or
officers or employees of any local authority, or any persons to
whom Section 2(5) of the Local Government Official
Information and Meetings Act 1987 applies, in the course of
their duty. 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 which
would be prejudiced by the holding of the whole or the relevant part of the proceedings of the meeting
in public as stated in the above table.
Tasha Paladin
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