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Consultation Document for the Long Term Plan 2018-2038 1
Welcome to our Foxton
Consultation
Beach Foxton
Tokomaru
Kere Kere
Ward
Document for Waitārere
Miranui
Ward
the 2018-2038
Beach Shannon
Hōkio
Beach Mangaore
Long Term Plan.
Levin Levin
Ward
Waikawa Neville Gimblett Mayor Michael Feyen Piri-Hira Tukapua
Beach Ōhau Kere Kere Ward 027 4419 923
Waiopehu 021 121 2214 mayor@horowhenua.govt.nz
Levin Ward
The plan that sets out what Horowhenua District Manakau 027 5294 883
Ward cr.neville.gimblett@horowhenua.govt.nz cr.piri-hira.tukapua@horowhenua.govt.nz
Council is going to do over the next 20 years. From left to right:
Deputy Mayor Wayne Bishop Ross Brannigan
The purpose of the Consultation Document is Christine Mitchell Jo Mason
Waiopehu Ward Kere Kere Ward
Waiopehu Ward Levin Ward
to provide you with a basis to have your say on 06 368 8369 027 447 4611 021 247 7338
027 318 7703
what the Long Term Plan ends up looking like. cr.wayne.bishop@horowhenua.govt.nz cr.ross.brannigan@horowhenua.govt.nz
cr.christine.mitchell@horowhenua.govt.nz cr.jo.mason@horowhenua.govt.nz
Horowhenua District Ross Campbell
Victoria Kaye-Simmons Bernie Wanden Barry Judd Miranui Ward
Levin Ward Levin Ward Levin Ward 027 253 3956
027 601 1014 027 291 5546 027 367 2030 cr.ross.campbell@horowhenua.govt.nz
cr.victoria.kaye-simmons@horowhenua.govt.nz cr.bernie.wanden@horowhenua.govt.nz cr.barry.judd@horowhenua.govt.nz
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Nā te Kahika 6 want your feedback on. These have come about as Ā Tātou Pūnahahanga 20
a result of pre-engagement and were identified by
The champions of the
a cool job.
What’s it all about? Council as being the most pressing. Crunching the numbers
Long Term Plan He aha rā Te Mahere Tūroa 8
Challenge 1: Property Te Tātaitai i ngā Utu 24
2018-2038. Proposed Community Outcomes Take 1: Ngā Whare Tūmatanui Auditor Report
Ngā Putanga Hapori 10 The future of our Community Halls 14 Te Pūrongo a te Kaiarotake 30
Maia is a third generation ‘Levinian’ and
loves to dance. Xander moved here with What is happening in our District? Challenge 2: Foxton Pool
his mum when he was four-years-old Ngā Kaupapa e haere ana i tō tātou Rohe 12 Have your say on our future
Take 2: Te Puna Kaukau o Te Awahou
and was recently awarded a certificate Kōrero mai mō tā tātou ahunga whakamua 31
Season length of the Foxton Pool 16
for being a good friend at school.
Challenge 3: Water Supply and Wastewater
The Long Term Plan 2018-2038 is all
Take 3: Te Whakarato Wai Māori me te Wai Para
about the future, the place where Maia,
Providing new drinking water and wastewater
Xander and all the children in our
infrastructure to our growing settlements 17
District including those that are moving
here, will live.
5
Na te
Kahika “It is vital that Council’s activities reflect this growth and that
Message from Horowhenua is best prepared for it.”
the Mayor
Whakahīhī pai ana ahau kia noho hei Kahika mō hunga pēperekōu, nō reira kia hāngai ngā He maha ngā kaupapa ka hiahiatia e tēnā, e tēnā, I am very proud to be the new Mayor of growing population. Horowhenua is promoted While there are many projects we all would like to
Horowhenua, inā te taurikura hei wāhi noho, hei pūnahahanga o te rohe ki tēnei āhuatanga. kia whakaurua ki te Mahere Tūroa, engari e whai Horowhenua. I believe we have a wonderful as an area for retired people to move to, and see included in the LTP, Council needs to balance
wāhi mahi, hei wāhi toro mai. • Ko te whai kia pono, kia tika te whakawhiti ana te Kaunihera kia iti te pikinga reiti. Tukuna mai District in which to live, work and visit. our infrastructure will need to support this. these with low rates increases. We want your
kōrero a te Kaunihera me te Hapori, i runga i ō koutou whakaaro mō tēnei take. Arā hoki ētahi atu • Ensuring our Community have truly input on how we can do that. There will also be
Ia toru tau ka whakawhiti kōrero te Kaunihera me te take kāore i whakaurua ki te Mahere Tūroa, engari As part of the Long Term Planning process, Council challenges and opportunities that are not in the LTP
te mōhio ka whai wāhi atu ngā whakaaro o te representative consultation, where residents are
Hapori mō ngā kaupapa ka hiahiatia hei whaitanga e mea ana ahau me haere tonu tā te Kaunihera has the opportunity every three years to ask the that I believe should be which Council will consult
marea ki ngā whakataunga a te Kaunihera. confident their views are factored into Council
mā te Kaunihera i te roanga atu o te 20 tau e tū mai whakawhiti kōrero mō ērā, pērā i Te Mahere Community what projects, ideas and plans, they on concurrently such as the Waste Management
decision-making.
ana, me te ara e utua ai aua kaupapa. Koia tētahi • Ko te mahi tahi me ngā kaiwhakaahu ki te Whakahaere Para, Whakaiti Para. would like Council to embark on over the next and Minimisation Plan.
wāhanga o te tukanga Whakamahere Tūroa. whakarato pūnahahanga ki ngā rohe e whanake 20 years, and how they would like to fund these • Providing infrastructure to growth areas in
ana, i te mea karekau he kaupapa here tuku Āpiti atu ki ērā, e ngākaunui ana ahau ki te kōkiri initiatives and services. partnership with developers, as Council has no There are a number of additional initiatives which
He mea nui kia mataara te Kaunihera ki te piki o te i ētahi atu kaupapa, pērā i te rerewhenua kawe development/financial contributions policy at
pūtea a te Kaunihera i tēnei wā. E mea ana I would personally like to see developed, such as
taupori e matapaehia ana, me te whakahāngai anō i tāngata mai i Taitoko ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara, te With our forecasted population growth, it is vital present. I believe Council and developers must
ahau, kia ngātahi tā te Kaunihera me ngā regular Levin–Wellington commuter trains, regional
āna mahi ki tērā. Me eke te kounga o ngā kaupapa pāmu whakatipu kōaka, me te whakaora i Te Roto o that Council’s activities reflect this growth and that share costs, which is common in other councils.
kaiwhakaahu kawe i ngā utu, ā, e pēnei ana i hemp growing, and the active remediation of Lake
whakatū whare, me rite hoki ngā pūnahahanga Horowhenua, i te awa kōpikopiko hoki o Manawatū Horowhenua is best prepared for it. We need quality
kaunihera kē atu. Horowhenua and the Manawatū River Loop at
whakarato i te wai, i te wai para, i te tuku para anō i Te Awahou. Ko te whakamātūtū i ēnei taiao hei housing development, and to ensure that our ability • Building quality, trusting partnerships with
• Ko te whakawhanake i te mahinga tahitanga a Foxton. Restoring these environments will benefit
hoki ki te piki o te taupori. Ko ētahi atu āhuatanga oranga anō mō te rohe, arā, te taha hauora, te rēhia, to supply infrastructure for water, wastewater, and Tangata Whenua reflective of the Treaty of
te Kaunihera me te Tangata Whenua i runga i te our health, recreation and tourism outcomes as a
hei aro mā tātou, ko te rerekē haere o te āhuarangi, te tāpoi hoki, ā, he ara whakapakari i te mahinga rubbish disposal keeps pace with growth. We must Waitangi principles, to help progress this region.
ngākau tapatahi, me te ū anō ki ngā mātāpono region, and is another opportunity to strengthen our
ko te kārewa wainuku, ko te onerere, tērā pea tahitanga me te Tangata Whenua. also factor in climate change impacts, groundwater
o Te Tiriti o Waitangi, e ahu whakamua ai tō • Water sustainability, both residentially and partnerships with Tangata Whenua.
ka hua ake i te rū. Mā konei e manawa roa ai, e levels, and possible liquefaction from earthquakes
manawa tītī ai tō tātou Rohe. Mōku ake, he take nui tātou rohe. Ki tua atu i ngā whakamahuki o roto i tēnei Puka commercially, is a hot topic. The Horowhenua
if we are to be an innovative and resilient District. I While this Consultation Document provides
ēnei. Whakawhiti Kōrero mō te Mahere Tūroa, e wātea water consumption is well above the daily
• Ko te toitūtanga o te wai ki ngā kāinga noho, personally see these issues as vitally important. informative detail on the LTP, supporting documents
ana ētahi puka taunaki i tā mātou pae ipurangi, i national average and we currently have high
Kua tautohua e te Kaunihera ētahi wero matua, ki ngā whakahaere tauhokohoko hoki tētahi are publicly available on our website and at
ngā Taupuni Ratonga hoki a te Kaunihera. Ko te Council has identified key challenges and issues water losses in our water network. To meet our
ētahi take matua, e tino whakaaweawe ana i ō tātou tino take. Kei runga kē atu te whakapau wai o Council’s Service Centres, and include Strategies,
Puka Rautaki, ko te Puka Kaupapa Here, ko te which have significant impacts on our Communities, water demand I would like the Community to
Hapori, hei tuku whakaaro mai mā koutou. Koia ko Horowhenua i ia rā, i te toharite ā-motu, ā, he Policies, Activity Statements, and Assumptions.
Tauākī Mahi, ko te Puka Matapae ētahi. and we would like to know your thoughts. The consider whether water tanks and grey water
ēnei: nui te moumou o te wai i te pūnaha wai o te
issues I see facing our Community are: collection tanks become part of our building Our District is facing many key challenges; however
rohe. E hiahia ana ahau kia āta whakaarohia e Ahakoa he nui ngā take kei mua i te aroaro hei
• Ko ngā Putanga Hapori, pērā i te whiwhi mahi, requirements, what do you think? it is a very exciting time to be planning our future.
te Hapori, te whakature i te kura wai māori me whiriwhiri, hei kawe ake mā tō tātou rohe, he wā • Community Outcomes such as employment,
te hauora, me te oranga pāpori whānui o te iwi, te kura wai para ki roto i ā tātou tikanga hanga whakahohe tonu mō te whakamahere i te ara This is an important opportunity – be sure to have
o te taupori e piki haere ana. E whakatairangatia healthcare, and general social wellbeing for our your say.
whare, mā konei e rite ai te whakapau wai o te whakamua. He mea nui kia tukuna mai ō koutou
ana a Horowhenua hei wāhi noho mō te rohe. Pēhea nei ō koutou whakaaro? whakaaro.
6 Horowhenua District Council Translated by He Kupenga Hao i te Reo Consultation Document for the Long Term Plan 2018-2038 7
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LTP Process
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Term Plan. The Long Term Plan (LTP) will set out what Planning Pre-engagement Concurrent .go
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The LTP is a way for the Community to learn more about July developing We undertook pre-engagement on the LTP to understand what is consultatio these
2017 the Long important to you over the next 20 years. ns
Council’s activities, financial status, and work priorities. Look out for upcoming
Term Plan
consultations that are
He aha rā LTPs are reviewed every three years. The process for
developing a LTP is outlined to the right. Currently, we
Assessment
July to
This engagement took place from September to November last year and
the results assisted your Elected Members to make decisions on the
outside the consultation
on the LTP. The Earthquake Prone Buildings
supporting strategies and policies in November. There were a number of key
Te Mahere Tūroa
Understanding outcomes from these
are formally consulting with the Community. The pre- HDC’s Community Sept Draft Waste MMP
challenges and priorities discussed including prioritising core infrastructure, may result in future
engagement we had with the Community at the end of and surroundings 2017 changes to the LTP. Levin Town Centre
rates affordability, and responding to growth.
last year wasn’t legally required but was very valuable Expressway*
and has helped us shape this Consultation Document. Development In all, 2,680 people took part by sending in postcards, completing surveys,
Sept Policies, strategies attending meetings of Community and sector groups, social media Engagement dates are
Growth Strategy 2040
The Consultation Document outlines our three key to Nov and projects based interaction, talking to Council staff and Elected Members and playing the subject to change. 2018-2038 LTP
challenges and other topics we want your feedback 2017 on pre-engagement LTP Priorities Game. The feedback received has helped us understand what
on, such as the Shannon Community Centre and January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018
is important to you and what you would like to see happen in our District.
water sustainability. The Supporting Information to the Compilation It has also helped shape what’s in this Consultation Document. If you can’t
Consultation Document includes the Infrastructure and Create the Nov Horowhenua Growth Strategy Levin Town Centre
find what you were expecting to see in this Document, the likelihood is that
Financial Strategies, Financial Statements, Policies, and Consultation to Dec 2040 We’re creating a plan to make
it’s already been proposed as part
Activity Statements. Document and 2017 Levin Town Centre a destination.
supporting of Council’s work (see Supporting The Growth Strategy will signal
Information such as the Infrastructure This project could include actions
information where the future growth areas are
and Financial Strategies) or it’s being that affect your retail property and
likely to be - they could involve
Consultation consulted on concurrently. for everyone who shops in Levin. It
your land or they might involve your
Feb will mean big changes to consider.
Formally neighbour’s land.
to Mar engage with
2018 Draft Waste Management
We want to hear the Community Otaki to North of Levin
Expressway
Minimisation Plan
from you Hearings & May NZTA is proposing to build a
We need to hear your thoughts on
how we as a Community manage
Deliberations 2018 four-lane expressway from Taylors
This Consultation Document was released our waste and how we can work
Road to north of Levin. The
for public consultation on Friday 23 February together to minimise the amount of
proposed routes and interchanges
2018. If you are wondering where you can find Adoption waste that goes to landfill.
could include your property, home
out more information about this Document, its June Audit and adoption or business. Earthquake Prone Buildings
Supporting Information and 2018 of the Long Term
the submission process Plan *This is a NZTA run We live in a high earthquake zone
please see page 31 of this engagement activity
and need to prioritise thoroughfares
Document. in Levin, Foxton and Shannon. We’ll
Closure then assess every building on the
Submissions close
Post engagement
July thoroughfare.
Monday 26 March 2018 with the Community 2018
8 Consultation Document for the Long-Term Plan 2018-2038 9
Community What’s happening
Outcomes Have in our District
Ngā Putanga Hapori your Ngā Kaupapa e haere
We are reviewing our Community
say ana i tō tātou Rohe
After a generation of decline, growth has recently
Outcomes to ensure Council will be in Our Communities have a We are a welcoming, We are proud of our natural Our community facilities We acknowledge our We are proud of the heritage returned to Horowhenua.
the best position to tackle challenges enabling and business and built environments. and infrastructure services partnership with the Tangata and diversity of our District
‘sense of place’ that makes
to come. Council is committed to aiding growth to ensure our
people proud to live here. friendly District that are planned and developed Whenua of our District and our people.
As set out in the Local Government Act encourages economic
We sustainably manage our to meet current and future through a proactive approach Did we get the economy and Communities become more sustainable
Our Community has access environment so it can be We respect each other and and so you can live, work and raise your family here.
2002, Community Outcomes are what to health, social and
development.
enjoyed now and by future
needs. to the Treaty of Waitangi and
what we each contribute
Community For the purposes of forecasting, Council assumes the
its principles.
we aim to achieve in meeting the current recreation facilities which We provide opportunities generations. Waste reduction, recycling, to the District through our Outcomes right? population will grow by just over 1% per year for the
and future needs of our Communities enable people to enjoy for people of all ages and energy conservation and We support Mana Whenua to traditions and culture. 20-year period of this LTP. This means that by 2038 about
for good quality infrastructure, public positive healthy lifestyles. Our natural resources play efficiency are promoted as maintain and enhance their
at all phases of life to enjoy 41,128 people will call Horowhenua home. In the past
services and performance of regulatory
Our Communities live in a quality of living within our
a vital role in sustaining the part of how we all live. traditions with their ancestral Our Community’s cultural Are we missing two years the growth rate has exceeded the forecast.
functions. The Community Outcomes District. lands and waterways, wāhi diversity is celebrated. The growth is prompted by two major factors: international
a safe and supportive District that is economically something, or focusing
listed here are not in any particular order. We have reliable, efficient tapu and other taonga. immigration and regional migration because of major
environment and are sustainable and affordable. We actively support
empowered to make positive improving the health of our
and well planned community
We will work with local marae,
on something we roading improvements between Horowhenua and
We are keen to get your feedback on the We recognise and manage facilities and infrastructure Wellington.
following:
and healthy lifestyle choices. the effects of population
District’s rivers, lakes and services.
hapū and iwi to support their shouldn’t be?
waterways. development and capacity We expect more people will move here, whether
Our Communities are growth and actively promote
Our community facilities building. in retirement, for a change of lifestyle, or for job
inclusive, connected and the District as a destination of opportunities. Growth could accelerate further if the
and infrastructure are built We value working together to
have the opportunity to choice. proposed Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway occurs.
resiliently, preparing us to achieve common goals.
influence local outcomes and Depending on the outcome of this Expressway, there
We value the role our combat natural hazards.
decisions. may be an impact on what has been assumed in terms
District’s natural, cultural
of growth and associated costs. This could result in an
Our Communities are and social assets play
amendment to the LTP.
resilient and provide for in supporting economic
intergenerational well-being development. The increase in population will have a noticeable impact
through networks which care on Council with regard to income, expenditure and asset
for all ages. See page 31 on how to make a management.
submission on the Community We have also thought about what happens if the
Our Communities individually
and collectively participate in
Outcomes. growth doesn’t occur or if it occurs faster than we have
forecasted. See the Financial Strategy.
community development.
10 Horowhenua District Council 11 12 Horowhenua District Council
Stormwater Water Supply Wastewater Heaps is Land Transport Community What is this
ing
Stormwater
District-wide Levin clarifier installation Shannon disposal system happen Community
Drainage and
stormwater Sewerage
er
Wastewat orks
netw
ent plants
Road improvements,
Facilities showing?
stormwater Facilities and discharge infrastructure and treatm including resealing and Council activities and updates
Upgrade of Levin WTP Renewals of wastewater infrastructure Services bridge maintenance Te Awahou on some projects from the LTP.
improvements
in Foxton, Levin and Tokomaru Parks, libraries, Nieuwe Stroom
(including for For the costs of each project
Renewals (i.e. replacement recreation and Renewals of footpaths and constructing
growth) Renewals and upgrade of the Levin Representation please refer to Supporting
of assets) of water community centres new ones Refurbishment of Information such as the
Wastewater Treatment Plant and Community Levin Aquatic Centre Infrastructure Strategy.
Improving the infrastructure in Foxton,
Shared Pathways
discharge quality Foxton Beach, Levin, Levin wastewater network upgrade Community S Leadership
Shannon, Mangaore and
upport port Public engagement Renewals of playgrounds
Land Trans ridges,
of stormwater at (pump stations) Community Foxton Main Street upgrade Completed
developmen in decisions, planning and sports grounds
Lake Horowhenua Tokomaru emergency t, ds, b
Property Local roa
managemen Started/ongoing
Upgrade of the Foxton WWTP t Local road improvements due to the
and working t, and stree and policy
Renewals of the Levin and
visitor servic
es
M aintenanc
e of footpaths Wellington Expressway Not yet started
towards discharge Relocate wastewater ponds in public lan lights
Shannon WTPs d and WTP Water Treatment
consent Foxton Beach buildings Treasury and
Support Plant
Upgrades (i.e. improvement Upgrade of the Tokomaru Wastewater
of assets) of water networks Planning and People and WWTP Wastewater
Treatment Plant Solid Waste
in Levin and Foxton to Regulatory Services Water Supply operational Treatment Plant
Management resources
service growth areas Upgrades of wastewater networks in Consents, controls, Water treatment plants
Rubbish disposal and
Levin and Foxton to service growth areas regulations and bylaws and supply networks
recycling services
Mangaore
Tokomaru
Levin
Shannon
Opiki
Ohau
Kuku
Manakau
Foxton
Waitarere
Beach
Foxton Hokio Beach Waikaw
Waikawaa
Horowhenua District Council
Beach Beach
Challenge
#1
Responding Options Preferred Option
to Growth Property The halls that are available for The halls that are leased to 1 Status Quo 3 Retain leased properties but not halls In light of the declining use and the significant
Ngā Whare public hire are: community organisations are:
This option involves retaining all the Community
available for public hire remediation costs Council’s preferred option is
Option 4.
Foxton Memorial Hall Foxton Coronation Hall Halls. The impact on debt would be $2,296,184 to This option would see the leased properties
Growth means new infrastructure will be needed, and Tūmatanui Located on Clyde/Main Street, Located on Avenue Road, earthquake strengthen and maintain. The impact on retained as Council property but not the halls This will reduce potential debt and rates over the
that comes at a cost. While the District will be home to Foxton and is earthquake Foxton and is currently leased rates would be $1.07 for every $10,000 land value. available for public hire (being the memorial halls term of the LTP. There is a limited impact on Level
more ratepayers, that may not translate into lower rates prone. to the National Museum of in Levin, Foxton and Shannon). The impact on debt of Service as the loss of these halls for hire and
increases across the board. 2 Retain halls available for public hire but not would be $888,194 to earthquake strengthen and lease would be compensated by other available
Audio-Visual Arts and Science
Shannon Memorial Hall leased properties
The Future of our Community Halls (MAVtech) for nominal rent. This maintain. The impact on rates would be $0.22 for facilities. Our desire would be to see the buildings
However, it will mean the load is spread across Located on Grey Street,
building is earthquake prone. This option would see the halls that are available for every $10,000 land value. repurposed as important features of the urban
more ratepayers so we can fund new and improved For us to be more efficient in managing our property portfolio, we are Shannon.
public hire retained as Council property but not the townscape and potentially provide additional
infrastructure required to meet this growth. focusing on managing property essential to core services. In light of this, Courthouse Museum 4 None of the Community Halls are retained commercial space in town centres to assist in
Levin Memorial Hall leased properties (Coronation Hall and Courthouse
Located on Main Street, Foxton as Council property and are disposed of meeting projected growth demand. However, if
In many parts of the country, Development Contributions there is a desire to concentrate on services valued by the community, reduce Located on Queen Street, Levin Museum). The impact on debt would be $1,407,990
are used to help pay for new infrastructure and upgrades ongoing operating costs, renewals and new debt on non-core properties. and is earthquake prone. and is leased to Foxton Historic to earthquake strengthen and maintain. The impact This option would see none of the Community selling them proves unsuccessful in some cases
Society for an annual on rates would be $0.56 for every $10,000 land Halls retained as Council property and Council there may be no other option but to demolish
needed because of growth. There are currently no In support of our goal to focus investment on core property, Council is Council has an annual budget of
peppercorn fee. This building value. start a disposal process. This option would mean derelict buildings.
Development Contributions or similar mechanism considering reducing the number of Community Halls (which are non-core around $80,000 to manage and
in Horowhenua, so this is paid for by all ratepayers. is also earthquake prone and is $2,296,184 is not added to our debt and in terms
property) for hire or lease. This is due to a significant drop in use of the halls maintain these halls. However, we Note: the cost of maintenance for the Community
Development Contributions are just one of several options currently closed for this reason. of rates there would be a saving of $0.88 for every Halls has been factored into the draft financials,
and the increasing costs of maintaining and earthquake-strengthening them. have seen a reduction of use and $10,000 land value.
available for Council to use to fund infrastructure. Later this consequently income from these Many of the halls require due to the uncertainty around when they might
year, Council will explore what options are best fit for our Council owns and manages a number of community halls in Foxton, Shannon, properties. Income is down around strengthening due to being be sold.
Community, while being mindful of the cost on ratepayers. and Levin. Some of the halls are available for public hire and a number of 38% between 2015 ($21,000) and earthquake prone. We prefer
others are leased to community organisations.
Council has been thinking about how it will respond to 2018 ($13,000). option
#4
We want your views on whether we
growth, including through developing the Growth Strategy should continue to provide halls for
(see concurrent consultation on page 9). public use and lease.
There are some key challenges and opportunities that
come with growth that we want your feedback on. This
includes providing infrastructure to growing settlements
(page 17) and sustaining our water supply (page 22).
Take a peek at some of the projects we are already doing
under this page.
Foxton Memorial Hall Shannon Memorial Hall Levin Memorial Hall
Over 5 years there has been Over 5 years there has been Over 5 years there has been
Foxton Memorial Hall Shannon Memorial Hall of 99 bookings Levin Memorial Hall
89 93 Got Questions? Contact Arthur Nelson,
a reduction of 89 bookings a reduction a reduction of 93 bookings
Supporting information: Financial Strategy
Supporting information can be found at
bookings
(148 bookings in 2011/12
to 59 bookings in 2016/17)
99 bookings (119 bookings in 2011/12
to 20 bookings in 2016/17)
bookings
(424 bookings in 2011/12
to 331 bookings in 2016/17)
Parks and Property Manager on 06 366 0999.
www.horowhenua.govt.nz/whatsourfuture 13 14 15
Challenge Challenge
#2 #3
Waitarere
Foxton Pool Water Supply Beach
Te Puna Kaukau o Te Awahou Have and Wastewater
your Te Whakarato Wai Māori me te Wai Para
Options Preferred
say
Season length of the
Foxton Pool
Since Foxton Pool opened in 2007, 1 Status Quo Option Providing new drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to
every year for Summer the pools Season length would stay at five our growing settlements Hokio Beach
Council’s preferred option is
open from the start of December months. No financial impact, Level Option 2.
to the start of May. The facility As more people move to our District we expect the demand for services will increase, particularly from
includes a 25 metre indoor pool
of Service in Foxton stays as is.
This option has no impact on Shannon those that move here from locations where these services are already available.
and an indoor play and toddlers’
pool. Extend season length to
2 eight months
Council’s debt as it would be
funded by an increase in rates. Community We also expect that most population growth will occur in areas that have higher Levels of Service,
Those who use the pool suggest a
The season length of the Foxton
Level of Service increases as
Learn to Swim classes could
Centre i.e. Levin, meaning smaller villages may miss out on realising the full potential from growth.
Now is the right time to have a conversation about introducing a new Level of Service to our
longer season will see better use of operate for two full terms
the pool including more access to Pool would extend We are wondering if the Shannon settlements - what might be needed in the future and when that work should be done.
a year, local schools
Learn to Swim and aquatic fitness from five months to We prefer Community want a space to use that
could utilise the facility Council wants to hear from the Community on the future need for reticulated drinking water
resources. A longer season would eight months (would provides for more activities than a
option with less time pressure systems, wastewater networks and treatment systems for Manakau, Ōhau, Waikawa Beach
#2
provide local clubs that rely on the open from the start of hall or library. This hub could include
and transport costs, and and Hōkio Beach.
facility with the opportunity to build September to the start rooms for local clubs to use and a
the Community would Ohau
capacity and a membership base. of May). This option safe space for youth to hang out. Waitārere Beach already has a wastewater network and treatment system, so we want to
have low-cost exercise
would involve an options for the majority hear from the Community about the future need for a reticulated drinking water system.
With the current structure and additional $88,000 per Do you support the development of
of the year. This Waikawa Beach
design of the facility, a year annum, equivalent to a a Shannon Community Centre? It’s important to understand Council has to not only make decisions based on what
extension of season
round operation is not possible. $5.70 increase in rates. current residents think, but also consider the needs of future generations.
would be reviewed Would you use a Community Centre
Therefore other options have been
after two years once in Shannon and if so what would you We are expecting growth in more areas than these settlements but these are the places
investigated. In the long-term, the recreation facilities use it for? with no (or some) existing water supply and wastewater infrastructure.
Council is looking to prepare an DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
strategy is completed.
aquatics and recreation strategy to As the preferred option, this Your feedback will help shape this
set the direction for all the District’s SEP OCT NOV option has been factored into potential project. See page 31 on
facilities. the draft financials. how to make a submission.
Manakau
Supporting information: Report to FCB Got Questions? Indicative Existing
The Growth Strategy we are consulting on will look at future growth direction
Supporting information can be found at Contact James Richmond,
settlement
areas (page 9). of growth
16 www.horowhenua.govt.nz/whatsourfuture Community Services Manager on 06 366 0999. 17
Challenge
#3
Options 2 Provide water and wastewater to existing
settlement and growth areas
3 Provide water and wastewater to only
growth areas
Preferred Option
This option would see water and wastewater This option would see water and wastewater Council’s preferred option is Option 2.
For each option we have separated the settlements so infrastructure provided to both the existing infrastructure provided to only growth areas of
you can pick one or more locations for each option. The impact on Council’s debt from this option is outlined below. If it was decided As part of this option Council would produce a feasibility study to explore
settlement and growth areas of the locations. these locations. that all settlements will receive both water and wastewater, a staged approach where the water supply would be sourced from and how wastewater would
See submission form.
to introducing these is recommended. This will spread the financial cost over a be disposed of for these settlements. This feasibility study would also look at
There is a risk that growth will not occur as anticipated. 20 year period to make them more affordable and meet the expected demand whether the schemes should be separate or combined (with a neighbouring
If this happens, we may alter the timeframes or not as the community grows. Levels of Service for water and wastewater would settlement).
Water Supply Wastewater Water Supply Wastewater
proceed with the development of the proposed schemes. increase for these settlements. As the preferred option, this cost has been
(per year) (per year) (per year) (per year) Note: the full impact on rates would occur the following financial year once the
factored into the draft financials.
1 Status Quo $11,935,851 $15,605,009 $6,664,000 $8,594,775 service is being provided. Prior to this there would be an impact from borrowing
Hōkio $75.60 $100.90 Hōkio $50.00 $63.50 costs.
At this time no additional services would be provided to Beach (from 2036/37) (from 2036/37) Beach (from 2036/37) (from 2036/37)
the settlements. There is no extra cost if all these locations
are selected for status quo. However, we may find that $9,113,862 $7,083,320 $5,999,398 $4,156,500
$63.60 $49.80 $48.70 $34.40 Hokio Beach $11,935,851
most new residents move to other places where services Manakau Manakau
are provided. (from 2031/32) (from 2031/32) (from 2031/32) (from 2031/32)
Waikawa $8,052,300
$5,925,674 $20,340,528 $4,890,500 $8,370,600
Hōkio Beach Waikawa Beach Ōhau $44.60 $77.40 Ōhau $41.20 $56.10 Water Supply Manakau $9,113,862
(from 2027/28) (from 2028/29) (from 2027/28) (from 2028/29) Schemes
Manakau Waitārere Beach
$8,052,300 $9,917,727 $4,945,500 $5,950,700 Ohau $5,925,674 Waitarere Beach $19,965,516
Ōhau Waikawa $52.50 $64.70 Waikawa $38.60 $44.90
Beach (from 2034/35) (from 2034/35) Beach (from 2034/35) (from 2034/35)
$19,965,516 $11,643,500 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Waitārere $117.60 - Waitārere $78.70 -
Beach (from 2033/34) Beach (from 2033/34)
Wastewater Ohau $20,340,528
Treatment
We prefer
option Manakau $7,083,320
#2
This additional service would mean a Systems
$117.60 increase in the Water Supply Waikawa $9,917,727
Providing water Targeted rate for all households in
How to infrastructure to the Horowhenua District who are
connected to water. This increase
Hokio Beach $15,605,009
read these
Waitārere Beach
would cost would cover costs such as operational
tables
$19,965,516 to expenditure. For Waitārere Beach
build (impact on residents, rates would increase by more
as they would begin to pay the Water Supporting information: Infrastructure Strategy Got Questions?
debt).
Supply Targeted rate when they start to Supporting information can be found at Contact Sarie Van der Walt,
receive this service. www.horowhenua.govt.nz/whatsourfuture Asset Management Engineer on 06 366 0999.
18 Consultation Document for the Long-Term Plan 2018-2038 19Our Infrastructure Significant Challenges assets well may give us the ability to provide new critical assets and also have planned to continue
services for the Community in the future. the condition assessment programme for the
for the District A large amount of the District’s infrastructure was
next three years, the risk of sudden asset failure
Ā Tātou Pūnahahanga built in the 1960s and 1970s. With an average age
is low. To manage and mitigate that risk, we have
budgeted separately for District-wide unplanned
When it comes to planning infrastructure some of 60 years, many of these assets are now reaching,
renewals.
of the challenges for our District include those or have already passed, the end of their expected
Our Infrastructure Strategy sets out Sustainable infrastructure solutions should: associated with growth, ageing infrastructure, an life. Maintaining these ageing assets becomes more
the 30 year plan for maintaining and • Promote the efficient and effective use of ageing population, the Wellington Expressway and difficult as their age increases. The District is now
improving Levels of Service for: resources its impact on our population and economy, climate facing the challenge of balancing the increasing
change and coastal change, and resilience to maintenance and renewal costs.
• Deliver equity for present and future
hazards such as flooding and earthquakes.
generations When prioritising renewals we consider various
A key challenge is growth may occur differently to
• Avoid, mitigate and remedy any adverse parameters such as age, condition, failure history,
what we have assumed. To address this we will
Water Supply Wastewater effect on the environment, and criticality and the road sealing programme (to
continue to monitor actual growth patterns and may
manage the risk of asset failure) to optimise the
• Promote the creation of liveable communities prioritise new schemes accordingly.
renewal budget.
with a sense of place and identity.
Additionally, we have historically fallen short in the
level of renewals required to keep our infrastructure Another key issue is around our condition
Stormwater
Land
Transport
Our Goals assets in appropriate condition. We have identified
the renewals backlog and intend to bridge the gap
assessments and managing the discovery
of existing assets. We have good knowledge
during the lifetime of our Infrastructure Strategy. of our asset data, however, we need a better
To continue to support the wellbeing and future understanding of asset condition. Considering we
growth of the District, we aspire to achieve the This would mainly be funded through rates or if
necessary debt. have been conducting condition assessment of
following goals:
‘Sustainable A key theme throughout this Strategy is the focus • Ensure adequate infrastructural capacity
Infrastructure on sustainable infrastructure. This involves the to meet the demands of current and future
generations while being affordable for the
Issues affecting
challenges, proposed solutions, decisions, and We want your feedback on
for the actions taken to achieve long-term infrastructure Community. all infrastructure some key infrastructure
District’s solutions. • Increase the reliability and resilience of the
existing and future infrastructure. The key issue for our infrastructure assets is not
projects:
growing • Ensure sustainable use of resources and
what needs to be provided, but how to maintain
existing assets over time. Managing infrastructure
• Water Supply and
Wastewater (page 17)
communities’ protection of critical environmental values. • Water Sustainability
(next page)
For a full list of projects please see our supporting information: Infrastructure Strategy
Supporting information can be found at www.horowhenua.govt.nz/whatsourfuture
20 21Water Sustainability
Have
your
Making sure our Communities have sufficient and safe drinking
water is one of our critical roles. Council promotes sustainable
use of water resources to manage water supply and also to
say
service growth in the District.
For our District, there are quantity issues that need addressing
to ensure we can secure supply to our existing and future
Communities. Currently our water is supplied from the Tokomaru
River, the Mangaore Stream, bores in Foxton and Foxton Beach,
and the Ōhau River.
The availability of water from these sources is an
Our approach
What do you
issue, especially if extreme dry weather or rain
Council has planned for the
installation of pressure reducing
water and help us detect where
more leaks may be occurring in the
additional solutions may cost
and how they would be funded. think?
events occur more frequently. To meet our consent valves, leak detection and repair, system. These solutions will be consulted on
conditions, Council must maintain a minimum flow of What do you think of our
Did you know water in the river downstream of where we take water.
continuous monitoring and
If we don’t see our ability to sustain
in the future when we are ready to
approach?
assessment to address the leaks in make a decision and may require
that Levin uses When the river is very low, as it was during December our system. While this will address water improve as a result of leak
an amendment to the LTP. As such, Do you have any other
more water and January, the amount of water Council can take part of the issue, we still will not detection and water meters, other
only the costs for the first stage, suggestions?
per day than the is restricted even more. When it does rain, it can take have enough water to supply the solutions for us to explore in the long
addressing the leaks in our system,
some time for the water to be clear enough for it to be term include: See page 31 on how to
national average? used for supply.
existing demand and growth. We have been factored into the draft
make a submission.
are therefore considering installing • Additional water source(s), which financials.
The per capita consumption of water in our District water meters (depending on further would mostly likely be a bore.
is high with places like Levin using over 400 litres a work and as such, has not yet been • Additional water storage, such as
day compared with a national average of 275 litres factored into this LTP). These help a reservoir or stormwater retention
per day. Adding pressure to our system is the fact you keep track of your use of pond.
that consumption of water goes up during dry periods. We also
experience a loss of water in our network due to leaks. Further work is required to
understand how much these
22 Horowhenua District Council 23Crunching the Balancing Our Budget Operating Surplus/Deficit
6 Surplus:
Numbers Balancing the budget means Council’s operating revenues
are equal to or exceed the operating expenditures so there’s
4
2
Earn more
money than
$ Millions
no budget deficit. you spend
Te Tātaitai i ngā Utu As shown, Council has a history of budget deficits which in
-
the last LTP we had planned to turnaround by 2018-2019. (2)
‘Balancing the Budget while planning for growth and However, due to increased costs of replacing infrastructure (4) Deficit:
we are now working to turn this around and balance the
maintaining sustainable infrastructure’. (6) Spending
budget by Year 4 (2021-2022) of this LTP.
more than
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
2025-26
2026-27
2027-28
2028-29
2029-30
2030-31
2031-32
2032-33
2033-34
2034-35
2035-36
2036-37
2037-38
The Financial Strategy is the foundation of Council’s LTP goal of managing By 2021-2022 Council will be operating in surplus, which will you earn
growth while living within its means. In order to achieve this, the focus of allow us to pay off more of our capital project loans (debt)
the Strategy is to balance the budget and to maintain surplus from Year 4 Financial Years
even faster.
(2021-2022), while ensuring that our infrastructural assets are sustainably
managed and comply with legislative requirements.
A key aspect of our Financial Strategy is to try and reach a prudent
balance between loan and rate funding for the purchase of new and What are our revenue sources? $205,000
maintenance of old assets. Operational revenue for first year of LTP Finance Revenue
To reduce the need to borrow we intend to progressively pay for more $4,345,000
asset renewals from rates and operating surpluses, with loans being used $39,106,000
Grants and
$11,597,000
to fund capital expenditure (e.g. new assets required for increases in Rate Revenue Subsidies Other Revenue
Levels of Service and Growth).
We are signalling higher than normal rates increases in the first five years
of the Draft 2018-2038 Long Term Plan in order to achieve the financial
What are we spending our money on?
Operational expenditure for first year of LTP
goals of: $4,147,000
$2,143,000 $7,058,000 $3,084,000
$2,546,000 Representation and
• Rates funding asset renewals. Solid Waste Wastewater Treasury and Support
Community Support Community Leadership
• Finding alternative sources of income to fund growth projects.
• Balancing the operating budget.
$4,808,000 $13,069,000 $1,692,000 $9,959,000 $1,496,000 $6,514,000
Supporting information: Financial Strategy, Funding Impact Statement Planning and Community Facilities Property Land Transport Stormwater Water Supply
Supporting information can be found at Regulatory Services and Services (Roading & Footpaths)
24 www.horowhenua.govt.nz/whatsourfuture Consultation Document for the Long-Term Plan 2018-2038 25Level of Servic
e
Let’s Talk Rates (LoS):
The quality o
Options Our Proposed Overview of Rate Limit 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
2023/24 and
following years
Next year’s rates are only 0.38% higher than predicted in the 2015-2025
service a Co
fa
uncil
Remember, each preferred challenge option
has already been factored into the proposed
Rate Limits Rates Income Percentage Increases (will not exceed) 7.53% 6.97% 6.40% 7.42% 5.92% LGCI +2%
Activity is co Total Rates Income ($000) (will not exceed) $37,801 $40,057 $42,223 $44,930 $47,148 $48,711 to $76,318
LTP. We are sticking close to our initial limits and projections from our mmitted rates increases (next page) and debt limits Over the last six years ratepayers
to provide th have experienced above-inflation Note: Excludes water by meter, penalties and remissions.
last LTP to ensure our Community receives the best value for money. e (page 29).
community rate increases. These higher than
Next year’s (2018-2019) above inflation rate increase is largely due Property desirable increases will continue to
to circumstances that have arisen. The most significant of these Challenge Option 4: None of the occur over the first five years of the Rate Limit:
#1
challenges are: Rates Consumer Price
Community Halls are LTP, as Council works to balance Council’s
retained as Council property the budget and plan for growth.
Income proposed limit Index (CPI): Local Government
and are disposed of. At this Increases on rate income What economists use Cost Index (LGCI):
stage maintenance costs We understand these levels of increases to forecast inflation Special price predictions
increases are neither desired nor rates and is not that account for major
Our infrastructure underwent a revaluation process (valuing the have been factored in due to
sustainable, and are committed to
12% suitable for infrastructure assets
costs and current state of assets (e.g. pipes, treatment plants, roads)) uncertainty around timing of councils
potential disposal (page 14) getting the most value out of every (like bridges and water
and there was a significant increase in the projected cost of funding 10% Rate Limit
Increase in total rates
dollar spent with the right balance treatment plants)
renewals (by $1.3m accounting for 3.8% of the proposed 6.53% CPI
overall increase). This increase is due to an increase in replacement between progress and affordability. 8%
Season Length LGCI
costs e.g. materials. 6%
Challenge of Foxton Pool
#2
This additional cost will ensure our core services (Water Supply, Option 2: Extend season 4%
Wastewater, Stormwater, and Land Transport) will continue to provide length to eight months
(page 16) 2%
the promised Level of Service to the Community.
0%
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
2025-26
2026-27
2027-28
2028-29
2029-30
2030-31
2031-32
2032-33
2033-34
2034-35
2035-36
2036-37
2037-38
Water Supply and
Wastewater Our proposed rate increases Financial Years
The opening of Te Awahou Nieuwe ge
Challen
#3
Stroom comes with an increased
Option 2: Provide water over 20 years are:
and wastewater to exisiting
operating cost of $470k (1.34% of the
settlements and growth
increase).
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
2025-26
2026-27
2027-28
2028-29
2029-30
2030-31
2031-32
2032-33
2033-34
2034-35
2035-36
2036-37
2037-38
areas (page 17)
To lower the cost would mean lowering
the Level of Service, such as limiting the 6.53% 5.97% 5.40% 6.42% 4.92% 2.91% 3.99% 4.19% 3.30% 4.47% 2.32% 4.02% 2.58% 4.23% 2.69% 2.75% 2.46% 2.38% 2.58% 2.10%
opening hours of the facility.
This includes anticipated growth in the rating base (more households to spread the rates) and does not include water by meter rates, penalties and remissions. Individual households
may experience a higher or lower rates increase than this figure depending on what rates they are subject to. Refer to the next page for indicative rates.
26 Horowhenua District Council Consultation Document for the Long Term Plan 2018-2038 27Local
Want t
Indicative how rat o see We encourage you to compare your own rates online using the Rating Calculator at
Debt Limits Net Debt Government Funding
Proposed
affect es will www.horowhenua.govt.nz/whatsourfuture or call us for assistance on (06) 366 0999. Percentages are of operating revenue Agency (LGFA)
Council Limit
Rates
Have
y
proper our Our Financial Strategy takes into LGFA dictates the
ty? account Horowhenua’s projected
Net Debt
most we can We are proposing to
your
growth over the next 20 years. Growth borrow (250%) increase our limit to
We have reviewed our What we borrow accomodate growth
Revenue and Financing will require an increase in services and
say
Urban Residential Urban Business Rural Residential Farming Business infrastructure to ensure our District is
to improve Council Limit (195%)
Policy and rating system to the District
determine how Council’s
(based on a property with a (based on a property with a (based on a property with a (based on a property with a fit for purpose. Debt is primarily driven What Council
capital value of $225,000 and capital value of $525,000 and capital value of $430,000 and capital value of $1,440,000
costs will be divided across by capital expenditure, and the need to 250 can currently
land value of $83,000) land value of $175,000) land value of $163,000) and land value of $1,180,000)
the Community. Following the fund new infrastructure in response to borrow (175%)
growth means there will be a significant
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2017/18
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
review we are not proposing 200
any changes to our rating amount of growth-funded debt over the
system this year. This means next decade.
$ Millions
150
the General rates (which
Rate $
General 463 446 477 511 976 941 1005 1078 790 877 936 1004 1,836 1,905 2,042 2,184
In May 2017 it was confirmed that What do
contribute to the cost of Council had retained its A+ credit rating
the wider Community) and
Roading 175 181 178 174 353 369 367 363 334 346 341 333 968 1,013 1,007 994
from Standard and Poors (this means
100
you think?
the Targeted rates (which Council remains financially sound). 50
are used to raise revenue The A+ credit rating contributes to Have we got the
for activities that benefit a Stormwater 94 104 115 121 220 243 269 282 - - - - - - - -
Council’s ability to take on higher levels
0
balance right
specific activity or service) of debt. Debt funding is pivotal to fund between rates
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
will remain using the same Community Centres 238 268 301 304 238 268 301 304 238 268 301 304 238 268 301 304 our growth programmes as well as
system. Next year (Year
and Library increases and
increases to Level of Service. The LGFA
Representation Financial Years debt levels?
2 of the LTP) Council has and Community 233 227 230 244 233 227 230 244 233 227 230 244 233 227 230 244 limit provides us with a buffer to respond
committed to review the rating Leadership to events such as natural disasters. Net debt Council Limit Proposed Council Limit LGFA
system by considering Capital Do the proposed
Aquatic Centres 148 153 155 158 148 153 155 158 148 153 155 158 148 153 155 158
Value Rating, the use of changes improve
Development Contributions, Revenue and Remissions of Rates on the process?
and explore any other source
Financing Policy Maori Freehold Land
Solid Waste 23 23 23 21 23 23 23 21 17 16 16 16 17 16 16 16
of capital funding that may be See page 31 on how to
available. Water Supply 401 457 463 473 401 457 463 473 - - - - - - - - We are not proposing to change the rating The Māori Rates Remission Policy requires a review every six years and make a submission.
system as part of this review. We have sets out circumstances where Māori Freehold Land owners can apply for
We have used the District’s Wastewater 589 628 675 727 589 628 675 726 - - - - - - - - updated the Policy to align with current local remissions on their rates. Council is proposing to change the conditions
median house prices to Disposal
government functions. and criteria required to apply for remissions, making the process easier for
demonstrate the proposed Total Rates $ 2,364 2,487 2,617 2,733 3,181 3,309 3,488 3,650 1,760 1,887 1,979 2,059 3,440 3,582 3,751 3,900 Māori Freehold Land owners overall.
rate increases.
Total $ increase 123 130 116 128 179 162 127 92 80 142 169 149
Note: Excludes water by meter,
Total % increase 5.20% 5.23% 4.43% 4.02% 5.41% 4.64% 7.22%* 4.88% 4.04% 4.13% 4.72% 3.97%
penalties and remissions.
Supporting information: Remissions of Rates on Māori Freehold Land Policy, Revenue and Financing Policy
28 Horowhenua District Council
*This figure is a result of the final year of the 10 year differential change for rural residential. See Funding Impact Statement. Supporting information can be found at www.horowhenua.govt.nz/whatsourfuture 29Auditor Report Have your say
Supporting Information includes the Financial and Infrastructure Strategies, Financial Statements,
Policies, Activity Statements and other information, such as the Assumptions and the Report on
Independent auditor’s report on Horowhenua District Council’s the Foxton Pool. This Information can be found on our website or at one of our service centres
on our future
Consultation Document for its proposed 2018 28 Long Term Plan
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