Agenda of Maniototo Community Board

Maniototo Community Board Agenda

8 May 2025

MINUTES OF A meeting of the
Maniototo Community Board
HELD IN THE Ranfurly Service Centre, 15 Pery Street, Ranfurly
AND LIVE STREAMED VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS ON Thursday, 27 March 2025 commencing AT 2.00 pm

PRESENT: Mr R Hazlett (Chair), Mr M Harris, Cr S Duncan, Ms R McAuley

IN ATTENDANCE: P Kelly (Chief Executive Officer) via Microsoft Teams, Q Penniall (Infrastructure Manager), D Rushbrook (Group Manager - Community Vision), D Scoones (Group Manager - Community Experience), L van der Voort (Group Manager - Planning and Infrastructure), P Keenan (Capital Projects Programme Manager), G Bailey (Parks and Recreation Manager), H Laverick (Roading Asset Engineer), S Reynolds (Governance Support Officer)

1 ApologiES

Committee Resolution

Moved: Duncan

Seconded: Harris

That apologies from Mr D Helm be received and accepted.

Carried

2 PUBLIC FORUM

Russell Haigh and Tania Murray – Maniototo Business Group

Ms Murray spoke on behalf of the Maniototo Business Group and presented their plans for improvements to the main street planting and reserve spaces within the town. She also informed the board of their projects to upgrade the lighting for the Railway Station and for a new sign to welcome visitors to Ranfurly.

Mr Haigh spoke to the importance of the iconic Railway Station building to the community as it represents the history of the railways and the evolution to biking and tourism. He stated that he believed the building should be a focal point in the town and that the project to improve the lighting would further enhance the buildings appeal.

3 Condolences

The chair referred to the deaths of Bill Burrows, Rosemary Hall, Colin Falconer, Shirley Scott, Erin Howard, Raylene Hansen, Phyllis Pett, Brian Turner, Anne Cotton and Charlie Scott. Members stood for a moment’s silence as a mark of respect.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

Committee Resolution

Moved: Duncan

Seconded: McAuley

That the public minutes of the Maniototo Community Board Meeting held on 12 December 2024 be confirmed as a true and correct record.

Carried

5 Declarations of Interest

Members were reminded of their obligations in respect of declaring any interests. There were no further declarations of interest.

6 Reports

25.1.2 Speed Management Consultation Proposal

To consider and provide feedback on the updated speed limit proposals for the Maniototo Ward.

Committee Resolution

Moved: Duncan

Seconded: McAuley

That the Maniototo Community Board

A. Receives the report and accepts the level of significance.

B. Recommends the proposed speed limits for the Maniototo Ward to Council.

Carried

Note: By permission of the chair Public Forum resumed.

John Grant - Maniototo Adventure Park

Mr Grant gave an introduction of the operating structure of the business following the merger of the three entities in 2023 and listed the activities available throughout the year at the park. He noted the challenges of having a seasonal business but commented that they had received good local support and that they had ambitious plans for the future. He requested support from the board for these future plans and asked for guidance with funding opportunities from within council and external entities to allow the business to grow and succeed into the future.

25.1.3 Update on Improvements to Ranfurly and Patearoa Water Treatment

To provide the Maniototo Community Board with information regarding work being undertaken to upgrade the Ranfurly and Patearoa water treatment plants.

Committee Resolution

Moved: Duncan

Seconded: Harris

That the report be received.

Carried

25.1.4 Maniototo Financial Report for the Period Ending 31 December 2024

To consider the financial performance overview as at 31 December 2024.

Committee Resolution

Moved: Duncan

Seconded: McAuley

That the report be received.

Carried

7 Mayor’s Report

25.1.5 Mayor's Report

Her Worship the Mayor was not present at the meeting.

8 Chair's Report

25.1.6 Chair's Report

The Chair gave an update on activities and issues since the last meeting.

· Had attended a site visit with staff to discuss the work to be undertaken on the Ranfurly and Patearoa water treatment plants to add protozoa barriers.

· Had discussed issues regarding the Naseby Irrigation scheme.

· Had met with the chairman of the Oturehua Domain Committee to discuss their plans for improvements to the tennis courts, and noted that he would be in touch with staff to look at options.

· Had visited the Naseby Cemetery, noting a small tidy up was needed but overall he was happy with the condition of the site.

· Noted the difficulty in replacing heritage street lights and bulbs and that he had discussed with NZTA on the best way to solve this issue.

· Noted that some sprinklers were not working at the stadium cricket pitch.

· Attended the community meeting about the halls and the buildings at the Arts Centre, and noted the interest in this issue, and encouraged people to have their say in the consultation.

Committee Resolution

Moved: Hazlett

Seconded: Harris

That the report be received.

Carried

9 Members' Reports

25.1.7 Members' Reports

Members gave an update on activities and issues since the last meeting.

Mr Harris reported on the following:

· Attended the community meeting about the potential divestment of halls.

· Attended the Maniototo A & P show

Ms McAulay reported on the following:

· Attended the community meeting at the Arts centre, noting the centre is very busy and the strong community involvement in the meeting and the centre as a whole.

· Gave an update on the swimming pool noting that the team had an incredible season, that they had been really busy and turnover was strong.

· Had been involved with the group who are working on a new sign for Ranfurly, and they are well underway with the planning stages, and noted that she looked forward to seeing it completed.

· Gave an update on the Maniototo turf project, and encouraged everyone to have their support this project in the Long-term Plan consultation next month.

Cr Duncan reported on the following:

· Encouraged people to submit on the Long-term Plan consultation and noted that he wanted to see all the projects pursued as the district is growing.

· Gave an update on the Regional Deals progress.

· Attended Brian Turner’s funeral, noted the significance of his connection with Central Otago.

· Attended the Maniototo A & P show and noted strong attendance.

Committee Resolution

Moved: Harris

Seconded: McAuley

That the report be received.

Carried

10 Status Reports

25.1.8 March 2025 Governance Report

To report on items of general interest, receive minutes and updates from key organisations and consider the status report updates.

Staff gave an operational update on some areas of planting that required tidying up in the main street and noted the need to remove the Golden Elms tree on Dungannon Street as they pose a danger to the overhead electricity infrastructure.

Committee Resolution

Moved: Duncan

Seconded: Harris

That the report be received.

Carried

11 Date of the Next Meeting

The date of the next scheduled meeting is 8 May 2025.

The meeting closed at 3.19 pm.

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CHAIR / /

8 May 2025

9 Status Reports

25.2.5 May 2025 Governance Report

Doc ID: 2016546

Report Author:	Sarah Reynolds, Governance Support Officer
Reviewed and authorised by:	Saskia Righarts, Group Manager - Business Support

1. Purpose

To report on items of general interest, receive minutes and updates from key organisations and consider the status report updates.

Recommendations

That the report be received.

2. Discussion

Community and Promotions Grants - Second Round

There are no community, or promotions grant applications for the Maniototo Community Board to consider in the current (second) funding round of the financial year. An application was received from the Public Health Service for a community garden at the Maniototo Area School, however this was withdrawn to allow for more of a plan to be developed first. It is likely that a future application will be received for this purpose.

Minutes from Māniatoto Community Arts & Cultural Inc.

Minutes from the 19 March 2025 meeting are attached (see Appendix 1). They were previously sent to members.

Status Reports

The status reports have been updated with any actions since the previous meeting

(see Appendix 2).

3. Attachments

Appendix 1 - MCACI Minutes 19 March 2025 ⇩

Appendix 2 - MCB Status Updates ⇩


AGENDA Maniototo Community Board Meeting Thursday, 8 May 2025
Date:	Thursday, 8 May 2025
Time:	2.00 pm
Location:	Ranfurly Service Centre, 15 Pery Street, Ranfurly (A link to the live stream will be available on the Central Otago District Council's website.)
Peter Kelly Chief Executive Officer