Community Facilities NA

The Canvastown Hall, which we believe to be owned by MDC, has a serious structural problem with the wall area above and beside the north western double door Fire Exit showing minimal rigidity stiffness – the wall ‘moves” when the door is opened. This may well be as a result of the many floods we have had through the village area in recent times. We have shown wall movement to Councillor Faulls previously and I have subsequently sought an estimate of costs and the scope of what required remedial works are needed. Costs are yet to be received as builders seem to be busy elsewhere presently! There is also concern for the historic murals on the wall immediately inside the hall (painted by Orewa Haddon). These murals are in the process of being evaluated for their preservation and it seems to be at a cost well beyond our community resources, as is the hall wall repairs. We seek assistance from Marlborough District Council accordingly by way of this submission to the Annual Plan. The ongoing structural integrity of the community hall is of paramount importance to us and our community as it is a well used asset locally. We really want to get it fixed up! There have been discussions around who owns the hall, and we are of the opinion that it is owned by MDC? We are happy to debate ownership and I have several older community association members who can provide more information if the opportunity arises.

Community Facilities NA

Refer to attached documents.

We seek assistance from the Council in resolving the roofing problem to safeguard this important community asset. As the quotes vary considerably, more work will be required to find out of the scope of the problem and the best way forward. We would appreciate being able to draw on some Council technical support if needed. One option would be to combine any MDC financial support with a grant application to the Community Lotteries Facilities Fund or similar large funding organisation. Lottery Community Facilities provides grants: ●\tto improve or build new community facilities, or ●\tfor feasibility studies to work out if plans to improve or build community facilities can be achieved and will benefit the community. Funding starts from $30,000. Given that the Board has only just realised the extent of the problem, we have not investigated this option closely but it may have merit particularly if the Council was to dedicate funds to the project.

Other NA

Upgrade the facilities at the showgrounds by way of keeping the historic sheep pens and improving toilet facilities. Access for cars to cope with increased numbers of people attending the Farmers Market and to comply with health and safety issues. Farmers Market is growing and is seen by many as a drawcard to the Marlborough region. Also the market provides an alternative food supply and distribution that is often cheaper than supermarkets. It keeps the local supply chain open and encourages growth of alternative food sources for our population.

To assist in funding by building a toilet block near the existing sheds and assist in funding the maintenance of the sheep sheds. Approve extension of our lease to include one way traffic system and facilitate parking

Community facilities improvements and upgrades
Do you support upgrades and improvements for community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock - $831.4K over four years, with a rating impact of $23.4K in 2022-23. Y

Am looking at the showgrounds and their future use.

Other NA

Refer to attached document.

2.1 Federated Farmers opposes the purported rates increase of 5.37%. 2.2 Federated Farmers recommends MDC undertake a comprehensive review of how rates in the district are levied

Other NA

Three Waters Well-being 5.1 Federated Farmers observes that there is an inconsistency in using the “three waters well-being” funding from the Government when MDC opposes the three waters reform. 5.2 Federated Farmers also observes that using the “three waters well-being” funding to fund new MDC initiatives will result in future funding shortfalls that will need to be accounted for in the general rates.

Personnel and remuneration
Increase in staff remuneration budgets to remain competitive in the challenging employment market ($562K), and additional personnel in Emergency Management, Human Resources and Rivers to meet increased workloads - $150K N

5.3 Federated Farmers observes that, while it may be desirable to increase staff remuneration budgets, increasing MDC’s staff pay during a time of record inflation creates an image of MDC staff doing well at the expense of its constituents.

Roading
Do you support the proposed funding for roading? Y

5.4 Federated Farmers recommends MDC invest more in rural roading as a lack of attention has resulted in major damage in the recent flood events. 5.6 Federated Farmers opposes any further decreases in speed limit on rural roads as this is uneconomic and does not result in better safety outcomes.

Solid Waste – landfill redevelopment
Do you support the proposed funding for solid waste – landfill redevelopment? Y

5.5 Federated Farmers would like to take the opportunity to remind MDC that there are rural access inequities to waste recovery and recycling services. 5.7 Federated Farmers would like to see MDC actively working with AgRecovery to establish free drop off hubs for farm plastics. AgRecovery is seeking product stewardship accreditation from the Ministry for the Environment for farm plastics in 2023/34. AgRecovery estimates it will recover 80% of farm plastics within three years of accreditation. 5.8 This will have a meaningful impact on rural waste streams and therefore reduce pressure on landfills. However, those recovery facilities need to be planned for to ensure the service is accessible for all rural people. 5.9 Further, we note that the Ministry for the Environment has identified that organic waste must be removed from landfills in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across New Zealand. Federated Farmers would appreciate a response from MDC as to whether this situation is being planned for, and what the long-term organic waste recovery fees impact may be.

Democratic Process NA

With the Local Government NZ Annual Conference scheduled for this July, we are taking the opportunity to respond to Question 3 in the Annual Plan Update. Judging by the list of speakers chosen for the conference, there is unlikely to more than rhetoric being applied to the otherwise excellent theme I.e. ‘The Future – how we can embrace the power of localism to deliver nationally’. There is to be much discussion about future social ,environmental and economic wellbeing, none of which is meaningful while government policy is to burden our mokopuna with billions of dollars in debt-servicing, Here is where we urge Council to initiate public discussion on the unprincipled “Principle of Intergenerational Equity” invented to legitimise the creation of an unearned income stream for private investors in central and local government debt. There is no foundation in economic theory for the public sector in a sovereign nation with its own central bank to be privately funded. This would mean examining the motivation underpinning the establishment of the LGFA (Local Government Funding Agency) plus recent legislation (e.g. the Infrastructure Commission Act). We very much endorse Council’s opposition to the current 3-Waters plans. Along with many other enlightened councils you oppose the transfer of assets to a corporate entity with barely one shareholding as compensation. Our concern goes further. A Cabinet paper under the name of the Hon. Nanaia Mahuta, Minister of Local Government) admits that the whole 3-Waters scheme is ‘heavily dependent on the capital markets’ - as we Socreds have long suspected. Indeed the well-being of the players on the capital markets appears to have priority over the other ‘well-beings’.

Community Facilities NA

The Rewnick Museum, together with Renwick Smart & Connected, have identified the need for a Community Hub for Renwick residents and visitors. The hub is envisioned within the existing Renwick Museum seeking to meet a range of community and visitor needs bringing together Heritage, Community and Tourism in one central location. Key to this vision is the employment of a Community Hub Coordinator for which we seek council funding. Attached documentation includes a strategic plan and letters of support from key stack holders.

That council continue its support of the Renwick Museum with the annual financial support of ongoing running costs of $7500, and ADDITIONAL annual financial support of $10,000 towards funding a Community Hub Coordinator.

Environmental Health NA

Submitter details 1. Nelson Marlborough Health (Nelson Marlborough District Health Board) (NMH) is a key organisation involved in the health and wellbeing of the people within Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Maui. NMH appreciates the opportunity to comment from a public health perspective on the Marlborough District Council's Annual Plan 2022-2023. 2. NMH makes this submission in recognition of its responsibilities to improve, promote and protect the health of people and communities under the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 and the Health Act 1956. 3. This submission sets out particular matters of interest and concern to NMH. Specific Comments 4. NMH supports upgrades and improvements for community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock and amenity upgrades in Marlborough's smaller towns through the Small Townships Programme as these are important assets for the community. 5. NMH supports further investment in building capacity and capability on Freshwater Management as this will improve overall environmental sustainability the region. 6. NMH supports funding to cover operational costs at Lansdowne Sportshub as this provides opportunities to participate in physical activity. 7. NMH would also like to thank the Council for the opportunity to work with Council Staff and the Cancer Society on revising the Smokefree Outdoor Policies.

Community Facilities NA

This submission covers several important upgrades to facilities in Ward as follows: Urgent: Upgrade of the Ward hall septic system, which is unable to cope with full occupancy. This application also refers to the submission from the Flaxbourne Heritage Trust, whose planned museum build will include a new septic system. The hope is to connect the two buildings to one system. The Flaxbourne Heritage Trust application reference is: REF220512241. Provision of a safety rail at the Ward hall. Painting and renovation of the Weld Park Domain Sheds and buildings as required. Water pipe installation at the A & P grounds ( Weld Park) to the Horse pen area. Short to medium term: Explore options for public access toilets at the hall to cater for numbers of cyclists using the Whale Trail cycleway. Improvements to the Ward hall kitchen to cater for larger groups. Installation of I.T. and a soundsystem in the Ward Hall. Flaxbourne Early Settlers Association: Increase in operational grant funding. The Association wishes to seek an increase in operational funding from $21K to $35K per annum to cover cost increases

Please consider the attached document from John Hickman, Flaxbourne Early Settlers association

Other NA

I have written before about cycleways on Waikawa Road and have been informed that there is no money to provide this. I am talking about cycling for transport, not mountain biking or stretching your ability to the limit on small paths with difficult corners. However, I think it is important to have in mind that there are already many alternative ways of transporting oneself around cities and small towns. There is a website which details some of the many types of scooters etc. available, and there will be more. It is called https://www.jenquip.nz/ and gives examples of different types of scooters etc. There are several older people that try to negotiate the traffic and parked cars as they go to and fro to the town centre in their various mobility vehicles. Also electric skateboards have been parading up and down Waikawa Road at high speed. For someone to get into town and do some shopping, these are quick and effective ways of getting from A to B. These smaller vehicles would reduce the need for parking cars in the town area and make the CBD free for walking and socialising and safer too. Aside from this, last summer Waikawa Road became a car park for camper vans from a hire firm and also a parking place for people who had gone off to walk or camp somewhere else. The reduced vision made it very difficult to cross the road and it became almost impossible for cars to pass a cyclist. I would spend more time looking in my rear vision mirror when cycling, than looking ahead. A cyclist has to pass parked cars with great caution in case someone opens a car door and knocks them flying then a following car might run them over. Not much fun!! Perhaps a solution could be to charge the cars for parking. This may encourage owners to find alternative parking for their camper vans. Perhaps roads should return to being roads instead of car parks !! So to accommodate these new types of transport, and allow safety for pedestrians, pavements and kerbs need a re-think to allow safety for all. There is so much more room available if the kerbing can be sloped differently to include the gutter with a mesh like the main street in Picton, and in Richmond, Nelson and many other town centres. For the future planning of roads, and footpaths, I feel we need to think outside the usual parameters, and find a better solution for everyone. The solution for Waikawa Road, I think, is to abolish parking on one side of the road, and then use the sloped footpath and part of road for an ideal use of cyclists, etc. going both ways. People should also be encouraged to front out of driveways so that they have better visibility.

Culture and Heritage NA

Marlborough Heritage Trust is very appreciative of the additional support offered in early 2022. We are hopeful that additional proposed funding for 2022-2023 will be forthcoming. We are currently facing significantly increased insurance costs. Please see documents attached. In 2021 following the payment of our insurance bills we were advised to undertake a regular revaluation of Trust built assets. This showed increases in value, but we were unable to meet increased insurance costs. This year our projected costs for insurance are significantly higher as many businesses and organisations are finding. Following discussions with Dean Heiford, he advised that we request additional insurance support through this process. Related documents are attached. We are also attaching an insurance report regarding polystyrene in the Museum building as this is an ongoing challenge.

Support for Marlborough Heritage Trust insurance of $90,339.12.

Culture and Heritage NA

This year we have been working with The Lotteries Grants Board to prepare an application for maintenance work at the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre. This requires a contribution from other funding sources of one third, which will enable us to access national funding. The total amount required, according to our recent quotes, is $95,066.40. We are requesting support from the Marlborough District Council for $31,688.80, this represents one third of the total funds required. See summary and quotes attached.

Financial support totalling $31,688.80 for maintenance and repairs (see documents including quotes attached)

Marlborough Heritage Trust
An operating grant increase to Marlborough Heritage Trust of $100K in 2022-23. The Trust manages and operates the Marlborough Museum and archives at Brayshaw Heritage Park, and the Edwin Fox. Y

The Marlborough Heritage Trust current Strategic Plan prioritises Facilities Maintenance and any additional support will go a long way to assisting the Trust to achieve this. The Trust employs seven Host staff members (part-time) at Marlborough Museum and the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre. The Trust has not been able to achieve the MDC living wage for its staff and the Trust’s Host members are on the minimum wage. Additional funding will support staff recruitment and retention in the current challenging environment. The Trust is mindful of recruitment and retention pressure in the current work environment and future challenges regarding senior staff positions as well. The Trust is also facing increased marketing and advertising costs and additional funding will go some way to ensuring community members and visitors are aware of what the Trust can offer. Broadening our audiences and forming new partnerships is a significant part of our Strategic Plan. It is important to remember that the Trust provides a strong governance and management structure for the Marlborough Lines Heritage Education Programme. The programme delivers over 5,000 pupil lessons which are available to all Marlborough schools. The long-term wellbeing of the Trust is important as Marlborough has significant heritage of local, national, and international value. We understand that a huge portion of ratepayers were not born in Marlborough, however the Trust seeks to highlight nationally and internationally significant heritage including the Edwin Fox Ship and Visitor Centre, the history of the wine industry, Marlborough’s contribution to World War One and World War Two, Polynesian and Māori history (notably at the Wairau Bar), Captain James Cook and Sir Joseph Banks and their time in the Marlborough Sounds, for example. We believe that the Marlborough District Council is contributing significantly to heritage and with further investment and strategic planning, Marlborough’s heritage will be increasingly seen as an asset, building civic pride and regional identify. The Trust seeks to further engage Marlburians and visitors in great visitor experiences. Marlborough Museum exhibitions could be available in the CBD with the right levels of investment, and the Edwin Fox is the centrepiece for Picton Maritime Heritage. We believe that Picton’s maritime heritage is crucial to the future branding of the Picton experience, and we are looking forward to developing conversations around ways the Edwin Fox site can evolve. The Trust faces increased insurance costs and in terms of facilities maintenance short and long-term challenges to protect Marlborough heritage are ever present. Later in this submission we address these two areas that would benefit from increased support.

Other NA

In New Zealand 4% of the housing stock is social housing. The OECD average is 8%. (Chch Press of 30/04/22 Page B8) The Ministry of Social Development Housing Register has the number of families and individuals waiting for social housing in Marlborough as at 31/12/2021, at 237. To address that demand, Kainga Ora is both refurbishing its stock and building new, mainly in Blenheim. These are mostly 1 and 2 bedroom houses on smaller sections. At 27-29 Stratford St is a good example of new intensive accommodation in a mixed neighbourhood. Community Housing Providers (CHP’s) are also building houses for seniors and for large families and in particular if they have disabled members. Some seniors on retirement, do not have the capital and savings to buy a house outright. CHP’s can house them on a shared ownership arrangement. There are five Community Housing Providers in Marlborough. They range from Abbeyfield with volunteers and no assets, through the Marlborough Sustainable Housing Trust with three houses and three more planned, to the Christchurch Methodist Mission with its paid staff and large management contracts to provide emergency and transitional housing. All CHP’s are seeking land in Marlborough to build more social housing. They can buy land if they have the assets to leverage. If not, then they are forced to fund raise in the community to buy land.

I want the Council to help the Community Housing Providers find and fund the purchase of land for new social housing. The 17th of February 2022 Council “Housing and Business Development Capacity Assessment” Report highlighted a potential shortfall of land zoned for residential purposes. The 25th of February 2021 paper: U045-04-03 on “Level of Services Challenges”; Recommendation 2 said: “That discussion with land owners and developers continue to encourage and support residential subdivision and development”. Another option could be for the Council to lease land to CHP’s for the building of social and affordable housing. The land would remain in Council ownership and Council could gain rent from the land. If the CHP’s in the Housing Group could collectively plan ahead their new builds and thus land requirements, these could be included in the discussions above with land owners and developers. Thus a start can be made on increasing the number of social houses in Marlborough.

Other NA

There are currently 255 households on the Social Housing Register in Marlborough - a staggering increase of 60% in the last two years. These are households in “serious housing need” and includes 138 single people or couples requiring a one-bedroom house and 75 households requiring a two-bedroom house. Over the past 12 months, over 140 households have been supported in transitional housing in Blenheim. Many more have experienced homelessness and have required emergency housing in motels. Data shows that almost two-thirds of renter households cannot afford a median rent (likely an even higher proportion for those experiencing homelessness) meaning they are reliant on public/social housing; housing which is undersupplied in the region. International and national research shows secure and affordable housing impacts positively on most welfare measures and is a key infrastructure component to community wellbeing.

1) In consultation with stakeholders, prepare and implement a Housing Action Plan for Marlborough that directly addresses the undersupply of affordable and public/social housing. 2) Waive or reduce development fees for not-for-profit organisations building affordable or public/social housing. 3) Create specific provision for social/public housing to allow for greater density of same, in current zoning 4) Re-zone under-utilised commercial and industrial land in urban areas to enable residential development that includes affordable and public/social housing. 5) Identify partnerships and models that support supply of affordable and public/social housing, which may include provision of council land or other resources at reduced rates for not-for-profit organisations

Other NA

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Community facilities improvements and upgrades
Do you support upgrades and improvements for community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock - $831.4K over four years, with a rating impact of $23.4K in 2022-23. Y

We support the proposal to upgrade and improve community facilities and playgrounds, subject to the appropriate level of iwi engagement and resourcing.

Lansdowne Park Sports Hub
Funding to cover operational costs at Lansdowne Sportshub - $70K Y

We support the proposal to fund operational costs at Lansdowne Sportshub, subject to the appropriate level of iwi engagement and resourcing.

Marlborough Heritage Trust
An operating grant increase to Marlborough Heritage Trust of $100K in 2022-23. The Trust manages and operates the Marlborough Museum and archives at Brayshaw Heritage Park, and the Edwin Fox. Y

We support the proposal to provide additional grant funding to the Marlborough Heritage Trust, subject to the appropriate level of iwi engagement and resourcing, with clear expectations made to the Trust in relation to it's role in working with tangata whenua.

Amenity upgrades - Small Townships Programme
Amenity upgrades in Marlborough’s smaller towns through the Small Townships Programme (STP) - $250K, with a rating impact of $9.1K in 2022-23. This restores the original purchasing power of the programme. Y

We support the proposal to provide amenity upgrades through the STP, subject to the appropriate level of iwi engagement and resourcing, with clear expectations made to the Committee that iwi are engaged and resourced to provide input on these initiatives.

Picton Foreshore
$100K to lift the Picton Foreshore and Shelly Beach maintenance to premier park levels. Y

We support the proposal to lift Picton Foreshore and Shelly Beach to premier park level, subject to the appropriate level of iwi engagement and resourcing, and the involvement of Rangitāne as tangata whenua in Waitohi Picton.

Freshwater management NPS implementation
$125K for additional costs to implement the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Freshwater Management for three years Y

We support the proposal to implement the NPS on Freshwater Management, subject to the appropriate level of iwi engagement and resourcing.

Freshwater management NPS capacity and capability
$50K for building capacity and capability to implement the NPS on Freshwater Management - Te Mana o te Wai - for three years Y

We support the proposal for Te Mana o te Wai Capacity Building and Capability, subject to the appropriate level of iwi engagement and resourcing.

Funding to support potential rezoning
Funding to support potential rezoning variations for housing and other developments to the Proposed Marlborough Environmental Plan: $150K Y

We support the proposal for potential rezoning variations for housing and other developments to the Proposed Marlborough Environmental Plan, subject to the appropriate level of iwi engagement and resourcing. We also encourage Council to take steps to address housing inequities in Marlborough, disproportionately affecting Maori.

Personnel and remuneration
Increase in staff remuneration budgets to remain competitive in the challenging employment market ($562K), and additional personnel in Emergency Management, Human Resources and Rivers to meet increased workloads - $150K Y

We support the proposal for staff remuneration budgets, subject to the appropriate level of iwi engagement and resourcing. We specifically support ongoing work to address cultural capability within Council.

Regional Development
Do you support the proposed funding for Regional Development of $100,000 – continued funding for the Economic Portfolio Manager role? Y

I would like to submit on a strategic plan for investment in construction and engineering labour development

Regional Development NA

Refer to attached document.

We would like the Council to support that any residence that operates STRA should at a minimum requirement, have to apply for and hold a current Resource Consent and Building Warrant of Fitness, to ensure that their property, location, and the activity is fit for purpose and will not disrupt the neighbour, or natural resources. Resource Consent and Building Warrant of Fitness is required by all hospitality providers and traditional commercial accommodation operators, so there should be no reason why this should not apply to online accommodation providers of private rooms, or entire residences. This too would generate additional revenue for the Council.

Community Support NA

Wine Marlborough supports the request for an increase in annual funding for the for the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards. We are proud sponsors of this important event for the Marlborough region.

Refer to original submission.

Community facilities improvements and upgrades
Do you support upgrades and improvements for community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock - $831.4K over four years, with a rating impact of $23.4K in 2022-23. Y

Wine Marlborough support the investment in community facilities and playgrounds. Creating and enhancing amenity that improves Marlborough’s liveability is an important part of attracting and retaining talent to the region and our sector. These facilities are also important elements that add to the wellbeing and quality of life of people who make up our existing wine- and wider-community. Has the Council considered population growth and the to need to provide/upgrade similar facilities in the Seddon, Ward, and Wairau townships? As the wine industry continues to grow families and individuals are likely to be attracted to these towns, providing a home base closer to their workplaces and offering diverse, alternative and more affordable living opportunities.

Amenity upgrades - Small Townships Programme
Amenity upgrades in Marlborough’s smaller towns through the Small Townships Programme (STP) - $250K, with a rating impact of $9.1K in 2022-23. This restores the original purchasing power of the programme. Y

Wine Marlborough support the investment in amenity for similar reasons to the community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock—these investments support community, families and individuals, and enhance Marlborough’s liveability for all. We note that the Small Townships Programme stemmed the “Growing Marlborough Strategy”. This strategy is now approximately a decade old and we support a plan to refresh this strategy and encourage an innovative approach to engagement with Marlborough’s diverse community and wider stakeholder groups.

Picton Foreshore
$100K to lift the Picton Foreshore and Shelly Beach maintenance to premier park levels. Y

Wine Marlborough support investment in this area; for many visitors to the region Picton forms their first impression of the Marlborough region. We support investment that contributes to connecting tourism with the wine industry.

Freshwater management NPS implementation
$125K for additional costs to implement the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Freshwater Management for three years Y

Wine Marlborough acknowledges the significant burden new regulations on freshwater management place on local government, particularly with a relatively short timeframe to build capability and capacity in this area. However, we recognise that the implementation of the NPS on freshwater management also brings about new opportunities for the way Marlborough approaches the management of freshwater, and more widely, natural resource. Freshwater management involves a broad cross-section of stakeholders, and this is an important opportunity to bring those stakeholders along on the journey, particularly with the development of a community vision for freshwater. We suggest that it is not only important, but critical, for Council to include and engage a wider stakeholder group in this process if Marlborough is to fully give effect to Te Mana o te Wai. We ask that Council proactively engage a wider stakeholder group in this work. The funding sought in the 2022-2023 annual plan is a short-term allocation in order to meet the requirement of the NPSFM; we feel it is important for Marlborough that this is becomes longer term allocation with a broader scope. There is one FTE staff member committed to the development and implementation of the NPS work programme, with the proposed funding of $125,000 sought for a contractor over the next three years. Given the long-term timeframe for the management of freshwater, is a longer-term, integrated approach to develop sufficient internal capability and capacity at Council being considered? How will the funding of $125,000 for a contractor for three years, generate greater overall capacity and capability for MDC and the region to meet regulatory obligations ongoing and develop as genuine Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner?

Freshwater management NPS capacity and capability
$50K for building capacity and capability to implement the NPS on Freshwater Management - Te Mana o te Wai - for three years Y

Wine Marlborough support this funding but note the all the points made on the “Additional costs to implement the National Policy Statement (NPS) on freshwater management” also apply here. We support both Council and Iwi to be resourced and enabled to engage in this process.

Funding to support potential rezoning
Funding to support potential rezoning variations for housing and other developments to the Proposed Marlborough Environmental Plan: $150K Y

Wine Marlborough support this request and emphasise the importance of housing to support the growth and development of the region. We support flexibility in zoning and support Council exploring other options to support Marlborough’s housing needs. We support the work of the Smart+Connected Housing group, the Marlborough Sustainable Housing Trust, and others.

Personnel and remuneration
Increase in staff remuneration budgets to remain competitive in the challenging employment market ($562K), and additional personnel in Emergency Management, Human Resources and Rivers to meet increased workloads - $150K Y

We support budget increases for staff remuneration and other tools and initiatives to attract, support and retain staff.

Community Facilities
Do you support the proposed funding for Community Facilities of $634,572 - due to the combined impact of small increases across many of Council’s reserves and public toilets and the employment of a new regional sports hub facilitator? Y

Wine Marlborough support this allocation of financial resource due to the enrichment for community, families, individuals and the enhancement of Marlborough’s liveability for all.

Regional Development
Do you support the proposed funding for Regional Development of $100,000 – continued funding for the Economic Portfolio Manager role? Y

Wine Marlborough support the continued investment in regional economic development. This additional resource and engagement has been a valuable avenue to further support the wine industry in the past year.

Environmental Management
Do you support the proposed funding for Environmental Management of $409,067 – additional resources are required to keep pace with the Government’s legislative changes and the community’s demand for good quality environmental data and monitoring? Y

Wine Marlborough support proposed funding as a necessary increase to ensure reliable environmental data and meet Government regulatory requirements.

Sewerage Including Treatment and Disposal NA

Refer to uploaded submission

That all residential ratepayers that are connected to the Blenheim Sewerage Ponds pay the same amount of sewerage rates. Change the way Council charge the Grovetown ratepayer for its sewerage scheme, to be the same formula that Council uses to charge the Seddon ratepayer for its water scheme. That is, spread the costs over all users of the service. Don't just dismiss our request without looking into the actual financial impact of what we are suggesting. Take a serious look at how stormwater can be cost effectively dealt with in Grovetown.

Community Facilities NA

See attached Business Case

To support the business case and its objectives for Rai Valley and the wider community by funding the provision of multipurpose sports field lighting at the Rai Valley Area School.

Community facilities improvements and upgrades
Do you support upgrades and improvements for community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock - $831.4K over four years, with a rating impact of $23.4K in 2022-23. Y

We hugely value and support the investment the MDC has made so far within the Rai Valley Area, including the Village Green and public toilets, along with central government TIF funding at the Rai Hall for a camper van dump station and new facilities. Rai Valley is the gateway to Marlborough and so the investment benefits Marlborough as a whole. Its important for our community and Tamariki to have places within our town to meet, and have activities to keep them busy and engaged.

Amenity upgrades - Small Townships Programme
Amenity upgrades in Marlborough’s smaller towns through the Small Townships Programme (STP) - $250K, with a rating impact of $9.1K in 2022-23. This restores the original purchasing power of the programme. Y

Rai Valley has seen the benefit over the last few years of the STP - and we as a school and community appreciate it. It encourages our tamariki to have pride in their hometown.

Other NA

MDC Annual Plan Submission - Marlborough Youth Trust 2022 2023 The Marlborough District Council has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the youth of Marlborough, and also The Marlborough Youth Trust (MYT) though the provision of the premises (MySpace), and some funding to contribute to increasing operational expenditure. MYT and the youth of Marlborough have enjoyed and appreciated this generosity, and the organisation and youth outcomes in the region have flourished and grown exponentially as a result. With the growth and expansion of MYT’s programming and delivery to youth, the organisation now has the need for increased management capacity, not unlike a small business scaling up and investing in infrastructure, competency and capacity for growth. MySpace has seen over 26,300 visitors since opening its doors to Marlborough Youth in 2019. The MYT have expanded their hugely diversified programme delivery to thousands of young people, increased staffing levels from 1.5 FTE to 5.5 FTE, and developed competency in the youth development team by investing in training and development. With minimum wage increasing by 19.8% since April 2019, and CPI increase 6.9% in the last year alone, increased costs are here to stay. The MYT have operated successfully and professionally on the slimmest of budgets, and have now reached the scale where a full time manager is necessary to provide dedicated professional oversite to the business. Dedicated managerial resource would ensure sustainability and continued growth in youth engagement, and further demonstrate to the region that the Marlborough District Council are strong advocates of supporting and developing youth communities in Marlborough. The Council has charged MYT with filling a significant proportion of youth services on its behalf in the Marlborough district, and the MYT have been very successful in fulfilling this mandate. Please refer to the attached, a short summary of achievements and successes that the Marlborough youth and community has enjoyed as a direct result of the partnership between the MYT and MDC. To view the great work delivered to the Marlborough community, please view https://youtu.be/zVALT5SEY8c

This submission is requesting that MDC provision a Manager’s salary of $90,000 per annum, providing prudent business oversight, sustainability and continued growth to the organisation. The Councils support of the trust will also stimulate private sector funding, as they see the recognition and advocacy of the organisation by Council, further contributing to positive community outcomes for young people in the Marlborough district.

Community Facilities NA

Refer to attached document

1. Council has already allocated $170,000 in a previous budget to spend on community toilet facilities in Ward. On behalf of both the FSA and the FHT I would like to apply for the use of this money, to build a new single septic system that would cater for both buildings. (Urgent Priority) 2. We wish to seek MDC support to investigate potential options and determine a possible cost for future Plan submissions. This priority is for a 2-3 year period. Funds not utilised on the septic system project could be held for this. It will most likely need another similar amount or more to the $170,000 already available. (Short-Medium Term Priority) 3. Provision of a safety rail from the car park to the Hall entrance. To be carried out by Council. (Urgent Priority) 4. Additional improvements to the Community Hall - improved kitchen facilities to adequate cater for larger groups. Add IT and sound system to the hall. These items will be quoted in time and applied for in future Plan submissions. (Medium Priority) 5. Painting of the Domain sheds. Request a budget of $2000. 6. Building Renovations. Request a budget of $5000 to tidy/upgrade one of the buildings that has a small office in it. No quotes have been sought. Buildings owned by Marlborough District Council. (Urgent Priority) 7. Waterpipe supply and install to the horse pen area. $550inc GST for 200m of 25mm pipe plus $300 of fittings. Volunteers will use a tractor to rip/bury this pipe from the supply at the southern end of the Domain to the horse area for water troughs and a wash hose. The domain is frequently used for horse events and overnight stays and there are large horse events planned this year which requires a water supply. 8. Water pipe supply and install to the horse pen area. $550 incl GST for 200 m of 25mm pipe plus $300 of fittings. (Urgent Priority) 9. We seek an increase in the yearly operational grant from $21,000 per year to $35,000 per year.

Community facilities improvements and upgrades
Do you support upgrades and improvements for community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock - $831.4K over four years, with a rating impact of $23.4K in 2022-23. Y

Please read the attached

Amenity upgrades - Small Townships Programme
Amenity upgrades in Marlborough’s smaller towns through the Small Townships Programme (STP) - $250K, with a rating impact of $9.1K in 2022-23. This restores the original purchasing power of the programme. Y

Picton Foreshore
$100K to lift the Picton Foreshore and Shelly Beach maintenance to premier park levels. Y

Please read the attached

Community Facilities
Do you support the proposed funding for Community Facilities of $634,572 - due to the combined impact of small increases across many of Council’s reserves and public toilets and the employment of a new regional sports hub facilitator? Y

Please read the attached.

Roading
Do you support the proposed funding for roading? Y

Please read the attached.

Regional Development
Do you support the proposed funding for Regional Development of $100,000 – continued funding for the Economic Portfolio Manager role? Y

Please read the attached.

Roads and Footpaths NA

Refer to attached document.

Today the Association is submitting on three roading infrastructure related matters. Namely: * to ensure Council funds allocated for a vital piece of local infrastructure to reduce pressure on a stressed roading network continues to be ring fenced; * seeking an update on the Council’s obligations under the Marlborough Environment Plan to implement a plan of action to assess Climate Change risk on existing Council infrastructure such as the roading network; and * what we see as the pressing need for Council to fund and recruit a suitably qualified and experienced in-house roading engineer to more effectively monitor and improve the outcomes from its current contractual arrangements, particularly in relation to rural roads.

Regional Development NA

Refer to attached documents.

We are therefore making a submission to this year’s Annual Plan seeking the CPI increase.

Community Support NA

Marlborough is facing an alarming trend in youth wellbeing and mental health, and a looming employment crisis – exacerbated by an ageing population, young people moving away, and a disconnect between youth and local industry. “In New Zealand we are facing an alarming trend in the mental health and wellbeing of our young people." (Marlborough GP - Dr Rachel Inder) “Youth engagement in local employment” was identified as the #1 priority in a ‘Labour Skills Shortage, Smart and Connected Forum’ in 2019. Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough is already engaged in the important priority areas of youth wellbeing, and in helping the skills and labour shortage within the region. We are already reaching over 3,200 Marlborough young people and have programmes and initiatives in place to assist with addressing these issues. With your support we can do more. * Extension of Career Navigator * With MDC support the Career Navigator programme was initiated in two Marlborough colleges (MBC and MGC) in 2018. In recent years Queen Charlotte college and Richmond View students have entered into the programme also - albeit with still the one cohort of students per year. The skills shortage highlights the ongoing need for increased connection between young people and employers. The continued strong support from our business mentors, the overwhelmingly positive feedback, and the continued expansion into other schools, highlights the strength the local community sees in this programme. There is potential to increase the scope of Career Navigator and reach greater numbers of Marlborough young people through all four local colleges. *Capacity Building* The status of youth wellbeing has a major impact on a region’s economic and social vitality and future potential. We would like to partner with MDC on a research project to develop a comprehensive benchmark of youth wellbeing in the region/local economy. With a clearer picture of what is happening, and needed, in our community, capacity can be built and resources better targeted to meet that need. On many levels a partnership between GDFM and MDC has a number of strengths. GDFM is part of a national organisation with a reputation for research-backed child and youth development programmes, and who have a major impact and connections across the Marlborough child and youth sector (reaching over half of Marlborough’s young people each week). MDC has a strong interest in the economic and social wellbeing of it’s community and has an overarching focus across many sectors of the community and economy. A comprehensive stock-take of youth wellbeing and the relevant issues (backed by research and data) would be beneficial for many stakeholders across the Marlborough region (MDC, GDF, youth organisations, schools etc). It would enable a clear picture of the issues facing our region and a solid basis for resource allocation and regional focus. This would also build the capacity for accessing greater central government support for local initiatives.

We seek to expand the reach of our programmes and propose an additional initiative in order to make an even greater impact in delivering solutions to the region’s most pressing problems. We ask for additional funding to support these efforts. We outline more regarding the specifics of the support we request in the attached document.

Biosecurity (Pest Management) NA

Purposes of Submission (a)\tTo brief Council on our 22/23 operational plan for expansion of our trapping zone in the Picton basin, particularly as it relates to Council-owned land. (b)\tTo respectfully ask Council to consider, within the confines of its 22/23 Annual Plan Budget, funding that portion of our 22/23 trapping equipment budget that applies solely to Council-owned land. We need a total of $135,000 for trapping equipment so that we can execute the 22/23 plan. Council’s pro-rated share is $90,000 per allocation of traplines, traps, and equipment going onto Council land only. Refer attached budget. We will approach the other 2 major landowners, DOC and Port Marlborough, to ask them to contribute their prorated share too. Our Dilemma In 2021 Govt awarded us $700,000 in Jobs For Nature (“JFN”) funding over 3 years to assist us to engage staff to execute our 2020-2025 operational plan by increasing our trapping activities to cover a total land area of 4,815 ha, a 3-fold area increase The geographic scope of the project includes the Victoria Domain, the Wedge, Esson's Valley, and the Picton/Waikawa urban areas. The main species being targeted are rats, stoats, and possums. This strategy is consistent with the Government's Predator Free NZ 2050 vision, as these 3 species have been identified as the most damaging introduced mammalian predators to our indigenous biodiversity. Under our JFN agreement with DOC, we have wage funding for 3 years, and a paid staff of 8 workers supported by more than 160 enthusiastic volunteers. The JFN agreement pays about 80% of our wages - the remainder has to come from other sources. We estimate our volunteers contribute over 6,000 hours of free time p.a. Our dilemma is that, while we certainly have the human capacity and expertise on hand, we do not have sufficient funds to pay for the traps and associated equipment needed to carry out the 22/23 plan. We acknowledge gratefully all previous funding from Council (last year Council contributed $3,000), DOC, Rata, and other sources, but that has been entirely applied to fund our activities to date. Our position is that we are bereft of the funds we need to purchase the trapping equipment needed to execute the 22/23 plan. Expenditure Peak Assuming that we obtain the 22/23 equipment plan funding of $135,000, we shall then be able to ‘break the back’ of the 20/25 expansion plan. Equipment expenditure in subsequent years will decline. We are not seeking funding beyond 22/23 at this time. Sustainable Funding Concept The concept of a ‘community conservation charter’ was launched at a meeting held in April 2022. The aspiration is to provide a sustainable vehicle for the raising, collection, and distribution of funds from both commercial donors and the community, for the benefit of conservation initiatives based in the Marlborough Sounds. Picton Dawn Chorus is one of the champions of this initiative. (Council manager Alan Johnson attended this meeting and is familiar with the concept.) Collaborative Approach We are actively working with other local environmental groups and Te Atiawa. For example, we are currently in discussions with both Kaipupu Point Mainland Island Society and Nigel Muir and Michelle Clark, major landowners in Boons Valley, to find ways to work together more collaboratively.

A commitment to provide PDC with $90,000 for traps and equipment, and separately a further $10,000 for the administration of that operating expenditure, to enable us to carry out that portion of our 22/23 operational plan that applies to Council-owned land. Speaking Opportunity When we speak to Council, we shall demonstrate, via a Google Earth presentation, the terrain we are working in, and the respective land ownership areas and planned traplines, to give Council a clear picture of our operational zone and of our needs. We shall share our vision to restore Picton's dawn chorus. Conclusion We understand that Council has a very difficult challenge to allocate its 22/23 budget among many competing interests and priorities. We thank you for giving us this opportunity to submit, and for considering our submission.

Environmental Management
Do you support the proposed funding for Environmental Management of $409,067 – additional resources are required to keep pace with the Government’s legislative changes and the community’s demand for good quality environmental data and monitoring? Y

As an environmental organisation focussed on preserving native birdlife and enhancing the natural habitat of birds in our locality, Picton Dawn Chorus Inc ("PDC") is totally supportive of all and any increases in Council's environmental management budget.

Community Support NA

We are interested in working with young people who are currently missing out and would like to explore with Council how we can jointly provide opportunities using physical activity as the vehicle for engagement with parts of community while using a locally led targeted approach based on partnership principles. In addition to this, Sport Tasman manages the Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa grant funding on behalf of Sport New Zealand locally – the purpose of this fund is to activate physical activity opportunities for those young people who are less active. We would like to work more closely with Council to ensure a more collaborative approach to investing in community initiatives

Sport Tasman has identified an opportunity to increase service and support provision for local communities and would welcome the opportunity to engage with Council on a joint funded partnership model to best support community wellbeing through physical activity. Sport Tasman is keen to create a 50/50 partnership funded role with Council to make this happen. We would like to work alongside Council staff to explore this partnership.

Community facilities improvements and upgrades
Do you support upgrades and improvements for community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock - $831.4K over four years, with a rating impact of $23.4K in 2022-23. Y

In 2020 the Council supported the development of the Regional Sport & Active Recreation Spaces and Places Strategy for the Top of the South Island. It was received by Council late 2020. This is an important document that provides a high-level strategic overview of current and projected facility needs for the region. The strategy is intended to provide a framework to help guide regional and sub-regional provision of sport and recreation facilities. It is envisaged to be used as a tool to assist the coordination of future facility planning and provision. A collaborative approach is essential to ensure the support and implementation of the strategy and a network group made up of representatives from Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough and Kaikoura councils has been established and meeting regularly to update and share progress on the strategy recommendations. It is very pleasing to have representation from Marlborough District Council attend and provide input to this group. PLAY Sport Tasman last year commissioned Mike Tasman-Jones (former TDC employee) to research and write a report on the State of PLAY in Te Tau Ihu. The report proposes Play aims for Te Tau Ihu, outlines why Play is important, summarises what is happening in the region currently, and makes recommendations that offer direction on how Sport Tasman can use Planning, Activation, Spaces and Insights to support communities in Te Tau Ihu to play more in their daily lives. The report focuses specifically on tamariki 5-11 years, but play is a behaviour that can be engaged in by anyone and not something we should grow out of. In alignment with both these pieces of work, we are pleased to support the Council’s proposal to upgrades and improvements to Marlborough’s community facilities and playgrounds at several locations.

Lansdowne Park Sports Hub
Funding to cover operational costs at Lansdowne Sportshub - $70K Y

The completion of the sports hub at Lansdowne Park is an achievement to be celebrated by Council. This development will help future proof several codes and community organisations to co-locate and integrate provision of administrative and management facets. There is a strong national trend in this type of facility which provides benefits from economies of scale, shared spaces and services providing a one stop shop that are attractive for organisations and are more economically sustainable. Such developments are seen as the future by Sport NZ and many funders and are discussed at length in the regional facility strategy document with recommendations for councils to support several similar hub developments. Sport Tasman is very pleased to be a tenant at the Lansdowne Sports Hub and looks forward to further development of the network of organisations that might call it home and supports Council's proposed investment to cover operational costs.

Picton Foreshore
$100K to lift the Picton Foreshore and Shelly Beach maintenance to premier park levels. Y

Connection to the outdoors and nature can be an important part of developing personal well-being, especially in times of stress and uncertainty such as during the current pandemic. Although probably not the primary reason for its enhancement, it is pleasing to note funding allocated to bring the Picton Foreshore and Shelly Beach up to the status of premier parks. Such areas can provide valuable connection to nature and contribute to people’s mental and physical well-being. In this case it is also part of the gateway to the South Island and as such deserves to be developed and maintained in a way that exhibits that status.

Community Facilities
Do you support the proposed funding for Community Facilities of $634,572 - due to the combined impact of small increases across many of Council’s reserves and public toilets and the employment of a new regional sports hub facilitator? Y

Having previously commented on the advantages of community sport and recreation hubs, specifically the Lansdowne Sports Hub, it is important that such facilities harness the willingness of partners to work together to contribute a hub’s success. The leadership of a hub that can handle property and management matters enables partner codes and organisations to focus on increasing participation and improving the quality of experience for their members. As such Sport Tasman supports the proposed funding allocation to support the employment of a regional sports hub facilitator and look forward to working alongside and supporting them as appropriate.

Roading
Do you support the proposed funding for roading? Y

Footpaths are a significant asset in encouraging and providing active transport opportunities for people. Well maintained footpaths (and cycleways) are an essential part of infrastructure that encourages active recreation and adds to the community's wellbeing. We urge Council to maintain its network of footpaths to support and encourage active transport opportunities in Marlborough.

Regional Development
Do you support the proposed funding for Regional Development of $100,000 – continued funding for the Economic Portfolio Manager role? Y

Feast Marlborough is generally supportive of the Marlborough District Council's direction, as set out in the Annual Plan draft. However, we see a need for more focus on industry sectors such as food, and in our attached submission, suggest a way that this can be done - it uses as a model the Blenheim Business Association, which started as a private group and now operates as a Smart+Connected economic development group with council funding.

Community Support NA

Connect and Connect Marlborough Trust Background Information During the 2020 Covid lockdown the MDC very generously provided funding to open a drop in centre and weekly coffee morning to help people socially reconnect after the lockdown. The response to this was overwhelming and the services we now offer are still growing in response to demand. In essence Connect and Connect Marlborough Trust exist to improve the lives of the people in the Marlborough community to attain mental, physical and spiritual health through promoting connection with themselves, with others in the community and through faith. We ensure that anyone of any race, religion, gender/sexual orientation is made to feel welcome here to access these services. Services Offered •\tCAP Budget and Debt advisory service •\tConnect Community Coffee group (intergenerational group open to all) •\tYouth Support and Activity Group for teenagers •\t24-7 Youth Workers in Schools •\tMarlborough Foodbank support and applications This year we also have scheduled •\tWomen’s Wellness Courses •\tShine Program (for teenage girls struggling with anxiety or depression) •\tBudget cooking classes and cooking for one classes (for older people recently widowed) The Shine Girl program is being run in close collaboration with the Marlborough Youthwork Trust which Connect also supports to be able to provide a qualified counsellor at Bohally Intermediate School and up until the end of 2021 a youth worker in Marlborough Girls College. The reports we have received back regarding this support has been incredibly positive but it has come with the acknowledgement that the need for mental health support in our schools currently is growing at an unprecedented rate. We also have 10 qualified counsellors of all backgrounds currently working from our buildings, some of whom we provide low cost office rental so they can in turn provide some free counselling sessions. As part of the outworking of our mission we provide a venue for the following groups: •\tMarlborough Parent’s Centre antenatal and postnatal groups •\tThe Depression Support Group – started and run by counsellors •\tAge Concern Safer Driving Courses as required •\tVarious Craft and interest groups. We are also in discussion with the Marlborough Migrant Centre to look at starting ethnic cooking classes to help community integration and understanding of some of the different cultures we have arriving in Marlborough. We feel the demand for the various social services we are offering, especially where they pertain to social connection opportunities and mental health support are increasing due to the current global economic and social climate as well as the effects of Covid lockdowns and restrictions. We have been able to see firsthand the benefits to members of our community of having a safe, welcoming place to go, where they can connect with others, will be accepted and can be supported no matter what their circumstances are. Social support and connection initiatives, whether they are run by Connect Marlborough Trust or other organisations, play a crucial part in improving the mental and emotional resilience of our community. Our People Connect: \t Senior Pastor: Shanan Barnett Manager: Sue Avery Board: Rodney Parkes, Sharyn Simpson, Jane McKenzie, Pam Wadsworth and Owen Wilson Connect Marlborough Trust: Chair: Zarna Blossom Treasurer: Sue Avery Secretary: Angeline Forlong

We would like to thank the MDC for the financial and advisory support and request that the Council keeps all these social support services in front of mind during Annual Planning process as we feel the ongoing benefits to the wider Marlborough community both socially and financially far outweigh the cost.

Biosecurity (Pest Management) NA

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Marlborough District Council staff for their support, knowledge and encouragement over the past year for the restoration work we are doing at the head of Boons Valley in Waikawa. In particular, we acknowledge Jane Tito, Robin Dunn, Rob Simons and Mike Avis who have all visited our property (known as SNA727 Waikawa Stream Headwaters/Piri Piri 190 Ha) to understand and offer assistance as we work out how best to tackle years of neglect on a very precious Significant Natural Area in the Marlborough Sounds area. We are now managing 200 traps and have removed almost 500 pests and 7000 wilding pines. We have ambitious trapping plans for 2022. Our birdlife has doubled in volume and species numbers have increased, as reported on EBird. We regularly see threatened bird species high up in the 700-1000m altitude and aim to see higher numbers. These include Rifleman, Tomtit, Karearea and Kereru. The reduction of pests prevent tree death, allows trees to sequest carbon for longer supporting UNDecade 2030 goals. We have ecosourced 50 species of plants from seed and cuttings on our property with some 8000 indigenous plants onsite to be future planted. Our 2022/2023 plan is to create 5 x 500 plant microsanctuaries to support future food as an ecological solution as they form a safe haven for restoration throughout the valley. Our neighbours in Boons Valley are reporting increased birdlife including Ruru and decreased possums in their environment; which is very encouraging. They in turn are now encouraged to start trapping and planting themselves to support birdlife diversity. We are actively exploring ways for Te Atiawa Waikawa Marae to connect to te maunga o Piri Piri through the above restoration projects, hikau & korero. Our challenges to overcome; we are keenly missing kereru population - we believe they have been heavily predated by possums and Stoats - our trapping plan will support them to come back & thrive over the next 5 years. Pupu rangi giant snail and Marlborough Sounds Green Gecko are both heavily predated - just last week we found 15 predated shells versus 1 live giant snail. We are committed to turning this around.

To achieve the above, we need Council to have equal ambitions with its own land that boarders us both sides. Community volunteers are already engaged but we also would early love any additional support from Council in materials, labour and infastructure for predator control and weed management. Three specifics we seek are: 1. That Council rapidly heightens the priority of its environmental work across all aspects of its mahi and in doing so send a leadership mandate to the wider Marlborough community about the critical importance of preserving species, plants and rare taonga that we are at high risk of losing forever for the sake of the generation that follows. 2. For Council to increase its awareness and investment in predator and pest control around its own pockets of land across Marlborough. 3. For Council to increase the size of annual grants and partnership support budgets for environmental projects of high importance around our region.

Other NA

Refer to attached document.

8.0 Recommendations: As a result of the above findings I put to Council the following recommendations: - 8.1 The rationale and formula proposed and adopted in June 2014 be revoked immediately on the basis it has no relevance to current market conditions, is open-ended and an irrelevant measure of any kind with respect to the setting of a budget for a “marketing” organisation. 8.2 Immediately undertake a full and complete audit of MDC’s accounts to determine precisely what increases in funding (year-on-year) have been made to DM as the figures provided thus far do not equate. 8.3 Immediately exercise your authority as Trust Settlor of the DM Charitable Trust to request a full and complete independent (OaG) audit of the accounts to determine the precise source and disposal of funds provided to DM by MDC since 2014. 8.2 Immediately, and with effect for the 2022/23 annual funding determinations and rate setting process, DM present a full and complete Annual Plan incorporating a comprehensive “market analysis” (see point 4.0 above) 8.3 Examine the staffing numbers required to operate an RTO under emerging Covid status. 8.4 Examine the audited accounts when presented as DM ought rightly to declare a sizeable profit on the basis approx. 40% of its market was non-existent since early 2020. My estimate is a profit of between $500,000.00-$750,000.00. 8.5 Agree that from now on funding of DM will be on the basis of a comprehensive annual plan with measurable targets and quarterly reporting against those targets with a budget set for each specific action proposed, the result derived from that action and an explanation.

Roads and Footpaths NA

The Moetapu Bay Community Jetty Inc. Society have financed a $300,000 through fundraising. We would respectfully ask the MDC for funds to seal the boat launching ramp road (from Moetapu Bay Road to the jetty site). This road is situated between 220 and 230 Moetapu Bay Road. It is currently a gravel road and very dusty in Summer.

To fund the sealing of the boat launching road from gravel to tarseal.

Marlborough Heritage Trust
An operating grant increase to Marlborough Heritage Trust of $100K in 2022-23. The Trust manages and operates the Marlborough Museum and archives at Brayshaw Heritage Park, and the Edwin Fox. Y

This is an excellent community facility and is important not to lose the history.

Roading
Do you support the proposed funding for roading? Y

Really important to maintain and improve roading.

Regional Development NA

Please see attachment

To provide a one-time provision in the budget of $120,000 to bridge the shortfall of industry partnership support to resource international travel trade promotion, and ongoing destination marketing and management, while Marlborough's visitor industry recovers.

Community Support NA

Please read the attached document. We look forward to the opportunity to speak to our submission and welcome any questions.

to fund 1.5 FTE within Te Kōpuni Kāinga o Te Tau Ihu - Top of the South Neighbourhood Support to deliver community support services aligned to the MDC Long Term plan across the Marlborough District.

Roads and Footpaths NA

I would like to see something specific in the plan for cycleways in Marlborough. I notice there is $17.2m to be spent on 'Roading, footpaths, wharves & cycleways', it would be good to see the proposed spend and plan in the area of cycleways. I refer to the attached MDC document prepared in 2019 'The Marlborough Walking and Cycling Strategy'. This was touted as a living document to be used between Council, Marlborough Roads, NZTA & Bike Walk Marlborough. It would be good to see how the region is tracking against this plan and what the specific plan is for next few years. Clause 4.2 para2: "Continuing to complete the missing network connections is a priority as cyclists are at risk when facilities end and continuation of the journey requires use of busy streets" Since the time of this document, there have been more cycleways initiated, but a lot are disjointed with no safe pathway on or off them. An example of this is the costly sealed cycle way that was put in from Allan Scott Winery along Jackson's road to Rapaura Road - how do cyclists safely get on and off this path? There are many other examples of this. For both safety and pleasure reasons, I'd suggest to focus on one area forming either a full loop and safe entries and exits to the cycleways. I run a winery on Rapaura and it's a big concern seeing tourists cycle on this busy road, I've seen many a near miss. I've had meetings with council representatives and key people in the community and it seems there has been some good investment into creating plans and strategies, even FTE resource within MDC but there seems to be a lack of momentum in Marlborough in comparison to other regions. Has the document and measures of success been reported on every year as committed to in the document? There are social, environmental and economic and health benefits to putting resource in this area, including: - Increase to wellbeing via actively commuting - Decrease in cycling accidents on our roads - A fun low cost activity for families and a safe way of children getting to schools - Lower emissions - A decrease to family living expenses (fuel) - Economic growth via an increase to Marlborough tourism

To have a specific, significant cycle way plan and spend for 2022 - 2023 and onwards, starting with the plan to connect current cycle paths together. There are many groups in Marlborough supporting cycle ways and I'd like a forum to see them all come together. I have business and wine industry support to form a cycle trust if necessary that can work with council to achieve funding and goals in this area. I look forward to talking more.

Other NA

Health: The roundabout between Rapaura Road and Nelson/Marlborough highway is working well. The parking area for vehicles is sufficient for the many trucks, campervans and cars that stop there for both long and short visits. The worst thing about this is there are no toilets for those that stop. Many times we have seen people pop in behind the bushes to go to the toilet. It is a serious health issue, not just for people but for the environment as the Wairau River is nearby with people swimming in it. A toilet in this area would be beneficial for those travelling through, for truckies having a sleep over, for those using the Wairau River for entertainment and many more. Rates: I am opposed to the rates increase of 5.37%, (in my case the increase is 6.99%) hardly sustainable for a region suffering Covid fall out and huge increases in the cost of farming and living. Council needs to look at the unnecessary items on the budget and reduce costs on things that are not a basic need. I support the Federated Farmers submission.

To erect a permanent set of toilets in the parking area of corner of Rapaura Road and the Nelson/Marlborough highway, just prior to Wairau Bridge. This would eliminate the public using the bushes. Rates: Council to reduce the increase in rates by cost cutting things that are not a basic service, like dog parks, entertainment and the like.

Roading
Do you support the proposed funding for roading? Y

More funds on rural roads are needed, due to the neglect of clearing ditches the floods in the past year have badly affected many roads in the District. Larger culverts and bridges are required to cope with the deluges of rain. Also potholes are very dangerous, it is not good enough to just reduce speed limits as an excuse to not fix roads. Also the Elaine Bay Road is extremely dangerous, it has very little signage and road cones to mark the dangerous spots. It needs repair right now.

Housing for Seniors NA

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Funding to support potential rezoning
Funding to support potential rezoning variations for housing and other developments to the Proposed Marlborough Environmental Plan: $150K Y

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Roads and Footpaths NA

Through the Small Communities Fund, the Spring Creek community sort to achieve several projects that would benefit the community. a priority was to develop and implement traffic calming measures on Ferry Road, which is our main residential street and abuts eight internal street intersections within less than one kilometre. A professional design plan was created and approved by the residents and the residents association. The plan was created but sat with Marlborough Roads for several years without any apparent decision or comments relayed to the community to alter this plan to enable it to be carried out. Four and a half years later, upon continued enquiry, we were told that the Small Communities team had not consulted adequately with Marlborough Roads, and upon further enquiry we were told that "industry" was against any change to the status quo. Meanwhile the problems with speed and traffic volumes, which the community was concerned about, have increased. We have seen an increase of anti-social driving behaviour, excessive speed and noise. Much of this has been by people using this street while accessing other communities to the north and east. There are about 65 residences on this road along with a backpacker accommodation, a church, community hall , playcentre and the local primary school. All these facilities increase the number of children and adults crossing the street and cars dropping passengers off or parking add to the busy nature of this thoroughfare. As a result, parents have taken to driving children to school and residents are now parking their cars on the grass berms or footpaths to get away from the heavy and speeding through traffic. The plan we are proposing puts improving resident's safety first and if any beautification results, that would be an added benefit. Put simply, we are requesting that curbed widened berms (build-outs) be made in the sections of road between the intersecting side streets. This design approach is common, and can be seen on a number of streets throughout Blenheim. These areas create safer positions for parked cars and give the illusion of a narrower street. It is now common knowledge that speed is influenced by visually perceived road width. For a large number of the traffic movements that frequent Ferry Road, there is the alternative and more direct route of using Hunter Road to access Rarangi, Port Underwood and Clearview Estate. This route is also more appropriate for the significantly increased traffic of contractors and truck and machinery movements associated with the grape industry which is extensive on the lower Wairau plain. By enforcing the 50 kilometre speed limit and the perceived village atmosphere created by these calming measures, it is more likely that through traffic will use the Tuamarina link , which has fewer residential houses or community facilities. It also avoids two long one way bridges, three sharp bends and four intersections. We are well aware of the occasional need for large and slow vehicles to access the "Wairau Pa" area, especially during the grape harvest. However, this is a common phenomena experienced on most Marlborough roads during harvest, even on the fast and heavily trafficked state highways. This request is neither radical nor extremely expensive. It was even listed as a high priority in the 2010 ' Southern Marlborough Urban Growth Proposal. Despite our communities enthusiasm and ongoing support we have not been served well by the proposed and agreed to outcomes through the Small Communities fund. Therefore, we leave it to the wisdom of Council to decide where funding for this proposal comes from.

The Spring Creek Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc. requests the Council to discuss the plan mentioned above with Marlborough Roads and proceed with costing, consultation with the community, and implementation of these calming measures. This process should be started immediately once the draft a a budget is approved so that work on this important project can be completed in this financial year, as the safety and amenity values of our community are being continuously eroded.

Other NA

Proposed Dog Park for Blenheim - I urge all Councillors to continue financial support towards the development of this proposed new facility. Renwick now has a well-used and fully established Dog Park facility located in Foxes Island Road. The Council consulted widely and invested in a pragmatic and well-built facility that has more than proved to be fit for purpose and has become a valuable community asset.

To financially support the establishment of a quality built and resourced Dog Park in Blenheim as per recent community consultations.

Community facilities improvements and upgrades
Do you support upgrades and improvements for community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock - $831.4K over four years, with a rating impact of $23.4K in 2022-23. Y

See supporting documentation for full analysis; •\tI therefore encourage Council; to ensure that any upgrade of and improvement to community facilities and playgrounds includes provision for the recharging needs of all types of Electric Vehicles [EVs].

Lansdowne Park Sports Hub
Funding to cover operational costs at Lansdowne Sportshub - $70K Y

I support the proposed increases in investment in this areas [Lansdowne Sportshub] and do not seek the Council to reduce funding in any of the proposed areas.

Marlborough Heritage Trust
An operating grant increase to Marlborough Heritage Trust of $100K in 2022-23. The Trust manages and operates the Marlborough Museum and archives at Brayshaw Heritage Park, and the Edwin Fox. Y

See supporting documentation for full analysis; •\tI therefore encourage Council to ensure that; 1. The Marlborough Heritage Trust receives an increased operating grant of $100K, and 2. The Waitohi/Picton foreshore maintenance programme proceeds with the work ensuring a greater profile for the Edwin Fox [museum and ship] as part of the new port development/waterfront interface.

Amenity upgrades - Small Townships Programme
Amenity upgrades in Marlborough’s smaller towns through the Small Townships Programme (STP) - $250K, with a rating impact of $9.1K in 2022-23. This restores the original purchasing power of the programme. Y

See supporting documentation for full analysis and photos; •\tI therefore encourage Council; to ensure developments undertaken within “The Small Townships Programme” also include provision for the recharging needs of anyone using Electric Vehicles [EVs] in these area/s. •\tI therefore encourage Council; to ensure that quality E-Bike Charging Stations and cycle “self service centres” are available in at least Waitohi/Picton, Blenheim and Havelock [Renwick currently has a single E-bike charge point].

Picton Foreshore
$100K to lift the Picton Foreshore and Shelly Beach maintenance to premier park levels. Y

See supporting documentation for full analysis; As outlined above I support the Waitohi/Picton foreshore maintenance programme proceeding with that work ensuring a greater profile for the Edwin Fox [museum and ship] as part of the new Port Marlborough development/waterfront interface.

Freshwater management NPS implementation
$125K for additional costs to implement the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Freshwater Management for three years Y

I support proposed funding of NPS implementation costs for fresh water management. New Zealand’s and New Zealanders haphazard and past uncoordinated approaches to water use and waste management [of all kinds] often lagged behind best international practice. When the “she’ll be right” attitude is combined with the country’s slow pace of preparedness for climate change induced water shortages, the Government’s new rules for freshwater management [NPS] are a worthy and important step towards correcting past damage. Three years of additional investment by the Council is a positive continuation towards efforts to improve water management.

Freshwater management NPS capacity and capability
$50K for building capacity and capability to implement the NPS on Freshwater Management - Te Mana o te Wai - for three years Y

I support the proposed funding for NPS capacity and capability building. Capacity and capability to implement existing legal requirements [NZ statutes] is the job of the Council. Without developing these attributes, there is no knowledge developed to understand and promote the best environmentally sustainable pathway/s forward.

Funding to support potential rezoning
Funding to support potential rezoning variations for housing and other developments to the Proposed Marlborough Environmental Plan: $150K Y

The Region has a new Environment Plan [EP] with many new rules and regulations, for example EP has changed new house section sizes and the role and responsibility of subdivision development and associated infrastructure. If Marlborough is to continue to grow and provide new housing the Council must have planners and related resource consent staff on board ready to enact and assist with these processes. I support proposed of funding to support potential rezoning variations for housing and other developments to the Proposed Marlborough Environmental Plan.

Personnel and remuneration
Increase in staff remuneration budgets to remain competitive in the challenging employment market ($562K), and additional personnel in Emergency Management, Human Resources and Rivers to meet increased workloads - $150K Y

I support the proposed increase in staff remuneration budgets to remain competitive in the challenging employment market ($562K), and additional personnel in Emergency Management, Human Resources and Rivers to meet increased workloads. Everyone is [should be] aware of the competition, both local and international, for skilled and experienced staff in all fields. We as a region should always aim to secure and retain the best talented staff possible. This is only possible if the Council pays at a competitive rate.

Library
Do you support the proposed funding for the Library of $318,302 – increased depreciation costs and internal interest for the new library and art gallery building? Y

The new facility is going to be an amazing asset to Blenheim and the region. Depreciation and interest must increase as increase as building costs occur, it's the way the world works and is compounded by world price increases in materials.

Other NA

I have been made aware of a publication aimed towards seniors, that is financed through Nelson District Council and Tasman District Council, that offers excellent information and advice to that age group

permission publishers produce a quarterly magazine at the cost of $11,000.00 per quarter. Some of the costs are covered by advertising and I would like to encourage Marlborough District Council to finance a similar magazine

Other NA

Please see attached document.

To approve funding for Businesses for Climate Action for $50,000 over two years to enable 'carbon coaching' and a Climate Leaders Programme unique to businesses in the Marlborough region.

Community Support NA

The Marlborough Events Centre was previously leased and managed by the Scenic Hotel Group. Under this agreement six ‘Community Use’ days were available to community groups. These events generate a range of benefits to the community; however the significant venue costs would otherwise be a barrier to many community groups. Examples of events previously receiving support include Cancer Society free skin clinic, Seniors and Health and Safety expos, Environmental Awards and Marlborough Sports Awards, International Women's Day, and many large scale fundraising events. These events enable charitable organisations to raise funds to provide a wide variety of community support services. Council continues to receive requests for a low-cost ‘Community rate’ at the Marlborough Events Centre. The cost to hold community events has increased significantly over the past two years. This in addition with the impact of Covid-19 restrictions has demonstrated a decline in the number of community events being held.

Approve a budget of $20,000 per year for community events held at the Marlborough Events Centre. This would allow for up to 10 community event subsidies per year. If approved an updated policy outlining the purpose and criteria will be developed and put to full Council.

Environmental Health NA

I, Tim Newsham am co-submitting on this topic with Jan Johns. We are both committee members of the MDC Marlborough Landscape Group, but are presenting this submission as private residents. However, our association with the Landscape Group allows us a greater focus on the processes of maintaining our parks and reserves and the weed control issues associated with them than the average resident. We are aware that there have been an array of submissions, from both individuals and groups throughout the years, regarding concern about Council's and Marlborough Roads use of herbicides in the public environment. We acknowledge that Council has made efforts to reduce the use of toxins in some public areas. We are also aware of some of the alternatives to herbicides employed by MDC over the years, and have a realistic view of what financial implications may be associated with these alternatives. However, with more new scientific evidence emerging, combined with stricter governmental environmental and health demands along with the public appetite for toxin reduction, we see the need for MDC to take a more coordinated and structured approach to a reduction in herbicide use. (see attached: Parliamentary Commissioner's March 2022 Policy Statement and the 2017 critique of the EPA's review of the IARC finding on glyphosate.) Our oral submission will address the details of this submission further, but at this juncture we would propose that Council contract a consultant, or develop an in house strategy, to progress a detailed audit and direction for our local requirements. There should be no need to reinvent the wheel, and hence there should be some expertise within NZ to adopt strategies and methods used in other local districts who have been more proactive than our own departments and policies. It is not our position to put a financial figure on what is appropriate to achieve this, but see a defined strategy as a very cost effective way of moving toward the changes required.

We seek MDC to approve finances to engage a consultant to audit existing requirements for weed control and to develop a plan/strategy using a combination of controls that would be cost effective and less harmful to both residents and the natural environment than is currently achieved with the use of herbicides.

Regional Development NA

The Chamber supports the continued funding for the Economic Portfolio Manager role of $100k.

Funding to support potential rezoning
Funding to support potential rezoning variations for housing and other developments to the Proposed Marlborough Environmental Plan: $150K Y

With the pressures on housing in the region and the challenge recruiting employees from other parts of New Zealand due to the housing shortage here. The Chamber see rezoning for housing and other developments as a crucial activity for MDC.

Personnel and remuneration
Increase in staff remuneration budgets to remain competitive in the challenging employment market ($562K), and additional personnel in Emergency Management, Human Resources and Rivers to meet increased workloads - $150K Y

MDC has to remain competivite to retain and recruit good staff and as such the Chamber supports the additional spend

Regional Development
Do you support the proposed funding for Regional Development of $100,000 – continued funding for the Economic Portfolio Manager role? Y

The Chamber strongly supports the continued funding of the Economic Portfolio Manager role

Community Facilities NA

Blenheim Roller Skating Club has a long history in Marlborough and encompasses several disciplines governed by Skate NZ (NZ Federation of Roller Sports International). Currently the Club has Nationally and Internationally active members participating in Speed Skating and Artistic Skating with Club members regularly holding National Titles and Speed Records. One of the Club's top skaters, Erin Green has recently been selected to represent NZ at the 2022 World Speed Skating Championship in Argentina. The Blenheim Roller Skating Club facilities include club rooms, rink and a banked track located at College Park and are popular recreational facilities for the community. The Club runs weekly public sessions, learn to skate coaching, Inline Hockey, school holiday activities and runs a popular monthly disco for young people. The facilities and equipment are also offered for birthday parties and function hire in addition to being used for regular training sessions by competitive skaters. The Club has been advised that College Park is the Ministry of Educations preferred site for the relocation of Bohally Intermediate and that a new location for the Club's facilities may be required in the near future. The loss of the Club's facilities would be detrimental to both competitive skaters and the wider community. The facilities are an important and well utilised asset to Marlborough, contributing greatly to the region's health and well being. The Club is hosting the 2022 Artistic Skate National Championships in July with competitors travelling from around the country to Marlborough which also has an economic benefit for the region. The Blenheim Roller Skating Club has a long history of co-operation with Council in building and maintaining facilities. The existing facilities were built with significant volunteer hours from Club members, community grants, local business donations and Marlborough District Council grants.

The Club would like Council to continue to provide support in both the securing of a suitable site and the establishment and maintenance of a new facility should College Park be confirmed as the site for Bohally Intermediate. The Club would like these matters to be taken into consideration by Council in the future planning of multiple use sports hubs and community sport facilities. This will ensure that the Blenheim Roller Skating Club can continue to provide both recreational and competitive skating opportunities maintaining the diverse range of activities available to the Marlborough community.

Other NA

Over the past couple of years, while living through the global pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that the impact these times have had on young people in our community is significant. Many of Marlborough’s young people have struggled to maintain their ties to the community, while building skills and gaining experience as businesses and training facilities have closed or reduced hours. Volunteering has long been an avenue for just this sort of impactful skill building for all ages but particularly for young people. Volunteer Marlborough is an independent volunteer centre operating in Marlborough and for many years has had a partnership the Council to provide training for volunteer involving organisations in the region, largely focused on the increased capacity and capability of organisations to respond to the needs of the community as whole. As we move forward, we are ever cognizant of the gap that has been left in the volunteer workforce due to Covid, and how that aligns with the gap that many of our young people are facing in their skill development and employment opportunities. The Council’s Long-Term Plan - “People” section, Community Support activity – states that the Council’s Youth Policy and Youth Initiatives Plan are working towards achieving a better environment and services for the community sector…including volunteering. This same LTP goes on to mention the Mayor’s Task force goal “that all young people under the age of 25 should be engaged in appropriate education, training, work, or positive activities in their communities”. The Council has previously acknowledged that the volunteer sector is the underpinning of most of the delivery of community services in Marlborough and Volunteer Marlborough is in the unique position of being able to support volunteering in all its forms, including youth engagement. During conversations and interactions with young people in Marlborough, it has been made clear that the desire to engage with the community on a more interactive and deeper level is there, however the knowledge of how to do that whilst also having their voices heard and their passions fostered, is lacking somewhat. Volunteer Marlborough is positioned well to foster this passion that we are seeing in so many of our young people; to help them feel included; to encourage them to get involved; and to ensure that the organisations in our community are set up to work with younger volunteers. Statistics NZ projects that the over-65 demographic in Marlborough will increase from 23% in 2018 to more than 34% in 2043. This changing age structure of the community will pose challenges for many core services, community support agencies and more. Engaging with the young people in the Marlborough community effective, listening to their point of view, and incorporating their thoughts and ideas is more likely to encourage them to both remain in the Marlborough region long-term and/or to return to the region post-tertiary education or trades training. Engaging youth today will help to build groups of future leaders and residents who are passionate about the region in which they live. Creating a region where they feel valued and engaged will encourage youth to stay. Any new skills gained by these young people through volunteering would be retained in our district. The trickle down effect over the coming years will be evident in the pride shown amongst the youth, knowing they’ve had the opportunity to contribute to their community, develop a sense of connectedness to the region and to each other, and knowing that this region has invested in them.

We seek an increase in the the contract funding from MDC to a total of $30,000 + GST that we might be able to employ a Youth Worker to facilitate our youth engagement services in the schools and wider community, whilst also delivering our contracted services of providing training to the NFP sector.

Community Support NA

Application for funding to the Annual Plan MDC The Marlborough Community Vehicle Trust (MCVT) has been in existence for five years. It is registered with the Charity Services as a not for profit organisation and this remains a primary objective of the Trust. We transport members of the Trust from Picton to either Blenheim and/or Nelson and passengers from Blenheim to Nelson for any medical matters, consultations, minor surgery, eyesight problems etc. Our charges are currently $30 Picton to Blenheim return and $60 Picton/Blenheim to Nelson. Our passengers are all Trust members. Membership is a one off charge of $20 for a lifetime. Unfortunately St John are unable to run a shuttle service and we are therefore the only means for people without licences or family assistance to keep an appointment other than very expensive taxi and overnight accommodation charges. An additional benefit of our service is that elderly or disabled people can remain in their own homes and attend hospital services. Our drivers are all volunteers and retirees from teaching, police, nursing, defence force, engineers etc and are vetted by the Justice Department and medically cleared by their doctors. Our 28 drivers and 9 Board members are all unpaid volunteers. From our origins in 20016 when three founder members had an idea but neither a car, drivers nor members we have received unstinting assistance from MDC. Omega Rentals have sold cars to us very cheaply, and numerous sponsors have provided severely discounted services. Often their invoices contain the words, No Charge. In the last year we have transported 290 passengers from Picton to Wairau, and Picton/Blenheim to Nelson hospital. We have transported over 1100 passengers since start up and that includes the times of Covid lockdowns, and reduced specialist consultations for elective surgery. Currently we have 268 Trust members. Covid has seriously impacted upon our sponsors, donors and membership recruitment. Even the Seniors Expo had to be cancelled, usually a source of funding. MDC recently assisted with the purchase of an additional car that will eventually replace one of our originals that now has almost 300,000 kms on the clock. Council paid $6000 and we found the other $3,600. This purchase has brought additional insurance, maintenance and road charges. This has depleted our accounts and our reserves are dwindling. We are not in serious trouble but help for a finite period would be appreciated. We have produced our yearly outgoings and a budget forecast. We are asking Council to include us in the Annual Plan Budget for the next three years at $8000 per annum. If we recover financially, and we are applying to other sources, we will cease our dependence on MDC.

To provide funding for operational expenses to the amount of $8000 per annum for three (3) financial years

Other NA

Expand the cycle path network. Add EV charge stations to all CBDs in region.

Adopt all the proposals above

Marlborough Heritage Trust
An operating grant increase to Marlborough Heritage Trust of $100K in 2022-23. The Trust manages and operates the Marlborough Museum and archives at Brayshaw Heritage Park, and the Edwin Fox. Y

Marlborough Museum requires more funding

Picton Foreshore
$100K to lift the Picton Foreshore and Shelly Beach maintenance to premier park levels. Y

Any further developments to Picton foreshore should be in harmony with the new ferry terminal development. Especially if the Ecoworld/Theartre building is to be removed.

Library
Do you support the proposed funding for the Library of $318,302 – increased depreciation costs and internal interest for the new library and art gallery building? Y

The building so far is looking spectacular.

Roading
Do you support the proposed funding for roading? Y

All the regions Rural Roads should be 80km/h

Water Supplies
Do you support the proposed funding for Water Supplies of $392,419 – due to increased insurance costs, additional treatment costs with the new plants at Renwick and Riverlands, and Awatere maintenance? Y

Oppose the government's 3 waters proposal, including the recently revised version.

Solid Waste – landfill redevelopment
Do you support the proposed funding for solid waste – landfill redevelopment? Y

We should be proactive in recycling soft plastic. I support greater council expenditure on improving the amount we recycle.

Other NA

Appreciation of Council’s ongoing commitment to youth We, the Marlborough Youth Council, ask the Marlborough District Council to continue providing the support for Youth Initiatives in the Blenheim, and the wider Marlborough region. Over the past year with this funding and support from the Council, has enabled us to fund various youth events. These events include, Cactus and PTC course (Marlborough Youth Trust), 4 Youth Events (Marlborough Youth Trust), Marlborough Youth Hui, Additional support to Future of Work Conference, Combined Colleges Formal – security and fire safety, Pre-formal youth event, MBC biodiversity club, Race Unity Hui and STARs mentoring programme at MGC. This has allowed the Marlborough Youth Council to invest in the future of the young people growing up in Marlborough, along with the support for the delivery of various youth services across the region.

We seek continuation of funding for youth initiatives, supported by Council policy.

Other NA

Reducing barriers for youth Some Marlborough Girls College students travel to Marlborough Boys College for specific subjects and vice versa. Subjects are no longer ‘gender’ specific but the location of where they are offered does not reflect this. Also for there is a lack of availability of subjects and teachers to teach them.

To have continued support from MDC to fund sports and arts & cultural activities which are in the minority. Good to see activities reaching our youth in outlining areas such as Renwick,

Other NA

There is a lot of support for “popular” sports but there are many ones that are forgotten about or not deemed a sport that will attract a particular gender eg; young woman and rugby, young men and netball. These  sports are forced to find their own funding and resources with little or no help from schools or communities. This is also the case for many arts and culture activities, and often this also occurs in the Education setting. Society unfortunately has created several common barriers preventing teenagers from engaging in daily physical activities, participating in cultural events or the arts, even to the point of lack of choice in chosen education fields, placing them at risk of poor physical, social and mental health outcomes. Acknowledging youth diversity within Marlborough's youth, with create equal opportunities in these areas,  Finding the time and interest to build physical activity into a teenager's daily life can sometimes be difficult. Young people can come up with lots of excuses to avoid exercise and embracing many diverse cultures. Family, peers, the media and popular culture can also influence a teenager's attitude towards participating in chosen activities or pathways. Examples of common barriers that prevent teenagers from participating in the mentioned subjects include: Low self-belief in skill level and/or ability to be physically active: eg. "I don't know how to be active", "I'm too unfit" Self-conscious or disturbed body image about wearing sporting uniforms  Lack of confidence due to perceived poor ability to learn new skills Lack of awareness and knowledge of the health benefits of physical activity Lack of awareness and understanding of the detrimental impact of sedentary behaviours and habits Negative influence of peers who are 'not into' exercise Peer pressure: bullying or teasing from peers Lack of parental support Lack of appropriate sporting role models Teenage girls may feel uncomfortable participating in physical activity in front of male peers Emphasis on achieving or winning over participating for enjoyment Competing interests for spare time (social media, computer games, television, hanging out with friends, etc.) Stereotypes (some teenage girls may not participate in sport due to their views that sport is 'masculine' or that sporty females may be perceived as more masculine) Safe locations to be active Lack of knowledge of available opportunities and/or limited access to equipment Financial costs of physical activities (membership fees, travel costs, equipment costs) Time constraints (teenagers often experience increased demands on their available time due to school, part-time work, social and family commitments) Overcrowding of school curriculum where physical/cultural activities can often be viewed as the lowest priority.   Youth Council and in turn MDC, are gaining greater insight into how all these factors can impact on good outcomes for young people. Taking steps to improve these through Council/Youth Council resourcing and advocating to others who impact these barriers would make positive change.

To have more career/education based opportunities and programmes would be beneficial especially for those young people who perhaps are chosen to follow non traditional career paths usual for their gender or ethnicity.

Other NA

Mental health and wellbeing Increased/ continued support for services which help to support the mental health of students in Marlborough. College can be a stressful time in anyone’s life however with the added factor of Covid-19 affecting the amount of time we are able to spend at school with support from teachers, it is becoming increasingly important for there to be services available for students to access in order to ensure that mental health remains a no.1 priority. Over the past 3 years there has not been a full uninterrupted school year. The Ministry of Education in conjunction with the NZ Government had previously put measures in place for students taking NCEA that meant we as students weren’t required to achieve as many credits as normal to pass the school year or endorse. While these organisations believed that they were helping students by easing these requirements, it inversely had a negative impact on the overall motivation and drive of students due to not needing to work as hard to pass. As the Covid restrictions now begin to ease and the world starts to adjust to a new ‘normal’, students in Marlborough are experiencing more and more stress as the old credit requirements are brought back into place while the decreased motivation and lack of knowledge on how to work at this higher level remains the same. The Youth Council proposes that more support services such as guidance counsellors and mental wellbeing workshops are introduced within Marlborough schools in order to benefit the mental health of youth in Marlborough and reduce the stress experienced due to these changes.

For council to increase and continue support of mental health services which help to benefit the mental health of youth in Marlborough.

Community Facilities NA

Okiwi Bay residents want an area that "teenagers" can play, they would like to see a concreted area that would include a basketball hoop and a skate/scooter area.

Funding for the area that older children in the community can use

Community Support NA

Recently the bridge over the Ruataniwha Stream at Okiwi Bay was damaged beyond repair due to flooding. This is the access bridge to the very popular sandy beach and track on the other side of the river.

We would require resource consent to replace the bridge. Also we require funding to build the new bridge.

Community Facilities NA

Covered BBQ area near Ruataniwha River mouth. This would give residents and visitors somewhere to use and socialise

Funding for the concrete/building, seating and bbq

Flood Protection and Control Works NA

Trailer park area drainage in Okiwi Bay is continually flooding. Recently the community centre was severely damaged due to this.

Consents if required, funding for drainage plan that the council has already had drawn up.

Community Facilities NA

Consent and funding to complete the walking track around the swamp, including boardwalk and a bridge. This is going to give ratepayers and visitors a short walk around a significant wetland area.

Consent and funding to complete this project.

Community Support NA

Reserve Maintenance grant for okiwi bay, we currently recieve $10,269.60. With increased costs of fuel, machinery, repairs and maintenance we would like to increase this grant by 15%

Increase our reserves grant by 15%

Community Facilities NA

Okiwi Bay - Combined walking/cycle track from Kaimiko bridge up to near the vege shop on Croisilles-French Pass Road.

On land it will be vested in the council and will require consents and funds to build.

Other NA

An increasing number of Marlborough households are in housing stress, due to an on-going under-supply of affordable housing to rent and buy. Median rents and lower-quartile house prices have increased at a far faster rate than median household incomes. Over half of private renter households with at least one person employed cannot buy a home at the lower quartile house price. Almost two-thirds of renter households cannot afford a median rent. In addition, there is an under-supply of social housing, growing numbers on the MSD housing register and an increasing need for emergency and transitional housing. Households most in housing need are low-moderate income households, single-person households (including older singles), and those in the private rental market. A considerable body of international research shows the significant benefits that secure, affordable housing has for local economies and community wellbeing. In New Zealand, research by BERL (Business and Economic Research Ltd) using ‘big data’ shows growing up in secure affordable housing provides individuals with better long-term education, employment, income and health outcomes, and on average generates a net fiscal benefit to government. Recent evidence from Australia shows that affordable housing is one of the key factors that attract people to move to smaller urban centres. These findings are relevant for Marlborough, since local industry leaders have commented that housing unaffordability is restricting the region’s ability to attract and retain employees.

1)\tIn consultation with stakeholders, prepare a housing strategy and action plan for Marlborough that sets out practical pathways to increase the supply of affordable and suitable housing. 2)\tCreate an intensification zone in appropriate parts of zones 1 and 2 to support the development of medium density housing. 3)\tRe-zone under-utilised commercial and industrial land in urban areas to enable its use for residential development. This action would not only enable the development of affordable housing, but also help revitalize Blenheim town centre. 4)\tDiscount development fees for not-for-profit housing providers of affordable and social housing. 5)\tProvide land for development of affordable and social housing by not-for-profit housing providers at a discounted rent. 6)\tIntroduce tools to realise a proportion of the value uplift that private landowners gain from the community’s investment in infrastructure development and changes in zoning, and establish mechanisms to direct that value, in funds and/or in land, to enable affordable and social housing developed by not-for profit housing providers.

Other NA

Operating Grant Increase Request - Marlborough Christmas In The Park. See supporting documents attached.

We seek an increase in the operating grant from MDC from $2,000 pa to $5000 pa and/or we propose that MDC considers underwriting a wet weather venue for Marlborough Christmas In The Park. See supporting documents.

Community Facilities NA

Annual update on Port Marlborough Pavilion including progress on Stage 2 Feasibility Study.

Community Facilities
Do you support the proposed funding for Community Facilities of $634,572 - due to the combined impact of small increases across many of Council’s reserves and public toilets and the employment of a new regional sports hub facilitator? Y

Proposal discussed with EPPS Board as the proposed candidate is our current Facilities Manager. Appropriate compensation to employ a replacement has been discussed with Parks & Reserves Staff.

Other NA

Topic: Sustainability MDC will be aware of the increased uptake of electric vehicles, driven partly by the Government's Clean Car discount for low-emission vehicles. Public EV chargers are a necessary part of the infrastructure needed in order to 'normalise' electric vehicles. ChargeNet is a big player in this respect - and , in conjunction with New World/4 Square, have installed hundreds of public chargers across NZ. While Blenheim and Spring Creek have public chargers available (at Pak n Save, The Warehouse and Spring Creek 4 Square), there is a glaring lack of charging facilities in Picton - the start of State Highway 1 in the South Island. I draw your attention to Auckland Transport, which has installed a network of 60 EV chargers at Council-owned carparks around the city, in conjunction with ChargeNet. AT received $160,000 from the Government's EECA Low Emission Vehicles contestable fund for this initiative.

Consideration to facilitating/funding/partly funding a public EV charger in Picton. Suggested location: the MDC carpark between Wellington and High Streets..

Community facilities improvements and upgrades
Do you support upgrades and improvements for community facilities and playgrounds in Blenheim, Picton, Renwick and Havelock - $831.4K over four years, with a rating impact of $23.4K in 2022-23. Y

HCA committee would like to upgrade the Sports Pavilion so that it could be used by a wider group of people. We feel having WIFI available and a flat screen TV would help with those using that technology with their groups. The Kitchen has not got a dishwasher installed. There is a space available and this would be more hygienic than hand washing dishes.

Amenity upgrades - Small Townships Programme
Amenity upgrades in Marlborough’s smaller towns through the Small Townships Programme (STP) - $250K, with a rating impact of $9.1K in 2022-23. This restores the original purchasing power of the programme. Y

Same comments as above with the Sports Pavilion

Community Support NA

The Community Gardens at Ballinger Park is a well patronised community group bringing together people from all walks of life. The purpose of the group is as follows: “The gardens will be a welcoming outdoor community place where the focus is on people, sustainable productive gardening methods, learning, teaching and healthy food choices for the people of the Marlborough region. The MCG is a place where people of all abilities will build friendships and promote health, well being and sustainable garnering practices.” The focus on the gardens is inclusion and as such the fees to membership are very low so as not to be a barrier to entry. The maintenance of the shared spaces is managed by working bees within the garden community. One of the major issues is funding for maintenance such as rubbish disposal. The group would like access to enable a trailer load of waste to be taken to the land fill / green waste once per month with no charge. We are happy to talk to this submission if required

We would like to be able to bring a trailer load once per month to the land fill for either green waste or land fill.

Culture and Heritage NA

The Flaxbourne Heritage Trust proposes to establish a Flaxbourne Heritage Centre at Ward, between Blenheim and Kaikoura. The Centre would replace the existing 35-year-old Flaxbourne Museum which was badly damaged in the 2016 ‘Kaikoura’ earthquake. The Flaxbourne Heritage Centre is planned to become the local hub for the “Whale Trail" cycleway currently under construction. The Centre would display and interpret objects, documents and photographs illustrating the history of the area of southern Marlborough, Grom Lake Grassmere south, including Cape Campbell, focussing on relevant, and in some cases unique, stories of the area, including: · The earliest Māori settlement of New Zealand, This very important history is a vital cornerstone to the museum, and we are pleased to have a representative from Rangitane, Jodie Palatchie, on our board. · Flaxbourne Station, the first great pastoral station in the South Island · The environmental impact of the introduction of rabbits and ferrets to New Zealand · The social changes brought about by the 1894 Lands for Settlement Act and the establishment of Ward township · The history of Ward and its families · The historic 1905 Cape Campbell lighthouse · The local development of radar as part of New Zealand’s contribution to WWII · The development of Marlborough’s salt, wine, pine nut and olive oil industries. Current situation: The Flaxbourne Heritage Centre has obtained a resource consent to proceed with the project. As at 5/5/22 the building consent has yet to be lodged, however this is imminent. The project is effectively 3 stages, namely the initial build of the complex, the internal museum fitout, and as a seperate project, the fitout of a multi use audio visual room. The initial estimate for the cost of build was $1.3 M including contingencies ( QS by Peter James, Blenheim) however this estimate has risen dramatically due to inflation, and is now estimated to be in the order of $1.4M Current funding: Funding has come from the Lotteries Commision, Insurance, and local donations, the current total income for these donations is $295,397.00 Marlborugh District Council currently hold $100,000 insurance payout on behalf of the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre. Marlborough District Council also currently provide an operational budget fund of $7500, which is outside of the scope of this submission. Predicted future funding from all sources is estimated to be $2,139,000.00 of which the major proportion is a grant from Lotteries for $1.4M , lotteries have indicated a willingness to make these funds available in the near future. This sum has come from the Earthquake recovery funds Later in the year the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre hope to apply for $400.000 from the Lotteries Environment and Heritage funding Predicted expenditure: The total predicted expenditure, including contingencies is in the order of $2,320,741.00 ( please refer to tab 2 of the attached spreadsheet “ Funding budget”) The predicted shortfall in funds is $181,741

Funding request: The Flaxbourne Heritage Trust would seek a funding grant of $250,000 as part of the Marlborough District Council Annual plan for funding under the Community Facilities and Culture and Heritage areas. This funding will enable the Trust to complete the building construction phase, and engage a museum display professional ( Sally Papps, Nelson) to complete the museum fitout along with other internal fitout as required, including, but not limited to, office spaces, tables, chairs and sundry furniture, computer systems etc.

Other NA

A general update from Renwick Smart + Connected.

No immediate decisions requested.

Community Support NA

Objective (B) in our constitution states "To be responsible for the care and maintenance of the Spring Creek Community Hall." Our organization has successfully carried out this objective since 1991. It has relied on the goodwill of a few committee members over the years to attend to both the large maintenance and improvement projects as well as the niggly small items to continue its use. Our hall is well used with an average of six regular bookings per week and the occasional weekend event. Both the local primary school and the neighboring church enjoy use of the hall without fees. However, with the aging of these volunteers and the exhaustion of good will and time, it is pertinent that we find an alternative solution. Upon a query with the MDC reserves department, we were informed that the hall would simply be closed to use if we abdicated our current role. However, it was also brought to our attention that we could apply for an ongoing annual grant to assist in our maintenance role. At our recent AGM, it was decided that by having financial assistance, we could engage a very part time maintenance person to respond to day to day and more major works needed on the hall. Therefore we apply to MDC to grant $3000 annually for this purpose. We would be happy to itemize how this money was used annually to benefit the continuance of our hall for the local and wider community.

To approve this grant to our association on an ongoing annual basis.

Other NA

Picton Foreshore
$100K to lift the Picton Foreshore and Shelly Beach maintenance to premier park levels. Y

Roads and Footpaths NA

Make a decision about infrastructure for cycling in Picton.

Proposed areas of increased investment
Select each area you wish to comment on from the list below NA

Environmental Health NA

Not sure what this is asking for but if it applies to the above choice yes it applies to footpaths but in a far broader way. This submission is about making a better community by improving our environment, the air we breath. By encouraging a healthier way to travel. If this request was accepted and was carried out it could turn a bland landscape into a thing of beauty and peace.

To look at the big picture and the long term benefits of this project. To consider the benefits of a project that improves air quality and our health. To bring the people of Picton together as we did when we built our beautiful new library which stands out as a project that benefits our community in many ways.

Culture and Heritage NA

The Picton Historical Society Inc. (PHS) has had continued financial support from MDC for many years in the form of an annual operating grant as well as one-off grants for specific projects. This has been greatly appreciated and forms a large part of our ability to continue to offer heritage resources and care of our community's artifacts. The Grant has been fixed at $30,000 + GST for the last 5 years. In that time the cumulative CPI increases (Mar17 to Mar22) have been 13.5% or $4,050. Our financial year ends 30 June, so attached annual accounts are for the 2021 FY.

An increase to $34,000 + GST and ask that this value be CPI adjusted annually, so that going forward the grant keeps pace with inflation.

Other NA

EcoWorld - Marlborough’s leading thriving unique regenerative social enterprise In Nature The decision we seek from Council is: \t (1) Acknowledgement (2) Consultation with (3) Support & (4) Inclusion in all future relevant Planning recognising: 1. EcoWorld is Marlborough’s leading tourism attraction, a thriving unique regenerative social enterprise In Nature 2. EcoWorld makes very significant positive impacts locally, regionally & nationally EcoWorld is: \t(1) EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre \t\t(2) EcoWorld Science Heritage & Education Charitable Trust (# CC10212) \t\t(3) Picton Cinemas (emphasis on community art house cinema)

EcoWorld - Marlborough’s leading thriving unique regenerative social enterprise In Nature The decision we seek from Council is: \t (1) Acknowledgement (2) Consultation with (3) Support & (4) Inclusion in all future relevant Planning recognising: 1. EcoWorld is Marlborough’s leading tourism attraction, a thriving unique regenerative social enterprise In Nature 2. EcoWorld makes very significant positive impacts locally, regionally & nationally EcoWorld is: \t(1) EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre \t\t(2) EcoWorld Science Heritage & Education Charitable Trust (# CC10212) \t\t(3) Picton Cinemas (emphasis on community art house cinema)

Other NA

Summary of Submissions 1. Picton Wellness & Pools Centre (“hot pools & spa”) - VSL report published & detailed feasibility 2. Picton Waitohi Ferry Precinct Development - Independent Risk Analysis \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Mitigation & Compensation 3. Picton Groups Facilitation - $2,000 4. Picton Weather station - get the job finished - $1,000 5. Picton webcams - 3 to be installed - $2,000 6. Picton Greeters - uniforms - $2,000 7. Fruit Trees for Growing Communities

Summary of Submissions 1. Picton Wellness & Pools Centre (“hot pools & spa”) - VSL report published & detailed feasibility 2. Picton Waitohi Ferry Precinct Development - Independent Risk Analysis \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t- Mitigation & Compensation 3. Picton Groups Facilitation - $2,000 4. Picton Weather station - get the job finished - $1,000 5. Picton webcams - 3 to be installed - $2,000 6. Picton Greeters - uniforms - $2,000 7. Fruit Trees for Growing Communities

Other NA

Blenheim Community Patrols (BMCP) commenced patrolling in February 2017. We are affiliated to our national body ,Community Patrols of NZ (CPNZ) ,who supports some 5000 volunteers and 150 community patrol groups. Its/our purpose is to work closely with our local police providing "additional eyes and ears" in assisting our community to prevent crime and build safer communities. Senior Constable Russell Smith is our local Police Liaison Officer who assists us with guidance, training and tasking. BMCP have sought grants for the purchase of patrol vehicles and also have approached local groups for ongoing funding. May we take this opportunity to thank the Marlborough District Council for its generous Community Grant funding to assist our establishment and also its past three year Annual Grants funding. We also thank Mayor John Leggett for his support and being our Trust Patron. Since our 2019 funding application, BMCP established a Patrol Group based in Picton. Great support from the local community and Redwood Trust saw funds raised to obtain a start patrol vehicle sourced from Palmerston North patrol group. Picton patrollers liaise with their local police and patrol at weekends. It should be noted that the activities of our patrol groups have been less that planned during 2021/22 periods with the restrictions imposed by Covid and the cessation of cruise ships to Picton. However as Covid and restrictions ease, we are planning on growing our patroller base and patrols.

We are seeking funding assistance from the Marlborough District Council to provide funding to Blenheim Community Patrol by way of an Ongoing Annual Operating Grant of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) per year to be utilized for vehicle running costs, uniforms and administration . Budget attached. Brent Laurenson will speak to our submissions.

Library Services NA

The libraries in the MDC are an essential resource for the community and the new library in Blenheim will be a marvellous facility for the community as the Picton library has already demonstrated. However, I would like to submit to have the current book borrowing charges removed. •\tA significant proportion of the fiction collection in Picton has a borrowing charges of $1 or $2 per item. •\tMost libraries around the country have abandoned fines and have no borrowing charges. I use libraries in the QLDC where there are no charges and new books are freely available •\tThis affects the very people who are least able to afford such charges. Totalled over a year for just one $1 book per week accumulated to $52 •\tThe books with charges on them are not new books, some up to five years post publication. •\tThe cost of collecting and administering these charges must be close to outweighing any benefit to the MDC if indeed there is any benefit. •\tAn antediluvian approach to library services at best and a great disincentive to those whose need of free services is greater than ever before.

I would like to submit to have the current book borrowing charges removed.

Culture and Heritage NA

Refer to attached document

We wish to apply for a $2,000 grant to fund activities for New Zealand Chinese Language Week in your region.

Other NA

Request for a $5K increase in annual funding for the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards. Please see attached proposal and annual report.

$5k increase in annual funding for the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards.

Culture and Heritage NA

On behalf of Gary Twose, 10 Fantail Heights, Picton, I made a submission in relation to the Application to demolish a heritage building identified within Schedule 2 Heritage Resources of the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (MEP Reference 29) on Lot 1 DP 4466. Location 10 Market Street, Waitohi Picton. Reference U211069 Submission as follows: ‘It is my understanding that the house at 10 Market Street was built in 1858, one year before the town of Newton was renamed Picton. Consequently, this house is almost certainly the oldest in Waitohi-Picton and possibly in Marlborough also. It is my submission that this house is worthy of protection and should not be demolished. The historical context for this house is: The year following its construction, Picton was proclaimed the first capital of Marlborough. There were only a handful of houses in existence in the town at that time. The house may be a ‘Fencible,’ named for the Royal New Zealand Fencible Regiment, the soldiers of which were given a house and land in return for their service. The house was likely imported from Australia as a standard pre-built settler cottage. The house now: The house is considerably run-down and has had additions and alterations made. However, the original floorplan is simple and readily available. The house would require very substantial restoration work. My Proposal: I propose that the Council look at establishing a Trust to restore the cottage to its original condition as an important historical artifact for Waitohi-Picton and Marlborough. I have spoken with the current owner, who has indicated that he would prefer not to demolish the cottage, and would be prepared to meet the cost or removal to a suitable site. The external additions to the house could be demolished in situ. The cottage could then be moved to an alternative, permanent Council site. Restoration could possibly become a project for the Picton Historical Society and involving Queen Charlotte College students supported by the Men’s Shed, or similar. This is my submission to Baseline Group before the closing date of 2 May. I also plan to put this proposal to the Picton Historical Society at this time.’ Yours faithfully Gary Twose

Gary Twose would like the Council to note the objection to demolition of the cottage and his proposal that the Council consider ways it might support the preservation of the cottage.

Freshwater management NPS implementation
$125K for additional costs to implement the National Policy Statement (NPS) on Freshwater Management for three years N

See attached.

Freshwater management NPS capacity and capability
$50K for building capacity and capability to implement the NPS on Freshwater Management - Te Mana o te Wai - for three years N

See attached

Community Facilities NA

The Board wishes to notify that there will be a funding request next year, to replace the current flood lights situated on the No 1 rugby field. The current lights do not provide adequate coverage in the evenings for rugby practice and games and other events that use the field out of daylight hours. Previous quotes from Betacom were around $120,000 for the flood light fittings and driver units. The cost did include freight but new poles would probably be required as well as Resource Consent. It is hoped that a feasibility study will look at this situation as well as the current operation and management of the Centre as a whole. A submission has been made to fund this study.

Consideration of $200,000 for 2023 funding applications

Community Facilities NA

With the recent resignation of the Centre Manager, the Board is seeking payroll assistance to the tune of $15,000. This would ensure that the replacement could be remunerated above the existing $22 an hour, which had been paid out of the day to day operating account. This has been a drain on the finances despite the annual Council Grant of $30,000. Savings have been made when the Centre Manager took over the financial role from a contractor, which included Xero invoicing, Payroll, IRD returns and banking requirements.

The Board requests funding of $15,000 per year to assist with Centre Manager's wages.

Community Facilities NA

Last year at a meeting between the Board and Jane Tito and Robert Hutchinson from the Marlborough District Council, it was mentioned that an outside group specialising in how sport and recreation group’s function, could look at the Centre’s operations. This would include reviewing current governance and functions, what changes, if any, would be required to ensure effective community engagement and becoming a more profitable enterprise. Thrive Spaces and Places were approached and a copy of their Offer of Service is attached. The activities are split into four sections: 1. Review current operations (Month one) $6600 2. Consultation (Month two) $6000 3. Recommendations report (Month three) $4000 4. Present and workshop report (Month four) $2600 with potential ongoing Project Management, $2500. GST exclusive.

The Board is seeking approval for $30,000 inclusive of gst.

Roading
Do you support the proposed funding for roading? N

I would like MDC to remove the additional french pass road upkeep charge from properties that have no access to french pass nor have any future ability to do so. my recommedation is to charge this additional levy on only those properties that have rapid numbers or clear access to this road. MDC current policy states that “all properties are rated for the benefit of services provided” “a council levies rates /charges for a particular area or service provided – including roading. The general rates portion itemised shows that each property pays for services in the region – including roading, public infrastructure. But the specific French Pass Road Charge is an additional charge which in MDC current policy is a levy for a service provided to a specific property. in much the same way a water, or sewage or refuse is an additional charge levied against a property – for services that are provided or available to that property. In the same way that my property has no access to a municipal water supply or sewage system or refuge collection these are not charges on the property rates – this additional road user charge for the upkeep of a road to which the property has no access is no different and should not be a charge levied for a service that is not and cannot be foreseeably be accessed by the property.