Eketahuna Community Board

Notice of Meeting

A meeting of the Eketahuna Community Board will be held in the Eketahuna War Memorial Hall, corner of Jones Street and State Highway 2, Eketahuna on Friday 6 November 2015 commencing at 10.00 am.

                                                                                                                           Blair King

Chief Executive

Agenda

1.               Present

2.               Apologies 

3.               Personal Matters

4.               Notification of Items Not on the Agenda

Major items not on the agenda may be dealt with at this meeting if so resolved by the Board and the chairperson explains at the meeting at a time when it is open to the public the reason why the item was not listed on the agenda and the reason why discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.

Minor matters not on the agenda relating to the general business of the Board may be discussed if the chairperson explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at that meeting, but no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer it to a subsequent meeting.

5.               Confirmation of Minutes 5

Recommendation

That the minutes of the Eketahuna Community Board meeting held on 2 October 2015 (as circulated) be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

6.               Matters Arising from the Minutes

7.               Tararua District Council Report                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           10

Recommendation

That the report of the Tararua District Council meeting held on 28 October 2015 (as circulated) be received.

8.               Reports from Board Representatives Appointed to Organisations and Assigned Responsibilities

9.               Correspondence                                                                                                                        21

Recommendation

That the correspondence as listed be received.

(a)       Kerry and Loreen Cunningham

            Re: Eketahuna Camping Ground September Report

(b)       Biddy Fraser-Davies                                       12 and 16 October 2015

            Re: Pop-up Cheese Seminar/Fest in Eketahuna

10.             Eketahuna Town Centre Upgrade                                30

Included in the agenda is a copy of the report from the Eketahuna town centre upgrade project team meeting held on 15 October 2015.

11.             Chairman’s Remarks

11.1           Events

The Chairperson will report on the following events:

·    Eketahuna Christmas Parade – 28 November 2015

·    Visit to the National Crisis Management Centre known as the Beehive Bunker – 4 November 2015

·    Tararua College senior prizegiving presentation – 4 November 2015

·    Tararua Alliance Sport Awards presentation – 16 October 2015

·    New Zealand Shakeout Civil Defence drill – 15 October 2015

11.2           Any Other Matters

12.             Items not on the Agenda

13.             Closure

Eketahuna Community Board

Minutes of a meeting of the Eketahuna Community Board held in the Eketahuna War Memorial Hall, corner of Jones Street and State Highway 2, Eketahuna on Friday 2 October 2015 commencing at 10.05 am.

1. Present

Board Members C C Death (Chairperson), T J Hull (Deputy Chairperson), D F Eagle, S E Shannon and Cr T H Collis (Council appointed Community Board member).

In Attendance

Mr R Taylor         –        Governance Manager

2.               Apologies

2.1

Nil

3.               Personal Matters

3.1	The Board conveys its congratulations to the Eketahuna Our Town Committee on decorating the town’s giant kiwi in the All Blacks colours for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

4.               Notification of Items Not on the Agenda

4.1

Nil

5.               Confirmation of Minutes

5.1	That the minutes of the Eketahuna Community Board meeting held on 4 September 2015 (as circulated) be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Hull/Collis                                                                                                        Carried

6.               Matters Arising from the Minutes

6.1	Tararua Cycleway Project Proposal  (Item 7.2)
6.1.1	The Mayor and Cr Collis will be attending a meeting of the Tararua cycleway project steering group held on 19 October 2015.
6.2	Eketahuna Community Civil Defence Response Group  (Item 7.6)
6.2.1	Six members of the Eketahuna Community Civil Defence Response Group will take part in the bus trip to Wellington held on 4 November 2015 to visit the National Crisis Management Centre known as the Beehive Bunker.
6.3	Bee Aware Month  (Item 9.3)
6.3.1	Two packets of wildflower seeds have been received, and they will be spread in the Eketahuna Camping Ground and within the vicinity of the town sign at the entrance approach nearby the Eketahuna War Memorial Hall.
6.4	Brent Dickson Concerns Relating to Eketahuna Contractors Not Having the Opportunity to Quote for Council Work  (Item 9.4)
6.4.1	The Manager Assets Group is proposing to advertise for contractors to register their interest as Council contractors.
6.4.2	The Council will then hold their information on file, and it shall send out documents when work is tendered.  If they are interested in submitting a price to provide that service, and are a suitable contractor able to demonstrate the necessary attributes, then these contractors can supply pricing.
6.5	Community Newsletter Items
6.5.1	It was agreed that Cr Collis will raise with the Eketahuna Our Town Committee the possibility of changing the closing date for including items in the community newsletter.
6.5.2	Ideally the cut off time should be aligned to coincide following the monthly Board meeting, particularly given the need to regularly update residents with current details concerning the Eketahuna town centre upgrade project.
6.6	Eketahuna Public Conveniences Upgrade  (Item 9.5)
6.6.1	There was a problem with the pooling of water on the floor surface of the upgraded Eketahuna public conveniences, but it appears that the situation has improved to resolve that matter.
6.6.2	The broadcasting of Radio Eketahuna in the public conveniences is being monitored following concerns expressed regarding the noise volume.
6.7	Opening of the Eketahuna Inn  (Item 9.6)
6.7.1	The Mayor and the Chairperson attended the opening of the Eketahuna Inn held on 21 September 2015.

7.	Tararua District Council Report
7.1	That the report of the Tararua District Council meeting held on 30 September 2015 (as tabled) be received. Collis/Shannon                                                                                                Carried
7.2	Cr Collis gave a verbal report to elaborate on various Council matters and items from its September meeting.

8.               Reports from Board Representatives Appointed to Organisations and Assigned Responsibilities

8.1	Hukanui Reserve Board
8.1.1	Cr Collis reported that the Hukanui Reserve Board appointed a new chairperson at its Annual General Meeting held on 27 September 2015 in the Hukanui Hall.

9.	Correspondence
9.1	That the correspondence as listed be received. (a)       Kerry and Loreen Cunningham             Re: Eketahuna Camping Ground August report (b)       Biddy Fraser-Davies                                       8, 14 and 25 September 2015             Re: Pop-up Cheese Seminar/Fest in Eketahuna Shannon/Hull                                                                                                  Carried
9.2	Pop-up Cheese Seminar/Fest in Eketahuna
9.2.1	That the Board pay from its discretionary funds the cost of hiring the Eketahuna Community Centre as the venue for the Pop-up Cheese Seminar/Fest organised by Biddy Fraser-Davies, and That the Board conveys its best wishes to Biddy Fraser-Davies for every success with the arrangements for this event held on 9 October 2015. Shannon/Hull                                                                                                  Carried

10.	Old Fred West Building
10.1	The Board is concerned about the poor condition of the old Fred West building as water is leaking from the verandah on the northern side across the footpath in the town centre.
10.2	This situation is unacceptable, and it will be reported for follow up by the Council to request that the property owner is required to undertake the necessary work to rectify this matter.

11.	2015 Trustpower Tararua District Community Awards
11.1	The Board conveys its congratulations to acknowledge the success of the following Eketahuna voluntary organisations at the 2015 Trustpower Tararua District Community Awards: · Friends of the Anzac Bridge Kaiparoro Incorporated - Supreme Award winner. Eketahuna Swimming Pool Committee - Sport and Leisure Category winner.

12.	Eketahuna Town Centre Upgrade
12.1	The Chairperson commended board members on the presentation of the proposed Eketahuna town centre upgrade concepts plan to the Council’s workshop briefing session, and also acknowledged the contribution of Warren Davidson (the former councillor appointed to the Eketahuna Community Board) for his role in the process to develop the preferred designs.
12.2	The Deputy Chairperson spoke on the potential to provide novelty design toilet paper at the Eketahuna public conveniences as a unique promotion to build on these facilities theme as part of the town centre upgrade concepts.
12.3	The possibility of retrieving a fallen log from the river is to be followed up by the Chairperson if it is suitable to use in making the canoe for the town centre.
12.4	The Board looks forward to the Council pricing the upgrade based on the concepts presented as the proposed project, and proceeding to implement that plan to deliver the new design of the Eketahuna town centre.

13.             Chairman’s Remarks

13.1	Woodville Lions Track and Tunnel Gorge Walk
13.1.1	The Chairperson noted that the Woodville Lions Club had donated $8,000 from the Manawatu Gorge track and tunnel walk to support the Arohanui Hospice in Palmerston North, and he acknowledged this fantastic outcome.

14.             Items not on the Agenda

14.1

Nil

There being no further business the Chairperson thanked those present for their attendance and contributions, and declared the meeting closed at 12.10 pm.

____________________________

                  Chairperson

7.1 Tararua District Council
Attachment 1 Tararua District Council Minutes 28 October 2015

Minutes of a meeting of the Tararua District Council held in the Council Chamber, 26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke on Wednesday 28 October 2015 commencing at 1.05 pm.

1. Present

His Worship the Mayor – Mr R A Ellis, Crs W H Keltie (Deputy Mayor), T H Collis (from item 10.1.6), J E Crispin, K R Fenemor, S A Hull, C J Isaacson and D A Roberts.

In Attendance

Mr B King               -    Chief Executive

Mr R Taylor           -    Governance Manager

Mr P Wimsett        -    Manager Strategy and District Development

Mr R Suppiah        -    Chief Financial Officer and Acting Regulatory Manager

Mrs L Simpkin        -    Economic Development and Communications Manager

Mr C Edsall            -    Alliance Manager

Others as detailed for specific items

2.               Council Prayer

2.1	The Mayor opened the meeting with the Council Prayer.

3.               Apologies

3.1	That an apology be received  from Cr T H Collis for lateness to the meeting. Mayor Ellis/Cr Crispin                                                                                     Carried

4.               Notification of Items Not on the Agenda

4.1

Nil

5.               Declarations of Conflicts of Interest in Relation to this Meeting’s Items of Business

5.1

Nil

6.               Personal Matters

6.1	World War Two veteran Jack Martin was honoured with a military ceremony at Waireka Home in Pahiatua to celebrate his 100^th birthday.
6.2	Peter Johns is the successful candidate in the by-election to fill the extraordinary vacancy of district councillor for the South Tararua ward.

7.               Confirmation of Minutes

7.1	That the minutes of the Council meeting held on 30 September 2015 (as circulated) be confirmed as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Crs Roberts/Fenemor                                                                                      Carried

8.                Any Matters Arising from the Minutes not otherwise dealt with in the Agenda

8.1

Nil

9.                Community Boards and Community Committees Reports

9.1	Dannevirke Community Board
9.1.1	That the report of the Dannevirke Community Board meeting held on 5 October 2015 (as circulated) be received. Crs Hull/Isaacson                                                                                             Carried
9.1.2	New Zealand Pony Club Dressage Championships
9.1.2.1	The Board’s decision to support the New Zealand Pony Club Dressage Championships was noted relative to the holding of this event in the district.
9.1.3	Fencing at the Dannevirke Railway Station
9.1.3.1	The poor condition of the Dannevirke Railway Station fencing is a concern, particularly in Grey Street where it is extremely dangerous.
9.1.4	Cleanliness of the Dannevirke Central Business District
9.1.4.1	The emphasis placed on working with the Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce to encourage shop and business owners in the Dannevirke central business district to keep the appearance of the paving outside their premises clean and tidy was commended.

9.2	Eketahuna Community Board
9.2.1	That the report of the Eketahuna Community Board meeting held on 2 October 2015 (as circulated) be received. Crs Hull/Isaacson                                                                                             Carried

9.3	Pahiatua On Track
9.3.1	That the reports of the Pahiatua On Track meetings held on 30 September 2015 (as circulated) be received. Crs Hull/Isaacson                                                                                             Carried
9.3.2	Bruce Lea Community Service Award
9.3.2.1	The presentation of the community service award to Bruce Lea was a wonderful and enjoyable occasion to recognise his significant contribution as the Cinema Manager of the Regent Theatre in Pahiatua.

9.4	Woodville Districts' Vision
9.4.1	That the report of the Woodville Districts’ Vision meeting held on 6 October 2015 (as circulated) be received. Crs Hull/Isaacson                                                                                             Carried
9.4.2	Christmas Decorations
9.4.2.1	Woodville Districts’ Vision are still considering appropriate options for replacing the existing lights and flags in Woodville.

10.             Reports

10.1	Adoption of the 2014/15 Annual Report
10.1.1	The Mayor welcomed Megan Wassilieff and Amy Soper from Audit New Zealand to the meeting, and invited them to address the Council.
10.1.2	Megan Wassilieff spoke on the outcome of the audit, and her comments included reference to the following matters: ·     The Council needs to ensure its readiness for the audit through having the necessary systems and resources in place. ·     The level of the capital expenditure budgets carry forwards needs reducing by the end of next year. ·     Project and contract management monitoring is to be kept under review. ·     An unmodified audit opinion will be issued in respect of the audit report.
10.1.3	The Chief Financial Officer elaborated on the Council’s end of financial year position and the variances reflected in the results achieved as at 30 June 2015.
10.1.4	It was noted that the Council is not required to prepare consolidated financial statements relative to Infracon Limited (in liquidation), and therefore an unmodified audit opinion will be issued.
10.1.5	Cr Collis entered the meeting at 1.25 pm.
10.1.6	The Mayor conveyed his thanks to the Chief Financial Officer and all staff involved in completing the Annual Report, and he acknowledged the assistance given by portfolio holders.
10.1.7	The Chief Executive spoke on the emphasis given to implementing the Council’s processes and procedures to prevent fraud and strengthening its internal control system for undertaking project management.
10.1.8	As noted from the audit the Council needs adequate staffing resources to deliver the work concerning the financial management of its activities and performance.  Therefore, an additional staff member is required for this purpose, with a budget proposal to be presented for the Council’s consideration through the 2016/2017 Draft Annual Plan process.
10.1.9	That the report from the Chief Financial Officer dated 20 October 2015 concerning the adoption of the 2014/15 Annual Report (as circulated) be received, and That the Council confirms and approves the carry over of $4,111,000 for capital budgets to be spent in the 2015/16 financial year, and That the audited Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2015 be adopted subject to the correction of any typographical errors. Crs Hull/Crispin                                                                                                Carried
10.1.10	The Mayor thanked the representatives from Audit New Zealand for attending the meeting to present the audit report.

10.2

Grant Application of  Rachel Cannon to the International Representatives Scheme

10.2.1

That the report from the Recreation Officer Sport Tararua dated 21 October 2015 concerning the grant application of Rachel Cannon to the International Representatives Scheme  (as circulated) be received, and That the Council approves the application made by Rachel Cannon for assistance towards her costs to represent New Zealand at the International Mounted Games Under 17 World Team Championships held in Ocala, Florida, United States of America from 23 to 29 November 2015, and That the sum of $800.00 be granted from the International Representatives Scheme for this purpose. Crs Isaacson/Collis                                                                                           Carried

10.3

Review of Representation Arrangements

10.3.1

That the report from the Governance Manager dated 20 October 2015 concerning the review of representation arrangements  (as circulated) be received, and

That the Council notes the outcome of the consultation on the initial representation arrangements proposal for the district resulted in no changes being requested to the existing basis, with the one submission forwarded favouring the continuation of the status quo, and

That the Council, having considered this submission and the matters required in undertaking the review of the representation arrangements for the district, adopts its initial proposal as the final proposal set out hereunder:

That for the 2016 local authority elections of the Tararua District Council and the district’s two community boards the existing arrangements be retained as follows:

Council Representation

·    Two wards (North and South) with four members each and a Mayor elected at large

·    The two wards reflect the following identified communities of interest:

North Tararua Ward

Dannevirke and the surrounding rural areas, including Norsewood, Ormondville, Weber, Herbertville, Pongaroa and Akitio

South Tararua Ward

Woodville, Pahiatua, Eketahuna and the surrounding rural areas, including Mangatainoka, Makuri, Tiraumea and Alfredton

The population that each member will represent is as follows:

Ward	(2014 estimate) Population	Members	Population Per Member
North Tararua South Tararua	9,550 7,820 17,370	4 4 8	2,388 1,955 2,171

These population ratios fall within the range of 2,171 (1,954 to 2,388) in respect of the +/- 10% rule of the Local Electoral Act 2001.

The Council considers that this ward arrangement for its representation based on the above is appropriate for the following reasons:

·     That the two ward, eight councillors system provides a fair system of representation for the Tararua district.

·     That the communities of interest in the context of the Tararua district are effectively represented through the existing ward boundaries, and take into account the distinct outlying rural areas that are isolated.

·     That the ward boundaries coincide with boundaries of mesh blocks and community boundaries so far as is practicable.

·     That any alterations to change ward boundaries have not been requested by the community through submissions to the initial proposal, thereby indicating general satisfaction with the basis of these arrangements.

Community Board Representation

·     Two community boards (Dannevirke and Eketahuna) each with four elected members and one Council appointed member

·     The two community boards reflect the following identified communities of interest,  and will not be subdivided for electoral purposes:

Dannevirke Community Board

Dannevirke and the surrounding rural areas, including Norsewood, Ormondville, Weber, Herbertville, Pongaroa and Akitio

Eketahuna Community Board

Eketahuna and the surrounding rural areas, including Tiraumea, Alfredton, Hamua, Hukanui, Nireaha, Rongomai, Putara, Rongokako, Kaiparoro and Newman

Crs Fenemor/Collis                                                                                           Carried

10.4

Road Closures Requested Under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974

10.4.1

That the report from the Alliance Manager dated 21 October 2015 concerning  road closures applications under the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974 (as circulated) be received, and That pursuant to Section 342 (1) (b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, the Council resolves to close the following roads for the purpose of allowing the Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce, Woodville Districts’ Vision, Pahiatua On Track and the Eketahuna Our Town Committee to hold community Christmas events as follows: Dannevirke Christmas Parade Road name:                Stanley Street, from London Street to Miller Street (State Highway 2) Road name:                High Street, from Miller Street to Swinburn Street (State Highway 2) Date of closure:          Saturday 5 December 2015 Period of closure:       12.00pm to 1.30pm Woodville Christmas Parade Road name:                Vogel Street, from Fergusson Street to Ross Street (State Highways 2 and 3) Road name:                Fergusson Street, from Vogel Street to Pollen Street Road name:                Grey Street, from Pollen Street to Atkinson Street Road name:                McLean Street, from Vogel Street to Atkinson Street Road name:                Ormond Street, from Pollen Street to Atkinson Street Date of closure:          Saturday 12 December 2015 Period of closure:       11.30am to 1.00pm Road name:                Ormond Street, from Vogel Street to Bowen Street Road name:                Pollen Street, from McLean Street to Ross Street Road name:                Bowen Street, from McLean Street to Ross Street Date of closure:          Saturday 12 December 2015 Period of closure:       7.00am to 2.00pm Pahiatua Christmas Parade Road name:                Main Street, from Dawson and Edward Streets to Churchill and George Streets respectively (State Highway 2) Date of closure:          Saturday 5 December 2015 Period of closure:       11.30am to 1.00pm Pahiatua Christmas Festival Road name:                Main Street, from Wakeman and Tui Streets to Princess Street and Mangahao Road respectively (State Highway 2) Date of closure:          Sunday 13 December 2015 Period of closure:       1.00pm to 4.00pm Eketahuna Christmas Parade Road name:                Main Street, from Bengston Street to Church Street (State Highway 2) Date of closure:          Saturday 28 November 2015 Period of closure:       11.00am to 1.00pm Crs Hull/Keltie                                                                                                  Carried

10.5	Eketahuna Town Centre Upgrade
10.5.1	That the report of the Eketahuna town centre upgrade project team meeting held on 15 October 2015 (as circulated) be received. Crs Collis/Hull                                                                                                  Carried

10.6

Request to Waive Resource Consent Fees

10.6.1

That the report from the Planning Manager dated 20 October 2015 concerning a request to waive resource consent fees (as circulated) be received, and That the Council waives the resource consent application and associated fees for Norsewood Heritage Limited to build a proposed retaining wall located at 79 Hovding Street, Norsewood, thereby acknowledging the historic, artistic, ecological and educational benefits of the project it is associated with. Crs Collis/Crispin                                                                                              Carried

10.7	Planning Matters Determined Under Delegated Authority
10.7.1	That the report from the Planning Manager dated 22 October 2015 concerning Planning matters determined under delegated authority (as circulated) be received and the contents are noted. Crs Isaacson/Collis                                                                                           Carried

10.8	Liquor Licensing Matters Determined Under Delegated Authority
10.8.1	That the report from the Liquor Licensing Officer dated 22 October 2015 concerning Liquor Licensing matters determined under delegated authority (as circulated) be received and the contents are noted. Crs Isaacson/Collis                                                                                           Carried

10.9	Staff Report
10.9.1	Woodville Wastewater Pond
10.9.1.1	The treatment of the whales that have appeared in the liner of the Woodville pond is likely to cause additional costs to be incurred by the Council to fix the problem.
10.9.1.2	The reason for this situation is that the ground water level underneath the pond is forcing the methane gas up, resulting in these whales appearing above the water.
10.9.1.3	As a consequence the gas cannot disperse out of the vents on the outer edge of the pond lining.
10.9.2	Pahiatua Recycling Centre
10.9.2.1	The Pahiatua Recycling Centre is nearing completion, and the new facility is looking really good.
10.9.3	Dannevirke Dog Pound
10.9.3.1	General support was expressed that the contract for building the new dog pound at Dannevirke is determined through a registration of interest process as provided in the Council’s Procurement Strategy.
10.9.4	International Local Government ICMA Conference
10.9.4.1	The Manager Strategy and District Development was congratulated on being asked to make a presentation regarding rural broadband at the Local Government ICMA Conference.
10.9.5	Animal Control
10.9.5.1	The  Cadet Animal Control Officer, Nisan Stephens was introduced to the Council.
10.9.6 10.9.6.1	Marketing The attendance at the Auckland Home Show appears to be creating interest in attracting people to the district.
10.9.7	Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Growth Strategy
10.9.7.1	The Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Growth Strategy will be presented to the Council’s workshop briefing session held on 25 November 2015.
10.9.8	Developing New Business Potential
10.9.8.1	The Tararua Business Hub is changing its name to Tararua Business Network, with signage and all communication connections being updated to reflect the name change.
10.9.8.2	This will overcome the confusion that is occurring with the identity of the Tararua Business Hub and the Dannevirke Christian Fellowship the Hub.
10.9.9	Rubbish Dumped in State Highway Rest Areas
10.9.9.1	The dumping of rubbish in state highway rest areas and their refuse bins is an ongoing problem for the New Zealand Transport Agency contractors to pursue.
10.9.10	Pahiatua Community Civil Defence Response Group
10.9.10.1	It is anticipated that the Pahiatua Community Civil Defence Response Group Plan will be completed for signing off by January/February next year.

10.9.11	2015 Tararua Alliance Sport Awards
10.9.11.1	Thanks have been conveyed to the Sport Manawatu Chief Executive and the Recreation Officer Sport Tararua for organising the very successful and enjoyable 2015 Tararua Alliance Sport Awards.
10.9.12	Creative Communities Fund
10.9.12.1	It is requested that the Creative Communities Fund be actively promoted to ensure the availability of this funding is maximised for the benefit of the district.
10.9.13	That the report from the Chief Executive dated 22 October 2015 concerning an update on key projects and items of interest to the Council (as circulated) be received. Crs Hull/Isaacson                                                                                             Carried

11.             Portfolio Reports

11.1	Project Tararua
11.1.1	Cr Isaacson reported on the Project Tararua meetings that she attended to discuss the upgrading of rental housing standards in the district.
11.2	Regional Territorial Authorities Forum 2015
11.2.1	Cr Collis reported on the Regional Territorial Authorities Forum concerning changing the perception of the Manawatu-Whanganui Region.
11.2.2	The matters that were the subject of presentations at this forum included the following: ·     Update on the Regional Growth Strategy by Geoff Henley and John Hutchings ·     Lead for tribal economies Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu by Che Wilson
11.2.3	The forum focused on the region’s potential for economic development and the implementation of the Regional Growth Strategy to unlock the opportunities.
11.3	One Plan
11.3.1	Cr Collis attended a meeting this morning at the Horizons Regional Council regarding the implementation of the One Plan.
11.4	Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Disaster Relief Fund Trust
11.4.1	Cr Hull attended a meeting of the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Disaster Relief Fund Trust that continues to grant the funding available to assist areas recovering from the flooding event.

12.             Mayoral Matters

12.1	Eastern Institute of Technology Building and Carpentry Construction Foundation Training Programme
12.1.1	The Mayor reported that the Eastern Institute of Technology is again providing to students in the district a further building and carpentry construction foundation training programme.

13.             Items not on the Agenda

13.1

Nil

There being no further business the Mayor thanked those present for their attendance and contributions, and declared the meeting closed at 2.30 pm.

____________________________

                       Mayor

9.1 Correspondence
Attachment 1 Correspondence

10 Eketkahuna Town Centre Upgrade
Attachment 1 Eketahuna Town Centre Upgrade