Minutes of Council meeting - Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Minutes of a meeting of the Tararua District Council held in the Council Chamber, 26 Gordon Street, Dannevirke on Wednesday 30 June 2021 commencing at 1.00pm.

1. Present

Her Worship the Mayor - Mrs T H Collis, Crs E L Peeti-Webber (Deputy Mayor), A K Franklin, S A Hull, C J Isaacson, P A Johns, K A Sutherland, R A Treder and S M Wards.

In Attendance

Mr B Nicholson - Chief Executive

Mr R Taylor - Manager - Democracy Services

Mr R Suppiah - Group Manager - Corporate

Mr C Chapman - Group Manager - Infrastructure

Ms T Love - Group Manager - Operations

Mr P Wimsett - Manager Strategy and Climate Change

Mr D Watson - Manager - Special Projects

Mr A Gosney - Project Management Office Lead

Mr C McKay - Finance Manager

Mrs S Walshe - Senior Financial Accountant

Ms E Roberts - Revenue Manager

Mr D Geary - Director - Tararua Alliance

Ms D Perera - Appointed Auditor - Audit New Zealand (for item 11.2)

Speaker in the public forum and those as outlined in the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre item of business 11.4

2. Council Prayer

2.1	Mayor Tracey Collis opened the meeting with a Council Prayer.

3. Apologies

3.1

Nil

4. Public Forum

4.1

Mongrel Mob Barbarians

4.1.1

Luke Smith speaking on behalf of the Mongrel Mob Barbarians referred to the focus of their chapter’s gang members in Dannevirke directed to enabling the development of youth as its priority and purpose.

4.1.2

In speaking on this matter Luke Smith emphasised methamphetamine is not part of their activities and culture, and the Mongrel Mob Barbarians is here to help and not wreck Dannevirke. It is seeking to “build bridges” and enhance its image through a strengthened relationship with the community and Council.

5. Notification of Items Not on the Agenda

5.1

Nil

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

6.1	Cr Raylene Treder declared a conflict of interest regarding item of business 13.1 concerning funding support requests presented for Council’s consideration.

7. Personal Matters

7.1

Nil

8. Confirmation of Minutes

8.1	*That the minutes of the Council meetings held on 18 and 26 May 2021 (as circulated) be confirmed as true and accurate records of the meetings.* Crs Johns/Treder Carried

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

9.1

Nil

10. Community Boards and Community Committees Reports

10.1	Woodville Districts' Vision
10.1.1	*That the report of the Woodville Districts’ Vision meeting held on 1 June 2021 (as circulated) be received.* Crs Isaacson/Wards Carried
10.1.2	Department of Conservation Event Ashhurst and Manawatu Gorge
10.1.2.1	Council await to receive further information regarding the arrangements for the upcoming Department of Conservation event in September “Everyday Kaitiaki: Te Apiti”.
10.1.3	Discretionary Grants
10.1.3.1	It is noted Woodville Districts’ Vision Executive Committee is proposing to change the way its discretionary grants scheme is carried out, and move to providing a set period in which to apply resulting in one advertising event.
10.1.3.2	This may disadvantage applicants in respect of the timing of community groups programmes and projects, and some flexibility would assist to alleviate that matter.

10.2

Pahiatua On Track

10.2.1

That the report of the Pahiatua On Track meeting held on 2 June 2021 (as circulated) be received.

Crs Isaacson/Wards Carried

10.3

Dannevirke Community Board

10.3.1

That the report of the Dannevirke Community Board meeting held on 8 June 2021 (as circulated) be received.

Crs Isaacson/Wards Carried

10.4

Eketāhuna Community Board

10.4.1

That the report of the Eketāhuna Community Board meeting held on 14 June 2021 (as circulated) be received.

Crs Isaacson/Wards Carried

11. Reports

11.1

Audit and Risk Committee

11.1.1

That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 22 June 2021 (as circulated) be received.

Crs Sutherland/Treder Carried

11.2	Adoption of the Long Term Plan 2021/2031 and Schedule of Fees and Charges for the 2021/2022 Financial Year
11.2.1	Audit New Zealand Appointed Auditor Debbie Perera advised an unmodified audit opinion is issued on Council’s Long Term Plan with an emphasis of matter paragraph regarding the uncertainty from the three waters reform. The audit included looking at Council’s ability to deliver the capital expenditure programme, with it being agreed its basis is considered to be reasonable and achievable.
11.2.2	Group Manager - Corporate Raj Suppiah spoke on the challenges of preparing this Long Term Plan during the period of the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and a growing and changing district. It also reflected the return of the four community wellbeings, a new vision and mission, and continuing to build and strengthen Council’s relationships with its iwi partners.
11.2.3	In speaking on the presentation of the Long Term Plan developed for adoption following consultation Raj made reference to the increased rates requirement providing opportunities to take advantage of changes happening in the district.
11.2.4	The total rates increase for year 1 is 9.44% compared to the 9.82% consulted on with the community, which is noticeably the largest increase in the past decade. This also occurred at the time of the district rating valuations reflecting significant increases, and having varying outcomes on the sector distribution incidence and impacts particularly relating to some outlier farming properties where this is more pronounced.
11.2.5	Finance Manager Cameron McKay elaborated on the Financial Strategy that is at the core of the Long Term Plan. This provides a financial framework for making decisions and outlines how Council intends to manage its finances prudently for the next ten years, and the impacts on rates, debt, levels of service and investments.
11.2.6	With regard to levels of service and performance measures Cameron spoke on the introduction of 16 new measures, with the Long Term Plan including a total of 100 performance measures compared to 112 in the 2018/2028 Long Term Plan.
11.2.7	Thanks are conveyed to Audit New Zealand, the Mayor, Councillors and staff for the significant time and commitment given to developing and completing the Long Term Plan recommended for adoption.
11.2.8	That the report from the Group Manager - Corporate dated 23 June 2021 concerning the adoption of the Long Term Plan 2021/2031 and Schedule of Fees and Charges for the 2021/2022 Financial Year (as circulated) be received, and *That* *the Audit and Risk Committee recommend to Council as follows:* That in accordance with Section 100 of the Local Government Act 2002, Council confirm the Long Term Plan budgets have been prepared based on reasonable judgement and assumptions and it considers the projected financial results, including the projected operating deficit over the ten year period to be financially prudent given its financial position, the cumulative surplus projected over the ten year period and its financial management policies, and That having undertaken the Special Consultative Procedure in accordance with Sections 82, 82A and 102 of the Local Government Act 2002, Council adopt the following policies (as included in the Long Term Plan 2021/2031): · *Revenue and Financing Policy* · *Rating Remission Policies* · *Financial Contributions Policy* And that in accordance with the requirements of Sections 101A and 101B of the Local Government Act 2002, Council adopt the Financial Strategy as contained in the final Long Term Plan 2021/2031 and the Infrastructure Strategy, and *That pursuant to Section 93 of the Local Government Act 2002, Council adopt the final Long Term Plan 2021/2031 and the 2021/2022 Fees and Charges Schedule, and* *That the Chief Executive be authorised to approve any minor accuracy, grammatical or formatting amendments prior to the Long Term Plan 2021/2031 going to print.* Crs Hull/Johns Carried

11.3

Rates Resolution for the 2021/2022 Financial Year

11.3.1

That the report from the Revenue Manager dated 23 June 2021 concerning the rates resolution for the 2021/2022 financial year (as circulated) be received, and

That the Tararua District Council resolves to set the rates under Section 23 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, the due dates for payment under Section 24 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 and authorise the addition of penalties for unpaid rates under Section 57 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 for the year commencing on 1 July 2021 and ending on 30 June 2022 as follows:

Please note:

· All references to sections are to sections of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002.

· All amounts stated are GST inclusive.

General Rate

Pursuant to Sections 13(2)(a) and 14, a general rate in the dollar of $0.00140386 of land value per rating unit in the district.

Uniform Annual General Charge

Pursuant to Section 15(1)(a), a uniform annual general charge as a fixed amount of $595.57 per rating unit in the district.

Libraries and Swimming Pools

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(a) and 16(4)(a), a targeted rate as a fixed amount of $283.64 per rating unit in the district.

Specified Services Targeted Differential Rate

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a rate in the dollar of land value for Urban properties, and capital value for Industrial/Commercial properties as follows:

Urban properties $0.00035334

Industrial/Commercial properties Rural $0.00113589

Industrial/Commercial properties Urban $0.00165049

District-wide Roading Rate

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(a) and 16(4)(a), a uniform rate in the dollar of $0.00120021 on the land value per rating unit in the district.

Targeted Differential Uniform Roading Rate

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a targeted rate, set on a differential basis as an amount per rating unit for the different categories of rateable land as follows:

Rural properties $276.06

Urban properties $ 41.61

Industrial/Commercial $ 89.11

Recycling Targeted Differential Uniform Rate

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a targeted rate, set on a differential basis as an amount per rating unit for the different categories of land as follows:

Rural properties $45.69

Urban properties $149.00

Industrial/Commercial $186.42

Urban Water Rate

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a targeted rate set differently as follows:

· An amount of $511.47 per separately used or inhabitable parts of a rating unit which receives an ordinary supply of water from an urban water supply.

· An amount of $255.73 on every rating unit where an ordinary supply is available but is not connected, being a property situated within 100 metres from the water system and could be effectively connected to the water system, except for rateable properties on metered supply and the Pongaroa Water Supply.

Water Metered Rate

Rating units on metered supply that are assessed rates under Section 16(3)(b) and Sections 16(4)(b), 19(2)(a) and 19(2)(b) as follows:

All extraordinary users

· A targeted rate charged quarterly as an amount of $147.87 per rating unit.

· Plus quantities in excess of 80 cubic metres supplied during each consecutive three month period to be charged at $1.87 per m3.

All large industrial and intake line users

· A targeted rate charged quarterly as an amount of $147.87 per rating unit.

· Plus quantities in excess of 80 cubic metres supplied during each consecutive three month period to be charged at $0.94 per m3.

Pongaroa Water Rate

Pursuant to Section 19(2)(a), a targeted rate as an amount of $95.40 per unit of water supplied from the Pongaroa Water Supply.

Urban Wastewater Rate (excluding educational establishments, multiple unit residential properties and properties charged trade waste fees)

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a targeted rate, set on a differential basis for urban wastewater as follows:

An amount of $588.42 per separately used or inhabitable parts of a rating unit connected to the wastewater system, and

On every connected rating unit with 4 or more water closets/urinals, an amount of $196.12 for each water closet or urinal excluding the first 3, and excluding any in addition to 12; and

An amount of $294.21 on every rating unit where wastewater is available but is not connected, being a property situated within 100 metres from the wastewater system and it could be effectively connected to the wastewater system.

Note: A rating unit used primarily as a residence for one household will be treated as having only one water closet/urinal.

Urban Wastewater Rate - educational establishments and multi-unit residential properties

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), for educational establishments and multi-unit residential properties a targeted uniform rate of $588.42 on each water closet/urinal connected to the urban wastewater system.

Educational establishments are as defined under Schedule 1, Clause 6 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002.

Urban Stormwater Rate

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a targeted uniform rate of $142.40 on every rating unit in the Tararua District stormwater drainage area as a fixed amount per rating unit.

Town Centre Refurbishment Rate - Dannevirke

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a targeted rate, set on a differential basis of a fixed amount of $12.37 on every rating unit in the North Ward and a fixed amount of $10.09 on every rating unit in the South Ward where a Lump Sum Contribution has not been elected under Part 4A comprising Sections 117A to 117N and Schedule 3A.

Town Centre Refurbishment Rate - Woodville

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a targeted rate set on a differential basis of $7.89 on every rating unit in the North Ward and of $9.80 on every rating unit in the South Ward.

Town Centre Refurbishment Rate - Eketahuna

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a targeted rate set on a differential basis of $6.33 on every rating unit in the North Ward and of $7.86 on every rating unit in the South Ward.

Town Centre Refurbishment Rate - Pahiatua

Pursuant to Sections 16(3)(b) and 16(4)(b), a targeted rate set on a differential basis of $31.88 on every rating unit in the North Ward and of $39.61 on every rating unit in the South Ward.

Due Date for Payment of Rates

Rates and charges for the year ending on 30 June 2022 will be assessed in four instalments, that will become due and payable on the following dates:

*Instalment*	*Due date*	*Instalment period*
*Instalment 1*	*31 August 2021*	*1 July 2021 to 30 September 2021*
*Instalment 2*	*30 November 2021*	*1 October 2021 to 31 December 2021*
*Instalment 3*	*28 February 2022*	*1 January 2022 to 31 March 2022*
*Instalment 4*	*31 May 2022*	*1 April 2022 to 30 June 2022*

Charges for water metered rates for the year ending on 30 June 2022 will be assessed in four instalments, that will become due and payable on the following dates:

*Instalment*	*Meters Read*	*Due date*
*Instalment 1*	*1 September 2021*	*20 October 2021*
*Instalment 2*	*1 December 2021*	*20 January 2022*
*Instalment 3*	*1 March 2022*	*20 April 2022*
*Instalment 4*	*1 June 2022*	*20 July 2022*

Penalties

That Council resolves pursuant to Section 57 and Section 58 to authorise the following penalties to be added on unpaid rates:

For all rates other than water metered rates:

a) A penalty under Section 58(1)(a) of 10 percent on so much of any instalment that has been assessed after 1 July 2021 and that is unpaid by due date for payment, to be applied on the day after the due date (Instalment penalty).

The scheduled dates to add the penalties to the unpaid rates are as at the following dates:

*Instalment Due Date*	*Rates Penalty Date*
*31 August 2021*	*1 September 2021*
*30 November 2021*	*1 December 2021*
*28 February 2022*	*1 March 2022*
*31 May 2022*	*1 June 2022*

b) A penalty under Section 58(1)(b) of 10 percent on so much of any rates assessed before 1 July 2021 that remain unpaid on 8 July 2021 (Arrears penalty).

c) A penalty under Section 58(1)(c) of 10 percent on so much of any rates to which a penalty has been added under (b) above that remain unpaid on 8 January 2022 (Arrears penalty).

For water metered rates

d) A penalty under Section 58(1)(a) of 10 percent on so much of any water metered rates if the rates remain unpaid a day after the due date.

The scheduled dates to add the penalties to the unpaid water metered rates are as at the following dates:

*Instalment Due Date*	*Water Metered Penalty Date*
*20 October 2021*	*21 October 2021*
*20 January 2022*	*21 January 2022*
*20 April 2022*	*21 April 2022*
*20 July 2022*	*21 July 2022*

Crs Franklin/Sutherland Carried

11.4	Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre Funding Request for the Te Waananga Taiao (Education and Accommodation Centre) Project
11.4.1	Emily Court, Moira Paewai and Callum Skeet (representatives from Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre) and Lester Wolfreys (consultant for Te Waanaga Taiao project) with Matua Dr Manahi Paewai (Rangitāne o Tamaki Nui-a-Rua) attended the meeting for this item of business.
11.4.2	Group Manager - Corporate Raj Suppiah spoke on the partnership approach taken in considering the request to Council for financial support to undertake the Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre Te Waananga Taiao (Education and Accommodation Centre) project.
11.4.3	In presenting this request to Council a critical principle to guide its decision-making on that matter is the alignment with the strategic outcomes in the Long Term Plan. The request from Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is consistent with Council’s vision, mission, strategic objectives and outcomes for several Council activites in delivering a prominent project for the region.
11.4.4	Emily Court speaking for Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre thanked Council for its consideration of the request to provide funding to support the development of the Te Waananga Taiao (Education and Accommodation Centre) project. Approaches are also being made to councils in the Wairarapa (Masterton, South Wairarapa and Carterton) seeking funding support from them for this project.
11.4.5	*That the report from the Group Manager - Corporate dated 23 June 2021 concerning the* *Pūkaha* *National Wildlife Centre funding request for the Te Waananga Taiao (Education and Accommodation Centre) project (as circulated) be received, and* *That Council agree to the request from Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre for support toward the cost of developing the Te Waananga Taio (Education and Accommodation Centre) project, and* *That a one-million-dollar loan be provided for a term of ten years with principal payments commencing in year five, and* *That Council provide a grant in year one equivalent to the interest cost funded from Council’s Biodiversity Reserve, if required for any shortfall in interest funding, and* *That management be requested to consider making funding provisions for a grant in the Annual Plans for years two and three of the loan periods to assist with the interest cost, and* *That the Chief Executive be authorised to complete negotiations for the loan for ratification by the Council.* Crs Johns/Hull Carried

11.5

Review of Representation Arrangements

11.5.1

That the report from the Manager - Democracy Services dated 23 June 2021 concerning the review of representation arrangements (as circulated) be received, and

That for the 2022 and 2025 local authority elections of the Tararua District Council and the district’s two community boards the representation arrangements be as follows:

Council Representation

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

· One Maori Ward (Tamaki nui-a-Rua) covering both the North and South General Wards with one member elected from those areas

· The two General Wards reflect the following identified communities of interest:

North Tararua General Ward

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

South Tararua General Ward

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

The population that each member will represent is as follows:

These population ratios fall within the range of 2,005 (1,804 to 2,206) in respect of the +/- 10% rule of the Local Electoral Act 2001.

Tamaki nui-a-Rua Maori Ward

The 2020 population estimates for the Maori Ward comprise 2,850 for the district, (being 1,900 in the North Tararua Ward and 950 in the South Tararua Ward). Based on the process set out in the Local Electoral Act 2001 this provides for the establishment of a Maori Ward for the district able to elect one member to Council.

The Council considers these ward arrangements for its representation based on the above are adopted to apply for the following reasons:

· That the two General Wards (eight councillors) and one Maori Ward (one councillor) system provides a fair system of representation for the Tararua District and its communities.

· That the communities of interest in the context of the Tararua District are effectively represented through these ward boundaries and consider 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 also has the potential to move voters into areas which they have no affinity.

· That the Maori community have made representations to Council requesting the option of a Maori Ward be provided as part of the district’s representation 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

And that the following timetable be confirmed for the purpose of undertaking the representation review:

· Determine initial representation arrangements proposal on Wednesday 30 June 2021

· Notify initial representation arrangements proposal in Bush Telegraph on Monday 12 July 2021

· Submissions close on Tuesday 31 August 2021 at 12noon

· Submissions heard on Wednesday 15 September 2021

· Submissions considered and final representation arrangements proposal is determined on Wednesday 29 September 2021

· Notify final representation arrangements proposal in Bush Telegraph on Monday 11 October 2021

· Appeals and objections close on Friday 12 November 2021 at 12noon

Crs Hull/Peeti-Webber Carried

11.5.2

In notifying the initial representation arrangements proposal an advisory note will be included as follows:

“It is noted (that while not forming part of this representation review) the cost of increasing the size of Council from eight to nine members as district councillors plus the Mayor does not result in additional remuneration costs.

This is as a result of the cost of councillors remuneration being provided from the pool determined by the Remuneration Authority for that purpose, and the maximum amount of that pool being then divided between nine members as opposed to eight as currently applies (with the Mayor’s remuneration not included as this is determined separately by the Remuneration Authority).”

11.6	Appointment of the Council's Electoral Officer
11.6.1	*That the report from the Manager - Democracy Services dated 23 June 2021 concerning the appointment of the Council's Electoral Officer (as circulated) be received, and* That Electionz.com through its Chief Returning Officer - Business Development Manager Warwick Lampp be appointed as the Council’s Electoral Officer for the Tararua District to conduct its elections and polls in accordance with the provisions of the Local Electoral Act 2001 and regulations made under this Act. Crs Hull/Wards Carried
11.7	Solid Waste 2021/2022 Kerbside Recycling
11.7.1	*That the report from the Group Manager - Infrastructure dated 23 June 2021 concerning solid waste 2021/2022 kerbside recycling (as circulated) be received, and* *That Council approve moving to a fortnightly kerbside recycling collection service starting on 1 August 2021.* *Crs Wards/Sutherland Carried*

11.8	Staff Report
11.8.1	Dannevirke Water Supply
11.8.1.1	Alternate day water restrictions remain in place for Dannevirke, recognising ongoing low flows in the Tamaki River and a dry long-term weather forecast suggesting a conservative approach is needed. This is being reviewed on a regular basis.
11.8.2	Woodville Ruahine Pensioner Flats

11.8.2.1	The work done in refurbishing Woodville Ruahine pensioner flats is commended, and the Mayor and Councillors will visit them in the future to view the housing provided to these tenants.
11.8.3	Pahiatua Town Centre Upgrade
11.8.3.1	An opening event for the Pahiatua town centre project launch is being planned to be held on 13 August 2021 at 11.00am in the newly constructed community stage centre strip of the upgrade.
11.8.4	Dog Attacks
11.8.4.1	Group Manager - Operations Tina Love is to follow up and seek clarification if it is possible to provide the table of reported dog attacks specific to identifying whether they involve working or domestic dogs.
11.8.5	Meeting Space in Pahiatua
11.8.5.1	In response to the reference regarding Pahiatua Library receiving queries concerning the availability of meeting space it is noted that Pahiatua Service Centre Chamber can be hired for that purpose.
11.8.6	*That the report from the Chief Executive dated 23 June 2021 concerning an update on key projects and items of interest to the Council (as circulated) be received.* Crs Franklin/Treder Carried

12. Portfolio Reports

12.1

Mayor and Councillors Report

12.1.1

A copy of the Mayor and Councillors June report is tabled, and the information set out in that document is circulated for reference as an attachment to the agenda relating to these minutes.

12.1.2

Matters included in the Mayor and Councillors report are as follows:

· Te Ahu A Turanga: Manawatū - Tararua Highway

· East Coast LAB Life at the Boundary Roadshow

· The Trust Tararua Meals for Families supported by Council staff volunteering to prepare meals

· 2021 citizenship ceremonies

· Local Government New Zealand Rural and Provincial Sector meeting

· Queens Birthday honour to recognise Neville Jacobsen for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community

· Matariki

· Bush Multisports Loose Parts Play Park and purchase of a Play Trailer by Council for the district

· Katie Brosnahan: Regional Commissioner for Ministry of Social Development, Regional Public Service Lead - Manawatū - Whanganui

· Gold Star Award received by Max Mayer for 25 years of service to Fire and Emergency New Zealand

· Letters of support, condolences and visits

· Tararua Health and Wellbeing Governance Group report

· Events attended by the Mayor

· Councillors portfolio reports

· Wairarapa Times Age column by Mayor Tracey Collis

13. Mayoral Matters

13.1	Funding Support
13.1.1	That Council approve the reallocation of the available $5,000 surplus funding balance not required this financial year in the International Representatives Scheme to be granted as an equal amount each ($1,250) in response to the following funding requests: · *Te Kura Kaupapa* *Māori* *o Tamaki Nui-a-Rua Fundraising Committee to attend the Te Mana Kuratahi Kapa Haka Nationals held in Nelson from* *31 October to 5 November 2021* · *Te Ringa Kaha Incorporated Working Committee to attend the national Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata 2022 competition held in Auckland in February 2022* · *Dannevirke High School rural sports travel* · *Tararua College rural sports travel* *Crs Hull/Isaacson Carried*
13.1.2	Cr Raylene Treder abstained from voting on the above motion, having previously declared a conflict of interest regarding that item of business.
13.1.3	*That Council grant the sum of $1,000 as a donation to support the 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment Memorial Wall and Remembrance Walkway and Garden, and* *That this funding be provided from savings/surplus balances available this financial year in the community support budgets.* Crs Johns/Hull Carried

14. Items Not on the Agenda

14.1

Nil

There being no further business the Mayor thanked those present for their attendance and contributions, and declared the meeting closed at 3.38pm.

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Mayor

Mongrel Mob Barbarians

Department of Conservation Event Ashhurst and Manawatu Gorge

Discretionary Grants

Dannevirke Water Supply

Woodville Ruahine Pensioner Flats

Pahiatua Town Centre Upgrade

Dog Attacks

Meeting Space in Pahiatua

Mayor and Councillors Report

Funding Support