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Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Community Services Committee will be held in the Council Chambers, 29 Civic Avenue, Gore, on Tuesday 19 April 2016 at 4.00pm.
A private briefing for elected members will commence at 3.30pm
Stephen Parry
Chief Executive
13 April 2016
Agenda 1. Southland cycling strategy and Gore District Council cycleway,
walkway and bridlepath feasibility study Pages 1-5
2. Report from Library Manager
Pages 6-7 3. Report from District Arts and Heritage Curator
Pages 8-9 4. Report from Aquatic Services Manager
Pages 10-17 5. Report from Communications/Promotions Manager
Pages 18-20
6. Report from Gore Visitor Centre Pages 21 - 22
7. Report from Parks and Recreation Manager
Pages 23 - 33 8. Sport Southland – biannual report
Pages 34-38
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA TUESDAY 19 APRIL 2016 1. SOUTHLAND CYCLING STRATEGY AND GORE DISTRICT COUNCIL CYCLEWAY, WALKWAY
AND BRIDLEPATH FEASIBILITY STUDY
(Memo from Parks and Recreation Manager – 06.04.16)
Venture Southland is the lead agency in developing the Southland Cycling Strategy. A report to update partner Councils from Venture Southland’s Tourism, Events and Community General Manager, Bobbi Brown is attached for information. A representative from Venture Southland will be in attendance to deliver a power point presentation to the Council and answer any questions.
The report is appended for information.
In addition the report includes an update on progress of the Gore District Council Cycleway, Walkway and Bridlepath feasibility study.
RECOMMENDATION THAT the information be received.
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To: Gore District Council
Date: 07 April 2016
Subject: Southland Cycling Strategy Gore District Council Cycling, Walking and Equestrian Feasibility Study
Author: Bobbi Brown, GM Tourism, Events and Community
REPORT - A Background Southland Cycling Strategy
In the late 2014, the Council’s Joint Letter of Expectation to Venture Southland requested that Venture Southland facilitate a process to develop the Southland Cycling Strategy. As a result, a project brief scoping the project was developed by Venture Southland staff.
Upon confirmation of funding frm the Venture Southland Impetus fund (from Community Trust of Southland), Venture Southland established a steering committee to guide the process forward alongside staff members Renatta Hardy and Bobbi Brown. It was important to have representation and input from the four Councils plus Sport Southland. Members include:
Ian Marshall, Southland District Council
Ian Soper/Paul Withers, Gore District Council
Robin Pagan, Invercargill City Council
Brendon McDermott, Sport Southland
Russell Hawkes, Environment Southland
It was acknowledged that a wider stakeholder group would be involved in the consulation stages of developing the Strategy, this has since been established and it is reffered to as a Wider Expert Stakeholder Working Group.
In February 2016, expressions of interest were sought to undertake the development of the Strategy. As a result, seven proposals were received and upon consideration by the steering committee, a preferred contractor TRC Tourism was selected. This decision was based on agreed criteria and weighting (which had been communicated to potential contractors) and as detailed below:
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Report to Gore District Council
Project Scope “The cycling strategy will accelerate the growth of bike riding, increase tourism numbers and give people in Southland Region the choice to be active and healthy.”
The steering committee agreed to structure the project a little differently to what was initially proposed. The rationale behind this was that while the work needs to look at cycling as a whole and from a regional perspective, it also needs to be considered from three different perspectives:
- CYCLING FOR TRANSPORTATION (Commuting to work etc…)
- CYCLING FOR RECREATION (Sport, leisure, etc…)
- CYCLING FOR TOURISM (e.g. Events, ‘Around the Mountains Cycle Trail’ etc…)
This approach was suggested because while there is certainly an overlap, each category may involve different stakeholders and have distinctly different approaches and opportunities moving forward - particularly in terms of implementation and funding. : CURRENT UPDATE An initial consultation phase is currently underway with stakeholders were invited to give their input to its development (priorities, perspective, expectation, vision, etc…). Their views were welcomed and listened to and we hope that those who contributed will find in the strategy a reflection of their very valuable contribution.
Stakeholder consultation
To inform the planning process, TRC Tourism team engaged and consulted with a wide range of stakeholders in order to better understand the various challenges, issues and requirements involved. In a consultation process with over number people, a number of key themes emerged and these will help to shape the development of the Southland Cycling Strategy.
Workshop covered but not limited to:
• Your vision
• Guiding principles
• Criteria for prioritising projects
• Challenges
• Future governance
Title Due Date Completed
Prepare RFP (Project Brief) February 9, 2016 Done
Send Media Release RFP February 9, 2016 Done
Request for proposal out (RFP) February 10, 2016 Done
Criterion Weight Rating Scale
Approach/Plan/Methodology 30% 0 Fails to Fit
Cost 25% 1 Poor Fit
Track Record (Trust) 20% 2 Fair Fit
Flexibility / Collaborative Relationship 10% 3 Good Fit
Experience/Depth 10% 4 Very Good Fit
Time Frame 5% 5 Excellent Fit
Total 100%
EMPHASIS
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Report to Gore District Council
Closing date for proposals March 3, 2016 Done
Assessment of proposals (Steering Committee) March 9, 2016 Done Steering - subgroup consultation (Review Decision Matrix) SDC,ICC, GDC, ES March 9, 2016 Done
Preferred Consultant notified March 10, 2016 Done
Methodology confirmed, contract developed and signed with preferred consultant March 15, 2016 Done
Media Release April 8, 2016 Consultant - VS communication ongoing Consultation April 2016 Situation summary April 2016 TRC Consultation with Steering Committee / Wider Expert
Stakeholder Working Group May 2, 2016 Open Houses
(Invercargill 02 May / Gore 03 May / Te Anau 04 May) May 02 – 04, 2016 Strategic Directions May 10, 2016 Draft strategy May 30, 2016 Two weeks comment period June 2016 Steering Committee / Wider Expert Stakeholder Working
Group Presentation June 30, 2016 Strategy for Councils Feedback June 30 June 30, 2016
Final Strategy Public August 5, 2016 COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This recommendation is consistent with the Venture Southland Business Plan 2015/16, which has been adopted following public consultation.
CONCLUSION The vision of the Southland Cycling Strategy is to provide a tactical overview of the current Southland situation with a view to identifying opportunities, developing goals and a clear detailed framework moving forward. Venture Southland are pleased to play a role of facilitator during this process on behalf of the Councils and wider community / stakeholder group. REPORT – B Background Gore District Council Cycling, Walking and Equestrian Feasibility Study
In the late 2015 October/November, Venture Southland accepted Gore District Council invitation to be part of GDC Cycling, walking and equestrian initiative.
Upon series of meetings with Gore District Cycling, Walking and Equestrian groups and approval of the Project Brief by groups (walking, cycling and equestrian); jointly with the groups a steering committee was established to guide the process forward alongside staff members Ian Soper, Emma Carle, Sonia Gerken, Renatta Hardy and Bobbi Brown.
It was important to have a good representation and input: The steering group members are: Jarrod Hope, Richard Pasco, Glenys Dickson (cycling and walking), representatives from the equestrian group (Jane Allen, Neil McLeod and Peter Knowler) and Venture Southland and Gore District Council staff.
It was acknowledged that a wider stakeholder group would be involved in the consulation stages of feasibility study.
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Report to Gore District Council
In February 2016, expressions of interest were sought to undertake the development of the Gore District Walking, Cycling and Equestrian Initiative. As a result, four proposals were received and upon consideration by the steering committee, a preferred contractor was selected. This decision was based on agreed criteria and weighting and final steering group meeting. Currently preferred consultant TRC Tourism has been notified and we are embarking onto feasibility study funding phase, upon which consultant will be formally engaged. The next step is to fundraise to pay for the study. Gore District Council has seeding money for the project ($10,000) and Venture Southland going to provide assistance to apply to other major funders to make up the remaining amount. Expecting that funding process will take a couple of months.
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2. REPORT FROM LIBRARY MANAGER
Mataura Library and Service Centre The trial period for the new staffing model and opening hours for Mataura Library and Service Centre continues until the end of April. The Centre is now open Monday-Friday 9.00am-12.30pm and 1.30-5.00pm. Two librarians have now been trained in Service Centre operations, and operational issues arising from the change have largely been resolved.
Gore Library New sofas and cushions have brightened the children’s library, and carpets were cleaned throughout the library during the Easter closing, requiring much furniture moving.
Youth services Toddler Time continues to be a popular event with an average of 28 children and their caregivers attending. Gore Playcentre attended for one session, bringing numbers for that day to 50 children plus their caregivers, making quite a full house. Mataura Toddler Time averages at 14 children and their caregivers, a very good attendance level for our branch library. Wriggle & Rhyme has a small but dedicated following of three babies plus parents in Gore. We are no longer holding Wriggle & Rhyme in Mataura due to tighter staffing levels. A librarian visited the Gore Parents Centre to give a talk and demonstration on the Wriggle & Rhyme programme. A librarian also attended the Mataura Plunket Centenary celebrations at the Mataura Community Centre, where 200 children and their caregivers were entertained by children’s authors Sharon Holt and Craig Smith.
The library website http://gorelibraries.govt.nz/ focusses on enhancing the customer experience
The new library website makes it easy for people to access library services and resources. We are noticing that people are checking what books we have by an author or on a topic before visiting the library more often. We aim to provide a customer-centered service and the website encourages this in a number of ways:
Provides links to helpful and reputable websites such as Papers Past and Driving tests.
Provides links to sites that the library subscribes to, such as e-books and New Britannica Library
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Gives clear information about sites accessible in the library only, such as Ancestry.com
Provides the ability to renew and reserve books with a single sign on.
Invites book reviews that we can publish online for others to see. The website is another way to promote new titles and the free programmes on offer.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
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3. REPORT FROM THE DISTRICT ARTS AND HERITAGE CURATOR FOR MARCH AND APRIL Eastern Southland Gallery Our March exhibition has featured a selection of works by respected Wellington painter Rob McLeod. The 17 large works are the first showing of a gift McLeod made to the Gallery in 2013 and celebrates an association with Gore that stems from his successful MLT 50th Anniversary Artist-in-Residence project in 2006. Rob undertook another residency to complement his exhibition and worked at the Gallery for just over three weeks. Following on from the Rob McLeod show, we are pleased to present the Te Papa led exhibition Gordon Walters – Koru; which is being staged at the Gallery from 23 April to 8 June. Walters was one of New Zealand’s most significant modernist painters, and his distinctive stylised koru works have greatly influenced 20th century New Zealand design. Gore is the only South Island venue for this exhibition and a team from Te Papa have come to deliver and oversee its installation. We are grateful for the very generous support of our national museum in this instance. Johanna Zellmer’s exhibition Forged is running concurrent to Gordon Walters and we look forward the floor-talks that this talented jeweller will undertake during the course of this show. The Gallery was sad to see Southland’s leading contemporary artist Nigel Brown leave the province during April, but also delighted to receive several gifts as a parting gesture. Apart from some significant studio equipment that we can utilise at the East Gore Art Centre project, Nigel has seen fit to gift eight small paintings to our permanent collection. Exhibitions The Problem with Freud – Selected Works by Rob McLeod (from 22 February) Hinterland – Pauline Bellamy & Manu Berry – Croydon Aviation (until 3 March) Forged – Jewellery Installation by Johanna Zellmer (from 16 April) Koru – Selected Works by Gordon Walters (from 23 April) Events Eb & Sparrow – Concert (11 March) Rob McLeod – Artist in Residence (20 February – 10 March) Hokonui Heritage Centre Staff members continue to work on a variety of projects; including Project Turangawaewae - an historical resource kit for local primary schools which is nearing completion and almost ready to be formally launched. A display and interpretation plan for the Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre continues with pleasing pace, and new product lines for the Hokonui Moonshine Museum have been instigated in partnership
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with Invercargill Brewery. Staff members have continued to assist with research, display, and interpretation for a variety of local events and commemorations. Research and collection management work continues at the Hokonui Heritage Research Centre and the level of local, national and international research enquiries remain constant. Work is also continuing on the backlog of items waiting to be formally identified, considered and accessioned for the museum collection.
General We continue to work with architect Tom Rowe to refine elements of the broad concept plans for the redevelopment of precinct facilities, and we were grateful to Cr Peter Grant for organising a fact-finding visit to the new Cardrona Distillery. This has helped cement some valuable cooperation between our two merchandising entities. We are also conducting further research and evaluations in preparation for the Council’s forthcoming heritage workshop. Work is continuing on the fleshing out of a proposal for a Southland Regional Storage Facility and it is hoped a reasonably robust concept plan can be presented to the Southland Regional Heritage Committee in May. Staff members have also been seconded to assist in the completion of Southland’s Heritage Strategy.
Talks and Tours
Venture Southland famil
Moatrek Tours
Meetings and Representations
Creative Communities Scheme
Southland Regional Development Strategy
Supervision of Roving Museum Officer
Southland Regional Storage facility project
Venture Southland
RECOMMENDATION THAT the report be received.
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4. REPORT OF THE GORE MULTISPORTS AQUATIC CENTRE MANAGER - FEBRUARY AND MARCH
MLT Event Centre The event centre is being used by a variety of sports for practices and competition purposes. Among those using the venue over the last two months were:
February
Netball Eastern Southland started its new social competition with 20 teams entered.
The Stadium Supervisor initiated a social volleyball competition for six weeks. There were eight teams entered and the competition finished up just after Easter.
Gore High School netball trials started for the season.
Tennis Southland ran a new social doubles competition this term and had 10 teams competing.
Mini Movers began again for the term for the under 5 year olds.
We had two bubble ball bookings. One was a business outing and the other a birthday party. The groups had a blast with the stadium’s new items. The Stadium Supervisor will look at starting a bubble ball soccer competition over the winter season.
Some of the Eastern Netball clubs have already started fitness training prior to their trials.
The centre has been used as a wet weather backup for cricket and rugby this month. Albion Excelsior, Eastern Northern Barbarians and year five and six boys cricket.
March
Gore High School continued its trials this month.
St Peters’ College started its netball trials.
Children’s Day was on the first Sunday of March. It went very well and had a good crowd. The stadium had Sport Southland mini mover equipment up for the under five year olds, as well as one of the small bouncy castles. We also had basketballs out for children to shoot some hoops.
St. Johns Girl’s School from Invercargill booked in for some bubble ball soccer. The girls had a great time.
We welcome Tau Kapea to our team as the new stadium assistant.
St John’s Girl School from Invercargill booked in for some bubble ball soccer. The girls had a great time.
Word of Life Ministries held its second annual youth soccer tournament. They had a huge number of entries this year. Approximately 150 people attended.
The social netball competition finished this month. There were 20 teams entered.
Social volleyball finished this month. Eight teams competed and a number of those entered were school teams. Each week you see a huge improvement with the teams competing.
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Gore High School held its school exchange day, competing against South Otago High in volleyball and tennis.
Gore Aquatic Centre February
The start of the school year has seen a couple of schools booking in for fun sessions on the way to or from school camps.
Longford Intermediate also completed its G’n’D Splash and Learn to Swim lessons, however, due to its athletics day and also technology classes, each class missed two sessions of the programme.
In an effort to get more males and sports teams involved in our aquarobic sessions, Waikaka White Star and Pioneer were offered a free session followed by a hot and cold recovery. In return, they agree to be photographed and interviewed as a way of promoting aquarobic as a great cardio workout for males and sports people. The battle of the brawn has seen the two teams going head to head for a 45 minute high intensity aquarobic session. Newslink was invited to come along.
Holiday Programmes/Advertising
We ran a couple of specials this month. A goggle special which resulted in a member of the public winning their money back and a Field Days special for a week – pay for one swim and get one swim free, with 6 vouchers being redeemed. We also ran a pre-schooler special at both pools. Redeeming the voucher entitled the customer to a free Little Swimmer nappy and we had two redeemed.
We have been working on running a ladies only night. Staff have been busy canvassing local businesses to come on-board to promote their products on the night as well as having the programmes we have on offer at the pool.
One of our staff members is a qualified personal trainer. We are working to produce three levels of programmes which will utilise our stadium stairs as an exercise programme. We currently offer stadium walks, and this new programme would run in a similar way. Customers would choose from three different programmes which will be available in laminated form from reception (similar to our aqua jogging programme).
General
Some of the inflatables that were sent away were repaired and returned, some were beyond repair and disposed of.
Back by popular demand, the 8-week Kick Start Your Fitness Challenge attracted 13 people. The challenge consists of one aquarobic session, one aqua jog/swim and one dry circuit workout in the event centre. Those who signed up were predominantly women wanting to get fit and set goals for themselves. However this time around we had three men sign up, which was great to see. These types of programmes have a very positive outcome and midway through we are seeing some good results.
A bonus boot camp session was held for the eight week challenge customers with six attending.
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The Customer Service team are already fielding questions from new customers regarding swim school enrolments for term two. This is promising for next term’s enrolments.
This month we farewelled a supervisor and a member of the customer service team. Recruitment for both positions has been undertaken.
March
Bookings this month consisted with a couple of school bookings in for fun sessions on the way to and from way their school camps.
Children’s Day was the biggest event this month with approximately 700 visits to the aquatic centre. The weather held out and a nice day was had by all.
A first time event for the aquatic centre was a booking outside of normal operating hours, for the Christian Presbyterian Youth Events Committee during the Easter weekend.
After hearing about the new The Guards programme, the Aquatics/Swim School Coordinator was approached by Gore Main School for a water safety programme, this was delivered by two instructors and each of the three classes involved had an hour of water safety activities.
Holiday Programmes/Advertising
The 8 week challenge concluded at the end of this month, with the overall winner losing 15.25 inches and 8 kilogrammes which was an exceptional effort. Some really good feedback was given, which will help us to improve the service for the next time.
Advertising for the upcoming Easter Chocolate Fish Swim Carnival, holiday and term swimming lessons was carried out.
General
Two new supervisors have been appointed and will commence training in early May. The customer service position has also been filled.
We will continue to be slightly short of staff for a few months and continue to manage pool operations smoothly.
There were a couple of maintenance issues which forced the closure of both the main and leisure pools this month. Issues were rectified as quickly as possible. After a very long, hot and damp month the air conditioning air handler unit was repaired and it is fantastic to not have condensation everywhere.
Mataura Pool February
February started off really well with the Christmas school holidays still going. The largest number of swimmers for the holiday period for one day was 51.
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Once the schools started back the numbers did drop. On hot days numbers were still not too bad, with 52 being the highest number of swimmers for one of the sessions.
This month the Mataura pool had a couple of bookings from the local after school programme, a birthday party and the Mataura School started their G’n’D Splash and Learn to Swim programme. Te Tipua School were also scheduled in to start their lessons, however due to postponement of their athletics day, missed the first day of the programme, so started the next day.
None of the advertised “pre-schooler special,” to receive a free Little Swimmer nappy where redeemed at the Mataura Pool.
On Waitangi weekend we had a private booking, a birthday party! This booking brought in 36 swimmers.
On Friday afternoons we now have the Mataura after school/holiday programme group coming in. The numbers range from 12-17 children swimming and they have also made a booking on every Friday for the rest of the term.
Aqua numbers have started to pick up with everyone getting back from holiday. Lots of new faces and a few people have come in that are doing the 8 week challenge.
Day classes have had numbers around 8-9.
Activ8 numbers have still been low only averaging four participants. March
Aqua numbers have been a lot more positive this month with some aqua classes reaching 12. We had lots of people come down and join in the classes that were doing the 8 week challenge.
Lunch time aquarobics ranged from 4-12 people and night time activ8 ranged from 6-10 people.
Thursday night swim school is full and we have had a lot of positive feedback from parents about swim school this term. We have also had people approaching us asking if in term 4 we would open up another night of swim school, in particular a Monday night.
Apart from week night activities, eg activ8 and swim school, the week nights have been very quiet. Most nights ranging from 0-10 swimmers.
Weekend numbers have still been good with an average of 20 swimmers a day.
One weekend we had a birthday celebration at the pool where 25 children played at.
Mataura School also made a booking in March for its swimming sports. It was a good day for all.
Mataura School and Te Tipua School completed their G’n’D Splash and Learn to Swim lessons.
There were a few days recently where the pool and air temperatures were below normal resulting in a closure. Credits had to be issued for swim school customers as the pool was too cold for the younger students to swim in.
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Mataura pool staff chased down a rouge trampoline that had escaped from its yard during the high winds in early March. To prevent damage to traffic and cars in the car park the trampoline was secured at the rugby club.
The Easter weekend was extremely quiet. We were opened just the Saturday and Sunday and we had a total of 10 swimmers in for the weekend. We have also had a member from the Mataura senior c rugby team approach us about taking aqua before they practice at night to help warm their muscles up. We are currently looking into this further. A pool party to celebrate the season at Mataura Pool will be held on the last day. Advertising for this will be out shortly.
Bookings At the aquatic centre there were six bookings in February and 11 in March, while the Mataura pool had three bookings in February and three in March. The stadium had 33 bookings in February and 37 in March. The majority of the bookings for the pool and stadium were multiple bookings.
Leaping Frogs Swim School
The Guards programme continues to get great feedback from students and parents. One parent has asked about a similar session for parents. The parent was asking for advice about how to keep her children safe around open water whilst still allowing them to full participate in open water swims.
Enrolments - figures from last week show that enrolments are up by 17 compared to same time last year. It is pleasing to note that the combining of higher levels has not resulted in a decrease in enrolments.
We run three baby classes during the week. We have had a couple of parents requesting evening or weekend lessons. Saturday lessons have been offered via our Facebook page to see if we can generate enough interest to create a fourth class.
The Aquatic Swim School Coordinator is currently working on leaflets for Kidshub, which will detail the benefits of swim lessons for babies.
We are very pleased to welcome Tuturau school back to Mataura Centennial pool this term for funded lessons starting on 4 April 2016.
Tuturau and Gore Main School have both expressed an interest in coming to Gore pool for water safety sessions. These enquiries are a direct result of parents from these schools enrolling their children in the Guards programme.
Term one has been busy for the Leaping Frogs Swim School and a great start for the new Shark Squad.
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March
There was a very good article in the Ensign which featured the swim coach Rhys Pryde-Wall and Sophie Shallard.
Oreti Surf senior members came down to run a fun surf session in the water with The Guards programme participants on Monday 7 and Wednesday 9 March. The students enjoyed the sessions where they learned about how to safely negotiate waves by using porpoise or dolphin dive techniques, how to use a rescue tube and how to scull and tread water. Also what to do if caught in a rip and a fun session on mini body boards.
A successful Facebook post resulted in six babies being enrolled in our new Saturday Baby class and feedback from parents has been very positive.
RECOMMENDATION THAT the report be received.
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Month July 2014 - June 2015 July 2015 - June 2016 Month July 2014 - June 2015 July 2015 - June 2016
July 7029 5979 July 164 69
August 6933 6705 August 1744 2032
September 7099 7379 September 1373 511
October 7730 8133 October 0 43
November 7114 7293 November 2596 2309
December 7098 7232 December 0 916
January 8563 8249 January 0 0
February 7315 8130 February 1485 1519
March 7191 8603 March 0 0
Sub Total 66072 67703 Sub Total 7362 7399
April 9429 April 0
May 6583 May 1177
June 6045 June 1860
Total 88129 67703 Total 10399 7399
Month 2014/2015 2015/2016 Month September 2014 - May 2015 September 2015 - May 2016
September 72 131 September 0 0
October 668 416 October 0 0
November 948 591 November 0 0
December 857 557 December 0 0
January 900 637 January 0 0
February 799 741 February 0 83
March 1581 966 March 919 726
Sub Total 5825 4039 Sub Total 919 809
April 373 April 0
May 0 May 0
June 0 June 0
Total 6198 4039 Total 919 809
Visitor Numbers Mataura
Visitor Numbers Gore Pool Gore G'n'D Splash & Learn Programme
Mataura G'n'D Splash & Learn Programme
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Types of bookings
1 Jan. - 31
Jan. 2015
1 Feb. - 28
Feb. 2015
1 Mar. -
31 Mar.
2015
1 April - 30
April 2015
1 May - 31
May 2015
1 June - 30
June 2015
1 July - 31
July 2015
1 Aug. - 31
Aug. 2015
1 Sept. - 30
Sept. 2015
1 Oct. - 31
Oct. 2015
1 Nov. - 30
Nov. 2015
1 Dec. - 31
Dec. 2015
1 Jan. - 31
Jan. 2016
1 Feb. - 29
Feb. 2016
1 March -
31 March
2016
Tennis 60 335 306 127 206 127 120 213 215 314 348 209 41 309 368
Basketball 161 161 66 75 25 161 25 85 160 135 197 138 130 26
Soccer 15 35 158 80 121 20 10 15 8 7 10 200
Netball 587 1476 1045 4676 7081 4679 5427 1930 1434 456 13 753 1104
Cricket 10 15 8 30 20 45 32 42
Disability group 66 36 14 47 58 16 8 42 29
Dodgeball 18 300 170
Volleyball 45 225 24 30 225 14 125 435
Preschool activity 178 205 142 222 191 214 232 188 132 195 127 157 250
Holiday programmes 31 16
School Groups 24 193 784 683 1479 2572 813 1782 762 66 237 302 149 441
Childrens Day 500 750
Events 750
Youth Group 13 165 80 30 60
Fitness training
Shooting hoops 89 126 78 91 129 96 108 83 121 131 69 103 147 102 43
Walking 16 7 10 20 5 10 14 9 4 1 35 16 12
Bubble Ball 50 30 34
Zorb Ball Adult 6
Zorb Ball Child 52
Bouncy castle 29
Sport group 15 75 15 32 116 13 43 310 299 50
Total 334 1720 4555 2319 7065 10262 6446 7865 3909 2822 1854 1044 529 1855 3692
˄ = up or ˅ = down ˅ ˄ ˄ ˅ ˄ ˅ ˅ ˄ ˅ ˅ ˄ ˄ ˄ ˄ ˅
July 2010 - March 2011 30483
July 2011 - March 2012 32822
July 2012 - March 2013 32658
July 2013 - March 2014 26856
July 2014 - March 2015 33475
July 2015 - March 2016 30016
Year to date patronage comparatives
MLT Event Centre Patronage
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5. REPORT FROM THE COMMUNICATIONS/PROMOTIONS MANAGER
Finalising the Annual Plan consultation document has been a focus over recent weeks. One of the biggest changes this time around is using local community newspaper The Ensign to share the consultation document with residents. The document was a special four-page lift out, plus a page for the submission form. We also have additional copies at the Council’s usual strategic locations, such as the Gore library, for people to pick up. There is also an Annual Plan consultation page on our website http://www.goredc.govt.nz/your-council/plans-policies-and-bylaws/annual-plan/ and an online submission form. The number of people wanting to engage with the Council online is increasing, so it will be interesting to see if we can build on the 20% who made online submissions for the Long Term Plan. Community engagement As was noted by Venture Southland chief executive Paul Casson recently, the digital environment, specifically social media, is where people are looking to connect with Councils and gain information. It is therefore increasingly important to ensure these channels are maintained to the same high standard we would expect for any face-to-face customer service. The analytics for our Facebook page, for the 28 days from 8 March to 4 April, show we continue to have a high level of engagement. It is of particular interest to note that 62% of people are visiting our Facebook page via their mobile device. This just re-enforces the need for any business to have a mobile intuitive site. It also begs the question what more can we offer our customers via this platform, such as a local government phone app.
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The Council now has 2,113 followers on Facebook, which is excellent for a local authority. While the report shows a drop in the percentage of people reached and engagement, the actual figures are still high. The reason for the drop is probably due to the launch of the Gore District promotional video the month before, which reached 28,509 and has had just over 12,000 views so far.
Southern Field Days Council staff from various departments came in for some high praise at a recent debrief with representatives from the Southern Field Days committee. The roading, parks and reserves, building, planning, regulatory and communications/promotions teams all worked with the committee to ensure the smooth running, from the perspective of the organisers and the public, of this biennial event. Planning has already started for 2018. Mataura recreational opportunities Last month there was another round of consultation with the Mataura community about its aspirations for recreational opportunities when the Mataura pool closes. This was undertaken by the Community Trust of Southland and Sport Southland, in conjunction with the Mataura Community Board. However, the Council assisted with the promotion of the consultation evenings. We boosted a post about them, targeting people aged between 18 years and +65 years, within a 40km radius of Gore. This resulted in 2,577 seeing the information. The analytics are:
2,141 people paid reach
436 people organic reach
43 photo clicks
14 link clicks (this took people to the news story on the GDC’s website)
11 post likes
18 comments
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7 shares
Other work undertaken included
Southland Regional Development Strategy
Gore District cycle and walkways strategy
Coordinating drone footage for parks and recreation
GoRetail meetings
LGNZ Excellence Awards
Gore District Ambassador
New food regulations publicity
Mataura Main Street sandbagging trials
Updating the dog owner’s brochure
ChinWag
RECOMMENDATION THAT the report be received.
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6. REPORT FROM GORE VISITOR CENTRE SENIOR CONSULTANT (Nicole Parry)
With the cooler months setting in, visitor numbers are on a steady decline, as would be expected. The tables below show visitor enquires for the last two months, compared to 2015. In summary:
February visitor enquires increased by 23%
March visitor enquiries increased by 8%
February
Enquiry Type 2015 2016
Telephone 105 122
General 236 305
Local Accommodation 20 44
TOTAL 361 471
Staff Training and Development One of the part-time consultants recently completed Tourism New Zealand core training modules. These modules provide a regionally focused overview of tourism in New Zealand. The senior consultant has also recently enrolled in the same training programme and aims to complete it by June. Changes to Booking Services The visitor centre has recently undergone changes to its booking system. Historically, the centre acted as a booking service for customers making bookings both within and outside the District. It typically took a commission fee for bookings outside the District. No commission was taken for bookings made within the District, as a way of supporting local tourism operators. After a review of the system it was decided to continue with the booking service. However, payment would be made directly to the operator. Consultants will continue to provide a high level of customer service by offering advice and assisting with any online transactions. It was also decided to continue transport service bookings as per usual. This was due to:
March
Enquiry Type 2015 2016
Telephone 119 97
General 222 272
Local Accommodation 19 25
TOTAL 360 394
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Transport services being the most common booking and used by visitors and locals alike;
The visitor centre is an official agent with most of these transport operators (eg Intercity, Kiwirail, Interislander), and the booking systems are streamlined and easily managed.
Gore Accommodation Provider’s Survey The visitor centre has conducted a survey, in conjunction with Venture Southland, of Gore accommodation providers. The aim of the survey is to find out more about tourism in Gore so that our visitor services can be adjusted accordingly. The survey focuses on the January-March 2016 period. The visitor centre hopes to continue to conduct this survey quarterly. The results from the first survey should be available next month.
Venture Southland Famil Trip Three members of Venture Southland’s tourism team were hosted for a day earlier this month. They experienced many of the attractions the District has on offer, including:
Guided tour of the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Gore Historical Museum
Guided tour of the Eastern Southland Art Gallery
Guided tour of Dolamore Park and the Education Centre
Lunch at Heartland Hotel Croydon and tour of facilities
Visit to Gore’s iconic sights, such as the Brown Trout, Sergeant Dan, “Hands of Fame” Country Music statue and the Romney sheep statue.
Tour of Hokonui Pioneer village
Tour of Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre
Visit to the Thomas Green restaurant and bar
Visit to the Gore Multisports Complex
The purpose of the trip was to establish a closer relationship between Venture Southland, the visitor centre and tourism operators. It was also an opportunity for Venture Southland members to experience first-hand Gore’s attractions.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
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7. REPORT FROM PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER
Parks and Reserves The past month has seen summer slide into autumn. Dewy mornings, cooler with some fog has seen the summer annuals decline to their seasonal end and ultimate removal by staff. With Easter being early this year some annual bed renovations occurred prior to this break with the balance being a work in progress at the time of writing. The change in daylight saving time has also had an effect on operations along with the psychological shift in knowing that winter is just around the corner.
With regular moisture being delivered by dews and still reasonable ground temperatures grass growth has surged. Mowing operations are again frequently leaving bulk grass behind after mowing. Staff have had to revert to more regular mowing cycles than earlier in the year. The district is looking lush compared to neighbouring districts.
Sadly the theme of vandalism from the last report has continued. Playground matting was ripped up at Queens Park in Mataura and set alight with dry toilet paper from the onsite public toilets. The resultant fire was extinguished by the fire brigade with Reserves staff being called out over the Easter break to make the playground safe for responsible users.
Several trees in Gore at the Eccles Street playground were vandalised beyond repair and will require replacement this winter. The total lack of respect shown for public property in these events is disappointing.
Public Consultations 1. Reserve Management Plan consultation has concluded with a hearing of submissions
set down for 19 April. Thereafter the final document shall be amended as required in readiness for presentation to the Council where ultimate approval and endorsement shall be sought.
2. Walkways, Cycleways and Bridlepath initiatives continue to progress. Following the
‘requests for proposal’ a suitably qualified consultant has been determined as the preferred contractor to undertake this study. Currently staff from the Council and Venture Southland are working towards furnishing funding applications to various sources to enable this desired option to proceed. There is a current funding shortfall of approximately $28,000 to undertake the feasibility study for all three disciplines in the Gore District.
3. Mataura recreational opportunities - the consultation process is being driven by the
Mataura Community Board with independent assistance from Community Trust of Southland Chief Executive John Prendergast as facilitator and Sport Southland Chief Executive Brendon McDermott offering technical recreational expertise. Two open
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days were held in March. These days were designed to give the public an opportunity to discuss their desires and aspirations for the future – in this space.
Property The replacement of the Dolamore Park caretakers shed has had a number of recent delays. Primarily these surround an underground petrol tank (in the shed) and compliance matters in relation to appropriate and consentable treatments going forward. At the time of writing it is hoped to have approval from Worksafe in Wellington by mid-April to still enable project completion by June.
Recreation
As reported at the last Community Services meeting, Saturday 13 February saw the running of the 10th Moonshine Trail event by Sport Southland. The Eastern Southland Sports Coordinator Martin Mackereth has provided a detailed report (attached) for the Council’s information relating to this successful event.
Recreation participation trends in New Zealand have recently been updated and published. There are some significant changes which align with observed current local trends. This is particularly evident around the walking running jogging and cycling initiatives. This information gives good insight into areas where the public will focus its attention into requests for infrastructure in the future. At the same time as this information was becoming available so was information pertaining to the national emerging issue of obesity. All of the below recreational pursuits will aid in the fight to maintain the public in a fit and healthy state with a focus on community wellbeing. Public opportunity and accessibility are factors worthy of consideration in future decision-making.
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A letter of thanks has been received from the Gore Children’s Day committee (attached) for the Council’s involvement.
Cemeteries The Cemetery Sexton recently attended the National Cemeteries and Crematoria Collective conference. This event is biennial and allows for Cemetery operators and staff from around New Zealand to come together to discuss various facets of their operation and learn from one another.
Bio-security hazard Twelve Reserves staff are involved in helping the Ministry for Primary Industries deal with the Velvet Leaf outbreak in 1200-1400ha of fodder-beet that has been planted this season in Southland. The staff are working a four day (weekday) shift of four GDC staff at a time rostered over a three week period. They will be working in teams of 12 - all over Southland. We all hope that the offending plants can be identified and eradicated from the province. As with any uninvited pest plant it can have a devastating effect on our primary industry of agriculture.
This is a major commitment of staff time where staff will have to try to catch up on their general daily duties afterwards.
Other community interaction Interaction with groups, clubs and organisations over the past month:
Sport Southland, consultation and meeting attended, contract re-negotiation
A & P Joint Management Committee, multiple consultations
Southland Equestrian Park Trust, consultation and meeting
Southland Rhododendron Group, consultation
Gore Garden Club, consultation
Kids Hub committee consultations
various sub-contractors, pest control, cleaning & electrical
property maintenance contractors, consultation and direction
various sports club interaction
liaison with various suppliers.
Collegial interaction:
New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA), consultation and teleconferences
NZRA Regional Advisory Group, consultation via email and teleconference
South Island Park Managers Forum – on-going collegial dialogue
NZRA Otago Southland Branch – meeting attended
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Formal recognition A letter has been received (attached) from local Member of Parliament Todd Barclay.
The letter commends the Council and staff on achieving national recognition from the New Zealand Gardens Trust for local gardens. Also noting that the gardens aid in attracting visitors to the District along with providing the local community with something to be proud of.
Non-financial performance targets
Appended for the Council’s information is the latest update of the parks, recreation and property non-financial performance targets, based upon the levels of service in the Council’s LTP. At this point we are on track with results.
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the report be received.
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MLT Moonshine Trail 2016 Report for the Gore District Council
For its 10th anniversary, the 2016 MLT Moonshine Trail attracted 347 participants to Dolamore Park,
Gore, on the 13 February 2016. The event brings a large number of people into Eastern Southland,
including many from Central Otago, Otago, and other parts of Southland. We had a couple of overseas
visitors participating in the event, as well as hosting some participants from Canterbury. The following
table shows the breakdown of where our participants are from:
Location Number Percentage
Central Otago 19 5%
Central Southland 22 6%
Eastern Southland 81 23%
Fiordland 2 1%
Invercargill 143 41%
Northern Southland 12 3%
Otago 53 15%
Other 11 3%
Western Southland 4 1%
At point of entry, we ask participants for the number of times they have completed the event. The
following table shows the breakdown of participation according to this factor:
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Number of times participated (prior to the 2016 event)
Number Percentage
First Time 172 50%
1 69 20%
2 25 7%
3 22 6%
4 12 3%
5 18 5%
6 10 3%
7 7 2%
8 4 1%
9 6 2%
As we can see, the 2016 MLT Moonshine Trail exposes a lot of outside people to the region, and to the
facilities that are provided by GDC, and DOC in the Eastern Southland region. 172 of the participants
were first time participants – it’s great that we can showcase local facilities to these newcomers. Those
who were participating for the 5th time and 10th time were rewarded accordingly. It seems that many
use these benchmarks as goals for their participation.
Where possible, we try to maximise the use of local contractors. This year, the following Gore/Eastern
Southland contractors had some involvement with the event:
o Reform Massage – massage services at the finish line
o Heartlands Croydon Lodge – food & beverages at the finish line, and marshal and staff
lunches
o Luke Howden – Event MC from Hokonui radio station
o Mates Motorcycles Club – provision of toilet facilities
o JD Souness – Rubbish disposal
o Jacqueline Byars – logo design
o St Peters College – provision of marshals
o Gore Camera Club – official event photographers
o Landowners
In addition to this, Dolamore Park is a fantastic venue for the event, Vic is incredibly easy to work with,
and we can always count on perfectly conditioned grounds.
The event also leverages the following local businesses, funders and individuals through their
sponsorship and support of the event:
o MLT – naming rights sponsor, and sponsor of the 5km Run/Walk event
o CrossRoad Cycles – 42km MTB Sponsors
o Ewan Allan Honda – 30km MTB Sponsors
o Richard Pasco – Course setting, preparation, and general Moonshine Trail expert!
o John Rountree – course setting, course manager on the day, and another Moonshine
Trail expert.
o Martin Mackereth – has fantastic connections in the community, and has done a great
job working with the landowners.
o Mark Whelan – Course marking and Tail End Charlie.
o Tracy Hicks – Course starter and introductions.
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Following the event, we have received some excellent feedback, including:
“I really enjoyed the 5km run/walk although we certainly walked most of it! It was challenging with the lengthy (never ending!) uphill section in the trees but the nice downhill to the finish was a refreshing relief! We struck a few other people struggling along as well but its great that everyone was getting involved, having a go and supporting each other. Once we crossed the line and had a very appreciative taste of the Pure products on display it was great to be able to relax in the sun and watch the other competitors finish in style for the other events. The positivity of the competitors, spectators and the officials running the event was a highlight for me. Also seeing so many people decked out in Macpac gear was amazing! I thought the events were well run, the atmosphere was casual and welcoming and I hope that I can participate again next year. I might have to get training on the bike though, because another jaunt up those hills in the sunshine might get the best of me. It certainly has me motivated to get involved in more Sport Southland events as a competitor as even those of us with average fitness can still have a go and feel accomplished at the finish line.”
“We loved the race, did it last year also, in fact I think Geoff started the race 10 years ago. Well done
for organising a very successful and super enjoyable race.”
“Bloody outstanding job. I rode the 39km MTB Race - seriously I think one of if the best events I have
done.”
“Feedback from a ‘masters’ first timer: Overall, a very well organised event and a nice inclusive
atmosphere.”
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RECEIVED Gore District Council
07 APR 2016
SCANNED
30 March 2016
Gore District Council
P O Box 8
Gore 9740
Dear Sir/Madam
Re: Children's Day 2016
On behalf of the Gore Children's Day Committee, I wish to thank you for your support of our event held 6th March 2016. Children's Day was hugely successful this year due to the generous contributions of local community groups, businesses and volunteers.
Thank you again for your association with Gore Children's Day.
Regards
Phone: 03 208 9633 Fax: 03 208 8480 Email: [email protected]
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TODD BARCLAY MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR CLUTHA-SOUTHLAND
www.toddbarclay.co.nzFacebook.com/CStoddbarclay
15 March 2016
Ian Soper Parks and Recreation Manager Gore District Council PO Box 8 GORE 9740
RECEIVED,, Gore District Council
1 8 MAR ?.0K SCANNED
Dear Ian
I would like to congratulate you and your team on recently being awarded four and five star ratings by the NZ Gardens Trust.
The gardens around Gore are something to be proud of and visitors often comment on them.
It is exciting to think that, through these ratings, more people could be attracted to Gore and that will be as a result of the hard work by you and your team.
Congratulations once again and thank you for all you do for the Gore community.
Yours sincerely
www.national.org.nz
PARLIAMENT OFFICE:
Parliament Buildings, Wellington
P: 04 817 9060
GORE OFFICE:
15 Main Street
P: 03 203 3000
QUEENSTOWN OFFICE:
1085 Frankton Road
P: 03 441 4093
BALCLUTHA OFFICE:
6 John Street
P: 03 418 4288
E: baldutha,[email protected]
funded by Pwiiumenfory Setvice ond authorised by Todd Barclay MP, 15 Main Street, Gore.
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2015-2016 Parks and Reserves Levels of Service – February, March
Council
Outcome
Customer Levels of Service Core Value Measured by Current Target
Current Performance Target 2016
Target Achieved
Aquatic Centres
We have a choice of quality places to go and things to do
To provide safe, quality, accessible swimming pools with good opportunities for learning
Accessibility
Quality
Customer Service
Health and Safety
Five key technical measures that reflect the core values
This includes:
Pool availability
Customer satisfaction
Swimming course enrolments
Health and safety incidents
Pool safe accreditation
5/5 Indicators achieved
2013/14 4/5 achieved
2012/13 5/5 achieved
2011/12 5/5 achieved
5/5 Indicators achieved
Year to date 5/5 Indicators achieved.
Council
Outcome
Customer Levels of Service Core Value Measured by Current Target
Current Performance Target 2016
Target Achieved
Park & Reserves, Cemeteries and Public Conveniences
We have a choice of quality places to go and things to do
Parks, reserves and cemeteries provide a sense of place; active recreation spaces, as well as opportunities to interact with and beautify urban environments; facilities are safe, well-maintained and appropriate for their use with high levels of public satisfaction
Quality
Percentage of community that are satisfied across the range of property and recreation criteria surveyed
This includes: satisfaction levels for:
Parks and Reserves
Playgrounds
Cemeteries
Public conveniences
The provision of community buildings or halls
> 90% across the 5 criteria surveyed
Achieved.
In 2015 over 90% of respondents were very satisfied, satisfied or neutral in their response to community satisfaction with Parks Property and Recreation survey questions
> 90% across the 5 criteria surveyed
Year to date, 100%.
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8. SPORT SOUTHLAND - BIANNUAL REPORT
(Memo from Parks and Recreation Manager – 07.04.16)
Sport Southland provides recreational programming services under a contract to the Gore District Council. Attached is a copy of the Eastern Southland biannual report compiled by the Eastern Southland’s Sport Southland Co-ordinator, Martin Mackereth.
I would like to commend Martin for the way he is continuing to provide a high level of service to the people of Eastern Southland.
Martin is showing dedication to this role and as this report indicates, there is a vast array of different activities that he and his team at Sport Southland have involvement in, all of which promote physical fitness, health and wellbeing in our community.
Sport Southland continues to be helpful in aiding the Aquatic Services Manager and MLT Stadium Supervisor facilitate indoor programmes at the Gore Multisports Complex. Martin and his staff are proactive in the promotion of this facility and the many options it presents to the community.
RECOMMENDATION THAT the report be received.
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Eastern Southland 6 Monthly Report For the Gore District Council
1st July 2015 – 31st December 2015
Key Objectives Outcomes
Improve understanding of Sport Southland’s role and activities in the Gore District.
Monthly meetings and briefing to GDC Parks & Recreation Manager 6-monthly reports to GDC Active involvement with community initiatives involving physical activity
Sport Development – • Get people in the Gore District physically active and/or playing organised sport • Provide advancement opportunities for talented sportspeople in the District.
Kiwisport Sport Southland has seek and received applications for the Kiwi Sport Funding, this has been split into two categories the above $3’000 and Under $3’000 funding. We have been working with applicants in the Eastern Southland area to help put strong applications to the board for their proposals. GHS Rugby Sport southland worked with GHS to help increase the coaching capability for schools rugby teams helping with up skilling skills and knowledge.
Active Youth – increasing the activity levels of our youth. • Encourage our youth to do 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Sport Start Sport Start is a physical literacy program that has been introduced to five school in Southland with Mataura school being pick in Eastern Southland. In this program has Sport Southland has delivered to professional development to the teachers at Mataura school and work alongside in planning and team teaching to help teachers feel more empowered to deliver P.E in the class room. Athletics Sport southland helped with the set up and traffic management at the Waimumu field days site for the Southland primary schools cross country.
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Early Childhood ABC preschool attended four mini movers sessions at the MLT Event centre over four weeks with 127 young movers, turning up to give the play gym a go. Mini Movers
Preschool play gym program based at the MLT Event Centre, this program provides a fitness/ coordination and brain development in a safe fun environment to grow.
July 107 August 91 September 131
October 88 November 133 December 114
Physical Activity – more people more active more often
Active Walkers
Monthly walks at destinations all over Southland
July Walk (Manapouri): 42 Walkers
August Walk (Winton): 27 Walkers September Walk (Inch clutha): 27 Walkers
October Walk (Lawrence): 37 Walkers
November Walk (Long hilly/ Colic bay): 42 Walkers
December Walk (Balclutha): 38 Walkers
Active Walkers An average of 10-15 walkers also meet every second week and walk in the district for up to an Hour Active for Life
Gym based programme for those who were previously inactive. Monthly figures:
July 49 August 51 September 58
October 61 November 48 December 36
Green Prescription
Doctor prescriptions for patients to increase physical activity levels o 18 referrals from Eastern Southland actioned during the six month period. All referrals received phone
based support around increasing physical activity levels and ideas to achieve personal health and fitness goals
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Cycling Trails – Increase Recreational cycling opportunities
Mountain Bike Tracks Sitting on the cycle and walk ways steering group helping with input in getting the different groups to work
together to archive the best outcomes for the community and individual groups. Working with the HMBC on the development of its track in the Croydon bush, and its launch on completion.
Funding Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Sport southland sat on panel with Ian Soper and Cr Sharp Sport Southland to distribute Rural Travel Fund for
Gore - $5,030 was allocated to eight applications.
Physical Activity Strategy (PAS) Actions proposed in the Strategy
Provide sport and recreation opportunities at the MLT Event Centre Sport Southland ran the “Ultimate Challenge Competition” throughout Sept to Nov. 8 Teams (98
individuals) signed up to take part over seven weeks. Sports included Indoor Football, Basketball, Curling, Hockey, Viper ball, Fast net and Volleyball).
Vodafone Workplace Challenge The aim of the challenge for each workplace is to get the most active minutes over a four week period with the
opportunity to attend bonus minute challenges. Eastern Southland had 57 teams registered which was an increase of 22 teams on the previous year. This year we based all bonus minute challenges around the Gore Multi Sports complex starting with Activate in the pool and the other three challenges being based in the MLT Event center (Volley ball Dodge Ball and fitness challenge).
Events Community Awards Sport Southland sponsored a new category this year called “Coach of the year”. Our organisation played a key role in promoting the categories that related to Sport to all the local Sporting organisations and groups. With the great numbers in the sports man and woman category we split in to a man and woman’s category instead of it being combined. In conjunction with Richard Pasco from Crossroad Cycles Erin Howes from Eastern Basketball Sport Southland went through the nominations for Gore District Community Awards for Junior Sportsman and sports Woman of the year also services to sport and Coach of the year to determine the overall winner from each category Other events
- Sport Southland assisted Longford Intermediate with their Traffic Management plans and marshalling for their school triathlon
- Helped with advise and the running of the St Marys and West Gore School combined Triathlon, and organised the traffic management plan.
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Other Martin Mackereth stepped into the Eastern Southland Community Sport advisor position taking over from Harley Ware, who moved off to pursue his new career in Farming.
Report completed by: Martin Mackereth Eastern Southland Community Sport Advisor Sport Southland 29 February 2016
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