14 June 2018

MEMORANDUM FOR:

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Wanganui Rural Community Board

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that there will be a meeting of the Wanganui Rural Community Board at:

3.30pm on Wednesday, 20 June 2018

in the No 2 Committee Room, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Whanganui.

Business

The following items of business will be considered:

No Item Page Ref 1. Declarations of Interest 3 2. Confirmation of Minutes – 9 May 2018 3 3. Actions Arising from Previous Minutes 3 4. Update from Community Partners 3 5. Community Views Survey 2018 – Wanganui Rural Community 4 A1-A2

Board Results 6. Policy and Strategy Update 14 B 7. Roading Update 23 8. Portfolio Update 24

Kym Fell Chief Executive ___________________________________________________________________________

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Wanganui Rural Community Board – Terms of Reference

The Wanganui Rural Community Board is a body established by statute. Its responsibilities and powers are as delegated by the Whanganui District Council.

Purpose: The role of the Wanganui Rural Community Board is to: • Represent and act as an advocate for the interest of its community.• Consider and report on all matters referred to it by the Whanganui District Council, or any

matter of interest or concern to the Wanganui Rural Community Board.• Maintain an overview of services provided by the Whanganui District Council within the

community.• Prepare an annual submission to the Whanganui District Council for expenditure and levels

of service within the community.• Prepare an annual submission to Horizons Regional Council for expenditure and levels of

service within the District.• Prepare submissions on Central Government legislation where there are implications for

the rural community.• Communicate with community organisations and special interest groups within the

community.• Exercise delegated authority to determine temporary rural road closure applications.• Undertake any other responsibilities that are delegated to it by the Whanganui District

Council.

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Wanganui Rural Community Board Membership

Mr David Matthews (Chairman), Messrs Grant Skilton (Deputy Chairman), Bill Ashworth, Michael Dick, Alistair Duff, David Wells, Ms Sandra Falkner,

Cr Josh Chandulal-Mackay, and Cr Murray Cleveland. Youth Councillor Representatives – Haris Khan and Isobel Geltch.

1. Declarations of InterestWanganui Rural Community Board members will be provided with the opportunity todeclare any disclosable pecuniary or other non-pecuniary interest in any matter to beconsidered at this meeting, or declare any new conflicts that have arisen since lastcompleting the Elected Members’ Interests Register.

2. Confirmation of Minutes – 9 May 2018

Recommendation to Board

2.1 THAT the Minutes of the meeting of the Wanganui Rural Community Board held on Wednesday, 9 May 2018, be confirmed.

Copies of the minutes of the meeting of the Wanganui Rural Community Board held on Wednesday, 9 May 2018, were circulated with the Order Paper of the meeting of the Whanganui District Council held on 12 June 2018. The Council received the Board’s reports and recommendations.

Attachments

Minutes – Wanganui Rural Community Board – 9 May 2018 (provided separately).

3. Actions Arising from Previous MinutesThere are no actions arising from previous minutes.

4. Update from Community PartnersAttending representatives of Horizons Regional Council, Tamaupoko Link, FederatedFarmers and New Zealand Police will be invited to provide a verbal update.

Significance of decision – In terms of the Significance and Engagement Policy 2018, the recommended decision is not significant.

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5. Community Views Survey 2018 – Wanganui Rural Community Board Results

Recommendation to Board

5.1 THAT the information is noted.

5.2 THAT the Wanganui Rural Community Board provides feedback on the Community Views Survey 2018 results relating to Rural Community Board measures.

Alex Staric, Policy Advisor - Research and Engagement, reports:

“Introduction The purpose of this report is to relay the results of the Rural Community Board measures captured in the 2018 Community Views Survey and seek feedback from the Wanganui Rural Community Board (Board). Feedback provided will be presented in an Officer item to the Strategy and Finance Committee where the overall 2018 Community Views Survey results and analysis will be presented.

Background The Community Views Survey is delivered on an annual basis and primarily measures satisfaction with Council services and facilities while also assessing perceptions on residents’ general quality of life, community engagement and wellbeing.

The 2018 Community Views Survey was undertaken by Versus Research on behalf of the Council between 4 April 2018 and 28 April 2018 and canvassed a total of 500 Whanganui residents with a margin of error of +/- 4.38%1. Fifty-four residents identified as residing in Blueskin-Maxwell and Marybank et al.

The survey provides a pulse check of the perceptions of residents identified as residing in rural areas of Whanganui on the following four Rural Community Board measures: - Familiarity with the Rural Community Board.- Performance of the Rural Community Board.- Awareness of the Rural Community Board.- Awareness of Hotwire Newsletter.

This year’s results demonstrate rural residents’ awareness of the Rural Community Board is on par with last year’s results with familiarity with the Rural Community Board receiving an increased positive perception. Rural resident perceptions of the performance of the Rural Community Board and awareness of its Hotwire newsletter were areas less well received showing a decrease in results compared to last year.

1 This means if the observed result on the total sample of n=500 respondents is 50% (point of maximum margin of error), then there is a 95% probability the true answer falls between 45.62% and 54.38%.

Officer assessment of significance of decision - In terms of the Significance and Engagement Policy 2018, the recommended decision is not significant.

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Strategic context This survey is a key monitoring tool with results largely contributing to our performance framework, set in the Long Term Plan and reported on in the Council’s Annual Report. However, these results also identify areas for service improvement, contribute to the development and measurement of strategies and policies, demonstrate trends through our internal database of performance indicators and help inform appropriate levels of service.

Factors to consider • Financial considerations

Not applicable.

• Legal complianceRegular assessment of the Council’s performance assists with efforts to meet thetests of ‘cost effectiveness’ and ‘good quality’. This information is also required forthe Annual Report as a means of measuring the Council’s achievements towards keyperformance indicators and activity targets. This is mandated under the LocalGovernment Act 2002.

• Policy implicationsNot applicable.

• RisksNot applicable. However, results and commentary provide for early opportunity toidentify and respond to any emerging trends or issues.

Significance Based on Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy the recommended decisions are not deemed as significant.

Overview of results and key observations An extract from the 2018 Community Views Survey demonstrating Rural Community Board trend data and resident comments (Ref A1), and Rural Community Board questions by rural resident demographics (Ref A2) have been utilised to develop the proceeding section.

The table below presents 2018 results in comparison to 2017 and 2016 results. Differences in how measures have scored between 2018 and 2017 years are also noted and the percentage of negative scores received for 2018.

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Activity 2018 results

2017 results

2016 results

% negative scores 2018

Difference between 2018

and 2017 results Rural Community Board Awareness of the Rural Community Board

59% 63% 58% 41% (unaware)

-4%

Familiarity with the Rural Community Board

17% 10% 24% 59% (Very unfamiliar/

unfamiliar)

7%

Performance of the Rural Community Board

21% 43% 34% 23% (Poor/ very poor)

-22%

Awareness of Hotwire newsletter

21% 40% 44% 79% (unaware)

-19%

Familiarity with the Rural Community Board • Familiarity has increased compared to last year.• Trend data shows familiarity scores highest between 2013-16.• Marybank et al. residents (24%) and those 60 years or over (36%) had a higher share of

familiarity responses.• Blueskin-Maxwell (60%) were more likely to be very unfamiliar/unfamiliar. 100% of 18-39

year olds said they were very unfamiliar/unfamiliar with the Board.

Awareness of the Rural Community Board • Awareness has seen a marginal decrease compared to last year.• Males (81%) were more likely to be aware of the Board; 64% of female respondents said they

were unaware.• 18-39 year olds were more likely unaware of the Board.• Blueskin-Maxwell and Marybank et al. scored close in terms of awareness at 58% and 59%

respectively.

Performance of the Rural Community Board • Respondent perceptions of the performance of the Board has decreased compared to last

year.• 2018 did not receive any “very good” responses, a first over the trend data studied, and a

higher share of poor/very poor compared to last year.• Marybank et al. (30%) had a higher share of “good” responses compared to Blueskin-Maxwell

(13%). 30% of Blueskin-Maxwell respondents said “poor/very poor”.• 18-39 year olds had a higher share of “neutral” responses. Females (65%) were more likely

to respond “neutral“.• 50-59 year olds were likely to say “poor” followed by 40-49 year olds.

Awareness of Hotwire newsletter • Respondent awareness of the Hotwire newsletter has decreased compared to last year. 2018

results represent the lowest awareness share mirroring 2010 results. Awareness hasgenerally decreased from 2015 onwards.

• 60 years or over had the highest share of awareness responses at 29%, followed by 40-49year olds (24%). 18-39 years were not aware of the Hotwire newsletter.

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• Females (27%) were slightly more aware than males (18%).• Blueskin-Maxwell (23%) residents were slightly more aware than Marybank et al. (18%).Next stepsA Council Officer item will be provided to the Strategy and Finance Committee meeting tobe held on 26 June 2018 presenting the overall results of the 2018 Community ViewsSurvey, including Rural Committee Board results. This presentation will includecommentary from service and activity managers who oversee various delivery areas ofCouncil.

It is requested that the Board provide any feedback or commentary on the results presented in this item, including any current or future actions of the Board that could see improvement between 2018 and 2019 results. This information would be fed into the Officer item to be presented to the Strategy and Finance Committee.

References A1 Community Views Survey Report 2018 – Rural Community Board results and

comments. A2 Rural Community Board questions by rural resident demographics.

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Familiarity with the Rural Community Board’s role and activities increased when compared to last year’s results while levels of unfamiliarity among Whanganui rural residents remains similar.

Twenty-one per cent of rural residents think the performance of the Rural Community Board is good. There has been an increase in residents (42%) who had a neutral opinion, as well as residents who think the performance is very poor (5%).

Familiarity with the Rural Community Board

Performance of the Rural Community Board

2010 - 2018 TREND2010 - 2018 TREND

5%

3%

12%

25%

28%

29%

24%

10%

17%

46%

44%

23%

9%

39%

22%

17%

31%

24%

45%

51%

62%

66%

33%

48%

47%

57%

59%

4%

2%

3%

13%

1%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Very familiar / familiar Somewhat familiar Very unfamiliar / unfamiliar Don't know

8%

10%

5%

9%

11%

11%

7%

12%

28%

30%

42%

23%

53%

26%

27%

31%

21%

26%

19%

20%

39%

23%

24%

22%

36%

42%

5%

8%

9%

5%

27%

10%

4%

18%

3%

2%

4%

6%

2%

4%

5%

29%

32%

29%

14%

7%

11%

30%

18%

14%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Very good Good Neutral Poor Very poor Don't know

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70%

54%

58%

61%

78%

34%

58%

63%

59%

30%

46%

42%

39%

22%

66%

42%

37%

41%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Aware Unaware

21%

33%

27%

36%

56%

46%

44%

40%

21%

79%

67%

73%

64%

44%

54%

56%

60%

79%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

Aware Unaware

More than half of Whanganui rural residents (59%) have an awareness of the Rural Community Board. This is a 4% decrease from last year’s results.

Twenty-one per cent of rural residents surveyed have an awareness of Hotwire Newsletter, a significant decrease from previous years and the lowest it has been since 2010.

Awareness of the Rural Community Board

Awareness of Hotwire Newslettter

2010 - 2018 TREND2010 - 2018 TREND

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Appendix Two: Verbatim Comments

AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT: RURAL COMMUNITY BOARD • It’s a bit of hard one, I’m not a farm owner

but I do live rurally. Maybe focus on the bigfarmers, I don’t know.

• The Council should listen to them more andtake their concerns on board.

• If I was on the board I would perhaps look atsome of the environmental impacts aroundwater and being a bit more proactive aboutgetting people to look after the area, moreeducational, a ‘what to do’ how-to, maybecome around and canvass ideas. It would benice to be asked about what we need - wehave to maintain everything ourselves. Allthe amenities go to town. It just seems likemy rates are covering not much and I have topay my own sewage. What about some grasscutting, there is quite a few things you couldtalk about. I feel a bit under-represented.They don’t do enough on the environmentout here. Maybe set up a co-op to sharebetween ourselves and develop helping yourneighbour.

• Look at the roading situation. Access to yourhomes.

• They closed the green waste withoutconsulting with us first.

• We need to look after the roads.• Perhaps using the local newspaper to update

what they are doing.• The traffic on rural roads could be better.• The rural area should be getting ultra-

broadband.• The Rural Community Board needs to make

itself easy to access because I don’t knowwhere to find them.

• Needs to push the roading business a bitmore. Put more effort into maintaining ourroads properly.

• More footpaths and lighting.• Communication.• I’m not sure what exactly they do, so hard to

comment. Would this board be responsiblefor looking into rural road intersections?If so, we feel that the Great North Road/Blueskin Road T junction is very unsafe. It isan accident waiting to happen.

• What relevance do they have?• Communicating role in the community,

sharing information on what’s happening inrural areas.

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Rural Community Board questions by rural resident demographics

CVS 2018 – Supplementary Document

The below tables outline the results of the Rural Community Board questions by rural residents, at the total level, as well as by age, gender, suburb and property size.

AWARENESS OF THE RURAL COMMUNITY BOARD

Total Level

18 to 29 years

30 to 39 years

40 to 49 years

50 to 59 years

60 years or over

Male Female Blueskin-Maxwell

Marybank et al

Less than 2 hectares

Between 2-10hectares

Aware 59% 43% 54% 63% 63% 59% 81% 36% 58% 59% 100% 100% Unaware 41% 57% 46% 37% 37% 41% 19% 64% 42% 41% 0% 0%

Do you know, or have you heard about the ‘Rural Community Board’? n=54.

AWARENESS OF HOTWIRE NEWSLETTER

Total Level

18 to 29 years

30 to 39 years

40 to 49 years

50 to 59 years

60 years or over

Male Female Blueskin-Maxwell

Marybank et al

Less than 2 hectares

Between 2-10hectares

Aware 21% 0% 0% 24% 13% 29% 18% 27% 23% 18% 24% 11% Unaware 79% 100% 100% 76% 87% 71% 82% 73% 77% 82% 76% 89%

And, have you seen the Rural Community Board’s newsletter ‘Hotwire’? n=30.

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FAMILIARITY WITH THE RURAL COMMUNITY BOARD

Total Level

18 to 29 years

30 to 39 years

40 to 49 years

50 to 59 years

60 years or over

Male Female Blueskin-Maxwell

Marybank et al

Less than 2 hectares

Between 2-10hectares

Very familiar/ familiar 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 36% 24% 0% 10% 24% 22% 0% Somewhat familiar 24% 0% 0% 41% 18% 29% 16% 44% 30% 17% 29% 10% Very unfamiliar/ unfamiliar

59% 100% 100% 59% 81% 35% 60% 56% 60% 58% 48% 90%

Don’t know 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

How familiar would you say you are with the board’s role and their activities over the past 12 months? n=30.

PERFORMANCE OF THE RURAL COMMUNITY BOARD

Total Level

18 to 29 years

30 to 39 years

40 to 49 years

50 to 59 years

60 years or over

Male Female Blueskin-Maxwell

Marybank et al

Less than 2 hectares

Between 2-10hectares

Very good 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Good 21% 0% 0% 0% 18% 36% 30% 0% 13% 30% 28% 0% Neutral 42% 100% 100% 35% 26% 35% 33% 65% 40% 46% 44% 38% Poor 18% 0% 0% 24% 37% 12% 22% 9% 20% 15% 15% 26% Very poor 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 12% 4% 9% 10% 0% 4% 11% Don’t know 14% 0% 0% 41% 18% 6% 12% 18% 18% 9% 10% 26%

When you think about the overall performance of the Rural Community Board over the last year in term of its role to represent and act as an advocate for the interests of the rural community, would you say the board’s performance has been…n=30.

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6. Policy and Strategy Update

Recommendation to Board

6.1 THAT the information is noted.

George Forster, Graduate Policy Development Officer, reports:

“Introduction The purpose of this update (Ref B) is to inform the Wanganui Rural Community Board (Board) on the current status of Council’s ongoing review of strategies, policies and bylaws and to brief the Board on current consultations and funding opportunities that are relevant to its mandate.

Background The Board’s Rural Directions strategy states that the role of the Board is to act as an advocate for the community and maintain an overview presence with a specific focus on the Council’s services to rural communities.

This report is provided to the Board to inform them of upcoming Council reviews and development plans, to enable the Board to determine if or how it wishes to participate. The Board is invited to attend and participate in all Council workshops.

Strategic context The Board’s strategic vision for the Whanganui rural community as articulated in ‘Rural Directions’ is that it be ‘prosperous, connected and happy.’

Other Government Consultations and Information Nil.

Factors to consider • Financial considerationsNot applicable.

• Legal complianceNot applicable.

• Policy implicationsNot applicable.

• RisksNot applicable.

Officer assessment of significance of decision – In terms of the Significance and Engagement Policy, the recommended decision is not significant.

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Significance This report is not considered significant with respect to Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy.

Engagement Not applicable.

Assessment of options Not applicable.

Conclusion The Board is an important advocate for the rural communities within the Whanganui District. Active participation in workshops and submitting on both local and central government proposals where appropriate, ensures that the perspectives of, and impacts on, rural residents and communities are considered when decisions are made.”

References – Agenda Attachments B Strategy and Policy update - June 2018

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Strategy and Policy Update June 2018

The Strategy & Policy Update provides information on current projects of the Strategy & Development Group to help assist engagement with Wanganui Rural Community Board. The following is the list of strategy, policy and regulatory work that Council intends to start, progress, and complete over the current Long-Term Plan period, reviewed 3 yearly. Note: When the Council has adopted the Policy the information will be removed from this update.

Project & Description Status Project milestones Update Responsible Officer

Repeater Installation – RBI2 and MBSF

Underway • The UFB programmewill be complete by2022.

• A draft remit for mobile black spots wasprepared for the Council meeting on 10April but it was decided not to proceedwith this as work is already well underwayon this issue.

Town Centre Regeneration Update • Economic and socialregeneration strategyfocussed on deliveringimprovements to the towncentre.• Work underway withmana whenua to develop a

Underway • Draft RegenerationStrategy completed Nov2016.

• Councillor workshop8 December 2016.

• Town centre regensteering committeeestablished.

• Strategy adopted by Council 2 May 2017.• Town centre steering group established

and heritage forum dates arranged.• Annual Plan deliberations agreed for

capital expenditure allocation of $200Kfor 2017/18.

• Project plan to be prepared once projectmanager appointed.

Planning team

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Project & Description Status Project milestones Update Responsible Officer

GIS cultural overlay layer to inform development and regeneration proposals.

• The following projects are being implemented. o Lighting on trees and heritage

buildings o New public toilet in block 4 o Tramways space is being revitalised o Arts and heritage walkways

Review of Parks and Open Spaces Strategy Update This intent of this strategy is to ensure that Council provides its communities with good quality parks which can be used for active recreation, parks which meets needs of current and future population.

Underway • To be completed 2017/18

• Evaluation of current parks and Open Spaces Strategy is scheduled to commence soon, with background work currently being undertaken.

• The Policy team is currently working with GIS and Parks to develop a Provisional Analysis of the district’s open spaces as part of this review. This work is expected to be complete by end of June.

Alex Staric/ Wendy Bainbridge

Sport & Recreation Strategy Update The purpose of this strategy is to provide a platform for the future sport and recreational needs of the community, particularly around the provision and

Underway • Facilities component – May 2016.

• Sport development engagement process being completed.

• Working group to review draft strategy before presenting to Council (timing TBC).

• The draft Strategy will be reviewed by the Policy team before submitting to Council for consideration. This review may take a couple of months. In the interim, a Working Party made up of Councillor Philippa Baker-Hogan, Leighton Toy, Keith Smith, Adam Gosney and Jimmy Hildreth will review the recommendations from the Strategy and include relevant financial

Leighton Toy

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Project & Description Status Project milestones Update Responsible Officer

utilisation of available spaces and facilities

allowances / recommendations for the 2018-28 LTP process.

• Consultation on a draft document forsport facilities has been undertaken bySport Whanganui and the property team.

• This information will remain in draft untilSport Whanganui have completed adetailed sport development engagementprocess. The sport developmentengagement process will continuethroughout the first 6 months of 2017.

• It is anticipated that communityconsultation on the draft Sport &Recreation Strategy will occur during thesecond half of 2017.

• The LTP includes financial allowances/recommendations taken from the draftStrategy.

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Project & Description Status Project milestones Update Responsible Officer

Castlecliff Rejuvenation Project • Castlecliff community-driven regenerationproject.• A third community ledpublic meeting was held inMay 2016 to launch a setof rejuvenation optionsand a presentation ofproposals by ProgressCastlecliff has beenarranged for Tupoho.• A Castlecliff dunelandscape management study has been commissioned which will be complete in draft form by the end July 2016.

Underway • Environmental Coastengaged to deliver technical options/ recommendations for Castlecliff Beach Remediation.

• Upgrading thestreetscape blocks oneither side of the firstblock have beencompleted.

• Dune landscapemanagement plan &work programmeadopted – Dec 2017

• Community meeting held on 13 Nov 2017,Environmental Coast presented dunerestoration options.

o Environmental Coast CoastalStrategy being finalised.

o Environmental Coast to becommissioned to prepare DuneRestoration Implementation Plan.

o Rain gardens are constructed.o Raised platform opposite Tram

Stop is constructed, pavementreinstatement underway.

o Electrical networkundergrounding one monthbehind schedule.

o Poles in the bottom block in theprocess of removal.

o Currently working on the kerbreturns and speed hump into thebeach reserve.

o Physical works on Rangiora Streetis nearing completion

Leighton Toy

Long term Plan Update The 10-Year Plan process will include review of the revenue and finance policy, a review of activity groups

Underway • Adoption of Long TermPlan 28 June 2018

• Consultation closed on 19 April 2018.• Oral submissions took place on 2 and 3

May 2018.• Deliberations were held on 16 May 2018.

A full Long Term Plan will be prepared for

Marianne Cavanagh

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and service levels. This will set the budget and work plan for the next 10 years in the district.

Audit by 5 June 2018. Council adopts the final Long Term Plan on 28 June 2018.

Leading Edge update Update An update on the Leading Edge implementation plan to identify what we have achieved since the Strategy's adoption.

Underway • Updated Strategy to go to Strategy and Finance Committee 1 May 2018.

• The strategy has been reviewed by the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

• An updated strategy went to the Strategy and Finance Committee on 1 May 2018.

• The revised Strategy was endorsed in principle but further decisions are required in relation to Council's participation in the Intelligent Communities initiative. Pending a meeting held on 15 June 2018, an updated Strategy will be confirmed alongside adoption of the Long-Term Plan.

Stephanie Macdonald-Rose

Road Naming and Numbering Policy Update That effective and consistent street naming and numbering make it easier for the general public and businesses to identify addresses.

Underway • The policy is scheduled to go to the Strategy and Finance committee on 1 May 2018

• Public consultation to run throughout May and early June

• A review of this policy has begun with background information being gathered and checking for any legislation changes.

• A meeting with Tupoho was held on 10 November 2017 where feedback on the policy was received.

• A workshop with elected members has been held to discuss how the process for naming of roads will be carried out.

George Forster

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• The policy was adopted for publicconsultation running from 9 May 2018until 15 June 2018.

Safer Whanganui Strategic Plan The strategic plan sets out key focus areas and priorities for Safer Whanganui over next 10 years.

Underway • Strategy plan to bepresented at Strategy &Finance Committeemeeting 1 May 2018.

• A draft Strategic Plan has been developedby Safer Whanganui members and will bepresented to the 26 June 2018 Strategyand Finance committee for publicconsultation.

Lauren Tamehana/ Alex Staric

Property Portfolio Investment Plan Update

Underway • Released forcommunity feedbackwhich closes on16 February 2018.

• Public feedback ran from 15 December –16 February 2017 with the proposed planreceiving a total of 27 responses. ThePolicy team is currently preparing ananalysis of submissions and working withProperty to incorporate feedbackreceived into an updated Plan to bepresented to the Strategy and FinanceCommittee 26 June 2018 forendorsement.

Leighton Toy/ Kellie Brougham/ Alex Staric

Economic Development Strategy Update

Underway • Initial workshops havebeen held with Whanganui and Partners.

• A series of scene-setting workshops havebeen held with Whanganui and Partnersand a pre-engagement survey has beendistributed. A workshop with Councillorswas held on 28 February to work on thedraft strategic framework.

• Discussions are underway with Te ManuAtatu on capturing Maori economic

Stephanie Macdonald-Rose

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development aspirations. The draft strategy is currently being compiled.

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7. Roading Update

Recommendation to Board

7.1 THAT the information is noted.

Rui Leitao, Senior Roading Engineer, reports:

Introduction The purpose of this report is to ensure the Wanganui Rural Community Board (Board) is kept up to date on roading activities and proposed projects in the rural network.

Strategic context These projects will help us achieve our goals as set in the Long Term Plan and the Roading Asset Management Plan 2015.

Emergency Works The final major projects arising from the June 2015 and April 2017 weather events include: • Whanganui River Road Oyster Bluff retreat – Route Position (RP)15 kilometres (km)

from the State Highway 4 intersection – These works are being done in conjunctionwith a road widening by Wickham’s orchard (RP13km). The earthworks at OysterBluff are complete and the road formation/sealing works are in progress forcompletion in late June 2018. The section by Wickham’s orchard has beencompleted.

• Whanganui River Road Jerusalem Bluff retreat and Kauwaeroa dropout (RP48-49km)– These works are running behind the programmed delivery timeframe, with threefull days of work (3,000m3) to complete the earthworks. Unfortunately these workswill be affected by weather, and the pavement construction and surfacing will affectthe contractors output. Even though these works will now only be completed in thenew financial year, they will nevertheless still be funded 100% by New ZealandTransport Agency (NZTA).

• Papaiti Road/Mosquito Point – These road realignment works, by Mosquito Point,are practically completed, but site tidy up will be ongoing until the end of June 2018.

• Bridge 53 (Collins Bridge) Abutment – The rip-rap bridge abutment protection worksalong Garlands Road (off Mangamahu Road) have been completed.

50MAX Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV) impact on rural roading network Over the last month it has come to our attention that forestry cartage HCVs were using longer vehicle units than the 19 metre (m) unit lengths used in the past, and on roads topographically unsuitable for them. This is due to Council’s current 50MAX restrictions being solely based on the weight of HCVs on structures i.e. bridges and large culverts.

The permitted 50MAX increase in HCV length to 23m means that these vehicles are now being used on roads, particularly unsealed roads, which are topographically unsuitable for

Significance of decision – In terms of the Significance and Engagement Policy 2018, the recommended decision is not significant.

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them. Consequently, these HVCs are going beyond the prepared metalled road and/or culverted limits and onto the roadside drains and organic shoulders and destroying the roadside drainage that is key in the maintenance of our roading network. This has a potential to hugely increase Council’s maintenance costs over/above the current budget allocation.

Furthermore, two of these 50MAX HCV units have rolled over along the Kauarapaoa Road over the last month due to this reason.

For these reasons Council is reassessing the rural roading network’s topography in order to place 50MAX accessibility limits and consequently mitigate the damage to rural roads and the health and safety risk to cartage operators.

8. Portfolio UpdateWanganui Rural Community Board members will provide a verbal update on theirrespective portfolios.

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