Agenda of Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting

	Authorising Body	Mayor/Council
	Status	Standing Committee
COUNCIL COMMITTEE	Title	Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Terms of Reference
	Approval Date	11 April 2023
	Responsible Officer	Head of Infrastructure Strategy

Kaupapa / Purpose

The purpose of Te Koukou – Transport and Infrastructure Committee (the Committee) is to ensure cost effective, quality and sustainable infrastructure decisions are made to meet the current and future needs of Far North communities and that Councils infrastructure assets are effectively maintained and operated.

The Committee will review the effectiveness of the following aspects:

• Affordable core infrastructure to support healthy and sustainable living;

• Operational performance including monitoring and reporting on significant infrastructure projects

• Delivery of quality infrastructure and district facilities

• Financial spend and reprogramming of capital works

• Property and other assets

To perform his or her role effectively, each Committee member must develop and maintain his or her skills and knowledge, including an understanding of the Committee’s responsibilities, Councils’ infrastructure assets such as roading, three waters and district facilities.

Ngā Huānga / Membership

The Committee will comprise of all Mayor and Councillors.

Kahika Mayor Tepania

Kōwhai Deputy Mayor Kelly Stratford

John Vujcich

Ann Court

Babe Kapa

Felicity Foy

Hilda Halkyard-Harawira

Mate Radich

Penetaui Kleskovic

Steve McNally

Tāmati Rākena

Kōrama / Quorum

The quorum at a meeting of the Committee is 6 members.

Ngā Hui / Frequency of Meetings

The Committee shall meet 4 weekly.

Ngā Apatono / Power to Delegate

The Committee may not delegate any of its responsibilities, duties or powers.

Ngā Herenga Paetae / Responsibilities

The Committees responsibilities are described below:

Quality infrastructure and Facilities

Assess and provide advice to Council on strategic issues relating to the provision of Council’s infrastructural activities and district facilities
Review, and recommend to Council, policy and strategies for the delivery of infrastructural asset services
Monitor achievement of outcomes included in the Infrastructure Strategy and other transport and infrastructure strategies eg District Transport Strategy
Ensure that Council protects its investment in its infrastructural assets in accordance with accepted professional standards
Monitor the risks, financial and operational performance of the Council's infrastructural activities and facilities
Monitor major contract performance measures/key result areas (KRAs)

Significant Projects – spend, monitoring and reporting

Monitor significant projects

Approve budget overspend (above tolerance levels in the CE delegations) and any reprogramming of capex for a project or programme provided that:

The overall budget is met from savings
The overall budget for capex is not exceeded. Where this is not the case, the Committee must either:

Recommend to Council that additional funding is approved (outside the Annual Plan or Long Term Plan process), or
Recommend as part of the next round of Long Term Plan or Annual Plan process that the funding is considered for inclusion.

Approve tenders and contracts provided they are:

Up to $3 million,
in accordance with the current year’s plan, whether that be Annual Plan or Long Term Plan, and
deemed low by the Significance and Engagement Policy

Compliance

Ensure that operational functions comply with legislative requirements and Council policy
Ensure that consents associated with Council's infrastructure are being met and renewals are planned for

Service levels (non regulatory)

Recommend service level changes and new initiatives to the Long Term and Annual Plan processes.

Relationships

Monitoring Council’s relationship with the Northland Transportation Alliance
Monitoring Council’s relationship with the Far North Waters Alliance Partner

Property

Recommend to Council the acquisition or disposal of assets.
Approve new leases and lease renewals (of non-reserve land), in accordance with the current years’ plan, whether that be Annual Plan or Long Term Plan.

Transport

Approval of roading contracts beyond CE delegation up to $3 million
Receive and consider any consultation document and/or any proposed amended or new legislative instrument that may have a transport related outcomes and where appropriate make submissions and enable political advocacy at a Mayoral Forum Level if required
Receive and adopt the Asset Management Plan for Transport
Receive and adopt Far North District Council's walking and cycling strategies
Receive and consider any placemaking projects that have a transport related component so the committee can ensure the projects are captured (where appropriate) in our funding and planning instruments
Receive invitations to apply for external funding opportunities in a timely manner so that the committee may advocate for community-initiated infrastructure projects. (Examples PGF, TIF)

Receive updates on changes to national and regional policies and Transport Plans that impact on Council provision of infrastructure and where appropriate make submissions or recommendation to Council.

Ngā Ture / Rules and Procedures

Council’s Standing Orders and Code of Conduct apply to all meetings.

Far North District Council

Ordinary Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting

will be held in the Council Chamber, Memorial Ave, Kaikohe on:

Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 10:00 AM

Te Paeroa Mahi / Order of Business

1 Karakia Tīmatanga / Opening Prayer 7

2 Ngā Whakapāha Me Ngā Pānga Mema / Apologies and Declarations of Interest 7

3 Ngā Tono Kōrero / Deputation. 7

4 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes. 8

4.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes. 8

5 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports. 17

5.1 Okaihau Traffic Calming Petition Response. 17

5.2 Review of the Range of Plastics Accepted at FNDC Facilities. 20

5.3 Water and Transport Portfolio Members Reports. 25

6 Ngā Pūrongo Taipitopito / Information Reports. 26

6.1 Te Koukou Open Resolutions Update April 2025. 26

6.2 Infrastructure Consenting Status Report 28

6.3 Transportation - Hokianga Ferry Service Contract February 2025 Update. 34

6.4 Infrastructure Working Group Updates. 37

6.5 Infrastructure Compliance. 44

6.6 Capital Programme Delivery Update. 56

6.7 Waipapa Road Chip Seal Petition - Staff Evaluation. 64

6.8 FNDC Transportation Maintenance and Renewals Activity Update February 2025. 72

6.9 Road Safety & Traffic Engineering Report 114

6.10 Transport Capital Works Programme Update. 119

7 Te Wāhanga Tūmataiti / Public Excluded. 127

7.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes - Public Excluded. 127

7.2 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund - Kaikohe Water and Wastewater Upgrades. 127

7.3 Kaitāia and Kerikeri Fluoridation Funding Agreement with Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health. 127

8 Karakia Whakamutunga / Closing Prayer 128

9 Te Kapinga Hui / Meeting Close. 128

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4 Te Whakaaetanga o Ngā Meneti o Mua / Confirmation of Previous Minutes

4.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes

File Number: A5044430

Author: Marysa Maheno, Democracy Advisor

Authoriser: Aisha Huriwai, Manager - Democracy Services

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

The minutes are attached to allow the Committee to confirm that the minutes are a true and correct record of previous meetings.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Koukou – Transport and Infrastructure Committee confirm the minutes of the meeting held 19 March 2025 are true and correct.

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

Local Government Act 2002 Schedule 7 Section 28 states that a local authority must keep minutes of its proceedings. The minutes of these proceedings duly entered and authenticated as prescribed by a local authority are prima facie evidence of those meetings.

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

The minutes of the meetings are attached.

Far North District Council Standing Orders Section 27.3 states that no discussion shall arise on the substance of the minutes in any succeeding meeting, except as to their correctness.

TAKE TŪTOHUNGA / REASON FOR THE RECOMMENDATION

The reason for the recommendation is to confirm the minutes are a true and correct record of the previous meetings.

3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision as a result of this report.

Attachments

1. 2025-03-19 Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Minutes - A5119716 ⇩

Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

c) If any of the options identified under paragraph (a) involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water, take into account the relationship of Māori and their culture and traditions with their ancestral land, water sites, waahi tapu, valued flora and fauna and other taonga.

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement	Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy	This is a matter of low significance.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	This report complies with the Local Government Act 2002 Schedule 7 Section 28.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	It is the responsibility of each meeting to confirm their minutes therefore the views of another meeting are not relevant.
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water.	There are no implications for Māori in confirming minutes from a previous meeting. Any implications on Māori arising from matters included in meeting minutes should be considered as part of the relevant report.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example, youth, the aged and those with disabilities).	This report is asking for minutes to be confirmed as true and correct record, any interests that affect other people should be considered as part of the individual reports.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	There are no financial implications or the need for budgetary provision arising from this report.
Chief Financial Officer review.	The Chief Financial Officer has not reviewed this report.

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5 Ngā Pūrongo / Reports

5.1 Okaihau Traffic Calming Petition Response

File Number: A5162381

Author: Elizabeth Stacey, Team Leader - Capital Works & Renewals

Authoriser: Tanya Proctor, Head of Infrastructure

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

The purpose of the report is to address the petition for traffic calming filed by the Ōkaikau Community Association in February, 2025.

WhakarĀpopoto matua / Executive Summary

· The Ōkaikau Community Association has filed a petition with the Kaikohe Hokianga Community Board requesting the installation of traffic calming measures on Settlers Way, Ōkaikau.

· Traffic calming measures in Ōkaikau have been included in the road safety ten year work plan, currently programmed for 2028.

· The posted speed on Settlers Way is currently 50kph. The average daily traffic count on Settlers Way is 1719 with 11% heavy vehicles. The 85^th percentile speed is 53kph and the maximum speed noted on recent traffic counts was 103kph.

· Settlers Way is home to businesses, two schools, a community hall and Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Koukou – Transport and Infrastructure Committee fund the installation of two temporary, rubberised raised crossings and associated lighting on Settlers Way, Ōkaihau as identified in Option 1. of the report.

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

Settlers Way, Ōkaikau serves the Ōkaikau commercial centre, Ōkaikau Primary School and Ōkaikau College as well as sharing the same alignment as Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail. There is a mix of vehicle, pedestrian and cycle traffic that result from these shared activities. The Ōkaikau community has requested, for some time, traffic calming measures to be installed for the safety of all road users. On Tuesday, 28 January a cyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle travelling on Settlers Way. In the wake of this fatal crash, a petition calling for traffic calming was filed with the Kaikohe Hokianga Community Board at their February meeting.

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

Mid-block raised crossings are included in the NZTA Safe System toolkit as a primary safe system intervention. In order for a project to meet the investment criteria the total project cost must be less than $300,000 per location, be on a roadway posted at less than 60kph and be on a Main Street, Activity Street or Urban Connector under the One Network Framework. Supplementing the safe system toolkit, FNDC has evaluated and ranked roadways for traffic calming features based on a number of factors including proximity to schools and the central business district, potential for cut through or high speed drivers, crash history, and proximity to parks, cycle trails or other pedestrian generators. According to the NZTA Safety System toolkit a raised midblock crossing reduces the chances of a death and serious injury crash by 20%.

In developing the 10-year road safety plan, Settlers Way was evaluated by staff and found to require the installation of two raised crossings; at the current zebra crossing serving school students (raised zebra crossing) and within the CBD near the intersection of Lawn Street (raised courtesy crossing).

In 2024, FNDC submitted a proposed package of traffic calming treatments totalling $1.86 million over the 2024-2027 LTP period. Of these submitted projects only one project (Kaitaia Intermediate) was approved.

Raised crossings are required to be lit if pedestrians will use them outside of daylight hours. AS/NZS 1158.4:2015 outlines requirements for lighting at pedestrian crossings.

The petition submitted by the Ōkaikau Community Association aligns with the staff recommended treatment for Settlers Way. Elected members may wish to consider funding traffic calming improvements at this location with the local share that was identified for the overall traffic calming programme in the 2024-2027 LTP.

Option 1:

Fund the installation of two temporary, rubberised raised crossing and associated lighting. This option has several advantages including shorter design and construction timelines as well as reduced cost. This option would address the immediate need for the community and the identified products have a ten year life span. Design and installation could be completed in this fiscal year. A permanent, concrete crossing could be considered for future NZTA subsidy.

Estimated cost for a raised temporary zebra crossing, a raised temporary courtesy crossing and associated permanent lighting is approximately $195,000. There will be an ongoing maintenance issue, as temporary crossing point such as this can become loose under traffic.

Option 1 is the recommended option.

Option 2:

Fund the installation of two permanent raised crossings and associated lighting. This option has higher associated costs and longer design and construction periods. However, a permanent installation has a longer design life than rubberised crossings. It is unlikely that design and construction of a permanent installation could be completed this fiscal year.

Estimated cost for a raised zebra crossing, a raised courtesy crossing and associated permanent lighting is approximately $580,000.

Option 3:

Defer funding of raised crossings and associated lighting until the 27-30 LTP period. This option is not recommended as it does not address a recognised safety need and the desires of the community.

TAKE TŪTOHUNGA / REASON FOR THE RECOMMENDATION

Option 1, installation of temporary raised crossings, meets an immediate community need and recognises the limits of Council’s unsubsidised budgets. The proposed ten-year life of the preferred option will allow Council to plan for permanent infrastructure.

3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

The proposed cost of Option 1 is $195,000. The council has uncommitted local share for projects that were not selected for subsidy by NZTA in this work category.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

Nil

Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance Schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement	Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy	Although important to the Ōkaikau community the overall level of significance of this report is considered low. Based on the petition submitted it is indicated this project would be supported by the Ōkaikau community.
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.	This project aligns with the NZTA safe system toolkit and supports communities that are healthy, safe, connected and sustainable.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	The Community Board does not have the financial delegation to approve this project but support of this project to Te Koukou Infrastructure Committee will document the Board’s view.
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. State the possible implications and how this report aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi.	No specific consultation has been completed with iwi/hapu. The proposed project increases road safety for all users.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities).	Ōkaikau Primary School, Ōkaikau College, Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycleway Trust, Ōkaikau businesses and community members will all be affected by the outcome of this report.
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.	Financial implications to Council 2024-2025 budgets have been considered.
Chief Financial Officer review.	This report has been submitted to the CFO for review.

5.2 Review of the Range of Plastics Accepted at FNDC Facilities

File Number: A5091392

Author: Simon Millichamp, Solid Waste Engineer

Authoriser: Ruben Garcia, Acting Group Manager – Delivery and Operations

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

To seek approval to stop accepting coloured #1 (PET) plastic as recycling at FNDC controlled facilities and to landfill stockpiles of this material.

WhakarĀpopoto matua / Executive Summary

· Coloured #1 (PET) is mainly made up of soft drink and water bottles.

· Markets for coloured #1 (PET) started to fade approximately 3 years ago and has not recovered.

· We have been stockpiling coloured #1 (PET) in the hope that markets will recover but they haven’t.

· The stockpiled plastics have deteriorated over time due to exposure to the elements and will not be acceptable for recycling even if markets do open.

· The integrity of recycling depends on being honest with the public and only accept materials that we believe have a reasonable chance of being recycled.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Koukou;

(1) approve the suspension of accepting coloured #1 (PET) plastic at Council facilities as recyclable items from June 2025 until sustainable options for coloured #1 (PET) plastic develop; and

(2) approve the landfilling of the stockpile of coloured #1 (PET) plastic at an estimated cost of $45,000

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

· Plastic items are stamped with a number on them to indicate their plastic type. Demand for different types of plastics varies considerably which results in different values for each type. Plastics can only be recycled if someone is willing to buy them and make them into something new. Like any commodity, markets and prices for different types of plastics vary considerably.

· In the early days of recycling, the majority the world’s waste plastic went to China unsorted for recycling. Much of this material was highly contaminated with unsuitable plastic for recycling and general waste. This resulted in a huge rubbish disposal problem for China along with the associated environmental impact. China implemented the ‘National Sword’ program which effectively closed China’s recycling markets to the international market.

· New Zealand’s waste industry revised the materials they accepted for recycling and most Councils stopped accepting #3 (PVC), #6 (polystyrene) and janitorial plastic. The markets for janitorial plastics recovered around 2021 and FNDC resumed accepting them at our facilities.

· New Zealand’s Ministry for the Environment (MFE) has introduced bans for many problematic plastics. They have also mandated which plastics can be accepted on kerbside recycling collections. The plastics specified were #1 (PET bottles and trays), #2 (milk bottles and janitorial) and #5 (pottles and takeaway containers). This MFE directive didn’t however guarantee markets for the plastics they mandated. This mandate doesn’t apply to materials collected at refuse transfer stations, but FNDC facilities comply with this directive.

· Coloured #1 (PET) plastic is mostly made up of drink bottles. Originally this category was dominated by soft drinks like Sprite but major soft drink companies have mostly switched to clear PET bottles with coloured labels. The majority of coloured PET is now blue tinted water bottles and overall makes up less than 0.5% of our recycling stream. See attachment for examples of typical coloured #1 (PET) plastic

· Markets for coloured #1 PET started to fade approximately 3 years ago. We have been stockpiling coloured #1 (PET) plastic in the hope that markets would recover but they haven’t. Markets for Clear #1 (PET) bottles remain strong but markets for Clear #1 (PET) trays are problematic.

· Stockpiled plastics deteriorate over time due to exposure to the sun and as a result, the approximately 190 tonnes of coloured #1 (PET) plastic we have stockpiled is no longer suitable for recycling.

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

Recommendation 1; Suspend the acceptance of coloured #1 (PET) plastic.

The following options apply to Council facilities only i.e.: Refuse Transfer Stations, Community Recycling Centres and public recycling bins. Council cannot direct what recycling materials waste companies accept as part of their kerbside or commercial collections.

Option 1: Council facilities stop accepting coloured #1 (PET) plastic (recommended option)

It is recommended a one-month transition period in which coloured #1 plastics are accepted at no cost and landfilled by Council. Following this transition period, these plastics will be disposed of and paid for by the public as normal waste.

This will require a communication plan where the public are informed that coloured #1 plastics can no longer be reliably recycled, and they will be encouraged to make informed decisions at the time of purchasing products in bottles.

This option would have an approximate direct cost to Council of $1,100.

Option 2: Council facilities accept coloured #1 (PET) plastic at no charge and Council stockpiles the material collected in future (not recommended)

Council staff would have to locate a secure, accessible and appropriate site that could cater for a stockpile of the plastic bales.

Stockpiled plastics deteriorate rapidly due to exposure to sunlight / weather and are a serious fire risk.

There are no assurances or timeframes for when this material can be recycled.

This option would result in unknown rental costs and could also result in additional costs in the future should we need to dispose of the stockpiled material as waste.

Option 3: Council facilities accept coloured #1(PET) plastic at no charge but divert to landfill as waste (not recommended)

This option undermines the integrity of recycling as the public are likely to assume that as we are accepting coloured #1 plastics as recycling, they will actually be recycled.

This option would cost Council in the order of $1,100 per month

Recommendation 2; Landfill the existing stockpile of coloured #1 (PET) plastic

Option 1: Council landfills the existing stockpile of coloured #1 plastic. (recommended option)

It is recommended that we landfill the stockpile of coloured #1 plastics due to the lack of markets for this product. In addition, the deteriorated condition of this product makes it very unlikely that it will be able to be recycled should the markets open in future.

Landfilling the estimated 190 tonnes of coloured #1 plastics would cost approximately $45,000

Option 2: Council continues to store the existing stockpile of coloured #1 plastic (not recommended)

As indicated above, we have run out of storage space and would need to rent a suitable space if we were to continue to stockpile this material.

The cost of suitable storage space is unknown

TAKE TŪTOHUNGA / REASON FOR THE RECOMMENDATION

3) PĀnga PŪtea me ngĀ wĀhanga tahua / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no provisions in the current budget for the impact of the collapse of markets for coloured #1 plastics

Financial implications are identified under each option. All options will be general rate funded

will be general rate funded

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Coloured PET - A5158220 ⇩

Hōtaka Take Ōkawa / Compliance Schedule:

Full consideration has been given to the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002 S77 in relation to decision making, in particular:

1. A Local authority must, in the course of the decision-making process,

a) Seek to identify all reasonably practicable options for the achievement of the objective of a decision; and

b) Assess the options in terms of their advantages and disadvantages; and

2. This section is subject to Section 79 - Compliance with procedures in relation to decisions.

He Take Ōkawa / Compliance Requirement	Aromatawai Kaimahi / Staff Assessment
State the level of significance (high or low) of the issue or proposal as determined by the Council’s Significance and Engagement Policy
State the relevant Council policies (external or internal), legislation, and/or community outcomes (as stated in the LTP) that relate to this decision.
State whether this issue or proposal has a District wide relevance and, if not, the ways in which the appropriate Community Board’s views have been sought.	District wide relevance
State the possible implications for Māori and how Māori have been provided with an opportunity to contribute to decision making if this decision is significant and relates to land and/or any body of water. State the possible implications and how this report aligns with Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi.
Identify persons likely to be affected by or have an interest in the matter, and how you have given consideration to their views or preferences (for example – youth, the aged and those with disabilities).
State the financial implications and where budgetary provisions have been made to support this decision.
Chief Financial Officer review.	The Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report.

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6.2 Infrastructure Consenting Status Report

File Number: A5087728

Author: Simone Elsmore, Infrastructure Consenting Team Leader

Authoriser: Tanya Proctor, Head of Infrastructure

TAKE PŪRONGO / Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this report is to provide an update of the work programme to renew expiring consents and applications for new consents required for the construction of new infrastructure or due to changed legislative requirements.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

· All resource consents issued to Far North District Council under the provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991, excluding maritime consents are included in this report.

· Northland Regional Council has granted a 10-year resource consent for the Houhora Campground Wastewater Disposal System.

· Marreine Place, Whatuwhiwhi stormwater mitigation consent, conservation concession, and heritage approval granted.

· Progress updates are detailed in Table 1.

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

That Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee receive the report Infrastructure Consenting Status Report.

tĀHUHU KŌRERO / Background

The last update was presented to the February 2025 Te Koukou Committee meeting.

This report provides an update to 31 March 2025.

MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRINGA / Discussion and Next Steps

Table 1 summarises the LTP 24/27 resource consenting work programme. Completed milestone actions are highlighted green with new milestone actions highlighted yellow. In summary these are:

Planned work

· Kaikohe WWTP – Northland Regional Council will publicly notify the application in April 2025.

· Kaitāia WWTP – internal consultation is in progress to consider feedback received from submitters.

· Hihi WWTP – Northland Regional Council will publicly notify the application in November 2025.

· Kororāreka/Russell WWTP – additional information is being prepared and expected to be submitted to Northland Regional Council by November 2025.

· Kerikeri Urban Stormwater – a short delay in submitting additional information to Northland Regional Council, now expected in April 2025.

· Kaitaia Refuse Recovery Centre – This consent application is delayed awaiting the design for the wastewater system. Timeline for design is yet to be confirmed.

Unplanned work

· Stormwater upgrades - Farrimond Place, Tasman Heights, Kotare Drive, Reef View Road, and Allen Bell Drive

· Water pipe upgrade – Kaipatiki Rise

· Kaitāia Resource Recovery Centre – new bridge

Awaiting a decision

· Kaikohe IAF - change conditions of Water Permit AUT.004109.01.03 – Wairoro Stream Water Take

· Kawakawa Wastewater Treatment Plant Stream Diversion – awaiting final decision from Northland Regional Council

Consents/concession permits granted

· Marreine Place, stormwater project –Department of Conservation concession granted along with approvals from New Zealand Heritage and Northland Regional Council. Project with Delivery team for construction.

· Houhora Campground - Northland Regional Council has granted s 10-year resource for the wastewater disposal system.

Planning and early engagement are continued focus areas to enable consents to be lodged at least six months prior to expiration of the consent.

A further update will be presented to the July 2025 Te Koukou Committee meeting.

Table 1: 3Waters and District Facilities Consent Renewal Work Programme
Asset (Three Waters/District Facilities)	Expiry Date	Date Application Lodged	Completion status of project	LTP Period	Key milestones	Milestone completion date
Wastewater Treatment Plant Resource Consents
Kaikohe Wastewater Treatment Plant AUT.002417.01.03	30/11/2021	27/08/2021	60%	FY24/25	Determine next steps	Completed
					Provide an update to next Te Koukou meeting	Completed
					Meet with hapū working group to agree consent progression method - lodged application or fast-track application	March 2025 Completed
					Draft additional information to update the lodged application	April 2025
					Public Notification	April 2025
					Northland Regional Council Processing	TBC by NRC
Kaitāia Wastewater Treatment Plant AUT.000932.01.03	30/11/2021	24/08/2021	80%	FY24/25	Redraft proposed consent conditions	Completed
					Submitters response	Completed
					Workshop Proposed Consent Conditions with FNDC staff	March 2025 Completed
					Respond to submitter to determine whether submission has been appeased	April 2025
					Northland Regional Council processing	~~Mar-25~~ May 2025
					Next steps determined on NRC processing	TBC
Kāeo Wastewater Treatment Plant AUT.007205.01.03	31/10/2022	27/07/2022	60%	FY24/25	Procure external expertise	Completed
					Engage with Tangata Whenua and work on proposed consent conditions	May 2025
					Submit Addendum application	Jun 2025
					Public notification	TBC by NRC
					Northland Regional Council processing	Dec 2025
Hihi Wastewater Treatment Plant AUT.007399.01.02	30/11/2022	31/08/2022	60%	FY24/25	Commission Cultural Impact Assessment	~~Feb-25~~ May 2025
					Engage with tangata whenua and work on proposed consent conditions	Jul 2025
					Submit addendum application to NRC	Dec 2025
					Public notification	~~TBC by NRC~~ Nov 2025
					Northland Regional Council processing	Jun 2026
Rāwene Wastewater Treatment Plant AUT.002577.01.03	31/08/2023	27/04/2023	60%	FY24/25	Determine next steps	Completed
					Provide an update to next Te Koukou update	Completed
					Public notification	September 2025
Kororāreka/Russell Wastewater Treatment Plant AUT.008339.01.03	30/04/2024	19/12/2023	70%	FY24/25	Procure external expertise	Completed
					Submit addendum application	~~Mar-25~~ Nov 2025
					Public notification	TBC by NRC
					Northland Regional Council processing	Dec 2025
Whatuwhiwhi Wastewater Treatment Plant AUT.007205.02.02	30/11/2025	-	30%	FY24/25	Lodge application	May 2025
					Public notification	TBC by NRC
					Northland Regional Council processing	Dec 2025
Kohukohu Wastewater Treatment Plant AUT.003839.01.03	29/11/2026	-	0%	FY25/26	Preparatory work to begin July 2025, this is dependent on the discharge to land investigation work	Nov 2025
Ōpononi & Omāpere Wastewater Treatment Plant AUT.002667.01.03	19/11/2027	-	0%	FY26/27	Preparatory work to begin May 2026 to determine next steps	June 2026
Water Treatment Plant Resource Consents
Kaikohe – Wairoro Stream AUT.004109.01.03	31/05/2026	-	5%	FY25/26	Concept and feasibility	Mar 2025
					Prepare and lodge application	Oct 2025
					Northland Regional Council processing	Jun 2026
Ōpononi/Omāpere Waiotemarama Stream Dam AUT.004369.01.03	31/08/2026	-	5%	FY25/26	Concept and feasibility	Mar 2025
					Prepare and lodge application	Oct 2025
					Northland Regional Council processing	Jun 2026
Ōpononi/Omāpere Waiarohia Stream Dam AUT.007356	31/08/2026	-	5%	FY25/26	Concept and feasibility	Mar 2025
					Prepare and lodge application	Oct 2025
					Northland Regional Council processing	Jun 2026
Kaikohe – Monument Hill and Squires Springs AUT.001862.01 & 02.04	31/05/2027	-	0%	FY26/27	Preparatory work to begin May 2025 to determine next steps	June 2025
Stormwater Resource Consents
Kerikeri Stormwater discharge AUT.004835.01.02	31/03/2012	4/10/2011	85%	FY24/25	Submit addendum application	~~Feb-25~~ April 2025
					Northland Regional Council processing	Jul 2025
Kaitāia Stormwater discharge	NEW	-	35%	FY24/25	Concept and feasibility	Mar 2025 Completed
					Prepare and lodge application	Oct 2025
					Northland Regional Council processing	Jun 2026
District Facilities Resource Consents
Kaitāia Refuse Transfer Station Consent AUT.019502.01.01	30/11/2023	29/08/2023	60%	FY24/25	Determine next steps	Apr 2025 Completed
					Provide an update to next Te Koukou update	Apr 2025 Completed
					Consent is dependent on wastewater design. Once design has been determined resource consent will be updated and processed.	July 2025
Houhora Campground AUT.007711.01.02	30/11/2025	11/12/2024	100%	FY24/25	Application lodged - complete	Completed
					Northland Regional Council processing	Completed
Tauranga Bay Campground AUT.004237.01.03	30/11/2025	-	30%	FY24/25	Concept and feasibility	Completed
					Prepare and lodge application	May 2025
					Northland Regional Council processing	Aug 2025
Kaikohe Closed Landfill Consent AUT.007503.01.01	31/09/2025	-	30%	FY24/25	Procure external expertise	Completed
					Prepare and lodge application	May 2025
					Northland Regional Council processing	Aug 2025
Totara North Closed Landfill Consent	31/10/2026	-	0%	FY25/26	Allocate to FNDC staff	Completed
					Prepare and lodge application	May 2026
Russell Landfill Closed Landfill consent	30/06/2028	-	40%	Better off funding	Engagement with tangata whenua	TBC with Tangata Whenua
					Prepare and lodge application	Dependant on engagement
Taipa Refuse Transfer Station Consent APP.045333.01.01	NEW	29/08/2023	60%	FY24/25	Engagement with tangata whenua on cultural impact assessment	TBC with Tangata Whenua
					Submit additional work to Northland Regional Council	Dependant on engagement
					Northland Regional Council processing	Dependant on engagement

PĀNGA PŪTEA ME NGĀ WĀHANGA TAHUA / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications or budgetary provision arising from this report.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

Nil

Ordinary Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

23 April 2025

6.3 Transportation - Hokianga Ferry Service Contract February 2025 Update

File Number: A5121606

Author: Aaron Reilly, Operations Specialist Lighting & Transport

Authoriser: Edward Varley, Manager - Transportation

TAKE PŪRONGO / Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this information report is to provide an update on the management and operation of the Hokianga Ferry Service Contract for February 2025, for Committee information, discussion and questions.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

· February 2025 was a quieter month than February 2024. Revenue from ticket sales was 10% lower excluding revenue for the 29th of February 2024 (leap year).

· The ferry carried a daily average of 304 vehicles and 610 passengers. There were 150 shuttles (operating continuously), no after-hour emergency service sailings and 96.4% of scheduled sailings departed on-time.

· There were no mechanical or weather-related interruptions to the service.

· There were no reported H&S incidents reported during the month.

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

That Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee receive the report Transportation - Hokianga Ferry Service Contract February 2025 Update.

tĀHUHU KŌRERO / Background

Northland Ferries operates the Hokianga Ferry service under Contract 7/19/187.

Each month the Contractor provides a monthly report to Council and this information report provides a summary of the Contract activities.

The Contract requires submission of the monthly report to Council by the 5^th working day of the month following. For this reason, we are reporting on the month prior as the Contractor’s March report was not yet due at the time of the Committee report deadline.

MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRINGA / Discussion and Next Steps

The monthly report is for information only.

PĀNGA PŪTEA ME NGĀ WĀHANGA TAHUA / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

Budgetary provision has been made as part of the 2024/27 Long Term Plan.

Tabulated below, for information is financial summary of the:

1) Operational forecast and expenditure for the financial year to date.

2) Revenue forecast and revenue received for the financial year to date.

3) Monthly revenue received for the current financial year to date.

4) A 6-year revenue comparison for the same 8-month period (1 July 2024 to 28 February).

2024/25 Operational Expenditure
Annual Forecast Budget	Expenditure to Date (28 February 2025)	Forecast from 1 March to 30 June 2025
$2,341,488	$1,337,475	$1,004,013

2024/25 Revenue from Ticket Sales
Annual Revenue Forecast (at 1 July 2024).	Revenue to Date (28 February 2025)	Revenue Forecast from 1 March to 30 June 2025
$500,000	$364,972	$157,000

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Āpitihanga / Attachments

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Table 1: Active Working Groups established to meet consent conditions

Consent Number & Scheme	Purpose of Consent	Condition #	Relevant working group condition	Membership	Current situation	Remediation
AUT.004007 East Coast* Bays Wastewater Treatment Plant *Also known as Taipā	To undertake activities associated with the operation of the East Coast Wastewater Treatment Plant	Condition 7	The consent holder must no later than 1 October 2021 establish a working group.	· 3 representatives of Ngāti Kahu (appointed by mana whenua) · 1 representative of the broader Doubtless Bay community (appointed by Te Mana o Te Wai hapū Integration Roopu Charitable Trust) · 2 senior officers appointed by the Consent Holder · Supported by an independent person qualified and specialising in wastewater engineering and land disposal system	Council have been working with the Taipā working group to install an electro-coagulation trial and investigating discharge to land options.	Land Discharge officer has been assigned from FNDC for this group. Next meeting to be held late March or early April.
AUT.002577 Rāwene Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of a wastewater treatment system that services the township of Rāwene	Condition 19A	Within one month from the date of commencement of these consents, the Consent Holder shall assist in the formation of the community liaison group	· Ngāti Kaharau hapū · Ngāti Hau ki Ōmanaia hapū · Te Māhurehure hapū · Te Hikutu hapū · Ngāti Korokoro · Ngāi Tūpoto hapū · Hokianga Community · Rāwene Community The actual composition of the community liaison group is subject to invitees' willingness or availability to participate. The community liaison group may appoint, or invite, other persons to participate.	Current work programme includes upgrading the plant with electro-coagulation. Work will soon begin investigating discharge to land.	Land Discharge officer has been assigned from FNDC for this group.
AUT.002577 Rāwene Wastewater Treatment Plant		Condition 21B	Within six months of the written report required by Condition 21A being provided to the Northland Regional Council and the Community Liaison Group, the Consent Holder shall, with the involvement of the Community Liaison Group, engage an appropriately qualified and experienced wastewater design professional, or environmental engineer, to investigate and report on options for the treatment and disposal of wastewater from the Rāwene area of benefit. The Consent Holder shall meet the costs of the investigation up to a maximum value of $15,000 excluding GST.
AUT.003839 Kohukohu Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of a wastewater treatment system that services the township of Kohukohu.	Condition 9	Within one month of commencement of these Consents, the Consent Holder must invite representatives from the following groups to form a Community Working Group.	Te Ihutai Hapū, supported by Ngā hapū o Hokianga, Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa, and Te Rūnanga a Iwi o Ngāpuhi; and the Kohukohu community (duly appointed). The Community Working Group may appoint or invite other people to participate in meetings.	There have been 4 meetings to date with Tauteihiihi marae. A meeting was held on Feb 13^th 2025. The group have been working to understand the current state of the Kohukohu WWTP. An engineer’s quote for discharge to land study is in review.	Land Discharge officer has been assigned from FNDC for this group. Next meeting to be held 1^st April 2025.

Table 3: Non-Active Working Groups (required by consent)

Consent Number & Scheme	Purpose of Consent	Condition #	Relevant working group condition	Membership	Current situation	Remediation
AUT.025683.01 Kaitāia Water Treatment Plant	To take up to 5,000 cubic metres of groundwater or 1,460,000 cubic metres yearly from 2 bores for the purposes of public water supply to the township of Kaitaia.	Condition 18	Council will ensure these annual meetings will be held in accordance with condition 18 of the Resource Consent. Once the first meeting is confirmed, Northland Regional Council will be notified.	· Aupouri Groundwater users including Landcorp · Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa · Mahimaru marae · Waimanoni marae (or their iwi representatives) · Consent Holder · Northland Regional Council	Iwi have received information updates. No meetings have taken place.	Council will arrange a meeting and notify Northland Regional Council.
AUT.003775 Ahipara Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of the Ahipara Wastewater Treatment Plant.	Condition 24	The Consent Holder shall establish, convene and provide reasonable administrative support for a Community Liaison Group.	At least one representative from the following: · The Ahipara community; · Te Runanga O Te Rarawa; · Te lwi O Ngai Takoto; · The Ahipara Hapū Marae.	Providing regular updates to the Ahipara Takiwā on plant upgrade. This group meets regularly and remediation of the constructed wetland is planned.	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group.
AUT.002667 Ōpononi Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of a wastewater treatment system that services the township of Ōpononi.	Condition 21	The Consent Holder shall hold a meeting with the liaison group not less than once every year to discuss matters related to these consents.	· Pakanae · Kokohuia · Waiwhatawhata · Waimamaku Marae (Ngā Marae O Te Wahapū) · Te Rūnanga O Te Rarawa · Duly appointed representative from each of the Ōmāpere and Ōpononi communities	Information about the plant has been shared with community representatives however the liaison group has not yet been established.	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group and establishment of the liaison group is planned.
AUT.0004111 Kerikeri Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge	To undertake activities associated with the operation of the Kerikeri Wastewater Treatment Plant.	Condition 18	The Consent Holder shall organise and convene a Liaison Group for the purposes of facilitating information about compliance with the conditions of this consent and general matters relating to it.	The Liaison Group shall consist of at least one representative from: · the Consent Holder; · the Northland Regional Council; · the Department of Conservation; · Ngāti Rēhia; · The Otahuao Burial Trust; · Te Uri Taniwha; and · Ngāti Pou	Representatives were engaged with for the consent variation to increase the discharge from 1,000 m³ to 1,350m³ (average dry weather flow). Attempts have been made in the past to organise and convene a Liaison Group however a lack of responses to date has meant the group has not been stood up. Confirmation of the group not being desired will also meet consent conditions.	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group and confirmation of this liaison group will be updated.
AUT.004369 - Ōpononi Ōmāpere Water Treatment Plant - Intake from Waiotemarama Stream	To undertake activities associated with a public water supply servicing the township of Ōmāpere and Ōpononi.	Condition 14	The Consent Holder shall, for the purpose of discussing matters relating to this consent, form a community liaison group. The Consent Holder shall hold a meeting with the liaison group not less than once every year to discuss matters related to these consents. The meeting shall only be held if a representative(s) of the community liaison group request a meeting with the Consent Holder. If such a request is made, then the Consent Holder shall organise a meeting at a local venue for members of the community liaison group to attend and invite all other representatives of the community liaison group. The meeting shall be held at a time convenient for the majority of the community liaison group.	Consisting of representatives from: · Pakanae, · Kokohuia, · Waiwhatawhata and · Waimamaku Marae (Ngā Marae O Te Wahapu)	Information about the Wastewater Treatment Plant has been shared with community representatives, however liaison group has not been established.	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group and confirmation of this liaison group will be updated.
AUT.007356.01.02 Ōpononi Ōmāpere WTP - intake from Waiarohia Stream Dam	To undertake activities associated with a public water supply servicing the township of Ōmāpere and Ōpononi.	Condition 20	The Consent Holder shall, for the purpose of discussing matters relating to this consent, form a community liaison group…	Consisting of representatives from: · the Pakanae, · Kokohuia, · Waiwhatawhata and Waimamaku Marae (Ngā marae o te Wahapū), and · A duly appointed representative from each of the Ōmāpere, Ōpononi and Waiotemarama communities.	Information about the Wastewater Treatment Plant has been shared with community representatives, however liaison group has not been established.	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group and confirmation of this liaison group will be updated.
AUT.005112 - Kaitāia Water Treatment Plant Intake - Awanui River	Take water from the Awanui River for water supply purposes of Kaitāia township and surrounding areas.	Condition 10	The Consent Holder shall establish, convene, maintain and provide reasonable administrative support for an lwi Liaison Group consisting of representatives of Māori groups whose rohe includes the Consent Holder's water abstraction point in the Awanui River. The role of the lwi Liaison Group will be to discuss matters related to these consents, including the results of any monitoring	Initially the Iwi Liaison Group need only include Ngāti Kahu and Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa. However, if other Māori groups wish to join the lwi Liaison Group then they may do so by advising the Consent Holder. The role of the lwi Liaison Group will be to discuss matters related to these consents, including the results of any monitoring	In 2019 a community liaison group meeting was requested but as no attendance was confirmed the meeting was cancelled, and Northland Regional Council was advised.	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group and confirmation of this liaison group will be updated.
		Condition 11	The Consent Holder shall give written notice of an lwi Liaison Group meeting not less than once annually…
AUT.002041.01.03 Take water from the Petaka Stream	Take water from the Petaka Stream.	Condition 30	The Consent Holder shall establish, convene, maintain and provide reasonable administrative support for a liaison group….. The Consent Holder shall hold a meeting of the liaison group at least one month before the commencement of the construction of the water treatment plant and then not less than once every three months thereafter. The frequency of the meetings can be changed with agreement	Representatives of · Ngāti Kaharau and · Ngāti Hau Ngā Hapū o Omanaia and · the Consent Holder	Attempts have been made by staff however the group has yet to be established.	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group and confirmation of this liaison group will be updated.
AUT.001862.01.04 Monument Hill Water Take Kaikohe drinking water	To take water from two bores (Monument Hill).	Condition 10	…The consent shall hold a meeting… not less than once every 3 months to discuss the report prepared in accordance with condition 9 and any other relevant matters. The meeting shall be held at a time convenient for the majority of the Waikotihe Māori Reservation Trustees	Waikotihe Māori Reservation Trust and the Consent Holder	Attempts have been made by staff however the group has yet to be established.	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group and confirmation of this liaison group will be updated.
	To take water from two bores (Monument Hill).	Condition 14	Unless otherwise agreed by the Waikotihe Trust, the Consent Holder must offer to hold a meeting with the Waikotihe Trustees each year to discuss the report prepared in accordance with Condition 14 and any other relevant matters related to the consent. A meeting must be held at a time convenient for the majority of the Trustees. A record of the minutes of each meeting must be kept and provided to the Trust in advance of the next meeting. A copy of the minutes for each meeting shall be provided to the Northland Regional Councils assigned monitoring officer within 1 month of the meeting being held.	Waikotihe Māori Reservation Trust and the Consent Holder
AUT.002041.01.03 and AUT.002041.06.01 Ōmanaia Rāwene Water Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the supply of potable water to Rāwene and Ōmanaia.	Condition 30	The Consent Holder shall establish, convene, maintain and provide reasonable administrative support for a liaison group consisting of representatives. The Consent Holder shall hold a meeting of the liaison group at least one month before the commencement of the construction of the water treatment plant and then not less than once every three months thereafter. The frequency of the meetings can be changed with agreement of the Consent Holder, Ngāti Kaharau, and Ngāti Hau Ngā hapū o Ōmanaia.	Representatives of: · Ngāti Kaharau and · Ngāti Hau ngā hapū o Ōmanaia and · the Consent Holder	Yet to be established	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group and confirmation of this liaison group will be updated.
AUT.001168 Kawakawa Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of wastewater treatment system located at Kawakawa.	Condition 19	The Consent Holder shall hold a meeting with representatives of Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Manu not less than once every year to discuss the report(s) prepared in accordance with Condition 18 and any other relevant matters related to the exercise of these consents. The meeting shall only be held if a representative(s) of Ngāti Hine and/or Ngāti Manu request a meeting with the Consent Holder. If such a request is made, then the Consent Holder shall organise a meeting at a local venue for the representative(s) of Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Manu to attend. The meeting shall be held at a time agreed with the representative(s) of Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Manu	· Ngāti Hine · Ngāti Manu	No record of information being shared with Ngāti Hine and Ngāti Manu.	Representatives have been assigned from FNDC for this group and confirmation of this liaison group will be updated.

Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

23 April 2025

6.5 Infrastructure Compliance

File Number: A5123600

Author: Doug Astill, Compliance Officer - Infrastructure Services

Authoriser: Tanya Proctor, Head of Infrastructure

TAKE PŪRONGO / Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this report is to provide an update of the compliance status achieved of all infrastructure resource consents since the last Te Koukou Committee meeting and provide information on compliance with abatement notices received from Northland Regional Council.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

· Council has many resource consents, and follows the Resource Management Act 1991, for the operation of water, wastewater, stormwater and district facility assets.

· Compliance is measured across all consent conditions, including reporting. Failure to submit a report on time can therefore result in a non-compliant status.

· Water and wastewater consent condition compliance is reported to Northland Regional Council monthly, while stormwater is reported annually.

· As of February 2025, all of Council’s eight water treatment plants were fully compliant, while five of Council’s 15 wastewater treatment plants were fully compliant.

· A total of seven abatement notices were outstanding at 28^th February 2025, these are detailed below in Table 3. Updates on outstanding abatement notices are also provided to Te Miromiro Committee.

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

That Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee receive the report Infrastructure Compliance .

tĀHUHU KŌRERO / Background

Council has many resource consents, and follows the Resource Management Act 1991, for the operation of Water, Wastewater, Stormwater and District Facilities infrastructure. District Facilities’ infrastructure includes maritime and airports, solid waste (landfills), and onsite wastewater for public toilets, sports facilities, and campgrounds.

Compliance reporting to Northland Regional Council of water and wastewater consent conditions is monthly (15^th) via email, while stormwater discharges are reported annually each July. Reporting of all other consent conditions is ‘as required’ by the consent.

Compliance is measured across all consent conditions, including reporting, for which failure to submit a report on time can be the single cause of non-compliance. This report includes the results for February 2025.

MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRINGA / Discussion and Next Steps.

What has changed since the last report?

Table 1 Compliance status for water quality and flow has been updated to include the compliance result for the last reported month (e.g. February) as well as the 12-month rolling average.

Russell and Ahipara wastewater treatment plants are now classed as compliant.

Table 2 Water take and wastewater discharges has been updated to include action plans.

Infrastructure abatement notice updates have now incorporated into this report at Table 3.

Compliance status updates

The data sources for information reported below are Water Outlook and Northland Regional Council monitoring reports.

Water Outlook is a software system linked to Council’s water and wastewater plant telemetry systems.

Table 1: Compliance status for water quality and flow

Compliance for treatment plants is measured and reported as a rolling 12-month average, as per the resource consent conditions.

Actual monthly compliance is reported alongside using the same colour key.

Key:

●	Non-compliant and has an abatement notice in place.
●	Non-compliant but not subject to an abatement notice or enforcement action.
●	Complied with water quality and flow data requirements for the month. There may still be administrative non-compliances that are not reported on at a monthly level.
-	Compliance not reported due to no data being provided.

Water treatment sites	12 month rolling average for Feb 2025	Monthly Compliance for Feb 2025
Kaitāia water	●	●
Kaikohe water	●	●
Kawakawa water	●	●
Rāwene/Ōmanaia water	●	●
Kerikeri water	●	●
Okaihau water	●	●
Ōpononi water	●	●
Paihia water	●	●
Wastewater treatment sites	12 month rolling average for Feb 2025	Monthly Compliance for Feb 2025
Ahipara wastewater	●	●
Hihi wastewater	●	●
Kāeo wastewater	●	●
Kaikohe wastewater	●	●
Kaitāia wastewater	●	●
Kawakawa wastewater	●	●
Kerikeri wastewater	●	●
Kohukohu wastewater	●	●
Ōpononi wastewater	●	●
Paihia wastewater	●	●
Rāwene wastewater	●	●
Rangiputa wastewater	●	●
Kororāreka/Russell wastewater	●	●
Taipā wastewater	●	●
Whatuwhiwhi wastewater	●	●

Table 2: Compliance status for water takes and wastewater discharges

The following data comes from CS-VUE notifications and Northland Regional Council monitoring reports.

Table 2 shows the compliance status of that consent for February 2025 using the following key:

Red	Frequent non-compliance and enforcement action has been taken (abatement, infringement, or prosecution)
Amber	Frequent non-compliances but no enforcement action taken
Green	Fully compliant
White	Administrative/ report non-compliant

Table 2: Compliance status for water takes and wastewater discharges for February 2025

Sites	Water Flow and Quality Conditions (compliance status)	Outstanding condition	Action plan
Water Take Consents:
Fully compliant
Northland Regional Council	Awanui River water take compliant 12 of last 12 months. The Sweetwater Bore was put into production on 20 February 2025. Compliance will be included in the next report.	This scheme has two water takes, Awanui River and Sweetwater Bore. The bore take was in production as of 31^st March at total 80 m3 per day. Awanui River · Condition 11 – form Iwi liaison group within (timeframe) Sweetwater Bore (to be reported from next meeting) · Condition 17 – provide annual report · Condition 18 – form and operate water user liaison group	FNDC representatives were assigned in March for this community group and will provide meeting updates to Northland Regional Council.
Kaikohe	Monument Hill Bore and Wairoro Stream water takes compliant 12 of last 12 months. Taraire Hills Dam has no consent conditions.	This scheme has two water take consents, Monument Hills Bore, Wairoro Stream. Monument Hill · Condition 10 – install and maintain water level or flow measuring devices at the Waikotihe Spring and the Punakitere Stream at the monitoring locations marked on the (attached) plan (referenced as Northland Regional Council Plan Number 5078) Wairoro Stream · Condition 4 – meter verification due every 5 years Taraire Hills Dam Nil	Compliance is working with the contractor to ensure submission of records as per consent.
Kawakawa	Tirohanga Bore take compliant 12 of last 12 months	Tirohanga Bore Condition 4 – meter verification due every 5 years	Compliance is working with the contractor to ensure submission of records as per consent.
Rāwene Ōmanaia	Petaka Stream take compliant 8 of last 12 months	· Condition 18 – supernatant monitoring · Condition 22 – maintenance records to be maintained and provided to Northland Regional Council immediately upon request · Condition 30 – community liaison group to be established and facilitated	FNDC representatives were assigned in March for this community group and will provide meeting updates to Northland Regional Council.
Kerikeri	Kerikeri water take compliant 11 of last 12 months. Compliant for January 2025.	· Condition 4 – meter verifications due every 5 years	Compliance is working with the contractor to ensure submission of records as per consent.
Ōkaihau	Ōkaihau bore water take compliant 12 out of last 12 months	Ōkaihau Bore Condition 7 – maintain the water supply reticulation network and treatment system so that it operates effectively at all times .	N/A
Ōpononi	Smoothy Bore and Waiotemarama Stream take compliant 8 out of last 12 months Waiarohia Dam is not currently in use	This scheme has three water takes, Waiotemarama Stream, Smoothy Bore, and Waiorohia Dam. The dam is not currently in use. Waiotemarama Stream · Condition 14 – community liaison group to be established and facilitated to meet at least annually Smoothy Bore Condition 12 – Leighs Spring monitoring required	FNDC representatives were assigned in March for this community group and will provide meeting updates to Northland Regional Council.
Paihia	Waitangi River water take compliant 11 out of last 12 months. Non-compliant in December 2023 because flow meter was not operating. Now resolved.	Currently none.	N/A
Wastewater Discharge Consents:
Frequent non-compliances
Ahipara	Condition 10 - Faecal coliforms have caused non-compliance 12 of last 12 months. SCUV has now been installed, and water quality is achieving compliance. Abatement notice will not be removed until 6 months of compliance achieved. Currently there are 6 months of compliant results. Condition 2 - leachate volume of 11m³ exceeds consented level of 10m³ – This will continue in heavy rain events until landfill is capped	· Condition 4 - meter verifications required annually · Condition 20 - servicing and maintenance records required annually · Condition 21 - wastewater management plan review required every three years	Compliance is working with the contractor to ensure submission of records as per consent. in April 2025.
Ōpononi	Non-compliant for E. coli 11 of last 12 months Condition 19 – E. coli breached median limit of 3000mpn/100ml	· Condition 5 - meter verification due annually · Condition 7 - tidal clock calibration · Condition 21 - community liaison group to be established and facilitated to meet at least annually	FNDC representatives were assigned in March for this community group and will provide meeting updates to Northland Regional Council.
Frequent non-compliances but no enforcement action taken
Kaikohe	Non-compliant due to E. coli and or ammonia 12 of last 12 months (condition 7(h))	· Condition 2 - outlet flow meter accuracy · Condition 9 - inflow and infiltration prevention · Condition 11 - inlet screen replacement and operation	Compliance is working with the contractor to ensure submission of records as per consent.
Kaitāia	Non-compliant due to either missing flow data or bacteriophages 10 of last 12 months Condition 6(b) regarding bacteriophages non-compliant in December	· Condition 9 - inflow and infiltration prevention · Condition14 - wastewater management plan review required every five years	Currently inflow prevention is under investigation. Compliance is working with contractor to ensure submission of records as per consent.
Kohukohu	Non-compliant for either flow or E. coli, 9 of last 12 months Condition 23 - faecal coliforms exceeded 50^th percentile of 5000mpn/100ml	· Condition 2 - system management plan finalised with community liaison group · Condition 12 - establish Terms of Reference for a community liaison group · Condition 27 - odour management plan to be finalised with community liaison group	FNDC representatives were assigned in March for this community group and will provide meeting updates to Northland Regional Council.
Rāwene	Non-compliant TSS and faecal 12 of last 12 months Note DNA testing of faecal coliforms indicates some contamination coming from birds Condition 8 – TSS and faecal coliforms exceeding med12 limit	· Condition 5 - meter verification due annually	Contractor is currently installing an overflow prevention device, to allow for correct discharge monitoring. The need for further maintenance work has been identified to ensure sludge removal and functioning wetlands.
Taipā	Non-compliant for ammonia and faecal coliforms 12 out of last 12 months DNA testing indicates coliforms may be from birds Condition 5 – fecal coliforms exceed 850cfu/100ml at constructed wetland	· Condition 11 - advised Northland Regional Council of commitment to discharge to land which invokes Condition 12 · Condition 12 - establish and commission discharge to land no late than 1 September 2027	FNDC representatives were assigned in March for this community group and will provide meeting updates to Northland Regional Council.
Whatuwhiwhi	Non-compliant for total suspended solids (TSS) 12 out of last 12 months Condition 8 – TSS exceeded 30 gms/m3	· Condition 8 - TSS exceeded 30 gms/m3
Fully compliant
Hihi	Non-compliance due to E-coli and ammonia breaches Compliant from August 2024 following completion of upgrade works Non-compliant in December due to rain gauge error	· Condition 10 - inflow and infiltration prevention · Condition 16 - Annual Management Plan review	Rain gauge issues have been addressed. A management plan to address treatment issues is being drafted.
Kāeo	Compliant in December and January	· Condition 11 - new trade and industrial connections to be reported to Northland Regional Council · Condition 12 - servicing and maintenance records required annually	Compliance is working with the contractor to ensure submission of records as per consent.
Kawakawa	Non-compliant due to E-coli 3 of last 12 months Compliant October 2024 - February 2025	· Condition 12 - annual monitoring report · Condition 13 - wastewater management plan review required every three years	Compliance is working with the contractor to ensure submission of records as per consent.
Kerikeri	Compliant 12 of last 12 months	· Condition 15 - servicing and maintenance records required annually. · Condition 18 - community liaison group to be established and facilitated to meet at least annually. · Condition 19 - provide monitoring reports to community liaison group	FNDC representatives were assigned in March for this community group and will provide meeting updates to Northland Regional Council. Compliance is working with the contractor to ensure submission of records as per consent.
Paihia	Non-compliant for ammonia since September 2024	· Condition 1 - inflow meter not working · Condition 9 Ammonia exceeding consent level.	Currently engineering department is costing a new aeration option which would address ammonia levels. New inflow meter has been installed.
Rangiputa	Non-compliant 1 month out of last 12 due to inflow meter failure-now resolved.	Currently none	N/A
Russell	Non-compliant 9 out of 12 months due to E.coli and leachate flow E.coli has resolved since installation of new UV Non-compliant in December due to leachate flow.	· Condition 8 - land instability report · Condition 9 - bore disposal monitoring and maintenance report · Condition 10 - inflow and infiltration prevention programme · Condition 11 - infiltration and inflow investigation work	Leachate flow will remain an issue in heavy rain events until leachate from the landfill is reduced or managed. Landfill study completed late 2024. Commissioning a landfill capping plan and budget request sits with the Delivery and Operations Solid Waste team.

Table 3: Outstanding Abatement Notices from NRC

Scheme	Issued Date	Notice Number	Reason	Mitigation	Milestones for compliance
Ōpononi/Omāpere Wastewater Treatment Plant	20 April 2016	EAC.066718.01	The discharge from the WWTP was not complying with condition 19 of AUT.002667 in particular the E.coli median and 90 percentile levels.	Desludging of ponds and wetland reinstatement and new storage pond completed. Baffle plate installation, Lamella equipment, and UV treatment installation in separate phases in 2025.	Desludging work completed February 2025. Tender process started March 2025 for Baffle plates installation in ponds.
Kaitāia Wastewater Network	20 April 2016	EAC.066717.01	The unconsented discharge of untreated wastewater from the Kaitāia reticulated wastewater network into the Tarawhaturoa Stream, Kaitāia.	Phased network upgrades at Kaitaia.	Phase one construction awarded March 2025. Construction completion September 2025.
Ahipara Wastewater Treatment Plant	5 September 2022	EAC.071083.01	As per condition 10, faecal coliform concentration exceeded the median and 90 percentile concentrations of the AUT.003775 limits.	SCUV installation	Application to have abatement lifted made April 2025.
Kohukohu Wastewater Treatment Plant	24 October 2024	EAC.072397.0	Ongoing non-compliance with faecal coliforms and ammonia levels.	Desludging of ponds and installation of baffle curtains.	Desludging completed in March 2025. Dewatering of geobags in progress, expected completion August 2025. Baffle curtains are in procurement. Installation scheduled once dewatering complete.
Russell Landfill	1 Nov 2024	EAC.072442.01	Ongoing non-compliance with leachate volumes discharging to wastewater treatment plant.	Landfill Hydrogeological assessment completed in November 2024.	Report sent to Northland Regional Council in December 2025 to address abatement. Compliance plan request to wastewater operation April 2025.
Waitangi River	12 November 2024	EAC.072471.01	Lack of information on water take volume readings.	Contractor to provide discharge records to Northland Regional Council as per resource consent condition	Contractor requested to submit records at end of March 2025 for the 2024 period as per the consent condition.
Kerikeri Sports complex	6 December 2024	EAC.072537.01	Lack of wastewater reports.	New contractor contacted and arranged records collection as per consent condition.	First month of data was passed on to NRC. Quarterly monthly reporting due early June 2025 for March- May period.
Pākāraka truck stop	18^th Nov 2024	EAC.072474.01	Lack of discharge information.	Contractor to submit data records as per dates in consent condition.	Contractor requested to arrange data records at 31 March.

Ordinary Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

23 April 2025

6.6 Capital Programme Delivery Update

File Number: A5134159

Author: Sharon Ryan, Projects Analyst - Infrastructure Services

Authoriser: Tanya Proctor, Head of Infrastructure

TAKE PŪRONGO / Purpose of the Report

This is an update on the progress of the FY25 Capital Works Programme including FY24 Carry Forwards. Progress reported is to 25 March 2024.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

· The Projects being reported exclude Roading, Solid Waste, Unplanned/Reactive Works, and Resource Consenting. Key information is summarised:

§ FY25 Capital Programme (Year 1 of LTP 24/27)

o Total value $51.3m

o Total number of physical works projects - 66

§ FY24 Carry Forward

o Total value $28.2m

o Total number of physical works projects – 120

A correction of one project in both the FY25 Capital Programme and FY24 Carry Forward has been made to the total number of projects reported in February’s report.

· Progress continues to be made in completing FY24 Carry Forward projects and progressing FY25 physical works projects into Design and Delivery.

· Multi-year projects are on track to be at their intended stage of works by 30 June 2025.

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

That Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee receive the report Capital Programme Delivery Update.

tĀHUHU KŌRERO / Background

The Capital Programme is from Year 1 of the Long-Term Plan 24/27. This is an LTP Lite, and projects included in this must have met one or more of the following criteria: Roading, Storm Recovery, or Compliance.

Projects currently being delivered include Year of LTP 24/27, FY24 Carry Forwards, or a combination of these, as well as some unplanned works.

Projects that appear in both the FY24 Carry Forwards and the LTP 24/27 are known as multi-year projects and number: 18 - LTP 24/27

13 - FY24 Carry Forwards.

Multi-year projects are significant for two reasons. The first is that there is always and expectation that budget will need to be carried forward to future financial years. The second is that the capital rating impact of interest and depreciation charges is not triggered until the financial year after the physical works have been completed.

How the LTP 24/27 Year 1 Programme is represented by Activity

Year 1 Programme	Projects (total in number)	Projects Total Value $	Multi-Year projects (total in number)
District Facilities	19	10,094,237	2
Stormwater	9	9,802,195	2
Water	15	8,783,858	4
Wastewater	23	22,612,985	10
Total	66	$ 51,293,275	18

How the FY24 Carry Forwards is represented by Activity

FY24 Carry Forwards	Projects (total in number)	Projects Total Value $	Multi-Year projects (total in number)
District Facilities	45	10,424,503	4
Stormwater	8	1,958,156	2
Water	30	4,348,818	2
Wastewater	37	11,511,840	5
Total	120	$ 28,243,317	13

MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRINGA / Discussion and Next Steps

FY25 Programme Delivery Update to 24 March 2025

Demonstration of the current delivery stage of capital works projects uses the Project Management Framework stage gates being:

· Concept

· Design & Planning

· Procurement

· Construction

· Completion

Progress of the capital works programme is demonstrated by Activity - District Facilities, Stormwater, Water and Wastewater with the monetary value using approved budget values from LTP 24/27 (Year 1) and FY 24 Carry Forwards.

Unplanned/Reactive project budgets are reported separately due to meeting an urgent need rather than fully scoped and progressed through the Project Management Framework.

Resource Consent projects are reported separately as they do not involve the construction of infrastructure and progress on these projects is reported in the Infrastructure Consenting Status Report.

The graphs below demonstrate current progress to 24 March 2025 by comparing total funding with the Project Management Framework stage.

District Facilities

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Highlights:

· 26 projects have been completed. A notable increase from the previous report. All are FY24 Carry Forward projects and 2 are LTP 24/27 projects.

· Concept is a single project – Kaitāia Airport Runway.

· Design & Planning has 9 projects of which all but 1 (Community Hub Kaikohe) are expected to be Complete or in Construction by 30 June 2025.

· Procurement currently has 9 projects which include:

§ Rangitane Maritime Boat Ramp $3.6m – reported under separate cover to Council

§ Housing for the Elderly Healthier Homes $2.3m – expected to be 80% complete by 30 June 2025

§ Lake Ohia Hall Renovations & Upgrade $854k – consultation has selected a preferred option.

· Unplanned/Reactive works include Community Board delegation budgets such as Town beautification and Amenity Lighting.

Stormwater

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Highlights:

· Planning and Design stage projects will be Construction or Procurement at 30 June 2025 which is as expected for these multi-year projects.

· The Procurement stage project is expected to be complete by June 2025.

· Unplanned/Reactive works budgets are to meet unspecified reactive works that are unknown and not scoped.

Water

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Highlights:

· Completed projects now total 20, 4 of these projects are LTP 24/27 projects and 16 are FY24 Carry Forward projects

· Design and Planning has 9 projects, of which 8 will still be in this stage due to being either multi-year projects (e.g. Paihia Water Treatment Plant) or delayed delivery delayed (e.g. (Fluoridation).

· Procurement and Construction has a total of 10 projects, and all are expected to be complete by 30 June 2025 for a budget value $3m.

Wastewater

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Highlights:

· 21 projects have been completed. 4 are LTP 24/27 projects with the remaining 17 being FY24 Carry Forward projects.

· Concept has 8 projects. 3 are expected to be in Construction, 1 in Procurement and 5 in Design and Planning at 30 June 2025. 5 of these projects are multi-year projects with 1 linked to a wider IAF project (Kaikohe)

· Design and Planning has 7 projects, of which 5 are expected to be Complete or in Construction by 30 June 2025. The remaining 2 projects are multi-year projects.

· Procurement has 4 projects, of which 3 are expected to be Complete and 1 in Construction by 30 June 2025.

· Construction has 9 projects, of which 5 are expected to be Complete by 30 June 2025. 4 projects are multi-year projects.

Resource Consents

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A separate report providing an overview and status update of the consenting work programme is included in this meeting agenda – Infrastructure Consenting Status Report.

A projection of the year end delivery of the FY25 Capital Programme is provided in the table below.

Significant projects included are:

District Facilities

FY25 projects

Kaitāia Airport Runway $2,378m

Rangitāne Maritime Boat Ramp $3,635m

Multi-year projects

Waipapa Baysport Carpark $100k

Lake Ohia Hall Renewals $838k

Stormwater

FY25 projects

East Kotare Drive & Allen Bell Drive Stormwater renewals totalling $629k. These will be in the final stage of construction on 30 June

Multi-year projects

Moerewa Improvements $3m

Kaitāia Stormwater projects (2) $2.6m

Water

FY25 projects

Fluoridation projects (2) $2.4m

Multi-year projects

Telemetry/Scada $800k

Paihia Water Treatment Plant $1.7m

Kerikeri Water Treatment plant $800k

Wastewater

Multi-year projects

IAF projects (2) $2m

Telemetry/Scada $2m

Ōpononi Pump Station and

Treatment Plant improvements $4.05m

It is expected that 12 projects totalling $9.9m will be in Construction phase at 30 June 2025.

PĀNGA PŪTEA ME NGĀ WĀHANGA TAHUA / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

This information report provides an update on progress towards delivering the FY25 Capital Work Programme.

All projects have budgetary provision as either an LTP 24/27 or FY24 Carry Forward project.

The financial impact of carried forward projects is that the capital rating impact of interest and depreciation charges is deferred by a financial year.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

Nil

Ordinary Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

23 April 2025

6.7 Waipapa Road Chip Seal Petition - Staff Evaluation

File Number: A5137976

Author: Trevor Green, Project Manager - District Renewals

Authoriser: Edward Varley, Manager - Transportation

TAKE PŪRONGO / Purpose of the Report

Address the petition filed by residents on the eastern end of Waipapa Road for resealing the existing chip seal road surface to reduce noise.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

· Residents along the eastern end of Waipapa road have filed a petition citing excessive noise caused by the existing chip sealed surface.

· This section of Waipapa Road was last sealed in 2019 and is rated in good condition.

· NZTA rules and guidelines determine much of Council’s sealed road strategy based on their funding subsidy for transport.

· Resealing of this section of Waipapa Road should be balanced against other funding needs for transport throughout the District.

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

That Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee receive the report Waipapa Road Chip Seal Petition - Staff Evaluation.

tĀHUHU KŌRERO / Background

A petition was submitted to Council, signed by 40 residents, requesting a new smooth asphalt seal be extended along Waipapa Road from Matau Place to the roundabout at Landing Road to reduce noise from the current chip seal surfacing. The petition is attached to this report for reference.

Waipapa Road is classified as an urban connector under the One Network Framework and carries approximately 4500 vehicles per day with 14% heavy vehicles. The current speed limit on this section of roadway is 60kph, transitioning to 40kph just prior to the Landing Road roundabout. This section of Waipapa Road was last sealed in 2019 and is rated in good condition.

FNDC has a responsibility to maintain and renew carriageways throughout a large roading network. The maintained sealed road network is around 900km long. The District contains about 1600km of maintained unsealed roads.

MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRINGA / Discussion and Next Steps

NZTA rules determine much of the District’s roading strategy. NZTA provides 71% of total FNDC roading funds. Due to this heavy investment in FNDC, the roading operation conforms to NZTA rules and guidelines as a condition of receiving funding. NZTA has already expressed their expectation that FNDC should not increase the amount of (hotmix) asphalt surfacing present in our network and it is likely that this section would not meet the funding criteria for subsidised sealing. The most likely funding method to upgrade the road section to AC is 100% ratepayer funded.

A rough cost estimate to upgrade this section of roadway is approximately $760,000. The current surfacing has been in place since 2019 and ranks low comparatively to other sections of roadway in Waipapa and Kerikeri for renewals funding.

Staff have not completed an onsite noise study for this section or other similar urban connectors in the District. However, NZTA provides a calculation tool to assess road noise based on surface materials, traffic volumes, distance of the roadways to the houses, vegetation and angle of the roadway to the houses. Based on this calculation tool, the noise level based on the closest home to Waipapa Road is assessed at 70dB. This calculation is attached to this document for information. According to the Hearing Health Foundation website, a noise level of 70dB is equivalent to the sound of an open office, washing machine or dishwasher and is considered safe for hearing.

Based on the above, it is staff recommendation that this section is not selected for unsubsidised resealing based on noise, rather than roadway condition.

PĀNGA PŪTEA ME NGĀ WĀHANGA TAHUA / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications as a result of this report.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Waipapa Road Petition - A5143849 ⇩

2. Waipapa Road NZTA noise calculation - A5143851 ⇩

Ordinary Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

23 April 2025

6.9 Road Safety & Traffic Engineering Report

File Number: A5139283

Author: Elizabeth Stacey, Team Leader - Capital Works & Renewals

Authoriser: Edward Varley, Manager - Transportation

TAKE PŪRONGO / Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the Road Safety Education, Promotion and Engineering activities undertaken in January 2025.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

Key highlights from the road safety programme for education, promotion and engineering activities are summarised below:

· Road safety education and promotion activities delivered by Far North REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme) included use of the speed trailer around schools and areas of community concern, child restraint programme, driver’s license courses and a variety of community-based safety initiatives.

· Staff report in response to the Okaihau Community Association petition prepared for the Kaikohe Hokianga Community Board.

· Speed limit reversals and a 2025-2026 speeds around schools programme submitted to NZTA for funding consideration.

· Engineering input for the Proposed District Plan hearings submitted by staff.

· Engineering input into the permanent solutions for the Strand Traffic Trial, Russell provided to the Strategy & Planning team.

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

That Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee receive the report Road Safety & Traffic Engineering Report.

tĀHUHU KŌRERO / Background

The road safety team works across road safety and traffic engineering, road safety education and promotion, engineering input into resource consent applications and approval of Corridor Access requests and the issue of work access permits.

MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRINGA / Discussion and Next Steps

Far North REAP are contracted to deliver Council’s road safety and education programme in the Far North through a series of community-based providers. A full breakdown of their programme in February is included in the attachments. Highlights were the child restraint training sessions as well as use of their speed trailer to raise driver awareness of speeds around schools and neighbourhood streets.

Key Performance Indicators – Fatal and Serious Crash Reporting

In February 2025 there was two reported serious injury crashes on FNDC roadways and no fatalities. By comparison, in February 2024 there was one serious injury crash, and three fatal crashes reported on FNDC roadways.

Overall, for the year we are showing a significant reduction in both fatal and serious injury crashes on FNDC roadways as shown in the table below:

Measures	Jul-24	Aug-24	Sep-24	Q1 Total	Oct-24	Nov-24	Dec-24	Q2 Total	Jan-25	Feb-25
Fatalities/serious injury crashes 2024/25	1	1	3	5	1	3	1	5	5	2
Fatalities/serious injury crashes 2023/24	3	1	1	5	5	3	5	13	9	4
Variance	-2	0	2	0	-4	0	-4	-8	-4	-2

Speed Limits:

Staff have prepared and submitted the list of roadways subject to speed limit reversals to NZTA. This includes specified roadways (urban connectors) and roads with a 30 kph permanent speed limit when one of the reasons for setting this limit was the presence of a school. NZTA Waka Kotahi have agreed to subsidise the costs associated with the speed limit reversals at FNDC’s normal financial assistance rate (FAR)

. The following roads/schools are subject to speed limit reversals by 30 June 2025.

Urban Connectors:

· Franklin Street, Opua

· Hone Heke Road, Kerikeri

· Landing Road, Kerikeri

Schools:

· Ahipara School

· Broadwood Area School

· Kerikeri High School & Kerikeri Primary School

· Kohukohu School

· Moerewa School

· One School Global Campus

· Opua School

· Oromahoe School

· Paihia School

· Riverview School

· Te Kura a Iwi o Pawarenga

· Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Taumārere

· Te Kura o Mātihetihe

· Te Kura Taumata o Panguru

· Umawera School

Staff are also preparing a speed management plan for the remaining schools in the District which must have new speed limits set, under the 2024 Setting of Speed Limits Rule, by July 2026. This work will also be funded at Council’s normal FAR rate and will be presented to Te Koukou for consideration and adoption.

Lastly, based on the January Te Koukou workshop, a recommendation report for Kororāreka/Russell speed limit catchment is being prepared for consideration.

Engineering Input:

Over the February reporting period staff have provided engineering input into resource consent applications, licenses to occupy the road reserve, and the upcoming hearings on the Transport section of the proposed District Plan. Additionally, we have worked closely with the Strategy and Planning team to inform the consultation on the Kororāreka/Russell placemaking plan.

PĀNGA PŪTEA ME NGĀ WĀHANGA TAHUA / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. FNREAP Activity Report - A5141645 ⇩

Ordinary Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

23 April 2025

6.10 Transport Capital Works Programme Update

File Number: A5139287

Author: Elizabeth Stacey, Team Leader - Capital Works & Renewals

Authoriser: Edward Varley, Manager - Transportation

TAKE PŪRONGO / Purpose of the Report

Provide an update to elected members on the status of the 2024-2027 Transportation Capital Works and Renewals Programme.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

The Transport Capital Works & Renewals Programme Report for the month ending March 2025 includes the following key progress:

· Contracts have been prepared and ready for panel delivery of fourteen slip repair locations.

· West Coast Rd Motuti, West Coast Rd Panguru and Ngāpipito Rd slips are under construction.

· Reseal and rehabilitation works underway with approximately 95% of reseal work completed.

· Bridge resilience design underway

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

That Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee receive the report Transport Capital Works Programme Update.

tĀHUHU KŌRERO / Background

The Transport Capital Works and Renewals Team is responsible for delivery of the following programmes of work:

· Bridge Resilience

· Structural Component replacement

· Footpath (new works)

· Resilience programme

· Emergency Works/Slip Repair

· Pavement reseal and rehabilitation

· Low-Cost Low Risk programme

The majority of our three-year work programme is made up of emergency works, bridge resilience and the resilience programme. All actual spend data shown in the tables below reflect spending as of February 2025.

MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRINGA / Discussion and Next Steps

A detailed breakdown of the Emergency Works and Bridge Resilience programme through June 2026 has been included as an attachment to this report. All actual funding spends indicated are accurate as of February 2025.

Reseal & Rehabilitation Programme (Year 1)

The reseal programme is indicatively ~$5.8M per year & the rehabilitation programme is indicatively ~$4.9M per year for each year of this 2024-2027 LTP. ~$2M Preseal repairs are also to be delivered for to support year 1’s reseal programme.

Preseal repairs have been completed in both the north and south areas and resurfacing works are approximately 95% complete at the end of March.

Enabling works for the rehabilitation programme have begun and final site extents programmed based on budget and surrounding works such as the presence of slips. The planned rehab sites still to be completed this season are shown below:

· Wiroa-Waimate North Intersection – Designed & priced with work to occur early April

· Waiare Rd – Pavement work substantially complete

· Taupo Bay Rd– Under construction

· Larmers Rd – Pavement work substantially complete

· Kaitaia Awaroa Rd - Deferred until next season to align with slip repair

· Taipa View Rd – Under construction

· Te Ahu Ahu Rd – Under construction

Completed Sites:

· Rangiahua Rd – 820m rehab

· Takahue Rd – 800m rehab

Work is currently underway to deliver the list of Year 2 sites to the contractors in April including investigation and prioritisation with the assets team.

PĀNGA PŪTEA ME NGĀ WĀHANGA TAHUA / Financial Implications and Budgetary Provision

There are no financial implications as a result of this report.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Transport Capital Programme March2025 - A5139285 ⇩