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
	Amendment Date	03 July 2025
	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 4 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.

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Far North District Council

Te Koukou Infrastructure and Transport Committee

Work Plan 2025 - KEY: Report = Intended R Appeared in Agenda R

Meeting dates

Infrastructure Group

Work stream/Report Title

25 FEB 25

19 MAR
25

23 APR 25

20 MAY 25

17 JUN 25

22 JUL 25

12 AUG 25

18 SEP 25

XX OCT 25

XX NOV 25

XX DEC 25

Responsible Author / Responsible Manager
Type of Report (Info, Standard, PX)

Transportation

Road Safety Report

Elizabeth Stacey - Information Report

North Hokianga Roading Working Group Update Report
(Meeting Dates 2025: 3^rd May, 5^th July, 16^th August)

Apikali Rokobigi - Information Report

Road Maintenance Report

Apikali Rokobigi - Information Report

Hokianga Ferry Report

Aaron Reilly – Apikali Rokobigi – Information Report

Transport Capital Works Update

Elizabeth Stacey – Information Report

Ōkaihau Petition for Traffic Calming

Elizabeth Stacey – Information Report

Russell/Kororāreka Speed Limits Recommendation

Elizabeth Stacey – Recommendation Report

Infrastructure Delivery

Fluoridation Equipment Procurement

Mary Moore – Recommendation Report – PUBLIC EXCLUDED

IAF Kaikohe

Fauna Murphy – Information Report - – PUBLIC EXCLUDED

Decision Report going to Council 5^th June 2025

Procurements – Parkdale Crescent, Commerce Street, Ōpononi WWTP

Placeholder Only

Infrastructure Services

Infrastructure Compliance (includes Abatement Notice update)

Doug Astill / Mary Moore - Information Report

Infrastructure Working Groups

Doug Astill / Mary Moore - Information Report

Infrastructure Consenting Status

Losaline Finekifolau - Information Report

Consenting Status Report

Losaline Finekifolau - Information Report

Capital Work Programme

Sharon Ryan / Mary Moore - Information Report

Contract Management Update

Mary Moore – Information Report – PUBLIC EXCLUDED

Stormwater Strategy

Losaline Finekifolau - Workshop after Te Koukou Committee Meeting May 2025, Information Report June 2025

Water Services

Waters O & M Report

Tui Mokaraka - Information Report

Asset Management

Infrastructure Engineering

Delivery & Operations

District Facilities Operations Report

Ruben Garcia – Info Report NOT CONFIRMED

Solid Waste Operations Report

Ruben Garcia – Info Report NOT CONFIRMED

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

4.1 Confirmation of Previous Minutes

File Number: A5044442

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 22 July 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. 2025-07-22 Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Minutes - A5279894 ⇩

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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5.2 Ōkaihau Traffic Calming Response

File Number: A5287045

Author: Trinity Lane, Finance and Customer Services Administrator

Authoriser: Tanya Proctor, Head of Infrastructure

Take Pūrongo / Purpose of the Report

The purpose of the report is to request a revised resolution from Te Koukou for four road humps in Ōkaihau, instead of two raised pedestrian crossings.

WhakarĀpopoto matua / Executive Summary

· In response to a petition from the Ōkaihau Community Association, Te Koukou resolved to install two raised pedestrian crossings in Ōkaihau- a permanent one at the schools, and a temporary one in the CBD following consultation with the community.

· The outcome of the consultation is that the community do not want raised pedestrian crossings but instead want speed calming along most of the urban length of Settler’s Way.

· Safety engineers have determined that four road humps will deliver the traffic calming required. Temporary road humps are recommended. The estimated cost of this work is $300,000.

· A revised resolution is therefore sought to permit installation of four road humps instead of the pedestrian crossings.

tŪtohunga / Recommendation

That Te Koukou – Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a. revoke resolution 2025/32 passed at Te Koukou – Transport and Infrastructure Committee meeting held 23 April 2025 where the Committee resolved to:

i. fund a permanent zebra crossing site per option 2 at the schools;

ii. fund a temporary crossing point at the location of the Ōkaihau town centre following consultation with the community as per option 1; and

iii. that the final detailed final costings be presented to this committee and fall within the estimated cost outlined in the report.

b. fund four temporary road humps located along the urban section of Settlers Way, Ōkaihau; and

c. require that the final detailed costings be presented to this Committee and fall within the estimated cost of $300,000.

1) TĀhuhu kŌrero / Background

In February this year, following ongoing problems with vehicles speeding through the village and a fatal crash involving a speeding vehicle, the Ōkaihau Community Association presented a petition to the Kaikohe/Hokianga Community Board. This requested the installation of at least two road humps.

Council staff prepared a report [A5162381] recommending that two raised crossings and associated lighting be installed.

Te Koukou then resolved to fund a permanent crossing at the schools and a temporary crossing in the town centre following consultation with the community.

2) matapaki me NgĀ KŌwhiringa / Discussion and Options

Community Consultation- Meeting

Consultation was a requirement of Te Koukou’s resolution and is also appropriate given the work is being undertaken at the request of the community. A community meeting was held on 7 July 2025. The outcome of this meeting was that the community did not want raised pedestrian crossings, which would locally slow traffic, but instead desired traffic calming along the entire urban length of Settler’s Way between the State Highway and Hulme Drive, a length of approximately 800m.

Safety Design

Northern Civil Consulting (NCC) were engaged by Far North District Council to design the works. They advised that at least four road humps will be required to reduce speeds along the length of Settler’s Way desired by the community. They recommend that temporary road humps are installed to allow locations to be changed should it be found that these controls do not provide the desired outcome.

The use of temporary road humps would address the immediate need for the community and have a ten year life span. Permanent road humps could be put forward for NZTA/Waka Kotahi subsidy should funding priorities change in future.

Community Consultation- Facebook

A further round of consultation was completed to confirm support of the community on the installation of four road humps, and to confirm that they do want to go back to Te Koukou for a revised resolution. Due to time constraints, this was conducted using the community page on Facebook. As can be expected, the outcome of this consultation was non unanimous, but did express majority support for the revised proposal. An email summary is attached to this report together with feedback from the 7 July meeting.

Options to be Considered

Three options are presented to Te Koukou as follow.

Option 1: Four Road Humps

Fund the installation of four temporary, rubberised road humps and associated signage. This option meets the community’s expressed desire to provide traffic calming along the urban section of Settler’s Way. Adopting this option would also show that Te Koukou have responded positively to the outcome of the consultation required in the original resolution.

Design and installation could be completed this fiscal year.

Temporary road humps have a ten-year life span. Provided the traffic calming performs as expected, permanent concrete / asphaltic cement road humps could be put forward for future NZTA/Waka Kotahi funding should their funding priorities change.

The estimated cost for four temporary road humps and signage is $300,000. This is less than the $387,500 funded by Te Koukou for the two pedestrian crossings.

Option 1 is the recommended option

Option 2: Two Pedestrian Crossings

Retain the current resolution to fund the installation of a permanent pedestrian crossing at the school and a temporary pedestrian crossing in the village centre.

This will provide two safe pedestrian crossing locations and will locally slow traffic near the schools and within the village centre. However, given there will be 500m between the two raised locations, NCC have advised that this will not provide the traffic calming desired by the community. The community are therefore unlikely to be satisfied by this, and Far North District Council could expect ongoing requests for further traffic calming work.

This option is therefore not recommended.

Option 3: No crossings or road humps

Withdraw the resolution and complete no work (do minimum).

This option would likely be considered unacceptable by the community given the earlier resolution, especially because it would be made in response to the consultation required in that resolution. No traffic calming would be achieved.

This option is therefore not recommended.

TAKE TŪTOHUNGA / REASON FOR THE RECOMMENDATION

Option 1, installation of four temporary road humps, is recommended because it meets community needs, can be installed soon and has a lower budget than that already allocated.

The use of temporary road humps recognizes the limited budget available. The ten-year life of the temporary structures will allow Council to confirm the effectiveness of the traffic calming and plan for permanent infrastructure.

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

The proposed cost of Option 1 is $300,000 local share. Te Koukou committed $387,500 local share to the two pedestrian crossings earlier proposed, so if the recommended option is adopted, the spare funds can be allocated to other projects.

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Okaihau Speed Calming Design Recommendation - A5287035 ⇩

2. Summary of Facebook Consultation - A5287039 ⇩

3. Meeting Feedback July 7 2025 - A5287037 ⇩

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	Consider whether this report has a high or low degree of significance and articulate why. Refer to the policy and ask your manager if you are unsure. 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.Although important to the Ōkaihau 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 Ōkaihau community. The community is expecting a further meeting to confirm the outcome.
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 supported the original proposal to Te Koukou. The intent of the work has not changed, so that while the Community Board have not been consulted on this revision, it is considered likely that they would support it.
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/hapū. 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).	Ōkaihau Primary School, Ōkaihau College, Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycleway Trust, Ōkaihau businesses and community members will all be affected by the outcome of this report. They have all been able to participate in the community consultation.
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.

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6.2 Infrastructure Compliance

File Number: A5271606

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 25 July 2025, all of Council’s 8 water treatment plants were fully compliant, while 4 of Council’s 15 wastewater treatment plants were fully compliant.

· A total of 10 abatement notices were outstanding on 25 July 2025. 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 June 2025.

MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRINGA / Discussion and Next Steps.

In the last report:

· The final stage of dewatered sludge removal at Kohukohu wastewater plant will commence once the ground dries after winter.

· Northland Regional Council advised that the abatement notice for Kerikeri Sports Complex wastewater reporting will stay in place until another 3 months (Sept 2025) of records are received.

· Several community working group meetings in May and early June were postponed due to weather events and illness.

What has changed since the last report?

· Discharge records required to address the current abatement notice have been submitted for Paihia water treatment plant. The abatement notice is expected to be lifted in April 2026 following submission of 2025/2026 data.

· Outflow metering at the Kaikohe wastewater plant, required to address the current abatement notice, has commenced. A minimum of six months of compliant data is required for lifting of the abatement notice.

· Community working group meetings were held at Taipā and Rāwene.

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:

●	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 June 2025	Monthly Compliance for June 2025
Kaitāia	●	●
Kaikohe	●	●
Kawakawa	●	●
Rāwene Ōmanaia	●	●
Kerikeri	●	●
Ōkaihau	●	●
Ōpononi	●	●
Paihia	●	●

Wastewater treatment sites	12-month rolling average for June 2025	Monthly Compliance for June 2025	Monthly Compliance for June 2025
Ahipara	●	●	●
Hihi	●	●	●
Kāeo	●	●	●
Kaikohe	●	●	●
Kaitāia	●	●	●
Kawakawa	●	●	●
Kerikeri	●	●	●
Kohukohu	●	●	●
Ōpononi	●	●	●
Paihia	●	●	●
Rāwene	●	●	●
Rangiputa	●	●	●
Kororāreka/Russell	●	●	●
Taipā	●	●	●
Whatuwhiwhi	●	●	●

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 May 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 May 2025

Water Take Consents

Sites

Water Flow and Quality Conditions (compliance status)

Outstanding condition

Action plan update

Fully compliant for Treatment

some administrative non-compliances

Kaitāia

Awanui River water take compliant 12 of last 12 months.

The Sweetwater Bore was put into production on 20 February 2025.

Awanui River

· Condition 11 – arrange Iwi liaison group annually.

Sweetwater Bore

· Condition 17 – provide annual report – due February 2026.

· Condition 18 – form and operate water user liaison group.

Update:

Membrane Bio Reactor trial continuing to confirm proof of concept for Sweetwater source.

Last report noted:

No compliance issues in May 2025.

Kaikohe

Monument Hill bore and Wairoro stream takes compliant 12 of last 12 months.

Taraire Hills Dam has no consent conditions.

Monument Hill

· Condition 10 – install and maintain water level or flow measuring devices at the Waikotihe Spring and the Punakitere Stream.

Wairoro Stream

· Condition 4 – meter verification due every 5 years – due 30/06/2028.

Update:

No compliance issues in June 2025.

Last report noted:

No compliance issues in May 2025.

Kawakawa

Tirohanga Bore take compliant 12 of last 12 months.

Tirohanga Bore

· Condition 4 – meter verification due every 5 years - due 31/07/2029.

Update:

No compliance issues in June 2025.

Last report noted:

No compliance issues in May 2025.

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.

Update:

No compliance issues in June 2025.

Last report noted:

No compliance issues in May 2025.

Kerikeri

Kerikeri water take compliant 11 of last 12 months.

· Condition 4 – meter verifications due every 5 years - due 25/10/2025.

Update:

No compliance issues in June 2025.

Last report noted:

No compliance issues in May 2025.

Ōkaihau

Ōkaihau bore water take compliant 12 out of last 12 months.

· Condition 7 – maintain the water supply reticulation network and treatment system so that it operates effectively.

Update:

No compliance issues in June 2025.

Last report noted:

No compliance issues in May 2025.

Ōpononi

Smoothy Bore and Waiotemarama Stream take compliant 9 out of last 12 months.

Waiarohia 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.

Update:

No compliance issues in June 2025.

Last report noted:

No compliance issues in May 2025.

Paihia

Waitangi River water take compliant 11 out of last 12 months.

None

Update:

No compliance issues in June 2025.

Last report noted:

No compliance issues in May 2025.

Wastewater Discharge Consents

Sites

Quality Conditions (compliance status)

Outstanding condition

Action plan update

Frequent non-compliances

and enforcement action taken

Ahipara

Condition 10 - Faecal coliforms have caused non-compliance 12 of last 12 months. SC-UV operational and water quality is achieving compliance.

Abatement notice will not be removed until 12 months of compliance achieved. Currently there are 8 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. Next review scheduled following current wetland restoration - late 2025.

Update:

Constructed wetland reinstatement works commenced July 2025. As this is consent maintenance no planning application is required. This will improve post UV treatment of effluent.

Last report noted:

Wetland reconstruction work due to start

14 July 2025.

Paihia

Non-compliant for ammonia since September 2024 - abatement notice issued 12 November 2024.

· Condition 1 - inflow meter not working.

· Condition 9 Ammonia exceeding consent level.

Update:

Operations confirm aeration to restore treatment capability and reduction of ammonia to address notified non-compliance is in procurement.

Last report noted:

No April update.

Ōpononi

Non-compliant for E. coli 11 of last 12 months.

Condition 19 – E. coli breached median limit of 3000mpn/100ml.

Abatement notice issued April 2016 for non-compliance with E-coli levels.

· 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.

Update:

Next hardware upgrade to improve the treatment process is due mid-August 2025.

Last report noted:

This community group met on 29 May 2025 and will provide updates to the Northern Regional Council.

Kaikohe

Non-compliant due to E. coli and or ammonia 12 of last 12 months (condition 7(h)).

Abatement notice issued 12 November 2025 for lack of outflow records as per consent condition 2.

· Condition 2 - outlet flow meter accuracy.

· Condition 9 - inflow and infiltration prevention.

· Condition 11 - inlet screen replacement and operation.

Update:

Outflow meter issue fixed and discharge records began in June 2025. Data will be shared with Northland Regional Council monthly to address abatement.

Last report noted:

Compliance is working with the contractor to ensure submission of outflow records as per consent. Ongoing data recording expected to commence by 1 July 2025.

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.

Abatement notice issued 29 October 2024 for non-compliance with Coliforms and Ammonia.

· 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.

Update:

Baffle curtain upgrade to follow pond desluging with completion expected late 2025. Wetland renewal is currently in planning stages.

Last report noted:

No update for May.

Russell

Non-compliant 9 out of 12 months due to E.coli and leachate flow.

E.coli has resolved since installation of new UV.

Abatement notice issued 1 November 2024 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.

Update:

No update received on capping landfill to reduce leachate from Solid Waste.

Last report noted:

Leachate discharge volume continues to be an issue in heavy rain events.

Frequent non-compliances

but no enforcement action taken

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 later than 1 September 2027.

Update:

This community group currently meets bi- monthly to work through discharge to land and desludging plans.

Last report noted:

Council representatives provide meeting updates to this meeting and 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.

Update:

No change for June.

Last report noted:

No change for May.

Kaitāia

Non-compliant due to either missing flow data or bacteriophages 10 out 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.

Update:

No change for June.

Last report noted:

No change for May.

Hihi

Non-compliance due to E-coli and ammonia breaches.

Compliant from August 2024 following completion of upgrade works.

Non-compliant in December 2024 due to rain gauge error.

· Condition 10 - inflow and infiltration prevention.

· Condition 16 - Annual Management Plan review.

Update:

A spike in E.coli in May and June testing downstream results has prompted some new testing to determine if the source is avian or other animal. Test results will be presented in next month’s report.

Last report noted:

No change for May.

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.

Update:

No change for June.

Last report noted:

No change for May.

Fully compliant

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.

Update:

No change for June

Last report noted:

No change for May.

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.

Update:

No change for June.

Last report noted:

No change for May.

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.

Update:

No change for June.

Last report noted:

No change for May.

Rangiputa

Non-compliant 1 month out of last 12 due to inflow meter failure.

No outstanding conditions.

Update:

No change for June.

Last report noted:

No change for May.

Table 3: Outstanding Abatement Notices from NRC

Scheme	Issued Date	Notice Number	Reason	Mitigation	Milestones for compliance
Ōpononi/Ōmāpere 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.	Tender process started March 2025 for baffle plates installation in ponds. Installation in August 2025 will result in improved treatment process.
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 Kaitāia.	Construction is underway with expected completion of stage one (85% of total) in 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 denied in April 2025. Requires 12 months compliance - currently compliant for 8 months. Post UV treatment results have remained compliant since 2024 installation.
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. Geobags will be removed after winter. Baffle curtains will be installed once dewatering completed end of winter 2025.
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 2024 to address abatement. Compliance plan requested from wastewater operations in July 2025.
Paihia Wastewater Treatment Plant	12 Nov 2024	EAC.072471.01	Ammonia discharge above compliance level	Aerator upgrade pricing is currently under investigation.	Currently set for late 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	Discharge records from Paihia water treatment plant were submitted to Northern Regional Council in July 2025. Abatement to be lifted following submission of the 2025 annual report in April 2026.
Kaikohe Wastewater Treatment Plant	12 November 2024	EAC.072443.01	Non-reporting of outflow as per consent	Contractor has tasked engineer to repair.	Contractor fixed the issue and discharge records began in June 2025. Data will be shared with Northland Regional Council monthly to address abatement.
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 three months of data records was forwarded to Northland Regional Council. Quarterly monthly reporting due early September 2025 for June-August 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.	Investigation of periodic non-compliance complete. Cause has been identified and remediation work currently underway. Further update expected August 2025.

Table 1: Active Working Groups (established to meet consent conditions)

Consent Number & Scheme	Purpose of Consent	Condition number	Consent condition details	Membership	Current status	Active issues
AUT.004007 Taipā Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of the East Coast Wastewater Treatment Plant.	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 (Council) · Supported by an independent person qualified and specialising in wastewater engineering and land disposal system	Meeting held 25 June 2025, minutes attached. Next meeting is scheduled for 16 July 2025.	Investigating alternative site to Council’s preferred site for discharge to land. Desludging of ponds and wetland reinstatement as per consent condition.
AUT.002577 Rāwene Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of a wastewater treatment system that services the township of Rāwene.	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.	Meeting held 25 June 2025, minutes attached. Next meeting is scheduled for 16 July 2025.	Te Mauri o Te Wai is currently considering solar power to site and storage options. Working through process for ensuring sharing of information around consents and regulators.
AUT.002577 Rāwene Wastewater Treatment Plant		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.	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 Hikutu hapū · Te Ihutai hapū · Te Māhurehure hapū supported by: · Ngā hapū o Hokianga · Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa · Te Rūnanga a Iwi o Ngāpuhi · Kohukohu community (duly appointed) The Community Working Group may appoint or invite other people to participate in meetings.	Last meeting held 8 May 2025, minutes attached to June 2025 report . June meeting cancelled. No update available since May meeting. Next meeting is scheduled for 21 August 2025.	Working through process for investigating discharge to land. Terms of Reference work still in progress.

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

Consent Number & Scheme	Purpose of Consent	Condition number	Consent condition details	Membership	Current status	Active issues
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 Kaitāia.	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 (Council) · Northland Regional Council	Iwi have received information updates. No meetings have taken place. Council is to schedule a meeting no less than once a year in August.	Treatment of bore water trial has been extended for 6 months finishing late 2025, to allow a wider range of results. Permanent solution will be confirmed following the trial and results reported to council.
AUT.003775 Ahipara Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of the Ahipara Wastewater Treatment Plant.	24	The Consent Holder shall establish, convene and provide reasonable administrative support for a Community Liaison Group.	At least one representative from the following: · Ahipara community · Te Runanga o Te Rarawa · Te lwi o Ngai Takoto · Ahipara hapū Marae	Fortnightly meetings of the Ahipara Takiwā receive updates. Council representation for this group has been confirmed.	Re-instatement of the constructed wetland commenced 14 July 2025.
AUT.002667 Ōpononi Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of a wastewater treatment system that services the township of Ōpononi.	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	Next meeting is scheduled for 24 July 2025. Regular meetings are being held with representatives from the Ōpononi /Omapere communities and Ngati Korokoro.	Current plant improvements - baffle curtain and clarifier. UV treatment installation to be confirmed once performance following these improvements are known. Terms of reference are to be confirmed at July meeting.
AUT.0004111 Kerikeri Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of the Kerikeri Wastewater Treatment Plant.	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: · Consent Holder (Council) · Northland Regional Council · Department of Conservation · Ngāti Rēhia · Otahuao Burial Trust · Te Uri Taniwha · Ngāti Pou	Liaison Group consulted with for the consent variation to increase the discharge from 1,000 m³ to 1,350m³ (average dry weather flow). Convening regular meetings of this Liaison Group has proved challenging, while Council representation for this group has been confirmed.	No active issues.
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.	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 · Waimamaku Marae (Ngā Marae o Te Wahapū)	Information about the treatment plant has been shared with community representatives, however a liaison group has not yet been established. Council representation for this group has been confirmed.	No active issues.
AUT.007356.01.02 Ōpononi Ōmāpere Water Treatment Plant Intake from Waiarohia Stream Dam	To undertake activities associated with a public water supply servicing the township of Ōmāpere and Ōpononi.	20	The Consent Holder shall, for the purpose of discussing matters relating to this consent, form a community liaison group… (refer above condition wording).	Consisting of representatives from: · the Pakanae · Kokohuia · Waiwhatawhata · Waimamaku Marae (Ngā marae o Te Wahapū) · A duly appointed representative from each of the Ōmāpere, Ōpononi and Waiotemarama communities	Information about the treatment plant has been shared with community representatives, however liaison group has not been established. Council representation for this group has been confirmed.	No active issues.
AUT.005112 Kaitāia Water Treatment Plant Intake from Awanui River	Take water from the Awanui River for water supply purposes of Kaitāia township and surrounding areas.	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 · Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa 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.	Iwi Liaison Group has not met due to non-attendance in 2019. Council representatives will attempt to re-engage by August 2025. Council representation for this group has been confirmed.	No active issues.
		11	The Consent Holder shall give written notice of an lwi Liaison Group meeting not less than once annually…			No active issues.
AUT.002041.01.03 Take water from the Petaka Stream	Take water from the Petaka Stream.	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 · Ngāti Hau Ngā Hapū o Ōmanaia · the Consent Holder	Liaison requirements for this consent are being met via the current Rāwene working group (Te Mauri o Te Wai).	No active issues. Regular meetings are held with Te Mauri o Te Wai though mostly focused on wastewater.
AUT.001862.01.04 Monument Hill Water Take Kaikohe drinking water	To take water from two bores (Monument Hill).	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 · Consent Holder (Council)	Bore level and water take data is supplied to the Trust monthly. A meeting with the Trustees will be arranged for September 2025 before the next summer period. (condition 14).	No active issues.
	To take water from two bores (Monument Hill).	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.			No active issues.
AUT.002041.01.03 AUT.002041.06.01 Ōmanaia Rāwene Water Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the supply of potable water to Rāwene and Ōmanaia.	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 · Ngāti Hau ngā hapū o Ōmanaia · Consent Holder (Council)	Liaison requirements for this consent are being met via the current Rāwene working group (Te Mauri o Te Wai).	No active issues. Regular meetings are held with Te Mauri o Te Wai though mostly focused on wastewater.
AUT.001168 Kawakawa Wastewater Treatment Plant	To undertake activities associated with the operation of wastewater treatment system located at Kawakawa.	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 can be located to confirm compliance with consent conditions. Council representation for this group has been confirmed.	No active issues. Action will be taken by August 2025 to confirm compliance status of this condition.

Ordinary Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

12 August 2025

6.4 Transportation - Hokianga Ferry Service Contract June 2025 Update.

File Number: A5277927

Author: Aaron Reilly, Operations Specialist Lighting & Transport

Authoriser: Tanya Proctor, Head of Infrastructure

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 June 2025, for Committee information and discussion.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

· Despite last year's SH1 closures at Brynderwyns and Mangamuka, June saw uninterrupted traffic flow. However, ticket sales dropped compared to June 2024.

· Revenue for FY 2024/25 outpaced the previous year by 7%, marking total financial growth.

· The average Daily Traffic of 238 vehicles and 470 passengers with 87 continuous shuttle sailings, no emergency after-hours trips, and a 98.5% scheduled sailings on-time departure rate.

· There were zero mechanical or weather-related delays and zero incidents, accidents, or near-misses reported for the month.

· Northland Ferries completed shelter repairs and in collaboration with Kohukohu Primary School, whose students’ contributed artwork and murals now decorated the site, in promoting community pride and discouraging vandalism.

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

That Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee receive the report Transportation - Hokianga Ferry Service Contract June 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 5th working day of the month following. For this reason, we are reporting on the month prior as the Contractor’s July 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.

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

3) Revenue received (by month) for the financial year.

4) A 6-year revenue comparison for the same 12-month period (1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025).

2024/25 Operational Expenditure
Annual Forecast Budget	Actual Expenditure (30 June 2025)
$2,341,488	$2,044,896

2024/25 Revenue from Ticket Sales
Annual Revenue Forecast (at 1 July 2024).	Actual Revenue (30 June 2025)
$500,000	$533,933

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Āpitihanga / Attachments

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Ordinary Te Koukou - Transport and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Agenda

12 August 2025

6.7 Capital Programme Delivery Update

File Number: A5291142

Author: Sharon Ryan, Projects Analyst - Infrastructure Services

Authoriser: Tanya Proctor, Head of Infrastructure

TAKE PŪRONGO / Purpose of the Report

The purpose of this report is to provide a year-end, 30 June 2025 delivery update of the FY24 Carry Forward projects, the FY25 Capital Works Programme, the FY26 Capital Works Programme inclusive of the projected FY25 Carry Forward projects.

WHAKARĀPOPOTO MATUA / Executive SummarY

· Roading and Solid Waste projects are not included in this report.

· A Gantt chart demonstrating the planned delivery of capital projects has been included as an attachment to this report.

· Key information is summarised:

§ FY24 Carry Forward Delivery

o Total value $29.6m

o Total number of physical works projects – 131

o Completed – 99, Construction – 18, Design & Planning – 11, Procurement – 2, Review - 1

§ FY25 Capital Programme Delivery

o Total value $54.7m

o Total number of physical works projects – 175

o Completed – 99, Construction – 27, Design & Planning – 36, Procurement – 9, Concept – 3, Review - 1

§ FY25 Carry Forward Projection

o Total value $31.3m

o Total number of projects including Resource consents – 64

§ FY26 Capital Programme – Annual Plan 2026 only

o Total value $61.6m

o Total number of projects including Resource consents – 98

§ FY26 Capital Programme (Annual Plan 2026 & Projected Carry Forward 2025)

o Total value $92.9m

o Total number of projects including Resource consents – 137.

TŪTOHUNGA / Recommendation

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

tĀHUHU KŌRERO / Background

Council’s financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June.

FY24 refers to the financial year 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024.

FY25 refers to the financial year 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025.

FY26 refers to the financial year 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

This update provides an update of the FY24 Carry Forward and FY25 Capital Projects delivered.

The Capital Programme from Year 2 of the LTP 24/27 is the foundation of the capital works programme for FY26. This programme will also include project budgets carried forward from FY25 to enable completion once approved by Council.

LTP 24/27 is an LTP Lite, and projects included in this must have met one or more of the following criteria: Roading, Storm Recovery, or Compliance.

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

· Concept

· Design & Planning

· Procurement

· Construction

· Completion

Projects that have budgets in multiple years are known as multi-year projects. Multi-year projects are significant for two reasons. The first is that there is always an 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.

Delivery of capital works is presented throughout this report by Activity - District Facilities, Stormwater, Water and Wastewater.

How the FY26 Programme is represented by Activity

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MATAPAKI ME NGĀ KŌWHIRIASNGA / Discussion and Next Steps

FY24 Carry Forward Update by Activity

The following tables compare FY24 budget carried forward with Actual FY25 spend.

Loan funding for completed projects that did not utilise all the carry forward budget has been identified as a total value for each Activity.

Details of projects not completed by 30 June 2025 has been provided for completeness.

District Facilities

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Projects in Construction

· Te Hiku o te Ika

The Project Working Group have identified projects within the original scope of work and have prioritised these, including Pukepoto Footpath as priority 1 which has design and costing information already completed.

· Russell Cemetery Development

Stage 1 completed - Stage 2 of this project in progress.

· Hokianga Harbour Coastal Repairs - Ōpononi Boat Trailer Parking

Planning and design is underway with preliminary engineering design underway and archaeological assessment complete. Geotech currently underway with engagement with CB, Business association and iwi to follow.

· Lake Ohia Hall Renewals

Consultation process completed - decision made – Tender complete.

· Whangaroa Village Hall

Slip comprised planned works. Construction back underway.

· Pukenui Coastal Walkway

The revised design is ready to be submitted for initial planning assessment. This will be carried out and preparations made for resource consent.

· Paihia Waterfront Improvements

Focus Paihia lead on project with Community Board in consultation with Council.

Projects in Design & Planning

· Opua-Paihia Walkway Boardwalk

Options provided for consideration. Project is sitting for confirmation and design.

· Community Hub Kaikohe

Community & Engagement Budget/Project Kaikohe Library. Far North Holdings Ltd is delivering this project.

Stormwater

Projects in Construction

· 348a SH12 Omapere - stream culverting & pipe renewal

Contract awarded. Physical works started late April finishing late July 2025.

· Kaitaia Parkdale Crescent Stormwater Renewals

Externally project managed – project is now scheduled for delivery in 2025 construction season.

Projects in Procurement

· Kaitaia Commerce Street Stormwater Line

Externally project managed - projects are now scheduled for delivery in 2025 construction season.

Wastewater

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Projects in Construction

· Kaitaia Reduction of Wastewater Overflows Option

Contract for delivery of works is in place. Multi-year project to meet compliance.

· Taipa Wastewater Transformation Project

Better off Funding multi-year project.

· Rāwene - Wastewater improvements

Better off Funding multi-year project.

· Donald Road Wastewater Catchment Upgrades

Works are complete - Carry forward required to meet final payments.

· Wastewater Telemetry

Continuation of a multi-year project.

· Kaitaia WWTP Installation of Septage Screening

Civil works have commenced with commissioning expected August 2025.

· Kawakawa WWTP Stream Diversion

Weather has affected delivery; completion is now expected August 2025.

· Ōpononi Wastewater Treatment (Pump Station)

Multi-year project budget for Stage 2 UV design and installation planned for FY26 (incorrect project narration)

· Ōpononi Treatment Plant Improvements

Multi-year project delivery completion planned for FY26.

Projects in Procurement

· Paihia PS1 upgrade

Wastewater Pump Station upgrade currently delayed, awaiting outcome of land occupation.

Projects in Design & Planning

· Kaikohe WWTP Upgrade

Delivering in line with IAF.

· Rāwene Treatment Plant Improvements

Multi-year project delivery.

· 146/148 Tokerau Beach Road

Multi-year project delivery.

· Kaikohe Wastewater Scheme Improvements

Delivering in line with IAF.

· Kaitaia WWTP Upgrades

Multi-year project delivery.

Water

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Projects in Construction

· Moerewa WS - Pembroke, Massey, Ranfurly & Reed

Aligns to Stage 2 stormwater improvement project which is planned for design and construction in FY26

Projects in Design & Planning

· Water treatment plant relocation Paihia & Water treatment plant Paihia - Land Purchase

Options are currently being explored. This is a multi-year project.

· Kaitaia Water Treatment Plant

Continuation of a multi-year project.

· WTP Upgrade at Kerikeri

Continuation of a multi-year project.

FY25 Capital Programme Delivery

The table below provides an overview of progress made in delivering FY25 capital works using budget values.

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FY26 Capital Programme including Projected FY25 Carry Forward Budgets

The capital programme planned for delivery, including FY25 projects also planned for completion, in FY26 is summarised in the table presented in the Background section above. A detailed list of projects is provided in Attachment 1.

The delivery plan for capital projects is presented in a Gantt chart format as Attachment 2.

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

All projects have budgetary provision approved via LTP 24/27 or FY24 Carry Forwards.

Projected FY25 Carry Forward budgets are estimated at 30 June 2025 and represent the expected spend required to complete the project. These budgets require Council approval and presentation is planned for September 2025.

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

Āpitihanga / Attachments

1. Projected Capital Works Programme FY26 - A5218806 ⇩

Scheme	Membership	Status
Kaitāia Wastewater Treatment Plant	· Ngai Tohianga/Ōturu Marae · Ngā hapū tokotoru o Pukepoto (Ngāti Te Ao, Te Uri o Hina, Te Tahawai) · Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa	Council engagement with iwi and hapū about proposed consent conditions for the formation of a kaitiaki forum is continuing.
Kaikohe Wastewater Treatment Plant	· Ngā hapū o Kaikohekohe representatives: o Te Matarahurahu o Ngāti Ueoneone o Te Uri-O-Hua o Takotoke o Ngāti Kura o Ngāti Tautahi · Ngāti Whakaeke	Council representation for this group has been confirmed. Terms of reference have been agreed for the group, and work will soon begin on discharge to land investigations (updated July 2025).
Hihi Wastewater Treatment Plant	· Waiaua Marae · Te Matarahurahu · Hihi community representation	Council representation for this group has been confirmed. Group to be reconvened following completion of short-term plant improvements.
Kāeo Wastewater Treatment Plant	· Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa Other members to be confirmed as part of consent renewal process. Kahukuraariki Trust and Ngāpuhi iwi have been emailed and awaiting response.	Council representation for this group has been confirmed. The 13 June 2025 meeting considered the addendum report prepared for the lodged resource consent application.