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ANNUAL PLAN
2020/21
SUBMISSIONS
Document Number: Version Number:
Far North District Council Te Kaunihera o Tai Tokerau ki te Raki 5 Memorial Avenue Private Bag 752 Kaikohe 0440 New Zealand www.fndc.govt.nz
Annual Plan 2020/21
Submissions
Table of Contents
ID Surname First Name Organisation Page
2 Name Withheld 1
by request
3 Name Withheld 2
by request
4 King Fiona Farming- Business 3
5 Bainbridge Sheryl 4
6 Name Withheld 5
by request
7 Name Withheld 6
by request
8 Stewart Lynne Kohukohu Community Library 7
9 McVeagh Janine Te Mauri o te Wai 8
10 Mueller-Glodde Rolf 9
11 Clark Terryann Mahitahi Hauora 10
12 Joiner Kirsty Rawene Area Residents Association 11
13 Kettle Graeme Tai Tokerau Timebank 12
14 Gregory Waikarere 13
15 Minogue Gill 14
16 Te Haara Te Arani 15
17 Churton Troy 16
18 Wigglesworth John Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust 17
19 Renton Stu 18
20 Odendaal Kim Hospitality New Zealand 19
21 Name Withheld 23
by request
22 Powell Adrian 24
23 Name Withheld 25
by request
24 Iehu Peter Glen Ngati Korokoro 26
25 Bainbridge Sheryl Te Hiku Community Board 27
26 Riddell Andrew 29
27 Banfield Jane Far North Citizens Waste Minimisation 35
Group
28 Banfield Jane 38
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Submissions
ID Surname First Name Organisation Page
29 Ambler Mark Ngati Korokoro Hapu/Ngati Korokoro 42
Hapu Trust
30 Mueller-Glodde Rolf Vision Kerikeri 45
31 Dunford Anna Tai Tokerau Timebank 49
32 Cox Alec 52
33 Gardner Richard Federated Farmers of New Zealand 56
34 Salmon Craig Far North Sea Change Steering Group 63
35 Johnston Jane Paihia & Districts Residents & 66
Ratepayers (Chair/Secretary), Kerikeri
& Surrounds Ratepayers & Residents
Association (President/Secretary), NZ
Federation of Ratepayer's Association
(Committee Member), Resident and
Ratepayer of Bay of Islands-
Whangaroa Ward
36 Minogue Gill Transition Town Kaitaia 75
37 Ward Mieke Baysport 79
38 Evans Pauline 81
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Table of Contents
(By surname)
ID Surname First Name Organisation Page
29 Ambler Mark Ngati Korokoro Hapu/Ngati Korokoro 42
Hapu Trust
5 Bainbridge Sheryl 4
25 Bainbridge Sheryl Te Hiku Community Board 27
27 Banfield Jane Far North Citizens Waste Minimisation 35
Group
28 Banfield Jane 38
17 Churton Troy 16
11 Clark Terryann Mahitahi Hauora 10
32 Cox Alec 52
31 Dunford Anna Tai Tokerau Timebank 49
38 Evans Pauline 81
33 Gardner Richard Federated Farmers of New Zealand 56
14 Gregory Waikarere 13
24 Iehu Peter Glen Ngati Korokoro 26
35 Johnston Jane Paihia & Districts Residents & 66
Ratepayers (Chair/Secretary), Kerikeri
& Surrounds Ratepayers & Residents
Association (President/Secretary), NZ
Federation of Ratepayer's Association
(Committee Member), Resident and
Ratepayer of Bay of Islands-
Whangaroa Ward
12 Joiner Kirsty Rawene Area Residents Association 11
13 Kettle Graeme Tai Tokerau Timebank 12
4 King Fiona Farming- Business 3
9 McVeagh Janine Te Mauri o te Wai 8
15 Minogue Gill 14
36 Minogue Gill Transition Town Kaitaia 75
10 Mueller-Glodde Rolf 9
30 Mueller-Glodde Rolf Vision Kerikeri 45
2 Name Withheld 1
by request
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Submissions
ID Surname First Name Organisation Page
3 Name Withheld 2
by request
6 Name Withheld 5
by request
7 Name Withheld 6
by request
21 Name Withheld 23
by request
23 Name Withheld 25
by request
20 Odendaal Kim Hospitality New Zealand 19
22 Powell Adrian 24
19 Renton Stu 18
26 Riddell Andrew 29
34 Salmon Craig Far North Sea Change Steering Group 63
8 Stewart Lynne Kohukohu Community Library 7
16 Te Haara Te Arani 15
37 Ward Mieke Baysport 79
18 Wigglesworth John Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust 17Annual Plan 2020/21
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Table of Contents
Submissions by Organisations
ID Surname First Name Organisation Page
37 Ward Mieke Baysport 79
Far North Citizens Waste Minimisation
27 Banfield Jane 35
Group
34 Salmon Craig Far North Sea Change Steering Group 63
4 King Fiona Farming- Business 3
33 Gardner Richard Federated Farmers of New Zealand 56
18 Wigglesworth John Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust 17
20 Odendaal Kim Hospitality New Zealand 19
8 Stewart Lynne Kohukohu Community Library 7
11 Clark Terryann Mahitahi Hauora 10
24 Iehu Peter Glen Ngati Korokoro 26
Ngati Korokoro Hapu/Ngati Korokoro
29 Ambler Mark 42
Hapu Trust
Paihia & Districts Residents & Ratepayers
(Chair/Secretary), Kerikeri & Surrounds
Ratepayers & Residents Association
35 Johnston Jane (President/Secretary), NZ Federation of 66
Ratepayer's Association (Committee
Member), Resident and Ratepayer of Bay
of Islands-Whangaroa Ward
12 Joiner Kirsty Rawene Area Residents Association 11
31 Dunford Anna Tai Tokerau Timebank 49
13 Kettle Graeme Tai Tokerau Timebank 12
25 Bainbridge Sheryl Te Hiku Community Board 27
9 McVeagh Janine Te Mauri o te Wai 8
36 Minogue Gill Transition Town Kaitaia 75
30 Mueller-Glodde Rolf Vision Kerikeri 45Annual Plan 2020/21
Submissions
ID Submission 2
First Name
Surname Name Withheld by request
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
I don't have access to a public pool, as there is no
public transport, and no local footpath or bike path to
get to it. Also I need an inspector to inspect my septic
tank, as my house is a 1/4 occupancy for the last 8
years since I've been here and had it emptied.
Don't make everything user pays, get Total Mobility in
Any other comments
on the LTP and reinsert Development Contribution
fees if you can't pay for the current and future
infrastructure. Don't ask people who get almost zero
services to fund libraries and swimming pools, and
water tanks and really don't bang on about save water
to people your not even supplying it to.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 3
First Name
Surname Name Withheld by request
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
Remove fines for all borrowers - adults, young adults
Any other comments
and children
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 4
First Name Fiona
Surname KIng
Group / Organisation Farming- Business
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
The accounting option is a no brainer, depreciation
should be charged on the life and conditions of the
assets. Adopt a ZERO RATE INCREASE . Review rates
for rural land based businesses, go Capital
rates.Review all the whole of Councils budgets and
spending. Compare the actuals and budgets on a 1/4ly
basis. No what is to be carried over from last financial
year to this one. Know if budgeted items are actually
ready to start in the new year , if not be able to use
that funding for other projects in the core activity
areas. Have the ability to move funding between its
sectors ( ie, parks to roading )and concentrate on
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essentials only. not wants or wishes.
We can go without parks and reserves, etc. We cant
go without the core essentials - water, sewage, waste,
roading and stormwater improvements in both capital
work and renewals. Review the actual percentage
spent on each activity by $ received from rates over
the last 10 years. not budget or subsidies received.
AND A BIG BIG REMINDER. The Farming is the core
activity /BACKBONE of this COUNTRY. NOT TOURISM/
FORESTRY etc. We are still out here now working in
the COVID19 TIMES, providing local and export
products.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 5
First Name Sheryl
Surname Bainbridge
Group / Organisation n/a
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Leave the overdue fines in place
fines?
Removing the fines does not teach personal
responsibility. It also disadvantages others who may
be waiting for a book.
In October last year Mayor Carter noted that the
electorate had made it clear it was looking for change,
Any other comments
lessons were learnt and there was a disconnect
between the council and the community. I have not
seen anything that indicates that there has been any
improvement, so what lessons have actually been
learnt?
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 6
First Name
Surname Name Withheld by request
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
Remove library fines for all, not just children and
Any other comments young adults. This will encourage more use of library
borrowing / services.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 7
First Name
Surname Name Withheld by request
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library Leave the overdue fines in place,Remove late return
fines? fines for children and young adults
Any other comments No response
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 8
First Name Lynne
Surname Stewart
Group / Organisation Kohukohu Community Library
Do you support adopting the proposed
Don't adopt the new policy
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
The Kohukohu Community Library committee are
concerned that the removal of community facilities
from the essential asset category would impose a
financial burden on residents who mainly live on fixed
incomes. We seek clarification that council considers
the Kohukohu Library building to be an essential asset
that is fully depreciated through rates and fully
maintained by council. As you are aware, the
Any other comments Kohukohu Community Library is not just a depository
for books, it also offers Wifi and computer access to
many local residents who do not have
connections/access to the internet. The library is also
a social meeting place for residents, hosts the local
book group, the local writing group, Te Reo Maori
classes etc.
We therefore ask that the library building
maintenance continues to be funded from rates.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 9
First Name Janine
Surname NcVeagh
Group / Organisation Te Mauri o te Wai
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
TE Mauri o te Wai exists to ensure that all human
effluent is kept out of the Hokianga Harbour,
specifically with regard to the Rawene Waste Water
Plant. However, all the contributing waste water
plants should be replaced as soon as possible with
culturally appropriate and environmentally sound
systems.
We are now in our 7th year of negotiation with FNDC.
It is important that the momentum should continue.
Any other comments
We submit therefore, that the FNDC continues to
commit to adequate funding for the process of
working with Te Mauri o te Wai on finding a viable
land-based waste water treatment system for
Rawene.
We also submit that FNDC put in funding to consult
properly with the other communities around the
Hokianga Harbour.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 10
First Name Rolf
Surname Mueller-Glodde
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
- The new depreciation policy should only be applied
by FNDC, but not by FNH as a profit oriented entity.
- In view of the ongoing draught and the likelihood of
Any other comments
future draughts, installation of rain water tanks should
be made mandatory for new houses and encouraged
for existing houses.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 11
First Name Terryann
Surname Clark
Group / Organisation Mahitahi Hauora
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
Tamariki need to have access to libraries. The whanau
who really need access them most are often unable to
Any other comments access resources because they have fines. We need to
ensure that fines are not restricting access to
education for our most vulnerable tamariki.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 12
First Name Kirsty
Surname Joiner
Group / Organisation Rawene Area Residents Association
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
Rawene Area Residents Association is a long
established ratepayers and residents group which
exists to represent the views and concerns of the
population in Rawene and environs.
Of major concern in the township is Traffic and
Pedestrian safety. Much work has been undertaken
over a number of years on this matter and specifically
liaising with the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
Engineer, FNDC.
The main road through the town is part of the Twin
Coast Discovery Highway and this presents a number
Any other comments
of issues Re: the calming of traffic and pedestrian
safety .
OUR SUBMISSION is that the FNDC Annual Plan
2020/21 , as part of the FNDC Long Term Plan ,
identifies the funding for a footpath from the Ferry
Terminal , Rawene , to the Hokianga Hospital.
Advice from the Traffic Safety Engineer and
community consultation indicates that while the
existing footpath requires maintenance ,a new section
of footpath is urgently required and must continue on
the same side of the road as far as the Hospital .
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 13
First Name Graeme
Surname Kettle
Group / Organisation Tai Tokerau Timebank
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
We, a focus group of Tai Tokerau TimeBank, are keen
to see systems put in place to actively encourage
alternative housing systems. especially third sector
housing (such as community land trusts). Community-
based housing can provide more flexibility and a
Any other comments
greater mix of housing options to better meet the
needs of our diverse society In Northland. Third sector
organisations have the opportunity to act in a way
that benefits our physical environment and helps to
build stronger communities.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 14
First Name Waikarere
Surname Gregory
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Leave the overdue fines in place
fines?
Better infrastructure for future water security - bylaw
regarding mandatory rainwater tanks for all new
builds be private or business wherever placed. And
ensuring potable water is used wisely not for activities
not needing potable water such as watering bowling
greens, flushing toilets etc incentivise
replumbing/retrofitting plumbing, creative solutions
Investment in supporting local waste minimisation -
Any other comments
commercial composting schemes, community
recovery & recycling centres - bylaw with regards to
no recyclables or compostable materials in
household/landfill waste.
Movement towards and support of alternative onsite
systems to treat Greywater and wastewater - better
managing our precious water.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 15
First Name Gill
Surname Minogue
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
Don't adopt the new policy
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
Any other comments No response
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 16
First Name Te Arani
Surname Te Haara
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
Don't adopt the new policy
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
That the adoption of the new accounting policy be
deferred until such time that the Asset Condition
Any other comments
Assessment and the Asset Management Plan has
been completed and evidence provided.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 17
First Name Troy
Surname Churton
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Leave the overdue fines in place
fines?
It is flawed policy to treat library services like a
welfare service. If fines are due for the use of public
assets we all pay rates to provide, then those who
owe fines should pay them. There is no interest so it is
not an oppressive debt. But it is a fine that is there to
Any other comments
foster respect for public property.
Your preferred option simply reinforces disrespect, no
matter what customer segment it is aimed at.
A 12 year old incurring, say, a $5 soon learns the need
to honour things that are otherwise provide for free.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 18
First Name John
Surname Wigglesworth
Group / Organisation Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
Therefore I am delighted to see this proposal for a
change in the accounting policy because it will:
- achieve equity and fairness in the differential capital
rating policy that was introduced many years ago
- enable the Ministry of Health and other agencies to
be assured that the benefits of subsidies for water and
waste water infrastructure will support the intended
beneficiaries
- it will remove the barrier to the development of
potentially new water and waste water infrastructure
in high needs communities such as Hokianga
I recommend that some consideration be given to the
Any other comments waste water schemes in Hokianga, at Omapere /
Opononi, Rawene and Kohukohu, where the impact of
the previous blanket rating for depreciation policy has
been felt the most. The subsidies and ratepayer
contributions that were received for these schemes
were a very long time ago. Because the capital costs
had been entirely covered by these subsidies and
contributions, the depreciation that has been charged
since through rates, ought to be calculated and
allocated to a depreciation reserve for these schemes.
On behalf of Hokianga Health Enterprise Trust, I fully
support the Council’s proposed amendment to the
rating for depreciation accounting policy.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 19
First Name Stu
Surname Renton
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
I request You finally get around to Tarsealing
Settlement road and x Domain road in KAWAKAWA to
complete the loop(for a variety of reasons)
Well over 10 years ago it was getting done in 2 years,
then along came the rainfall in 2007 which far enough
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money had to be spent on the flood damage.
Many years later and God knows how many extra
millions of dollars worth of extremely high rates you
have sucked out of the rate payers pockets surely it's
time to fulfill what is very much overdue
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 20
First Name Kim
Surname Odendaal
Group / Organisation Hospitality New Zealand
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
A detailed submission has been made and should be
read in full. The submitter requests the following:
- No rate increases
- Temporary rates remissions
- Changes to alcohol licencing
a) Decrease in licencing fees
Any other comments b) No increases to licencing fees
c) Licensing extensions for those due for renewal
d) Temporary off-licences for current on-licence
holders
- The establishment of a Local and Central
Government Covid-19 response team to work with
industries to address key topics and challenges
Attachment Included Yes
Page 19Hospitality New Zealand Northland Branch
Submission on
Statement of Proposal Draft Fees and Charges 20-21 Feedback
April 2020
Hospitality NZ is a voluntary trade association which has operated since 1902 and currently represents
over 3,000 hospitality businesses throughout New Zealand, including Taverns, Pubs, Bars, Restaurants,
Cafes, Retail Liquor and Commercial Accommodation providers such as Camping Grounds, Lodges,
Motels, Hotels and Backpackers.
The Northland Branch of Hospitality New Zealand includes and represents 95 Hospitality and
Commercial Accommodation businesses. This submission is made on behalf of the Northland branch
of Hospitality New Zealand.
Hospitality New Zeal has a 115-year history of advocating on behalf of the hospitality and tourism
sector and is led by Chief Executive, Julie White. Hospitality New Zealand’s Northland Branch President
is John Maurice and the Regional Manager for the Branch is Kim Odendaal.
We appreciate the opportunity to give feedback to the Far North District Council.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Kim Odendaal
Regional Manager
Hospitality New Zealand Northland Branch
0800 500 503
Page 20We thank you for the information provided in the Statement of Proposal Draft Fees and Charges 20-
21, however given the current climate, we strongly urge the Far North District Council to consider no
increases for the next twelve months at a minimum.
Central Government has taken substantial measures to help limit the damage inflicted to business
and to ensure New Zealanders will have jobs moving forward. Most of the initiatives from Central
Government have been focused on the employment relationship.
Further support is required for Hospitality businesses (especially small and medium businesses) who
are adversely affected by Covid-19, who cannot operate during levels 3 and 4, and who can only
operate at severely reduced capacity during level 2.
The Hospitality industry is for most councils, the heart of the community, offering our communities
social and economic wellbeing, employing hundreds of thousands of New Zealand’s.
We acknowledge that draft annual plans have been developed well before COVID-19, however as
these are unprecedented times, unprecedented action is required. We propose the following:
1. No Rate Increases
It is alarming that some councils across the country are considering proceeding with large
rate increases, some in excess of 10%. In the current climate, HNZ strongly urges you to
consider no increases for the next twelve months at a minimum.
2. Temporary Rates Remissions
Councils should consider rate remissions or rebate options for business adversely affected
by COVID-19, including delaying rate instalments and waiving late payment fees – these
should be timebound, we suggest up to six-months.
3. Alcohol Licencing
Businesses with Alcohol Licences have been significantly affected by the COVID-19
restrictions and HNZ requests the following actions from Local Government.
a) Decrease in licencing fees: Licenced premises are currently unable to operate under Alert
Level 3 and 4, and will face significant restrictions even at lower levels, however their
standard associated fees still apply. We request that the Far North District Council provide
financial relief in the form of a reduction in this year’s licencing fees relative to the effective
shutdown period.
b) No Increases to Licencing fees: Currently, licenced businesses are carefully managing
their heavily decreased funds to ensure that they are able to keep their staff employed. For
this reason, we request that the Far North District Council consider no increases to licencing
fees, and to hold off on pursuing these for the foreseeable future.
c) Licencing Extensions: Licenced businesses will be hindered in their ability to complete
their licence renewals due to the restrictions currently in place. Once the restrictions are
lifted and business may reopen, operators may still be left unable to trade due to now
lapsed licences. We request that Council issue an automatic renewal or extension to those
licences due for renewal during this crisis to ensure they may operate once the restrictions
are lifted.
Page 21d) Temporary Off Licences: With On-Licence holders unable to operate under the
restrictions, we have seen other countries in similar situations issue temporary off licences
to current on-licence holders to allow for the online sale and contactless delivery of alcohol.
Under the New Zealand determinations for essential businesses, this is permitted under the
following conditions:
* You must hold an off-licence. You must comply with requirements of your license.
* The agreed quantity for spirits purchased must be no more than the customs/duty
free allowance which is 3 bottles (or other containers) of spirits or liqueur (each
bottle or container can hold a maximum of 1.125 litres) per order.
Many operators are able to quickly pivot their business during this time to meet these
requirements, with the only restriction being the issue of the off-licence itself. We request
that Council allow current on-licence holders to apply for temporary off licences (for remote
contactless sale) for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, preferably without the associated
off-licence fees and reduced processing times.
In addition, we encourage and support the establishment of a Local and Central Government COVID19
response team. Working alongside industries to address key topics that councils are challenged with
from, finance and recovery, community wellbeing, governance and coordination – all forming and
shaping decision-making of councils over the coming weeks and months.
We are happy to further participate in consultation on this issue and look forward to continuing to
work with Council on this important issue for our members.
Kim Odendaal
Regional Manager
Hospitality New Zealand
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Submissions
ID Submission 21
First Name
Surname Name Withheld by request
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
I decline to select either submission option 1 or 2.
Before the virus occurred Community and Hapu
meetings were being held to discuss roading,
museums an more importantly water and wastewater.
Council put so much funding into 'Manea" museum
which could have been better spend on clean water
and waste water specific to the wellbeing of the
Any other comments
people of Hokianga communities.
Roading - Council need to look seriously at alternative
accessing from Waimamaku to Pakanae to SH 12 so as
to limit pressure on the Opononi SH 12 road.
Lastly, priority is still to be addressed by Council to
clean up the Hokianga Harbour and wastewater
plants. This is to be the priority.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 22
First Name Adrian
Surname Powell
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
1. all library members should be treated equally, and
not separated into dis/advantaged, unnecessarily;
2. it is my experience in supporting my elderly mother
with library borrowings that nearly all, if not all, her
fines the past three years is due to staff
mismanagement of systems logging;
3. at times the expectation is that fines can only be
due to member error (see 2. above);
4. and when fines are accepted as logging error with
fine withdrawn, fine(s) seem to reappear at a later
date.
I now make a point of requesting a printout of
borrowed items, however staff sometimes print prior
to implementing the request of renewing outstanding
(currently being read) items, and are reluctant to
reprint, citing rain-forest and climate issues.
At least one fine seems to have reappeared at a later
Any other comments return time (fine from period prior to last return); I
cannot substantiate as printouts are usually only kept
until items are returned (and for the sake of returning
on time), so this feels like revenue gathering.
"...recognising that outstanding fines tend to deter
those who are unable to pay from continuing to use
library services."
I would expect the fine(s) is minor in value to most,
but the net effect across all members (assuming
similar experiences) will also deter use of this,
otherwise excellent, service.
And the cost of implementing deterrents and staff
training will likely outweigh the value from fines
gathered.
Please consider systems procedural or training related
amendment (or remove fines for all), and do not
disadvantage some members.
Dis/continue, for all members.
Attachment Included No
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ID Submission 23
First Name
Surname Name Withheld by request
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Remove late return fines for children and young adults
fines?
The Building Consents, Resource Consents and
Certificates and Licences - the increase of fees will
make it harder for people to build their own homes,
which in the long term is not good for the economy. If
Any other comments it's harder at the beginning of the build, what is the
incentive to continue building with such high fees.
Can we not find a compromise to this situation we are
"ACTing" up to?? Like maybe place the "LARGE" fee at
the end of the Build??
Attachment Included No
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Submissions
ID Submission 24
First Name Peter Glen
Surname Iehu
Group / Organisation Ngati Korokoro
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
We the educated community are to submit feed back
on the 3 resolutions proposed by far north district
council.
No overdue fines of library resources, this is
irrelevant as most tertiary information is accessed on
social media.
In regards to changes to the way depreciation is
funded, and amendments to fees and charges are
wanting to be set is simply another revenue find are
wanting to adopt.
Rt Honourable John Carter and his right hand men
and woman of fndc need to sit with we ngati korokoro
kaikorero elect to discuss these proposals in-depth.
Covid-19
Has crippled tourism, commercial trade industry, all
Any other comments which fndc is reliant on, I would go as far to say this
planet is being cleansed by a spiritual force we chose
to ignore, mother earth, pollution, over population,
war.
Ngati Korokoro Hapu are aware of insignificant
projects currently with in our district of South
Hokianga, we kaikorero already have started work in
this area and are working on replenishing
sustainability for the population of Ngati korokoro
rohe, with out depending on one commercial
enterprise as a source of better living in south
Hokianga.
Acknowledgement of who is and who is not Tangata
whenua of south Hokianga is the first step, then and
only then we will produce a positive out come for
south Hokianga.
Attachment Included No
Page 26Annual Plan 2020/21
Submissions
ID Submission 25
First Name Sheryl
Surname Bainbridge
Group / Organisation Te Hiku Community Board
Do you support adopting the proposed
Yes, please adopt the policy!
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
Leave the overdue fines in place
fines?
A detailed submission has been made and should be
read in full. The submitter requests the following:
- A should be a replacement programme adequately
providing for aging and inadequate water supply and
roading
- Can the funds allocated to the FN2100 project be
better utilised to a more practical use here and now
- A grant of $50,000 to Te Ahu Information Centre and
$10,000 per annum for the next three years to the
Mangonui Information Centre should be given
Any other comments
- Council should investigate the provision of a toilet at
Unahi
- Increased vehicle and trailer boat parking at Mill Bay,
Mangonui including the use of the tidal area should be
investigated
- A study should be done on the impacts of growth for
recreational marine users and access to coastal areas
- Te Hiku Community Board asks that any funds from
19/20 left over be rolled over to the 20/21 financial
year.
Attachment Included Yes
Page 27,TE HIKU COMMUNITY BOARD SUBMISSION TO THE FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL ANNUAL PLAN
2020/21
Removal of Library Fines: The Board supports option 1 – leave the overdue fines in place. Removing
the fines does not encourage borrowers to be responsible for their own actions. Removing the fines
would not incentivise borrowers with overdue books to return them, thereby disadvantaging other
users who may be waiting to borrow a book.
A New Accounting Policy: The Board supports option 2 - the adoption of the new accounting policy.
Drought: - The Board considers that there should have been a replacement programme adequately
providing for aging and inadequate water supply (and roading for that matter). We know that there
are droughts from time to time and provision should have been made long ago. Therefore, is the 3c in
the $ in the annual plan enough for the three waters going forward or does funding need to be
diverted from other areas?
Covid Response - nobody saw this coming, and 80 years ago a world at war could not forsee what
might happen 80 years ahead of that time. Can the funds allocated to the 2100 project be better
utilised in something more practical in the here and now?
District Facilities – Civic and Community Buildings and I-sites: The Board considers that both Te Ahu
and the Mangonui Information Centre provide invaluable services to the community and visitors in
the Te Hiku ward. Post-Covid19, it is anticipated that there will be promotions aimed at an increase in
domestic travellers nationally including to the Far North (Northland Inc., RV Travel Lifestyle magazine
etc.). The Board therefore strongly encourages the council to continue funding Te Ahu and supports a
grant of $50,000 to Te Ahu in 2020/21. The Board also requests that the council provide an annual
operating grant of $10,000 per annum to the Mangonui Information Centre for the next three years
while it undertakes its policy review of information services.
District Facilities – Toilets: The Board requests that the council investigate the provision of a toilet
at Unahi which is increasingly used by visitors and local recreational fishermen.
Maritime Facilities: The Board requests the Council to look at options for increased vehicle and trailer
boat parking at Mill Bay Mangonui including use of the tidal area, and supports a study being done
on the impacts of growth for the recreational marine users and also access to coastal areas.
Grant funds allocated by Community Board under their Delegations - The Te Hiku Community Board
is asking that due to the present situation of Covid-19 that any funds left over from 19/20 financial
year be rolled over into 20/21 Financial year.
The Board wishes to be heard in support of its submission.
Page 28Annual Plan 2020/21
Submissions
ID Submission 26
First Name Andrew
Surname Riddell
Group / Organisation Individual
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
A detailed submission has been made and should be
read in full. The submitter requests the following:
- The proposed depreciation policy should only be a
temporary policy, and a return made to fully funding
depreciation after the four years it will take to
complete the assessment of the current condition of
infrastructure and assets.
- The proposed depreciation policy should only be a
temporary policy, only be for the amount necessary to
cover the actual cost of the asset condition
assessment programme, and a return made to fully
funding depreciation after the four years it will take to
complete the assessment of the current condition of
infrastructure and assets.
- Civil Defence (alarms), maritime assets, and solid
waste structures be removed from the list of asset
groups for which depreciation will not be funded; and
that parks and reserves minor structures for which
Any other comments depreciation will not be funded be limited to
structures with a replacement cost of less than
$5,000.
- given the recent change to the purpose of local
government, and the undesirability of a council owned
company maximising its profit at the expense of local
businesses and residents, the Council should change
the objective of Far North Holdings Limited
- What are the Council's plans to address climate
change? Does this include publicly recognising the
significant changes that are occurring by declaring a
climate emergency, and by facilitating the
development of just transition plans for each
community?
- Introduce decentralised water storage within the
reticulated water supply areas
- Council should video stream all its meetings, using as
many streaming platforms as possible to ensure
accessibility for all.
Attachment Included Yes
Page 29SUBMISSION ON FAR NORTH DISTRICT COUNCIL'S 2020-2021 ANNUAL PLAN
Submitter: Andrew Riddell
Purpose of local government has changed
1. Since the adoption of the Council's 2018-2028 Long Term Plan, which largely sets the
annual plans for 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, the purpose of local government
has amended to1:
10 Purpose of local government, Local Government Act 2002
(1) The purpose of local government is—
(a) to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of, communities;
and
(b) to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of communities in
the present and for the future.
2. This amendment took effect just under a year ago.
3. In this submission, my starting point is the current purpose of local government –
particularly asking how well the purpose of promoting the social, economic,
environmental, and cultural well-being of communities is reflected in the draft annual plan.
4. It is disappointing that the District Council did not undertake a more comprehensive
review of the 2020-2021 components of the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan, given the change
to the purpose of local government changed substantially just over a year ago.
5. I provide some examples of the sort of changes that flow from the change from an
emphasis on providing local infrastructure to the much wider well-being considerations,
including on the draft annual statement of intent from Far North Holdings Limited.
COVID-19 Pandemic
6. The COVID-19 pandemic is the other major factor that influences the submission.
1 The notable change is to sub-clause (b) which previously stated “(b) to meet the current and future needs
of communities for good-quality local infrastructure, local public services, and performance of regulatory
functions in a way that is most cost-effective for households and businesses.”
Andrew Riddell's submission on draft Annual Plan 2020-2021
17 April 2020, page 1 of 5
Page 307. It is clear that there is a significant adverse effect on the income of everyone. In the short
term, at least, this will result in reduced Council income from rates, fees and charges, and
from Far North Holdings Limited.
8. At the same time, the Council is facing the need to increase funding for (i) upgrading and
replacing aged infrastructure with infrastructure that properly reflects the four well-beings,
(ii) for necessary measures to address climate change, and (iii) for supporting local
communities under considerable stress.
9. The Council certainly should not reduce its spending at this time.
10. Austerity, including by deferring necessary maintenance and infrastructure improvements,
reduces the well-being of communities, and increases future costs.
11. The options for the Council are to use the central government support packages being
offered2 and to borrow as necessary3 to make up the shortfall in income this year.
Deferring depreciation
12. One of the two matters that the Council is asking for comment on is the proposal to
change its accounting policy on funding depreciation.
13. The essence of the proposal is stated as:
The study concluded that while the District cannot afford to continue to fund everything from
rates, it also cannot afford to simply loan fund everything. A balance of the two approaches
is considered to be a viable alternative. This would entail not rating for the depreciation
element for some non-essential asset groups. When the need to renew or replace arises,
the community would be consulted on the reasonably practicable options (e.g. replace
using debt funding, don’t replace, build something different or get rid of the asset).
14. The Council suggests that this would save some $2.4 million each year, or $9.6 million
over four years, and states that this $2.4 million each year should be used for the next four
years to fund a programme of assessing the current condition of infrastructure and assets.
This information would then inform the development of comprehensive asset maintenance
and renewal programmes.
15. I have three concerns about this proposal.
16. As a general principle, the setting aside of depreciation each year for public assets, is
sound financial management.
17. Not setting aside depreciation each year increases the potential for deteriorating
infrastructure not being replaced when it should because of the need to raise a larger
amount of money all at once; coupled with the political pressure to not increase rates and
charges to do this.
2 This includes funding being offered for “shovel ready” works, and from the Provincial Growth Fund. No
doubt the Council is actively investigating these options and preparing proposals for central
government. Such proposals should be designed to enhance the social, economic, environmental and
cultural well-being of communities, including the need to mitigate and adapt to climate change,
transition to culturally-sensitive wastewater schemes, and to improve water quality.
3 Ideally this borrowing would be by the Reserve Bank directly purchasing new long term local
government bonds at a very low, or even zero, interest rate.
Andrew Riddell's submission on draft Annual Plan 2020-2021
17 April 2020, page 2 of 5
Page 3118. I can understand the merit of properly assessing the current condition of infrastructure and
assets. It can be seen as a legitimate depreciation spend in so far as it is spending to
better manage depreciating public assets, especially basic infrastructure.
19. I submit that this proposed depreciation policy should only be a temporary policy, and a
return made to fully funding depreciation after the four years it will take to complete the
assessment of the current condition of infrastructure and assets.
20. Second, the consultation document asserts that the $2.4 million per annum that would no
longer be deposited in the depreciation account would be used for the next four years to
accelerate the condition assessment programme.
21. In my inspection of the expenditure programme set out in the Long Term Plan 2018-2028 I
could not find any infrastructure condition assessment expenditure item.
22. This is surprising as the cost of this condition assessment programme is, apparently, $9.6
million over the next four years making it one of the larger items of expenditure by the
Council.4
23. Intuitively, this seems to be an excessive amount of money to assess the current condition
of our infrastructure.
24. I submit that this proposed depreciation policy should only be a temporary policy, only be
for the amount necessary to cover the actual cost of the asset condition assessment
programme, and a return made to fully funding depreciation after the four years it will take
to complete the assessment of the current condition of infrastructure and assets.
25. Third, the group of public assets for which it is proposed depreciation will not be funded
from rates are generally assets that are important to the well-being of communities. It is
wrong to characterise them as being “non-essential asset groups”.
26. For example, solid waste assets, especially recycling facilities, are important. As are
alarms for civil defence.
27. The assets in that list will be a mix of low cost and higher cost structures and other assets.
Not funding depreciation of structures with a low replacement cost is significantly moire
manageable that not funding depreciation of structures with a higher replacement costs.
28. I submit that, in addition to the amendments set out in my paragraph 24, Civil Defence
(alarms), maritime assets, and solid waste structures be removed from the list of asset
groups for which depreciation will not be funded; and that parks and reserves minor
structures for which depreciation will not be funded be limited to structures with a
replacement cost of less than $5,000.
Far North Holdings Limited
29. As I have noted previously the purpose of local government changed almost a year ago
back to promoting the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of
communities in the present and for the future.
4 The Long Term Plan identifies separate expenditure items down to the low thousands of dollars. It is
reasonable to expect a programme that will cost millions of dollars would be identified as a specific line
item.
Andrew Riddell's submission on draft Annual Plan 2020-2021
17 April 2020, page 3 of 5
Page 3230. The Long Term Plan 2018-2028 was prepared under the previous purpose for local
government. It is disappointing, and somewhat surprising, that more extensive
amendments to the annual plan for 2020-2021are not being consulted on, given the need
to now promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being.
31. One example of the sort of change that flows from the increased emphasis on four well-
beings is to the requirements the Council should be setting out for Far North Holdings
Limited.
32. Currently Far North Holdings Limited is instructed to maximise profit from businesses and
residents in the Far North.5
33. There are many issues arising with this profit maximising approach that are inconsistent
with promoting social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of our
communities.
34. These issues include:
◦ a fundamental ethical issue arising with the Council requiring profit maximisation from
public infrastructure, including the many non-commercial assets managed by Far
North Holdings Limited;
◦ property speculation not community development;
◦ using monopoly power against small businesses;
◦ poor design and construction standards to save money;
◦ significantly deferred maintenance; and
◦ loss of public access and use.
35. The Council is able to instruct Far North Holdings Limited to change its objective.
36. I submit that, given the recent change to the purpose of local government, and the
undesirability of a council owned company maximising its profit at the expense of local
businesses and residents, the Council should change the objective of Far North Holdings
Limited to an objective covering the following:
◦ a general purpose of helping make the Far North a better place,
◦ recognition that many of the facilities it manages are public infrastructure and/or
reserves, not commercial assets,
◦ not profit maximising, but generally required to cover costs,
◦ being community oriented, fitting in with communities,
◦ working with Te Tiriti partners,
◦ ensuring public access and use of facilities,
◦ showcasing good design, the Far North, and good environmental practices.
37. This is not dissimilar to how Far North Holdings Limited operated before the 2012 change
to the profit-maximising objective.
5 The objective for Far North Holdings Limited is “As the Far North District Council's commercial vehicle,
FNHL will facilitate and create commercial and infrastructure assets in the Far North District with the aim
of maximising profit for its shareholder – Council, and operate as a commercial profit oriented feature.
Andrew Riddell's submission on draft Annual Plan 2020-2021
17 April 2020, page 4 of 5
Page 33Climate change
38. The consultation document on the Annual Plan 2020-2021 includes an update on the
Council's actions addressing the current drought.
39. It is surprising that this update does not acknowledge that this drought is what is
predicted to occur more often because of climate change.
40. Other effects of climate change that will directly affect Council operations include more
wild fires, more intense storm events, coastal erosion and shoreline retreat, and more heat
waves.
41. What are the Council's plans to address climate change? Does this include publicly
recognising the significant changes that are occurring by declaring a climate emergency,
and by facilitating the development of just transition plans for each community?
Water shortage
42. I have one suggestion for the Council to consider, a suggestion that I first heard made by a
submitter to the renewal of the water permits for Omapere-Opononi water scheme some
years ago.
43. The suggestion is to introduce decentralised water storage within the reticulated water
supply area as follows: on each property within a water scheme place a large water
storage tank plumbed into the water reticulation system (i.e. reticulated water in, water
used in the residence drawn from the on-site storage tank. When there are water
restrictions, each property would still be able to draw water from their on-site water
storage tank.
44. This would also introduce resilience and extra water storage into the system.
Video streaming Council meetings
45. We can expect to be operating under COVID-19 related restrictions on gathering and on
travel for some time yet. This will limit the opportunity for people to attend Council
meetings.
46. I submit that the Council should video stream all its meetings, using as many streaming
platforms as possible to ensure accessibility for all.
47. I wish to be heard in support of this submission.
Andrew Riddell
Andrew Riddell's submission on draft Annual Plan 2020-2021
17 April 2020, page 5 of 5
Page 34Annual Plan 2020/21
Submissions
ID Submission 27
First Name Jane
Surname Banfield
Group / Organisation Far North Citizens Waste Minimisation Group
Do you support adopting the proposed
No Response Provided
new accounting policy?
Do you support the removal of library
No Response Provided
fines?
A detailed submission has been made and should be
read in full. The submitter requests that the Annual
Plan be amended in line with the Waste Management
and Minimisation Plan 2017-23 to include:
Any other comments - 6 audits of composition and quantity of waste-to-
landfill AND 6 audits of collected kerbside and drop-
off recyclates
- Facilitation of an initial pilot of 2 urban farm projects
and two further recycling stations
Attachment Included Yes
Page 35From: Jane Banfield
Sent: Friday, 17 April 2020 11:13 AM
To: Submissions
Subject: Submission to Annual Plan 2020/2021 from the Far North Citizens Waste Minimisation
Group
Attachments: F N WASTE DIVERSION INITIATIVE 2020 - 2022.pdf
Kia Ora FNDC team,
We wish to make the following submission to the FNDC Annual Plan.
Aligned with the Far North Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2017 – 2023, the Far North Citizens Waste
Minimisation group has 2 goals
1. 90% of what can be composted in the Far North will be composted
2. 90% of what can be recycled in the Far North will be recycled
The 2 goals will be achieved by expanding the Far North’s capacity to divert food waste, recyclables and
reusable/repurposable items from landfill. Stage 1 is for 20 Urban Farms, 40 community recycling stations and 5
Resource Recovery Centres by 2022 ( a more detailed outline of the proposed initiative is attached). An initial pilot
project in 2020/2021 proceeds rollout of Stage One.
We ask that the Annual Plan be amended, in line with the WMMP 2017 – 2022, to include :
1. 6 Audits of composition and quantity of waste-to-landfill AND 6 audits of collected kerbside and drop-off
recyclates to be carried out prior to the end of 2020. Evaluations to be carried out in a minimum of 2 areas
within each ward to ensure representative baselines for future monitoring and evaluation. (Tai Tokerau Time
Bank credits are suggested to provide extra workforce to support the auditor. Time Bank opens up greater
wellbeing within communities without monetary reimbursement).
2. Facilitation of an initial pilot of 2 urban farm projects & 2 further community recycling stations through
a. provision of leases of appropriate Council land/ FNDC Waste Minimisation allocated funds to lease
private land
b. appropriate support from Council services and contractors
c. support with application to the Waste Minimisation national fund/Provinicial Growth fund to fund the
project
In line with the 2019 Amendment to the LG Act and our Council’s mandate to “promote the social, economic,
environmental and cultural wellbeing of communities in the present and the future”, this initiative will provide:
a. New Jobs
b. Community-accessible local vegetables and fruit
c. Community-based solutions to waste
d. Enhanced environmental outcomes by reduced trucking of waste out of the district
WE WISH TO SPEAK TO THIS SUBMISSION.
1
Page 36Far North Citizens Waste
Minimisation Group
FAR NORTH
DIVERSION FROM LANDFILL
STAGE ONE
2020 - 2022
NEW COMMUNITY PROJECTS -BIG IMPACT
20 URBAN FARMS
FOOD WASTE AS A RESOURCE
Urban farms as a community hub for 100 - 250 l households:
Purchase of boxed fruit and veges by locals.
Local collection/drop off point for food waste
Self-employed organic market gardener
Social enterprise business structure
10 year lease of Council/private land (500 sq m).
Time bank credits for further part-time workers .
FOOD WASTE IN NZ
OVER 40% OF FOOD WASTE GOES TO LANDFILL.
The average family tosses out between 15-25% of the food they purchase.
This is anywhere between $1500 and $2500 per annum for a family of 4.
85% of waste that ends up in landfill could have been composted.
New Zealanders throw away 175,389 tonnes of food a year.
That is the equivalent of 271 jumbo jets of food that has to go somewhere to rot
instead of being eaten. All of this food is worth about NZ1.17 billion each year.
That amount of food could feed the whole of Northland for nearly three years!
40 RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTRES
IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY FOR RECYCLING DROP OFF
Extra recycling stations complement current FNDC drop off
points and allow phase-out of inefficient kerbside recycling.
Goal is for drop off of recyclates to be as easy to access as
the supermarket for all Far North householders.
Community-run stations become depots for refundable
deposit scheme for bottles & cans .
HOW WILL IT BE FUNDED?
LANDFILL WASTE LEVY IS SET TO INCREASE
Funding for projects will be through access to the inational Waste
Minimisation Fund
- via the increased FNDC quota
- via direct WM funding for regional projects
creating jobs and wellbeing for local people while allowing nature
to flourish.
5 RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTRES
BUILDING WELLBEING THROUGH REUSE & REPURPOSE
One main objectives of each Resource Recovery Centres is to continually
increase the ability of our communities to REUSE materials such as building
materials, wood, garden equipment, household items.
The goal is to maximize the community’s access to resources dropped off
thereby enabling resaleable resources to be processed and stay within our
communities
KAITAIA - KAIKOHE - KERIKERI/PAIHIA - RUSSELL - KAWAKAWA/MOEREWA.
Stage One Objectives
By December 2022 in the FAR NORTH DISTRICT
90% of what can be recycled will be recycled
90% of what can be composted will be composted
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