Council meeting

Council Meeting 4 December 2024

Wednesday 4 December 2024

1PM - 5PM

Venue: ORC Council Chamber Level 2, Philip Laing House 144 Rattray St, Dunedin

The Otago Regional Council meeting on 4 December 2024 covers the final adoption of the Climate Strategy 2024, public transport policy updates, flood recovery efforts, trail development on Taieri floodbanks, and the Head of Lake Whakatipu Natural Hazards Adaptation Programme. Public presentations include Extinction Rebellion and Waiora Manuherekia. The meeting will also discuss the 2025 Council Calendar and delegations for an appeal on the Dunedin City District Plan.

  • 1. Welcome
  • 2. Apologies
  • 3. Public Forum
    • 3.1. Presentation by Pierre Masrati on behalf of Extinction Rebellion
  • 4. Confirmation of Agenda
  • 5. Declarations of Interest
  • 6. Presentations
    • 6.1. Clare Hadley from Waiora Manuherekia
  • 7. Confirmation of Minutes
    • 7.1. There are no minutes to be approved for this meeting.
  • 8. Actions (Status of Council Resolutions)
  • 9. Matters for Consideration
    • 9.1. Final Climate Strategy 2024 for Adoption
      • 9.1.1. Climate Strategy November 2024
    • 9.2. Focus Areas and Objectives of the Regional Public Transport Plan
      • 9.2.1. 4 December Council Report RPTP Key Policies and Actions
      • 9.2.2. RPTP v0.6 Draft for Council
    • 9.3. Flood Recovery Update
      • 9.3.1. Appendix A: Otago 2024 Flood Damage Photos
    • 9.4. Taieri Trails on Floodbanks
      • 9.4.1. Attachment A: Balclutha Trail Proposal
      • 9.4.2. Attachment B: Taieri Trail Proposal
      • 9.4.3. Attachment C: Summary of Taieri Trails Considerations
    • 9.5. Head of Lake Whakatipu Natural Hazards Adaptation Programme
      • 9.5.1. Draft HOTL Strategy 27 Nov
      • 9.5.2. Feedback Document: Summary and Survey Questions 21 Nov with cover
    • 9.6. Council Calendar for 2025
      • 9.6.1. Council Calendar 2025 DRAFT
    • 9.7. Delegation to Chief Executive in relation to an appeal to the Dunedin City District Plan
  • 10. Recommendations Adopted at Committee Meetings
    • 10.1. None at the time of publishing this agenda.
  • 11. Notices of Motion
  • 12. Resolution to Exclude the Public
    • 12.1. Confirmation of the Public Excluded Council Meeting Minutes of 25 September 2024.
    • 12.2. CS2441 Port Otago Resolution In Lieu of Annual Shareholders Meeting.
    • 12.3. CS2451 ORC Office Accommodation in Queenstown and Wānaka: Changes.
  • 13. Closure

Attached Documents:

  • Climate Strategy November 2024
  • 4 December Council Report RPTP Key Policies and Actions
  • RPTP v0.6 Draft for Council
  • Appendix A: Otago 2024 Flood Damage Photos
  • Attachment A: Balclutha Trail Proposal
  • Attachment B: Taieri Trail Proposal
  • Attachment C: Summary of Taieri Trails Considerations
  • Draft HOTL Strategy 27 Nov
  • Feedback Document: Summary and Survey Questions 21 Nov with cover
  • Council Calendar 2025 DRAFT