Wednesday 26 June 2024
10AM - 5PM
Venue: ORC Council Chamber Level 2, Philip Laing House 144 Rattray St, Dunedin
The Council meeting covers the adoption of the Long-Term Plan 2024–34, the 2024–25 rates resolution, and Otago Catchment Communities funding. Key discussions include the Membership Representation Review, Strategic Climate Action Plan, Climate Collaboration Report, and Resource Management Amendment Bill submission. Additional reports cover He Mahi Rau Rika engagement, the Dunedin Future Development Strategy, wilding conifer and wallaby control funding, and Harbourmaster safety campaigns.
No apologies were received at the time of agenda publication.
Pierre Marasti has requested to speak on behalf of Extinction Rebellion.
Note: Any additions to the agenda must be approved by resolution with an explanation as to why they cannot be delayed until a future meeting.
Members are reminded of the need to stand aside from decision-making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have. The Register of Pecuniary Interests can be found on the ORC Website.
No presentations were received prior to agenda publication.
The purpose of this report is to present the final version of the Otago Regional Council Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 (LTP) for Council adoption.
Details of each of the rates to be set and recommendation that Council adopts the rates resolution for the 2024-25 financial year.
For Council to consider further funding being provided to Otago Catchment Communities (OCC).
To adopt an initial proposal for ORC’s 2024 Membership Representation Review.
For Council endorsement of ORC’s draft Strategic Climate Action Plan for public consultation in August 2024.
Annual report to Council on regional climate change collaboration, as per the 2021-2031 LTP and 2023-24 Annual Plan.
Opportunity for Council to consider a draft submission to the select committee.
Update on implementation of He Mahi Rau Rika, including an engagement framework and resources.
To advise Council that the Dunedin Future Development Strategy (FDS) is finalised and publicly available.
To seek Council approval to enter into service agreements with MPI for National Wilding Conifer Control and Tipu Mātoro National Wallaby Eradication Programmes in Otago.
Report on on-water and education activities of the Harbourmaster Team during the 2023/2024 financial year.
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