OVERVIEW:

This is an operationally focused committee, overseeing Council’s above and below ground core infrastructure needs, and core regulatory functions.

The Committee is aligned with the Economy & Development, and Environment & Sustainability, Directorates.

Its areas of focus are:

§ Three waters infrastructure

§ Roading/transport

§ Infrastructure strategy

§ Integrated transport strategy

§ Wharves

§ Environmental consents

§ Regulatory functions including enforcement

PURPOSE:

To deliver quality infrastructure to support healthy and sustainable living, providing efficient and safe transport options, and promoting the city’s prosperity.

To consider matters relating to the regulatory and quasi-judicial responsibilities of the Council under Council’s bylaws and relevant legislation including the following:

§ Building Act 2004

§ Dog Control Act 1996

§ Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987

§ Local Government Act 1974

§ Local Government Act 2002

§ Public Works Act 1981

§ Reserves Act 1977

§ Resource Management Act 1991

§ Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

DELEGATIONS FOR THE COMMITTEE’S AREAS OF FOCUS:

§ All powers necessary to perform the Committee’s responsibilities including the activities outlined below.

§ Develop required strategies and policies. Recommend draft and final versions to Council for adoption where they have a city-wide or strategic focus.

§ Implement, monitor and review strategies and policies.

§ Oversee the implementation of major projects provided for in the LTP or Annual Plan.

§ Oversee budgetary decisions provided for in the LTP or Annual Plan.

§ Oversee the development and implementation of plans and functions that promote economic wellbeing.

§ Maintain an overview of work programmes carried out by the Council’s Economy & Development Directorate.

§ Undertake the administration of all statutory functions, powers and duties other than those specifically delegated to any other committee or subcommittee, or retained by Council.

§ Conduct any consultation processes required on infrastructure issues before the Committee.

§ Approval and forwarding of submissions.

§ Any other matters delegated to the Committee by Council in accordance with approved policies and bylaws.

§ The committee has the powers to perform the responsibilities of another committee where it is necessary to make a decision prior to the next meeting of that other committee. When exercised, the report/minutes of the meeting require a resolution noting that the committee has performed the responsibilities of another committee and the reason/s.

§ If a policy or project relates primarily to the responsibilities of the Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee, but aspects require additional decisions by the Communities Committee and/or Climate Change & Sustainability Committee, then the Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee has the powers to make associated decisions on behalf of those other committees. For the avoidance of doubt, this means that matters do not need to be taken to more than one of those committees for decisions.

Additional Infrastructure Delegations:

§ Determine roading issues considered by the Mayor and Chief Executive to be strategic due to their significance on a city-wide basis, including links to the State Highway, or where their effects cross ward or community boundaries.

§ Hear objections to specified traffic matters where the community board wishes to take an advocacy role.

§ Make decisions under Clause 11(e) of the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974 and the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965 in respect of temporary road closures, including making decisions on any ancillary matters including, without limitation, approval of temporary “No Stopping” restrictions under Hutt City Council Traffic Bylaw 2017.

§ Undertake hearings on road stopping under the Local Government Act 1974.

§ Make recommendations to Council whether to proceed with a road stopping and the disposal of stopped road, including (where the proposal includes or involves a related acquisition, disposal or land exchange) a recommendation to Council on the acquisition, disposal or exchange.

§ Consider and recommend to Council any request to the Crown that a road is stopped under section 116 of the Public Works Act 1981, and the disposal of the stopped road.

§ Make any resolution required under section 319A of the Local Government Act 1974 regarding the naming of new roads and alterations to street names (other than those in the Harbour and Wainuiomata Wards, which are delegated to the community boards in those areas).

Additional Regulatory Delegations:

§ Develop any regulations required to achieve Council’s objectives.

§ Approve Council’s list of hearings commissioners under the Resource Management Act 1991, including councillors sitting as hearings commissioners and independent commissioners.

§ Conduct statutory hearings on regulatory matters and make decisions on those hearings2, excluding those conducted under the Resource Management Act 1991, which are delegated to the Hearings Subcommittee and District Plan Hearings Subcommittee.

§ Authorise the submission of appeals to the Environment Court on behalf of Council.

§ Make decisions on applications required under the Development Contributions Policy for remissions, postponements, reconsiderations and objections.

§ Recommend to Council the list of members approved to be members of the District Licensing Committee under section 192 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Delegations to make Appointments:

§ The Chair of the Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee, in conjunction with the Chief Executive, is authorised to appoint a subcommittee of suitably qualified persons to conduct hearings on behalf of the Committee.

§ The Chair of the Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee, in conjunction with the Chief Executive, is authorised to appoint a Hearings Subcommittee of suitably qualified persons to conduct resource consent and related hearings on behalf of the Committee.

§ The Chair of the Infrastructure & Regulatory Committee is authorised to appoint three people from the list prepared under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 to specific meetings (Chair and two members).

NOTE:

The Ministry for the Environment advocates that Councils offer specialist RMA training in areas of law which are difficult to grasp or where mistakes are commonly made. This is to complement the Good Decision Making RMA training that they run (which is an overview and basic summary of decision making, rather than an in-depth training in specific areas of the RMA). Therefore in order to facilitate this, the RMA training run for councillors that wish to be hearings commissioners is mandatory.

Reasons for the importance of the training:

1. Hearings commissioners are kept abreast of developments in the legislation.

2. Legal and technical errors that have been made previously are avoided (many of which have resulted in Environment Court action which is costly, time consuming and often creates unrealistic expectations for the community).

3. The reputation of Council as good and fair decision makers or judges (rather than legislators) is upheld.

1 When acting in this capacity the committee has a quasi-judicial role.

Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee

16 February 2021

File: (21/234)

Report no: IARCC2021/1/46

Proposed New Private Street Name: Subdivision of 1115 High Street, Taita

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval for an appropriate street name for the private road of the subdivision at no.1115 High Street, Taita.

Recommendations

That the Committee:

(1) approves a name for the private road attached as Appendix 1 to the report, as suggested below:

(a) “Manihera Matangi” or “Manihera” or “Matangi” recommended road type “Lane” or “Way” or “Te Ara o”; or

(b) “Taare” recommended road type “Lane” or “Way” or “Te Ara o”; or

(d) “McGrath” recommended road type “Lane” or “Way”; or

(e) an alternate name from the Reserved Street Name list, attached as Appendix 2 to the report; or

(f) an appropriate name tabled during the meeting; and

(2) approves an appropriate back up name if option (1)(f) above is selected; and

(3) approves the appropriate road type as shown in the list attached as Appendix 3 to the report.

These recommendations are made so the development may proceed to completion as a variety of utility connections and other administrative bodies require formalised street addresses in order for the necessary connections to be provided.

Background

2. The subdivision of 1115 High Street, Taita creates 35 new dwellings, 10 gaining access directly off High Street and 25 gaining access off the new private road to be named.

3. The responsibility for naming new roads within Lower Hutt lies with the Community Boards or, with the Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee for areas of the city not represented by Community Boards.

4. In this case the naming for the proposed road lies with the Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee.

Discussion

5. The developer has not submitted any names for consideration.

6. Several significant names relating to the history of the site have been extracted from an archaeological assessment undertaken for the subdivision in February 2020:

a) Manihera Matangi

The land where the Taita Hotel was constructed was awarded to Manihera Matangi and Taare Waitara in the McCleverty awards of 1847, as compensation for other lands taken in invalid land purchases by the New Zealand Company. Te Manihera Matangi died on the 27^th October 1884 and was buried in the cemetery at Christ Church Taita beside Hana Waitara who died in 1882. A memorial erected on his grave is still maintained by Matangi descendants. (Capital Heritage Limited, 2020)

b) Taare Waitara

Waitara is the son of Manihera Matangi. He built an eight bedroom house on the 50 acres in 1881, which was later converted into the Taita Hotel. (Capital Heritage Limited, 2020)

Note: There are existing streets in Taita named after Manihera Matangi (Te Toru Street) and Taare Waitara (Waitara Street).

c) Patrick Harnett

Patrick Harnett, a former policeman and insurance salesman, converted the home to a hotel in November 1895 and was its first proprietor until bankrupted in February 1896, believed to be the result of over extending himself financially carrying out further development of Taare Waitara's 1881 house to form the Taita Hotel. (Capital Heritage Limited, 2020).

d) McGrath

John (Jack) McGrath acquired the lease of the Taitā Hotel in 1902 and his family (also including son John Joseph McGrath, solicitor, and his wife Caroline) leased and operated the hotel for three decades until 1931 (Capital Heritage Limited, 2020).

Another McGrath family lived in Clement Grove, behind the hotel, for 65 years and continue to live locally in Taita today. The name McGrath could acknowledge both families and their ties to this location. Background information on the submission is attached as Appendix 4 to the report.

7. When an individual’s first name and/or surname is to be used as a street name the person must be deceased and the name is typically not used unless a family member can be contacted to confirm they are happy with its use.

8. The individuals whose names are proposed in 5.c) and 5.d) above are deceased, and the respective families have confirmed the use of the name is acceptable, with the exception of those names referred to in paragraph 9 below.

9. Officers have contacted the Te Āti Awa Trust with regards to the use of Manihera Matangi and Taare Waitara and are awaiting final confirmation on family consent.

10. If family consent to use the names in paragraph 9 is received prior to the Committee meeting this will be communicated at that meeting. If consent is not received prior to the meeting and the Committee wishes to adopt the names then an approved backup street name will need to be nominated.

11. All names meet the requirements of AS/NZS 4819:2011, and have been checked and verified by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and are acceptable to be used.

Options

12. Options for the naming of the Public Road are;

a) “Manihera Matangi” or “Manihera” or “Matangi”; or

b) “Taare”; or

c) “Patrick Harnett” or “Harnett”; or

d) “McGrath”; or

e) an alternate name from the Reserved Street Name List, attached as Appendix 2; or

f) an alternate name tabled during the meeting.

13. Road Types recommended are;

g) Lane; or

h) Way; or

i) Te Ara o; or

j) an appropriate road type as shown in the list attached as Appendix 3.

14. If an alternate name is tabled during the meeting, it can be considered for use, but will be subject to meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 4819:2011 and gaining LINZ approval. An appropriate backup name must also be recommended in case the alternate name is deemed not suitable.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

15. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

16. The decision will not increase greenhouse gas emissions, and will not be affected by a changing climate. There are no opportunities in this decision to reduce emissions or build resilience.

Consultation

17. As the site falls within Hutt Valley section 58, one of the reserves (tenths) set aside for mana whenua, suggestions were invited from the following mana whenua and local iwi:

a) Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika (Port Nicholson Block Settlement) Trust; and

b) Wellington Tenths Trust; and

c) Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust; and

d) Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa; and

e) Te Tatau o Te Pō Marae; and

f) Waiwhetū Marae.

18. Further suggestions were invited from Heritage New Zealand;

19. No submissions were received from any of the parties consulted.

20. One submission (“McGrath”) was received through the Committee’s community network.

21. All other suggested names have been selected from the February 2020 archaeological assessment report by Capital Heritage Limited.

Legal Considerations

22. The Committee has the delegated responsibility to name the private road.

23. The new street name is required as a variety of utility connections and other administrative bodies require individual street addresses in order for the necessary connections to be provided.

Financial Considerations

24. There are no financial considerations. The developer is responsible for the necessary street name signs. This will be undertaken by Council’s contractor with the cost paid by the developer.

References

Capital Heritage Limited. (2020). Former Taita Hotel Site 1115 High Street, Taita Lower Hutt, Archaeological Assessment.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 Subdivision of 1115 High Street, Taita - Street Naming Plan	50
2 ⇩	Appendix 2 Reserved Street Name List	51
3 ⇩	Appendix 3 Exract of Permitted Road Types	54
4 ⇩	Appendix 4 Background on the McGrath family - Taita	56

Author: Threesa Malki

Traffic Engineer

Approved By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

Name	Suburb	Background	Additional info
Te Umumamaku	Waiwhetu	Name of an old cultivation clearing within close vicinity of Waiwhetu. LINZ OK 27-4-18	DOC/18/64421
Robinson	Hutt City	Joseph Robinson (1814 –1879) was originally from Kent. He and his brother James came to New Zealand at the beginning of the 1830s. They are supposed to have arrived in Te Whanganui a Tara or Port Nicholson sometime in 1831, via Sydney. Some have even dated it earlier at 1822-1823. Joseph established himself as a boat builder close to the mouth of the Hutt River, not far away from Hokoikoi Pa on the western side of the river. LINZ OK 5-3-20	DOC/11/18810
Grieg	Wainuiomata	In memory of Thomas Grieg Henry. Shifted to their home in Norfolk St in 1962 back when Wainuiomata was called Nappy Valley. Chairman of Pencarrow Home and School Assn., involved in projects with Riddiford Lions Club, Meals on Wheels etc. Received civic award for his volunteer work. (making contact with the family for consent would require additional research and investigation) LINZ OK 5-3-20	DOC/17/6017
Waterford	Wainuiomata	As Parkway is through a swamp, the existing Parkway reservoir is a feature, and fed by a water main through the subdivision. LINZ OK 5-3-20 CANNOT BE ROAD TYPE OF DRIVE	DOC/16/88412 Additional name from the parkway Rise
Pedersen	Wainuiomata	Former owner of section 5, Parkway. Further investigation required. LINZ OK 5-3-20	DOC/16/88412 Additional name from the parkway Rise
Harry Martin	Wainuiomata	In memory of the only mayor of Wainuiomata albeit for a short period of only one year. He served on the county council for 11 years. He was an unwavering community supporter for many years. LINZ OK 28-1-20 NOTE: THERE IS MARTIN GROVE, NORMANDALE (APPROX. 7KMS)	DOC/20/1235
Ibbotson	Wainuiomata	After Reverend Charles Ibbotson who was the original owner of Section 5 of Belmont Survey District approximately where 80 Parkway is located today. (Historical figure (circa 1800’s) therefore making contact with the family would require additional research and investigation) LINZ OK 31-1-20	DOC/20/1235
Ambleside	Wainuiomata	This was a house owned by the Heathcote family, located at about 122 Upper Fitzherbert Road. It means summer pasture. The house was in existence from the 1880s to the late 1950s. It was owned by George and Mary Heathcote. George was a barber, had a shop in Lower Hutt. The house was sold in 1957, burnt down soon after. LINZ OK 20-10-20	DOC/20/99782
Hononga	Wainuiomata	(Union, connection, relationship, bond) originally suggested for the link road between The Strand and Queen Street in Wainuiomata with a double meaning as it is Maori for linking (the two roads) as well as connecting the community. LINZ OK 22-1-21	DOC/21/8369
Pukeariki	Wainuiomata	Te Ara ki Pukeariki/ Pukeariki Lane (The lane leading TO Pukeariki). Pukeariki is another high point/hill that stands alongside Pukeatua Hill aka the Wainuiomata Hill. It is part of the pae maunga/ranges that surround Wellington/Hutt Valley and includes Orongorongo, Remutaka, Korokoro etc. LINZ OK 22-1-21	DOC/21/8369
Te Ngaengae	Naenae	Te Ngaengae is the original name of the Naenae area which used be a swamp. Our school moteatea talks of the historical landmarks pertaining to Te Ngaengae, which was gifted to our school kapa haka group in 2018, by one of our local elders Kura Moeahu. LINZ OK 3-7-19	DIV/19/2760
Renata	Naenae	In memory of Tuahine Renata, a Maori teacher who for many years spent her career at Naenae Primary School and dedicated her life to the revival of te reo me ona tikanga in the community through the Maori immersion class Kohanga Te Rā. LINZ OK 3-7-19	DIV/19/2760
Te Hōpua	Naenae	Te Hopua in english means the pool. Our immersion class Kohanga Te Rā can be likened to a Maori language pool for students wanting to be immersed in te reo me ona tikanga. We see Kohanga Te Ra as the central learning hub of our Maori community of Naenae. LINZ OK 3-7-19	DIV/19/2760
Te Mako	Naenae	This was the name of a Pa in Naenae. LINZ OK 3-7-19	DIV/19/2760
Hēmi Tōpine Te Mamaku	Belmont	The chief who led the attack on Boulcott Farm in 1846. He constructed a ridgetop pā site on the Pareraho trail in what is now Speedy's Reserve (between Hill Road and Kelson). He adopted the name Hemi Topine (James Stovin) later after conversion to Christianity.LINZ OK 7-6-19	DOC/19/75663
Te Mamaku	Boulcott	Background as above. He was known as Te Mamaku at the time of the attack. LINZ OK 8-5-20	DOC/20/36382
Ngāti Hāua-te-rangi	Belmont	The iwi of chief Te Mamaku and the warriors LINZ OK 27-5-19	DOC/19/75663
Rākaiwhakairi Ngāti Kahukuraāwhitia	Belmont	Early hapū of Ngāti Ira who were some of the earliest to live in this part of Heretaunga (the Hutt Valley) LINZ OK 22-5-19 See http://www.wcl.govt.nz/maori/wellington/ngawaahipipitea.html See para 5 of Appendix 2 of this report: http://iportal.huttcity.govt.nz/Record/ReadOnly?Tab=3&Uri=4004447	DOC/19/75663
Caverhill	Belmont	"Caverhill owned block 9, one of the original blocks carved up by the NZ Company. Block 9 covers most of Hill Rd and the Pa site and a lot of Speedy's reserve. He was in the volunteers back in the 1800's like a lot who settled these hills. So I'd like to nominate him too. Caverhill Way maybe?" LINZ OK 5-3-20	DOC/19/75663
Roy Hewson	Petone	In memory of Roy Hewson who served a fifteen-year stint as the Principal of Petone Central School, elected to Petone Borough Council and established the Petone Junior Borough Council. In addition to these, his tenure at the Council, including as Deputy Mayor of Petone, he was also involved in founding the Jackson Street Programme and the Walk of Champions. LINZ OK 18-2-20	DOC/20/15661
Ed Perry		In recognition of Edmund (Ed) Coombes Perry who served Hutt City Council for 25 years. He became Deputy Town Clerk in 1957 and Town Clerk in 1962 until his retirement in 1977. (Reserved for UPL developments) LINZ OK 2-4-20	DOC/20/29675
Van Baarle		After Willem van Baarle who migrated to New Zealand in the 1950’s. van Baarle is Dutch and represents a significant group of immigrants who settled in Lower Hutt and it is a reminder of the influence and origins of the immigrants who are part of Lower Hutt’s history. (Reserved for Public Roads) LINZ OK 6-6-19	DOC/19/101630
Kākā		bird names LINZ OK 18-2-20
Chaffinch		bird names LINZ OK 18-2-20
Rosella		bird names LINZ OK 18-2-20
Tulip		Plant name LINZ OK 18-2-20
Kōtukutuku	Fairfield	Native plants particularly relating to the Eastern Hills (Reserved for Kāinga Ora developments) LINZ OK 26-6-20	DOC/20/68717
Kānuka
Puawānanga
Wai Mārama		Translates to Clear Water Lane – suitable in the vicinity of a water body LINZ OK 16-11-20	DOC/20/118001

Although there is an emphasis on the names proposed by the developer (as long as they meet LINZ requirements) the final decision is up to the Committee on the final name.

Names with an important contribution to the City and Events are favourable.

Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee

16 February 2021

File: (21/235)

Report no: IARCC2021/1/47

Proposed New Public Street Name: Subdivision of 147 Holborn Drive, Stokes Valley

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval for an appropriate street name for the public road of the subdivision at no. 147 Holborn Drive, Stokes Valley.

Recommendations

That the Committee:

(1) approves a name for the public road attached as Appendix 1 to the report, as suggested below:

(a) “Te Awa Rere” recommended road type “Grove”;

(b) “Bayswater” recommended road type “Grove”;

(d) an appropriate name tabled during the meeting;

(2) approves an appropriate back up name if option (1)(d) is selected; and

(3) approves the appropriate road type as shown in the list attached as Appendix 3 to the report.

Background

2. The subdivision of 147 Holborn Drive, Stokes Valley creates 15 new dwellings, all gaining access off the new public road to be named.

Discussion

4. The developer has not submitted any names for consideration.

5. One suggestion was received from Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira as below.

Te Awa Rere: “(The swift flowing river) Taking into consideration the area’s close proximity to Te Awa Kairangi, and as a close community each day the community would see the different colours and moods of the river as it travels daily at different speeds towards the harbour.”

6. Considering the history of the area, one other potential name is as follows.

Bayswater: The Holborn subdivision was created by the Lower Hutt City Council in the late 1960’s. The streets in the subdivision were named after parts of London and follow a theme (the LHCC Town Planner, Richard Holmes, had worked for the London County Council). Robert Stokes, after whom Stokes Valley is named, died in Bayswater in London in 1880 and a connection exists with that city. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery in London.

7. A general consideration in Council’s Naming Policy is that where there is a theme in the area, the theme is to be followed - for example Māori names in Korokoro, the names of trees in Maungaraki and the use of South Island names in Kelson.

8. Nearby streets follow a pattern of place/city name paired with a road type of ‘Grove’ due to the road layout, hence a similar road type of Grove is recommended for this public road.

Options

9. The suggested names meet the requirements of AS/NZS 4819:2011, and have been checked and verified by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and are acceptable to be used.

10. Options for the naming of the Public Road are;

a) Te Awa Rere;

b) Bayswater;

c) an alternate name from the Reserved Street Name List, attached as Appendix 2; or

d) an alternate name tabled during the meeting.

11. Road Types recommended are;

e) Grove; or

f) an appropriate road type as shown in the list attached as Appendix 3.

12. If an alternate name is tabled during the meeting, it can be considered for use, but will be subject to meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 4819:2011 and gaining LINZ approval. An appropriate backup name must also be recommended in case the alternate name is deemed not suitable.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

13. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

14. The decision will not increase greenhouse gas emissions, and will not be affected by a changing climate. There are no opportunities in this decision to reduce emissions or build resilience.

Consultation

15. Public consultation was carried out via the following channels:

· Advertisement in Hutt News;

· Advertisement in The Stokes Valley Times.

16. Suggestions were invited from the following mana whenua and local iwi:

· Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika (Port Nicholson Block Settlement) Trust;

· Wellington Tenths Trust;

· Palmerston North Māori Reserve Trust;

· Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa;

· Te Tatau o Te Pō Marae;

· Waiwhetū Marae; and

· Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira.

A further suggestion was invited from Heritage New Zealand.

17. One submission (“Te Awa Rere”) was received by Te Taku Parai, Chairperson of Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira.

Legal Considerations

18. The Committee has the delegated responsibility to name the private road.

19. The new street name is required as a variety of utility connections and other administrative bodies require individual street addresses in order for the necessary connections to be provided.

Financial Considerations

20. There are no financial considerations. The developer is responsible for the necessary street name signs. This will be undertaken by Council’s contractor with the cost paid by the developer.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 Subdivision of 147 Holborn Drive, Stokes Valley - Street Naming Plan	61
2 ⇩	Appendix 2 Reserved Street Name List	62
3 ⇩	Appendix 3 Exract of Permitted Road Types	65

Author: Threesa Malki

Traffic Engineer

Approved By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

Name	Suburb	Background	Additional info
Te Umumamaku	Waiwhetu	Name of an old cultivation clearing within close vicinity of Waiwhetu. LINZ OK 27-4-18	DOC/18/64421
Robinson	Hutt City	Joseph Robinson (1814 –1879) was originally from Kent. He and his brother James came to New Zealand at the beginning of the 1830s. They are supposed to have arrived in Te Whanganui a Tara or Port Nicholson sometime in 1831, via Sydney. Some have even dated it earlier at 1822-1823. Joseph established himself as a boat builder close to the mouth of the Hutt River, not far away from Hokoikoi Pa on the western side of the river. LINZ OK 5-3-20	DOC/11/18810
Grieg	Wainuiomata	In memory of Thomas Grieg Henry. Shifted to their home in Norfolk St in 1962 back when Wainuiomata was called Nappy Valley. Chairman of Pencarrow Home and School Assn., involved in projects with Riddiford Lions Club, Meals on Wheels etc. Received civic award for his volunteer work. (making contact with the family for consent would require additional research and investigation) LINZ OK 5-3-20	DOC/17/6017
Waterford	Wainuiomata	As Parkway is through a swamp, the existing Parkway reservoir is a feature, and fed by a water main through the subdivision. LINZ OK 5-3-20 CANNOT BE ROAD TYPE OF DRIVE	DOC/16/88412 Additional name from the parkway Rise
Pedersen	Wainuiomata	Former owner of section 5, Parkway. Further investigation required. LINZ OK 5-3-20	DOC/16/88412 Additional name from the parkway Rise
Harry Martin	Wainuiomata	In memory of the only mayor of Wainuiomata albeit for a short period of only one year. He served on the county council for 11 years. He was an unwavering community supporter for many years. LINZ OK 28-1-20 NOTE: THERE IS MARTIN GROVE, NORMANDALE (APPROX. 7KMS)	DOC/20/1235
Ibbotson	Wainuiomata	After Reverend Charles Ibbotson who was the original owner of Section 5 of Belmont Survey District approximately where 80 Parkway is located today. (Historical figure (circa 1800’s) therefore making contact with the family would require additional research and investigation) LINZ OK 31-1-20	DOC/20/1235
Ambleside	Wainuiomata	This was a house owned by the Heathcote family, located at about 122 Upper Fitzherbert Road. It means summer pasture. The house was in existence from the 1880s to the late 1950s. It was owned by George and Mary Heathcote. George was a barber, had a shop in Lower Hutt. The house was sold in 1957, burnt down soon after. LINZ OK 20-10-20	DOC/20/99782
Hononga	Wainuiomata	(Union, connection, relationship, bond) originally suggested for the link road between The Strand and Queen Street in Wainuiomata with a double meaning as it is Maori for linking (the two roads) as well as connecting the community. LINZ OK 22-1-21	DOC/21/8369
Pukeariki	Wainuiomata	Te Ara ki Pukeariki/ Pukeariki Lane (The lane leading TO Pukeariki). Pukeariki is another high point/hill that stands alongside Pukeatua Hill aka the Wainuiomata Hill. It is part of the pae maunga/ranges that surround Wellington/Hutt Valley and includes Orongorongo, Remutaka, Korokoro etc. LINZ OK 22-1-21	DOC/21/8369
Te Ngaengae	Naenae	Te Ngaengae is the original name of the Naenae area which used be a swamp. Our school moteatea talks of the historical landmarks pertaining to Te Ngaengae, which was gifted to our school kapa haka group in 2018, by one of our local elders Kura Moeahu. LINZ OK 3-7-19	DIV/19/2760
Renata	Naenae	In memory of Tuahine Renata, a Maori teacher who for many years spent her career at Naenae Primary School and dedicated her life to the revival of te reo me ona tikanga in the community through the Maori immersion class Kohanga Te Rā. LINZ OK 3-7-19	DIV/19/2760
Te Hōpua	Naenae	Te Hopua in english means the pool. Our immersion class Kohanga Te Rā can be likened to a Maori language pool for students wanting to be immersed in te reo me ona tikanga. We see Kohanga Te Ra as the central learning hub of our Maori community of Naenae. LINZ OK 3-7-19	DIV/19/2760
Te Mako	Naenae	This was the name of a Pa in Naenae. LINZ OK 3-7-19	DIV/19/2760
Hēmi Tōpine Te Mamaku	Belmont	The chief who led the attack on Boulcott Farm in 1846. He constructed a ridgetop pā site on the Pareraho trail in what is now Speedy's Reserve (between Hill Road and Kelson). He adopted the name Hemi Topine (James Stovin) later after conversion to Christianity.LINZ OK 7-6-19	DOC/19/75663
Te Mamaku	Boulcott	Background as above. He was known as Te Mamaku at the time of the attack. LINZ OK 8-5-20	DOC/20/36382
Ngāti Hāua-te-rangi	Belmont	The iwi of chief Te Mamaku and the warriors LINZ OK 27-5-19	DOC/19/75663
Rākaiwhakairi Ngāti Kahukuraāwhitia	Belmont	Early hapū of Ngāti Ira who were some of the earliest to live in this part of Heretaunga (the Hutt Valley) LINZ OK 22-5-19 See http://www.wcl.govt.nz/maori/wellington/ngawaahipipitea.html See para 5 of Appendix 2 of this report: http://iportal.huttcity.govt.nz/Record/ReadOnly?Tab=3&Uri=4004447	DOC/19/75663
Caverhill	Belmont	"Caverhill owned block 9, one of the original blocks carved up by the NZ Company. Block 9 covers most of Hill Rd and the Pa site and a lot of Speedy's reserve. He was in the volunteers back in the 1800's like a lot who settled these hills. So I'd like to nominate him too. Caverhill Way maybe?" LINZ OK 5-3-20	DOC/19/75663
Roy Hewson	Petone	In memory of Roy Hewson who served a fifteen-year stint as the Principal of Petone Central School, elected to Petone Borough Council and established the Petone Junior Borough Council. In addition to these, his tenure at the Council, including as Deputy Mayor of Petone, he was also involved in founding the Jackson Street Programme and the Walk of Champions. LINZ OK 18-2-20	DOC/20/15661
Ed Perry		In recognition of Edmund (Ed) Coombes Perry who served Hutt City Council for 25 years. He became Deputy Town Clerk in 1957 and Town Clerk in 1962 until his retirement in 1977. (Reserved for UPL developments) LINZ OK 2-4-20	DOC/20/29675
Van Baarle		After Willem van Baarle who migrated to New Zealand in the 1950’s. van Baarle is Dutch and represents a significant group of immigrants who settled in Lower Hutt and it is a reminder of the influence and origins of the immigrants who are part of Lower Hutt’s history. (Reserved for Public Roads) LINZ OK 6-6-19	DOC/19/101630
Kākā		bird names LINZ OK 18-2-20
Chaffinch		bird names LINZ OK 18-2-20
Rosella		bird names LINZ OK 18-2-20
Tulip		Plant name LINZ OK 18-2-20
Kōtukutuku	Fairfield	Native plants particularly relating to the Eastern Hills (Reserved for Kāinga Ora developments) LINZ OK 26-6-20	DOC/20/68717
Kānuka
Puawānanga
Wai Mārama		Translates to Clear Water Lane – suitable in the vicinity of a water body LINZ OK 16-11-20	DOC/20/118001

Although there is an emphasis on the names proposed by the developer (as long as they meet LINZ requirements) the final decision is up to the Committee on the final name.

Names with an important contribution to the City and Events are favourable.

Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee

17 February 2021

File: (21/242)

Report no: IARCC2021/1/48

Proposed Temporary Road Closure - Muritai Road, Eastbourne - ANZAC DAY SERVICE 2021

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval of the Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee, as per the authorised process, for the temporary closure of roads in Hutt City for the Eastbourne Memorial Returned Services Association - Anzac Day Service 2021.

Recommendations

That the Committee:

(1) notes and receives the information;

(2) notes that the recommendations should not be amended without first carrying out further consultation with affected parties, and verification from Council’s Traffic Engineer that the amendment(s) are not likely to cause unreasonable impact on traffic;

(3) agrees to temporary close the following road, subject to the conditions listed in the attached Traffic Impact Report (attached as Appendix 1 to the report):

Anzac Day Service – 2021: Sunday 25 April 2021 between the hours of 9:30am to 11:00am (attached as Appendix 2 to the report);

Muritai Road, Eastbourne (the section of road between the intersections of Rimu and Makaro Streets); and

(4) agrees to temporarily rescind the existing parking restrictions during the listed event, and impose a ‘No Stopping’ parking restriction on the following roads:

Anzac Day Service – 2021: Sunday 25 April 2021 between the hours of 9:30am to 11:00am (attached as Appendix 2 to the report);

Muritai Road, Eastbourne (the section of road between the intersections of Rimu and Makaro Streets).

For the reasons that the proposed road closure and parking restrictions are required to accommodate the annual Eastbourne Memorial Returned Services Association - Anzac Day Service 2021, and closures for previous year’s events have not solicited any complaints from the public.

Background

2. Council receives numerous requests throughout the year for public roads to be closed for public and private events. In order for the closures to have an effect, under Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 1974, Council approval is required.

3. Council has received a request from the Eastbourne Memorial RSA (Inc.) for approval to hold its annual ANZAC Day Service, an event involving a temporary road closure, and temporary ‘No Stopping’ restrictions as detailed in the recommendations above. Details of the event and expected impact on traffic are attached as Apprendix 1 to the report.

4. At its meeting of 12 August 2008, Council approved a procedure for Council to follow to comply with the Local Government Act 1974 (Schedule 10) (LGA) provisions for temporary road closures for events.

5. Processes have been established to implement these procedures, including the required communications and consultations prior to any approval of a closure.

6. For those events where vehicles remaining on roads are considered to be inconsiderately parked, it is necessary for Council to also pass a resolution that, for the duration of the event allows for the legal removal of vehicles at the direction of the event organizer and administered by Council’s Parking Enforcement Officers.

7. This report has been prepared in accordance with the approved procedures.

Discussion

8. This is an annual event and the proposed closures have been approved in the past.

9. Council’s Traffic Engineer – Network Operations, acting as Council’s Traffic Engineer, has assessed the proposed closures with regards to their expected impact on traffic. The Traffic Engineer has provided a professional opinion as to whether the resulting impact on traffic is likely to be reasonable or unreasonable:

Eastbourne Memorial RSA – ANZAC Day Service 2021: The proposed closure, if implemented in accordance with an approved temporary traffic management plan and associated conditions are not likely to have an unreasonable impact on traffic or the network.

10. Any vehicles remaining within the proposed road closure during this event will be a safety concern and therefore temporary No Stopping restrictions are required to enable these vehicles to be removed.

11. Where existing parking restrictions are in place, these are to be temporarily rescinded to facilitate the temporary No Stopping restrictions.

12. Temporary Traffic Management Plans prepared for the event will show how traffic safety and flow will be managed.

Options

13. The Committee can;

a. approve the proposed temporary road closure and the associated ‘no stopping’ parking restrictions; or

b. amend and defer all or part of the Committee’s decision to the Council meeting on 24 March 2021, so as to give officers time to assess the proposed amendments and offer an assessment on the impact to traffic and the network.

14. Officers recommend Option a, as the effects of the event can be effectively managed through the conditions of the road closure approvals, as proven in previous years.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

15. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

16. The decision will not be affected by a changing climate.

Consultation

17. The public was notified that Council was to consider the proposed temporary road closure through a Public Notice advertisement in The Hutt News on Tuesday 16 February 2021. No correspondence had been received at the time this report was finalized. However any subsequent correspondence will be presented at the Committee meeting.

18. Public notice of any decision to close roads will be advertised in The Hutt News.

Legal Considerations

19. Approval is required from Council, or the Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee, to allow for the temporary closure of roads and temporary ‘No Stopping’ restrictions. This will ensure that Council is complying with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1974 (Schedule 10) for the temporary closure of roads for events within its jurisdiction.

Financial Considerations

20. For community events, the cost of public notices in The Hutt News is paid from Council budgets. For commercial events, the cost of the public notices is passed onto the appropriate event organiser. This is a community event.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 - Traffic Impact Report	71
2 ⇩	Appendix 2 - Aerial	74

Author: Charles Agate

Traffic Engineer - Network Operations

Reviewed By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

Approved By: John Gloag

Head of Transport

Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee

17 February 2021

File: (21/245)

Report no: IARCC2021/1/49

Proposed Temporary Road Closures: Laings Road, Knights Road and Queens Drive, Hutt Central - ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE AND WREATH LAYING 2021

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval of the Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee, as per the authorised process, for the temporary closure of roads in Hutt City for the Civic - Anzac Day Dawn Service and Wreath Laying 2021.

Recommendations

That the Committee:

(1) notes and receives the information;

(3) agrees to temporary close the following roads, subject to the conditions listed in the attached Traffic Impact Report (attached as Appendix 1 to the report):

Anzac Day Dawn Service – 2021: Sunday 25 April 2021 between the hours of 5:00am to 7:00am (attached as Appendix 2 to the report);

(a) Laings Road, Hutt Central (the section of road between the intersections of Myrtle Street and Queens Drive); and

(b) Knights Road, Hutt Central (the section of road between the intersections of Stevens Grove and Laings Road); and

Anzac Day Dawn Service and Wreath Laying – 2021: Sunday 25 April 2021 between the hours of 5:00am to 11:00am (attached as Appendix 2 to the report);

Queens Drive, Hutt Central (the section of road between the High Street roundabout and Laings Road); and

(4) agrees to temporarily rescind the existing parking restrictions during the listed event, and impose a ‘No Stopping’ parking restriction on the following roads:

Anzac Day Dawn Service – 2021: Sunday 25 April 2021 between the hours of 5:00am to 7:00am (attached as Appendix 2 to the report);

(a) Laings Road, Hutt Central (the section of road between the intersections of Myrtle Street and Queens Drive); and

(b) Knights Road, Hutt Central (the section of road between the intersections of Stevens Grove and Laings Road); and

Anzac Day Dawn Service and Wreath Laying – 2021: Sunday 25 April 2021 between the hours of 5:00am to 11:00am (attached as Appendix 2 to the report);

Queens Drive, Hutt Central (the section of road between the High Street roundabout and Laings Road).

For the reasons that the proposed road closures and parking restrictions are required to accommodate the Civic - Anzac Day Dawn Service and Wreath Laying 2021, and closures for previous year’s events have not solicited any complaints from the public.

Background

3. Council has received a request from the Mayor’s Office for approval to hold the Civic ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Wreath Laying, an event involving both temporary road closures, and temporary ‘No Stopping’ restrictions as detailed in the recommendations above. Details of the event and expected impact on traffic are attached as Apprendix 1 to the report.

5. Processes have been established to implement these procedures, including the required communications and consultations prior to any approval of a closure.

6. For those events where vehicles remaining on roads are considered to be inconsiderately parked, it is necessary for Council to also pass a resolution that, for the duration of the event allows for the legal removal of vehicles at the direction of the event organiser, and administered by Council’s Parking Enforcement Officers.

7. This report has been prepared in accordance with the approved procedures.

Discussion

8. This is an annual event and the proposed closures have been approved in the past.

9. Council’s Traffic Engineer – Network Operations, acting as Council’s Traffic Engineer, has assessed the proposed closures with regards to their expected impact on traffic. The Traffic Engineer has provided a professional opinion as to whether the resulting impact on traffic is likely to be reasonable or unreasonable:

Civic ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Wreath Laying 2021: The proposed closures, if implemented in accordance with an approved temporary traffic management plan and associated conditions are not likely to have an unreasonable impact on traffic or the network.

10. Any vehicles remaining within the proposed road closures during these events will be a safety concern and therefore temporary No Stopping restrictions are required to enable these vehicles to be removed.

11. Where existing parking restrictions are in place, these are to be temporarily rescinded to facilitate the temporary No Stopping restrictions.

12. Temporary Traffic Management Plans prepared for the event will show how traffic safety and flow will be managed.

Options

13. The Committee can;

a. approve the proposed temporary road closure and the associated ‘no stopping’ parking restrictions; or

14. Officers recommend Option a, as the effects of the event can be effectively managed through the conditions of the road closure approvals, as proven in previous years.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

15. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

16. The decision will not be affected by a changing climate.

Consultation

17. The public was notified that Council was to consider the proposed temporary road closure through a Public Notice advertisement in The Hutt News on Tuesday 16 February 2021. No correspondence had been received at the time this draft report was finalized. However any subsequent correspondence will be presented at the Committee meeting.

18. Public notice of any decision to close roads will be advertised in The Hutt News.

Legal Considerations

19. Approval is required from Council, or the Committee, to allow for the temporary closure of roads and temporary ‘No Stopping’ restrictions. This will ensure that Council is complying with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1974 (Schedule 10) for the temporary closure of roads for events within its jurisdiction.

Financial Considerations

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 - Traffic Impact Report	79
2 ⇩	Appendix 2 - Aerial	82

Author: Charles Agate

Traffic Engineer - Network Operations

Reviewed By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

Approved By: John Gloag

Head of Transport

Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee

17 February 2021

File: (21/250)

Report no: IARCC2021/1/50

Proposed Temporary Road Closure - Reynolds Bach Drive, Silverstream - Hutt Valley Motorsport Club Hill Climb 2021

Purpose of Report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval of the Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee, as per the authorised process, for the temporary closure of roads in Hutt City for the Hutt Valley Motorsport Clubs – Reynolds Bach Drive Hill Climb 2021.

Recommendations

That the Committee:

(1) notes and receives the information;

(3) agrees to temporary close the following road, subject to the conditions listed in the attached Traffic Impact Report (attached as Appendix 1 to the report):

Hutt Valley Motorsport Club Hill Climb – 2021: Friday 2 April 2021 (Good Friday) between the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm (attached as Appendix 2 to the report);

Reynolds Bach Drive, Stokes Valley (the section of road between the ‘gates’ to the end of Reynolds Bach Drive); and

(4) agrees to temporarily rescind the existing parking restrictions during the listed event, and impose a ‘No Stopping’ parking restriction on the following roads:

Hutt Valley Motorsport Club Hill Climb – 2021: Friday 2 April 2021 (Good Friday) between the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm (attached as Appendix 2 to the report);

Reynolds Bach Drive, Stokes Valley (the section of road between the ‘gates’ to the end of Reynolds Bach Drive).

For the reasons that the proposed road closure and parking restrictions are required to accommodate the annual Hill Climb event, and closures for previous year’s events have not solicited any complaints from the public.

Background

3. Council has received a request from the Hutt Valley Motorsport Club for approval to hold its annual Hill Climb event, an event involving a temporary road closure, and temporary ‘No Stopping’ restrictions as detailed in the recommendations above. Details of the event and expected impact on traffic are attached as Appendix 1 to the report.

5. Processes have been established to implement these procedures, including the required communications and consultations prior to any approval of a closure.

6. For those events where vehicles remaining on roads are considered to be inconsiderately parked, it is necessary for Council to also pass a resolution that, for the duration of the event allows for the legal removal of vehicles at the direction of the event organiser, and administered by Council’s Parking Enforcement Officers.

7. This report has been prepared in accordance with the approved procedures.

Discussion

8. This is an annual event and the proposed closures have been approved in the past.

9. Council’s Traffic Engineer – Network Operations, acting as Council’s Traffic Engineer, has assessed the proposed closures with regards to their expected impact on traffic. The Traffic Engineer has provided a professional opinion as to whether the resulting impact on traffic is likely to be reasonable or unreasonable:

Hutt Valley Motorsport Club – Hill Climb 2021: The proposed closure, if implemented in accordance with an approved temporary traffic management plan and associated conditions are not likely to have an unreasonable impact on traffic or the network.

11. Where existing parking restrictions are in place, these are to be temporarily rescinded to facilitate the temporary No Stopping restrictions.

12. Temporary Traffic Management Plans prepared for the event will show how traffic safety and flow will be managed

Options

13. The Committee can;

a. approve the proposed temporary road closure and the associated ‘no stopping’ parking restrictions; or

14. Officers recommend Option a, as the effects of the event can be effectively managed through the conditions of the road closure approvals, as proven in previous years.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

15. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

16. The decision will not be affected by a changing climate.

Consultation

18. Public notice of any decision to close roads will be advertised in The Hutt News.

19. The organiser has approached and gained the support of the local businesses for this event (including the Silverstream Landfill).

Legal Considerations

20. Approval is required from Council, or the Committee to allow for the temporary closure of roads and temporary ‘No Stopping At All Times’ restrictions. This will ensure that Council is complying with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1974 (Schedule 10) for the temporary closure of roads within its jurisdiction.

Financial Considerations

21. For community events, the cost of public notices in The Hutt News is paid from Council budgets. For commercial events, the cost of the public notices is passed onto the appropriate event organiser. This is a commercial event.

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Appendix 1 - Traffic Impact Report	87
2 ⇩	Appendix 2 - Aerial	90

Author: Charles Agate

Traffic Engineer - Network Operations

Reviewed By: Damon Simmons

Traffic Asset Manager

Approved By: John Gloag

Head of Transport

Infrastructure and Regulatory Committee

03 February 2021

File: (21/147)

Report no: IARCC2021/1/51

Regulatory Matters

Purpose of Report

1. To provide the Committee with an update of regulatory matters arising from the work of the Environment and Sustainability Group.

Recommendations

That the Committee receives and notes the information.

Background

2. The report covers the regulatory activities associated with the divisions in

the Environment and Sustainability Group. In particular, the Environmental

Consents and Regulatory Services departments.

3. Enforcement actions data for Animal Services is attached as Appendix 1 to the report. Environmental Consent data is attached as Appendix 2 to the report.

4. The Environmental Consents division processes consent applications under

the Resource Management Act, the Food Act, the Sale and Supply of Alcohol

Act and the Building Act (resource and building consents, liquor and food

licences and District Licensing reports), as well as LIMs and property

enquiries under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings

Act. The Environmental Consents division offers an Eco Design Advisor

service across the city.

5. Environmental Health services are provided for Upper Hutt City Council as

well as Lower Hutt.

6. The Regulatory Services Division deals with trade waste applications,

bylaws, animal services, parking and emergency management.

7. This division provides Animal Services for Wellington City Council as well as Lower Hutt.

Environmental Consents:

Resource Consents

8. Resource consent numbers have remained constant, however the complexity and scale of the projects is increasing as can be seen in the notable consents section below. In November, we issued 19 consents and received 30 resource consent application. In December we issued 32 consents and received 36. In January we issued 21 resource consents and received 25 applications.

9. Te Ara Tupua (Nauranga to Petone Cycleway) was approved this month. This project was consented through the government’s Fast Track Consenting process established last year in response to Covid-19. Construction is expected to commence later this year.

10. A hearing was held for the Eastern Bays Shared Pathway Resource Consent from 15– 17 December 2020. The decision from the hearings panel is due next month.

11. Notable resource consents lodged:

· 124 Richmond Road, Petone - Redevelopment of the site previously occupied by Imperial Tobacco to create 95 townhouses

· 221 High Street, Hutt Central – Conversion of commercial building in the CBD to apartments at rear and above

· 4 Collingwood Street, Waterloo – 11 townhouses; comprising a mixture of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units

· 123 Cambridge Terrace, Fairfield – 11 townhouses; comprising a mixture of 1 and 2 bedroom units

· 65 Victoria Street, Alicetown – Demolition of an earthquake prone block of flats and redevelopment of the site for 6 dwellings.

· 1 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley – Corner site at the entrance to Stokes Valley to be developed for 5 dwellings

· 26 Fitzherbert Road, Wainuiomata – subdivision to create 10 townhouses.

12. Recently granted resource consents:

· 489 Riverside Drive, Fairfield – 14 townhouses

· 18 Rata Street, Naenae – Subdivision of site for 12 dwellings

· 2a Gawler Grove, Wainuiomata – 8 dwellings

· 318 Oxford Terrace, Epuni – 28 townhouses

· 29-31 Waiwhetu Road – 14 townhouses

· 1-5 Moores Valley Road, Wainuiomata – Mixed use redevelopment at Moore’s Valley Road shops to include apartments

· 94 Cambridge Terrace, Waterloo – Apartment building comprising of 14 units

· 5 Taine Street, Taita – 12 townhouses.

13. RMA compliance updates:

· “Tiny house” – 14 Molesworth Street, Taita

The tiny house has been relocated on site to a compliant location meeting the requirements of the district plan. The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are yet to issue a determination in relation to the Building Act and Code requirements.

· Chilton St James School

Further noise monitoring is being undertaken by the school and they have committed to producing a report. Once the report has been received we will be discussing the results in conjunction with the affected neighbor and appropriate action as required.

· Wainuiomata Cleanfill

The cleanfill is due for its next independent audit in February. All compliance related information is now available online at the link below

http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/Services/Rubbish-and-recycling/cleanfill/

The consent holder has provided a copy of their complaints register; this can be found at the link above.

Below is a list of the complaints the resource consent monitoring team have received since the previous regulatory matters report.

Received	Actioned	Complaint	Action taken
19/09/2020	19/09/2020	Clouds of dust blowing from site	Rotomillings placed on area where dust is blowing from. Alternative solution i.e. polymer to be investigated
19/11/2020	19/11/2020	Tracking on the road	Road was cleaned. Drivers that were found not to be using the wheel wash have been banned from the site
26/11/2020	1/12/2020	Road not being swept adequately and not far enough down road. Trucks on wrong side of road passing truck washing the road	Road had been cleaned by the time the issues was raised, there was further correspondence with the complainant to clarify
18/02/2021	18/02/2021	Dust on Coast Road	Visit to Coast Road at 15:20, sweeper truck on site cleaning dirt spills on Coast Road and Main Road

14. We have received two (September and December) noise monitoring reports from Tonkin and Taylor that indicated the noise from the operations at the time of monitoring breached the noise limits set by conditions of resource consent.

15. The noise monitoring reports are a one-off sample of noise on a particular day. They are peer-reviewed by experts and the resource consents team work with the consent holder and their experts to find the best practical solution to any noise limit breaches observed on the day. The practice of the Resource Consents enforcement officers is that if the effects from a breach are not adverse and the consent holder is willing to undertake action to ensure compliance, formal enforcement is not necessarily undertaken.

16. Since the noise limit breach at 199 Coast Road was noted in the September report, the consent holder has undertaken best practical options to mitigate the situation, this included talking to the affected person directly and moving the noisy equipment away from the affected property boundary. Furthermore, a sign has been put up to remind customers to not slam their tailgates. The operator has also banned customers that have not complied with their business rules.

17. The December report has been peer-reviewed, and the reviewer determined that insufficient measurements have been carried out to establish overall compliance with the applicable noise limit (on a day to day basis). Where there have been minor exceedances of the noise limits, both owners have been spoken to and have not laid complaints.

18. Enforcement officers have asked for explanations from the consent holder about steps that can be undertaken to ensure the next round of monitoring is more representative and what changes to work practices can be implemented to ensure that works are clearly complying with the standard. A response is expected by 26 February 2021 and will be discussed at the next Community Liaison Group Meeting on the 4 March 2021.

Land Information Memoranda (LIMs) Team

19. LIM applications were high for November 2020, as usual, but slightly lower than average over December and January.

20. LIM numbers are tracking above average for the financial year; averaging just less than 100 LIM’s a month.

21. We continue to see multiple LIM applications for the same property, reflecting a competitive property market. In November we received 8 LIM applications for the same address, the most we have ever received.

Building Team

22. We experienced the normal downturn in building consent applications received during December and January, traditionally the two months of the year when we receive the fewest building applications. We received 34 building consents in January; the value of work is very similar to last year, $12.3m compared to $12.4m received in January 2020.

23. We are on track to once again exceed 1,600 building consents in the fiscal year. Up to the end of the 2^nd quarter we have granted 946 building consents with the value of work of $251m, compared to 890 consents to value of $205m for the same period in the last year.

24. Kainga Ora has passed the first hurdle towards becoming a stand-alone Building Consent Authority which will allow them to approve their own building consents. Kainga Ora have completed their IANZ audit and await the final approval and registration from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.

We have been liaising with Kainga Ora officials to manage the upcoming changes. Although Kainga Ora will no longer require building consents from HCC, they will need to engage with the building team to apply for Project Information Memoranda, pay levies and provide completed consent documentation.

Building consents for the retro-fit of over 300 Kainga Ora homes will still be processed by HCC in the current financial year.

25. Notable building consents received:

· 15B Queen Street, Wainuiomata - Convert existing gym and office space into a church, seismic strengthening, fire and accessibility upgrades $800k

· 155-157 Waterloo Road (old fire station) - Stage one; includes partial demolition of interior and seismic strengthening. The internal fit out for apartments will be lodged in a separate building consent application

· Naenae Hotel, 5 Vogel Street – Seismic strengthening of earthquake prone building including internal wall and roof bracing, concrete support wall and footings to the exterior, value of work $200k

· 143 Molesworth Street, Taita - New church building and relocation of existing building from within the site, creating on-site car parking, value of work $630k

· Shona McFarlane Resthome Mabey Rd - Stage 3 - Refurbishment of the main building kitchen facilities, value of work $1.6m

· Boulcott Primary School – Remedial work, recladding, upgrading of fire systems and accessibility upgrades, value of work $1.2m.

Earthquake Prone Building

26. Over recent months we’ve continued to work intensively with building owners to resolve expired earthquake-prone building notices.

27. This has been a successful programme with the focus on working with building owners and their engineers to resolve issues rather than resorting to enforcement action where possible. We have achieved remediation outcomes for the vast majority of these buildings.

28. All except one have a building consent to strengthen their building or other provisions in place to mitigate any risk these buildings may pose. We are in communication with the last building owner and are confident they will be applying for a building consent to strengthen their building within the next few weeks.

29. We are also seeing a steady flow of building consent applications for strengthening other buildings. We are pleased that the overall seismic resilience of buildings in Lower Hutt continues to improve.

30. The old court house at 13 Elizabeth Street, Petone is under new ownership. The building was issued with an earthquake prone building notice in 2016 preventing anyone from using or occupying the building until it has been strengthened. The new owner is consulting with Heritage NZ regarding plans to renovate the building for residential use while maintaining its unique heritage character.

Swimming Pools

31. We have carried out 56 first inspections in the period 1 October to 31 December and are on target to complete inspection of pools in Lower Hutt within the 3 yearly cycle. Indoor pools are presenting the most areas of contention as owners who have pools that were previously exempt are now required to comply with the regulations.

Eco Design Advice

32. Our Eco Design Advisor completed 30 home visits and 8 technical plan assessments between October – December 2020.

33. We have been working closely with Urban Plus, providing technical support and advice to help meet the Healthy Housing Standards for their rental properties. There has also been ongoing work to bring their new builds to a 6 star Homestar level.

Environmental Health

Alcohol

Compliance Visits/Controlled Purchase Operations (CPO)

34. A controlled purchase operation was carried out during November, with 16 licensed premises being ‘tested’. (11 in Lower Hutt and 5 in Upper Hutt).

35. One premises in Lower Hutt (grocery store) also sold alcohol to a minor. Police have applied to ARLA for suspension of the off-licence and duty manager’s certificate.

36. The outcome of those applications is not yet known.

37. Another Lower Hutt premises that had recently changed ownership was found to be selling alcohol while unlicensed. Council’s licensing inspector will be applying to ARLA for suspension of the duty manager’s certificate. It was apparent that the manager had misled the owner into believing that a license was in force.

Contested Applications

38. A hearing has been set down for an application for the renewal of an off license for Waiwhetu Superette. The application has been opposed by the Medical Officer of Health and Council’s Licensing Inspector, who have concerns that the premises does not meet the definition of a grocery store. The MOH also has concerns about existing levels of harm in the area.

39. A hearing had also been set down for Jay’s Store, Wainuiomata, which was opposed by the MOH and Licensing Inspector. This was again due concerns that the premises did not meet the definition of a grocery store, as no sales revenue was available. The store owner has since implemented new software which will enable them to accurately categorise all sales revenue, thus being able to confirm that the principal revenue stream is food. (A requirement in proving the premises is a grocery store). The MoH and Licensing Inspector subsequently withdrew their opposition and the hearing has been cancelled.

Granting and Issuing of Licences

40. On the 23 December 2020, Central Government announced a further amendment to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2020, in that reporting time fames have again been extended. This means that we are unable to issue new liquor licences, or renew existing licenses without reports from the New Zealand Police and the Medical Officer of Health. The Notice has now been extended to 6^thMay 2021.

41. This has so far only delayed the processing of one application for the renewal and variation of an on license for the Palliser Hotel, Wainuiomata. The MOH has not reported, on this application, apparently due to concerns about gambling in the community, which is not actually considered to be a matter for opposition under the Act. This places a great deal of uncertainty for the applicant, who has invested in demolishing the current premises, and rebuilding new premises on the same site. Mayor Barry wrote to the MOH requesting a report as soon as possible. However at the time of writing, no report has been forthcoming. A Temporary Licence has however been granted and issued.

Bylaws

42. Work is continuing on the operational aspects of the Appearance Industries Bylaw.

43. There have been a number of contentious bee keeping complaints received recently. Establishing that a nuisance has occurred is fraught with difficulty and officers are seeking legal advice.

Food

Verifications

44. The EH Team is continuing to make good progress in reducing the back log of food control plan/national programme verifications.

Illness

45. A food operator at a local sports club is currently being monitored due to cases of illness associated with the club. The operator is a carrier of a bacterium that prevents antibiotics from having any beneficial effect. There has been a particular focus on handwashing and cleaning and sanitizing. Environmental swabbing has been undertaken and results should be available soon. Council’s food safety officer is working collaboratively with Regional Public Health and officer from the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Litter

46. The ‘old’ Naenae recycling station site has remained free of illegal dumping, but there has been an increase at the Kelson station. Judging by some infringements, some of this is from people who would have historically used Naenae station. There is still no evident pattern of increase in dumping complaints around the city since the removal of the Naenae site. The old Alicetown site has become an area for businesses to put out pallets for the public to collect. While this is not ideal, the area is kept relatively tidy and promotes upcycling and the re-use of resource. The Environmental Investigations Officer will monitor this and contact Kiwirail if issues arise.

47. Information from community group indicates that general littering increases around the holiday season, and many of these groups have been doing an amazing job picking it up.

Regulatory Services

Parking Services

48. Parking fines paid over the counter in January was the highest recorded for that month, $76,700 and compared to last year $52,267.

49. The number of parking infringements also remain high. It is significant that the total number of infringements has caught up with last year despite the Warrants of Fitness and tyre infringements being on hold until 14 October, these statutory offences usually add a 900-1200 tickets/month.

Trade Waste

50. The trade waste team has been doing infiltration (smoke testing the sewer pipes to see if the pipes leak) work in in Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, Maungaraki and Wainuiomata over the last two months. Much of this work is to check the capacity of the pipe system which is very relevant at the moment with the pressure on increasing the density of housing in these areas.

Animal Services

51. There are consistently less impounds, more microchipping and less euthenasing this year, compared to previous years.

52. Residences in Wainuiomata and at Point Howard are still having issues with deer and pigs getting into residential gardens and eating and ripping them up. Greater Wellington Regional Council has rangers/hunters that have done some culling but the problem is persisting. One Council officer has been out with a dog to flush them out. We respond when we are aware of the issue, and are encouraging the community to alert us to further incidences.

53. The Waiu Dog Park project is proceeding well, with the earthworks now completed and hydroseeded. There has been a delay in starting the fencing because not all the materials have arrived in Wellington. Currently fencing is planned to start by the end of February and this will take approximately three weeks to complete. We are making use of the time we have whilst waiting for fencing materials to work on the carpark.

54. At the end of March Wainuiomata will host the Dogs in the Pool event.

Climate Change Impact and Considerations

55. The matters addressed in this report have been considered in accordance with the process set out in Council’s Climate Change Considerations Guide.

56. Energy efficiency advice is provided by our Eco Design Advisor service. This includes providing advice to applicants when they are preparing to lodge an application for building consent and through our home assessment service.

Consultation

57. Consultation was undertaken when statutorily necessary.

Legal Considerations

58. Legal considerations are undertaken under the appropriate legislation.

Financial Considerations

59. No financial considerations needed

Appendices

No.	Title	Page
1 ⇩	Dogs Control graphs	101
2 ⇩	Environmental Consents Graphs at the end of January 2021	102

Author: Karen Piper

Executive Assistant, Environment and Sustainability

Author: Jekkie Suwanposee

Executive Assistant

Approved By: Helen Oram

Director Environment and Sustainability

[1] S4. Notice of intention to close road to be advertised: ‘At least 42 days before the proposed period of closure of any road, the controlling authority shall give public notice ……… in at least 1 newspaper circulating in the locality in which the road is situated of its intention to close the road to ordinary vehicular traffic, with details of the purpose of the closure, the period or periods of closure’

[2] Schedule 10, 11A: ‘The council shall give public notice of its intention to consider closing any road or part of a road under clause 11(e); and shall give public notice of any decision to close any road or part of a road under that provision’

[3] Schedule 10, 11(e): ‘for a period or periods not exceeding in the aggregate 31 days in any year for any exhibition, fair, show, market, concert, film-making, race or other sporting event, or public function’

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