Key issues
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The gap between the desired and existing reserves/recreation areas
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The use and promotion of sports facilities, eg Dargaville swimming pool
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Demand for recreational facilities in growing communities, eg boatramps, libraries
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Ageing wharves and seawalls requiring increasing maintenance
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Increasing environmental standards for public toilets and associated cost
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The decline of native 'bio-diversity'
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Utilisation and availability of reserves across the District
What we do now
Council provides and maintains parks and reserves throughout the Kaipara District. Council is also responsible for a range of recreation facilities in different communities. These include:
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Playgrounds at various locations
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A swimming pool in Dargaville
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Coastal facilities such as boat ramps, wharves and sea walls
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Camping ground sites at Mangawhai, Tinopai and Taharoa Domain
An important education and leisure facility operated by Council is the Dargaville public library. Council also assists with the funding and provision of services to community libraries in Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto, Paparoa and Ruawai.
Cemeteries are maintained in Mangawhai, Arapohue, Tokatoka, Dargaville and Redhill. Council also supports the maintenance of the Kaiwaka, Maungaturoto and Otamatea RSA cemeteries.
Council maintains 25 public toilets at various locations throughout the District.
Why we do it
To provide attractive parks, reserves and recreational facilities to meet the needs of residents and visitors to the District.
To provide community amenities to meet the needs of residents and visitors to the District.
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Reserves and recreation contributes to the following Community Outcomes: |
How this activity or service contributes: |
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Sustainable economy |
Provides open spaces and facilities that encourages tourism |
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Strong communities |
Provides open spaces and facilities that encourage social interaction and healthy pursuits |
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Safety and good quality of life |
Provides clean and safe open spaces and facilities that meet relevant standards |
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Special character and healthy environment |
Provides open spaces and facilities while safeguarding the environment |
What we agree to provide to the community
Continued provision of reserves and facilities at 2003-04 levels, subject to the Reserves Strategy.
Measuring progress
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Council's accounts for all camping grounds show a positive return
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No accidents reported due to structural defects or inadequate maintenance of the Dargaville swimming pool
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Survey of a random sample of District residents indicates that 75 percent are satisfied with the overall quality of library services provided11
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Survey of a random sample of District residents indicates that 75 percent are satisfied with the range and number of reserves provided within the community12
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Monthly survey of the grounds and general appearance of burial facilities indicates greater than 90 percent compliance with standards
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Monthly hygiene survey of public toilets indicates 100 percent compliance
What is planned in 2004/05
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$ |
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Biodiversity Work |
"Weed Control" within selected Council reserves |
20,000 |
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District Wide |
Implementation of Reserves Strategy as determined by Council in 2003-04 |
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Tree Pruning |
Continuing felling/pruning work District wide |
15,000 |
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Foreshore Planting |
Continued restoration planting of Chases Gorge entranceway with suitable coastal species to help stabilise foredune area (Roading) |
1,000 |
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Ruawai Foreshore |
Wooden barrier to stop vehicles driving on reserve |
2,500 |
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Ruawai Toilet Block |
Rain barrier to stop rain entering the toilets |
5,000 |
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District Wide |
Planting/replacement programme for high profile parks and reserve areas |
4,000 |
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Continued Picnic Table Upgrading |
Baylys Beach x 1
Dargaville x 1
Mangawhai x 2
Kellys Bay x 1 |
1,500
1,500
3,000
1,500 |
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Glinks Gully Protection Society |
Foredune restoration work (community project)
Supporting the Glinks Gully Protection Society in this work |
1,500 |
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District Wide |
Rubbish bin replacement programme - Mangawhai, Kaiwaka, Paparoa, Maungaturoto etc |
6,000 |
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Mangawhai Heads |
Boardwalk and barrier upgrade to improve beach access at Surf Club/carpark area |
4,000 |
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Parks and Reserve |
District wide tree planting strategy. Looking at suitable plant species for area-wide planting |
1,000 |
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Footpath |
Plan, design and commence a walkway and surrounds from Totara Street to the new jetty in conjunction with the Dargaville Wharf Committee |
20,000 |
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Mt Wesley Cemetery |
Tree planting to provide future shade/shelter within the cemetery |
2,000 |
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Recreation and Sports Plan |
(Contingent upon additional funding from SPARC) |
10,000 |
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Harding Park Management Plan |
To be initiated mid 2005 |
15,000 |
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Mangawhai Recreation Space |
Develop Mangawhai recreation space in line with Reserve Strategy and Mangawhai Future Project |
211,500 |
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Mangawhai Library |
Investigation of future demand for Library |
20,000 |
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Lincoln Reserve |
Protect park from damage caused by vehicles |
10,000 |
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Tatarariki Tennis Club |
Toward upgrading of facilities |
10,000 |
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Dargaville Tennis Club |
To assist with fencing (conditional) |
10,000 |
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Pahi Regatta Club |
For wharf maintenance |
2,500 |
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Progressive Paparoa |
For The Landing' project |
4,000 |
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Kelly's Bay Improvement Society |
To provide materials for gabion work |
2,000 |
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Mangawhai |
Additional picnic tables |
10,000 |
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District Wide |
Increased reserve maintenance |
30,000 |
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Coastal Access |
Improve access to Back Bay jetty at Mangawhai |
10,000 |
11 This survey will be undertaken as part of Council's annual customer satisfaction survey.
Future plans (July 2005 - June 2007)
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Implementing outcomes of Taharoa Domain Reserve Management Plan
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Improving the standard of District reserves based on outcomes of Reserves Strategy
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Investigate possible alternative ownership of Dargaville Pool to encourage external funding
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Review of the capacity of cemeteries
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Construction of new toilets in Mangawhai pending the outcomes of the Mangawhai Future Project
Future plans (July 2007 June 2014)
Key directions include:
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The implementation of the Kaipara District Reserves Strategy
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Preparing identified reserve management plans
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Implementing reserve management plans
Projected expenditure
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2003/04
$000 |
2004/05
$000 |
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2005/06
$000 |
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2006/07
$000 |
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Operating Costs (inc. Depreciation) |
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Swimming Pool |
90 |
39 |
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39 |
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39 |
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Reserves |
558 |
861 |
|
861 |
|
861 |
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Camping Grounds |
171 |
171 |
|
171 |
|
171 |
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Public Toilets |
214 |
214 |
|
214 |
|
214 |
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Cemeteries |
74 |
70 |
|
70 |
|
70 |
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Library |
310 |
353 |
|
333 |
|
333 |
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|
|
1,417 |
1,708 |
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1,688 |
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1,688 |
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Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Fees and Charges |
327 |
327 |
|
327 |
|
327 |
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Grants |
1 |
1 |
|
1 |
|
1 |
|
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Rent Grants |
21 |
21 |
|
21 |
|
21 |
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Sinking Fund Interest |
5 |
5 |
|
5 |
|
5 |
|
|
|
354 |
354 |
|
354 |
|
354 |
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Net Cost of Service |
(1,063) |
(1,3354) |
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(1,334) |
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(1,334) |
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Capital Transactions |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Capital Development (Mangawhai Camp) |
- |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
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Loan Payments |
- |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
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Loan Payments (Internal) |
- |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
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Sinking Fund Payments |
(24) |
(24) |
|
(24) |
|
(24) |
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Development Loans |
- |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
|
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Sinking Fund Repayment |
- |
- |
|
- |
|
- |
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Transfer from Reserves |
107 |
400 |
|
380 |
|
380 |
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|
|
83 |
376 |
|
356 |
|
356 |
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Net Total to be Funded |
(980) |
(978) |
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(978) |
|
(978) |
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Funded By |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Equity Balances |
3 |
3 |
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3 |
|
3 |
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Funded by General Rate |
977 |
975 |
|
975 |
|
975 |
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Comment
The graph reflects present expenditure levels, as the outcomes of the Reserves Strategy are not presently known. The provision of reserves and open space is, however, seen as a key priority for community well-being.
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