Public Notification of Applications for New Resource Consents

The following applications for resource consent have been received by Kaipara District Council and Northland Regional Council and are hereby publicly notified pursuant to Section 95 of the Resource Management Act 1991.

Activity: Subdivision Consent: Application for a 118 lot farm or forest park subdivision, with four roads to vest, two esplanade reserves to vest, three common buffer areas and one balance area.

Application Number: RM090101

Processing Officer: Adam Johnstone, CPG New Zealand Limited, Phone (03) 374 6515

Any person wishing to make a submission on the above application should send it to the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville 0340.

Northland Regional Council Applications

Application Number: CON20092425301-03

Type of Consents
Land Use Consent: To carry out approximately 100,000 cubic metres of earthworks associated with the construction of access roads and ancillary services, over four stages.
Discharge Permit: To discharge stormwater to land from land distrubance activities.
Water Permit: To divert stormwater associated with land disturbance activites.

Processing Officer: Geoff Heaps, Northland Regional Council, telephone (09)470 1173.

Any person wishing to make a submission on the above application to the Northland Regional Council should send it to the Northland Regional Council, (36 Water Street), Private Bag 9021, Whangarei Mail Centre, Whangarei 0148.

Submissions are to be made in writting and will be recieved up until Tuesday 13 April. Any submission shall state (a) the reason for making the submission and the decision that the person wishes the Council to make, and the general nature of any conditions sought: (b) whether or not the person making the submission wishes to be heard. A submission may state whether it is in support of, neutral, or in opposition to the application. A person who makes a submission shall serve a copy of it on the applicant as soon as reasonably practicable after serving the submission on the Council.

The above-mentioned applicaitons and accompanying informaiton may be viewed at the following locations:

• Kaipara District Council, 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville
• Kaipara District Council's Kaiwaka Service Centre, State Highway, Kaiwaka
• Northland Regional Council, 36 Water Street, Whangarei
• Northland Regional Council Area Office, 61B Victoria Street, Dargaville

Mark Vincent
Development Manager
Kaipara District Council

R Lieffering
Consents Senior Programme Manager
Northland Regional Council

Kaipara Says No Way to Whangarei

"The best action for the Kaipara District is to grow as a strong and successful district in our own right, based around the entire Kaipara Harbour" says Mayor Neil Tiller.

Mayor Tiller says the best step forward for Kaipara is not a step into Whangarei. "There is nothing to be gained from joining with Whangarei. It will not provide better infrastructure, improved economy or better provisions for Kaipara's communities or the Kaipara Harbour," Mayor Tiller said.

Mayor Tiller and Kaipara District Councillors unanimously rejected the proposal of the McKinley Douglas Report at a meeting of Council on Wednesday 3 March 2010. Councillors determined the options within the report presented no benefit for Kaipara's community, either now or in the future. Council unanimously voted to actively pursue the prospect of an enlarged district based around the Kaipara Harbour.

"We are working towards a better position for Kaipara and for Northland. An authority based around the Kaipara Harbour focused on enhanced management of the Harbour, the well being of the District as a whole and the protection of our natural assets will ensure that future generations will benefit from our actions now".

Mayor Tiller said that Council's attendance before the Auckland Governance Legislation Select Committee on Friday 5 March to speak to its submission to the committee in relation to the Auckland Law Reform Bill had been well received.

"We presented to the Select Committee and I believe that our concerns and views were listened to. The Kaipara Harbour is too important a resource for everyone to have to fight our neighbours for resources and funding. It is imperative that the governance body for the Kaipara Harbour is established with the future of the Kaipara Harbour, its sustainability and the Harbour's communities as its prime focus."

"If there has to be a move, we'd rather join Auckland than Whangarei. That at least would provide the management and focus on the Kaipara Harbour and our community that joining with Whangarei could never achieve".

Draft Annual Plan 2010/11 - Open Forum Dates and Venues

Meetings to dicuss the Draft Annual Plan will be held on:

Monday 15 March 2010 at the Tangiteroria Sports Complex situated on Pukehuia Road, Tangiteroria from 10.00am - 12.00noon

Tuesday 16 March 2010 at the Kaiwaka Hall situated on Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Road, Kaiwaka from 10.00am - 12.00noon

Wednesday 17 March 2010 at the Maungaturoto Centennial Hall situated on View Street, Maungaturoto from 10.00am - 12.00noon
Baylys Church Hall situated on Seaview Road, Baylys from 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Thursday 18 March 2010 at the Tinopai Community Hall situated on Komiti Road, Tinopai from 10.00am - 12.00noon

Friday 19 March 2010 at the Matakohe Hall situated on Church Road, Matakohe from 10.00am - 12.00noon
Marohemo Hall situated on Whakapirau Road, Marohemo from 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Monday 22 March 2010 at the Dargaville Town Hall - Conference Room situated on Hokianga Road, Dargaville from 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Tuesday 23 March 2010 at the Kaihu Hall situated on Kaihu Wood Road, Kaihu from 10.00am - 12.00noon

Wednesday 24 March 2010 at the Mangawhai Library Hall situated at 45 Moir Street, Mangawhai from 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Thursday 25 March 2010 at the Te Kopuru Coronation Hall situated on Norton Street, Te Kopuru from 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Submissions close: 5.00pm Monday 19 April 2010

Submission hearings will be held in early May at Dargaville, Mangawhai and Maungaturoto for people who wish to speak to their submission before Council. Submitters will be advised of the date, time and venue.

The final Annual Plan will be available from Council service centres, community libraries, and on-line at www.kaipara.govt.nz

A Free Musical Treat For Mangawhai Residents

World-Class accordion player Kevin Friedrich will be performing a free concert at the Mangawhai Club at 10.00am on Thursday 18 March 2010.

Kevin, a local boy having been brought up in Dargaville, is a successful New York based musician and is considered to be one of the world's leading accordion players. Returning to his roots in Northland, Kevin is looking forward to having a fun morning in Mangawhai. "There will be a bit something for everyone...a bit of chat, some fun, a nice variety of music. It should be a great morning."

Kevin will use an assortment of accordions throughout the performance, including a vintage one from the Dargaville Museum. This particular demonstration of Kevin's extraordinary talent is indeed a delight as he is one of only three people world-wide able to play this classic instrument.

All musical tastes will be catered for with a variety if music including novelty pieces, ragtime, marches, polkas, light classical, popular favourites and show pieces. Following the concert a morning tea will be provided free of charge to everyone attending. The audience will have opportunity to speak with Kevin and hear some of his fascinating tales; "I love the idea of the morning tea and meeting everyone after the show as this is a great time to talk to people".

So bring your friends, parents, grandparents, neighbours, children or grandchildren and enjoy this musical treat.

Kaipara Harbour Key to Kaipara's Future

At a special meeting of Kaipara District Council held on Wednesday 3 March 2010, Councillors unanimously voted to actively pursue the prospect of an enlarged district based around the Kaipara Harbour, possibly to include parts of Northern Rodney. Consequently the Kaipara District Council cannot support the McKinley Report and the process for handling reform recommended by the three Northland Mayors.

Kaipara District Council continues in its stance that the protection of the Kaipara Harbour is paramount and a governance structure based around the entire harbour is in the best interests of the regions people, its environment and its economy. To this end Council resolved that Mayor Neil Tiller, Councillor Richard Alspach (Deputy Mayor) and Council's Chief Executive Jack McKerchar should appear in person before the Auckland Governance Legislation Select Committee in Wellington to speak to its submission to the committee in relation to the Auckland Law Reform Bill. Council's submission remains that an authority based around the Kaipara Harbour is the best option for the health and wellbeing for the District and it's people.

Council unanimously agreed that the outcomes of the McKinley Report on local government options for Northland were not appropriate for Kaipara and the report's proposed options were rejected. Councillors determined the options presented no benefit for Kaipara's community, it's infrastructure, the well being of the District as a whole and the protection of our natural assets.

Councillor's confirmed that Council was open to continued discussions with the region's district councils and the Northland Regional Council in relation to reform of local government in Northland but reiterated that Council will act in the best interests of the Kaipara and Northland.

2010 Triennial Elections Fact Sheet

Attached is a link to a Fact Sheet for the 2010 Triennial Elections.

Fact Sheet

Total Fire Ban 2009/2010

Due to the current high fire risk a PROHIBITED FIRE SEASON has been declared for the whole of the Kaipara District with effect from midnight on Monday 21 December 2009, and will remain in force until such time as weather conditions and fire indicators warrant its uplifting, at which time public notification will be given.

The lighting of any fire in the open air in both urban and rural areas is prohibited.

Commercially manufactured barbecues and incinerators conforming to NZS 5262, 5435 and 5442 may be used during the prohibited fire season subject to the following conditions:

• They are used under the direct supervision of a responsible adult
• A supply of water is close at hand
• The fire is completely extinguished as soon as the task has been completed
• The device is located at least 10 metres from any readily combustible material

This notice is issued under the provisions of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 Section 22(2). Penalties of up to 6 months imprisonment or a $2,000 fine exist for any person who commits an offence against this notice.

All permits previously issued are now cancelled. For further information, please contact
Fiona Vessey
Principal Rural Fire Officer
Kaipara District Council
Dargaville
0800 72 7059

Council Meetings: March 2010

Pursuant to Section 46 (1) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the following meetings have been set down for the month of March 2010 and are open to the public.

Committee meetings and workshops are subject to change. For confirmation of particular meetings or further information contact the Dargaville office.

Wednesday 10 March Extraordinary Meeting 10.00 am Council Meeting to adopt Draft Annual Plan 2010/2011 Venue: Council Chambers, Station Road entrance, Dargaville

Thursday 11 March (moved from 18 February) 10.00 am Raupo Drainage Committee Venue: Raupo Drainage Board Offices, Wharf Road, Ruawai

Wednesday 24 March 10.00 am Workshop: to be determined 1.00 pm Council Meeting Venue: Council Chambers, Station Road entrance, Dargaville

Tuesdays (various venues) 1.00 pm Judicial Committee will meet each Tuesday subject to sufficient business being available to transact. For further information contact the Dargaville office.

Kaipara District Council