The next Board meeting is Wed 27 March at 1.30pm in Te Mata Hall . The public forum will be near the start of the formal meeting, giving an opportunity to discuss issues. You might prefer to email/phone the Board. Wednesday’s agenda omits information as highlighted in orange , but it includes – Bow St water tower planting plan mostly natives and others not listed as weeds.
Wainui Reserve “ plan to put a group of stakeholders together to develop a 30-50 year plan for the development of the reserve ”. Wainui Reserve old Harbour Care site “ staff and interested community groups, market garden/native nursery ”. [Friends of Wainui not included in invited groups] Wainui Beach Car Park “ Works are being priced by Contractors now and the construction window will be between 2 April and 28 May .” Papahua Recreation Reserve Car Park “ Waka Ama due to take place Saturday 11 May (subject to sanctioning as per Waka Ama website). Works are looking to be completed before then ”. Privet no update. 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan ( Enhanced Annual Plan ) “ provides more time to address immediate challenges in our district, particularly concerning water infrastructure, Waka Kotahi funding, affordability, and QV rates revaluation timelines. . . 13.75% increase in general rates . . . funding confirmation from Waka Kotahi in September . . . better certainty about the government’s next steps regarding initiatives such as ‘Local Water Done Well.’ . . . where you would like to see our current service levels reduced in future ”. Councillors Reports , Board Members’ Reports Verbal . Waikato Regional Long-Term Plan Verbal proposals include a rate for buses costing around $30 a year and a 20% increase in bus fares.
Wi Neera Walkway “ Draft consent conditions have been received and are being reviewed. Construction is still tracking to start mid/late April lasting around eight weeks. In parallel the Project Team are going to start planning on the substantial repair of the failing southern sea wall.” Community Board Plans “ meeting to be held at 2pm, 21 March at Cr Thomson’s residence ”. Civil Defence “ we will pick it up in early April with another meeting of interested parties ”. Raglan Naturally “ Chairperson to circulate the report provided by the coordinator to members.
” Soundsplash Verbal . Wharf “ Completion will be end of April with an early May opening. . . met with Raglan Coastguard re issues at the wharf ”. Manu Bay Breakwater “ consulting with the stakeholder group regarding suitable dates within the next two weeks.
” CCTV discussions to agree on terms and conditions. Greenslade Rd Reserve playground Verbal . “ feedback is with an assessment with the business owner. ” Camp ground “ Main kitchen works are to start later this year. Planning and design are in progress for the stormwater and roading upgrades. . . electrical and water upgrades. . . admin/laundry building upgrades.
” Funding rounds “ establish clearer guidelines for applicants. ” Discretionary fund has $1,725 . Wander Women ’s Adventure Race wants $5,000.
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