7. Matters for Council Consideration

7.1 Manuherekia FMU Plan Provisions

This report notes the preferred irrigation season minimum flows for the Manuherekia rohe, part of the Clutha Mata-au Freshwater Management Unit. These provisions will be included in the proposed Land and Water Regional Plan when it is notified in 2023.

7.1.1 Manuherekia Timeline

7.2 Manuherekia FMU – Non-Regulatory Support Initiatives

This report seeks Council direction on potential initiatives in the Manuherekia Freshwater Management Unit that would complement the regulatory water management regime proposed for the new Land and Water Plan.

7.2.1 Potential Non-Regulatory Actions for Manuherekia FMU

7.2.2 Potential Roles for ORC

7.3 Update on the Interpretation of the RPS as a Freshwater Instrument

This report informs Council of ORC’s role in High Court declaratory proceedings regarding whether the proposed Regional Policy Statement 2021 (pRPS21) qualifies as a freshwater planning instrument in its entirety.

7.4 ORC Appointment to Cosy Homes Trust

This report seeks Council approval to appoint a member to the Cosy Homes Trust Board.

7.5 ORC Submission on Freshwater Farm Regulations

This report requests that Council delegate authority to the Chair to approve a submission from ORC on the Ministry for the Environment’s “Freshwater Farm Plan Regulations” discussion document.

7.6 ORC Submission on the Future of Forbury Park

This report seeks approval to lodge the ORC submission with Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) regarding the future of Forbury Park.

7.6.1 Submission on Future Use of Forbury Park

7.6.2 Forbury Park Paper – Council Meeting Held on 27 May 2021

7.7 ECO Fund Review – Scope Options

This paper seeks endorsement of the proposed scope of works for the 2021 review of the ECO Fund, and approval to redistribute funds from the March 2021 round.

7.8 Proposal to Join the Local Government Funding Agency

This report seeks Council approval to join the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) as a guaranteeing member, and to delegate authority to the Co-Chairs of the Finance Committee and Chief Executive to execute the required documents.

7.9 CE Performance Review Committee Membership

This report updates the membership of the Chief Executive Performance Review Committee.

7.10 Documents Signed Under Council Seal

This report informs Council of delegations exercised during the period from 12 May 2021 to 25 August 2021.

8. Recommendations Adopted at Committee Meetings

8.1 Strategy and Planning Committee Recommendations

8.2 Governance, Communications and Engagement Committee Recommendations

9. Chairperson's and Chief Executive's Reports

9.1 Chairperson's Report

9.1.1 LGNZ Annual Conference Update

9.1.2 Letter to Hon Michael Wood – Queenstown Public Transport

9.1.3 Letter of Support – Dunedin Tracks Network Trust Application to Lottery Fund

9.1.4 Letter to Mayor Hawkins – South Dunedin and Harbourside Collaboration

9.2 Chief Executive's Report