All public notices published in any of the local newspapers, except for the monthly meeting schedule, or on radio will be added to this site.
| 19/06/2013 |
Resource Management Committee Meeting - Change of Start Time
The Resource Management Committee meeting advertised to commence at 10.00 am on Thursday, 27 June 2013 and Friday, 28 June 2013 will now commence at the earlier time of 9.00 am on both days.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 14/06/2013 |
Temporary Road Closure - Drakes Hill Road, Kapuka
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that Council will close Drakes Hill Road from Rimu Seaward Downs Road to Waituna Road to normal traffic between the hours of 7.00 am on Monday, 24 June 2013 until 5.00 pm on Friday, 28 June 2013.
The purpose of the closure is to enable the installation of a concrete stock underpass. A detour will be available via Kapuka North Road.
It will be an offence for vehicles to use the road during the period of closure without the prior written approval of the Group Manager Services and Assets. |
| 07/06/2013 |
Public Notice of an Addendum to the Summary of Submissions on the Proposed District Plan
When the Summary of Submissions was notified on 15 May 2013, the section on the Proposed Southland District Plan Maps was omitted. The Southland District Council gives notice of this addendum in accordance with Clause 7 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991.
A copy of the Summary of Submissions on the Proposed Southland District Plan Maps along with the original Summary of Submissions, the Proposed Southland District Plan 2012, the further submission form and accompanying reports are available for public inspection at:
Public libraries within the Southland District - Winton, Lumsden, Otautau, Nightcaps, Riverton/Aparima, Stewart Island/Rakiura, Te Anau, Waiau, and Wyndham.
The Gore Public Library, Norfolk Street, Gore.
Southland District Council offices at:
- 15 Forth Street, Invercargill;
- Stewart Island, 9 Ayr Street, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island/Rakiura;
- Riverton, 117 Palmerston Street, Riverton/Aparima;
- Winton, 1 Wemyss Street, Winton;
- Otautau, 176 Main Street, Otautau;
- Te Anau, 116 Town Centre, Te Anau;
- Lumsden, 18 Diana Street, Lumsden;
- Wyndham, 41 Balaclava Street, Wyndham.
The closing date for further submissions on submission points relating to the Planning Maps is 5.00 pm, Friday, 5 July 2013.
Submissions to Southland District Council may be:
(a) Posted to Southland District Council; PO Box 903, 15 Forth Street, Invercargill 9840.
(b) Delivered direct to a Southland District Council office (listed above).
(c) Sent by facsimile to; 0800 732 329; or
(d) Emailed to: submissions@southlanddc.govt.nz.
Within five working days of lodging a further submission with the Council, you must also serve a copy on the person who made the submission to which your further submission relates. The postal address of submitters is provided in the Summary of Submissions Document, which can be viewed on the website and at the locations outlined above.
Further submissions on the rest of the Summary Document will still close on 14 June 2013.
Any person wishing to obtain further information, or discuss aspects of the Proposed Southland District Plan 2012, may write to Southland District Council, 15 Forth Street, PO Box 903, Invercargill 9840, send an email to resourceplanning@southlanddc.govt.nz or telephone Council on 0800 732 732.
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| 06/06/2013 |
Hexagonal Seat Construction
Tenders are invited for the construction of a concrete, steel, stone basket and timber hexagonal seat around the large tree in the centre of the reserve beside the library. Details can be obtained from Council's Te Anau office and prices are to be submitted by noon on Thursday 20 June.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| 06/06/2013 |
Tree Felling and Trimming
Tenders are invited for the felling and removal for firewood or other purposes of four eucalypt trees and trimming of another five at Te Anau Boat Harbour and in the town green buffer reserve. Location maps can be obtained from Council's Te Anau office and prices are to be submitted by noon on Thursday, 20 June 2013.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 05/06/2013 |
Grazing Tender - Brydone Recreation Reserve
Tenders are called for grazing of the Brydone Recreation reserve described as Section 169E Edendale Settlement containing 1.9025 hectares more or less. A licence to occupy will be issued for a term of five years from 1 July 2013.
Particulars and conditions of tender together with a copy of the draft licence document may be obtained from the Southland District Council, 15 Forth Street, P O Box 903, Invercargill (Phone 0800 732 732). Any queries should be directed to Property Officer, Virginia Dillon at the telephone number above or via email virginia.dillon@southlanddc.govt.nz
Tenders close at the address above at 2pm on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 and should be posted or lodged in the Council's tender box in a sealed envelope and marked: Tender 13/26 - Grazing Brydone Recreation Reserve.
Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| 24/05/2013 |
Revocation of Restricted Fire Season - Zone A
The Southern Rural Fire Committee as Fire Authority for Southern Rural Fire District gives notice to the public that the Restricted Fire Season currently in force in the District will be revoked from 8.00 am, Saturday, 25 May 2013 in Zone A only (including towns).
1. The public is reminded that a Restricted Fire Season will remain in place in Zone B and C.
2. No fire shall be lit in the open air within Southern Rural Fire District during the Restricted Fire Season without a written permit from a Rural Fire Officer of the District, except for the following that do not require permits as long as the following conditions are met:
(a) Incinerators; conditions - the incinerator is designed to prevent the escape of fire and ashes, is no closer than 5 metres to any building, tree, hedge, fence or other combustible material, a water supply sufficient to control any spread of fire is available, all embers and ashes are totally extinguished after burning and before dark.
(b) BBQ/Cooking Fires; conditions - the fire is no closer than 5 metres to any building, fence, hedge or other combustible material, a water supply sufficient to control any spread of fire must be available, all embers and ashes are totally extinguished after burning and the BBQ is not left unattended, (gas BBQs are preferred).
(c) Offal Hole; conditions - there must be a cleared area of at least 30 metres from any other combustible material, a water supply sufficient to control any spread of fire must be available, no burning is to be undertaken in winds above 15 Kph or 11 Kph if within 100 metres of tussock or 5 Kph if within 100 metres of scrub or wetland areas.
(d) Hedge/Tree Trimmings; conditions - the fire is 30 metres away from and on the downward side of any shelter belt, trees, fences, buildings or other combustible material and the wind is blowing away from the above, no burning is to be undertaken in winds above 15 Kph or 11 Kph if within 100 metres of tussock or 5 Kph if within 100 metres of scrub or wetland areas.
No fires are to be lit when conditions are such or are predicted, (eg strong winds) that the fire is likely to spread.
3. It is the responsibility of people lighting fires to make sure they are safe at all times and cannot spread. It is no legal defence that the fire was of a type or lit at a time permitted by this notice.
4. People seeking further information or wishing to obtain fire permits can contact the Southern Rural Fire Authority during work hours on 0800 773 363. Please allow 5 working days to process permit applications and undertake inspections of the area concerned.
This notice is issued pursuant to Section 22(2) of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 this 25th day of May 2013.
Michael Grant
PRINCIPAL RURAL FIRE OFFICER
SOUTHERN RURAL FIRE AUTHORITY
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| 24/05/2013 |
Meeting Schedule - June 2013
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Meeting Schedule - June 2013
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COMMUNITY BOARDS
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Community Boards
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10 Jun
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05:30 PM
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Riverton/Aparima Community Board
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SDC Office, Riverton
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10 Jun
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09:45 AM
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Stewart Island Community Board
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Stewart Island Pavilion, Ayr Street, Stewart Island
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10 Jun
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06:00 PM
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Lumsden Community Board
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SDC Office, Lumsden
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12 Jun
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07:30 PM
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Edendale Community Board
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Pioneer Tavern, Edendale
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24 Jun
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05:30 PM
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Winton Community Board
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SDC Office, Winton
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25 Jun
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06:00 PM
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Tuatapere Community Board
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Waiau Hotel
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SUBCOMMITTEES
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Subcommittees
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07 Jun
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10:00 AM
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Eastern Bush & Otahu Flat Water Supply Subcommittee
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SDC Office, Otautau
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10 Jun
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11:00 AM
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Stewart Island Jetties Subcommittee
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Stewart Island Pavilion, Ayr Street, Stewart Island
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12 Jun
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05:30 PM
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Athol Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Athol Hall
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12 Jun
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08:00 PM
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Garston Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Garston School
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17 Jun
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05:30 PM
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Waikaia Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Waikaia Community Centre
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18 Jun
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02:00 PM
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Te Anau Basin Water Supply Subcommittee
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SDC Office, Te Anau
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24 Jun
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06:30 PM
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Lumsden Balfour Water Supply Subcommittee
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SDC Office, Lumsden
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COMMITTEES
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Committees
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05 Jun
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01:00 PM
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APAC Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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05 Jun
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10:30 AM
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Policy Review Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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05 Jun
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04:00 PM
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Executive Committee Meeting
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Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill
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05 Jun
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09:00 AM
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Forestry Operations Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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26 Jun
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10:30 AM
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APAC Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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27 Jun
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10.00 AM
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Resource Management Committee Meeting
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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28 Jun
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10:00 AM
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Resource Management Committee Meeting
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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Council
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Council (adopting the Annual Plan)
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. Agendas may be viewed at your local Council Office two working days before the day of the meeting.
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Rates Notices
Southland District Council hereby serves notice under Part 2, Section 28:4 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 that the Rating Information Database is available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, at Council Offices, 15 Forth Street, Invercargill.
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| 21/05/2013 |
Cancelled - Office Closures for Staff Training
The staff training that was to be held on Thursday, 23 May 2013 has been cancelled. All normal hours of operations will resume. |
| 17/05/2013 |
Proposed Revocation of Trenching Bylaw 2002
Pursuant to Section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002, the Southland District Council gives notice that the special consultative procedure in respect of the proposed revocation of this Bylaw has commenced. It is proposed that the Bylaw be revoked as it has been superseded by the Utilities Access Act 2010 and National Code of Practice for Utility Operators' Access to Transport Corridors.
A copy of the Statement of Proposal together with the 2002 Bylaw and that part of the Code relating to trenching is available from any Council office.
Submissions in respect of the proposed revocation are invited, closing by the end of business on Tuesday, 18 June 2013. Submissions should be lodged in writing and addressed to:
The Southland District Council, P O Box 903, Invercargill, 9840.
Submitters will be provided with the opportunity of appearing before Council in support of their submission.
For further information contact Virginia Dillon, 0800732732 or virginia.dillon@southlanddc.govt.nz
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 17/05/2013 |
Office Closures Staff Training
The Southland District Council Offices and Libraries will close at the following times on Thursday, 23 May for staff training:
Invercargill Office 12.00 pm
Winton Office/Library 12.00 pm
Te Anau Office 10.30 am
Otautau Office/Library 12.00 pm
Riverton Office/Library 12.00 pm
Lumsden Office/Library Closed
Stewart Island Office/Library, Te Anau Library and the Bookbus will operate as usual.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| 17/05/2013 |
Temporary Road Closure - Old Snow Pole Track
That council, pursuant to section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974 and clause 13 of the tenth schedule thereto, hereby resolves to temporarily close and prohibit traffic using that section of road commencing at the point where Old Snow Pole Track joins Canton Road and continuing along that section of Old Snow Pole Track to the boundary of the Southland District Council with the Central Otago District Council for the period 4 June 2013 to 25 October 2013 owing to climatic conditions because the use of that section of road may cause damage to the road.
That prohibition shall apply to all motor vehicular traffic such that it will be an offence for any unauthorised vehicle to use the above described section of road during the period of prohibition. Authorised vehicles shall be those belonging to adjacent run holders and those to whom written authorisation has been given after special application to the council.
Dave Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 15/05/2013 |
Proposed Southland District Plan 2012 - Summary of Submissions
The Southland District Council gives notice that it has prepared a summary of decisions requested by submitters to the Proposed Southland District Plan 2012, in accordance with Clause 7 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991. The Summary of Submissions document summarises the decisions and changes requested, or inferred, from each of the submissions received on the proposed Southland District Plan. The further submissions process provides an opportunity for appropriate persons to make further comment on those matters raised in the previous submissions process.
Where can I view a copy of the submissions and summary document?A copy of the Summary of Submissions, along with the Proposed Southland District Plan 2012, the further submission form and accompanying reports are available for public inspection at:
- Public libraries within the Southland District - Winton, Lumsden, Otautau, Nightcaps, Riverton/Aparima, Stewart Island/Rakiura, Te Anau, Waiau, and Wyndham. The Gore Public Library, Norfolk Street, Gore. Southland District Council offices at:
- 15 Forth Street, Invercargill;
- Stewart Island, 9 Ayr Street, Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island/Rakiura;
- Riverton, 117 Palmerston Street, Riverton/Aparima;
- Winton, 1 Wemyss Street, Winton;
- Otautau, 176 Main Street, Otautau;
- Te Anau, 116 Town Centre, Te Anau;
- Lumsden, 18 Diana Street, Lumsden;
- Wyndham, 41 Balaclava Street, Wyndham.
Copies of the Summary of Submissions and original submissions may be obtained on CD and from the Southland District Council's website for free. A hard copy of the documents can be obtained for a cost of $295 for the Proposed District Plan and Planning Maps, $20 for the Section 32 Report, and $35 for the Summary of Submissions. All prices are inclusive of GST. For copies of the CD or hard copy please contact the Resource Management staff at the Southland District Council by email: resourceplanning@southlanddc.govt.nz or telephone: 0800 732 732.
How can I make a further submission?
Under Clause 8(1) of Schedule One of the Resource Management Act 1991, any person who has an interest greater than the general public or are representing a relevant aspect of the public interest, can make a further submission, even if you didn't make a submission previously. However, further submissions can only support or oppose, part or all of an original submission. New issues cannot be raised.
Submission forms may be obtained from:
- Any Southland District Council Office or public library, Southland District Council's website www.southlanddc.govt.nz. By contacting Resource Management staff, at Southland District Council by email: resourceplanning@southlanddc.govt.nz or telephone: 0800 732 732.
The closing date for further submissions is Friday 14 June, 2013. Submissions to Southland District Council may be:(a) Posted to Southland District Council; PO Box 903, 15 Forth Street, Invercargill 9840.(b) Delivered direct to a Southland District Council office (listed above).(c) Sent by facsimile to; 0800 732 329; or(d) Emailed to: submissions@southlanddc.govt.nz.
Within five working days of lodging a further submission with the Council, you must also serve a copy on the person who made the submission to which your further submission relates. The postal address of submitters is provided in the Summary of Submissions document, which can be viewed on the website and at the locations outlined above.Following receipt of the further submissions to the Proposed Southland District Plan 2012, the process for further public participation is as follows:
- Southland District Council will hold a public hearing, for the purpose of allowing those submitters who wish to be heard, to present further material in support of their submission or further submission: Following the release of Southland District Council's decisions on the submissions, any person who lodged a submission, or who supported or opposed a submission, who is not satisfied with the Council's decisions on the proposal may appeal matters to theEnvironment Court if:o in relation to a provision or matter that is subject of the appeal, the person referred to the provision or matter in the person's submission on the proposal; ando the appeal does not seek the withdrawal of the proposal as a whole.
Any person wishing to obtain further information, or discuss aspects of the Proposed Southland District Plan 2012, may write to Southland District Council, 15 Forth Street, PO Box 903, Invercargill 9840, send an email to resourceplanning@southlanddc.govt.nz or telephone Council on 0800 732 732. |
| 13/05/2013 |
IT Shared Services Operations Subcommittee Meeting - Rescheduled Meeting Date
The IT Shared Services Operations Subcommittee meeting that was previously advertised to have been held on Thursday, 16 May 2013 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 22 May 2013 commencing at 10.00 am.
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| 03/05/2013 |
Dipton Community Development Area Subcommittee - Change of Meeting Time
The Dipton Community Development Area Subcommittee Meeting that was previously advertised as Monday, 13 May 2013 at 5.30 pm will now be held at the later date of Wednesday, 22 May 2013 at the Dipton Fire Station commencing at 5.30 pm.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| 03/05/2013 |
Viaduct Closure
As a result of continuing structural deterioration in timber members and steel cross bracing, the Percy Burn Viaduct on the South Coast Track is no longer safe for public use. Council hereby confirms that a formal Dangerous Building Notice has been issued in respect of the viaduct. An alternate bypass route around the viaduct has been constructed by the Department of Conservation.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 01/05/2013 |
Rescheduling of Resource Management Committee Meeting
The Resource Management Committee meeting that was previously advertised for Friday, 10 May 2013 has been rescheduled and will now be held on Friday, 24 May 2013 commencing at 10.00am.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| 01/05/2013 |
Vacancies - Ohai Community Housing Unit
Currently there are vacant units at Council's Ohai Community Housing complex. Priority is given to applications from senior citizens however this does not restrict persons other than senior citizens in applying to occupy a unit.
Application forms are available from any Southland District Council Office or contact can be made with the Council's Property Officer, Virginia Dillon, phone 0800 732 732;email virginia.dillon@southlanddc.govt.nz
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 26/04/2013 |
Revocation of Total Fire Ban
The Southern Rural Fire Committee as Fire Authority for Southern Rural Fire District gives notice to the public the Total Fire Ban (Prohibited Fire Season) currently in force in the District has been revoked from 9.00 am, Saturday, 27 April 2013. This excludes the Naseby Zone where a Total Fire Ban is in place.
1. The public is reminded that a Restricted Fire Season will remain in place.
2. No fire shall be lit in the open air within Southern Rural Fire District during the Restricted Fire Season without a written permit from a Rural Fire Officer of the District, except for the following which do not require permits as long as the following conditions are met:
(a) Incinerators; conditions - incinerator is designed to prevent the escape of fire and ashes, is no closer than five metres to any building, tree, hedge, fence or other combustible material, a water supply sufficient to control any spread of fire is available, all embers and ashes are totally extinguished after burning and before dark.
(b) BBQ/Cooking Fires; conditions - fire is no closer five metres to any building, fence, hedge or other combustible material, a water supply sufficient to control any spread of fire must be available, all embers and ashes are totally extinguished after burning and the BBQ is not left unattended, (gas BBQs are preferred).
(c) Offal Hole (only applies in rural areas); conditions - there must be a cleared area of at least 30 metres from any other combustible material, a water supply sufficient to control any spread of fire must be available.
(d) Hedge/Tree Trimmings (only applies in rural areas); conditions - fire is no larger than two metres by two metres, fire is 30 metres away from and on the downwind side of any shelterbelt, trees, fences, buildings or other combustible material and the wind is blowing away from the above.
No fires are to be lit when conditions are such or are predicted, (eg strong winds) that the fire is likely to spread.
3. It is the responsibility of people lighting fires to make sure they are safe at all times and cannot spread. It is no legal defence that the fire was of a type or lit at a time permitted by this notice.
4. People seeking further information or wishing to obtain fire permits can contact the Southern Rural Fire Authority fire permit line during work hours on 0800 773 363. Please allow five working days to process permit applications and undertake inspections of the area concerned.
This notice is issued pursuant to Section 22(2) of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 this 27th day of April 2013.
Michael C Grant
PRINCIPAL RURAL FIRE OFFICER
SOUTHERN RURAL FIRE COMMITTEE
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| 19/04/2013 |
Temporary Road Closure - Waikawa Valley Road, Waikawa
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that Council will close Waikawa Valley Road from Buckingham Road to Mokoreta-Tahakopa Road to normal traffic between the hours of 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on Saturday, 27 April 2013. The purpose of the closure is to enable the Eastern Southland Car Club to hold a Gravel Hill Climb. A detour will not be available but the road will be reopened as soon as safely possible in the event of an emergency. It will be an offence for vehicles to use the road during the period of closure without the prior written approval of the Group Manager Services and Assets.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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Meeting Schedule - May 2013
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MEETING SCHEDULE - May 2013
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COMMUNITY BOARDS
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Time
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Community Boards
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Venue
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16 May
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07:30 PM
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Wallacetown Community Board
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Wallacetown Community Centre, Dunlop Street, Wallacetown
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22 May
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02:00 PM
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Te Anau Community Board
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Community Room, Fiordland Medical Centre
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28 May
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06:00 PM
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Tuatapere Community Board
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Waiau Town & Country Club
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28 May
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07:30 PM
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Wyndham Community Board
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Memorial Hall, Wyndham
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30 May
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06:00 PM
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Wallace Community Board
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SDC Office, Otautau
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SUBCOMMITTEES
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Subcommittees
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Venue
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06 May
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07:30 PM
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Woodlands Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Woodlands Primary School
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07 May
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05:00 PM
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Ohai Nightcaps Wairio Water Supply Subcommittee
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Nightcaps Hall, Johnston Road, Nightcaps
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07 May
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08:00 PM
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Ohai Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Ohai Hall, Richmond Street, Ohai
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07 May
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05:30 PM
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Nightcaps Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Nightcaps Hall, Johnston Road, Nightcaps
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08 May
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09:30 AM
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Manapouri Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Manapouri Motor Inn
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13 May
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04:30 PM
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Riverton Harbour Subcommittee
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SDC Office, Riverton
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13 May
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05:30 PM
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Dipton Development Area Subcommittee Ordinary Meeting
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Dipton Fire Station
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17 May
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10:00 AM
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Eastern Bush & Otahu Flat Water Supply Subcommittee
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SDC Otautau Office
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COUNCIL CONTROLLED ORGANISATIONS
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Council Controlled Organisations
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Venue
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09 May
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10:00 AM
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Milford Community Trust Special Meeting
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Real Journeys Fiordland Events Centre
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24 May
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09:00 AM
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Milford Community Trust
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Real Journeys Fordland Events Centre
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COMMITTEES
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Committees
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Venue
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10 May
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10:00 AM
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Resource Management Committee Meeting
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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14 May
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09:45 AM
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Allocations Committee Meeting
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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15 May
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10:30 AM
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APAC Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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24 May
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10:00 AM
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Resource Management Committee Meeting
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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COUNCIL
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Council
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15 May
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01:00 PM
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Council
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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27 May
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09:00 AM
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Council to hear Annual Plan Submissions
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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28 May
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09:00 AM
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Council to hear Annual Plan Submissions
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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Temporary Road Closure - Town Centre, Te Anau
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that Council will close Town Centre, Te Anau from the northern end of Milford Crescent to the intersection of Lakefront Drive and Te Anau Terrace to normal traffic between the hours of 10.00 am to 11.00 am on Thursday, 25 April 2013.
The purpose of the closure is to enable the Annual ANZAC Parade.
A detour will be available via Mokoroa Street.
It will be an offence for vehicles to use the road during the period of closure without the prior written approval of the Group Manager Services and Assets.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 18/04/2013 |
Cancellation of Meeting - IT Shared Services Operations Subcommittee
The IT Shared Services Operations Subcommittee meeting that was previously advertised to have been held on Thursday, 18 April 2013 has been cancelled. |
| 18/04/2013 |
Rescheduling of Resource Management Committee Meeting
The Resource Management Committee meeting that was previously advertised to have been held on Friday, 26 April 2013 at 10.00am has been rescheduled and will now be held on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 at 12.30pm.
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| 12/04/2013 |
Wyndale Transfer Station Hours
The opening hours of the Wyndale Transfer Station have been revised. The new hours will apply from Wednesday, 1 May 2013.
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SUMMER HOURS (1 October - 31 March)
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Monday
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1.30 pm - 5.00 pm
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Tuesday
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CLOSED
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Wednesday
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3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
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Thursday
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6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
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Friday
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3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
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Saturday
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1.30 pm - 5.00 pm
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Sunday
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CLOSED
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WINTER HOURS (1 April - 30 September)
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Monday
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1.30 pm - 5.00 pm
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Tuesday
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CLOSED
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Wednesday
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3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
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Thursday
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CLOSED
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Friday
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3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
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Saturday
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1.30 pm - 5.00 pm
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Sunday
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CLOSED
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| 10/04/2013 |
(Partial) Revocation of Total Fire Ban
The Southern Rural Fire Committee as Fire Authority for Southern Rural Fire District gives notice to the public that the Total Fire Ban (Prohibited Fire Season) currently in force in the District has been revoked from 8.00am Wednesday 10 April 2013 in the following zones only - Stewart Island, Western, Te Anau, Otautau, Invercargill, Slopedown, Catlins and that portion of Hokonui zone south of SH 96 between Mataura and Winton. The public is reminded that a Restricted Fire Season will remain in place in these zones.
A Total Fire Ban remains in place in the following zones - Tuatapere, Eyre, Aparima, Northern, Gore, Blue Mountains, Naseby and that portion of Hokonui zone north of SH 96 between Mataura and Winton.
Zone boundaries can be found on the Authority web page: www.southernruralfire.org.nz
People seeking further information or wishing to obtain fire permits can contact the Southern Rural Fire Authority fire permit line during work hours on 0800 773 363. Please allow five working days to process permit applications and undertake inspections of the area concerned.
This notice is issued pursuant to Section 22(2) of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 this 10th day of April 2013.
Michael C Grant
PRINCIPAL RURAL FIRE OFFICER
SOUTHERN RURAL FIRE COMMITTEE
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| 28/03/2013 |
Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014
Residents, ratepayers and interested persons are invited to comment on the Southland District Council's Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014.
The Draft Annual Plan describes what Council is proposing to do in the community from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014. It includes the cost of delivering Council's proposed activities, how it intends to fund these (including the amount of rates required), how progress will be measured and explains any differences from what was proposed for that period in its Ten Year Plan 2012-2022.
A summary of what is proposed will be delivered to all District residents' and non-resident ratepayers' mailboxes in April. Further copies of the summary as well as a copy of the full draft document can be obtained free of charge from any Council office or inspected at any of the District's libraries. They can also be viewed online.
Details on how to make a submission are set out in the Draft Annual Plan and summary. Submissions should be received by Council by 4pm on Wednesday, 1 May 2013.
For those that wish to speak to their submission, a meeting to hear and consider submissions will be held on 27 and 28 May 2013.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 22/03/2013 |
Easter Office/Library Closures, Refuse Site Hours and Refuse Collection
Southland District Council Offices/Libraries will be closed on Friday, 29 March, Monday, 1 April and Tuesday, 2 April 2013 (Tuesday is taken as anniversary day) and will re-open as follows:
Invercargill Wednesday, 3 April 8.30 am
Otautau Wednesday, 3 April 8.00 am
Riverton Wednesday, 3 April 8.00 am
Winton Wednesday, 3 April 8.30 am
Stewart Island Wednesday, 3 April 9.00 am
Lumsden Wednesday, 3 April 10.00 am
Wyndham Thursday, 4 April 2.00 pm
Te Anau Wednesday, 3 April 8.30 am
Te Anau Library only Saturday, 30 March 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
(normal hours resume Wednesday, 3 April)
Bookbus Service As per Timetable
REFUSE SITE HOURS
All Southland District Council refuse sites and transfer stations will be closed on Good Friday, 29 March 2013, Easter Sunday, 31 March 2013. Normal hours resume on Easter Monday, 1 April 2013.
REFUSE COLLECTION
Refuse collection within the Southland District Council area will alter as follows:
Thursday, 28 March 2013 - Normal Service
Friday, 29 March 2013 - No Service
Saturday, 30 March 2013 - Friday's collection will take place
Monday, 1 April 2013 - Normal Service
FOR ENQUIRIES AND URGENT SERVICE REQUESTS
Southland District Council provides a 24 hour answer service year round on (Free phone: 0800 732 732), which means you can lodge a request for service at any time of the day or night, or lodge a Request for Service online.
When calling over the holiday period, please advise the call taker of the exact location and nature of your request and the appropriate on call person will be advised.
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| 22/03/2013 |
Proposal to Temporary Close Road - Waikawa Valley Road - Waikawa Valley
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that Council proposes to close Waikawa Valley Road from Buckingham Road to Mokoreta-Tahakopa Road to normal traffic between the hours of 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on Saturday, 27 April 2013.
The purpose of the closure is to enable the Eastern Southland Car Club to hold a Gravel Hill Climb.
A detour will not be available but the road will be reopened as soon as safely possible in the event of an emergency.
Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice at the office of the Southland District Council at 15 Forth Street, Invercargill of his/her objection and grounds thereof in writing before 5.00 pm on Friday, 5 April 2013.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| 22/03/2013 |
Meeting Schedule - April 2013
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MEETING SCHEDULE - April 2013
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COMMUNITY BOARDS
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Date
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Time
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Community Boards
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Venue
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10 Apr
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07:30 PM
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Edendale Community Board
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Pioneer Tavern, Edendale
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11 Apr
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07:30 PM
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Wallacetown Community Board
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Wallacetown Community Centre, Dunlop Street, Wallacetown
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15 Apr
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08:45 AM
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Stewart Island Community Board
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Stewart Island Pavilion, Ayr Street, Stewart Island
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15 Apr
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06:00 PM
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Lumsden Community Board
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SDC Office, Lumsden
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17 Apr
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02:00 PM
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Te Anau Community Board
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Community Room, Fiordland Medical Centre
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18 Apr
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06:00 PM
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Wallace Community Board
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SDC Office, Otautau
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24 Apr
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06:00 PM
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Riversdale Community Board Ordinary Meeting
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Riversdale Community Centre
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24 Apr
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08:00 PM
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Balfour Community Board Ordinary Meeting
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Balfour Hall
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29 Apr
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05:30 PM
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Winton Community Board
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SDC Office, Winton
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29 Apr
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05:30 PM
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Riverton/Aparima Community Board
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SDC Office, Riverton
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30 Apr
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06:00 PM
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Tuatapere Community Board
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Waiau Hotel
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SUBCOMMITTEES
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Date
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Time
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Subcommittees
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Venue
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09 Apr
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11:00 AM
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SDC Dog Control Subcommittee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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18 Apr
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06:30 PM
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Mossburn Community Development Area Subcommittee Ordinary Meeting
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Mossburn Fire Station
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22 Apr
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02:00 PM
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Ohai Railway Fund Subcommittee
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SDC Office, Otautau
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COUNCIL CONTROLLED ORGANISATIONS
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Date
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Time
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Council Controlled Organisations
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Venue
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18 Apr
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02:30 PM
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IT Shared Services Operations Subcommittee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
* (This meeting may be conducted either in whole or in part with the public excluded.)
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COMMITTEES
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Date
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Time
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Committees
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Venue
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24 Apr
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04:00 PM
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Executive Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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24 Apr
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01:00 PM
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APAC Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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24 Apr
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10:30 AM
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Policy Review Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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24 Apr
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09:00 AM
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Forestry Operations Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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26 Apr
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10:00 AM
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Resource Management Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. Agendas may be viewed at your local Council Office two working days before the day of the meeting.
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| 20/03/2013 |
Wallacetown Community Board - Change of Meeting Date
Notice is given that the Wallacetown Community Board meeting that was to be held on Thursday, 21 March 2013 has been postponed and will now be held on Thursday, 11 April 2013.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| 20/03/2013 |
Meeting Cancelled
The Southland District Council Dog Control Subcommittee meeting that was to be held on Tuesday, 26 March 2013 has been cancelled.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 20/03/2013 |
Subdivision, Land Use and Development Bylaw 2012
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 157 of the Local Government Act 2002, notice is hereby given that the Southland District Council made the Subdivision, Land Use and Development Bylaw 2012 at its meeting on 6 March 2013. The Bylaw comes into force on 22 March 2013 and may be inspected at any office of the Southland District Council. Copies of the Bylaw may also be obtained upon payment of the necessary fee or can be viewed on the Council website.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| 15/03/2013 |
Southland District Council Funding Deadlines
Grants are available for arts and cultural projects and must meet one or more of the following criteria:
Broad community involvement - The project will create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in arts activities.
Diversity - The project will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity.
Young People - The project will enable and encourage young people (under 18 years) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.
** School based projects are generally not eligible but call us to discuss your ideas.**
Phone Angela on (03 211 1412) or Bronwyn on (03 211 1426).
SOUTHLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL - COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND
Grants are available for the development of:
• Community facilities or amenities including:
- Community Centres / Halls
- Local reserves and picnic areas
- Playgrounds
- Walkways and tracks
- Sports fields
- Swimming pools
- Changing room facilities associated with the above
• Sport and recreational opportunities
• Community programmes, activities or events
Assistance for other initiatives outside the above broad categories may be provided at the discretion of the Allocation Committee
SPORT NZ - RURAL TRAVEL FUND
The Rural Travel Fund is designed to assist with transport expenses associated with participating in regular local competitions. Sports clubs and school based clubs with young people aged between 5-19 years are eligible to apply.
For further information on the above funding schemes please contact Bronwyn Affleck, phone (03) 211 1426.
OHAI RAILWAY FUND
Grants and loans are available for the benefit of residents of the former Ohai Railway Board area.
Applications may be lodged for the development of community facilities, programmes and other activities, tertiary education and employment training opportunities.
For further information regarding the Ohai Railway Fund please contact the Southland District Council Otautau Office, phone 0800 732 732 extn 3652.
Application forms and guidelines are available from all Southland District Council Offices.
CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS 31 MARCH 2013
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| 15/03/2013 |
Proposal to Temporary Close Road - Palmerston Street (SH 99), Riverton
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that Council proposes to close Palmerston Street, from Princess Street to Osborne Street to normal traffic between the hours of 10.00 am to 11.00 am on Thursday, 25 April 2013.
The purpose of the closure is to enable the Annual ANZAC Parade.
A detour will be available via Havelock Street and Jetty Street.
Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice at the office of the Southland District Council at 117 Palmerston Street, Riverton or at 15 Forth Street, Invercargill of his/her objection and grounds thereof in writing before 5.00 pm Thursday, 28 March 2013.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 15/03/2013 |
Proposal to Temporary Close Road - Town Centre, Te Anau
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is given that Council proposes to close Town Centre, Te Anau from the northern end of Milford Crescent to the intersection of Lakefront Drive and Te Anau Terrace, to normal traffic between the hours of 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, 25 April 2013.
The purpose of the closure is to enable the Annual ANZAC Parade. A detour will be available via Mokoroa Street.
Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge notice at the office of the Southland District Council at 116 Town Centre, Te Anau or at 15 Forth Street, Invercargill of his/her objection and grounds thereof in writing before 5:00 pm Thursday, 28 March 2013.
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
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| 12/03/2013 |
Trading in Public Places Bylaw 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 157 of the Local Government Act 2002, notice is hereby given that the Southland District Council made the Trading in Public Places Bylaw 2013 at its meeting on 6 March 2013. The Bylaw came into force on 9 March 2013 and may be inspected at any office of the Southland District Council. Copies of the Bylaw may also be obtained upon payment of the necessary fee or can be viewed on the Council website - www.southlanddc.govt.nz
David Adamson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE |
| 01/02/2013 |
Review of Gambling and TAB Venue Policies
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002, notice is hereby given that the Southland District Council has initiated a review of its Gambling and TAB Venue policies. The review is required in terms of the Gambling Act 2003 and Racing Act 2003. A copy of the policies and Statement of Proposal is available from any Council office.
Submissions in respect of this policy are invited, closing at the end of business on Monday, 4 March 2013. Submissions should be lodged in writing and addressed to:
The Southland District Council, P O Box 903, Invercargill 9840.
Submitters will be provided with the opportunity of appearing before Council in support of their submissions.
For further information contact Michael Sarfaiti on 0800 732 732.
Email: michael.sarfaiti@southlanddc.govt.nz
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| 25/01/2013 |
Meeting Schedule - February 2013
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MEETING SCHEDULE - February 2013
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COMMUNITY BOARDS
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Date
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Time
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Community Boards
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Venue
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04 Feb
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05:30 PM
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Riverton/Aparima Community Board
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SDC Office, Riverton
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05 Feb
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06:00 PM
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Tuatapere Community Board
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Waiau Hotel
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08 Feb
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10:30 AM
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Te Anau Community Board District Plan Workshop
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Fiordland Community Room, Fiordland Medical Centre
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11 Feb
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08:45 AM
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Stewart Island Community Board
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Stewart Island Pavilion, Ayr Street, Stewart Island
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11 Feb
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05:30 PM
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Winton Community Board
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SDC Office, Winton
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18 Feb
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06:00 PM
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Lumsden Community Board
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SDC Office, Lumsden
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SUBCOMMITTEES
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Date
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Time
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Subcommittees
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Venue
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07 Feb
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05:00 PM
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Ohai Nightcaps Wairio Water Supply Subcommittee
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Ohai Hall, Richmond Street, Ohai
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07 Feb
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08:00 PM
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Nightcaps Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Nightcaps Hall, Johnston Road, Nightcaps
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07 Feb
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05:30 PM
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Ohai Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Ohai Hall, Richmond Street, Ohai
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11 Feb
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11:30 AM
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Stewart Island Jetties Subcommittee
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Stewart Island Pavilion, Ayr Street, Stewart Island
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11 Feb
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04:30 PM
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Riverton Harbour Subcommittee
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SDC Office, Riverton
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19 Feb
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09:30 AM
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Manapouri Community Development Area Subcommittee
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Manapouri Motor Inn
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COMMITTEES
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Date
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Time
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Committees
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Venue
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13 Feb
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09:00 AM
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Forestry Operations Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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13 Feb
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10:30 AM
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Policy Review Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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13 Feb
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01:00 PM
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APAC Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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15 Feb
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10:00 AM
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Resource Management Committee
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SDC Office, Invercargill
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Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. Agendas may be viewed at your local Council Office two working days before the day of the meeting.
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