Our Nelson Issue 151
10 August 2022

Matariki Festival koha donated to humanitarian aid in Ukraine

At the 2022 Matariki Festival, over 6,000 Nelsonians came to celebrate Matariki and $3,651.80 was raised in koha for the NZ Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, and Nelson Tasman Stand with Ukraine. 
The Nelson Tasman Stand with Ukraine community group gives 100% of donations to charities on the ground in Ukraine. Currently, they support three charities with a Nelson connection: one helps displaced people, including children; the second provides food, including cooking hot meals; and the third looks at medical supplies for paramedics on the frontline.  
Nelson Tasman Stand with Ukraine is sincerely grateful to the people of Nelson for their support of Ukraine during this difficult time.  
“People in Ukraine convey their gratitude for this support from the other side of the world. Your donations reach exactly those who need them,” says Dmytro Romanenko, a member of Nelson Tasman Stand with Ukraine.
Nelson City Council Kaihautū Manager Māori Partnerships Pania Lee says recognising and supporting social issues impacting different cultural communities who live in Whakatū has always been a part of the kaupapa for Nelson’s Matariki Festival. 
“Matariki is a time to gather with friends and family to reflect on the past, share kai and hope for the future. Supporting our friends and connections, near and far, is an important part of what our Nelson celebration achieves through the market stalls, performances, and the koha,” says Lee. 
Did you go to the Matariki Festival, Te Huihui-o-Matariki 2022? Share your thoughts on the event and be in to win a $50 New World voucher or maramataka calendar.  
Scan the QR code above, or go to nelson.govt.nz and click ‘Matariki Festival Survey’.

Holiday accommodation providers – it’s time to check if you need resource or building consent

Nelson City Council invites holiday accommodation providers in the residential zone to check their activity meets planning and building requirements. This ensures both the safety of the occupants and minimises impact on neighbours.
Planning rules under the Nelson Resource Management Plan (NRMP) allow for homeowners to offer accommodation as short-term rental without resource consent provided that owners:
•	live at the property for at least one month of the year and refer to the property as their home address, and 
•	the property has capacity to accommodate only four travellers at any one time.
However, resource and building consents may be required if the rental facilities are self-contained or the above permitted standards are not met. 
Quick guide – do you need resource consent to provide holiday accommodation?

What happens if holiday accommodation providers don’t get consent?
If you provide holiday accommodation without a current resource consent (or building consent if applicable), and do not meet the consent exemption requirements, Council will follow up and work through next steps with you. 
To find out more, go to: nelson.govt.nz/holiday-accommodation-resource-consents.
To get help on whether your holiday accommodation requires consent and how to apply, please phone 03 546 0200 to make an appointment with either the duty planner or duty 
building officer.

Final call for nominations for the local election

Nominations to stand for election close this Friday 12 August at 12pm, sharp.
Don’t delay! Late submissions will not be accepted. This includes submissions that have errors and require resubmission after the deadline. Give yourself as much time as possible to ensure you can stand for election.
You need two people to nominate you to stand for election. They must be:
Over 18 years old and
Enrolled to vote in the ward or area you wish to stand in.
Nomination forms are available for download under Key Documents on the Shape Nelson Election page (shape.nelson.govt.nz/local-elections-2022) or at Council's Customer Service Centre and local libraries. You can submit your signed and completed nomination form, photo, profile statement, proof of citizenship and fee to our Customer Service Centre or by emailing elections@ncc.govt.nz.
If you have any questions about submitting your nomination forms or standing for election, please email us at the address above or call 03 546 0200.

A purchase for a people-focused future 

Nelson City Council has purchased the bus depot on Bridge Street with a view to turning it into a potential destination for a City Centre playground or housing. 
Strategically placed in the Bridge Street Active Transport Corridor, proposed in Te Ara ō Whakatū – Nelson’s City Centre Spatial Plan, buses will still run from the site until an alternative is found. 
Elected members agreed to the proposal to purchase the site from SBL Group in May 2022. Council purchased the property for $2,925,000, a price determined by an independent market valuation, and takes ownership on 1 July 2023. 
Strategic property and development subcommittee chair Gaile Noonan said it was the ideal time to make the purchase as it fits with so many of Council’s goals for the city centre. “What we build there is still to be decided, but a city centre playground is the lead option.”

Nelson City Council directed to fluoridate water
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield has made a direction under the Health Act (section 116E) to the Nelson City Council to add fluoride to the Nelson water supply. 
Nelson City Council intends to adhere to this directive. In accordance with the Act, Nelson City Council is required to ensure the Nelson supply is fluoridating at the optimal levels by 30 April 2024. The estimated capital cost of introducing fluoridation for the Nelson drinking water is $750,000. Nelson City Council will be applying to Manatū Hauora (the Ministry of Health) for funding to cover this capital cost. 
To read more about water fluoridation and the direction letter to Nelson please go to: health.govt.nz and search 'water fluoridation'

Remission of rates for maintaining heritage buildings

Applications are open until 
31 August 2022 for a remission of rates for heritage maintenance.
Nelson City Council offers rates remissions to encourage the retention and maintenance of Group A or B listed heritage buildings. This recognises the higher costs of looking after a heritage building.
Information has been sent out to eligible property owners.
This is the second year of a three-year cycle, so successful applicants who applied last year do not need to reapply.
To apply, visit nelson.govt.nz and search ‘heritage rates remissions’. Contact Sarah Newman-Watt, Team Leader Arts & Heritage on 03 265 6223 for further information or assistance.

Council purchases Halifax Street property
Council resolved to purchase the property at 19 Halifax Street for $900,000 plus GST in December 2021 due to its proximity and strategic importance to the Maitai River Precinct. Settlement occurred in March 2022. 
Council is leasing the property for 12 months. The short-term lease ensures flexibility over future decisions about the property.

Road Closures
Applicant: Uniquely Nelson
Event: Nelson City Street Hop
Location: 
Trafalgar Street, between Bridge Street and Hardy Street
Hardy Street, between Collingwood Street and Church Street
Park Street, Morrison Street and Hope Street
Date and time of scheduled closure: Sunday 30 October 2022, from 
5:30am – 5pm.
The roads will be closed, and access will be unavailable during this time, except in emergency situations. 
Feedback for proposed closures to be given by: Wednesday 24 August 2022
Email: enquiries@ncc.govt.nz 
Post: Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson 7040, Attention: Gillian Dancey

Meetings
Council meeting
9am	11 Aug
Environment and Climate Committee
11:30am	11 Aug
Urban Development Subcommittee
9am	16 Aug
Tenders Subcommittee
1.30pm	16 Aug
Community and Recreation Committee
9am	18 Aug
Joint Shareholders Committee, Tasman District Council Chamber, 189 Queen Street, Richmond
9:30am	23 Aug
Audit, Risk and Finance Subcommittee
1pm	23 Aug
Council meeting
9am	25 Aug
Joint Committee of Tasman District and Nelson City Councils
9:30am	29 Aug
Strategic Development and Property Subcommittee
9am	30 Aug
Hearings Panel - Other
9am	31 Aug

For a full list of Council meetings go to:
nelson.govt.nz/meetings