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Fees and chargesFrom July 1 some of the fees and charges for various Council services and facilities could change as it’s the start of a new financial year. If you want to check if anything has changed, please visit the website for an update.

The turtles at Natureland are enjoying a newly revamped enclosure thanks to the latest of the upgrades initiated by owners Meg Selby and Mike Rutledge. As well as a new pool, plantings, and viewing glass, the building has undergone a complete revamp with new framework, roof and, for the turtles' comfort and health, the addition of climate control.

But as well as the benefits for the reptiles, what's also exciting for Meg is the prospect that once further changes are complete, in future visitors will have the chance to view the curious creatures without the glass barrier.

"People love the turtles," she says, "There's a real fascination with them and in the future we have plans for visitors to be able to go right into the back of the building and get more of a feel for their living conditions."

The enclosure will be the home of five turtles, one snake-neck and four sliders, including Pheonix, the only survivor of the fire at the aquarium in Mapua.

Natureland currently houses nearly 100 species, including six new llama, the youngest of which is just three-months-old. Other works in the pipeline include huge plans to remove a block of small aviaries to create a larger space for native birds through which visitors can walk.

"We're in the middle of working on a ten-year master plan with an architect which means that instead of just considering one project at a time we're looking at the whole re-build plan and working out the order of events," says Meg, who's currently completing a doctorate in environmental management.

"We don't want to rush and start doing things piecemeal only to realise in the long term there was a better way of doing it.

"Our aim is to help visitors engage in what's going on with conservation in their area - we'd love for this place to be a community conservation centre focused on native wildlife, rehabilitation and increasing native species."

In addition an upgrade is proposed for the mesh in the current walk-thorough aviary to enable the introduction of more species. An expansion is also on the cards to cover more of the land of the Hounsell Circle on which Natureland sits.

The new owners are working closely with the Zoo and Aquarium Association, an organisation which focuses on moving away from the old models of zoos as entertainment and more towards having a real conservation purpose.

"To be a member you have to meet a number of criteria and maintain it for a number of years so we've really been working to make sure we meet those standards," says Mike, whose background is in brand marketing, most recently for Tui beer.

"Whatever we do we're committed to making sure things are of the highest possible standard so that Natureland is something we'll continue to be proud of.

"The team have been doing a great job and Meg's been focusing on the welfare of the animals. People have responded well to that and have been saying that the place looks great and the animals look well cared for and happy.

"The master plan should be ready by late August and combined with the expertise that Meg has will really make this place something special and of the highest level - it's really exciting."

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Second Hand Sunday gets a thumbs up from the community!Second Hand Sunday was trialled by Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council on Sunday 15 June. Over 145 households took part, and in a post event survey 93% of respondents have said they would happily do it again. A huge range of items shot off people’s driveways, with household goods and furniture proving popular. Most people seem to have got rid of the majority of items put out, with even empty beer bottles finding a new home.

Councillor Eric Davy says “It just goes to show that when you give people the right tools, everyone is keen to get on board and make good use of resources. I would like to see it repeated in the future.”

One local householder said “It was absolutely brilliant! Thank you, we enjoyed it and got rid of loads of stuff. It was a pleasure to see people go away happy with their "treasures." People turned up with trailers! I would say we had 30 cars easily over the course of the morning, awesome!”

Council will now review the results of the trial and decide if the event should become a regular thing. Meanwhile, there are plenty of alternatives to landfill for those tricky to dispose of items – see the Nelson City Council website, nelson.govt.nz for a handy list of options (search phrase = recycling).

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A new mountain bike track, the Widdershins Trail, was officially opened on Friday 20 June.

Nelson City Council recently spotted the opportunity to improve the experience for mountain bikers using the popular Involution Trail through the Marsden Valley and Barnicoat Range.

The result is the new Widdershins Trail. It was commissioned by Council and built by Nelmac with technical input from Nelson Mountain Bike Club (NMTBC). The trail goes around the hillside, linking the top of Glider Road with the start of the Involution Trail, reducing the climbing time and increasing the length of flat and downhill trail.

Designed by Nelmac Conservation Ranger and trail-building expert Ian Phillips, the project was completed within budget in under eight weeks, in spite of the May storm event. The trail’s name refers to its many left-turns, Widdershins (an old word mainly used in Scotland) meaning to go leftwards or counter-clockwise.

The new trail was a natural step in allowing Involution to reach its full potential. Council has been encouraged by the volume of cyclists using Involution but also aware

that the climb up to the Barnicoat Range was a barrier for some. After discussions with NMTBC, Council decided to invest in creating a link trail to provide easier access to Involution and to allow more people to use the area. Nelmac's trail-building know-how helped to identify and carve out a route that will provide a great ride in its own right.

Other MTB projects undertaken jointly by Council, Nelmac Conservation and NMTBC include Codgers Bike Park - currently being restored following the May storm - the Emano Street/Princess Drive connection (under construction), and the Dun Mountain Trail which was rebuilt in 2011 and recently awarded Great Ride status as a trail carrying 10,000+ riders each year.

Widdershins Trail was officially opened on Friday 20 June by Councillor Tim Skinner, after which a group from Nayland College took to the trail for the first official ride. Widdershins is signposted from Glider Road at the end of Marsden Valley.

What’s new with NBusThe exciting new timetable changes to the NBus service start from Monday 30 June so there are a few things you need to know.

• Great new weekend services will be starting, including those on the route between Nelson and Richmond via Bishopdale for the first time – see below for details.

• The 6.40am and 6.30pm services on the Atawhai, Victory and Brook routes will be stopped.

• A bus stop in Manuka Street is being removed and on the

Victory service the bus will no longer go through the Countdown car park.

• Weekday services between Nelson and Richmond will stay the same.

Check out the great new weekend services below, including an early Saturday-only service to get sports people, shoppers and Saturday workers where they need to be. The changes have been made in response to a recent review of the service with the aim to make it more efficient while filling some gaps in the service that passengers highlighted. Make sure you collect a copy of the new timetable on the bus, from the Bridge Street depot, Council office, libraries or check it all out on-line at:

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Slow down in our neighbourhoodsCouncil regularly gets complaints from neighbourhoods where residents feel speed is an issue. For example, residents from Dodson Valley made a submission to the Annual Plan on this topic recently. Council does what it can in these cases. Many residential areas, especially around our hills and valleys, have a 40 kph speed limit. Council uses relocatable speed feedback signs in areas like Dodson Valley. Police are vigilant about enforcing this but can’t be everywhere at once.

In some cases Council is able to introduce measures to slow traffic (build outs or road narrowing) as part of road upgrades but the final responsibility lies with the speeding driver.

In most areas like Dodson Valley where speed is an issue, it’s not a through road; it is drivers from the same neighbourhood who are letting their speeds creep up. People can get complacent when they are nearly home and pay less attention. Please remember to be very aware and vigilant in your

own neighbourhood. Children, pets, cyclists, joggers – they are all your neighbours so please remember to slow down, stay aware and give each other space.

To help reinforce the message Council has a stock of large “Slow down in our street” stickers for rubbish and recycling bins available free of charge from the Customer Service Centre.

Remember:• Stopping distances increase as the

speed of travel increases.• If a child steps out from behind

a parked car 45 metres or three house sections away, an alert driver travelling at 50 kph can just stop in time.

• If a child steps out 45 metres away and the vehicle is travelling at 60 kph, by the time the alert driver reacts and brakes the car it will still be travelling at 44 kph when the child is hit.

There is a one in three chance that the child will die.

Community Assistance funding opensEach year Council provides an annual pool of funding for community groups to access in order to provide services aligned with Council’s Community Outcomes.

This year’s funding round will open for applications on Monday 7 July and close Wednesday 30 July at 4pm.

Online application forms and criteria will be available www.nelson.govt.nz (search on community assistance) from 7 July.

A total of $388,700 has been allocated to community assistance funding. Of this amount, $110,300 will be available for 2014/15. As per the Community Assistance Policy, 10 – 20% of the total amount will be allocated to one-off grants and the rest for contracts.

Please note that accountability reports for 2013/14 are due Friday 4 July and you can complete one on the website.

For further information please contact Nicola Mercer at nicola.mercer@ncc.govt.nz or 03 546 0217.

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Council is to commence work to re-open the Trafalgar Centre.

Mayor Rachel Reese says “The Technical Working Party that met last month affirmed what we knew – that this is a valuable facility to the Nelson community – and we must get on with getting the doors re-open.”

In May, Council assembled a team of leading engineers and architects to re-examine the earthquake-prone issues and to identify solutions. They were positive about finding cost-effective solutions for the required strengthening work.

Mayor Reese says “The Centre was due to close next month for the Northern extension. Instead, Council now seeks to progress both the necessary strengthening work and to complete the Northern extension upgrade work. We’re pleased it will be going ahead although it won’t be to the same scale as indicated in the Long

Term Plan. Given the investment that will be required for the Centre as a whole, a more modest upgrade seems appropriate. However, we are confident that the end result will be an events venue that delivers for the people of Nelson.

“We want to thank the sporting codes and event organisers for their ongoing flexibility and co-operation during the closure. We feel we now have a way forward that can advance the project in a timely fashion.”

That approach is to appoint a project manager who will work closely with Council until the Centre is reopened. The aim is to ensure the work gets done and the Centre is able to reopen in the shortest possible time frame.

The role of project manager will be publicly tendered, as soon as possible.

Maitai Walkway project will progress Council reaffirmed its support for completing the Maitai Walkway, resolving to fund the budget shortfall in the 2014/15 Annual Plan.

Unforeseen issues arose with the project as work progressed on-site that resulted in the cost variance from the original budget.

Mayor Rachel Reese says “We’ve all visited the site and know this is going to be a wonderful asset for the community. It’s an important gateway to our city, it’s highly visible and we already know how popular a river promenade is with locals and visitors alike.”

Council spent some time discussing and understanding the issues this project faced, and as a result changes will be made to the way large projects are managed in future.

Mayor Reese says “The Maitai Walkway upgrade is the first stage in the long-term Rutherford Park redevelopment plan. Eventually this whole area will be transformed so it is crucial that we see this project through and do it properly. Our community deserves better than a half finished or “nearly there” project of this scale. We’re committing this extra funding so we can deliver a community asset that we can all be proud of.”

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Have ticket - can travel!Did you know if you purchase a ticket from a pay and display meter on the CBD streets you can still use it if you move car parks? For instance if you buy a ticket in Trafalgar Street that is valid for an hour but then want to move your car to Hardy Street after 15 minutes, you can do so without buying a new ticket. You can also move into one of the parking squares or vice versa. Just be aware that the time limit on your ticket and overall parking time limits for each area still apply so make sure you check that out.

Plans are already underway for the investment of some of the money raised by this year's annual Book Fair at Founders Heritage Park. And although they need to stay under wraps a while longer, according to Maria Anderson, the park's Facility Manager, it will involve a brand-new exhibit to enhance the visitor experience.

This year the iconic book fair raised a record $127,000. It's estimated over 6000 people attended the event and more than 3000 boxes of books were donated during the year.

Among those for sale was a rare leather-bound first edition of War and Peace, which sold for $300.

Since it was established in 1988, the book fair has helped fund a number of significant improvements to the park, including new picnic tables, the refurbishment of the reception area in the windmill, the creation of the modern Baigent toilet block and the upgrading of the Energy Centre, including the asphalt floor and colourful awning to protect its entrance.

"In 2009 it was decided that 100% of the book fair money would only go into capital projects and developments. This was quite a coup because it's meant we've been able to make a number of improvements that were desperately needed," says Maria.

Other improvements the fair has funded include a major expansion and upgrade of the kitchen in the Granary, which is actually the top storey of a former Nelson convent building, which it's claimed was once one of the biggest wooden structures in New Zealand.

"Instead of a tiny galley kitchen with donated residential ovens and fridges we now have a large, well-appointed commercial kitchen in the Granary that's a real asset to the park. It means this building is more accessible for functions like weddings because it's suitable for professional caterers.

"We're currently in the process of building a new shed alongside so that tables and chairs can be stored in an uncluttered way."

In addition, book fair money has also been used to build large verandahs to the museum areas of the park, designed to protect collection items, including vintage tractors and other agricultural machinery which were susceptible to rust from weathering.

The levelling of Bristol Green, the grassed area in front of the park's iconic plane, was also funded by the fair to make it a more usable space. Most recently an extension has

been added to the windmill especially for book donations.

The fair's concept was the brainchild of local Amy Brooke who was frustrated that at the time there weren't enough options dedicated to the recycling and re-use of second-hand books.

In its first year, 1988, it raised $1,500. Little did she realise it was to become an institution that would involve the community so widely.

"We get at least an apple crate's worth of books donated every day of the year," says Maria. "There's a dedicated team of volunteers who work two days every week to sort them into their 60 categories.

"We're so grateful to them, the volunteers who help throughout the event and also the support of the community as a whole not just for donating the books but also supporting the event and coming to buy them as well.

"There's something quite cyclical about the community giving to the volunteers who then sort them and re-circulate them to the community. Someone said it's like a big library - you take them out then bring them back again for the following year."

Looking forward to local government conference Nelson City Council is delighted to be co-hosting the 2014 Local Government New Zealand conference, which will take place on 20 – 22 July 2014 at the Rutherford Hotel. The event, which is expected to attract 550 council elected representatives from around New Zealand plus their partners, is co-hosted by Tasman District Council. The conference will be opened by Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese and Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne.

Mayor Reese says that as well as being an opportunity to showcase the Nelson region, the event is a chance for elected members to discuss democracy within the context of local government.

“The LGNZ conference is a forum for delegates to take part in valuable discussion and to network within the sector. The programme of high calibre speakers will highlight the role our regions can play in the national economy and the importance of regional awareness in economic planning. The conference is a vehicle for Local Government to deliver our vision, “Local democracy powering community and national success”. I hope that every delegate returns to their respective councils with a renewed commitment to delivering success.”

Keynote conference speakers include Prime Minister John Key and Leader of the Opposition David Cunliffe, as well as Therese Walshe, Head of New Zealand ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, NZIER Principal Economist Shamubeel Eaqub and Xero Chief Executive Rod Drury.

The conference will also include the inaugural LGNZ Excellence Awards, recognising local council initiatives and leadership. The award winners will be announced at the Fulton Hogan conference dinner on the evening of 21 July, to be held at Saxton Stadium.

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Bugs galore at Nelson Public LibrariesBookings are required for all events apart from Simply Buggy stories. For bookings, please come into the Children’s Library or email Viv viv.rounce@ncc.govt.nz

Simply buggy stories Mon 7 July, Fri 11 July, Mon 14 July & Fri 18 July at 10:30 am. Come along for a story or two and a craft.

Creep into some new booksWeds 9 July, 10:30 - 11:30 am.Find out about exciting, new chapter books to read.For children aged 6+.

Games afternoon Thurs 10 July, 2 - 3 pm. For children 7+.

Book launch Tues 15 July, 10:30 - 11:30 am.Come along to hear Tania

Norfolk read her new picture book – Grasshopper’s Week.

Starlight StoriesWeds 16 July, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.Come along for a night-time buggy story time. Kids wear your pjs and bring a torch. For children aged 3 - 7 years.

Arty pencil insectsThurs 17 July, 2 - 3:30 pm.Art session with Jo Tyson for children aged 7 - 10 years.

For any time during the holiday period:Buggy craft: Create your own bug for our tunnel display.

Book swap: Bring along 1 or 2 of your books and swap them for 1 or 2 from our special bin.

Can’t stop the musicIt's been six months since the doors of the iconic Nelson School of Music building were forced shut following concerns over the need for earthquake strengthening.

Despite the upheaval, the school is still buzzing with activity, albeit in its temporary, more diminutive home at neighbouring Rainey House.

Nelmac worked extensively for three weeks to transform the six-roomed villa which had formerly been used for a contemporary music course. Acoustic baffling was removed - including that blocking the windows - wiring replaced and vivid lime green and pink walls recoated with a bright Spanish White.

With its original sash windows and decorative fireplaces the villa (formerly known as Snodgrass House), now houses the office of the school's team of two - General Manager Frances McElhinney and Administrator Emma Barley - as well as five practise rooms containing seven pianos, a harpsichord and percussion instruments.

And against all odds, the pair has managed at short notice to pull together a stellar programme of performances for this year's Nelson Winter Music Festival.

Dave Dobbyn, Don McGlashan, Graham Wardrop and the Nelson Symphony Orchestra are among those to appear at Old St Johns, which the school has been pleased to secure for the majority of the performances. Two others on the line-up will perform at the Theatre Royal, including the City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band.

With limited resources and working from the temporary premises, Frances wasn't given the go-ahead for the festival - which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary - until the end of February.

"For previous events we'd have had the artists booked and contracts signed by November with flights and accommodation already organised," she says. "This was almost the festival that didn't happen but so far

ticketing's going really well. At the end of the day it's about the programme and we're lucky that Old St Johns has magnificent acoustics.

"This is the first year we've been in alignment with Art Expo and Light Nelson too so that's really exciting."

Despite the upheaval caused by the building's closure Frances remains positive there will be advantages to the upcoming work.

"We're probably going to be out of the old building for a couple of years because there's a lot to be taken into consideration. It was purpose-built but a lot of things have changed since it was designed over 100 years ago. So it's really exciting because we've desperately needed a specific rehearsal space as well as proper storage facilities for instruments so all these things can be taken into account with the renovation work."

Progress is being made, with a significant amount of funding already secured for the work but it won't be clear how long the process will take or how much it will cost until the concept plans have been drawn up and approved.

Until that time the school will continue to operate from its new heart."There's a lot more to the School of Music than just bricks and mortar,"

adds Frances. "It's part of the community and we're really lucky to have had this building to keep the continuity and the music community close."

Take care around road worksTemporary road signs are there to warn you of hazards up ahead and the need to take extra care. Ignoring them can be fatal.

Advance warning signsAdvance warning signs tell you to be careful because there is a particular hazard on the road ahead. Temporary advance warning signs are usually diamond shaped and are coloured orange and black. Don’t ignore these signs, they are there for your safety. Take special care and follow any instructions you are given.

Follow instructions from road crewsRoad repair crews sometimes need to stop traffic. They may use temporary traffic signals or hand-held STOP/GO signs to do this. Please follow all directions given to you.

Keep your speed downCrashes happen when drivers ignore

warning signs and temporary speed limits. Don’t take these warnings lightly. The signs are put there for a reason.

• A change in the road surface because of a repair can affect your ability to brake quickly and also your ability to steer safely away from danger.

• Stone-chips from a road repair can shatter yours or others' windscreens and scratch paintwork, so slow down.

• Going too fast through road works can kill or injure road workers. Always obey temporary speed signs.

• Be aware that you face the normal speeding fines and demerit points for exceeding posted speed limits. If you are caught exceeding a posted speed limit by more than 50 kph you will have your licence suspended on the spot. The suspension will last for 28 days and you will have to face court-imposed penalties.

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Kim MacDonald has been working tirelessly in various volunteer roles for the past 10 years.

She has held roles on the board of Volunteer Nelson, Nayland College Board of Trustees and the National Neighbourhood Support New Zealand Board.

She has championed the need for more appreciation and training for those in volunteering roles

through Volunteer Nelson. She has also provided support to those volunteer managers who are often in roles with little recognition and large challenges.

Kim has given a great deal of help to groups trying to work their way through the jigsaw puzzle of funding applications, training and working with committees. Through her role with Neighbourhood Support New Zealand National Board she has provided a positive voice for the many volunteers who look after the individual Neighbourhood Support groups. I thank Kim for the wonderful contribution she has made over the past 10 years.

Mayor’s BouquetIf you know someone you consider worthy of a Mayor’s Bouquet, just follow these easy steps:

• Submit the nominated recipient's name/contact details, along with 150 words on why the person deserves recognition. This is usually going the extra mile for our community.

• Send via post to Mayoral Bouquet, Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson 7040 or email to mayorsbouquet@ncc.govt.nz. Remember to include your name and contact details.

The Mayor’s Bouquet brought to you in association with Woodlea Florist, Bridge Street, Nelson.

Princes Drive upgrade completeEight months of work on-site have seen the top end of Princes Drive transformed. There is now a complete footpath link (approx 1100m long) between Princes Drive footpath (at the Tamaki Steps) and Days Track.

Two large slips from the December 2011 storm delayed the project but these were repaired with retaining walls as part of the upgrade project, with a subsidy from the New Zealand Transport Agency.

The original reason for the project was safety concerns for the many residents who like to walk and jog in the area. The lack of footpath and limited visibility on corners made this stretch of road more dangerous.

Council received a high level of feedback from residents and built this into the final designs as much as possible. Suggestions that feature in the final design included saving some of the large poplar trees and adding additional car parks. Council was really impressed with the interest and enthusiasm from residents, which helped to highlight a lot of issues in the area.

Key facts from the Princes Drive project• The road width was adjusted to a consistent

5.6 metres. This has helped to reduce traffic speed.

• The two largest retaining walls have a total of 125 timber poles.

• This was one of Council's early tender projects which allowed the contractor to get a head-start on-site and for Council to get the most competitive pricing possible.

• Ultra Fast Broadband installation and power upgrades (including undergrounding overhead power lines) were done at the same time as the road upgrade.

• This is the first continuous stretch of road to be upgraded to our new standard of LED streetlights. They are lower energy use long-life bulbs that give off less glare and help save electricity.

• Drainage sumps and stormwater drains were renewed, ensuring the new road would cope with our weather events.

• A pre-levelling layer of asphalt was spread over the entire length of the road, which

will oxidize for a year and will then be chip-sealed this time next year. Compared to resealing the entire length of the road (1100m), this method saved the project cost approximately $250,000 and still provides a smooth, durable surface.

• $1,390,000 was the total construction cost.

Oil be there for youThis year's olive harvest at Clifton Terrace School has been a great success - thanks to a little help from the community.

The primary school's been making and selling its own olive oil for many years following the donation of trees for the school's playground by Nelson City Council back in 1996.

There are now 36 trees on the school's grounds and this year's harvest looked to be a good one - until the big storm that hit the area shortly before Easter. When it came to the time to pick, the crop had reduced drastically and wouldn't have produced enough to warrant pressing.

However, a number of generous donations of fruit available for picking from other people's private gardens boosted the collection. Additional olives were gathered from some of the trees near Miyazu Gardens.

Supported by Sturrock and Greenwood, who provide refrigeration for the fruit to enable picking to take place over nearly two weeks, the 'big pick' this year produced 418kg to be pressed, which generated a whopping 67 litres.

"Creating the olive oil is really important because it gives the children an input into fundraising in school and the connection with the environment for them is priceless," says Principal Rob Wemyss. "It's so valuable for children to understand where food comes from and in particular in this instance, the process involved in olive oil production.

"They really enjoy taking part. The social aspect of the picking brings about great skills particularly that of communicating with others as they work. It's also good that it brings the community together for a common goal."

Named in honour of the former caretaker Stan Carter who initiated the idea of the unique fundraiser, Stan's Olive Oil will now settle for several weeks before being bottled by Tasman Bay Olives, where the fruit is pressed.

"The fabulous community support we receive is essential for this project to really work effectively," adds Rob. "It's been amazing and is a reflection of how communities want to support our school in a different way."

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FROM THE COUNCIL TABLEBringing you the results of what has been discussed and decided at the Council table

The following meetings of the Nelson City Council have been scheduled:

Resource Management Act Procedures Committee - Ruma Ana2pm 1 July

Hearings of Exemptions to Fencing of Swimming Pools Act9am 2 July

Governance9am 3 July

Chief Executive Employment Committee - postponed from 16 June - Ruma Ana12 noon 7 July

Other meetingsNelson Youth Council1pm 4 July

Notes:

1: Unless otherwise shown, the meetings will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic House, Trafalgar Street, Nelson.

2: A public forum is held during the initial period of the Committee/Council meeting. Anyone wishing to speak at this public forum is asked to give prior advice to an Administration Adviser on 546 0200.

3: Agendas will be available for perusal at the Customer Service Centre in Civic House, or at Nelson Public Libraries, two days prior to the meeting.

4: Agendas and minutes for Council meetings can be viewed on Council’s website nelson.govt.nz

Our new council has been operating now for eight months. There have been a number of changes made to enable Councillors to hear you, the community we represent. We are available at the Nelson Market monthly and we are taking some of our committee meetings to the communities. Our recent meeting at Tahunanui enabled a

number of people to present at the public forum.As chair of Works and Infrastructure I ask you to

provide information on issues you may be having trouble with. We are identifying issues that have been deferred in the past and bringing them forward. The storms of the past three years have identified some we cannot delay fixing. Our underground services must cope with most weather events. Underground infrastructure is not pretty and can’t be seen unless there is a problem but is vital to ensure our city functions well and efficiently.

The work carried out over the past 12 months enabled our infrastructure to easily handle the recent storms. However the storms highlighted that damage to infrastructure is not only caused by water but by wind. The costs to rectify damage and reopen roads during the April storm amounted to about $430,000.

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Consultation now open on draft Water Supply and Wastewater BylawsNew bylaws are required to replace Nelson’s Trade Waste Bylaw, which expires in 2014 and the Water Supply Bylaw, which will expire in 2015.

The Council’s proposed replacement bylaws are amended versions of the existing bylaws.

With regards to trade waste, Council’s preferred option is to replace the Trade Waste Bylaw 2007 with a new Wastewater Bylaw that controls wastewater (including trade waste) from all premises and activities in the city.

Minor changes are proposed to the 2008 Water Supply Bylaw to remove uncertainties in interpretation.

Council also proposes to remove the details of fees and charges related to both Water Supply and Wastewater from the two bylaws, and to instead include these in future Long Term Plans and Annual Plans. This will avoid the need to go through a change of the bylaws due to changes in the charging regime.

More detail about these two proposed bylaws are available on the website and in the Customer Service Centre.

The information is in the form of Statements of Proposals, which include the draft bylaws. Paper copies of these documents, and a submission form, are

available from the Customer Service Centre. They are also available from the Nelson City Council website www.nelson.govt.nz. The search phrases are ‘Draft Water Supply Bylaw’ and ‘Draft Wastewater Bylaw’. These documents are also available on request by phoning 546-0200.

Written submissions are due on the Water Supply Bylaw by 4pm on 21 July 2014 and on the Wastewater Bylaw by 4pm on 20 August 2014.

Submissions can be emailed (via submissions@ncc.govt.nz). They can also be sent via the Nelson City Council website.

Any written submissions can be posted to Council (addressed to Water Supply Bylaw Consultation/Wastewater Bylaw Consultation, Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson), or dropped off at the Customer Services Centre of Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson.

For further information please contact Phil Ruffell, Senior Asset Engineer - Utilities, on ph 545-8739 or by email to phil.ruffell@ncc.govt.nz.

Annual Plan adopted and rates struck for 2014/15 Council has adopted the Annual Plan for 2014/15 and struck the rates with an increase of 3.7%.

Mayor Rachel Reese says, “Council has focused on key priorities in developing this plan that respond to the needs of our community. We’ve endeavoured to set a progressive yet prudent programme that allows us to strike a realistic rates adjustment while still moving forward with some significant projects for the city.

“I’d like to thank all those who took the time to make a submission and to come and speak to us about their ideas. People bring valuable knowledge and useful suggestions that help us make the best decisions we can.”

The bulk of the rates increase will be dedicated to repaying debt. $1.8 million will go into the Disaster Recovery Fund to pay costs associated with the 2011 storm and provide sufficient funds in case of any future emergencies. In addition, stormwater and flood protection works are underway to help protect property in future events.

The Arts sector has been given greater security with realistic funding for the Theatre Royal and the Nelson Arts Council. The Nelson School of Music will also have assistance with their redevelopment plan.

The Annual Plan and the new rates figure become effective from 1 July.

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Why do Birds Sing? At Founders Heritage Park, 28 June, 4-7pm. A spectacular mid-winter fundraising event for Victory Square Kindergarten. Main feature is the shadow puppet show performance by Faerie Lou and a never seen before potion box show. Plus... night-time train ride $3, live music, food, bouncy castle & Toy Library ride-ons, spot prizes, glow sticks. Come for the show or just come for the fun atmosphere and bring the whole family.

What’s on - at a Council venue near you

Council owned venuesFounders Heritage Park

Why do Birds Sing? – Victory Square Kindergarten Fundraiser with shadow puppet show, night-time train rides, live music, food and fun. 28 June, 4 - 7pm

Trafalgar Street Hall

Salsa Buena Party - part of the Salsa Buena Workshop weekend. Dress up for ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’ theme. 28 June, 8.30pm

Museums and galleriesNelson Provincial Museum

Weekdays; 10am - 5pm, weekends and public holidays; 10am - 4.30pm

Starting with Plants, until 18 August

Memories of the First World War, until 20 July

Suter Art Gallery and Theatre

7 days, 10.30am - 4.30pm

A Long Look for a Long Time, until 13 July

The Last Picture Show, until 31 July

New Members' Exhibition. 23 June - 13 July

Saxton Stadium

Art Expo Nelson

Friday 11 - Sunday 13 July

Art Expo Nelson 2014 is a three-day show promoting artworks from more than 100 Nelson/Tasman and South Island artists.

Friday 10am - 8pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm. Adult $5, seniors/students $4, children free

Nelson Public LibrariesElma Turner Library

BookChat, second Tuesday of each month, 10.30am

BookChat Online via Twitter, #rwpchat, last Tuesday of each month, 9pm

Stoke Library

BookChat, third Wednesday of each month, 5pm

BookChat Online via Twitter, #rwpchat, last Tuesday of each month, 9pm

Public Notice pursuant to Regulation 16 of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Air Quality) Regulations 2004Nelson City Council hereby gives notice that, PM10 concentrations exceeded a mean 24-hour concentration of 50 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m3) as specified in Schedule 1 of the above Regulations within the area gazetted as Air shed A: Nelson South on the following occasions.

Day 24-hour mean PM10 Concentration Measured (µg/m3)

Extent of PM10 Exceedence (µg/m3)

Location at which Regulation was Breached

1 June 2014 52 2 Air shed A: Nelson South

York Valley Landfill and Transfer Station - new chargesAs from Tuesday 1 July 2014 the following charges will apply for York Valley Landfill and the Pascoe Street Transfer Station.

York Valley Landfill Charges

GST Inclusive

All rubbish (except as below) Per tonne $114.00

Documents buried Per tonne plus burial costs $114.00

Asbestos Per tonne plus burial costs $114.00

Light waste (polystyrene or similar) Per tonne $1600.00

Transfer Station Charges GST Incl Green Waste General

0.0 – 0.5 m3 (car boot) Minimum charge 0.5m3 Per Load $10.00 $18.00

0.5 – 1.0 m3 Per Load $20.00 $36.00

1.0 – 1.5 m3 Per Load $30.00 $54.00

1.5 – 2.0 m3 Per Load $40.00 $72.00

2.0 – 3.0 m3 Per Load $50.00 $108.00

Thereafter Per m3 $20.00 $54.00

Tyres - Car Per Tyre $7.00

Tyres - Truck Per Tyre $20.00

Tyres – On rim Per Tyre $15.00

Tyres – Tractor or similar, off rim Per Tyre $70.00

Hazardous waste – 0 to 2kg (Household only) Per Load Free

Hazardous Waste – Thereafter (Household only) Per kg $2.00

Commercial Operators dumping hardfill and demolition Per m3 $180.00

Temporary road closureThis closure is for Haven Road parking precinct

• Haven Road parking precinct from Saltwater Creek to St Vincent Street

Time of closure is likely to be for up to 5 months in the period 1 July 2014 until 30 June 2015.

This closure is for the Saltwater Creek culvert replacement.

A temporary path will be built around the works in ANZAC Park for cyclists and pedestrians to access the city.

Nelson City Council thanks the public for its patience and understanding.

Nelson Public Libraries – change to ’Extended Loan’ notices A change designed to speed delivery and reduce costs will be implemented on 1 July, when Nelson Public Libraries stop sending courtesy Extended Loan notices by post.

Compared to the immediacy of automated phone calls, texts or emails, “snail” mail overdue notices can take several days to travel door-to-door. Customers have been disadvantaged by this method of notification and the recent increase in postal charges has meant this service is no longer cost-effective.

Library customers who receive Extended Loan notices through the mail, should contact the library to change their notification method to one of these options: a text message; an email; or a phone call.

In addition, customers can keep track of due dates by retaining library checkout receipts, phoning the library, or checking their library account online.

Hold notifications for reserved items and other communications are not affected by this change.