Submission
9 year plan feedback
Should we remove 231 Stuart Street (formerly the Fortune Theatre) from the list of strategic assets in the DCC Significance and Engagement policy?
Yes, remove 231 Stuart Street from the list of strategic assets (this is our preferred option)
Do you have any comments about 231 Stuart Street?
Should we charge an entry fee of $20 (incl. GST) for international visitors aged 16 and over, at Toitū and Dunedin Public Art Gallery?
Yes, introduce an entry fee of $20 (incl. GST) (this is our preferred option)
Do you have any comments about the entry fee for international visitors?
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
Te Awa Ōtākou - Road Safety Improvement Project, Muaūpoko / Otago Peninsula.
Congratulations to the council for the decision to complete the remaining three sections of the Otago Peninsula Road & Cycleway Safety project, which began in 2008 when I was a member of the Otago Peninsula Community Board. We were fully aware of the concerns raised about safety and accessibility of the Road to town. A high accident rate was observed, surface flooding and slips during weather events were prevalent with limited capacity to redirect traffic. It is an important road for tamariki, whānau / residents, farmers, businesses and tourists alike.
I live at Te Rauone, my late husband and I whakapapa to pre 1840 people, both Māori and non-Māori. From 1865 land could be acquired from us for road development. The historical evidence is that the care and maintenance of the road where Māori land and habitation exists has always been underfunded by council and unkempt even though we have always been rated. Years ago, feeling dejected I made a comment that if our end of the peninsula were left for last it would be forgotten. Sadly, that is what has happened. In fulfilling the promises made, the council will restore trust, resilience, improve safety and accessibility. Sprucing up the roadside can uplift the community, an important benefit. it is great to see as we drive through the villages already completed, people using the walkway with their families and pets, for their pleasure. We want the same experiences while being as safe as we can be because of thoughtful upgrading of our road and walkways.
I want to congratulate the council for recognising that cost efficiencies can be achieved by committing to a continuous package in Yrs 2,3,4. I urge the council to not deviate from this plan and promise. Ellison Rd to Ōhinetu in year two, 2026/27 - this is a dangerous stretch, susceptible to sea action and head-on traffic at the narrow blind corner by the fisheries. Yesterday, I met a foreign cyclist coming head-on on my left/harbour side, as the cycle way is currently uncompleted at this section.
From Tidewater Drive to Ellison Road in year three 2027/28 is naturally a higher speed area, so designated cycle / walkways will improve safety and increase enjoyment while walking /cycling /driving through an inland landscape.
I acknowledge the expertise of Council staff and engineers, especially for the preparation needed to achieve the landward option from Portobello to Weir Road in year four, 2028/29. The increase in heavy vehicles makes the cutting by the school hazardous. Safety for our Tamariki is paramount, completing this section will be an enormous benefit and relief.
Completing this project will have huge advantages, improved safety, increase potential for new businesses and strengthen recreational opportunities previously unavailable, while enhancing the peninsula as a destination.
Thank you,
Nāku noa, nā / Yours sincerely
Natalie Karaitiana
Local Water Done Well feedback
Which water services delivery model do you support?
Why did you choose this option?
Do you have any other feedback related to the proposed water services delivery models?
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Submitter
Submission id number: 1132502
Submitter name:
Natalie Karaitiana
Organisation
personal submission