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?
I support investment a new community performing arts centre instead of 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?
Levy cruise ship passengers at point of Entry at Port Chaslmers so that they contribute to the infrastructure burden they place on the city.
Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
Please commit to furthering the good work outlined in the Ōtepoti Live Music Action Plan by funding a full and a half time wage ($137,000 annually) Live music contributes to a vibrant city, the wellbeing of citizens and contributes to the creative economy. (Current research shows that the live performance sector contributed at least $17.3 billion in social and economic value to Aotearoa New Zealand in the 12 months to 30 June 2024. The research was conducted by a team including staff from Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts (CoCA) at Massey University and Aotahi School of Māori and Indigenous Studies at the University of Canterbury).
Reinstate financial support for operations of Te Whare o Rukutia.
The annual Professional Theatre Fund should continue.
Pursue a public–private partnership to redevelop the Dunedin Athenaeum premises.
Support the Playhouse Theatre for current maintenance needs.
Create and adopt an Ōtepoti Theatre Action Plan as you have done for the Otepoti Live music Action Plan.
Local Water Done Well feedback
Which water services delivery model do you support?
A Three Waters Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO)
Why did you choose this option?
Where we are needing to deploy technology to assist us to manage water assets it makes sense to share the cost of investment in these technologies with neighbouring local authorities. I support collaboration for these aspects and for building capacity and skills in a local workforce taht can undertake the work.
Do you have any other feedback related to the proposed water services delivery models?
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Submitter
Submission id number: 1132595
Submitter name:
Stephen Stedman
Organisation