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    District Development Committee

    Membership

    Chairperson: Councillor Colin Dyer

    Deputy Chairperson: Councillor Raewyn Loader

    Members: Councillor Bridget Bell, Councillor Alison Short, Councillor Sam Hill, His Worship the Mayor Michael Ford

    Introduction

    The District Development Committee is established to support the Manawatu District Council’s strategic direction in fostering sustainable growth, community wellbeing, and economic vitality across the Manawatū District. The Committee provides focused governance oversight of district planning, land use, and development matters, ensuring these activities advance the outcomes and priorities set out in the Long-Term Plan and other key strategic frameworks.

    The Committee operates under delegated authority from the Council and provides recommendations on matters of district development policy, strategy, and implementation that have significant community, economic, or social implications. It also serves as a key interface between planning, economic, and community development functions to ensure coordinated and future-focused decision-making that enhances the liveability and prosperity of the district.

    Purpose

    The purpose of the District Development Committee is to guide and oversee the planning and development of the district in a manner that promotes sustainable growth, vibrant communities, and a resilient local economy. The Committee ensures that development initiatives, planning frameworks, and related policy work align with Council’s strategic objectives, legislative requirements, and community aspirations.

    Through its oversight and recommendations, the Committee supports informed Council decision-making that balances growth with community wellbeing, inclusion, and the creation of thriving places where people and businesses can succeed.

    Responsibilities

    1. Consider the impact of the Government’s Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms. Make recommendations to Council for consideration and / or approval, noting any strategic risks.
    2. Consider the districts Growth Framework, associated village plans, and other related planning work such as the Housing Capacity Model. Make recommendations to Council for consideration and / or approval, noting any strategic risks.
    3. Receive the progress reports on the District Plan programme of work, and escalate any strategic risks and make recommendations to Council for approval as required.
    4. Approve the initiatives to be delivered for the Feilding Town Centre Refresh project that was approved by Council in the 2024-2034 Long-term Plan.
    5. Consider potential economic development opportunities (outside of those delivered by the Central Economic Development Agency or Feilding and District Promotions). Make recommendations to Council for consideration and / or approval, noting any strategic risks.
    6. Consider potential community development opportunities (outside of those delivered by Council levels of service or Council grant funded services). Make recommendations to Council for consideration and / or approval, noting any strategic risks.

    Quorum

    Three members of the committee.

    Meeting Cycle

    Meetings held 2-monthly on a Wednesday at 8.30 am.