Manawatū District Council

Decision number: MDC 25-28/365

Meeting date: 19/08/2026

Subject: Adoption of the Halls Management Policy

Resolution:

1. That Council adopts the Halls Management Policy 2026 (Annex A).

2. That Council delegates authority to the Chief Executive to make minor editorial amendments to the Halls Management Policy prior to publication, provided those amendments do not alter the policy’s intent.

3. That Council notes that adoption of the policy does not predetermine future decisions on the retention, renewal, repurposing, divestment, disposal, depreciation, or funding of individual halls, which remain subject to Council decision-making through the Long-Term Plan, Annual Plan, Financial Strategy, asset management planning, and applicable engagement requirements.

4. That Council notes that a more substantive review of the community hall network, including service levels, funding and depreciation settings and network configuration, is intended to be undertaken after the Long-Term Plan 2027-37 review cycle.


Attachments:

Moved by: Cr Sam Hill

Seconded by: Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins

Result: Carried (12-0)