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| Date | Type | Subject | Result | |
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| 24/06/2026 | Finance | Committee Workplan Update | Carried | Details |
| 17/06/2026 | Council | Risk Management Policy | Carried | Details |
| 17/06/2026 | Council | Development of Grants Policy | Carried | Details |
| 17/06/2026 | Council | Adoption of the Borrowing Resolution for the Financial Year 2026/27 | Carried | Details |
| 17/06/2026 | Council | Adoption of the Rates Resolution for Financial Year 2026/27 | Carried | Details |
| 17/06/2026 | Council | Adoption of the Annual Plan for the Financial Year 2026/27 | Carried | Details |
| 17/06/2026 | Council | Recommendation from Manawatū Water Services Committee RE: Decision on whether to audit the Water Services Strategy | Carried | Details |
| 10/06/2026 | Water | Endorsement of 2026-27 Water Services Rates | Carried | Details |
| 10/06/2026 | Water | Decision on Whether to Audit the Water Services Strategy | Carried | Details |
| 03/06/2026 | Council | Submissions Made on Behalf of Council - 12 March to 14 May 2026 | Carried | Details |
Finance & Performance Committee
Decision number: FPC 25-28/035
Meeting date: 24 June 2026
Subject: Committee Workplan Update
Resolution:
Attachments:
- Report - Committee Workplan Update.pdf (286KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Committee Workplan 2026.pdf (135KB)
Moved by: Cr Grant Hadfield
Seconded by: Cr Colin Dyer
Result: Carried (7-0)
For:
Mr John Fowke
Cr Colin Dyer
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Alison Short
Cr Rob Duindam
Mayor Michael Ford
Against:
Abstained:
Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/305
Meeting date: 17 June 2026
Subject: Risk Management Policy
Resolution:
Attachments:
- Report - Risk Management Policy.pdf (255KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Risk Management Policy.pdf (717KB)
Moved by: Cr Rob Duindam
Seconded by: Cr Jerry Pickford
Result: Carried (11-0)
For:
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Rob Duindam
Cr Colin Dyer
Cr Sam Hill
Cr Raewyn Loader
Cr James McKelvie
Cr Jerry Pickford
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Alison Short
Against:
Abstained:
Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/304
Meeting date: 17 June 2026
Subject: Development of Grants Policy
Resolution:
1. Adopts the Grants Policy.
3. Notes that the operational detail, eligibility criteria, assessment processes, and funding priorities for Council-administered funding programmes will be contained within the Community Grants Guidelines.
a. The Representative Fund will be focused on applicants aged 19 years and under, with tiered funding available for regional, national, and international representation.
c. The Events Fund will move to a fully contestable approach, with no specific funding allocations reserved for individual events or organisations.
e. The future structure and administration of the Traffic Management Fund may be reviewed through future Long Term Plan discussions.
Attachments:
- Report - Development of Grants Policy.pdf (273KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Community Development Policy 2026.pdf (956KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Community Development Strategy Revised 2021.pdf (2.7MB)
- Supporting Attachment - Draft Community Grants Guidelines.pdf (371KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Grants Policy 2026.pdf (806KB)
Moved by: Cr Sam Hill
Seconded by: Cr Rob Duindam
Result: Carried (11-0)
For:
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Rob Duindam
Cr Colin Dyer
Cr Sam Hill
Cr Raewyn Loader
Cr James McKelvie
Cr Jerry Pickford
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Alison Short
Against:
Abstained:
Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/303
Meeting date: 17 June 2026
Subject: Adoption of the Borrowing Resolution for the Financial Year 2026/27
Resolution:
2. That the Council authorises the Chief Executive to borrow to refinance existing loan facilities as they fall due. Loans can only be refinanced within the terms of the original loan approval as outlined in the financial strategy.
4. That the borrowing be secured by a Debenture Trust Deed over all rates made from time to time by Council under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002.
Attachments:
Moved by: Cr Colin Dyer
Seconded by: Cr Alison Short
Result: Carried (10-1)
For:
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Rob Duindam
Cr Colin Dyer
Cr Sam Hill
Cr Raewyn Loader
Cr James McKelvie
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Alison Short
Against:
Cr Jerry Pickford
Abstained:
Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/302
Meeting date: 17 June 2026
Subject: Adoption of the Rates Resolution for Financial Year 2026/27
Resolution:
All rates and amounts expressed are inclusive of goods and services tax.
Under section 13(2)(b) and 14 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, a general rate on every rating unit, assessed on capital value and on a differential basis.
|
Differential Category |
Differential |
Rate in the $ of CV |
|
1. Feilding Residential |
1.00 |
0.00114 |
|
2. Feilding Rural |
0.50 |
0.00057 |
|
3. Feilding CBD |
2.25 |
0.00256 |
|
4. Rural |
0.40 |
0.00046 |
|
5. Industrial and Commercial |
1.60 |
0.00182 |
|
6. Utilities |
1.60 |
0.00182 |
|
7. Defence |
0.40 |
0.00046 |
Under section 15(2)(b) of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, a uniform annual general charge of $620 on every separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit.
Under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, a targeted rate on every rating unit, assessed on capital value and on a differential basis.
|
Differential Category |
Differential |
Rate in the $ of CV |
|
1. Feilding Residential |
1.00 |
0.00057 |
|
2. Feilding Rural |
0.30 |
0.00017 |
|
3. Feilding CBD |
2.75 |
0.00158 |
|
4. Rural |
0.30 |
0.00017 |
|
5. Industrial and Commercial |
1.50 |
0.00086 |
|
6. Utilities |
1.75 |
0.00100 |
|
7. Defence |
0.30 |
0.00017 |
A targeted rate for parks, reserves and sports grounds, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 on every rating unit in the district, of $25.00 per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit.
Under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, a targeted rate on every rating unit, assessed on capital value and on a differential basis.
|
Differential Category |
Differential |
Rate in the $ of CV |
|
1. Feilding Residential |
1.00 |
0.00094 |
|
2. Feilding Rural |
1.00 |
0.00094 |
|
3. Feilding CBD |
1.00 |
0.00094 |
|
4. Rural |
1.00 |
0.00094 |
|
5. Industrial and Commercial |
1.00 |
0.00094 |
|
6. Utilities |
1.00 |
0.00094 |
|
7. Defence |
1.00 |
0.00094 |
A targeted rate for roading, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 on every rating unit, of $100.00 per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit.
A targeted rate for the Makino Aquatic Centre set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 on every separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit, assessed on a differential basis described below:
• Outside the Feilding Differential Rating Area $ 163.00
H. Library Targeted Rate
• Within Feilding Differential Rating Area $ 253.00
I. Kerbside Recycling Targeted Rate
• $130.00 per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit to which the kerbside recycling collection service is available, excluding vacant lan.
A targeted rate for the Feilding Central Business District (CBD) Parking Enforcement set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of:
K. Feilding CBD Security Targeted Rate
• $309.00 per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit situated within differential category 3 (Feilding CBD).
A targeted rate for the ultra-fast broadband infrastructure in the Kawakawa Road/Darragh Road industrial area, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of:
M. Stormwater Targeted Rate
This rate is a fixed amount of $207.00 per rating unit that are connected directly or indirectly to a stormwater network set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002.
Targeted rates, based on land value (LV), for rating units that are part of one of the schemes listed below, for the maintenance and development of land drainage schemes, set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of:
|
Category |
Rate in $ of LV |
|
Bainesse drainage district Bainesse Class A Bainesse Class B Bainesse Class C |
0.000890 0.000430 0.000350 |
|
Makowhai drainage district Makowhai Class A Makowhai Class B Makowhai Class C |
0.000170 0.000170 0.000040 |
|
Maire drainage district Maire Class A Maire Class B Maire Class C Maire Class D |
0.000200 0.000090 0.000120 0.000140 |
|
Oroua Downs drainage district Oroua Downs Class A Oroua Downs Class B Oroua Downs Class C |
0.000740 0.000360 0.000210 |
A targeted rate applied on a differentiated basis of provision or availability of service for the reticulation and treatment of potable water through Council’s water network (excluding those properties connected to a rural water supply scheme), set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, of:
For rating units that have opted for water volumetric charging and extraordinary users of the water scheme under Council’s bylaw, a differential targeted rate based on the level of service provision (connection size and number of connections) to the rating unit (as set out in the table below):
Q. Wastewater Disposal Targeted rates
Wastewater disposal - Connected $1,149.00 per rating unit
Wastewater disposal - Restricted $919.00 per rating unit
Targeted rates, set under section 19 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, for the rural water supply treatment, reticulation, and supply of water per unit allocated or supplied to each participating rating unit in the following schemes.
Where a ratepayer has signed an agreement to pay their capital contribution over a set term, for the Himatangi Beach wastewater scheme or the Rongotea water scheme capital contribution, a targeted rate is set under section 16 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002. Each of the rates is a fixed amount per rating unit, as set out in the table below.
|
Capital Contribution Targeted Rate |
Targeted Rate Amount |
|
Himatangi beach wastewater scheme - twenty-year term, 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2033 |
$923 |
|
Rongotea water scheme - twenty-year term, 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2035 |
$374 |
Rates are set for the year commencing 1 July 2026 and ending 30 June 2027.
If the total annual rates (not including volumetric water rates) are paid in full by 30 November 2026, any penalties added for instalment one will be remitted.
|
|
Instalment |
Instalment Two |
Instalment |
Instalment Four |
|
Invoice Date |
1 August 2026 |
1 November 2026 |
1 February 2027 |
1 May 2027 |
|
Payment Due Date |
28 August 2026 |
30 November 2026 |
26 February 2027 |
31 May 2027 |
|
Penalty Date |
3 September 2026 |
10 December 2026 |
4 March 2027 |
10 June 2027 |
|
Quarter One |
Quarter Two |
Quarter Three |
Quarter Four |
|
|
Invoice Date |
30 September 2026 |
31 December 2026 |
31 March 2027 |
30 June 2027 |
|
Payment Due Date |
30 October 2025 |
29 January 2026 |
30 April 2026 |
30 July 2026 |
Under section 57 and 58(1)(a) of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, a 10% penalty will be added to any portion of the current instalment (not including volumetric water rates) that remains unpaid after the due date. The penalty will be added on the date set out in the table above in the “Penalty Date” row.
Attachments:
Moved by: Cr Andrew Quarrie
Seconded by: Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Result: Carried (10-1)
For:
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Rob Duindam
Cr Colin Dyer
Cr Sam Hill
Cr Raewyn Loader
Cr James McKelvie
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Alison Short
Against:
Cr Jerry Pickford
Abstained:
Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/301
Meeting date: 17 June 2026
Subject: Adoption of the Annual Plan for the Financial Year 2026/27
Resolution:
2. That the Chief Executive be authorised to approve any final edits required to the Annual Plan 2026/27 in order to finalise the document.
Attachments:
- Report - Adoption of the Annual Plan for the Financial Year 2026_27.pdf (197KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Annual Plan 2026-27.pdf (32.8MB)
- Supporting Attachment - MWS 25-28-018 Decision on whether to audit the Water Services Strategy.pdf (127KB)
Moved by: Cr Andrew Quarrie
Seconded by: Cr Raewyn Loader
Result: Carried (10-1)
For:
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Rob Duindam
Cr Colin Dyer
Cr Sam Hill
Cr Raewyn Loader
Cr James McKelvie
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Alison Short
Against:
Cr Jerry Pickford
Abstained:
Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/298
Meeting date: 17 June 2026
Subject: Recommendation from Manawatū Water Services Committee RE: Decision on whether to audit the Water Services Strategy
Resolution:
1. Notes the recommendation of the Manawatū Water Services Committee at its meeting on 10 June 2026 (MWS 25-28/018) that the Council does not engage the Audit Office to audit Council’s Water Services Strategy;
2. Does not engage the Audit Office to audit Council’s Water Services Strategy.
Attachments:
- Report - Decision on whether to Audit the Water Services Strategy.pdf (305KB)
- Supporting Attachment - MWS 25-28-018 Decision on whether to audit the Water Services Strategy.pdf (127KB)
Moved by: Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Seconded by: Cr Jerry Pickford
Result: Carried (11-0)
For:
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Rob Duindam
Cr Colin Dyer
Cr Sam Hill
Cr Raewyn Loader
Cr James McKelvie
Cr Jerry Pickford
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Alison Short
Against:
Abstained:
Manawatū Water Services Committee
Decision number: MWS 25-28/019
Meeting date: 10 June 2026
Subject: Endorsement of 2026-27 Water Services Rates
Resolution:
1. Stormwater Targeted Rate $207.00
Category Rate in $ of LV
3. Wastewater disposal - Connected $1,149.00 per unit of use
4. Water Supply Targeted Rate – Urban:
5. Water Supply Targeted Rates Rural:
Attachments:
- Report - Endorsement of 2026-27 Water Services Rates.pdf (276KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Funding Impact Statement - Rating - Proposed Water Rates 2026-27.pdf (679KB)
Moved by: Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Seconded by: Mayor Michael Ford
Result: Carried (8-0)
For:
Mr Colin McFadzean
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Jerry Pickford
Cr Rob Duindam
Mayor Michael Ford
Against:
Abstained:
Manawatū Water Services Committee
Decision number: MWS 25-28/018
Meeting date: 10 June 2026
Subject: Decision on Whether to Audit the Water Services Strategy
Resolution:
1. Not engage the Audit Office to audit Council’s Water Services Strategy.
Attachments:
Moved by: Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Seconded by: Cr Grant Hadfield
Result: Carried (8-0)
For:
Mr Colin McFadzean
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Jerry Pickford
Cr Rob Duindam
Mayor Michael Ford
Against:
Abstained:
Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/285
Meeting date: 3 June 2026
Subject: Submissions Made on Behalf of Council - 12 March to 14 May 2026
Resolution:
1 Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill
3 NZTA Lane Use Improvements
5 Statistics NZ Infringement Consultation
7 Technical Amendments to the Wastewater Performance Standards
9 Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure
11 Firefighting Water Supplies – Code of Practice
Attachments:
- Report - Submissions made on behalf of Council.pdf (200KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Submissions.pdf (2.5MB)
Moved by: Cr Grant Hadfield
Seconded by: Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Result: Carried (12-0)
For:
Mayor Michael Ford
Cr Bridget Bell
Cr Shelley Dew-Hopkins
Cr Rob Duindam
Cr Colin Dyer
Cr Grant Hadfield
Cr Sam Hill
Cr Raewyn Loader
Cr James McKelvie
Cr Jerry Pickford
Cr Andrew Quarrie
Cr Alison Short
Against:
Abstained: