LGOIMA Requests
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| Received | Subject | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26/07/2020 | LGA detail and MDC debt levels | Complete | Details |
| 24/07/2020 | Expenditure - lead up to and during Level 4 Lockdown | Complete | Details |
| 22/07/2020 | Copy of Plans for remedial work | Complete | Details |
| 22/07/2020 | Complaints made to Council re Animal control functions | Complete | Details |
| 09/07/2020 | Does Council rehome dogs for research | Complete | Details |
| 08/07/2020 | Subdivision processing stats | Complete | Details |
| 01/07/2020 | ONFL Expenditure analysis | Cancelled | Details |
| 01/07/2020 | Consultation and process of Plan change 65 Outstanding Natural and Featured Landscapes | Complete | Details |
| 22/06/2020 | Corporate & Regulatory Org details | Complete | Details |
| 20/06/2020 | Councillor salaries | Complete | Details |
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1934
Date received: 26/07/2020
Requested information: LGA detail and MDC debt levels
Status: Complete
Date responded: 28/07/2020
Response:
Please find following my responses to your LGOIMA questions:
Under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 I request to know:
1. FULL details of the relevant Act, highlighting its relevant section and subsection, or relevant regulation et cetera which specifically bans the actual ratepayer (me) from being DIRECTLY informed of the new rates rise.
I note the 2020 increase is from $65.83 to $98.92, a drastic 50% increase.
There is no legislation, that MDC is aware of, that would ban you from being informed of any rates rise. As previously noted we are investigating what happened at our end.
2. What is MDC's current debt level as of 30/6/20? Last year it was over $90,000,000; y/n? How many millions has MDC's debt increased since then?
3. Which were the last THREE years MDC paid principal off their debt? I understand no debt principal has been paid since Ian McKelvie's mayoralty?
Please note, while MDC repaid these loans, it then drew down new loans to replace them.
Kind Regards, Richard
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1933
Date received: 24/07/2020
Requested information: Expenditure - lead up to and during Level 4 Lockdown
Status: Complete
Date responded: 11/08/2020
Response:
Good morning Claudia
We have attached three files in reply to your request for information. We have named them 1. 2. 3 according to each question.
We trust this provides the detail that you are seeking.
regards
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1931
Date received: 22/07/2020
Requested information: Copy of Plans for remedial work
Status: Complete
Date responded: 24/07/2020
Response:
You are welcome to come in and view the file, as requested.
We have no documentation on Council files that have your and Keith Tunnicliffe's initials.
The complete file is available for you to inspect at our offices at > any time that suits you.
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1932
Date received: 22/07/2020
Requested information: Complaints made to Council re Animal control functions
Status: Complete
Date responded: 13/08/2020
Response:
Good morning Tim
Please see attached a copy of all complaints received against any of our ACOs, as you have requested. The file contains the actual complaints which have been redacted and made anonymous.
I trust this is the information that you require.
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1930
Date received: 09/07/2020
Requested information: Does Council rehome dogs for research
Status: Complete
Date responded: 09/07/2020
Response:
In reply to your request, as you will have noted Manawatu District Council responded to the NZAVS request as follows:
Request SummaryRehoming of dogs, specifically to be used for research, testing or teaching Requested InformationI work for the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society and I am currently in the process of contacting all city councils in NZ to find out what the different policies are on the rehoming of dogs. Specifically, on the rehoming of dogs to be used for research, testing or teaching (RTT) methods.
This issue was brought to my attention recently when we found out that dogs had been rehomed from a pound in Christchurch and used in a secondary poisoning experiment (more info here). There was quite a lot of nationwide media attention on this so you may have already heard about this!
The Christchurch City Council couldn't confirm what pound the dogs were rehomed from as they said that didn't have that information. However, the Christchurch City Council now has a policy in place that should prevent this from happening again in the future.
Under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) I would like to request a copy of your dog rehoming policy or any other policies that cover the rehoming of dogs to be used for RTT methods.
If you do not have a current policy on this but you are looking at creating one, we suggest using the following wording:
"No animal will be released from an animal pound or shelter into the ownership of any person or organisation for use in a scientific procedure or manipulation for research, testing or teaching purposes as defined by the Animal Welfare Act 1999."
I look forward to hearing from you,
ResponsePlease see our response to your request, below
Manawatu District Council has a memorandum of understanding in place with PAWS Animal Shelter for the purpose of rehoming dogs from the MDC pound to suitable dog owners.
PAWS Animal Shelter is a registered charity and has its own terms and conditions for responsible rehoming and adoption including temperament testing and assessment for suitability of homes.
The memorandum sets out the terms and expectations of this arrangement.
The terms also include the requirement for compliance with the Dog Control Act and the Animal Welfare Act.
We trust this assists you with your enquiry.
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1929
Date received: 08/07/2020
Requested information: Subdivision processing stats
Status: Complete
Date responded: 04/08/2020
Response:
Hi Toni
Please find attached report as per your LGOMIA request (LG1929).
Do you require it to be updated each month, or is quarterly/six monthly ok? If you could please let me know so I can arrange with Councils IT Manager.
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1927
Date received: 01/07/2020
Requested information: ONFL Expenditure analysis
Status: Cancelled
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1928
Date received: 01/07/2020
Requested information: Consultation and process of Plan change 65 Outstanding Natural and Featured Landscapes
Status: Complete
Date responded: 29/07/2020
Response:
Dear Angela,
LGOIMA Request – Proposed Plan Change 65 – Outstanding Natural Features & Landscapes
In response to your LGOIMA request dated 1st July 2020, please find below budget/cost information specifically related to Proposed Plan Change 65 – Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes.
Pre 2018 costs include:
- 2013 – 2015 Landscape Assessment Works
- 2016 draft provisions consultation, including site visits and public meetings (undertaken as part of Rural Zone Plan Change)
2018 costs include:
- Preparing Plan Change and Section 32 Report
2019 costs include: - Draft Plan Change consultation
- Updating Landscape Assessment Report
- Finalising Plan Change provisions and Section 32 report
2020 costs include: - Finalising Plan Change provisions and Section 32 report
- Proposed Plan Change notification
- Hearings preparation
A full analysis related to the provisions of Proposed Plan Change 65 Outstanding Natural Features and Landscapes can be found within the Section 32 Report on Councils website here: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/Services/Planning/District-Plan/Plan-Changes/Plan-Change-65.
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1926
Date received: 22/06/2020
Requested information: Corporate & Regulatory Org details
Status: Complete
Date responded: 23/06/2020
Response:
Dear Milton
You are correct - I am helping you. Please find attached the Corporate & Regulatory Team Organisational Charts. The Corporate & Regulatory chart is the entire group, while the Regulatory chart has the details of the Regulatory Team. Positions in yellow boxes are contractors. The firm Master Business Systems provides our Information Technology Team, Palmerston North City Council provides our Building Officers and Rangitikei District Council provides our Animal Control Team.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Kind Regards, Richard
LGOIMA Request Details: LG1925
Date received: 20/06/2020
Requested information: Councillor salaries
Status: Complete
Date responded: 23/06/2020
Response:
Thank you for your email, which has been forwarded to me for response.
The remuneration for Mayors and Councillors of all Councils in New Zealand is set independently by the Remuneration Authority.
The salaries payable to 30 June 2020 for Manawatū District elected members are as follows:
PositionNameSalaryMayor *less deduction for private use of carHelen Worboys$117,828.50*paDeputy MayorMichael Ford$46,403 paChairperson – Audit and Risk CommitteeStuart Campbell$39,774 paChairperson – Community Development CommitteeHilary Humphrey$39,774 paChairperson – Hearings CommitteeShane Casey$39,774 paChairperson – Nga Manu TaikoAlison Short$39,774 paHealth and Safety Governance RepresentativePhilson Marsh$39,774 paCouncillorsSteve Bielski, Heather Gee-Taylor, Grant Hadfield, Andrew Quarrie$33,145 paWe keep the remuneration details updated on our website to reflect any changes made by the Authority (see link below).
For example, from 9 July 2020 the Mayor's salary will be temporarily reduced for six months as a result of the Local Government Members (Temporary Reduction-COVID-19) Determination 2020 and we will show the reduced salary payable to the Mayor from that date.
https://www.mdc.govt.nz/About-The-Council/Governance/Elected-Member-Roles