Manawatū District Council
Decision number: MDC 25-28/244
Meeting date: 06/05/2026
Subject: Dissolution of the Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust
Resolution:
That Council:
1. Accept the decision of the Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust to dissolve the Trust and transition the management of the Awahuri Forest and Kitchener Park to Council as of 1 July 2026.
2. Note that no additional funding is required, and the grant funding to the Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust of $148,380 + GST be reapplied to the relevant Council operational budget.
Attachments:
- Report - Dissolution of the Awahuri Forest Kitchener Park Trust.pdf (208KB)
- Supporting Attachment - April 2026 minutes (Awahuri Forest Dissolution).pdf (366KB)
- Supporting Attachment - March 2026 minutes (Awahuri Forest Dissolution).pdf (421KB)
- Supporting Attachment - Transition Plan (Awahuri Forest Dissolution).pdf (141KB)
Moved by: Cr Alison Short
Seconded by: Cr Rob Duindam
Result: Carried (11-0)
For:
Mayor Michael Ford
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:
Cr Bridget Bell