Wanganui District Council

Arts Policy

Wanganui District Council Arts Policy 2008 - promoting cultural wellbeing through the arts.

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Bridges - Weight and Speed Limits

Information about maximum weight and speed limits on bridges in the Wanganui District.

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Bylaw - Consolidated Council Bylaw

This document is the Wanganui District Council Consolidated Bylaw. However, a number of subsequent bylaws are listed individually below.

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Bylaw - Animal Control

The Animal Control Bylaw 2010 makes specific reference to the keeping of dogs, cats, pigs, poultry, bees, goats, sheep, horses, cattle, deer, or any other animal; however, the Bylaw does not contain specific controls relating to dogs as these aspects are covered by the Wanganui Council’s Dog Control Bylaw.

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Bylaw - Cemeteries and Crematoria

This bylaw facilitates the management of cemeteries and crematoria under the Council's control. It covers matters such as the exclusive right of burial, burial warrants, interments, disinterment memorials, vehicle control, keeping of records, fees and regulating other activities in cemeteries.

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Bylaw - Smoke Free

This bylaw designates specific parks and reserves within the Wanganui District where persons are prohibited from smoking at any time.

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Bylaw - Speed Limits & Maps

The Wanganui District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2005 covers the urban and rural areas.
There are also maps relating to the bylaw.

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Bylaw - Streets Infrastructure

This bylaw aims to control activities affecting streets within the Wanganui District so that the public’s health, safety and convenience are protected. Specific reference is made to vehicle crossings, overhanging trees, property numbering and the erection of barbed wire, razor wire and electric fences.

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Bylaw - Trade Wastes

This bylaw regulates the discharge of trade waste to a sewerage system operated by the Wanganui District Council.

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Bylaw - Traffic

This bylaw facilitates traffic management and parking control measures in respect of roads, public places, and parking areas under the control of the Council.

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Cemetery Monument Policy

This policy provides standards and certainty in relation to monuments and adornments at Council-owned cemeteries.

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Code of Conduct - Council

Code of Conduct for Members of the Wanganui District Council (August 2008).

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Code of Conduct - Community Board

Code of Conduct for Members of the Wanganui Rural Community Board (August 2008).

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Code of Conduct - Investigation into Alleged Breaches of the Code

A report (June 2005) on an investigation into alleged breaches of the Council's Code of Conduct by Mayor Michael Laws.

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Community Organisation Leases Policy &
Application Form

Council provides leases (of land and/or buildings) to a wide range of groups undertaking a wide range of activities. This policy addresses the associated issues. There is also an application form for subsidies on leases of Council land and/or buildings.

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Community Outcomes

Community Outcomes 2008 for the Wanganui District.

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Consultation Guidelines

A booklet which outlines the Council's consultation processes to assist in decision-making.

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Cycling Strategy

The Wanganui Cycling Strategy published in May 2003.

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Dog Owners' Handbook

This document provides dog owners with basic information and advice, including policies, responsibilities and how to be a good owner.

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Dog Control Policy 2008

The Council's policy on its Dog Control roles and responsibilities, using statutory and non-statutory control measures.

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Dangerous & Insanitary Buildings Policy 2006

The Council's policy on dangerous and insanitary buildings, as required under the Building Act 2004.

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Earthquake-Prone Buildings Policy 2009

The Council's policy on earthquake-prone buildings, as required under the Building Act 2004.

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Economic Development Strategy 2003

This strategy for the Wanganui District is intended to address the District's immediate economic development needs. It is a first step in achieving a 10-year economic development vision.

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Election Protocols for staff 2010

The protocols give guidance to council staff on interactions with elected members and the public in the pre-election period, which runs from July 1 and includes election day on
October 9.

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Family-friendly Strategy & Wanganui's future

Council's vision and mission for the future, adopted in August 2008.

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Film Friendly Policy

This document provides guidance for the attraction of film, television and news media production to the Wanganui District. The policy details the levels of assistance and service that will be provided by the Council and outlines the expectations of the Council with regard to the obligations and requirements that will be placed upon inbound production companies.

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Gambling Venue and Racing Board Policy

This policy covers Class 4 gambling venues and New Zealand Racing Board venues.

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Governance Statement

This document outlines Wanganui District Council's community governance role.

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Graffiti Management Strategy for Wanganui

The strategy focuses on graffiti eradication, enforcement and prevention with the goal of a graffiti-free Wanganui.

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Guidelines for sand removal from Castlecliff Beach car park

The Council is happy for the public and contractors to remove wind-blown sand from the Castlecliff Beach car park. This document outlines the Council's requirements for people who wish to remove sand.

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Heritage Colours

Advice for owners of District Plan Heritage Inventory listed buildings or those located in the Old Town Conservation Zone.

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Impact Fund Policy

The Impact Fund provides assistance for specific activities or projects that will generate significant economic benefits for Wanganui city and district. This policy provides guidance to applicants and the Council on applications for,
and allocation of, Impact funding.

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Impact Fund 2011/12

Information about Impact funding for the 2011/12 financial year.

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Incinerators and Garden Fires

This information pamphlet is a guide to the requirements for lighting garden fires, household incinerators, barbecues and hangi.

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Liquor Policy 2008

A policy on issues relating to liquor consumption and the sale of liquor in Wanganui.

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Local Governance Statement

Information about the Council's role and responsibilities, elected members and key planning and policy documents.

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Natural Burials Policy

A policy which outlines the process for alternative, environmentally-friendly burials.

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Noise Control

This information pamphlet is a guide to noise control.

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Noise Control Policy 2009

A policy which outlines the approach to noise control to ensure Council’s responsibilities are discharged in a manner that is fair and transparent and public nuisance, caused by noise, is minimised. Note: The policy is currently under review.

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Parks & Open Spaces Strategy

A strategy to guide the provision of parks and open space within the Wanganui District.

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Parks & Reserves Provision Analysis

The companion document and background research for the Parks and Open Spaces Strategy.

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1.07MB

Pensioner Housing

Information about the Council's pensioner housing and downsizing policies.

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Physical Activity Strategy

A strategy to create a plan that ensures the people in the Wanganui District are able to become the most physically active in New Zealand.

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Planning for Events

Anyone planning to hold an event within the Wanganui District needs to be aware of the requirements imposed by local authorities and central government. Wanganui District Council is very conscious of the possible Health and Safety implications of various events and has produced these guidelines as an aid for event organisers to help ensure the public is safe at all events.

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Plaques & Memorials Policy

The purpose of the Plaques and Memorials Policy is to provide certainty with regard to the marking of public sites of significance in the Wanganui District.

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Positive Ageing Strategy

This strategy has been developed to promote positive attitudes to ageing in Wanganui.

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Public Art Strategy
Outstanding - Nga Whenu Aronui
Nga toanga nui ki uta ki tai

Council's primary purpose with this strategy is to provide the vision, leadership and infrastructure to facilitate and support the development of public art activities in selected spaces and places, allowing residents, families, workers and visitors to explore, absorb, feel part of, and have fun in our city.

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Public Art Strategy Guidelines

These guidelines outline the criteria to be considered with regard to the acquisition and management of public art. The guidelines provide criteria for the following; Acceptance of offered public art; Re-siting and/or removal of art works

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Recycling Drop-off Centre - Products

This document gives detailed information on the types of products which can be recycled through the recycling drop-off centre which opened on 3 May 2004.

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Road Naming and Numbering Policy

This policy has been developed to provide a consistent and comprehensive approach to the naming and numbering of roads, while meeting legislative, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), NZ Post and the Emergency Service requirements. It applies to the issuing of urban and rural numbering, naming new roads being created through subdivision, naming of previously unformed roads and the renaming of existing roads.

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Rural Fire Authority Management Plan

This document sets out the Wanganui District Council’s rural fire management policies and procedures developed to meet its accountability and statutory obligations for fire: Reduction, Readiness, Response, Recovery and General Provisions within its rural fire authority area.

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Rural Roads Strategic Plan

The Council's objectives, policies, plans and priorities for the rural roading network.

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Sarjeant Gallery Collections Policy

This policy regulates the acquisition and disposal of items for the collections of the Sarjeant Gallery.

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Solar Protection Policy

The Wanganui District Council recognises that New Zealand has one of the world's highest rates of skin cancer. The objective of this policy is to increase solar protection by ensuring that it is an integral part of Council's planning processes.

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Speed Limits Bylaw

The Wanganui District Council Speed Limits Bylaw 2008 covers the urban and rural areas.

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1.33MB

Strategy and Policy Guidelines

This guideline is to promote consistency in the development of strategy and policy documents. It outlines the considerations to be taken into account by Wanganui District Council staff and the principles which guide the development of good strategy and policy documents.

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Subdivisions/Land Development

Wanganui District Council supplement to NZS4404 - Land Development and Subdivision Engineering.

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Submissions and Petitions Guidelines

These guidelines will assist people in writing a petition or submission and provide guidance when presenting an oral petition or submission.

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Tree Policy 2008

The Wanganui District Council Tree Policy has been developed to provide policy guidance and a consistent approach to the planting and removal of trees on Council owned land.

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Visitor Strategy 2009

The strategy's vision sees Wanganui recognised as a vibrant and appealing district that offers an integrated and coordinated experience through its visitor attractions, its business prospects and its liveable potential – Wanganui will be a great place to live and visit.

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Wanganui 2022

Wanganui District Council's vision and mission for Wanganui by 2022.

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Wanganui Broadband Strategy

This strategy covers council's vision, drivers, principles, strategies and benefits of accelerating fibre to premises in the Wanganui District.

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Wanganui Digital Strategy

This strategy provides a base for organisations to work together, ensuring Wanganui becomes a leader in the digital world.

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Wanganui War Memorial Conference & Convention Centre Policy 2009 and
Future Development Plan

This policy has been developed to guide the use, management and development of the War Memorial Conference and Convention Centre, formerly known as the War Memorial Hall. The Future Development Plan aims to enable the building to have as much flexibility of use as possible, whilst still preserving its role as a memorial and its status as an historic place.

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Waste Management & Minimisation Plan

This plan has been developed to meet the requirements of the Waste Minimisation Act and envisions a family-friendly district where people have access to services that encourage individual and community responsibility for sustainable waste minimisation.

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Waste Minimisation Fund policy 2010/2011

This policy sets out to provide guidance to the Waste Minimisation Working Party and Council around the application for and subsequent allocation of Waste Minimisation Funding.

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Waste Minimisation Fund Contract Guidelines and Criteria 2010/2011

Guidelines and criteria for applications for the Waste Minimisation Fund

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Waste Minimisation Fund Contract Explanatory Notes 2010/11

Explanatory notes to accompany the application form for the Waste Minimisaton Fund

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Waste Minimisation Fund Contract Application form 2010

Application form for Waste Minimisation Fund 2010