Local and Regional Government
Both Local and Regional Councils, have quite long and convoluted processes for planning to make sure that everyone gets a say (in theory). While it may seem immensely boring, it is important that we riders and horse owners take notice of these processes. Councils do take note if they get lots of submissions on a particular topic. So keep an eye on when submissions come up and let's make sure that horse riding features prominently in Council plans.
This involves:
- Long Term Plans called LTCCP's, these are 10 year plans
- District Plan, which deals with infrastructure and re-zoning type planning - of more interest to us on an ongoing basis.
- Structure Plans are part of the District plan process (sort of ) they deal with specific areas e.g. Waimauku's plan covers a few roads around the SH16 intersection
- Annual Plans set out expenditure priorities (and rates) for that year (however, they are also a way for us to remind the Council regularly about their promises from Strategy or District Plan's)
- Reserve Management Plans. These provide general direction for the management and expenditure of a particular reserve for a period of 5 years. The preparation of Reserve Management Plans is a statutory requirement under the Reserves Act 1977. Implementation is carried out through the Annual Plan process. Plans can be specific to an individual reserve, or relate to a group of reserves. Reserve Management Plans give a general indication of the intended use and development of reserves. They often contain suggestions for various works or improvements. Once the Plan is adopted these proposals are costed and incorporated into long-term financial strategies however they are subject to funds becoming available and prioritisation against work elsewhere. Generally they are implemented on the basis of community priorities and within a flexible time frame. In some cases proposals may be reconsidered as a consequence of future review.
Central Government
Central Government does play a big role in recreation. DOC reserves and parks are on the increase through the high country tenure review process, and central government often sets laws and policies that affect recreation and public access. You may wish to view our page on writing letters and emails, including examples...
Contact List for the Current Members of Parliament (pdf) -see attachment at bottom of page.
Alerts from the parliament website
The parliament website now includes the ability to set up alerts. These mean you can get automated emails to let you know when various things are happenning in Wellington. Really useful, you can configure the alert to be about particular portfolios, certain MPs or even topics. http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/Alerts/
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How to Make a Submission
Submissions are one way that the public and advocacy groups can have their say on local, regional and central government plans. As part of making policy, laws, bylaws and plans the community (us) get to have their say, and even make changes. This process is known as making a submission.
When can you make a submission? On Specific Issues
You can usually only make submissions to council or government when they ask for submissions on an issue, or new law\bylaw\plan. This will appear on the public notices area as an 'open submission'. Usually there is only a 1 month period when submissions are open.
Annual Planning Rounds
Every March and April set aside some time to find each Council's Annual Plan and make a submission on behalf of horse riding. March - the draft plan is released, April Submissions open (close May) This is something we can collaborate on!
How to make a submission?
- Submissions are generally made on a standard form provided by the council\government body. Submissions usually relate to a particular policy or law.
- When you make a submission you are asked to support or oppose all or parts of the policy\law. You provide your reasons for this support or opposition.
- If you see a notice about submissions on a horse riding related issue - email the bridleways mailing list so that all members can make submissions. Also use the list to organise someone, or a group to make verbal submissions at the council meeting when the written submissions are taken.
Making your submission in front of Council?
After you have made a written submission to council, or on the submission form, you are asked if you would like to make a verbal submission. Say yes! Turning up to talk to council makes an impression.
- You will usually only have 5-10 minutes to speak. You do not just have to read out your written submission, so think about what to say. Bring photos or make a presentation if you like - you will need to tell the organiser what you need.
- Introduce yourself and state whether you represent any others.
- Make your presentation - keep to the facts, don't get personal.
- Be prepared for questions.
- Once your submission is over , you are not permitted to make any further comments.
Add your name to our submissions to Councils
Recent Submissions
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NZ Horse Rec Submission
0k - Feb 23, 2010 7:35 PM by Vivien Dostine (v2)
Waimea River Park Management Plan Draft
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CHCH OPen Spaces Submission.pdf
59k - Feb 4, 2010 2:47 PM by Vivien Dostine (v2)
This is a summary of our online submission. Online submissions were based on a form, and therefore answers and topics are structured as per the questions asked on the form
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CHCH Open Spaces Draft Strategy
0k - Feb 4, 2010 2:47 PM by Vivien Dostine (v3)
Closes 5 Feb
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/policiesreportsstrategies/strategies/healthyenvironmentstrategies/openspacestrategy.aspx#jumplink11
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Waimea River Draft Plan docs
0k - Feb 23, 2010 7:35 PM by Vivien Dostine (v3)
The Draft Plan is also available on the Council website at www.tasman.govt.nz
Submissions to this management plan review are invited from 24th December 2009 and should be addressed to:
L Kennedy, Community Services Manager; and
Posted to: Tasman District Council, Private Bag 4, Richmond; or
Delivered to: Tasman District Council, 189 Queen Street, Richmond; or
Faxed to: 03 543 9524
Emailed to: info@tdc.govt.nz
Submissions should include your name, address, telephone number and email address, and should state if you wish to speak to the Council in support of your submission.
Submissions must be received by 1 March 2010
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Open Till 28 Feb 2010
0k - Jan 29, 2010 12:15 PM by Vivien Dostine (v2)
Documentation on Northlands Draft 30 year transport strategy
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ARC Parks Management Review Submission
0k - Jan 17, 2010 1:51 PM by Administrator NZ Horse Recreation Group (v2)
Our submission to the ARC Parks Management Review 2009
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Waimakariri District Council Northern Pegasus Bay Bylaw
0k - Nov 28, 2009 11:43 AM by Vivien Dostine (v2)
Better Beaches Submission Waimakariri District Council - Part 1 of 2 submissions
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Better Beaches Submission -
0k - Nov 28, 2009 11:40 AM by Vivien Dostine (v2)
Waikuku Beach Reserves Management Plan
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Add your comments to a transport forum
0k - Oct 14, 2009 1:41 AM by Vivien Dostine (v2)
Safer journeys is a discussion forum about the current transport strategy. Horses as usual have been left out - speak up! Go put your thoughts on the forum...
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By Law Proposal
0k - Sep 7, 2009 12:34 AM by Administrator NZ Horse Recreation Group (v4)
Full text of the proposed Far North Council bylaw changes
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