Marina CCO proposal Debate

Community Wellbeing - Culture and Heritage

Option 2

The creation of an Asset-Owning Council Controlled Organisation is supported because it leverages Nelson's unique geographical advantages and historical connections to the sea, which have been pivotal in shaping the community's social and economic fabric. The proposal is seen as a way to manage the Marina in a manner that supports a broad spectrum of community members, including those with economic constraints, ensuring that Marina facilities remain accessible and affordable. This approach is viewed as essential for maintaining and enhancing the community's longstanding relationship with the sea, which is integral to their cultural heritage and overall well-being.

Table of comments:

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Comment

1433.4

Marina CCO proposalTBCA supports Option 2 – creation of an Asset-Owning Council Controlled Organisation to oversee and manage the Marina, its assets and its liabilities. Nelson’s unique geographical advantages give it a strong connection to the moana. This nurtured iwi and early European arrivals and has allowed our people to build relationships with the sea that support both social and economic well-being and prosperity. TBCA would like to remind Council that our harbour users come from a wide cross-section of the community, from recent refugee arrivals through to recreational fishers, youth sport participants, kayakers, swimmers, community not-for-profits and cruising sailors. Marina facilities must not be priced beyond the reach of this community. The marina is a gateway to the wider moana and its development should be seen in an holistic sense, as underpinning the hopes, dreams and visions of those whose lives are enriched by their association with the sea.