Mahitahi Bayview subdivision (Maitai Valley) utilities and transport connections Summary

126 comments for Mahitahi Bayview subdivision (Maitai Valley) utilities and transport connections.

Summary of Public Submissions on Mahitahi Bayview Subdivision (Maitai Valley) Utilities and Transport Connections

Overview

The Nelson City Council has received a significant number of public submissions concerning the proposed Mahitahi Bayview Subdivision in the Maitai Valley, particularly focusing on the allocation of $24 million towards infrastructure and transport connections. The majority of the submissions express strong opposition to the use of council funds for this development, citing environmental, financial, and procedural concerns.

Key Themes and Concerns

1. Environmental Impact:

2. Many residents are concerned about the potential environmental degradation that could result from the development, particularly the impact on the Maitai River and surrounding natural habitats. Concerns include increased risk of flooding, sedimentation of the river, and pollution from runoff, which could affect the river's aquatic life and recreational value.

3. Financial Implications for Ratepayers:

4. Submitters are overwhelmingly opposed to the use of $24 million of ratepayer funds to facilitate infrastructure for a private development. There is a strong sentiment that the financial burden should fall on the developers, who stand to profit from the project, rather than on the ratepayers.

5. Lack of Transparency and Due Process:

6. There is frustration over what many perceive as a lack of transparency and consultation in the planning process. Submitters feel that the decision-making process has favored developers and has not adequately considered community input or environmental reports.

7. Traffic and Infrastructure Strain:

8. Concerns were raised about the potential for increased traffic and its impact on local infrastructure, including roads and sewage systems. The expected increase in daily vehicle movements is seen as unsustainable and likely to exacerbate congestion and pollution.

9. Alternative Uses of Funds:

10. Many argue that the $24 million could be better spent on other community needs, such as improving existing infrastructure, supporting affordable housing initiatives within the existing urban area, or preserving the Maitai Valley for public use and environmental conservation.

11. Preservation of Natural and Recreational Spaces:

12. The Maitai Valley is highly valued by the community for its recreational and aesthetic qualities. There is a strong desire to preserve this area as a natural asset rather than develop it for housing.

Recommendations from Submissions

• Reevaluate the Allocation of Funds: Many submissions suggest that the council should reconsider its decision to allocate $24 million towards the subdivision and instead direct these funds towards more pressing community needs or environmental conservation.

• Increase Transparency and Community Involvement: Submitters are calling for greater transparency in the council’s decision-making processes and for more meaningful opportunities for public consultation and input.

• Environmental Assessments: It is recommended that comprehensive environmental impact assessments be conducted, including flood risk and traffic impact studies, before any further development is approved.

• Developer Accountability: There is a strong recommendation that any costs associated with the development, including infrastructure, should be fully covered by the developers.

Conclusion

The council is faced with strong community opposition to the funding and development of the Mahitahi Bayview Subdivision, centered on environmental, financial, and procedural concerns. It is crucial for the council to consider these concerns carefully, ensure transparency and fairness in the planning process, and explore alternative solutions that align with the community's values and priorities.

Comment	Point ID
Re NCC’s Long Term Plan, re the Maitaihi Bayview Development subdivision and particularly Kaka Valley and Orchard Flat.  A long-standing supporter of Save the Maitai, I remain confident The Environment Court will: 1. Recognise private developers CCKV Maitai Dev. Co. LP & Bayview Nelson Limited’s cavalier treatment of due process. 2. Their rough-shod treatment of the Maitia Valleys unique recreational amenity for the city. 3. The bottle-neck dynamics of Kaka Valley’s location relative to city access and egress. 4. Kaka Valley’s south-facing amphitheatre topography producing colder winters, with trapped valley inversion-layers resulting in low-end market desirability, as witnessed by similar valley locations around the city-fringe. 5. Exploding traffic loading to and from Kaka Valley into permanently constricted Nile St, feeding three local schools  …and throw this development out on behalf of the wider Nelson community. We at Save the Maitai realise NCC is responding to a (previous) Central Government directive for more affordable housing around the city. We, the same ratepayers and Maitai-centric citizens who were here in 2006 when the then NCC’s own Urban Growth Strategy roundly determined “NOT TO PROVIDE ANY FUTURE RESIDENTIAL ZONING IN THIS AREA” contend again that sacrificing the only multi-recreational natural freshwater amenity available to city dwellers is a breathtaking betrayal by this Council of Nelsons community, to the wants of vested interest, never mind a slavish adherence to a previous Government decree, over the clear preference of the living community here today and their children for generations to come. Simply-put, the Maitai Valley is a “Once-Only” natural recreational wonder for city dwellers. It is not a Council land-bank to be used or sold at will, it is as much an inter-generational heritage to this community as is Tahunanui Beach. Almost on its own the Maitai Valley anchors Nelsons envied reputation as a uniquely desirous and efficacious place to live and grow. We object, in the strongest possible terms, that this Council cease bending-over backwards to the whim and will of local developers and on behalf of this community, who deserve better than what we’ve witnessed so far, tell them to “The Maitai and Kaka Valleys are NOT available … go away.”	168.11
yes it has not come up automatically but I feel MOST strongly that NCC should NOT be putting money into infrastructure costs for the Mahitahi housing development in the hope that SOME costs might be recovered from developers. The proposed/planned housing in Kaka valley is mainly of the wrong type and place and at variance with the Mahitahi project of cleaning the river up ~the disruptions and building will clog the river and haven. The council should not support this financially in any way.	298.10
$24M put aside for infrastructure, should the Kaka Valley Development proceed I would like to object to this funding being put aside for this proposed development, without any guidance as to what the Developers might contribute.  It seems ratepayers could unknowingly be heavily subsidising a private sub-division from which the developers stand to profit enormously. Thanks to a tenacious group of locals, this matter is in the hands of the Environment Court but throughout this process the outcome seems heavily favoured towards the developers.  I still find it astounding that this group of locals have had to fund raise and really push to be heard on a matter that Council should have had the foresight not to allow to proceed through the RMA process in the first place.   If Council place any value on the Maitai (which they and the Developers seem to say they do) then they would not even consider allowing any development on the natural flood plain that forms part of the land in question.  This was surely highlighted further by the weather event of August 2022.  Who knows what further devastation would have been caused, had the proposed intensive development been in place at that time.  I believe time will give us the answer on that one.  I am astounded that the developers have to date been able to get away with eloquent speeches about how precious they believe the area to be but for some reason have so far refused to actually put plans in place to illustrate just how they will mitigate the impact such a huge development will have.  Does that not strike anyone at Council as nefarious?  In addition, while I commend what they are saying about providing housing for their Iwi, I have yet to see anything that shows how they are intending to do that.  Are they giving, say, 20 homes to those who need it?  While I would like to be proved wrong, I really do not think this will be the case.  This is a private development with the sole goal of making huge profits for their shareholders, despite the impact on a much loved, peaceful area of our city.   Please do not include the $24 Million of ratepayers funding in the Long Term Plan, without at least some commitment from the Developers as to how much they will contribute - and that should be a substantial amount as they are the individuals who stand to profit whereas ratepayers will be subsidising them for many years to come.  Remember that a large number of these ratepayers have protested loudly against this development and Council are actually supposed to represent the interests of all, not just those they agree with.	304.9
I am opposed to Ratepayer funds being used in any way to facilitate this unpopular sub division. During a public meeting to discuss this proposed sub division mayor Nick Smith said as a repost to me, that Council funds would not be used, and that any costs incurred by Council will be reimbursed in full. I expect this public promise to be fulfilled.	347.2
As rate payers, we do not support any Council expenditure towards the Mahitahi Bayview Subdivision. As rate payers we should not have to pay for something we do not support. If it goes ahead it should be at FULL cost to the developers . Rate payers money, should be used for the LONG LIST  of other things that Nelson really needs.	348.2
If the 'Mahitahi Bayview' subdivision does go ahead, I do not support any Council expenditure towards the costs of utilities and transport connections. The developers should pay the full costs involved, not the citizens and ratepayers of Nelson.	417.10
I do not support any council expenditure towards the Matai Bayveiw subdivision aka PPC28.  The Matai Valley is a precious Taonga for Nelson.  Open green space for communities to enjoy with family and friends within the city, not to mention our numerous visitors. No developer can put a price on it.  When we have significant rain, we, the people, can avoid the area for a couple of days for nature to do its work.  900 households cannot.  There are plenty of places around the region that can be utilised for future development.  Focus on quality inner city development, repairing existing water, waste and sewerage water infrastructure.	451.10
Regarding the proposed Mahitahi Housing development in and around Maitai Valley. In the LTP, NCC has allocated close to $24 million specifically towards utilities and transport connections to enable PPC28 (a proposed 900 house-subdivision in the Maitai Valley). We believe that if this unpopular subdivision ever does go ahead, the cost should not fall to the ratepayers and citizens of Nelson.  The property developers should be required to pay full costs, as it is they who will be making millions from this project.   NCC has already had to raise our rates exorbitantly the last few years.  This percentage of rate increase is unsustainable. NCC must cut costs, not increase them by adding to the profits of large property development companies.	454.4
I strongly object to the Council allocating $24million towards utilities and transport connections to the enable PPC28  - The Mahitahi Bayview subdivision to go ahead. This proposal has reeked of a "done deal" since the very beginning, despite sustained opposition from the community and the challenges made to the Environment Court. For the Council to invest so heavily without making it clear how much will be eventually recovered from the developers is shocking given the existing infrastructure needs of the town which are not currently able to be met. The Library has to wait, the Swimming pool has to wait, actual affordable housing has to wait, but we will pay $24million for a private development in a flood prone river valley. The governments proposed Fast-track Approvals Bill will no doubt allow the developers to avoid any further delay or inconvenience posed by local community, iwi, and environmental experts opposing this development. Shame on the Nelson City Council for not taking the opportunity to create something special and protect the Maitai Valley.	456.10
I believe council is funding developers to ut in infrastructure for the Mahitah iBayview subdivision. I totally oppose this subdividion and think it is incredible  naieve to think we will have a healthy river system if it goes ahead. It is adding insult to injury that a cent of my rates money i pay on 2 properties (which is considerable) should end up in developers pocketrs even temporarily , for something so bad for ths city. The developers ar ethe ones that are going to make money and should be paying all associated costs up from not using my rates for something that will not benefit me but I am actively opposed to . Outr rates are extremely high and we do not need to be helping out developers to 24 million ., even if some is recovered. It is a very bad waste of money	458.7
I do not support ANY council expenditure towards infrastructure regarding the Mahitahi Bayview subdivision in Kaka Valley. All costs should be borne by the developing company.	461.3
I feel the Council should not allocate or spend any money towards the MahitahiBayview subdivision.  The LTP states that $24M will be made available for utilities and transport connections for the 900 house sprawl being planned.  I am at an absolute loss to understand why you propose to socialise the costs of a private property developer when they will no doubt be making substantial profits from the suburban sprawl they will deliver.  All of the additional burdens on the infrastructure (3 waters, roads, schools, hospitals, climate mitigation, etc) should rightly be borne by those who stand to gain the most i.e. the developer.	481.10
I would like to comment on the Nelson City Councils proposal to pay up to $24m towards the Matitahi Bayview Subdivision for roading and infrastructure should it proceed. I don't believe it is the Councils role to support an environmentally inappropriate subdivision . I believe that  the cost should be entirely the Developers as after all it is they that stand to make millions from this Subdivision.	491.10
I do not support any council expenditure towards the Maitai bay view subdivision. This is a private profit making entity and should not be financially supported with rate payers money. They are struggling enough as it is.	492.7
I do not support any Council expenditure towards the 'Mahitahi Bayview' subdivision. In my view the developers are the ones making huge profits from this heavily opposed subdivision and should foot the bill - they should have factored in this cost from the get-go. In my opinion, the rate payers money should first of all be used to maintain and update our crucial infrastructure, i.e. water, sewage, roads before we look into beautification, aka bones and flesh before clothes!	498.10
I do not agree with Council's proposal to spend 24 million dollars so that a suburb can be carved out of the Maitai Valley.  The housing development is a bad idea and people of Nelson do not realize the hidden costs involved,all apparently to come out of taxpayers' pockets.	499.5
I do not support council funding the deplorable Maitahi development which will destroy our beautiful local river	501.8
Leave the Maitai Valley alone. It is too unstable & vulnerable to global warming to support housing.	503.10
Im not happy to see that Nelson Council plans to spend 24 million of our rate payers money on the Mahitahi Bayview subdivision.	504.10
I do not support council spend on the development of the Maitai housing project. Developers should be paying the full cost if it proceeds. I would prefer that the Maitai be protected and that this development not go-ahead.	506.10
I do not support ANY council spending towards the 'Mahitahi Bayview' subdivision.  I vehemently disapprove of the subdivision and the flawed process that has enabled it to get this far and do not want one cent of my ratepayers money to go towards it.  I live at the upper end of Nile Street and have been flooded three times since living there, from the culvert in Cleveland Terrace.  I would like my ratepayers money to be spent upgrading the infrastructure in my area.	511.10
The Maitai Valley development is already short-sighted and will ruin one of the assets that make Nelson so special. Insult is added to injury if ratepayers' money is used to fund development costs. Poor ratepayers should not be increasing rich developers' profits.	513.10
I do not support any council expenditure towards the Mahitahi Bayview subdivision. Taxpayers money should not be used to support a private development where the developers are making a profit. I also oppose the development due to the location. It is an area of beauty that should be preserved for families to enjoy.	561.10
Kia ora koutou This submission is in support of all proposed funding (infrastructure) for the Maitahi and Bayview growth projects (PC-28). Disclosure: Koata Limited is a shareholder of the Maitahi Development project.   The Private Plan Change 28 has been through a robust and extensive process (Commisioner Hearing and Environment Court). Given the significant financial impact directly from a development of this scale and the on-going economic sustainablity conribution the residents of this new development will provide to the City of Nelson, any investment by NCC into ensuring both the current resilience of infrastructure and future resilence of infrastructure, is in Ngāti Koata and Koata Limited's view money well invested.	571.2
2. That the developers of  Mahitahi Bayview subdivision pay the full cost of the infrastructure required for the subdivision. Any costs related to the subdivision should not be bourne by the ratepayers.	573.11
I do not support any council expenditure on the maitai bayview subdivision.	633.3
I do not support any Council expenditure towards the 'Mahitahi Bayview' subdivision.if this unpopular subdivision ever does go ahead, the cost should not fall to the ratepayers and citizens of Nelson.  The developers should be required to pay full costs, as it is they who will be making millions from this environmental plunder.	653.10
I am opposed to councils 24 million dollar support for infrastructure for the 'Mahitahi Bayview subdivision.  This is an unpopular proposed subdivision for so many Nelsonians and it risks having a negative environment impact that will be unrepairable for the future of the valley and Maitai river.	660.5
I wish to protest about the NCC proposal to fund infrastructure development to support the Mahitahi Bayview subdivision. I do not support the development of the Maitai Valley for housing intensification.  By funding this infrastructure, NCC is easing the way for the private development company to establish housing in a sensitive river catchment.  This is not in the best long-term interests of the river, the rural quality of the valley, the Nile St community, or the city.	663.2
This submission is in support all proposed funding for the Maitahi Bayview Growth Projects It is our understanding the infrastructure this funding will enable, will provide capacity to support other FDS identified growth areas, provide added infrastructure resilience and enable Maitahi Bayview. A Property Economics report for the Maitahi portion of the Maitahi Bayview growth area commissioned in 2023 estimates an economic impact of over $308 million to the Nelson economy with the majority of this likely to be retained in the Nelson region. The 2019 Property Economics report for the combined Maitahi Bayview growth area estimated ongoing economic activity injection into the Nelson Regional economy at $17.56 million for retail and $6.90 million for commercial annually. The report also identified the following potential and economic benefits: Housing choices, Housing Price, Infrastructure efficiency, Spending retention, Support for the Nelson City Centre, Support to economic activity. This is significant given Maitahi and Bayview proximity (less than 3km) and positioned (North East) relative to Nelson City Centre and with respect to recent media citing a recently published ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard for 2023, showing Nelson at the bottom of 16 regions. Timing of the funding for Maitahi Bayview growth projects may need slight adjustment to align with project delivery. Timing will become clearer once planning processes are further advanced.	691.1
I do not support any funds being allocated to infrastructure for the Maitai Development scheme, especially not $24million! To supplement wealthy developers at a time of NCC belt-tightening is unfair to Nelsonians & flys in the face of 12,000+ signatures that opposed Plan 28 Kaka Valley Development. Should Council proceed with infrastructure funding, I would hope you insert a clause that a very specific % of monies will be recovered from the developers so as not to burden Nelsonians unfairly. Please don’t be vague when it comes to fund recovery!	703.8
I wish to comment on the KakaValley/ Maitai Valley subdivison .The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that initial infrastructure is mostly paid for by developers (or by extension by the new home buyers), while new ratepayers contribute to councils’ revenue immediately. However, sprawl is detrimental to the long-term balance sheets since the ongoing maintenance and renewal of the extensive, sprawling infrastructure falls back on the community some decades later. The rates from residents in these new, low-density neighbourhoods rarely meet the costs of maintaining their infrastructure. This means negative cash-flow, debt and unhealthy council  Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision.	738.9
I strongly oppose council spending $24 million dollars of ratepayer’s funds to support the Mahitahi Bayview private subdivision. It is a travesty that we are at this point, that OUR generation is the one to sell out this community treasure for money. Abysmal. I do NOT support this council’s direction.  A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk.  The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating.  Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy.  This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural.  6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development.  The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever.  The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision.  Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised.	739.10
i strongly disagree with the council spending 24 million on the kaka development. Not only is it a private development which should be paying for these utilities itself but it is a development supporting back handers and greasy handshakes that is only lining pockets of the already wealthy. Also the degradation of the maitai valley and the maitai river which is in dire condition.	740.11
Dear Council, Ref: Matai Valley subdivision I hereby oppose the Long Term Plan proposal to allocate $24 million to build water and sewerage services to the subdivision site, and for road building to accommodate the estimated 6-7000 daily additional vehicle movements generated by the subdivision. I certainly do not wish for any of my rates money to be put towards so-called private developers, so that they can simply make a greater profit.... And, the $24m will most likely escalate and ratepayers such as myself will inevitably be subsidising this private subdivision through rates increases soaring beyond those we are currently enduring. I fully oppose the entire concept of this subdivision and, it seems to me that NCC are  fully aligned and on side with the developers - so much so that public funds are being committed to this without proper consultation. There are other areas of specific concern that I note: A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. But money clearly presides over environmental concerns... Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy. But money clearly presides over environmental concerns... This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural. 6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. But money clearly presides over quiet enjoyment of existing households, who pay rates. If I lived there I would NOT be paying rates... The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever. But money clearly presides over those who wish to engage in peaceful walks and exercise... The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision - on land such as Berryfields that accounts for only a small percentage of New Zealand most fertile arable land which, once given over to subdivision will never revert. Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised. If that happens there's no way that you are using my rates money to settle your problems, not mine.	742.8
Shred into pieces the idea of the Matai proposed development and let become Nelson a REAL SMART LITTLE CITY!!! Like Central PArk for NY City, a piece of wilderness so close to the Nelson CBD is a landmark feature for our city and we cannot loset it. Use the land to developed a tiny houses project, optimise the space use allowing hundreds of really affordable homes for young families and elderly people! Use the excess of land to create vegetable and fruit production. This could become the first city in the world to really fix 2 main issues: Affordable housing and carbon neutral food production and distribution ( being within the city boundaries ). All around the world billions of families lives in 60 to 100 sqmt apartments or flats why can't we do it here? All this with compostable toilets, biogas e compost production and grey water recycling systems all this side products could fuel the on site food production. The small footprint tiny homes could be build by dozens of small trade companies instead of using few big ones, this will better distribuite the income around our community. On top of all this the environmental impact will be ZERO preserving our beloved little haven close to the city. I can go on but I believe that you get the picture. The entire Nelson community but few rich and influent people will benefit from such a thing. If your job it's to make something good for the people and for the community then now is the time to show it.	750.9
I oppose NCC's proposal to allocate $24 million to build water and sewerage services to the Maitai/Kaka Valley subdivision site, and for road building to accommodate the estimated 6-7000 daily additional vehicle movements generated by the subdivision. My reasons are as follows: 1.A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. 2. The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. 3. Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy. 4. This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural. 5. 6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. 6. Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised. 7. The $24m will most likely escalate and ratepayers will inevitably be subsidising this private subdivision through rates increases soaring beyond those we are currently enduring.  Thanks for your attention. M Dover XXX Nelson.	760.2
I have been a Nelson citizen since 1959 and feel that during those decades, I have been a good citizen and active in several ways towards the betterment of Nelson. I DO NOT WANT NCC to spend $24,000,000 of ratepayers funds to support the Mahitahi Bayview private subdivision. A large part of the subdivision is on a natural floodplain. The subdivision is likely to increase the flood risk downstream.  The scale of earthworks and quarrying required, will result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai, which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Government and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. 13,000 people petitioned NCC to keep the zone rural for the continued enjoyment of Nelsonians and visitors, but I feel we have been ignored by Council. I am very disappointed in this Council's attitude, putting private business before the need to protect this beautiful and unique environment for the future, at all cost.	763.2
I oppose the Nelson City Council's Long Term Planproposal to allocate $24 million to: 1) build water and sewerage services to the subdivision site in Kaka Valley and  2) for road building to accommodate the estimated 6-7000 daily additional vehicle movements generated by the subdivision. The $24m will most likely escalate and ratepayers will inevitably be subsidising this private subdivision through rate increases soaring beyond those we are currently enduring.  A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is bound to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions of dollars and thousands of hours rehabilitating. Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people have enjoyed for generations. This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and Maitai River to make way for 2-3000 people in the area......an area that 13,000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural. 6-7000 extra daily car movements, agreed by experts during the RMA hearing, will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighbourhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever......future generations will never forgive us. The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfield subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision. Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected households should these extra flood risks be realised. And lastly....the Maitai Valley is a dark sky area of beauty and possibly the last remaining valley in Nelson to be so. The sky at night with its abundance of twinkling stars is something to behold and is a source of education for the children of Nelson. I definitely oppose the use of millions of ratepayers money being used for this destructive and unnecessary sub division. Greenfield areas need to be preserved and this entire Valley should be left in peace for all to enjoy. Thankyou for reading my submission Catherine	764.2
I strongly object to NCC using rate payers' money i.e. my money to support the despoiling of our pristine Matai Valley.	767.2
I oppose the Nelson city councils long term plan proposal to allocate $24 million to build water and sewerage services to the subdivision site, and for road building to accommodate the estimated 6-7000 daily additional vehicle movements generated by the subdivision. ·A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. ·The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. ·Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy. ·This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural. ·6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. ·The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever. ·The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision. ·Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised.	770.2
Please accept the below as the expression of my submission to the long-term plan. I am 100% in agreement with the save the maitai group on all the points they gave detailed below. I do not wish for $24 million of rate payers money to go to towards these developers. You are effectively assigning money to the ruination of one of Nelson‘s main recreation areas. It will never be the same once the bulldozers move in, and it will be an expensive and difficult Subdivision to maintain .  I live near the river and I know how often it floods up to its banks. I think you do not have to be an environmental scientist to see that the runoff from thousands of roofs in the Maitai valley, alongside hard surfaces of roadways, etc., is going to increase flooding downstream.  The river is part of our heritage in this city, and one of the things that makes living here so attractive. The council have allowed the river to be endangered by an unnecessary non-green greedy and willfully destructive development plan in the Maitai. You are currently buying out houses from flooding in the Brook I see? . Have you learned nothing? This will be another total disaster for Nelson. Please do not devote any ratepayers money towards this unpopular project.	771.1
We object most strongly to the proposed housing development in the Maitai Valley. If nothing else have you forgotten the floods of 2022 when there was severe flooding of properties surrounding the river? Hundreds of cars  will be using using the already difficult junction of Nile St and Maitai Valley Road. What right has the Council to give millions of dollars of local tax payers money to a development not wanted by a vast number of people .	772.1
Mahithi Bayview - Make sure to increase bike/walk infrastructure with the road/bridges as again traffic only is sorted by less cars on the road.	773.16
I am writing to state my opposition to the council’s plan to allocate $24 million to build water and sewerage services for the Mahitahi Bayview plan.  I am against the whole plan for the following reasons:   1          No flood modelling has been done to assess the risk of increased flooding to downstream areas.  I live downstream, very close to the river, in an area that was badly affected by flooding in August 2022.  The council could become liable for compensation should these flood risks be realised.  2          Increased sedimentation of the river is likely to occur when the construction work is started, causing harm to the aquatic life, on which large sums of money have recently been spent on rehabilitation.  3          The quality of the water in the river is likely to be spoiled by pollutants. 4          The only road access to the new development will be via Nile St, so there will be a vast increase in the amount of traffic along this road, both during and after the building.  There has been no public consultation regarding this. It seems to me that asking local residents to not only accept the building of the subdivision but also to subsidise it via rates is adding insult to likely injury.	775.10
Yes - 1- I do not support the Maitai valley subdivision and the allocation of 24 million dollars from council money towards it. if this is to happen it should be paid 100% by developers and new ifrastructure needs to be put in place for example another primary school. Even if only half of the 900 house have one child that is still a whole primary schools worth of children and the local schools are at capacity hence the zoning.	786.10
I am writing in opposition to the Long Term Plan to spend $24Million tax payer dollars to build infrastructure in support of the Maitai housing development project. Not only is the subdivision in a flood plain, all the runoff will go into the Maitai river spoiling it for months or even years at a time. The price tag that the city will be committed to will surely go up. The 6-7000 car trips a day into the development will negatively impact the surrounding neighborhoods. How can this be worth it to our community?  Please stop this before it is too late.	788.2
I do not believe that council money should be used for the Mahitahi private development in the Matai. The increase in cars will far acceed safety with the existing roads and a single lane bridge on Nile St . The run off will no doubt upset the balance of the river and ruin this amazing area with wonderful swimming holes and recreation areas. No doubt once again the money will be provided by yet another increase in our rates	789.2
We do not support the NCC Long Term Plan proposal to allocate $24 million of rate payers funds to support the Mahitahi Bayview private subdivision. This multi-million spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2~3000 people in an area 13000 people petioned NCC to keep zoned rural. Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi - million- dollar compensation to affected households should these extra flood risks be realised.i.e We the ratepayers will be levied once again to cover the cost.	791.2
Maitai Valley Development Utilities and Transport connections Do not support this funding.  Do not support the development in its current proposal.  In this LTP we are being told the council has to buy out flood affected properties and yet this development is building on a flood plain and on slopes at high risk of erosion once disturbed by development.  Why would council allocate funding to support a flawed proposal.?	809.10
I am recording my objection to the Long Term plan provision to allocate $24 million to build water and sewerage services to the Kaka Valley/Maitai subdivision, and for road building to accommodate projected extra traffic movements from the subdivision into Nelson City. Run-off and surface flooding of the parts of the subdivision on the natural flood plain will not be fully remediated - expert advice to the RMA hearing made it clear that the proposals to manage increased flooding are inadequate. Increasing the housing in a flood zone may also make the council liable to multi-million compensation claims from residents impacted by increased floods - increases in both frequency and intensity. I object to any new subdivision that does not include significant developer investment in public transport for residents: both the improve quality of life and to remediate increased traffic impacts (roading and water management costs, air and water pollution). The council has a duty to work towards reducing, not increasing the environmental impacts of (needed - no doubt of that) new housing projects.	820.1
May I record my very strong opposition to the proposed subdivision  of the Bayview/KakaValley valley subdivision.   Not only will a beautiful rural environment be lost forever but also the potential of damaging and dubious earthworks have unknown downstream  effects. The forecast increase in traffic volumes will undoubtedly change the livability and character of our lovely home town. The development will irreversibly change the current fragile balance both physically and socially. PLEASE DO NOT BE THE COUNCIL RESPONSUBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGE!	821.1
I am making a submission to oppose the proposed subdivision where 900 houses would be built in the Maitai Valley.  There are examples overseas that  this system of housing creates big financial  problems which will eventually fall to the citizens and ratepayers to cope with. Even if  the developers might fund the infrastructure, sewers, drainage, roading etc.  the ongoing maintenance will be a burden on the taxpayers.  There are plenty of examples where this type of housing has been shown to be an error, a financial disaster. Instead look to intensify the existing space within the city which already has services, and would create a much livelier Nelson. There are plenty of old badly maintained houses in which only two people live which could be redeveloped to build much more effective housing. Instead of spending millions of dollars on another ghastly urban sprawl, i.e. Richmond's Berryfields, invest the money in the city. I plead with the Councillors to be brave and think creatively!!!  sincerely	824.2
I suggest council look at investing all of these millions of dollars it seems to be able to conjure up when it wants (borrowed no doubt, more debt), and fix our underwhelming town and our aging infrastructure.  The fact that council are green lighting this project makes me sick. Hundreds of houses all built cheap and sold for a fortune.  A catchment area the size of the nelson CBD and unknown flooding impacts in the future. The permanent loss of the last quiet valley in Nelson. New roads, Bridges and traffic lights to manage the thousands of vehicles every day. To say there is no corruption in New Zealand is a nonsense. Someone is getting their pockets lined. Climate emergency indeed. What a farce.	826.2
I am writing to object to the plan to allocate 24 million dollars of rate payer money to subsidise a private development in the Maitai valley.   This proposal is further evidence of a stubborn disregard for the interests of ratepayers and the interests of the general public,  who would rather have a unique natural asset preserved than see it irreversibly destroyed and turned into profits for investors.   Why should we as ratepayers accept the loss of an important part of what makes this city special and attractive to live in?  Why should we quietly accept the inevitable cost of environmental degradation, of increased traffic and pressure on the infrastructure?  Do these costs really outweigh the purported benefits of the Kaka Valley/Maitai subdivision?   To allocate all this money would impose further costs on us ratepayers and encourage further “developments” to further their financial aims while degrading communal assets.	827.2
****Maitai valley subdivision  At $24 mill I hope this project proceeds, especially developers contribution.  It would be a pity if the subdivision does not proceed.  If it  doesnt we will see a lot more Tasman farmland being lost	828.16
I do not believe Council should be contributing to the cost of infrastructure for the controversial Kaka Valley housing development. The developers aquired this land at a very low cost and stand to make a great deal of money. Even though I recognise the need for housing and support the aspirations of Ngati Koata, the cost of infrastructure should not be carried by the general ratepayers.	838.7
Opposition to the nelson city council Long Term Plan to allocate $24 million for services. Water and sewerage. These costs quoted is nowhere near actual costs. With water, sewerage,a new two lane bridge, Nile st, upgrade by widening the street by removal of the trees. Traffic lights. How Central school and NMIT going to deal the volume of 7000 car movements a day. As a Builder I have worked on difficult sites for over 40 yrs . The Kaka Valley is a no go. With slumps on the right-hand site and wetlands on the left. Both susceptible to liquefaction. 900 houses of a private subdivision being underwritten by Nelson’s rate payers begs belief. Truly concerned. Living on a Limited budgets.	844.2
I oppose the proposal to allocate $24 million to build water and sewerage services to the Maitai subdivision site. I am one of many who have consistently opposed this development. Among other issues, a large part of the subdivision is on a floodplain. The subdivision is likely to increase the risk of downstream flooding. There is no appropriate flood modelling to establish whether or not this is an issue. If council insists on pursuing this, all costs should be borne by the developers not by the ratepayers, who would not only suffer the long-term damage from this development but would be doubly abused by having to pay for the "privilege".	845.3
I continue to voice my objection to the proposed plan to allow the residential development of a “ village” down the Maitai Valley. I am amazed and mystified that NCC has allowed this proposal to go ahead, and with the supportive financial input to go towards the cost of infrastructure.  My reasons against putting 900 houses down there, are in alignment with the many arguments the Save the Maitai followers have expressed in the past, at the hearings held in court. NCC has completely turned a blind eye to the recreational value of this area, and have ignored the voices of its many opponents to the development, in favour of housing which could be put elsewhere. We will no longer have this beautiful peaceful place near the CBD, that residents and visitors alike, know and have come to enjoy. It is a Nelson treasure, and will be a huge loss to our town. I hope the final environment court discussion, exposes the many risks that the actions of developing it for housing, incur.	846.2
Good afternoon Mayor and Councillors I am writing to express my very grave concern that although over 13,000 people on the save the maitai petition are against development on a large scale on a flood plain plain adjacent to our local river there seems to have been very little consultation with ratepayers whose rates will undoubtedly increase due to blowout costs should this 24 million allocation go ahead. The environmental impact of this large subdivision is still before the courts but will most definitely be very detrimental to the river and any houses near the river below such a big development will fear further increased flooding catastrophe in the future should this idea ever eventuate. It is just not a good idea to spoil a recreational asset such as our popular river and its not popular with so many. Please listen to our voices of alarm.  The vast increase in traffic will destroy the quiet valley and neighbourhoods off nile street. Pollution of air and noise increases will skyrocket. Loss of dark sky zone up the kaka valley to view moon and stars. Loss of wildlife and trees. So much is unacceptably negative about this development and I and many others are justifiably worried that things are moving so fast before the environmental court case has ended.  I seriously hope you will consider the terrible consequences of such a plan before it is tragically too late. Please save our beautiful Maitai area.  Regards	848.10
I object to the council contributing $24 million to the Kaka Valley subdivision infrastructure. I am disappointed that council seem to have given the ok for this controversial development.  (This comment is based on the fact that if you are planning to spend $24 million on upgrading the services, and the subdivision doesn't go ahead, you have spent the money unnecessarily, which means you have already made your mind up) They need to pay for the upgrade themselves in my opinion, after all they stand to make millions of dollars from 900 houses.  The developers will say they have plans to mitigate any future flooding and silt runoff during construction, but you won't know if their plans are successful until it happens. Their application does not have any earthworks plan or accurate flooding modeling so until they produce those I suggest you stop supporting their development.  It would also be prudent to place a penalty clause on any development in case they pollute the lower Maitai River and undo the millions of dollars council have spent on cleaning up the river in the last 3 years.  ·A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. ·The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. ·Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy. ·This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural. ·6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. ·The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever. ·The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision. ·Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised.	870.2
I want to express my concern about the Maitai valley housing development.  As a resident living in Nile Street, I am worried at the increased risk  of flooding to our homes, especially in light of the 2022 evacuation of our homes needed,during the flood in August. The changes needed to our road, disturbance from heavy traffic,etc will change our environment markedly, and is not going to be in, any way, positive or welcome.	871.2
This submission is in support of all proposed funding for the Maitahi Bayview Growth Projects We understand that this funding will enable the Maitahi Bayview development. Fulton Hogan provide infrastructure solutions that create, connect and care for communities. We are passionate about the Nelson/Tasman Region where our staff live, work and play. We see the Maitahi Bayview development supporting the growth, vibrancy, and enhancing the economy of Nelson. The project also provides infrastructure resilience to the North East of Nelson City. The additional people that the development will house, supports other developments proposed in Nelson City such as Bridge to Better.	875.2
I would also like to mention my opposition to the development of the Matai Valley for housing. I feel this beautiful natural area is entirely inappropriate for housing and actually see no need for it. There are all these figures such as 30000 people arriving in Nelson in the next 30 years or whatever but you have to seriously question where these numbers have come from. More sensible "population growth" figures need to be applied; figures which are more gradual and have far less impact on our environment.	879.8
I do not want Council to spend $24 million dollars of ratepayer’s funds to support the Mahitahi Bayview private subdivision. My reasons for opposing: A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk.  The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating.  Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy.  This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural when there are so many other housing developments going on right now all over Nelson better situated too. With the 40% increase of the construction sector a very bad move to end up with a disaster wasted millions on a failing project.  6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. Accessible schools in the area are already full overcrowded more traffic movement for" drop off &pick up" by cars as biking in 50km city zones are not inviting secure to walk or bike to the near by schools.  The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever.  The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision.  Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised.	881.10
Mahitahi Bayview subdivision (Maitai Valley) utilities and transport connections NPHS Te Waipounamu supports the progression of trunk services and upgrades to transport connections which enable walking and cycling. It is recommended that eBUS services are scheduled at an increased frequency during peak hours to support commuters from Mahitahi to work and school and vise versa. Support: Consider increased bus frequency at peak times to/from Mahitahi into Nelson	887.13
I vehemently oppose the Long Term Plan proposal to allocate $24 million to build water and sewerage services to the subdivision site, and for road building to accommodate the estimated 6-7000 daily additional vehicle movements generated by the subdivision.   The $24m will most likely escalate and ratepayers will inevitably be subsidising this private subdivision through rates increases soaring beyond those we are currently enduring.    The developers should be financing this as part of the development. It is clear that the council is not listening to ratepayers and have already decided to undertake this unwanted development.    This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural.     A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk.   The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating.   Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy.   6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development.   The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever.   The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision.   Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised.	917.10
I oppose the Council allocating 24 million dollars + of ratepayer money to Mahitahi Bayview Private subdivision. A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. ·Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes in this area. Our family and many others use these swimming holes regularly. As a resident I feel sad to think how this proposed development will compromise the beauty of this area. This is an area of natural beauty and it should remain as such - a unique area so close to the city where residents and visitors can immerse themselves in nature - we should be protecting areas such as this - not building large scale developments within them!	918.8
Do not allocate $24 million to build water, sewerage and roading services for the Maitahi Bayview/ Maitai Valley subdivision. The subdivision will require earthworks which will inevitably send a huge amount of topsoil and silt into streams, the river and then to Paraoroa/Nelson Haven and then to TeTai-o-Aorere/Tasman Bay. For over fifty years, I have been involved in Top of the South Island coastal conservation.  I have noted the devastating effects of accelerated erosion on the coastal zone.  The silt smothers the eelgrass communities in the estuary and then smothers the benthic communities of shellfish and other invertebrates on which coastal productivity depends.  The seabirds, fish and ocean mammals depend on these invertebrate communities.  We know that all these native vertebrates are decreasing in numbers and some are headed for extinction.  We are killing benthic communities with silt, when we need to be working on restoration. I have noted the attempts in Nelson to capture the silt from earthworks in holding ponds, but the proof of the ineffectiveness is in the muddy streams after rainfall. The need for affordable housing is urgent.  Clearly, building where infrastructure - water, energy, roading, public transport, etc - is already in place  or nearby is the first priority.     I note that there is already surplus housing in Nelson, judging by the expensive, multicoloured, multimedia advertisement for retirement accomodation in Nelson with which I am inundated.  Housing needs to be for all ages, not just ghettos for older people.   I also note that Nelson, according to the latest census (2018) has 500 unoccupied houses.  In my central neighbourhood there are homes which sit empty much of the year since the owners live elsewhere.  Can we develop ways of getting these houses used year round ?	927.2
I am against NCC’s provision of $24 million dollars towards the Kaka Valley private subdivision:- 1                     Properties will be at risk downstream due to subdivision being on a natural flood plan. 2                     Endangerment to aquatic life from sedimentation due to the massive earthworks, excavations, etc required. 3                     Water quality of the Maitai River (swimming holes) will be compromised due to inevitable run off of pollutants, dirt, debris. 4                     Our precious, peaceful  Maitai Valley forever compromised by the introduction of a large population (estimated 2-3,000 people). 5                     Noise, vehicle pollutants, serious congestion from massively increased daily vehicle trips in/out of the valley (6-7,000 vehicle movements/day predicted). 6                     Unwise building on a known flood plan. I live at 204A Nile Street.  Since the earthworks/gravel excavations  around the Maitai Golf Course in 2023 I have noticed a huge amount of gravel/sand, small rocks being swept downstream.  Every heavy rainfall more gravel, sand arrives and deposits in front of 204A.  A hitherto  deep channel  of water is now being replaced by gravel/sand which impedes the river flow making water levels rise drastically in heavy rain because the deep channel has gone. A little more of the retaining river bank is being gradually eroded due to the rising water volume. I dread to imagine how much more solid stuff will come downstream if the subdivision goes ahead as planned. Thank you.	928.9
I do not support the $24 millions to develop the infrastructure for the clearly unwanted development in the Maitahi area.  Why should I as a rate payer have to incur the cost of this development? If it ever goes ahead it should clearly shown in the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 how the developers will reimbursed the council investment.  The developers will make a lot of profit and the rates will need to be increased as the cost of building the infrastructure will surely increased over time.	931.8
To whom it may concern I wish to oppose the Nelson City Council to allocate  $24 million to build water and sewerage services to a private subdivision site in the Maitai Valley. Ratepayers will basically subsidise this private subdivision which would be built in a flood zone. There is plenty of photographic evidence to suggest that the location of this proposed subdivision is totally unsuitable. * Any earthworks undertaken will hugely affect the stability of the land. Further flooding of the valley will erode and cause massive silt extraction flowing out to Nelson, then the sea. Silt will potentially build up and cause flooding of Nelson town down stream. Potentially many households would need to be compensated for by the council if properties in this area are affected by this flooding. Damage to river banks, infrastructure such as roads would be devastating. *New houses in the subdivision will struggle to get insurance. * Green field subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land with ongoing maintenance and flood repair.  Climate change weather events as we previously experienced will increase in severity and frequency. This development in the Maitai will become an ever increasing liability. * The land  in this valley should be used for recreation and the enjoyment of tranquility for the people and be further enhanced. Places like these are rare and should be preserved for future generations. * Between 6000 and 7000 car movements are expected to drive through adjoining roads and will become a traffic hazard. Nile Street, Collingwood St will become major arteries having to accommodate this traffic, making these roads extremely unsafe for its local residents.  Traffic noise and exhaust fumes will be intolerable. Nelson is too small to cope with the extra traffic volume. I think that Nelson City Council should look after its existing residents, discourage subdivisions like these to be established in a beautiful but flood prone area and spend the $24 million on more desirable projects	949.2
I wish to make a submission to the Nelson City Council Long Term Plan 2024. I object to the Council’s intention to spend $23.8 million dollars of ratepayers’ money to support the Mahitahi Bayview subdivision [ Maitai Valley].   [See page 43 of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034, Consultation Document.] My objections are the following:  A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment - wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to build houses for 2-3000 people in an area 13,000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural. The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision. 6-7000 extra daily car movements [agreed by experts during the RMA hearing] will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighbourhood streets into busy noisy through roads and parking lots. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing downstream households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised.      I do not wish to speak to my submission.	951.1
Kia ora,  I am absolutely opposed to this development of housing on so many levels. To include – but not limited to.. The development is on a flood plan.  This development and the concrete placements – roading , drives, paths etc could well reduce natural seepage. This will put more flow into the Maitai. I live down street and about 50 metres from the river ( Mill St ). Currently I have not been affected by the overflow during heavy rain. This development might change this and in doing so undermine the value and ability to insure my property. This is our last valley in the district that is not developed. It is such a valuable green corridor so close to our city – major hub for recreation. Once lost it can never be replaced Most cities are trying to create these green corridors into their cities to encourage bird life back into the city centre. Lossing this could see a loss of bird life within and around the city centre. The valley is one of the jewels in Nelsons crown…lets not lose it !! Ngā mihi (thanks)	954.2
I do not want Council to spend $24 million dollars of ratepayer’s funds to support the Mahitahi Bayview private subdivision. A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. ·The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. ·Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy. ·This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural when there are so many other housing developments going on right now all over Nelson better situated too. With the 40% increase of the construction sector a very bad move to end up with a disaster wasted millions on a failing project.  ·6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. Accessible schools in the area are already full overcrowded more traffic movement for" drop off &pick up" by cars as biking in 50km city zones are not inviting secure to walk or bike to the near by schools.  The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever, it’s heartbreaking. ·The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision.  ·Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised. Sincerely	968.2
I do not want the Nelson City Council to spend $24 million dollars on infrastructure supporting a private development of the proposed Kaka Valley subdivision. Development levies from the sections would still leave a huge shortfall which Nelson ratepayers would have to shoulder the burden for. It appears the Council are not listening to the 13000 people who signed a petition against development in this wonderful recreational area. Where is the logic of supporting development in a flood prone area?  Money better spent elsewhere.	970.2
Maitai Valley Development  The planned Maitai Valley housing development must not go ahead. The Maitai Vally is ”the jewel in the crown” of Nelson City and a treasured recreational area for many generations of Nelsonians. The creation of a suburb in this beautiful location would compromise the swimming holes, picnic areas and parks which are enjoyed by so many. A new suburb would, inevitably, spill over into the start of the Maitai Valley and some of these much-enjoyed and free recreational activities would be compromised, if not destroyed. We must protect this wonderful valley from destruction, as once it is gone it is too late to recover it. Other tracts of land can be used for new affordable housing builds. We have the example of the very built-up Brook Valley and this area has lost much of its charm with so much in-fill housing. We know the Maitai River is prone to flooding, especially in this area, as evidenced by the 2021 floods, when locals became trapped in the Maitai Valley. The Maitai Valley region is very cold in winter and, as such, is not suited to a suburban housing development. Please leave this sacred area alone and don’t spoil it forever. I don’t believe we are so scarce of land that we need to do a housing build in the picturesque Maitai Valley.	971.3
I do not support any Council expenditure towards the 'Mahitahi Bayview' subdivision. The developers are expecting to make millions of dollars from the subdivision and they should be paying every last cent for its development, not ratepayers.   My prediction is that the subdivision will be a financial and environmental disaster. Much of the land is on a floodplain. The run-off and waste generated will be very difficult to manage and inevitably there will be pollution and degradation of the Maitai River.   The subdivision was approved by Commissioners who essentially ignored what occurred during the August 2022 weather event that turned the lower Maitai Valley into a lake.   Every week there are warnings from the insurance industry that we should not be building on floodplains or on slip prone areas.   So why would the Council be even considering supporting the subdivision with almost $24 million of ratepayer contributed funds? The long term plan (page 43) states that the funding will occur between 2024 and 2032 and will be used to progress trunk services and upgrades to transport connections. It states that a good part of this will be recovered from the developers through development contributions for their share of infrastructure required for growth.   This is an amazingly naïve assessment – there is a significant chance that, because of cost blowouts, Council will be called upon to bail-out the developers or forced to compromise on environmental standards because the developers say they are too costly to implement.   This leads to another prediction: little if anything of Council’s $24 million contribution, if that occurs, will ever be recovered from the developers.   The Nelson City Council should distance itself from the subdivision as much as it can.  If it wants to protect itself from future exposure it should ensure, at every level where consents are sought, that the very highest compliance standards are imposed.   Otherwise the subdivision will become a financial burden for the Council which, in the future, will find itself regularly having to deal with problems as they arise. These problems are likely to include flood clean-ups, pollution clean-ups, and demands for buy-out of damaged properties. Unhappy house owners facing enormous bills will undoubtedly try to sue the Council on the basis that its approval of the development or specific building approvals should never have been given. This could well occur after the developers have moved onto the next subdivision and banked their profit. They will certainly not have any interest in helping the Council out.   I am, therefore, totally opposed to the Council giving financial support to this subdivision in any form.   Yours faithfully	973.2
To Whom it May Concern I would like to record my objection to any council  money or input from the development fund or and other sources to be given to this project without definite accountability and plans to recover it from the private developers.  IN FULL People stand to make money from this and I personally do not want to contribute any of my rates to what I consider an ill thought out and ill advised flood plain development. Make the developers NOT the citizens of Nelson pay for this. Regards  Derek Lawrence.	981.2
I  am totally opposed to the Nelson Council proposal to allocate $24 million dollars of rate-payers money to enable the developers of the Mahitahi/Bayview sub-dvision to destroy our beautiful Maitai Valley for their profit.	984.2
This submission is in support of all current and proposed funding for utilities and transport connections from the Maitahi Bayview subdivision Growth Projects to enable growth of the Nelson region in accordance with the FDS. There is currently allocated funding and it is our understanding the infrastructure this funding will enable, will provide capacity to support these FDS identified growth areas, provide added infrastructure resilience and enable Maitahi & Bayview projects. A 2019 Property Economics report for the combined Maitahi Bayview growth area estimated ongoing economic activity injection into the Nelson Regional economy at $17.56 million for retail and $6.90 million for commercial annually. The report also identified the following potential and economic benefits: Housing choices, Housing Price, Infrastructure efficiency, Spending retention, Support for the Nelson City Centre, Support to economic activity. This is significant given Maitahi and Bayview proximity (less than 3km) and positioning (North East) relative to Nelson City Centre and with respect to recent media citing a recently published ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard for 2023, showing Nelson at the bottom of 16 regions. Timing of the funding for Maitahi Bayview growth projects may need slight adjustment to align with project delivery. Timing will become clearer once planning processes are further advanced.	986.2
Current Projects within the Draft Council Activities Summaries for the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 which we support or would like to make recommendations too are as follows: Transport: We support the already allocated funding towards progressing the Mahitahi Bayview Growth Programme, including working on upgrades to transport connections at the existing intersection of Nile Street and Maitai  Valley Road and improved cycleway, footpath and bridge connections in the Maitai Valley locality. We think this should be expanded to include any potential upgrades to Bayview project via Walters Bluff connection.	986.7
Ongoing misinformation provided by the developers with no pushback by the Council, a group of town leaders voted in by Nelsonians to protect our natural surroundings and what makes Nelson so special as a place to live. A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk.  The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating.  Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy.  This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural.  6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development.  The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever.  The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision.  Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised.	997.10
Mahitahi Bayview Infrastructure: I oppose the proposed $23.8m for infrastructure to facilitate the Mahitahi Bayview development.  The Council's own Future Development Strategy (FDS) states it will "prioritise growth in the existing urban areas, and support the uptake of intensification opportunities to promote consolidated urban form and support a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions."   Council's Plan Change 29 clearly is trying to give effect to this through infill and intensification.  The developers have taken a punt on leapfrogging the growth priorities in the previous FDS and the current one, and are in fact undermining the Council's stated objectives, for their commercial gain.  I see no reason that the Council and ratepayers should go as banker to provide out-of-phase infrastructure to this private development when it is diverting badly needed funds from other areas of need in the city, and in particular when it undermines Council's own intensification objectives. It is important that Council's infrastructure, regulatory and strategic plans all work together, and that Council remains stanch on them.  If someone has a bright idea to rezone and development land on the fringes of the city, where future development is not programmed by Council to occur and be serviced for 10 or 20 years, then the developer should just wait their turn in the queue.  Every time the Council says "fine, we'll just re-jig our strategies to suit you - and we'll go banker for it" it undermines everyone else's confidence in the Council's strategies plans, and it sends the signal to other developers that the Council and the strategy is a soft touch.	1002.7
I do not support council money going towards utilities and roading connections to the proposed Bayview/Mahitahi subdivision unless all of this money is recoverable from the developers.  The developers are going to make substantial profits from this development and the ratepayers of Nelson should not be subsidising them.  Especially as this development is opposed by a large number of Nelson residents.	1006.10
Inclusion of $24Million for infrastructure for the Kaka Valley Subdivision Please do not include this funding within the long term plan with no indication of how much the Developers will be required to contribute.  This feels like it is leaving ratepayers open to possibly having to fully subsidise this private development for many years to come.   Please remember that this very contentious development is in an area previously zoned rural and has been protected for over 100 years until Council agreed to work hand in hand with the Developers to try and push this through the RMA process.  Over 13,000 people objected to this proposal but seem to have been largely ignored by Council.  We are not at all NIMBY's but do object to this much loved recreation area being heavily developed.  The impact on roading and the environment in general will be huge and I am dismayed that most Councillors do not seem to take this into consideration.  They want housing at any cost.  The Developers stand to profit handsomely from this project and will be well gone before said impacts are felt.  Why has it been left up to an amazing group of individuals to try so hard to be heard and to get Council to consider more than an immediate $$ payback via rates.  While we are acknowledging Climate Change, we should heed advice of experts and not continue to build in risky areas and consider the impact on future generations of Nelsonians.  The Developers have been very hesitant to actually put plans in writing as to how they will mitigate the impact and they should at least be required to do that by the Environment Court.   Please do not ignore your ratepayers and do not include this funding on our behalf.	1008.2
I agree with 'Save the Maitai' submissions.	1014.3
Surely all the costs of the possible subdivision in the Mahitahi valley should be recovered from the developer who can pass these on to the eventual purchaser so the provision of 23.8 million dollars should not be necessary. The council will face considerable costs in ensuring that the roads and services are built to correct standards before they have to accept responsibility . There is no benefit to existing ratepayers for this proposed cost.	1016.6
Maitai housing development.  Clearly a contentious issue, but council should not be committing large sums of money to enable this development.  If they do, I fear this will be one of the biggest mistakes of recent times.	1035.11
I strongly oppose the Council's proposed allocation of $24 million Infrastructure funding as I believe that the rural nature of this part of the Maitai Valley must be preserved. The environmental cost is totally incompatible with the climate emergency that our Council cannot lose sight of and must take into account the potential risk of flooding, air pollution, increased level of water pollution and road congestion that will not be confined to the Maitai area but could adversely affect the Nelson area at large. We expect our Council to safeguard the valuable assets that we truly cherish in our highly prized living environment.	1043.2
Mahitahi Bayview subdivision connections I do not support 23.8 million for enabling this subdivision on a floodplane, increasing run-off pollution and sediment into the Maitai and subsidising private interests.	1094.11
I wish to record on principle my opposition to the Nelson City Council allocating $24 million of ratepayers' money for services to the private MahitahiBayview subdivision. I believe the planned development poses too many risks for the Council, both financial and environmental, for the following reasons 1. Part of the subdivision is on a natural floodplain and the Council could be faced with remedial costs if flooding occurs downstream . This risk has not been assessed by proper modelling of the whole catchment area.  2. Large scale earthworks will risk increased erosion , also river sedimentation ,thereby wasting the recent work and financial investment from Council and Community to rehabilitate the river  3. Runoff pollutants from the subdivision could threaten the viability of the swimming holes so well used and loved by Nelson families 4. The forecast increase of 6-7000 extra daily car movements poses a serious risk of unmanageable traffic congestion in the roads adjoining Nile Street      There has been no public consultation on this aspect of the proposed development. Thank you for considering my submission. Yours faithfully	1102.2
Dear members, I do not support any government expenditure for the Infrastructure costs towards the Mahitahi Bayview subdivision in Kaka Valley  I did not support the original plan for the Kaka Valley part of this development along with over 13000 citizens who voiced objections,which unfortunately were not taken into consideration so that the plan is now before the environmental court. If the plan is approved by the environmental court the developers should pay all expenses as the development is not in the interests of the rest of of the residents of Nelson, and they should not have to contribute through their rates. Rather than developing on a greenfield area that also is partially on a flood plain the NCC should be enhancing the area as it has already done in the adjoining greenfield park areas allowing this natural environment to remain in perpetuity for the benefit of all the residents. Also they should be enhancing the Maitai river allowing it to flood upstream in sparsely inhabited areas with as little interruption to the flow as possible to protect citizens living downstream in the built up areas of the city' Finally any development will definitely degrade the river with unintended pollutants.  Sincerely	1103.2
Do not allow development in the Matai and if it goes ahead it should be paid for solely by the developers including all infrastructure.	1116.9
Dear Councilors,  Why would you even consider spending $24M to help developers to line their pockets, to put to burden on rate payers who have been so actively fighting this development? To push ratepayers into water restrictions earlier each year with the 900 new homes water consumption. Nelson has so many new developments, Marsden Valley, Atawhai etc, in-fill housing, apartment blocks, Kainga Ora etc. Why not look after the rate payers you have with the money they have paid, instead of developers and prospective ratepayers. Nelson City falls short in so many ways and will only worsen with the go ahead of this development. What is unique and prized in Nelson City, is the green belt, the natural beauty of Nelson because it is blatantly obvious there is no architectural beauty.	1128.2
page 43. suggests giving money to the Maitahi subdivision for utilities and transport connection. I strongly object to any such funding. The developers are going to mess the Maitai up and they should be given no help from the council. Those developers are going to make so much money from this subdivision, so they should fund all infrastructure needed including the sewerage and water pipes running into the city, the new bridge that will be needed on the roads, all road work and lights at Tasman street. I object to any council money going to this project. The council will need our money for dealing with the extra flooding and sediment flow into the Haven and the damage to the river that this subdivision will cause.	1148.3
Oppose spending $24M of rate payer funds on infrastructure to facilitate the Mahitahi Bayview subdivision.  This development is going to increase the flooding risk of downstream areas in a greater than design event flood - areas which have already been flooded without the additional runoff from hugely increased impermeable areas.  The runoff contaminants and construction sediment will pollute the river. The additional traffic will ruin a peaceful recreational valley that is a massive and highly used asset for Nelson currently.  Spending this rate payer money on infrastructure to allow development is just the beginning as fixing all the resultant messes will also fall onto NCC while the developer just makes a big profit and washes their hands of the whole thing. This is symptomatic of the lack of (town) planning in NZ, where local councils have to dance to the developers' tune instead of being able to make logical and well thought out decisions on how towns and cities are developed.	1190.6
ISSUE 2: Allocation of $24 million for constructing water and sewerage services to the yet to be consented Maitai subdivision. I oppose the Nelson City Council's Long Term Plan proposal to allocate $24 million for constructing water and sewerage services to the subdivision site, along with road building to accommodate the estimated 7000 daily additional vehicle movements generated by the subdivision. The $24 million investment is likely to escalate, burdening ratepayers with increased costs beyond our current strains. My objections to this plan are as follows: A significant portion of the subdivision sits on a natural flood plain. Expert testimony during the RMA hearing indicated that the subdivision could heighten the risk of flooding downstream. The extensive earthworks and quarrying necessary for the subdivision could lead to heightened sedimentation of the Maitai River, threatening the delicate aquatic life in this recently rehabilitated ecosystem. Runoff pollutants from the subdivision may degrade the water quality of the Maitai River, adversely affecting the enjoyment of popular swimming spots. The council's substantial expenditure would contribute to the degradation of the Maitai Valley and river to accommodate 2-3000 people, despite 13,000 petitioners urging the NCC to maintain rural zoning. The anticipated 7000 additional daily car movements, as acknowledged by experts during the RMA hearing, would likely result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, without any public consultation on this aspect of the development. The serene and picturesque qualities of one of Nelson's most cherished recreation areas and its beautiful river would be irrevocably lost. The Nelson 2050 urban planning group has highlighted that Greenfields subdivisions are costly and environmentally unsustainable, imposing ongoing financial burdens on councils for maintenance and service provision. Allowing housing in a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk could potentially leave the council liable for multi-million-dollar compensation claims should these additional flood risks materialize.	1214.11
I do not support the allocation of $24 million on infrastructure to support the private subdivision in the Kaka Valley. 13 000 people petitioned against it. The community has donated $300 000.00 for RMA and Environment Court processes to keep the area zoned rural. The RMA process and the Environment Court process have exposed a severe lack of environmental protections built into the subdividers proposition. Sediment from the subdivision during construction will smother the life within the Maitai and pollution from housing and the roads will contaminate lovely swimming holes used by so many people. 6-7000 extra car movements ( agreed by experts at the RMA hearing) will cause massive traffic congestion problems in eastern Nelson and streets that are currently relatively quiet suburban streets will become major thoroughfares creating serious traffic hazards for adjoining schools and the NMIT. It will bring noise and air pollution in areas of Nelson that are clean, clear and beautiful and  that should remain free of these contaminants. This subdivision will commit council to heavy long term expenditure in areas like upgrading the water treatment plant and cause further suffering to lower income earners through inevitable rate rises. According to RMA experts the proposed subdivision will increase the flood risk to properties downstream of it and expose Council to compensation claims. Current research shows it is extremely risky to build upon a flood plain as is proposed in the Kaka and that large greenfields developments are not financially sustainable. This proposed subdivision holds so many bad hooks it promises to be an unmitigated disaster in the long term - Council must not continue to support it against the wishes of its community which have been expressed consistently over many decades. Show respect for what your community says is a precious jewel its want to keep.	1216.9
Why would you even consider spending $24M to help developers to line their pockets, to put to burden on rate payers who have been so actively fighting this development? To push ratepayers into water restrictions earlier each year with the 900 new homes water consumption. Nelson has so many new developments, Marsden Valley, Atawhai etc, in-fill housing, apartment blocks, Kainga Ora etc. Why not look after the rate payers you have with the money they have paid, instead of developers and prospective ratepayers. Nelson City falls short in so many ways and will only worsen with the go ahead of this development. What is unique and prized in Nelson City, is the green belt, the natural beauty of Nelson because it is blatantly obvious there is no architectural beauty.  and what will be retreated from in the next 50 years and it is clearly stymying development in this city. Whilst we understand it is very hard to have rigid lines in the sand like this with a dynamic and fast moving crisis, having time bound commitments is something we feel the council should be doing. We ask the city council to grasp the nettle on this one and start the hard conversations about what will be protected from sea level rise and what will be retreated from.	1229.2
2.1 Exclude Mahitahi from Listed Council Transport Priorities (p4,5) We do not support vehicular traffic access from this development into the Maitai Valley and we suggest that urban intensification should be prioritisied before further Greenfield development beyond existing urban boundaries.	1229.6
Do not let the Maitai housing development go ahead. Do not allow the pristine, peaceful river/valley area 10 minutes from downtown Nelson be turned into a sub-division. Nelsonians past, present and future have a jewel in the Maitai Valley and it beggars belief that the elected council of Nelson would sell it off, stand by and do nothing or in ANY other way support the destruction of this natural gem. Please, it will be to your shame and to your legacy if you permit it to happen. Dave Loose	1234.1
The KEY ISSUE NUMBER ONE is in fact the subdivision mooted for the Maitai Valley. I DO NOT SUPPORT any allocation of funding to provide infrastructure to enable the Maitahi Bayview Mahitahi Maitai Kaka Valley subdivision, by whichever name you call it.  Background Nelson City Council - you already know that this is an extremely unpopular location for a subdivision. Thirteen thousand people petitioned to protect the rural zoning of the land in the Maitai catchment. The reasons for such a high level of unpopularity have been clearly explained to Council several times, by thousands of people.  ZONING: We asked you to protect the rural zoning, not to enable urbanisation in the Maitai catchment. Any expense by Council in support of this specific subdivision ignores the wishes of a large proportion of your constituents; spoiling the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 900 houses in an area that 13,000 people petitioned you to protect.  $24 million divided by 900 houses = $26,666.  Why should we constituents be forced to subsidise this subdivision when the cost should simply be covered by the 5 big companies (Bayview, Ching, Koata, GJ Gardner, & Coman) who will make the money from it? I request that you protect the existing rural zoning. OTHER OPTIONS: Other land has been identified and should be prioritised Your own Future Development Strategy 2022 identifies land for 25,000 houses.   You know the community wants to protect the rural zoning of this one special area in the Maitai catchment.    Given the current climate emergency, it is highly irresponsible to prioritise greenfield subdivisions, when other options have been identified.    The Nelson 2050 urban planning group (as well as international evidence) has demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils (and therefore their constituents) to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision.  I request that you prioritise other identified areas for housing. DAMAGE: Subdivision in the Maitai catchment will damage the area and ecosystems within it. The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision will permanently damage the aesthetics of the area, and are highly likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river and Nelson Haven, smothering aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem.  Ironically Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating the river and its riparian edges. Additionally, runoff pollutants from the subdivision will further poison the water quality of the Maitai River AND Nelson Haven, and ruin swimming holes that many people enjoy.  I request again, that you protect the existing rural zoning, and prioritise other identified areas for housing. FLOOD RISK: With the addition of 300,000m2 of impermeable surface in the Maitai Catchment, the subdivision is likely to increase flood risk and could have devastating impacts on Nelson residents, businesses, and properties.    (NB: 300,000m2 is a surface area larger than the size of Nelson’s CBD!) A big part of the unwanted proposed subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk.  Cramming low-value housing onto a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected households should these increased flood risks be realised. I request again, that you protect the existing rural zoning, and prioritise other identified areas for housing. TRAFFIC INCREASE: It’s important to note that although PC28 stated 750 houses, we were suddenly informed at the Environment Court Hearing that the proposed number of houses is 900... so, in fact this subdivision will result in more like 9,000 vehicle trips per day! Aside from the fact that there has been no public consultation on the traffic impacts  of the subdivision, the associated increase in traffic would also cause further expense for public infrastructure, for example the need for a new double laned bridge at Gibb Bridge beside Wāhi Tākaro reserve. I request that you re-consider the traffic impacts, given that the number of houses has been changed from the original application for 750 houses, to 900 during the Environment Court hearing.  The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable and unique recreation areas and its lovely river, will be negatively impacted forever if you allow this subdivision go ahead, against the wishes of your constituents. DO NOT SPEND any funding on enabling PC28.	1236.5
I strongly oppose the Council's proposed allocation of $24 million dollars for infrastructure to support the Bayview/Mahitahi urbanization. The Plan Change on the Maitai Valley side in Kaka Valley was hugely unpopular with Nelson residents as illustrated by the vast majority of submitters in the Commissioners Hearing and the FDS 2022 opposing urbanization in this part of the Maitai. This sentiment was also supported by the 13000 strong petition to the Council opposing PPC28. NCC should act with more regard for public sentiment and definitely should not help fund such an irresponsible and unpopular project. Council funded infrastructure projects in the Maitai Valley in conjunction with the proposed Kaka Valley urbanization will adversely impact the environment and the highly valued tranquil rural nature of the Maitai Valley, both at the construction phase as well as permanently in future. It would also facilitate further undesirable future urbanization of the Maitai Valley, such as on Orchard Flats. Many of these negative impacts will be impossible to mitigate. These include the enormous increase in traffic as well as noise, air and water pollution and an unacceptable increased flood risk for Nelson residents currently residing flood prone areas downstream.  The infrastructure funding will contribute to unacceptable disruption to both the Maitai Valley road and utility of the nearby recreation reserves, including the popular swimming holes. Grey water infrastructure beneath or alongside these recreation reserves risk negatively impacting the environment, as much of this would be in the flood zone. For this reason I am also particularly opposed to locating any sewage storage tanks and pumping facilities on the Maitai floodplain. These would carry the additional risks of breaches during floods as well as the risk of foul odors in the reserves during maintenance or malfunctions. In a declared climate emergency it is also unacceptable for NCC to support Greenfield development that is not contiguous with existing suburbs, such as in Kaka Valley, particularly because of the environmental cost of the required infrastructure. The rural nature of this part of the Maitai Valley should be upheld and I oppose Council support of it's urbanization, including the proposed $24 million dollar infrastructure funding. This funding would unacceptably contribute to rates increases for a Greenfield urbanization project that in my opinion is not in the best interests of Nelson residents.	1246.7
I am strongly opposed to the council's proposal  to allocate $24 million to build water and sewerage services to the subdivision site, and for road building to accommodate the estimated 6-7000 daily additional vehicle movements that would result from this development. This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural. 6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision. Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised. The $24 million can be better directed at improving the quality of people's lives and making Nelson a small city with a difference while keeping rates at a reasonable level.	1267.9
I don't think that NCC should spend rate payers' money on infrastructure to support a private land development in Kaka Valley.	1296.7
I do not support the allocation of $24 Million on infrastructure to support the private subdivision in the Kaka Valley. This is a very ill conceived development with a big section of the community against it. If it goes ahead, it will destroy the peaceful ambience of the Maitai Valley, it wil increase flood risks down stream due to run off from hard surfaces of 900 houses and roading and part of the planned housing are to be built on a flood plain, it will increase traffic by 7000 car movements per day day, making the presently quiet streets uncomforatbly busy and noisy, there will be massive earthworks with risks of sedimentation going  into the Maitai River and the Nelson Harbour.  For Council, there will be future expenditure, as always is the case with infra structure maintenance. This will again be a burden on rate payers. With the increased flood risk, Council will again be exposed to claims. Kaka Valley would be a great assett for Nelson if turned into a nature reserve, and the extended Maitai Valley could become a great attraction for tourists and locals alike. The wish to preserve the Maitai Valley’s peaceful natural environment has been expressed by the community in every submission process in the last decades.	1332.9
I do not support any Council expenditure towards the 'Mahitahi Bayview’ (PPC28) subdivision: In the LTP, NCC has allocated close to $24 million specifically towards utilities and transport connections to enable PPC28. On page 43 of the Long Term Plan Consultation document, it claims that “A good part of this will be recovered from developers through development contributions for their share of infrastructure required for growth”.  I am very concerned that the Long Term Plan does not state exactly how much would be recovered. I believe that if this unpopular subdivision ever does go ahead, the cost should not fall to the citizens and ratepayers of Nelson.  The developers should be required to pay full costs, as it is they who will be making millions from this environmental mess.	1350.3
The KEY ISSUE NUMBER ONE is in fact  the subdivision mooted for the Maitai Valley. I DO NOT SUPPORT any allocation of funding to provide infrastructure to enable the Maitahi Bayview Mahitahi Maitai Kaka Valley subdivision, by whichever name you call it.  Background Nelson City Council - you already know that this is an extremely unpopular location for a  subdivision. Thirteen thousand people petitioned to protect the rural zoning of the land in the Maitai catchment. The reasons for such a high level of unpopularity have been clearly explained to Council several times, by thousands of people.  ZONING: We asked you to protect the rural zoning, not to enable urbanisation in the Maitai catchment. Any expense by Council in support of this specific subdivision ignores the wishes of a large proportion of your constituents; spoiling the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 900 houses in an area that 13,000 people petitioned you to protect.  $24 million divided by 900 houses = $26,666.  Why should we constituents be forced to subsidise this subdivision when the cost should simply be covered by the 5 big companies (Bayview, Ching, Koata, GJ Gardner, & Coman) who will make the money from it? I request that you protect the existing rural zoning. OTHER OPTIONS: Other land has been identified and should be prioritised Your own Future Development Strategy 2022 identifies land for 25,000 houses.   You know the community wants to protect the rural zoning of this one special area in the Maitai catchment.    Given the current climate emergency, it is highly irresponsible to prioritise greenfield subdivisions, when other options have been identified.    The Nelson 2050 urban planning group (as well as international evidence) has demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils (and therefore their constituents) to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision.   I request that you prioritise other identified areas for housing. DAMAGE: Subdivision in the Maitai catchment will damage the area and ecosystems within it. The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision will permanently damage the aesthetics of the area, and are highly likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river and Nelson Haven, smothering aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem.  Ironically Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating the river and its riparian edges. Additionally, runoff pollutants from the subdivision will further poison the water quality of the Maitai River AND Nelson Haven, and ruin swimming holes that many people enjoy.   I request again, that you protect the existing rural zoning, and prioritise other identified areas for housing. FLOOD RISK: With the addition of 300,000m2 of impermeable surface in the Maitai Catchment, the subdivision is likely to increase flood risk and could have devastating impacts on Nelson residents, businesses, and properties.    (NB: 300,000m2 is a surface area larger than the size of Nelson’s CBD!) A big part of the unwanted proposed subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk.   Cramming low-value housing onto a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected households should these increased flood risks be realised. I request again, that you protect the existing rural zoning, and prioritise other identified areas for housing. TRAFFIC INCREASE: It’s important to note that although PC28 stated 750 houses, we were suddenly informed at the Environment Court Hearing that the proposed number of houses is 900... so, in fact this subdivision will result in more like 9,000 vehicle trips per day! Aside from the fact that there has been no public consultation on the traffic impacts  of the subdivision, the associated increase in traffic would also cause further expense for public infrastructure, for example the need for a new double-laned bridge at Gibb Bridge beside Wāhi Tākaro reserve. I request that you re-consider the traffic impacts, given that the number of houses has been changed from the original application for 750 houses, to 900 during the Environment Court hearing.  The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable and unique recreation areas and its lovely river, will be negatively impacted forever if you allow this subdivision go ahead, against the wishes of your constituents. DO NOT SPEND any funding on enabling PC28.	1357.5
Re the Mahitahi Bayview Subdivision Nelson Council has allocated $24 million towards infrastructure and roads for this subdivision. I strongly object to ratepayers’ money being used for a PRIVATE development. The developers stand to make many millions of dollars in profit and they can afford to fund any infrastructure and roads required because of their development. It is very disappointing that Nelson Council voted in favour of this development. The possible environmental effects could be disastrous for the beautiful Maitai River and for those whose homes and properties are downstream. The development site is a flood plain with steep slopes on the sides, yet NO assessment has been made of the likely effects of earthworks in terms of erosion, slips and flooding.  The money would be better spent repairing all the roads damaged by e-buses far too large for suburban streets. Why didn’t the council buy smaller buses for these routes, using larger buses just for the Nelson-Richmond-Motueka-Wakefield routes which use main roads?	1376.9
I strongly oppose the Council's proposed allocation of $24 million dollars for infrastructure to support the Bayview/Mahitahi urbanization. The Plan Change on the Maitai Valley side in Kaka Valley was unpopular at the outset and remains so.   This was also reflected by the 13000 strong petition to the Council opposing PPC28. NCC should act with more regard for public sentiment and should not help fund such an irresponsible and unpopular project. Council funded infrastructure projects in the Maitai Valley in conjunction with the proposed Kaka Valley urbanization will adversely impact the environment and the highly valued tranquil rural nature of the Maitai Valley, both at the construction phase as well as permanently in future. It would also facilitate further undesirable future urbanization of the Maitai Valley, such as on Orchard Flats. Many of these negative impacts will be impossible to mitigate. These include the enormous increase in traffic as well as noise, air and water pollution and an unacceptable increased flood risk for Nelson residents currently residing flood prone areas downstream.  The infrastructure funding will contribute to unacceptable disruption to both the Maitai Valley road and utility of the nearby recreation reserves, including the popular swimming holes. Grey water infrastructure beneath or alongside these recreation reserves risk negatively impacting the environment, as much of this would be in the flood zone. For this reason I am also particularly opposed to locating any sewage storage tanks and pumping facilities on the Maitai floodplain. These would carry the additional risks of breaches during floods as well as the risk of foul odors in the reserves during maintenance or malfunctions. In a declared climate emergency it is also unacceptable for NCC to support Greenfield development that is not contiguous with existing suburbs, such as in Kaka Valley, particularly because of the environmental cost of the required infrastructure. The rural nature of this part of the Maitai Valley should be upheld and I oppose Council support of it's urbanization, including the proposed $24 million dollar infrastructure funding. This funding would unacceptably contribute to rates increases for a Greenfield urbanization project that in my opinion is not in the best interests of Nelson residents. i am strongly opposed to rate payer’s funding of this contrioversial project.	1392.8
SUBMISSION: I oppose NCC's proposal to allocate $24 million to build water and sewerage services to the Maitai/Kaka Valley subdivision site, and for road building to accommodate the estimated 6-7000 daily additional vehicle movements generated by the subdivision. I would like to record my objection to any council money or input from the development fund or any other sources to be given to this project without definite accountability and plans to recover it from the private developers.  IN FULL People stand to make money from this and I do not want to contribute any of my rates to what I consider an ill thought-out and ill-advised flood plain development. I would rather some funds were allocated to upgrading the water pipes in my area which must be well past their use by date, and have leaks develop every couple of years, resulting in random streams in my garden.	1417.2
Mahitahi Bayview subdivision (Maitai Valley) Utilities and Transport Connections -  The plan says 'A good part of this ($23.8 million) will be recovered from developers through development contributions for their share of infrastructure required for growth'. I strongly oppose the spending of this large amount of money on this devel0pment!  What does a 'good part of this' actually mean?  If I was embarking on a private enterprise, any interested parties would want to know EXACTLY what their contribution and my contribution were going to be BEFORE anything was started.  And, as happens in just about everything undertaked these day, an unexpected and often huge cost over-run always happens.  I object to my rates being used to line the pockets of the developers or for NCC to take on more risk seeing this area is a very sensitive and high risk environment - flood plain and steep slopes.  Who carries the can after the developers have walked away?   It's not just the Maitai River affected it is the Haven, Waimea Estuary and Tasman Bay. I would rather this money be put towards more inner city apartments/intensification.  The infrastructure and transport connections are already in place - my understanding is it's cheaper to intensify then to put in new, green field infrastructure and roads (they're already there).  And the lovely Maitai River and Valley (a Nelson's toanga) can continue to provide a haven for recreational users, so close to the city centre and the above inner city apartment dwellers.  The attached photo is of the Kaka Valley floor during the weather event of August 2022 - note a new slip in the background.  This weather event was the cause of so many other slips in various parts of Nelson some resulting in NCC buy outs, some not settled yet.  Do NOT let it happen again by approving this funding.	1421.6
Environment concerns. Maitai river/Kaka Valley and Tahuna Beach. The Maitai Valley and Maitai river protection for river quality as the Kaka Valley development goes ahead. I appreciate that the Kaka Valley development project is still working through legal processes and challenges. I am not against building houses; I just want good positive outcomes with no negative environmental impacts. I want the NCC to get their part of this equation correct. The NCC has a major problem with the Tahunanui Beach contaminated sawdust being feed into the Waimea Inlet. NCC was in charge of the initial sawdust placement, the control over the Tahunanui Beach maintenance for many years, the ignoring of the problem for years. Now NCC has been dragged into a very expensive environmental solution for the toxic mess. My concern the Kaka Valley development could head down the same environmental track.	1422.10
4. I very strongly oppose the proposal to allocate $23.8 million for the Mahitahi Bayview Subdivision for utilities and transport connections. That money can be used towards other City essentials, such as debt repayment or broken infrastructure.	1426.4
4. I very strongly oppose the proposal to allocate $23.8 million for the Mahitahi Bayview Subdivision for utilities and transport connections. That money can be used towards other City essentials, such as debt repayment or broken infrastructure.   Because…. a. A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. b. The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. c. Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy. d. This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural. e. 6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighbourhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. f. The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most desirable recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever. g. The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Green field subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision. h. Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised. i. If the subdivision does go ahead then it is my opinion that the developer should pay 100% of all utilities and transportation connections on such a publicly contentious development.	1428.5
Maitai Bayview subdivision 41. Wakatū support this proposal, which will increase the population in Nelson near the CBD promoting the City as a commercial hub and also ease some of the housing challenges in the city.	1445.9
Mahitahi bayview Why is NCC paying anything towards this subdivision? Let the subdividing parties pay.	1468.11
While the ongoing development of recreation trails in the Maitai Valley is supported, their construction and maintenance need to be mitigated by further revegetation in the new areas for trail development noted in the Plan. The Council needs to acknowledge the intrinsic value of our indigenous flora and fauna; not simply how it can be ‘used’ by the human population.  We support Council, in conjunction with iwi, exploring the option of the Maitai River as having legal personhood; similar to the Whanganui River. Further residential development in the Maitai River catchment needs to be abandoned to protect and restore biodiversity, and to help reduce the impacts of flooding and erosion downstream. Given the very high likelihood of further major flood events in the Nelson catchment, proactively reducing flood and erosion risk through permanent indigenous plantings needs to be a priority	1474.30
Mahitahi / Bayview – shamefully buried on page 42 alongside issues such as kitchen waste and play spaces. I strongly disagree with the allocation of any council funding to this subdivision in the plan. There is no detail on why the amount of almost $24M is allocated, whether the NCC investment is capped at this level, and the document speaks vaguely of recovery from developers, without any clarity on how and to what extent this would be achieved. This issue is pressing in urgency and much more transparency is highly desirable. Regardless of the current environment court proceedings, my view is that the future of the valleys in question should be reconsidered. Other countries designate beauty spots as “areas of outstanding natural beauty” and protect them from unfettered development. The Maitai and Kaka Valleys could be preserved as a precious long term natural asset for the city as it grows, enhancing its livability with positive economic impact. Other cities achieve this through green belts and large parks for example. Maybe the land could be acquired for the community to be set aside as a regional park. At least a moratorium could be placed on development subject to renewed consultation. The Maitai is a rare and historic example of a beautiful river valley, so close to our town centre and has been a crucial part of our flood protection throughout the period of Nelson’s settlement.   From all feedback this is not a popular development locally and there must be more innovative options for housing that don’t involve selling the soul of the city in this way for old fashioned urban sprawl on unstable hillsides. This issue is at least as important to local people as surf club, artificial turf and arts hub and should be part of the consultation. The desire of many long-term Nelson residents to continue to enjoy their much-loved neighbourhood recreational areas that they have always known are being repeatedly overlooked in council publications. There is considerable dismay, indeed horror for long term residents and property owners at the way things have been evolving with a series of uncomfortable surprise announcements and news snippets. My written comments on this to mayor and councillors have met with one (supporting) response only. Otherwise ignored. Much more transparency is highly desirable at this point and a proper long term cost benefit analysis, allowing all relevant factors to be aired. This quiet and beautiful area of the world could be planned as a long term livability asset and a dark sky area for the wider city, but this development plan renders it as a major long term water infrastructure and transportation liability. Fundamentally, at a personal level, my property in the area was affected in the 1970 Maitai flood event. Fortunately, as a result of flood protection changes at the Branford Park area at the time, in 2022 it escaped impact. However, intensified rapid runoff from the impermeable surfaces associated with 900 new properties up the Kaka Valley and on the Maitai floodplain by common sense seems to heighten the risks of sudden flood damage downstream,  especially given the increasingly frequent major weather events. Additionally, there have been other similarly themed comments aired in social media and I agree with the following: This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area that 13 000 people previously petitioned the NCC to keep zoned as rural. New residents to Nelson from outside are inevitable, but the more spread-out the new residents are, the more pipes and infrastructure are needed to service their new homes and neighbourhoods, also creating escalated long term maintenance needs for the council. A big part of the proposed subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the NZ Government and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. Risk of runoff pollutants from the 900 properties of the subdivision poisoning the water quality of the Maitai River and ruining the swimming holes so many people have enjoyed throughout the settled history of the region. 6-7000 additional daily vehicle movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that ‘greenfield’ subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision. Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make the council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be materialized in a weather event. The beauty and peaceful characteristics of one of Nelson's most beloved recreation areas and its lovely river will be lost forever.	1479.9
The proposed Maitai subdivision NO ratepayers money to be spent on supporting private enterprises. To destroy recreational areas for sprawling subdivisions is wrong. The NCC has protected this particular area for recreation for over 100 years. - The whole entrance into the Maitai Valley will become like any other urban area, hence no longer a recreational area. - The entrance to the Matai Valley is on a natural floodplain. What will the future consequences be for those residents? And all the costs, initial and ongoing, to the ratepayers, for earthworks to ameliorate hazards to support this private enterprise? - Pollution downstream. Killing the swimming holes. Another recreational pastime killed. - As a Brook resident the thought of traffic congestion, with another 6-7000 cars, getting out of the Brook or into the Maitai is unreasonable.	1481.2
I do not support any Council expenditure towards the 'Mahitahi Bayview' subdivision, for the following reasons: The subdivision is inappropriate for the locality as has been argued for many years. RMA approval of the subdivision cannot and has not taken into account the grossly detrimental effect urbanization of the Maitai will have on valley and downstream amenity values. Nelson’s last undeveloped valley.  There are many engineering challenges involved in the development earthworks, none of the solutions are a sure bet, with the Maitai River /Haven/Tasman Bay being the ultimate loser.  Climate change related risk of rain events exceeding the planning  flood parameters. Insurance companies are emphasizing the risks of building in risk prone areas. There has been to date no overall detailed subdivision plan, the current structure plan is nothing more than the developer’s wish list…the proposal as put forward may not be physically possible. Shape Nelson is all about our “smart little city”. There’s nothing smart about supporting this expensive and unnecessary Greenfield development. Who is going to live in these valley houses ? The developers have said there will be no affordable homes built without external funding. So far to my knowledge there has been a Govt. shovel ready funding application turned down along with  two special iwi housing fund applications. What does this indicate about the scheme?  If housing is to be built in Kaka Valley then the existing  approvals for a 40 lot lifestyle subdivision should proceed. These could all be self sufficient with water and sewerage ,thus negating the need for $24 million LTP funding. And somewhere in NCC policy is stated that people should be provided with a choice of type of property.	1500.2
I would like to express my concern over the Long Term Submission regarding the proposed Maitai Sub division. Permitting housing on a flood zone & exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make Council liable to a multi million dollar compensation to affected households, should these extra flood risks be realised. As a household that was affected by the August 2022 flooding, with severe damage to our property resulting in over $100,000.00 worth of damage, I am extremely concerned on what the future would hold for us should this sub division go ahead. The Maitai river is unable to cope as it is with extreme rainfall and building on the Maitai flood plain will only make this worse for properties further down - including us. The other problem will be traffic congestion. The give way at the Maitai Valley road/Nile St is already problematic and another 6/7000 estimated vehicles is going to make this a nightmare.	1501.2
Attached is a copy of a letter that I wrote to Council regarding the state of the Nile St sewer and my concerns on the effect of the Kaka subdivision. I have lived in Nile St for 72 years. During this time I have witnessed several floods. Over the last 20 years when we have had a large flood the Nile St sewer blocks and overflows into my driveway outside my front door through the manhole at the head of the drain. During the August flood this of course happened I emailed the council and let them know what was going and never received a follow up reply. (See pictures in attachment). The sewer from above the Normanby bridge is pumped under pressure into the Nile St sewer below the bridge. When the Nile st sewer blocks I get the lot pumped from above the bridge into my drive right outside the front door. What will happen when we have 750 houses from the proposed subdivision sewer also pumping into the overworked Nile St sewer? The $600,000 of the ratepayers money promised by the council would not go anywhere near correcting this problem. Of course the sewer from the subdivision will have to be laid and pumped around Dennes Hole and down through through Branfield Park to connect the Nile St sewer.  When the river floods like it did last August the stormwater will gather on the lower houses and enter through the gully traps into the sewer and this also will be pumped into the sewer system and into Nile St. Stormwater retention ponds will be as small as possible because they will be taking up space that could be sold for housing so don't count on them to stop any flooding. You will not be aware that the water in the flood in 1953 came from a large weather bomb in the Sharlands Creek catchment. The river where the dam is never flooded. A weather bomb in the Kaka Valley of the same size would be an absolute disaster. The only saving grace for the August flood was that it started in the daylight. You could only imagine what would happen if we had a flood of the same proportions during the night. Esk valley all over again and this time Nelson may not be so lucky fatalities could occur. Since I have written this letter I see that the council is planning to give 28 million dollars  of ratepayers money to the developers. I find this abhorrent that the developers should be given this sum to aid them in what is a commercial project. No consideration has been given to; Flooding Having seen 74 years of flooding in the Maitai first hand I  believe that properties downstream are in severe danger Traffic  One can only imagine the congestion that this subdivision will cause. The existing roading will never support the volume of traffic that it will produce. Effect on the Maitai River. I watch the health of the river daily and have seen it decline since the dam went in and it is not getting any better. Having spent my childhood swimming and fishing in the river I can see the way that the fishlife has declined. Construction of the subdivision will have an adverse effect on the river, followed by the runoff  from vehicles being washed in.	1504.2
I object to the councils intention to spend $24 million on sewage and drainage for the Maitai Valley development. This development has been opposed by the majority of Nelsonians and particularly those residents who are going to be directly affected. The development has been pushed through by a few individuals who stand to make millions from the ruining of the Maitai Valley.  Any expenditure required should be the responsibility of these individuals and not te Nelson ratepayers. Surely $24 million could be better invested in other areas of Nelson, instead of lining the pockets of a few. A big part of the subdivision is on a natural flood plain. Expert evidence given during the RMA hearing noted that the subdivision is likely to increase the risk of flooding to downstream areas. No catchment wide flood modelling has been done to assess this risk. The massive scale of earthworks and quarrying required for the subdivision is likely to result in increased sedimentation of the Maitai river which will smother the aquatic life in this fragile ecosystem, which Council, the Govt and the community have recently spent millions rehabilitating. Runoff pollutants from the subdivision will poison the water quality of the Maitai River and ruin the swimming holes so many people enjoy. This multi-million dollar spend by the council will support the spoiling of the Maitai Valley and river to make way for 2-3000 people in an area 13 000 people petitioned NCC to keep zoned rural. 6-7000 extra daily car movements agreed by experts during the RMA hearing will result in unsustainable traffic congestion on roads adjoining Nile St, turning quiet neighborhood streets into busy noisy through roads. There has been no public consultation on this part of the development. The Nelson 2050 urban planning group have demonstrated that Greenfields subdivisions are a costly and unsustainable use of land, committing councils to expensive ongoing maintenance and service provision. Permitting housing on a flood zone and exposing nearby households to increased flood risk may make council liable to multi-million-dollar compensation to affected household households should these extra flood risks be realised.	1510.2