Havelock Community Association 2016/2017 Annual Plan Submission
The Havelock Community Association (HCA) has continued to drive development in Havelock under the framework of the
Havelock Community Plan. The plan is the result of a collaboration between Marlborough District Council (MDC), the HCA
and the wider Havelock and Pelorus communities, and captures the shared vision that highlights key issues and projects
that the community would like to see come to fruition over the next five to ten years. The Havelock Community Plan
provides a clear focus for community members and groups to progress key issues for Havelock’s future and provides a
unique opportunity for MDC to offer support in the development of Havelock as a vibrant and sustainable community.
Prioritisation of initiatives for the second year of implementation of the Havelock Community Plan has identified the
following areas where the HCA are seeking assistance from MDC in the 2016/2017 Annual Plan.
Submission One: The Havelock Community Hub (Hub)
1.1. Background
The Hub operates from the old post office building, a centrally located heritage site that includes the offices of (1) The
Havelock Community Association (2) Havelock’s Community Development Adviser; Hans Neilson, (3) Havelock Vision 2020
Trust (4) The Havelock i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, (5) Pelorus FM Community Radio Station, and (6) a rentable HotDesk utilised by the community and service providers looking to connect with local residents.
The Hub has become a vibrant centre of community life and its further development is enthusiastically supported across
our community. Based on this support, the HCA has assumed responsibility for the management and operation of the Hub
by employing a Hub Manager, and are also actively seeking strategic partnerships and other opportunities for
collaboration of resources to further develop the Hub.
The primary motivation behind HCA’s ambition to assume management of the Hub is to develop the facility into a centrally
located, top quality, thriving community centre which will improve the quality of life for the whole local community and
generate economic and social benefits for Havelock (and surrounding areas), the Pelorus and Marlborough.
2.1 The Hub will be a place where people:
 Connect and come together to foster and grow initiatives to create positive change in their community.
 Participate in lifelong learning and other activities relevant to our community, fostering personal growth, health, and
wellbeing.
 Collaborate, where resources and spaces are provided for community organisations to achieve their goals.
 Take Action, visit, meet and interact with others, building a sense of community belonging and pride.
3.1 A Snapshot of current Hub activity includes:
Havelock Community Office (Year Round)
The HCA Office offers a welcoming and friendly community front door. It serves as a meeting place for local residents and
for community forums, a place where people will become inspired to try new things and discover how they can become
more directly involved in the life of their community. The HCA office is staffed by a HUB Manager Monday, Wednesday and
Fridays from 9am-3pm and its operation is supported by an existing MDC annual operating grant.
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Havelock i-SITE (9 Months 1st Sept – 30th May)
In response to its successful trial over the 2015/2016 summer season, Destination Marlborough have developed a proposal
for ongoing operation of the Havelock i-SITE as an independently managed part of the Havelock Community Hub. The
integration of the i-SITE into the community Hub is very important as it represents an early stage scheme within the wider
regeneration plans for Havelock, and will deliver some of the high quality visitor economy infrastructure that will be
required to support Marlborough’s Growth. The i-SITE also acts as a community information point providing details of local
groups, activities and services. Its noticeboards provide publicity for forthcoming events and meetings.
Havelock Community Development Adviser (Full Time, Year Round)
The Community Development Adviser is a 3-year full time central government funded position that operates from the Hub.
The purpose of the position is to support the community to work together in new ways, to be innovative and to determine
their own development priorities to achieve sustainable community outcomes for Havelock.
Havelock Vision 2020 Trust (Year Round)
Havelock Vision 2020 operates from the Hub and works with the Havelock community to deliver important community
programmes including: Tumble Tots, Havelock Community Classroom, Outdoor Community Gym, Pelorus FM (Havelock
Community Radio), Tai Chi, Dance HQ, and local bonfire night.
Pelorus FM (Year Round)
Pelorus FM is a Havelock & Pelorus community radio station that operates from the Hub under the management of
Havelock Vision 2020. Pelorus FM is a point of pride that provides a rich source of information and entertainment for the
local community.
Community Hot Desk (Year Round)
The Hot Desk provides the opportunity for organisations which offer advice and counselling services to hold regular dropin sessions or one-off events for the benefit of local residents. Marlborough Family Budgeting Services have already started
running regular clinics from the Hub. There is plenty of opportunity for growth in using the hot desk facility for other service
providers wanting to connect with the Havelock and Pelorus communities. Currently the hot desk is available on Tuesdays
and Thursdays.
4.1 Hub Submission
Owing to its importance to the Havelock and Pelorus communities, the HCA request consideration of funding support for
a minimum of 3 years but preferably 5 years to support development of the Community Hub.
Havelock Community Hub (See Appendix 1 Below for Full Cost Breakdown)
Year
Assistance with
Description
Amount
A contribution towards the $76,500 total required to operate the Havelock i-SITE
3-5 Years
Havelock i-SITE
$23,000
for a 9 month operating season from 1st September to 30th May.
Hub Rent
A contribution towards the $21,500 annual Hub rent to meet the deficit not
3-5 Years
$3,000
Contribution
already covered by DIA and HCA contributions*
Community Space
3-5 years
Additional infrastructure to support increased capacity generated by Hub activity.
$7,000
Infrastructure
Total (exc GST) $33,000
*HCA’s contribution to rent is partially funded by an existing annual operating grant from MDC, the amount requested here is over
and above that which the HCA already receives from the current MDC 2015-2025 LTP.
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Submission Two: Havelock Boardwalk & Walkway Project
1.1 Background
The HCA has been greatly encouraged by the continued level of community support for the Havelock Boardwalk and
Walkway project. The project will provide a 2-meter-wide walk and cycle track connecting Queen Charlotte Drive with the
Havelock Marina. The combination of wetland boardwalks and dryland walkways will add quality infrastructure to our
town by connecting the Link Pathway with the Havelock Township, ultimately connecting the people of Marlborough.
The delivery of the project is very important as it represents an early stage scheme within the wider regeneration plans
for Havelock that will deliver some of the high quality visitor economy infrastructure that will be required to support
Marlborough’s continued growth.
The walkway will improve accessibility and provide an alternative non-motorized commuter route for pedestrians and a
safer option for children walking to school as well as enhance community wellbeing in physical, social, and mental health.
The project design has evolved in close consultation with the Havelock Community and stakeholders such as Marlborough
District Council, Port Marlborough, DOC, The Link Pathway Trust, Iwi, Marlborough Roads, the local community, as well as
the general public through a variety of consultation and engagement events and communication initiatives. The design of
the project has also been informed by the objectives of (1) the Havelock Community Plan, (2) Havelock Smart and
Connected Community/Economic Growth Plan, and also aligns with the objectives of (3) The Northern Marlborough Urban
Growth & Development Strategy.
The project will make an important contribution towards enhancing the Havelock Marina and the waterfront as a whole
and, in doing so, will make a significant contribution to the aims of transforming Havelock into one of New Zealand’s finest
maritime villages, as envisaged by the Northern Marlborough Urban Growth & Development Strategy. Furthermore, the
creation of the Boardwalk itself will provide an accessible waterfront walkway to encourage and enable visitors and locals
alike to safely visit the Havelock marina and experience a vibrant working commercial fishing port.
In response to consultation and feedback on previous designs, the boardwalk has recently been re-scoped with MDC staff
input. The revised design has greatly increased the cost effectiveness of the project and increased viability from a resource
consenting and public participation perspective also. The project sits at the top of Havelock’s priority list and as such is
the primary beneficiary of a number of community fundraising events that take place throughout the year and will
continue to do so until completion. So far the figure raised by the community towards the project is $10,271.98 and
counting.
The HCA has recently done some initial scoping with MDC Staff around project planning for the walkway and would like
to see provision of internal resources for this support to continue through to project completion. To achieve this the
HCA are requesting the following assistance from MDC in the 2016/2017 Annual Plan:
Havelock Community Boardwalk & Walkway Project (See Appendix 2 Below for Full Cost Breakdown)
Year
2016/
2017
2016/
2017
2016/
2017
Assistance with
Description
Formal recognition of
the project
That MDC formally recognise the project and agree to support it in principal.
Funding Assistance
Staff Project Support
Amount
That MDC allocate sufficient funding and in kind support to allow successful
implementation of the project in the next year. (see appendix 2 below)
That MDC make provision of a council staff member to work with the HCA and
assist in project planning and management through to project completion.
$181,360
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Appendix 1: Hub Breakdown and Verification of Costs
Submission One: Havelock Community Hub
A: Havelock i-SITE
 The Havelock i-SITE operates out of the Hub building

Destination Marlborough (DM) operated the i-SITE for a trial season 7 days a week from
30/10/15-30/4/16.
The HCA has asked DM to submit a proposal for the ongoing operation of the Havelock i-SITE
as part of the service delivery at the Havelock Community Hub.
Based on its successful trial the DM Board has agreed to support the operation of an extended
Havelock i-SITE operating season from the 1st September 2016 to the 30th May 2017.
DM has estimated that it will cost $76,500 to operate the Havelock i-SITE for the nine months.
Taking into account estimated revenue from display and commissions, as well as DM’s
provision of all management and administration support required to operate the i-SITE, net
cost to operate is anticipated to be $23,000
Amount Requested: $23,000
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B: Hub Rent Contribution

The HCA has taken over management and operation of the Hub by employing a Hub manager
to oversee operations.
The deficit in rent required to keep the Hub open is outlined below.
Figures are GST Exclusive


Hub Annual Costs
Rent
Rates $2,650
Electricity
Water Rates $540
Total

C: Hub Infrastructure
$17,500
$1,330
$2,400
$270
$21,500
DIA Share
HCA Share*
Difference
$5,500
$13,000
$3,000
The HCA Share* in the above table is currently partially funded by an annual operating grant
from MDC. The $3,000 being requested is over and above what is already being received.
Amount Requested: $3,000
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Activity generated by the i-SITE and Hub require the provision of resources to cater for
increased activity generated by its operation.
This will primarily cater for necessary public amenities, ie a Bike Rack so visitor’s bikes are
not scattered across the pathway causing a hazard. A water fountain to cater for visitors
picnicking next to the Hub at the town memorial and some bench repairs are also badly
needed.
This figure can be negotiated annually subject to need but a $7,000 estimate has been
provided to adequately cover projected increased activity.
Amount Requested: $7,000
Total Requested Annual Hub Support
Total
A Havelock i-SITE
$23,000.00
B: Community Hub Rent Contribution
$3,000.00
C: Hub Infrastructure
$7,000.00
*Note: All figures are GST Exclusive
$33,000.00
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Appendix 2: Boardwalk & Walkway Staged Breakdown and Verification of Costs
Submission Two: Havelock Community Boardwalk & Walkway Project
Stage One (ACHIEVED)
 HCA has successfully achieved Stage One Seed Funding Goals
 Current Funds in Bank: $10,271.98 (and counting)
Stage Two
 Wetland Boardwalk: 140m @ $268/m = $37,520
 Dryland Walkway: 220m @ $200/m = $44,000
 Wetland Boardwalk: 80m@ $268/m = $21,440
Stage Three:
 Dryland Walkway: 392m @ $200/m = $78,400
Amount Requested
$0,000.00
$102,960.00
$78,400.00
Total (exc GST)
$181,360.00
Notes:
(1) Until a complete costing for the project can be completed the following rates have been used to project estimates:
a. Boardwalk Sections: $268 per meter - Based on the actual costs of similar Boardwalk projects in Nelson and Richmond,
covers everything from consents, to surveying, design, and construction.
b. Dryland Walkway Sections: $200 per meter - Based on the per meter rate that is used by the Link Pathway to estimate
cost and covers everything, from consents, to surveying, to construction to drainage to final grooming and surfacing and
also covers signage.
(2) It is expected that community fundraising initiatives and in kind contributions including materials donations, community
working bees etc. will significantly reduce costs where possible. There is a lot of community enthusiasm behind this project.
(3) The HCA would like to note that although beyond the scope of this project, the issue of safe pedestrian access between the
end of the Havelock Walkway and the beginning of the Link Pathway eg the Kaituna bridge will need to be addressed at some
stage.
Havelock Boardwalk & Walkway Staged Project Breakdown
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