MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

• Regional Deal Package
  • Proposal FINAL FOR REVIEW
  • A3 Proposal Packages FINAL FOR REVIEW

PURPOSE

• For Council to consider the regional deals package jointly prepared by Queenstown Lakes District Council, Central Otago District Council and Otago Regional Council.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• In December, ORC along with Central Otago District Council and Queenstown Lakes District Council, submitted an Expression of Interest in relation to regional deals.
• Final ‘light touch’ proposals are required to be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs by 28 February 2025.  Each of the three Councils’ is required to support the proposal, in order for it to be approved.
• Proposals are required to address Governments key criteria of building economic growth, delivering connected and resilient infrastructure, and improving the supply of affordable and quality housing.
• If all three Councils support the light touch proposal, staff will submit the proposal to be considered among other regional deal proposals.