REQUEST MADE UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL  INFORMATION ACT (LGOIMA)

 

Dear Colin

 

Below is the information you have requested by email on 10 June 2021.

 

A) Hostels Bylaw details, If covered by the bylaw: 1) Does it cover all
GCP occupied structures (permanent or not)? No, this bylaw covers
short-term paid residential accommodation
2) If not, what number and type of structures does it cover? The bylaw
covers any structures that are being used as short-term paid residential
accommodation – the Registration currently covers three structures that
were inspected and approved under the bylaw.
3) Please supply a list of inspections completed over the last three
years. The premises has only been inspected once under this bylaw on
09/02/21 before being granted approval for the Registration.
4) Has GCP failed any inspection(s)? please provide details on when, why
and what actions have been taken to ensure compliance. No
5) Which department of SWDC is responsible for enforcement of the Hostels
Bylaw in regards to GCP? Environmental Health department.

B) if any part of GCP is not covered by the Hostels Bylaw (2017) or is
covered by other regulations/laws then:
1) What (if any) enforcement does SWDC do to ensure the accommodation is
suitable for human occupation? No inspections other than under the Hostels
Bylaw are completed, however any complaints that might fall under the
Health Act 1956 are investigated by the Environmental Health department to
determine any action deemed necessary.
2) Which departments of SWDC are responsible for enforcement of such?
Environmental Health department are responsible under the Health Act 1956.
3) Please supply a list of inspections completed over the last three
years.

o 17/03/21 – Complaint investigation regarding unclean showers/toilets

4) Has GCP failed any inspection(s)? please provide details on when, why
and what actions have been taken to ensure compliance. N/A

 

The accommodation being suitable for human occupation is not a building or
 planning matter and falls within the Hostels Bylaw.

 

 

 

Alan Moss | Planning and Business Case Manager | Planning
South Waikato District Council
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