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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements How this plan is arranged

Auckland Council draft Annual Plan 2013/2014

How this plan is arranged This plan has three separate volumes. To find out information on a particular area of the council’s work or services, you will need to look in the appropriate volume. This is volume 2.

Volume 1: An overview of 2013/2014

This volume is divided into four parts:

Part I provides context and background to the plan. It outlines our proposals for the year, and how to tell us what you think about our proposals and how to give feedback during the consultation process.

Part II covers the activities and services of Auckland Council, including key projects and financial and performance information.

Part III contains information on our council-controlled organisations (CCOs).

Part IV is the appendices and presents the structure of and contact information for the organisation, and also contains a glossary of terms.

Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements

This volume is divided into two parts:

Part I provides information on the decision-making responsibilities of local boards, the development of local board plans and agreements and a summary of planned expenditure for 2013/2014 across all local boards.

Part II contains specific information for each of the 21 local boards, including a draft local board agreement that contains detailed information about local activities and the corresponding budgets for 2013/2014, along with an introductory section that provides context for the draft agreement and sets out proposed changes to 2013/2014 budgets and new advocacy areas for consultation.

Volume 3: Financial information, changes and amendments to the long-term plan In addition to the draft annual plan, the council is consulting on changes and amendments to the LTP 2012-2022. These are contained within parts III and IV of this document. This volume is divided into five parts: Part I contains detailed financial statements for the Auckland Council, including statements by parent and group and significant forecasting assumptions. Part II provides updated information on rating policy and other rates related policies. Part III identifies changes and amendments to financial policies in the LTP 2012-2022. Part IV contains a proposal for Regional Facilities Auckland to grant the proceeds of a land sale to the Counties Manukau Pacific Trust to fund the second stage of the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre development. Part V contains the Auditor-General’s opinion on the council’s statement of proposal in part IV.

The full financial and non-financial policies can be found in Volume Three of the Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

To request a Microsoft Word or large print version of this document, please email [email protected] or call 09 301 0101.

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Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 Contents of this volume


Contents of this volume How to have your say 3

Part I: Local board information

Overview 4

Local board activities 4

Developing local board plans and agreements 5

Local board financial information 6

Part II: The Draft Local Board Agreements

Albert-Eden Local Board 11

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 27

Franklin Local Board 43

Great Barrier Local Board 57

Henderson-Massey Local Board 71

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 87

Howick Local Board 105

Kaipatiki Local Board 123

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board 139

Manurewa Local Board 159

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board 175

Orakei Local Board 191

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board 209

Papakura Local Board 227

Puketāpapa Local Board 243

Rodney Local Board 259

Upper Harbour Local Board 275

Waiheke Local Board 291

Waitākere Ranges Local Board 307

Waitematā Local Board 325

Whau Local Board 347

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements How to have your say


How to have your say Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 consultation process This is your opportunity to ensure the mayor, councillors and local board members hear your views about the draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 and draft local board agreements. The consultation and submission process is part of the special consultative procedure outlined within the Local Government Act 2002.

How to have your say Have your say on any part of this draft Annual Plan and your local board's draft agreement. Submissions will be accepted between 24 January and 25 February 2013. You can make a submission in the following ways: Online We recommend you make your submissions online at: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/annualplan

You can use the internet free of charge at any Auckland Council library. Email You can also send us your submission form via email. Simply complete the submission form, scan it

(PDF), attach to your email and send it to: [email protected] By post The submission form is available to download from our website or on request at any Auckland

library or service centre. Post your completed submission to us using the freepost details on the back of your submission form to: Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 Auckland Council Freepost Authority 239296 Private Bag 92 300 Auckland 1142

In person You can deliver your submission form in person to your nearest local library, council service centre or a local board office. A list of our service centres and contact information can be found in Part IV of this volume.

The closing date for submissions is 4pm on Monday 25 February 2013. Please ensure we have your submissions before this time as we will not accept late submissions. Please note that all submissions (including personal details – names and addresses) will be made public.

Hearings Auckland Council provides opportunities for residents to have a say in shaping plans that affect them, consistent with legislative requirements. Making an oral submission provides you with the opportunity to reinforce what you have said in your written submission. It also allows elected representatives the opportunity to clarify points raised in your submission. This may result in changes to the draft Annual Plan. Your submission form will ask you to indicate whether you want to be heard, i.e. speak to your submission. If you indicate that you wish to be heard, you will be contacted regarding a time and place for you to speak to your submission. Notification may be at short notice and hearings are generally open to the public and the news media. In order to help coordinate the hearings schedule, we need you to provide as much information as possible on your submission form, including: • an indication of the most important topic from your submission • your local board area • an indication of which submitter group and/or organisation you are submitting on behalf of • make sure you provide us with clearly legible contact details To obtain further information or copies of this draft plan download from: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/annualplan. If you have any further queries about the draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 or the submission process, please call (09) 301 0101 or email [email protected]

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Local board information


Local board information Overview The local boards and the governing body share the decision-making responsibilities of Auckland Council.

Local boards represent their local communities and make decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. Local boards also provide important local input into Auckland-wide strategies and plans.

There are 21 local boards in the Auckland region. The areas for local boards are set out in volume 1 of this draft annual plan.

Local boards obtain their decision-making responsibility for activities from three sources:

• responsibility directly conferred by legislation – this applies to activities such as community engagement, preparing local board plans, negotiating, agreeing and monitoring local board agreements, and proposing local bylaws. Local boards are also responsible for identifying the views of local people on regional strategies, policies, plans and bylaws and communicating these views to the governing body.

• allocation of decision-making for non-regulatory activities – decision-making responsibility may be allocated to the local boards by the governing body in line with principles in the legislation. Local boards make decisions on, and have oversight of, a broad range of local activities and assets, such as local parks, libraries, events, recreational facilities and cultural activities.

• delegation of decision-making responsibilities – under legislation, the governing body is responsible for decision-making and oversight of regulatory activities such as bylaws, licensing, inspection and enforcement, and animal management. It may delegate decision-making responsibility for regulatory activities to local boards, with some exceptions. The governing body retains legal responsibility for any regulatory activities delegated to local boards. The governing body may also delegate responsibility for non-regulatory activities to local boards, in which case it retains legal responsibility for those activities. Auckland Transport may also delegate some of its decision-making responsibilities to local boards.

Local board activities The local board responsibilities provided for directly in legislation or allocated to boards have been summarised into the groups of activities and activities set out in the table below. A full list of responsibilities is in volume three of council’s Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Group of activities Activities

Local governance Local planning, policy and governance Local arts, culture and events services Local arts and culture facilities

Local arts and culture initiatives

Local events Local community services Local community development initiatives

Local community facilities

Local community safety programmes Local libraries Local library facilities and services Local recreation services Local recreation facilities and initiatives Local parks services Local parks Local built and natural environment Local environment and heritage protection Local economic development Local business area planning

Local street environment and town centres

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Developing local board plans and agreements Annually, each local board agrees a local board agreement with the governing body for the delivery and funding of services in the local area.

Local board agreements reflect the priorities contained within each board’s three-year local board plan, developed in 2011. The agreement must also reflect decisions and trade-offs made by the governing body about Auckland-wide priorities and budget across all council activities.

The local board agreement must include:

• the intended levels of service for each local activity and the way in which performance will be measured

• the estimated expenses of achieving and maintaining those intended levels of service

• how any expenses in excess of the funding allocated to the local board are to be met (including from local revenue sources).

The draft agreements contained in this volume form part of the draft Annual Plan and will be consulted on as part of the public consultation process, using the special consultative procedure.

Process for creating local board agreements

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Local board financial information Local board budgets Local boards are responsible for decision-making on local activities. This includes overseeing the delivery of local projects, programmes and services. The corresponding budgets to meet the cost of providing these services are provided in these local board agreements.

The total planned expenditure for the local activities across all 21 local boards in 2013/2014 is shown in the following table.

The budgets for each local board for 2013/2014 are listed within the individual draft local board agreements in this volume, along with a list of capital projects. The draft local board agreements and budgets reflect year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012, adjusted for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

Local boards have reviewed their planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified proposed changes to 2013/2014 budgets for public consultation. These proposed changes are set out in the ‘Have your say’ section for each local board. These proposed changes are not included in the draft agreements and budgets for 2013/2014. Following public consultation, local boards will reconsider and finalise their agreements and budgets for 2013/2014.

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Expenditure for all local board areas for 2013 to 2014 by local activity

$000 Budget Long-term Plan Draft Annual

Plan Variance Financial year ending 30 June 2013 2014 2014 OPERATING EXPENDITURE Gross operating expenditure by activity: Local arts, culture and events services

Local events 3,769 4,249 4,130 (119) Local arts and culture facilities 7,957 9,099 8,933 (166) Local arts and culture initiatives 1,844 1,904 1,925 21

Total local arts, culture and events services 13,570 15,252 14,988 (264) Local built and natural environment

Local environment and heritage protection 1,874 1,874 1,802 (72) Total local built and natural environment 1,874 1,874 1,802 (72) Local community services

Local community development initiatives 3,140 3,262 3,116 (146) Local community facilities 13,248 14,535 14,128 (407) Local community safety initiatives 493 553 523 (30)

Total local community services 16,881 18,350 17,767 (583) Local economic development

Local business area planning and development 16,394 18,412 17,404 (1,008) Local street environment and town centres 13,760 15,663 15,734 71

Total local economic development 30,154 34,075 33,138 (937) Local governance

Local planning, policy and governance 28,432 30,828 29,796 (1,032) Total local governance 28,432 30,828 29,796 (1,032) Local libraries

Local library facilities and services 53,782 55,202 55,412 210 Total local libraries 53,782 55,202 55,412 210

Local parks services

Local parks 167,055 176,879 174,337 (2,542) Total local parks services 167,055 176,879 174,337 (2,542) Local recreation services

Local recreation initiatives and facilities 54,515 57,460 56,189 (1,271) Total local recreation services 54,515 57,460 56,189 (1,271) Gross operating expenditure 366,263 389,920 383,429 (6,491) Operating revenue 36,235 39,067 38,857 (210) Net operating expenditure 330,028 350,853 344,572 (6,281)

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Plan Variance Financial year ending 30 June 2013 2014 2014 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Gross capital expenditure by activity: Local arts, culture and events services

Local arts and culture facilities 8,457 14,739 14,528 (211) Local arts and culture initiatives 67 69 68 (1)

Total local arts, culture and events services 8,524 14,808 14,596 (212) Local built and natural environment

Local environment and heritage protection 526 2,437 2,406 (31) Total local built and natural environment 526 2,437 2,406 (31) Local community services

Local community development initiatives 0 0 0 0 Local community facilities 11,686 11,263 11,112 (151) Local community safety initiatives 472 352 347 (5)

Total local community services 12,158 11,615 11,459 (156) Local economic development

Local business area planning and development 0 0 0 0 Local street environment and town centres 14,798 15,948 16,048 100

Total local economic development 14,798 15,948 16,048 100 Local governance

Local planning, policy and governance 5,462 1,728 1,702 (26) Total local governance 5,462 1,728 1,702 (26) Local libraries

Local library facilities and services 23,035 24,941 25,850 909 Total local libraries 23,035 24,941 25,850 909


Local parks 120,070 105,471 101,511 (3,960) Total local parks services 120,070 105,471 101,511 (3,960) Local recreation services

Local recreation initiatives and facilities 16,753 35,404 34,932 (472) Total local recreation services 16,753 35,404 34,932 (472) Gross capital expenditure 201,326 212,352 208,504 (3,848) Capital revenue 8,216 5,924 5,848 (76) Net capital expenditure 193,110 206,428 202,656 (3,772)

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Expenditure on local activities for 2012 to 2022 by local board


Plan Variance Financial year ending 30 June 2013 2014 2014 OPERATING EXPENDITURE Albert-Eden 13,643 14,229 13,861 (368) Devonport-Takapuna 15,166 16,406 16,254 (152) Franklin 11,423 12,290 11,933 (357) Great Barrier 2,853 3,264 2,936 (328) Henderson-Massey 22,128 24,219 23,851 (368) Hibiscus and Bays 17,635 18,612 17,840 (772) Howick 22,307 23,307 23,228 (79) Kaipatiki 11,785 12,975 12,734 (241) Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 16,050 16,487 16,348 (139) Manurewa 13,217 13,280 13,096 (184) Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 17,528 18,965 19,027 62 Orakei 15,599 16,083 16,036 (47) Ōtara-Papatoetoe 15,415 15,703 15,461 (242) Papakura 11,533 12,558 12,339 (219) Puketāpapa 9,683 9,900 10,073 173 Rodney 16,563 18,005 17,220 (785) Upper Harbour 12,447 14,151 14,225 74 Waiheke 6,209 6,826 6,648 (178) Waitākere Ranges 8,929 9,722 9,603 (119) Waitematā 41,078 43,019 42,163 (856) Whau 13,243 13,810 13,623 (187) Other (Unallocated) 15,594 17,042 16,073 (967) Net operating expenditure 330,028 350,853 344,572 (6,279)

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Plan Variance Financial year ending 30 June 2013 2014 2014 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Albert-Eden 6,418 8,960 8,663 (297) Devonport-Takapuna 18,213 12,935 13,880 945 Franklin 6,607 6,495 6,560 65 Great Barrier 887 2,551 2,553 2 Henderson-Massey 20,654 35,333 35,218 (115) Hibiscus and Bays 7,434 6,650 6,656 6 Howick 11,071 9,543 9,521 (22) Kaipatiki 5,937 7,676 7,601 (75) Māngere-Ōtāhuhu 7,008 14,627 14,907 280 Manurewa 5,917 7,155 6,512 (643) Maungakiekie-Tāmaki 12,115 19,591 19,171 (420) Orakei 9,876 8,206 8,319 113 Ōtara-Papatoetoe 6,880 7,811 7,715 (96) Papakura 17,145 2,432 3,000 568 Puketāpapa 4,323 4,649 4,591 (58) Rodney 9,752 4,074 3,950 (124) Upper Harbour 4,857 18,005 18,153 148 Waiheke 8,385 2,460 2,428 (32) Waitākere Ranges 7,563 10,184 10,024 (160) Waitematā 13,503 8,907 5,318 (3,589) Whau 7,083 3,919 3,851 (68) Other (Unallocated) 1,483 4,266 4,066 (200) Net capital expenditure 193,111 206,429 202,657 (3,772)

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Albert-Eden Local Board


Albert-Eden Local Board Message from the Chairperson This, the Board’s third Local Board Agreement, is a further step towards realising our vision for Albert-Eden. It is a shared vision—as well as extensive formal consultation with local individuals, businesses and community groups, Board members continually test our ideas against your aspirations as we move around our community.

We cannot do everything at once. The budget presented here has been fashioned in an environment of on-going cost-cutting aimed at keeping rates increases at around the level of inflation.

We are also challenged by a legacy of under-investment in our area, and by the lack of legacy projects, from the previous Auckland City Council. The latter puts local boards in the isthmus at a great disadvantage compared to boards elsewhere. Total operational spending per capita by this board was by far the lowest in the region, a mere 56 per cent of the average of local boards total operating expenditure per capita in 2011–2012 Per capita capital spending over the next 10 years is slightly more than the lowest in the region. We will fight hard to rectify the inequities built into Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2012–2022.

Despite these challenges, the Board has made progress across a number of areas and we will build on these in 2013/2014. These include:

• Enhancing the relatively small amount of open space in our area. In 2012/2013 we are upgrading playgrounds (including Gribblehurst and Taylors Parks), continuing ecological restoration works in our urban streams and in our rock forest remnants, building pontoons off Point Chevalier beach, investigating a splash pad for Potters Park, and we’ll continue with these improvements.

• Tackling traffic safety on our suburban streets. With Auckland Transport, we have identified a number of projects and will also trial alternative traffic calming in some pilot areas.

• Improving the visibility of our village centres to visitors and the quality of the experience that the centres offer. We are further developing the visibility and interactivity of six village centres under contract by the NZ Tourism Research Institute, and adding to the portfolio of events that attract people to our area.

• Upgrading our community halls and centres, and libraries. We will continue to maintain and develop our stock of buildings, sports fields and other facilities.

• Strengthening sustainability in our area. We will support a range of initiatives, developing a virtual sustainability centre, implementing the study for a resource recovery centre, supporting community garden developments and volunteers, and more.

Much of what we want to achieve requires the support of Council’s Governing Body and Council-Controlled Organisations. Over the next few pages is a lengthy list of projects for which we will be advocating. In order to do so effectively, we need to have the clear, strong backing of our community. We therefore thank all those community members who have participated in previous consultations for our Local Board Plan and Local Board Agreements, and urge all members of our community to give us their feedback on this draft Agreement.

Dr Peter Hayne

Chairperson, Albert-Eden Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The draft Albert-Eden Local Board Agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Albert-Eden Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on.

Here is a summary of the changes we are considering making to our 2013/2014 budget.

Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget Impact on levels of service

Financial impact (per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Increase the budget for local Public Art. Currently the Board has no budget for Public Art

Public art will enhance the community's sense of place and well-being and their satisfaction with the parks and public spaces in Albert-Eden

+50

Increase the budget for upgrading community facilities Community facilities will be better maintained and attract more community visits and use

Customer satisfaction with community facilities will increase

+50

Reduce the budget for Cycle Racks at Libraries and Parks

No impact on service levels, as cycle racks will now be installed in 2012/2013

-100

Include a budget to develop a Greenways Plan for the Albert-Eden Local Board area

A Greenways Plan will identify existing and potential walkway and cycleway links and encourage greater use of open space

+31

Reduce the budget for Parks Signage

No impact on service levels as the Board funded additional directional parks signage in 2012/2013

-31

Increase the budget for Coastal and Environmental Restoration Works

Will ensure that restoration works can be addressed immediately

+10

Reduce the budget for Upgrading Access to the Pt Chevalier Coast

No impact on service levels as the Board funded improvements to Pt Chevalier coastal access in 2012/2013

-10

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Albert-Eden Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Albert-Eden Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

Our key advocacy areas for 2013/2014 are:

In response to the Mayor’s proposal for a number of rates reduction options and new investment proposals across the region 2013/2014:

• support increased funding for the management of volcanic cones, particularly for Owairaka (Mt Albert), which is not currently maintained to the same level of service as other maunga

• support increased funding to develop the Unitary Plan

• retain funding to implement legacy spatial plan projects. These plans were approved by legacy Councils and include Mt Albert and Pt Chevalier/ Western Springs

• retain funding for local park network plans in order to d

• retain funding for the delivery of Reserve Management Plans Programme, to enable local boards to manage and protect reserves efficiently both now and in the future

evelop a consistent and robust approach to planning, managing and developing Auckland's open space network

• retain berm mowing services at the current level

• support the expansion of volunteer support services provided in local parks

• support the proposal to increase the regional events fund to help deliver popular events such as Music in Parks, but ensuring that local boards are involved in designing such events.

Local projects:

• Identify and protect our unique volcanic features in the Albert-Eden Local Board area, including lava caves and rock forests, and acknowledge their importance as sacred places and significant geological features

• Provide support for heritage church buildings in the Albert-Eden Local Board area currently requiring urgent maintenance and restoration

• Ensure delivery of the SH20 Waterview shared path between Alan Wood Reserve, Mt Albert and Great North Road, Waterview, a condition of the decision of the Waterview motorway connection

• Provide additional funding to the local board for a local community hub facility where a number of small community organisations can hire office and meeting spaces, to facilitate capacity building and service development

• Provide additional funding for a new community centre for the Point Chevalier catchment, an area of need, in response to the Point Chevalier Facilities Plan

• Earthquake-proof and restore the old tea kiosk on Maungawhau Mt Eden, and develop as a world-class facility

• Deliver the initiatives from the Waterview Precinct Plan

• Provide additional funding for a local Resource Recovery Centre, drawing on the scoping research currently underway in collaboration with Waitematā and Puketāpapa Local Boards

• Encourage the use of a single council digital smart phone application to connect local and overseas visitors with information about local features and landmarks

• Encourage a continuously innovative, interactive online presence for Auckland Council

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Advocate to Auckland Transport to:

• Ensure that the Dominion Road upgrade provides opportunities to improve the amenity value of and add interest to the area. In particular, the Board would like to develop a Dominion Road public art framework with permanent and temporary art installations, events and activities

• Undertake the widening of the Carrington Road overbridge

We will also continue to progress the advocacy areas we identified in the Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

How to have your say The consultation process is your opportunity to ensure your local board members hear your views. You can have your say on any part of this draft annual plan. Submissions will be accepted from 24 January until 4pm on Monday 25 February 2013.

Your submission can be made online, by email, by post or in person at your nearest local library, council service centre or a local board office. For further information on how to have your say, see page 3 in this volume or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/annualplan

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About the Albert-Eden area The Albert-Eden Local Board area draws its name from the two most prominent volcanic cones within its boundaries - Owairaka-Mt Albert and Maungawhau-Mt Eden. It includes Waterview, Pt Chevalier, Mt Albert, Sandringham, Morningside, parts of Eden Terrace, Western Springs, Owairaka, Balmoral, Kingsland, Mt Eden, Epsom, Greenwoods Corner and Greenlane.

Centrally located within the Auckland isthmus, the area has very good transport links, well-established and relatively high-density residential areas, and an ethnically diverse population. It is characterised by a strong village character. Village centres include Mt Eden, with its growing arts focus; Kingsland, which has many great cafes and restaurants; Sandringham, with its distinctively South Asian community focus; Balmoral, which includes many East Asian businesses; Greenwoods Corner, a well-established shopping hub; and Mt Albert, soon to experience renewal. The St Lukes Mall is the largest retail facility and its expansion plans have major implications for traffic management and urban scale.

Geographically, the area is defined by urban streams, the Point Chevalier and Waterview coastlines and three volcanic cones; Owairaka-Mt Albert, Maungawhau-Mt Eden and Te Kopuke-Mt St John. Te Auaunga-Oakley Creek, the longest stream on the Auckland isthmus, flows into the Motu Manawa Marine Reserve at Waterview. Meola Creek converges with the Waitematā Harbour at Meola Reef. Lava flow forest remnants are found at Withiel and Almorah in Epsom and Gribblehurst in Sandringham. Evidence of early Māori settlement abounds, including numerous pā sites and other intensive development, on Maungawhau.

The popular Pt Chevalier beaches and a number of well-used recreational areas and parks, such as Gribblehurst Park and Owairaka Park, fall within the Local Board area. Sports fields in Albert-Eden are well used and over-subscribed. Eden Park and Alexandra Park provide a focus for major events.

State Highway 20 Waterview Connection Project, a regionally significant transport project, commenced in 2012. As well as being strategically important for economic growth, the project must meet community outcomes such as the protection of heritage sites, increased areas of planting, improved recreational opportunities and the development of a cycle way and sports fields.

For more detailed information about the Albert-Eden area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/alberteden.

Local board plan priorities Our priorities are set out in our local board plan and form the basis for this local board agreement. These priorities are:

• Value and protect heritage - we treasure our historic character residential areas and aim to identify and protect them. Significant mountains, streams and a marine reserve mark the Albert-Eden area and we will work in partnership with iwi and the community to protect and enhance them.

• Improve transport - our communities want safer streets and less congestion on the main arterial routes of Dominion, Mt Eden and New North Roads. We will continue to advocate for improved bus and train networks, increased cycleways and greater safety for cyclists.

• Promote and assist economic growth and development - we want to develop our unique villages and town centres to enhance the visitor experience and encourage business growth and employment.

• Improve community and recreation facilities - we will prioritise projects that improve and promote access to our library network, community and leisure facilities.

• Strong, safe, sustainable communities - supporting communities to be sustainable by providing the support they need to build and enhance their social capital is a priority. We will support initiatives that protect our natural environment, keep our communities safe and promote local community building.

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Our key initiatives and projects for each group of local activity are set out in our draft local board agreement for 2013/2014. These initiatives support the priorities in our local board plan, which reflect the aspirations and priorities of our communities. The table below summarises how the proposed key initiatives and projects for 2013/2014 support the priorities identified in our local board plan.

Local board plan priorities

Key initiatives and projects for:

Local libraries

Local community

services

Local arts, culture and

events


Local recreation services

Local economic

development

Local built and natural

environment

Local governance

Value and protect heritage

√ √ √

Improve transport √ √

Promote and assist economic growth and development

√ √

Improve community and recreation facilities

√ √

Strong, safe, sustainable communities

√ √ √ √

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Albert-Eden draft local board agreement Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Albert-Eden Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Albert-Eden Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.

Other statutory activities: As well, the local board has been given a number of other responsibilities directly by legislation. These include community engagement, preparing local board plans, monitoring local board agreements, proposing local bylaws, and advocacy on behalf of the local community.

Local activities The following section sets out the local activities, including projects and initiatives that the local board will undertake in 2013/2014.

The tables describe the levels of service associated with the group of activities and the relevant performance measures used to assess delivery. The actual figures illustrate the recent performance for the 2011/2012 financial year1

i. actual local board data, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or

. The target figures show the intended level of service provision for the 2013/2014 financial year. Targets are based on:

ii. the regional average target set by the Auckland Council if local targets are not available, or iii. where measures are new or we do not have reliable information to base a target on, the target has been

described as ’maintain or improve’.

The consolidated actuals and targets for these activities for the region are shown in Volume 1 of the draft Annual Plan. Local boards do not have full control over service delivery and performance measures should be read in conjunction with the decision-making allocation for non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of the Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. These are located at Epsom, Mt Albert and Pt Chevalier.

We plan to spend $2.53 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.09 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus on will be on maintaining and operating the three Albert-Eden libraries and furniture and fitting renewals.

Our local library initiatives support the following local board plan priority – ‘Improve community and recreation facilities’.

1 During the previous planning cycle, a selection of new measures was included to enhance performance measurement of certain activities. As such, these new measures were not included in the 2011/2012 Annual Report and therefore, data is not available at this point in time. Actuals for these measures are reported as “baseline to be established in 2012/2013”.

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Levels of service

Our local library services will be undertaken in accordance with the following levels of service.

Level of service Measures Actual (2011/2012)

Target (2013/2014)

Provide safe, welcoming and accessible library facilities and services

Percentage of customers satisfied with overall services provided by libraries

91% 90%

Average number of library visits per capita 7.1 7.2

Total library building floor space per 1,000 residents (m2

23.8 )

23.6

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Local examples include responsibility for ten community centres and halls, three childcare centres and four Plunket rooms.

We plan to spend $1.06 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.15 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on providing support for youth initiatives and volunteer organisations, the allocation of local community grants and operational support for its community centres, halls and community leases.

These key initiatives support the following priority in our local board plan – ‘Strong, safe, sustainable communities’.

Levels of service

Our local community services will be undertaken in accordance with the following levels of service.


Target (2013/14)

Provide local community development resources, funds and programmes that build community wellbeing

Percentage of community groups satisfied with assistance and advice provided

60% 75%

Percentage of community funding/grant recipients meeting grant obligations

62% 95%

Provide community halls, centres and houses that meet the recreational and social needs of the local community

Percentage of users satisfied with community centres and community houses

85% 75%

Percentage of available time community centres and halls are used (actual hours used compared to hours available)

53% 50%

Improve community safety through delivery of programmes and initiatives with partner organisations and the community

Percentage of respondents who perceive that their neighbourhood is reasonably safe in the day time

84% 85%

Percentage of respondents who perceive that their neighbourhood is reasonably safe at night time

39% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. Local events in the Albert-Eden Local Board area include community, youth, Christmas and ANZAC events.

We plan to spend $0.29 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on local community building events, local events that have economic benefits for the Albert-Eden area and on local community arts programmes.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2013/2014 include:

• Christmas events

• the Albert-Eden Bungalow Festival.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Promote and assist economic growth and development’ and ‘Strong, safe, sustainable communities’.

Levels of service

Our local arts, culture and events services will be undertaken in accordance with the following levels of service.


Target (2013/14)

Deliver and facilitate events that meet local community needs

Percentage of attendees satisfied with council provided local events overall

86% 85%

Estimated number of attendees at council delivered and funded local events per 1000 residents

Baseline to be established in

2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local parks services This group of activities covers the local parks located within the local board area. Within the local board area there are approximately 106 local parks covering 159 hectares, including Oakley Creek, Meola Creek, Heron Park, Potters Park and Coyle Park.

We plan to spend $6.32 million operating expenditure (opex) and $2.40 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be to invest in our sports fields and to continue to renew and improve park assets, including playgrounds, park furniture, signs and public conveniences. We will support the protection and enhancement of our urban streams, local sustainability initiatives and encourage passive and active recreation opportunities in the Albert-Eden Local Board area.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2013/2014 include the development of new sand carpet fields at Phyllis Reserve and Warren Freer Park, and sand carpet renewal at Fowlds Park.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Value and protect heritage’ and ’Improve community and recreation facilities ‘.

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Levels of service

Our local parks services will be undertaken in accordance with the following levels of service.


Target (2013/14)

Develop and maintain local park network to cater for community needs

Percentage of residents satisfied with the provision (location and distribution) of local parks and reserves

77% 75%

Percentage of residents satisfied with the quality of parks, reserves, sports fields and beaches

74% 85%

Percentage of residents who visited a local park or reserve in last 12 months

97% 80%

The playing capacity of sports fields (playing hours per week)


2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Percentage of local parks and reserves maintenance standards achieved as per contractual requirements

98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities initiatives.

We plan to spend $0.8 million operating expenditure (opex) and $3.67 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014.


• upgrading the Mt Albert Aquatic Centre

• providing operational support for the Mt Albert Recreation Centre

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Improve community and recreation facilities’.

Levels of service

Our local recreation services will be undertaken in accordance with the following levels of service.


Target (2013/14)

Provide safe and accessible facilities and programmes that support recreation and leisure activities

Percentage customers satisfied with swimming pool facilities and programmes overall

83% (1)

85%

Percentage customers satisfied with recreation centre facilities & programmes overall (excl swimming pools)

83%

(1)

85%

Average number of visits to swimming pools per capita

4.7 Maintain or improve

Average number of visits to recreation facilities (excl swimming pools) per capita


Note:

1. Actual is indicative only as recreation centres and swimming pools were reported together in the last reporting cycle.

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Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Albert-Eden Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to Business Improvement District executive boards, such as Mt Eden, Kingsland and Dominion Road. We plan to spend $2.09 million operating expenditure (opex) and $2.17 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on provision of support for the Business Improvement Districts, maintenance and improvement of street amenities and town centres and renewal work in local town centres. These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Promote and assist economic growth and development’.

Levels of service

Our local economic development services will be undertaken in accordance with the following levels of service.


Target (2013/14)

Develop local business precincts and town centres as great places to do business

Percentage of Business Associations meeting their Business Improvement District (BID) Partnership Programme obligations

New measure 75%

Develop and maintain safe, clean and vibrant commercial town centres and street environments

Percentage of residents satisfied with cleanliness of their local town centre

50% 65%

Percentage of residents satisfied with the quality and maintenance of the street environment

54% (1)

65%

Percentage of agreed street environment upgrade programmes and initiatives completed on time and within budget


2012/2013

80%

Note:

1. Street environment typically refers to the above ground aspects within the road corridor, including street furniture, litter bins, gardens, trees and bus shelters.

Local built and natural environment This group of activities covers local environment and heritage protection. We plan to spend $0.09 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on identifying and protecting heritage features, including natural heritage like the Mahoe Rock Forest, which supports the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Value and protect heritage’.

Levels of service

Our local built and natural environment services will be undertaken in accordance with the following levels of service.


Target (2013/14)

Provide leadership and support to protect and conserve regions cultural heritage

Number of environmental programmes led or supported


2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Number of Māori related environmental programmes led or supported


2012/2013

Maintain or improve

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Local governance This group of activities covers the local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. The local board receives strategic and policy advice, as well as democracy, community engagement and administrative support. This enables local board members to represent their communities, deliver effective local leadership and make informed decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. As part of its governance role, the Albert-Eden Local Board will continue to engage and develop good relationships with its local communities. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.


The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include engaging with the communities of Albert-Eden on the Auckland Council Unitary Plan and the Local Board Plan 2014-2017.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – “Strong, safe, sustainable communities’.

Levels of service

Our local governance services will be undertaken in accordance with the following levels of service.


Target (2013/14)

Ensure the community can participate and contribute to local board decision-making

Percentage of residents who feel they can participate in local board decision-making

24% Maintain or improve

Percentage of Māori residents who feel they can participate in local board decision-making


2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Percentage compliance with statutory requirements for publishing agendas and minutes for local board meetings


2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:

1. As per statutory requirements, agendas must be made available two full working days prior to the advertised meeting.

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Expenditure for Albert-Eden Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Albert-Eden Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.

$000 Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Direct revenue Net expenditure OPERATING EXPENDITURE Local arts, culture and events services

Local arts and culture initiatives 58 0 58 Local arts and culture facilities 0 0 0 Local events 232 0 232

Total local arts, culture and events services 290 0 290 Local built and natural environment

Local environment and heritage protection 87 0 87 Total local built and natural environment 87 0 87 Local community services

Local community development initiatives 103 0 103 Local community facilities 953 314 638 Local community safety initiatives 0 0 0

Total local community services 1,056 314 742 Local economic development

Local business area planning and development 504 0 504 Local street environment and town centres 1,589 0 1,589

Total local economic development 2,094 0 2,094 Local governance

Local planning, policy and governance 1,492 0 1,492 Total local governance 1,492 0 1,492 Local libraries

Local library facilities and services 2,530 39 2,491 Total local libraries 2,530 39 2,491 Local parks services

Local parks 6,318 60 6,258 Total local parks services 6,318 60 6,258 Local recreation services

Local recreation initiatives and facilities 797 389 408 Total local recreation services 797 389 408 Total operating expenditure allocated 14,663 803 13,861 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 15,038 809 14,229 Budget 2013 14,426 784 13,643

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$000 Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Direct revenue Net expenditure CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Local arts, culture and events services





Total local community services 152 0 152 Local economic development



Local planning, policy and governance 177 0 177 Total local governance 177 0 177 Local libraries

Local library facilities and services 91 0 91 Total local libraries 91 0 91 Local parks services


Local recreation initiatives and facilities 3,670 0 3,670 Total local recreation services 3,670 0 3,670 Total capital expenditure allocated 8,663 0 8,663 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 8,960 0 8,960 Budget 2013 6,418 0 6,418

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Contacting your local board Local boards have been established to enable local representation and decision-making on behalf of local communities. You are encouraged to contact your elected members to have your say on matters that are important to your community.

Peter Haynes (Chairperson) 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 Ph: (09) 301-0101 or (021) 286-5500 E: [email protected]

Margi Watson (Deputy Chairperson) 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 Ph: (021) 287-8333 or (09) 820-0288 E: [email protected]

Pauline Anderson 74 Mt Albert Road Mt Albert Auckland 1025 Ph: (09) 846-7402 or (021) 770-799 E: [email protected]

Helga Arlington 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 Ph: (09) 301-0101 or (021) 286-1333 E: [email protected]

Lee Corrick 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 Ph: (09) 631-7763 or (021) 287-4488 E: [email protected]

Graeme Easte 71a Martin Avenue Mt Albert Auckland 1025 Ph: (027) 209-7565 or (09) 815-9000 E: [email protected]

Simon Mitchell 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 Ph: (09) 301-0101 or (021) 589-512 E: [email protected]

Tim Woolfield 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 Ph: (021) 704-226 or (09) 301-0101 E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below:

135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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Appendix: Capital projects list for Albert-Eden Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June

Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014

COMMUNITY Local community services Community facility renewals 152 Total Local community services 152 Local libraries Library furniture and fitting renewals 49 Local library renewals 42 Total Local libraries 91 Total Community 243 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development Mt Albert town centre renewal 1,856 Renewal of village centres 315 Total Local economic development 2,171 Total Economic development 2,171 GOVERNANCE Local governance Install cycle racks at libraries, parks and community facilities 137 Local board it hardware (members) 34 Local board it hardware (staff) 7 Total Local governance 177 Total Governance 177 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local parks services Carpark (Coyle Park - Bangor Street) 382 Local improvement projects (LIPS) 437 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 289 Local park playspace renewals 309 Local park public convenience renewals 392 Local park structure renewals 79 Local park utility renewals 94 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 94 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 96 Sports park structure renewals 26 Sports park utility renewals 111 Sports park walkway and cycleway renewals 94 Total Local parks services 2,402 Local recreation services Aquatic centre (Mt Albert) 3,670 Total Local recreation services 3,670 Total Lifestyle and culture 6,072 Albert-Eden Total 8,663

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Devonport-Takapuna Local Board


Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Message from the Chairperson This document details the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board activity and service level expectations for the 2013/2014 year. It echoes the year two activities the Board set out in its work programme when it adopted its ten-year budget in the Long Term Plan 2012-2022. It also outlines the service levels expected for each activity.

One important section is the first, entitled “Have Your Say”. This section outlines some key areas where we have identified local savings opportunities as well as some additional costs, and some key areas where the Board believes Council may have the opportunity to improve efficiency. The Local Board believes that Auckland Council must be fiscally prudent, and be diligent in its endeavours to cut unnecessary costs. Your Board has played its part in finding savings to assist the overall goal of modest rate increases, and we will continue to do so.

All parts of Council must play their part in ensuring that the City’s rate increases continue to be low. However, that does not mean that we should be faint-hearted in our pursuit of critical infrastructure changes. The development of public transport infrastructure and revitalisation of town centres are examples of such change and are essential to our economic and social health. Your Board will lobby Council’s governing body to ensure such changes proceed, but we will also cast a critical eye over these plans to ensure they deliver value for money.

In addition to the annual budget, in the next 12 months you will have the opportunity to be involved with two other important planning processes. They are:

• the Auckland Unitary Plan, which will be released for public consultation in March 2013, and

• the Devonport-Takapuna Area (Spatial) Plan, the development of which will begin in March and continue through much of the 2013/2014 financial year.

The Auckland Unitary Plan is the rulebook replacing the district and regional schemes from the legacy councils. It will create a single planning document setting the rules for development in Auckland for the next 20 years. It will give effect to the Auckland Plan.

The Devonport-Takapuna Area Plan will direct planning, policy and projects in our area. It is a further opportunity to strengthen the area’s community, environmental and economic well-being. One important outcome of this work is that it will inform the development of future Centre plans, in particular, the Milford Centre Plan.

Finally, I urge you to give us feedback about this draft budget through one or more of the planned community engagement opportunities.

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Devonport-Takapuna draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on.



Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Reduce local event funding by 6%,excluding Anzac and Citizenship events

Loss of low priority local events, or slight down-scaling of all local events. Service levels will not change.

-15

Replace high maintenance street gardens with lower maintenance perennials

Planting could be less colourful. As a result, the percentage of residents satisfied with the quality and maintenance of the street environment could reduce

-74

Reduce elected member training budget by 50% Any new Members coming on to the Board after the elections could be disadvantaged

-7

Remove unnecessary litter bins in Parks A significant number of litter bins in local parks are not used. Service levels will not change

TBC

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. The Board has successfully advocated for funds for the Devonport library redevelopment and the repair of Victoria wharf. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.


• Transparency of local board funding – for example, revenues and costs aligning in the same budgets, clarity as to why activity should be regional rather than local

• Alignment of Community Development, Arts and Culture funding arrangements across the region, recognising that the North Shore model of contracting out services such as Arts facilities and Community coordinators is understating the true cost of providing the service

• Upgrade to Pump House – the Pump House, which is a listed heritage building, urgently requires a new roof and seismic strengthening, along with other minor improvements.




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About the Devonport-Takapuna area The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area includes distinct communities within its boundaries spanning Sunnynook, Forrest Hill, Castor Bay and Milford in the north, through to Takapuna and Devonport. Its western boundary is Waitematā Harbour’s Shoal Bay and the Northern Motorway, with the Hauraki Gulf to the east.

There are numerous education and employment opportunities within the board area. The community values these, along with leisure, entertainment and cultural opportunities.

The area has many cultural facilities, such as the Bruce Mason Centre, The Pump House, Rose Centre, Depot Artspace, Michael King Writers Centre, Lake House Arts Centre, the Navy Museum and Victoria Theatre. In addition, sporting clubs and facilities also provide a wide range of recreational opportunities.

Natural features include a number of beautiful beaches with high recreational values and extensive cliffs, the volcanic formations of Lake Pupuke, Mt Victoria, North Head and Takapuna fossil forest and the Pohutukawas that frame the edge of our dominant coastal cliffs. The Devonport-Takapuna area is also home to a significant number of cultural and historical features such as Fort Takapuna and Rahopara Pā.

Key employment areas include Babcock NZ Ltd (previously Babcock Fitzroy Ltd and V. T. Fitzroy), and the Royal New Zealand Navy base in Devonport, North Shore Hospital, Smales Farm and Takapuna. Equally, residents enjoy a strong relationship with the Auckland city centre that provides further employment and cultural opportunities.

For more detailed information about the Devonport-Takapuna area please refer to http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/devonporttakapuna

Local board plan priorities The Local Board Plan is the document that sets out the aspirations the Board has for the area. Those aspirations are grouped as priorities around five key themes representing the key on-going areas of focus for the Local Board. In any given year, our key initiatives should align to one or more of those priorities. If any do not, then we should question why the initiative is budgeted.

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board priorities are:

• We have distinctive town and village centres - we will maintain and enhance the character of our towns, villages and communities while our population grows and changes.

• We cherish our environmental and historic treasures - our volcanic landforms, our stunning beaches, our coastal walkways and our heritage trails will be maintained and enhanced as our contribution to making Auckland the world’s most liveable city.

• We must improve our economy - we will guide the development of building blocks needed for a successful local economy to provide the best opportunities for creating and sustaining local prosperity.

• We must improve our transport infrastructure and efficiency - we will strive to improve the whole-of-journey experience from the front door to the final destination.

• We value well-used community facilities, great community services and plentiful opportunities for recreation - we will ensure our community has the facilities, services and open spaces for active and passive recreation in our unique environment.

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Our key initiatives and projects for each group of local activity are set out in our draft local board agreement for 2013/2014. These initiatives support the priorities in our Local Board Plan, which reflect the aspirations and priorities of our communities. The table below summarises how the proposed key initiatives and projects for 2013/2014 support the priorities identified in our local board plan.



Local libraries

Local community

services


events



Local economic

development


environment

Local governance

Our distinctive town and village centres

√ √

Cherishing our Environmental and Historic treasures

√ √

Improving our economy

√ √

Improving our transport

√

Community facilities, Services and recreation

√ √ √ √ √

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Devonport-Takapuna draft local board agreement Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022 (LTP).

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. Libraries are located at Devonport and Takapuna.

We plan to spend $2.92 million operating expenditure (opex) and $1.89 million capital expenditure (capex) in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be ensuring the community has libraries that are fit for purpose now and into the future.

The key project we have planned for 2013/2014 is the design and consenting work for a redeveloped library in Devonport, and the temporary relocation of the library collection to enable construction to commence the following year. This project supports our Local Board Plan priority to value well-used community facilities, great community services and plentiful opportunities for recreation.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)

Provide safe, welcoming, and accessible library facilities and services


90% 90%



58.7 )

63.5

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes.

We plan to spend $0.34 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.15 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our focus will be on protecting existing assets and minor fixed asset renewal in our community centres, which supports our Local Board Plan priority to value well-used community facilities, great community services and plentiful opportunities for recreation.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



69% 75%


85% 95%



98% 75%


25% 50%



98% 85%


55% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers support for local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. Local events in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area include community, youth, Christmas and ANZAC events.

We plan to spend $0.76 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.06 million capital expenditure (capex) in 2013/2014. The key area of focus for the board will be to ensure that the many arts and culture groups that operate in our community continue to thrive and provide great events for the community. We will also support the delivery of many local recreational events through the appropriate allocation of discretionary funds to the providers of these services.

This focus also supports our Local Board Plan priority to value well-used community facilities, great community services and plentiful opportunities for recreation.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)

Provide opportunities and facilities for the community to experience and enjoy the arts

Percentage of visitors satisfied with council arts facilities overall

93% 85%

Average number of visits to local arts facilities per 1000 residents

1700 1785

Number of participants in arts programmes at facilities per 1000 residents

120 126

Percentage of participants satisfied with community art programmes overall

100% 80%

Deliver, facilitate and fund diverse and high quality arts and cultural programmes

Number of attendees at performances provided by arts organisations who received council arts grants

6570

6899

Number of performances provided by arts organisations who receive council arts grants (as part of meeting their grant conditions)

16 17

Number of arts and culture activities that contribute to Māori outcomes


2012/2013

Maintain or improve



93% 85%


800 840

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the board area there are approximately 220 local parks covering 222 hectares, including Kennedy Park, Sunnynook Park, Barrys Point Reserve, Northboro Reserve, Sylvan Park, Cambria Reserve, Windsor Reserve and Devonport Domain.

We plan to spend $9.16 million operating expenditure (opex) and $4.97 million capital expenditure (capex) in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on investing in projects that protect our assets, provide high quality open spaces, and enhance active recreation and the enjoyment of our natural environment.

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The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include: • the completion of the repair to Victoria Wharf

• further development of the Takapuna-Milford coastal walkway and associated pocket parks

• development of Lake Town Green

These projects support our local board plan priority to cherish our environmental and historic treasures.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



82% 75%


77% 85%


98% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


96%

98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers the Takapuna Leisure Centre and Crèche, and local recreation initiatives.

We plan to spend $1.62 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.26 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on investing in projects that protect our assets and enhance active recreation, which also supports our Local Board Plan priority to value well-used community facilities, great community services and plentiful opportunities for recreation.

Levels of service



Target (2013/14)



86% (1)

85%


86%

(1)

85%


2.9 Maintain or Improve


0.8 Maintain or Improve

Note:


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Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environments and town centres. The local board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including the Milford BID and Takapuna BID.

We plan to spend $1.39 million operating expenditure (opex) and $5.21 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on investing in projects that will enhance the economic wellbeing of our centres.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/ 2014 include:

• completion of the Devonport Wharf gateway and boardwalk extension

• commencement of the Marine Square upgrade in Devonport

• planning work for the revitalisation of Hurstmere Road and Lake Road in central Takapuna

These projects support our local board plan priorities to improve our economy and to maintain distinctive town and village centres.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



78% 65%


77% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:


Local built and natural environment This group of activities covers local environment and heritage protection. Prioritising activity that cherishes our environmental and historic treasures is important to us. This includes restoration of key heritage features, and encouraging people to enjoy and learn about our natural and built heritage features. We plan to spend $0.04 million operating expenditure (opex) and $1.31 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key area of focus will be on the protection of important heritage assets in the Local Board area. The key project we have planned for 2013/2014 is the repair the World War 2 barracks at Fort Takapuna for the Passchendale commemoration and for future community use. This project supports our local board plan priority to cherish our environmental and historic treasures and to value well-used community facilities, great community services and plentiful opportunities for recreation.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. As part of its governance role, the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board will continue to develop good relationships with its local communities. In particular, the Board is committed to an ongoing programme of community engagement, including targeted engagement with our younger people, in addition to its other governance activities.

We plan to spend $1.62 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.03 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on the development of the cornerstone spatial plan for the local board area, and providing input into the development of the region’s Unitary plan.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include:

• supporting the completion of the development of an area plan for the Devonport-Takapuna local Board area

• starting to develop the Centre Plan for Milford.

These key initiatives support the priority set out in our local board plan for our distinctive town and village centres, improving our economy, cherishing our environmental and historic treasures and improving our transport infrastructure and efficiency.

The local board receives strategic and policy advice, as well as democracy, community engagement and administrative support. This enables local board members to represent their communities, deliver effective local leadership and make informed decisions on local issues, activities and facilities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



18% Maintain or Improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.

$000 Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Direct revenue Net expenditure

OPERATING EXPENDITURE Local arts, culture and events services






Local business area planning and development 605 0 605 Local street environment and town centres 787 0 787



Local library facilities and services 2,918 42 2,876 Total local libraries 2,918 42 2,876



Local recreation initiatives and facilities 1,624 1,349 275 Total local recreation services 1,624 1,349 275 Total operating expenditure allocated 17,849 1,595 16,254 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 18,013 1,607 16,406 Budget 2013 16,761 1,595 15,166

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Local environment and heritage protection 1,311 0 1,311 Total local built and natural environment 1,311 0 1,311 Local community services









Local recreation initiatives and facilities 257 0 257 Total local recreation services 257 0 257 Total capital expenditure allocated 13,880 0 13,880 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 12,935 0 12,935 Budget 2013 18,213 0 18,213

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Chris Darby (Chairperson) 94 Stanley Point Road Stanley Bay Auckland 0624 Ph: (021) 284-2888 or (09) 486-8549 E: [email protected]

Kevin Schwass, QSM (Deputy Chairperson) 33 Killarney Street Takapuna Auckland 0622 Ph: (09) 486-6330 or (021) 976-113 F: (09) 486-3100 E: [email protected]

Joseph Bergin PO Box 31929 Milford Auckland 0741 Ph: (021) 287-9977 E: [email protected]

Mike Cohen, QSM 11a Bayswater Avenue Bayswater Auckland 0622 Ph: (027) 290-4942 or (09) 445-9914 E: [email protected]

Dianne Hale, QSO, JP 5 Jubilee Avenue Devonport Auckland 0624 Ph (027) 243-6043 or (09) 445-0455 F: (09) 445-1870 E: [email protected]

Jan O'Connor 1/43 Francis Street Takapuna Auckland 0622 Ph: (09) 486-4499 or (021) 286-4488 F: (09) 486-1899 E: jan.o'[email protected]


Takapuna Service Centre Level 3, 1 The Strand Takapuna

Auckland 0622

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/devonporttakapuna



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Appendix: Capital projects list for Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June


BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Local built and natural environment Fort Takapuna Heritage Project 1,311 Total local built and natural environment 1,311 Total Built and natural environment 1,311 COMMUNITY Local community services Community facility renewals 145 Total local community services 145 Local libraries Library development (Devonport) 1,769 Local library renewals 124 Total local libraries 1,893 Total Community 2,038 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development Board walk extension 294986-0 (Devonport Wharf) 2,450 Commercial area 4270-12 (Takapuna - Hurstmere Green) 109 Road revitalisation (Takapuna Centre - Hurstmere) 284 Road revitalisation (Takapuna Lake) 241 Town centre (The strand - Takapuna) 72 Upgrade (Devonport Marine Square) 1,005 Upgrade (Devonport Wharf gateway) 1,049 Total local economic development 5,211 Total Economic development 5,211 GOVERNANCE Local governance Local board it hardware (members) 25 Local board it hardware (staff) 7 Total local governance 32 Total Governance 32 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services

Art facility renewals 63 Total local arts, culture and events services 63

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$000 Financial year ending 30 June


Local parks services Coastal walkway (Takapuna-Milford) 652 Local park car park renewals 46 Local park coastal structures renewals 2,447 Local park horticultural renewals 315 Local park passive turf renewals 210 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 94 Parks (Lake Town Green Reserve) 210 Pedestrian coastal access (Torpedo Bay) 13 Small local improvement projects (North) 465 Stormwater renewals (Takapuna Beach) 247 Toilet (Ngataringa Park) 269 Total local parks services 4,967 Local recreation services Aquatic facility building renewals 230 Aquatic facility equipment renewals 27 Total local recreation services 257 Total Lifestyle and culture 5,288 Devonport-Takapuna Total 13,880

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Franklin Local Board


Franklin Local Board Message from the Chairperson With the Auckland Council now having adopted its first long-term plan and set the direction for the next ten year period, the Franklin Local Board has focussed intently on ensuring our communities and their needs have been recognised and are not lost amongst similar needs of those within the main urban area of the city. This has been, and will always continue to be, enormously challenging.

We have taken a stance that we want to see any rates increases kept to the absolute minimum, and that levels of service and funding to support and create local initiatives enabling Franklin to play its part in making Auckland the world’s most liveable city. We have worked extremely hard to identify areas where efficiencies can be made without compromising those levels of service and where community expectations can still be met to the best of our ability. Whilst we have the ability to reprioritise within existing budgets and our financial envelope, it has been difficult to identify tangible savings without compromising the delivery of service or advancement of much needed projects.

Our priorities have not changed and we continue to advocate strongly to the Governing Body and Council Controlled Organisations to achieve the desired outcomes set down in our Local Board Plan and the Auckland Plan. Better public transport, safer rural roads and enhanced economic development being examples. We have experienced success, and some frustrations, but will continue to work in a constructive and pragmatic manner.

The financial restraints and tight economic environment we identified last year remain, however there are real signs that Franklin has an extremely positive future and will play a leading role advancing Auckland. Opportunities exist in regard to economic development across Franklin with the burgeoning tourism industry around our east and west coast areas. This strengthens our position as a vital food producer, and the continued growth and popularity of Pukekohe as a town centre with a unique and desirable point of difference for consumers and businesses.

We have a responsibility to ensure that through the Unitary Plan in particular, Franklin is positioned, and prepared to continue, to play its part in the rebirth of Auckland. The infancy of the Auckland Council has provided some challenges, some obvious and with direct impacts on our communities, others internally.

There is still much to be learned and to be done and this cannot happen without effective communication and strong relationships with those of you in the community and also within the council organisation. I again urge people to look carefully at this year’s draft annual plan, ask questions and make submissions.

Andrew Baker

Chair, Franklin Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget The Franklin draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Franklin Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified some very minor changes that we would like your feedback on. Generally, however, we are confident that the priorities identified through our Local Board Plan and the budget allocated through the long-term plan to implement projects, are still relevant.


Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget Impact on levels of service

Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Amalgamate discretionary budgets

We plan to amalgamate our discretionary economic development budget ($142,000) with our Local Board Discretionary Fund (part of the local governance budget) to provide greater flexibility on this operational funding

No impact on service levels as a local economic development programme has not yet been developed.

Allows the local board more flexibility to determine how the operational funding should be utilised.

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The Waiuku BID would like to increase the targeted rate paid by businesses by $10,000 or 10%.

The Waiuku BID would like to increase service levels by providing more events to attract people to Waiuku.

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Franklin Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013-14. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Franklin Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

In 2013/2014 we plan to advocate to the Governing Body on:

• Improved public transport throughout the region, but in particular for Franklin, including our smaller rural communities

• Ensuring that growth is well planned, and supported by the appropriate infrastructure in a timely manner.




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About the Franklin area The Franklin Local Board area is predominantly a rural area, supported by towns, villages and hamlets. The area spans the eastern coast of the Hauraki Gulf to the western coast of the Manukau Harbour. It includes a number of inland and coastal settlements such as the Awhitu Peninsula, Karaka, Ardmore, Hunua, Bombay, Clevedon, Whitford, Beachlands, Maraetai, Kawakawa Bay and Orere Point, as well as the townships of Pukekohe and Waiuku. State Highway 1 and the North Island Main Trunk Railway run through the area, with Pukekohe being the last stop for commuter trains to and from Britomart.

Franklin is proud of its country feel and known for its horticulture, the Clevedon Farmers Market, motor sports and horse breeding. Of particular note are the forests of the Hunua Ranges and the coastal bird habitats along the south and western shores of the Manukau Harbour.

Some of the critical infrastructure supporting Auckland is located in this board area, such as the water reservoirs in the Hunua Ranges, as well as gas, water, electricity and telecommunications lines.

For more detailed information about the Franklin area please refer to http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/franklin


• Protecting and enhancing our natural environment – recognising the importance of our rural environment, unique coastline and natural features and protecting this whilst accommodating growth within the region

• A healthy, thriving economy so people can live and work locally – ensuring that the local economy is healthy and thriving so that people can live and work locally

• Making it easier to get around – advocating for good, safe roads and improved access to a quality, reliable public transport system

• Valuing how and where we live – protecting our rural and coastal character so that it is not threatened by unplanned growth. In addition, planning for growth so that adequate infrastructure is in place

• Celebrate our heritage, identity and culture – ensuring we are proud of our identity and heritage, and the rich culture, natural and built environment.




Local libraries

Local community

services


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Local economic

development


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Local governance

Protecting and enhancing our natural environment

√ √ √

Building our rural economy

√ √

Making it easier to get around

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Valuing how and where we live

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Celebrating our heritage, identity and culture

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Franklin draft local board agreement

Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Franklin Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Franklin Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. Libraries are located at Pukekohe and Waiuku. There are also five other rural libraries located in Beachlands, Maraetai, Clevedon, Orere Point, and Kawakawa Bay.

We plan to spend $1.24 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.15 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on maintaining the level of service currently provided by our local libraries and working to ensure that the rural libraries receive the same level of service as other libraries in the network. This supports our local board plan priority to ‘Value how and Where we Live’.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



94% 90%



27.4 )

26.2


Local examples of community services in Franklin include responsibility for 37 community centres and halls, local safety and graffiti programmes and local community grants and advice.

We plan to spend $0.94 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.28 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on improving the management and maintenance of our community and rural halls. This supports our local board plan priorities to “Value How and Where we Live’ and ‘Celebrate our Heritage, Identify and Culture’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



73% 75%


86% 95%



93% 75%


15% 50%



86% 85%


46% 55%

Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Franklin Local Board supports the existing arts facilities within the ward. Local events in the area include local ANZAC commemorations, A and P shows, and local Christmas events.

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• Continued operation of Franklin the Centre as the Arts Centre in Franklin

• Assisting the community with local events through the contestable events fund

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority to ‘Value How and Where we Live’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



99% 85%


300 315


5 5


Not available 80%



Not applicable Not applicable





2012/2013

Maintain or improve



86% 85%


270 284

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the board there are approximately 483 local parks covering 1,085 hectares, including Clevedon Scenic Reserve, Otau Mountain Road, Karioitahi Reserve and Matakawau Recreation and Plantation Reserve.

We plan to spend $5.79 million operating expenditure (opex) and $3.99 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is on continuing to upgrade existing parks and reserves across Franklin to ensure a high level of service for all communities.


• New development at Waiuku Sports Park where we will be investing $2.41 million next year. We are currently working through the options for how best to provide facilities in Waiuku.

• Contributing to the development of Bledisloe Park in Pukekohe

• Addressing coastal erosion issues on both coasts.

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These key initiatives support our local board plan priorities to ‘Protect and Enhance our Natural Environment’, ‘Value How and Where we Live’, and ‘Celebrate our Heritage, Identify and Culture’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



65% 75%


74% 85%


87% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Recreation services include Franklin Swim, Sport and Fitness, Pukekohe Pool, and Whiteside Pool, Waiuku and Te Puru Recreation Centre.

We plan to spend $1.45 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.21 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be continuing to provide these recreation facilities and ensure that they are maintained and managed well. This supports our local board plan priority of ‘Value How and Where we Live’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



86% (1)

85%


86%

(1)

85%





Note:


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Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres.

The Franklin Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Pukekohe and Waiuku. Investigations into increasing business promotion and activity in the Wairoa subdivision have been undertaken and ongoing work will be done to determine the most effective mechanisms to improve this.

The Franklin Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Pukekohe town centre.


The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is the continuation of the upgrade for Pukekohe Town Centre - we are working with a number of stakeholders to develop the Town Centre. This is a phased process and we anticipate it will be completed by 2015/2016.

This key initiative contributes to our local board plan priority of ‘Building our Rural Economy’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



65% 65%


62% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:


Local built and natural environment This group of activities covers local environment and heritage protection.

We plan to spend $36,000 operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is contributing to the Manukau Harbour Forum to champion the sustainable management of the Harbour. Franklin Local Board has allocated $20,000 to address issues raised by the Manukau Harbour Forum. Our anticipation is that each of the other local boards will also allocate funding.

This key initiative contributes to our local board plan priority of ‘Protecting and Enhancing our Natural Environment’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. As part of its governance role, the Franklin Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.


Local governance supports all our local board plan priorities.


Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Franklin Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Franklin Local Board area for 2013/2014 is shown below.








Total local economic development 925 0 925 Local governance





Local recreation initiatives and facilities 1,451 0 1,451 Total local recreation services 1,451 0 1,451 Total operating expenditure allocated 12,212 279 11,933 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 12,571 281 12,290 Budget 2013 11,695 272 11,423

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Local library facilities and services 146 0 146 Total local libraries 146 0 146




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Andrew Baker (Chairperson) 82 Manukau Road Pukekohe Auckland 2120 Ph: (09) 237-1311 or (021) 283-2222 E: andrew.baker@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Jan Sinclair (Deputy Chairperson) 690 Kawakawa-Orere Road RD5 Papakura Auckland 2585 Ph: (09) 292-2421 or (021) 286-1177 E:[email protected]

Bill Cashmore 389 Kawakawa-Orere Road RD5 Papakura Auckland 2585 Ph: (09) 292-2633 or (021) 283-3355 E: [email protected]

Lance Gedge 82 Manukau Road Pukekohe Auckland 2120 Ph: (09) 536-7022 or (021) 287-9955 E: [email protected]

Murray Kay 32 Notre Dame Court Pukekohe Auckland 2120 Ph: (09) 238-9399 or (021) 286-4222 F: (09) 238-3600 E: [email protected]

Daniel Lynch 16 Brookesmith Drive Waiuku Auckland 2123 Ph: (09) 235-8587 or (021) 284-4222 E:[email protected]

Paul Muir 263 Runciman Road RD2 Pukekohe Auckland 2677 Ph: (09) 238-9939 or (021) 179-7596 E: [email protected]

Jill Naysmith PO Box 474 Waiuku 2341 Auckland 2340 Ph: (021) 286-5333 E:[email protected]

Magan Ranchhod, MNZM, JP 97 Barber Road RD 1, Bombay 2675 Ph: (09) 236-0777 or (021) 287-9000 F: (09) 236-0781 E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe Auckland 2120 For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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Appendix: Capital projects list for Franklin Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June


COMMUNITY Local community services Borough Building (Pukekohe) 2 Community facility renewals 250 Community hall renewals (Franklin) 7 Town hall war memorial renewals (Pukekohe) 17 Town hall war memorial renewals (Waiuku) 3 Total Local community services 280 Local libraries Library furniture and fitting renewals 119 Local library renewals 27 Total Local libraries 146 Total Community 425 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development Local park horticultural renewals 24 Local park public convenience renewals 89 Streetscape development 40 Town centre upgrade (Pukekohe) 1,725 Total Local economic development 1,879 Total Economic development 1,879 GOVERNANCE Local governance Local board it hardware (members) 38 Local board it hardware (staff) 7 Total Local governance 45 Total Governance 45 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services

Art facility renewals 18 Total Local arts, culture and events services 18 Local parks services Citywide reserve signs and furniture 57 Coastline erosion control 240 Esplanade development 183 Esplanades (Waiuku) 94 Estuary works (Waiuku) 21 Future playground upgrades 19 Future toilet developments 84 Landscaping and revegetation 7 Local park car park renewals 10 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 21 Local park horticultural renewals 204 Local park play space renewals 83

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Local park public convenience renewals 16 Local park structure renewals 9 Minor park fixtures 4 Neighbourhood parks 115 New drainage of parks 12 New fencing 15 New park lighting 19 Park signs 4 Sports park (Waiuku) 2,412 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 39 Sports park play space renewals 110 Sports park utility renewals 141 Sportsfield renewals 66 Total Local parks services 3,985 Local recreation services Aquatic facility building renewals 39 Aquatic facility equipment renewals 153 School capital grants (Franklin) 16 Total Local recreation services 208 Total Lifestyle and culture 4,211 Franklin Total 6,560

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Great Barrier Local Board


Great Barrier Local Board Message from the Chairperson This is the Great Barrier Local Board’s third local board agreement. Looking back as we enter the third, and final, year of our first term under the new Auckland Council, we are pleased with the roles and responsibilities we have been allocated, and with our level of funding. This has enabled us to deliver on the aspirations outlined in our Great Barrier Local Board Plan. This includes significant funding of local community service and facility providers, the delivery of a wide range of small Council projects as well as some substantial community infrastructure projects such as expanded broadband, cell phone and 3G wireless services. These will assist in enabling our island to become a safer, and more socially and economically viable place to live and work.

The start point for funding under this agreement is year two of the Auckland Council Long-term Plan 2012-2022. We are pleased that the Mayor’s 2013/2014 annual plan proposal, announced in October 2012, leaves our island’s local board budget largely unchanged while still retaining a low average rate increase. There are, however, four important areas which are not currently funded in the coming year, and we seek your support for these through submissions to our draft 2013/2014 local board agreement.

• Continued Auckland Council funding for our community worker. This year Auckland Council allocated $30,000 to this role for one year only. We intend to reprioritise funding in 2013/2014 to ensure the social and community development work undertaken by our community worker is continued to meet the on-going need within our community.

• Our new environment committee proposes to undertake community consultation on environmental programmes and to research options to enhance Great Barrier’s unique environment. We plan to reprioritise $100,000 of funding in 2013/2014 to investigate this long awaited piece of work.

• Auckland Transport has withdrawn funding for the annual road sealing programme in the current year as part of its budget cuts and your Board is concerned this will also happen in 2013/2014. Only 4 km in three short sections of our island’s main highway remains to be sealed at an approximate cost of $2 million. This is not just a roading project, it is a key initiative supporting Great Barrier’s critical economic revitalisation. We have been asking for this to be completed for a long time!

• Auckland Transport has also withdrawn funding for the planned stages two and three of Shoal Bay Wharf upgrade. As our island’s main passenger, vehicular and freight ferry terminal, it is critical that this project be completed and your Board is advocating strongly to both Auckland Transport and Auckland Council for this. This project is funded from a levy on all Hauraki Gulf Islands ferry users to maintain and upgrade Auckland Council owned wharves, not from rates, and it is unacceptable for Auckland Transport to cut this budget.

I urge you to lodge a submission to the Great Barrier draft Local Board Agreement 2013/2014 supporting the continuation of the Board’s current funding and new funding for the above projects. If you have any other ideas or priorities, please submit on those also.

Paul Downie, Chair

Great Barrier Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget The Great Barrier draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Great Barrier Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on.



Financial impact (per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Environmental Initiatives and Consultation

The Great Barrier Local Board has committed to beginning a conversation on environmental initiatives for the island. This will require funding to enable community consultation, surveying and research into options to be undertaken.

The result of this work would be delivery of enhanced biodiversity outcomes for the island.

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Community Health Worker funding

The 2012/2013 budget of $30,000 was a one-year only commitment. It is essential this service continues.

Funding will retain the status quo. If the Community Health Worker position is not funded, the critical health, social and community support service provided by this position, will be significantly compromised.

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Reduce public toilet costs

It is proposed to reduce the cost of public toilet maintenance and repairs on Great Barrier

Service levels will not change.

The budget for public toilets on Great Barrier is excessive and it is considered this amount can be removed without any discernible reduction in service.

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Great Barrier Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Great Barrier Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

Our key advocacy area for 2013/2014 is to continue with Stages two and three of the Shoal Bay wharf upgrade. Stage one of the Shoal Bay wharf upgrade is well underway. Stages two and three would see the upgrade completed and a fully functioning wharf, which is able to safely and efficiently meet the needs of our island created. Auckland Transport has withdrawn funding for Stages two and three. Shoal Bay wharf is Great Barrier’s main passenger, vehicular and freight ferry terminal, and it is critical that this project be completed. This project is funded from a levy on all Hauraki Gulf Islands ferry users to maintain and upgrade Auckland Council owned wharves, not from rates, so withdrawing funding will not reduce rates.




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About the Great Barrier area Aotea/Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf is situated 90 kilometres north-east of central Auckland. The island is 285 square kilometres and nearly 45 kilometres long, and is the fourth largest island in New Zealand in the main island chain. Great Barrier’s Local Board area includes 23 islands and a multitude of islets. Over 60 per cent of the island is under Department of Conservation (DoC) management.

Great Barrier Island is unique within Auckland: a remote and beautiful island, with few services or facilities, but a resilient and independent community. We face challenges not faced elsewhere in Auckland and are proud of our 'can do' approach, getting on without reticulated electricity, sewage or water, without supermarkets, footpaths, streetlights or public transport. We value this independence and our innovative approach to living on our island paradise. We place a priority on local ownership and leadership of local matters and seek to have this supported by Auckland Council.

For more detailed information about the Great Barrier area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/greatbarrier

Local board plan priorities Our priorities are set out in our local board plan and form the basis for this local board agreement. These priorities are: • building economic prosperity to significantly increase the island’s population over the next decade to secure

our economic and social future

• growing the island’s visitor economy and tourism infrastructure to provide jobs and income for our residents and to help keep our young people here

• preserving our unique lifestyle, our diverse and beautiful landscape, our beaches and sheltered bays, our steep forest-covered hills, our rare, and endangered plant and animal species, which people come from far, and wide to experience and enjoy

• positioning the island as a leader in new, sustainable and renewable, technologies, while also showcasing best environmental practices

• caring for our community.




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Local community

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events



Local economic

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Local governance

Building economic prosperity

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Good transport links

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Quality parks

√ √

Protecting and enhancing our environment

√ √

Caring for each other

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Great Barrier draft local board agreement Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Great Barrier Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Great Barrier Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers the local libraries located within the local board area.

We plan to spend $2,000 capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on consolidating the recent changes to the operation of the Claris library which include full integration to the Auckland Council library system and installation of internet terminals.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is further development of the Claris Library including toilet provision, which supports the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘caring for each other’, ‘building economic prosperity’ and ‘our population’.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



100% 90%

Average number of library visits per capita Baseline to be established in

2012 /2013

8.0


62.0 )

62.0


We plan to spend $86,000 operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Great Barrier is unique in the Auckland Council area, in that it has no council-owned community halls, community centres, or sports fields and facilities and local groups mostly provide community services. We will also provide financial support to groups from discretionary funding as appropriate.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013-2014 include:

• Youth support initiatives including a youth needs assessment

• Health, welfare, employment and education programmes

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – “caring for each other’, ‘building economic prosperity’ and ‘our population’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



83% 75%


62% 95%



100% 85%


85% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. Local events in the Great Barrier Local Board area include local Christmas events, the Wharf-to-Wharf marathon, the New Year Picnic and Mussel Fest. These events are important for the local community, but they also provide an opportunity for visitors to share in the community’s life. These events also provide local community groups with valuable fundraising opportunities.

We plan to spend $38,000 operating expenditure (opex) on local arts, culture and events services in 2013/2014.

We support a thriving art scene on Great Barrier through local board discretionary funding for the Arts and Heritage Village. We have also allocated $30,000 in operating expenditure (opex) to support community events in 2013/2014 and will provide financial support to local groups from discretionary funding as appropriate.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘caring for each other’, ‘building economic prosperity’ and ‘our population’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



Not available 85%


Baseline to be established in 2012 /2013

Maintain or improve

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area.

We plan to spend $1.23 million operating expenditure (opex) and $2.52 million capital expenditure (capex) on local parks services in 2013/2014.

With over 60 per cent of the island being managed by DoC, the board’s focus is on continuing to expand the network of walkways to increase the use of the public parks and reserves, improving access to beaches and more roadside viewing areas. Funding is also available to improve signage and interpretation as part of initiatives to improve the visitor experience on the island.

We plan to spend a significant percentage of our discretionary budget on new and improved parks facilities. Our key initiatives and projects in 2013/2014 include:

• Improvements to the existing network of roadside viewing areas

• Okiwi airfield sealing

• Additional coastal access opportunities

• New and improved signage for community facilities, visitors and parks

• New and improved walkway connections

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘provide quality local parks and facilities’, ‘protect and enhance our environment’ and ‘showcase our unique qualities’.

We also plan to spend some of our discretionary SLIPs budget (Small Local Improvement Projects) to provide local community, arts, culture and events, and recreation services.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



60% 75%


66% 85%


75% 80%


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and local recreation initiatives.

There are no council-owned recreation facilities on Great Barrier such as public swimming pools, sports fields or recreation centres. There is therefore no budget allocated for local recreation services.

Local organisations provide an appropriate level of services, assisted by Council in various ways. We will also use discretionary funding to support groups providing recreation services, as appropriate.

Local economic development This group of activities covers initiatives that the Local Board can progress to grow the economy and the island’s population.

We plan to spend $0.62 million in operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on encouraging local activities and infrastructure, and tourism and visitor industry initiatives to maximise the economic opportunities for residents and visitors.


• Continuing development of an expanded broadband, cell phone and 3G wireless services

• Employment of a tourism facilitator under the new Destination Great Barrier Island initiative

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘building economic prosperity and our population’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



88% 65%


63%

(1)

65%

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Target (2013/2014)



2012 /2013

80%

Notes to previous table:



We plan to spend $0.16 million in operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014:

Our key focus is a high priority on enhancing the natural environment. We have established an environment committee, resulting in significant new initiatives.


• Environmental enhancement programmes including riparian planting, rabbit control research, and septic tank management information

• An enhanced bio-security and pest management programme including trailing new rodent management technology, new pest baiting at privately owned wharves, and enhancing the argentine ant eradication programme

• Initiatives in partnership with local iwi to investigate local marine protection and planning.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘protect and enhance our environment’ and ‘showcase our unique qualities, building economic prosperity’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)

Provide leadership and support to protect and conserve regions natural environment



2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local governance This group of activities covers the local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. As part of its governance role, the Great Barrier Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities.


Through our local board plan, supported by the Local Board Services team, and discretionary funding, the Great Barrier Local Board is continuing to identify and develop initiatives, programmes and projects which are benefiting its communities, and contribute to all our local board plan priorities.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Great Barrier Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Great Barrier Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.

$000 Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Gross expenditure Gross expenditure OPERATING EXPENDITURE Local arts, culture and events services













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Local recreation initiatives and facilities 0 0 0 Total local recreation services 0 0 0 Total capital expenditure allocated 2,553 0 2,553 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 2,551 0 2,551 Budget 2013 887 0 887

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Paul Downie (Chairperson) 145 Shoal Bay Road RD1 Great Barrier Island Auckland 0991 Ph: (09) 429-0890 or (021) 973-002 E: [email protected]

Scott Mabey (Deputy Chairperson) PO Box 49 Port Fitzroy Great Barrier Island Auckland 0963 Ph: (09) 429-0132 or (021) 411-644 E: [email protected]

Susan Daly 342 Blind Bay Road Okupu Great Barrier Island Auckland 0991 Ph: (09) 429-0244 or (021) 207-7923 E: [email protected]

Izzy Fordham PO Box 42 Claris Great Barrier Island Auckland 0961 Ph: (09) 429-0145 or (021) 286-7555 F: (09) 429-0209 E: [email protected]

Richard Somerville-Ryan 228 Shoal Bay Road Tryphena Great Barrier Island Auckland 0962 Ph: (09) 429-0270 or (021) 625-808 E: [email protected]


Great Barrier Service Centre

81 Hector Sanderson Road

Claris

Great Barrier Island

Auckland 0991



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Appendix: Capital projects list for the Great Barrier Local Board area for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June


COMMUNITY Local libraries Local library renewals 2 Total Local libraries 2 Total Community 2 GOVERNANCE Local governance Local board it hardware (members) 21 Local board it hardware (staff) 7 Total Local governance 28 Total Governance 28 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local parks services Community facilities and parks, visitor orientation and signage 52 Local improvement projects (LIPS) 437 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 39 Local park playspace renewals 31 Local park public convenience renewals 37 Local park structure renewals 10 Local park utility renewals 16 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 10 Practical public access (Great Barrier) 52 Sealing (Okiwi Airfield) 1,802 Walkways (Great barrier) 37 Total Local parks services 2,524 Total Lifestyle and culture 2,524 Great Barrier Total 2,553

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Henderson-Massey Local Board


Henderson-Massey Local Board Message from the Chairman If Henderson Massey was a city in its own right it would be New Zealand’s eighth largest. Bigger than Palmerston North, and nearly as big as Dunedin. Therefore, there has been a lot going on in the Henderson Massey Local Board area.

At a regional level the Auckland Plan, the Regional Land Transport Plan, the Auckland Council Long Term Plan and numerous policies and bylaws have all been completed and the Unitary Plan is currently being developed. The Henderson Massey Local Board has advocated on your behalf in the preparation of these documents that will guide investment and action in the region for the next 30 years.

The Board has been particularly vocal in its opposition to the rates transition policy. We will continue to advocate for larger rates decreases in our local board area.

At a local level, we have prepared a three year Local Board Plan and this is our third Local Board Agreement. Construction of the new Metropolitan Centre at Westgate has started and we have funded a pilot employment project that saw sixteen local people get jobs. We are using the learnings from this in our Youth Connections project, which addresses youth unemployment.

The Board continues to champion a joined up approach to environmental projects. This emphasises the wider community and economic development benefits of programmes like Project Twin Streams, Keep Waitākere Beautiful, Sustainable Neighbourhoods and the work done by the Eco Matters Trusts. The Board is adamant that considering environmental activities in isolation from their wider effects is ineffective and results in lost opportunities, such as providing skills training.

Other exciting projects that the Board has underway or completed include; a new pathway around Te Atatu Peninsula Park, an imaginative new playground at Tui Glen, the construction of community hubs at McLaren Park Henderson South, Glendene and West Harbour, the improvement of sportsfields at Starling Park, Jack Colvin Park and three new netball courts at Te Pai Place.

One effect of keeping rates increases to 2.9 per cent is that Auckland Council does not have extra funds for new projects. If the Henderson Massey Local Board is to fund new projects, they either have to reduce the amount to be spent on another project or propose a rates increase. In the following section, there is a list of new projects that have been suggested to the Board. When you are giving your feedback about the projects listed (or any new projects) could you also please tell us whether you think rates should be increased to fund the project.

The Henderson-Massey Local Board is here to represent and respect the needs of this community. Please contact any of the local board members if you have a bright idea or suggestion for the future.

Vanessa Neeson

Chairperson, Henderson-Massey Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Henderson-Massey draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Henderson-Massey Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on. We plan to fund these changes through minor budget allocations and efficiency gains.



Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Community Facilities Maintenance Programme

Several community facilities in the Board’s area are in urgent need of maintenance.

This work will enable current service levels to be continued

Nil

Catherine Plaza Community Programme

Catherine Plaza is the premier public space in Henderson. The Henderson Massey Local Board wishes to work with the community to increase safety and provide a programme of vibrant activities in the Plaza.

Service levels associated with events in Henderson will increase, other service levels will remain the same

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Local Economic Development Plan

A plan developed in consultation with stakeholders to guide activity and investment to maximise economic development opportunities in the Henderson Massey area. This plan would align to those prepared by other west Auckland local boards so there is a co-ordinated approach in our areas.

This plan will support the long-term economic development opportunities in the area

+13

Te Atatu South Community Project

The Te Atatu Road widening project is having a significant impact on the Te Atatu South community. The Board proposes a community action research project to determine community needs to leverage off the changes brought about by the road-widening project.

This project will support community development in the area

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Henderson-Massey Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Henderson-Massey Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

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Our key advocacy areas for 2013/2014 are set out below.

We plan to advocate to the governing body for additional local funding for the following areas:

• Additional Community Safety Funding – The Henderson Massey Local Board area is perceived as one of the most unsafe in Auckland. To address this, the board requires an additional $50,000 operating expenditure and $100,000 capital expenditure to expand community based programmes that have a proven record of improving perceptions of safety in communities.

• Henderson Lincoln Rd Area Plan – To maximise the potential of existing infrastructure and ensure quality development intensification, a Henderson Lincoln Rd area plan needs to funded at a cost of $200,000. This needs to be early within the spatial planning schedule.

• Operating funds for Glendene Community Hub - The operational budget provided for this new facility is insufficient to enable fulltime opening and additional funding of $46,000 per annum is required.

• Corban Art Estate Capital Maintenance – Corban Art Estate is a council owned heritage facility and the current renewals funding allocation needs to be increased by around $70,000 to meet requirements.

• Waitematā Table Tennis Association facility - Seed funding is sought for a new sub regional facility for the Waitematā Table Tennis Association. The facility is proposed to be used for World Masters Table Tennis tournament in 2014 and able to be used in World Masters Games hosted by Auckland in 2017. The Association’s existing building is over 35 years old, with asbestos issues and is unable to meet the existing demand for table tennis facilities in the North West.

• Catherine Plaza Upgrade – a project to provide sunshade shelter in Catherine Plaza, Henderson’s premier public space as part of the Board’s plan to make Catherine Plaza a safe and vibrant place.

• Expansion of Ranui Community House – additional funding is required to expand the community space available to the Rauni Community House.

Other key advocacy areas for 2013/2014 include:

• Rates Transition – The Long-term Plan 2012-2022 estimated a rates decrease cap of 3.8 per cent for 2013/2014. The draft annual plan proposes a decrease cap of 2.5 per cent reflecting the latest property rating data. The local board does not support this change.

• Wilsher Village – the local board supports the regional capital expenditure for Wilsher Village and the need to actively explore potential public private investment opportunities in order to deliver affordable housing for elderly.

• North Western Motorway Busway - The planned north western busway is only to shoulder lane standard. The local board will advocate for a dedicated busway along the northwestern motorway that will provide a rapid transit route to a new catchment. This would assist in reducing the number of car trips taken along the north western motorway at a time when the area is growing quickly and 63 per cent of the working population of Henderson Massey currently travel outside the local board area to work.

• Land Acquisition Ranui Domain – The local board will advocate to the governing body to purchase land to open Ranui Domain up so it can be viewed from the road increasing perceptions of safety and enabling greater use of the space.




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About the Henderson-Massey area The Henderson-Massey Local Board area is located at the western end of the Waitematā Harbour. It includes the Te Atatu Peninsula, Te Atatu South and the suburbs of West Harbour, Westgate, Ranui, Massey, Henderson and Glendene.

Henderson town centre is considered the civic hub for the west of Auckland. It has a significant local government presence at the Waitākere Central complex and key government services (Waitākere Base Hospital, district courts, area police station, Work and Income centre, immigration centre) and the Unitec campus. The town centre has an integrated bus and train station, with enhanced access to the heart of the civic, retail and business district.

The main retail areas are in Henderson and the Massey/Westgate shopping centre. Business activity is also concentrated along the Lincoln Road corridor. Te Atatu Peninsula town centre is a vibrant neighbourhood centre.

The area is home to several cultural and recreational facilities, including the Corban Estate Arts Centre, West Wave Aquatic Centre, the Trusts Stadium, the Netball Waitākere complex and Massey Leisure Centre. The Opanuku and Oratia streams flow through Henderson and provide significant environmental, recreational and amenity benefits to the area. The Henderson town centre is also home to the base of Te Whānau o Waipareira activities.

For more detailed information about the Henderson-Massey area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/hendersonmassey

Local board plan priorities People in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area have told us that it is local issues that are important to them. Community safety, lowering youth unemployment, community facilities and recreational opportunities for the whole community and caring for our elderly are important to you. Where growth is planned you have told us it is important it is of high quality with adequate community facilities. The Board has developed its priorities from the issues you told us were important to you.

Our priorities are set out in our local board plan and form the basis for this local board agreement. These priorities are:

• Preparing for our population to grow – development of high quality metropolitan centres at Westgate and Henderson

• Building our community identity and pride – supporting communities through the provision of community and recreational facilities, events and community partnerships

• Caring for our environment – The Board champions the involvement of the community in enhancing, restoring and maintaining the areas around where they live. Project TwinStreams and the environmental activities of Massey Matters are key eco projects for the Henderson Massey Local Board

• Strengthening our heartland – advancing initiatives that contribute to bustling, well maintained local centres and making our neighbourhoods places that people feel safe and proud to live in. The Youth Connections employment project illustrates the high priority the Henderson Massey Local Board gives to the economic development of their local board area and its residents

• Making it easier for people to get around – advocating to Auckland Transport and the New Zealand Transport Agency for walking, cycling, public transport and roading projects that make connections around our area and throughout the region.

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Local community

services

Local community

services


events



Local economic

development


environment

Local libraries

Preparing for our population to grow

√ √ √ √ √ √

Building our community identity and pride

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Caring about our environment

√ √ √

Strengthening our heartland √ √ √

Making it easier to get around (advocacy to Auckland Transport)

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Henderson-Massey draft local board agreement Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Henderson-Massey Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Henderson-Massey Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. Libraries are located at Waitākere Central, Ranui, Massey and Te Atatu Peninsula.

We plan to spend $6.19 million operating expenditure (opex) and $18.44 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on developing our building infrastructure to meet current and future needs of our communities.


• Completion of the new library at Ranui

• Completing the consenting process and starting construction of the Te Atatu Library and Community Centre

• Commencing the consenting process for the Westgate Library

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘preparing for our population to grow’, and ‘building our community identity and pride’.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



88% 90%



38.0 )

41.0

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Local examples of community services in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area include responsibility for community centres, community houses, community hubs and halls including the newly completed Hub-West in Henderson South.

We plan to spend $2.10 million operating expenditure (opex) and $4.72 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on planning for future community facilities, supporting community safety programmes and building on the successes of our community houses and hubs.


• Completing the consenting process for Westgate Community Centre

• Improving school leaver employment prospects through the Youth Connections project

• Strengthening the operation of our community houses, hubs and community safety programmes.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘preparing for our population to grow’, ‘building our community identity and pride’ and ‘strengthening our heartland’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



56% 75%


88% 95%



75% 75%


41% 50%



85% 85%


37% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Henderson-Massey Local Board supports the Corban Estate Arts and Cultural Centre. Local events in the board area include Toddler Day Out, Waitākere Fireworks Display, local Christmas events, ANZAC commemorations and youth events.


Our key focus will be on delivering an events programme with a strong local flavour and supporting arts activities at the Corban Arts Estate. Making Catherine Plaza as Henderson’s premier public spaces with displays, events and activities is also a high priority.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘building our community identity and pride’ and ‘strengthening our heartland’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



82% 85%


500 525


610 641


84% 80%








2012/2013

Maintain or improve



85% 85%


410 431

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the board area, there are approximately 217 local parks covering 546 hectares, including Bruce McLaren Memorial Reserve, and Henderson and Te Atatu Peninsula parks.

We plan to spend $10.33 million operating expenditure (opex) and $6.73 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on continuing with works to improve local sportsfield capacity and developing the parkland that forms the green heart of the new Westgate Metropolitan Centre. We will also continue our programme of parks capital maintenance to ensure our parks are kept in the best possible condition.

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These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘preparing for our population to grow’, ‘building our community identity and pride’, ‘caring about our environment’ and ‘strengthening our heartland’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



71% 75%


78% 85%


95% 80%



2012/13

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Recreation centre facilities include the West Wave Aquatic Centre.

We plan to spend $9.4 million operating expenditure (opex) and $3.21 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on our two main recreation construction projects:

• Planning for the change of use at Massey Leisure Centre

• Completing the consenting process for Te Rangi Hiroa Recreation Centre in Ranui

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘preparing for our population to grow’, ‘building our community identity and pride’ and ‘strengthening our heartland’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



76% (1)

85%


76%

(1)

85%





Note:

1. Baseline is indicative only as recreation centres and swimming pools were reported together in the last reporting cycle.

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Local economic development The Henderson-Massey Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Te Atatu BID. The Board strongly supports the work of the area’s BIDs and Business Associations.

The Henderson-Massey Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy and provide a welcoming environment. There is also activity associated with the Massey-Ranui sustainable neighbourhood development. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Henderson and Massey North town centres.

We plan to spend $0.46 million operating expenditure (opex) and $2.05 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on working with Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) to promote business opportunities in west Auckland.

These initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘preparing for our population to grow’, ‘building our community identity and pride’ and ‘strengthening our heartland’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



53% 65%


55% (1)

65%



2012/13

80%

Note:


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Local built and natural environment This group of activities covers local environment and heritage protection. There is currently no budget allocated to this group of activities. Our key focus will be on the importance of community involvement in environmental projects.

Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. The local board receives strategic and policy advice, as well as democracy, community engagement and administrative support. This enables local board members to represent their communities, deliver effective local leadership and make informed decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. As part of its governance role, the Henderson-Massey Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.


A key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is working with Community Waitākere to co-host information sessions on how to stand for election as a local board member and what being a local board member entails.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘building our community identity and pride’ and ‘strengthening our heartland’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



21% TO BE SET



2012/13

Maintain or improve



2012/13 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Henderson-Massey Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Henderson-Massey Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.






Local community development initiatives 350 0 350 Local community facilities 1,751 92 1,659 Local community safety initiatives 0 0 0

Total local community services 2,101 92 2,008 Local economic development







Local recreation initiatives and facilities 9,397 6,488 2,909 Total local recreation services 9,397 6,488 2,909 Total operating expenditure allocated 30,657 6,805 23,851 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 31,077 6,858 24,219 Budget 2013 28,951 6,823 22,128

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CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Local arts, culture and events services













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Vanessa Neeson, JP (Chairperson) 26 Wiseley Road Hobsonville Auckland 0618 Ph: (09) 416-6452 or (021) 281-0445 E: [email protected]

Assid Corban, OBE, JP (Deputy Chairperson) 6 Henderson Valley Road Henderson Auckland 0612 Ph: (09) 838-8947 E:[email protected]

Brenda Brady, JP PO Box 121456 Henderson Auckland 0650 Ph: (09) 836-0798 or (027) 564-0566 E: [email protected]

Peter Chan, JP 20 Piriti Drive Te Atatu Peninsula Auckland 0610 Ph: (09) 834-5638 or (021) 286-5533 E: [email protected]

Ross Dallow, QPM, NZSSM (Erebus), JP 20 Provence Esplanade Te Atatu Peninsula Auckland 0610 Ph: (09) 834-1472 or (021) 770-267 E: [email protected]

Warren Flaunty, QSM 86 Redhills Road Massey RD2 Henderson Auckland 0782 Ph: (09) 832-5685 or (021) 287-1555 E: [email protected]

Tracy Kirkley 6 Henderson Valley Road Henderson Auckland 0612 Ph: (021) 287-1666 E: [email protected]

Leo Nobilo, JP 8 Covil Ave Te Atatu South Auckland 0612 PH: (09) 8343426 Ph: (021) 754-145 E: [email protected]


Henderson Service Centre

6 Henderson Valley Road

Henderson

Auckland 0612



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Appendix: Capital projects list for Henderson-Massey Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June

Draft Annual Plan2013/2014

COMMUNITY Local community services Community centre (Massey North) 4,509 Community facility renewals 209Total Local community services 4,718Local libraries Library build (Massey North) 10,297 Library build (Ranui) 4,435 Library build (Te Atatu Peninsula) 3,624 Local library renewals 84Total Local libraries 18,441Total Community 23,158ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development Streetscapes (Massey North) 950 Town square canopy (Massey North) 1,103Total Local economic development 2,053Total Economic development 2,053GOVERNANCE Local governance Local board it hardware (members) 34 Local board it hardware (staff) 7Total Local governance 41Total Governance 41LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services Art facility renewals 35Total Local arts, culture and events services 35Local parks services Asset improvement 35 Development (Royal Reserve) 92 Half cost fencing 10 Lighting programme 141 Local park building development 29 Local park building renewals 15 Local park car park development 39 Local park car park renewals 39 Local park coastal structure development 40 Local park coastal structures renewals 40 Local park furniture and fixture development 51 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 51 Local park horticultural development 18 Local park horticultural renewals 18





Local park playspace development 42 Local park playspace renewals 42 Local park public convenience development 29 Local park public convenience renewals 29 Local park structure development 40 Local park structure renewals 40 Local park utility development 16 Local park utility renewals 16 Local park walkway and cycleway development 71 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 66 Native revegetation programme 57 Open spaces (Massey North) 3,738 Parks stormwater drainage programme 31 Parks west forward design 67 Sandfields (Te Atatu South Park) 589 Sports park building development 29 Sports park building renewals 29 Sports park car park development 39 Sports park car park renewals 39 Sports park coastal structure renewals 40 Sports park coastal structures development 40 Sports park furniture and fixture development 51 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 51 Sports park horticultural development 18 Sports park horticultural renewals 18 Sports park playspace development 42 Sports park playspace renewals 42 Sports park public convenience development 29 Sports park public convenience renewals 29 Sports park structure renewals 40 Sports park structures development 40 Sports park utility development 16 Sports park utility renewals 16 Sports park walkway and cycleway development 71 Sports park walkway and cycleway renewals 71 Sportsfield development 199 Sportsfield renewals 199 Upgrade existing sportsfields 88Total Local parks services 6,725Local recreation services Aquatic facility building renewals 231 Aquatic facility equipment renewals 154 Extension (Massey Leisure Centre) 1,081 Hockey turf (Henderson) 656 Recreation centre (Te Rangi Hiroa) 1,083Total Local recreation services 3,206Total Lifestyle and culture 9,966Henderson-Massey Total 35,218 Addendum: The local parks services information within the capital project list has been updated to reflect improved cost information. Click here to access the addendum.

http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/plansstrategies/annual_plan/Documents/annualplan1314vol2addendumhendersonmassey.pdf

Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Hibiscus and Bays Local Board


Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Message from the Chairperson The past two years have been a challenging time for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board. However, this agreement continues to deliver the work programme for our area that you have told us you want.

The local board is acutely aware that the changes to a capital rating system, coupled with the revaluations, have been difficult for many residents. We will continue to advocate to receive our fair share of local services and facilities. To this end, I am pleased to note that the Mayor's recent plan proposes to keep the rates increase to 2.9 per cent, with no direct reduction to local board funding.

A number of exciting projects are currently underway in our area and will continue into 2013/2014:

The design of the legacy Torbay Plaza project, which will create a true meeting place for the Torbay community, has commenced.

The building of the Stillwater Community Hall is now underway and the community of Stillwater have been consulted over the location and type of building required for their area. Concept drawings are now being prepared and we are proposing to allocate a further $50,000 to this project.

Our Youth Advisory Committee is up and running and has already had significant influence on some key local projects, including the provision of all abilities playground equipment across the area and significant design improvements to the Phoenix Plaza in Browns Bay.

The local board have been delivering the local Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs initiative by promoting projects that increase the number of local jobs available for youth in our area. We launched our Youth Connections initiative in Silverdale in October 2012, with the support of our Silverdale business community and Sir Stephen Tindall, whose trust kindly granted our project $10,000.

Our Local Board will continue to advocate for changes to the local board funding policy to achieve a better deal for you, for example by ensuring that more of your rates are invested back into our area. We are committed to making savings through greater efficiencies wherever we can. However, given our significant rates contribution as a board, we oppose any drop in our levels of service, and we will continue to advocate that further planned projects are delivered, as promised and in a timely way.

The draft Hibiscus and Bays Area Plan provides our local community with an opportunity to inform the Auckland Council’s Unitary Plan. Through this process, we have had an opportunity to enable growth in some areas, while retaining the relaxed coastal character of the area.

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will continue to lead, facilitate and advocate for the key priority areas in our adopted local board plan and we will work together to ensure that the projects set out in this draft local board agreement are delivered as quickly as possible. We are keen to build on what we have achieved in our first two years in office and want to work closely with you, our community, to deliver the local board agreement for 2013/2014.

Julia Parfitt

Chairperson, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget The Hibiscus and Bays draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on.



Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Reduce the “Stoney Homestead” budget of $132,741 by $50,000

A significant budget was originally allocated and the identified reduction will not affect the outcome of this project.

-50

Increase the “Stillwater Hall” budget of $639,220 by $50,000

There is currently insufficient funds allocated to this project to complete it and the extra funding will provide a far better community outcome.

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014 in addition to those attached to the 2012/2013 Local Board Agreement. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

Our key advocacy areas for 2013/2014, in addition to those attached as Appendix 3 to the 2012/2013 Local Board Agreement in the 2012 – 2022 Long Term Plan (Volume Four, pages 348 - 350), are:

To the Governing Body:

• Development of Ashley Reserve. The local board fully endorses the regional sportsfield capacity upgrade programme. We have committed funds in our own budgets to leverage off this regional investment programme, which will result in an enhanced outcome for our communities.

• To provide additional ongoing funding to support the Youth Connection initiative in our area and ensure the long-term sustainability of this project.

• Continue to advocate and influence the shape of the local board funding policy to achieve more for our ratepayers.

• To support extending the mobile library service to the Long Bay new development area.

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To Auckland Transport

• Provision of improved public transport including ensuring that Hibiscus and Bays residents are well connected to other parts of the northern area.

• That the Local Board Transport Capital Programme list of priorities are scoped and completed in the 2013/2014 financial year.

• That stage two of the Silverdale Park and Ride is completed as soon as stage one has been built.

• Advocate to Auckland Transport Board at a political level for the funding of key transportation infrastructure projects within our Local Board area.

To ATEED

• Exploring all options for providing an i-SITE presence within Orewa

On the Governing Body proposal for rates reduction options and new investment proposals across the region:

Retain:

• Funding for local park network plans, to enable local boards to carry out their important place-shaping role on behalf of the community

• Funding for the delivery of the Reserve Management Plans programme, to enable local boards to carry out important place-shaping and efficiency enhancing initiatives

• Funding for legacy spatial plan projects. These projects were originally approved by legacy Councils as important locations that needed spatial plans (including structure plans) to ensure place shaping and working towards an agreed outcome.

Support:

• Increase the regional events fund to help deliver popular events such as Music in Parks and Movies in Parks. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will advocate to the Governing Body for a better geographic distribution based on a population for regional events such as music and movies in parks.



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About the Hibiscus and Bays area The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area extends from Waiwera in the north to Campbells Bay in the south, including the Whangapāraoa Peninsula and Tiritiri Matangi Island. The local board area has beautiful beaches and coastline along the east coast and has a greenbelt of countryside living, bush and rural areas and attractive towns and villages along the coastal edge.

A high value is placed on protecting the natural environment and having an extensive range of quality recreation, cultural facilities and programmes that will strengthen the future values that set this area apart from other parts of Auckland. This area has significant coastal landscapes, which are at risk of erosion due to coastal processing including the regional parks at Long Bay and Shakespear and the nationally recognised ecological sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi Island that is located four kilometres from Whangapāraoa Peninsula and is a critical part of the North-West Wildlink.

As we know the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area is a very desirable place for people to live, due to its relaxed coastal atmosphere and its high quality urban and countryside living areas. This has resulted in population growth. In providing for growth and the objectives of the Area Plan, intensification could create further challenges for the local board. It is important to retain what makes the area special to the people that live and visit here.

For more detailed information about the Hibiscus and Bays area please refer to the Hibiscus and Bays webpage http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/hibiscusandbays

Local board plan priorities The priorities for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board reflect what we, your local board have learnt from you through conversations held as part of developing the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan and through a myriad of other conversations. They are the aspirations and priorities that you have for your community. The local board plan priorities guide your local board’s decision making and actions for the three year period 2012-2015. They will influence the shape of our communities into the future. Our priorities are set out in our local board plan and form the basis for this local board agreement. These priorities are:

• Growing and developing our town centres and coastal villages - all our towns and villages are valued for their character and range of living environments, contributing to a unique sense of place and creating. spaces that are attractive, safe, vibrant and enjoyable.

• Provide quality local parks, reserves and facilities for our community - harmonising services across the local board area and building on our community recreation services such as parks, reserves, sports fields, recreation centres and walkways.

• Build on the strong identity of our communities - continue to build on the strong identity and values of our communities by providing for their cultural, social and heritage needs and provide for future population growth.

• Protecting our natural environment - continue to work with others to protect and enhance our natural environment for our future generations.

• Ensure that infrastructure is in place and meets the needs of our growing population - continue to ensure that all infrastructure is effective, efficient and reliable and meets the needs of our growing population.

• Create opportunities for economic development that increase local jobs - promoting prosperity by growing our businesses and creating opportunities for more of our residents to work locally, and promoting the area as a tourist destination.

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Local libraries

Local community

services


events services



Local economic

development


environment

Local governance

Growing and developing our town centres and coastal villages

Provide quality local parks, reserves and facilities for our community

Build on the strong identity of our communities

Protecting our natural environment

Ensure that infrastructure is in place and meets the needs of our growing population

Create opportunities for economic development that increase local jobs

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Hibiscus and Bays draft local board agreement

Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area. Libraries are located at Orewa, Whangapāraoa and Browns Bay. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area is also served by the mobile library service, which visits Mairangi Bay, Torbay and Okura. A new service has also been established at Stillwater.

We plan to spend $2.77 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.15 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on providing ongoing and enhanced library services including supporting and retaining our local volunteers.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is to provide seven-day access to all libraries in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area.

This initiative supports our local board plan priority – Build on the strong identity of our communities.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



93% 90%



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37.2

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area has responsibility for community centres at Orewa, Browns Bay and a number of community halls.

We plan to spend $0.75 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.81 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be to provide effective community development services in the local board area. We will also continue to support and promote the Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre and the Orewa Community Centre to become sustainable.


• Continue building a new hall for the Stillwater Community (Note this project was split over two financial years)

• Continue the renovation of the Stoney Homestead for use as a future community facility

• Begin work on a feasibility study for the Family Centre at Whangapāraoa

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Build on the strong identity of our communities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



76% 75%


85% 95%



88% 75%


36% 50%



93% 85%


53% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board supports the facilities at the Estuary Arts Centre, the Mairangi Arts Centre and the Orewa Centrestage Theatre.

We plan to spend $0.35 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.05 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is to assist our art groups and provide art programmes and initiatives in our local board area.


• Support the provision of community events in Hibiscus and Bays

• Support the art facilities and provision of art programmes in our local board area

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – Build on the strong identity of our communities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



84% 85%


600 630


27 28


88% 80%








2012/2013

Maintain or improve



86% 85%


230 242

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area. Within the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area there are approximately 688 local parks covering 546 hectares. We plan to spend $11.61 million operating expenditure (opex) and $4.86 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on the provision and development of sportsfields and the renewal of walkways and toilets within our local board area.

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• Upgrade public conveniences such as Western Reserve and the southern convenience and changing room on the Browns Bay beach

• Renewal of public walkways and cycleways within the local board area, including Okoromai Coastal walkway, Pacific Parade Track and Browns Bay boardwalk

• Progress the ongoing development of Metropark East

• Install two artificial fields plus lights for Ashley Reserve

• Provide public walkways and cycleways at Long Bay

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – provide quality local parks, reserves and facilities for our community; build on the strong identity of our communities; and protecting our natural environment.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



81% 75%


84% 85%


98% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


96% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and local recreation initiatives. Recreation centre facilities include the North Shore Leisure Centre at Browns Bay and the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre. We plan to spend $3.59 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.75 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be to provide ongoing and enhanced levels of service at both leisure centres and increase patronage at both facilities.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is to investigate the future re-development of the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre. This initiative supports our local board plan – provide quality local parks, reserves and facilities for our community; build on the strong identity of our communities; and protecting our natural environment.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



84% (1)

85%


84%

(1)

85%





Note:


Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has a key role in supporting local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. The local board also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement Districts (BID), including BIDs at Browns Bay, Mairangi Bay, Torbay and Destination Orewa Beach. We plan to spend $0.59 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be to support our existing BID programmes and promote Hibiscus and Bays as a tourist and shopping destination.


• Support existing BID programmes and develop new BID programmes for the area

• Continue to deliver the Youth Connections initiative, for example by promoting projects that increase local jobs for youth in our local board area.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ensure that infrastructure is in place and meets the needs of our growing population; and create opportunities for economic development that increase local jobs.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



81% 65%


76% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

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We plan to spend $0.13 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014.


• Continue to implement the Long Bay Structure Plan including working with developers and residents to ensure that ongoing monitoring leads to the long-term protection of Long Bay.

• Undertake environmental management programmes such as predator eradication initiatives within our local board area.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – growing and developing our town centres and coastal villages; provide quality local parks, reserves and facilities for our community; build on the strong identity of our communities; protecting our natural environment; and ensure that infrastructure is in place and meets the needs of our growing population.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local governance This group of activities covers the local governance and advocacy activities of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and local planning and policy activities, including the development of local board plans and local bylaws. As part of its governance role, the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies and will work collaboratively with the governing body, council-controlled organisations and government departments to provide resolution to local issues and concerns within our local board area. Our key focus is to:

• Engage and develop good relationships with government agencies and local communities including youth and iwi

• Input into relevant Auckland Council regional plans and strategies to ensure the delivery of our Area Plan


This supports the following priorities in our local board plan – build on the strong identity of our communities; ensure that infrastructure is in place and meets the needs of our growing population; and create opportunities for economic development that increase local jobs.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.














Local recreation initiatives and facilities 3,589 3,185 404 Total local recreation services 3,589 3,185 404 Total operating expenditure allocated 21,198 3,357 17,840 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 21,996 3,383 18,612 Budget 2013 20,931 3,296 17,635

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$000 Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014

Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Direct revenue Net expenditure CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Local arts, culture and events services













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Julia Parfitt, JP (Chairperson) East Coast Bays Subdivision Ph: 021 287 1999 E: [email protected]

David Cooper (Deputy Chairperson) East Coast Bays Subdivision Ph: 021 285 7333 E: [email protected]

Gary Holmes East Coast Bays Subdivision Ph: 027 496 6283 E:

[email protected]

Gaye Harding Hibiscus Coast Subdivision Ph: 021 112 7697 E: [email protected]

John Kirikiri, JP Hibiscus Coast Subdivision Ph: 021 286 5999 E: [email protected]

Greg Sayers Hibiscus Coast Subdivision Ph: 021 285 9900 E: [email protected]

John Watson Hibiscus Coast Subdivision Ph: 021 287 5999 E: [email protected]

Lisa Whyte East Coast Bays Subdivision Ph: 021 287 6655 E: [email protected]

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board can be contacted at the address below:

Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Auckland 0931 The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board also has an office at 2 Glen Road, Browns Bay and will alternate its business meetings each month between the Browns Bay office and the Orewa Service Centre.



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Appendix: Capital projects list for Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June


COMMUNITY Local community services Community centre renewals (Orewa) 12 Community facility renewals 453 Hall upgrade (Stillwater) 210 Improvements (Stoney Homestead) 131 Total local community services 806 Local libraries Library furniture and fitting renewals 76 Local library renewals 73 Total local libraries 149 Total community 955 GOVERNANCE Local governance Local board it hardware (members) 34 Local board it hardware (staff) 7 Total local governance 41 Total governance 41 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services Art facility renewals 46 Total local arts, culture and events services 46 Local parks services Local park coastal structures renewals 477 Local park horticultural renewals 273 Local park passive turf renewals 168 Local park playspace renewals 97 Local park public convenience renewals 43 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 150 Non-pedestrian coastal access (Browns Bay Beach) 153 Replace toilet (Western Reserve) 52 Sea wall west end (Tindalls Bay) 43 Small local improvement projects (North) 458 Sports park car park renewals 108 Sportsfield (Metropark) 987 Sportsfield renewals 1,538 Toilets design, consultation and consent 16 Walkways (Long Bay) 157 Youth facility in parks (East Coast Bays) 140 Total local parks services 4,861

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Local recreation services Aquatic facility building renewals 135 Aquatic facility equipment renewals 430 HBC leisure centre extension 52 Recreational facilities building renewals 108 Recreational facilities equipment renewals 27 Total local recreation services 753 Total lifestyle and culture 5,660 Hibiscus and Bays Total 6,656

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Howick Local Board Message from the Chairperson With two years under our belt, we are now starting to see the fruits of our planning.

Our program of sports field drainage is rolling out and last season there were minimal game cancellations. We are on track to deliver the new Artificial Turf for the William Green Soccer facility and work is underway to develop the new fields at Barry Curtis Park. The provision of sporting facilities, particularly for our young people remains a key priority for the Board.

Architects are busy working up plans for the new Ormiston Library, Community and Arts facility and the Uxbridge Creative Centre for Arts upgrade. Planners have presented initial drawings for the transformation of the Pakuranga Town Centre, including ideas such as a bus interchange for the new Eastern bus-way, a restaurant precinct around a market square and park that connects to the Tāmaki River. The Unitary Plan will bring a certain amount of intensification to our area and the Howick Local Board is determined to ensure that this results in a high quality of development through proper planning.

Heritage and the environment will continue to be at the forefront of our thinking. The Historical Village is now able to undertake renovations with its increased funding and we will begin the Howick Village Master Plan to ensure sensitive development in the village. Our new Volcano to the Sea restoration project will lead the way forward in improving fresh water quality to enable fish to once again swim in our streams. We will be assessing the feasibility of an Environmental Education Centre in partnership with Friends of Mangemangeroa and third party funders and we have funding in place for beach re-sanding and erosion control.

The Board is mindful of the fact that all of the great facilities we enjoy are funded by ratepayers. We take great care in how we spend our allocated local funding which amounts to around 20 per cent of rates collected in the area.

We understand the need for a strong economy. We will continue to support business through the East Tāmaki Precinct Plan roll-out. We will also promote improvements to the transport network to make our business sector more prosperous and efficient, with the establishment of the AMETI project, continuing investigation into East-West linkages and the development of ferry facilities at Half Moon Bay and possibly other points around our coastline.

Our model of engagement and facilitation will continue, ensuring that we are fully connected with the grassroots of our community and that together we have what we need to deliver on our community safety, youth, events and broader community development outcomes.

The whole purpose of this document is to keep you well informed about what we are doing on your behalf and we welcome your input.

Michael Williams

Chairperson, Howick Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget The Howick Local Board draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Howick Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on. We plan to fund these changes by allocating discretionary funds that have not yet been allocated.



Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Ormiston Aquatic Centre in Flat Bush feasibility study

It is proposed that a feasibility study of a public/private partnership for the future development and management of the Aquatic Centre will be undertaken.

Service levels will not change in the short-term, but the results of the study could impact service levels in the longer-term

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Barry Curtis Park multi-sport facility feasibility study

It is proposed that a feasibility study be undertaken into Barry Curtis’ Park’s potential to become a major multi-sport facility.

Service levels will not change in the short-term, but the results of the study could impact service levels in the longer-term

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Howick Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Howick Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.


We plan to advocate to the governing body for additional local funding for the following areas:

• Funding for operational costs for the Ormiston Library, as no operating funds were provided by the legacy council,

We also plan to advocate to the governing body for:

• Pakuranga Town Centre Transformation Project to be adopted as a City Transformation Project

• Major investment to deliver a Pakuranga Town Centre Transformation Project

• Resources and planning expertise to develop the Howick Village Master Plan

• Resources to implement the East Tāmaki Precinct Plan

• Resources to improve the poor water quality rating in the Howick Local Board area

• Support with the preliminary design and business case for the Environment Education Centre

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• Ensuring the Local Board service delivery model meets the needs of the Howick Local Board

• A policy review to ensure that any profit made from Lloyd Elsmore Swimming Pool is not used to subsidise other swimming pools, and that the revenue is available to be spent within the Howick Local Board area

• The provision of WiFi in libraries

• Including a local community facilities review as part of the regional review of facilities network project

Other key advocacy areas for 2013/2014 include:

• Accelerate transport initiatives particularly AMETI and the Multi-modal East/West System

• Funding from Auckland Transport to support the Highbrook Footbridge to mitigate the effects of AMETI

• Plan a strategic direction for water transport/ferry services for East Auckland including Hauraki Gulf - Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal priority

• Advocate to LandCare Trust for further funding to continue the Volcano to the Sea Project




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About the Howick area The Howick Local Board represents the Greater Howick area which includes Howick, Pakuranga, Botany and Ormiston and the fast-growing industrial and commercial area in East Tāmaki, including Highbrook.

The area has the largest population in the Auckland region and this is projected to increase to more than 200,000 in the next 20 years

The Howick community has a wonderful coastal location, with swimming beaches such as Cockle Bay, Howick Beach and Mellons Bay. Other main attractions are Howick Village and Mangemangeroa Reserve.

The Pakuranga community is located on the eastern side of the Tāmaki River and boasts many community facilities such as Lloyd Elsmore Park and the Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts.

The Botany community is a growing and ethnically rich community and includes the Flat Bush development. Its major attractions are Botany Town Centre, Ormiston Road Bridge and Barry Curtis Park.

East Tāmaki’s business area is rejuvenating due to the development of the 107 hectare Highbrook Business Park and the close proximity to other business areas.

For more detailed information about the Howick area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/howick

Local board plan priorities The Howick Local Board priorities focus on opportunities to improve the lives of people in our community, now and in the future. Our priorities are set out in our local board plan and form the basis for this local board agreement. These priorities are:

• Encouraging Participation in the Community – creating strong, connected flourishing communities where everyone can participate in the development of the Howick Local Board area

• Supporting Economic Development – improving transport, stimulating business and employment in the Howick area by encouraging economic growth in our business/commercial centres and promoting Howick as an attractive destination

• Planning Future Growth – planning to meet the needs of our generations now and in the future

• Fostering Cultural Expression – supporting a wide range of activities by providing quality and well maintained facilities

• Protecting our Environment and Heritage – looking after our unique environment and preserving our rich history

• Sporting and Recreational Opportunities - encouraging participation in sport and recreation by continuing to provide a quality network of parks, reserves and facilities in the area

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Howick draft local board agreement

Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Howick Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Howick Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. Libraries are located at Botany, Highland Park, Howick and Pakuranga.

We plan to spend $5.5 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.07 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is to ensure that the Howick Local Board area continues to be well-resourced with high-quality library facilities and promote initiatives that help our communities to actively participate in the digital world.

A key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is assessing feasibility and planning for the development of the Ormiston Library in Flat Bush. This initiative supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Fostering cultural expression’; ‘Encouraging Participation in the Community’ and ‘Planning for Future Growth’.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



90% 90%



28.5 )

30.0

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Howick Local Board area has a good range of community services and facilities. Examples of facilities include six community centres and halls, two community houses, an information centre and two Citizens Advice Bureau.

We plan to spend $0.95 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.24 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on continuing to engage with our community to seek their feedback on priorities for the Howick Local Board area. We will also support our communities by providing high-quality and well maintained facilities; facilitate access to services to meet changing needs, and continue to support a range of projects to promote and develop community safety.

A key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is planning the development of the arts/community multi-use facilities in the new Ormiston Town Centre development in Flat Bush.

This initiative supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Encouraging Participation in the Community’; ‘Fostering Cultural Expression’; and ‘Planning for Future Growth’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



79% 75%


86% 95%



91% 75%


41% 50%



91% 85%


51% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Howick Local Board supports arts facilities such as Uxbridge, Howick’s creative centre. Local events supported by the Howick Board include the Howick ANZAC commemoration, Howick Santa Parade and Pakuranga Summer Festival.

We plan to spend $1.93 million operating expenditure (opex) and $2.52 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on promoting and supporting the arts to enable us to deliver on our Arts & Culture Plan and continue to promote a range of events in our community.


• Implementing the Uxbridge Arts Centre Precinct Development

• Delivering Events and the Pride of Place – signs and arts project

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Fostering Cultural Expression’ and ‘Encouraging Participation in the Community’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



99% 85%


3000 3150


220 230


97% 80%



157,999 165,899


53 56



2012/2013

Maintain or improve



92% 85%


790 830

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Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the board area, there are approximately 292 local parks covering 750 hectares, including premier parks Lloyd Elsmore Park and Barry Curtis Park.

We plan to spend $9.05 million operating expenditure (opex) and $5.94 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on ensuring that the extensive quality network of parks, reserves, facilities and open spaces throughout the area are maintained and upgraded to meet community demand. We will also place emphasis on our coastal environment.


• Erosion control - Implement a programme of restoration, protection and resanding of beaches in the Howick area

• Continue Esplanade Development of our walkways, particularly the Mangemangeroa to Point View Reserve and beyond

• William Green Domain implementation

• Continue Premier Parks development – Barry Curtis Park sports fields

• Continue Sports Parks field development, including cricket pitch implementation

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Sporting and Recreational Opportunities’; ‘Encouraging Participation in our Community’; ‘Fostering Cultural Expression’; ‘Protecting our Environment and Heritage’ and ‘Planning for Future Growth’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



82% 75%


71% 85%


95% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

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Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities initiatives. Recreation centre facilities include Pakuranga Recreation Centre, Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre, Marina Fitness (Half Moon Bay) and Howick Recreation Centre.

We plan to spend $8.24 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.32 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on maintaining our recreation facilities and current levels of service in 2013/2014 so our community can participate in healthy, active lifestyles.

These initiatives supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Sporting and Recreational Opportunities’ and ‘Encouraging Participation in the Community’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



85% (1)

85%


85%

(1)

85%





Note:


Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Howick Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation on and support to local Business Improvement Districts (BID) including Greater East Tāmaki Business Association and Howick Village Association.

We plan to spend $0.64 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.18 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on promoting the economic potential of our area with initiatives that will attract visitors as well as supporting our local business leaders and associations.


• Developing a Howick Tourism Plan

• Continuing to support a Business Leaders’ network

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority ‘Supporting Economic Development’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



84% 65%


77% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:



We plan to spend $0.04 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on initiatives that improve and protect the quality of the natural environment.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 include implementing a weed management programme for parks and walkways including Rhamnus as a priority.

This key initiative supports our local board plan priority ‘Protecting our Environment and Heritage’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. As part of its governance role, the Howick Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.

We plan to spend $2.16 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.26 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on continuing to engage and strengthen relationships with

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local communities. The local board will also champion projects to achieve our community aspirations and support a range of ongoing forums and activities based on Howick Local Board portfolio plans.


• Howick Local Board website support

• Implement a heritage plan

• Commence the Howick Village preliminary Master Plan

• Half Moon Bay Precinct Master Plan

• Complete Pakuranga Town Centre Master Plan

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Fostering Cultural Expression’; ‘Encouraging Participation in the Community’; ‘Planning for Future Growth’ and ‘Protecting our Environment and Heritage’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for Howick Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Howick Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.



Local arts and culture initiatives 35 0 35 Local arts and culture facilities 1,314 0 1,314 Local events 582 0 582

Total local arts, culture and events services 1,930 0 1,930 Local built and natural environment











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Michael Williams (Chairperson) 1 Aylesbury Street Pakuranga Auckland 2010 Ph: (09) 572-0150 or (021) 702-802 E: [email protected]

Adele White (Deputy Chairperson) 1 Aylesbury Street Pakuranga Auckland 2010 Ph: (09) 572-0150 or (021) 284-3843 E: [email protected]

David Collings 15 Wilbur Place Pakuranga Auckland 2010 Ph: (09) 576-2350 or (027) 576-2350 E: [email protected]

Jim Donald 1 Aylesbury Street Pakuranga Auckland 2010 Ph: (09) 535-8711 or (021) 286 7755 E: [email protected]

Wayne Huang 1 Aylesbury Street Pakuranga Auckland 2010 Ph: (09) 572-0150 or (021) 280-6238 E: [email protected]

Lucy Schwaner PO Box 38232 Howick Auckland 2145 Ph: (09) 271-3255 or (027) 362-8817 E:[email protected]

John Spiller PO Box 38190 Howick Auckland 2145 Ph: (021) 286-7666 E: [email protected]

Steve Udy 124a Clovelly Road Bucklands Beach Auckland 2012 Ph: (09) 533-8432 or (021) 722-236 E: [email protected]

Shirley Warren 32 Devon Road Bucklands Beach Auckland 2012 Ph: (09) 534-3425 or (027) 243-6647 E: [email protected]


Shop S447, The Warehouse Plaza

Pakuranga Town Centre

1 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga, Auckland 2010



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Appendix: Capital projects list for Howick Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June


COMMUNITY Local community services Community facility renewals 240 Total local community services 240 Local libraries Local library renewals 69 Total local libraries 69 Total community 309 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development Local park horticultural renewals 79 Streetscape development 105 Total local economic development 183 Total economic development 183 GOVERNANCE Local governance Half moon bay precinct master plan 52 Local board it hardware (members) 38 Local board it hardware (staff) 7 Master and heritage plan (Howick village) 157 Total local governance 255 Total governance 255 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services Art centre redevelopment (Uxbridge) 2,467 Art facility renewals 56 Total local arts, culture and events services 2,523 Local parks services Citywide reserve signs and furniture 80 Coastline erosion control 724 Cricket pitch upgrade (Lloyd Elsmore) 189 Development (Premier Park) 1,573 Esplanade development 419 Local park car park renewals 83 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 50 Local park horticultural renewals 529 Local park playspace renewals 52 Local park public convenience renewals 317 Local park structure renewals 103 Local sports park south drainage 629 Neighbourhood parks 157 Sports park car park renewals 155 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 101

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Sports park horticultural renewals 47 Sports park public convenience renewals 157 Sports park utility renewals 32 Sports parks 472 Sportsfield renewals 67 Total local parks services 5,936 Local recreation services Aquatic facility building renewals 157 Recreational facilities building renewals 157 Total local recreation services 315 Total lifestyle and culture 8,774 Howick Total 9,521

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Kaipatiki Local Board


Kaipatiki Local Board Message from the Chairperson Your Kaipatiki Local Board has, with community-wide support, advanced many long-awaited programmes over the first two years of the new Auckland Council.

Because your input is essential to keeping us on track, protecting what’s important to us and sharing the prosperity that comes with planned growth, we’re seeking your feedback once again.

We invite you to be involved with two important planning processes: this 2013/2014 draft Annual Plan and the Auckland Unitary Plan which will be released for public consultation next March.

The two plans are both essential parts of the decision-making processes for our communities.

The 2013/2014 draft Kaipatiki Local Board Agreement is the second we’ve produced under Auckland’s 2012-2022 Long Term Plan and covers our planned local board programmes for the 12-month period between 1 July 2013 and 20 June 2014.

The Auckland Unitary Plan is the new planning rulebook which will replace the former district schemes of the various authorities that preceded your current Auckland Council. This single planning document will set consistent rules for environmental protection and property development in Auckland for the next 10 years.

The Unitary Plan will be an easy-to-follow document with easy online access and bring to practical life the Auckland Plan which was the Mayor's 30-year vision for Auckland becoming the World's most liveable city. In response to wide spread consultation, The Auckland Plan envisages a compact urban city for Auckland and this will involve intensification around out in town centres and transport hubs and protection for our productive rural areas.

I urge you to take advantage of the opportunities to influence these important plans.

In the following sections we profile the projects and programmes we plan to either advance or complete. Please review the following pages and come along to one of our community consultation meetings to share your views.

Finally, towards the end of 2013, in October, you will have the chance to vote for the Local Board Members, the Ward Councillors for the North Shore and the Mayor who you want to represent you for the next three years. This is the most important consultative process of all and I encourage everyone to enrol, vote and consider standing for office.

Lindsay Waugh

Chairperson, Kaipatiki Local Board

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Have your say

Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Kaipatiki draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Kaipatiki Local Board has reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and is not proposing any changes.

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Kaipatiki Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Kaipatiki Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.


We plan to advocate to the governing body for additional funding for the following local initiatives:

• Community Development - Increased funding for the Kaipatiki Community Trust in order to reach a sustainable level which will allow them to deliver their extensive community development programme ($70,000)

• Community Houses – Increased funding for our community houses in order to achieve a sustainable level of funding for their comprehensive range of services ($30,000)

• Norman King Building Rationalisation - Provide an adequate community meeting space in Northcote ($30,000)

• Onepoto Pond De-silting - Remove substantial quantities of silt which have accumulated in the Onepoto Pond over many years ($800,000)

• Urban Design Improvements to Glenfield Town Centre - Undertake some improvements to Glenfield Town Centre with the works to align with the Centenary of the Glenfield Methodist Mission Hall in 2015 ($30,000)

• Increased contribution to NorthArt - Increase the contribution to NorthArt to better align with the funding to other arts facilities ($20,000)

We will also advocate for: • soundly based and sustainable funding for local boards

• good quality public transport integrating all transport modes with a good network of connections

• protection of our heritage areas, and provisions for high quality design in the development of the Unitary Plan, to meet the objectives of a compact urban area as set out in the Auckland Plan.

• the highest levels of water quality in the inner Waitematā Harbour.




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About the Kaipatiki area The Kaipatiki Local Board comprises a number of inner harbour suburbs and enjoys an extensive coastline. It is bounded by the Northern Motorway to the east, Sunset Road to the north and the coast of the inner Waitematā Harbour to the south and west.

The older suburbs on the southern coast are well established, with a large number of reserves and high-quality bush walkways. This area has a rich history and has some notable precincts protected with heritage zone status. The central and northern suburbs are more diverse with greater socio-economic needs.

Town centres in the local board area include the Birkenhead shopping centre, the multi-cultural retail hub at Northcote; an emerging centre at Beach Haven; a boutique retail strip in Hinemoa Street; and the Glenfield Centre, which is home to a large shopping mall. The Wairau Valley and Glenfield east contain large footprint retail and light industry. The Kaipatiki area has four colleges, the North Shore campus of AUT and Awataha Marae.

The community also has opportunities to lead active lifestyles, with access to numerous sporting and recreational facilities, including leisure centres, swimming pools and a recreation precinct around Northcote Road.

This area has a proud history of caring for its community, which saw the establishment of the first community house in the Auckland region in 1972. The Kaipatiki Local Board wishes to build on this legacy by continuing to maintain and develop libraries and other community, cultural and arts facilities.

For more detailed information about the Kaipatiki area, please refer to: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/kaipatiki

Local board plan priorities Kaipatiki local board’s priorities are set out in the Local Board Plan under the following headings: • Improve our town centres - Our communities focus on town or village centres. We are working to build

their assets and improve the transport to and from them.

• Strengthen our local economy - We will continue our focus on building economic prosperity for people in Kaipatiki and improving local employment opportunities.

• Build on our sense of pride and belonging - We will continue to build a strong sense of belonging, identity and pride in each of our communities and support community-based provision of local events and development services to meet community needs.

• Enhance and protect our leafy suburbs and parks - We cherish our leafy green suburbs, including the patchwork of reserves, parks and bush on private property. We have adopted a Kaipatiki Connections Network Plan to progressively upgrade our network of bush tracks for cycling and walking.

• Build our transport links - We will continue to address the problems we face in getting around by advocating for better and faster public transport, with better bus and ferry services.

• Make better use of what we have - We will continue to work on the Northcote Sports Precinct to meet the increasingly high demand for our already fully utilised facilities. We will make better use of our facilities with upgrades and refurbishment.

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Local libraries

Local community

Services


events



Local economic

development


environment

Local governance

Improving our town centres

Strengthen our local economy

Build on our sense of pride and belonging

Enhance our leafy suburbs and parks

Build our transport links

Make better use of what we have

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Kaipatiki draft local board agreement

Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Kaipatiki Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2012-2022(LTP).

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated certain regulatory activities to the Kaipatiki Local Board which are detailed in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the Local Board area. Kaipatiki’s three libraries are situated at Birkenhead, Glenfield and Northcote. The local board strenuously supports the continuation of the current level of service where all libraries are open seven days a week and most library services are provided free of charge.


This supports our local board plan priority of making the best use of what we have got.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/14)



90% 90%



26.0 )

25.6

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. A local example of community services is the well established Community Trust with two community coordinators who spearhead local engagement and grass roots community development in the Kaipatiki area. In the Northcote and Birkenhead areas, the Community Trust is also responsible for graffiti eradication. Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for four community halls (Marlborough, Lindisfarne, Northcote War Memorial Hall, Glenfield Memorial Hall), six community houses/ centres all with crèches (Bayview, Beach Haven, Birkdale, Birkenhead, Glenfield and Northcote ) the Birkenhead Civic Centre, Glenfield Local Board offices, Mayfield Centre and Norman King Building. We plan to spend $0.67 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.21 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be supporting community programmes to all our Kaipatiki communities. The key initiatives we have planned for 2013/2014 include continuing to support the Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust (formerly Birkenhead Northcote Glenfield Community Facilities Trust); six community houses and Raeburn House These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – building our sense of pride and belonging and making the best use of what we have got.

Levels of service



Target (2013/14)



65% 75%


85% 95%



92% 75%


No data 50%



90% 85%


44% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Kaipatiki Local Board supports the Northart facility. We plan to spend $0.36 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014.

Our key focus will be to continue to support local arts and culture activities and support the local events in our communities that underpin Kaipatiki.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2013/2014 include the Chinese and Korean New Year; the Moon Festival, the North Shore Tattoo, the Pasifika Festival in Northcote, Christmas parades, carols by candlelight and the much-valued and extensive range of summer fun and family events in local parks and reserves.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – building on our sense of pride and belonging.

Levels of service



Target (2013/14)



91% 85%


140 147


7 8


Not available 80%








2012/2013

Maintain or improve



78% 85%


220 231

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the Local Board area. Within the Board area, there are over 160 local parks covering 532 hectares. This includes numerous reserves such as Birkenhead War Memorial Park, Eskdale Reserve, Smiths Bush, Kauri Glen, Shepherds Park, Kauri Point, Chelsea Heritage Park, Le Roys Bush, Marlborough Park, Normanton Reserve, Rewi Alley, Onepoto Domain, Tuff Crater Reserve, Little Shoal Bay, McFetridge Park, Elliot Reserve, Stancich Reserve, Akoranga Reserve and Te Onewa Pa (Stokes Point).

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We plan to spend $8.36 million operating expenditure (opex) and $5.13 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on the new connections in the Kaipatiki Network Connections Plan and upgrading playing surfaces.


• Upgrading the existing forest track in Onepoto Domain as part of the Kaipatiki Connections Network Plan

• Establishing new connections in Rotary Grove, Kauri Glen, Le Roys Bush and Kauri Point Centennial tracks as part of the Kaipatiki Connections Network Plan

• New toilets and changing facilities in Greenslade Reserve ($376,000)

• Upgrading playing surfaces ($524,000, above usual replacement funding )

• Constructing the Onepoto Walkway ($400,000)

• A share of the Small Local Improvement Project budget ($468,000)

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – enhance and protect our water quality, leafy suburbs and parks; build on our sense of pride and belonging and making the best use of what we have got.

Levels of service



Target (2013/14)



80% 75%


82% 85%


91% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


96% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Council-owned facilities include North Shore Leisure – ActivZone, Beach Haven Sports Centre, Birkenhead and Glenfield Leisure Centres which ensure that swimming pools and associated recreational programmes are available to residents.


Our key focus will be on providing a wide range of recreational facilities and working to upgrade these for community use. We will also develop the Northcote Sports Precinct to build a strategic framework for the initiatives being taken by individual sporting codes. This supports the following priorities in our local board plan – building on our sense of pride and belonging; enhance and protect our water quality, leafy suburbs and parks and making the best use of what we have got.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/14)



86%

(1)

85%


86%

(1)

85%





Note:


Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Kaipatiki Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programmes in Birkenhead and Northcote. The Kaipatiki Board recognises that notable sporting, recreational and other events can offer numerous economic benefits for the Board area.

The Kaipatiki Local Board is responsible for maintaining the quality of streetscape and town centres to ensure they are free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming and usable environment. There are programmes to start the Birkenhead Town centre upgrade and develop the Beach Haven town centre gateways. Work is also underway in Glenfield town centre and to improve the gateway at Northcote town centre.

We plan to spend $1.09 million operating expenditure (opex) and $1.76 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on projects to strengthen our town centres to create vibrant commercial centres for our communities.


• Establishing a solid base of business commitment to work towards a Business Improvement District (BID) development for Wairau Valley.

• Commencing the development of the Glenfield town centre ($210,000)

• Detailed planning for the Highbury viewing deck ($164,000)

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – strengthen our employment opportunities and local economy and making the best use of what we have got.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/14)



New measure 75%



63% 65%


62%

(1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:


Local built and natural environment This group of activities covers local environment and heritage protection. There is currently no budget allocated for this group of activities, however the Kaipatiki Local Board recognises and appreciates the number of volunteers and community groups who currently work to provide environmental and sustainability programmes and ongoing regular, sustainable management of the Kaipatiki environment. The Local Board will continue to support these groups where possible through discretionary budgets. The board is also promoting a rational approach to mangrove management where they are encroaching on natural waterways in our inner harbour beaches and have projects in place to monitor and remove mangrove seedlings in selected locations.

Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws.


As part of its governance role, the Kaipatiki Local Board will continue to engage with, and develop good relationships, with its local communities. Under their delegations, Local Board members also officiate at citizenship ceremonies. We plan to spend $1.36 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.04 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on encouraging public engagement in the Unitary Plan development and participation in the 2013 local elections.


• Acting as the community focus for public engagement related to the Unitary Plan development

• Contributing to citizenship ceremonies and local civic functions

• Providing local governance and advocacy on behalf of our communities

• Providing local board discretionary activities

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These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – building on our sense of pride and belonging.

Levels of service



Target (2013/14)



31% TO BE SET



2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Kaipatiki Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Kaipatiki Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.













Local recreation initiatives and facilities 2,178 4,254 -2,077 Total local recreation services 2,178 4,254 -2,077 Total operating expenditure allocated 17,255 4,520 12,734 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 17,530 4,555 12,975 Budget 2013 16,339 4,553 11,785

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Lindsay Waugh (Chairperson) C/- Kaipatiki Local Board Offices 90 Bentley Avenue Glenfield Auckland 0629 Ph: (09) 484-8987 or (021) 287-1155 E: [email protected]

Nick Kearney (Deputy Chairperson) 37 McDowell Crescent Hillcrest Auckland 0627 Ph: (09) 419-0778 or (027) 448-3038 E: [email protected]

Grant Gillon C/- Kaipatiki Local Board Offices 90 Bentley Avenue Glenfield Auckland 0629 Ph: (027) 476-4679 E: [email protected]

John Gillon 2/14 View Road Glenfield Auckland 0627 Ph: (09) 443-1683 or (021) 286-2288 E: [email protected]

Richard Hills C/- Kaipatiki Local Board Offices 90 Bentley Avenue Glenfield Auckland 0629 Ph: (021) 286-4411

E:[email protected]

Vivienne Keohane 34 Waverly Avenue Glenfield Auckland 0629 Ph: (09) 444-7694 or (021) 287-1199 E: [email protected]

Kay McIntyre C/- Kaipatiki Local Board Offices 90 Bentley Avenue Glenfield Auckland 0629 Ph: (09) 444-4789 or (021) 287-8844 F: (09) 444-4792 E: [email protected]

Chris Marshall C/- Kaipatiki Local Board Offices 90 Bentley Avenue Glenfield Auckland 0629 Ph: (09) 443-7753 E: [email protected]


90 Bentley Avenue

Glenfield

Auckland 0629



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Appendix: capital projects list for the Kaipatiki Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June


Community 244 Local community services 213 Community facility renewals 213 Local libraries 31 Local library renewals 31 Economic development 1,764 Local economic development 1,764 Central area upgrade (Northcote) 819 Town centre urban design action plan (Glenfield) 210 Upgrade 294990-0 (Highbury Mainstreet) 571

Viewing deck and development (Highbury) 164 Governance 41 Local governance 41

Local board it hardware (members) 34 Local board it hardware (staff) 7

Lifestyle and culture 5,553 Local parks services 5,133

Combined toilet and changing (Greenslade Reserve) 376 Cycle and walking track (Greenway) 524 Cycle and walking track network plan (Kaipatiki) 105 Local park car park renewals 134 Local park coastal structures renewals 45 Local park horticultural renewals 270 Local park passive turf renewals 174 Local park playspace renewals 81 Local park public convenience renewals 453 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 86 Playground (Birkenhead War Memorial) 229 Small local improvement projects (North) 468 Sports playing surfaces and facility upgrades 524 Sportsfield renewals 1,049 Toilets (Eskdale Reserve) 130 Volleyball court (Birkenhead War Memorial) 39 Walkway (Onepoto) 398 Youth facility in parks (Birkenhead-Northcote) 48

Local recreation services 419 Aquatic facility building renewals 209 Aquatic facility equipment renewals 176 Recreational facilities building renewals 18 Recreational facilities equipment renewals 17

Total Gross Capex 7,601

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board


Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board Message from the Chairperson The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Board will continue to lead, promote and advocate on the six local priorities adopted in our plan and progress initiatives set out in the agreement for 2013/2014. You have voiced your priorities and supported us thus far, and it has been very valuable to shape our local area.

Our board was one of the first two boards in Auckland region to draft its Area Plan. The ideas and priorities will inform future land use and infrastructure development. Five key moves identified are to – revitalise town centres, provide for a link to the airport, improve water quality and access to and around the Manukau Harbour, promote the airport and Māngere gateway as a destination for tourism, employment, recreation and lastly, to progressively enhance residential areas.

The Governing Body has adopted a region-wide policy introducing charges for entry to swimming pools for those aged 17 years and over. We are proposing the introduction of a targeted rate in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu to fund ways of making swimming pools free for all adults. We want your views and feedback to help the Board consider the options, set out in the following section.

The Board will continue to progress planned initiatives to improve living conditions, local job prospects and strengthen community infrastructure, such as libraries and health hubs.

The Southern Initiative is important for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu. Our board supports the need for coordinated investment and action in the southern area of Auckland. We look forward to leveraging the opportunities for better outcomes for local residents and our young people. We will continue to work to improve employment, youth empowerment, education, better housing and improved transport connections.

The restoration of the environment of Manukau Harbour will continue as will the Māngere Gateway project to promote local economic development and increasing tourism. The construction and development of the Library and the swimming pool in Ōtāhuhu will also be significantly progressed in 2013/2014.

My fellow Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board members and I will continue to advocate for improved service delivery and investment in our area.

Peter Skelton

Chairperson, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Māngere–Ōtāhuhu draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on.



Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Introduction of a targeted rate to fund free pool entry for all adults

From 2 April 2013, the introduction of a region-wide policy will lead to a cost for adults to use swimming pools in the local board area. We have considered some options and propose a targeted rate of $13.64 per residential unit to fund free entry to swimming pools in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu for all adults. This proposal, along with other options considered, is described in more detail below for your feedback.

As a result, the percentage of users satisfied with pool is expected to increase

-215

(from pool revenue)

+215 (from targeted rate)

No change overall

Proposal to subsidise adult entry to swimming pools through a targeted rate

Background

On 2 April 2013 a region-wide policy will introduce charges for use of swimming pools for all adults 17 years and above. For people living in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area this means that adults will have to pay $3.10, and seniors, community service card holders, people with disabilities and students will be charged $ 2.00. Children 16 years and under will have free access to swimming pools, across the region.

A local board can propose fees and charges for local activities different from those on which the governing body has set their budgets as long as the financial implications are managed. This means that we can subsidise charges for all adult users of pools and replace any reduced revenue from other sources.

In considering the pool entry fee for adults, the board assessed its options against the key principles in the council’s Revenue and financing policy. These required a balance to be made between users paying for the benefits they receive, the impact on affordability for pool users and ratepayers and the impact on community wellbeing.

Details of proposal

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Board is proposing a uniform targeted rate of $13.64 for all residential units in our local board area, to allow all adults 17 years and over free entry to swimming pools in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu. The rate would apply to every separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit and is estimated to raise $215,000.

The board is not proposing changes to any other prices under the region-wide swimming pool policy. So, for example, there would be no change to the regionally-set charges for spa pools or saunas, spectators, or pro-rata discounts for 10-trip tickets.

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Reasons for proposal

Community wellbeing is one of six priorities of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board. While general rates fund pools partly, the board is of the view that the importance of community wellbeing in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu supports further subsiding pool entry for adults through targeted rates.

Affordability is particularly important in areas of high deprivation like Māngere-Ōtāhuhu. A small financial adjustment to make pools accessible will yield benefits in terms of social and community wellbeing for people living in areas of high social deprivation. These gains include improved health and increased access for all people to opportunities for recreational activities and social connections. Council owned pools are community assets and there is a risk that these are not fully utilised, while ratepayers continue to meet the fixed costs.

The proposal, like the other options discussed in the next section, has an element of “user pays”, i.e. charging for spas and saunas. However, neither the proposal, nor any of the options would recover pool operating costs entirely from pool users. Some of the benefit pool users receive will be funded from the targeted rate and the rest from general rates.

The proposal to establish a targeted rate of $13.64 per residential unit will have an impact on residential ratepayers through increases in total rates of on average an additional one per cent.

One concern is the possibility that people from neighbouring boards and other areas travel to take advantage of the lower entry fees at the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu pools, which could cause overcrowding. It should be noted that pools in the former Manukau City Council area have always attracted visitors from the rest of the city. The low cost difference between the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu pools and those in neighbouring board areas is unlikely to outweigh the additional travel costs and mitigates this effect.

The board proposes the targeted rate in the form of a uniform charge because it is simple and transparent and distributes the costs equally over all households. The board considers each household has a similar ability to benefit irrespective of property value. The rate is not applied to business properties as they do not in general benefit from swimming pool services. A capital value rate would also deliver a similar distribution of rates increase.

Options considered

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu considered three other options for the pricing of access to swimming pools in its area. These options and the proposal are set out in the table on the following page.

Option Proposal 1 2 3

Description Free admission

$13.64 uniform targeted rate

Admission $2 and $1, $4.69 uniform targeted

rate

Admission $2 and $1

$2.50 uniform targeted rate, and

reprioritisation of other local budgets

Full admission charge for adults, $3.10 and $2.

Admission revenue Nil $141,000 $141,000 $215,000

Local board targeted rate (GST incl)

$13.64 $4.69 $2.50 $0

Rate revenue $215,000 $74,000 $40,000 -

Reprioritisation $0 $0 $34,000 $0

Total $215,000 $215,000 $215,000 $215,000

Note to table:

Pool entry for children is free under all options.

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Options 1 and 2 propose a targeted rate in the same form as the proposal i.e. a uniform rate applied per separately used or inhabited part of a property on all residential properties.

Option 1: Admission $2 and $1, uniform targeted rate to recover balance

Pool use would be lower than under the proposal and hence the benefits to the community would also be lower. Pool users would make a small contribution to the cost of operating the facility. The cost to ratepayers will be lower and they will fund less of the benefits received by pool users. With a charge for entry it is not expected that many additional pool users from other local board areas would travel to the facility.

Option 2: Admission $2 and $1, uniform targeted rate, and reprioritisation to recover balance

This option has a similar impact on pool use and pool users as option 1. The contribution from ratepayers is slightly lower. This option does present a risk that there will be some impact on other services which have funding reprioritized as set out below:

a. Removal of activity manager resource for building maintenance for community facilities ($7,000) – this could result in a minor capacity reduction

b. Reduction of storm damage clean up budgets by 50 per cent ($9,000), a contingency to manage slips etc.

c. Reduce the Community Response Fund by $18,000 or 18 per cent – the purpose of this fund is to address the social and community well-being of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu communities and therefore using part of this fund to help fund pool entry is considered appropriate.

Option 3: Regional policy - admission $3.10 and $2

There would be no additional rate payable by ratepayers. Adults entering the pools in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu would pay $3.10 or $2.00.

The board considers that the change from free entry to a charge of $3.10 is significant. People’s ability to pay for pool use is constrained and the proposed admission fees will result in an adverse impact on community well being.

Your input

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board needs your feedback on the proposal and options to introduce a targeted rate of $13.69 to allow subsidised costs for entry of adults 17 years and over to swimming pools in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu. Your views will help us to make a final decision. Please ensure that you let us know your views by putting in a submission.

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside of the decision-making responsibilities of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

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• The Governing Body has adopted a policy making charges for entry to swimming pools for those aged 17 years and over. We will advocate for a change to this policy, to enable free or reduced access charges for all. To minimise the impact on health and wellbeing of communities, we are now considering options including a proposal for a targeted rate to allow adults to use swimming pools in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu at no entry charge

• Better public transport and connectivity in the area. Improved transport planning will connect our communities to each other and to places of employment, and establish links between our town centres

• Connecting young people to further training and job opportunities

• Timely assessment of sites of heritage and historical value in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area

• Continue to advocate on the Māngere Gateway project to develop tourism opportunities




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About the Māngere–Ōtāhuhu area The Manukau Harbour and the Tāmaki Estuary surround three sides of the Māngere -Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area. The area includes the communities of Māngere Bridge, Māngere Central, Māngere East Favona and Ōtāhuhu. The area is home to the Māngere Mountain, Ambury Regional Park significant archaeological sites including Otuataua Stonefields, Pukaki Crater, the Robertson Hill-Sturges Park volcanic cones and the historic portage route, Te To Waka, historically used by Māori to transfer waka between the Manukau Harbour and Hauraki Gulf.

Auckland International Airport, New Zealand’s largest and busiest airport, is situated in the area and services over 13 million passengers a year.

The starting location of resettlement for all refugees who are accepted in New Zealand is the Māngere Refugee Resettlement Centre, also located in this area1

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu has a strong Pacific and Māori identity (58 per cent and 17.8 per cent respectively), followed by people with European heritage (19.9 per cent). Ethnic diversity is increasing gradually. Currently, just over 14 per cent of people have Asian heritage, and small numbers of people are of Middle Eastern and Latin American heritage (0.6 per cent) and others (2.5 per cent).

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Māngere-Ōtāhuhu is the third largest area in Auckland in terms of business units, however, it has the largest proportion (38.4 per cent) of people not in the labour force, compared to other areas. A very large proportion (85 per cent) of households in Māngere -Ōtāhuhu live in areas that were rated eight, nine or 10 on the New Zealand Deprivation Index

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For more detailed information about the Māngere –Ōtāhuhu area please refer to

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Local board plan priorities The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Plan, adopted in late 2011, set out your community’s priorities for the next three years. The adoption of the Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2012 – 2022 (LTP) has accepted many of those priorities and confirmed our board’s and council’s commitment to deliver on those priorities for your community. In this, the second year of the LTP, many of the initiatives supporting those priorities are being planned or are being physically delivered for your community.


• Build the Ōtāhuhu pool and complete recreation precinct - building the Ōtāhuhu pool and recreation precinct is a chance to reclaim vibrancy and support the wellbeing of the Ōtāhuhu community.

• Support a strong local economy - education and employment opportunities for local people, particularly our youth, are a priority. The Southern Initiative and the Māngere Gateway project are vehicles of change and support the local economy.

• Ensure our area is well connected - good public transport is our aspiration for the area, with a network plan to improve connectivity and routes. We will continue to make improvements to footpaths and cycleways.

• Quality recreational and community facilities - the community facilities and recreational centres in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area will continue to provide high quality services – for health, wellbeing and education.

1 http://www.refugeeservices.org.nz/faqs/refugees_in_nz; Accessed on 17 October 2012

2 Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings (2006)

3 Source: Statistics New Zealand, Census of Population and Dwellings (2006)

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• Preserve our heritage and environment - restoring and enhancing our harbours, developing our parks and promoting the growth of local arts and our historical archives.

• Increase the wellbeing of our communities - we want to improve the safety of our neighbourhoods. We will also advocate on issues that impact on community wellbeing, such as reducing the harm associated with liquor and gambling activities.




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Preserve our heritage and environment

Increase the wellbeing of our communities

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Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers libraries located within the local board area. The libraries are located at Māngere Bridge, Māngere East, Māngere town centre and Ōtāhuhu.


The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is the construction of the new Ōtāhuhu Library, which supports the following priorities in our local board plan - Provide high quality recreation and community facilities and Increase the wellbeing of our communities.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



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Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Local community facilities include five community centres and halls as well as Nga Tapuwae.



• Improving sense of safety in neighbourhoods through better design, lighting and crime prevention initiatives

• Projects to address the wellbeing of local communities, for example, programmes and events run through our community centres

• Addressing youth unemployment through our ‘Youth Connections’ initiative.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priorities - Quality recreational and community facilities and Increase the wellbeing of our communities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



73% 75%


86% 95%



87% 75%


58% 50%



75% 85%


29% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board supports the Metro Theatre and the new Māngere Arts Centre. Local events in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area include local Christmas events and ANZAC Day events.

We plan to spend $1.31 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.04 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on projects to promote growth of local arts and serve to recognise local culture and heritage.


• Community events such as Christmas events, ANZAC day and volunteer awards

• Contestable funding for local community events

• Support for the Māngere Arts Centre

• Support for the Manukau Youth Orchestra

These key initiatives support our local board plan priorities - Provide high quality recreational and community facilities and increasing the wellbeing of our communities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



80% 85%


940 987


810 820


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2012/2013

Maintain or improve



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Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the local board area there are approximately 178 local parks covering 266 hectares, including Māngere Centre Park, Walter Massey and David Lange parks.

We plan to spend $6.19 million operating expenditure (opex) and $2.45 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is to assess the scope of, and implications for, mangrove management in the harbour to improve access and retain environmental diversity.


• Peninsula park walkway and planting

• Māngere Mountain, Otuataua Stonefields, Pukaki crater

• Norana toilets and changing rooms

• Continue to protect our coastline and harbour

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority ‘to preserve our heritage and environment’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



67% 75%


66% 85%


96% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Recreation centre facilities include Ōtāhuhu Recreation and Youth Centre and Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Leisure Centre.


The key initiatives and projects we have planned include for 2013/1014 are:

• Construction of the new Ōtāhuhu swimming pool complex

• Upgrade of the Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa pools as part of a two-year programme of works

These key initiatives support our local board plan priorities - Build the Ōtāhuhu swimming pool and complete the recreation precinct, and Quality recreational and community facilities.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



86% (1)

85%


86%

(1)

85%





Note:


Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Ōtāhuhu Mainstreet.

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Ōtāhuhu town centre.

We plan to spend $1.51 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.11 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be to support a strong local economy, education and employment opportunities.


• Revitalise Māngere-Ōtāhuhu town centres as local hubs to make our area vibrant

• Continue support to the Business Improvement District (BIDs) in the area with an annual subsidy

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority to ‘support a strong local economy’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%

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Target (2013/2014)



33% 65%


31% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:



We plan to spend $0.02 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.13 capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on projects that preserve our heritage and environment, focusing on initiatives that restore and enhance our harbours.


• Improve access to, and use of, our waterways

• Support assessment of natural and built sites of historical value and significance

• Provide support to the Māngere Mountain Education Trust

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority ‘to preserve our heritage and environment’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. The local board receives strategic and policy advice, as well as democracy, community engagement and administrative support. This enables local board members to represent their communities, deliver effective local leadership and make informed decisions on local issues, activities and facilities.


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Our key focus in 2013/2014 will be to work closely with the Governing Body of Auckland Council, its CCOs and other organisations to ensure that the unique needs of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu are understood and responded to. We will engage and develop good relationships with local communities, including our business communities and provide mechanisms for regular engagement with our diverse interest groups.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priorities ‘Support a strong local economy’; ‘Ensure our area is well connected’; ‘Increase the wellbeing of our communities’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

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Note:


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Expenditure for Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.

$000 Draft Annual plan 2013/2014 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Direct revenue Net expenditure














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Leau Peter Skelton (Chairperson) Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Māngere Town Centre Māngere Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (021) 287-4666 E: [email protected]

Christine O'Brien (Deputy Chairperson) Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Māngere Town Centre Māngere Auckland 2022 Ph: (021) 256-5133 or (021) 284-3333 E: christine.o'[email protected]

Carrol Elliot, JP Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Māngere Town Centre Māngere Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (09) 622-1802 E: [email protected]

Tafafuna'i Tasi Lauese, JP Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Māngere Town Centre Māngere Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (021) 286-8855 E: tafafuna'[email protected]

Lydia Sosen Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Māngere Town Centre Māngere Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (021) 287-2255 E: [email protected]

Sylvia Taylor Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Māngere Town Centre Māngere Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 622-2982or (021) 471-555 F: (09) 622-2987 E: [email protected]

Walter Togiamu Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Māngere Town Centre Māngere Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (021) 287-1122 E: [email protected]


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Appendix: Capital projects list for the Māngere–Ōtāhuhu Local Board area for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June


BUILT AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Local built and natural environment

Manukau Harbour restoration projects 131 Total Local built and natural environment 131 Total Built and natural environment 131 COMMUNITY Local community services

Community facility renewals 183 Total Local community services 183 Local libraries

Library furniture and fitting renewals 58 Library redevelopment (Ōtāhuhu) 2,772 Local library renewals 34

Total Local libraries 2,864 Total Community 3,047 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development

Local park horticultural renewals 27 Streetscape development 80

Total Local economic development 106 Total Economic development 106 GOVERNANCE Local governance


Total Local governance 37 Total Governance 37 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services

Art facility renewals 35 Total Local arts, culture and events services 35 Local parks services

Citywide reserve signs and furniture 44 Coastline erosion control 189 Community boards parks works 98 Development (Premier Park) 105 Esplanade development 325 Local improvement projects (LIPS) 205 Local park car park renewals 157 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 69 Local park horticultural renewals 168 Local park playspace renewals 24 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 45

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Maritime recreational fund development 367 Neighbourhood parks 92 Road development (Kiwi Esplanade Waterfront) 58 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 21 Sports park horticultural renewals 5 Sports park utility renewals 157 Sports parks 278 Sportsfield renewals 40

Total Local parks services 2,447 Local recreation services

Aquatic facility building renewals 71 Outdoor pool upgrade (Moana-nui-a-kiwa leisure centre) 535 Recreational facilities building renewals 109 Swimming pool development (Ōtāhuhu) 8,389

Total Local recreation services 9,104 Total Lifestyle and culture 11,586 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Total 14,907

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Manurewa Local Board Message from the Chairperson The Manurewa Local Board will maintain its focus for this 2013/2014 year on the priorities identified in consultation with our local communities and articulated in the Local Board Plan. We have made some progress over the past year within limited budget allocations. But if Auckland is to be the world’s most liveable city, all parts of our region must be liveable. That starts with ensuring an equitable allocation of funding to meet the capital and operating needs of each of the 21 local boards. We will continue to advocate strongly to ensure that the Manurewa area receives its fair share of council funding and other resources.

The Board has listened to its constituents. We are very clear that our community does not desire ratepayer-funded regional concerts and extravagant ventures. But Manurewa residents and ratepayers do want well-drained and maintained sports parks, neighbourhood parks, and esplanades. And we must have sports and community facilities that are at least the equal of other areas in the region, so that all our people can fully participate in, and contribute to the well-being of their neighbourhoods. The Manurewa Local Board will continue to work with stakeholders to acquire consent to remove intrusive mangrove plants, and we will continue to support local events that encourage community celebration and shared identity.

The Board recognises the need to keep expenditure under control, but a rate increase such as that proposed is only viable if the savings made do not compromise the delivery of local services and projects. The Board believes that spending on some of council’s flagship city centre projects should be reduced to protect the ability and expectation for local boards to deliver the world’s most liveable city in the suburbs where most of us live.

Angela Dalton

Chairperson, Manurewa Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Manurewa draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Manurewa Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and is not proposing changes to the activities and budgets outlined in Auckland Council’s Long Term-Plan 2012-2022.

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Manurewa Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside of the decision-making responsibilities of the Manurewa Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

Our key advocacy areas for 2013/2014 are to advocate to the governing body for:

• Free swimming pool access for gold card holders, people with disabilities, their careers and supervising adults

• Improving education outcomes, opportunities for life-long learning (from Early Childhood Education to tertiary and workplace learning) and employment in the Manurewa area

• The Wiri Improvement project, begun by Manukau City Council in partnership with other organisations, to be included as a transformation project in support of the Southern Initiative and Auckland Plan.




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About the Manurewa area Manurewa has a rich cultural history from early Māori settlement to the present, and was well-known as a prosperous farming village with its natural resources, plentiful fishing waters and fertile soils. Today, Manurewa is home for a diverse population, many of whom have strong loyalties to the area and have lived in it for a long time.

Although the population is ageing, Manurewa has one of the highest proportions of young people under 25 years of age in Auckland. Key characteristics of Manurewa include a prominent industrial area in Wiri, significant state housing (approximately 3,000 homes) pocketed throughout the ward, through to leafy coastal suburbs such as Wattle Downs and Weymouth. The local board area also includes the suburbs of Clendon Park, Goodwood Heights, Hill Park, Homai, Leabank, Manurewa Central, Manurewa East, Manurewa South, Manurewa West, Randwick Park, Rata-Vine, The Gardens, Totara Heights, Wiri and Manukau Heights.

Manurewa is located close to the motorway network, rail corridors and the airport. These provide ease of access to Manurewa’s prominent industrial and suburban areas, which contribute significantly to the economy of Auckland. It also allows people access to visit and enjoy the regional and local parks that Manurewa has to offer.

Manurewa is home to Auckland’s Regional Botanic Gardens, attracting over one million visitors a year; the historic Nathan Homestead; Totara Park, one of Auckland’s hidden gems; a large swimming pool (Ngā Mahi a Rehia); a new multi-purpose sports complex on Mountfort Park; and the recently upgraded Netball Manurewa Community Facility.

For more detailed information about the Manurewa area please refer to the Auckland Council website, www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/manurewa

Local board plan priorities The Manurewa Local Board Plan 2011 was developed after extensive consultation with our communities and was built on previous engagement, prior to the formation of Auckland Council, which resulted in the Community Advocacy Plan and Towards 2060 vision for Manurewa.

The Local Board Plan provides the framework that guides the Board’s decision-making through to 2013 and sets out our priorities. These priorities, which form the basis for this local board agreement, are:

• Improving health and well being – creating communities where people are healthy, active and have year-round access to fantastic open spaces and recreational amenities.

• Economy, jobs and prosperity – building a strong local economy with skilled people, local jobs, and vibrant town centres and business precincts.

• Neighbourhoods and community safety – developing resilient communities in attractive neighbourhoods where people participate, feel safe and enjoy a good quality of life.

• Inclusion – promoting communities where people embrace each other’s differences, feel a sense of belonging and get involved.

• Transport – working towards a public transport system that is safe, reliable and affordable, supported by an excellent network of roads, walkways and cycle ways.

• Environment and heritage – enhancing our environment and protecting our heritage and culture.

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Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Manurewa Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Manurewa Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers the local libraries located within the local board area. This activity covers the Manurewa and Clendon (Te Matariki) local libraries.


This supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ’Improving Health and Well-Being’; and ‘Neighbourhoods and Community Safety’.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



89% 90%



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30.0



The Board is committed to maintaining and improving the area’s social and community infrastructure and is focussed on ensuring that Manurewa residents can enjoy access to facilities that are the equal of others in the Auckland region. Our focus includes increasing the capacity of existing sports and community amenities and building new facilities to meet growing demand, improving safety within the area and developing strategic partnerships with other organisations to jointly deliver on community goals and expectations.

A key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is continuing to support the Youth Council to build their capacity to engage in the democratic decision-making process. The Manurewa Youth Council, set up with funding from the local board, is now well-established and providing a youth perspective on Auckland Council and government strategy and policy development.

This supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Improving Health and Well-Being’; ‘Neighbourhoods and Community Safety’; and ‘Inclusion’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



70% 75%


86% 95%



90% 75%


60% 50%



66% 85%


31% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Manurewa Local Board supports the Nathan Homestead arts facility, which also provides a dedicated art gallery and theatre. Local events include the Santa Parade, Christmas in the Park, Armistice Day and ANZAC commemorations.


The Board’s commitment in this draft Annual Plan is to support and grow local events which people of all cultures, ethnicity and ages can enjoy and participate in.


• Strengthen Nathan Homestead’s role as Manurewa’s premier community arts and function centre.

• Develop a signature event within Manurewa that will attract more visitors to the area

This supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Neighbourhoods and Community Safety’; ‘Inclusion’; ‘Environment and Heritage’

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



86% 85%


870 914


50 53


96% 80%



500 525


5 5



2012/2013

Maintain or improve



96% 85%


490 515

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Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks within the Manurewa Local Board area, of which there are approximately 168, covering 472 hectares. These include Totara and Mountfort Parks, Riverton Reserve, Wattle Farm Ponds reserve, Leabank, Gallagher and Laurie Gibbons Memorial Park.


The Manurewa Local Board remains committed to improving the health and well-being of the area’s residents through the development of new, and maintenance and upgrading of existing, sports parks and facilities.

Key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include:

• continuing the redevelopment of Riverton Reserve, which will largely be completed by year end. It will be a high quality, multi-purpose park with sports and community facilities, and a new Early Childhood Education centre.

• maintaining and improving a number of playgrounds and esplanade reserves in the area to ensure people of all ages and lifestyles can access open spaces that continue to serve their needs.

This key initiative supports our local board plan priority: ‘Improving Health and Well-Being’

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



61% 75%


64% 85%


94% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers recreation facilities, which include Manurewa Recreation Centre, Manurewa Aquatic Centre - Ngā Mahi a Rehia, Netball Manurewa multi-sport complex and Totara Park Pool.


The Manurewa Local Board Plan has a focus on ensuring that people in Manurewa have access to quality recreation spaces. The Board will continue to resource and invest in local recreation amenities and will work with a range of local organisations and others to increase the capacity of facilities in Manurewa.

The key project we have planned for 2013/2014 is to undertake extensive improvements and additions to the Netball Manurewa Community Events Centre.

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This initiative supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Improving Health and Well-Being’; ‘Inclusion’

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



80%

(1)

85%


80%

(1)

85%





Note:


Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Manurewa Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries. This includes providing the social infrastructure to improve education, training and employment opportunities for the community. The Manurewa Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, safe, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.


Key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include:

• supporting the strategic planning of the Manurewa and Wiri Business Improvement Districts

• improving safety in and around town centres and business areas

This supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Economy, Jobs and Prosperity’; ‘Neighbourhoods and Community Safety’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



21% 65%


34%

(1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:



We plan to spend $0.01 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Additional budget has been set aside through our Parks budget for on-going work and renewals programmes for esplanades along the Manukau Harbour foreshore and tributary streams, and for coastal protection.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is the management and removal of mangroves from key locations to enable better enjoyment of the Manukau harbour.

This supports our local board plan priority: ‘Environment and Heritage’

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

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Key focus areas we have planned for 2013/2014 include working closely with the Governing Body, the Council- controlled organisations and other organisations to ensure that the unique needs of Manurewa are understood and responded to. We will also continue to regularly engage with our diverse communities and interest groups.

We plan to spend $1,38 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.04 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014, to provide the support the local board needs to achieve its objectives.

This supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Improving Health and Well-Being’; ‘Inclusion’; ‘Economy, Jobs and Prosperity’; ‘Neighbourhoods and Community Safety’; ‘Transport’; ‘Environment and Heritage’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Manurewa Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Manurewa Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.














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Angela Dalton (Chairperson) 21 Greta Banks Place Wattle Downs Manurewa Auckland 2103 Ph:(021) 283-3311 E: [email protected]

Daniel Newman, JP (Deputy Chairperson) 4 Gleneagles Grove Wattle Downs Manurewa Auckland 2103 Ph: (09) 268-0718 or (021) 240-2800 E: [email protected]

Michael Bailey 10 Rimu Road Manurewa Auckland 2102 Ph: (09) 262-5402 or (021) 287-4422 E: [email protected]

Colleen Brown, MNZM, JP 19b Claude Road Manurewa Auckland 2102 Ph: (09) 266-7925 or (027) 479-7978 E: [email protected]

Angela Cunningham-Marino 7 Hill Road Manurewa Auckland 2102 Ph: (09) 266-4729 or (027) 504-0884 E: [email protected]

Toa Greening 1 Whitebourne Heights Manurewa Auckland 2105 Ph: (09) 268-8900 or (027) 439-3163 E: [email protected]

Hon. George Hawkins 7 Hill Road Manurewa Auckland 2102 Ph: (021) 969-444 or (09) 298-4956 E: [email protected]

Ken Penney 146e Great South Road Manurewa Auckland 2012 Ph: (09) 267-9340 or (09) 267-0110 E: [email protected]


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Appendix: Capital projects list for Manurewa Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June


COMMUNITY Local community services

Community facility renewals 124 Total local community services 124 Local libraries

Local library renewals 76 Total local libraries 76 Total community 199 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development

Local park horticultural renewals 32 Streetscape development 96

Total local economic development 128 Total economic development 128 GOVERNANCE Local governance


Total local governance 41 Total governance 41 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local parks services

Citywide reserve signs and furniture 58 Coastline erosion control 151 Development (Premier Park) 102 Esplanade development 42 Local park car park renewals 68 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 38 Local park horticultural renewals 95 Local park playspace renewals 47 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 178 Neighbourhood parks 94 Riverton Park Reserve 3,565 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 22 Sports park horticultural renewals 21 Sports park playspace renewals 52 Sports park utility renewals 115 Sports parks 100 Sportsfield renewals 88 Upgrade (Mountfort Park) 84

Total local parks services 4,921 Local recreation services

Aquatic facility building renewals 130 Netball complex, community and events centre (Manurewa) 891 Recreational facilities building renewals 201

Total local recreation services 1,223 Total lifestyle and culture 6,144 Manurewa Total 6,512

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board


Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Message from the Chairperson It is my great pleasure to present Maungakiekie-Tāmaki’s 2013/2014 draft local board agreement, which includes progressing some priorities from our Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Plan.

The board is supportive of a proposed rates increase of 2.9 per cent and is generally supportive of proposed cost savings to achieve this. However, the board does not support the proposed removal of berm mowing, as this may have a significant impact on households in the local board area. We also welcome the proposal to (at a minimum) maintain funding at existing levels for volcanic cone preservation.

During the 2012/2013 financial year, the local board continued to progress a number of key projects and initiatives. A particular highlight was the Onehunga Bay foreshore restoration project with the resolution of all outstanding issues before the Environment Court and the start of construction in November 2012. The completion of upgrade work on sports fields at Mt Wellington Memorial reserve and the beginning of the Onehunga Mall upgrade were additional highlights of this year.

The board also maintained its commitment to support community led initiatives and events through the allocation of community grants throughout the year.

The focus for Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board in the 2013/2014 year will be the completion of some key initiatives and projects as well as continuing to advocate for our community. The Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre for young people should be almost completed during the year and the Onehunga Bay foreshore restoration project will be significantly progressed.

The board recognises that community infrastructure and affordable housing is a priority for our community. We will continue to advocate strongly to the governing body to ensure that essential social and physical infrastructure, as well as affordable housing, is provided as parts of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki local board area are identified for significant development and residential growth in the Auckland Plan. In addition, we want to ensure that the livability and affordability of our existing communities is retained or enhanced.

At the heart of our local board plan is our community and our environment. The board will continue to support existing environmental groups, while also investigating new ways to restore and conserve our historic and natural environment. A particular focus will be advocating strongly to improve water quality for the Manukau Harbour and Tāmaki Estuary and restoring the local volcanic cones.

We will work closely with Auckland Transport to ensure that the implementation of the Auckland-Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI), reflects community views. The local board will also be an active participant on the Multi-modal East West study (MMEWS), which is a transport project aimed at significantly improving the east west connections across Auckland.

We look forward to working with the community, governing body and Auckland Council staff as we move into this significant third year of delivering a new Auckland governance structure at a local level.

Simon Randall

Chairperson, Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki draft local board agreement reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on.



Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Reducing storm damage budget by 50%. Existing budget was $318,183, now reduced to $159,092

None expected; if additional monies are required due to unforeseen storm damage then monies will be found from other budgets.

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Increase the Local Improvement Programme budget

Increase the overall Local Improvement Program (LIPs) budget by $159, 092 ( re-allocation of 50% of storm damage budget) to support the delivery of community projects which in turn support our local priorities.

Positive impact, will allow the board to deliver more local plan priority projects, which will benefit the local community.

+159

Other issues of local interest - advocacy Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board do not support the governing body’s proposal to cease berm mowing in the Auckland city area. We are concerned that this proposal will lower neighbourhood amenity standards, impact disproportionately on households without the means to mow the berms and adversely affect the appearance of industrial areas.




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About the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area Maungakiekie-Tāmaki covers the southeastern part of the isthmus, bounded by the Manukau Harbour and Tāmaki Estuary. It includes the suburbs of Glen Innes, Mt Wellington, Onehunga, Oranga, Panmure, Penrose, Pt England, Riverside, Royal Oak and Te Papapa. It is a rapidly growing and changing area, with Onehunga and Tāmaki identified as priority areas for future regional growth and Sylvia Park identified as a strategic metropolitan centre within Auckland.

The area’s population is one of the most diverse in the region. It is also relatively young, with many young families. Our area has a richness of community action through local marae, community and recreation groups, social service providers, churches, schools and networks.

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki’s natural and physical heritage is equally diverse. The area is geologically and archaeologically significant and was important for Māori, European and Chinese settlement. The largest historic Pa site in Auckland is within the board’s area. Important cultural heritage sites remain, including the Fencible settlements in Panmure and Onehunga and a historic portage route (Te Tō Waka) between the Manukau Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. The area has a number of significant natural features, including volcanic features, coastline, streams, lava caves and open spaces. Mutukaroa-Hamlins Hill is the largest non-volcanic hill on the isthmus. The area is also home to the regional facility of Mt Smart Stadium.

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki is a key employment area for the Auckland region. It is a hub for manufacturing, bulk storage and distribution, containing the industrial areas of Mt Wellington, Onehunga, Penrose, and Westfield. It is also an important area for retail, including Sylvia Park and the town centres of Glen Innes, Onehunga, Panmure and Royal Oak.

A number of significant transport routes, and important water, electricity and gas infrastructure run through the area.

For more detailed information about the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/maungakiekietamaki


• Clean waterways and harbours – we will work towards cleaning up the water flowing into the Manukau harbour and Tāmaki estuary and aim to improve and maintain the water quality within them

• Easy, connected and safe public transport, cycling and walking – improving public transport in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki area and increasing options for cycling and walking

• Looking after our environment – restoring and caring for the existing maunga, buildings, water, open spaces and waahi tapu for the well-being of our communities

• Our community spaces work for us – we will work towards ensuring everyone benefits from and enjoys using community spaces in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

• Our people will have good quality and affordable housing – we will work towards increasing home ownership among low-income families and ensuring houses are healthy and safe

• Thriving businesses and good jobs for our people – ensuring that town centres remain at the heart of our communities, businesses are strong and our people have the skills and experience to do the jobs they want

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Local libraries

Local community

services


events



Local economic

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environment

Local governance

Clean waterways and harbours √ √ √

Easy, connected and safe public transport, cycling and walking

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Looking after our environment √ √ √

Our community spaces work for us

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Our people will have good quality and affordable housing

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Thriving businesses and good jobs for our people

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Maungakiekie-Tāmaki draft local board agreement Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. Libraries are located at Onehunga, Glen Innes and Panmure.


Our key focus will be on local library renewals. The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 include local library renewals at Panmure, Glen Innes and Onehunga libraries. These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Our community spaces work for us’.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



91% 90%



43.1 )

42.6

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for seven community centres and halls, Dunkirk Road Activity Centre, Fergusson Hall, Glen Innes Community Hall, Onehunga Community Centre, Oranga Community Centre, Panmure Community Hall and Riverside (Taha Awa) Community Centre.

We plan to spend $1.21 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.67 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on upgrading key Community and Activity Centres.


• Providing contestable local board community grant funding

• Upgrading the Riverside Community Centre and the Dunkirk Road Activity Centre

• Developing a capacity-building programme to build knowledge and skills among community groups.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘our people will have good quality and affordable housing’, and ‘our community spaces work for us’. Contestable local board community grant funding supports all plan priorities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



62% 75%


62% 95%



86% 75%


33% 50%



77% 85%


35% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. Local events in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board include local Christmas events and ANZAC commemorations.

We plan to spend $1.05 million operating expenditure (opex) and $5.01 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on building the Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre for Youth.


• Design and construction of the Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre for young people

• Delivery of two free community events across the local board area

• Increase public art works across the local board area.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – Our community spaces work for us.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



















93% 85%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the board area there are approximately 119 local parks covering 227 hectares, including Pt England Reserve, Panmure Basin, Waikaraka Park and Onehunga Bay Reserve.

We plan to spend $8.32 million operating expenditure (opex) and $16.41 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on upgrading the Onehunga Bay Foreshore.

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• The implementation of the Onehunga Bay foreshore upgrade

• Parks furniture, toilets, plant and equipment renewals across the local board area

• Connect parks and open spaces with walkways and cycleways through the Greenways project

• Playground renewals across the local board area

• Planning for additional sports fields at Captain Springs Reserve

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – “Our community spaces work for us’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



71% 75%


76% 85%


94% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Recreation centre facilities include Glen Innes Aquatic Centre, Lagoon Leisure and Fitness Centre, Onehunga War Memorial Pool, Sir William Jordan Recreation Centre, and Tāmaki Recreation Centre.

We plan to spend $1.81 million operating expenditure (opex) and $2.05 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be the redevelopment of key Recreation Centres.


• Significant maintenance renewals at Lagoon and Onehunga pools

• Glen Innes pool and Jordan Recreation Centre redevelopment.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Our community spaces work for us’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



83% (1)

85%


83%

(1)

85%





Note:

Actual is indicative only as recreation centres and swimming pools were reported together in the last reporting cycle.

Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Glen Innes Mainstreet, Onehunga Mainstreet, and Panmure Mainstreet. The Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is responsible for keeping streetscapes and town centres tidy and free of graffiti and rubbish and ensuring they provide a welcoming environment. Note that the service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Sylvia Park and Onehunga town centres.

We plan to spend $3.16 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.70 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be Upgrading Upper Onehunga Mall Street.


• Upgrading Upper Onehunga Mall Street

• Supporting our business associations to promote lively retail and commercial centres, and strengthening links with key stakeholders

• Forming relationships with schools, training organisations, business associations, industry networks and other agencies to promote the benefits of employing local people and developing employment pathways, particularly for those under 25 years of age (Youth Connections project)

• Improving street maintenance services.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Thriving businesses and good jobs for our people’ and ‘Looking after our environment’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



59% 65%


63% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:



We plan to spend $0.19 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be ongoing ecological restoration.


• Ongoing ecological restoration projects

• Improving water quality in the Manukau Harbour, and the Tāmaki Estuary and catchment area.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – “Looking after our environment” and “Clean waterways and harbours”.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

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Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. The local board receives strategic and policy advice, as well as democracy, community engagement and administrative support. This enables local board members to represent their communities, deliver effective local leadership and make informed decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. As part of its governance role, the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.

We plan to spend $1.33 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.04 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be engaging with local youth.


• Building strong relationships with mana whenua

• Establishing youth engagement mechanisms to ensure that our young people influence our decision-making.

These key initiatives support all our local board plan priorities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.

$000 Draft Annual Pan 2013/204 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Direct revenue Net expenditure







Local business area planning and development 1,313 0 1,313 Local street environment and town centres 1,843 0 1,843







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$000 Draft Annual Pan 2013/204 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Direct revenue Net expenditure












Local parks 16,407 5,849 10,558 Total local parks services 16,407 5,849 10,558 Local recreation services

Local recreation initiatives and facilities 2,054 0 2,054 Total local recreation services 2,054 0 2,054 Total capital expenditure allocated 25,020 5,849 19,171 Compared to: Long-term plan 2014 25,514 5,923 19,591 Budget 2013 19,748 7,633 12,115

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Simon Randall (Chairperson) 7-13 Pilkington Rd Panmure Auckland 1072 Ph: (021) 262-8082 E: [email protected]

Bridget Graham QSM (Deputy Chair),

[email protected]

542 Manukau Road Epsom Auckland 1023 Ph: (09) 630-6205 or (021) 284-0840 E:

Josephine Bartley 7-13 Pilkington Rd Panmure Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 570-3841 or (021) 287-5599 E: [email protected]

Leila Boyle

[email protected]

25a Watene Road Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 Ph: (09) 570-3842 or (021) 287-8222 E:

Brett Clark 7-13 Pilkington Rd Panmure Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 570-3841 or (027) 252-7543 E: [email protected]

Chris Makoare 16 Silverton Avenue Glen Innes Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 575-3575 or (021) 0206-2990 F: (09) 570-6251 E: [email protected]

Alan Verrall 14 Harding Avenue Mt Wellington Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 570-5609 or (021) 069-1547 E: [email protected]


7-13 Pilkington Road

Panmure

Auckland 1072



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Appendix: Capital projects list for Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Community facilities cluster 524 Community facility renewals 141

Total local community services 665 Local libraries

Local library renewals 152 Total local libraries 152 Total community 817 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development

Onehunga Centre 699 Total local economic development 699 Total economic development 699 GOVERNANCE

Local governance Local board it hardware (members) 29 Local board it hardware (staff) 7

Total local governance 37 Total governance 37 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services

Glen Innes Music and Arts Centre for Youth 4,970 Public art programme 37

Total local arts, culture and events services 5,007 Local parks services

Foreshore upgrade (Onehunga Bay) 10,410 Land acquisition (Barrack Road) 1,958 Land acquisition (Captain Springs Road) 1,282 Local improvement projects (LIPS) 437 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 514 Local park playspace renewals 327 Local park public convenience renewals 504 Local park structure renewals 83 Local park utility renewals 169 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 169 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 171 Sports park structure renewals 28 Sports park utility renewals 187 Sports park walkway and cycleway renewals 169

Total local parks services 16,407 Local recreation services

Aquatic facility building renewals 411 Aquatic facility equipment renewals 411 Pool renewals (Lagoon) 1,026 Recreational facilities building renewals 103 Recreational facilities equipment renewals 103

Total local recreation services 2,054 Total lifestyle and culture 23,467 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Total 25,020

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Orakei Local Board


Orakei Local Board Message from the Chairperson The Orakei ward is one of the most heavily visited parts of Auckland. Each year hundreds of thousands of local and international visitors come to experience our beautiful beaches, striking volcanic features, many parks, facilities and tourist attractions. Tāmaki Drive is a globally significant coastal access way and Waiatarua Reserve is New Zealand’s largest urban wetland. We are proud of our unique role within the region, but meeting these visitor demands, and most importantly the needs of our residents, requires high quality amenities, services and infrastructure.

In 2013/2014, Orakei ratepayers will contribute $107.5 million to the region. Although there is also regional investment, the Orakei Local Board will receive only $15.5 million back as operational expenditure budget. Residential ratepayers will pay on average $3,213 in 2012/2013 - more than 50 per cent higher than the regional average of $2,078 and 20 per cent higher than the next highest local board area. While the Mayor’s has proposed an average regional rate increase of 2.9 per cent for 2013/2014, 67 per cent of Orakei residential ratepayers will still see an average annual rates increase of between 5-10 per cent for 2013/2014. As residents of the highest residential rate paying local board, we know this is not what you expect and deserve.

The Orakei Local Board will continue to advocate to the Governing body, including through the recently established Local Board Funding Policy Political Working Group, for lower rates and for a greater percentage of our rates to be spent on projects that benefit the local community. We support savings resulting from working smarter, but we will not accept any reduction in the current levels of service.

Our priorities for 2013/2014 include:

• bringing forward funding to 2013/2014 to redevelop the Meadowbank Community Centre

• delivering on the Tāmaki Drive Master Plan strategic actions

• advocate to the outcomes from the recent feasibility study into a new rail station between the Meadowbank and Orakei train stations

• confirming the timetable for the rebuild of the Clonbern Road car park in Remuera

• implementing projects from the Crossfields Reserve, Glover Park and Madills Farm Masterplan

• incorporating a revised St Heliers Village Plan into the draft Unitary Plan.

Within this draft agreement, we propose a series of changes to our planned 2013/2014 budget that we would like your feedback on. These represent a reprioritisation of our existing budgets only, and do not require any additional spending. You have my assurance that the Board will continue to advocate on your behalf for a fairer return on your important rates contribution. Thank you for your support and feedback.

Desley Simpson, JP

Chairperson, Orakei Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Orakei draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Orakei Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of proposed initiatives that we would like your feedback on.

Here is a summary of the changes we are considering making to our budget, which we propose to fund through reprioritising part of the Board’s small local improvement project operating and capital expenditure budget for 2013/2014.


Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Partial implementation of the Crossfield Reserve, Glover Park and Madills Farm Masterplan, including:

These improvements will increase the quality of sports fields and parks across the Orakei Local Board area, and provide enhanced opportunities for active and passive recreation.

Nil

For Glover Park:

• Construct a seating/lookout area with a basalt wall on the southern slope

• Scope a Gentlemen’s Bay pathway to reinstate the former walkway

• Develop a cliff top picnic area

• Install signage and interpretation materials

+101.5

For Crossfields Reserve:

• Improve the existing park entrance

• Establish or upgrade concrete pathways associated with the minor pedestrian access way into the park

+80

For Madills Farm:

• Establish 10 fitness stations around the permitter path

• Construct a park pavilion

• Install a basketball half court

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Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

• Partial implementation of the short-term actions from the Orakei economic development strategy

• Undertake precinct plans to better support and coordinate development in Felton Mathew Avenue/Merton Road and Lunn Avenue (in partnership with the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board)

• Establish a clearer understanding of the volume and type of home businesses to identify and advocate for their needs

• Drive collaborative research to establish a practical resource guide to town centre retail strategy across Ellerslie, Mission Bay, Remuera and St Heliers

Delivering on the Economic Development Strategy will create opportunities for businesses and business associations within the Orakei Local Board area to work together to enhance economic development and employment opportunities.

Nil

+40

Consider appropriate urban design projects to support the businesses in the Meadowbank and Orakei/Eastridge areas

Urban design interventions and streetscape upgrades will provide economic development and employment opportunities, while enhancing the overall shopper and visitor experience.

Nil +100

Increase funding for the ASB stadium (East City Community Trust)

The Orakei Local Board represents the community on the Trust. The Trust has not received a funding increase for the last 5 years, despite exceeding the majority of its key performance indicators, while responding to increasing demands.

The ASB stadium in Kohimarama has served the eastern suburbs and wider community for 25 years. It is a highly used and valuable recreation and community facility, also providing an essential service to the adjacent Selwyn College.

The Board is considering additional funding for the ASB Stadium’s growth and development plans, including:

• Expanding the stadium footprint to provide more active recreation space

• Expanding the early childhood offering and After School/Holiday Club facilities

• Expanding or reducing the role of the Fitness Centre

• Focusing on core asset investments including a roof replacement

• Developing a traffic management plan to improve traffic flow and parking constraints

• Supporting further new equipment and minor asset purchases.

The funds will assist the ASB stadium to deliver proven, multi-purpose, regional and community sports, recreation and community facilities to support the wider Orakei community.

Nil +10

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Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Provide support for Remuera, St Heliers Bay Village and Ellerslie Business Improvement Districts and Mission Bay Business Association

Funding will enable Business Associations and Business Improvement Districts within the Orakei Local Board area to invest in the ongoing economic development of our local and town centres, for the benefit of the entire community.

Nil +80

Provide support for St Heliers/Glendowie, Mission Bay/Kohimaramara, Ellerslie, Stonefields, and Meadowbank residents associations

Funding will assist residents associations within the Orakei Local Board area to actively engage and advocate on behalf of their communities on matters of local interest.

Nil +25

Bring forward to 2013/2014 funding to progress the Orakei Point to Shore Road walkway, and the Wilsons Beach to Shore Road Reserve walkway.

Bringing funds forward will enable the walkways to be developed at the same time as other walkways and cycleways being considered within the Orakei Board area by Auckland Transport. Integrating walkway and cycleway projects has the potential to provide planning and coordination benefits and reduce costs.

Nil TBC

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Orakei Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Orakei Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

Key advocacy areas for 2013/2014

In response to the Mayor’s proposal for a number of rates reduction options and new investment proposals across the region 2013/2014, the Orakei Local Board will advocate to the governing body to:

• retain Auckland Transport berm mowing services, or obtain compensatory investment from Auckland Transport

• retain funding for local park network plans, to enable local boards to carry out their important place-shaping role on behalf of the community

• retain funding for the delivery of the Reserve Management Plans programme, to enable local boards to carry out important place-shaping and efficiency enhancing initiatives such as the recently completed Crossfield Reserve, Glover Park and Madills Farm Masterplan

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• retain funding for legacy spatial plan projects (an example of a legacy spatial plan is the Ellerslie Future Framework). These projects were approved by legacy Councils and in most cases have been agreed following a consultative process involving public engagement

• support the proposal to increase the regional events fund to help deliver popular events such as Music in Parks and Movies in Parks

• support increased funding for the management of volcanic cones, particularly for Remuwera (Mt Hobson), which is not being maintained to the same level of service as other local parks. The Board would like to see a portion of this budget being made available for locally-managed maunga and volcanic features such as Orakei Basin, Purchas Hill, Taurere (Mt Taylor), and Te Pane o Horoiwi Whakamuhu (St Heliers)

• support increased funding to develop the Unitary Plan. The Orakei Local Board requests that extra funds be made available to local boards to support local community-based engagement on the draft Unitary Plan.To achieve a lower rates increase across the region, the Board believes the Mayor should consider phasing some of the large regional projects over a longer period of time.

Our local advocacy projects are:

• advocate to the governing body to bring forward to 2013/2014 the funds for the Meadowbank Community Centre redevelopment (currently planned for 2016/2017)

• advocate to the governing body to progress implementation of the Tāmaki Drive Masterplan strategic actions (as listed below):

o establish a new seawall promenade and promontories from Takaparawha Point (Okahu Wharf) to the Millennium Bridge in Selwyn Reserve and improve the promenade in other key locations such as local centres and pinch points (an additional $10 million)

o develop a business case for a new car park in St Heliers (as part of the library extension) ($100,000)

o develop a Mission Bay precinct plan ($75,000)

o improve the intersection at Tāmaki Drive/Ngapipi Road and the bridge (additional funding TBC)

o improve public amenities and streetscapes in Mission Bay, St Heliers, and Kohimarama ($2 million)

o pilot the use of shuttle bus routes and monitor the usage and impact ($100,000)

o develop a communications tool for managing events and informing local residents and business owners of events and the likely impact ($80,000)

o implement the Orakei Catchment Ecological Restoration Plan, including planting initiatives and development of wetlands ($420,000)

o support the Ngāti Whātua o Orakei Reserves Board business case for a cultural centre and car park at the Whenua Rangatira ($75,000)

• advocate to the governing body for funding to build new changing room facilities at Michaels Ave Reserve, with a view to possible development of a second level funded by the Ellerslie Soccer Club

• implement the actions from the Orakei economic development strategy not already funded by the Orakei Local Board:

o support a substantial upgrade and revitalisation of the Mission Bay business precinct, possibly funded by a targeted rate on Mission Bay businesses to be considered next year for possible inclusion in the 2014/2015 Annual Plan

o support Ngāti Whātua o Orakei in their consideration of an appropriate cultural tourism offering at the Orakei marae, which will also contribute to the strategic actions of the Tāmaki Drive Masterplan

• support the proposed St Heliers Library extension, which could help deliver on the Tāmaki Drive Masterplan strategic actions regarding parking in St Heliers.


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About the Orakei area Orakei contains some of the most beautiful and frequently used natural features in Auckland. Tāmaki Drive is an internationally regarded coastal access-way. Our sports parks are heavily used by people across the region and most major sporting codes are represented in our ward. Our tourism attractions, such as Tāmaki Drive, Bastion Point, Kelly Tarlton's and the Orakei Basin, attract many local and international visitors and our beaches are classified as among the most popular in the region. Our residents live among green leafy streets and suburbs, vibrant and distinctive local villages, beautiful coasts, beaches and well-used parks.

We have striking volcanic features, and significant nature, bush and biodiversity areas including New Zealand’s largest urban wetland (Waiatarua Reserve). Orakei is home to many of Auckland's town and local centres.

We are proud of our distinctive local villages and business districts, and of the role we play in providing beaches, reserves, and playing fields for so much of Auckland and our visitors together with the role our educational, health and sporting centres play, both locally and regionally.

The Orakei Local Board area includes the suburbs of Orakei, Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St Heliers, Glendowie, Stonefields, St Johns, Meadowbank, Remuera and the majority of Ellerslie. We recognise the special place of the iwi of our ward, including Ngāti Whātua o Orakei, which has its home in Orakei.

For more detailed information about the Orakei area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/orakei

Local board plan priorities In 2011, our residents and ratepayers helped shape a vision for Orakei, which focused on our ratepayers rights, better transport, coordinated planning for Tāmaki Drive, investing in our communities and sportsfields, maintaining our local character, and providing places to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

With your help, these aspirations and priorities formed the basis of the first Orakei Local Board Plan, which was adopted in October 2011. The Board received over 2,500 submissions on the Plan – the highest number of all the 21 local boards - reflecting a strong and engaged community, and providing a clear mandate for the Board.

As we enter the third and final year of the Orakei Local Board Plan, the Board looks forward to finishing what we started, providing a strong platform for the next three-year planning round.

Our priorities are set out in our Local Board Plan and form the basis for this local board agreement. Our priorities are:

• Being efficient and protecting our ratepayers’ rights - we aim to have more of our rates spent locally, have private property and development rights respected, pursue opportunities to reduce costs without compromising services, and promote economic development.

• Providing better transport options - Orakei will have a suitable range of transport options that balance the commuter and recreational transport needs of our communities, including pedestrian, rail, road, cycling and bus services.

• A coordinated planning decision for Tāmaki Drive - Tāmaki Drive is a spectacular and highly-valued regional asset, a home to coastal communities and villages, and a commuter corridor. A planned approach to its use and development is needed to address competing demands and ensure its values are not compromised.

• Investing in our communities and maintaining our local character - our local communities and villages will retain the look, feel and character which residents desire while recognising the role the Orakei area has in Auckland’s growth, balanced with the needs of our changing society.

• Sportsfields that meet our needs - we will have modern sports parks and active recreation facilities to help our community stay active and healthy.

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• Places to relax and enjoy the outdoors - we will have quality, clean, safe and easy to get to parks, bush areas and coastlines, and a network of quality well-connected walkways and cycle ways for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Our key initiatives and projects for each group of local activity are set out in our draft local board agreement for 2013/2014. These initiatives support the priorities in our local board plan, which reflect the aspirations and priorities of our communities. The following table summarises how the proposed key initiatives and projects for 2013/2014 support the priorities identified in our local board plan.



Local libraries

Local community

services


events



Local economic

development


environment

Local governance

Being efficient and protecting our ratepayers’ rights

√

Providing better transport options

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Coordinated planning decisions for Tāmaki Drive

√

Investing in our communities and maintaining our local character

√ √ √ √ √ √ √

Sportsfields that meet our needs

√

Places to relax and enjoy the outdoors

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Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Orakei Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Orakei Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers the local libraries located within the local board area. Libraries are located at Remuera and St Heliers.

In 2013/2014, we plan to spend $1.91 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.07 million capital expenditure (capex) on maintenance and operations for our libraries.

Our local library initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Investing in our Communities and Maintaining our Local Character’.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/14)

Provide safe, welcoming and accessible library facilities and services


94% 90%



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Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Local examples of community facilities in the Orakei Local Board area include: Ellerslie War Memorial Hall, Glendowie Community Hall, Leicester Hall, Meadowbank Community Centre, Orakei Community Centre, and St Heliers Church and Community Centre.


The key areas of focus for the year include operational support for community centres and halls, building and furniture renewals and allocating community grants.

Our local community initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Investing in our Communities and Maintaining our Local Character’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)

Provide local community development resources, funds and programmes that build community well-being


64% 75%


62% 95%



83% 75%


35% 50%



88% 85%


50% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives, and local events. Local events in the Orakei Local Board area include Winter Splash, Christmas Carols on the Green, and ANZAC events.


Another key initiative for 2013/2014 is the Orakei Sculpture Trail project, which will be delivered as part of the Tāmaki Drive Public Art Plan.

Our local arts, culture and event services initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan - ‘Investing in our Communities and Maintaining our Local Character’ and ‘Places to Relax and Enjoy the Outdoors’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



96% 85%



2012/13

Maintain or improve

Local parks services This group of activities covers the local parks located within the Orakei Local Board area. There are approximately 124 local parks covering 343 hectares, or 18 per cent of the Orakei Local Board area, including Waiatarua Reserve, Churchill Park and 10 public sports parks.


In 2013/2014, we will continue to invest in our sports fields and develop new walkways to enhance passive and active recreation opportunities.

Key initiatives and projects include:

• Glover Park sand carpeting (fields 1,2 and 3)

• Crossfield Reserve sand carpeting (fields 1 and 2)

• Michaels Ave Reserve sand carpeting and lighting (fields 2, 3 and 4, plus one dedicated training area)

• Shore Road Reserve sand carpet and renewals (fields 1 and 2) and lighting renewal (field 2)

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan - ‘Sportsfields that Meet our Needs’ and ‘Places to Relax and Enjoy the Outdoors’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



79% 75%


81% 85%


94% 80%



2012/13

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives.


The key areas of focus for 2013/2014 include: continuing to provide operational support for organisations and facilities that provide valued recreation services to the community, such as the ASB Stadium and the Ellerslie Recreation Centre. The Board will support the ASB Stadium with their future planning, including investigating options to address space constraints and site access issues for community users.

Our local recreation key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – “Investing in our Communities and Maintaining our Local Character’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



86% 85%




The Orakei Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Ellerslie, Remuera, St Heliers. The Orakei Local Board helps maintain the streetscape and town centres so that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

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The key areas of focus for 2013/2014 are to provide support for business associations and business improvement districts and progress street amenity upgrades.

A key initiative will be to start the implementation of the actions from the Orakei Economic Development Strategy.

Our local economic development supports the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Being Efficient and Protecting our Ratepayers’ Rights’ and ‘Investing in our Communities and Maintaining our Local Character’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)


Percentage of Business Associations meeting their Business Improvement District (BID) Partnership Programme obligation

New measure 75%



74% 65%


72%

(1)

65%



2012/13

80%

Note:


Local built and natural environment This group of activities covers support for the built and natural environment, including heritage.

We plan to spend $0.05 million capital expenditure (capex) on this activity in 2013/2014. The key initiative for 2013/2014 is the continued lighting of character and heritage features, which supports our local board plan priority – ‘Investing in our Communities and Maintaining our Local Character’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/13

Maintain or improve

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Local governance This group of activities covers the local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. As part of its governance role, the Orakei Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities, including our youth. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.

We plan to spend $1.36 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.04 million capital expenditure (capex) in 2013/2014.

The key areas of focus for 2013/2014 include community engagement on the Unitary Plan and on the 2014-2017 Local Board Plan.

These local governance initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Investing in our Communities and Maintaining our Local Character’.


Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/13

Maintain or improve



2012/13 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for Orakei Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Orakei Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.














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Desley Simpson (Chairperson) Shop 25, Meadowbank Shopping Centre 35 St Johns Road Meadowbank Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 521-7021 or (021) 286-7222 or (021) 971-786 E: [email protected]

Mark Thomas (Deputy Chairperson) Shop 25, Meadowbank Shopping Centre 35 St Johns Road Meadowbank Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 521 7021 or (021)417-416 E: [email protected]

Ken Baguley 23a Kenny Road, Remuera Auckland 1050 Ph: (09) 520-1638 or (027) 246-0615 E: [email protected]

Troy Churton Shop 25, Meadowbank Shopping Centre 35 St Johns Road Meadowbank Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 301-0101 or (09) 521 7021 E: [email protected]

Kate Cooke Shop 25, Meadowbank Shopping Centre 35 St Johns Road Meadowbank Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 521-0357 or (021) 287-2666 E: [email protected]

Kit Parkinson Shop 25, Meadowbank Shopping Centre 35 St Johns Road Meadowbank Auckland 1072 Ph: (027) 274-9688 E: [email protected]

Colin Davis, JP 60 Sayegh Street, St Heliers Auckland 1071 Ph: (09) 575-5265 or (09) 521 7021 E: [email protected]


Shop 25, Meadowbank Shopping Centre,

35 St. Johns Road,

Meadowbank,

Auckland 1072



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Appendix: capital projects list for Orakei Local Board area for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Lighting heritage features 47 Total Local built and natural environment 47 Total Built and natural environment 47 COMMUNITY Local community services

Community facility renewals 143 Total Local community services 143 Local libraries

Library furniture and fitting renewals 49 Local library renewals 21

Total Local libraries 70 Total Community 213 GOVERNANCE Local governance



Sculpture trail (Okahu Bay - Bastion Point) 31 Total Local arts, culture and events services 31 Local parks services

Coastal walkway network 105 Development of open space (Orakei Basin) 315 Local improvement projects (LIPS) 778 Local park coastal structures renewals 12 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 514 Local park playspace renewals 327 Local park public convenience renewals 504 Local park structure renewals 83 Local park utility renewals 169 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 169 Open space redevelopment (Stonefields) 217 Sand carpet installation 1,101 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 171 Sports park structure renewals 28 Sports park utility renewals 187 Sports park walkway and cycleway renewals 169 Sportsfield development (Michaels Ave Reserve) 2,058 Sportsfield renewals 1,085

Total Local parks services 7,991 Total Lifestyle and culture 8,022 Orakei Total 8,319

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board


Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Message from the Chairperson

It is my pleasure to present the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s third local board agreement, as part of Auckland Council’s draft Annual Plan for 2013/2014. We are pleased that we can continue to provide local activities, programmes and services, and progress some of the priorities you asked for, all within a tight funding envelope.

A new proposal for 2013/2014 affects admission charges for the Ōtara and Papatoetoe swimming pools. For many years there has been no charge for pool entry. The costs were covered by the old Manukau City Council rates. A new region-wide policy means that adults will be asked to pay $3.10 to use the pools from April 2013. The board can vary this policy locally, but must fund any reduced revenue.

The board believes the use of swimming pools has important social and health benefits and we are exploring options for subsidised adult entry to the pools. We want your feedback on our proposal to introduce a targeted rate to subsidise costs so that adults can use swimming pools with no or low charge for access. The details of our proposal and the options are set out in the “Have your say” section below, and we are keen to receive your views on this topic.

Other initiatives focus on revitalising our town centres; upgrading our parks and community facilities; supporting economic development initiatives; funding local events and advocating on community issues. We are also proud to be involved in the Youth Connections project helping young people transition successfully from school to training or employment.

In Ōtara, revitalisation began with the opening of the refurbished bus interchange and the redevelopment of Fresh Art Gallery, bringing a new look and feel to the town centre. We acknowledge the significant contribution of the Glenn Family Foundation to Ōtara, working on the development of a family centre to tackle family violence and a cycle track at Ngati Ōtara Park.

The development of a multi-sport facility at Ngati Ōtara Park will provide Ōtara sports clubs with a high quality venue for competition and training. The adjoining marae development will also provide an important local facility. Other open space developments include a motorsport park at Colin Dale Park, artificial turf for Papatoetoe Recreation Centre, and the Rongomai sports centre.

At Manukau, we want to build a strong “metro” business centre. Providing quality open space for the increasing population is an important goal. Improvements to Hayman Park near the new MIT campus and transport hub will enhance those developments. Improved connections with the AUT campus are also important. We will continue to support Manukau Central Business Association.

We will continue to advocate for solutions for improved transport and for community issues, including a sinking lid policy for liquor outlets and gambling venues. We will also continue to lobby on behalf of the community in support of regulation of street prostitution.

Above all, we will continue to engage and develop good relationships with our diverse communities, supporting events from Diwali to Polyfest, working together to achieve the great things that we want for our area.

John McCracken

Chairperson Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Ōtara-Papatoetoe draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on.


Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget Impact on levels of

service Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change Cost change

Introduction of a targeted rate to fund no charge pool entry for all adults

From 2 April 2013, the introduction of a region-wide policy will lead to a cost for adults to use swimming pools in the local board area. We have considered some options and propose a targeted rate of $31.16 per residential unit to fund no charge casual entry to swimming pools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe for all adults.

This proposal, along with other options considered, is described in more detail below for your feedback.

As a result, the percentage of residents satisfied with pool access expected to increase

Number of users to the pool is expected to increase

-555 (from pool revenue)

+555 (from targeted rate)

No change overall

Remove the contribution to the Greater East Tāmaki Business Association (GETBA).

This contribution has been made in the past to promote economic development. GETBA is financially sustainable.

Service levels are not expected to change. There is no risk of the Business Improvement District partnership failing if there is no additional contribution.

-15

The Community Response Fund, to be used for community grants.

Increased ability to respond to local community needs during 2013/2014.

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Proposal to subsidise adult entry to swimming pools through a targeted rate

Background

On 2 April 2013 a region-wide policy will introduce charges for casual entry to swimming pools for all adults 17 years and above. For people living in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area this means that adults will have to pay $3.10, and seniors, community service card holders, people with disabilities and students will be charged $2.00. Children 16 years and under will have no charge access to swimming pools, across the region.

A local board can propose fees and charges for local activities different from those on which the governing body has set their budgets as long as the financial implications are managed. This means that we can subsidise charges for all adult users of pools if we replace any reduced revenue from other sources.

In considering the casual pool entry fee for adults, the board assessed its options against the key principles in the council’s Revenue and Financing Policy. These required a balance to be made between users paying for the benefits they receive, the impact on affordability for pool users and ratepayers and the impact on community wellbeing. The board believes the proposal and options below are consistent with these requirements.

Details of proposal

The board is proposing a uniform targeted rate of $31.16 for all residential units in our local board area, to allow all adults (17 years and over) no charge access to the Ōtara and Papatoetoe swimming pools. The rate would apply to every separately used or inhabiteds part of a rating unit and is estimated to raise $555,000.

The board is not proposing changes to any other prices under the region-wide swimming pool policy. So, for example, there would be no change to the regionally-set charges for spa pools or saunas, or aquatic programmes like learn to swim or fitness memberships.

Reasons for proposal

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s priorities include accessible, quality community and recreational facilities and to increase the wellbeing of our communities. While general rates partly fund pools, the board is of the view that the importance of community wellbeing in Ōtara-Papatoetoe supports further subsiding casual pool entry for adults through targeted rates.

Affordability is particularly important in areas of high deprivation like Ōtara-Papatoetoe. A small financial adjustment to make pools accessible will yield benefits in terms of social and community wellbeing for people living in areas of high social deprivation. These gains include improved health and increased access for all people to opportunities for recreational activities and social connections. Council owned pools are community assets and there is a risk that these are not fully utilised, while ratepayers continue to meet the fixed costs.

The proposal, like the other options discussed in the next section, has an element of “user pays”, i.e. charging for spas and saunas. However, neither the proposal, nor any of the options would recover the full pool operating costs entirely from pool users. Some of the benefit pool users receive will be funded from the targeted rate and the rest from general rates.

The proposal to establish a targeted rate of $31.16 per residential unit will have an impact on residential ratepayers through increases in total rates of on average an additional 2.1 per cent.

One concern is the possibility that people from neighbouring areas travel to take advantage of the lower entry fees at the Ōtara-Papatoetoe pools, which could cause overcrowding. It should be noted that pools in the former Manukau City Council area have always attracted some visitors from the rest of the city. The low cost difference between the Ōtara-Papatoetoe pools and those in neighbouring board areas is unlikely to outweigh the additional travel costs and mitigates this effect.

The board proposes the targeted rate in the form of a uniform charge because it is simple and transparent and distributes the costs equally over all households. The board considers each household has a similar ability to benefit irrespective of property value. The rate is not applied to business properties as they do not in general benefit from swimming pool services. A capital value rate would also deliver a similar distribution of rates increase.

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Options considered

The board considered three other options for the pricing of access to swimming pools in its area. These options and the proposal are set out in the table below.

Option Proposal Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Description No charge access

$31.16 uniform targeted rate

Admission $2 and $1, $10.89 uniform targeted rate

Admission $2 and $1 $10 uniform targeted rate, and reprioritisation of other local budgets

Full admission charge for adults, $3.10 and $2.

Admission revenue Nil $361,000 $361,000 $555,000

Local board targeted rate (GST incl)

$31.16 $10.89 $10 $0

Rate revenue $555,000 $194,000 $178,000 $0

Reprioritisation $0 $0 $16,000 $0 Total $555,000 $555,000 $555,000 $555,000

Note to table:

Pool entry for children is no charge under all options.

Options 1 and 2 propose a targeted rate in the same form as the proposal i.e. a uniform rate applied per separately used or inhabited part of a property on all residential properties.

Option 1: Admission $2 and $1, uniform targeted rate to recover balance

Pool use would be lower than under the proposal and hence the benefits to the community would also be lower. Pool users would make a small contribution to the cost of operating the facility reflecting the private benefits they receive. The cost to ratepayers will be lower and they will fund less of the benefits received by pool users. With a charge for entry it is not expected that many additional pool users from other local board areas would travel to the facility.

Option 2: Admission $2 and $1, uniform targeted rate, and reprioritisation to recover balance

This option has a similar impact on pool use and pool users as option 1. The contribution from ratepayers is slightly lower. The proposed $10 targeted rate would not be enough to recover all the lost pool revenue. The board would fund the shortfall of $16,000 out of the Community Response Fund, which is appropriate considering the community benefits of subsidised pool entry. (The Community Response Fund is to increase by $15,000 in 2013/2014 by reallocating a Business Improvement District (BID) top up previously made to the Greater East Tāmaki Business Association (GETBA).) This reprioritisation is not considered to have any adverse effects on other services.

Option 3: Regional policy - admission $3.10 and $2

There would be no additional rate payable by ratepayers in Ōtara-Papatoetoe. Adults entering the Ōtara and Papatoetoe pools would pay $3.10 or $2.00 for seniors, students, people with disabilities and community card holders.

The board considers that the change from no charge entry to a charge of $3.10 is significant. People’s ability to pay for pool use is constrained and the proposed admission fees will result in an adverse impact on community well being and reduced use of the swimming pool.

Your input

The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board needs your feedback on the proposal to introduce a targeted rate of $31.16 to allow no charge entry of adults 17 years and over to swimming pools in Ōtara-Papatoetoe. Your views on this proposal and the other options will help us to make a final decision. Please ensure that you let us know your views by putting in a submission.

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.


• Draft Auckland Unitary Plan – the board will continue to advocate for local issues to be addressed in the unitary plan, as this is developed by the Governing Body

• Ōtara-Papatoetoe Area Plan – the board will advocate for local issues to be addressed in the area plan, as this is developed in conjunction with the Governing Body

• Improvements to transport networks

• Ōtara Lake remediation




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About the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area includes the suburbs of Ōtara, East Tāmaki, Papatoetoe, Puhinui and Manukau. The area has diverse and vibrant communities, with strong community networks. Ōtara and Papatoetoe residents live in established residential areas with local shopping centres in Ōtara town centre, Old Papatoetoe and Hunters Corner. Manukau City, with its large retail and service precinct, is one of Auckland’s largest regional business centres.

For more detailed information about the Ōtara-Papatoetoe area please refer to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan, available at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/otarapapatoetoe


• Create a heart for Manukau: The board aims to make the Manukau city centre an appealing, walkable centre offering plentiful local employment and educational opportunities

• Revitalising our town centres: The revitalisation of the town centres in Ōtara, Old Papatoetoe and Hunters Corner will reinforce their place at the core of our communities.

• Accessible, high quality recreation and community facilities: Our aspiration is to have well-maintained, quality community and recreation facilities to build strong communities and add to their sense of belonging and identity.

• Outdoor spaces that meet community needs: More parks and outdoor spaces are needed to encourage communities to become more active and participate in sport, reducing negative health conditions.

• Improving our waterways: We support projects to clean up waterways and to develop walkways for relaxation and recreation.

• Increase the wellbeing of our communities: The local board will continue to support community-building initiatives of all kinds, and advocate to reduce harm from gambling, alcohol and smoking.




Local libraries

Local community

services


events



Local economic

development


environment

Local governance

Create a heart for Manukau

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Revitalise our town centres

√

Accessible, quality community and recreational facilities

√ √ √

Outdoor spaces that meet community needs

√ √

Improving and using our waterways

√

Increase the wellbeing of our communities

√ √ √

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Ōtara-Papatoetoe draft local board agreement Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers the local libraries located within the local board area. Local libraries are located in Manukau City Centre, Ōtara and Papatoetoe. The Tupu Youth Library in Ōtara is included.

We plan to spend $2.85 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.14 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on maintaining current library service levels.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include improving library furniture and fitting renewals.

These key initiatives support the priority in our local board plan for accessible, quality community and recreational facilities.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



89% 90%



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31.0

Local community services

This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Local community facilities examples include responsibility for three community halls and one centre. Local community safety initiatives include crime prevention officers, town centre ambassadors and CCTV surveillance.

We plan to spend $0.51 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.65 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on investing in renewal projects to improve community facilities for our people.


• Papatoetoe Chambers – stage 1 redevelopment

• Te Puke Ōtara – kitchen refurbishment

• Clover Park Community House – parking realignment.

These key initiatives support the priority in our local board plan for accessible, quality community and recreational facilities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



71% 75%


86% 95%



90% 77%


57% 50%



64% 85%


27% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services

This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events.

We plan to spend $1.11 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.04 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on investing in events that strengthen community cohesion and wellbeing.


• Christmas Parade

• ANZAC Day

• For Ōtara By Ōtara (FOBO)

• Dawson Road Christmas lights

• Senior citizens’ Christmas lunch in Ōtara and Papatoetoe

• Volunteer Awards.

These key initiatives support the priority in our local board plan to increase the wellbeing of our communities

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



85% 85%


540 567


187 196


90% 80%








2012/2013

Maintain or improve



Not available 85%


1700 1785

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Local parks services This group of activities covers the local parks located within the local board area. Within the local board area there are approximately 156 local parks covering 337 hectares, including Puhinui Reserve, Ngati Ōtara Park, Rongomai Reserve, Kohuora Park and Hayman Park.

We plan to spend $5.71 million operating expenditure (opex) and $5.62 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on investing in projects that provide high quality parks and open spaces for our people.


• Colin Dale Motorsport Park development

• Rongomai Reserve development

• Hayman Park development

• Ngati Ōtara Park multi-sport facility

• Te Puke O Tara/Hampton Park development.

These key initiatives support the priorities in our local board plan for outdoor spaces that meet community needs and accessible, quality community and recreational facilities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



61% 75%


78% 85%


81% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Recreation centre facilities include the Alan Brewster Recreation Centre and Centennial Pools (both Papatoetoe) and the Ōtara Leisure Centre.

We plan to spend $7.28 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.43 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our focus will be on supporting recreation projects that cater for population growth and contribute to high quality living environments for our communities.


• Aquatic facility building renewals

• Recreational facilities building renewals.

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These key initiatives support the priorities in our local board plan for accessible, quality community and recreational facilities and outdoor spaces that meet community needs.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



83%

(1)

85%


83%

(1)

85%





Note: 1. Actual is indicative only as recreation centres and swimming pools were reported together in the last reporting cycle.

Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres so that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for metropolitan centres, in this case Manukau town centre, will be met from budgets held by the governing body.

We plan to spend $1.04 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.44 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our focus will be on projects that improve our economy and encourage growth.


• Manukau Central streetscape upgrade

• Hunters Corner upgrade

• Ōtara town centre revitalisation

• Business improvement district programmes.

These key initiatives support the priorities in our local board plan to create a heart for Manukau, revitalise our town centres and increase the wellbeing of our communities.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



49% 65%


39%

(1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note: 1. Street environment typically refers to the above ground aspects within the road corridor, including street furniture, litter bins, gardens,

trees and bus shelters.


We plan to spend $6,000 operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Specific projects will be identified during the year. Our focus will be on projects that provide outdoor spaces that meet community needs and that improve and enhance use of our waterways.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

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We plan to spend $1.94 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.40 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our focus will be on projects that improve community wellbeing.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2013/2014 include utilisation of our community response fund ($367,000) for local improvement projects.

These key initiatives support the priorities in our local board plan to increase the wellbeing of our communities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.



Total local arts, culture and events services 1,106 114 992 Local built and natural environment











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John McCracken (Chairperson) Level 1 31-33 Manukau Station Road Manukau Auckland Ph: (09) 261-8503 or (021) 286-8800 E: [email protected]

Mary Gush (Deputy Chairperson) Level 1 31-33 Manukau Station Road Manukau Auckland Ph: (09) 272-8047 or (021) 287 8800 E: [email protected]

Tunumafono Ava Fa'amoe 54/287-289 Shirley Road Papatoetoe Auckland 2025 Ph: (027) 680-7973 E: tunumafono.fa'[email protected]

Stephen Grey 31 Glen Avenue Papatoetoe Auckland 2025 Ph: (09) 278-3905 or (021) 244-2748 E: [email protected]

Donna Lee Level 1 31-33 Manukau Station Road Manukau Auckland Ph: (021) 285-6611 E: [email protected]

Ian McGechie, JP 67 Omana Road Papatoetoe Auckland 2025 Ph: (09) 278-7853 or (027) 434-2467 E: [email protected]

Poutoa Papali'i 44 Cobham Crescent Ōtara Auckland 2023 Ph: (09) 274-1413 or (021) 481-501 E: poutoa.papali'[email protected]


Level 1, Manukau Civic Building

Auckland Council

31-33 Manukau Station Road

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Appendix: Capital projects list for Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June


Community facilities upgrades and renewals 524 Community facility renewals 124

Total Local community services 648 Local libraries


Total Local libraries 142 Total Community 790 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development

Business Improvement District programmes 131 Local park horticultural renewals 30 Streetscape development 64 Town centre revitalisation (Ōtara) 210


Community response fund 368 Local board it hardware (members) 29 Local board it hardware (staff) 7


Art facility renewals 44 Total Local arts, culture and events services 44 Local parks services

Citywide reserve signs and furniture 53 Community boards parks works 82 Development (Premier Park) 321 Local park car park renewals 11 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 66 Local park horticultural renewals 274 Local park playspace renewals 131 Local park public convenience renewals 545 Local park structure renewals 26 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 58 Multi-sport facility (Ngati Ōtara Park) 210 Neighbourhood parks 85 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 21 Sports park horticultural renewals 42 Sports park utility renewals 231 Sports parks 3,431 Sportsfield renewals 29


Aquatic facility building renewals 167 Recreational facilities building renewals 258

Total Local recreation services 425 Total Lifestyle and culture 6,085 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Total 7,715

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Papakura Local Board Message from the Chairperson E nga Mana, E nga Reo, E nga Waka.

Tena koutou katoa.

Ki nga mate o te Wa - haere haere haere.

Tatou te hunga ora - kia kaha kia manawanui.

"Nau te raurau, naku te raurau ka ora te Iwi." "With your food basket, with my food basket the people will live."

Ka nui nga mihi mo to koutou manaaki I nga kaupapa hei oranga mo tatou katoa.

Kia kaha, kia manawanui. Kia ora.

The Local Board is delighted that we have been able to deliver on the first year priorities and projects identified in our Local Board Plan. The priorities were developed after consultation with the Papakura community and include:

• Upgrading parks at Drury, McLennan, Prince Edward, Ray Small and Elliot Street Skate Park

• Forming the co-management committee to implement the Pukekiwiriki Paa Management Plan and to agree levels of service. Work includes interpretation signs, footpaths, fencing and weed clearance

• Upgrading and refurbishing of the facilities at the Massey Park Aquatic Centre

• Publishing the Youth Council strategic plan for 2012-2030

• Completing a Civil Defence Community Response Plan for Conifer Grove

• Holding diverse and successful events, including Matariki “Aspire to Dream” youth event, Arts Festival, De Havilland Mosquito launch, Fireworks display, Santa Parade and Carols in the Park.

The ongoing programme of improvements to sports facilities will continue. We are proposing that money be allocated in the 2013/2014 year to commence work on the Opaheke facilities. We are also proposing to support the Hawkins Theatre to invest in digital projection equipment. This will mean that it is able to continue to expand its film screening programme and will enhance an already important cultural facility for the Papakura area.

Looking forward to 2013/2014, we recognise that local businesses will need support if Papakura is to begin its change to a “metropolitan centre” and the vision of the Auckland Plan is to be realised. We will advocate for work on the Papakura Area Plan to commence, so that local aspirations and place shaping priorities are fully reflected in the Unitary Plan for Auckland. We will also undertake a local economic assessment and formulate an Economic Development Programme for Papakura as a blueprint for revitalising our local economy. Alongside this, we will establish an Economic Forum and Service Providers Forum to review services and identify opportunities to improve economic development and plan for the infrastructure needed to support population growth in the area.

Our young people are our future and we intend to work in partnership with local businesses to fund the establishment of a Youth Connections programme. This will aim to help all local school leavers to find work and realise their potential as a valuable resource for local employers.

Hine Joyce-Tahere

Chairperson, Papakura Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget The Papakura draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Papakura Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified some new priorities that we would like your feedback on. These projects can be funded from the existing budget allocated to Reserves upgrades and from the current discretionary fund, whilst continuing to progress a range of other planned works to reserves across the area.



Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Development of Opaheke Sports and Equine Facilities Local recreation service levels will improve in subsequent years because of increased capacity to support user demands.

+350

Provision of digital projection equipment at Hawkins Theatre

Local arts, culture and events service levels will improve as a wider range of film releases will be available to the local community.

+100

Supporting a local Youth Connections programme Local community service levels will improve as young people are supported in the transition from school to work.

+30

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Papakura Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Papakura Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.


• Advocating to the Governing Body for additional funding for the development of the sub regional sports facilities at Bruce Pulman Park - $5.0 million is required in 2013/2014 and in each of the two subsequent years.

• Advocating to the Governing Body for additional funding to commence the building of a new library in Takanini as originally planned for in 2013/2014 (as opposed to the current 2014/2015 start date) - $2.5 million is required in 2013/2014.

• Advocating to Auckland Transport for an extended Park and Ride facility at the newly improved Papakura train station and a new Park and Ride facility at the existing Takanini station.

• Advocating to the Governing Body to provide resources for the Papakura Area Plan to be commenced in 2013/2014.

• Advocating to the Governing Body for regional funding to improve town centre safety.




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About the Papakura area The Papakura Local Board area extends from Drury in the south to Alfriston in the north and includes Takanini, Hingāia, Red Hill, Pahurehure and the main centre of population at Papakura. State Highway 1 and the North Island Main Trunk Railway run north to south through the area, and Papakura is the third busiest rail station on the Auckland passenger network. The Great South Road runs through the town centres of both Takanini and Papakura, providing a busy thoroughfare that attracts retail and commercial uses.

The Papakura area has a high proportion of young people, with 25 per cent aged 15 years or under. It also has a high proportion of people who identify as Maori, at around 28 per cent of the population. Incomes are lower than the Auckland average and house prices are also generally lower. A wide range of businesses operate in the area including Fonterra, HEB Construction and Griffin's, and nearby, Winstones, Stevenson and Ardmore Airport

Papakura has a theatre, an art gallery, a modern library and museum, an international-standard athletics track, an aquatics centre and a range of sports venues, reserves and recreational facilities.

The area has a varied geography; from harbour foreshore, fertile plains and rolling hills to the foothills of the nearby Hunua Ranges. New developments at Takanini and Hingaia are expanding the choice of housing types available as part of the significant growth planned for the area. Papakura has a diverse range of lifestyle options from multi-million dollar estates to more affordable family homes.

For more detailed information about the Papakura area please refer to http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Papakura

Local board plan priorities The communities in Papakura will work together to create a vibrant district. We will draw upon our strengths, our diversity, knowledge and experience to revitalise and grow our towns. We will work in partnership with service providers and local businesses to ensure that infrastructure supports population growth and economic prosperity.


• Our youth, our future - we will continue to work closely with the Youth Council and Youth Forum and help them to deliver on their strategic plan priorities.

• Building strong, resilient, self-reliant communities - we will work with government and other agencies to get infrastructure and supporting services our communities need.

• Enhancing our living spaces and places - we continue to work with police, community and safety groups to deliver attractive and safe neighbourhoods.

• Protecting our cultural and natural heritage - we will continue to develop the relationship we have with local iwi. We support the Papakura Museum, Art Gallery and Hawkins Theatre.

• Quality sports, recreational and cultural facilities - we will continue to upgrade existing sports fields and will identify opportunities to develop new spaces and facilities to keep pace with growth.

• Moving around – better connections, safer roads - we will advocate for further improvements to rail and bus service and park and ride facilities; and support critical road and junction improvements.

• Revitalising our local economy - we will assess local economic potential and prepare a Local Economic Development Programme. We will assist Kaitiaki to plan Māori economic development in Papakura.

The initiatives contained in this local board agreement for the 2013/2014 financial year are a step towards achieving these priorities.

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Enhancing our living spaces and places

Protecting our cultural and natural heritage

Quality sports, recreation and cultural facilities

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Revitalising our local economy

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Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Papakura Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Papakura Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.










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Local libraries This group of activities covers the local libraries located within the local board area. Libraries are located at the Sir Edmund Hillary Library in Papakura and the volunteer library in Drury. A project priority in this area is the completion of a new library in Takanini to meet the needs of growth. This is currently scheduled to begin in 2014/2015.

We plan to spend $1.95 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.02 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. A feasibility study for the new Takanini library will be completed early in 2013/2014, with construction planned to begin in 2014/2015. The service provided at the Sir Edmund Hillary Library in Papakura, and the volunteer library in Drury will continue to be provided.

Our local libraries initiatives support our local board plan priority of ‘Quality sports, recreational and cultural facilities’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



92% 90%



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32.2

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, community development initiatives, youth development initiatives, community safety programmes and civil defence.


We have four main areas of focus in relation to community services. We will continue to support the Youth Forum and Youth Council, which will bring young people together and develop their role in local democracy. We will focus on initiatives to build strong and resilient communities, supporting local groups to run community based activities and to undertake projects in their local area. We will continue working with other agencies to deliver safe neighbourhoods and improve civil defence capability.


• Supporting the Papakura Youth Council and Youth Forum to assist the local board in decision-making

• Supporting the community to establish community gardens

• Completing the Civil Defence Community Response Plan for Papakura and Drury

• Work in partnership with police, a range of local agencies and community groups to improve town centre security and safety.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priorities of ‘Our youth our future’ and ’Building strong, resilient, self-reliant communities’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



61% 75%


86% 95%



80% 75%


Not available 50%



75% 85%


26% 55%

Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Papakura Local Board supports the Hawkins Theatre and Papakura Art Gallery facilities. Local events in the Papakura Local Board include Community Volunteer Awards, Volunteer Sports Awards and Waitangi Day celebration.

We plan to spend $0.82 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.06 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on supporting the wider use of existing facilities, rather than creating new single purpose facilities.


• Reviewing the Central Park Master Plan, to enhance the park’s role as a venue for community events and festivals through the provision of new facilities and linkages to the town centre and Massey Park

• Continuing implementation of the Pahurehure Management Plan, focusing on the path network, erosion control, signage, planting and furniture installation

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority of ‘Enhancing our living spaces and places’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



75% 85%


930 977


264 277


Not available 80%








2012/2013

Maintain or improve



87% 85%


720 756

Local parks services This group of activities covers the local parks located within the local board area. Within the local board area there are 234 local reserves covering 208 hectares, including Bruce Pulman Park, McLennan Park and Prince Edward Park.


Our key focus will be on projects which deliver new open space and the improvement of parks facilities to meet the needs of growth, as well as initiatives to upgrade existing sports fields to cater for a range of activities.


• Continuing the implementation of the Pukekiwiriki Paa management plan, through access improvements, tree and weed removal, fencing interpretation facilities and installation of Pou Whenua

• Continuing the upgrades to sports fields and reserves and provide for new playgrounds and skate parks, including lighting and drainage at Drury Sports Complex and Prince Edward Park; playground upgrades across the area; and investigating skate facilities at Keri Downs and Smiths Avenue reserves

• Extending cycleways and walkways within parks and reserves, focusing first on the Children’s Forest

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority of ’Quality sports, recreational and cultural facilities’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



66% 77%


66% 85%


92% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and local recreation initiatives. Recreation centre facilities include the Papakura Recreation and Fitness Centre and Massey Park Aquatic Centre.


The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include continuing the renewal and improvement of buildings and facilities at Massey Park Recreation Centre and Aquatic Centre. These key initiatives support our local board plan priority of ’Quality sports, recreational and cultural facilities’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



81% (1)

85%


81%

(1)

85%





Note:


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Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Papakura Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. The Papakura Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres, such as Papakura town centre, will be met from budgets held by the governing body



• Continuing the existing Business Improvement District, which is funded through a targeted rate on businesses within the area

• Developing a local economic development programme for Papakura

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority of ‘Revitalising our local economy’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



50% 65%


45% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:


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Local built and natural environment This group of activities covers local environment and heritage protection. There is currently no budget allocated to this activity.

Our key focus will be on continuing to work closely with iwi and a range of agencies to improve the water quality of the Manukau Harbour.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






Local governance This group of activities covers the local planning, policy and governance of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. As part of its governance role, the Papakura Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.


We respect the role of mana whenua and will work to formalise the relationship we have with local iwi. We will also continue to engage with other agencies to achieve good outcomes for our communities.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include working with iwi to formalise the relationship between the local board and local iwi. The local board receives strategic and policy advice, as well as democracy, community engagement and administrative support. This enables local board members to represent their communities, deliver effective local leadership and make informed decisions on local issues, activities and facilities.

These initiatives support our local board plan priority of ’Protecting our cultural and natural heritage’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Papakura Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Papakura Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.















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Hine Joyce-Tahere (Chairperson) 35 Coles Crescent Papakura Auckland 2110 Ph: (021) 283-3666 E: [email protected]

Brent Catchpole (Deputy Chairperson) 35 Coles Crescent Papakura Auckland 2110 Ph: (021) 390-430 E: [email protected]

Caroline Conroy 15 Brightwell Street Papakura Auckland 2110 Ph: (021) 284-1122 or (09) 298-5945 E: [email protected]

John Robinson, JP 35 Coles Crescent Papakura Auckland 2110 Ph: (021) 286-2277 or (09) 295-1375 E: [email protected]

Graham Purdy 35 Coles Crescent Papakura Auckland 2110 Ph: (09) 298-6507 or (021) 285-4666 E: [email protected]

Michael Turner 35 Coles Crescent Papakura Auckland 2110 Ph: (021) 287-9922 or (09) 298-3032 E: [email protected]


35 Coles Crescent

Papakura

Auckland 2110



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Appendix: Capital projects list for the Papakura Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Community facility growth 263 Community facility renewals 54 Community facility renewals (Papakura) 23 Graffiti prevention and target hardening 84


Local library renewals 20 Total Local libraries 20 Total Community 443 GOVERNANCE Local governance



Art facility renewals 36 Facility Renewals (Hawkins Theatre) 21

Total Local arts, culture and events services 57 Local parks services

Cycleways and walkways 210 Extension (Mclennan Park) 598 Foreshore access 31 Local park car park renewals 73 Open space facilities for young people 68 Pahurehure management plan implementation 93 Park bollards 10 Park seats 3 Parks (Pukekiwiriki) 10 Parks capital works (Papakura) 5 Parks improvements (Papakura) 26 Playgrounds minor work 26 Public convenience new 126 Reserve lighting installation 10 Reserve upgrades 1,049 Street trees planting 53 Structures minor work 26


Recreational facilities building renewals 48 Total Local recreation services 48 Total Lifestyle and culture 2,524 Papakura Total 3,000

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Puketāpapa Local Board Message from the Chairperson With continued guidance from our Local Board Plan and the Long-term Plan, our focus in the 2013/2014 year is firmly on implementation.

Our Puketāpapa Greenways Network Concept Plan now offers a vision of sustainability and interconnectedness, which guides transport and infrastructure development in our area. To implement this plan we will continue to work with stakeholders to jointly deliver on this vision. We have had great support from Auckland Transport and we look forward to continued collaboration with regional agencies on this project.

An upgrade of Mt Roskill Village Centre and Dominion Road is now in its design phase and we are excited with the idea of giving this centre an improved new look. Building local prosperity is important and a good working relationship with Puketāpapa business owners can help us identify where we can play a role. We will seek to develop these relationships through dialogue, and delivery of local events that support our local economy and bring our people together. We look forward to providing more events and growing our Santa Parade and our Taste of Puketāpapa festival, which we launched in 2012.

We will complete our heritage survey and continue our programme of ecological restoration, weed and pest management and tracks development at our parks and reserves. These are areas where there is a high degree of community involvement. We are grateful for the support of community volunteers and look forward to continuing projects together.

Puketāpapa Local Board is part of Youth Connections Across Auckland, a programme which we are pleased to continue supporting in 2013/2014, and for which we have already seen results in our area. We look forward to progressing the various programme initiatives, including working with groups to support the newly formed Puketāpapa Garden Web.

With the completion of quarry operations at Three Kings, the future of this area is of particular interest to our communities. We have set aside funds to start the development of a precinct plan, and will continue to advocate for comprehensive development planning for other growth areas such as Stoddard/May Road. Through the Unitary Plan process, we will strongly advocate for quality development that does not compromise our highly valued heritage and natural areas; and that is well supported by infrastructure.

Richard Barter

Chairperson, Puketāpapa Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Puketāpapa draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

Here is a summary of the changes we are considering making to our draft local board agreement.

Proposed changes to draft local board agreement Impact on levels of service

Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Create a business pan, including a detailed concept plan, for a community-led resource recovery centre in collaboration with Waitematā Local Board.

This initiative builds on the 2012/2013 collaborative initiative between Albert-Eden, Puketāpapa and Waitematā Local Boards to explore the development of a community-led resource recovery programme and centre.

Local communities will have opportunities to be involved in waste management and resource recovery in the local area. This will increase the number of environmental programmes led or supported and create local job and training opportunities

+ 30

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Puketāpapa Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Puketāpapa Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

Our key advocacy areas for 2013/2014 are advocating to the governing body to ensure:

• Investment in the development and protection of the Manukau Foreshore including the network of tracks that cross local board borders and link Onehunga to Blockhouse Bay

• Improvement of the health of streams and waterways, including through protection in the Unitary Plan

• Protection of local heritage sites and areas, including through the Unitary Plan process

• Assist in developing a Resource Recovery Centre within the Puketāpapa, Waitematā or Albert-Eden local board areas, including providing a council-owned property within one of the above local board areas. In addition, capital funding is required for the development of the site in the 2013/2014 and/or 2014/2015 financial years.




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About the Puketāpapa area The Puketāpapa Local Board area borders the Manukau Harbour and includes the suburbs of Three Kings, Hillsborough, Waikowhai, Lynfield, Mt Roskill, Roskill South and Wesley. It incorporates two volcanic cones, Puketāpapa-Mt Roskill and Te Tātua a Riukiuta-Three Kings, which together with local parks and reserves such as Keith Hay Park, Monte Cecilia Park and the Manukau Harbour foreshore provide open spaces and recreational opportunities for residents.

The area is home to the most ethnically diverse population in the Auckland region, with half of the area’s residents being born overseas.

Historically, the area was the site of extensive large-lot, state housing developments and much of this housing stock remains today, offering significant redevelopment opportunities. The area also has a large amount of business land. Major transport projects already underway or planned should foster business growth around Stoddard Road, Carr Road and Three Kings. The area currently has a relatively good network of off-road cycling infrastructure with pathways around Keith Hay Park, along State Highway 20, and through Walmsley and Underwood Parks.

There is a need to ensure that community facilities are conveniently located and providing appropriate programmes to cater for the needs of residents. Considerable collaborative effort between agencies will be required to improve the amenity and urban environment of the area’s town centres.

For more detailed information about the Puketāpapa area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/puketapapa where you can also find a copy of the Puketāpapa Local Board Plan.

Local board plan priorities Puketāpapa is proud of its foreshore, its volcanic landscape and its heritage but recognises that there is much to be done in these areas. Our ethnic and migrant communities bring cultural richness that our community wants to recognise and celebrate but also unique challenges. Our people also find themselves in diverse social and economic situations. Reducing inequalities and enabling everyone to be fully involved in the community is a key priority for us.


Improving and enjoying our parks and natural environment: Protect and enhance the Manukau Harbour foreshore, our creeks, maunga, parks and reserves through re-vegetation, weed and pest management, interpretative signage and track development. Improve sports fields’ capacity.

Creating quality places for our people: Safe, affordable and well-connected places adds to quality of life. Protection of heritage sites and the future development of Three Kings and Stoddard Road/May Road area are a key focus.

Bringing our people together: Strengthen community and youth through positive opportunities and local events. Community facilities, hubs and spaces should provide for their needs. Work to eliminate preventable harm caused in our community by alcohol, drugs and gambling.

Building local prosperity: Advocate for infrastructure that attract businesses, skilled employment opportunities and pathways particularly for our youth and migrants. Collaborate with business owners to enhance economic development opportunities.

A transport system that meets our needs: Advocate for the Avondale-Southdown rail link, better east-west bus links, school travel plans and quality walking and cycling infrastructure. The Puketāpapa Greenways Network plan provides a vision for our area.

Revitalising our town centres: Support business clusters and work with businesses to improve the appearance and viability of our town centres. The planned Mt Roskill village upgrade/Dominion Road upgrade is a key focus.

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Improving and enjoying our parks and natural environment

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Building local prosperity

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A transport system that meets out needs

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Puketāpapa draft local board agreement Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Puketāpapa Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Puketāpapa Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers the local libraries located within the local board area. This activity covers the Mt Roskill Library located at Three Kings.

We plan to spend $1.24 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.01 million capital expenditure (capex) on this activity in 2013/2014.

Our key focus will be supporting the operation of our local library, which provides an important service and acts as an informal meeting place for our community. This supports our local board plan priority - Bringing our People Together.

1. During the previous planning cycle, a selection of new measures was included to enhance performance measurement of certain

activities. As such, these new measures were not included in the 2011/2012 Annual Report and therefore, data is not available at this point in time. Actuals for these measures are reported as “baseline to be established in 2012/2013”.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/14)



90% 90%



14.0 )

16.9

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Local examples include responsibility for the Fickling Convention Centre, War Memorial Hall, Wesley Community Centre, Roskill Youth Zone and the Three Kings Tennis Pavilion.



• Youth Development – Puketāpapa Local Board is part of the Youth Connections Across Auckland Programme for youth development

• Local Discretionary Community Grants

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Bringing our People Together and Building Local Prosperity.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



50% 75%


62% 95%



81% 75%


49% 50%



82% 85%


39% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. Local events in the Puketāpapa Local Board area include local Christmas events, an ANZAC Day commemoration and events designed for specific sectors of the community such as youth and small businesses.



• Local events such as Santa Parade, Carols by Candlelight, Taste of Puketāpapa

• Implementing a humidity control system for Pah Homestead

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Creating Quality Places for our People, Bringing our People Together and Building Local Prosperity.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



93% 85%


2010

2111



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


Not available 80%








2012/2013

Maintain or improve



94% 85%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

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Local parks services This group of activities covers the local parks located within the local board area. Within the local board area there is approximately 232 hectares of local parks, including Wattle Bay Reserve, Waikowhai Park, Keith Hay Park, War Memorial Park, Margaret Griffen Park and Monte Cecilia Park.

We plan to spend $5.39 million operating expenditure (opex) and $4.45 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. These figures include $166K operating expenditure (opex) and $429K capital expenditure (capex) for Local Improvement Programmes which the Local Board has discretion can allocate to discretionary projects. These are not limited to parks and reserves projects.


• Manukau Harbour Foreshore pine tree removal

• Fearon Park – Harold Long Reserve linkage

• Development of tracks and walkways between parks and reserves on the Manukau Foreshore

• Molley Green Reserve Development

• Progress the implementation of the approved Keith Hay Park Concept plan

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Improving and Enjoying our Parks and Natural Environment, Creating Quality Places for our People and A Transport System that Meets our Needs.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



71% 75%

Percentage of residents satisfied with the quality of parks, reserves, sports fields and

76% 85%


96% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Recreation facilities include Cameron Pool and Recreation Centre, and Lynfield Recreation Centre.


Our key focus will be supporting the operation of our local sports and recreational facilities, which supports the following priorities in our local board plan - Improving and Enjoying our Parks and Natural Environment and Bringing our People Together.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



84%

(1)

85%


84%

(1)

85%





Note:


Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environments and town centres. The Puketāpapa Local Board has local input into local development and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. The Puketāpapa Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

We plan to spend $0.88 million operating expenditure (opex) on this activity in 2013/2014.

Our key focus will be developing a dialogue with business owners to help us identify ways the Puketāpapa Local Board can support economic growth in our Local Board area as well as garner business and community support towards the upkeep on our town centres. This supports the following priorities in our local board plan – Building Local Prosperity and Revitalising our Town Centres.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






52% 65%


59%

(1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

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Notes to previous table: 1. Street environment typically refers to the above ground aspects within the road corridor, including street furniture, litter bins, gardens,

trees and bus shelters.




• Completion of heritage survey

• Manukau Harbour Foreshore Weed/Pest Management

• Oakley Creek restoration

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – Improving and Enjoying our Parks and Natural Environment.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


As part of its governance role, the Puketāpapa Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities.



• Development of a precinct plan for Three Kings

• Citizenship ceremonies

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Creating Quality Places for our People, Bringing our People Together and Revitalising our Town Centres

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Puketāpapa Local Board area for 2013/2014 $000 Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Direct revenue Net expenditure OPERATING EXPENDITURE Local arts, culture and events services













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Richard Barter (Chairperson) 546 Mt Albert Road Three Kings Auckland 1041 Ph: (021) 286-9933 or (09) 624-4941 E: [email protected]

Nigel Turnbull (Deputy Chairperson) 546 Mt Albert Road Three Kings Auckland 1041 Ph: (021) 400-8800 or (09) 624-4941 E: [email protected]

Julie Fairey 546 Mt Albert Road Three Kings Auckland 1041 Ph: (021) 287-9900 or (09) 624-4941 E: [email protected]

Ella Kumar 546 Mt Albert Road Three Kings Auckland 1041 Ph: (021) 047-7642 or (09) 624-4941 E: [email protected]

Peter Muys 546 Mt Albert Road Three Kings Auckland 1041 Ph: (021) 286-2200 or (09) 624-4941 F: (09) 625-7271 E: [email protected]

Michael Wood 546 Mt Albert Road Three Kings Auckland 1041 Ph: (027) 547-1926 or (09) 624-4941 E: [email protected]


546 Mt Albert Road

Three Kings

Auckland 1041

Phone (09) 625-7271



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Appendix: Capital projects list for Puketāpapa Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Community facility renewals 75 Total local community services 75 Local libraries

Local library renewals 12 Total local libraries 12 Total community 87 GOVERNANCE Local governance



Art facility renewals 26 Total local arts, culture and events services 26 Local parks services

Development (Molley Green Reserve) 77 Linkage improvements (Fearon Park - Harold Long Reserve) 430 Local improvement projects (LIPS) 437 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 486 Local park playspace renewals 309 Local park public convenience renewals 476 Local park structure renewals 79 Local park utility renewals 159 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 159 Parks and reserves (Keith Hay Park) 1,049 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 162 Sports park structure renewals 26 Sports park utility renewals 177 Sports park walkway and cycleway renewals 159 Walkway (Manukau foreshore) 262

Total local parks services 4,445 Total lifestyle and culture 4,471 Puketāpapa Total 4,591

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Rodney Local Board Message from the Chairperson The Rodney Local Board now has a clear understanding of the areas of priority that the communities have asked to be focused on through the Local Board Plan. It has taken some time to see the key themes of the Local Board Plan become actual programmes and works. However, the council and CCO’s are responding more readily to the requests of the Local Board, as they have a clearer understanding of the governance model and the role of Local Board Plans. In saying this it has been, and will continue to be, necessary to strongly advocate for the benefits to our community of locally driven thinking and decision-making.

We have identified a number of new advocacy areas this year, including the need for additional community arts facilities in Rodney and the retention of land at 31-35 Mill Road, Helensville. This land is currently used as a recycling plant that is proposed for divestment. Due to the regional ‘pooling’ of revenue, the Local Board is also advocating for income from the sale of land at Helensville to be used to replace community buildings and income from tree harvesting at Ti Point to be used for local projects. It should be emphasised that those advocacy matters enshrined in the Long-term Plan 2012-2022 are still very relevant and the Local Board will continue to advocate strongly for these projects such as securing the Waimauku tennis club and re-developing the Warkworth Town Hall.

Options for the reduction of rates have been a very hot topic and the Local Board supports the reconsideration of expenditure to minimise rates increases for our communities. However, the Rodney Local Board is staunchly of the view that the amalgamation was sold to residents and ratepayers on the basis that there would be no drop in levels of service. Closing libraries in the Rodney Local Board area is not an option and is not being proposed in the draft Annual Plan. You will note that there are a number of regional rates reduction options that will affect the Rodney area and we welcome your comments on these.

A key policy for Rodney going forward is the review of the local board funding policy. This policy is partly based on a population basis for discretionary and additional funding and it is therefore important that the specific circumstances of Rodney, with our significant land mass and extensive coastal margins, are carefully considered. In a recent meeting with the Mayor he commented to me that he was aware that the rural and island boards were disadvantaged by funding being determined on a population basis and stated that this factor should be carefully considered in the development of a formula for local board funding. The Rodney Local Board will continue to advocate for this change to occur.

As a Local Board, we continue to be impressed and heartened by the commitment of so many groups and individuals who are working voluntarily for the betterment of their communities. We thank you for this, and for the time that you have taken to provide thoughtful feedback to the Local Board on the many plans that have been seen over the past year.

Bob Howard

Chairman, Rodney Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget The Rodney draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Rodney Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on.


Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget. Impact on levels of service

Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Reduce the “New toilets and changing rooms” budget of $239,937 by $195,000

The demand for new toilets in the Rodney Local Board area is not considered to be significant.

-195

Construct new playgrounds

There is currently no budget allocated for new playgrounds in Rodney. The board believes a new playground is required in response to expected significant population growth in Rodney.

The provision of a new playground is expected to increase levels of service.

+195

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Rodney Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Rodney Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

Our key advocacy areas for 2013/2014, in addition to those attached as Appendix 3 to the 2012/2013 Local Board Agreement in the 2012-2022 Long-term Plan (Volume Four, pages 348 – 350) are:

For the governing body

• Undertake a feasibility study of establishing additional arts facilities in Rodney, particularly Wellsford, Warkworth and Helensville.

• Fund planting programmes in erosion prone areas to enhance water quality in areas such as the Whangateau Harbour.

• Request income from the sale of the ‘ten acre block’ Helensville (pensioner flats) and from the sale of the community buildings be used to replace those community buildings (i.e. foodbank and toy library) which will be transferred to Ngati Whatua as a part of a treaty settlement.

• Request income from the harvesting of the trees at Ti Point be allocated to three local projects, Whangateau bridge, Matakana walking bridge (east of Matakana) and planting in the Whangateau catchment.

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• The Rodney local board recommends the council amends the qualifying guidelines to allow all ratepayers to apply for financial assistance for installing pumps (and associated costs) on their property so they can connect to the wastewater schemes at Point Wells and Kumeu/Huapai/Riverhead (KHR). The financial assistance and interest costs will be paid back via the loan repayment targeted rates for these schemes. This would require an amendment to the revenue and expenditure budgeted for these schemes.

• Retain the property at 31 – 35 Mill Road, Helensville for local community uses such as the existing recycling centre and a youth skills training area

• Undertake initial investigations and commence strategic planning to determine the future impacts of sea level rise and coastal inundation throughout the region

• Provide ongoing funding for safety programmes on beaches, including the ‘west coast rock fishing safety programme’ and the ‘vehicles on beaches safety education’

• Acquire land at 895 State Highway 16, Waimauku, to secure the future of the Waimauku Tennis Club in its current location.

The Rodney Local Board does not support these rates reduction options or investment proposals:

• Reduce delivery of reserve management plans programme by $100,000

• Raise fees for camping and bach escapes within regional parks by 10 per cent off peak and 20 per cent peak

• Stop legacy spatial plan projects. These projects were originally approved by the legacy councils and in most cases have been agreed following a structure plan consultative process involving public engagement

• To reduce the number of loss making Visitor iSITEs in the Auckland region

• Regional Events fund increase

The following investment proposal is supported by the board:

• Additional Unitary Plan Development funding for 2013/2014

For ATEED

• Provide greater resourcing and support for economic development and research on aquaculture, equine and food innovation

• Partner to advocate to central government for appropriate recognition and resourcing of Rodney’s pivotal industries, including aquaculture, equine and food innovation.




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About the Rodney area The Rodney Local Board area covers 46 per cent of Auckland and has an extensive coastline on both the east and west coasts. It includes a mix of townships, villages and islands, including Kawau Island. Rodney’s natural environment and small villages provide opportunities for rural residential living and a rural coastal visitor experience. The area’s larger townships include Kumeu/Huapai, Helensville, Warkworth and Wellsford. Rodney has high population growth, as it is a desirable place to live relatively close to central Auckland.

The key components of the rural economy include agriculture, dairying, horticulture, winemaking, aquaculture, fisheries, equine industry, tourism and forestry, with recent growth in the research, technology and education sectors.

Rodney includes nine regional parks and three harbours - Whangateau, Mahurangi and the Kaipara Harbour, which is the largest enclosed harbour in the southern hemisphere.

For more detailed information about the Rodney area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/rodney

Local board plan priorities Rodney is made up of distinct communities that not only differ from each other, but differ significantly from most Auckland suburbs. In order to achieve our priorities and our vision of ‘respecting environment, celebrating people, advancing economy’ we need to retain and celebrate the character of our towns and villages, connect our communities through technological and transport links, maintain greenbelts and welcome new and innovative businesses. Rodney residents’ strong environmental ethic should be supported and encouraged.


• Build and strengthen our economy - we must ensure the retention of productive rural land, invest in research and technology, support Business Improvement Districts and seek opportunities for skills development and local jobs.

• Actively manage the pressures of growth and retain coastal and rural character - we will work with communities to manage growth and advocate through the unitary plan regarding landscape and character matters.

• Provide effective and reliable infrastructure - we will advocate for the provision of effective and reliable water supply, wastewater services and stormwater infrastructure, high-speed broadband and toll-free calling across Auckland.

• Provide safe, efficient reliable and multi-modal transportation networks - we will advocate for service standards, road sealing and road maintenance, public transport, key roading projects and walkway/cycleways; and to NZTA for the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway.

• Provide for the recreational needs of our community - we will advocate for recreation, community and sporting facilities and work with community groups to ensure that facilities are accessible and fit for purpose.

• Engage with our diverse communities and provide for their social and cultural needs - we will support local events, enhance library services and development of a programme for the upgrading and maintenance of community halls.

• Protect and enhance our environment - we will continue to support the enhancement of the quality of our environment, support environmental programmes and community initiatives and acknowledge mana whenua as the kaitiaki.

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Local libraries

Local community

services


events



Local economic

development


environment

Local governance

Strengthen our economy √

Actively manage growth and retain coastal and rural character

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Provide for the recreational needs of our community

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Engage with our diverse communities and provide for their social and cultural needs

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Protect and enhance our environment

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Rodney draft local board agreement

Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Rodney Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Rodney Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









1. During the previous planning cycle, a selection of new measures was included to enhance performance measurement of certain

activities. As such, these new measures were not included in the 2011/2012 Annual Report and therefore, data is not available at this point in time. Actuals for these measures are reported as “baseline to be established in 2012/2013”.

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Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the Rodney Local Board area. Libraries are located at Helensville, Kumeu, Mahurangi East, Warkworth and Wellsford. Volunteer libraries are also located at Tapora, Leigh and Point Wells. A small community-run library also operates at Puhoi.

We plan to spend $2.17 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.10 million capital expenditure (capex) on library activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on providing ongoing enhanced library services to our communities.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is to investigate better ‘English Speakers of Other Languages’ services. This initiative supports the local board plan priority – ‘Engage with our diverse communities and provide for their social and cultural needs’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



94% 90%


Total library building floor space per 1,000 residents (m2)

25.0 35.5

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. The Rodney Local Board area has 23 community halls, including three community centres.

We plan to spend $0.86 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.41 million capital expenditure (capex) on community service activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on basic upgrades to existing facilities.


• Progress planning for stage one of the Warkworth Town Hall development

• Undertake a heating and insulation review of all halls within Rodney considering options and addressing those with greatest need

• Upgrade signage on halls throughout Rodney

• Review the external lighting requirements around halls in Rodney specifically considering safety

• Decide how the former Wellsford Library should be best used as a community facility.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – ‘Engage with our diverse communities and provide for their social and cultural needs’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



63% 75%


85% 95%



86% 75%


24% 50%



91% 85%


53% 55%

Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Rodney Local Board recognises the arts and cultural activities across the local board area.

We plan to spend $0.71 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.009 million capital expenditure (capex) on arts, culture and events activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on the provision of arts programmes and initiatives and support for events.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is to support the provision of community events in Rodney.

This key initiative supports the following priorities in our local board plan priority – ‘Engage with our diverse communities and provide for their social and cultural needs’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



75% 85%


50 53


0.9 1


95% 80%

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Target (2013/2014)








2012/2013

Maintain or improve



86% 85%


50 53

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the Rodney Local Board area. Within the local board area there are approximately 868 local parks covering 1,139 hectares, including numerous beach reserves.

We plan to spend $12.32 million operating expenditure (opex) and $3.2 million capital expenditure (capex) on parks activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on the provision of key walkways, sportsfield upgrades and the renewal of coastal structures.


• Upgrade toilets within Rodney, including part funding of the toilet at the Mahurangi West Reserve

• Construct walkways such as the construction of the historic Whangateau bridge and the Te Whau walkway at Goodall Reserve, Snells Beach

• Erect new training lights on field 1 at the Shoesmith Reserve, Warkworth and field 2 Rautawhiri Park, Helensville

• Renew coastal seawalls including Algies Bay

• Construct a new playground in Matakana subject to finding an appropriate location

• Continue the implementation of the Warkworth Showgrounds development plan.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – ‘Provide for the Recreational Needs of Our Community’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



72% 75%


82% 85%


91% 80%

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Target (2013/2014)



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


96% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. There are no council-owned or operated recreation or leisure facilities located in the local board area although the Rodney Local Board is actively seeking to develop these facilities for the future.


We plan to spend $0.43 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.11 million capital expenditure (capex) on economic development activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on supporting the establishment of Business Improvement Districts and supporting youth employment initiatives.


• Enhance gateways to towns in Rodney through, landscaping, signage, art or other mechanisms

• Progress opportunities for business improvement districts in Rodney

• Provide programmes to create local job opportunities and develop skills

• Implement the updated Rodney Local Board Economic Development Plan.

These key initiatives support our local board plan – ‘Strengthen our Economy.’

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






67% 65%


67% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:


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We plan to spend $0.10 million operating expenditure (opex) on built and natural environment activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on the provision of environmental programmes.


• Provide additional opportunities for Rodney residents to participate in environmental/community-led programmes

• Carry out a survey of terrestrial ecological eco-systems.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – ‘Protect and Enhance our Environment.’

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. The Rodney Local Board is committed to working with the governing body to develop measures that reflect the co-governance model. As part of its governance role, the Rodney Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. Local boards also undertake citizenship ceremonies.

We plan to spend $1.46 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.05 million capital expenditure (capex) on governance activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on building relationships and ongoing communication with Rodney stakeholders including community groups, iwi and youth as well as further developing constructive working relationships with CCO’s. The Rodney Local Board will also continue to work collectively with northern councils and iwi on the Joint Kaipara Harbour Political Committee.

This supports the following priorities in our local board plan – engage with our diverse communities and provide for their social and cultural needs.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Rodney Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Rodney Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.

$000 Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Gross expenditure Gross expenditure














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$000 Draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Gross expenditure Gross expenditure














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Bob Howard (Chairperson) Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Ph: 021 709 555 E: [email protected]

Steven Garner (Deputy Chairperson) Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Ph: 021 286 8555 E: [email protected]

Warren Flaunty, QSM Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Ph 021 287 1555 E: [email protected]

Thomas Grace Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Ph: 021 286 8822 E: [email protected]

Tracey Martin Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Ph: 021 287 1166 E: [email protected]

John McLean Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Ph: 021 286 6660 E:[email protected]

James Rolfe Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Ph: 021 286 3111 E: [email protected]

Brenda Steele Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Ph: 021 283 5835 E:[email protected]

June Turner Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Ph: 021 365 156 E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: Orewa Service Centre, 50 Centreway Road Orewa Auckland 0931 For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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Appendix: Capital projects list for Rodney Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Community centre renewals (Helensville) 11 Community centre renewals (Mahurangi East) 30 Community centre renewals (Wellsford) 23 Community facility renewals 61 Community hall (Leigh) 22 Community hall external repaint (Kaukapakapa) 16 Community hall renewals (Glasgow Park) 32 Community halls health and safety (Rodney) 108 Hall renewals (Tauhoa) 43 Hall renewals (Te hana) 22 Hall upgrade (Waimauku) 43


Library furniture and fitting renewals 47 Library minor renewals (Point wells) 1 Local library renewals 54

Total local libraries 103 Total community 513 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development

Enhance the northern, western and eastern gateways to LB area 105 Total local economic development 105 Total economic development 105 GOVERNANCE Local governance



Art collection renewals (Rodney) 2 Art facility renewals 30 Arts embellishment (Rodney) 57

Total local arts, culture and events services 88

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Local parks services Hard court development 18 Local eastern linear reserve and walkway (Huapai) 67 Local park car park renewals 81 Local park coastal structures renewals 659 Local park horticultural renewals 22 Local park playspace renewals 97 Local park public convenience renewals 410 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 65 Neighbourhood reserve (Matua Road) 49 New sand field 52 New toilets and changing rooms 237 Recreational walkways and bike trails 105 Reserve water supply improvements 56 Seawall development and erosion protection 63 Showgrounds (Warkworth) 886 Sportsfield renewals 315 Toilets design, consultation and consent 16

Total local parks services 3,198 Total lifestyle and culture 3,287 Rodney total 3,950

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Upper Harbour Local Board


Upper Harbour Local Board Message from the Chairperson As we enter the final year of the first term of an integrated Auckland Council and look to hand over our legacy to the elected members of the next triennium, the Upper Harbour Local Board’s vision continues to be focused on creating the very best lifestyle and business environment in the Auckland region for our community.

Achievements have been considerable in the past two years and this is thanks to not only the commitment of the board members, but that of the Council officers who have worked with and supported the Board in bringing its initiatives to bear. As Chairperson of the Board, I am immensely pleased with the accomplishments in our area.

Successful dialogue with the Governing Body led to achievements such as the securing of additional resources for the Albany community swimming pool, the acquisition of two buildings at Hobsonville Point, for future community facilities and in so doing, retaining some of the history of Hobsonville. Auckland Transport responded to community requests and extended the car park at the Albany Bus Station. The Albany Highway upgrade is also scheduled to commence in ensuing months.

The Upper Harbour ward has an abundance of beautiful parks and reserves, and the Board has strived to increase the recreation value of as many of the parks as fiscally possible with continued works in Sanders Reserve, Wainoni Reserve, Hooton Reserve and Rosedale Park, to name but a few. The Board would like to extend its thanks and recognition to the Parks officers who have worked tirelessly to improve your recreational space.

Although these milestones have been achieved, it will not stop us from continuing to pursue additional improvements for our area in our final months in office.

We acknowledge that the change to a single rating system has meant double digit rate increases for many living in Upper Harbour. While the transition policy capped the increase to 10 per cent for three years, we are concerned that the full burden of the increase is yet to be felt by many. The Upper Harbour Local Board is advocating for an extension to the three-year rates transition policy, and a review of the uniform annual general charge, so that future rate increases are not disproportionately borne by higher value properties.

I would like to acknowledge the enthusiasm and dedication of all who have contributed to the success of Upper Harbour. My fellow board members, who have worked as a strong cohesive team and have shared a wealth of knowledge and skill that has enabled us to work effectively for the residents of the Upper Harbour area. To individuals, community groups and businesses who have participated in and contributed towards our achievements. You have played an integral part in our success.

With the first two years behind us, and the rest of the term remaining to build on past achievements, the Upper Harbour Local Board is committed more than ever to working for you.

Margaret Miles

Chairperson, Upper Harbour Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Upper Harbour draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments. These changes include an additional $150,000 to fund bin emptying, which was omitted in error from the Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

The Upper Harbour Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and is not proposing any changes.

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Upper Harbour Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Upper Harbour Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.


• to extend the rates transition policy beyond the current three years, and to review the uniform annual general charge to address inequity of the burden of rate increases falling on higher value properties

• ensuring more equitable funding and phasing of local transport projects so that Upper Harbour’s local transport needs are adequately addressed

• ensuring that a fair and equitable policy for funding community organisations, arts and events is developed and implemented

• We will also continue to progress the advocacy areas we identified in the Long-term Plan 2012-2022.



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About the Upper Harbour area The Upper Harbour Local Board area encompasses urban and rural environments and includes the communities of Herald Island, Whenuapai, West Harbour and Hobsonville in the west, and Paremoremo, Greenhithe, Albany, Unsworth, and Pinehill in the east. The area contains many significant parks and scenic reserves, including Sanders Reserve, Rosedale Park, Wainoni Reserve, Hobsonville Domain, Hooton Reserve and the Paremoremo Scenic Reserve, as well as an ecologically and historically significant part of Auckland’s coastline.

Upper Harbour is a rapidly growing area. Its population is set to double in the next two decades. Until recently, most growth has been concentrated in the east, with the rapid expansion of Albany into a regional centre.

Extensive and exciting new developments are well underway at Hobsonville Point and the Hobsonville corridor. The new ferry terminal at Hobsonville Point will enhance public transport and connectivity between the west and the city centre. The linking of the North Western Motorway to the Northern Motorway, and quality public transport links between the sub-regional centres of Westgate and Albany are a continued objective for this board area.

For more detailed information about the Upper Harbour area please refer to the Auckland Council website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/upperharbour

Local board plan priorities Our local board plan set the framework that has been used to guide the decision-making and actions of the Upper Harbour Local Board over this triennium. This framework allows us to represent you and to provide flexibility to cope with ongoing changes that have occurred during our time in office.

Our aspirations and priorities are set out in our plan and form the basis for this local board agreement. These priorities are:

• Providing our people with the very best lifestyle Auckland has to offer - We will strive to provide our people with the environment, transport infrastructure and facilities to make Upper Harbour the best place to live in Auckland

• Providing high-quality sport and recreation facilities - We will host first class sporting facilities, while encouraging further development and advancement of excellent recreational facilities.

• Providing our business with the best environment in Auckland - We will continue our strong economic growth, and develop a reputation as the home of niche knowledge industries.

• Maintaining our Communities’ unique identities - We will help our communities maintain their unique identities, and provide our residents with good access to quality community facilities.

• Protecting our beautiful environment for all to enjoy - We will protect our natural environment while balancing access and enjoyment by our residents and visitors.

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Local economic

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Maintaining our communities’ unique identities

Protecting our beautiful environment for all to enjoy

Providing high-quality sport and recreation facilities

Providing our people with the very best lifestyle Auckland has to offer

Providing our business with the best environment in Auckland

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Upper Harbour draft local board agreement

Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Upper Harbour Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Upper Harbour Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









1. During the previous planning cycle, a selection of new measures was included to enhance performance measurement of certain activities. As such, these new measures were not included in the 2011/2012 Annual Report and therefore, data is not available at this point in time. Actuals for these measures are reported as “baseline to be established in 2012/2013”.

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Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. A library is located at Albany Village.


Our key focus is continued funding of the Albany Village Library ensuring that the community has access to a high standard of library services and funding. This supports our local board plan priority – ‘Providing our people with the very best lifestyle Auckland has to offer’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



95% 90%



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9.2

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, development initiatives and community safety programmes. Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for five community centres and halls and a crèche.


Our key focus will be on the development of a new northern community facility for Albany while continuing to support community programmes throughout the Upper Harbour area.


• New Northern Community Facility

• Continued support for Albany Community House, Meadowood Community House and Raeburn House

• Support for the Albany Community Co-ordinator

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – ‘Maintaining our Communities’ unique identities’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



69% 75%


85% 95%

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Target (2013/2014)



89% 75%


Not available 50%



93% 85%


57% 55%

Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, initiatives and local events. Local events in the Upper Harbour Local Board area include supporting local Christmas events, ANZAC commemorations, youth and community initiated events.

We plan to spend $0.16 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be to support local arts, culture and events that enhance community participation and promote the Upper Harbour area.


• Through our contestable grants we will fund community events driven by community applications. For example, in the past these events have included the Movies at the Lakes, the Outside In Sports Expo, the GetIn2Life 40 Day Summer programme and the Albany Lakes Summer Series of fun runs and walks.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Maintaining our communities’ unique identities’.

Levels of service


Target (2013/2014)










100% 80%





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2012/13

Maintain or improve



94% 85%


70 74

Local parks services This activity covers local parks. Within the local board area there are 281 local parks covering 740 hectares, including Sanders Reserve, Hobsonville Domain, Rosedale Park, Wainoni Reserve, Hooton Reserve and Paremoremo Scenic Reserve.

We plan to spend $9.07 million operating expenditure (opex) and $6.13 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be to prioritise projects that continue to improve the recreation value of our parks and reserves. This will allow for better use of our open spaces by our community.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 are diverse and numerous. The list below provides a snapshot of projects that will be undertaken in the coming year:

• Development of the reserves in the Hobsonville Corridor

• Continued improvement of Wainoni Park’s natural outdoor sport surfaces

• Commencement of improvements to the Albany Domain outdoor sport surfaces

• Upgrading the Wainoni Park cricket nets

• Completion of the Rame Road carpark

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – ‘Providing high-quality sport and recreation facilities’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



76% 75%


72% 85%


96% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


96% 98%

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Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Recreation services in the Upper Harbour board area include the North Harbour Stadium.

We plan to spend $0.71 million operating expenditure (opex) and $10.56 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is the building of the northern aquatic centre. Phase one of construction will commence in 2013. This supports the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Providing high-quality sport and recreation facilities’.

Levels of service



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Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environments and town centres. The Upper Harbour Local Board also provides political representation and support to the North Harbour Business Improvement District (BID) programme. The Upper Harbour Local Board is responsible for maintaining its streetscape and town centres, such that the town centres are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish, and provide a welcoming environment.

We plan to spend $0.66 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our focus will be on initiatives that create the best business environment in Auckland, promoting Upper Harbour as a marine, information technology, professional sports and training and an education hub, as well as focusing on local street environment and town centre maintenance.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2013/2014 include supporting the North Harbour Business Improvement District.

These initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – ‘Providing our business with the best environment in Auckland’.

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Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



77% 65%


76% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:



We plan to spend $0.10 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.79 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be projects that protect our environment for all to enjoy, including the quality of our waterways, beaches and reserves, and heritage sites. We will also support projects that deliver quality urban design outcomes, and will advocate for the effective management of urban sprawl.


• Restoring and improving Christmas Beach

• Local Environment Programmes

• Heritage foreshore project

• Improving the Upper Harbour tidal flows

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – ‘Protecting our beautiful environment for all to enjoy’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

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Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. The local board receives strategic and policy advice, as well as democracy, community engagement and administrative support. This enables local board members to represent their communities, deliver effective local leadership and make informed decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. As part of its governance role, the Upper Harbour Local Board will continue to engage and develop good relationships with its local communities. The Local Board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.



• Citizenship Ceremonies

• Local Board discretionary initiatives

• Local civic functions

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – “Maintaining our communities’ unique identities’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Upper Harbour Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Upper Harbour Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.

$000 Draft Annual plan 2013/2014

Financial year ending 30 June Gross expenditure Direct revenue Net expenditure














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Margaret Miles, JP (Chairperson) 22 Merewhira Road RD3 Albany Auckland 0793 Ph: (021) 587-111 or (09) 413-9734 E: [email protected]

Brian Neeson (Deputy Chairperson) Kell Drive Albany Auckland 0632 Ph: (021) 283-9922 or (09)416-6452 E: [email protected]

Callum Blair Kell Drive Albany Auckland 0632 Ph: (09) 414-2680 E: [email protected]

Warren Flaunty, QSM 86 Redhills Road Massey RD2 Henderson Auckland 0782 Ph: (09) 832-5685 or (021) 287-1555 E: [email protected]

Christine Rankin-MacIntyre Kell Drive Albany Auckland 0632 Ph: (027) 582-4804 E: [email protected]

Lisa Whyte 110 Attwood Road Paremoremo Auckland 0632 Ph: (021) 287-6655 E: [email protected]


Kell Drive

Albany

Auckland 0632



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Appendix: Capital projects list for Upper Harbour Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Restoring and improving (Christmas Beach) 786 Total Local built and natural environment 786 Total Built and natural environment 786 COMMUNITY Local community services

Community facility (North) 580 Community facility renewals 55


Local library renewals 7 Total Local libraries 7 Total Community 641 GOVERNANCE Local governance


Total Local governance 32 Total Governance 32 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local parks services

Artifical sportsfields (Upper Harbour) 2,307 Carpark (Rame Road) 367 Cricket nets (Wainoni Park) 31 Local park coastal structures renewals 15 Local park horticultural renewals 317 Local park passive turf renewals 210 Local park playspace renewals 20 Local park public convenience renewals 315 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 59 Natural outdoor sportsurface (Wainoni Park) 524 Outdoor sport surfaces (Albany domain) 42 Playground (Harrowglen Oteha Valley) 31 Reserves one, two and three PC14 (Hobsonville Corridor) 1,017 Small local improvement projects (North) 199 Sportsfield renewals 524 Youth facility in parks (Albany) 152


Northern recreational facility 10,563 Total Local recreation services 10,563 Total Lifestyle and culture 16,693 Upper Harbour Total 18,153

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Waiheke Local Board


Waiheke Local Board Message from the Chairperson Greetings,

Another year has passed and the Waiheke Local Board continues to works hard on your behalf. It is imperative that we establish Waiheke as an important and vital part of the new Auckland Council and make our contribution to the Auckland Plan vision of Auckland as the ‘most liveable city in the world’. In this way, we will gain support for our key priorities, which were identified in partnership with you in the creation of the Waiheke Local Board Plan 2011. They are:

• Protecting and Enhancing Our Environment

• Building a Strong Community Identity

• Building our Local Economy

• Protecting and Enhancing our Character

• Improving our Physical Infrastructure

• Arts and Culture

Over the next 12 months, we will continue to move forward and consolidate the gains we have already made. Balancing improvements and upgrades to local facilities and services with our strong community desire to retain a unique identity, appropriate to an island lifestyle in the midst of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

In addition to specific budgets, the Board’s discretionary SLIPs (Small Local Improvements Projects) allocation enables us to respond quickly to community needs and deliver a wide range of projects every year. We are investing in the protection and enhancement of our environment with continued attention to wetland restoration and enhanced weed control. A quality, natural environment is important, not only from a biological and sustainability viewpoint but also to the Waiheke visitor economy. The Waiheke walkways and reserves network is another important plank in community and visitor enjoyment and health and will receive on-going attention and funding.

Community facilities are high on our priority list with the expected completion of the new Waiheke Community Library at Artworks in September 2013 and a planned upgrade to the Artworks courtyard to complement this new civic building. Improvements will also be made to the Onetangi Sports Park pavilion, which is highly used by the sporting codes. Transport safety and accessibility are essential and we will continue to support the installation or upgrades of bus shelters, footpaths, cycleways and bridle paths, where appropriate.

The new Auckland Council structure needs time to settle down and a vast amount of work is still required to bring the legacy council policies and bylaws together as one. Board members have been working with the Mayor, Governing Body councillors, other local board members and Council officers to ensure that Waiheke’s needs and requirements are reflected in these new documents. If one thing is clear, it is that the local communities of the region are similar, yet unique, - and we need to retain our edge as an island community. To this end, we are confident that the priorities identified by our community are now being progressed through the delivery of specific works and activities.

Warm regards,

Faye

Faye Storer

Chairperson, Waiheke Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to draft local board agreement The Waiheke draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments. The Waiheke Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and is not proposing any changes.

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Waiheke Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest that are outside of local board decision-making. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate for in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These are some of the new areas that we propose to advocate for, in addition to those attached as Appendix 3 to the Local Board Agreement 2012/2013 of the Long-term Plan 2012-2022 (Volume Four, pages 348 – 350). Our key advocacy areas for 2013/2014 are: • Britomart Transport Centre (including Quay St and the Ferry Terminal): The Britomart Transport

Centre is essential not only to the economy of the Central Business District, but also for the viability of the Waiheke visitor economy. It must provide easy access to the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park and its islands. The Board will advocate to ensure continuous access for everyone to the Britomart Transport Centre. This particularly applies during major events which impact on lower Queen Street, Quay Street and the Ferry Terminal. At times, major events in this area have adversely affected access to this essential transport hub and had a negative effect on the Waiheke economy. Easy access, including while major events are on, is needed to trains, suburban buses (including the Hospital bus), the Airport bus, all ferries, cruise ships, charter boats, taxis, long distance buses, charter buses and tourism-related activities e.g. ‘Round Auckland tour bus’. The ferry terminal needs major work to ensure it is fit for purpose at all times. It is important to retain the drop-off and pick-up services located at the Ferry Terminal, particularly for disabled passengers. The terminal’s current state, affects the well-being of the travelling public, including large numbers of domestic and international passengers and daily commuters.

• Berm Mowing: The Waiheke Local Board does not support any discontinuation of berm mowing in its area. We note that Auckland Transport has offered a saving by discontinuing berm mowing in the central area. We understand that this will not affect Waiheke and Rakino Islands, but wish to record our opposition to any moves to include our area. Such action would not only reduce the amenity of our streetscapes, when we are highly dependent on the visitor economy, but also reduce the efficacy of our weed control methods and be incompatible with the provision of ‘green footpaths’ (which reduce the necessity for costly paved paths).

• Waiheke Service Centre upgrade: We will advocate to ensure the planned upgrade to the Waiheke Service Centre in Ostend meets the needs of the local community.

• Stormwater and Flood Protection: Due to the vulnerability of the Hauraki Gulf Islands to weather events, we believe that any reduction in Auckland Transport’s stormwater and flood protection budgets would have an adverse effect on their ability to provide sufficient services to Waiheke and Rakino Islands. The Waiheke Local Board advocates for continued planning for stormwater infrastructure to manage growth on Waiheke and Rakino.


How to have your say The consultation process is your opportunity to ensure your local board members hear your views. You can have your say on any part of this draft annual plan. Submissions will be accepted from 24 January until 4pm on Monday 25 February 2013. Your submission can be made online, by email, by post or in person at your nearest local library, council service centre or a local board office. For further information on how to have your say, see page 3 in this volume or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/annualplan

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About the Waiheke area The Waiheke Local Board area covers a number of islands within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park area, including Waiheke, Rakino, Ponui, Pakatoa, Rotoroa, Rangitoto, Motutapu, Motuihe, Motokorea (Browns Island), Karamuramu, Pakihi and a number of smaller islands. Waiheke and Rakino Islands are the most populated and are popular holiday and visitor destinations. Some islands are privately owned and others are public reserves, owned and managed by the Department of Conservation or Auckland Council.

Waiheke Island is the most populated island in the Hauraki Gulf, with approximately 8,500 permanent residents. Waiheke is the most accessible offshore island in the Gulf, due to regular passenger and vehicle ferry services and some air links. The main settlements are Oneroa, Blackpool, Surfdale, Palm Beach, Ostend, Onetangi and Rocky Bay (Omiha).

Waiheke is hilly with few flat areas. This geography limits the majority of the population to the western end of the Island. Much of the eastern part of Waiheke is farmland, lifestyle blocks and horticulture.

Rakino Island has a small resident population of approximately 16 persons. There is little public land on Rakino Island and only a few bays have public pedestrian access.

For more detailed information about the Waiheke area please refer to: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/waiheke

Local board plan priorities We will continue to deliver projects in the identified priority areas, to deliver tangible improvements for our community. These priorities were identified in partnership with our community during the informal community engagement and formal submissions phases of the Waiheke Local Board Plan 2011.


• Protecting and Enhancing Our Environment

• Building a Strong Community Identity

• Building our Local Economy

• Protecting and Enhancing our Character

• Improving our Physical Infrastructure

• Arts and Culture

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Local libraries

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Local economic

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Protecting and enhancing our environment

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Building a strong community identity

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Building our local economy

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Protecting and enhancing our character

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Improving our physical infrastructure

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Arts and Culture

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Waiheke draft local board agreement

Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Waiheke Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Waiheke Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. There is one library located on Waiheke Island.


The new Waiheke Library is due to be opened in the 2013/2014 financial year. This will be a significant new asset for Waiheke Island and aims to boost the number of visits to the library and increase the range of activities available for the residents of Waiheke.

Our local library initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Improving our physical infrastructure, building a strong community identity, and Arts and Culture.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



88% 90%



23.9 )

86.5

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Local examples include responsibility for council-owned community halls including on Rakino Island.


Our key focus will be to continue to upgrade to community facilities to improve and enhance the provision of space available to local groups and the wider community and to continue to provide a variety of grants for the community organisations of the Waiheke Local Board area.

Our local community initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Improving our physical infrastructure, building a strong community identity, and protecting and enhancing our character.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



56% 75%


62% 95%



91% 75%


16% 50%



95% 85%


66% 55%

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Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. The Waiheke Local Board currently supports and funds the Waiheke Community Art Gallery, the biennial Headland Sculpture on the Gulf and the Artworks Community Theatre. The Waiheke Local Board also supports an expanding number of community events including the Christmas Festival, Carols by the Sea, Twilight Rambles and the Teddy Bears Picnic.



• upgrading the Artworks courtyard to complement the new library development

• developing the old Waiheke Library as a community arts space

• continuing to provide local events

• continuing to provide support for community-driven local events by enabling their delivery

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Improving our physical infrastructure, building a strong community identity, building our local economy, and Arts and Culture.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



82% 85%


290 305



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


Not available 80%




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve




2012/2013

85%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

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Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the local board area there are approximately 148 local parks and reserves covering 305 hectares.


The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/14 include

• developing the ‘Round Waiheke Walkway’ through a staged approach

• progressing wetland restoration and protection

• delivering enhanced weed management and the continuation of cost-effective and environmentally safe weed management practices.

• delivering ongoing upgrades to local parks, reserves and walkways

• supporting and encouraging an increase in volunteerism in our local parks

• supporting greater pest control in local parks.

• supporting continued tree planting

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Protecting and enhancing our environment; protecting and enhancing our character, building a strong community identity, building our local economy.

The local parks group of activities also includes discretionary funding. The Waiheke Local Board proposes to allocate some of its discretionary funding to support projects in the “Local built and natural environment’ group of activities, which would otherwise not be able to be funded.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



79% 75%


85% 85%


91% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

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Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and local recreation initiatives. Recreation facilities include the Waiheke Recreation Centre, which was a partnership project.



• advancing the development of an extension to the Onetangi Sports Park Pavilion

• supporting sports field upgrades

• providing on-going annual funding for the Waiheke Recreation Centre

• providing formal and informal recreational opportunities in local parks

• undertaking preparatory work for additional recreational boat ramps

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Improving our physical infrastructure and Building a strong community identity.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)










Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Waiheke Local Board can influence local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. The Waiheke Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and village centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.


The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/14 include

• producing the ‘Explore Waiheke Island’s Walkways’ brochures

• maintaining and improving public areas and facilities to provide for an all-year, quality, visitor experience

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Building our local economy and Building a strong community identity

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



83% 65%


58% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:




In addition, the Waiheke Local Board will continue to support and contribute to the implementation of traffic safety improvements, which provide, improve and upgrade footpaths, cycleways and bridlepaths by allocating some of its discretionary SLIPS budget (held in the local parks group of activities) to support these activities. This supports our local board plan priorities - Improving our physical infrastructure and protecting and enhancing our environment.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

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Local governance This group of activities covers the local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. As part of its governance role, the Waiheke Local Board will continue to engage with and develop constructive relationships with the local community. The local board also participates in citizenship ceremonies.


The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include continuing to deliver a local ‘Welcome to Waiheke’ citizenship and community awards event. These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Building a strong community identity and Protecting and enhancing our character.


Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


301



Expenditure for Waiheke Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure and funding for Waiheke Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.
















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Faye Storer, (Chairperson) 31 Pacific Parade Little Oneroa Waiheke Island Auckland 1081 Ph: (09) 372-9396 or (021) 285-3355 E: [email protected]

Jo Holmes (Deputy Chairperson) 43 Albert Crescent Ostend Waiheke Island Auckland 1081 Ph: (021) 286-5544 or (09) 372-9936 E: [email protected]

Jim Hannan c/- Auckland Council Private Bag 92300 Auckland 1142 Ph: (09) 372-2826 E: [email protected]

Don McKenzie, OBE 1 Glen Brook Road Omiha Waiheke Island Auckland 1081 Ph: (09) 372-6929 E: [email protected]

Paul Walden 45 Sea View Road Ostend Waiheke Island Auckland 1081 Ph: (09) 372-4406 or (027) 486-4406 E: [email protected]


Waiheke Local Board Office

10 Belgium Street

Ostend Waiheke Island Auckland 1081



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Appendix: Capital projects list Waiheke Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Community facility renewals 81 Community facility upgrades 419


Local library renewals 3 New library build (Waiheke) 315

Total local libraries 317 Total community 818 GOVERNANCE Local governance


Total local governance 28 Total governance 28 LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services Art facility renewals 16 Total local arts, culture and events services 16 Local parks services

Local improvement projects (LIPS) 441 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 98 Local park playspace renewals 91 Local park public convenience renewals 140 Local park structure renewals 23 Local park utility renewals 44 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 196 Management of public facilities and public areas 52 Round walk (Waiheke) 89 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 19 Sports park pavilion extensions (Onetangi) 367 Sports park structure renewals 8

Total local parks services 1,567 Total lifestyle and culture 1,583 Waiheke Total 2,428

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Waitākere Ranges Local Board


Waitākere Ranges Local Board Message from the Chairperson This year’s draft Local Board Agreement upholds the vision and priorities that were established last year after consultation with the community. Some priorities have changed and we have juggled our budget accordingly. We want to include some new items and have reviewed our very limited budget to accommodate them.

The Board is well advanced with work associated with the Waitākere Ranges, including developing a Visitor Management Strategy and preparation and implementation of Local Area Plans, all of which will continue to be funded in the 2013/2014 year.

Completion of the Lopdell House project falls into the 2013/2014 year too, as does implementation of the Glen Eden Urban Design Framework. There are many other matters of importance to our community, for example; roads, footpaths and park and rides that are not directly funded by this Board. However, we must advocate to the Governing Body and Auckland Transport on your behalf.

Please contact one of your Local Board members if you have any comments or questions.

Kia Ora

Denise Yates

Chairperson, Waitākere Ranges Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to 2013/2014 budget The Waitākere Ranges draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on. Note that these changes are reallocations within the Board’s overall budget envelope.


Proposed changes to draft local board agreement Impact on levels of service

Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Playhouse Theatre – increase in grant funding (which was reduced in 2012/2013)

This small increase in funding will allow the Playhouse to continue to provide a theatre venue for Glen Eden to the same level of service

+ 9

Manukau Harbour Forum – contribution to vision and strategy for improving water quality and the environs of the Manukau Harbour

This funding will contribute to the co-ordination of Council activities in the Manukau Harbour

+ 10

Local economic development plan – to guide activity and investment to maximise economic development opportunities in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area

Will support increased local economic development in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area

+ 10

Recreational opportunity for youth – investigating options in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area

This funding will identify options for further improvements to levels of service

+ 5

Further funding for community development in Glen Eden, including supporting the Greater Glen Eden community development initiative

Will provide greater levels of support for community development work in Glen Eden

+ 20

Lopdell Society – small reduction to annual operational grant budget

This may have a minor impact (if any) on levels of service

- 20

Completion of the Visitor Management Strategy - year two of this programme can be achieved for reduced funds

The programme will be tailored to fit and should not have an impact on the timeline for this project

- 20

Community facilities – removal of activity manager building maintenance resource

This may have a minor impact (if any) on levels of service

- 5

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.


• Capital funding for town centre improvements in Glen Eden - work is being done this financial year to cost the vision and proposals in the Glen Eden Urban Design Framework. Indicative costs will be available for inclusion in the annual plan to be adopted in June 2013. It is planned that the costs for this work will be sequenced over the next ten years.

• Glen Eden Park and Ride – the Board is funding the detailed design stage of this project in 2012/2013. The Board request that Auckland Transport consider bringing the funding for this project forward to 2013/2014.

• Little Huia Concept Plan – the Board support funding the redevelopment of the boat ramp at Little Huia by the Regional Parks department and request that this project is brought forward to 2013/2014.

• Waitematā table tennis facility ($500,000) – The Board plans to advocate to the governing body for seed funding for the Waitemata Table Tennis Association’s new sub regional facility. The facility will be used for World Masters Table Tennis tournament in 2014 and be able to be used in the World Masters Games hosted by Auckland in 2017. The Henderson-Massey and Waitākere Ranges Local Boards both support this project.




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About the Waitākere Ranges area The Waitākere Ranges are renowned for their lush native rainforest, outstanding coastlines and popular beaches. People from around the region, and the world, enjoy tramping in the bush, gazing at the breathtaking vistas, swimming in streams and waterfalls and surfing the waves of the wild west coast.

The area is home to a diversity of habitats for indigenous flora such as the kauri tree, and fauna including kauri snails, Hochstetter's frogs, a variety of birds and long-tailed bats. The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 recognises the national, regional and local significance of this area including its significance to mana whenua. A continuing opportunity is the long-term protection and enhancement of the ranges and its important heritage while enabling other uses.

The Waitākere Ranges Local Board area includes the Glen Eden town centre and a number of smaller coastal, urban and rural villages, including Titirangi, Swanson, Oratia, Piha, Huia, Karekare, Laingholm, Waiatarua and Waitākere Village. Hoani Waititi Marae is an important site for urban Māori in the area.

For more detailed information about the Waitākere Ranges local board area, please refer to: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/waitakereranges

Local board plan priorities The Waitākere Ranges are a prized natural asset in the Auckland region. We, the Board, are committed to working with our communities to fulfil our role as kaitiaki of the ranges. You have told us that this local board area is a special place to live and work, with a variety of urban, coastal and rural environments.


• Stewardship of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area - The board’s goal is to ensure that people can continue to live, work and visit the ranges, without damaging any of the features that make spending time in the area so special. We will ensure the local character and history of the area is enhanced and protected.

• Improving Glen Eden and our villages - The development of Glen Eden, the gateway to the West Coast, is a priority.

• Supporting our communities and the arts - We support events, galleries, theatre performances and markets that showcase the creativity of our local residents. We will ensure that our community services, facilities and libraries are maintained to a high standard and meet the needs of our diverse, multi-cultural communities.

• Sustainable living and working - Our vision is for communities and individuals to live and work in a sustainable way. This is the essence of the eco-city approach. It means working together for better social, cultural, economic and environmental outcomes for our children and our grandchildren.

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Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Waitākere Ranges Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Waitākere Ranges Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.










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Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. These are located at Glen Eden and Titirangi. The Board also contributes funding to the Piha and Waiatarua libraries. A mobile library provides a valuable service for those who do not have a library in their area.

We plan to spend $1.50 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.15 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on ensuring that our libraries are maintained to a high standard and meet the needs of our diverse, multicultural communities. This supports our local board plan priority – supporting our communities and the arts.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



95% 90%



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24.8

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Local examples include responsibility for 11 community centres and halls.

We plan to spend $0.52 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.13 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on projects that ensure our community services and facilities and meet the needs of our diverse communities. We will continue to partner with our communities so they can be involved in shaping their neighbourhoods.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for in 2013/2014 include:

• Enable community development in Glen Eden, including supporting the Greater Glen Eden community development initiative

• Develop a strategic partnership with Hoani Waititi marae

• Support community self-sufficiency projects such as community gardens

• Provide discretionary community grants to support local groups achieve their aims

• Build the capacity of voluntary community safety groups and support the West Coast beaches and Waitākere Ranges summer safety campaign

• Provide community training and mentoring programmes to support local needs.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – supporting our communities and the arts, promoting sustainable living and working.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



58% 75%


88% 95%



89% 75%


54% 50%



90% 85%


39% 55%

Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events.

We plan to spend $1.24 million operating expenditure (opex) and $6.40 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is to support our communities and the arts through events, galleries, theatre performances and markets that showcase the creativity of our local residents. This includes the development of a new gallery at Lopdell House.


• Lopdell Precinct Redevelopment – support, and part fund, the Lopdell House Development Trust in its work to make Lopdell House earthquake safe, build a significant new art gallery and enhance its community and historical importance

• Providing support to local arts organisations, including Lopdell House Society, Colin McCahon Trust, Shadbolt House Trust, Glen Eden Playhouse, West Coast Gallery and the Titirangi Theatre

• Providing contestable grants to support the delivery of local events by local community groups and organisations

• Delivery of high quality local events for our communities, such as movies in parks or a Christmas event.

These key initiatives support our local board plan priority – supporting our communities and the arts.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



91% 85%


1320 1471



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


Not available 80%



22,118 23,224


150 158



2012/2013

Maintain or improve



Not available 85%


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Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the local board area there are approximately 236 local parks covering 574 hectares.

We plan to spend $4.72 million operating expenditure (opex) and $3.22 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be maintaining the high-quality of our local parks that our communities expect.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned in 2013/2014 include:

• Refurbishment of Armour Bay Reserve, including new fencing, footbridge and walkways along with the renewal of the driveway and existing tracks

• Ceramco Park Project – including new carpark lighting, improving walkways and fencing and furniture

• Little Muddy Creek walkway stage one - create walking connections in the Rimutaka Road area within the Little Muddy Creek catchment

• Parrs Park Stage 2 - continuation of the renewal of the previous older playground, including the provision of new modern fun, action and learning space equipment for enjoyment of all ages

• Piha Domain Project – replacing the existing camp toilet and shower block on the Domain, the block will be designed to fit with the unique Piha environment

• Waitākere Ranges Foothills Walkway – creating walkways on council owned land in Waitākere foothills with the longer term vision of linking Swanson to Titirangi through the foothills.

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These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – stewardship of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area, Promoting sustainable living and working.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



70% 75%


75% 85%


95% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. There are no council-owned or operated recreational or leisure facilities in the local board area. However, we will work with local groups to ensure that a variety of sports and recreation facilities are available for communities to enjoy.

We will prioritise opportunities where groups have been shown to work together, or facilities that will be of regional or sub-regional importance.

Our key initiative for 2013/2014 is to investigate recreational opportunities for youth in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, which supports our local board plan priority – supporting our communities and the arts.

Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Waitākere Ranges Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards. The Waitākere Ranges Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres so they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

We plan to spend $0.27 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be maximising local economic development opportunities for local businesses and the creation of local jobs that do not damage the environment.

Our key initiative for 2013/2014 is the development of a local economic development plan. This will guide activity and investment to maximise local economic development opportunities in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area.

This key initiative supports our local board plan priority – promoting sustainable living and working.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



50% 65%


47% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:


Local built and natural environment This group of activities covers local environment and heritage protection. We plan to spend $0.43 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.05 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on projects that underpin sustainable living and working. We will also focus on the implementation of local area plans that will protect the local character and heritage of the area.


• Complete the Visitor Management Strategy – which aims to balance the impact of local economic development opportunities with protection of the ranges

• Scoping opportunities for further development of Project Twin Streams networks in the Local Board area

• Scoping opportunities for walkways in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, initially focussing on the Little Muddy Creek catchment

• Development of a new local area plan (under the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act) and continuing to implement existing local area plans

• Supporting sustainable neighbourhood initiatives in the local board area.

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These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – stewardship of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area, promoting sustainable living and working.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


The local board receives strategic and policy advice, as well as democracy, community engagement and administrative support. This enables local board members to represent their communities, deliver effective local leadership and make informed decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. As part of its governance role, the Waitākere Ranges Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.

We plan to spend $1.18 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.09 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on continuing to engage with our communities, mana whenua, businesses and resident groups in the local board area. This supports all our local board plan priorities.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

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Expenditure for the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.
















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Denise Yates, JP (Chairperson) 17 Upland Road Huia Auckland 0604 Ph: (09) 813 9152 or (021) 285-999 E: [email protected]

Janet Clews, CNZM, QSO, JP (Deputy Chairperson) 11a Oates Road Glen Eden Auckland 0602 Ph: (09) 818-7262 or (021) 286-9922 E: [email protected]

Mark Brickell 39 Glenmall Place Glen Eden Auckland 0602 Ph: (021) 272-7323 E: [email protected]

Neil Henderson 36 Evans Road Glen Eden Auckland 0602 Ph: (09) 818-0037 or (021) 286-5666 E: [email protected]

Judy Lawley, JP 39 Glenmall Place, Glen Eden Auckland 0602 Ph: (09) 837-7107 or (027) 293-747 E: [email protected] or [email protected]

Greg Presland 512 South Titirangi Road Titirangi Auckland 0604 Ph: (021) 998-411 or (09) 818-1071 E: [email protected]


39 Glenmall Place

Glen Eden

Auckland 0602

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Appendix: Capital projects list for Waitākere Ranges Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Project Twin Streams - further development 52Total local built and natural environment 52Total built and natural environment 52COMMUNITY Local community services

Community facility renewals 125Total local community services 125Local libraries

Library furniture and fitting renewals 125Local library renewals 22

Total local libraries 147Total community 272GOVERNANCE Local governance

Local board discretionary fund project 53Local board it hardware (members) 25Local board it hardware (staff) 7

Total local governance 85Total governance 85LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services

Art facility renewals 22Redevelopment (Lopdell House) 6,377

Total local arts, culture and events services 6,399Local parks services

Asset improvement 35Half cost fencing 10Local park building development 101Local park building renewals 72Local park car park development 75Local park car park renewals 75Local park coastal structure development 32Local park coastal structures renewals 32Local park furniture and fixture development 80Local park furniture and fixture renewals 80Local park horticultural development 17Local park horticultural renewals 17Local park playspace development 71Local park playspace renewals 71Local park public convenience development 101Local park public convenience renewals 101Local park structure development 32Local park structure renewals 32Local park utility development 58Local park utility renewals 58Local park walkway and cycleway development 28Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 23Native revegetation programme 16

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Parks stormwater drainage programme 31Sports park building development 101Sports park building renewals 101Sports park car park development 75Sports park car park renewals 75Sports park coastal structure renewals 32Sports park coastal structures development 32Sports park furniture and fixture development 80Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 80Sports park horticultural development 17Sports park horticultural renewals 17Sports park playspace development 71Sports park playspace renewals 71Sports park public convenience development 101Sports park public convenience renewals 101Sports park structure renewals 32Sports park structures development 32Sports park utility development 58Sports park utility renewals 58Sports park walkway and cycleway development 28Sports park walkway and cycleway renewals 28Sportsfield development 123Sportsfield renewals 123Upgrade existing sportsfields 13Walkway (Waitākere Ranges foothills) 524

Total local parks services 3,215Total lifestyle and culture 9,614

Waitākere Ranges Total 10,024

Addendum: The local parks services information within the capital project list has been updated to reflect improved cost information. Click here to access the addendum.

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Waitematā Local Board


Waitematā Local Board Message from the Chairperson Last year, Waitematā Local Board consulted with our local communities and developed planned priorities and expenditure for the next ten years, as part of the Long-term Plan 2012/2022 (LTP). This draft Local Board Agreement sets out our financial commitment for delivering on the second year priorities and initiatives outlined in the LTP.

Since the beginning of Waitematā Local Board in November 2010, we have initiated and/or completed some excellent improvements in parks, facilities and services for our communities. We have overseen the completion of the Judges Bay upgrade, the refurbishment of the historic Tepid Baths, and a new skate park at Victoria Park, and have welcomed back the Campbell Free Kindergarten building as a vital community asset. The Board has confirmed two all-weather artificial turfs for Seddon Fields and committed to a significant two-year upgrade of Myers Park. We have reopened Newmarket Park to the public following a significant remedial works process and are currently progressing the Weona-Westmere Walkway stage of our coastal walkway project. The Board has invested in drinking fountains in parks, art workshops for children, ecological restoration of our urban forests, and has made our parks and reserves smokefree.

We have also worked hard advocating for our communities to the governing body and council controlled organisations, for example regarding greater heritage protection, waste minimisation and better walking and cycle infrastructure to improve transport choices.

We wish to continue our progress in the 2013/2014 financial year.

Our initiatives focus on upgrading our parks and facilities for our growing population; connecting our parks and coastline; making our area a more accessible, child- and family-friendly place to live and visit; identifying, protecting and promoting our heritage; and protecting and enhancing our natural environments with a focus on innovative approaches and community involvement. Proposed initiatives that I would like to draw your attention to in particular are increasing investment in the upgrade of Pioneer Women’s Hall as a community hub, increasing opening hours in local libraries, developing a community-led resource recovery centre and creating a budget to upgrade facilities when undertaking routine renewals.

We are advocating for the delivery of initiatives by Auckland Transport that improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, slow traffic in residential areas and by schools, increase cycle infrastructure including on-road greenways, improve parking management in residential streets and deliver on footpath renewals.

We are confident that the initiatives that we will deliver and advocate for will make Waitematā a better place to live, work, study, play and visit.

Waitematā Local Board values the feedback of our communities and I encourage you to make a submission on this draft local board agreement, and the broader draft annual plan.

Shale Chambers,

Waitematā Local Board Chair

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Have your say Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget The Waitematā draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Waitematā Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on.


Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget Impact on levels of service Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Reduce the contingency budget for slip and storm damage

This contingency budget is infrequently used and is therefore unlikely to impact on service levels.

Reducing this budget reduces flexibility to respond to damage caused by weather related storm events, including land slips and wash outs.

- 450

(Opex)

Increase the investment in the upgrade of Pioneer Women’s Hall as the first stage of creating a community hub for the City Centre.

This would provide a greatly improved facility for inner city communities.

This may lead to an increase in satisfaction with community facilities.

+ 398

(Capex)

Remove the budget to upgrade Grey Lynn Park Athletics Clubrooms in the 2013/2014 financial year. The Local Board will progress a project to build new toilets and changing rooms at Grey Lynn Park and demolish the Athletic Clubrooms in future years.

The existing Grey Lynn Park Athletics Clubrooms are in a state of disrepair, and structurally compromised. There is a need for increased provision of toilets and changing facilities in the park. As such, the Board intends to progress other options for providing facilities in the park, consistent with the Grey Lynn Park Development Plan.

In the short term, this is no change to current service levels.

- 371

(Capex)

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(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Upgrade the property at 3 Ponsonby Road for community use

This would improve a council- owned building for community use.

This project is dependant on the successful change of this property from commercial to community use, with the agreement of the governing body.

This may lead to an increase in satisfaction with community facilities.

+ 170

(Capex)

Create a budget to upgrade facilities on a needs basis in alignment with the renewals programme

This budget would allow some renewal projects to be up-scaled to include improvements to amenities for users on a needs basis.

This could lead to an increase in satisfaction with community facilities, swimming pools and parks.

+ 100

(Capex)

Remove the budget for community resilience No specific project has been determined for this budget. Funds could be used for other community priorities.

This is no change to existing service levels.

- 5

(Opex)

Remove the budget for park revegetation and reduction of mowing

No specific project has been determined for this budget. Funds could be used for other community priorities.


- 26

(Opex)

Increase opening hours in Grey Lynn, Parnell and Ponsonby local libraries to make them more accessible to the community.

Residents would have greater ability to access local library services, particularly after standard work hours.

This could increase satisfaction with libraries.

+ 50

(Opex)

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(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Create a business plan, including a detailed concept plan, for a community-led resource recovery centre in collaboration with Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa Local Boards.

This initiative builds on the 2012/2013 collaborative initiative between Albert-Eden, Puketāpapa and Waitematā Local Boards to explore the development of a community-led resource recovery programme and centre.

Local communities would be able to be involved in waste management and resource recovery in the local area.

This would increase the number of environmental programmes led or supported, and create local job and training opportunities.

+ 30

(Opex)

Reduce the budget for the Coastal Walkway project The specific project has not been defined for the Coastal Walkway project. While the Board will retain a budget of $398,000 for the financial year, the other half of the budget could be reallocated to fund other priorities.

This change may reduce the speed at which this ongoing project is delivered.

- 398

(Capex)

Increase the budget for Symonds St Cemetery An increase to this budget would increase the improvements possible in the park.

This may lead to an increase in the percentage of residents satisfied with the quality of parks and reserves.

+ 20

(Opex)

+ 120

(Capex)

Develop a Masterplan for the Pt Resolution area, with public consultation

As a number of projects have occurred, or are planned to occur around the Pt Resolution area. It is sensible to develop a comprehensive approach, and prioritise development based on community aspirations.

This may lead to an increase in the percentage of residents satisfied with the quality of parks and reserves.

+ 63

(Opex)

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(per year $000)

Revenue change

Cost change

Remove the budget to improve signage in public spaces

No specific project has been determined for this budget. Funds could be used for other community priorities.


- 5

(Opex)

Provide a budget for libraries to work with local community organisations to support key heritage and arts events in the area

This may lead to an increase in the percentage of customers satisfied with overall services provided by libraries.

+ 5

(Opex)

Increase the community fund (Local Board discretionary grants) to support community aspirations and projects

This may lead to an increased percentage of community groups satisfied with assistance and advice provided.

+ 20

(Opex)

Increase the budget for volunteers in parks This would lead to an increase in the programme and outcomes for supporting volunteers in parks. This may lead to an increase in the percentage of residents satisfied with the quality of parks, reserves, sports fields and beaches.

+ 20

(Opex)

Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Waitematā Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Waitematā Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.

Our advocacy areas for 2013/2014 are:

To the Governing Body

1. Improve community facilities at Pioneer Women's Hall via a change of use from commercial to community use for the three commercial lease parts of the building, and funding to the develop the facility as a community hub.

2. Transfer the lease of 3 Ponsonby Road from a commercial lease to a community lease.

3. Increase the renewals budgets for parks and recreation assets in the Waitematā Local Board area to match the requirement for asset replacement.

4. Assist in the development of a Resource Recovery Centre within the Waitematā, Albert-Eden or Puketāpapa Local Board areas. Assistance required includes provision of a council-owned property within one of the above Local Board areas. In addition, capital funding is required for the development of the site in the 2013/2014 and/or 2014/2015 financial years.

5. Improve safety in Albert Park through a strategic plan, including a focus on better lighting.

6. Transfer decision-making responsibility (via allocation or delegation) from the governing body to the Waitematā Local Board of those elements that are usually allocated local board responsibilities for Auckland Domain, Albert Park, Western Springs Lakeside and Meola Reef.

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7. Transfer decision-making responsibility for the Western Springs outer sports fields from Regional Facilities Auckland to the Waitematā Local Board at such time as Western Springs Speedway moves from its location at Western Springs.

8. Complete an Aotea Quarter Plan, including allowing for the future use of the current car park between Myers park underpass and Q theatre as public open space; and fund the redesign and redevelopment of the underpass from Myers Park to Q Theatre to connect Myers Park to Aotea Square.

9. Increase the prioritisation of Waitematā Local Board area for development of a local area plan and centre plans, informed by significant community involvement, including community-led processes and plans such as Tomorrow Parnell and Grey Lynn Precinct Plan.

10. Ensure the restoration and protection of Carlile House.

11. Improve access between Broadway and Station Square in Newmarket.

12. Include Motions Creek, in addition to Meola Creek, in the sustainable catchments programme.

13. Prioritise Pt Erin Pool for redevelopment.

14. Adopt a procurement policy that furthers social, community, environmental and economic outcomes including Fairtrade, a living wage, sustainability and supporting local enterprises.

To Auckland Transport

1. Dedicated cycle infrastructure

a. Auckland Transport to improve cycle infrastructure through the completion and extension of the Auckland Cycle Network with safe, connected, dedicated cycleways.

b. Auckland Transport to continue the delivery of the below projects, already under consideration:

i. Carlton Gore Road (painted bike lanes currently planned) ii. Beach Road, linking with the Grafton Gully Cycleway and with Tāmaki Drive and Parnell Station iii. Parnell to the City Centre walk/cycleway, through the new underpass south of the Parnell Train

Station iv. Nelson & Hobson Street (with separated two-way cycleways, as described in the City Centre

Masterplan) v. Wellesley St connection to the Auckland Domain under Symonds St overbridge and on-road

connection to the NZTA funded / constructed Grafton Gully Cycleway. c. Auckland Transport to prioritise for upgrade, in the 2013/2014 financial year, all routes currently identified

as “complete” on the Auckland Cycle Network within the Waitematā Local Board area but are not of a safe standard.

1. Traffic calming

a. Auckland Transport and the Board to work together on identifying traffic calming measures for the shopping areas in Parnell, Ponsonby, Karangahape Road and Richmond Road to support 40 km/h zones. This would include for example, raised crossings, raised intersections and kerb build-outs to narrow the road.

b. Auckland Transport to extend the trial of a slow speed zone in a residential area.

c. Auckland Transport to implement the city centre 30km/h speed zone (as described in the City Centre Masterplan).

2. Cycle safety

Auckland Transport to prioritise the installation of advance cycle stop boxes with feeder lanes including in the following locations:

o Williamson Avenue northeast coming onto Ponsonby Road

o College Hill Road westbound coming onto Ponsonby Road

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o Tāmaki Drive, westbound at The Strand

o St Stephen's Avenue westbound coming onto Parnell Road

o Karangahape Road eastbound at Symonds Street, onto the Grafton Bridge

o Great North Road eastbound coming on to Karangahape Road.

3. Pedestrian safety

Auckland Transport to improve intersections for pedestrians with substantial foot traffic and develop solutions to improve safety and mobility for pedestrians. This includes:

o All intersections with left–turn slip lanes and no pedestrian facility

o Intersections with long pedestrian crossing delays.

4. Richmond Road Safety Plan

Auckland Transport to complete the implementation of the safety improvement action plan during the 2013-2014 financial year, in conjunction with Auckland Council for the shopping areas and school zones of Richmond Road, concentrating on the following elements:

o Pedestrian and cycle safety

o Traffic calming and slower speeds

o Urban design.

5. Franklin Road upgrade

Auckland Transport to undertake the planned upgrade of Franklin Road to provide for safe and continuous walking and cycling pathways from Ponsonby Road to Victoria Park including continuous pedestrian facilities (i.e. an unbroken footpath on both sides of the road) across all side streets, driveways and intersections (for example by installing raised tables).

6. Newmarket traffic management plan

Develop a traffic management plan for Newmarket to make traffic flow in a way that is logical and supports public transport, walking and cycling and economic development. This would include consideration of parking, arterial infrastructure, motorway access and signage.

7. Residential parking zone

Auckland Transport to implement the residential parking zone scheme to manage commuter parking in central Auckland suburbs.

8. Auckland Domain traffic management

Auckland Transport to improve walking and cycling access to and around the Domain, while discouraging commuter parking use of the Domain through:

i. Implementation of a parking scheme for the Domain that works to discourage commuter parking (e.g. through pricing)

ii. Improving walking and cycling options iii. Contribute to the development of a Masterplan for the Domain (to be led by Auckland Council).

9. Teed St upgrade

Auckland Transport to work with Auckland Council to investigate an upgrade for the western part of Teed St, the Eastern part having been completed in 2010.

10. Sky path

Auckland Transport to progress the Auckland Harbour pathway project (the SkyPath) for delivery in 2013/2014.

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11. Footpaths

a. Auckland Transport to prioritise the 2013/2014 footpath renewal programme in conjunction with the Waitematā Local Board

b. Auckland Transport to create an agreed public consultation framework for the footpath renewal programme.

12. Greenways

Auckland Transport to fund and deliver the on-road components of the Waitematā Local Board greenways project prioritised for 2013/2014.

13. Programme of works planning

Auckland Transport to set the three year programme of works in collaboration with the Waitematā Local Board with regards to footpaths, road safety initiatives, cycleways, parking, greenways.

14. Other (non-transport) draft Local Board Agreement priorities

Auckland Transport to support other Waitematā Local Board agreement priorities including:

o Support the introduction of low impact storm water solutions in the Local Board area

o Support delivery of green walls, roofs and community gardens on Auckland Transport assets e.g. car park buildings

o Support drinking water fountains in the street environment

o Support development of the Ponsonby Road master plan.

Watercare

1. Develop and deliver a medium term (prior to the completion of the Central Inceptor) and long-term approach to resolve the issue of non-separated storm water and wastewater in the Waitematā Local Board area – specifically an issue in Cox’s Bay.

Auckland Council Investments Ltd

1. Ensure Ports of Auckland Limited remains in full council ownership

2. Follow a policy of socially responsible investment.

Waterfront Auckland

1. Provide a coastal pathway the length of Waterfront Auckland’s area of responsibility, aligned with the Waitematā Local Board Coastal Walkway and Greenways projects.



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About the Waitematā area The Waitematā Local Board area (Waitematā) is made up of diverse communities, significant business districts, historic places and high-quality education, arts and cultural facilities. It is where the city meets the beautiful Waitematā Harbour.

Waitematā has a residential population of at least 70,000 and this is expected to grow to at least 125,800 in the next 20 years. Our inner city population, in particular, is expected to increase significantly. According to the City Centre Master Plan, currently there are over 24,000 City Centre residents and this is expected to reach over 45,000 residents by 2032 – approximately double in 20 years.

Waitematā has a unique relationship with the wider region as it includes Auckland's City Centre and city fringe, the financial and retail centre of the region and country. High numbers of people travel into the area every day for work and study, and to enjoy our arts, culture, retail and hospitality opportunities. As well as regional visitors, the area welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from around New Zealand and the world every year.

Within the borders of Waitematā are located many key regional facilities and assets such as the Aotea Centre, Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland War Memorial Museum and Auckland Zoo. Ports of Auckland is New Zealand’s busiest port and the waterfront, which continues to be improved, connects people to our harbour. The area is home to a significant number of education facilities including The University of Auckland, AUT University and many language schools.

We play host to a number of regional events including Diwali, the Lantern Festival and Pasifika. A variety of our parks, including the Auckland Domain and Western Springs, provide green space for many of the region’s residents.

As the historic centre of the city, Waitematā contains a large amount of residential and commercial heritage buildings, and we need to protect these for future generations to enjoy.

For more detailed information about the Waitematā area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Waitemata

Local board plan priorities Our priorities for the next three years and beyond are set out in our local board plan and form the basis for this local board agreement. These priorities are:

• A distinctive, high-quality built environment that embraces its heritage: We will ensure we have a high-quality built environment that recognises and enhances the distinctive characteristics and heritage of our area.

• Connected, healthy transport options: Our communities will have effective, integrated transport options that are people-centred. We will work closely with Auckland Transport and other agencies to ensure transport decisions provide the best outcomes for our communities and our natural environments.

• Strong, vibrant, engaged communities: We will provide opportunities and events that contribute to community well-being and grow resilient communities that interact with each other. Celebrating and showcasing our diversity is important, as is being an area which is accessible to everyone.

• Places for people: We will provide high-quality and varied parks, open spaces and community facilities for our people to enjoy. We will maintain and improve our current assets, and develop new ones, to meet increasing local demand.

• An innovative economic hub: We support Waitematā as the innovative economic hub of Auckland, based on a sustainable, resilient and efficient economy. We will work with local businesses and business associations, and support social enterprise and an eco-economy.

• Respecting and enhancing natural environments: We will protect and enhance the beautiful natural environments of Waitematā and will play our part in making Auckland an eco city.

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Local libraries

Local community

services


events



Local economic

development

Local built & natural

environment

Local governance

A distinctive, high-quality built environment that embraces its heritage

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Connected, healthy transport options

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Strong, vibrant, engaged communities

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Places for people

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An innovative economic hub

√ √ √ √

Respecting and enhancing natural environments

√ √ √

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Waitematā draft local board agreement Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Waitematā Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Waitematā Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.









Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. Libraries are located at Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Parnell and the City Centre.

We plan to spend $7.92 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.16 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on improving our facilities and providing programmes to cater for our communities.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include to:

• Renew infrastructure and amenities in our local libraries including replacing the main switchboard and renewing toilet facilities in the central library

• Provide activities and events for children and young people consistent with regional festival celebrations and local events including Diwali, Chinese New Year, Pasifika and Matariki.


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These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘strong, vibrant, engaged communities’ and ‘places for people’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



90% 90%



60.4 )

60.0


Examples of local community services in Waitematā include responsibility for three community centres (Grey Lynn, Parnell and Ponsonby) and five halls (Freemans Bay Hall, Grey Lynn Library Hall, Leys Institute, Outhwaite Hall and Pioneer Women's Hall).

Local community development initiatives include strengthening collaboration among community groups and organisations, providing advice around funding, organisational development and planning, providing community grants, working with communities of interest and working with community groups to develop local projects and actions.

We plan to spend $1.29 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.33 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on supporting and providing opportunities that contribute to community well-being and grow resilient communities that interact with each other. We will improve our community facilities for our growing inner-city population, developing them in ways that suit the unique characteristics of our area. We will support social enterprise and engaged citizenship, encouraging our communities to determine their own directions. Celebrating and showcasing our diversity is important, as is being an area which is accessible to everyone including children and young people, older people, new migrants and people with disabilities.


• Become an accessible local board and area by making community infrastructure and communication to the community more accessible

• Support an urban food economy through community gardens

• Provide local community grants

• Deliver projects for young people

• Renew the Pioneer Women’s Hall to meet community needs

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘strong, vibrant, engaged communities’, ‘places for people’ and ‘an innovative economic hub’.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



48% 75%


62% 95%



83% 83%


29% 50%



84% 85%


43% 55%

Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events. Art services in the Waitematā Local Board area include Artstation and a performance arts programme, and supporting the Auckland Performing Arts School (TAPAC) through a facilities partnership. Local events in Waitematā hosted by the Waitematā Local Board area include Parnell Festival of Roses and Christmas in Western Park. In addition, the Board supports local community-led events through a contestable events fund. Supported events have included Grey Lynn Park Festival, Art in the Dark, Art Week and Franklin Road Christmas Lights.

We plan to spend $1.20 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.18 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on providing and supporting events and cultural opportunities for our communities to engage in, such as an event for our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and takatāpui communities. We will work with mana whenua to develop plans that further aspirations and promote Māori culture and heritage.


• Develop and support events that are locally specific and environmentally responsible through a contestable fund

• Support children and young people to have access to art and to participate in art programmes in the area.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



84% 85%


290 305


260 273


96% 96%



85,000 89,250


500 525



2012/2013

Maintain or improve



83% 85%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the local board area there are approximately 89 local parks covering 142 hectares. This includes Newmarket Park, Myers Park, Victoria Park, Western Park, Pt Erin Park, Grey Lynn Park, Seddon Fields and Cox's Bay Reserve.

We plan to spend $17.97 million operating expenditure (opex) and $4.50 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on upgrading our parks, sports fields, open spaces and facilities for our growing inner-city population and connecting our parks and coastline. We will take a comprehensive approach to planning to ensure the correct balance of use of our parks for all users to enjoy.

Two projects that were budgeted for the 2013/2014 financial year will not be completed in the financial year due to changes in timeframes and scope. The Pt Resolution Bridge renewal project will now be completed in 2012/2013, by bringing forward $3,572,000 from the 2013/2014 budget. In addition, the Pt Resolution to Hobson Bay walkway project budget has also been brought forward from 2013/2014 to 2012/2013, to enable renewal of the walkway connecting Pt Resolution Bridge to Parnell Baths and the northern connection stairs towards Pt Resolution Reserve to occur alongside the Bridge renewal.


• Continue to develop the Waitematā Coastal Walkway – Meola Reef to Hobson Bay

• Develop the Weona Westmere Coastal Walkway

• Upgrade Myers Park

• Provide drinking fountains in an additional ten parks

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• Restore Symonds St Cemetery through an enhanced maintenance programme of gravestones and vegetation

• Begin to develop a village square in Ponsonby

• Install a sports field sandcarpet at Auckland Domain

• Develop greenways to connect our parks and open spaces

• Support an urban food economy through fruit trees in parks

• Conduct ecological restoration projects including in Western Springs Pine Stand, Auckland Domain, Ayr Street Reserve, Endeavour Park, Jaggers Bush, Judges Bay, Newmarket Park, Symonds St Cemetery / Grafton Cemetery.

• Deliver two all weather turfs at Seddon Fields – Stage 2

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘places for people’ and ‘respecting and enhancing natural environments’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



74% 75%


80% 85%


93% 93%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Recreation facilities include the Olympic Pools and Fitness Centre, the Tepid Baths, Parnell Baths, Pt Erin Pool, and the Grey Lynn Paddling Pool.

We plan to spend $3.75 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on supporting healthy and active communities, with a particular focus on young people. We will continue to improve our sporting facilities and swimming pools, and sports fields, as noted in the parks services section above.


• Encourage active communities that can participate in organised sport, informal physical activities and use active transport methods, particularly children and young people.


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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



86% 86%



Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning, and local street environments and town centres.

The Waitematā Local Board has input into local development and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses in the area. It provides political representation and support to the Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards of Heart of the City, Newmarket Business Association, Karangahape Road Business Association, Ponsonby Business Association, Parnell Inc and Eden Terrace. It also works with the Grey Lynn Business Association.

The Waitematā Local Board is responsible for local economic development programmes and projects, and maintaining the streetscape and town centres so that they are clean, tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish, and provide a welcoming environment.

We plan to spend $11.36 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.10 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. We will focus on improving local economic development, including through working with local businesses and business associations. We will support social enterprise and an eco-economy, and continue to work to support and develop Auckland’s learning quarter and centres of innovation.


• Deliver the first part of a Noise Management Action Plan for the City Centre

• Plan and deliver local economic development projects.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘an innovative economic hub’ and ‘connected, healthy transport options’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



63% 65%


61% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

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The Local Board is responsible for local environmental and heritage programmes.

We plan to spend $0.15 million operating expenditure (opex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our focus will be on protecting and enhancing our natural and built environments. We want to improve our water quality and better manage our waste through programmes involving local communities, and cut local carbon emissions through the implementation of a local plan. We will continue to identify our built heritage and plan comprehensively, to ensure its protection. We want to improve our built environment and will develop a masterplan for Ponsonby Road in collaboration with Auckland Transport.


• Continue the identification of heritage buildings in the City Centre

• Undertake heritage planning

• Promote the original coastline through a heritage foreshore project

• Support the rehabilitation of Waipapa stream

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘a distinctive, high-quality built environment that embraces its heritage’ and ‘respecting and enhancing natural environments’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve

Local governance This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, including development of local board plans and local bylaws. The local board receives strategic and policy advice, as well as democracy, community engagement and administrative support. This enables local board members to represent their communities, deliver effective local leadership and make informed decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. As part of its governance role, Waitematā Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. The Local Board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.

We plan to spend $1.37 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.04 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on continuing to engage effectively and accessibly with our communities. We will reflect community views in local planning and our input into regional plans and priorities, including through advocacy to governing body and council controlled organisations. We recognise the unique place of Tangata Whenua in New Zealand and will develop meaningful and enduring partnerships with the mana whenua of Waitematā.

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• Hold citizenship ceremonies in the local community

• Provide regular and accessible communication from the Waitematā Local Board to our communities.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘a distinctive, high-quality built environment that embraces its heritage’ ’connected, healthy transport options’, ’strong, vibrant, engaged communities’, ‘places for people’, ‘an innovative economic hub’ and ‘respecting and enhancing natural environments’.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Waitematā Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Waitematā Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.



Total local arts, culture and events services 1,198 571 628 Local built and natural environment




Local business area planning and development 7,283 0 7,283 Local street environment and town centres 4,076 0 4,076







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Shale Chambers (Chairperson) Level 1, 172 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Auckland 1011 Ph: (09) 353-9644 or (021) 286-7111 E: [email protected]

Pippa Coom (Deputy Chairperson) 16 Firth Road Grey Lynn Auckland 1021 Ph: (021) 926-618 or (09) 361-5250 E: [email protected]

Jesse Chalmers Level 2, 35 Graham Street Auckland 1010 Ph: (021) 344-174 E: [email protected]

Christopher Dempsey 41/5 Cracroft Street Parnell Auckland 1052 Ph: (021) 284-3377 E: [email protected]

Greg Moyle 17 Hamilton Road Herne Bay Auckland 1011 Ph: (09) 309-3680 or (021) 444-339 F: (09) 309-3685 E: [email protected]

Tricia Reade Level 2, 35 Graham Street Auckland 1010 Ph: (09) 373-2966 or (021) 287-118 E: [email protected]

Rob Thomas 8-97 Shelly Beach Road St Marys Bay Auckland 1011 Ph: (021) 704-423 E: [email protected]

The Board can be contacted at the address below:

Level 2

35 Graham Street

Auckland Central 1142

Phone: (09) 353 9654

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Waitemata

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Waitemata

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Appendix: Capital projects list for the Waitematā Local Board for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Community facility renewals 202 Redevelopment (Pioneer Womens Hall ) 131



Total Local libraries 165 Total Community 498 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development

Learning quarter 49 Village Square development (Ponsonby) 52




Art facility renewals 25 Artstation renewals 155

Total Local arts, culture and events services 180 Local parks services

Atheletic clubrooms upgrade (Grey Lynn) 367 Cemeteries and crematoria renewals 67 Coastal walkway (Waitemata) 786 Daylighting (Waipapa and Edgars stream) 10 Drinking fountains 63 Local improvement projects (LIPS) 420 Local park furniture and fixture renewals 571 Local park playspace renewals 363 Local park public convenience renewals 297 Local park structure renewals 92 Local park utility renewals 187 Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 187 Sandcarpet installation (Auckland domain) 105 Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 190 Sports park structure renewals 31 Sports park utility renewals 208 Sports park walkway and cycleway renewals 187 Walkway (Hobson Bay to Pt Resolution) 367

Total Local parks services 4,502 Total Lifestyle and culture 4,682 Waitematā Total 5,318

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Volume 2: Local board information and draft agreements Whau Local Board


Whau Local Board Message from the Chairperson The Whau Local Board has completed its draft Local Board Agreement 2013/2014 for the draft Annual Plan, and we are now seeking your views on this draft. This year’s budget is essentially a continuation of that we consulted on for the Long-term Plan 2012-2022 with a number of small enhancements.

With the Governing Body having identified New Lynn as one of the ten metropolitan areas in the Auckland region, this offers the Whau’s diverse communities a centre of excellence with easy access to public transport, a range of housing choice and strong economic opportunities into the future.

Avondale, Blockhouse Bay, Kelston, Green Bay town centres and Rosebank Road business area provide their own unique lifestyles. The Board will continue its programme of town centre improvements and working closely with business groups. In particular, we are looking to provide increased support to local community safety projects and heritage events.

The most recent census identifies that about 48 per cent of our work force commute across the region each day for employment. This means you, our community, are very exposed to fuel price changes. Only ten per cent of our community work in the city centre. The Board is advocating for better public transport, more walking and cycling connections and to create an environment for local business growth, through increased support for local economic development planning.

The Whau Local Board will continue its previously stated goals to build strong vibrant communities with an emphasis on increasing local employment and a healthy environment. As part of this, we propose to launch a project of landscaping, art developments and safety initiatives on Council’s land adjoining the rail corridor. The Board has also proposed investing in more local community waste recovery initiatives that offer both cheaper waste minimisation options and economic development opportunities.

We look forward to your comments and submissions.

Derek Battersby QSM, JP

Chairman, Whau Local Board

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Have your say Proposed changes to our 2013/2014 budget The Whau draft local board agreement is set out in the following section and reflects year two (2013/2014) of the long-term plan that was adopted in June 2012. Adjustments have been made for the impact of changes proposed by the governing body, including revisions to inflation and interest rate assumptions, depreciation and other corporate overhead adjustments.

The Whau Local Board has also reviewed its planned activities and service levels for 2013/2014 and identified a number of possible changes that we would like your feedback on. We plan to fund these changes using discretionary funding that has not yet been allocated for 2013/2014.



Financial impact

(per year $000)

Revenue change Cost change

Local economic development

Provide additional ongoing support for local economic development activities

Increased ability to plan at a local level and work closely with current and developing business networks and associations to provide more economic development opportunities

+30

Community safety initiatives

Additional budget for local community safety planning and initiatives

Improved community safety +15

Development of parks alongside the rail corridor

We plan to implement a programme of planting and beautification, art and safety initiatives

Improved community safety, more local art works and improved environment

+20 opex

+ 35 capex

Manukau Harbour Forum planning

Part of a multi- local board programme to produce a collective plan for the Manukau Harbour

Contributes to long-term improvement in the Manukau Harbour management and environmental qualities

+5

Heritage Events

An increased number of events in the Whau during the annual Auckland Heritage Festival.

Increase in number of local Heritage events

+20

Resource Recovery

Additional budget to support community resource recovery activities

Increased community activity in recycling waste materials with benefits in community and economic development

+20

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Other issues of local interest - advocacy A key role of the Whau Local Board is to advocate on behalf of our local community on areas of local interest. Set out below are the areas that we plan to advocate on in relation to the Annual Plan 2013/2014. These areas are outside the decision-making responsibilities of the Whau Local Board, but we believe they are of importance to our local board area and would like your feedback.


• Kelston Community Hub operational funding - ongoing consequential operating funds of $92,000 each year for this new facility were inadvertently left out of the long-term plan. The Board is advocating to the Governing Body to provide additional funding for the ongoing programme at the community hub.

• Regional Aquatic Facility planning – the board is advocating to the Governing Body for a region-wide aquatic facility plan to be developed, including the consideration of a new aquatic centre in the Whau area. This should be made a priority, to ensure that there is increased equity in access to pools in urban Auckland.




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About the Whau area The Whau Local Board area comprises the suburbs of New Lynn, Green Bay, Glendene, Kelston, Rosebank, Avondale, New Windsor and Blockhouse Bay. The name Whau is from the river that flows through the area into the Waitematā Harbour.

The southern area is primarily residential with many local schools, and there are significant industrial areas in Kelston and along the Rosebank Peninsula. New Lynn is the primary retail shopping area, with Avondale, Green Bay, Blockhouse Bay and Kelston providing satellite sites nearby. The continuing extensive regeneration of the New Lynn town centre includes a major upgrade of rail facilities and transport improvements. The board has prioritised the opportunity to link the Avondale town centre and New Lynn regeneration project to a larger scale programme of works that will also take into account the nearby Rosebank business area.

Transport has always been a major feature in the area as it is one of the narrowest parts of the isthmus and both Māori and Pākehā had portage routes between the harbours.

For more detailed information about the Whau area please refer to www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/whau

Local board plan priorities Our priorities are set out in our local board plan and form the basis for this local board agreement. These priorities and their outcomes are:

• Providing recreation choices and supporting our diverse communities - the diverse communities of the Whau are well connected and the recreation and community facilities provide enjoyment in a wide variety of activities located close to home.

• Bustling towns, local and neighbourhood shops - our towns, local and neighbourhood centres will be clean, safe and vibrant, supporting local businesses and a strong community identity.

• Building our economic prosperity - Whau residents can work close to home and are able to be employed in skilled jobs by more local employers.

• Local action for the environment - Whau has numerous opportunities for learning, protecting and enhancing our natural environment through ongoing partnerships with the community around protecting and enhancing our natural environment.

• Enriching arts and culture - Whau will build on its strong heritage of creativity, particularly in ceramics, enriching all our lives and our economy through making, participating in, being surrounded by and celebrating arts and culture.

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Our key initiatives and projects for each group of local activity are set out in this draft local board agreement for 2013/2014. These initiatives support the priorities in our local board plan, which reflect the aspirations and priorities of our communities. The table below summarises how the proposed key initiatives and projects for 2013/2014 support the priorities identified in our local board plan.



Local libraries

Local community

services


events



Local economic

development


environment

Local governance

Providing recreation choices and supporting our diverse communities

Bustling towns local and neighbourhood shops

Coordinating the development of the New Lynn, Rosebank and Avondale opportunity area

Local action for the environment

Enriching arts and culture

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Whau draft local board agreement

Scope of activities Allocated non-regulatory activities: The Whau Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Volume Three of Auckland Councils Long-term Plan 2012-2022.

Delegated regulatory activities: The governing body has delegated the regulatory activities to the Whau Local Board set out in Volume Three of the LTP.










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Local libraries This group of activities covers local libraries located within the local board area. Libraries are located at Avondale, New Lynn and Blockhouse Bay.

We plan to spend $2.66 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.09 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is to support library activities and planning for New Lynn, Avondale and Blockhouse Bay Libraries to respond to town centre development opportunities and anticipated growth.

The key initiative and project we have planned for 2013/2014 is planning for the continued growth of library services.

This initiative supports the following priorities in our local board plan – Providing recreation choices and supporting our diverse communities, bustling towns local and neighbourhood shops, coordinating the development of the New Lynn, Rosebank and Avondale opportunity area and enriching arts and culture.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



89% 90%



28.0 )

27.2

Local community services This group of activities covers local community facilities, local community development initiatives and local community safety programmes. Community services in the Whau Local Board area include providing and supporting activities in the Avondale, New Lynn, Blockhouse Bay, Kelston Hub and Green Bay Community Centres and houses, community funding information, community advisory, supporting the development of the Avondale Community Action Group.

We plan to spend $1.28 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.64 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is around building capacity.


• Building capacity of voluntary community groups particularly in New Lynn

• Supporting the development of the Kelston Community Hub

• Supporting community engagement in the development of Avondale

• We are also working closely with the Henderson-Massey Local Board in improving school leaver employment prospects through the Youth Connections Project supported by the Tindall Foundation

• The Whau Local Board supports working with central government on Community Action on Youth and Drugs, Crime Prevention and Family Violence Prevention activities.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Providing recreation choices and supporting our diverse communities, Bustling towns local and neighbourhood shops and Enriching Arts and Culture

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



50% 75%


88% 95%



86% 75%


38% 50%



82% 85%


19% 55%

Local arts, culture and events services This group of activities covers local arts and culture facilities, local arts and culture initiatives and local events.

We plan to spend $0.29 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.03 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on local events and developing arts programmes. The events programmes now include local Christmas events, ANZAC commemorations, an expanded Legends of the Moon Festival, the Whau’s Got Talent and more local community concerts. The Board has also supported the renovation of the Ambrico Kiln to house the nationally significant Crown Lynn ceramics collection.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is building on the design and ceramics legacy and the increased arts activity due to the temporary relocation to New Lynn of arts activities from Lopdell House during its renovation.

This initiative supports the following priorities in our local board plan – Providing recreation choices and supporting our diverse communities, Bustling towns local and neighbourhood shops, and Enriching Arts and Culture.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)










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Target (2013/2014)










95% 85%


50 53

Local parks services This group of activities covers local parks located within the local board area. Within the local board area there are approximately 139 local parks covering 206 hectares, including Avondale South Domain, Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve, Craigavon Park and Archibald Park.

We plan to spend $6.86 million operating expenditure (opex) and $1.96 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on continuing a programme of renewals and upgrades and community involvement in planting.


• Development of a walkway around the Whau river linking Archibald Park and Cobham Reserve and renewal of Durrant Place reserve , Green Bay Beach, Trojan Crescent Reserve tracks and new footpath on Riversdale Reserve

• Planning for replacement of Blockhouse Bay recreation reserve changing room and toilets and renewal of Wingate Reserve Toilet and changing room

• Completion of the replacement of the Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve playground

• Continuation of the upgrade and replacement of Craigavon Park facilities and bridges

• Construction of the Trent Street to Harbutt reserve link

• Crum Park conversion of the Number three field to a sandfield, upgrade of the courts and furniture

• Renewal of Manuka and Olympic Park, Temuka Gardens, Chalmers, Miranda, Copley and Canal Reserve playgrounds and replacement of the playground on Terry Reserve

• Concept planning of Tiverton Park

• Tony Segedin bridge design and Shipton Reserve bridge replacement

• Carpark lighting at Sister Renee Shadbolt Park

• Goal Post replacement at various reserves

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Providing recreation choices and supporting our diverse communities, Bustling towns local and neighbourhood shops and Local action for the environment.

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Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



79% 75%


76% 85%


97% 80%



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


98% 98%

Local recreation services This group of activities covers local recreation facilities and initiatives. Whau does not currently have any recreation centres or aquatic facilities. Recreation activities are included as a small part of the New Lynn Community Centre’s operations.

We plan to spend $0.29 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.73 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is developing recreational opportunities.

The key initiative we have planned for 2013/2014 is choosing the location of a new recreation facility and completing the concept design.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Providing recreation choices and supporting our diverse communities, Bustling towns local and neighbourhood shops and Coordinating the development of the New Lynn, Rosebank and Avondale Opportunity Area.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)





Not available 85%





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Local economic development This group of activities covers local business area planning and local street environments and town centres. The Whau Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political liaison and support to local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) executive boards, including Avondale, Blockhouse Bay, New Lynn and Rosebank Business Development Community. The Whau Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The development of metropolitan town centres like New Lynn are met from budgets held by the governing body as part of the City Transformation suite of projects.

We plan to spend $1.31 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.13 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus is to support local economic development planning and initiatives.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include anti-graffiti vandalism activities, including proactive eradication, reactive response, adopt-a-spot schemes and information collation to support enforcement.

These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Bustling towns local and neighbourhood shops and coordinating the development of the New Lynn, Rosebank and Avondale Opportunity Area.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)



New measure 75%



64% 65%


57% (1)

65%



2012/2013

80%

Note:



We plan to spend $0.15 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.08 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key focus will be on two areas, the Whau river catchment and the Manukau Harbour.

The key initiatives and projects we have planned for 2013/2014 include continuing to support community environment programmes through community partnership agreements and planting programmes in parks along the Whau River. We will also continue to support collaborative planning for the Manukau Harbour and working closely with heritage groups to document, celebrate and preserve the Whau’s cultural heritage.

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These key initiatives support the following priorities in our local board plan – Bustling towns local and neighbourhood shops, Coordinating the development of the New Lynn, Rosebank and Avondale Opportunity Area and Local action for the environment.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)




2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013

Maintain or improve


As part of its governance role, the Whau Local Board will continue to engage with and develop good relationships with its local communities. The local board also undertakes citizenship ceremonies.

We plan to spend $1.25 million operating expenditure (opex) and $0.19 million capital expenditure (capex) on these activities in 2013/2014. Our key areas of focus will be to continue to develop stronger links and engagement opportunities with our community.

Initiatives is this area support all of the priorities in our local board plan – Providing recreation choices and supporting our diverse communities, Bustling towns local and neighbourhood shops, Coordinating the development of the New Lynn, Rosebank and Avondale Opportunity Area, Local action for the environment, and Enriching Arts and Culture.

Levels of service



Target (2013/2014)






2012/2013

Maintain or improve



2012/2013 (1)

100%

Note:


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Expenditure for the Whau Local Board area for 2013/2014 A summary of expenditure for Whau Local Board Area for 2013/2014 is shown below.
















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Derek Battersby, QSM, JP (Chairperson) 31 Totara Avenue New Lynn Auckland 0600 Ph: (09) 826-5191or (021) 599-672 E: [email protected]

Duncan MacDonald, JP (Deputy Chairperson) 4 Powell Street Avondale Auckland 1026 Ph: (09) 828-7978 or (021) 0230-9933 F: (09) 828-2625 E: [email protected]

Kathryn Davie 19a Cradock Street Avondale Heights Auckland 1026 Ph: (09) 828-9265 or (021) 287-4777 E: [email protected]

Catherine Farmer 1/202 Blockhouse Bay Road Avondale Auckland 0600 Ph: (09) 828-2594 or (021) 284-2842 E: [email protected]

Lily Ho 31 Totara Avenue New Lynn Auckland 0600 Ph: (09) 828-5974 or (021) 668-513 E: [email protected]

Sandy Taylor, JP 61 Parker Avenue New Lynn West Auckland 0600 Ph: (09) 827-1112 or (021) 739-437 E: [email protected]

Jack Weir 31 Totara Avenue New Lynn Auckland 0600 Ph: (09) 410-7557 or (021)286-5511 E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: 31 Totara Avenue New Lynn Auckland 0600

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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Appendix: Capital projects list for the Whau Local Board area for 2013/2014 $000 Financial year ending 30 June



Community environment programmes (Whau River) 79Total Local built and natural environment 79Total Built and natural environment 79COMMUNITY Local community services

Community facility renewals 643Total Local community services 643Local libraries

Library furniture and fitting renewals 57Local library renewals 31

Total Local libraries 87Total Community 731ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Local economic development

Business improvement (New Lynn-Avondale-Blockhouse Bay) 21Urban plan (Avondale) 104

Total Local economic development 125Total Economic development 125GOVERNANCE Local governance

Local board discretionary fund project 158Local board it hardware (members) 29Local board it hardware (staff) 7

Total Local governance 194Total Governance 194LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE Local arts, culture and events services Art facility renewals 27Total Local arts, culture and events services 27Local parks services

Asset improvement 36Development (Tiverton Park) 18Half cost fencing 10Local park building development 24Local park building renewals 10Local park car park development 11Local park car park renewals 11Local park coastal structure development 27Local park coastal structures renewals 27Local park furniture and fixture development 245Local park furniture and fixture renewals 245Local park horticultural development 18Local park horticultural renewals 18Local park playspace development 31

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Local park playspace renewals 31Local park public convenience development 24Local park public convenience renewals 24Local park structure development 27Local park structure renewals 27Local park utility development 2Local park utility renewals 2Local park walkway and cycleway development 16Local park walkway and cycleway renewals 11Native revegetation programme 34Parks stormwater drainage programme 31Sports park building development 24Sports park building renewals 24Sports park car park development 11Sports park car park renewals 11Sports park coastal structure renewals 27Sports park coastal structures development 27Sports park furniture and fixture development 245Sports park furniture and fixture renewals 245Sports park horticultural development 18Sports park horticultural renewals 18Sports park playspace development 31Sports park playspace renewals 31Sports park public convenience development 24Sports park public convenience renewals 24Sports park structure renewals 27Sports park structures development 27Sports park utility development 2Sports park utility renewals 2Sports park walkway and cycleway development 16Sports park walkway and cycleway renewals 16Sportsfield development 2Sportsfield renewals 2Upgrade existing sportsfields 23Walkway linkage (Trent Street to Heron Park ) 124

Total Local parks services 1,962Local recreation services

Recreation centre (Whau) 734Total Local recreation services 734Total Lifestyle and culture 2,723Whau Total 3,851 Addendum: The local parks services information within the capital project list has been updated to reflect improved cost information. Click here to access the addendum.

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http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/planspoliciesprojects/plansstrategies/annual_plan/Documents/annualplan1314vol2addendumwhau.pdf



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