Agenda of Manurewa Local Board

Portfolio Lead	Portfolio Associate	Portfolio Activity and Responsibilities
Angela Dalton Chairperson C/- Shop 3-5 7 Hill Road Manurewa Auckland 2105 Mob: 021 283 3311 Email: Angela.Dalton@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz	Simeon Brown	· Governance portfolio · Board leadership · Board-to-Council relationships · Board-to-Board relationships · Local Board Plan · Local Board agreements · Civic duties · Advocacy (local, regional, and central government) · Community partnerships · Relationships with Maoridom and youth · Relationships with government departments and agencies · Relationships with Watercare · Relationship with Property CCO · Relationship with Auckland Waterfront Development · Local funding policy Political Working Party · Relationship with ATEED · Relationship with Regional Facilities CCO’s · Relationship COMET · Relationship Southern Initiative
	· Regulatory portfolio · Resource consents · Heritage · Gambling · Liquor (Simeon Brown as alternate) · Urban design · Swimming pools · Trees · By-laws · Airport noise · Unitary Plan · Waste management
Simeon Brown Deputy Chairperson C/- Shop 3-5 7 Hill Road Manurewa Auckland 2105 Mob: 021 0272 4242 simeon.brown@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz	Daryl Wrightson	· Community and social well-being portfolio · Community development (incl. CAYAD, CAB, and Manurewa Senior Citizens) · Neighbourhood relationships · Funding for neighbourhood projects · Community safety (excl. town centres) · Graffiti removal · Community advocacy · Community facilities · Youth Council · Contact CAB
Michael Bailey	· Town centres and economic portfolio · Town centre renewal (incl. branding) · Design and maintenance · Town Centre marketing · Community safety within town centres · Business Improvement Districts (Michael Bailey and Simeon Brown) · Local priorities in relation to regional economic development initiatives
Michael Bailey 10 Rimu Road Manurewa 2102 Mob: 021 287 4422 Email: Micahel.Bailey@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz	Danella McCormick	· Sports parks and recreation portfolio · Stewardship of sports parks · Stewardship of recreation facilities · Relationship with sports clubs · Neighbourhood parks and reserves (incl. esplanade reserves and the coastline) · Design and maintenance · Plantings, playgrounds, bollards, and walkways · Botanic Gardens and Totara Park · Skateparks · Associate for the following portfolios: · Governance · transport
George Hawkins	· Libraries and recreation portfolio · Stewardship of Manurewa libraries · Mobile library
George Hawkins	· Transport portfolio · Local transport projects (incl. roading, footpaths, cycleways)
Angela Cunningham –Marino C/- Auckland Council Private Bag 92300 Auckland 1142 Ph: 266 4729 Mob: 027 504 0884 Email: Angela.Cunningham-Marino@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz	Daryl Wrightson	· Arts, Culture and Events portfolio · Community celebration · Community identity · Neighbourhood gatherings and renewal · Event compliance · Artistic and cultural service levels · Promoting artistic endeavour (particularly among Manurewa youth) · Regional arts · Producing a music and arts centre for Manurewa
Simeon Brown	· Recreation Services portfolio · Contact Manukau Leisure
Danella McCormick	· Built and Natural Environment portfolio · Restoration of wetlands, streams, and waterways · Local priorities in relation to regional environmental management · Mangroves · Manukau Harbour
Danella McCormick Shop 3-5 7 Hill Road Manurewa Auckland 2105 Mob: 021 800 593 Email: Danella.McCormick@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz	Angela Cunningham-Marino	· Civil Defence Emergency Management portfolio · Relationships with the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group · Community preparedness, disaster response, relief, and recovery

Manurewa Local Board

13 February 2014

MANUREWA LOCAL BOARD QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT

6 MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 2013

Table of contents

1. Executive Summary

· Highlights & Achievements

· Watching Brief

· Recommendation

2. Key Initiatives & Projects

· Progress Updates

3. Activity Overview

· CDAC

· Libraries

· Parks

4. Appendices

· Financial Report to December 2013

· Parks Capital Summary to December 2013

· CDAC Workplan to December 2013

Section 1 – The executive summary

Achievements & Highlights

Over the previous three months the Manurewa Local Board have:

· Approved the draft Annual Plan / Local Board Agreement for 2014-2015.

· Attended financial induction sessions following the formation of the newly elected Local Board, conducted by Financial Services – Local Boards.

· Inauguration of the new board members.

· Submission on the Southern Cycleway Programme.

· Approval of the LB agreement for consultation

Watching Brief

2) Council staff are reviewing and settling fees and charges for bookable spaces across the Auckland region in order to align the use and hireage of venues with local board priorities. In December a series of workshops were held with local board members to discuss the rationale, principles for use and fee subsidies. Further workshops will be held in February.

Section 2

Local community services

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’.

December 2013 update

A new Youth Council has been elected and will be inducted in early 2014.

Local arts, culture and events services

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 Annual Plan is to support and grow local events which people of all cultures, ethnicity and ages can enjoy and participate in.

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

· 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’

December 2013 update

A review of Nathan Homestead is underway to determine how the facility can best meet the community’s needs

A scoping study has been completed on the development of a major local event along the Puhinui Stream, for delivery in early 2015.

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, Laurie Gibbons Reserve, Leabank, and Gallagher and Memorial Parks.

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 priorities ‘Improving Health and Well-Being’, ‘Neighbourhoods and Community Safety’, ‘Inclusion’ and ‘Environment and Heritage’.

December 2013 update

Alice Park playground was renewed in December. The playground has increased in size with the addition of a rope climbing frame. Randwick Park carpark, hard-courts, volleyball court & cricket nets are complete. The skate park is well underway with the large bowl taking shape. The building consent has been lodged for the community facility and discussions are on-going as to how this will operate. War Memorial Park concept plan has been drawn up and discussions with the club and local board will take place early in the new year. Totara Park master plan has been developed. Discussions with stakeholders will get underway early in 2014. St Johns Redoubt an archaeological report has been undertaken. Signage and interpretation to be placed around the site is being developed. Mangrove Removal a community information session was held in December at Manurewa Marae. This helped determine how much voluntary assistance we have through this programme. Mangrove removal can commence from March (as per the consent) and the idea is these community groups hold these days as 'events' for those involved in the removal work.

Local recreation services

This group of activities covers recreation facilities, which include Manurewa Recreation Centre, Manurewa Aquatic Centre - Ngā Mahi a Rehia, Netball Manurewa Community Events Centre 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 continue extensive improvements to the Netball Manurewa Community Events Centre.

This initiative supports the following priorities in our local board plan: ‘Improving Health and Well-Being’; ‘Neighbourhoods and Community Safety’ and ‘Inclusion’.

December 2013 update

Manurewa Netball Complex layout designs options for the courts & carpark have been established. These will be finalised by PCG in early 2014

Local economic development

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 safe 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’.

December 2013 update

Installation of new cameras around the Manurewa Town Centre has been completed

Both the Manurewa and Wiri BIDs have development strategic plans which are in the process of being implemented

Local built and natural environment

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 priorities ‘Improving Health and Well-Being’, Neighbourhoods and Community Safety’, ‘Inclusion’ and ‘Environment and Heritage’

December 2013 update

Planning is underway for the removal of a section of mangroves adjacent to the Manurewa marae

Water quality monitoring at Weymouth Beach is taking place over summer to assess the level of pollution and to help inform further action to improve water quality in the area.

Local governance

This group of activities covers local planning, policy and governance activities of the local board, 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.

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 $1,560,000 operating expenditure (opex) and $41,000 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’.

December 2013 update

Planning for engagement on the Local Board Plan, the Annual Agreement and the PAUP in early 2014.

Section 3 – Activity Overview for the last 3 months

Community Development, Arts and Culture (CDAC)

Highlights and Achievements

Rebecca Rise Neighbourhood Development. In response to concerns about crime, Community Development and safety staff began working with local residents in Rebecca Rise. Hot spots were assessed and community safety groups were introduced to residents (e.g. community police, Maori wardens, Pacific wardens, Manurewa Neighbourhood support, Manurewa Crimewatch). A very successful ‘meet your neighbour party’ was held on 1 November, 2013 and Rebecca Rise has formed its own Neighbourhood Support Group.

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Randwick Park School Safety Fun Day. The event was held at Randwick Park School on 18 December 2013 organised by Auckland Council and Manurewa Bluelight, with 600 students involved. Community organisations volunteered their time to engage with the students on how to be safe. Organisations involved were: The NZ Police, NZ Fire Service, Civil Defence, Auckland Transport who provided bikes, scooters and helmets, Junior Neighbourhood Support, Waste Wise, Youthlaw and the community youth group Warrior of Change. All students were able to participate interactively, as they moved from station to station, learning about how they could make a difference in their community.

The Community Gardens programme through Aronui Technical Institute, in partnership with Auckland Council provided over 800 vegetable seedlings to 14 organisations in Manurewa in November. The seedlings have been distributed to families, community gardens, facilities, early childhood centres, schools and primary healthcare organisations in a bid to increase knowledge around producing locally grown food.

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A new funding agreement was developed, negotiated and signed off by Te Whare Awhina o Tamworth Incorporated for the 2013/2014 year that reflects the Manurewa Local Board priorities. This covers the operation and management of Te Whare Awhina Services Centre, Clendon Park and Randwick Park Community Houses, and has a value of $19,282. The new funding agreements include an aligned work programme of activities with expected milestones and outcomes for the year.

A local board signature event feasibility report for a community fun run on the Puhinui Stream walkway was completed and is supported by the board. Development of a proposal will occur over the forthcoming quarters for a potential event in the 2014/2015 year.

‘SmartyGrants’ is a purpose built, online fund management system implemented by Council on June 4, 2013. All Local Board Community Grants are now managed through SmartyGrants with communities responding positively to the online application process.

Watching Brief

Nathan Homestead Strategic Review. At the request of the local board, the Community Policy and Planning Unit are working with key internal stakeholders (Arts and Culture, Parks, Heritage and Leisure Services) on a facility and service review of Nathan Homestead. Visitor Solutions Ltd. has been contracted to undertake key stakeholder and public consultation, produce a needs and aspirations analysis, a current state analysis and future development plan.

Initial consultation took place in late December 2013, with the majority of public consultation being planned for February 2014. A draft report of the needs and aspirations analysis and the future development plan is expected on 28 February, and will be discussed with the Local Board as soon as is practical after this date. A final report is due on 28 March 2014, and will be presented to the local board for approval along with ‘next step’ recommendations.

New men’s correctional facility in Wiri. The ‘Industry building’ is currently being built at the new men’s correctional facility in Wiri and discussions are starting on how this building could best be utilised to benefit both the local community and prison rehabilitation. CDS have flagged with Serco and Auckland Council environmental services that this could be an opportunity to develop a resource recovery service out of this building. If it were viable, it would provide a unique and useful industry for both the wider community and for the facility on a range of levels. There could be any number of other industry possibilities for this building. If board members wish to explore ideas for this further they can have input via the local board representation on the Community Impact Forum, of a meeting could be set up directly with Serco representatives.

Waimahia Inlet Special Housing Project. This project, being developed by the Tamaki Makaurau Community Housing Ltd consortium will see the construction of approximately 282 new houses on this crown owned site. A range of private ownership schemes and house sizes and designs will be included in this precinct. In addition to community housing providers who are offering home ownership opportunities to modest income families, 40% of the development will sold on the open market with a focus on owner occupiers rather than investors. Land has been earmarked within the precinct for a ‘community purposes’ building, but its exact purpose is yet to be defined and will be developed in consultation with community. Timeframes for discussions on the community purposes space are yet to be set. The board could proactively approach the New Zealand Housing Foundation for early input into the discussion.

Events Quarter 3: January to March 2014
Movies in Parks (Gravity)	Botanic Gardens, Manurewa	28-Feb-14
Music in Parks (Bad Like Jazz and Club Manuoche)	Botanic Gardens, Manurewa	16-Feb-14
Manurewa Waitangi Day	Mountfort Park	6-Feb-14
Homai Fun Day	Russell Reserve	8-Feb-14
Elvis in the Gardens	Auckland Botanic Gardens	23-Feb-14

Key Arts and Culture Activities in Quarter 3: January to March 2014
Elvis in the Gardens	Nathan Homestead	23 February 2014
Ako Ako (Exhibition by Dr Richard S. Cooper)	Nathan Homestead	28 February to 23 March 2014
Give Art a Go Day	Nathan Homestead	1 March 2014

Neighbours Day falls in Q3, on the weekend of 29 and 30 March. This is an opportunity for neighbours to get together and share conversation, food and connections. Council is accessing partnership funding from the Ministry of Justice to provide a $20 Countdown voucher for each local event to help towards the cost of refreshments. Advertisements will be placed in the local papers at the end of February 2014, inviting residents to participate in this activity. Local board members can be the champion for their street, ensure it has an event, and encourage other streets to participate.

Appreciative Inquiry Workshop. Council is working in partnership with ‘Urban Neighbours of Hope (UNoH) Randwick Park’ to hold a three day workshop with Terry Le Blanc in May this year. The workshop will build on sessions Terry held with the local community last year around Asset Based Community Development (ABCD). ABCD seeks out the best of “what is” to help stir-up “the collective imagination of what might be. The workshop will be for a maximum of 30 participants, primarily drawn from Randwick Park and from Manurewa community organisations. Terry Le Blanc is an indigenous Canadian trainer, with existing links to UNoH.

Youth Connections. This is a nationally unique initiative to radically improve youth employment outcomes in Auckland. Youth Connections is supported by philanthropic trusts and currently operates in 10 local board areas including Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu and Papakura. There is an opportunity to expand this project to Manurewa which would see Youth Connections delivered contiguously across the southern initiative area to benefit young people and employers.

Randwick Park Community House and garden. The garden at Randwick Park Community House has been used to support a local soup kitchen that runs from the house, which is accessed by families from within the Manurewa area. A local resident has been employed to deliver healthy cooking classes with participation steady and another resident who was responsible for overseeing the community garden now has found full-time employment as a result. In quarter 3 of 2014, an outreach gardening programme recruiting local people will be initiated. This programme will be supported by local residents, the Gardens for Health partnership and the waste minimisation programme.

A major piece of work has been undertaken by Council staff on fees and charges to increase alignment of venue hire use with local board priorities by reviewing the setting of fees and charges for bookable spaces across the Auckland region.

In December a series of workshops were held for local board portfolio holders and other interested members to discuss the rationale of facilities for hire, the principles for use and the principles for fee subsidies. Further workshops will be conducted in February and reports are scheduled for each Local Board in quarter four.

Performance

Event Satisfaction Surveys

Survey for Manurewa Christmas in the Park has been completed. Headline results are detailed below showing good levels of satisfaction at 80%. While not reaching the increased target of 85% this year it is only slightly below the overall average for local board events surveyed last year.

Manurewa Community Leasing Programme

Group	Action	Resolution	Date	Next steps
Weymouth Cricket Pavilion	Expression of interest			Advertise in January 2014
Te Manurewa Pacifica ECE	Public notification			Advertise in January 2014
Scout Association of New Zealand – Gallaher Park	New Lease	MR/2013/197	12/12/2013	Lease being drafted
Franklin Free Kindergarten Assoc – Gallaher Park	New Lease	MR/2013/197	12/12/2013	Lease being drafted
Royal New Zealand Plunket Society - Manurewa	Renewal	MR/2013/167	12/09/2013	Application & Site Visit
Franklin Kindergarten Association-Leabank	Renewal	MR/2013/167	12/09/2013	Lease being drafted 3/12/2013
Manurewa Association Football Club Incorported	Renewal	MR/2013/167	12/09/2013	Application
Ministry of Education - Rowandale Playcentre	Renewal	MR/2013/167	12/09/2013	Application & Site Visit
Te Kotahitanga Ki Manurewa Kokiri Centre	Renewal	MR/2013/167	12/09/2013	Lease being drafted 3/12/2013
Manukau Beautification Trust	Renewal	MR/2013/167	12/09/2013	Lease being drafted 3/12/2013

Community facility utilization

Despite Q1 and Q2 utilisation rates for Manurewa being 13% lower compared to the same period the previous year, they are nearly 12% above the council average and 5% above the 2013/14 target. Te Whare Awhina Community Services Centre Clinic room was no longer booked regularly from 1/10/2013 onwards.

Visitors to community facilities in Manurewa

Visitor numbers for Jul-Dec 2013 were 82,777. This is a 5% increase compared to the same period the year before, which were 78,508 visits. The most significant increase was for Randwick Park, which reported a 44% increase in visitors due to the popularity of programmes and services operating from the house.

1. Capex Project Summary: Manurewa (July-December 2013)

Programme	Project Name	Background	Project status	Total approved	Estimated Finish date
Community Facilities	Weymouth Hall	Flooring and interior painting	Completed	$3,999	30-Jun-13
Social Housing	Inverell Court	Replace showers	Completed	$31,280	20-Sept-2013

Regional

The Matariki Festival is a regional cultural festival that can be tailored locally. The Festival connects Māori culture with diverse communities and generations locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. The festival is multi-disciplinary and encompasses Matauranga (education) Taiao (Environmental) Whakangahau (Social) and Nga Toi (Artistic) expressions. Nathan Homestead celebrated Matariki 2013 with the Ngaru Rua exhibition profiling Maori artists. There is an opportunity for the local board to allocate unspent 2013/14 budget and expand Matariki offerings for the 2014 festival.

Creative Communities Scheme

The Creative Communities Scheme is a contestable funding scheme administered by Auckland Council on behalf of Creative New Zealand. The scheme provides funding to local communities to assist them to create and present arts activities. In the first quarter, 50 applications were received for the southern area and a total of $794,855 was requested from an available pool of $132,159. Forty one applications were successful, of which 14 (totalling $46,552) related to activities in the Manurewa Local Board area.

Auckland Libraries

Manurewa Local Board Quarterly Report

October – December 2013

Libraries: Manurewa, Te Matariki Clendon

Local Overview

· Dare to Explore launched on 9 December and ran for six weeks to 19 January 2014, offering children a range of fun and discovery activities to keep them reading over summer. Over 8,000 children aged 5 - 13 enrolled in the programme region wide.

· Diwali events and activities were celebrated from 26 October to 10 November. Diwali also provided an opportunity to promote collections of language resources of Indian-themed library items.

· The October school holidays' theme at Libraries was Time Quest. A programme of fun, educational and enriching activities for kids was delivered over the holidays.

Upcoming events

· Pasifika will be celebrated from 17 to 31 March.

· May is New Zealand Music month.

· New Zealand Post Book Festival will be celebrated from 17 to 25 May.

Project Updates

Library	Project description	Status
Manurewa	Refresh interior walls	Start date to be confirmed
Manurewa	Repair suspended ceiling	Start date to be confirmed
Te Matariki Clendon	CCTV	Start date to be confirmed
Te Matariki Clendon	External wall graffiti removal	Start date to be confirmed
Te Matariki Clendon	Replace 2 shower units in male toilets	Start date to be confirmed
Te Matariki Clendon	Roof	Start date to be confirmed

Regional Update

· Two new ePlatforms were launched, Wheelers and Borrowbox. 6000 quality eBooks and eAudiobooks were added to the Collection. An extensive promotion followed, themed "Wherever you go, take your library with you", covering eight different channels from OurAuckland and Canvas magazines to emailing library customers.

· Manatunga, a major exhibition of Māori taonga from the Sir George Grey Special Collections, closed on 18 October. Over 18,000 people viewed the exhibition. The exhibition attracted considerable media interest and facilitated new relationships with iwi and hapu.

· Libraries supported local body elections by providing ballot boxes in all libraries, allowing the community to submit their voting papers on site. Special votes were able to be issued at some libraries.

· Auckland Heritage Festival ran from 28 September to 13 October. Library events included heritage walks, talks and workshops, which attracted 293 participants.

· Libraries were represented at Armageddon, New Zealand's largest gaming and comic expo which attracted 60,000 people. A large number of potential customers were exposed to the library offering in a new light.

Manurewa Library

Highlights

· The Time Quest school holiday programme for children dominated October at Manurewa Library. Participants enjoyed wheel of fortune games each day and adding pictures to the holiday programme mural spanning a 3 metre board.

· A week of Diwali celebrations in November attracted over 220 children and adults. They enjoyed henna painting, bilingual Punjabi and English story times and a wonderful cultural performance in the community room by children from the local Sheikh temple.

· Participation in Dare to Explore exceeded 150. Three of the 13 planned activities welcomed children and adults who enjoyed themed activities such as the festival of Christmas, Indian traditional henna painting and a big board game.

· Saturday Book Chat, the monthly adult book club rounded off the year with an early December Christmas morning tea. On Saturday 7 December, the club enjoyed an interesting and varied discussion on The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling.

· 924 preschool children and parents enjoyed targeted learning and literacy activities in this quarter. This age group continue to be the largest number of library participants in ongoing library programmes. Wriggle and Rhyme, an active movement programme for 0-4 yr olds; the kohanga programme delivered in te reo Maori; and the weekly Friday storytime, all contribute to this success.

· A Nerf gun battle of strategy in the community room was enjoyed by a group of teens. Teens also enjoyed rewarding and informational Teen Club activities each month.

Performance Measures

Te Matariki Clendon Library

Highlights

· The school holiday programme “Time Quest” attracted over 350 children with activities such as making a time capsule, modern and ancient games, quizzes and a shared lunch. Staff used this time to establish relationships with children and their families and identified children who needed some quality interactive time with librarians.

· The Book-a-librarian service has increased this quarter with staff tailoring the service to meet the needs of the customers rather than having formal training. This has included assistance setting up smart phones and iPads, downloading eBooks and teaching basic computer skills.

· Niuean Language Week was celebrated with a visit from the Auckland Museum outreach team. After listening to a Niuean story, the outreach team showed the audience some ancient Pacific artefacts and let the children interact with these items, a unique experience for them.

· A stand-up poetry night (SUP) held in November was very popular with 95 people from the Clendon community and further a field attending. The local high school, James Cook, brought along their Year 13 poetry class. The audience heard some inspirational poetry both spoken and sung in traditional verse and rap.

· The local Police team lead the Christmas storytime this year. This fosters a relationship between children and their families with the Police. Constables Mike and Louise swapped Police hats for reindeer antlers and read and sang with the children before Mrs Claus appeared with some baked treats for everyone.

· Dare to Explore registrations had a steady response. Three staff members promoted this at the Clendon Mall on a busy shopping day, which raised awareness of the programme as well as the location of the library and other services.

Performance Measures

Sports, Parks and Recreation

Achievements & Highlights

Local and Sports Parks

Ø A community planting day was held with the Friends of the Waterfront group at Pitt Ave Reserve, Weymouth. The area planted was part of the large cabbage tree section that was targeted by arsons nearly 12 months ago. This area has regenerated nicely with plenty of investment from the local board and some resilience from the plants themselves.

Ø 210 school students took part in our Guided Discovery Educational Walk through Totara Park during this quarter. Schools that took part were; St Annes School, Roscommon School & Edgewater College

Ø More than 2387 volunteer hours have been spent on parks and reserves in Manurewa. This included a rubbish clean up by Friends of the Waterfront. 735kg of rubbish was collected along the Weymouth coastline.

Leisure

Ø Manurewa Pool and Leisure Centre & Totara Park Pool

– Aquatic visitor numbers for the Manurewa Pool and Leisure Centre continued to be lower than the October to December period in 2012 since the implementation of pools pricing in April 2013. Variances were October -36%, November -38% and December -45%.

– Counties Manukau Swimming Junior Champs were held on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October 2013.

– The Papakura Swim Club carnival was held on Sunday 10th November 2013.

– The Swimsation swim carnival was held on Friday 15th November 2013.

– South Auckland Intermediate Schools water polo tournament was held on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November 2013.

– The Weetbix Tryathlon was held at Mountfort Park and the Manurewa Pool and leisure Centre on Wednesday 4th December 2013. 1320 children participated in the event whch was reduced to a swim/run due the poor weather conditions which made the bike leg unsafe.

– Totara Park Pool opened for the summer season on Saturday14th December 2013.

– Aquatic visitor numbers for December 2013 at Totara Park Pool were 14% lower than for December 2012 due to the implementation of pools pricing in April 2013.

Ø Manurewa Recreation

– Church Youth Group DVD launch - 496 attended

– Pacific Island AOG Youth - Performances - 150 attended

– Holiday programme - Dec/January

– Social Fundraiser - 120 attended

– Family Reunion - 300 attended

– Wedding - 100 attended

Ø Te Matariki Clendon

– Clendon 454 Youth Celebration - 100 youth attended

– AMP'd Leadership Graduation - 15 graduates and 50 guests/parents/family

– 1 October – Clendon Family Cell – 300

– 19 October – 60th Birthday – 235

– 25 October – Funeral – 356

– 26 October – 21 Bithday – 245

– 2 November – Haircutting – 250

– 9 November – 1st Birthday – 150

– 23 November – 21st Birthday – 100

– 31 December - New Year’s celebration – 300

Requests for Service

Ø An RFS is a service request that is logged from a customer (member of the public) to Council

Ø Full Facility Contract - Park Maintenance

Ø Arboriculture Contract - Tree Maintenance

Ø Ecological Restoration Contract - Plant and Animal Pests

Sports Parks Update:

Ø 52,919 players and spectators were recorded on Manurewa sports fields between October & December 2013

Park Volunteer Hours:

Ø Manurewa Intermediate assisted with rubbish clean up and weeding this quarter as well as corrections, friends groups & Idea services

Local Parks Update

Ø Field renovations were undertaken during October to repair the fields after the winter sporting season. The programme of work included soil and sand levelling, seeding, patching & cricket wicket preparation.

Ø Sports platforms have developed an excessive amount of weed especially where sand dressing has been applied. Contractors are working hard to spray these out.

Ø Summer sporting codes commenced at the start of December and continued through till just before the xmas break shutdown.

Ø It was reported that there has been an increase in illegal rubbish dumping,

Ø Contractor Compliance: Audits for Manurewa are showing a 97% pass mark in quality of work for Full Facility Contracts.

Leisure

Comments:

Ø Manurewa Pool and Leisure Centre & Totara Park Pool

– Community Swim delivered 6736 lessons to children from Brookby, Clendon Park, Hillpark, The Gardens, Manurewa East and Te Kura Akonga O Manurewa schools.

– Aquatic staff delivered the Coastguard Boating education course to children from Rowandale, Homai schools and Manurewa Girl Guides during October 2013.

– Staff planned and delivered a "Movies in Pools" night on Friday 11th October 2013. 70 customers attended the event.

Ø Manurewa Recreation Centre

– Started Evening Mixed Netball League Tm4 - 6 Teams enrolled.

– Oscar afterschool care numbers 65+ and Hol Prog numbers increased to 90+

– Regular programmes continue, Y3/4 & Y5/6 McDribblers, Hoopstars Bball Skills, Preschool Gymnastics & Afterschool Gymnastics, Golds and Specials prog.

– Y7/8 McDribblers not run due to lack of numbers

Ø Te Matariki Clendon

– OSCAR numbers remain steady between 45-50

– Bball programme growing and will launch bball club in Feb 2014

– Zumba classes still very popular with more classes added

– Preschool gym classes going well

– Positive feedback regarding netball league

– GRx programme running well with extended hours in 2014

Section 4 – Regional Initiatives

REGIONAL AND SPECIALIST PARKS

Ø Auckland Botanic Gardens

– Sculpture in the Gardens was formally opened by Mayor Len Brown on Friday 8 November. At the opening it was announced that the Friends of Auckland Botanic Gardens had purchased ‘Tuna’ by Christchurch artist Bing Dawe for permanent exhibition. This cast bronze eel is situated in the Threatened Native Plant Garden. ‘Alterations’ by Louise Purvis received the McConnell Supreme Award.

– This is the fourth biennial Sculpture in the Gardens and it is proving the most popular yet. 78% of respondents who have visited the Botanic Gardens since the exhibition opened have indicated that Sculpture in the Gardens was a major part of the reason for their visit. Visitor demand for the free trail guides and the Kids trail guide is running at about 50% more than during the previous exhibition.

– Over 350,000 visitors are expected to visit the gardens over Sculpture in the Gardens.

– The overflow carpark is regularly filling to capacity at weekends and many vehicles are parking in adjacent residential areas. Vehicle control on weekends especially is proving to be the main challenge for staff.

– A new electronic gate is being installed at the Katote Close entrance. This is the main exit for vehicles on busy days when the overflow carpark is utilised.

– A positive spinoff from Sculpture in the Gardens is the increase in volunteerism. Several new volunteers have donated their time to meet visitors as they arrive at the visitor centre, and provide them with the advice and materials they require to make the most of their experience.

Ø Volcanic Cones/Maunga

– A Pest plant survey of this cone has been completed with comprehensive weed control operations to commence within the next three months.

– However given the wide range and density of pest plants on Matukutururu, control of only regional pest plants is envisaged for the near future.

– Pest animal surveys are also currently being undertaken to be followed by control operations if and where necessary/justified.

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED)

Six monthly report to the Manurewa Local Board (1 July to 31 December 2013)

1.0 Introduction

As the region’s economic growth agency, ATEED, on behalf of Auckland Council provides a co-ordinated approach to growing Auckland’s business, export and visitor economy through:

• Business growth and development in key sectors

• Business and investment attraction and facilitation

• Supporting the development of an appropriately skilled Auckland workforce

• Tourism destination development, promotion, marketing and visitor services

• Attraction and/or delivery of major events, and convention activity

• Developing commercial and investment partners to deliver incremental investment into key sectors within Auckland

• Leading the development of a cross-Council investment capability

• Articulating and promoting Auckland’s unique identity to attract businesses, residents and visitors

• Highlighting and developing Auckland’s unique Maori and multicultural heritage

ATEED’s vision is to:

Improve New Zealand’s economic prosperity by leading the successful transformation of Auckland’s economy.

ATEED delivers its services at the local level through its area offices in the north, west and south of the region, as well as its central office at 139 Quay Street. ATEED also supports sub-regional destination marketing activity and operates a number of i-SITEs across the region, and sponsors, facilitates or delivers a range of events that although regional in their reach have local level impacts.

The purpose of this report is to provide the Manurewa Local Board with highlights of ATEED’s activities in the Manurewa Local Board area for the 6 months from 1 July to 31 December 2013.

This report should be read in conjunction with ATEED’s Quarter 1 report to Auckland Council’s CCO and Governance Committee in December 2013, and the forthcoming Quarter 2 report scheduled for 4 March 2014. Those reports highlight the breadth of ATEED’s work at the regional level.

2.0 ATEED activity to support the Manurewa Local Board area - 1 July to 31 December 2013

ATEED has supported residents, businesses and visitors in the Manurewa Local Board area over the period as follows:

2.1 Business Growth and Competitiveness

ATEED’s area offices (north, west, south and central) promote the growth and development of local businesses by providing business support and development programmes, linking businesses to networking events and delivering showcasing opportunities to businesses which position Auckland as a hub of innovative activity.

Businesses in the Manurewa Local Board area are supported by ATEED’s south area office. Yvette Hellyer is the Area Manager of ATEED’s south office based at 86 Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki and is the initial point of contact for the Manurewa Local Board.

During the period businesses within the Manurewa Local Board area were supported by ATEED’s area offices as follows.

Local business events and networking functions

As shown in Table 1, 13 companies from within the Manurewa Local Board area attended events and functions run by the south (and other) area offices. These events and functions are designed to support the growth, development and competitiveness of companies.

Mentor matches

As part of the NZ Business Mentors Programme, ATEED coordinates new business mentor placements from businesses residing in the Manuewa Local Board area to mentors across the region. At the time of writing figures for mentor matches in the Manurewa Local Board area were unavailable.

Table 1: Number of Manurewa Local Board businesses participating in events/functions and mentoring capability

	Q1	Q2	Total 1 July – 31 December 2013
Companies participating in ATEED supported local business events and networking functions	10	3	13
Business Mentor Placements	Figures unavailable

Providing business growth advice and assistance

Between 1 July to 31 December 2013, ATEED carried out capability assessments on 3 companies in the Manurewa Local Board area through the Regional Partner Programme (RPP). As a result ATEED has facilitated investment of $32,500 into those businesses in the Manurewa Local Board area via training/capability vouchers. There were no research and development grants in the Manurewa Local Board area. As shown in Table 2, the total investment facilitated by ATEED into the Manurewa Local Board area during the period was $32,500.

The RPP comprises two funding sources that are facilitated by ATEED. Firstly, training/capability vouchers of up to $5,000 are drawn from funding provided by New Zealand Trade & Enterprise. Secondly, research and development grants of up to $30,000 are funded by Callaghan Innovation. Both are available to local businesses that meet high-growth potential criteria of the Regional Partner Programme.

Table 2: Manurewa Local Board businesses involvement in Regional Partner Programme

		Q1	Q2	Total 1 July – 31 December 2013
Business Capability Assessments undertaken		2	1	3
Business Capability Investments^{^[1]}	Qty	1	1	2
Business Capability Investments^{^[1]}	$ granted	30,000	2,500	32,500
Research and Development Grants	$ granted	-	-	-
Total in this Board	$ granted	30,000	2,500	32,500

Westpac Auckland South Business Awards 2013

ATEED’s south area office launched the Westpac South Business Awards 2013 in March and received 110 entries. 9 entries were received from businesses residing in the Manurewa Local Board – see Table 3. The Business Awards Finalist Event was held in September 2013.

Manurewa-based Best Bars Limited won the Manukau Institute of Technology Excellence in Leadership awards.

Table 3: Manurewa Local Board businesses participating in Westpac Auckland South Business Awards 2013

	Manurewa Entries	Total South Entries
Westpac Auckland South Business Awards 2013	9	110

Young Enterprise Scheme (YES)

James Cook High School and Manurewa High School from the Manurewa Local Board area participated in the 2013/14 YES programme, which concluded in October.

At the regional awards event the “Ohu” team representing Manurewa High School won the Sales & Customer Service Award, the Communication Award and the Excellence in Business Management Award.

The winners of each regional event went on to represent their region in the National Awards Finals in Wellington held in December. Manurewa High School won the Photohigher Award for Excellence in Global Sales & Marketing Planning, and the Gallagher Group Award for Excellence in Social Enterprise.

ATEED is the regional provider of the national Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES). The scheme encourages year 12 and 13 students to embrace innovation and business by forming a legal company to produce and sell real-life goods and services.

Table 4: Manurewa Local Board schools participating in YES

	Q1	Q2	Total 1 July – 31 December 2013
Schools participating	2	2	2
Number of eligible schools	5	5	5

Facilitating filming activity within the Manurewa Local Board area

ATEED’s Film Auckland team did not facilitate any permits for filming within the Manurewa Local Board area during the period.

ATEED’s Film Auckland facilitation team provides film facilitation services as part of ATEED’s support for the screen and creative content sector of Auckland’s economy. Film Auckland facilitates, processes and issues film permits for filming activity on public open space. The team follow robust operational processes, managing filming requests and facilitating liaison with key stakeholders including local boards.

Review of regional filming fees

Film Auckland and the Auckland Council Policies and Bylaws team are working together to develop a process for the review of filming fees for the Auckland Region. Further information about this process is expected to be communicated to all local boards by the end of March 2014.

2.2 Delivering on the Auckland Visitor Plan

During the period ATEED continued to provide advice and information about the Manurewa Local Board area to visitors through appropriate marketing channels including i-SITEs within the region. ATEED also administers Auckland’s official visitor information website (aucklandnz.com).

Support for local tourism

ATEED’s Tourism Development Team works across Auckland’s local board areas support the delivery of the Auckland Visitor Plan. This plan aims to grow Auckland’s visitor economy by $3 billion by 2021 by encouraging visitors to do more and stay longer in the Auckland region. The Tourism Development Team works with local tourism operators across Auckland to identify and to develop new sustainable visitor products and services that enhance Auckland’s visitor experience. The team works to progress Maori Tourism interests and helps local areas to define their points of difference.

2.3 Delivering on Auckland’s Major Events Strategy

ATEED is responsible for the attraction and delivery of major events that align with Auckland’s Major Events Strategy (MES). The MES identifies four key outcomes which are sought from major events: the ability to expand Auckland’s economy, increase visitor nights, enhance Auckland’s liveability and increase international profile. ATEED’s role in major events differs from event to event but can include attraction, delivery, facilitation and business leverage activities.

Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines

On December 16, Mayor Brown unveiled details of a club partnership programme for the NRL Auckland Nines. This will see all 16 NRL clubs engage with Auckland communities through visits to local rugby league clubs on February 12-13 just prior to the inaugural tournament.

In the Manurewa Local Board area, the Manurewa Marlins will host the Melbourne Storm in a programme designed to create a positive legacy for grass roots league across the city.

Delivered events

Residents of the Manurewa Local Board area, as well as those across Auckland were able to enjoy the Diwali Festival of Lights. The 12th Auckland Diwali Festival was delivered in partnership with the Asia New Zealand foundation on October 19-20. The festival, one of ATEED’s three major social anchor events, attracted what is estimated to be its largest audience to date.

Sponsored/ Facilitated Events

During the period residents in the Manurewa Local Board area were able to enjoy events sponsored by ATEED, such as the UCI BMX World Championships, Auckland Art Fair, New Zealand Fashion Week, Auckland On the Water Boat Show, Wicked: The Musical, Tall Ships Festival, Taste of Auckland, Farmers Santa Parade and Coca Cola Christmas in the Park.

A full schedule of major events for the 2013/14 financial year is available on ATEED’s www.businessaucklandnz.com website.

3.0 Other activity of interest

Elected Members Expo

ATEED participated in the Stepping Forward for Auckland elected members expo held October 24 at the Aotea Centre. This expo provided elected members with the opportunity to receive a briefing on ATEED’s projects and programmes, and to meet members of ATEED’s leadership team.

Section 5 – Appendices

	Detail
A	Quarterly Financial summary
B	Parks capital projects summary
C	CDAC Workplan to December 2013

Appendix A:

Report Name: Quarterly Performance Report for the Manurewa Local Board for the period ended December 2013

1. Financial Overview

Net Cost of Service and Capital Expenditure relating to the local board is summarised below discussed in respect of each Group of Activity.

Table 1: Financial Overview

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Comment:

Net Cost of Service YTD is $7.8m, $111k above budget.

Operating Revenue at $1.7m is $239k below budget, as a result of:

· Known pressure in revenue within Recreation services.

Operating Expenditure of $9.5m is $128k below budget due to:

· The main overspends relate to Libraries, Community Services, Recreation Services and Arts, culture and events, this is partially offset against an underspend in Parks

Capital Spend YTD is $1.9m, under budget by $78k primarily due to capital renewals ahead of schedule at Manurewa Recreation Centre.

2. Local libraries

Table 1: Financial Overview: Local library facilities and services

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Net Cost of Service YTD is $1.1m, $101k above budget.

· Operating revenue of $16k is in line with budget.

· Operating expenditure is $101k higher than budget relates to increase security costs and rates expense at Clendon library ($85k) and increased utility and repairs and maintenance costs at Manurewa Library ($25k).

3. Local community services

Table 3: Financial Overview: Local community services

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Comment:

Net Cost of Service YTD is $589k, $49k above budget.

· Operating revenue of $27k is in line with budget.

· Operating expenditure of $616k is higher than budget which relates to costs for grants paid in advance for Te Whare Awhina and Randwick Community house. Rates expenses have been coded locally but budget is held regionally. Contract payment for Pacific Patrols Manurewa has been paid for the year and the budget is held regionally. This will be corrected for the March quarter.

Capital expenditure YTD of $-7k relates to. Manurewa CAB signage, re-cladding at the Wiri Community Hall and reglazing of floor at Weymouth Hall.

4. Local arts, culture and events services

Table 4: Financial Overview: Local arts, culture and events services

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Comment:

Net Cost of Service YTD is $502k, $220k above budget.

· Operating revenue is $9k below budget due to decrease in hireage at Nathan Homestead.

· Operating expenditure is $212k above budget which mainly relates to staff costs and responsive repairs and maintenance at Nathan Homestead.

5. Local parks services

Table 5: Financial Overview: Local parks

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Comment:

Net Cost of Service YTD is $3.5m, $474k below budget.

· Operating revenue of $3k is above budget due to rental revenue and insurance recoveries.

· Operating expenditure is $471k lower than budget due to Full facility parks contract under budget ($192k). Programmes and Events in parks have now commenced and underspend in Ecological restoration, Volunteers, New Trees specimens, have occurred due to the budget been reflected earlier than spend, these projects are on budget to be spent by year end.

Capital expenditure YTD of $1.7m relates to Riverton Park reserve, and City wide reserve signs and furniture ahead of scheduled budget.

6. Local recreation services

Table 6: Financial Overview: Local recreational initiatives and facilities

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Comment:

Net Cost of Service YTD is $1.2m, $284k above budget.

· Operating revenue is $235k below budget due to Manurewa Recreation (S100k) membership fees and Manurewa Pool ($116) entrance fees below expected budget. This is currently under review within Leisure services.

· Operating expenditure of $2.8m is mainly in line with budget.

Capital expenditure YTD of $279k relates to Inverell Park pathway, Te Mata skate park lighting, Manurewa Recreation building renewals and Aquatic building renewals.

7. Local economic development

Table 7: Financial Overview: Local economic development

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Comment:

Net Cost of Service YTD is $247k, $28k below budget.

· Operating expenditure is $28k lower than budget due to the Town Centre revitalization concept plan not proceeding this financial year. A portion of this budget has been reallocated for the preparation of the Board’s position paper into the development of the Ministry of Health draft regulations for psychoactive substances

Capital expenditure YTD of $4k relates to New street trees surveying.

8. Local built and natural environment

Table 8: Financial Overview: Local environment and heritage protection

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Net Cost of Service YTD is $1k, $5k below budget.

· Operating expenditure is $5k is lower than budget due to no payments to the Manukau Harbour forum.

9. Local governance

Table 9: Financial Overview: Local planning, policy and governance

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Comment:

Net Cost of Service YTD is $743k, $36k below budget.

· Operating expenditure difference of $36k is mainly in line with budget.

Capital expenditure relates to discretionary funds that have not as yet been allocated.

10. Discretionary Funding and Grants

The Manurewa Local Board allocation of discretionary funding and grants are summarised in Table 10, and shown in the appendix:

Table 10: Summary of Allocation of Discretionary Funding

Appendix B:

Parks Capital Projects summary to December 2013

Status Key

No significant issues	Has issues but are being managed	Unresolved issues; needs escalation

Project Name	1. Overall Status	2. Finances	3. Key Milestones	Phase	Expected Finish date	Local Board Commentary
Aquatic facility building renewal
Manurewa - Aquatic facility building renewals				Concept (%)		Budget-holding project
Aquatic facility equipment renewals
Manurewa - Manurewa Recreation Centre UV Unit Installation				Concept (%)		Finance are currently determining the appropriate application of Council’s capitalisation policy to capex renewals. The advice at this stage is that painting and flooring renewals are opex, while other activities are yet to be fully determined. Accordingly, some renewal projects are to halt, some permanently, and some until a full determination is made
Carparks Development
Manurewa - Mountfort Park Upgrade (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Mountfort Park Upgrade Projects				Physical works	30/12/13	Current status: Car park works completed, defects list completed. Sand carpet projects include Rugby #1, League #1, and Soccer #1
Coastal Development
Manurewa - Erosion Control of the Coastline (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - St Annes Foreshore Planting and Landscaping				Planning	30/04/14	Current status: Scoping underway Next step/s: Planting to occur in April 14
Furniture and Fixtures Development
Manurewa - C-Wide Reserve Signs and Furniture (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Various Signs and Furniture				Physical works	30/06/14	Current status: Picnic table for Alice Park completed in December 13 Next step/s: Other furniture and fixtures to be delivered as identified
Local Park Car Park Renewals
Manurewa - Local Park Car Park Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Totara Park Bridle Trail Renewal				Completed	30/11/13	Current status: Works completed
Local Park furniture and fixture renewals
Manurewa - Local Park Furniture and Fixtures Renewal (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Totara Park Tree Root Protection Structure				Concept design	30/06/14	Current status: Waiting for result of prioritisation from master plan
Local park horticultural development
Manurewa - Streetscape Development (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Street Tree Planting				Physical works	30/06/14	Current status: ongoing survey for new street trees and garden development at Norfolk Rise, Clendon roundabout and Allenby park
Local Park horticultural renewals
Manurewa - Local Park Horticultural Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Horticultural Renewal Projects for Local Parks				Phsycial works	31/05/14	Current status: Roscommon roundabout cleared of vegetation, renewal planting underway.
Manurewa - Local Park Horticultural Renewals-Local Street (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Horticultural Renewal Projects for Local Parks				Phsycial works	30/06/14	Current status: Planning for Goodwood Heights/ Everglade street garden renewal, including replanting of old tired street gardens within the area
Manurewa - Streetscape Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Hill Road Roundabout Garden					30/06/14	Current status: Planting underway, replacement planting of street and reserve trees
Local Park playspace renewals
Manurewa - Local Park Playspace Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Alice Park Playground Renewal				Completed	30/12/13	Current status: Project, playground upgrade and picnic table, completed in December 13
Manurewa - Hanford Place Foreshore Playground				Physical works	30/06/14	Current status: Playground renewal installation completed, ongoing drainage works
Manurewa - John Walker Park Playground Renewal				Concept design	30/06/14	Current status: Scoping underway
Local Park walkway and cycleway renewals
Manurewa - Local Park Walkway and Cycleway Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Hillcrest Grove Reserve Bush Entrance				Concept design	30/07/14	Current status: Scoping underway
Manurewa - Rata Vine Walkway Renewal				Detailed design	30/06/14	Current Status: Tender documentation in progress. Physical works anticipated to commence February 14. Next Step/s: Tender works for pricing and implementation
Manurewa - St Johns Redoubt Accessway				Concept design	30/06/14	Current status: For planning this FY
Manurewa - Totara Park Open Space Pathway				Concept design		Current status: Waiting for result of prioritisation from concept
Park Development
Manurewa - Totara Park Development				Detailed design	30/06/14	Current status: Procuring professional services for the preparation of master plan
Manurewa - Riverton Park Reserve (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Randwick Park Development				Physical works	30/06/14	Current status: Physical works construction of the southern carpark, multiuse hard court areas, and walkway connections are completed. Construction of the skate park is well underway. Developed design of the pavilion building is in progress Next step/s: Management structure to be resolved with user groups
Playspace Development (Local & Sports Parks)
Manurewa - Neighborhood Parks (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Clendon Park Development				Concept design	30/06/14	Current status: To be scoped
Manurewa - St Johns Redoubt Project				Consenting	30/06/14	Current Status: Archaeological Report completed Next step/s: To be consulted with stakeholders
Recreational facilities building renewals
Manurewa - Manurewa Recreation Centre - Redecorate staff changing room and womens toilet; rep				5.Handover & Closure (100%)	14/06/13	Redecoration to centre staff and female changing rooms completed as a variation work to the main contractor's roof replacement contract. Project complete in late June.
Manurewa - Manurewa Recreation Centre - Replace carpet - after school care room $75/sqm				Handover & Closure (100%)	30/05/13	Carpet replacement to after school care and reception office completed. Work completed in first week of July.
Manurewa - Manurewa Recreation Centre - Reroof as per design from Jeff Yeh				Handover & Closure (100%)	08/07/13	Project completed, now in the process of applying Code of Compliance.
Manurewa - Manurewa Recreation Centre Disabled Toilets				Concept (%)		Finance are currently determining the appropriate application of Council’s capitalisation policy to capex renewals. The advice at this stage is that painting and flooring renewals are opex, while other activities are yet to be fully determined. Accordingly, some renewal projects are to halt, some permanently, and some until a full determination is made.
Manurewa - Recreational Facilities Building Renewals				Concept (%)		Programme budget line – detailed below
Manurewa - Te Matariki Clendon Community - Change room upgrade				Handover & Closure (95%)	28/01/13	Project completed and signed off and currently sits within the maintenance / defects period of three (3) months which is expected to expire on 28th January 13.
Manurewa - Te Matariki Clendon Community - Upgrade external lighting - north end of building				Handover & Closure (5%)	30/06/13	Project initiation form received. Review scope of works with all stakeholders in early 13.
Manurewa - Te Matariki Clendon Community -Replace wet-weather curtains in over 3s area				Handover & Closure (100%)	30/04/13	Project initiation form received. Review scope of works with all stakeholders in early 13. Procurement process is yet to be started. Project is completed within budget.
RPP Facility Building
Manurewa - Netball Complex, Community and Events Centre (Manurewa)				Detailed design	30/06/14	Current status: Landscape and engineering design services tender for Manurewa Netball Complex courts underway.
Sports park furniture and fixture renewals
Manurewa - Sports Park Furniture and Fixtures Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Finlayson Avenue Reserve Gate Renewal				Physical works	30/03/14	Current status: In procurement stage; request for quote released in December 13 Next steps: Selection of supplier and installation
Manurewa - Mountfort Park Cricket Nets Renewal				Concept design	30/06/14	Current status: Concept for cricket net renewal completed. Ongoing survey for furniture replacement for Manurewa reserves/parks
Sports park horticultural renewals
Manurewa - Sports Park Horticultural Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Horticultural Renewal Projects for Sports Parks				Physical works	30/06/14	Current status: Plants sourced, Planting underway replacement of trees and gardens including revegetation at various sites
Sports park playspace renewals
Manurewa - Sports Park Playspace Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Mountfort Park Playground Renewal				Concept design	30/06/14	Current status: Working on concept after playground location was finalised
Manurewa - War Memorial Park Playground Renewal				Concept design	30/01/14	Current status: Survey completed, options for consideration and consultation
Sports park utility renewals
Manurewa - Sports Park Utility Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Mountfort Park Upgrade Projects				Detailed design	30/06/14	Current status: Detailed design completed Next step/s: Succeeding works to be delivered in next financial years
Sportsfield Development
Manurewa - Sports Parks (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Mountfort Park and War Memorial Park				Completed	30/06/13	Current status: Physical works for Mountfort Park rugby car park completed
Sportsfield renewals
Manurewa - Sportsfield Renewals (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Walkways and cycleways Development
Manurewa - Esplanade Development (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project
Manurewa - Coastal Walkway Study				Concept design	30/06/14	Current status: Works to plan a coastal walkway connection along the Manurewa foreshore are in progress. Next step/s: For Local Board review in February 14
Manurewa - Heron Point Reserve and Sykes Road Development				Concept design	30/06/14	Current status: Awaiting result of master plan
Manurewa - Premier Park Development (Parent Project)					30/06/14	Budget-holding project

Appendix C:

Community Development, Arts & Culture (CDAC) Workplan to December 2013

Manurewa Local Board

13 February 2014

REPORT ON

The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan

Manurewa Local Board

Prepared by Leigh Auton

February 2014

Executive Summary

The impact on Manurewa from the change in the regulatory environment as expressed in the Operative Manukau Plan 2002 to that outlined in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan is potentially significant. This change can be seen as both positive and negative.

In a wider context, the move to a consolidated and integrated planning framework for the entire region will bring a number of benefits. There will be a single set of rules, with zoning provisions common across Auckland. Auckland will have a common land use focus, built around a clear strategy developed in the Auckland Plan of consolidation and intensification.

This one plan nonetheless brings increased complexity for communities such as Manurewa, with a wider range of zones and rules, and tension around preserving existing amenity while at the same time facilitating intensification in the wider regional interest.

The Manurewa Local Board has made an active contribution to the development of the Proposed Plan. It made an extensive list of recommendations, and advocated on behalf of the community, to make changes to the draft Unitary Plan. There are a significant number of changes made as a result of this advocacy. Nonetheless there will be issues and features of the Proposed Plan which will need further amendment and change.

The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan is more complex than the Operative Manukau Plan, and allows for a far greater density of housing. This report highlights the differences between the two plans. In some cases these differences are very specific, and relate to issues that have been previously been highlighted by community concerns in Manurewa. In other areas, these differences relate to an alternative approach to the growth of Auckland, and are a matter of debate across all the communities of Auckland.

The Proposed Plan will receive a large number of submissions, which will likely be responded to by other submitters during the cross submission phase, prior to the hearings. Acknowledging that submitters will have varying views on the likes of the density provisions, it is recommended that submissions be made in support of provisions that are acceptable as well as those that are opposed.

Recommendations

That consideration be given to submitting submissions as follows:

GENERAL SUPPORT

· For the overall zoning pattern for Manurewa, including the distribution of Single House, Mixed Housing Suburban, Mixed Housing Urban and THAB residential zones.

· For density provisions in the Proposed Plan, within the context of an integrated and consolidated city.

· For the overall layout of the Plan.

SUBJECT TO

· Reducing the detailed performance controls for dwellings, especially single dwellings on a site, particularly street frontage requirements.

· Introducing an averaging density provision for multiple dwellings in the Mixed Housing Suburban and Urban zones to lessen the rate and impact of such development in existing residential areas.

· Ensuring that the consent and construction of Terrace Housing and Apartments are preceded by comprehensive area plans, integrated with utility and service upgrades as necessary.

· Camping grounds being included as an Activity in the Mixed Housing Suburban zone as a Discretionary use.

· Greater flexibility in the Mixed Housing Suburban and Urban zones for the establishment of local shopping centres, as per the Manukau Plan provisions.

· Providing a more permissive pathway for Retirement Village activities in residential zones.

· Permitting farming, horticulture and greenhouses as Permitted Activities in residential zones as per the activity status in the School zone.

· Either increasing the Gross Floor Area provisions for Care and Residential Centres as Permitted Activities, or utilising people numbers to manage the activity status as per the Manukau Plan.

· Including a non-clustering rule for Residential Centres, similar to the Manukau Plan, to avoid adverse environmental impacts on communities.

· Clarification as to the status of accessory buildings in residential zones.

· A review of overlays in order to reduce the complexity of material.

· The removal of the Quarry Transport Route overlay from Alfriston and Stratford Roads, being an unreasonable and unnecessary impact on properties abutting these roads.

· Either the inclusion of a noise mitigation fund into the Unitary Plan, similar to the provisions for dwellings under the International Airport flight path for affected land owners abutting motorway and rail lines, or removal of the overlay provision until a far greater public understanding of the noise attenuation requirements apply.

· The inclusion of public view shaft provisions for Matukutureia.

1.0 Introduction

This report canvases the changes in the regulatory environment for Manurewa as expressed through the provisions of the Operative Manukau District Plan 2002, and as proposed in the recently notified Auckland Unitary Plan.

The report also outlines some of the more significant changes from the draft Auckland Unitary Plan, published on 3^rd March 2013, which received significant submissions and interest from residents in Manurewa, as well as strong input from the Manurewa Local Board into the Proposed Unitary Plan. It is noted, in particularly, that the draft plan had no legal impact on property and land use rights for owners in Manurewa, whereas the current Operative Manukau District Plan and Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan have legal effect, of varying degrees.

The Proposed Plan is open to public submission up until 5pm on Friday 28^th February 2014, with a subsequent period for further submissions and hearings before a Government appointed Hearings Panel, followed by limited opportunity for appeals to the Environment Court.

The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan is a key building block in the amalgamation journey for the Auckland region. Developed within the context of amalgamating seven territorial local authorities and one regional authority into one entity, and subsequently the creation of the Auckland Plan, the Unitary Plan when fully in effect will replace seven district plans, a regional policy statement and four regional plans. It will provide a ‘unified’ land-use and environmental document for the whole of Auckland.

Within this regional context, it is important that the needs of local communities, such as Manurewa, are adequately reflected. Consequently much of the community debate that has occurred following the release of the draft Unitary Plan centred on the perceived conflict between the expressed strategic goal in the Auckland Plan for a more compact and denser city versus community expression throughout much of suburban Auckland for retaining their existing settlement pattern of density. It is notable that the Operative Manukau District Plan states that a city-wide survey of residents undertaken in 1993 indicated that the majority of residents believe their local suburb was not suitable for future subdivision into smaller lots while urban residents generally were split in terms of whether Manukau City overall was suitable for such subdivision (Chapter 13 – Residential Areas, Page 5). While the Manukau District Plan provides for greater intensification of residential subdivision, in varying degrees across the city, its Main Residential zone which applies to most of the former city, reflects majority resident views at that time of protecting the existing amenity and character, albeit allowing for intensification as per local community need. The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan, while attempting to encourage a lesser density than outlined in the draft plan, starts from a different premise from that of the operative Manukau Plan regarding residential densities.

While much of a community’s interest is in its residential environment, issues of infrastructure, transport, town centres and business employment centres are also relevant. This report provides an outline of issues resulting from the proposed Unitary Plan. However, much of the report focus is on issues likely to impact most directly on Manurewa residents, notably residential and related zoning provisions, acknowledging that there is parallel work being undertaken on industrial zoning in the Manurewa area by the Wiri Business Association.

The report is structured as follows

· An overview of the Operative District Plan, by zones, as it applies to Manurewa.

· A similar overview of the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan, with relevant reflection on the draft plan.

· An identification of key issues potentially impacting on Manurewa .

The author of this report is cognizant of the submissions of the previous Manurewa Local Board. A section of this report covers the response to these submissions, as incorporated into the Proposed Unitary Plan.

2.0 Operative Manukau District Plan

2.1 Residential
The Manukau District Plan, as it applies to Manurewa contains two residential zones.
Main Residential Zone

Residential Heritage Zone (RH8) which applies to much of Hill Park.

Section 13.9.1 Main Residential Zone of the Plan states
“The Main Residential Zone allows consolidation and intensification of residential development while ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of residential amenity values by way of development and performance standards

The Zone applies to residential areas where there is no significant environmental constraints to suggest that intensified residential development should not occur. Residential development, not exceeding a density of one household unit per 400m² net site area, and for sites greater than 1000m² net site area not exceeding a density of one household unit per 300m²site area, is allowed in the main residential zone.

It is also possible to develop land for housing, at higher densities in this zone by way of a code for integrated intensive housing subject of locational criteria (p18).”

Section 13.9.3(c) describes the Residential (Traditional Suburban) Heritage Zone, which includes the Hill Park area in Manurewa, as follows
“All Residential (Traditional Suburban) Heritage Zones attempt to preserve qualities associated with the original pattern of subdivision and layout .In particular 800m² – 1000m² site areas (ie one-fifth to one-quarter acre sections) and building setbacks are afforded some protection.

However, the density controls differ slightly for each zone since they have been tailored to a particular pattern of the development that currently exists in each traditional suburban area. In particular, each area has been assessed in terms of the amount of subdivision it could absorb without cumulatively undermining the overall qualities of traditional suburban development (p20).”

2.1.1 Residential Activities
The operative residential zones contain a broad range of activities, either as Permitted, Controlled, Restricted Discretionary, Discretionary or Non-Complying. There are no Prohibited Activities.

A single household on a complying sub-divisional lot is a Permitted Activity, subject to complying with bulk and location requirements. Accessory buildings not exceeding 81m² gross floor area are similarly permitted. The Operative Plan provides for the construction, erecting and alteration of household units greater than a single household in varying degrees as a Controlled Activity (two units), Restricted Discretionary (up to six units) and Discretionary Activity beyond six units. All activities must comply with density, bulk and location and other rules in the Plan.

The Heritage Zone of the Hill Park area is somewhat more restrictive than for the Main Residential Zone that applies to the rest of Manurewa, notably in respect of the minimum sub-division size, notably 750m² for front and corner sites and 900m² for rear sites.

A range of other uses are provided for in the two residential zones, namely;

· Business 1 (Local Shops) Zone activities provided each activity does not occupy more than 500m² of gross floor area (Discretionary). A wide range of activities are included in this definition to enable a full range of retail activities, offices and other services and facilities within walking distance of residential communities.

· Buildings and facilities used for educational, recreational, cultural, social or community purposes, including marae complex, churches and Schools (Discretionary).

· Camping Grounds (Discretionary).

· Childcare Services and Facilities for up to 10 children (Permitted), more than 10 children (Restricted Discretionary).

· Church Buildings and associated facilities (Restricted Discretionary) in Main Residential but Non Complying in the Heritage Zone.

· Small scale clean - fill (Discretionary).

· Community and Health Care facilities, up to two persons (Permitted) and above two staff including Hospitals, Medical Laboratories and Vet Clinics (Discretionary).

· Demolition/removal of existing buildings (except those scheduled for specific protection) (Permitted).

· Farming (Permitted).

· Garden Centres (Discretionary).

· Greenhouses (Restricted Discretionary).

· Home Enterprises (subject to specific provisions).

· Houses for the Aged up to 15 persons other than owner and staff (Permitted) and (Restricted Discretionary) if above 15 staff.

· Integrated Intensive Housing (Discretionary) in Main Residential, (Non- Complying) in the Heritage Zone.

· Minor Household Units (Controlled) in Main Residential, (Restricted Discretionary) in the Heritage zone.

· Special provisions for the Watch Tower Bible and Trust Society at 198 Mahia Road (Controlled),
Residential Activities (Permitted).

· Residential Centres (Restricted Discretionary) on front and corner sites, (Discretionary) on rear sites. (Residential Centres must be located 250 metres or more apart).

· Service Stations on National/Regional or District Arterial (Discretionary) in Main Residential.

· Travellers Accommodation (Discretionary). There is special provision for Travellers Accommodation for a site on Redoubt Road, immediately above the motorway interchange.

2.1.2 Residential Zone Rules – Development and Performance Standards
The Operative Plan contains a range of rules relating to Development and Performance Standards, notably;

· Density (Main Residential)
One household unit not exceeding 1:400 m² net site area or for sites 1000m² net site area or greater one household unit per 300m² net site area. In the Heritage Zone 750m² net site area per household is required.

· Site (building) coverage is 35% in both zones, and a maximum building height of 8.0 metres applies.

· Building height in relation to boundary of 2.5 metres and 35^o, 45^o and 55^o according to the orientation of the site applies to both zones. This effectively allows for a two storey building.

· Maximum height for an accessory building is 4 metres.

· Yard requirements vary for the two residential zones, namely:

Front Yard 3 metres in Main Residential and 6 metres in the Heritage Zone.
Rear Yard 1 metre for both front and rear sites in Main Residential, 6 metres in front sites for Heritage and 3 metres for rear sites.
One side yard of 1 metre and one of 2.4 metres in Main Residential, and 1.2 metres and 2.4 metres respectively in Heritage.
A coastal protection yard of 6 metres applies to both zones.

· Minor household units are required to be located either in line with dwellings facing the street or behind this line.

2.2 Business Zones
The Manukau District Plan incorporates six business zones, five of which are found in Manurewa. These zones are as follows.

Business 1 (Local Shops) Zone

Business 2 (Suburban Centre) Zone

Business 3 (City Centre) Zone

Business 4 (Periphery) Zone

Business 5 (Mixed) Zone

Business 6 (Industry) Zone

Business 3 is not found in Manurewa, being the Manukau City Centre Zone, albeit the zone immediately abuts the Local Board boundary.

The Manukau Plan incorporates commercial and industrial areas of the former Manukau City Centre into a hierarchy of business zones. Activities within the zones are essentially commercial and retail activities in Business 1 to 4 zones, with industrial activities predominantly in Business 5 and 6. The latter is the ‘heaviest’ industrial zone in the Manukau Plan, and excludes activities which would impact adversely on such activities.

The author of this report is aware that the Wiri Business Association has commissioned, along with a number of other Associations representing industrial districts, research into the Proposed Unitary Plan provisions with the view to making appropriate submissions. Consequently it is not intended to make any detailed comparisons of the Business 6 zone provisions, in particular, with those of the Unitary Plan. Most of the commentary in this report refers to the ‘commercial’ centres in Manurewa.

The Manukau Plan describes the Business Zones as follows;

“The Business 1, 2 and 3 zones identify the integrated centres in the City. These are the pedestrian focused centres which have retail activity and a mix of office, service and community facilities. The size of the centres varies between the Business 1, 2 and 3 zones.

The Business 1 zones are located in residential environments. The scale and intensity of business activity which may take place here without adversely affecting the amenity values of the area, including traffic congestion, is limited.

Business 2 zones are the suburban centres which tend to have a supermarket, and which tend to be located on primary roads. These centres tend to be separated from residential environments by roads, reserves of by a less intensively used business are (Business 4 zone). The Business 2 zone may accommodate a larger scale and intensity of activity than the Business 1 areas before the potential for adverse effects on amenity values arises. In particular the area in retail floor space has a large impact on the degree to which the centre may give rise to adverse effects, particularly with regard to access, parking and traffic congestion on feeder roads to the centre.

The Business 3 zone is for the City Centre. This is the largest integrated business centre in the City.

The Business zones also make distinctions between the integrated centres and the business areas on the periphery of the centres, and the mixed use and heavy industrial zones, in terms of levels of pedestrian and visual amenity and the traffic generating characteristics of activities in these areas. The Business 4 zone is the zone which is located on the periphery of the larger integrated business centres. The Business 5 zone is the mixed use zone for industry, offices and other business activity.

Business zones also separate business activity from the main residential areas and other sensitive areas, such as public open space, in order to protect residential amenity values. Business zones separate those heavy industries which may have the potential to have adverse effects on the amenity values and quality of the environment in more sensitive areas. The Business 6 zone delineates the area of the City in which potentially noxious industry may locate subject to certain minimum environmental standards.”

(Manukau District Plan, Chapter 14, pp20-21).

Activities

The Business zones 1 to 5 provide for an extensive range of uses, related to retail sale (Permitted) provided the activity is undertaken in premises with a Gross Floor Area not exceeding 800m². In the Business 4 and 5 zoned premises above 800m² GFA, are Non-Complying. Cafes, carparking buildings, care centres, educational facilities, entertainment facilities and services, equipment hire, farming of any kind, funeral directors and health care facilities are all Permitted Activities. Hospitals and health care are Controlled Activities in the Local Shop zone but Permitted in Business 2-4, and Hospitals are Discretionary in Business 5.

Household units are general Controlled activities unless a single household unit is attached to the use of the site, wherein the use is Permitted.

Markets and Stalls (other than temporary activities) are Restricted Discretionary in Business 1-3, Discretionary in Business 4-5, and Non-Complying in Business 6.

Motor Vehicle dismantling is Non-Complying in Business 1-3, Discretionary in 4-5 and Permitted in Business 6. It is possible that the vehicle crushing facility on Hobil Avenue in Wiri may fall within this provision in Busines 6.

Offices, personal and other services, places of assembly, public toilets, public open space, show homes, transport centres, taverns, travellers accommodation, wholesale trade, warehousing, storage and auction rooms are generally Permitted activities in most Business zones.

Height

There is no maximum height in Business 2-6 zones. A 9 metre maximum height applies in the Business 1 zone.

Yards

Front Business 1-3 – no yard requirement.
Business 4-6 – 7.5 metres.

Other yards – 5 metres abutting a Residential, Public Open Space or Future Urban Development zone. Coastal and Water Protection yards – 25 metres.

Landscaping

Where a yard applies, a percentage of these yards are required to be landscaped.

2.3 Network Utility Services

The Manukau District Plan includes provision for network utility services. This includes roads, telecommunications, water and sewerage networks, electricity transmission and storm water systems. It provides for activities on and beneath the road surface as well as rules as to the location of these activities.

The Plan includes provision for a hierarchy of roads throughout Manurewa , including road widening designations. This includes some intersection and road widening of Mahia Road.

2.4 Public Open Space

The Manukau District Plan contains five Public Open Space zones, all of which are found in Manurewa.

Public Open Space Zone 1 – Heritage

This covers national and cultural heritage resources within the public open space network. Parts of Totara Park, Orford Park and Nathan Park (part) are included in this zone.

Public Open Space Zone 2 – Passive Outdoor Informal Recreation

This zone provides for passive outdoor informal recreation such as walking, resting and picnicking or jogging. Facilities are limited to accessory buildings or structures such as playground equipment, toilet blocks and some small community buildings. Neighbourhood reserves are included in this zone. The zone is found throughout Manurewa. Totara Park is largely in this zone.

Public Open Space Zone 3 – Active Outdoor Recreation/Organised Sports

This includes public open space for active recreation and organises sports. Sports fields, equestrian activities, hard court and greens predominate in this zone, with associated grandstands and clubrooms. Mountford Park , War Memorial Park and Jellicoe Park are examples of this zone.

Public Open Space Zone 4 – Community Purpose Buildings and Indoor Recreation Facilities

This zone provides for the siting of community purpose buildings and indoor recreation facilities. The majority of buildings and facilities on public open space are incorporated into this zone. Examples of community buildings include pre-school education facilities, marae, community houses, halls, scout dens, swimming pools, recreation centres, arts and cultural centres.

Public Open Space Zone 5 – Esplanade Reserves, Drainage and Water Quality Areas.

This zone is found extensively around Manurewa’s foreshore where adjoining development has occurred and provides for limited activities such as walkways.

Activities within the respective zones relate fairly closely to the description of the Public Open Space zones. Reserve Management Plans are prepared for each reserve, providing greater definition of specific uses on reserves. These are prepared under the Reserve Management Act.

2.5 Miscellaneous
2.5.1 Auckland International Airport
The Manukau Plan includes extensive provisions on the operation of the Auckland International Airport, including designations and zoning provisions. Most of these provisions apply to land areas and communities outside the boundary of the Manurewa Local Board, although a height control provision relating to the height of obstacles or structures is found in a schedule to the Plan .This covers much of Manurewa but has no practical impact on the area. The Manukau City Centre is nonetheless impacted by the provision.

The Airport designation also includes a provision for a Noise Management Plan, to be updated annually. This Plan is monitored by the Airport Noise Community Consultative Group (ANCCG). The Manurewa Local Board is represented on this Committee.

2.5.2 Land Stability

The Manukau Plan includes a specific provision for managing the development of land between Hill, Stratford and Alfriston Roads. These rules relate to land stability issues to be managed on the development of the land for residential purposes. This area has now been developed.

2.5.3 Special Zones

The Manukau plan contains a number of special purpose zones, including a Hospital zone, Community Health Facility zone and Community Health Support zone. The ‘Super Clinic’ on Great South Road and Browns Road, Manurewa is zoned as a Community Health Facility.

3.0 Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan

3.1 Residential
The Proposed Unitary Plan incorporates six residential zones, four of which apply in Manurewa, notably,

Single House Zone

Mixed Housing Suburban Zone

Mixed Housing Urban Zone
Terrace Housing and Apartments Building Zone (THAB)

The Draft Unitary Plan had previously indicated areas of Single House Zone (eg The Gardens, Hill Park), with significant areas of Mixed Housing and the THAB Zone. With the creation of the Mixed Housing Suburban and Mixed Housing Urban Zones in the Proposed Plan, much of Manurewa was reclassified Mixed Use Suburban Housing, with reasonably substantial areas of Mixed Housing Urban in close proximity to the Manurewa Town Centre and the NIMT railway line, and THAB zoning abutting the Town Centre, and close to the Homai Rail Station. Hill Park is zoned Single House zone. It is noted that while the density provisions in the Proposed Unitary Plan are significantly less than the draft plan, there is a substantial increase in the potential density of housing in Manurewa over and above that provided for in the operative Manukau Plan. This is in line with the expressed strategic goal of intensification and consolidation of land use throughout Auckland, and is in line with the Manurewa Local Board’s expressed view that regional Brownfield development should be prioritised and encouraged where possible, to ensure effective use of land (Manurewa Local Board minute 18^th July 2013).

The Single House Zone provides for low density suburban housing, and is characterised by one building per site of one or two storeys. Large numbers of multi units are not anticipated, and activities restricted to those which maintain a low density suburban location. The zone is relatively limited in Manurewa, the main area being Hill Park.

The proposed Mixed Housing Suburban Zone is the most widespread residential zone across Auckland, as it is in Manurewa. It allows for a moderate level of intensification while retaining suburban character. Generally the zone provides for two storey detached and attached housing in a variety of types and sizes.

The Mixed Housing Urban Zone is generally located between the Mixed Housing Suburban Zone and the THAB Zone. The zone allows for three storey dwellings close to rapid and frequent transport networks, notably the NIMT rail line in Manurewa. A variety of housing types are encouraged and /or provided for in the zone. Four or more dwellings require resource consent.

The THAB zone applies to a relatively limited area within Manurewa, in and around the Manurewa Town Centre, and Homai. It provides for urban residential living in the form of terrace housing and apartments. Across Auckland it has been applied around metropolitan, town and local centres and the rapid and frequent passenger transport network. The zone provides for the greatest density, height and scale of dwellings of all the residential zones, with buildings of four to six storeys being allowed, depending on the scale of centre it adjoins. The maximum heights in Manurewa are lower than those applying closer to the Auckland CBD. The zone discourages low density, and encourages multi units. As with much of Auckland, this zoning generally coincides with the older pre 1944 building stock in Manurewa.

The Proposed Unitary Plan has a range of ‘overlay provisions’ in addition to the more commonly used Activity and Development and Performance Standards.

3.1.2 Residential Activities
Like the Operative Manukau Plan, the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan contains a range of activities, similarly ranging from Permitted to Non-Complying. There are nevertheless a number of differences. The Activity Table for Residential Zones in the Proposed Unitary Plan makes a direct comparison with the Operative Plan sometimes difficult, and is discussed below in the order outlined in the Proposed Plan.

Residential Activity

· Camping Grounds are listed as Non-Complying in the Single House, Mixed Housing Suburban, Mixed Housing Urban, and THAB Zones. The Manukau Plan includes Camping Grounds as Discretionary. Non-Complying is a much more stringent test and would likely apply to the Camping Ground at 902 Great South Road opposite the Super Clinic. The Camping Ground would need to significantly rely on its existing use right status.

· Dwellings

A single dwelling per lot is a Permitted Activity in the Single House Zone on a minimum lot size of 750m². A sub-divisional overlay provision applies to Hill Park regarding this minimum lot size.

Up to three dwellings per site is a Permitted Activity in the Mixed Housing Suburban zone or four or more as a Restricted Discretionary. The density requirement in the suburban zone is one dwelling per 400m² net site area or one dwelling per 300m²net site area where the site has a frontage of at least 7.5m in width for each dwelling and each dwelling is set back at least 4m and no more than 5m from the site frontage, or one dwelling per 200m² where four or more dwellings are proposed and the site has a minimum net site are of 1200m², is a minimum of 20m wide at the site frontage, for at least 80% of the length of its side boundary. The most restrictive density applies to existing and proposed rear sites.

Where the development does not comply with the Permitted or Restricted Discretionary provisions the activity is treated as Discretionary.

As with the suburban zone, up to three dwellings per site are a Permitted activity, and Restricted Discretionary for four or more dwellings per site. One dwelling per 300m2 of net site area is required, or one dwelling per 250m2 on a front site where each dwelling has a frontage of at least 7.5m, with a setback of at least 2.5 m and no more than 5 m from the site frontage, or where the minimum site area exceeds 1200m2, no density requirement applies for four or more dwellings, provided the site has a minimum 20 m frontage, for at least 80per cent of the side boundaries. The most restrictive density applies for rear sites.

Where the development does not comply with the Permitted or Restricted Discretionary provisions the activity is treated as Discretionary.

The density provisions for both the Mixed Use Suburban and Urban Zones provide for a higher density of dwellings than the Operative Manukau Plan previously.

The THAB Zone provides one dwelling on a site as Permitted , Discretionary for two to four dwellings per site and Restricted Discretionary for five or more dwellings per site. This zone is deliberately zoned to provide much higher densities, and would provide a very significant increase in those areas zoned THAB in Manurewa. These areas are currently zoned Main Residential.

· Home Occupations are Permitted Activities in all four zones.

· Retirement Villages are Discretionary Activities in four zones. This is a higher test than the current Manukau Plan which provides for this activity as Permitted (under 15 persons) and Restricted Discretionary (over 15 persons) in the Main Residential and Heritage Zone for Hill Park.

· Supported Residential Care and Boarding Houses up to 200m² GFA per site are permitted in all four zones and Discretionary where it doesn’t comply with the GFA per site.

· The Manukau Plan has an equivalent ‘Residential Centre’ definition with a requirement that centres must be located 250 metres or more part. This was introduced as a Plan Change following substantial public concern in Manurewa, and other Manukau suburbs, as a result of clustering of such activities.

· Visitor Accommodation up to 200m² GFA per site is a Restricted Discretionary Activity in the four zones and Discretionary beyond the GFA per site required.

Commerce Activities

· Dairies up to 100m² GFA per site are Restricted Discretionary in the Mixed Housing Suburban and Urban zones and THAB zone, but Discretionary in the Single House zone.

· Restaurants and Cafes up to 100m² GFA per site are Non-Complying in Single House and Mixed Housing Suburban zones, Discretionary in the Mixed Use Urban zone and Restricted Discretionary in THAB. This is very restrictive compared with the Manukau Plan.

· Service Stations on arterial roads are Discretionary Arterial Roads in all four zones. This is similar to the Manukau Plan in respect of the Main Residential Zone, but more liberal in respect of the Hill Park current Heritage Zone where it is Non-Complying.

Community

· Care Centres up to 200m² GFA per site are Permitted Activities in all four zones, between 200m² and 400m² GFA per site are Restricted Discretionary and those not provided for Discretionary.

The Manukau Plan provides for child care centres by numbers of children (up to 10 children as Permitted, above as Restricted Discretionary. The Ministry of Education controls the amount of space per child by regulation. It is noted that the Proposed Unitary Plan description of Care Centres is wider than child care eg elderly people – cared for during the day.

· Community Facilities are Discretionary Activities in each of the zones. These facilities are described as ‘facilities for the well-being of the community generally on a not-for-profit basis.’ They include arts and cultural centres, places of worship, community centre, halls, libraries, marae complex, recreation centres and Citizens Advice Bureaux, but exclude entertainment facilities and healthcare facilities.

This is a higher test for activities such as ‘places of worship’ than the Manukau Plan and acknowledging that most of the uses listed would typically be found in town centre zones, the community facility activity as Discretionary is a useful aggregation of ‘like’ functions.

· Educational Facilities are Discretionary in all four zones and are described as facilities used for education to secondary level including schools, and accommodation, administrative, cultural, health, retail and commercial facilities accessory to ‘education to secondary level’. It excludes care centres and tertiary education facilities.

· Emergency services on arterial roads are provided as Discretionary Activities.

· Healthcare facilities up to 200m² GFA per site are Restricted Discretionary in the four zones and Discretionary above 200m² except in the case of the Single House zone where they are non –complying. Healthcare facilities are defined as facilities used for providing physical or mental health or welfare services and include a wide range of medical providers.

Rural

The only rural activity listed in the four zones is ‘grazing of livestock on sites greater than 2000m² net site area’ as Non-Complying.

The Manukau Plan residential provisions included Farming and a Permitted Activity and Greenhouses as Restricted Discretionary. While limited farming remains in Manurewa, the Proposed Plan appears very restrictive, especially as it may apply to other parts of Auckland where rural land is changing to urban. Commercial Greenhouse operations are often found in residential areas, especially in suburban locations. These would now be non-complying activities.

· Marae complex is Discretionary in all four residential zones. Marae are also listed as an activity under the community complex activities.

Development

This activity category includes a range of largely permitted activities for alterations to dwellings and demolition of dwellings. Alterations in the TAB zone are Restricted Discretionary, presumably to discourage alterations to existing dwellings.

3.1.3 Residential Zones (Proposed) Rules

Like the Manukau Plan, the unitary Plan includes a number of rules relating to activities allowed within the respective zones.

Density

These are described earlier in the previous section of this report.

Development Controls

Single House Zone

· Maximum Building Height: 8 metres.

· Height in relation to boundary: 2.5 metres at side and rear boundaries, with a setback of 1m for every additional metre in height (45 degrees).

· Yards: Front 5m

Side 1m

Rear 1m

Riparian 10m from the edge of permanent and intermittent streams

· Common walls on boundary: may be utilised, height in relation to boundaries would not apply or yards.

· Maximum impervious area: 60% (10% within a Riparian Yard).

· Building coverage: 35%

· Landscaping

· Minimum 40% on site must be landscaped with a minimum 10% planted in shrubs, including one tree that is pB95 or larger at the time of planting.

· At least 50% of the front yard must be landscaped.

· Outdoor living space: a range of controls are specified for an outdoor living space measuring at least 80m² free of buildings, parking, servicing and manoeuvring, related to the principal living room. This may be at ground level or above.

· Fences: fences within the front yard must not exceed 1.6m in height.

· Garages: a garage door facing a street must be no greater than 40% of the width of the front façade of the dwelling, and the garage doors must not present forward the front façade of the dwelling.

· Universal access: this relates to medium to large developments of 10 or more dwellings and includes provisions for people with disabilities.

Mixed Housing Suburban

· Building Height: maximum 8 metres

· Building Height: Height in relation to Boundary is the same as for Single House Zone but an additional alternative height in relation to boundary provision is provided for more intensive developments including a 3.6 metre boundary height.

· Yards: Front 4m

Side/Rear 1m

Riparian 10m

Coastal Protection 10m

· Common walls on boundary: same as Single House Zone.

· Maximum Impervious Zone: same as Single House Zone.

· Building Coverage: 40% for site density less or equal to 400m², or 50% for greater than one dwelling per 400m².

· Landscaping: for proposed sites with density less than or equal to one dwelling per 400m² at least 40% on site to be landscaped. For developments greater than 400m², 30% applies. In both cases 10% of the required landscaped area must be planted in shrubs including at least one tree that is pB95 or larger at the point of planting and 50% of the front yard is to be landscaped.

· Outlook space: there are a range of requirements to provide visual and acoustic privacy between different dwellings including outdoor living space, on the same or adjacent sites.

· Outdoor Living Space: a range of controls are specified for outdoor living spaces, including a minimum area of 40m²at ground level and 20m² above ground level.

· Dwellings fronting the street: the front façade of a dwelling or dwellings on a front site must contain glazing that is cumulatively at least 30% of the area of the front façade (excluding the garage door) and a main entrance door that is visible from the street.

· Maximum building length: the maximum length of a building along a side or rear boundary is 20 metre, after which there is to be a 5 metre gap to any other building on the same site.

· Fences: fences in a front yard must not exceed 1.2 metres in height.

· Garages: a garage door facing a street must be no greater than 40% of the width of the front façade of the dwelling, garage doors must not project forward of the front façade of the dwelling and the garage door must be set back at least 5 metres from the site frontage.

· Minimum Dwelling Size/Miscellaneous: there are a range of other controls on dwellings including a minimum 40m² for studios and 45m² for one bedroom dwellings, minimum dimensions for principal living rooms and bedrooms, servicing and waste, storage and universal access.

Mixed Housing Urban Zone

· Building Height: maximum 10 metres. A specific provision allows for an additional one metre.

· Height in relation to boundary: buildings must not exceed 3 metres measured vertically on a side boundary, with a set -back measured at a 45 degree angle. An alternative is provided for developments greater than a 250m2 net site area.

· Common wall: a provision applies, where neighbours agree to have a common wall between sites, wherein no height in relation is applicable.

· Yards: Front 2.5m

Side/ Rear 1 m

Riparian 10m

Coastal Protection Yard 10m

· Building Coverage: 40% for site density less or equivalent to 400m², or 50% for greater than one dwelling per 400m².

· Maximum Impervious Area: 60% maximum for density of 300m² per dwelling or less, or 70% above.

· Landscaping: At least 40% for a density less than or equal to 300m², or 30% greater than one dwelling per 300m². At least 10% of the required landscaped area must be planted with shrubs including at least one tree that is PB95 or larger at the time of planting. At least 50% of the front yard must be landscaped.

· Outlook Space: same as Mixed Use Suburban.

· Outdoor Living Space: same as Mixed Use Suburban.

· Fencing: fences in the front yard must not exceed 1.2m.

· Garages: same as Mixed Use Suburban.

· Minimum Dwelling Size/Miscellaneous: similar or same as Mixed Use Suburban.

Terrace Housing and Apartment Building Zone (THAB)

· Building Height: buildings must not exceed 13.5 metres and four storeys in height or 14.5 metres and four storeys in height where semi-basement parking is provided. Semi-basement parking must not exceed 1m in height.

· Yards: Front 2.5m.

· Building Setbacks: side and rear setbacks from boundaries to be 3 metres for storeys one and two, and 5 metres for storeys three and four. There are additional setback requirements for more than four storeys. Setbacks increase where two zones abut one another.

· Minimum frontage and side width: 25 metres at the road boundary for up to four storeys.

· Maximum Impervious Area: 60%.

· Building Coverage: 40%.

· Landscaping: 40% of site.

· Outlook Space: Same provisions as the Mixed Housing Suburban Zone.

· Outdoor Living Space: 20m² living space on the ground floor per dwelling, 8 metres above ground floor.

· Maximum Building Height: there is a requirement to recess the façade of the rear and side of abuilding every 16 metres, in order to break up the appearance of these sides. A formal breach of 5 metres is required every 30 metres.

· Garages: same as Mixed Use Suburban/Urban

· Minimum Dwelling Size: Same as Mixed Use Suburban/Urban

· Miscellaneous: there are a range of provisions covering dimensions of principal living rooms and bedrooms, storage, servicing and waste, dwelling mix, minimum floor to floor/ceiling height and universal access.

3.1.4 Overlays

The Proposed Plan incorporates a wide range of overlay provisions. A number of these apply to Manurewa.

Pre–1944 Buildings: This provision places restrictions on the demolition of buildings built prior to 1944. These are identified but subject to on-going review and assessment, which may involve amendment to the overlay by variation or Plan change.

Airport Approach Paths: The Plan incorporates an overlay provision relating to obstacle limitations on structures covering a wide area associated with flight paths to the Auckland International Airport. These provisions are applicable in the Manukau Plan but are more transparently shown in the Unitary Plan. As noted, there is no practical impact on Manurewa, although relevant for heights of buildings and/or their construction (cranes) in the Manukau City Centre. The overlay, as shown, is an unnecessary provision and should be incorporated as a schedule to the Plan.

Aquifer: The Plan includes provisions for the protection of aquifer management areas, the intent to control discharges such as contaminants or sewage. A significant area of Manurewa is covered by this overlay, notably for the protection of the Wiri aquifer.

Stormwater Management Area: These overlays are designed to indicate the management of stormwater into rivers and streams susceptible to the effects of development or which have relatively high environmental values. Overlays are shown across a number of areas of Manurewa, notably related to the Puhinui Stream.

High Use Stream Management: These apply to areas where streams are under pressure from demands to take water, or use water for various purposes. It is designed to manage conflicts over water take, and applies to the Puhinui Stream. Two-thirds of Manurewa is identified in this overlay.

Sites of value to Mana Whenua: The Unitary Plan contains a significant number of identified sites of value to Mana Whenua in Manurewa. These relate in particular to the coastal margins, a number being in public ownership as reserves. Most are found around Finlayson Avenue, Clendon, Weymouth and in Wattle Downs. They indicate a site or place where the preserve of Mana Whenua cultural heritage has been identified, and which require care and sensitivity in any activity which may adversely impact on these sites.

Notable Trees: The Proposed Plan incorporates provision for the protection of notable trees and notable groups of trees. A number are identified in Manurewa, especially in the Hill Park area.

Electricity Transmission Corridor: Manurewa hosts a significant high voltage transmission corridor. Under the National Policy Statement on Electricity Transmission 2008, the Council is required to identify, protect and provide a 12m buffer, both sides of the transmission centre line. Activities are restricted in this buffer area.

High Land Transport Noise: These provisions apply to land adjoining heavily trafficked roads or rail lines, and relate to reverse sensitivity effects on development abutting these corridors. A number of significant corridors dissect Manurewa, notably the motorway and NIMT rail corridors. The provision is designed to discourage noise-sensitive land uses and buildings (including alterations), and/or to mitigate the effects of noise on adjoining land-uses to roads and rail, and are to be designed and constructed so that occupants are not exposed to levels of transport noise above World Health Organisation guidelines. This provision will have a significant impact on land use within the defined corridors. Specifically, the Proposed Plan states;

· “Any new activities sensitive to noise and any new bedroom, sleeping area, habitable room or classroom added to an existing activity sensitive to noise within the High Land Transport overlay must be designed and/or insulated, or screened by suitable barriers on the property so that the industrial noise levels, measured in those rooms do not exceed;

Table 1

Type of Use	Maximum Industrial Noise Level
Bedrooms and sleeping areas	35dBL at all times
Habitable rooms (except bedrooms and sleeping areas) and classrooms in an educational facility	40dBL at all times

· The overlay also includes rules in relation to ventilation requirements to meet certain building code requirements if windows and doors to the room are shut.

A suitably qualified or experienced person must demonstrate compliance before the construction of a building subject to that rule.”

Quarry Transport Route: An overlay provision applies, with similar impact to the High Land Transport Noise overlay on land-uses abutting along Alfriston Road and Stratford Roads. This overlay is intended to mitigate the effect of quarry trucks from Clevedon. Apart from the very significant cost implications to residents abutting these roads, it is understood that very few quarry trucks utilise these roads. The overlay would appear to be unnecessary in Manurewa.

3.2 Business Zones

There are 10 Business zones in the Proposed Unitary Plan.

· City Centre

· Metropolitan Centre

· Town Centre

· Local Centre

· Neighbourhood Centre

· Mixed Use

· General Business

· Light Industry

· Heavy Industry

The Proposed Plan describes these zones as follows;

“The Centre zones provide for activities that support a public realm of well-connected streets, a high quality pedestrian environment, and efficient and accessible public transport. They allow for different levels of development intensity dependent on the function and location of the centre. The City Centre, Metropolitan Centre and Town Centre zones are the primary location for growth of commercial activities.

The Mixed Use zone is located close to centres and along the rapid and frequent service network. It provides transition in terms of use and scale, with adjacent residential areas.

The Centre zones and Mixed Use zone are expected to accommodate an increase in the density and diversity of housing, provided they do not preclude opportunity for business development. A high standard of amenity is required in the Mixed Use zone, given its mix of uses, including residential.

The General Business, Light Industry and Heavy Industry zones provide locations for development that may not be appropriate in centres or have particular characteristics that require separation from pedestrian intensive and sensitive uses. A good standard of amenity is expected in the General Business zone, recognising that some activities that establish in the zone may be attract reasonable numbers of people. The Light Industry and Heavy Industry zones are expected to have a lesser standard of amenity consistent with their principal focus of productive activity.”

Activities

Accommodation, including dwellings, supported residential care and visitor accommodation are Permitted in the Commercial Centre zones, Non-Complying in Business zones. Retirement villages are Discretionary in Commercial Centre zones.

Commercial: A wide range of commercial activities are Permitted in the Centre zones, with restrictions on shop size in Local and Neighbourhood Centres. Likewise supermarkets are Restricted in scale in these centres, both in GFA area but as a Non-complying activity in Neighbourhood Centres. Commercial sexual services are Permitted activities in all Centre zones.

Community: A wide range of community activities are provided as Permitted activities in centres.

Industry: Artisan industries, laboratories, light manufacturing and repair are Permitted in centres. Industrial activities are Non-Complying.

Mana Whenua: Marae complex are Permitted in most zones, Discretionary in Neighbourhood centres.

Development Controls

Height: Metropolitan Centre 72.5m (18 storeys)

Local Centre 16.5m (4 storeys)

Neighbourhood 12.5m (3 storeys)

Mixed Use 16.5m (4 storeys)

General Business 16.5m (4 storeys)

Business Park 20.5m (5 storeys)

Yards: Rear/side 3 metres where abuts either a Residential zone or Public Open Space.

Riparian: 10 metres

Coastal: 25 metres

There are a range of performance criteria, significantly focussed on the design and appearance of centres including;

Glazing – a minimum clear glazing requirement for retail frontage.

Roller Doors – must be at least 75% transparent. Dwellings in centres must not locate on the ground floor adjoining a public open space or street.

3.3 Public Open Space

Five broad zones are found in the Proposed Plan for Public Open Space. Large scale recreational facilities such as stadia are included in a Special Purpose zone.

Conservation: applies to open space with natural, ecological, landscape, cultural and heritage values. These include beaches and coastlines.

Informal Recreation: applies to a variety of Open Space areas used for informal recreation. Buildings and structures are generally limited to playground equipment, BBQ areas picnic facilities and boating facilities.

Sports and Active Recreation: provides for a range of indoor and outdoor organised sport and active recreation areas. It includes sports fields, hard court areas, recreational facilities including swimming pools, bat ramps, jetties and associated buildings.

Civic Spaces: this applies to squares and plazas in centres and other urban areas.

Community: applies to town centres and other urban areas to accommodate community buildings and activities such as libraries, arts and cultural centres, marae, community houses, halls and pre-school education facilities. The Public Open Space in this zone is characterised by buildings and structures.

The Auckland Design Manual provides non-statutory guidance on options for open space design in these areas.

Activities in the zone relate fairly closely to the description of zones. Resource Management Plan complement the management of these open space areas. There are a range of development controls, including limited yard requirement, largely where the zone abuts a residential or other zone. Early childhood learning services up-to 100m² within an existing building are Permitted activities in the Informal Recreation, Sports and Active Recreation and Community zones.

A Gross Floor Area threshold provision applies in each zone for buildings, notably 50m² in Community zone and 500m² in the Sports and Recreation zone where the building is more than 20 metres from a zone boundary.

3.4 Special Purpose Zones

3.4.1 Healthcare Facility Zone

This zone applies to Auckland’s hospitals and supporting healthcare facilities. The Browns Road Super Clinic is included in this zone. A wide range of activities are permitted in the zone.

3.4.2 Maori Purpose Zone

This zone provides for the social and cultural needs of mana whenua and Mataawaka to promote the establishment of marae and papakainga. Precincts apply to these zones to provide greater certainty to activities on this site. The zone applies to the Manurewa Marae on Finlayson Avenue. A wide range of activities are Permitted for in this zone.

3.4.3 School zone

This zone applies to Auckland’s primary, intermediate and secondary schools and associated community facilities. Ministry of Education owned sites are subject to designation and in those cases the provisions of the Unitary Plan only apples to the extent that the land is used for purposes other than the designated purpose. A range of community facilities are Permitted on the zone, alongside other educational uses. These include care centres, community facilities and health services. Horticulture and Farming are a Permitted Activity in the zone.

3.4.4 Vodafone Events Centre

The Vodafone Events Centre on Great South Road, Manukau, is subject to a ‘Stadium and Showground Sun-Precinct Vodafone Stadium’ precinct overlay. This allows the Events Centre to operate as a major recreational and cultural precinct under the special purposes provisions of the Major Recreational zone . A wide range of Permitted activities are provided for in the zone/precinct. New buildings greater than 1000m² GFA are a Discretionary activity.

4.0 Key Differences and Issues Between Operative Manukau District Plan and Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan Impacting on Manurewa

The Proposed Plan is a more complex document than the Manukau Plan. This is understandable given the need to produce a document for the whole of the region, but it is reasonably challenging to navigate through the many provisions contained in the document. The Proposed Plan is a very large document.

There are two residential zones in the Manukau Plan which are replaced by four in the Proposed Plan.

The Hill Park area, zoned Residential (Traditional Suburban Heritage) Residential 8 is now Single House Zone. There are small pockets of Single House zonings throughout the rest of Manurewa. A number of overlay provisions apply to the zone in this area.

Most of Manurewa is proposed Mixed Housing Suburban, with a significant area of Mixed Housing Urban. Most of these areas are largely Main Residential in the Manukau Plan. A number of overlay provisions apply in different areas across these zones in Manurewa.

A new high density zone, Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings Zone is proposed around the Manurewa Town Centre and the Homai rail station. In the main, these areas coincide with most of Manurewa’s pre-1944 housing stock which may have implications for intensification. This is a significant overlay. The Proposed Plan nonetheless expresses an intention to review the nature and quality of the pre- 1944 housing stock, with the possibility of some being deleted by Variation or Plan Change.

The density provisions in the Proposed Unitary Plan are somewhat higher than those in the Operative Manukau Plan, although likely less than outlined in the Draft Unitary Plan.

In the Mixed Housing Suburban and Urban zones, the density provisions are more permissive ‘as of right’ than in the Manukau Plan Main Residential zone. In the former, up to three dwellings are permitted activities as opposed to one in the Manukau Plan, Controlled for two Restricted Discretionary up to six units, and Discretionary beyond this number. Practically however, this is not likely to be significant. More significant in terms of density, is the reduction in net site areas for developments as the numbers of units increase. In the case of the Mixed Housing Urban zone, no density requirement applies for sites exceeding 1200m², subject to other site specifications. In older Manurewa, where the Mixed Housing Urban zone applies, amalgamation of two average sized sections currently containing single houses, would witness a much greater density than that under the current Manukau Plan. Likewise , in the Mixed Use Suburban zone, by way of example, two existing residential lots with a combined area of greater than 1200m² could produce 6 or more units (200m² per unit), compared with four units (300m² per unit) in the Manukau Plan. Moreover, the Manukau Plan has an ‘averaging ‘provision to avoid clustering of units at the maximum density.

The THAB provides for a significant increase in density near to the Manurewa Town Centre and near the Homai Rail Station. There was previously strong public opposition to residential intensification proposals around the Manurewa Town Centre from residents in the mid-2000s’ (Plan Change …). A key issue, notwithstanding that the market will dictate the speed of any intensification, is the manner by which development in this zone occurs. It is unlikely, and certainly undesirable that the areas zoned THAB be developed without comprehensive area plans, integrated with utility and service upgrades ,as required to meet the likely increase in population density. Key infrastructure issues of waste and waste water capacity, and storm water constraints will need to be addressed. The Manurewa Local Board resolutions (18^th July 2013) emphasises this point, notably

“The Board feels that the Unitary Plan should have a number of triggers in place before additional development protected by the Plan is unlocked, including;

a) All necessary infrastructure to handle an increase in population (including transport, water, waste water and social infrastructure) is in place before new development is permitted.

b) Understanding of good area and precinct planning to ensure development does not occur in an ad hoc manner” (MR/2013/153)

The Board passed other resolutions expressing its general concern around the need for infrastructure provision such as schools and open space as intensification occurs, and made specific reference to the planned housing developments in Weymouth and the Manukau Golf Club that will put additional pressure on existing infrastructure. The Board also expressed similar concern about the need for transport provision to match increased population increase. These issues can only be handled largely through other legislative and political processes available to the Council, including the Local Boards, such as the Annual Plan provisions of the Local Government Act 2002.

Activities allowed within the residential zones of the Proposed Plan are generally similar to those within the Manukau Plan. Key differences nonetheless are:

Camping Grounds are Non-Complying in the Proposed Plan, Discretionary in the Manukau Plan. This will affect the Camping Ground at 902 Great South Road, Manukau, in the proposed Mixed Housing Suburban zone.

The opportunity to establish small scale commercial activities in the two Manukau residential zones is more restricted in the Proposed Plan. The Manukau Plan allows for the establishment of small scale commercial premises for the likes of hair stylists, repair shops, clothing outlets and small offices as Business One( Local Shops)by way of a Discretionary activity. However, the impact of this provision on Manurewa is likely to be fairly limited as most local shopping centres already exist, and will have an appropriate commercial zoning in the plan. It is particularly pertinent nonetheless in new housing areas as it allows such uses to be established without the need for a Variation or Plan Change.

Retirement Village provisions are more restrictive in the Proposed Plan, being permitted as of right in the residential zones in the Manukau Plan for up to 15 persons, and Restricted Discretionary over that number. The Proposed Plan makes the use Discretionary which is a higher test.

While increasingly less of an issue in Manurewa, Farming and Greenhouses as activities are very restricted in the Proposed Plan. Farming is a Permitted Activity in the Manukau Plan, Non-Complying in the Proposed Plan (grazing only). Notably the Proposed Plan includes Horticulture and Farming as a Permitted activity in the school zone, this zone typically found in residential areas.

The Proposed Plan level of detailed controls, especially on dwellings, is much higher. Apart from densities, this is probably one of the most significant impacts on Manurewa. The controls for the Mixed Housing Suburban and Urban zones include a requirement that the front façade of a dwelling or dwellings facing a road must contain glazing at least 30% of the front façade (excluding the garage door). The main entrance door must be visible from the street. The garage door facing a street must be no greater than 40% of the width of the dwelling front façade, garage doors must not project forward of the front dwelling façade, and the garage door must be at least five metres from the side frontage.

A number of other controls apply, such as visual and acoustic privacy between dwellings on the same site, and neighbouring sites which are likely more acceptable to the community. However, and especially in the case of a single dwelling, the level of prescription relating to the front façade design and appearance appears to be somewhat excessive , and has been controversial when proposed in other local government Jurisdictions in New Zealand.

Likewise, and especially relating to single dwellings, the landscaping requirements also appear onerous. For single dwellings, at least 40% of a site must be landscaped with 10% of this area to be planted in shrubs including one tree that is PB95 or larger at the point of planting. 50% of the front yard is to be planted. In addition, height limits are imposed, of varying heights, for fencing on front yards. Several of these detailed controls also apply to the Single House Zone. Controls relating to the THAB zone appear to be appropriate for the very intensive housing encouraged for this zone.

The Manukau Plan outlines a number of similar design requirements. However and while they applied to intensive housing in the Integrated Intensive Housing zone and the Main Residential zone, the ‘design code’ requirements do not exclude other design solutions, the defined measures being ‘only one way of achieving an outcome’ and the graphics are illustrative. Likewise they did not apply to single dwellings.

The Proposed Plan includes a quality urban design manual, and it would seem appropriate that some of the more prescriptive design and landscaping design rules, especially for single houses, be incorporated in the design manual as advisory only.

Yard requirements in the Proposed Plan vary from those in the Manukau Plan, notably a the front yard( 2.5 metres in the Mixed Housing Urban and THAB , 4 metres in the Mixed Housing Suburban and 5 metres in the Single House zones compared with 3metres in the Main Residential and 6 metres in the Heritage zone. Side yards differ, the key difference being the lack of one side yard at 2.4 metres to allow for vehicle access to the rear of a section. Height requirements vary form the Manukau Plan in respect of the Mixed Housing Urban zone (10 metres) and THAB (13.5metres, but less in Manurewa). Height in relation to boundary are different, in some zones, as a result of the increased density provisions.

The Proposed Plan includes Gross Floor Area controls to manage the scale of Care Centres. The Manukau Plan utilises numbers of people on a site as the control mechanism. Converting the GFA controls to likely people numbers would appear to make the Proposed Plan very restrictive on the likes of child care centres, which has been a significant issue in Manurewa. Even the current operative Manukau Plan provisions have been seen as an inhibitor to the establishment of such facilities in the past.

The non-clustering provision in the Manukau Plan for Residential Centres does not appear to be incorporated into the Proposed Plan residential provisions. This is significant for Manurewa where clustering of centres led to significant community concern being expressed, resulting in a Plan Change to manage adverse environmental effects. It is noted that, notwithstanding a formal agreement between social agencies and the former Manukau City Council to avoid heavy concentrations of residential centres in parts of the City, clustering of a number of such centres in a cul-de- sac in Weymouth led ultimately to a 250 metre rule being introduced into the Plan to avoid residential centres being clustered together.

Community activities included in the Manukau Plan are generally translated across into the Proposed Plan and can be seen as responsive to community needs to have a range of such activities in residential areas.

Minor Household Units are not listed as an Activity in the Proposed Plan, unlike the Manukau Plan. The Proposed Plan includes a provision for converting a dwelling into two dwellings, where the primary dwelling existed on the notification of the Unitary plan. For dwellings built after the notification date, ‘minor household units’ will need to be designed to comply with rules for dwellings. The rules for converting an existing dwelling into two for an equivalent minor household unit would appear to be more liberal than the Manukau Plan.

Accessory Buildings not exceeding 81m² gross floor area are an identified activity in the Manukau Plan in residential zones. Under the Proposed Plan this activity is ‘absorbed’ into the dwelling definition. Commonly, garages are now incorporated into new dwellings. Construction of an accessory building for an existing house may however be more challenging under the new rules, wherein the garage or accessory building would need to comply with front façade requirements, outlook space requirements et al. There will no longer be a size restriction of 81m², this being determined by other rules such as site coverage.

Home Occupations are provided for in both Plans, and generally similar in content.

There are six business zones in the Manukau Plan, each found in Manurewa. There are ten zones in the Proposed Plan, seven of which apply in Manurewa.

The Centre zones generally translate across from the Manukau Plan, although the Proposed Plan distinguishes the Manurewa and Clendon Town Centres by zoning. Both are Business 2 in the Manukau Plan, whereas Clendon is a Local Centre and Manurewa a Town Centre in the Proposed Plan. This is unlikely to be significantly material. Most uses are the same, except in respect of supermarkets which are a Restricted Discretionary activity in the Local Centre zoning. Maximum heights are different, but unlikely to be an issue.

The Proposed Plan contains much more detailed controls centred around design and appearance. These are seen as positive additions.

The five Open Space zones in the Manukau Plan are replaced by five in the Proposed Plan. The zones, while reconfigured, effectively translate activities into the new plan. Given the issues relating to early child care facilities in Manurewa in the past, clarification as to the Permitted provision for ‘Early Childhood Learning Services up to 100m² within an existing building’ in the Informal Sports and Civic Spaces zone may be useful, notably is this provision liberal enough in extent.

The Proposed Plan has a large number of overlays, which result in a high degree of complexity in utilising the document. Many of these overlays are contained in existing statutory Plans, for example the Auckland International Airport height restrictions, but have been made more transparent in the Plan by use of overlays. Likewise, a number of measures were contained in regional documents which are now integrated with District Plan provisions. This is helpful. However, it would be useful if a careful review of overlay material, as presented in the maps, could be undertaken. The obstacle restrictions for the Auckland Airport as referred to above, and as they impact on Manurewa, could be incorporated into the schedule of designations without any material impact on Manuewa, i.e., it is inconceivable that buildings or structures (including temporary obstacles) in Manurewa would ever impact on the obstacle height restriction for aircraft.

Significantly, there needs to be a thorough review of community understanding of the impact of the High Land Transport Noise controls and the Quarry Transport Route controls, which apply to rail, motorway and arterials in Manurewa. These provisions apply a substantial cost of property owners to mitigate noise in habitable rooms caused by the noise created by vehicles and trains. A similar approach, as contained in the Manukau Plan and Proposed Plan for the International Airport, to mitigate the cost to property owners is strongly advisable. The Quarry Transport Route overlay on Alfriston and Stratford Roads should be removed.

5.0 Response to Manurewa Local Board resolutions to the draft Unitary Plan

The Manurewa Local Board, at its meeting 18^th July 2013, adopted an extensive list of resolutions as to the then draft Unitary Plan. These resolutions formed the basis of the Board’s advocacy into the formulation of the Proposed Plan publicly notified in October 2013.

A. On the general approach to the development of the Unitary Plan

The Board endorsed the general approach to one Unitary Plan for Auckland with a consistent approach to zones and overlays across Auckland.

Comment: The Proposed Plan follows this consistent approach, and will provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to land-use and environmental planning for Auckland. As noted in this report, a review of the overlay content as it impacts on Manurewa should be undertaken.

B. On growth management

The Board questioned the overall assumptions underpinning the growth scenarios, and strongly felt that regional brownfield development should be prioritised and encouraged, where possible, to ensure effective use of land.

Comment: There are a number of provisions in the Proposed Plan which relate to these expectations; however a ‘whole of Council’ approach will be required to ensure these objectives are attained. This includes the Annual/Long Term Plan provisions, agreements between Council and CCOs, and coordination with other agencies such as NZTA.

C. On issues relevant to all areas

The Board was concerned about the lack of infrastructure provision, including ageing infrastructure and its capacity, such as stormwater, schools and provision of open space. Planned developments in Weymouth and the Manukau Golf Course were raised as placing additional pressure on existing infrastructure. It was concerned about transport issues in general.

Comment: These issues are completely relevant to the intensification and consolidation of Auckland under the Proposed Unitary Plan, but will require a ‘whole of Council’ approach, including on-going Board advocacy, as noted previously.

Design and Quality

The Manurewa Board strongly supported a design-led and place-based approach, and supported urban design guidelines being an integral part of the criteria for design assessment for all developments including 1-4 units.

Comment: The Proposed Plan has significantly increased design controls over those included in the Manukau Plan. The trade –off however, for enhanced rules, could well impact on property owner rights of design freedom, and impact on innovation. The requirement for all dwellings to meet specified street façade provisions will likely lead to uniformity of design in new developments, and impact on existing dwellings to a greater or lesser degree.

Area planning and precinct planning

The Board strongly supported area plans as a high priority to ensure planning provisions are appropriate and well planned at a local level.

Comment: This will be very important in any successful intensification of land-use in Manurewa, especially in the THAB zone.

D. On residential issues

The Board supported the proposed six residential zones, but wanted further consideration and planning to ensure a gradual transition between zones.

Comment: This may well remain an issue, certainly in a theoretical sense, and especially the transition from the THAB to other zones. Area and precinct planning could ameliorate some of these issues, however the pace and quality of development will probably be the major determinant.

Heights

The Board supported 4 stories for buildings in the THAB zones, as opposed to 6 in the draft Plan. The height limits proposed in the Mixed House zones were supported.

Comment: The requested amendment is reflected in the maximum height for buildings in the THAB zone for of 13.5 metres or four storeys.

Controls

The Board supported the removal of density controls for mixed housing developments with four or more units, subject to a high quality of design and amenity.

Comment: It is recommended that an ‘averaging’ formula be introduced, nonetheless, to provide a ‘cumulative’ impact assessment capability.

Minor dwellings and accessory units

The Board was of the view that accessory units should be provided for as a permitted activity.

Comment: Both minor dwellings and accessory units are provided for in the Proposed Plan. However the provisions are NOT transparent in the Plan. The rules, as currently written, could have a significant impact on older residential properties in Manurewa.

E. On business issues

The Board strongly supported restrictions on out-of-zone retailing, requested buffers between business and residential interfaces and wanted heavy industry to be located at least 55 metres from residential properties.

Comment: The Proposed Plan is more restrictive than the Manukau Plan, especially in relation to local shopping centres. Being too restrictive can lead to greater vehicle use as residents cannot access local shops readily. The Proposed Plan incorporates design and zoning transition provisions to meet the interface issues identified. Permitted taverns, drive-through facilities, outdoor eating areas associated with restaurants, entertainment facilities and child care centre activities with Business zones, and located within 30 metres of a residential zone, become Restricted Discretionary activities. A recession plane applies along the boundaries of Business and other zones to manage effects on uses in other zones

Heights: The Board was concerned about the proposed heights of the Manurewa Town Centre, seeing 8 storeys as too high, and requested 6 storeys. The Manukau Plan has no height limitation. The Proposed Plan incorporates the equivalent of 6 storeys.

Controls: The Board believes that Ward Area Plans are required to ensure good urban design outcomes.

Comment: This requires a ‘whole of Council’ approach, but is essential for the comprehensive, well designed redevelopment of Manurewa suburbs as provided for in the Proposed Plan.

F. On historic heritage and historic character issues

The Board supported heritage protection, but sought greater clarity as to how this fits into intensified development. It sought an audit of heritage sites and retention of all items in the Manukau Plan. The Board wanted development controls to protect views of Hill Park.

Comment: It would appear that heritage sites in the Manukau Plan in Manurewa have been afforded similar protection in the Proposed Plan. There are no apparent development controls to protect the views of Hill Park.

Pre-1944 Provisions

The Board supported the protective provisions, but also wanted an approach to post 1944. The Board supported the Restricted Discretionary approach to demolition and wanted all resource consent applications notified.

Comment: The introduction of controls on property owner rights for pre-1944 dwellings is a significant move in Auckland. Resource Consents, especially public notification, are expensive and lengthy. Likewise, if provisions are too onerous on property owners, especially in lower value properties, then an inability to alter, modify or redevelop a property may lead to unintended consequences. The Plan indicates that there is a review of the pre-1944 dwellings to assess their quality and heritage value, with the view to variations or Plan changes to the Unitary Plan. This is the appropriate process, but needs to be undertaken expeditiously. The pre-1944 provision will likely inhibit Auckland’s intensification goals unless this work is quickly undertaken.

Historic character overlays

The Board supported repair and maintenance of historic heritage buildings as a permitted activity, the prohibition of Category A historic buildings demolition, and a character overlay to protect the original pattern of subdivision and amenities of Hill Park.

Comment: These provisions are incorporated into the Proposed Plan. Hill Park is zoned Single House which affords greater protection of its sub-divisional pattern than the rest of Manurewa.

Volcanic view shafts

The Board requested the view shafts of Matukutureia being included in the Proposed Plan.

Comment: These have NOT been included in the Plan.

G. On natural environment issues

The Board requested a number of provisions in the Plan regarding natural environment issues, including an ecological corridor through Hill Park to Mill Road, Hill Park receiving a Significant Ecological Area designation (SEA) for all of Hill Park, and support for environmental improvements on the Manukau Harbour. The Board supported a precautionary approach to the trial and release of GMOs.

Comment: The Plan includes protection of some natural features in the Hill Park area, but does not extend to a SEA designation for Hill Park.

H. Zoning issues

The Board made a number of specific resolutions regarding zoning proposals in the draft Plan for Manurewa.

Wiri and Rata Vine – the Board opposed these areas being zoned THAB. The Proposed Plan zones the suburbs Mixed Use Suburban.

Wattle Downs, Weymouth and Clendon – the Board requested a down zoning to single housing. These areas have been zoned largely Mixed Housing Suburban, reflecting a lesser density than originally proposed.

Te Mahia train station area – the Board requested a Mixed Use Residential zone to support the retention of the station. The Proposed Plan zones this area Mixed Use Urban and Suburban.

Homai train station area - The Board sought a mixture of zonings, including THABs, which has been achieved.

Vodafone Events Centre – the Board sought close involvement in the development of the Business 5 zone land (Manukau Plan). The land has been recently sold to Sleepyhead for its Headquarters and New Zealand manufacturing base, which complies with the Mixed Use Business zone in the Proposed Plan.

Clendon Town Centre – the Board was opposed to the THAB zoning around the Town Centre. The Proposed Plan zones the environs of the Town Centre as Mixed Use Suburban.

Maich Road area – the Board requested the zoning be changed from Local Centre to Town Centre. Maich Road is zoned Light Industry and Town Centre in the Proposed Plan, which reflects the general zoning provisions of the Manukau Plan.

Randwick area – the Board requested Single House zoning. The Proposed Plan has zoned the area Mixed Housing Suburban, which is in line with how other parts of Manurewa have been zoned.

Comment: The Manurewa Local Board’s advocacy has been especially effective in changing the zoning pattern as incorporated in the draft Plan.

Reserves

The Board requested a lengthy list of changes to Reserves. These are not canvassed in this report.

6.0 Conclusions

The preparation and public notification of the propose Auckland Unitary Plan has been an enormous challenge for the Auckland Council, Local Boards and the Auckland community at large. The speed at which it has been done has been hugely creditworthy, given the enormity of the repositioning of Auckland intended by Central Government when it amalgamated the eight councils of the region.

The Auckland Unitary Plan is part of the mosaic of change to Auckland, and reflects an integrated approach to the future shape and form of the City. The Central Government has introduced a range of legislation to expedite the change process, including a special Board to hear submissions and cross-submissions to the Plan.

The Manurewa Local Board has been clear in the past that it supports a coherent approach to planning across Auckland, and strongly expressed its views that brownfield development should be prioritised and encouraged wherever possible to ensure the effective use of land. It has placed a range of caveats on this support, including the need for quality design, and integrated and parallel investment in infrastructure and services. The Board has been effective in making a number of changes to the draft Plan, as reflected in the Proposed Unitary Plan.

There are a number of issues identified in this report which may require further submission to the Unitary Plan process. These are both submissions in support, as well as opposition to details of the Plan that may be unacceptable to the community. In general, however, the Plan is ‘fit for purpose’ as it applies to Manurewa, but will require many other actions outside the regulatory processes of the Unitary Plan to deliver on its goals. Ultimately however, it will be the market that will deliver on the goals expressed in the Auckland Unitary Plan. Getting the mix of incentives and controls is important, too many of the latter will inhibit the market, too few may lead to undesirable consequences.

[1] Business Capability Investments may be lower than the number of assessments completed. Not all assessments will result in the issuing of a voucher.

[2] Captivate Market and Research. Auckland Botanic Gardens Visitor Attitudes and Experiences – Stage 1 February 2011

Authors	Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager

Authors	Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager

Authors	Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager

Authors	Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager

No.	Title	Page
A	Issues Register – Manurewa Local Board – November 2013

Chairperson	Angela Dalton
Deputy Chairperson	Simeon Brown
Members	Michael Bailey
	Angela Cunningham-Marino
	Hon George Hawkins, QSO
	Danella McCormick
	Ken Penney
	Daryl Wrightson

Author	Felicity Merrington – Elected Member Relationship Manager (South), Auckland Transport
Authorisers	Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

	Negative Impact	Positive Impact	Nett Impact
Children’s scooters	18.8 %	12.2 %	-6.6 %
Bikes	24.1 %	19.4 %	-4.7 %
Dogs	28.0 %	24.0 %	-4.0 %

Author	David Hopkins - Local Board Advisor
Authoriser	Rex Hewitt – Relationship Manager

Row No.	Date of Resolution	Group reporting	Issue	Resolution/Description	Target Date	COMMENTS
1.	13 December 2012 Item 20 Resolution f) and 11 July 2013 Item 26 Resolution ii) and 8 August 2013 Item 28 Resolution b) and 12 September 2013 Item 37 Resolution b)	Community Facilities	Redevelop Wiri Community Hall	That the Manurewa Local Board requests officers to develop a plan for the redevelopment of Wiri Community Hall, including a process for consulting with the community and other stakeholders, timelines and resource requirements to implement the plan. The Board notes that there are unallocated funds within the Community Facilities Renewals capital expenditure budget in the Long Term Plan for 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 that could be applied to this project. Officers are requested to report this plan to the Local Board meeting in February 2013. That officers urgently provide an update on the progress of the Wiri community Hall usage and refurbishment. That the Manurewa Local Board request community facilities supply a report providing the information requested on rows 3, 4, 7 and 8 of the report. _______________________________________ That the Manurewa Local Board expresses its disappointment at the rate of progress with the development of Wiri Hall, which has been reported as due to the operational department being under resourced; and sees this as an untenable situation and one impacting upon the Boards ability to deliver on its priorities. The Board requests that Councillors Penrose and Walker raise the resourcing issue with the Chief Executive.	~~Feb 2013~~ April 2014	The Local Board Advisors are following up with the community facilities staff on this issue. The Senior Advisor is waiting on information from the Manager, Community Occupancy following a meeting on July 10. The Manager Community Occupancy tabled information in relation to Manurewa venues for hire, usage and utility, fees and charges and accessibility at the 12 September 2013 Manurewa Local Board meeting. The Manager Community Occupancy advises that a report on the community’s preferred options for the redevelopment, timelines and budget will be provided to the Board information in due course. The Manager Community Occupancy advises that a report on the findings and recommendations will be provided for the 12 December 2013 Manurewa Local Board meeting. The Manager Community Development Arts & Culture advises the officers require more time in order to complete community consultation before reporting back to the Board. The report is expected to the 10 April 2014 Local Board meeting.
2.	12 September 2013 Item 26 Resolution d)	Community Development & Safety/ Property Department	Safety Aspects Relating to Housing for Older Persons	That the Manurewa Local Board requests a further report on safety aspects for Housing for Older Persons in Manurewa following completion of the current safety assessment.	TBC	The Senior Local Board Advisor will work with the Property Manager South to provide a report that identifies what the issues are and what it will take to resolve them.
4.	14 November 2013 Item C1 Resolution b)	Regional Facilities Auckland	Sale of land at 834 Great south Road and 10 Pacific Centre Drive	Report back on progress.	TBC	The land has been sold and plan are progressing for the Te Wero Project.

Row	Board Meeting Date	ACHIEVEMENT
1.	30 January 2014	Supported the Manurewa Santa Parade
2.	30 January 2014	Supported the Manurewa Christmas in the Park
3.	30 January 2014	Feedback on the Smoke Free policy
4.	30 January 2014	Feedback on the Boarding Houses and Hostels bylaw
5.	30 January 2014	Feedback on the Animal Management bylaw review
6.	30 January 2014	Position paper on Psychoactive Substances
7.	30 January 2014	Submission to the Hamilton City Council on their Psychoactive Substances Policy