I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Manurewa Local Board will be held on:
Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Thursday, 13 February 2014 6.30pm Manurewa
Local Board Office |
Manurewa Local Board
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Angela Dalton |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Simeon Brown |
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Members |
Michael Bailey |
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Angela Cunningham-Marino |
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Hon George Hawkins, QSO |
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Danella McCormick |
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Ken Penney |
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Daryl Wrightson |
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(Quorum 4 members)
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Lee Manaia Local Board Democracy Advisor
7 February 2014
Contact Telephone: (09) 262 5421 Email: lee.manaia@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Manurewa Local Board Portfolios
Portfolio Lead |
Portfolio Associate |
Portfolio Activity and Responsibilities |
Angela Dalton Chairperson C/- Shop 3-5 Email: Angela.Dalton@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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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 |
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· Regulatory portfolio · Resource consents · Heritage · Gambling · Liquor (Simeon Brown as alternate) · Urban design · Swimming pools · Trees · By-laws · Airport noise · Unitary Plan · Waste management |
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Simeon Brown Deputy Chairperson C/- Shop 3-5
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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 |
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Michael Bailey 10 Rimu Road Manurewa 2102 Mob: 021 287 4422 Email: Micahel.Bailey@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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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 |
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George Hawkins |
· Transport portfolio · Local transport projects (incl. roading, footpaths, cycleways) |
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Angela Cunningham –Marino C/- Auckland Council Private Bag 92300 Auckland 1142 Ph: 266 4729 Mob: 027 504 0884 Email: |
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 |
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Danella McCormick |
· Built and Natural Environment portfolio · Restoration of wetlands, streams, and waterways · Local priorities in relation to regional environmental management · Mangroves · Manukau Harbour |
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Danella McCormick Shop 3-5 Email: Danella.McCormick@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Angela Cunningham-Marino |
· Civil Defence Emergency Management portfolio · Relationships with the Civil Defence Emergency Management Group · Community preparedness, disaster response, relief, and recovery |
Other Board Members:
George Hawkins, QSO 30 Lakeside Drive Email: George.Hawkins@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Ken Penney 146e Great South
Road Email: Ken.Penney@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Daryl Wrightson Shop 3-5 |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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1 Welcome 7
2 Apologies 7
3 Declaration of Interest 7
4 Confirmation of Minutes 7
5 Leave of Absence 7
6 Acknowledgements 7
7 Petitions 7
8 Deputations 7
9 Public Forum 7
10 Extraordinary Business 7
11 Notices of Motion 8
12 Manurewa Ward Councillors Update 9
13 Manurewa Youth Council Update 11
14 Portfolio Update 13
15 Chairperson's Update 15
16 Auckland Transport Update – February 2014 17
17 Quarterly Performance Report for the Manurewa Local Board to the period ended December 2013 29
18 Dog access in Botanical Gardens 87
19 Local Board Training Opportunity - Urban Matters series: The Kiwi Pie Warmer 97
20 Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan - Manurewa Local Boad Feedback 99
21 Reports Requested - Pending - Issues 147
22 Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register 2013-2016 Electoral Term 153
23 For Information: Reports referred to the Manurewa Local Board 157
24 Manurewa Local Board Workshop Notes 159
25 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
1 Welcome
The meeting will begin with a prayer.
2 Apologies
At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.
3 Declaration of Interest
Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
That the Manurewa Local Board confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 30 January 2014 as a true and correct record.
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5 Leave of Absence
At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.
6 Acknowledgements
At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.
7 Petitions
At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.
8 Deputations
At the close of the agenda no requests for deputations had been received.
9 Public Forum
A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.
At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.
10 Extraordinary Business
Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-
(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and
(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-
(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”
Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-
(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and
(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but
(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”
11 Notices of Motion
At the close of the agenda no requests for notices of motion had been received.
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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Manurewa Ward Councillors Update
File No.: CP2014/01517
Purpose
1. A period of time (10 minutes) has been set aside for the Manurewa Ward Councillors to have an opportunity to update the Manurewa Local Board on regional matters.
Executive Summary
2. Nil.
That the verbal report be received from: i) Councillor Calum Penrose regarding: · ii) Councillor Sir John Walker regarding: ·
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There are no attachments for this report.
Signatories
Authors |
Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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File No.: CP2013/28616
Purpose
1. Providing an opportunity for the Manurewa Youth Council to update the Manurewa Local Board on matters they have been involved in over the last month.
Executive Summary
2. Nil.
That the report from the Manurewa Youth Council be received.
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There are no attachments for this report.
Signatories
Authors |
Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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File No.: CP2014/01601
Purpose
1. Providing an opportunity for Portfolio Leads to update to the Manurewa Local Board on matters they have been involved in over the last month.
Executive Summary
2. Nil.
That the Manurewa Local Board receive the portfolio updates from: i)
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There are no attachments for this report.
Signatories
Authors |
Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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File No.: CP2014/01602
Purpose
1. Providing an opportunity for the Chairperson to update the Local Board on issues she has been involved in.
Executive Summary
2. Nil.
That the verbal report from the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson be received.
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There are no attachments for this report.
Signatories
Authors |
Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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Auckland Transport Update – February 2014
File No.: CP2014/00876
Purpose
1. The purpose of the report is to respond to local board requests on transport-related matters and to provide information to Elected Members about Auckland Transport (AT) activities in the local board area.
Executive Summary
2. This report covers matters of specific application and interest to the Manurewa Local Board and its community; matters of general interest relating to AT activities or the transport sector; and AT media releases for the information of the Board and community.
That the Manurewa Local Board: a) receives the report entitled Auckland Transport Update – February 2014. b) approves under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund the $130,000 budget estimate for the construction of a roundabout at the Rodgers and Christmas Road intersection. c) approves under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund $35,541 in completion costs for the construction of the Finlayson Avenue Bus Shelters. d) approves under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund $38,000 in completion costs for the construction of the Hill Road Bus Shelters. e) approves under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund the revised estimate of $150,000 for the construction of the New Footpaths on the arterial roads in Wiri, Manurewa. f) approve under its Local Board Transport Capital Fund the $48,000 final budget estimate for implementation of the speed advisory signage on Weymouth Road, Alfriston Road, Mahia Road, Hill Road and Charles Prevost Drive.
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Discussion
Local Board Transport Capital Fund:
3. The Manurewa Local Board is allocated $593,314 per annum from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.
4. These funds can be used annually or rolled together to use the full three years’ of funding i.e. $1,779,942 for larger projects.
5. During the 2012/13 financial year the Board left $121,402 uncommitted. This money has been rolled over giving the Manurewa Local Board a total pool of approximately $1,901,344 available in this electoral term to be on transport projects.
6. This money can be used for projects identified by the Local Board, the principal constraints being that the project:
· Will become a transport asset;
· Is in the ‘road corridor’;
· Will not compromise transport safety;
· Will not compromise the efficiency of the road network.
7. The below table outlines the current status of projects under consideration of the Local Board Transport Fund for Board approval.
Table 2: Manurewa Local Board project update for Board approval:
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Roundabout at Rogers Road and Christmas Road intersection · ROC estimated at $50,000 · FIRM estimate of cost $130,000 |
Additional funding is requested following the design safety audit and consultation. This includes splitter islands, pedestrian facility improvements, signage, linemarking, and traffic management.
The board has approved 65,000 however, the final budget cost is $130,000
Board to approve final budget estimate
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062 |
Finlayson Avenue Bus Shelters
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Project is complete.
The Board approved 30,000 for this project however, the cost to finalise this project was $35,541.
Board to approve completion cost
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112 |
Hill Road Bus shelters - Elmwood Retirement (outside and opposite the Botanic Gardens) · ROC estimated at $30,000 · FIRM estimate of cost $30,000 |
Project is complete
The Board approved 30,000 for this project however, the cost to finalise this project was $38,000.
Board to approve completion cost
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164 |
New Footpaths in Manurewa - four streets in Weymouth
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Project complete and significantly under budget.
The board approved $58,000 for this project and it was completed for $10,914. The remaining $47,086 has been returned to the Manurewa Local Board funding allocation.
No action required
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164 |
New Footpaths in Manurewa - arterial roads in Wiri
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A revised estimate of $150,000 for one section of the south side of Wiri Station Rd only, from Ash St to Langley Rd has been provided. The previously approved $342,000 for this project.
Board to approve construction of the project
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Speed advisory driver feedback signage in the following locations: · Weymouth Road, Manurewa · Alfriston Road, Manurewa · Mahia Road, Manurewa · Hill Road, Manurewa · Charles Prevost Drive |
Firm Estimate of Cost (FEC) determined - $48,000.
Board to approve final budget estimate
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Note: ROC = rough order of costs; FEC = firm estimate of cost)
Media Releases:
Final decisions on South Auckland’s New Public Transport Network
8. ATAT has released its final New Network for bus services in South Auckland.
9. This follows public consultation earlier this year which resulted in more than 1100 submissions and three petitions. Overall, 56 per cent of submitters supported the proposed New Network and 22 per cent were opposed.
10. By far the most commonly mentioned positive attribute of the New Network was the proposed increase in service frequencies. Participants felt this would mean less waiting at bus stops, and faster journey times, especially during the weekend.
11. Many submitters raised some valid concerns and made suggestions about our proposals. Of the 28 original proposed routes within the South Auckland area, we are making changes to 20 of those routes. In addition one new route is being created and the retention of a limited express service from Papakura to the CBD. As a result of consultation feedback there are 30 routes under the final South Auckland New Network.
12. Implementation of the routes is currently planned for mid-2015, subject to their affordability as determined by the tendering of bus services, and completion of the Otahuhu bus-train Interchange and other important infrastructure. New Network timetables will be available approximately two months prior to implementation to allow people time to plan their travel. A comprehensive public information campaign will also be carried out prior to any services changing.
13. Under the New Network, AT is moving to a simpler and more integrated public transport network. This will deliver a network of buses and trains that will change the way people travel – including the need for some passengers to transfer at key interchanges. In return it will allow more passengers to simply ‘turn up and go’ rather than planning trips around a timetable. It will offer flexible travel options over large parts of the city, making public transport more useful for a range of travel purposes.
14. The current bus network is considered complex, mostly infrequent and in many places, duplicates what trains do. It is inefficient to operate and does not always provide a suitable alternative to the car, or give ratepayers, taxpayers and customers the best value for money.
15. This new frequent network will have trains and buses timetabled at least every 15 minutes from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. They will be supported by a network of connector routes, local and peak services.
16. Due to the large scale of change; consultation and implementation for Auckland’s New Network has been broken into several phases, starting with South Auckland, which was the focus of this consultation. Other parts of Auckland will be consulted over the next few years.
Electric Train Testing on Target
17. Testing of Auckland’s new electric trains has been stepped up over the holidays. Commuters who use the Onehunga line will be the first to ride the trains which are due to go into service at the end of April.
18. Testing and driver training is being carried out, mainly at night and on the weekends, and has even involved loading a train with sand bags. Some 1776 sandbags on board, each weighing 20 kilograms, simulate the train close to full weight. The train is reaching speeds of 110 km/h which is the maximum speed allowed on the Auckland rail network.
19. The public are also reminded that overhead electric wires for the trains are now live across Auckland. The lines carry 25,000 volts which is 100 times more powerful than the supply used in homes and can be deadly if people get too close to them.
20. The new trains are quieter and accelerate faster, than the existing fleet so everyone needs to take care.
· Always cross at proper crossings
· Watch and listen for bells at crossings
· Always look both ways
· Stay off the tracks
· Pay attention to train horns
· Stay behind the yellow lines on platforms
21. Safety is a primary concern for AT, KiwiRail and Transdev during the testing and roll-out of Auckland’s new trains.
22. AT has 57 three-car trains on order and all are due to be in service by late 2015. Each train can comfortably carry 375 passengers, open gangways between cars allow movement from one end of the train to the other.
23. Security and safety features include an on-board CCTV camera system which operates continuously in all cars, providing images to the driver from any of the 16 cameras. Images will be continuously recorded on-board. Emergency call points, which can be found throughout the train, allow passengers to communicate directly with the train crew in the event of an incident.
Campaign Launched to Encourage Cycling
24. AT is launching a campaign to raise the awareness of cycling as a preferred and efficient mode of transport. “Cycling’s the Go” encourages Aucklander’s to sign up and attend free cycling training courses.
25. AT wants to improve the skill level and confidence of cyclists and to increase their knowledge of safe cycling behaviour. Forty-five per cent of Aucklander’s have access to a bike but only 20 per cent use a bike at least once a month.
26. The last “Cycling’s the Go” campaign, before Christmas, saw 587 people take cycling training courses. This is a 126 per cent increase from the courses at the same time in 2012.
27. There are 34 summer cycling training courses including:
· beginner bike training for adults
· the basics of bike maintenance
· commuter leg up course
· novice on-road training for adults
· intermediate on-road training for adults
28. For more information including how to register for the summer cycling training courses: www.cyclingsthego.co.nz.
Issues Register
29. The regular monthly issues register is Attachment A to this report.
Attachments
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Issues Register – Manurewa Local Board – November 2013 |
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Issues Register |
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Signatories
Author |
Felicity Merrington – Elected Member Relationship Manager (South), Auckland Transport |
Authorisers |
Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager |
13 February 2014 |
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Quarterly Performance Report for the Manurewa Local Board to the period ended December 2013
File No.: CP2014/01335
Purpose
1. To update the Manurewa Local Board members on progress towards their objectives for the year from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 as set out in the Local Board agreement.
Executive Summary
2. This report contains the following Manurewa Local Board reports:
- Highlights and achievements for the December 2013 quarter
- Watching brief and recommendation
- Progress updates on key initiatives and projects for the December 2013 quarter
- Activity overview for CDAC for the December 2013 quarter
- Activity overview for Libraries for the December 2013 quarter
- Activity overview for Sports, Parks and Recreation for the December 2013 quarter
- Regional activity overview for ATEED for 6 months ending December 2013
- Financial report to December 2013 (Appendix A)
- Parks capital projects summary to December 2013 (Appendix B)
- CDAC workplan to December 2013 (Appendix C)
That the Manurewa Local Board: a) Receive the Quarterly Performance Report for the Manurewa Local Board for the period ended December 2013
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Discussion
3. In consultation with local boards this quarterly performance report has been created to give the elected members a comprehensive and common overview of local activities from council departments and CCO’s. Future reports are expected to include additional departmental and CCO reports as these are developed for inclusion and discussion.
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Signatories
Authors |
Debbie Pinfold - Lead Financial Advisor |
Authorisers |
Christine Watson - Manager Financial Advisory Services - Local Boards Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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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
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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.
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.
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 |
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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 |
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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)
2.
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 |
$ 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 |
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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
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
Comment:
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
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
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
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
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
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
Comment:
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
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 |
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No significant issues |
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Has issues but are being managed |
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Unresolved issues; needs escalation |
Project Name |
1. Overall Status |
2. Finances |
3. Key Milestones |
Phase |
Expected Finish date |
Local Board Commentary
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Aquatic facility building renewal |
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Manurewa - Aquatic facility building renewals |
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Concept (%) |
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Budget-holding project |
Aquatic facility equipment renewals |
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Manurewa - Manurewa Recreation Centre UV Unit Installation |
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Concept (%) |
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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
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Carparks Development |
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Manurewa - Mountfort Park Upgrade (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Mountfort Park Upgrade Projects
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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 |
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Manurewa - Erosion Control of the Coastline (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - St Annes Foreshore Planting and Landscaping |
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Planning |
30/04/14 |
Current status: Scoping underway Next step/s: Planting to occur in April 14 |
Furniture and Fixtures Development |
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Manurewa - C-Wide Reserve Signs and Furniture (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Various Signs and Furniture
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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 |
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Manurewa - Local Park Car Park Renewals (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Totara Park Bridle Trail Renewal |
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Completed |
30/11/13 |
Current status: Works completed |
Local Park furniture and fixture renewals |
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Manurewa - Local Park Furniture and Fixtures Renewal (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Totara Park Tree Root Protection Structure
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Concept design |
30/06/14 |
Current status: Waiting for result of prioritisation from master plan |
Local park horticultural development |
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Manurewa - Streetscape Development (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Street Tree Planting |
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Physical works |
30/06/14 |
Current status: ongoing survey for new street trees and garden development at Norfolk Rise, Clendon roundabout and Allenby park
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Local Park horticultural renewals |
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Manurewa - Local Park Horticultural Renewals (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Horticultural Renewal Projects for Local Parks
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Phsycial works |
31/05/14 |
Current status: Roscommon roundabout cleared of vegetation, renewal planting underway. |
Manurewa - Local Park Horticultural Renewals-Local Street (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Horticultural Renewal Projects for Local Parks |
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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
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Manurewa - Streetscape Renewals (Parent Project) |
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Hill Road Roundabout Garden |
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30/06/14 |
Current status: Planting underway, replacement planting of street and reserve trees |
Local Park playspace renewals |
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Manurewa - Local Park Playspace Renewals (Parent Project) |
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Alice Park Playground Renewal
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Completed |
30/12/13 |
Current status: Project, playground upgrade and picnic table, completed in December 13 |
Manurewa - Hanford Place Foreshore Playground
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Physical works |
30/06/14 |
Current status: Playground renewal installation completed, ongoing drainage works |
Manurewa - John Walker Park Playground Renewal |
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Concept design |
30/06/14 |
Current status: Scoping underway |
Local Park walkway and cycleway renewals |
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Manurewa - Local Park Walkway and Cycleway Renewals (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Hillcrest Grove Reserve Bush Entrance
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Concept design |
30/07/14 |
Current status: Scoping underway |
Manurewa - Rata Vine Walkway Renewal |
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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
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Manurewa - St Johns Redoubt Accessway |
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Concept design |
30/06/14 |
Current status: For planning this FY |
Manurewa - Totara Park Open Space Pathway |
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Concept design |
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Current status: Waiting for result of prioritisation from concept |
Park Development |
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Manurewa - Totara Park Development |
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Detailed design |
30/06/14 |
Current status: Procuring professional services for the preparation of master plan |
Manurewa - Riverton Park Reserve (Parent Project) |
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Randwick Park Development |
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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
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Playspace Development (Local & Sports Parks) |
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Manurewa - Neighborhood Parks (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Clendon Park Development
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Concept design |
30/06/14 |
Current status: To be scoped |
Manurewa - St Johns Redoubt Project |
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Consenting |
30/06/14 |
Current Status: Archaeological Report completed Next step/s: To be consulted with stakeholders
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Recreational facilities building renewals |
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Manurewa - Manurewa Recreation Centre - Redecorate staff changing room and womens toilet; rep |
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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 |
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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 |
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Handover & Closure (100%) |
08/07/13 |
Project completed, now in the process of applying Code of Compliance. |
Manurewa - Manurewa Recreation Centre Disabled Toilets |
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Concept (%) |
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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 |
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Concept (%) |
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Programme budget line – detailed below |
Manurewa - Te Matariki Clendon Community - Change room upgrade |
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|
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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 |
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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 |
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Manurewa - Netball Complex, Community and Events Centre (Manurewa) |
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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 |
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Manurewa - Sports Park Furniture and Fixtures Renewals (Parent Project)
|
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|
|
|
30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Finlayson Avenue Reserve Gate Renewal
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|
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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 |
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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 |
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Manurewa - Sports Park Horticultural Renewals (Parent Project)
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|
|
|
|
30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Horticultural Renewal Projects for Sports Parks
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|
|
|
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 |
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Manurewa - Sports Park Playspace Renewals (Parent Project)
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|
30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Mountfort Park Playground Renewal |
|
|
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Concept design |
30/06/14 |
Current status: Working on concept after playground location was finalised |
Manurewa - War Memorial Park Playground Renewal
|
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|
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Concept design
|
30/01/14 |
Current status: Survey completed, options for consideration and consultation |
Sports park utility renewals |
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Manurewa - Sports Park Utility Renewals (Parent Project)
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|
|
|
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 |
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Manurewa - Sports Parks (Parent Project) |
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Mountfort Park and War Memorial Park
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Completed |
30/06/13 |
Current status: Physical works for Mountfort Park rugby car park completed |
Sportsfield renewals |
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Manurewa - Sportsfield Renewals (Parent Project) |
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|
30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Walkways and cycleways Development |
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Manurewa - Esplanade Development (Parent Project)
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|
30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Manurewa - Coastal Walkway Study |
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|
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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
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Manurewa - Heron Point Reserve and Sykes Road Development
|
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Concept design |
30/06/14 |
Current status: Awaiting result of master plan |
Manurewa - Premier Park Development (Parent Project)
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30/06/14 |
Budget-holding project |
Appendix C:
Community
Development, Arts & Culture (CDAC) Workplan to December 2013
13 February 2014 |
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Dog access in Botanical Gardens
File No.: CP2014/00207
Purpose
1. The purpose of this report is to obtain the views and preferred approach of the Manurewa Local Board on dog access in the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
Executive Summary
2. The Parks, Sports and Recreation Committee is reviewing dog access in the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
3. The current dog access rules allow dogs under control on-leash in the most developed areas of the Botanic Gardens, and under control off-leash in the areas generally north of the Rose Gardens.
4. The Friends of the Botanic Gardens are concerned about off-leash dog access and would like the rule changed to under control on-leash. Reasons relate to public safety as the area north of the Rose Gardens has been developed since 2004 and visitor numbers have increased to more than one million a year.
5. Three possible options for the purposes of starting a discussion are provided in the recommendations.
That the Manurewa Local Board: a) Recommend to the Parks, Sports and Recreation Committee that the preferred approach to dog access in the Botanic Gardens is [select one]: i) No change. Use the temporary change provisions in the bylaw on dogs to prohibit or require dogs to be under control on a leash during events (Option 1 in report). ii) Replace the under control off-leash rule with under control on-leash (Option 2 in report). iii) Reduce the under control off-leash area to the western Gondwana Arboretum defined by western and northern park boundary, internal road and carpark from Everglade Drive and stream to the east, and access to Palms to the south (Option 3 in report). iv) [Other approach as specified by the board].
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Discussion
1. The governing body has delegated to the Parks, Sports and Recreation Committee the responsibility to recommend dog access rules in areas of regional significance to the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee.
2. The Parks, Sports and Recreation Committee is reviewing dog access in the Auckland Botanic Gardens. The views of the Manurewa Local Board will assist the Parks, Sports and Recreation Committee in making a decision.
Current Botanic Gardens management plan and dog access rules
3. The current Botanic Gardens management plan (the management plan) adopted in 2001 aims to provide for dog access where there is no threat to the health and safety of visitors, or plant collections, or fauna. Policies in the management plan detail the terms and conditions of dog access which is generally under control on a leash except for areas where dogs are prohibited. However, policy 12.2.2.7 of the management plan enables the policy and bylaw on dogs to override any other policy in the management plan.
4. Dog access rules are contained in the Policy on Dogs and Dog Management Bylaw, both adopted in 2012. The main difference between the management plan and dog access rules relates to the area generally north of rose garden in which dogs are allowed under control off-leash. This rule has existed since 2004.
5. Maps of the Botanic Gardens and current dog access rules are contained in Attachment A. Relevant extracts and a comparison table of the management plan and dog access rules are also contained in Attachment A.
Community views and concerns – 2012 Submissions
6. During the 2012 review of the policy and bylaw on dogs, the Friends of the Auckland Botanic Gardens made a written submission (Ref No. 5304). The submitter sought to change the current under control off-leash area generally north of the rose gardens to an under control on-leash area.
7. The submitter considered that it is inappropriate to have dogs off-leash with the number of people now using this area, many of them children and people in wheelchairs. Since 2004 this area is now used for large public-type events which can attract more than 5,000 visitors, and that the Botanic Gardens now has more than one million visitors per year.
Community views and concerns – 2011 user survey
8. A survey in 2011 found that 24.8 per cent of visitors owned a dog and half of those (12.2 per cent of all visitors) had walked their dog at the Auckland Botanic Gardens[2].
9. The survey found that – unprompted – dogs were not raised as an issue (Table 1). Once prompted, 28 per cent considered dogs as having a negative impact and 24 per cent considered dogs had a positive impact.
10. Negative impacts were mainly due to dog faeces (47.7 per cent), safety of children (27.9 per cent), and dogs uncontrolled / off-leash (26.7 per cent).
11. Positive impacts related to the Gardens being a nice environment to walk a dog (30.6 per cent) and dogs being part of a family outing (19.4 per cent).
Table 1: Visitor Attitudes in Botanic Gardens 2011
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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 % |
Further research and engagement
12. Council staff are undertaking additional research and engagement, including consultation with the Friends of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, park officers and animal management officers, and will update the local board at the meeting.
Possible options for review
13. The following possible options are intended as a starting point for discussion:
Option 1 – No change. Use the temporary change provisions in the bylaw on dogs to prohibit or require dogs to be under control on a leash during events.
Option 2 – Replace the under control off-leash rule with under control on-leash.
Option 3 – Reduce the under control off-leash area to the western Gondwana Arboretum defined by western and northern park boundary, internal road and carpark from Everglade Drive and stream to the east, and access to Palms to the south.
Consideration
Local Board Views
6. The purpose of this report is to obtain the views and preferred approach of the Manurewa Local Board on dog access in the Auckland Botanic Gardens.
Maori Impact Statement
7. The views of 23 iwi in relation to dog access was sought as part of two hui held on 22 and 23 October 2013. The hui covered five bylaw topics - signs, trading in public places, navigation safety and lifejackets, animal management and dog access, outdoor fires. Feedback related to the ability of iwi to determine dog access on Marae, a focus on control, responsible dog ownership, and ensuring the protection of sensitive ecological areas.
Implementation Issues
8. Issues related to implementation relate to governing body costs for research, engagement, public notification, and any signage. The costs of implementation are expected to be obtained from existing budgets.
No. |
Title |
Page |
aView |
Botanic Gardens Management Plan and Dog Access Rules |
91 |
Signatories
Authors |
Paul Wilson - Principal Policy Analyst |
Authorisers |
Penny Pirrit - Regional & Local Planning Manager Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager |
13 February 2014 |
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Local Board Training Opportunity - Urban Matters series: The Kiwi Pie Warmer
File No.: CP2014/01505
Purpose
1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval for a member to attend the Urban Matters: The Kiwi Pie Warmer seminar being held on Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 9am – 4.30pm at Villa Maria Vineyard, 118 Montgomerie Road, Mangere. The registration cost is $431.25 (incl. GST).
Executive Summary
2. Urban Matters: The Kiwi Pie Warmer, is about applying the spirit of innovation to our urban centres and local economies.
3. The day will profile projects and the people who’ve worked to make them happen. Auckland Council’s Ree Anderson, Director Housing Project Office, will be one of the guest speakers.
4. The Kiwi Pie Warmer will provide delegates with opportunities to engage in new thinking at macro level and provide some practical, low cost strategies that could be applied at a local level.
5. Speakers include:
- Ree Anderson, Director Housing
Project Office
Presenting the Auckland Council model to enable future affordable housing in
Auckland.
- Fabian Yukich,
Executive Director - Wineries & Vineyards, Villa Maria
Illustrating critical key issues for business.
- James Lunday, Urban Designer/Urban
Planner
A look at housing and what makes a community.
- Adam Thompson, Urban Economist and
Property Market Analyst
A view of housing issues in Auckland.
- John Forbes, Mayor Opotiki District
Showcasing the aquaculture project transforming a community for the better.
- Roy Weaver, CEO, Port Taranaki
This project has potential for all businesses delivering goods within NZ.
- Kel Sanderson, Director, BERL
This project is relevant to any region which develops and is interested in
exporting food or beverages.
- Alex Lovell, Brand Consultant and
Strategist
A Kiwi element to branding that is essential to local economies.
That the Manurewa Local Board: a) Approve a member to attend the Urban Matters: The Kiwi Pie Warmer seminar being held on Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 9am – 4.30pm at Villa Maria Vineyard, 118 Montgomerie Road, Mangere at a registration cost of $431.25 (incl. GST). |
There are no attachments for this report.
Signatories
Authors |
Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan - Manurewa Local Boad Feedback
File No.: CP2014/01521
Purpose
1. The purpose of this report is for the Manurewa Local Board to formally provide it’s feedback to the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.
Executive Summary
2. Manurewa Local Board advocated strongly for the preservation and enhancement of the Local Board area in the preparation of the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. 42 Resolutions were made responding to the Draft Auckland Unitary Plan.
- 18 Resolutions were agreed or supported and incorporated into the Plan
- 11 were noted
- 6 Manurewa Local Board Resolutions did not result in any change – the feedback comments report these as outside the scope of the Auckland Plan
- 4 Resolutions were about value of Area Plans
- 1 Partially implemented.
3. The Manurewa Local Board:
a) sought a reduction in maximum heights permitted for developments in Town Centre. This has been adopted and is down from 8 to 6 storeys or 24.5 metres.
b) requested that the land immediately south of the Manukau Town Centre and south western motorway (the Wiri area) be changed from Terraced Housing and Apartment Building Zone into the Mixed Housing Suburban Zone. This has been achieved.
c) made a number of comments about the need for careful planning with adequate timeframes for widespread involvement. This includes the importance of Area plans. These comments have all been noted but they have resulted in no change at this time.
d) sought additional protection for heritage and environmental character of the Hillpark area. This has not yet been achieved.
e) has asked for an audit of all Heritage sites in Manurewa. There is additional protection for buildings built pre-1944 but much work remains to clarify and identify additional heritage.
f) advocated for design assessments for all developments including 1-4 units. The response has been that design statements are not required for 1-3 units.
4. In respect of the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan the Manurewa Local Board has examined key differences and issues between the Operative Manukau District Plan and the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan impacting on Manurewa.
5. The Manurewa Local Board has reviewed the response to their resolutions to the draft Unitary Plan and as a result is providing the following feedback which includes general support for:
i) The overall zoning pattern for Manurewa, including the distribution of Single House, Mixed Housing Suburban, Mixed Housing Urban and Terraced Housing & Apartment Buildings (THAB) residential zones;
ii) Density provisions in the Proposed Plan, within the context of an integrated and consolidated city;
iii) The overall layout of the Plan;
Subject to the following:
a) Reducing the detailed performance controls for dwellings, especially single dwellings on a site, particularly street frontage requirements.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) Camping grounds being included as an Activity in the Mixed Housing Suburban zone as a Discretionary use.
e) Greater flexibility in the Mixed Housing Suburban and Urban zones for the establishment of local shopping centres, as per the Manukau Plan provisions.
f) Providing a more permissive pathway for Retirement Village activities in residential zones.
g) Permitting farming, horticulture and greenhouses as Permitted Activities in residential zones as per the activity status in the School zone.
h) 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.
i) Including a non-clustering rule for Residential Centres, similar to the Manukau Plan, to avoid adverse environmental impacts on communities.
j) Clarification as to the status of accessory buildings in residential zones.
k) A review of overlays in order to reduce the complexity of material.
l) The removal of the Quarry Transport Route overlay from Alfriston and Stratford Roads, being an unreasonable and unnecessary impact on properties abutting these roads.
m) 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.
n) The inclusion of public view shaft provisions for Matukutureia.
That the Manurewa Local Board: a) Provides feedback on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. b) Delegates authority to Chairperson and Deputy Chair to sign off the final wording of the Manurewa Local Board’s feedback to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan by no later than 17 February 2014. c) Delegates authority to the Manurewa Local Board Chairperson and Deputy Chair to speak on behalf of the Board to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan hearings panel.
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REPORT ON
The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan
TO
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 3rd 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 28th
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 300m2 site 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 35o, 45o and 55o 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 18th
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 300m2 net 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 40m2 at 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 (18th 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 18th 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.
13 February 2014 |
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Reports Requested - Pending - Issues
File No.: CP2013/28624
Purpose
1. Providing an update on reports requested and issues raised at previous meetings.
Executive Summary
2. Nil.
That the report entitled “reports requested – pending – issues” by the Democracy Advisor be received.
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Signatories
Authors |
Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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Reports Requested/Pending/Issues February 2014
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)
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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.
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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.
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2. |
12 September 2013 Item 26 Resolution d) |
Community Development & Safety/ Property Department
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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.
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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. |
Issues raised:
Row No. |
Date issue identified |
Elected Member |
Raised by phone, email or in person or at a meeting |
Group reporting |
Issue heading |
Description |
Target Date for resolution |
COMMENTS |
5. |
8 August 2013 Item 20 Resolution c)
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Local Board |
Local Board meeting |
Local Board Services |
Letter to the Ministry of Education (MoE) regarding considering land purchase as part of the MoE funding applications. |
That the Manurewa Local Board recommends to the Ministry of Education that they consider land purchase as part of the Ministry of Education, Early Childhood Education, TAP Scheme Funding for groups or organisations applying for such.
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TBA |
A letter has been drafted for the Chairpersons perusal. |
13 February 2014 |
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Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register 2013-2016 Electoral Term
File No.: CP2014/01458
Purpose
1. Providing a register of achievements of the Manurewa Local Board for the 2013 – 2016 Electoral Term.
Executive Summary
2. Nil.
That the report entitled “Manurewa Local Board Achievements Register 2013 – 2016 Electoral Term” be received, noting the following additions to the register:
i)
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Title |
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Signatories
Authors |
Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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MANUREWA LOCAL BOARD
ACHIEVEMENTS REGISTER 2013-2016 ELECTORAL TERM
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 |
13 February 2014 |
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For Information: Reports referred to the Manurewa Local Board
File No.: CP2013/26325
Purpose
Providing an opportunity for the Board to receive reports that have been referred from Governing Body Committee meetings or forums for the information of the Local Board. At the time the agenda was compiled no reports had been received for circulation.
That the Manurewa Local Board note the following reports referred for information from the Governing Body committee meetings or forums:
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There are no attachments for this report.
Signatories
Authors |
Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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Manurewa Local Board Workshop Notes
File No.: CP2014/01536
Purpose
1. Notes taken at the joint Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Otara-Papatoetoe and Papakura Local Board workshop held on 3 February 2014 are attached.
Executive Summary
2. Nil.
That the notes from the joint Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Otara-Papatoetoe and Papakura Local Board workshop held on 3 February 2014 be received.
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Signatories
Authors |
Lee Manaia - Local Board Democracy Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager |
Manurewa Local Board 13 February 2014 |
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Joint Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Otara-Papatoetoe & Papakura Local Board Workshop Notes
Date of Workshop: Monday 3 January 2014
Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Venue: Manukau Room, Manukau Civic Centre
Present: Lydia Sosene, Peter Skelton, Walter Togiamua, Angela Dalton, Simeon Brown, Michael Bailey, Daryl Wrightson, Danella McCormick, Efeso Collins, Lotu Fuli, Mary Gush, Ross Robertson, Graham Purdy, Michael Turner;
Staff: Julie Dickinson, Emma Joyce, Parul Sood, John Adams, David Hopkins, Neil Taylor, Carol McKenzie-Rex, Janette McKain (Democracy Advisor),
Apologies: Katrina Winn, Carrol Elliott, John McEnteer, Bill McEntee
Topic |
Presenter |
Notes |
Developing the Resource recovery Network in the South |
Julie Dickinson, Parul Sood |
The Southern Boards had a power point presentation and video on the Developing the Resource Recovery Network in the South: · Auckland’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan · Strong emphasis on supporting community initiatives and fostering new ideas · Two Key Initiatives - Developing an Auckland-wide Resource Recovery Network which can include local community recycling centres and drop off sites/existing recyclers, charities, second hand stores, op-shops and a small number of resource recovery parks. - Moving to an annual, on-property, booked inorganic collection, to replace current inorganic street collection · How the RRN might work - Variety of sites and operators - Trading linked electronically to enable redistribution of product - Common branding and promotion - Council to facilitate and establish model facilities · What’s the vision for the RRN in the South (Long term 5-10 years) - One community recycling centre in each local board area - One large commercially focused resource recovery park (eco-industrial park) in the south - Vibrant resource recovery section (community enterprises and privately owned businesses) connected to CRCs and RRP. · In the short term - Identify local facilities/initiatives that can process reusable and recyclables materials from inorganic collection - Support emerging community recycling centres - Build capacity in the community sector - Start planning · Suggested way forward for Southern Local Boards - Initiate Scoping Study in 2014/15 - Identify parties interested in developing community recycling centres - Number and location of sites required - Funding requirements and potential funding sources - Planning and consenting requirements (Unitary Plan etc) - Consider planning and consent requirements for a large Resource Recovery Park - The central and west local boards clusters have funded this kind of scoping study. · Potential funding requirement is $50k with the timeframe starting date August/September 2014 to be completed by June 2015. |
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The board members raised the following: · The proposals presented are piecemeal and do not provide a joined up approach to waste minimisation. There are businesses already operating in this space. · In Takanini (opposite the Manukau golf course) area there is an old Placemakers building which is vacant and would be a good site for resource recovery activities. · Manufacturers need to change packaging of their products to save on waste · Education regarding waste is an essential component, as is effective promotion of the changes. Incentives for the community for recycling and making it fun · What input could the local boards have rolling this out to the interested community groups · What groups are out there at present and what level of participation from the community · Local Boards to front community engagement · From Manurewa LB representatives: Local Boards should not fund the Scoping Studies as all aspects of solid waste management are regional not local activities, and the development of the RRN should be funded regionally. · Involve the Southern Initiative – a question was asked whether TSI could apply for waste levy funding for a scoping study (Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund - WMIF). · Staff offered to circulate the scoping study report obtained by central local boards, and this was agreed by members present. Also information on what is happening in the community in TSI area already. |