Agenda of Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

17 March 2014

Request for landowner approval to extend an existing Early Childhood education centre (ECE) at Aorere Park, Mangere

File No.: CP2014/02461

Purpose

1. To seek landowner approval in principle, to a request by Mataliki Tokelau Preschool South Auckland Trust for an extension to its existing Early Childhood Education Centre (ECE) at 53R Raglan Street, Mangere

Executive Summary

2. The Mataliki Tokelau Preschool South Auckland Trust (the Trust) has applied for a landowner approval to expand its existing ECE at Aorere Park, a Local Purpose (Recreation) Reserve under the Reserves Act 1977. This will require a surrender of the current lease and the issue of a new lease to account for the minor changes required by the the expansion. The community lease advisor will report these matters separately (See Attachment A for the site plan). The application was workshopped at a meeting of the Aorere Park Joint Steering Committee on 3 February 2014.

3. The expansion of the existing ECE on the reserve raises some considerations for the local board. These include:

· Council’s commitment to ECE’s through objectives and aspirations in the Auckland Plan, local area plans, the southern initiative and the generally acknowledged need to address early childhood education participation in South Auckland

· The purposely planned separate community, informal and active recreation functions of Aorere Park

· The need to reclassify the front of the park to Local Purpose (Community Buildings) to support existing community use of the land, and the process required under the Reserves Act 1977

· The impact of the ECE as a structure on the reserve, current and future council plans for the land e.g. playground relocation

· The District Plan zoning of the site – POS 4, which provides for a range of community uses on the site such as community / cultural clubs, ECE’s, Marae, youth activities

4. The officer recommendation is that the local board approves the application for the following reasons:

· The activity is in line with the zoning and councils land use intent for the land.

· Existing community use of the land by way of lease is tenuous because the land is not classified properly for the use. The whole of the site fronting Raglan St requires reclassification in order for council to enter into appropriate leases with the two existing ECE’s (including the current application) and any future community groups such as the anticipated Niuean community group proposal. This application provides a trigger for that much needed work to be undertaken.

· The deliberately planned multi zone nature of the park separating active, informal and community buildings use allows the ECE expansion without affecting or reducing other types of recreation land in the park.

· The Trust has provided plans which improves the site entrances and separation of buildings from the shops, reduces CPTED and safety concerns, and makes efficient use of existing car parking.

5. The proposal offers an opportunity for council to support ECE’s in a positive manner, meet the aspirations of the Auckland Plan and the Southern Initiative without compromising the integrity of public open space.

Recommendation/s

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a)      Grants landowner approval in principle to the Mataliki Tokelau Preschool South Auckland Trust for an extension of their existing ECE at Aorere Park (53R Raglan Street, Mangere) in general accordance with the attached plan, subject to the following conditions;
a)    That the Trust successfully obtain a resource consent for the proposal
b)    That the Trust successfully obtain a building consent for the proposal
c)    That the council reclassifies the land to Local Purpose (Community
       Buildings) under the Reserves Act 1977
d)    That an agreement to lease combining the existing and proposed
       buildings and the new lease area is granted by the council
e)    That the Trust meet any other amenity, development and reinstatement
       conditions as set by the Manager of Local and Sports Parks – South to
       manage the construction of the ECE

Advice Note: A landowner approval is conditional. It has a 3 year shelf life allowing the applicant to meet conditions such as seeking and obtaining resource and building consents and is not a regulatory consent in itself. The landowner approval lapses after 3 years if demonstrably significant progress has not been achieved, or if any of its conditions are unable to be satisfied.

Discussion

6. The Mataliki Tokelau Preschool South Auckland Trust (the Trust) operates a long established ECE on Aorere Park at 53R Raglan Street, Mangere. The Trust wishes to expand the service by building facilities sufficient to cater for an extra 50 children, largely within the existing lease area. Attachment A shows the proposed extension to the EXE and proposed lease area.
The Trust has secured a Ministry of Education (MoE) Targeted Assistance for Participation (TAP) grant for the expansion and previously proposed an expansion of their ECE to the local board in September 2013. This application is significantly revised and consequently the Trust is now applying for landowner approval to alter its lease to account for the expansion.

7. The Trust’s application is responding to a government initiative to provide additional ECE places and states: ”Aorere, a CAU (Census Area Unit) within Mangere, was named as a priority 1 area by the Ministry of Education in 2011/12 as an area requiring more ECE services to be provided under the Targeted Assistance for Participation funding scheme...The Aorere CAU is a high growth area with more than 50% of its population under 15 years of age... with many families not participating in ECE services”.

8. The Trust was incorporated in 1995 and has extensive ECE experience, a current strategic plan, employs 17 trained and registered staff, has a strong governance structure and positive ERO reports which indicate the stability of the Trust and this facility.

Aorere Park

9. Aorere Park contains two ECEs located on the same lot within 30m of each other, an old ablutions block, a playground, informal recreation areas and sports fields. The subject site was vested in council in 1963 as Lot 489 DP 52232 and measures 9621m2. It is classified as Local Purpose (Recreation) Reserve under the Reserves Act and is zoned POS4 (community activities and indoor recreation). The rest of the park (14.4 hectares) is zoned as POS3 (Sports) and POS2 (Informal Recreation) which provides for a full range of open space activity on one park.

10. The Reserves Act requires that reserve land be used for its classified purpose. For Auckland Council to provide the two existing ECE’s with complying leases, the site would need to be reclassified to Local Purpose (Community Buildings).

11. The POS4 zoning provides for a range of community uses such as Marae, cultural and community centres, and pre schools. The general intention is that a mix of community activities would establish on POS4. As an example, it is anticipated that the Niuean community may seek a landowner approval for some of the remaining land between the two existing ECE’s in the near future.

12. The council must have regard to the operative Reserve Management Plan (RMP) for the park, when considering any development on the reserve. Aorere Park forms part of the omnibus Sports Parks Management Plan adopted in May 2007 which indicates the existing preschool and anticipates its growth. The proposal is therefore consistent with the RMP.

Council support for ECE’s

13. There are educational, social, cultural and economic benefits of early childhood education. It is well documented that ECEs provide children with improved socialisation skills, early learning outcomes and better preparedness for primary education, leading to medium term educational success and longer term benefits to the economy and society by lower levels of dependency.

14. Auckland Council indicates its support for ECEs in the Auckland Plan and through the Southern Initiative. These seek to increase the ECE participation rate. This support is set at an aspirational level and there are currently no policies or directives in place that provide more detailed guidance when decision-making

15. There is a clear recognition that ECE services are needed in South Auckland. It is widely accepted that in parts of South Auckland such as Clendon, Manurewa, and parts of Mangere, low participation rates in ECE are symptomatic of other wider social issues such as low incomes, low employment levels, deprivation and poverty.

16. Aorere Park, with its mix of community and active recreation, is considered an appropriate location for the council to demonstrate its support for ECE’s as it will not cost the community by loss of recreational land.

Assessment

17. The MOE is responsible for the regulation of ECE services and provides access to funding. MOE’s ‘Promoting Early Childhood Education Participation’ Project seeks to increase the ECE participation rate in targeted communities and to reduce overall disparities. There is a particular focus on Māori and Pasifika children, and children from low socio-economic communities. One of their current focus areas is South Auckland particularly in CAU’s regarded as priority areas.

18. MOE funding does not generally extend to land purchase, and community-based organisations are generally not in a financial position to purchase their own land. Instead they frequently approach the council seeking use of reserve land.

19. Most reserves are not suitable for ECE development and are specifically zoned and classified for informal or active recreation. Some sites which are more appropriate for ECE use are zoned POS4 which provides for community uses. In addition the land is usually classified under the Reserves Act as Local Purpose (Community Buildings) reserve.

20. Considerations specific to this application include;

· The northern part of Aorere Park is classified as a Local Purpose (Recreation) reserve and has been developed with two ECE’s: the Trust’s existing site (built in 2000 on the site of the old Kingsford Smith Kindergarten), and an ECE established in 2012.

· The land is zoned POS4 which provides for community uses and facilities.

· The expansion of the Trust’s ECE will not result in any loss of land zoned for sport or informal recreation which equates to approximately fourteen hectares.

· The existing playground is located between the two existing ECE’s and is partially hidden behind the shops adjoining the park. The council will need to consider relocating the playground to a safer location within the reserve as part of the concept development plan for the park being prepared by the Aorere Park Joint Steering Committee. The relocation is supported by Local and Sports Parks staff as a more visible location will result in better surveillance and safety.

· The applicant has separated the proposal from the shops to create better sightlines. This will create better site separation, better circulation around and behind the shops, reduce the need for tree removal, thereby resulting in better CPTED outcomes and less impact on the recreational values of the land.

· A new lease arrangement with the Trust will be required for the expanded ECE development. This will require surrender of the existing lease and issue of a brand new lease to include the proposed expansion. This may result in some survey redefinition costs that will be borne by the applicant.

· The existing car park immediately adjacent the ECE site is adequate for the activity and for other park users given their offset peak use demands.

21. Because the land occupied by the Trust’s ECE requires reclassification under the Reserves Act, there is an opportunity for the council to undertake reclassification of the other areas of the reserve that require it. The council can agree in principle to grant a lease subject to the reclassification process being completed successfully. If the land is reclassified to Local Purpose (Community Buildings), then new leases for the current applicant and the other ECE on the reserve can be issued without need for further public notification.

22. Given the planned nature of the reserve and its size, and that the remedial issues in this instance are procedural, the officer recommendation for this application is that the local board grant the landowner approval subject to;

· The Trust successfully obtaining a resource consent and building consent for the proposal,

· The successful re-classification of the subject site under the Reserves Act as Local Purpose (Community Buildings) Reserve,

· That an agreement to lease combining the existing and proposed
buildings and the new lease area is granted by the council

23. That the Trust meet any other amenity, development and reinstatement
conditions as set by the Manager of Local and Sports Parks – South to
manage the construction of the ECE

Consideration

Local Board Views

24. This significantly revised application from the Trust was taken to a workshop of the Joint Steering Group of the Mangere-Otahuhu and Otara-Papatoetoe Local Boards on 3 February 2014 and the proposal was supported.

Maori Impact Statement

25. The land occupied by the existing ECEs was acquired in October 1963 after the area was subdivided. The land was vested in council as a Local Purpose (Recreation) Reserve and is not directly Crown derived but held directly by Auckland Council in Fee Simple. It does not trigger any Treaty of Waitangi settlement issues or matters in relation to customary right outcomes

General

26. Work is underway within the council to establish what options are available to support ECEs in line with the Auckland Plan. There is no formal policy as to how the council supports new ECE activities. Staff from several departments are currently looking to develop guidelines to enable more informed decision making about how the council can support ECEs. These will be discussed with the southern local boards once they are drafted

Implementation Issues

27. Before new leases for the existing ECE and the expanded Mataliki ECE can be granted, the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee of the council need to resolve to publicly advertise its intention to re-classify lot 489 DP 52232 from ‘Local Purpose (Recreation) Reserve’ to ‘Local Purpose (Community Buildings)’. When the reclassification is complete, council can offer a lease without need for further public notification under s61(2A)(a) of the Reserves Act

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Mataliki ECE extension plan	15

Signatories

Authors

Allan Christensen - Parks and Recreation Advisor

Authorisers

Ian Maxwell - Manager Parks, Sports & Recreation

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

17 March 2014

Approval to Publicly Notify intention to grant Agreements to Lease and Colin Dale Park, Prices Road, Wiri

File No.: CP2014/03501

Purpose

1. To seek approval to publicly notify the intention of council to grant agreements to lease to Papakura City BMX Club Incorporated, Counties Manukau Off-road Racing Club Incorporated and Auckland Radio Car Control Club Incorporated.

Executive Summary

2. The Colin Dale Park project design purpose is to develop a world class motorsport facility within your local board area. The land is classified Recreation Reserve under the Reserves Act 1977. Approval is required from the council as landowner prior to any proposed use, development, or occupancy of the reserve.

3. The community groups involved are all established groups with a loyal membership. Approving the Public Notification and Land Owner Approval in principle form part of the developmental stage of the process that will assist in providing security for these user groups during the latter stages of this project and in terms of the retention of their funding.

4. Papakura City BMX Club Incorporated provides for BMX bike training and racing. This user group does not currently lease a community facility. Its membership had 51 people compete at the World Championships in 2013 and six of its members were placed in the top ten in the world in their divisions. They have been approached to host the 2017 Cycle Speedway World Championships.

The Papakura City BMX Club essentially forms its own sub-catchment in the north-eastern corner of the proposed site. The BMX compound comprises a dirt race track that drops approximately 4.5m over its length with spectator viewing from peripheral bunds. It also includes a staging area where bikes prepare for racing, a small building with a canteen, meeting room and toilets, a Cycle Speedway circuit (south side), with plans for a Jump Park/Pump track area (north corner) sometime in the future.

This facility will operate 4-5 days per week, involving 60-300 people initially (track users and spectators), with thrice yearly regional competitions attended by up to 500-600 people. They are anticipating there could be significant growth in regular weekend attendance over a 5-10 year period.

5. The Counties Manukau Off-road Racing Club (CMORC) will comprise an off-road dirt training and racing track for vehicles. This user group does not currently lease a community facility.

The proposed track will make use of the existing topography, apart from the construction of a number of jumps and will feature two stormwater wetlands within it. A small equipment/storage shed will be built into one of the jumps. A pits area, comprising a stabilised grass surface, will be constructed to the west of the track.

This facility will also feature a large spectator viewing bund located between the CMORC and JME Motocross tracks.

This facility will operate typically on one day of the weekend up to 12 times per year, involving an estimated 20-50 people initially (track users and spectators), with yearly competitions (180-380 people). They estimate future growth could range from 20-100%.

6. The Auckland Radio Controlled Car Club involves people racing miniature cars around either an off-road dirt track or on-road track. This user group has a council facility located in Saville Drive, Mangere. They have a temporary lease in place until the outcome of Public Notification has been advised and should there be no meritorious objection to this user groups planned occupancy at Colin Dale Park they will not retain the facility in Saville Drive, Mangere.

The proposed new facility for this user group at Colin Dale Park will feature a small car parking area (40 spaces) and control stands.

This facility will operate on 3 days per week (Wednesday and weekends), possibly extending to Friday as well in the future, involving an estimated 15-30 people initially (track users and spectators), with four competitions each year. They are unsure of future anticipated growth, but if the facility goes well, would like to add an indoor electric track which could result in 100% growth.

7. Public Notification of Councils intention to grant Agreements to Lease is required to meet the terms of the Reserves Act 1977 and the Conservation Act 1987.

Subject to the outcome of the public notification process it is intended to grant Agreements to Lease to Papakura City BMX Club Incorporated, Counties Manukau Off-road Racing Club Incorporated and Auckland Radio Car Control Club Incorporated, for a period of two years with a one year right of renewal. At that time landowner considerations and recommendations will also be reported. For context the landowner considerations in brief are presented in this report.

8. Community Leases will be granted to these three user groups pursuant to section 54(1)(b) (c) and (d) of the Reserves Act 1977 upon successful completion of the aforementioned stages of development. It is proposed that the term of the leases will be 10 years from the date of building compliance with one 10 year right of renewal, the conditions of which are subject to the outcome of the Public Notification and Iwi Consultation processes.

9. However, before any further action is taken to issue community leases, a report will be provided to the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board with respect to the outcomes of Public Notification and Iwi Consultation containing recommendations on any appropriate landowner approval conditions.

10. It is recommended that approval to publicly notify the intention to grant Agreements to Lease be approved by the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

11. Costs are incurred in this process and the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board is asked to consider payment of these costs.

Recommendation/s

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a) Resolves to grant approval to publicly notify the intention to grant Agreements to lease for the land indicated on the site plan at Colin Dale Motor Sports Park, Prices Road, Wiri to the Papakura City BMX Club Incorporated, the Counties Manukau Off-road Racing Club Incorporated and the Auckland Radio Controlled Car Club and that the board will meet the associated costs of public notification.

Discussion

12. Colin Dale Park is a legacy development project of the former Manukau City Council. Variations have been made to the initial proposals along with the concept development plan, resulting in the current plan for the park to be occupied by non-motorized BMX, jet sprint boats, karts, moto-cross, radio controlled cars and off road cars (see attachment A).

13. The proposed users of the park were selected through a publicly notified “Expression of Interest” process by the former Manukau City Council. The Policy and Activities Committee of the former council resolved to initiate ‘site allocation’ for the potential users but this was not completed before Auckland Council implemented the current landowner approval process.

14. Each proposed user is also obtaining Land Owner Approval (LOA) from the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board. This process follows the public notification of intention to grant community leases and will form part of report to the local board on that matter. For context the LOA considerations for the local board are briefly presented below.

15. The LOA process involves obtaining Local Board approval to publicly notify the ‘Agreement to Lease’, but also includes the landowner approval component authorizing the carrying out of physical works within proposed lease areas and finally, the issue of the formal lease once works are completed.

16. A land owner approval for the physical works and operational considerations is a conditional non regulatory agreement by the landowner to an applicant, allowing the applicant to meet conditions such as seeking and obtaining resource and building consents. The landowner approval lapses if any of its conditions are not satisfied within 3 years of the date of approval.

17. This area of Colin Dale Park is a classified Recreation Reserve under the Reserves Act 1977. The landowner approval process ensures that the proposed groups are viable and understand the obligations of operating on a recreation reserve.

18. At this stage the land owner approval is in principle and focuses on whether the council is prepared to accept each club as a lessee. In general the club proposals are all considered to be appropriate within the context of the purpose and classification of the reserve.

19. Ongoing development and commercial activity on the reserve must be properly managed. A LOA condition requiring the users to enter into a memorandum of understanding with each other will be recommended

20. Club ‘canteens’ and ‘tuck shops’ are considered a part of the club’s internal fundraising structure and service to club members. A LOA condition with regard to commercial limitations will be recommended.

21. Signage identifying the site, the club and sponsors is considered acceptable within the context of the reserve. A LOA condition regarding signage within the lease areas will be recommended. Any signage will have to comply with the district plan and with sign bylaws, and be approved by the Parks Sport and Recreation department.

22. Where toilets are proposed within lease areas these will be owned and managed by the club unless otherwise agreed with Parks, Sports and Recreation department.

23. Each club has stated that they require some secure storage. A LOA condition will be recommended that any storage building or facility is designed with a focus on security and complementing the reserve environment and amenity values.

24. A LOA condition with regard to operational reinstatement and rehabilitation requirements will be recommended to fall within the overview of the Manger of Local and Sports Parks (South).

25. A LOA condition relating to the ability of the clubs to establish without impacting on any known cultural, geological, archaeological and ecological areas (largely related to the coast) surrounding the site will be made.

26. Because the park is to be divided between six users and remain under ownership of Auckland Council, there is a need to ensure that management and development is agreed and co-ordinated at a high level and on a daily basis. For this reason there will be a recommended LOA condition to establish a Colin Dale Park Management Committee.

27. Each individual user group would retain responsibility for Health and Safety within their individual sites.

Consideration

Local Board Views

28. The recommendations within this report fall within the Local Board’s allocated authority relating to the local, recreation, sports and community facilities.

29. A workshop was held with the recently appointed Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board during the week starting 10^th December 2013 with the main focus being to ensure adequate consultation with iwi is undertaken.

Maori Impact Statement

30. There are ten mana whenua-iwi groups identified by council with interests in the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board area. These include: Ngati Maru; Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki Tribal Trust; Ngati Te Ata – Waiohua; Te Aakitai Waiohua; Ngati Paoa; Te Kawerau a Maki; Ngati Whanaunga; Ngati Tamatera; Waikato-Tainui and Ngati Tamaoho.

31. Plan Change 19 for Colin Dale Park, under the former Manukau District Plan was notified in February 2007 and approved 12 December 2008. The plan change rezoned 55ha rural land to open space land for motorsport and marae activities. Consultation via letters and phone conversations was undertaken with Ngati Te Ata and Makaurau Marae, and Te Aakitai Waiohua (Pukaki Marae) in November 2006. This outlined the intention and the process and timeframe for the plan change. Feedback was received from Ngati Te Ata Waiohua and Makaurau Marae. No response was received from Te Aakitai Waiohua.

32. To date, consultation has occurred with Ngati Te Ata – Waiohua and Te Aakitai Waiohua on the resource consent applications for motorsport earthworks. Written feedback was received from Ngati Te Ata – Waiohua 2 December 2013 in support of this proposal. No written feedback was received from Te Aakitai Waiohua.

33. Consultation on the next stage for motorsport leasing/land owner approval processes under s119 and s120 of the Reserves Act 1977 is planned.

34. It is acknowledged that there is an agreement to lease and lease between the former Manukau City Council and Te Ara Rangatu O Te Iwi O Ngati Te Ata Waiohua Incorporated for 10.1ha on the western side of Colin Dale Park for a national marae, signed October 2010. A hui was held on the 21 February 2014 to commence discussions on this matter and understand how to integrate motorsport and marae activities, as well as understanding the bigger picture planning requirements. Further meetings will be required in this context.

35. The Puhinui Reserve is the site neighboring the Colin Dale Park Project site and occupies the southern portion of the Puhinui Peninsula. It has considerable historic, conservation and cultural amenity value. The reserve forms part of the extensive Matukuturua volcanic field and is linked with pre-European settlements centered on Wiri Mountain and Matukutureia (McLaughlins Mountain). It is also home to a variety of rare or endangered species including the black stilt, NZ dotterel, fernbird (a coastal fringe bird) and wrybill. Large flocks of migratory birds use the reserve and coastal flats for feeding and roosting.

36. Mana whenua will continue to be engaged in this proposal through both Public notification and mana whenua iwi consultation mechanisms.

Implementation Issues

37. The Local Board are asked to consider the costs associated with the legislative requirement to publicly notify new leases on Reserves.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Colin Dale park Development Proposal	23

Signatories

Authors

Kim Isaac, Community Lease Advisor

David Mose, Team Leader Community Leasing

Allan Christensen - Parks and Recreation Advisor

Authorisers

Louise Mason, Manager Community Development Arts and Culture

Ian Maxwell - Manager Parks, Sports & Recreation

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

17 March 2014

Local economic development July to December 2013: Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

File No.: CP2014/03428

Purpose

1. This report provides an update for the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board on local economic development activities delivered by the Economic Development Department for the period July to December 2013.

Executive Summary

2. The 2013/2014 local economic development work programme in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area includes:

· Local economic improvement projects in Hunters Corner, Manukau Central and Ōtara

· Preparation of an economic development overview presenting a range of indicators on the Ōtara-Papatoetoe economy, issues and opportunities

· Initiation of a draft Local Ōtara-Papatoetoe Economic Development Action Plan

· Development of an Integrated Business Precinct Plan for the Industrial South

· Economic analysis and planning for the Southern Initiative and Area Plan

· Business Improvement District (BID) Partnership programmes in Greater East Tamaki, Hunters Corner, Manukau Central, Old Papatoetoe and Ōtara

· Funding of $120,000 for ‘LED planning initiatives’ which was allocated to BIDs in the Local Board area

· Support for the roll out of ultrafast broadband and the sustainable and targeted provision of public WiFi.

3. There will be opportunities for the Local Board to further prioritise the work programme for 2014/2015 through the development of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local ED action plan.

Recommendations

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a) Receives the six-monthly update on local economic development activities from January to June 2013.

b) Approves the indicative 2014/2015 local economic development work programme as:

i. Completion of the Ōtara linkages project.

ii. Economic analysis and planning to support local initiatives.

iii. Completion of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Economic Development Action Plan and initiation of priority actions.

iv. Delivery of the Integrated Business Precinct Plan for the Industrial South.

v. Support for BID Partnership programmes in Greater East Tamaki, Hunters Corner, Manukau Central, Old Papatoetoe and Ōtara

vi. Support for the roll out of ultrafast broadband and the sustainable and targeted provision of public WiFi.

c) Nominates a Local Board Member to the working group for the Integrated Business Precinct Plan for the Industrial South.

d) Nominates Local Board Member(s) to attend the Business Improvement District Policy (2011) review workshops and represent the view of the Local Board.

Discussion

4. The Economic Development Department champions Auckland’s Economic Development Strategy (EDS), which aims to develop an economy that delivers opportunity and prosperity for all Aucklanders and New Zealand. The department works with ATEED, business, Government and community stakeholders to lead local economic development, regional economic strategy and policy advice, economic analysis and advocacy, digital policy and international relations on behalf of Auckland Council.

5. This report focuses on local economic development activities in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area. An overview of the regional economic work programme undertaken by the Economic Development Department and ATEED to implement the EDS is provided to the Economic Development Committee, and is made available for information to Local Boards.

6. Under the guidance of global city development expert Greg Clark, and with the assistance of representatives from business, the wider Auckland Council and Government, critical priorities for Auckland’s future economic performance have been identified. These are to:

· Establish a new Auckland Leadership Team

· Raise youth employability. At the local level this means:

o increasing the number of opportunities for young people to gain work experience

· Build, retain and attract talent. At the local level this means:

o encouraging our businesses to invest in skills

o thoroughly understanding Auckland’s skills shortages

· Build the Auckland business proposition for a business-friendly city

· Boost the investment rate into Auckland’s economy and infrastructure

· Motivate greater investment in products, services and markets. At the local level this means:

o promoting the benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship

o creating and connecting spaces for innovation and entrepreneurship

· Increase Auckland’s visibility internationally

· Optimise Auckland’s platforms for growth: housing, transport and availability of employment land. At the local level this means:

o developing and adopting a new implementation model to achieve growth in key locations – CBD and metropolitan centres

o leveraging the fibre network to its full potential

· Support improved performance of Māori businesses. At the local level this means:

o working to support Māori businesses to grow.

7. We are planning a workshop with Local Board economic development portfolio holders, ATEED and the Economic Development Committee on making local economic development in Auckland more strategic, focused and united. Further information will be provided through the Local Board Advisors.

Local economic improvement projects

Hunters Corner pedestrian improvements, lighting and signage projects

8. Gateways and signage projects in the Hunters Corner Town Centre were completed in October 2013.

Manukau Central – North Davies Avenue linkages project

9. The project seeks to develop linkages with the major Manukau city centre developments, including the new MIT Campus, redevelopment of Hayman Park, the rail and bus interchange and the new Auckland Transport car park building.

10. The construction phase of this project delivered in partnership with the Ōtara -Papatoetoe Local Board, Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Parks began on 11 November 2013 and was due to complete on 31 March 2014; however there have been some delays with the pavement works and the project is currently behind schedule.

Ōtara linkages project

11. The Ōtara Linkages Scoping Project entered its second phase in November 2013, with the procurement of Beca Ltd to undertake the detailed design and manage the construction process.

12. The project is progressing well, and we have entered into partnership with the Community Development, Arts and Culture team to include an art component as part of the canopy. CDAC and Beca are currently working together to ensure that the art installation can be incorporated into the project from the outset.

13. The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is being kept up to date with this project through regular briefings.

Economic Development Overview

14. An economic development (ED) overview has been prepared for the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area. The overview outlines the current economic picture in Ōtara-Papatoetoe, recent trends, and identifies particular strengths or points of difference the local board area has in comparison to the region wide picture. It is primarily a data driven view drawing on the statistics available covering a range of indicators including demographics, incomes and housing, education and skills, employment and occupation, sectoral strengths, business growth and development trends.

15. The overview has been distributed to Local Board members, Council departments and BIDs. It will be used as a key input to developing the ED Action Plan for Ōtara-Papatoetoe. The information can also inform the Area Plan and Local Board Plan currently under development.

16. In 2012, GDP^{^[1]} in Ōtara-Papatoetoe was $4.3 billion, which was 5.5 per cent of the Auckland regional GDP. Manufacturing and health care and social services are the dominant sectors in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe economy.

Ōtara-Papatoetoe’s industrial mix by GDP (2012)

Source: Infometrics

17. Stand out facts about Ōtara-Papatoetoe from the ED overview include:

· Economic growth in Ōtara-Papatoetoe has outpaced that of the Auckland region over the ten years to 2012, with average annual growth of 3.5 per cent in the Local Board area, compared to 3.0 per cent in the region.

· The local economy is characterised by large scale operations. Three-quarters of jobs in the area are in firms with over 20 employees. The Local Board area has one of the highest numbers of employees per businesses, third only to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki. Excluding owner operators, average business employment size in Ōtara-Papatoetoe was 16.6 compared to 12.5 regionally.

· The strongest sector that competes internationally is food and beverage.

· Low participation in the labour force (61% in the 2013 Census compared to 67% regionally) and high rates of youth not in education, employment or training.

18. Employment in Ōtara-Papatoetoe increased by an average of 1.8 per cent pa in the ten years from 2002-12, similar to the Auckland rate. During this period, Ōtara-Papatoetoe job numbers increased the most in health care and social assistance (+2880 jobs), professional, scientific and technical services (+1470), education and training (+1320) and public administration and safety (+1150) sectors and declined the most in manufacturing, retail and information media and telecommunications sectors.

19. The current Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan supports the transformation of Manukau city centre to unlock regional economic potential and the revitalisation of town centres. The ED overview recognises these priorities and includes the following initial assessment of the strengths, challenges and opportunities within the local economy.

An assessment of Ōtara-Papatoetoe’s economic potential

Strengths		Challenges
Fast growing economy · highly skilled jobs · presence of large anchor employers · strong manufacturing and health care sectors Strategic business location Excellent links to the airport, Onehunga port, motorway network and improving rail services		Infrastructure · southern motorway a barrier to east-west movement · limited access to rail for workers in industrial locations Building the skills base · providing training and employment pathways for young people · higher proportion of residents with no qualifications than the Auckland average · higher unemployment than regional average
Opportunities
Business friendly	· leverage the BID partnership programmes in Hunters Corner, Manukau Central, Old Papatoetoe, Otara and Greater East Tamaki · Manukau city centre transformation and growth · skills development and growth from the digital economy · define levers of growth through the Integrated Southern Business Precinct Plan
Innovation and exports	· build on the scale of activities in Ōtara-Papatoetoe in internationally competitive sectors and increase export potential · define pathways for firms to Auckland and national innovation programmes that assist commercialisation and business growth
Skills	· transition youth from education to the workforce · leverage growing presence of MIT and AUT · the momentum of the Southern Initiative driving better education, training and employment outcomes · leverage strong health care sector to support skills development
Vibrant and creative city	· support iwi/Māori to establish Māori entrepreneurship initiatives · support Pacific peoples and migrant entrepreneurship initiatives · leverage Te Papa location in Manukau · leverage strong sports infrastructure and activity

Local Economic Development Action Plan

20. The ED overview is a starting point for the development of a Local Economic Development (ED) Action Plan. Once developed the action plan will act as a 3 – 5 year work programme to guide the Local Board’s economic development activities.

21. Local ED Action Plans recognise that Local Boards cannot progress economic development alone and that the opportunities lie in developing actions in partnership with other organisations in order to maximise economic outcomes at the local level.

22. A draft Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local ED Action Plan will be presented by July 2014.

Integrated Business Precinct Plan: Industrial South

23. The integrated business precinct plan (IBPP) will provide a coordinated framework for Local Boards to develop projects and programmes to enhance the economic performance of the industrial precincts in their respective areas. Key components of the plan include the development of a spatial concept map and a series of high-level actions that will address the issues and opportunities identified within the relevant precinct areas.

24. The development of the IBPP will contribute to the economic development workstream of the Southern Initiative specifically in engaging with economic stakeholders to develop actions in regard to youth transition from education to employment, business growth and development and opportunities for actions between employers, education providers and government.

25. A working group has been established to ensure that Local Boards are able to input into the development of the IBPP. This report asks the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board to nominate a member to sit on the working group. The role of members of the working group is to:

· Steer the strategic direction of the IBPP

· Ensure that the plan responds to the priorities for the Local Board Areas as defined in the Local Board Plans

· Act as the representative for the relevant Local Board

· Provide comments on the draft plan prior to consultation and prior to finalisation of the plan

· Provide feedback on the draft IBPP prior to formally seeking approval from Local Boards and the Economic Development Committee.

26. In order to inform the development of the IBPP an initial consultation exercise has been undertaken. This has involved workshops with business associations and a series of telephone and face to face interviews with business owners within the zoned industrial areas. We are now in the process of completing an analysis of the zoned industrial areas with a view to developing draft actions that will be presented to the working group.

BID Partnership Programme

27. The BID Partnership Programme approach is a public-private partnership between business associations that have a commitment to develop and promote their local business environment and Auckland Council. In work to date since Auckland Council was established there has been a focus on sharing best practice and developing consistent governance, processes and practices across the region’s 46 BIDs.

28. Each BID has signed a Partnering Agreement with Auckland Council. These agreements define the relationship between Auckland Council and individual business associations operating as BIDs. Several have also signed a discretionary Memorandum of Understanding with their Local Board. The MOU is an opportunity to agree mutual goals and objectives and to support each other’s programme of work where applicable.

29. BID Partnership Advisors hold monthly networking meetings for BID managers and interested business associations that focus on professional development and sharing information and best practice. Topics covered from July to December 2013 include:

· Auckland Transport (importance of good parking in our centres)

· AGM checklist and meeting procedures

· ATEED – local events

· WiFi – how to make the most of Apps

· Overseas conferences – report back and learnings from BID attendees

· Signs and alcohol bylaws

· Social enterprises

· Using Marketview results for business attraction

· Media awareness

· Your Website – how to review it and improve it

· Using information from Local ED Overviews and opportunities to engage with Local ED Action Plans

30. A refresh of the Auckland Region Business Improvement District Policy (BID Policy 2011) will be undertaken in 2014. The proposed BID Policy will go before the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee for final approval in November 2014.

31. The process to review the BID Policy will involve consultation with both business associations and Local Board representatives. Separate workshops will initially be held for the two stakeholder groups, followed by a combined workshop with both the business associations and Local Board representatives. Local Board representative(s) are sought for involvement in the review process.

32. Any suggestions made at these workshops to amend the existing BID Policy (2011) will be brought before the Local Board for its consideration and feedback.

33. There is much activity happening with the establishment of new BID areas (including State Highway 16 and Devonport, who will be balloting in March 2014). Several other locations are actively working with the BID team on preparatory work towards establishment. Existing BIDs undertaking expansion ballots prior to June 2014 include Otahuhu and Manukau Central.

34. Twenty-seven existing BIDs have chosen to increase their amount of target rate for the 2014/2015 financial year. Every one of these proposed increases has followed the process of advising all members and receiving approval of the proposed new amount from members at Annual General Meetings.

35. The Partnership Advisors have reviewed the activities of the BIDs in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area and are satisfied they are meeting the requirements of the BID Policy.

Greater East Tamaki BID

36. The Greater East Tāmaki Business Association (GETBA) continues to collaborate with other commercial and industrial business associations across Auckland to take advantage of their collective strength and provide a consistent message to local and central government.

37. GETBA, Rosebank, Wiri, Mahunga Drive and the Church-Neilson/South Onehunga Area have collectively engaged a consultant to prepare a submission on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan on behalf of the five business districts.

38. GETBA has also provided submissions and feedback on: the Greater Tāmaki Stormwater Network Discharge Consent, the East-West Link, Auckland Transport’s Proposed Frequent Public Transport Network South, and AMETI.

39. GETBA is a leader implementation of the East Tāmaki Business Precinct Plan across business growth and employment, workforce skills, and business environment.

40. GETBA has promoted East Tāmaki as ‘a great place to do business’ and provides networking and skills development and encourages a sense of community amongst businesses. It runs a well-supported programme of business breakfasts, business showcases, business owners forum, property owners forum, and management training and technology training.

41. GETBA has continued to work closely with local Police, security companies and other key stakeholders on crime prevention. On the completion of the three-year Community Safety Project in partnership with the NZ Police and the Asian Council on Reducing Crime, GETBA has successfully obtained Ministry of Justice funding to continue the crime prevention work in the area.

42. GETBA held their AGM on 3 October 2013, where members voted on adopting the BID 2014/2015 budget including the BID target rate of $500,000.

Hunters Corner BID

43. The Hunters Corner Business Association conducted their AGM in October 2013 in accordance with the BID Policy. The membership of the association agreed to increase the targeted rate by two per cent for the 2014/2015 financial year to a total of $120,387.54

44. Considerable efforts have been made to form a closer relationship with Hunters Plaza and this year the business association and the Plaza management jointly arranged a Chinese New Year event which was very well received by the community.

45. The event of Diwali has raised awareness of the specialty retail shops at Hunters Corner that cater to the Indian community. This year retailers reported that income increased significantly in the lead up to and duration of the event. Subsequently, the business association intends to make Diwali a signature annual event at Hunters Corner. The inaugural “Kolmar Kolour Run” event is further example of the business association taking the initiative to market Hunters Corner as a multi-cultural destination.

46. Other activities during the period include:

· Customer surveys that showed that better parking signage is required at the town centre. The business association will work with the Local Board and Auckland Transport to address this matter.

· The business association has made a submission on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.

Manukau Central BID

47. Manukau Central Business Association (MCBA) has successfully completed its three-year crime prevention project funded by the Ministry of Justice. They have managed to get further funding from the Ministry of Justice to continue the crime prevention work in Manukau city centre. The work will focus on:

· Continuation of the Security Managers Forum that brings together local security/property managers, patrols and Police to share information and proactively prevent crime.

· Development of a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) report and action plan that concentrates on the city centre growth projects; including the MIT campus, Lot 59, the Transport Interchange, Hayman Park, Te Papa and the North Davies Avenue Boulevard project.

48. MCBA has been working towards a boundary expansion to cover more of the businesses and properties in the commercial centre of Manukau. They have engaged a project consultant to manage the expansion programme and the poll is due to take place between 27 March – 17 April 2014.

49. MCBA held their AGM on 25 September 2013; at the AGM members voted on adopting the Manukau Central BID 2014/2015 budget, agreeing that if it is successful in its polling of the potential new BID members, the annual BID targeted rate income for the 2014/2015 financial year will increase from $197,000 to $420,000.

Old Papatoetoe BID

50. The Papatoetoe Mainstreet Business Association conducted their AGM in October 2013 in compliance with the BID Policy. The membership of the association voted for a 30 per cent increase in the targeted rate which will result in the amount of $64,427.20 being collected as the targeted rate for the 2014/2015 financial year.

51. Auckland Council Properties Limited (ACPL) has recently indicated that they are ready to proceed with the revitalisation of the Old Papatoetoe Mall. The business association and ACPL are working together to future proof the economic success of this retail space.

52. The Old Papatoetoe Town Hall is recognised as a great historical asset to the township and the business association is committed to advocating for its restoration. The association is also working to ensure that the hall is used as a venue for more community events which will increase foot traffic in the main street of Old Papatoetoe.

53. The business association is investigating the viability of establishing a Men’s Shed in Old Papatoetoe. The benefits expected from the establishment of a Men’s Shed will be in passing on the skills of older trades people to the young and enlisting the skills of retired trades people in the revitalisation of Old Papatoetoe, such as revamping under verandah shop front signage.

54. It is envisaged that subject to resource consent a Car Boot Sale will be operated by the business association later in 2014, on a monthly basis. The objectives are to encourage visitors to Old Papatoetoe, create an external income stream for the business association, and assist in the branding of Old Papatoetoe as a “Vintage” destination.

Ōtara BID

55. The Ōtara Business Association conducted their AGM in November 2013 in accordance with the BID Policy. The membership of the Ōtara Business Association agreed to a 2.5 per cent targeted rate increase which will result in a targeted rate of $72,662.25 for the 2014/2015 financial year.

56. The MOU entered into with Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is proving to be advantageous to the business association. By being connected to a major educational institute the business association has gained credibility and is able to deliver a more comprehensive service to its members and contribute to the economic growth of the town centre.

57. There is considerable concern about the retail mix at the Ōtara Town Centre and the business association is working with landlords and real estate agents when the opportunity arises to assist in obtaining quality tenants for the town centre.

58. The Ōtara Business Association, enabled by a funding grant from the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, is developing a strategic plan for the town centre. The plan should be completed by the end of May 2014.

Local Economic Development Initiatives

59. There is funding of $165,000 per annum for ‘LED planning initiatives’ in the Long Term Plan (LTP) to FY22. The Board has allocated these funds to BID subsidy payments in 2013/2014.

Ultrafast Broadband

60. The third year of the rollout of Ultrafast broadband (UFB) ends on 30 June 2014. The rollout is a third of the way through the nine year programme. So far over 60,000 premises region wide can connect to UFB with just over 11% of these premises connected. This is in line with the rate of uptake predicted at the start of the UFB rollout. Chorus intends to provide updates to Local Boards on the progress of the rollout in each area and Council officers will work with Local Board services to arrange times in the appropriate Local Board Workshops as the updates become available.

Public WiFi

61. Public Wi-Fi is available in all 56 libraries and in 23 public open spaces around Auckland. In January 2014 the Libraries WiFi service was used 173,000 times by 110,000 people totalling 7.7 million minutes of free Wi-Fi usage. The public open space service has been experiencing network stability issues and this has limited usage. These issues are now resolved and we expect to see usage grow in line with Libraries usage. The public open space service was used 49,631 times by 44,419 people totalling 893,494 minutes of free WiFi usage.

Work programme 2014/2015

62. The proposed 2014/2015 local economic development work programme in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area is set out below.

CAPEX Project description

Ōtara linkages project.

OPEX Project description

Economic analysis and planning e.g. for the Southern Initiative.

Completion of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Economic Development Action Plan and initiation of priority actions.

Finalising the Integrated Business Precinct Plan for the Industrial South.

Support for the roll out of ultrafast broadband and the sustainable and targeted provision of public WiFi.

Consideration

Local Board Views

63. This report informs the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board on progress implementing the agreed local economic development work programme. Feedback from the Board is welcome to shape ongoing activities.

Maori Impact Statement

64. Matters relating to Māori wellbeing are addressed as part of specific projects and are reported in the relevant Board reports.

General

65. N/A.

Implementation Issues

66. There are no implementation issues.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Trudi Fava - Strategic Planner

Authorisers

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Janet Schofield - Business Area Planning Manager

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

17 March 2014

Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards - For the quarter - 1 October to 31 December 2013

File No.: CP2014/04185

Executive Summary

1. The purpose of this report is to inform Boards about progress on activities undertaken by AT in the three months October - December 2013, and the planned activities anticipated to be undertaken in the three months January – March 2014.

Attachments include:

A – AT activities, broken down by Local Board

B – Decisions of the Transport Co-ordinating Committee, by Board

C – Report against local board advocacy issues (replaces the previous reports against the Local Board Plan and Local Board Agreement)

D – Report on the status of the Board’s projects under the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Recommendation/s

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board:

a) receives the Auckland Transport Quarterly Report for the period 1 October to 31 December 2013.

Main activities during the period under review

Investment and Development

City Rail Link

2. The Independent Commissioners’ recommendations in relation to Auckland Transport’s Notice of Requirement for the designation to construct and operate the City Rail Link, is now expected by the end of February 2014. An Engineering/ Architectural consortium led by Aurecon, has been awarded the contract for the role of Principal Technical Advisor Tender for the ongoing technical support of the project. Its initial focus will be on the development of the Reference Design to support a subsequent stage of delivery preparation. This team will be collocated with Auckland Transport’s project team in an integrated project office by March.

EMU Depot

3. On Budget and Practical Completion issued, CAF and Transdev now occupying.

EMU Procurement

4. Seven three-car units are now in Auckland, with the first four of these undergoing mainline testing between Wiri and Newmarket and also on the Onehunga branch line. Driver training is scheduled to begin in late February and will utilise two units. Units number 8 and 9 will leave Spain at the end of January and are due in Auckland early March. Train delivery and commissioning is currently occurring to programme.

Road Design &Development

St Luke's Intersection

5. Provision of increased walking and cycling, extended bus lane and additional right turn lane for Great North Road to St Lukes Road. Tender submissions to NZTA for physical works are being evaluated. It is expected that the contract will be awarded by mid-February.

Waterview Cycle Way connection

6. The Waterview Walking and Cycling project is required as a condition of the decision of the Waterview Connection. The Unitec Board approved new development strategy for Precinct. Consultation with NgatiWhatua to restart based on alternative route. Draft SAR has been received that proposes a preferred route. This will allow property purchase to proceed. Public engagement will commence in March 2014.

New Lynn to Waterview Scheme Cycle Way

7. Provision of a shared cycling and walking route between Soljak Place and the New Lynn town centre. Scheme Assessment tender closed Dec 2013. Tender evaluation and award Jan 2014.

Taharoto/Wairau - Stage 3

8. Negotiations are continuing with Atlas regarding land acquisition. An interim solution to provide continuity of walking and cycling facilities has been constructed as part of Stages 6 & 8.

North Area Bus Improvement Progrogramme – Onewa Road

9. Funding application is almost complete. A workshop to update the Local Board is scheduled for February.

Devonport Marine Square

10. Upgrade the Devonport Marine Square, provide improved connection from the ferry building to the town centre and enhance the transport hub. Construction will start in February 2014.

King/Queen/Constable Intersection Upgrade

11. Construction contract has been awarded to Transfield Services. Programmed commencement date on site is 20th January 2014.

The Redoubt Road - Mill Road

12. The Redoubt Road - Mill Road corridor provides an arterial road connection east of State High 1 between Manukau, Papakura and Drury and includes Murphys Road from Redoubt Road to Flatbush School Road.

1. Scheme Assessment is being finalized.

2. Preparation for Notice of Requirements documentations for lodgement during second quarter 2014 is underway.

3. On-going consultation with iwi, residents and interest groups.

4. Funding request from NZTA and procurement activities for the investigation of Phase 2 now initiated.

Lincoln Road - Corridor Improvements

13. The project involves widening Lincoln Rd between TePai Place and Motorway Interchange to accommodate additional transit/bus lanes on both sides. Public submissions on the proposed design will be continuing till February 2014. Works associated with the notice of requirements will be also starting in February.

TeAtatuRoad : Corridor Improvements

14. Road Corridor Improvement project on TeAtatu Rd from School Rd/Edmonton Rd intersection to SH16, works include rood corridor widening by 2.88m each side. August 2014 is the new forecast starting date for physical works due to delay in land take. More than 85% of the required land has been purchased and planned to complete the land purchase by April 2014. Building consent application to be lodged by March 2014.

Park and Ride Silverdale-Stage 2

15. The resource consent application for the land use consent has been resubmitted and will be partially notified to the adjacent property owners.

Whangaparaoa Road four Laning

16. The project has been put on hold until the AT Board makes a decision on Penlink, possibly in February 2014.

Orpheus Drive Shared Path Cycle Way

17. Awaiting business case sign off. Tender for SAR being prepared.

Tamaki Drive and Ngapipi Intersection Safety Improvements

18. The Tamaki, Ngapipi intersection is uncontrolled and an accident black spot. This projects seeks to address the safety issues by providing a controlled intersection treatment. In addition, the intersection will be future-proofed by extending the seawalls in the vicinity so that the future aspirations for Tamaki Drive are enabled.

Warkworth SH1 intersection improvement

19. NZTA have completed the design of the walking and cycling facilities between Hill St and Hudson Rd. This work will be undertaken by June 2014 as a variation to the Hudson Rd contract. SKM are remodelling the Hill St intersection taking into account RONS Puhoi to Warkworth and the Unitary Plan growth assumptions.

Albany Highway (Sunset to SH18)

20. Reviewing NZTA proposals for the SH1/18 connection and the impact on Albany Highway South traffic volumes. The purpose of this review is to ensure that AT has sized the road correctly and the NZTA work has a potential to increase traffic volumes along the route.

Brigham Creek Road Corridor Improvements

21. The scoping phase is expected to be completed in February 2014. The following activities are planned between Jan and Mar 2014:

* Summary and prioritisation of issues to be investigated under the feasibility phase.

* Production and review of final scoping report.

* Commence procurement of resources for the feasibility phase.

Beach Road Cycle Route

22. Detailed Design Tender going out to market 24/03/2014.Detailed design to be complete 30/06/2014.Delivery of AT connecting sections, from Churchill St. to MahuhuCres, to be aligned with NZTA Grafton Gully Cycleway delivery in Sept 2014. The entire project (Beach Rd. to Quay St.) scheduled for completion Dec 2014.

Quay Street - City Centre Master Plan

23. The project is currently looking at options for the seismic upgrade of the seawall between Princes and Marsden wharves. The work is due to be complete by the end of June 2014 after which a preferred option will be selected with a view to starting construction in early 2015.

Newmarket Level Crossing

24. Replace Level crossing in Newmarket that constrains train movements into/out of Newmarket Station and inhibits planned increases in timetable frequencies. The AT Board has confirmed the crossing will be at Cowie Street. Engagement with stakeholders and preparation of design documentation is progressing.

New Lynn to Waterview Scheme Cycle Way

25. Scheme Assessment tender closed Dec 2013. Tender evaluation and award Jan 2014.

Tiverton-Wolverton Stage 2

26. Complete remaining 100m section of pavement reconstruction work on Tiverton Road and all pavement reconstruction works on New Windsor Road following completion of retaining wall construction. New Windsor Road and overall project finishing works will be complete by end April 2014.

Key Agency Initiatives

Dominion Road Corridor Upgrade

27. Design work underway.

NORSGA

28. Submissions have closed for Northside Drive East. Notice of Requirement and Public Hearing to occur March/April.Rua Road South under construction.Don Buck Road extension works currently being tendered and construction to commence in March.

NORSGA PC 13 Hobsonvillle Point

29. Working with Hobsonville Land Co and Auckland Council Property to secure site for permanent park and ride.

NORSGA PC14 Hobsonville Village

30. Working group established with NZTA to jointly develop solutions to future congestion at Brigham Creek Road interchange and other strategic Connections.

Long Bay Glenvar Ridge Road

31. An application for consent to undertake geotechnical investigations has been submitted to Auckland Council. The NoR is under preparation and the preliminary design is progressing. Further consultation with Iwi is being undertaken.

Penlink Toll Road

32. Decision on the progression of Penlink is required by the AT Board and anticipated for end February 2014.

Work to update the designation and consents for Penlink is progressing in lieu of this decision, and an RFP has been tendered with award programmed for end January 2014.

As part of this work, additional communication with stakeholders and the local board will take place.

AMETI –Package 4 – Pakuranga, Ti Rakau-Reeves Road (Provision of a busway between Pakuranga and Botany)

33. The scheme assessment is complete. Work is now commencing on the design and consenting phase of this project.

AMETI - Package 2 Sylvia Park Bus Lanes

34. Design is complete and consent documentation is being prepared. The project team is working to secure property required for the proposed scheme.

AMETI - Package 6Mt Wellington (Improving connections to the west of the AMETI area.)

35. The Package 6 investigation is complete. It identified several components across the region for which detailed investigation is recommended as the next step. Some of these will be included within the AMETI programme.

AMETI - Package 1 - Panmure Phase 2

36. This phase encompasses the replacement of existing Panmure roundabout with a signalised intersection. Construction of a two lane busway on the northern part of Lagoon Drive and a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists along the north side of Lagoon Drive from Queens Road / Jellicoe Road to the new Panmure Bridge. The base design is complete. The design will be updated to align with the requirements of the proposed Auckland unitary plan and to ensure effects (e.g. on cultural heritage sites) are appropriately mitigated. Work is commencing on the consenting phase.

East West Link

37. The primary objective of the project is to provide an improved freight connection between SH20/Onehunga and the Southdown (MetroPort) and adjoining SH1 inland port. The nature and scale of the access improvements allows construction to commence by 2016/2017 with forecast completion by 2019/2020.

Public Transport Development

Mt Albert Train Station Upgrade Stage II

38. Design phase to cover platform stairs and upgrade underpass, underway.

Ferry Terminal Upgrade – Bayswater

39. Marine works (dredging and pontoon) consented and ready to go to construction. Funding application for land based design works is in progress.

Pukekohe Station Upgrade

40. Concept design for the proposed station layout is under review based on long term plan for electrification of Papatoetoe to Pukekohe rail station. Concept should be finalised / signed off by April 2014.

Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal

41. This projects entails upgrade of the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal to address the safety issues on water and land, improvements of parking facilities, traffic circulation and amenity. Still awaiting sign off for permanent parking changes. Delay was incurred at request for additional disabled parking spaces. Staging of the main project concept plan proposals is on-going. Early staging to focus primarily on PT.

Otahuhu Bus-Train Interchange

42. To upgrade Otahuhu Train Station to a Bus-train interchange and park and ride to enable implementation of the new propose public transport network plan.The tender for detailed design closed on 17 January 2014 and is currently being evaluated. This remains an extremely tight programme but is on track for construction completion in 1st half of 2015.

Manukau Bus Interchange

43. Design tender documentation is being prepared. Funding approval has been given for the design phase and tenders will be out to the market early February 2014.

Puhinui Station Upgrade

44. Initial concept investigation underway. Targeting June 2014 for completion of design work.

Rail Platform Extensions

45. Extending the platforms of 11 stations 5-15m each to bring them into line with other platforms on the network. First three stations with platform extensions are now nearing completion. Good progress is being made on the next 4 stations. Project Manager has accelerated works to complete all extensions by June 2014.

Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 2 Upgrade

46. Scope of work is being worked through with PT Operations. New covered waiting area will be installed in pier 2 by end of April 2014.

Downtown Ferry Terminal Pier 3 & 4 Upgrade

47. Scoping and initiation works under development is coordination with the Harbour Edge Programme.

Parnell Train Station

48. Detailed design tender to be issued.

New Lynn Rail Station Electronic Gates

49. Concept designs being finalised and order for gates placed. 10 month lead time for gates and design for gates coverage and balustrade to be finalised over this period, followed by construction of kiosk and supporting works for gateline.

Re-development Devonport Wharf

50. Significant work is happening on the Devonport Wharf. Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are working together to improve structural works on Victoria Wharf and improve the Boardwalks and retail space.

Panmure Rail/Bus Interchange (AMETI Phase 1)

51. Panmure Bus Interchange (AMETI Phase 1) handover from contractors took place 24 December 2013, with the official opening on18 January 2014. Services have been rescheduled so that from this date, Howick& Eastern and NZ Bus services will travel via the new interchange.

New bus network in South Auckland

52. Final decisions on bus routes for the new network in South Auckland were announced on 9 December 2013 and communicated to stakeholders, with a significant number of changes to proposed routes made as a result of customer feedback.

Bus Services - Integrated Ticketing & fares

53. The implementation of Auckland Integrated Fare System (AIFS) “HOP” on buses, resumed after intermittent technical issues were resolved in September 2013, with roll-out on all NZ Bus services taking place 13 October - 8 December 2013. This included North Star, Metrolink, LINK, Go West and Waka Pacific services. AT staff were on the road at key locations to support drivers and customers. The implementation schedule for AIFS/HOP with remaining bus operators is as follows: January 2014 – Bayes Coachlines school buses; February 2014 – Ritchies, Howick& Eastern; March 2014 – Waiheke Bus Company, Tranzit, Party Bus Company school buses. Negotiations re implementation date for two further minor operators are ongoing (Airbus and Murphy Buses school buses).

Ferry Services - Integrated Ticketing & fares

54. It is intended to phase out the 10 trip tickets from 17 February 2014 in favour of AT HOP card Stored Value pricing (the same as 10 trip ticket pricing). AT is developing an AT HOP Monthly Pass for ferry users. Implementation timeframe TBC. Note:- Devonport and Stanley Bay will be phased out later by Fullers.

Strategy and Planning

Auckland Integrated Transport Programme (ITPv2) and its key components

55. Work is progressing on the development of the next version of the ITP which is due by the middle of 2014. Work are also continuing on the development/updating of the key components of the ITP including:

- Regional Rapid Transit Review (RTN) review – further analysis is being undertaken as required in view of the RDS update

- Rail Development Strategy (RDS) update – in progress

- Rail Level Crossings Study – joint review with KiwiRail in progress

- Park and Ride and Parking Strategy – draft strategy was presented to the AT Board in December. The Board has required consultation of the draft strategy.

56. Regional Passenger Transport Plan – formally adopted by the AT Board on 23^rd September 2013. Consultation of the new network for the other areas in Auckland will be undertaken in 2014-15. Implementation of the new network will commence in early 2015.

Regulatory planning

57. Strategy and Planning continues to lead and co-ordinate AT’s responses to proposed plan changes and Notices of Requirements (NoRs) to ensure that land use and transport are integrated and that proposed land use changes enable AT to deliver its capital works programme. During the second quarter, there are 26 applications that are in progress. There were no new applications made this quarter.

58. AT also continued working closely with the Auckland Council on the review of the notified Unitary Plan. A series of internal workshops were conducted within AT during this quarter. AT’s feedback on the notified plan is currently being consolidated and Strategy and Planning is liaising with the council on inclusion of feedback as part of the council’s submission.

59. AT has also initiated a review of the application lodged by the Further North Alliance (on behalf of NZTA) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a number of resource consents and a Notice of Requirement for the proposed Puhoi to Warkworth motorway project.

Corridor management plans (CMPs)

60. The nine priority arterial CMPs in the 2012/13 year have now been completed:

- Great North Road-Rata St-Ash St corridor

- Albany Highway-Greville Rd-Tawa Dr corridor

- Takapuna North (East Coast Road Stage 2)

- East Tamaki Road-Springs Rd-Harris Rd corridor

- City East West Transport Study

- Tamaki Drive-Ngapipi Rd-Kohimarama Rd-Kepa Rd corridor

- Ellerslie-Panmure Highway

- Balmoral Road-St Lukes Road corridor

- Great South Road Stage 2.

61. Funding Implementation Plans (FIPs) for the programmes proposed in each of the completed CMPs are currently being prepared, with the prioritised projects to be included in the future ITP programme.

62. Nine CMPs under the 2013/14 CMP programme are currently being developed:

- Oteha Valley Road (Albany Expressway to East Coast Road) – study underway, initial consultations with the Upper Harbour Local Board and the Albany Village Business Association were undertaken this quarter

- Great North Road (between Ash Street and Karangahape Road) – study underway, initial consultation with Waitemata Local Board undertaken in December

- New North Road (Blockhouse Bay Road to Mt Eden Road) – study commenced in January

- Manukau Road (Broadway to Royal Oak roundabout) – study commenced in January

- Onewa Road (SH1 Interchange to Verran’s Corner) – scoping underway, study to commence over the next quarter

- Mt Albert Road – Carrington Road (Royal Oak roundabout to Great North Road) – scoping underway, study to commence over the next quarter

- Green Lane East - West (Remuera Road to Balmoral Road) – scoping underway, study to commence over the next quarter

- Brigham Creek Road – study underway in conjunction with Investigation and Design team

- Pakuranga Road – study underway in conjunction with AMETI team.

63. The City Centre East-West (CEWT) Study has been completed. Programmes put forward in the study relating to public transport facilities are now at the concept design stage, and are being co-ordinated with other city centre projects:

- Downtown bus interchange

- Wynyard Quarter bus interchange

- Learning Quarter bus interchange

- Fanshawe St urban busway

- Wellesley St Civic upgrade.

64. Other studies being undertaken are as follows:

65. SH16 TeAtatu Rd Bus Interchange Preliminary Engineering Assessment – completed this quarter. Next steps include the development of a business case to support the decision-making process, completion of the TeAtatu Bus Interchange feasibility study and work with NZTA to future proof the SH16 upgrades.

66. SH16 Bus Corridor Feasibility Study – study commenced this quarter to assess the feasibility of various bus facilities on SH16, to complement current works as part of the Western Ring Route project (which covers the section from Waterview to Westgate). This study will look at the bus corridor from Waterview to the City Centre.

Transport modelling

67. Work is continuing on the update/development of transport models including:

- The CRL modelling programme development

- The Auckland Passenger Transport (APT3) model update

- Other projects such as for the Fanshawe St BRT, TeAtatu Road and Lincoln Road TMP, convention Centre, Rapid Transit Network (RTN) and the ITPv2.

Asset Management Plan 2015-2018

68. The development of the next Asset Management Plan 2015-2018 is continuing. Consultations with Business Units are underway and linkages with the ITP are being developed.

Seismic Screening Programme

69. Work is continuing on the screening of all transport assets for earthquake susceptibility.

Asset Condition Surveys

70. Work on the survey for higher risk transport assets has continued this quarter and completed at the end of December as programmed. Minor safety and other issues are prioritised and addressed through the maintenance teams. The more extensive defects are included in the long-term forward renewal works programme and, where feasible, coordinated with the capital works programme.

Community Transport

School Transport Programme and Road Safety Education

71. The number of schools signed onto the TravelWiseProgramme has now reached 375.

Key activities that were undertaken with the schools included, safety at the school gate parking enforcement, speed enforcement campaigns undertaken with the NZ Police, cycle training, scooter training, school leadership programme for intermediate and high school students and school curriculum transport related activities targeted at road safety and school travel options.

Walking School Buses now number 359 in the region with a continued programme of recruitment and recognition for the volunteers who accompany the buses.

Demand for cycle training is still strong from schools and greater partnerships with the NZ Police, Sports Trusts and Bike NZ have been developed to deliver cycle training and cycle safety.

72. The following regional road safety education campaigns are being delivered over the for the coming six months:

- Red light running campaign – focused at all road users

- Pedestrian safety campaign – focused on youth and at risk sites

- Cycle safety- focused on training, maintenance and share the road

- Back to school speed campaign - focused on targeting drivers speed around schools

Travel Planning and Cycle and Walking

73. Commute travel planning packages and personal journey plans being delivered across the region targeting business, communities, business associations and tertiary institutions.

The summer “Cycling’s the go” safety and promotional campaign is being delivered over the coming months targeting, cycle training, safety, guided rides and maintenance programmes.

The development of the Auckland Cycle network continues with priority being placed on working with the NZTA on Grafton Gully and Waterview, working with Local Board Greenway proposals, Beach Road, Great South Road, Puhinui Road and the New Zealand Cycle Trail network expansion programme of the Airport to City route.

Road Corridor Maintenance

West

74. The new road maintenance contract is “bedding in” and providing good operational and customer services within the Henderson – Massey, Waitakere and Whau local board areas. The inclusion of additional berm and vegetation management items since the issuing of the last report was supplied and exceptional growth conditions regionally, had bogged down the reactive capability of the contractor in the last 2 months of 2013. A change in methodology has been developed between Contractor and RCM management which will make treatment and information supply easier going forward. Unfortunately some additional cost implications as a result of these changes will affect overall budget allocations. Cost and activity reductions will have to be implemented in other areas for the remaining 2013 – 14 programs. Additional funding will be sourced during budget calculations for the next financial year.

75. Progress in the large pavement reconstruction works and footpath renewal are on target throughout the western area. Pavement rehabilitation works have been or are nearing completion in Margan Ave, Kinross St, Henderson Valley Rd and View Rd. Projects that are continuing into 2014 and a list of forward works for your reference, that will soon be underway in the western network are - Birdwood Rd, Nikau St, Kervil Ave, Rimu St, Blockhouse Bay Rd and Titirangi Rd .

76. Programming, investigation and design works are well underway for the sites allocated for 2014 – 15 program with future works in the design area targeting network sites beyond 2016 where possible.

77. The extensive resurfacing program is also underway throughout the central – west region. To date 5.5km of asphalt surfacing has been completed to December. The schedule of activities includes approx. 12.5km of Asphaltic Concrete surfacing and 35km of various Chip Sealing (resealing) sites. This program continues on from the previous 3 years, due to recent bitumen price increases and site pre-sealing repairs costing more than expected, the total quantities have had to be reduced to match the budget allowance.

78. The slip repairs have been undertaken in the 5 sites Titirangi Road and Titirangi Beach Roads noted in the last report. Major retaining structures and road strengthening have been completed in Candia Road and Laingholm Drive. Final detailed design and both building & resource consents are in hand for a major slip repair site on Titirangi Road.

79. Investigation of any opportunities to “future proof” the western network against storm and flooding impacts continues to be high priority, but funding through NZTA is unfortunately difficult to obtain for these works.

Streetlights

80. Completed the section of Tamaki Drive (Okahu section) with new poles and luminaires in accordance with the Tamaki Drive approved upgrade report. There are only 25 poles and lights to complete the upgrade between Ngapipi Road and The Strand.

St George Street Papatoetoe is currently being upgraded with new poles and lights. The former decorative type lights will become gas look alike lights for decorative purpose only.

Bowen Street in the CBD has been upgraded to provide increased safety for pedestrians walking into the city especially from the university at night.

Installation of new lights and poles supporting the Vector undergrounding programme removing overhead lines.Areas where undergrounding has taken place are Epsom, and Penrose.

South

81. The 2013/14 resurfacing programme ($15.3M) commenced during the period. All Chipseal sites are expected to be completed by early April and the Asphaltic Concrete sites by end of May 2014.

The 2013/14 Pavement Rehabilitation and Reconstruction programmes are well underway. A large number of the sites were either completed or commenced during the period. Some of the completed sites include, Princess St Otahuhu, TeIrirangi Drive - Smales to Accent, Great South Road – Grande View to Corin and Ronwood to Gladding, Mahia Road – Coxhead to Hobart, Hill Road – Hill to Grande Vue, Hunua Gorge, and Pukeoware Road rehabilitation.

The preseal repair, footpath and kerb/channel programmes of work are underway. The Contractors main focus during the period was to complete the works associated with the 2013/14 resurfacing and pavement rehabilitation sites.

Central

82. Following months of planning between Auckland Council Stormwater, Watercare and RCM, a major upgrade of Carlton Gore Rd, between Davis Crs and George St, has commenced. The objective of this 6 month project is to upgrade the public stormwater system, separate the existing combined sewer system to prevent on-going sewer overflow discharges to the New Market Stream and to reconstruct the deteriorated road pavement. The three members of the Auckland Council Family have engaged Downer to undertake all components of the work to ensure disruption to the local businesses and residents is minimised and to achieve value for money for ratepayers.

The pavement rehabilitation of Woodward Rd, between New North Rd and Carrington Rd, has been completed. This work was completed in collaboration with Kiwi Rail during a weekend shut down for the electrification of the Western rail line to minimise disruption to public transport users.

After a major internal and external stakeholder management consultation period between RCM, RCA, PT and Downer, approximately 11000 square metres of Jervois Road, between Ponsonby Road and Clarence Street were resurfaced over Labour Weekend.

Spring growth has made berm mowing an area of focus for the Central team.

Following consultations with local Iwi and the New Zealand Historical places trust, The Orakei Road (Shore to Ngapipi roads) road Rehabilitation Project is now underway.Completion is programmed for early March 2014.

Negotiations between ATs maintenance contractors and the UFB Project contractors have now concluded. These negotiations which were driven by the Central AT Team have opened the way for ATs footpath contractors to upgrade footpaths and install UFB simultaneously.

Hauraki Gulf Islands

83. Wharf Road Rehab stage one was completed in December with stage two from Muratai to Homai commencing in February.

CT Footpath – Tui Street completed in December

Wharf Road board walk completed in December

Waiheke Island reseals, 7.5 kms were completed in November

Pavement designs for Sea View Road rehab completed with work to commence February.

North

Rural North

84. The focus during the December period was on giving the town centres a ‘spring clean’ before the Christmas period. The work has progressed well with all townships 100% complete. With many visitors expected to holiday at the spectacular beach locations in Rodney the coastal unsealed roads (e.g. Pakiri Road and Takatu Road) were given a maintenance run to ensure they are in top condition.

In the North Rural the AWPT programme is progressing well with 1.5 kms completed in December. To date the AWPT programme is 62% complete (by length). Cost savings have also been delivered to Auckland Transport with the current spend approximately 10% below the targetvalue. The reseals programme has been slightly delayed with rain in December and is 56% complete, year to date. The programme has been updated with the reseals now scheduled to be 100% complete by March.

The Opex and Renewals rolling quarter and year to date budgets are on track. The overall year to date variance against forecast is less than 1%.

Urban North

85. Despite being a short month December has had some large and technical works completed within.The Fulton Hogan chipseal reseal program commenced in December and is expected to be complete late March.

The Asphalt resurfacing is 85% complete and the target date for completion is late March early April with the aim of targeting additional monies should they become available.

Rehabs in the North are progressing well with .576 km completed to the end of December however Hugh Green Drive is only 85% completed and has not made the completed works figures for December. The outstanding works for Hugh Green is the asphalt resurfacing which is planned to be tied in with roundabout construction at Spencer Rd.

Kaipatiki Road Subsoils are complete and work has started on Bentley Road.

Colonial Road work due to start at the end of January.

There were no health and safety issues for the Fulton Hogan team in the month of December.

Road Corridor Operations

One Network

86. The next step in the integrated road classification system project - ‘collate all feedback and update the ONRC Framework;’ is ongoing this quarter.

AT is currently progressing various Engineering Plan Approvals (EPA) for different packages of work for Waterview and other NZTA SH16 corridor improvements.

AT has also been working with NZTA on SH16 Initiatives to reduce the impact of the on-going works to travel times, particularly for buses. A package of quick win measures has been implemented to provide improved journey times for buses to mitigate the loss of key bus priority infrastructure. Measures include the reinstatement of, or new shoulder bus lanes, priority lanes on the motorway ramps and local road network. NZTA has ensured coordination between the various projects along SH16, with particular regard to traffic management measures and timing of works to minimise the impact on travel times along the SH16 corridor. Measures for the medium to longer term have been identified and these are currently at various stages of assessment.

Route Optimisation

87. Stage 1 Investigation and traffic signal optimistaion completed on:

Quay Street	Lower Hobson St	Solent St
Customs Street	Lower Hobson St	The Strand
Victoria Street	Hobson	Stanley St
Wellesley Street	Hobson	Grafton Rd
The Strand	Quay St	Alten Rd
Albert Street	Quay St	Wellesley
Queen Street	Quay St	Newton Rd

Stage 1 Investigation completed on:

Mayoral Drive/Cook Street	Wellesley St W	Wellseley St E
Nelson Street	SH1	Fanshawe St
Hobson Street	Quay St	SH1
Karangahape Road	Ponsonby Road	Grafton Rd
Wellington Union	Franklin	Karangahape Road
Symonds Street	Mt Eden	Customs
Grafton Road	Khyber Pass	Symonds St

Note Symonds Street revisited for consistency with CBD approach.

Physical Works Programme (other routes across the region):

8 projects are at the scheme design stage

4 projects are at the detailed design stage

1 construction project is completed.

Road Safety

Urban KiwiRAP risk mapping project

88. Risk Mapping software has been completed. AT network corridors and intersections have been prioritised. Urban KiwiRAP coding and star rating work will commence shortly. The procurement plan has been approved and a tender will be let in February 2014.

Red Light Cameras

89. NZ Police is currently managing a tender process for new safety camera equipment, which encompasses modern technology with up-to-date radar detection methods and wireless data download capability that will contribute to increased road safety benefits. This process will include investigating the benefits of dual purpose red light/speed cameras. Research demonstrates increased safety benefits from multi-purpose cameras able to detect and deter high-risk behaviours such as accelerating through intersections to beat red lights.

Parking and Enforcement

Waitemata

90. Newmarket– Consultation commenced on a proposal to remove time limits from paid parking areas in Newmarket and move towards a demand responsive pricing approach similar to the Central City Parking Zone.

Beaumont Street, CBD - New area of paid parking on Beaumont Street opposite Victoria Park to improve parking availability for customers

Sale Street and Halsey Street, CBD - New car share parking restriction bringing the total number of spaces to eight.

Tuarangi Road, Grey Lynn - Conversion of the angle parking to parallel parking on the southern kerb of Tuarangi Road Grey Lynn at its junction with Great North Road. This improves safety and removes the danger of vehicles reversing into the live traffic lane.

Turner Street, CBD - New area of paid parking to replace redundant vehicle crossing.

Waiheke

91. Matiatia – Some 117 parking spaces at Matiatia were converted from underutilized lease parking to pay and display in November to free up short term parking for people wishing to catch a ferry to Auckland.

Orakei

92. Mission Bay, St Heliers and Tamaki Drive – Parking occupancy and turnover surveys were completed in December. Another set of surveys are planned of AT assets in the town centre and along Tamaki Drive during first quarter 2014. This is to assist with the corridor management plan.

Howick

93. Howick Village parking study – A Howick Village parking study has been drafted and is being finalised.

Halfmoon Bay Car Park – Implementation of a 14 hour parking restriction with some dedicated carpool bays was completed in Dec 2013.

Kaipatiki

94. Mirovale Place, Sunnynook - Installed a P120 parking restriction in November.

Link Drive, Wairau Valley - Installed a P120 parking restriction in December.

Manurewa–Papakura

95. Papakura – AT obtained consent for the continuation (eighteen months) of the temporary Park and Ride site.

Albert-Eden

96. Dominion Rd project – Parking occupancy surveys were completed for Dominion Road in November 2013.

Miro Street and Tawera Rd, Greenlane – Consultation on a proposal to install P120 time restriction was completed in October 2013 with positive feedback.

Veronica Street, New Lynn – A new P120 time restriction hs been installed.

Henderson–Massey

97. Henderson Town centre review – Consultation was undertaken in November 2013 for a new P90 parking zone, for Great North Road, Henderson and adjacent side streets along the main arterial. Results of the consultation will be presented to the Henderson-Massey local board in February 2014.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Schedule of activities undertaken for the second quarter (2013/14) ending 31 December 2013 and forward works programme for the third quarter (2013/14) ending 31 March 2014	143
b View	Traffic Control Committee Decisions July-September 2013	171
c View	Local Board Advocacy Report	173

Signatories

Authors

Various Auckland Transport authors

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

17 March 2014

Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update
1 July to 31 December 2013

File No.: CP2014/03159

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to update the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board of the activities of Auckland Council Property Limited (ACPL) for the six months 1 July to 31 December 2013.

Executive Summary

2. ACPL’s goal is to be recognised as a “centre of excellence” that brings commercial expertise and provides value for money to Auckland Council across a discrete property portfolio valued at approximately $1 billion. ACPL provides commercial expertise in property management, the buying, selling of properties and by and strategically developing council assets. As a substantive CCO with a commercial focus ACPL provides crucial support to a council organisation that efficiently and effectively achieves social, economic, cultural and environmental outcomes for Auckland.

3. In order to achieve our goal and meet the expectations of the Mayor and the council, ACPL will work towards seven key outcomes over the next three years. These are:

· Properties managed for the council and Auckland Transport (AT) are fit for purpose and net returns optimised.

· Place-shaping partnerships are effectively planned and managed to project completion and in accordance with Auckland Plan objectives.

· ACPL identifies housing opportunities and collaborates with partners to deliver exemplar housing developments, particularly in the more affordable spectrum of the market.

· Council business interests are managed to protect long term value and achieve budgeted net return.

· Property acquisitions are undertaken in a commercially robust manner and in accordance with the council and AT agreed requirements and relevant legislation.

· Council and AT property disposals are undertaken in a commercially robust manner.

· The council is provided with a commercial perspective on planning and development initiatives to support effective implementation of those initiatives.

4. A summary of ACPL activities specific to the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board is outlined in the Discussion section of this report with supporting detail included in Attachments B, C, and D.

Recommendation/s

That the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board accepts the Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly Update Report 1 July to 31 December 2013.

Discussion

Principles for working together

5. ACPL’s Local Board Engagement Plan (LBEP) states that a successful working relationship between local boards and ACPL is founded on the following high-level principles which will guide our engagement with the local boards:

· a shared understanding of and mutual respect for the roles, responsibilities and decision-making authority of local boards, the governing body and ACPL;

· transparent and timely communication with no surprises;

· understanding and acknowledgment of shared responsibilities between the parties;

· a commitment to a timely response to and resolution of issues raised by local board members;

· a commitment to early inclusion in the planning and decision making process where issues have a specific relevance to a Local Board;

· a commitment to flexibility in terms of engagement, recognising differing levels of interest and local relevance across the Auckland region.

6. ACPL’s commitment to the local boards is outlined in detail in our LBEP, which is attached as Attachment A for reference.

Workshops and Meetings

7. A schedule of Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board workshops and meetings attended by ACPL representatives from July to December 2013 is attached as Attachment B. The list includes property specific meetings and workshops relating to general property management and the ongoing portfolio Rationalisation Process.

Property Portfolio Management

8. ACPL manages all non-service properties. These are properties not immediately required for service delivery or infrastructure development that are owned by Auckland Council or Auckland Transport. The current property portfolio includes industrial sites and buildings, retail tenancies, cafés, restaurants, offices and a substantial portfolio of residential properties. ACPL’s improved property knowledge and understanding has enabled it to optimise revenue streams and identify future opportunities.

9. The property portfolio has continued to grow during the last six-months and now totals 1095 properties. Rent arrears and vacancies were effectively managed throughout the period. During Q1 the average monthly collectable arrears rate and vacancies rate were respectively 1.35% and 2.93%. ACPL’s return on the property portfolio for the quarter ending 30 September 2013 provides the shareholder a net surplus above YTD budget of $2m.

10. Property portfolio information detailing current ACPL managed commercial and residential property within the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board area is attached at Attachment C of this report. The report includes each property’s classification or reason for retention along with additional notes to identify the nature of the property, such as a café within a library, or a residential property with tenancy in place. It has also been updated to show properties for which council directs that the operating budget and lease revenue will be included in local board budgets from July 2014.

11. A report indicating portfolio movement in the local board area is attached as Attachment D. The report details all new acquisitions including the reason for acquisition, any transfers and the reason for transfer, and any disposals.

Portfolio Review and Disposals

12. ACPL is required to undertake ongoing rationalisation of the council’s non-service assets. This includes identifying properties from within council’s portfolio that may be suitable for potential sale and development if appropriate. ACPL has a particular focus on achieving housing outcomes. Identifying potential sale properties contributes to Auckland Plan outcomes by providing the council with an efficient use of capital and prioritisation of funds to achieve its activities and projects. ACPL and Auckland Council’s Property Department work collaboratively on a comprehensive review process to identify such properties.

13. Once identified as a potential sale candidate a property is taken through a multi-stage Rationalisation Process. The agreed process includes engagement with; council, CCOs, local board and mana whenua. This is followed by ACPL Board approval, engagement with local ward and the Independent Maori Statutory Board and finally a governing body decision. A detailed process flowchart is provided for reference as a one off inclusion in this report as Attachment E.

14. Council is budgeting to receive proceeds from the sale of surplus properties of $58 million in 2013/2014. The financial implication of not achieving these budgets would be higher debt and therefore higher interest costs compared to budget.

15. Properties currently under review for future use opportunities via the Rationalisation Process in the Otara-Papatoetoe area are listed below. The list includes any properties that may have recently been approved for sale or development and sale by the governing body. Further details are included in Attachment C.

PROPERTY

DETAILS

Cavendish Drive Redevelopment Site

203, 207, 211, 215 &219 Cavendish Drive, Manukau

56 Clendon Ave, Manukau

These properties were recommended for sale in July 2013. Council deferred the decision to sell pending further work by the Local Board on a business case to retain these properties for development of a community facility. The board’s business case has now been reviewed by Council’s Portfolio Review Steering Group and was not supported. The properties will be re-presented to the governing body for a decision in early to mid-2014.

170, 178, 182, 186, 194, 198 &200 Cavendish Drive, Manukau

2 Onslow Avenue, Manukau

53 Grayson Avenue, Manukau

61 Clendon Avenue, Manukau

64 Plunket Avenue, Manukau

These properties cleared for sale by the governing body in July 2013 and are now being prepared for sale.

Place Shaping and Housing Initiatives

16. ACPL is contributing commercial input into around 40 council-driven place-shaping and housing initiatives region wide. Involvement extends from provision of initial feasibility advice through to implementation, with projects ranging in size from $400k to in excess of $100million.

17. A high level update on place-shaping initiative activities in the Otara-Papatoetoe area is outlined in points below.

18. Papatoetoe Shopping Centre - commercial: The refurbishment plans for the retail component are now confirmed and it has been determined that refurbishment of the existing improvements will derive the best outcome.

19. Papatoetoe Town Centre - residential: ACPL is progressing discussions on the opportunity for terrace or apartment style housing on the Tavern Lane site. A memorandum of understanding has been agreed with Infratil along with a development timeline.

20. 17 George Street, Papatoetoe: This property is a 1960’s office/retail building with a floor area of approximately 442m2. It is presently leased to a mixture of commercial tenants and forms a part of the wider Old Papatoetoe site managed by ACPL. ACPL has had an IEP assessment carried out on the building and is investigating its findings. This investigation is ongoing.

21. Manukau City Centre: Council is a significant land owner within the city centre. A number of commercial opportunities exist here. Development of this area is an Auckland Plan priority with potential for mixed use and housing outcomes. Plans are at an early stage and will be reported on further once they have progressed to a project or workstream.

22. Manukau City - Lot 59 Transit Oriented Development (TOD): This section is currently providing on-grade car parking. ACPL is providing commercial advice to City Transformation and Auckland Transport (AT) in the review of development options for this 1.7 hectare site. It has been identified by AT as the location for a new bus interchange to service the roll-out of the new network. Completion is anticipated between the end of 2014 to mid 2015. Further development potential for this site includes a precinct style or integrated development. ACPL will provide ongoing commercial development advice to the project team.

23. Manukau City – South Hayman: This is an approximately 2 ha site between Manukau Station Road and the South Western Motorway. It has been identified as a possible temporary on grade car park to help facilitate the development of Lot 59.

24. Manukau City – 20 Barrowcliffe Place, Manukau Central: Section 13: This approximately 6.5 ha site on the southern side of the South Western Motorway has been identified for possible housing development. On 28 August 2013 the Portfolio Review Steering Group agreed to transfer the 6.5Ha potential development site from service to non-service. This will enable the property to be processed through the Rationalisation Process and cleared for sale prior to engaging with potential developers through an Expression of Interest and Request for Proposal process.

Acquisitions

25. ACPL continues to support Council and Auckland Transport programmes and projects by negotiating required property acquisitions. All such acquisitions are funded through approved Council or Auckland Transport budgets. We also provide advice to assist with budgets, business cases and strategy to support an acquisition.

26. A total of 54 property purchases to the value of $8.9m were completed during Q1. The number of acquisitions under active negotiations at the end of Q1 was 300 (253 AT and 47 AC).

27. Recent council acquisitions have included;

- meeting open space requirements, particularly for subdivisions

- City Transformation projects

- Heritage projects

- Storm water projects.

28. Current acquisitions programmes for AT include;

- AMETI (Auckland Manukau Eastern Tamaki Initiative)

- CRL (City Rail Link)

- Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu road widening

- Dominion Road, Mt Eden road widening.

29. All properties were purchased within the valuation threshold agreed with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport.

30. Due to commercial sensitivities any Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board specific acquisitions detail will be provided direct to the local board by the Auckland Council or AT project owner.

Business Interests

31. ACPL manages eight business interests region wide on council’s behalf. This comprises two forestry enterprises, two landfills and four quarries. There are currently no ACPL managed business interests located in the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board area.

Consideration

Local Board Views

32. This report is for the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s information and seeks the views of the Local Board.

Maori Impact Statement

33. During the past six months ACPL has further developed our Maori engagement initiatives. Our enhanced process engages with the 19 key mana whenua groups in the Tamaki region on three fronts: identifying cultural significance concerns regarding disposal properties, flagging commercial interests and development partnering discussions. ACPL also engages with relevant mana whenua in respect of development outcomes for ACPL lead projects. ACPL has additionally undertaken to be part of council’s Maori Responsiveness Plan pilot programme. The project’s key output will be an operational document outlining how ACPL will contribute to council’s strategic and operational commitments to Maori. The Current State Assessment phase of this project has been completed and we are now in the Improvement Planning phase. ACPL will advise the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board as appropriate of any specific discussions that arise in the local board’s area.

General

34. This report is intended to help ACPL meet its statutory obligations under the Local Government Act 2002. The relevant sections of the Local Government Act 2002 are noted below for information.

35. As provided in section 59(1) of the Local Government Act 2002, the principal objective of a CCO is to:

(a) achieve the objectives of its shareholders, both commercial and non-commercial, as specified in the statement of intent; and

(b) be a good employer; and

(c) exhibit a sense of social and environmental responsibility by having regard to the interests of the community in which it operates and by endeavoring to accommodate or encourage these when able to do so; and

(d) the CCO is a council-controlled trading organisation, conduct its affairs in accordance with sound business practice.

36. As provided in clause 1 of Schedule 8 of the Local Government Act 2002, the purpose of the SOI is to:

· state publicly the activities and intentions of a CCO for the year and the objectives to which those activities will contribute;

· provide an opportunity for shareholders to influence the direction of the organisation; and

· provide a basis for the accountability of the directors to their shareholders for the performance of the organisation.

Implementation Issues

37. There are no implementation issues.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	ACPL DRAFT Local Board Engagement Plan (Under Separate Cover)
b View	Schedule of Meetings and Workshops	187
c View	Properties Managed by ACPL in the Local Board area	189
d View	Property movement in the Local Board area	193
e View	Rationalisation Process Flowchart	195

Signatories

Authors

Caitlin Borgfeldt – Local Board Liaison

Authorisers

David Rankin – Chief Executive

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

17 March 2014

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board workshop notes

Date of Workshop: 7 February 2014

Attachments to any items are saved on the u-drive:

U:\Governance\Local Boards\LOCAL BOARD SERVICES\(Local Boards)\Otara-Papatoetoe\MEETINGS 0103\Workshops\Programme and Notes\2014\February 2014\70214

Attendance: Efeso Collins (Chair) (from 9:10am), Ross Robertson (Deputy Chair), Mary Gush (from 9:15am), Lotu Fuli, Donna Lee (from 10:40 – 10:50am)

Apologies: John McCracken

Item	Notes
Community Development	The Board discussed the CDAC projects and opportunities that could be included in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s next Local Board Plan 2014/2017. The following potential priorities were discussed: · Future Manukau o Influence design of infrastructure o Social enterprise and economic development opportunities o Education and transport hub o Arts, culture and environment · Activating neighbourhoods and town centres o Develop safe, strong and connected communities – networking groups, street parties, volunteer groups, wardens. o Community hubs – offering services, job opportunities, wi-fi, social enterprise. · Accessible, quality community and recreational facilities · Outdoor spaces that meet community needs o Work with design teams, parks and AT, to create safe and usable spaces, eg. Ngati Otara Park, waterways and walkways. · Sustainable communities o Work with partners on waste, recycling, refurbishment and a potential resource recovery centre. o Educate families on sustainable gardens, markets, community houses. · Increase the wellbeing of our communities o Focus on older people – Skill sharing and feeling safe o Focus on youth – youth development through training and employment
Round 2 Local Events Support Fund	Rround 2 applications of the Event Support Fund. The LB discussed 8 applications received.
Local Board Plan - Parks	Parks projects and opportunities to influence and help shape the future direction of the Otara-Papatoetoe local board’s next Local Board Plan 2014/2017. · 156 local parks totalling 337ha of open space. Including a number of large areas of open space above 20ha: o Puhinui Reserve o Colin Dale Park o Ngati Otara Park o Kohuora Park o Hayman Park o Aorere Park o Preston Rd /Rongomai Reserves o Otara Creek Esplanade Reserve network Conservation - natural, ecological, landscape and heritage values are protected and enhanced and available to the public to use and enjoy. Informal recreation - small-scale community (neighbourhood) uses are catered for through a network of quality public open spaces also maintaining amenity values, character, historic and natural values within the surrounding area. Also includes small-scale, informal marine recreational facilities on public open spaces protecting public access to the coast. Sports and active recreation- indoor and outdoor sport and active recreation opportunities (sports parks) that meet the community’s needs. Maximises the community’s sport and active recreation activities. Amenity values of the public open space and surrounding areas, including the CMA are maintained. Civic spaces- Quality urban public open spaces are available for residents, visitors and workers to enjoy informal recreation, social interaction and civic and community events. Community- Public open spaces provide for existing and future community buildings and activities · The OPLB area is home to 75,660 residents (2013 Census), a 4.6% increase from 2006 . Medium population projections suggest that the area could be home to 123,300 by 2031. · The area has a relatively youthful population (28% under 15 years of age in 2006), and is ethnically diverse (46% Pacific Peoples, 25% European, 22% Asian and 18% Maori). These demographics have an impact on the types of open spaces and facilities that should be provided in the area, and the types of recreational and leisure activities that these groups are likely to use these spaces for. For the future: · Complete major development projects Colin Dale and East Tamaki-Hampton Parks · Continue renewal development of sports parks · Invest in existing open space network through renewal and development programmes focussed on meeting community need, accessibility, emphasis of CPTED principles/good urban design · Continue restorative conservation projects as prioritised · Civic space development/street enhancement · Lead discussion on maintenance and renewal planning For consideration: · Confirm key development projects · Consider focussing the funding for development aligned to the public open space categories according to OPLB priorities: o Conservation o Informal recreation o Sport and Active Recreation o Community o Civic
Local Board Plan - Economic Development	Jeremy Pellow and Janet Schofield were in attendance to discuss future Economic development opportunities and projects to influence and help shape the future direction of the Otara-Papatoetoe local board’s next Local Board Plan 2014/2017. What makes Ōtara-Papatoetoe’s economy stand out? · The local economy is characterised by large scale operations. Three quarters of jobs in the area are in firms with over 20 employees. · Manufacturing and health care and social services are the dominant sectors in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe economy. · The strongest sector that competes internationally is food and beverage. · Low participation in the labour force and high rates of youth not in education, employment or training. · Economic growth in Ōtara-Papatoetoe has outpaced that of the Auckland region over the ten years to 2012, with average annual growth of 3.5% in the LB area, compared to 3% in the region. Key industries: · Petroleum and coal product manufacturing · Beverage manufacturing · Pulp, paper and paper product manufacturing · Health care and social assistance · Fruit, oil, cereal and other food manufacturing · Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and fuel retailing · Central Government administration, defence and public safety · Meat and meat product manufacturing · Education and training An assessment of Ōtara-Papatoetoe’s economic potential: Strengths: · Fast growing economy o Highly skilled jobs o Presence of large anchor employers o Strong manufacturing and health care sectors · Strategic business location o Excellent links to the airport, Onehunga port, motorway network and improving rail services Challenges: · Infrastructure o Southern motorway a barrier to east-west movement o Limited access to rail for workers in industrial locations · Building the skills base o Providing training and employment pathways for young people o Higher proportion of residents with no qualifications than the Auckland average o Higher unemployment than regional average Opportunities: · Business friendly o Leverage the BID partnership programmes in Hunters Corner, Manukau Central, Old Papatoetoe, Otara and Greater East Tamaki o Manukau city centre transformation and growth o Skills development and growth from the digital economy o Define levers of growth through the Integrated Southern Business Precinct Plan · Innovation and exports o Build on the scale of activities in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe in internationally competitive sectors and increase export potential o Define pathways for firms to Auckland and national innovation programmes that assist commercialisation and business growth · Skills o Transition youth from education to the workforce o Leverage growing presence of MIT and AUT o The momentum of the Southern Initiative driving better education, training and employment outcomes o Leverage strong health care sector to support skills development · Vibrant and creative city o Support iwi/Maori to establish Maori entrepreneurship initiatives o Support Pacific peoples and migrant entrepreneurship initiatives o Leverage Te Papa location in Manukau o Leverage strong sports infrastructure and activity
Proposed unitary plan submission	The Board discussed possible submission points on the proposed unitary plan, to be put forward by the board for inclusion in the Auckland Council submission.
Auckland Transport	Discussion on the possible AT opportunities and projects to influence and help shape the future direction of the Otara-Papatoetoe local board’s next Local Board Plan 2014/2017. Short term activities/projects: · Davis Avenue · Manukau Bus interchange · Otara Bus interchange and street scape · Otara town link/AUT · Papatoetoe Kolmar/Wallace intersection Long term activities/projects: · National Cycle-ways programme, South and West · Mill Road upgrade · East West Link · South / West Airport Link Considerations: · North Davies Boulevard, Joint funding / project · Previous LB committed 2 years LBTCF (approx 1.1M) · LB has two years funds to allocate · LB needs to consider projects ie o Otara walkways project o Other such potential projects that have come to the board’s attention

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

17 March 2014

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board workshop notes

Date of Workshop: 14 February 2014

Attachments to any items are saved on the u-drive:

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Attendance: Efeso Collins (Chair), Ross Robertson (Deputy Chair) (from 9:10am), Stephen Grey (from 9:10am), Lotu Fuli, Donna Lee (from 9:00 – 10:30am), John McCracken (from 9:00-10:00am)

Apologies: Mary Gush

Item	Notes
Developing the Local Board’s Psychoactive Substances position paper	The Board discussed the LB develop the local board’s clear position in order to help shape its input to Auckland Council’s Local Approved Products policy (currently in development) and also to provide the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority with a clear view from the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board. The purpose of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 (the ‘Act’) is to “regulate the availability of psychoactive substances in New Zealand to protect the health of, and minimise harm to, individuals who use psychoactive substances.” To advance this purpose, the Act provides that territorial authorities (such as Auckland Council) may have a Local Approved Product Policy (‘LAPP’) relating to the sale of approved products within their district. In particular, a LAPP may include policies concerning the location of premises that sell approved products --‐ by reference to broad areas in the district, proximity to other such premises and proximity to certain facilities (such as kindergartens, early childhood centres, schools, places of worship, or other community facilities). In advance of the Auckland Council preparing a LAPP, the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board has decided to adopt this Local Approved Products Position Paper (‘Position Paper’) to make its own local views known. This Position Paper is a set of policy positions made by the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board which is intended to give guidance concerning the location of premises selling psychoactive substances in the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board’s geographical area. The Position Paper addresses community concerns regarding the location of such premises, while having regard to the statutory requirements of the Act. This Position Paper takes a very similar approach to that taken by a number of councils in the Waikato Region (including Hamilton City, Waikato District, Waipa District, Matamata-‐Piako District, Thames- ‐Coromandel District, Hauraki District and South Waikato District) and Palmerston North City Council. Position Guidelines: · Location of premises from which approved products may be sold o The location of retail premises from which approved products may be sold should be restricted to locations within the Metropolitan Centre and Town Centre Zones as identified in Schedule 1. · Location of retail premises in relation to premises or facilities of a particular kind or kinds o Any retail premise from which approved products may be sold should not be permitted within 100 metres of a sensitive site existing at the time the licence application is made. · Location of retail premises in relation to other retail premises from which approved products are sold o New retail premises from which approved products may be sold should not be permitted within 500 metres of another retail premise from which approved products may be sold. o An exception may be made if the retail premises are: § Existing retail premises with an interim licence in the Metropolitan or Town Centre Zones; § Which obtain a full licence to sell approved products at their existing premises; and § Which are not located within 100 metres of a sensitive site. · Currently there are three interim retail licences in the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board area: two in Cavendish Drive, Manukau and one in East Tamaki Road, Hunters Corner. There are no interim retail licences in Otara or Old Papatotetoe. o with regard to the two in Cavendish Drive, Manukau, we note that these are outside theManukau Metropolitan Centre Zone, in a ‘General Business Zone’ o some options for discussion are whether to: (a) extend the zone in which retail premises may be able to locate to include this ‘General Business Zone’; or (b) confirm that retail premises should establish only inside the existing Metropolitan Centre Zone. · As there are no interim retail licences in Otara or Old Papatotetoe, but because these areas are classified as Town Centres under the Unitary Plan, the question arises: (a) whether these two areas should be zoned to exclude retail premises in the future; or (b) confirm that retail premises may in future establish in these areas. · There are currently very few sensitive sites identified in the Manukau Metropolitan Centre or in Hunters Corner. · The Act provides that once regulations have been made, interim licences will be cancelled 28 days later, unless the holder of the interim licence makes an application for a full licence. We expect this will be a critical time period if any local influence is to be applied to any full applications based on interim retail licences. · Initially the Ministry of Health indicated that it would make regulations in late 2013 or early 2014. However, following discussions with Local Government New Zealand, the Ministry of Health has now indicated that it will make regulations in either late 2014 or early 2015 to allow territorial authorities time to make LAPPs.
Waste Management and Minimisation Plan	Upcoming changes to waste services under the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. To become the most liveable city in the world, Auckland will aim for a long-term goal of zero waste by 2040. Waste minimisation and management plan: · Standardised kerbside services · Fortnightly ‘disposer pays’ refuse · Enhanced recycling service · Kerbside collection of organics · Annual booked, on-site inorganic collections · Resource recovery network · Waste minimisation programmes · Public communications and · Targeted community engagement · Waste Management & Innovation Fund Solid Waste Programmes: · Waste collections · Waste Minimisation o Create Your Own Eden – free composting workshops o Composting for Communities o Cloth nappy programme o Zero Waste events o Zero Waste Fund o Waste-Wise
Local Board Plan - Environmental	The Board discussed possible Infrastructure and Environmental projects and opportunities to influence and help shape the future direction of the Otara-Papatoetoe local board’s next Local Board Plan 2014/2017. O-P Local Board Draft Objective: “Improving and using our Waterways” I&ES Key Priority: “Pristine waterways and harbours through water sensitive design” ESOS Priorities “focus on biodiversity and both freshwater/marine water quality” Support for draft objectives: “Improving and using our Waterways” · Waterway management projects where the local community gets involved in water quality monitoring and restoration initiatives · Water sensitive design programmes which increase the awareness of the relationship between stormwater and pollution to our harbours · Education programmes targeting the commercial / industrial sector on pollution prevention to waterways · Streamside planting to improve the health of streams and create healthy habitat for fish, reptiles and invertebrates “Increase the Wellbeing of our Communities” · Housing quality projects to make homes more environmentally sound, healthier and efficient · Working with groups of elderly residents to create sustainability champions · Marae based kaitiakitanga initiatives · Creation of community composting centres, recycling centres and resource recovery centres · Support our communities through changes to the waste plan through education using creative arts and events · Supporting our local meeting places (churches, sports centres etc) to act as demonstration hubs for sustainable living practices such as organic waste management, energy and water efficient design · Creating connected neighbourhoods who are supported to live mores sustainably · Environmental and sustainability messages are delivered in schools · Internship, training and work experience opportunities for mana whenua and mataawaka
Local Board Plan - Recreational	To influence and help shape the future direction of the Otara-Papatoetoe local board’s next Local Board Plan 2014/2017.
Proposed Unitary Plan submission Feedback on the AT Local Board Transport Capital Fund Local Board Plan cover photo	Finalise board's unitary plan submission points to be forwarded for inclusion in Auckland Council submission.

[1] Gross Domestic Product is the total market value of goods and services produced in the Local Board area, minus the cost of goods and services used in the production process. GDP for each Local Board was estimated by Infometrics Ltd using 1995/96 prices and a top down approach. These have been converted to 2012 prices by an inflation multiplier.

*Budget Line*	*Project*	*Highlights:*
Environmental Project	Wai Care activity in Flat Bush	· Further support for the Wai Care project in Flat Bush was received from Contact Energy who have matched the Board’s funding for this project.

*Unit*	*Highlights:*
Environmental Services	· At its meeting in July 2013, Environmental Services agreed to provide regular updates to the board on projects supporting improvements to Otara Lake and Creek. This update is appended as Attachment C. · A total of 132 successful applications shared a total of $619,512 of funding from the annual Environmental Initiatives Fund to 132 applications. Funding was approved at the December 2013 meeting of the Environment Climate Change and Natural Heritage Committee. · Organised and facilitated a national kauri dieback symposium, attended by 200 people including scientists, policy makers, land managers and community groups. The symposium was an excellent opportunity to showcase the leadership of scientists and Auckland Council staff in actively managing this disease.
Solid Waste	· Successful trial of new inorganics collection model held in October-November 2013. Over 50% of material collected was recycled or reused. · $293,878 awarded to 33 different projects through the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund, including two local projects.
Stormwater	· Stormwater projects as described in Attachment D are being progressed within the Otara–Papatoetoe Local Board area. The Omana Road, Papatoetoe project is in the consent stage, the Birds Road renewal and upgrade project is being reviewed for alternative design options, the Buckland’s Road renewal project design has been completed, and the Kautumi Avenue project is under construction.

A	Seventh Day Adventist Church	44 Lovegrove Crescent
B	Methodist Church	2 Otara Rd
C	Catholic Church (St John) St Johns Daycare St John The Evangelist School (Otara)	14 Otara Rd
D	Bus stop	East Tamaki Rd
E	Te Rahuitanga Kohanga Reo,	59 Alexander Cres
F	Te Reo Tanagitira Ki Whaiora Kohanga Reo	20 Otara Rd
G	Ōtara Library	Newbury St

A	Methodist Church	39 Kolmar Rd
B	Incedo South Auckland (Youth for Christ)	92 St George Street
C	Papatoetoe Spiritualist Church	55 Station Rd
D	Shree Swaminarayan Temple	12 Wentworth Ave
E	Shri Guru Singh Sabha (Sikh temple)	127 Shirley Rd
F	St Georges Church	5 Landscape Rd
G	Kauri Kids Childcare, Allan Brewster Centre (leisure centre)	7 Tavern Lane
H	Bus stop	Opp 6 Wallace St
I	Bus stop	Opp 23 Coronation Rd
J	Papatoetoe Town Hall and Chambers Bus stop	35 St George St
K	Kiwicare Pre School	2 Coronation Road
L	Papatoetoe West School	1 Hillcrest Rd
M	Papatoetoe Library	Wallace Rd
N	Papatoetoe Bible Chapel	31 Rangitoto Road

A	Papatoetoe Presbyterian Church (St Johns)	120 Great South Rd
B	South Auckland Spiritualist Church	47 East Tamaki Rd
C	Gurudwara Sri Dasmesh Darbar (Sikh temple)	166 Kolmar Road
D	Centennial Pool (leisure centre)	Sutton Cres
E	Bus stop	26 East Tamaki Rd
F	Bus stop	119 Great South Road
G	Papatoetoe Central School	St George St
H	Prodigy Learning Centre	315 Great South Rd

Chairperson	Fa'anana Efeso Collins
Deputy Chairperson	Ross Robertson, MP
Members	Lotu Fuli
	Stephen Grey
	Mary Gush
	Donna Lee
	John McCracken

Authors	Neil Taylor - Senior Local Board Advisor
Authorisers	Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

A	Salvation Army (church)	16 Bakerfield Pl
B	Masjid At-Taqwa (Mosque)	56 Grayson Ave
C	Bus stop	Leyton Way (Westfield entrance)
D	Bus stop	Putney Way (under construction)
E	Baptist Church	9 Lambie Drive
F	ABC Hayman Park (childcare)	11 Lambie Drive
G	Little Kiwis Early Learning Centre	6 Cavendish Drive
H	Kidz Kingdom	Manukau Station Rd (Rainbows End)
I	Manukau Library	3 Osterley Way

Authors	Anna van Niekerk - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Item	Notes
Colin Dale Park update	The Board were updated on the development of Colin Dale Park and to present the amended Colin Dale Park concept plan. Report and concept plan are on the LB February agenda for endorsement.
Local Board Plan	Local board plans describe the local community’s aspirations, preferences and priorities for the next three years and beyond. A local board plan includes proposed projects and programmes, and service levels for the local board area. Currently in the Community Engagement phase. The board set the following objectives re engagement: · Involve diverse communities · A step towards collaboration · A range of engagement methods · Integrated with Area Plan There’s 4 main engagement processes: · Pop-up events · Community hui’s / public forum · Individual meetings · Internet / “wishing tree” written submissions
Local Board Area Plan	The purpose of area plans are: · Present a 20-30 year future vision for a local area (5-6 key moves and projects to achieve the vision) · Inform the location, sequencing and priority for investment in transformational shifts and local implementation plans (place making / centre planning) for Council and key delivery organisations Three theme outcomes: · Natural, Heritage and Character Outcomes o Natural and heritage aspirations (points of difference, ecosystems, habitats, character , lifestyle options · Economic & Community Development Outcomes o Economic and community aspirations (businesses, employment, centres, community facilities, Maori, social, cultural, open space) · Transport and Infrastructure Outcomes o Transport and infrastructure aspirations (roading, public transport and major infrastructure projects, wastewater, stormwater, broadband, power, water) Currently in Phase 2: Vision and outcomes (29 Jan – Mar 2014) · Targeted engagement with key stakeholders · Online surveys (Parks users; Peoples Panel; Have Your Say) · Community engagement (Pop-ups, meetings with Local Board, community hui) Key stakeholder and community leader workshops are held as part of their engagement · Workshops will be facilitated mapping sessions where we break into small groups to identify issues, opportunities, key moves and projects by theme. · Each workshop will be approx 3 hrs and either in the morning 9:00am – 12:00pm or an evening 5:30pm – 8:30pm. · Invites will be sent to key stakeholders and community leaders who have a good knowledge of the Otara Papatoetoe community. · The engagement and research findings will help the Area Plan team to prepare the first draft of the Area Plan maps. · The first draft of the Area Plan maps will be worked through with the Local Board Working Party (7 Mar – 11 Apr 2014) to prepare the draft Area Plan for public engagement in June 2014.
Local Board Plan - Community policy and planning	The board had a discussion on new ideas/opportunities with an overview of local issues to frame the board's development of its next LPB. A supporting document were tabled at the meeting showing statistical data about Otara and Papatoetoe. · Population is declining · Internet usage and access to internet has increased · Has a big Asian population
Organisational transformation project - looking at the way Council delivers placemaking initiatives and placemaking as part of business as usual service delivery.	The Board discussed the Council’s Placemaking Project and to seek views on the value and potential use of a Place Audit analysis which is currently being trialled. Placemaking is about planning, designing and building places in Auckland in an integrated way so that they are successful, attractive and enduring for the community. A ‘place-based’ approach will help contribute to the “Auckland Plan” focus of delivering quality outcomes by aligning investment in areas of change where the majority of growth will occur. Auckland council have developed an internal place audit tool and process. Place Audit is a way of rapidly identify a local or town centre’s relative strengths and limitations aligned to the Auckland Plan. The place audit delivers a comprehensive audit report to support conversations with CCO’s and Local Boards about a particular place. Two pilot Place Audits have been carried out: · Devonport in May 2013 · Papatoetoe in August 2013 The results of the Papatoetoe Audit Report summarises the key observations of a place audit for Papatoetoe.