Agenda of Waitākere Ranges Local Board

1 Welcome

2 Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

3 Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

Specifically members are asked to identify any new interests they have not previously disclosed, an interest that might be considered as a conflict of interest with a matter on the agenda.

At its meeting on 28 November 2013, the Waitakere Ranges Local Board resolved (resolution number WTK/2010/5) to record any possible conflicts of interest in a register.

Board Member	Organisation / Position
Sandra Coney	· Waitemata District Health Board – Elected Member · Friends of Arataki Incorporated – Trustee · Women’s Health Action Trust – Patron
Neil Henderson	· Portage Trust – Elected Member · Friends of Arataki Incorporated – Trustee · West Auckland Trust Services (WATS) Board – Trustee/Director · Weedfree Trust – Employee · Living Cell Technologies Animal Ethics Committee - Member
Greg Presland	· Portage Trust – Elected Member · Lopdell House Development Trust – Trustee · Titirangi Residents & Ratepayers Group – Treasurer
Steve Tollestrup	· Waitakere Licensing Trust – Elected Member · Community Waitakere – Trustee · West Auckland Trust Services (WATS) Board – Trustee/Director · Henderson Valley Residents Association – Committee Member
Saffron Toms	No current conflicts of interest
Denise Yates	· Ecomatters Environment Trust – Deputy Chair · Keep Waitakere Beautiful Trust – Board Member · Huia-Cornwallis Ratepayers & Residents Association – Co-chairperson · Charlotte Museum Trust – Trustee

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Confirms the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 27 February 2014, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

6 Acknowledgements

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

7 Update from Ward Councillors

An opportunity is provided for the Waitakere Ward Councillors to update the board on regional issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

8 Deputations

8.1 The NZ Peace Foundation - Laurie Ross

Purpose

1. Laurie Ross will be in attendance to present to Waitakere Ranges Local Board the new Auckland Peace City Toolkit.

“Peace City Toolkit provides a selection of projects for Local Boards to promote the Peace City ethos in their communities. One example is to establish an annual event celebrating the Auckland Peace City Declaration and Nuclear Free New Zealand Day on 8th June.

The Peace Foundation proposes that the new Waitakere Ranges Local Board formally endorses the Auckland Peace City Declaration of 2011 and supports Peace Projects in the community”

Recommendation

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Receives the deputation from Laurie Ross of NZ Peace Foundation and thank her for the presentation.

9 Public Forum

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.

10 Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

11 Notices of Motion

At the close of the agenda no requests for notices of motion had been received.

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

13 March 2014

Auckland Transport Update Report – Waitakere Ranges Local Board

File No.: CP2014/03003

Purpose

1. The purpose of the report is to respond to Waitakere Ranges Local Board requests on transport-related matters and to provide information to members about Auckland Transport’s activities in the local board area.

Recommendation

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Receives the Auckland Transport Update Report for March 2014.

Discussion

Monthly Overview and Implementation Issues Update

REQUEST FOR FEEDBACK

PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT CHANGE – CANDIA ROAD

2. Auckland Transport is proposing to change the speed limit at Candia Road, Ranui. The proposal (Attachment A) is to extend the 50km/hr speed limited from Swanson Road and the eastern part of Pooks Road to encompass the entirety of North Candia Road and the part of Candia Road north of Coulter Road. The change will also include Burtons Drive and a short section of Pools Road through the roundabout at the intersection with Candia Road.

3. Candia Road sits right on the boundary of two Local Board areas, Waitakere Ranges Local Board and the Henderson-Massey Local Board. Auckland Transport have received comment from the Henderson-Massey Local Board and are now seeking feedback from the Waitakere Ranges Local Board.

BRASHIER CIRCLE - 26-30 - SHARED ZONE (HOME ZONE)

4. Auckland Transport has been consulted as part of that consent process on a Shared Zone at Brashier Circle. Auckland Transport is seeking any feedback from the Waitakere Ranges Local Board on the issue of declaring the road a Shared Zone.

5. Attachment B is a copy of the resolution report, the resolution drawing, and a landscape plan showing the overall site design.

INFORMATION REPORTS

APRIL LOCAL BOARD WORKSHOPS – PRE-ENGAGEMENT ON TRANSPORT LONG TERM PLAN

6. Auckland Transport is scheduling workshops in April 2014 with local board members to gain early feedback to inform advice and options for transport activities to input to Auckland Council’s 2015-25 Long Term Plan (LTP) and by extension, the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP).

7. Auckland Transport hopes that the workshops will assist local boards in developing the transport advocacy component of their Local Board Plans and to help shape options that eventually make it into the draft RLTP.

8. Auckland Transport is particularly interested in elected members’ views on the strategic direction for transport, the prioritisation process Auckland Transport uses to select projects, and the overall levels of expenditure on local roads, public transport, and walking and cycling.

9. Formal consultation on the transport component of Auckland Council’s Long Term Plan, and on Auckland Transport’s Regional Land Transport Programme, will take place in January and February 2015.

RESPONSES AND PROGRESS REPORTS

REQUEST FOR FOOTPATH TO BE EXTENDED FROM HENDERSON VALLEY ROAD (CAREY PARK END) TO GRASSMERE ROAD

10. Auckland Transport has received a request through the local board around the footpath to be extended from Henderson Valley Road (Carey Park end) to Grassmere Road, Henderson Valley.

Update

11. Auckland Transport can advise that it’s 13/14 programme for new footpath requests has been finalised. All new requests will be reviewed and this location will be considered for the 14/15 programme. Whether this scheme goes ahead will depends upon how it scores against other requests.

SWANSON PARK AND RIDE

12. Update from Auckland Transport on the Swanson Park & Ride.

Update

13. All the required consents have been received. KiwiRail has agreed in principle to lease the land to Auckland Transport for the Park and Ride project even though the lease agreement has still not been granted. Currently Auckland Transport is looking into enhancements for the station platform, namely shelter coverage. The Park and Ride construction is currently scheduled for Jan/Feb 2015. All these works are subject to NZTA funding.

CARTER ROAD – SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION REQUEST

14. A request has been received from the Local Board by the residents in Carter Road to request Auckland Transport to investigate reducing the speed limit.

Response

15. Auckland Transport understands that vehicle speeds along this road are causing concern to local residents. Auckland Transport has recently reviewed the speed limit in Carter Road, Oratia and the adjacent part of West Coast Road.

16. Auckland Transport sets speed limits in accordance with the criteria prescribed under the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2003. This is a Central Government regulation which seeks to achieve a consistent approach to speed limit setting across the entire country. While the speed limit rule does consider a large number of factors the outcome is largely driven by the level of roadside development. Consequently the rule results in a speed limit of 70km/h being applied to areas of large lot rural-residential development such as Carter Road and the surrounding roads. However drivers using the road network are required to drive to the conditions present on a road at the time.

HUIA ROAD REDUCE SPEED REQUEST

17. Auckland Transport has received a request to reduce the speed on Huia Road.

Update

18. Auckland Transport is investigating this request

PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY ADJACENT TO MOUNTAIN ROAD

19. A resident's petition to the local board was tabled regarding a pedestrian walkway adjacent to Mountain Road. Auckland Transport has received the petition to investigate.

Response

20. Auckland Transport was granted $7M by Auckland Council for the construction of new footpaths throughout the Auckland Region from 2012 – 2015. Nearly $3M was spent on new footpaths in 2012/13 and approximately 9km of new footpaths were constructed. Requests for new footpaths are prioritised annually according to several criteria including proximity to schools, community facilities, public transport and employment. If selected, the proposed footpaths are investigated for construction.

21. As this year’s programme is fully committed the request for a footpath will be included for consideration in the 2014/15 programme. The lead petitioner will be contacted regarding the request following the confirmation of the 2014/2015 programme in June 2014.

SCENIC DRIVE / KONINI ROAD - SAFETY IMPROVEMENT

22. Auckland Transport undertook a Crash Reduction Study in 2012/2013 on Scenic Drive and have identified that all reported crashes occurring at this intersection were related to speed and also to the lack of forward visibility of Konini Road on Scenic Drive.

23. Currently, there are advance warning signs and street name blades that indicate the presence of the intersection, but the road geometry and dense vegetation obscure visibility to and from the intersection. In addition, due to the lack of forward visibility to the intersection, it was observed some motorists are not able to react in time to vehicles slowing to turn into and out of Konini Road.

Update

24. Further to our consultation letter dated 21 November 2013 to the effect parties regarding the proposed safety improvement works at the intersection of Scenic Drive and Konini Road, Auckland Transport are pleased to inform that the consultation responses received were positive.

25. Given the positive feedback received, a decision has therefore been made to proceed with the implementation of road safety improvements at this intersection. The safety improvement work will proceed with changes involving the relocation of the western red coloured “SLOW” pad further west of the Tawini Road / Scenic Drive Intersection to encourage slower speed through both Tawini Road and Konini Road intersections.

26. The vegetation maintenance work is expected to commence which, will include removal of weeds to improve the sightlines for vehicles existing out of this intersection.

SEAVIEW ROAD – SPEED CALMING AND FOOTPATH REQUEST

27. A request has been received for Auckland Transport to investigate speed calming and footpaths on Seaview Road.

Response

Speed Calming

28. Auckland Transport Engineers have undertaken an assessment of this area to determine whether it is appropriate to install speed humps on this road. The assessment has considered the following factors: reported crashes in the street, traffic speed, traffic volume, numbers of large vehicles using the street, the topography of the street, the length of the street, and the road status i.e. Local Road, Collector Road or Arterial Road.

29. Seaview Road is part of the main route into Piha and is classified as a District Arterial Road, carrying up to 3,500 vehicles a day with a mix of light vehicles, trucks and buses. This section of the road is on a relatively steep incline, and in combination with the volumes and types of vehicles that use this road, speed bumps would increase road noise, particularly from larger vehicles braking and accelerating at each speed hump.

30. A review has also been undertaken of the NZTA crash database to determine the crash record for this site. Only 1 non-injury crash has been recorded for the past 5 years at this location. There may have been more crashes here that have gone unreported, but this record gives an idea as to how this area is performing relative to other parts of the network.

31. Advance curve warning signage is in place on the bend and improvements have been made to the road markings in the recent past to ensure that approaching drivers are able to make an accurate assessment of this bend. An inspection of the road surface shows that it is in a good condition, and the road camber is appropriate for the speed environment.

32. Auckland Transport is unable to justify installing speed humps on Seaview Road. The road geometry, the volumes of traffic using the road, the relatively low crash rate and the arterial function of the road make it unsuitable for this type of treatment.

33. However it has been noted that some of the reflective raised pavement markers and edge marker posts are missing from this bend which will be rectified, this will improve visibility of the bend and will help to reduce the risk of drivers losing control on the bend. The concerns regarding speeding will be brought to the attention of the Police and they will be requested to undertake some speed enforcement in the area.

Footpath

34. Auckland Transport has a regional programme for new footpath construction. The purpose of the programme is to provide new infrastructure in communities to improve pedestrian access to key community facilities. New footpath requests are prioritised and delivered to the level of funding available. Auckland Transport understands that Piha is a community where there are gaps in the footpath network and that there are mixed views.

35. The section of footpath on Seaview Road was constructed approximately two years ago. This was based on a request from Walk Safe Piha and local residents. The footpath was to be continued to the library but at the time, the community was divided with some opposition, including from other community groups, to further footpath construction at this location. As a result, footpath construction at this location was suspended until such time, that a clear view on community preferences emerged.

36. A number of issues need to be resolved before there is an extension to the footpath on Seaview Road. The footpath construction programme for 2013/14 has already been approved, but consideration can be given to assessing the request as part of the 2014/15 programme. Prioritisation of requests will be undertaken this year and will include a review of Seaview Road. Any next step would then include discussions with the community groups and the local board to assess support for the project going forward.

ISSUES PENDING

Subject Name

Description

Date Requested

Request Due Date

Request for dedicated parking at Swanson Station Carpark for the Swanson Station Café.

Request for Auckland Transport to investigate dedicated car parking for the Swanson Station Café.

Process under investigation to enable Auckland Council to transfer the approval to Auckland Transport to enforce the time restrictions.

September 2013

March 2014

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Attachment - CANDIA ROAD	15
b View	Attachment - BRASHIER CIRCLE	17

Signatories

Author

Owena Schuster, Elected Member Relationship Manager (West), Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

13 March 2014

Auckland Transport Quarterly Update to Local Boards (for the quarter - 1 October to 31 December 2013)

File No.: CP2014/03009

Purpose

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

2. 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 local board’s projects under the Local Board Transport Capital Fund

Recommendation

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Receives the Auckland Transport Quarterly Report.

Discussion

Main activities during the period under review

Investment and Development

City Rail Link

3. 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

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

EMU Procurement

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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 Ngati Whatua 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

8. 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

9. 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 Stage 6 & 8.

North Area Bus Improvement Progrogramme – Onewa Road

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

Devonport Marine Square

11. 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

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

The Redoubt Road - Mill Road

13. 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 finalised

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

14. The project involves widening Lincoln Rd between Te Pai 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.

Te Atatu Road : Corridor Improvements

15. Road Corridor Improvement project on Te Atatu 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

16. 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

17. 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

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

Tamaki Drive and Ngapipi Intersection Safety Improvements

19. 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

20. 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)

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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 Mahuhu Cres, 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

24 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

25. 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, preparation of design documentation

New Lynn to Waterview Scheme Cycle Way

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

Tiverton-Wolverton Stage 2

27. 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

28. Design work underway

NORSGA

29. 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

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

NORSGA PC14 Hobsonville Village

31. 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

32. 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

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

34. 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.

35. 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)

36. 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

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

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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

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

Ferry Terminal Upgrade – Bayswater

42. 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

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

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

Rail Platform Extensions

48. 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

49. 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

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

Parnell Train Station

51. Detailed design tender to be issued.

New Lynn Rail Station Electronic Gates

52. Concept designs being finalised and order for gates placed. 10 month lead time for gates, 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

53. 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)

54. 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

55. 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

56. 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

57. 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

58. 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:

59. 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.

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

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. 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)

63. 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

64. 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.

65. 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

66. 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

67. Other studies being undertaken are as follows:

SH16 Te Atatu 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 Te Atatu Bus Interchange feasibility study and work with NZTA to future proof the SH16 upgrades

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

68. 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, Te Atatu Road and Lincoln Road TMP, convention Centre, Rapid Transit Network (RTN) and the ITPv2

Asset Management Plan 2015-2018

69. 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

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

Asset Condition Surveys

71. 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

72. The number of schools signed onto the TravelWise Programme has now reached 375.

73. 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.

74. 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.

75. 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

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

77. 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.

78. 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

79. 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.

80. 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 Vly 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 .

81. 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.

82. The extensive resurfacing program is also underway throughout the central – west region. To date 5.5km of asphalt surfacing has been completed to Dec. 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.

83. 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.

84. 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

85. 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.

86. 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.

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

88. 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

89. 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.

90. 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, Te Irirangi 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.

91. 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

92. 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 3 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.

93. 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.

94. After a major internall and external stakeholder management consultation period between RCM, RCA, PT and Downer, approx. 11000 m2 of Jervois Road, between Ponsonby Road and Clarence Street was resurfaced over Labour Weekend.

95. Spring growth combined with the October Local body elections has made berm mowing an area of focus for the Central team. Following high levels of resistance to the change in policy initially, there is now some indications that the levels of resitance, is changing.

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

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

Hauraki Gulf Islands

98. Wharf Road Rehab stage one was completedin December with Stage two from Muratai to Homai commencing in February.

99. CT Footpath – Tui Street completed in December)

100. Wharf Road board walk completed in December

101. Waiheke Island reseals, 7.5 kms were completed in November

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

North

Rural North

103. 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.

104. 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 target value. 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.

105. 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

106. 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.

107. 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.

108. 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.

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

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

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

Road Corridor Operations

One Network

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

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

114. 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

115. 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

116. 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

117. 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

118. 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.

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

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

121. 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.

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

Waiheke

123. 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

124. 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

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

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

Kaipatiki

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

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

Manurewa–Papakura

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

Albert-Eden

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

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

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

Henderson–Massey

133. 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	55
b View	Traffic Control Committee Decisions July-September 2013	79
c View	Local Board Advocacy Report	81
d View	Local Board Transport Capital Fund Report	83

Signatories

Authors

Various Auckland Transport authors

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

13 March 2014

Local Area Plan for Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitakere River Valley

File No.: CP2014/02254

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek a decision from the Waitākere Ranges Local Board to proceed with the preparation of a Local Area Plan for Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley.

Executive Summary

2. The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 (the Act) provides for the adoption of Local Area Plans (LAPs) to achieve the Act’s purpose and objectives at the local level. The Act requires that the council encourage local communities to contribute to the preparation of LAPs and consult with tangata whenua.

3. In December 2013, the Waitākere Ranges Local Board requested that staff gauge support from residents of Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley for the preparation of a LAP for the area. An open day was organised at the 2014 Bethells Beach Community Day.

4. This report outlines the outcome of this consultation. It concludes that there has been a relatively high level of support from the local community for the preparation of a LAP. This was expressed not only at this recent event but also during previous consultations since 2012. Local iwi also indicated their support for a LAP in 2013.

5. The report recommends that a LAP for this area be prepared, and that the engagement process enable collaboration between the council project team and local residents, iwi, and local and external stakeholders in the preparation of the LAP.

Recommendations

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) Approves the preparation of a Local Area Plan for Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley

b) Requests that staff plan and implement a collaborative process of engagement during the preparation of the Local Area Plan with residents, ratepayers and businesses of Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley, Te Kawerau Iwi Tribal Authority, Ngāti Whātua and local and external stakeholders

c) Requests that staff in the North West Planning Unit report monthly to the Waitākere Ranges Local Board on progress via the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area portfolio holder and/or the Chair

d) Requests that staff report back to the Waitākere Ranges Local Board on the resources needed in 2014-15 to progress and finalise the Local Area Plan for Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley.

Discussion

6. A large part of the Bethells Beach/Te Henga and Waitākere River Valley area is within the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area (WRHA). Under the provisions of the Act, the council may prepare a LAP. A LAP defines the boundary of the area, identifies its natural and cultural heritage features and expresses a long term vision for its future character and amenity. It includes objectives and a plan of actions to realise that vision, and to enable local communities to provide for their social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being. The process of preparing a LAP needs to encourage local communities, tangata whenua and external stakeholders to participate in its preparation (refer to What is a Local Area Plan? for more detail in Attachment D)

7. Work on a LAP for Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley was initiated in 2010 by the former Waitākere City Council. The local community and iwi have since been consulted on two occasions in 2012 and late 2013/early 2014 to gauge support for the council preparing a LAP. A detailed timeline of events is available in Attachment A.

8. Local iwi authorities Te Kawerau Iwi Tribal Authority, Ngāti Whātua Orakei and Ngāti Whātua Nga Rima o Kaipara indicated in 2013 that they would support a LAP for this area. Ngāti Whātua Orakei and Ngāti Whātua Ngā Rima o Kaipara commented that they would defer to Te Kawerau a Maki for input into the LAP.

9. In August 2013, the Waitākere Ranges Local Board requested that the council resume work on the LAP with the goal of completion this 2013-14 financial year. A budget of $35,173.00 was allocated to the LAP (Resolution number WTK/2013/177).

10. A Community Engagement Forum was organised on 14 November 2013 to seek input from local residents on the process of engagement during the LAP (refer to Attachment B for detailed notes from this meeting). Following this event, the Local Board sought to gauge support for a LAP from the wider community at the 2014 Bethells Beach Community Day held on 26 January 2014.

11. The LAP stall was set up for the duration of the event (from 9am-4pm), staffed by employees of the North West Planning Unit, and attended by Local Board Member Neil Henderson. The stall included:

· information and maps on the WRHA and the Act, Local Board Plan, draft Annual Plan, Waitākere Ranges Regional Parks Management Plan, West Coast Plan and other relevant plans, policies and strategies

· information on other LAPs and examples of how these are being implemented

· a large paper wall to record and display residents’ preferences and comments on the following two options for planning the future of the area:

o Option 1: the council relies on existing plans and implements projects within the current planning framework and consultative processes

o Option 2: the council prepares a LAP

· forms for people to fill in on the spot or to send back later, to identify preferences and provide comments on the two options.

12. Participation in the consultation was relatively high for a one-day event, with 56 visitors recorded at the LAP stall and written comments received from 39 people. The proposed LAP area includes approximately 800 residents/290 occupied dwellings (refer to the map in Attachment C).

13. The majority of people who attended had already participated in previous LAP consultation events. 11 people asked to be added to the contact list of local residents and be kept informed of the outcome of this consultation. This brings the number of households who have actively participated in the LAP engagement since 2012 to nearly 80.

14. Of the 39 responses, 4 were expressly not in favour of the LAP, while 6 others stated conditions on their support to a LAP. Of all those in support (34 comments), nearly all had expectations on what the LAP should achieve, whether in terms of process or outcomes. Please refer to Attachment A for a detailed report of the feedback received.

15. Some of those not in favour of the LAP were concerned that the LAP would distract the council away from the practical, every-day issues faced by residents, and be un-necessarily costly. Others commented that the LAP would place demands on people’s time and energy and risk creating conflicts and raise expectations amongst residents while having little effect on what happens in the area. One person asked that the council propose alternatives to the LAP for the community to consider.

16. Respondents in support of the LAP commented that the LAP should take place in order to provide an opportunity for the community to have hands-on involvement in planning around specific issues and projects, and that a LAP would focus the attention of the Local Board in this area.

17. In terms of process, some of those in support called for an engagement that:

· focusses on people’s interest in specific issues and projects

· listens to people - some asked for residents to be able to manage discussions and planning work, and be involved in the decision making process

· is well communicated to all

· takes sufficient time to achieve the desired outcomes.

18. The issues that were identified were consistent with those listed in 2012, with a strong emphasis on the protection of the natural environment and character of the area, road safety (particularly for pedestrians and cyclists), visitor management, community and youth gathering places and the promotion of small local businesses and artists.

19. The outcome of engagement events undertaken since 2012 show that there has been a relatively high level of support expressed for the LAP both in 2012 and in 2014. The LAPs prepared under the Act enable a localised, community-based approach to identifying the heritage features of an area and how they may be protected and enhanced, and ways to enable people to provide for their social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being.

20. The issues raised by local residents are of the types that may be addressed through a LAP process. This has been the case for other areas where LAPs have been prepared since 2008, including Oratia, Waiatarua, Henderson Valley/Opanuku, and the Muddy Creeks area (Parau, Laingholm, Woodlands Park and Waimā).

21. The engagement process for the LAP may be tailored to each community. The suggestions that residents have made at the Community Day and during the November 2013 Community Engagement Forum may be accommodated within a collaborative model of engagement that would be well suited to the purpose of the LAP.

22. For these reasons, it is suggested that the Local Board request the council to proceed with the preparation of a LAP for the area. If a LAP is prepared, it is also recommended that:

· the LAP be resourced and allowed sufficient time to achieve a collaborative process of engagement with local residents, ratepayers, businesses, Te Kawerau Iwi Tribal Authority and local stakeholders (including local community organisations and clubs, the Royal Forest and Bird Society, the Department of Conservation, the Waitākere Ranges Protection Society and the Strategic Property Action Network) during the drafting of the LAP. A draft version of the LAP will be made available for general public feedback during the summer season of 2014/15. This is a good time of the year to consult with a wide range of local residents and property owners as a number of community events and gatherings take place in this area. It would enable the Local Board to consider comments on the draft and for the draft to be finalised by mid-2015.

· the engagement process be regularly assessed by the council project team, a consultative group of community representatives and the Local Board to check that the process is participatory, transparent, timely and inclusive and provide equitable access to information for everyone. The composition and terms of reference of this consultative group of community representatives would be determined in the early stages of engagement with the local community. We suggest that the planning of community engagement events and progress on the drafting of the LAP be reported to the Local Board at monthly intervals via meetings with the portfolio holder for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area and/or the Local Board Chair.

· the LAP be resourced to focus investigations on local issues and explore options for future objectives and actions with the local community. A stock-take of available information around known issues in 2013-14 will enable the council project team to identify resources needed in 2014-15 to progress and finalise the LAP.

Consideration

Local Board Views

23. This report outlines the outcome of a consultation process initiated by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board to gauge support from iwi and the local community for a LAP in Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley. Local Board members sponsored and participated in the process. The views of the Local Board members on the consultation outcomes were sought at a workshop on 13 February 2014 and have been considered in this report.

Maori Impact Statement

24. Te Kawerau a Maki, Ngāti Whātua Orakei and Ngāti Whātua Ngā Rima o Kaipara were consulted in 2013 and indicated that they would support the preparation of a LAP for Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley. Ngāti Whātua Orakei and Ngāti Whātua Ngā Rima o Kaipara commented that they would defer to Te Kawerau a Maki for input into the LAP. Te Kawerau Iwi Tribal Authority indicated that iwi would in the first instance contribute to the LAP process via the preparation of a Cultural Impact Assessment for the area which is currently underway.

General

25. The residents of Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley, local community groups and external stakeholders were contacted in October 2013 and invited to input into the LAP engagement process. More recently, the consultation at the annual Bethells Beach Community Day enabled visitors to the event, mostly local residents and holiday house owners to indicate preferences on the preparation of a LAP or otherwise. The feedback received through those activities and during earlier consultations has been considered to inform the recommendations of this report.

Implementation Issues

26. Funding is available in the 2013-14 budget for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Programme to progress the preparation of a LAP for Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitākere River Valley. The resources required to progress and finalise the LAP in 2014-15 will be identified to be considered in the allocation of expenditures for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Programme in 2014-15.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Notes on the LAP consultation at Bethells Beach Community Day on 26/01/2014	91
b View	Notes on the Community Engagement Forum at Bethells Beach Surf Life Saving Club on 14/11/2013	97
c View	Map of the possible LAP boundary and wider area of interest	99
d View	LAP factsheet: What is a Local Area Plan?	101

Signatories

Author

Claire Liousse - Planner

Authorisers

Penny Pirrit - Regional & Local Planning Manager

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

13 March 2014

Local Area Plan for Bethells Beach/Te Henga and the Waitakere River Valley

2014 Bethells Beach Community Day consultation

13/02/2014

1. Background

2010: Work on the LAP started under the former Waitakere City Council with the preparation of a background document and initial consultation with residents on the proposed boundary and local issues of interest.

Dec 2011: The Waitakere Ranges Local Board resolved to resume the consultation with the community and iwi to gauge support for the preparation of a LAP in this area (Resolution WTK/2011/198).

Jan to May 2012: Community and iwi consultation. A total of 45 responses were received. Of these, 41 community members were in support of a LAP for the area, while four were opposed. Comments in opposition included references to past Council consultation and planning processes, which had resulted in perceived divisions within the community and distrust of Council processes. There was also concern over the risk of re-opening discussions over subdivision issues which had recently been resolved under District Plan processes.

Te Kawerau a Maki indicated that, due to competing priorities with Treaty Settlement and regional planning processes, and given the importance of the area to the iwi, they did not have sufficient capacity to adequately engage in a LAP process at Bethells/Te Henga in 2012-13.

June 2012: The Local Board resolved to delay initiating this LAP until tangata whenua had confirmed their availability to take part in the planning process in this local area (Resolution WTK/2012/102). The LAP programme then focussed on the Laingholm/Parau/Woodlands Park/Waima area.

June 2013: Te Kawerau confirmed that they had the capacity to participate in the development of a LAP in the Bethells/ Te Henga/ Waitakere Valley area in the year 2013/14.

Aug 2013: The Local Board resolved to resume work on a LAP in this area (Resolution WTK/2013/177).

October 2013: Residents are advised by flyer that the LAP work is resuming and invited to participate in Community Engagement Forum.

14 Nov 2013: Initial meeting with residents on the process of engagement

11 Dec 2013: The Local Board requested at a workshop that the consultation at Community Day focus on gauging support for a LAP.

2. Community Day set up

The stall was set up for the duration of the event on 26 January 2014, from 9am-4pm, staffed by Eryn Shields, Raj Maharjan and Claire Liousse from the North West Planning team, and attended by Local Board Member Neil Henderson. The stall included:

· information and maps on the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area (WRHA) and the WRHA Act 2008.

· a large paper wall to record and display residents’ preferences and comments on the following two options for planning the future of the area:

1. Status quo: the Council relies on existing plans and implements projects within the current planning framework and consultative processes.

Examples of current planning documents were available.

2. Local Area Plan

Examples of LAPs were available, including how the LAPs have been implemented.

· Forms for people to fill in on the spot or to send back later, to identify preferences and provide comments on the two options.

3. Consultation outcomes

Participation

· 56 visitors were recorded at the stall during the day.

· 36 people posted comments on the paper wall

· 2 people sent comments by email

· 1 person filled in a form

Feedback

Not in favour of a LAP

4 comments were in favour of continuing to rely on, or improving existing plans, including:

o Our area should be recognised and we need funding to keep and improve our area, but money should not be spent on glossy brochures and research rather be spent on the project!

o If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it!

o LAP should not happen at the expense of the on-the-ground work that deals with the problems at Bethells e.g. litter, public toilets, dogs, signage, rangers.

o I do have serious concerns about the personal cost to the people of this community (in time, conflict and effort) of achieving a LAP that may not reap the intended benefit that people think it will, if it has no actual power. I just think that people may not realise they can have Council come up with other means of serving the community better, including asking the Council to suggest those alternative options itself.

In favour of a LAP

34 comments were made in favour of a LAP

· Some people identified why they think it is required:

o We need a LAP to get on the Local Board’s radar.

o There’s no community association so a local plan is the best way to consult.

o A LAP is a way of finding out what other people are wanting for this area.

o A LAP is the way to get Bethells residents involved in decision making process, so definitely the way to go!

o Yes! We need a LAP. This is a special area that needs more thought that just what other areas have like current status quo.

o I would like a LAP for the area

- to give the community the chance to formally debate what we want for the future of our area, including some of the tricky issues here, within a safe and preferably professionally mediated environment. Knowing what we (collectively) want for the future of this place is a big step towards achieving it.

- to provide the Local Board with an agreed vision for the Bethells area and a list of actions towards that vision, which they can be confident will have the support of the community (or most of it)

- to ensure that our list of desired actions at Bethells to improve social, economic, cultural and environmental outcomes, is in front of the Local Board when they make funding decisions, giving issues at Bethells a better chance of being funded. Without a LAP, the area has less chance of obtaining resourcing, which is more likely to be spent in areas that do have a LAP.

· Some people identified the conditions for a LAP

o I support a LAP as long as money is spent carefully and in focused way.

o Let’s make sure we get the right method and methodologies right. Take time to explore.

o Let local residents manage discussion and planning around specific issues and projects.

o Consultation and communication is key to good outcomes. Any process that truly listens to the locals is a positive.

o I support the LAP taking into consideration the issues we put forward at the meeting in October.

o A LAP would need:

- Coordinated vision: each action/decision is considered in the context of the overall strategy, not in isolation

- Strategic – clear about what needs to happen as part of the plan, and what is just individual actions. Clear about what is critical and what is just nice to have. Clear about priorities.

- Well communicated – everyone knows why, when, where and how to be involved in those aspects they have an interest/mandate.

· On the extent of the area that should be included in the LAP, one person commented:

o I support extending the LAP area to include the whole river catchment, includes Goldies Bush. Reason: the river is the heart of the valley, its health is paramount.

· Many people chose to include comments on the themes and issues that the LAP should address, including:

Natural features and character

o We would like to see the features, character and uniqueness of the area upheld.

o Protection of natural resources and help implement a plan with the community to retain Te Henga’s unique character

o Value our environment, look after the trees and plant more!

o Would like to see kauris protected on Goldie Bush track.

o It’s so special, take care of the dunes and beach.

o Water quality in lagoon and surrounds

o No more subdivision at all

o No to fireworks in the valley

o Logging trucks during school traffic

Visitor management

o More effective dog enforcement; (3 people)

o More effective motorbike and noisy car enforcement

o Freedom campers.

o This area needs to service local and visitors/day trippers well.

o Visitor strategy for Lake Wainamu

Community facilities and services

o Recycling facilities at the beach/café (3 people)Skatepark – 1, tennis courts – 2 in reserve.

o Would like to see a place for the community to gather and use (other than café) e.g. marae/community centre.

o Review Te Henga Reserve Management Plan (management of vegetation, information kiosk, reduce number of signs).

o Future marae at Te Henga

Transport

o Safer walkways and footpaths (6 people) (including from the train station)

o Safe cycling (5 people) (including from the train station)

o Reduce speed on road (4 people)

“Our kids should have the right to ride a pony or a bike along the road without the fear of hit along the road by some one that thinks it’s a race track”.

o Installing a boardwalk valuing the wetland as well as servicing mosquito lane for pedestrian access to beach, tracks.

Local economic development

o LAP to address promotion of local artists and small businesses.

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

13 March 2014

Infrastructure and Environmental Services Update Report

File No.: CP2014/00859

Purpose

1. To inform the local board about the activities of the Infrastructure and Environmental Services (I&ES) department during the period from December 2013 to January 2014. This includes both local board based and regional activities undertaken by the three units of I&ES – Environmental Services, Solid Waste and Stormwater.

2. This report also tracks the delivery and expenditure of environmental budget lines from the 2013/2014 Local Board Agreement (LBA), as assigned to I&ES.

Executive Summary

3. I&ES delivers on the Auckland Plan and local board plans through the provision of environment and sustainability programmes, regional waste and stormwater services, as well as the maintenance and enhancement of Auckland's natural environment.

4. This report has been written to inform the local board about the delivery of activities and work programmes by I&ES. A number of these regional activities have a distinct local involvement and impact and are detailed in the attachments to this report.

Recommendation

That the Waitakere Ranges Local Board:

a) Notes the information in the Infrastructure and Environmental Services update report.

Discussion

5. Local board priorities: This report and attachments specifically detail the activities delivered by the three units of I&ES within the local board area which support and contribute to the following local board plan priorities and initiatives:

Priority:

Initiatives:

Stewardship of the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area

· Weed and pest management in the Waitakere Ranges local board area

· Promote and increase knowledge about protected species (animal and plant)

· Protecting the natural and cultural heritage of the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area, including raising awareness, supporting volunteer groups and working with mana whenua in relation to Maori heritage

· Providing further interpretation for natural and historic heritage buildings

· Providing funding for the community to develop heritage projects

Promoting Sustainable Living and Working

· Maintenance and development of existing Project Twin Streams networks

· Development of new Project Twin Streams projects

· Continue to partner with Ecomatters Trust, (including on projects such as Eco Day and the Sustainable Living Centre in New Lynn)

· Continue to partner with the Keep Waitakere Beautiful Trust (including on the Trees for Babies and Neat Streets programmes)

· Examine further opportunities to expand the Green Network – for example by encouraging the sustainable neighbourhoods programme to improve and replant streams, and patches of bush and forest

· Continue to work with the Weedfree Trust to foster awareness of the threats posed by invasive weeds to our native ecosystems and take action against them

· Investigate the feasibility and cost of providing community hubs in rural or coastal communities

· Highlight and promote eco-projects in the Waitakere Ranges local board area

· Work with local boards and others to engage local communities and develop a vision and strategy for improving water quality and the environs of the Manukau Harbour

6. Local board projects: The local board is supporting the delivery of local environmental programmes through its budget for community environmental services and project twin streams. Key project highlights and milestones are noted in Table 2 below with additional detail provided in Attachment A.

*Budget Line*	*Projects*	*Highlights:*	*Budget*
Community environmental services	Ecofest	· Organisation for the annual Ecofests in the North and West of the region is underway in conjunction with Kaipatiki Project and Ecomatters Trust. The Ecofests will run from mid-March to mid-April in 2014.	$257,724 (across the three western local boards)
Project Twin Streams Capex		· In November, December 2013 and January 2014, a total of 1,640 volunteers spent 606 volunteer hours working on streams within the Project Twin Stream area.	Waitakere Ranges Local Board has $509,509.24 (37% of the total budget) for the 13/14 financial year. This amount includes carry overs.
Resource recovery facility	Resource recovery facility	· Coordinating feedback from local boards on the direction for the project given review of current situation.	$21,000 ($7,000 from each board)
Septic tank pump out scheme	Septic tank pump outs	· Septic tanks - Auckland Council’s stormwater operations team is now responsible for the maintenance of the septic tank pump out contract. In January of this year 94 of the total 134 work orders for the triennial pump out were completed. The 40 remaining work orders were rescheduled for a number of reasons, e.g. the septic tank could not be located (owner advised), the property could not be accessed due to weather conditions, or the standard septic tank had been upgraded to a high tech system.	Budget 2013-14: $686,621.00 across all boards (excludes carryover budget of $259,846.72 for the separate data investigation project to start in March/April 2014)

7. Local environmental initiatives are also supported through regional funding. Highlights of our regional activities are noted in Table 3 below with additional detail provided in Attachment B.

*Unit*	*Highlights:*
Environmental Services	· 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 in October-November 2013. Over 50% of material collected recycled or reused. · $293,878 awarded to 33 different projects through the Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund in the October funding round. · Upcoming trial of organic food waste collection service to be held on the North Shore from March to May 2014.
Stormwater	· Eight stormwater projects as described in Attachment C are being progressed within the Waitakere Local Board area. The Captain Scott Road network upgrade project was completed in December 2013, the Waima Crescent stormwater network upgrade project was completed in November 2013, and the Takahe Road project was completed in January 2014. The Osman Street stormwater upgrade project is in its final design stage, the Capricon Place project is in the resource consent process, and Atkinson Road project construction will commence in March 2014. · Within the Waitakere Rangers local board area 134 scheduled pump outs and 4 unscheduled pump outs were carried out in January 2014-March 2014. The unscheduled pump outs were carried out to mitigate the risk of an over flow of the systems.

Consideration

Local Board Views

8. This is a report prepared specifically to inform the local board.

Maori Impact Statement

9. While this report is for information only and does not require any decision making, it is recognised that environmental management, water quality and land management has integral links with the mauri of the environments and concepts of kaitiakitanga.

Implementation Issues

10. The activities detailed in this report are within budget. Any decisions arising from discussions and planned changes to work programmes will have financial and resourcing implications which will need to be managed.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Local Infrastructure and Environmental Services Activity	109
b View	Regional Infrastructure and Environmental Services Activity	113
c View	Stormwater Capital Works Programme	115

Signatories

Authors

Lucy Hawcroft - Relationship Advisor

Mara Bebich - Senior Relationship & Engagement Advisor

Theresa Pearce - Relationship Advisor

Authorisers

John Dragicevich - Manager Infrastructure and Environmental Services

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Chairperson	Sandra Coney, QSO
Deputy Chairperson	Denise Yates, JP
Members	Neil Henderson
	Greg Presland
	Steve Tollestrup
	Saffron Toms

No.	Title	Page
a View	Workshop Minutes, 30 January 2014	137
b View	Workshop Minutes, 13 February 2014	139
c View	Workshop Minutes, 20 February 2014	141
d View	Workshop Minutes, 27 February 2014	143

Author	Brett Lane - Local Board Advisor
Authoriser	Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau