I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Orākei Local Board will be held on:
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Date:
Time:
Meeting Room:
Venue:
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Thursday, 4
September 2014
3.30pm
St Chads
Church and Community Centre
38 St Johns Road
Meadowbank
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Orākei Local Board
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
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Chairperson
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Desley Simpson, JP
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Deputy Chairperson
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Mark Thomas
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Members
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Ken Baguley
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Troy Churton
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Kate Cooke
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Colin Davis, JP
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Kit Parkinson
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(Quorum 4 members)
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Georgina Morgan
Democracy Advisor
28 August 2014
Contact Telephone: 021 302 163
Email: georgina.morgan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Orākei
Local Board
04 September
2014
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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 Welcome 3
2 Apologies 3
3 Declaration of Interest 3
4 Confirmation of Minutes 3
5 Leave of Absence 3
6 Acknowledgements 3
7 Petitions 3
7.1 Carmel McLaughlin - Petition to Auckland Transport 3
8 Deputations 3
9 Public Forum 3
9.1 Steve Holley - Auckland University Hockey Club 3
10 Extraordinary Business 3
11 Notices of Motion 3
12 Review of Alcohol Control Bylaws - Proposed bylaw for local
board feedback 3
13 Hearing panel recommendations on review of local dog access
rules 3
14 Orakei Local Board Performance Report - July 2013 to June
2014 3
15 Annual Report 2013/14 3
16 Urgent Decision - 2014/2015 Central Joint Funding Committee 3
17 Auckland Transport Update – Orakei Local Board: September
2014 3
18 Chairperson's Report 3
19 Board Member Reports 3
20 Resolutions Pending 3
21 Local Board Workshop Record of Proceedings 3
22 Consideration of Extraordinary
Items
2 Apologies
At the close of
the agenda no apologies had been received.
3 Declaration of Interest
Members are
reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a
conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other
external interest they might have.
4 Confirmation of Minutes
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That the Orākei Local Board:
a)
confirms the ordinary minutes of its meeting,
held on Thursday, 7 August 2014 and the minutes of
its extraordinary meeting, held on Monday, 11 August 2014, as a true and
correct record.
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5 Leave of Absence
At the close of
the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.
6 Acknowledgements
At the close of
the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.
7 Petitions
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7.1 Carmel McLaughlin - Petition
to Auckland Transport
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Purpose
1. Carmel McLaughlin will be in
attendance to present the Local Board with a petition to Auckland Transport.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) receives the petition.
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8 Deputations
Standing Order 3.20 provides for deputations. Those applying
for deputations are required to give seven working days’ notice of subject
matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Board.
This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the
published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as
resolved by the meeting.
At the close of the agenda no requests to speak had been received.
At the close of the agenda no requests for deputations had been
received.
9 Public Forum
A period of time (approximately
30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on
matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is
allowed, following which there may be questions from members.
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9.1 Steve Holley -
Auckland University Hockey Club
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Purpose
1. Steve Holley - Auckland
University Hockey Club, will be in attendance to provide the Local Board with
an overview of hockey facilities in the area.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) thanks Steve Holley - Auckland
University Hockey Club for his presentation.
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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.
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Orākei
Local Board
04 September
2014
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Review of
Alcohol Control Bylaws - Proposed bylaw for local board feedback
File No.: CP2014/19012
Purpose
1. The purpose of
the report is to provide local boards with a copy of the proposed Auckland
Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 and to request formal feedback by
resolution.
2. Local boards
are also requested to appoint a review panel to make recommendations to the
local board on the review of the local alcohol bans.
Executive
summary
3. On 22 July
2014, the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee recommended to the governing body to
adopt the Statement of Proposal for the proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014
(Attachment A) for public consultation (resolution number RBC/2014/27). The governing body formally adopted the Statement of Proposal on 31
July 2014 (resolution number GB/2014/70). Following this discussion, the council commenced public consultation
(using the special consultative procedure), on 15 August 2014.
4. In addition to
the public consultation process, staff are seeking feedback from local boards
on the proposed bylaw.
5. The proposed
Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 will establish the bylaw structure and delegation
that will be used to make, review, amend or revoke alcohol bans. Decisions on
existing and new alcohol bans will be made by local boards after a new bylaw is
adopted. This ensures decisions meet the proposed new requirements in the
bylaw.
6. Regardless of
the final form of the bylaw and delegations, local boards have an important
role in the review of alcohol bans and the appointment of an alcohol ban review
panel is sought.
7. Details of the
proposed bylaw are outlined in the report.
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Recommendations
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) provides
formal feedback (by passing resolutions) on the proposed Auckland Council
Alcohol Control Bylaw to the hearing panel, including whether the local board
wish to meet with the hearing panel
b) appoints a local alcohol ban
review panel comprised of up to three local board members to make
recommendations on the review of the alcohol bans in the local board area
c) appoints one member as a
chairperson of the local alcohol ban review panel
d) delegates to the Chairperson of
the local board the power to make a replacement appointment to the review
panel in the event that any member appointed by the local board under
resolution (b) is unavailable.
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Comments
8. The Local
Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Act 2010 requires the review of
all seven legacy alcohol control bylaws (previously called liquor control
bylaws) and associated alcohol bans (previously called liquor bans) by 31
October 2015.
9. In
December 2012, Parliament enacted the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This
in turn amended the Local Government Act 2002. The requirements for
making or continuing individual alcohol bans has changed significantly with the
passing of the Local Government (Alcohol Reform) Amendment Act 2012 (the Act).
10. The Act
introduced a higher threshold to be met for alcohol bans to be made or
continued. The higher threshold requires that the council is satisfied that
there is evidence to show a high level of crime or disorder is caused or made
worse by the consumption of alcohol in that public place and that the alcohol
ban is a reasonable restriction on people’s rights in light of that evidence.
11. The process for
making a bylaw under the Local Government Act 2002 requires that the council
determine if a bylaw is the most appropriate response to a problem. A bylaw
must also be in the most appropriate form and must be consistent with the New
Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990. All bylaws must meet the legal requirements
as set out in the Bylaws Act 1910, including not being unreasonable, providing
rules that are proportionate to the issues being addressed and not being beyond
the powers of the enabling legislation.
Current Auckland regulation
12. Currently, there
are seven legacy alcohol control bylaws and more than 1,600 individual alcohol
ban areas across Auckland. The legacy bylaws significantly differ in
their drafting style and presentation.
13. In
general, all legacy bylaws provide the structure used to make alcohol bans.
Some legacy bylaws enable the making of alcohol bans by resolution while others
require a change to the bylaw itself. Making alcohol bans by resolution means
the level of consultation is determined on a case by case basis and can result
in more effective and efficient decisions compared to amending the bylaw.
14. An assessment of
the appropriateness of the legacy bylaws indicate that:
· A single bylaw is necessary to enable the adoption of alcohol bans
that prohibit or regulate or control the consumption or bringing into or
possession of alcohol in public places. The New Zealand Police consider that
limiting the consumption of alcohol in public places may reduce alcohol related
harm.
· It is appropriate to delegate decisions on alcohol bans in local
public places to local boards.
15. Within
an alcohol ban area the possession and consumption of alcohol is prohibited
during the time the ban is operational. Exceptions enable alcohol to be
transported in an unopened container to and from licenced and private premises.
16. Enforcement
of the bylaw is the responsibility of the New Zealand Police. The police have
powers of search, seizure and arrest, and may issue a $250 infringement notice for
breach of an alcohol ban.
Auckland Council’s proposed Alcohol
Control Bylaw
The council’s decision to adopt the proposed Auckland Council
Alcohol Control Bylaw for public consultation
17. On
22 July 2014, the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee recommended to the governing
body the Statement of Proposal for the proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw.
18. On
31 July 2014, the governing body adopted the proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw
Statement of Proposal (Attachment A), which includes the proposed bylaw for
public consultation (resolution number GB/2014/70).
19. Following
the decision, the council commenced the public consultation process (using the
special consultative procedure), on 15 August 2014. The key consultation dates
are summarised in the table below:
Table 1. Key
consultation dates
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Milestone
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15 August 2014
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Written submission period opens
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15 September 2014
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Written submission period closes
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September/October 2014
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Staff will review and analyse all submissions
in a report to the hearings panel
Report
will include all formal feedback received from local boards
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Early/Mid October 2014
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Public
hearings will be held by hearing panel
This
will include an opportunity for local boards to meet with the hearings panel
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End October 2014
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Hearings
panel will report back to governing body (final bylaw adopted)
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18 December 2014
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Bylaw
commences
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Summary of proposed alcohol control bylaw content
20. This
section of the report summarises the key proposals contained in the proposed
bylaw.
21. The
purpose of the bylaw is to control the consumption or possession of alcohol in
public places to reduce alcohol related harm. This aligns to the section 147 (Power
to make bylaws for alcohol control purposes) of the Local Government Act
2002.
22. The
bylaw proposes that local boards be delegated decisions on making, reviewing
amending or revoking alcohol bans in local areas. This supports previous
feedback obtained by local boards requesting this delegation from the governing
body.
23. Alcohol
bans of regional significance will remain the responsibility of the Regulatory
and Bylaws Committee. This is consistent with the Auckland Council Long Term
Plan where issues of a regional significance are the responsibility of a
council committee.
24. It
is proposed within the bylaw that prior to making a new alcohol ban, the
council be satisfied that the alcohol ban gives effect to the purpose of the
bylaw and comply with criteria and decision making requirements Subpart 1 of
Part 6 of the Local Governments Act 2002; and section 147B of Local Government
Act 2002. This includes that:
· There is
evidence that the area to which the bylaw applies (or will apply by virtue of
the resolution) has experienced a high level of crime or disorder that can be
shown to have been caused of made worse by alcohol consumption.
· The alcohol
ban is appropriate and proportionate in light of the evidence and can be
justified as a reasonable limitation on people’s rights and freedoms.
25. Four
different times are proposed in the bylaw for consideration of new alcohol ban
areas:
· 24 hours, 7 days a week (at all times ban)
· 7pm – 7am daily (evening ban)
· 10pm – 7am daylight saving and 7pm – 7am outside
daylight saving (night time ban)
· 7pm on the day before to 7am on the day after
any weekend, public holiday or Christmas/New Year holiday period (weekend or
holiday alcohol ban).
These times are a guide
to improve consistency across Auckland. This recognises that in some instances
the use of the times specified may be disproportionate to the evidence of the
problem and therefore contrary to the statutory requirement that requires
alcohol bans to be proportionate in light of the evidence. These times are
generally consistent with a number of legacy council bylaws.
26. Enforcement
of alcohol bans is the responsibility of the New Zealand Police. The penalty
for breaching an alcohol ban is a $250 infringement under the Local Government
(Alcohol Ban Breaches) Regulations 2013.
Review of local alcohol bans
27. To
ensure local board decision making on the existing alcohol bans is consistent
with the new bylaw, local boards will be required to review all bans once the
bylaw is adopted. It is a statutory
requirement these all be reviewed by 31 October 2015 otherwise the bans will
lapse.
28. Staff will support the local board review. The proposed alcohol ban review process
is outlined in the table below:
Table 2. Proposed
local board review process
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Date
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Milestone
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September 2014
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Local
boards establish local alcohol ban review panels to review existing local
alcohol bans
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End October 2014
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Final
Alcohol Control Bylaw adopted by governing body
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November 2014 – end February 2015
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Staff
to present information on local alcohol bans to each local alcohol ban review
panel and assist the panels in making recommendations on existing local
alcohol bans
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March 2015
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Recommendations
of the local alcohol review panels presented to local boards
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April/May 2015
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Public
consultation on alcohol controls (if required by local boards)
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June 2015
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Alcohol bans adopted by local boards
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October 2015
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Legacy
alcohol bans lapse.
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Consideration
Local board views and implications
29. The
review of the legacy bylaws was discussed with local boards in the context of
the significant other changes arising from new alcohol-related legislation. In
relation to alcohol bans, local boards sought clear decision-making criteria,
some form of regional consistency in times while providing for local variation
where necessary, provision for temporary changes, and local board delegations.
Māori impact statement
30. Throughout the initial engagement phases of the
review project, staff worked with the Community Policy and Planning team, Te
Waka Angamua, policy advisors at the
Independent Maori Statutory Board (IMSB) and Hapai Te Hauora Tapui to deliver a
program for engaging with Māori on alcohol issues.
31. As part
of this, staff ran a workshop with rangatahi (youth), organised a rangatahi
engagement session as part of the Atamira event and held a hui with mana whenua
and mataa waka to discuss both the Local Alcohol Policy Project and the Alcohol
Control Bylaw Project.
32. There
is broad support from the police iwi liaison officers, mana whenua and mataa
waka in relation to protecting children and young people from the harms
associated with alcohol consumption in public places.
Implementation
33. If adopted as
proposed local boards will be required to review all current alcohol bans after
the bylaw is adopted by 31 October 2015. This ensures that decisions on alcohol
bans meet the proposed new requirement in the bylaw and the enabling
legislation.
34. The Policies and
Bylaws Unit will assist local boards with this process. Polices and Bylaws
staff have been collating evidence from legacy council files, Police, community
safety audits, are working closing with Integrated Bylaw Review Implementation
team to ensure practicality and ease in the implementation of the Auckland-wide
bylaw. As part of this process, the appointment of
local board alcohol ban review panels is sought.
Attachments
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No.
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Title
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aView
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Statement of Proposal - Reveiw of Alcohol Control
Bylaws
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bView
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Proposed Alcohol Bylaw
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3
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Signatories
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Author
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Kylie Hill - Policy Analyst
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Authorisers
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Helgard Wagener - Team leader, Policies and Bylaws
Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden &
Orakei Local Boards
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Orākei
Local Board
04 September
2014
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Orākei Local
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04 September
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Orākei Local
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04 September
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Hearing panel recommendations on review of local dog
access rules
File No.: CP2014/17798
Purpose
1. To
receive the hearing panel recommendations
on proposed changes to dog access rules in the Orākei local
board area.
Executive
summary
2. The Orākei Local Board decided at its meeting on 1 May
2014 to propose changes to certain dog access rules, and appointed a hearing
panel comprising of local board members Troy Churton (Chair), Colin Davis and Kit
Parkinson (resolution OR/2014/12).
3. The proposal was publicly
notified with a submission period of 12 June 2014 to 23 July 2014. At the close
of submissions, 948 submissions had been received. The majority of submissions
(928 or 98 per cent) were estimated to be from dog owners, and 633 (or 67 per
cent) were estimated to be from Orākei residents.
4. The hearing panel heard from
seven oral submitters and held deliberations on 11 August 2014.
5. Major recommendations are to
adopt the proposal with the following amendments:
· to
provide more time for dogs on beaches by adopting a shorter summer season of 31
March instead of Easter which will allow more under control off-leash dog
access, and providing an extra hour in the morning during summer to allow more
under control on-leash dog access (10am instead of 9am).
· to
clarify dog access rules on Waiatarua Reserve by including the smaller wetland
areas to the west and east of the main wetland area as prohibited to dogs, and
to require dogs to be under control on-leash on tracks between the wetland
areas. The proposed under control off-leash dog access on the
extensive grass areas and pond on eastern fringe of the wetland and on-leash
dog access on the western area of the park is recommended to be adopted as
publicly notified.
· to review in 2015 dog
access rules on reserves on Shore Road and Wilson’s Beach. The hearing panel
recommends allowing dogs off leash on the periphery of sports fields on
reserves on Shore Road, and to prohibit dogs within the vicinity of the grass
cricket wicket. It is recommended that the review of Wilson’s Beach
consider use of the beach area, local feedback and allowing dogs under control
off-leash at all times in that area only.
6. A copy of the decision report is
contained in Attachment A.
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Recommendations
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) receives and adopts the decision report, titled “Hearing Panel
Report on Dog Access Rules in the Orakei Local Board Area 2014” (Attachment
A).
b) adopts the
amendments to the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 as contained in the hearing
panel’s decision report in (a) pursuant to section 10 of the Dog Control Act
1996 with a commencement date of 25 October 2014 (the Saturday of Labour
weekend).
c) requests the governing body to give effect to the amendments in
(b) by making the necessary amendments to the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs
2012 pursuant to section 10 of the Dog Control Act 1996 and Auckland Council
Dog Management Bylaw 2012 in accordance with section 10(6) of the Dog Control
Act 1996.
d) authorises the Manager Policies and Bylaws in consultation with
the chair of the Orakei Local Board to make any minor edits or amendments to
(b) and (c) to correct any identified errors or typographical edits.
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Comments
7. The Orākei Local Board decided at its meeting on 1 May
2014 to propose changes to certain dog access rules, and appointed a hearing
panel comprising of local board members Troy Churton (Chair), Colin Davis and
Kit Parkinson (resolution OR/2014/12).
8. The proposal was publicly
notified with a submission period of 12 June 2014 to 23 July 2014. At the close
of submissions, 948 submissions had been received. The majority of submissions
(928 or 98 per cent) were estimated to be from dog owners, and 633 (or 67 per
cent) were estimated to be from Orākei residents.
9. The hearing panel heard from
seven oral submitters and held deliberations on 11 August 2014.
10. The hearing panel deliberations
as contained in the decision report are provided below. A copy of the hearing
panel’s decision report is contained in Attachment A and contains details of
the proposal, public notification, decision-making considerations, matters
raised in submissions and hearing panel deliberations.
Submission Topic 1 – Beaches
from Okahu Bay to Roberta Reserve
11. The hearing panel recommends that
the proposed dog access rules on beaches from Okahu Bay foreshore to Roberta
Reserve be amended as shown in Table 1 to provide under control on-leash dog
access before 10am and after 7pm (9pm in Mission Bay) in summer (Labour Weekend
to 31 March) on the sand (off-leash in water) and prohibited at all other times
(10am to 7pm (9pm in Mission Bay)); and under control off-leash dog access
before 10am and after 4pm in winter (1 April to Labour Weekend) on the sand and
under control on-leash on the sand at all other times (10am to 4pm), off-leash
in water at all times.
Table 1:
Recommended beach time and season dog access rule in Orākei Local
Board area
Differences to the current rule shown as
additions underlined and deletions strikethrough
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Summer (Saturday of Labour Weekend and Easter Monday 31 March)*
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Before 10am 9am
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10am 9am
to 7pm
(9pm Mission Bay)
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After 7pm
(9pm Mission Bay)
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Sand
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On-leash
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Prohibited
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On-leash
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Water
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Off-leash
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Prohibited
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Off-leash
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Winter (1 April Tuesday after Easter Monday
until the Friday before Labour Weekend)*
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Before 10am
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10am to 4pm
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After 4pm
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Sand
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Off-leash
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On-leash
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Off-leash
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Water
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Off-leash
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Off-leash
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Off-leash
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* Dogs
prohibited at all times from marked swimming areas on Kohimarama and St Heliers beach.
12. Reasons for the recommendations
include that the amended rule will extend times (options) to better provide for
the needs of dogs and their owners while continuing to ensure public safety and
comfort on busy beaches.
13. The hearing panel’s
recommendation is considered to meet council’s overriding statutory requirement
to provide for public safety and comfort in the Orākei Local Board area,
and to achieve the overall objective and policy statements of the Auckland
Council Policy on Dogs 2012 to keep dogs as a positive part of Auckland life,
and to provide dog access in a way that is safe for everyone. Nevertheless, the
hearing panel acknowledges that the recommendation is inconsistent with the
standard summer beach times in Policy Method 3A(f) of the Auckland Council
Policy on Dogs 2012 by using 7pm and 9pm instead of 5pm during summer.
14. The hearing panel recommends that
the governing body amend the policy on dogs to accommodate the recommendation
of the hearing panel in accordance with section 80 of the Local Government Act
2002 and sections 10 and 20 of the Dog Control Act 1996 and comments as
follows:
(i) The governing body in its
decisions to adopt the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 adopted a region-wide standard time and season but
retained the current time and season rules pending review by local boards
recognising “that regional consistency and local needs need to be carefully
balanced depending on the unique circumstances for each area” (resolution
number GB/2012/157).
(ii) The recommended summer end time
of 7pm (9pm for Mission Bay Beach) better meets council’s overriding statutory
requirement to provide for public safety and comfort in the unique
circumstances in the Orākei Local Board area, is consistent with the
overall objective and policy statements of the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs
2012, and are the times sought by the over whelming majority of submitters
(more than 880 submitters or 94 per cent of all submissions received).
15. The hearing panel recommends that
concerns about signage about the swimming lanes at Kohimarama beach and at the
St Heliers beachfront playground be refered to the Manager Local and Sports
Parks Central.
16. The hearing panel recommends that
concerns about the enforcement of on-leash rules for dogs returning from the
water be referred to the Manager Animal Management to ensure enforcement
practices allow fair and reasonable time for the dog owner to comply.
Submission Topic 2 -
Protection of wildlife in Hobson Bay including Wilson’s Beach
17. The hearing panel recommends that
the proposed on-leash dog access rules on Hobson Bay and upper reaches adjacent
to Kepa Bush be amended to allow time and season dog access on Wilson’s Beach.
Reasons for the recommendation includes providing some form of off-leash dog
access while protecting wildlife in the wider area.
18. The hearing panel recommends that
dog access rules on Wilson’s Beach be reviewed in 2015 at which time the
intensity of use of this recently enhanced beach will be better known, and that the review consider allowing dogs under
control off-leash in that specific area at all times or such time as assessed
by the review or not.
Submission Topic 3 - Waiatarua
Reserve
19. The
hearing panel recommends that the proposed dog access rules on Waiatarua
Reserve be amended to include all wetland areas in the reserve (including those
to the west and east of the central wetland) from which dogs are to be prohibited,
and to require dogs to be under control on-leash on tracks between the wetland
areas. Reasons for the recommendation include that it retains the under control
off-leash access on the extensive grass areas and pond on eastern fringe of the
central wetland, while better protecting wildlife which is the primary purpose
of the reserve, and better providing for public safety and comfort
(particularly children) around the car park, playground, basketball court and
skateboard bowl at the western end of the park.
20. The
hearing panel recommends that the Manager Local and Sports Parks Central
respond to the Orākei Local Board on the proposals made in submissions for
improved amenities on Waiatarua Reserve.
Submission Topic 4 - Naming of
dog exercise areas
21. The
hearing panel recommends that the proposed reclassification of dog exercise
areas as under control off-leash areas be adopted as publicly notified. Reasons
for the recommendation include to remove confusion and to implement the policy
on dogs. The change is in name only. Dog owners will continue to be able to
take their dogs under control off a leash in the parks listed (exceptions apply
to dangerous dogs). The policy on dogs provides an Auckland-wide definition
that links the term under control off-leash areas with shared spaces, and
designated dog exercise areas to places where dog owners are the priority user
(e.g. a dog park).
22. The
hearing panel recommend that the Manager Local and Sports Park Central include
messages about the shared use of public places on dog signage where
appropriate.
Submission Topic 5 – Other
Matters
23. The hearings panel recommends
that concerns about dogs not specifically related to the proposed changes be
noted and that:
(i) concerns about animal management
patrols in general and in particular on Madills Farm, and concerns about the
control of dogs on Churchill Park be referred to the Manager Animal Management.
(ii) concerns about signage at
Orākei Basin be referred to the Manager Local and Sports Parks Central.
(iii) concerns about Pourewa Creek be
referred to the Ngāti Whātua Orākei Reserves Board.
(iv) the current dog access rules on
Madills Farm are considered appropriate.
(v) dog access rules on reserves on
Shore Road be reviewed in 2015 and that the review consider allowing dogs under
control off-leash on the periphery of sports fields, and to prohibit dogs
within the vicinity of the grass cricket wicket.
Consideration
Local
board views and implications
24. No submissions were received from
other local boards.
Maori
impact statement
25. Māori have been consulted
through the development of the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012, at two hui
in 2013 to identify local concerns about dog access, and through this current
process to identify and consider changes to local dog access rules.
Implementation
26. Any decision that makes changes
to dog access rules will require updates to signage and information, and
training of animal management officers and park rangers.
27. The administration and
implementation of the changes to dog access rules will be provided for within
existing budgets.
Attachments
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Hearing Panel Report on Dog Access Rules in the Orakei
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Signatories
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Author
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Paul Wilson - Principal Policy Analyst
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Authorisers
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Helgard Wagener - Team leader, Policies and Bylaws
Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden &
Orakei Local Boards
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Orākei
Local Board
04 September
2014
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Hearing
Panel Report on Dog Access Rules in the Orākei Local Board Area 2014
Purpose
1. The purpose of this report
is to record the decisions of the Orākei Local Board Hearing Panel in
relation to proposed changes to local dog access rules.
Executive Summary
2. The Orākei
Local Board on 1 May 2014 adopted proposed changes to local dog access rules in
the Orākei local board area for public consultation, and appointed the
hearing panel (Troy Churton (Chair), Colin Davis and Kit Parkinson) to hear and
deliberate on submissions and other relevant information and recommend changes
to the proposal to the Board (OR/2014/12).
3. The hearing panel
has considered more than 900 submissions of which more than 600 (or 67 per
cent) were estimated to be from Orākei residents. Major recommendations
are as follows. The full recommendations are stated from paragraph 19.
· to
provide more time for dogs on beaches by adopting a shorter summer season of 31
March instead of Easter which will allow more under control off-leash dog
access, and providing an extra hour in the morning during summer to allow more
under control on-leash dog access (10am instead of 9am).
· to
clarify dog access rules on Waiatarua Reserve by including the smaller wetland
areas to the west and east of the main wetland area as prohibited to dogs, and
to require dogs to be under control on-leash on tracks between the wetland
areas. The proposed under control off-leash dog access on the
extensive grass areas and pond on eastern fringe of the wetland and on-leash
dog access on the western area of the park is recommended to be adopted as
publicly notified.
· to review in 2015 dog
access rules on reserves on Shore Road and Wilson’s Beach. The hearing panel
recommends allowing dogs off leash on the periphery of sports fields on
reserves on Shore Road, and to prohibit dogs within the vicinity of the grass
cricket wicket. It is recommended that the review of Wilson’s Beach
consider use of the beach area, local feedback and allowing dogs under control
off-leash at all times in that area only.
Proposal
4. From 1 July 2013,
local boards for the first time became responsible for dog access rules on
local park, local beach and local foreshore areas (areas not of regional
significance or Department of Conservation).
5. The Orākei Local
Board at its business meeting on 1 May 2014 adopted the following proposed
changes for public consultation (OR/2014/12):
· To
apply the current time and season rule to Okahu Bay foreshore, and beach and
foreshore areas after Okahu Bay to Roberta Reserve (including Mission Bay
beach, Kohimarama beach, St Heliers beach, Ladies Bay beach and Karaka Bay
beach)
· To
amend local dog access rules on beach and foreshore areas to protect wildlife
by allowing dogs under control on-leash on Hobson Bay (including Wilson’s
Beach) and upper reaches adjacent to Kepa Bush to The Landing (8-12 Tamaki
Drive).
· To
retain the current rule that allows dogs under control off-leash in Waiatarua
Reserve except in the main wetland area, where dogs are proposed to be
prohibited, and in the western part of the reserve where dogs are proposed to
be allowed under control on a leash.
· To
reclassify dog exercise areas as under control off-leash areas.
· To
remove general under control on-leash in picnic and fitness apparatus rule.
Public Notification
6. The
proposal was publicly notified with a submission period of 12 June 2014 to 23
July 2014.
7. The proposal was notified
to all registered dog owners with their dog registration reminder letter. Other
members of the public were alerted to the proposed changes through the Herald
on Thursday 12 June, June local editions of Our Auckland, council website, June
People’s Panel e-update, local social media, print media[1] and stakeholder registers, and
notices to previous submitters on dog access in affected local board areas.
8. All supporting
documentation, an on-line submission form and frequently asked questions were
made available on council’s website at shapeauckland.co.nz. Documents were also
available from local libraries and service centres in local board areas subject
to proposed changes or by contacting council through the customer service phone
line on 09 301 0101.
9. The
public submission period was from 12 June to 23 July 2014. At the close of
submissions, 948 submissions had been received. The majority of submissions
(928 or 98 per cent) were estimated to be from dog owners, and 633 (or 67 per
cent) were estimated to be from Orākei residents.
10. A total
of 7 submitters were heard. Oral submissions are received at hearings. Hearings
provide an opportunity for submitters to speak in support of their submission
and for members of the hearing panel to ask questions to better understand the
views of the submitter.
11. The
majority of submissions were received from dog owners (around 98 per cent)
which is disproportionate to the percentage of households with a dog. The
Orākei area has about 28,000 households. Of those around 17.5 per cent are
dog owner households and 82.5 per cent are non-dog owner households.
Decision-Making
Considerations
12. The hearing panel (Troy
Churton (Chair), Colin Davis and Kit Parkinson) has been appointed to “receive,
hear and deliberate on submissions and other relevant information and recommend
changes to the proposal to the Board” (OR/2014/12).
13. Hearing panel
recommendations will then be considered by the local board who will decide
whether or not to accept the panel recommendations. Any recommendations adopted
that change a dog access rules or that request an exemption is then reported to
the governing body. The governing body will update the Auckland Council Dog
Management Bylaw 2012 and consider any requests for exemptions. Any changes
will commence on a date recommended by the hearing panel.
14. In
conducting hearings and making decisions, the panel must comply with a range of
statutory, policy and delegated authority requirements summarised in Attachment
B.
15. The most
important statutory requirement is to ensure decisions on dog access provide
for public safety and comfort and the needs of dogs and their owners. This
means having regard to:
· “the
need to minimise danger, distress, and nuisance to the community generally; and
· the
need to avoid the inherent danger in allowing dogs to have uncontrolled access
to public places that are frequented by children, whether or not the children
are accompanied by adults; and
· the
importance of enabling, to the extent that is practicable, the public
(including families) to use streets and public amenities without fear of attack
or intimidation by dogs; and
· the
exercise and recreational needs of dogs and their owners.”[2]
16. In
relation to the region-wide standard summer beach time and season contained in
the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012, it is important to note that the
Governing Body desire for consistency does not override the local board responsibility
to ensure public safety and comfort. Where alternative times and seasons would
better achieve public safety and comfort, the local board can request an
exemption from the Governing Body.
17. An
important practical requirement is to make dog access rules easy to understand
“on the ground”. Current dog access rules are a combination of general and
specific dog access rules. To know where you can take your dog under control
off a leash, the dog owner must first find out all the places they cannot go.
This approach is difficult to communicate and confusing for dog owners and
general public alike.
18. How the
hearing panel decides what recommendations to make can be based on:
· the need to meet the statutory, policy
and delegated authority decision-making requirements summarised in Attachment
B.
· the weight the hearing panel puts on
the matters raised by the submitters.
· information used to develop and
contained in the statement of proposal.
· other information received by the hearing
panel, such as this report.
Decisions on Submissions
19. The
Hearing Panel considered matters raised in submissions by topic as follows. The
effect of the hearing panel decisions to the current and proposed dog access
rules is shown in Attachment A.
Submission Topic 1 – Beaches from Okahu Bay to Roberta
Reserv
Matters raised in submissions
20. A total
of 917 submissions were received that related to general dog access on beaches
from Okahu Bay to Roberta Avenue Reserve. The majority of these submissions
(888) were pro-forma submissions that sought off-leash dog access in the
morning and evening with an extra hour in the morning and a summer season
ending on 31 March on the basis that beaches are not busy and provides more dog
access.
21. Of the
remaining 29 submissions, matters raised include the following. Seven generally
supported the proposal as fair. Two submissions sought greater restrictions in
time or a beach where dogs were prohibited at all times. One submission sought
to have dogs on-leash at all times, two submissions sought to allow dogs
on-leash instead of prohibited. Three submissions sought morning and evening
off-leash dog access all year (no seasons). One submission sought off-leash dog
access at all times in winter. Four submissions sought to apply the same rules
on sand and water. Lastly, twelve submissions sought extended times and seasons
to provide more dog access.
Hearing Panel Deliberation
22. The
hearing panel recommends that the proposed dog access rules on beaches from
Okahu Bay foreshore to Roberta Reserve be amended as shown in Table 1 to
provide under control on-leash dog access before 10am and after 7pm (9pm in
Mission Bay) in summer (Labour Weekend to 31 March) on the sand (off-leash in
water) and prohibited at all other times (10am to 7pm (9pm in Mission Bay));
and under control off-leash dog access before 10am and after 4pm in winter (1
April to Labour Weekend) on the sand and under control on-leash on the sand at
all other times (10am to 4pm), off-leash in water at all times.
Table 1:
Recommended beach time and season dog access rule in Orākei Local
Board area
Differences to the current rule shown
as additions underlined and deletions strikethrough
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Summer (Saturday of Labour Weekend and Easter Monday 31 March)*
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Before 10am 9am
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10am 9am
to 7pm
(9pm Mission Bay)
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After 7pm
(9pm Mission Bay)
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Sand
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On-leash
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Prohibited
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On-leash
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Water
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Off-leash
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Prohibited
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Off-leash
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Winter (1 April Tuesday after Easter Monday
until the Friday before Labour Weekend)*
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Before 10am
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10am to 4pm
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After 4pm
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Sand
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Off-leash
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On-leash
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Off-leash
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Water
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Off-leash
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Off-leash
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Off-leash
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* Dogs prohibited at all times from marked
swimming areas on Kohimarama and St Heliers beach.
23. Reasons
include that the amended rule will extend times (options) to better provide for
the needs of dogs and their owners while continuing to ensure public safety and
comfort on busy beaches.
24. The
hearing panel recommendation is considered to meet council’s overriding
statutory requirement to provide for public safety and comfort in the
Orākei Local Board area, and to achieve the overall objective and policy
statements of the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 to keep dogs as a
positive part of Auckland life, and to provide dog access in a way that is safe
for everyone. That said, the hearing panel has identified that the
recommendation is inconsistent with the standard summer beach times in Policy
Method 3A(f) of the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 by using 7pm and 9pm
instead of 5pm during summer.
25. The
hearing panel recommends that the governing body amend the policy on dogs to
accommodate the recommendation of the hearing panel in accordance with section
80 of the Local Government Act 2002 and sections 10 and 20 of the Dog Control
Act 1996 and comments as follows:
(i) The governing body in its
decisions to adopt the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 adopted a region-wide standard time and season but
retained the current time and season rules pending review by local boards
recognising “that regional consistency and local needs need to be carefully
balanced depending on the unique circumstances for each area” (resolution
number GB/2012/157).
(ii) The recommended summer end
time of 7pm (9pm for Mission Bay Beach) better meets council’s overriding
statutory requirement to provide for public safety and comfort in the unique
circumstances in the Orākei Local Board area, is consistent with the
overall objective and policy statements of the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs
2012, and are the times sought by the over whelming majority of submitters
(more than 880 submitters or 94 per cent of all submissions received).
26. The
hearing panel recommends that concerns about signage about the swimming lanes
at Kohimarama beach and at the St Heliers beachfront playground be refered to
the Manager Local and Sports Parks Central.
27. The
hearing panel recommends that concerns about the enforcement of on-leash rules
for dogs returning from the water be referred to the Manager Animal Management
to ensure enforcement practices allow fair and reasonable time for the dog
owner to comply.
Submission Topic 2 - Protection of wildlife in Hobson
Bay including Wilson’s Beach
Matters raised in submissions
28. Six
submissions related to Hobson Bay, all in opposition. Submitters sought
off-leash or time and season off-leash dog access in Hobson Bay, including
areas adjacent to Shore Road reserves and Wilson’s Beach. Reasons focussed on
the view that there was no risk to wildlife.
Hearing Panel Deliberation
29. The
hearing panel recommends that the proposed on-leash dog access rules on Hobson
Bay and upper reaches adjacent to Kepa Bush be amended to allow time and season
dog access on Wilson’s Beach. Reasons include providing some form of off-leash
dog access while protecting wildlife in the wider area.
30. The
hearing panel recommends that dog access rules on Wilson’s Beach be reviewed in
2015 at which time the intensity of use of this recently enhanced beach will be
better known, and that the review consider
allowing dogs under control off-leash in that specific area at all times or
such time as assessed by the review or not.
Submission Topic 3 - Waiatarua Reserve
Matters raised in submissions
31. Fourteen
submissions were received that related to Waiatarua Reserve. The majority
support the proposal as sensible and an accurate reflection of how the park is
used. Three submissions oppose aspects of the proposal. One opposes the
prohibition of dogs from the wetland, one seeks to retain the current rules,
and one other wants on-leash times. Two submissions want improvements to the
park.
Hearing Panel Deliberation
32. The hearing panel recommends that the proposed dog
access rules on Waiatarua Reserve be amended to include all wetland areas in
the reserve (including those to the west and east of the central wetland) from
which dogs are to be prohibited, and to require dogs to be under control
on-leash on tracks between the wetland areas. Reasons include that it retains
the under control off-leash access on the extensive grass areas and pond on
eastern fringe of the central wetland, while better protecting wildlife which
is the primary purpose of the reserve, and better providing for public safety
and comfort (particularly children) around the car park, playground, basketball
court and skateboard bowl at the western end of the park.
33. The hearing panel recommends that the Manager Local
and Sports Parks Central respond to the Orākei Local Board on the ideas
raised in submissions for improved amenities on Waiatarua Reserve.
Submission Topic 4 - Naming of dog exercise areas
Matters raised in submissions
34. Two
submissions were received that related to the renaming of dog exercises areas
to under control off-leash areas. One submission was in support, the other in
opposition and both cited less confusion as the reason.
Hearing Panel Deliberation
35. The hearing panel recommends that the proposed
reclassification of dog exercise areas as under control off-leash areas be
adopted as publicly notified. Reasons include to remove confusion and to
implement the policy on dogs. The change is in name only. Dog owners will
continue to be able to take their dogs under control off a leash in the parks
listed (exceptions apply to dangerous dogs). The policy on dogs provides an
Auckland-wide definition that links the term under control off-leash areas with
shared spaces, and designated dog exercise areas to places where dog owners are
the priority user (e.g. a dog park).
36. The hearing panel recommend that the Manager Local
and Sports Park Central include messages about the shared use of public places
on dog signage where appropriate.
Submission Topic 5 – Other Matters
Matters raised in submissions
37. Eight
submissions related to other general matters not forming part of the statement
of proposal, including whether dogs should be allowed in urban areas, the need
to protect wildlife, the need to focus on control and faeces removal, provision
of information and signage, the need for enforcement and patrols, and requiring
dogs to be on a leash at all times.
38. A
further thirteen submissions were received that related to other specific
matters not forming part of the statement of proposal, including dog access on
Churchill Park, Madills Farm, Orākei Basin, Pourewa Creek, and Shore Road
reserves.
Hearing Panel Deliberation
39. The
hearings panel recommends that concerns about dogs not specifically related to
the proposed changes be noted and that:
(i) concerns about animal
management patrols in general and on Madills Farm, and concerns about the
control of dogs on Churchill Park be referred to the Manager Animal Management.
(ii) concerns about signage at
Orākei Basin be referred to the Manager Local and Sports Parks Central.
(iii) concerns about Pourewa Creek
be referred to the Ngāti Whātua Orākei Reserves Board.
(iv) the current dog access rules on
Madills Farm are considered appropriate.
(v) dog access rules on reserves on
Shore Road be reviewed in 2015 and that the review consider allowing dogs under
control off-leash on the periphery of sports fields, and to prohibit dogs
within the vicinity of the grass cricket wicket.
Attachments
Attachment A: Effect of hearing panel decisions on current
and proposed dog access rules
Attachment B: Decision-making requirements
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Attachment A: Effect of hearing panel
decisions on current and proposed dog access rules
The table below shows the current, proposed (as publicly
notified) and amended (as recommended by the hearing panel) dog access rules
subject to the decisions of the hearing panel as contained in the Auckland
Council Policy on Dogs 2012.
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Current local
dog access rule
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Proposed (as
publicly notified) local dog access rule
Note: Additions to CURRENT rule shown underlined,
and deletions to CURRENT rule shown in strikethrough
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Amended (as
recommended by the hearing panel) local dog access rule
Note: Additions to CURRENT rule shown underlined,
and deletions to CURRENT rule shown in strikethrough
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(1) Dogs
are allowed under control off a leash in the following dog
exercise areas**,*** –
(a) Allan Johnstone Reserve (3-11 Allen Johnstone Place,
St Johns)
(b) Aotea Street Reserve (110 Aotea St, Orākei)
(c) Atkin Reserve (19-23 Atkin Ave, Mission Bay)
(d) Canon Park also known as Kenneth Small Reserve (11
Kenneth Small Place, Remuera)
(e) Cawley Street Reserve (3-5 Cawley St, Ellerslie)
(f) Churchill Park (324-326 Riddell Rd, Glendowie)
(g) Derby Downs (14 Derby Downs Place, Ellerslie)
(h) Dingle Dell Reserve restricted to the flat-grassed
areas only. The paths are for dogs on leashes only (29 Dingle Rd, St
Heliers).
(i) Fancourt Reserve (41 Fancourt St, Meadowbank)
(j) Glendowie Park (148 Riddell Rd, Glendowie)
(k) Glover Park*** not on marked sports fields when in
use (32 Glover Rd, St Heliers).
(l) Madills Farm*** not on marked sports fields when in
use (6 Baddeley Ave, Kohimaramara).
(m) Kelvin Reserve (67 Kelvin Rd, Remuera)
(n) Koraha Reserve (70-74 Abbotts Way, Remuera)
(o) Lingarth Reserve (64 Lingarth St, Remuera)
(p) Mary Atkin Reserve (65 Kohimaramara Rd,
Kohimaramara)
(q) Maskell Street Reserve (94 Maskell St, St Heliers)
(r) Merton Road Reserve (78 Merton Rd, St Johns)
(s) Michaels Ave Reserve*** southern end of the reserve
only (46 Michaels Ave, Ellerslie).
(t) Morrin Road Reserve (119,191-211 Morrin Rd, St
Johns)
(u) Norman Lesser Reserve also known as Pyatt Reserve
(36-40 Norman Lesser Dr, St Johns).
(v) Orākei Basin East Reserve (120a Lucerne Rd,
Remuera)
(w) Orākei Basin West Reserve (191-215 Orākei
Rd/143-149 Upland Rd, Remuera)
(x) Patteson Reserve*** (89-101 Patteson Ave, Mission
Bay)
(y) Roberta Reserve*** the off-leash area finishes at
the bottom of Vista Crescent (20-22 Roberta Avenue, Glendowie)
(z) Regents Park (23 Wimbledon Way, Remuera)
(aa) Shore Reserve East (32 Shore Rd, Remuera)
(bb) Shore Road Reserve* use of marked grass sports
surface only. The use of the peripheral areas as a dog exercise area is not
permitted (2-30 Shore Rd and 104-114 Brighton Rd, Remuera).
(cc) Sierra Reserve (43 Sierra St, Glendowie)
(dd) Tahapa Reserve East (43 Tahapa Crescent, Meadowbank)
(ee) Tautari Reserve (80 Tautari St, Orākei)
(ff) Thomas Bloodworth Park* use of marked grass sports
surface only. The use of the peripheral areas as a dog exercise area is not
permitted. (2-30 Shore Rd and 104-114 Brighton Rd, Remuera)
(gg) Ventnor Rd Reserve (20-24 Ventnor Rd, Remuera)
(hh) Waiata Reserve (17 Waimea Lane, Remuera)
(ii) Waiatarua Reserve*** except in wetland areas (98
Abbots Way, Remuera).
(jj) Waitaramoa Reserve also known as Portland Reserve.
The grassed area only, at the intersection of Portland and Shore Roads (41-57
Shore Rd, Remuera).
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(1) Dogs
are allowed under control off a leash in the following dog
exercise areas**,*** –
(a) Allan Johnstone Reserve (3-11 Allen Johnstone Place,
St Johns)
(b) Aotea Street Reserve (110 Aotea St, Orākei)
(c) Atkin Reserve (19-23 Atkin Ave, Mission Bay)
(d) Canon Park also known as Kenneth Small Reserve (11
Kenneth Small Place, Remuera)
(e) Cawley Street Reserve (3-5 Cawley St, Ellerslie)
(f) Churchill Park (324-326 Riddell Rd, Glendowie)
(g) Derby Downs (14 Derby Downs Place, Ellerslie)
(h) Dingle Dell Reserve restricted to the flat-grassed
areas only. The paths are for dogs on leashes only (29 Dingle Rd, St
Heliers).
(i) Fancourt Reserve (41 Fancourt St, Meadowbank)
(j) Glendowie Park (148 Riddell Rd, Glendowie)
(k) Glover Park*** not on marked sports fields when in
use (32 Glover Rd, St Heliers).
(l) Madills Farm*** not on marked sports fields when in
use (6 Baddeley Ave, Kohimaramara).
(m) Kelvin Reserve (67 Kelvin Rd, Remuera)
(n) Koraha Reserve (70-74 Abbotts Way, Remuera)
(o) Lingarth Reserve (64 Lingarth St, Remuera)
(p) Mary Atkin Reserve (65 Kohimaramara Rd,
Kohimaramara)
(q) Maskell Street Reserve (94 Maskell St, St Heliers)
(r) Merton Road Reserve (78 Merton Rd, St Johns)
(s) Michaels Ave Reserve*** southern end of the reserve
only (46 Michaels Ave, Ellerslie).
(t) Morrin Road Reserve (119,191-211 Morrin Rd, St
Johns)
(u) Norman Lesser Reserve also known as Pyatt Reserve
(36-40 Norman Lesser Dr, St Johns).
(v) Orākei Basin East Reserve (120a Lucerne Rd,
Remuera)
(w) Orākei Basin West Reserve (191-215 Orākei
Rd/143-149 Upland Rd, Remuera)
(x) Patteson Reserve*** (89-101 Patteson Ave, Mission
Bay)
(y) Roberta Reserve*** the off-leash area finishes at
the bottom of Vista Crescent (20-22 Roberta Avenue, Glendowie)
(z) Regents Park (23 Wimbledon Way, Remuera)
(aa) Shore Reserve East (32 Shore Rd, Remuera)
(bb) Shore Road Reserve* use of marked grass sports
surface only. The use of the peripheral areas as a dog exercise area is not
permitted (2-30 Shore Rd and 104-114 Brighton Rd, Remuera).
(cc) Sierra Reserve (43 Sierra St, Glendowie)
(dd) Tahapa Reserve East (43 Tahapa Crescent, Meadowbank)
(ee) Tautari Reserve (80 Tautari St, Orākei)
(ff) Thomas Bloodworth Park* use of marked grass sports
surface only. The use of the peripheral areas as a dog exercise area is not
permitted. (2-30 Shore Rd and 104-114 Brighton Rd, Remuera)
(gg) Ventnor Rd Reserve (20-24 Ventnor Rd, Remuera)
(hh) Waiata Reserve (17 Waimea Lane, Remuera)
(ii) Waiatarua Reserve**, *** except in wetland
areas where dogs are prohibited (including viewing platforms but excluding
pond on eastern edge where dogs are allowed under control off-leash), and in the western part of the reserve
where dogs are allowed under control on a leash (includes area off Grand
Drive containing the car park, playground, basketball court and skateboard
bowl to the fence before the open grass areas) (98 Abbots Way, Remuera)
(jj) Waitaramoa Reserve also known as Portland Reserve.
The grassed area only, at the intersection of Portland and Shore Roads (41-57
Shore Rd, Remuera). Dogs are prohibited in the wetland to protect
birdlife.
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(1) Dogs
are allowed under control off a leash in the following dog
exercise areas**,*** –
(a) Allen Johnstone Reserve (3-11 Allen Johnstone Place,
St Johns)
(b) Aotea Street Reserve (110 Aotea St, Orākei)
(c) Atkin Reserve (19-23 Atkin Ave, Mission Bay)
(d) Canon Park also known as Kenneth Small Reserve (11
Kenneth Small Place, Remuera)
(e) Cawley Street Reserve (3-5 Cawley St, Ellerslie)
(f) Churchill Park (324-326 Riddell Rd, Glendowie)
(g) Derby Downs (14 Derby Downs Place, Ellerslie)
(h) Dingle Dell Reserve restricted to the flat-grassed
areas only. The paths are for dogs on leashes only (29 Dingle Rd, St
Heliers).
(i) Fancourt Reserve (41 Fancourt St, Meadowbank)
(j) Glendowie Park (148 Riddell Rd, Glendowie)
(k) Glover Park*** not on marked sports fields when in
use (32 Glover Rd, St Heliers).
(l) Madills Farm*** not on marked sports fields when in
use (6 Baddeley Ave, Kohimaramara).
(m) Kelvin Reserve (67 Kelvin Rd, Remuera)
(n) Koraha Reserve (70-74 Abbotts Way, Remuera)
(o) Lingarth Reserve (64 Lingarth St, Remuera)
(p) Mary Atkin Reserve (65 Kohimaramara Rd,
Kohimaramara)
(q) Maskell Street Reserve (94 Maskell St, St Heliers)
(r) Merton Road Reserve (78 Merton Rd, St Johns)
(s) Michaels Ave Reserve*** southern end of the reserve
only (46 Michaels Ave, Ellerslie).
(t) Morrin Road Reserve (119,191-211 Morrin Rd, St
Johns)
(u) Norman Lesser Reserve also known as Pyatt Reserve
(36-40 Norman Lesser Dr, St Johns).
(v) Orākei Basin East Reserve (120a Lucerne Rd,
Remuera)
(w) Orākei Basin West Reserve (191-215 Orākei
Rd/143-149 Upland Rd, Remuera)
(x) Patteson Reserve*** (89-101 Patteson Ave, Mission
Bay)
(y) Roberta Reserve*** the off-leash area finishes at
the bottom of Vista Crescent (20-22 Roberta Avenue, Glendowie)
(z) Regents Park (23 Wimbledon Way, Remuera)
(aa) Shore Reserve East (32 Shore Rd, Remuera)
(bb) Shore Road Reserve* use of marked grass sports
surface only. The use of the peripheral areas as a dog exercise area is not
permitted (2-30 Shore Rd and 104-114 Brighton Rd, Remuera).
(cc) Sierra Reserve (43 Sierra St, Glendowie)
(dd) Tahapa Reserve East (43 Tahapa Crescent, Meadowbank)
(ee) Tautari Reserve (80 Tautari St, Orākei)
(ff) Thomas Bloodworth Park* use of marked grass sports
surface only. The use of the peripheral areas as a dog exercise area is not
permitted. (2-30 Shore Rd and 104-114 Brighton Rd, Remuera)
(gg) Ventnor Rd Reserve (20-24 Ventnor Rd, Remuera)
(hh) Waiata Reserve (17 Waimea Lane, Remuera)
(ii) Waiatarua Reserve**, *** except in wetland
areas where dogs are prohibited (including the main central wetland area
(which includes the viewing platforms but excluding pond on eastern edge
where dogs are allowed under control off-leash), and the smaller wetland area
to the west and two smaller wetland areas to the east of the main central
wetland area), and on
tracks between the wetland areas and in the western part of the reserve where
dogs are allowed under control on a leash (includes area off Grand Drive
containing the car park, playground, basketball court and skateboard bowl to
the fence before the open grass areas) (98 Abbots Way, Remuera)
(jj) Waitaramoa Reserve also known as Portland Reserve.
The grassed area only, at the intersection of Portland and Shore Roads (41-57
Shore Rd, Remuera). Dogs are prohibited in the wetland to protect
birdlife.
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(2) On beaches during summer (the
Saturday of Labour Weekend and Easter Monday) –
(a) Dogs
are allowed under control off a leash when the dog is swimming or
walking in areas of the water (excluding safe swimming areas or lanes) before
9.00am or after 7.00pm (after 9.00pm on Mission Bay Beach).
(b) Dogs
are allowed under control on a leash on areas of a beach not
covered by water before 9.00am or after 7.00pm (after 9.00pm on Mission Bay
Beach).
(c) Dogs
are prohibited on all parts of a beach from 9.00am to 7.00pm (to
9.00pm on Mission Bay Beach), and dogs are prohibited at all times from safe
swimming areas or lanes marked out or identified by council, including the
marked "safe swimming lane" on Kohimarama beach and swimming area
in front of the bathing sheds on St Heliers Beach.
(3) On beaches during winter (the
Tuesday after Easter Monday until the Friday before Labour Weekend) –
(a) Dogs
are allowed under control off a leash on areas of a beach not
covered by water before 10.00am or after 4.00pm. Dogs are allowed under
control off a leash at all times when the dog is swimming or walking in areas
of the water (excluding safe swimming areas or lanes)
(b) Dogs
are allowed under control on a leash on areas of a beach not
covered by water from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
(c) Dogs
are prohibited at all times from safe swimming areas or lanes
marked out or identified by council, including the marked "safe swimming
lane" on Kohimarama beach and swimming area in front of the bathing
sheds on St Heliers Beach.
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(2) On Okahu Bay foreshore, and beach and foreshore areas
after Okahu Bay to Roberta Reserve (including Mission Bay beach, Kohimarama
beach, St Heliers beach, Ladies Bay beach and Karaka Bay beach), beaches during summer (the Saturday of Labour Weekend and Easter Monday) –
(a) Dogs
are allowed under control off a leash when the dog is swimming or
walking in areas of the water (excluding safe swimming areas or lanes) before
9.00am or after 7.00pm (after 9.00pm on Mission Bay Beach).
(b) Dogs
are allowed under control on a leash on areas of a beach not
covered by water before 9.00am or after 7.00pm (after 9.00pm on Mission Bay
Beach).
(c) Dogs
are prohibited on all parts of a beach from 9.00am to 7.00pm (to
9.00pm on Mission Bay Beach), and dogs are prohibited at all times from safe
marked swimming areas or lanes marked out or identified by council,
including the marked "safe swimming lane" on Kohimarama beach
and swimming area in front of the bathing sheds on St Heliers Beach (area
in front of the bathing sheds).
(3) On Okahu Bay foreshore, and beach and foreshore areas
after Okahu Bay to Roberta Reserve (including Mission Bay beach, Kohimarama
beach, St Heliers beach, Ladies Bay beach and Karaka Bay beach), beaches during winter (the Tuesday after Easter Monday until the Friday
before Labour Weekend) –
(a) Dogs
are allowed under control off a leash on areas of a beach not covered
by water before 10.00am or after 4.00pm. Dogs are allowed under control off
a leash at all times when the dog is swimming or walking in areas of the
water (excluding safe swimming areas or lanes)
(b) Dogs
are allowed under control on a leash on areas of a beach not
covered by water from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
(c) Dogs
are prohibited at all times from safe marked
swimming areas or lanes marked out or identified by council, including the
marked "safe swimming lane" on Kohimarama beach and swimming
area in front of the bathing sheds on St Heliers Beach (area in front
of the bathing sheds).
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(2) On Okahu Bay foreshore, and beach and foreshore areas
after Okahu Bay to Roberta Reserve (including Mission Bay Beach, Kohimarama
Beach, St Heliers Beach, Ladies Bay beach and Karaka Bay Beach), and on
Wilson’s Beach1
beaches during summer (the Saturday of Labour
Weekend and 31 March Easter Monday) –
(a) Dogs
are allowed under control off a leash when the dog is swimming or
walking in areas of the water (excluding marked safe swimming
areas or lanes) before 10.00am 9.00am or after 7.00pm
(after 9.00pm on Mission Bay Beach).
(b) Dogs
are allowed under control on a leash on areas of a beach not
covered by water before 10.00am 9.00am or after 7.00pm (after
9.00pm on Mission Bay Beach).
(c) Dogs
are prohibited on all parts of a beach from 10.00am 9.00am
to 7.00pm (to 9.00pm on Mission Bay Beach), and dogs are prohibited at all
times from safe marked swimming areas or lanes marked out or
identified by council, including the marked "safe swimming lane"
on Kohimarama beach and swimming area in front of the bathing sheds on
St Heliers Beach (area in front of the bathing sheds).
1 Wilson’s Beach means the area on the seaward
side of the rock retaining wall (Hobson Bay walkway) and boardwalk for a
distance of 30 metres (the end of the jetty) between the jetty and rock
groyne.
(3) On Okahu Bay foreshore, and beach and foreshore areas
after Okahu Bay to Roberta Reserve (including Mission Bay Beach, Kohimarama
Beach, St Heliers Beach, Ladies Bay Beach and Karaka Bay Beach) and on
Wilson’s Beach1,
beaches during winter (1 April the
Tuesday after Easter Monday until the Friday before Labour Weekend) –
(a) Dogs
are allowed under control off a leash on areas of a beach not
covered by water before 10.00am or after 4.00pm. Dogs are allowed under
control off a leash at all times when the dog is swimming or walking in areas
of the water (excluding marked safe swimming areas or lanes)
(b) Dogs
are allowed under control on a leash on areas of a beach not
covered by water from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
(c) Dogs
are prohibited at all times from safe marked
swimming areas or lanes marked out or identified by council, including the
marked "safe swimming lane" on Kohimarama beach and swimming
area in front of the bathing sheds on St Heliers Beach (area in front
of the bathing sheds).
1 Wilson’s Beach means the area on the seaward side
of the rock retaining wall (Hobson Bay walkway) and boardwalk for a distance
of 30 metres (the end of the jetty) between the jetty and rock groyne.
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(4) Dogs
are allowed under control on a leash in the following areas –
(a) All park and foreshore areas not specifically
identified as a prohibited, off-leash or dog exercise area.
(b) Any area that is developed or marked out as a picnic
area or fitness apparatus area.
(c) All areas within a park, beach or foreshore (except
an area identified as a prohibited area or a dog exercise area) identified by
the District Plan as a significant ecological area. Dogs must remain on a
leash at all times in these areas and shall not be let off a leash to swim or
walk in the water in these areas.
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(4) Dogs
are allowed under control on a leash in the following areas –
(a) All park, beach and foreshore areas not
specifically identified as a prohibited, off-leash or dog exercise area.
(b) Any area that is developed or marked out as a picnic
area or fitness apparatus area.
(b) Hobson Bay (SEA-M2-51a in Unitary
Plan) and upper reaches adjacent to Kepa Bush (SEA-M2-51b in Unitary Plan),
including Wilson’s beach to The Landing (8-12 Tamaki Drive).
(c) All areas within a park, beach or foreshore (except
an area identified as a prohibited area or a dog exercise area) identified by
the District Plan as a significant ecological area. Dogs must remain on a leash
at all times in these areas and shall not be let off a leash to swim or walk
in the water in these areas.
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(4) Dogs
are allowed under control on a leash in the following areas –
(a) All park, beach and foreshore
areas not specifically identified as a prohibited, off-leash or dog exercise
area.
(b) Any area that is developed or marked out as a picnic
area or fitness apparatus area.
(b) Hobson Bay (SEA-M2-51a in Unitary
Plan) and upper reaches adjacent to Kepa Bush (SEA-M2-51b in Unitary Plan), including
to The Landing (8-12 Tamaki Drive), excluding Wilson’s Beach1.
1 Wilson’s Beach means the area on the seaward side
of the rock retaining wall (Hobson Bay walkway) and boardwalk for a distance
of 30 metres (the end of the jetty) between the jetty and rock groyne.
(c) All areas within a park, beach or foreshore (except
an area identified as a prohibited area or a dog exercise area) identified by
the District Plan as a significant ecological area. Dogs must remain on a
leash at all times in these areas and shall not be let off a leash to swim or
walk in the water in these areas.
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(5) Dogs are prohibited on Tahuna Torea Reserve
and the associated beach and foreshore, from the public walkway between 24
and 26 Vista Crescent to its boundary on West Tamaki and Tahaki Roads.
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(5) Dogs are prohibited on Tahuna Torea Reserve
and the associated beach and foreshore, from the public walkway between 24
and 26 Vista Crescent to its boundary on West Tamaki and Tahaki Roads.
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(5) Dogs are prohibited on Tahuna Torea Reserve
and the associated beach and foreshore, from the public walkway between 24
and 26 Vista Crescent to its boundary on West Tamaki and Tahaki Roads.
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* Time restriction. Dogs are only allowed
under control off-leash before 8am and after 7pm between the Saturday of Labour
Weekend and Easter Monday (summer), and before 8am and after 5pm between the
Tuesday after Easter Monday and the Friday before Labour Weekend (winter).
** Explanatory Note: The region-wide rule
that prohibits dogs on any sports surface (unless exceptions are stated) and
that requires dogs to be kept under control on a leash in the vicinity of any
sports surface when in use as stated in Schedule 1, Rule 1(2) continues to
apply. This note is specified in relation to particular parks where a sportsfield
is known to exist to assist readers.
*** Explanatory Note: The region-wide rule that prohibits dogs on
any playgrounds and that requires dogs to be kept under control on a leash in
the vicinity of any playground when in use as stated in Schedule 1, Rule 1(1)
continues to apply. This note is specified in relation to particular parks
where a playground is known to exist to assist readers.
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Attachment B: Decision-making requirements
1. Dog Control Act 1996 (s10(1),
(2))
When making changes to dog access rules, council –
(a) Must use the special consultative
procedure in the Local Government Act 2002.
(b) Must under the Local Government Act
2002, give notice to dog owners.
2. Dog Control Act 1996 (s10(4))
When making changes to dog access
rules, council must have regard to –
(a) “the need to minimise
danger, distress, and nuisance to the community generally; and
(b) the need to avoid the
inherent danger in allowing dogs to have uncontrolled access to public places
that are frequented by children, whether or not the children are accompanied by
adults; and
(c) the importance of
enabling, to the extent that is practicable, the public (including families) to
use streets and public amenities without fear of attack or intimidation by
dogs; and
(d) the exercise and
recreational needs of dogs and their owners.”
3. Local Government Act 2002 (Subpart 1 of Part 6)
When making decisions in general, council must –
(a) Define the problem and outcome
sought.
(b) Consider options and peoples
(including Maori) views having regard to the significance of the matter.
(c) Explain any inconsistency with
existing policies or plans.
(d) Prepare and invite people to
have their say on a Statement of Proposal.
(e) Hear and consider submissions
to the Statement of Proposal before making a final decision.
(f) Receive
views with open mind and give them due consideration.
4. Policy
on Dogs 2012 (Policy Statement 4)
When making decisions on dog access rules, council should
aim to “provide dog owners with reasonable access to public places and
private ways in a way that is safe to everyone in accordance with the following
principles [(s10(4) DCA1996)] –
(a) Recognises dog owners as
legitimate users of public places [(s10(4)(d) DCA1996)];
(b) Integrates (not separates) dog
owners and their dogs with other users of public places [(s10(4)(d) DCA1996)];
(c) Provides opportunities for dog
owners to take their dog to public places that are accessible, desirable, and
provide diversity in experience (sights, sounds, smells, textures, other dogs
and humans) for both the dog and owner [(s10(4)(d) DCA1996)];
(d) Considers access on a
comprehensive region-wide basis rather than a place-by-place basis [(s10(4)(d)
DCA1996)];
(e) Manages the safe interaction
between dogs and people using public places and private ways, in particular
with children and vulnerable adults [(s10(4)(a) to (c) DCA1996)]; and
(f) Manages the conflict between
dogs and protected wildlife, stock and poultry, domestic animals, and property
and natural habitat. [(s10(4)(a) DCA1996)]”
5. Policy
on Dogs 2012 (Policy Method 3A)
When making decisions on dog access rules, council should
satisfy the relevant criteria in the Policy on Dogs under Policy Method 3A(f)
(standard beach summer times and season) –
3A(f) “Use
the following summer time and season wherever a time and season rule is deemed
appropriate to manage the safe interaction between dogs with their owners and
people without dogs.
Beaches and adjoining
parks
10.00am to 5.00pm for
specified beaches and specified adjoining parks between the Saturday of Labour
Weekend and 1 March.
The type
of dog access (i.e. prohibited, on-leash, off-leash or dog exercise area) and
winter times (if any) is determined by the relevant authority in accordance
with the criteria in 3B to 3E inclusive.
This
criteria (3A(f)) does not apply to any island in the Hauraki Gulf, including
Waiheke, Rakino and Great Barrier islands.
For the avoidance of doubt, the standard creates three
time slots in summer. Where a time and season rule applies (location), the
type of dog access within each time slot (i.e. prohibited, on-leash, off-leash
or dog exercise area), and whether there are winter times, is determined by the
relevant authority – Local Boards or the Parks, Recreation and Heritage Forum
through the Regional Development and Operations Committee. The type of dog
access is not required to change between each time slot.”
6. Policy
on Dogs 2012 (Policy Method 3B to 3E)
When making decisions on dog access rules, council should
satisfy the relevant criteria in the Policy on Dogs under Policy Method 3B to
3E as appropriate:
“3B
Before making any change to a dog access rule on parks and beaches 3
(a) Identify
and assess current and future uses of the place and any conflict that may exist
or arise 4;
(b) Identify
dog access rules in the vicinity.
3C Before
making any change to a dog access rule on parks and beaches 3
that would provide more dog access (e.g. on-leash to off-leash), ensure
the change would not result in any significant risk 5 –
(a) To
any person (in particular children or the elderly);
(b) To
any protected wildlife vulnerable to dogs (in particular ground nesting birds)
(c) To
any stock, poultry, or domestic animal;
(d) To
property (e.g. natural habitat and public amenities);
This may include
implementing design and/or management solutions.
3D Before
making any change to a dog access rule on parks and beaches 3
that would provide less dog access (e.g. off-leash to on-leash or prohibited) –
(a) Ensure
that alternative design and/or management solutions are not practicable to
address the conflict between uses of the place 6; and
(b) Ensure,
to the extent that is practicable, that displaced dog owners and their dogs
have access to other places or that such access is provided as part of the same
decision.
3E Before
making any change that identifies a park or beach 4 as
a designated dog exercise area, ensure the –
(a) Matters
contained in 3C are satisfied;
(b) Area
is well-located with vehicular and pedestrian access;
(c) Area
has clearly visible boundaries on the ground to dog owners and people without
dogs. This may be achieved through transition zones, vegetation, topography
and fencing. This criterion is not intended to require fully fenced areas to
contain all types of dog. Boundary treatment will vary depending on the risks
identified;
(d) Area
is of sufficient size to provide dog owners with a satisfactory experience.
Size is relative to the type (size) of dogs. This criterion is not intended to
require the area to provide for the needs of all types (sizes) of dog;
(e) Area
has sufficient sight lines that enable dog owners to be aware of the presence
of other dogs and their owners. This requires a balance to provide access to
areas that are desirable and provide an experience;
(f) Area
has adequate signage; and
(g) Provision
of dog owner and dog amenities has been considered (e.g. seats, bins and bag
dispensers for dog faeces, water stations).
These criteria (3E) do not
apply to existing designated dog exercise areas identified before 01 July
2013.”
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Orākei
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Orakei Local Board Performance Report - July 2013 to
June 2014
File No.: CP2014/15732
Purpose
1. To update the Orakei Local Board
members on progress towards their objectives for the year from 1 July 2013 to
30 June 2014 as set out in the Local Board agreement.
Executive
summary
2. The local board’s net cost of
service is $17.0m or $0.9m below budget. This was mainly in Local Economic
Development by $0.4m, whereby street amenities maintenance is
now managed by Local Parks department; $0.4m in property related costs due to
inaccuracies in budgeting and $0.2m in Local Governance due to unspent funds in
Urban design and savings across local board services.
3. Capital expenditure is $6.0m
which is $6.7m or 53% below budget, with majority of spend in
Local Parks Services and Recreation. The key projects were parks and sports
renewals $1.8m, sand fields (Shore Rd/Crossfield Reserve) and lights (Glover
Park) $1.2m, Coastal Walkway Network $0.8m, Michael’s Avenue Reserve sports field
development $0.6m, SLIPs $0.5m. All unspent capital funds will be deferred to
future years.
4. The main events
held last quarter were Winter Splash, Matariki celebration through cooking
classes to enhance new settler women’s understanding and awareness of mana
whenua and ANZAC Day.
5. Libraries continued to cater to their diverse customers mainly
children with 'Horrible Histories and Heroes’ as the
theme for April school holidays, iPad class attendance continued to grow and New Zealand Music Month was celebrated
throughout May.
6. The Orākei Youth Board was established in June 2014 facilitated
by the Community Services staff to provide a youth perspective for the board.
7. Patronage in
Ellerslie Recreation Centre has increased due to increased hirers, programme
participants and successful holiday programmes.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) receive the
Performance Report for the period ending June 2014.
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Comments
8. The quarterly performance report
is for information only. No actions are required.
Consideration
Local
board views and implications
9. This report
informs the Orakei Local Board of the quarterly performance to date for the
period ending June 2014.
Maori
impact statement
10. Maori as
stakeholders in the Council are affected and have an interest in any report on
financial results. However this report does not impact specific outcomes or
activities. As such the content of this report has no particular benefit to, or
adverse effect on Maori.
Implementation
11. There are no
implementation issues.
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Sugenthy Thomson - Lead FInancial Advisor, Local
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Christine Watson - Manager Financial Advisory Services
- Local Boards
Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden &
Orakei Local Boards
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Annual Report 2013/14
File No.: CP2014/16389
Purpose
1. This report compares the actual
activities and actual performance with the intended activities and the intended
level of service as set out in the Orakei Local Board Agreement for 2013/14.
The information is prepared as part of the Orakei Local Board’s accountability
to the community for the decisions made throughout the year.
Executive
summary
2. The Local Board is required to
monitor and report on the implementation of the Local Board Agreement for
2013/14. The requirements for monitoring and reporting are set out in the
Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. These requirements include
providing comment on actual local activities against the intended level of
service and for these comments to be included in the Auckland Council Annual
Report.
3. The attached report is proposed
for approval from the Orakei Local Board.
4. The Auckland Council Annual
Report will be audited and then reported to the Governing Body for adoption on
25 September 2014.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) notes the monitoring and
reporting requirements set out in the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act
2009 and the local board information proposed for the Auckland Council Annual
Report 2013/14.
b) approves:
I. The message from the
Chairperson, which provides the Local Board’s comments on local board matters
in the 2014 annual report
II. The list of achievements and
the list of capital projects that form part of the local board information
for the Auckland Council Annual Report 2013/14
c) gives
authority to the Chair and Deputy Chair to make typographical changes before submitting
for final publication.
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Discussion
5. The Local Board is required to
monitor and report on the implementation of its local board agreement for
2013/14. The requirements for monitoring and reporting are set out in the Local
Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, as follows:
Section 23 Monitoring and reporting
(1) Each Local Board must monitor the
implementation of the local board agreement for its local board area.
(2) Each annual report of the
Auckland Council must include, in respect of local activities for each local
board area, an audited statement that –
i) Compares the level of service
achieved in relation to the activities with the performance target or targets
for the activities (as stated in the local board agreement for that year); and
ii) Specifies whether any intended
changes to the level of service have been achieved; and
iii) Gives reasons for any
significant variation between the level of service achieved and the intended
level of service.
6. Each local board must comment on
the matters included in the annual report under subsection (2) in respect of
its local board area and the Council must include those comments in the annual
report.
7. This report focusses on the
formal reporting referred to in Section 23 above. Attachment A provides the
draft local board information for inclusion into the Annual Report 2013/14.
The draft report contains the following sections:
· message
from the Chair
· key
achievements
· financial
results
· performance
measures.
8. Local board comments on local
board matters in the annual report will be included in the annual report as
part of the message from the Chair.
9. The next steps for the Annual
Report are:
· Audit
during August 2014
· Report
to the Finance and Performance Committee in September
· Report
to the Governing Body for adoption on 18th September
· Full
New Zealand Stock Exchange disclosure on 26th September
· Publication
on 24th October
· Copies
of the annual Report will be provided to the local board office.
Consideration
Local
board views and implications
10. Local Board comments of local
board matters are included in the annual report as part of the message from the
Chair.
Maori
impact statement
11. The annual report provides
information on how the Auckland Council has progressed its agreed priorities in
the annual plan over a 12 month period. This includes engagement with Maori,
as well as projects that benefit various population groups, including Maori.
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Kevin Ramsay - Manager Finance, Auckland CFO
Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden &
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Placeholder for Attachment 1
15. Annual Report 2013/14.DOC
The 2014 Annual Report will be circulated under cover
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2014
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Urgent Decision - 2014/2015 Central Joint Funding
Committee
File No.:
CP2014/19238
Purpose
1. To inform the Orakei Local Board that an urgent decision was made
and approved by the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Orakei Local Board on the
2014/2015 Central Joint Funding Committee.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local Board:
a) notes the
urgent decision on the 2014/2015 Central Joint Funding Committee.
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Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden &
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04 September
2014
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Auckland Transport Update – Orakei Local Board: September
2014
File No.: CP2014/19562
Purpose
1. The purpose of
this report is to update the Board on a range of transport related issues in
Orakei area during August 2014.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) receives this report.
b) approves an
increase to the Rough Order of Cost from $27,000 to $91,000 for the
Sommerhill footpath project to meet mobility and safety standards from the
Local Board Transport Capital Fund.
c) approves the Rough
Order of Cost of $96,600 for the proposed Upland Road/Benson Road footpath
upgrade from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.
d) approves the Rough
Order of Cost of $150,000 for Waiatarua Carpark
upgrade from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund, subject to approval from
the Governing Body and Auckland Council Parks Division.
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Comments
Orakei
Local Board Transport Capital Fund
The process for
discretionary fund projects:
2. Either a Rough
Order of Cost will be provided to the Orakei Local Board for projects, or if a
project does not meet the listed criteria it will be declined.
3. When the Rough
Order of Cost is provided the Orakei Local Board must formally authorise the
next step in the delivery of these projects, which is detailed investigation,
design, and a firm estimate. The Board then approves or not, the project for
construction. The costs incurred for detailed investigation, design,
consultation and construction of these projects will be deducted from Orakei
Local Board’s Transport Capital Fund. Please see commentary on the progress of
current ROC’s.
4. Remuera Village
Upgrade (REVup), sub-project 2.3: Remuera Road entrance to Village Green –
Footpath upgrade.
The Rough Order of Cost (ROC) previously
reported of $45,000 has been increased to $50,000 to allow for more input to
the design of the paving and selection of the appropriate stone sets.
5. Remuera Village
Upgrade (REVup), sub-project 2.5: Lane upgrade with a design incorporating
coloured concrete at a likely ROC of $108,000.
There has been an additional estimate for
the design cost for the artwork in the concrete paving of approximately $12,000
bringing the ROC up to $120,000.
6. Remuera Village
Upgrade (REVup), sub-project 2.7: Lane wall: wall panels of
perforated metal screens.
The initial ROC estimate was $25,000. There
was concern from the architect that this was too low. The ROC has therefore
been increased to $40,000.
7. Remuera Village
Upgrade (REVup), sub-project 2.8: Pedestrian marking: Clonbern Road, Victoria
Avenue and Remuera Road.
This project has had a fixed cost estimate
of $20,000 approved by the Orakei Local Board at the July Meeting. This project
will be completed as part of the other REVup projects. Remuera Road is due to
be upgraded in the next few years. Provided the upgrade is not scheduled in the
next two years then this will proceed as planned.
There is a project manager assigned to this
project, he has met with the designer and is currently working through all the
details required to implement the project.
Auckland
Council Parks Projects
8. Auckland
Transport and Auckland Council Parks Division have reached an agreement that
the Local Board Transport Capital Fund is able to be used to develop transport
based capital assets in parks. This decision is pending Governing Body sign off
in early September. If this is to be successful, Auckland Transport has
received a ROC for to reseal the car park in Waiatarua Park, the rough cost for
this project is $150, 000, although this would need to show a clear transport outcome
to receive approval. There are also proposals for work in Cannon Park and
development of some Greenways paths that have been proposed in the draft
document, currently with the Auckland Transport for consideration.
9. Abbots way
footpath safety
There is a delay in scoping this project,
it requires a structural engineer to investigate the path, as there may be some
retaining required to ensure this path is safe. The investigation work needs to
be outsourced and is currently waiting for 2014/2015 budget approval before
being completed. It is expected that this information will be available for the
October Board meeting.
10. Remuera Railway
Station Secure Bike Parking
There is currently no cycle parking
facilities at Remuera Train Station. There is no space on Market Road at the
entrance to provide space. AT investigated using the signal box, however, there
is significant modification required which will be too expensive. The preferred
location would be to install Sheffield stands under the access ramp as it
provides cover and is within range of current CCTV to allow for safety. The
proposed ROC (rough order of cost) is $8,400. It should be noted that this
station is not in the Orakei Boundary, this does not prohibit the board using
their Transport Capital Fund to pay for this project.
11. Bike Racks at
Orakei and Meadowbank Station
The type of bike rack that is currently
used at Britomart, are no longer used by Community Transport. The current
preference is for Sheffield stands. At the Orakei Station there is currently
Sheffield stands for 6 bikes. It is not proposed to place additional on the
park and ride side of the platform. Auckland Transport would not recommend
installing additional stands on the platform, as the overbridge is too narrow
and would be akward for riders and commuters. Auckland Transport proposes
extending the current 6 allocated stands to allow for 20 bikes in a unsecured
under cover facility, see attachment A.
12. Summerhill
Footpath Project
This project is no longer able to be
implemented by the footpath team as it did not meet the cut off for new
footpaths programme in 2014/15 financial year. Since the original ROC there has
been design changes required to meet safety standards and to allow for mobility
scooters to safely use this footpath. The changes include extending the kerb to
ensure this meets current footpath standards. The current ROC of $27,000 is not
enough to deliver the design approved by our safety team. Auckland Transport
requests that the board approve the new ROC of $91,000.
13. Benson
Road/Upland Road Footpath Improvements
This project had to be redesigned so that
it met safety guidelines. The new design is estimated to cost $96,600 this has
a contigency in place for consents and detailed design, these may not be as
much as estimated and the final amount may not be this high.
14. Mission Bay Streetscape
This project is currently waiting for final
costing from the designers. There is an agreement drafted with the businesses
involved that are waiting final sign off. This project is still on track.
However there is not date for final delivery of the project at the time of
writing this report.
15. Tamaki Drive to
Glen Innes Cycleway
Meetings have been held with the local
board and key external stakeholders, Cycle Action Auckland and Ngati Whatua.
This has given the project team some valuable information to move ahead with.
There will now be a round of public workshops that will involve resident and
business associations. There is a very tight timeframe that the project team is
working towards.
Remuera
16. The speed
indicator sign data in Omahu Road wasn’t available at the time of writing this
report as the Auckland Transport staff member had been on leave for the
previous 3 weeks; it is expected to be available for the next meeting.
17. There has been
seismic assessment of the Clonbern Car Park and some concerns for the safety of
the car park have arisen from this assessment. Auckland Transport are
comfortable that there is no imminent danger in the car park remaining open
while further assessment is completed and options for how Auckland Transport
will remedy the concerns are considered.
Implementation
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AT Ref #
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TPL Ref #
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Issue
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Discussion
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Action
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AT2012/007954
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9.8
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Suggestions for
new Pedestrian Crossing layouts in Ellerslie Town Centre
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Auckland Council
Urban Design staff has suggested options for improving pedestrian crossings
in this town Centre.
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June 2014, The
road safety team is currently reviewing the implementation of pedestrian
crossings suggested by the operations team.
August 2014,
there is no update at this point.
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9.99
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Shore Road Median
Strip
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A number of
safety concerns have been raised about Shore Road, particularly in the area
near Bloodworth Park and the Shore Road Reserve.
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This project is
on the programme; however, it is unlikely to be delivered until the 2016/2017
financial year. If the board would like to have this refuge delivered before
then, it could consider prioritising this as a Transport Capital Fund
project. Auckland Transport is looking to provide a pedestrian link from the
new walkway across Shore Road, by the entrance to Martyn Wilson Reserve.
July 2014 A
review will be done on pedestrian connectivity and access to the parks on
Shore Road, as an outcome of the Hobson Bay action plan. Once this review is
done this will be presented to the board to establish priority.
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N/A
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N/A
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Stonefields
Parking
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It has been
reported that the high density housing units that are currently being built
only have one car park for each three bedroom unit and there are no parking
bays on the streets.
Many of the new
units are used as rental properties and have multiple vehicles at each
residence.
This is resulting
in the streets having cars parked down both sides, some partly on the berms
and reducing the road width (at times) to one lane only.
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This issue was
discussed at the May 2013, Orakei Local Board Meeting.
Auckland
Transport was asked to comment on a memo from Auckland Council.
Auckland
Transport has provided comment and has asked for this matter to be removed
from the ‘Issues Register’.
At the July
2013 Orakei Local Board meeting members requested that this item remain on
the register.
A meeting with
Auckland Transport and the Stonefields Residents association is scheduled for
26 March 2014. Preliminary discussions have been held with the parking team
and they are happy to support where they can.
June 2014, The
board approved a resolution for a ROC to install additional parking bays as
part of their Transport Capital Fund.
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N/A
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Support
Orakei Local Board urban design initiatives
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Auckland
Transport has been requested to work with Auckland Council’s Urban Design
Team on the following issues:
1. Creating a boulevard
effect by planting further oak trees on the north side of Remuera Rd around
the Victoria Ave shops; and
2. Issues relating to the
Village Green project in respect of aspects where Auckland Transport has a
role.
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Auckland
Transport continues to work with Auckland Council to support development of
the Village Green plan on an as required basis. There is no intention for AT
to undertake further involvement than as a support and advocate for the Board
to deliver these projects.
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Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden &
Orakei Local Boards
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04 September
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Chairperson's Report
File No.: CP2014/15780
Purpose
1. To provide the Chairperson with
an opportunity to update the Orakei Local Board on projects and issues they
have been involved with since the last meeting.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) receives the Chairperson’s
September 2014 report.
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File No.: CP2014/15785
Purpose
1. To provide Board Members the
opportunity to update the Orakei Local Board on projects and issues they have
been involved with since the last meeting.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) receives the Board Member
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Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden &
Orakei Local Boards
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File No.: CP2014/15742
Purpose
1. To provide the Orakei Local
Board with an opportunity to track reports that have been requested from
officers.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) receives the Resolutions
Pending report.
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Georgina Morgan - Democracy Advisor
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Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden &
Orakei Local Boards
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Local Board Workshop Record of Proceedings
File No.: CP2014/15766
Purpose
1. To provide the Board with the
record of proceedings for the Orakei local Board workshops held on 14 and 21
August, 2014.
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Recommendation/s
That the Orākei Local
Board:
a) receives the record of
proceedings for the Orakei Local Board workshops held on14 and 21 August,
2014.
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Georgina Morgan - Democracy Advisor
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Adam Milina - Relationship Manager - Albert-Eden &
Orakei Local Boards
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