Agenda of Waiheke Local Board - 11 September 2014

1 Welcome

Kua uru mai a hau kaha, a hau maia, a hau ora, a hau nui,

Ki runga, ki raro, ki roto, ki waho

Rire, rire hau…pai marire

Translation (non-literal) - Rama Ormsby

Let the winds bring us inspiration from beyond,

Invigorate us with determination and courage to achieve our aspirations for abundance and sustainability

Bring the calm, bring all things good, bring peace….good peace.

2 Apologies

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

3 Declaration of Interest

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

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 28 August 2014, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

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

6 Acknowledgements

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

7 Petitions

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

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.

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

10 Extraordinary Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Notices of Motion

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

Waiheke Local Board

11 September 2014

Artworks Community Theatre Annual Report and Funding Agreement 2014/2015

File No.: CP2014/18537

Purpose

1. To present the Artworks Community Theatre annual report for 2013 and to seek approval from the Waiheke Local Board for the attached funding agreement between Auckland Council and Artworks Community Theatre. The agreement is for the 2014/2015 financial year.

Executive summary

2. The Artworks Community Theatre is a community arts and culture organisation located on Waiheke Island. The theatre is due to receive funding for delivery of arts and culture services in the 2014/2015 financial year.

3. On 10 July 2014 the Waiheke Local Board confirmed the theatre’s 2014/2015 funding agreement to the value of $10,353 (CPI adjusted figure) subject to the 2013/2014 business plan being received and the 2014/2015 funding agreement, including key performance indicators, being approved by the Waiheke Local Board chair and arts portfolio holders.

4. Reporting against the objectives specified in the 2013/2014 Artworks Community Theatre funding agreement shows that key performance indicators have been satisfactorily met.

Recommendation/s

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive the Artworks Community Theatre 2013 annual report.

b) approve the 2014/2015 operational funding agreement of $10,353 for Artworks Community Theatre to assist the Theatre to achieve its objective of providing theatre performances, programmes and opportunities that inform and reflect the cultural diversity of the local Waiheke community.

Comments

5. The Artworks Community Theatre is a community arts and culture organisation located on Waiheke. The theatre is due to receive funding for delivery of arts and culture of services in the 2014/2015 financial year.

6. On 10 July 2014 the Waiheke Local Board confirmed the 2014/2015 funding agreement to the value of $10.353 (CPI adjusted figure) for the Artworks Community Theatre subject to the 2013/2014 business plan being received and the 2014/2015 funding agreement, including key performance indicators being approved by the Waiheke Local Board chair and arts portfolio holders.

7. The operational funding from the Waiheke Local Board provides cornerstone support to the Artworks Community Theatre. The organisation leverages this funding to secure additional external funding from charitable and corporate funders and from other revenue sources.

8. The Artworks Community Theatre received a $10,000 grant from the Waiheke Local Board in 2013/2014. An annual report for 2013 was tabled at the July 10 local board business meeting (see Attachment A: Artworks Community Theatre Annual Report 2013). Reporting against the objectives specified in the 2013/2014 Artworks Community Theatre funding agreement show that key performance indicators have been satisfactorily met.

9. The proposed 2014/2015 funding agreement between Auckland Council and Artworks Community Theatre was requested at the 10 July local board business meeting (see Attachment B:). This agreement proposes a payment of $10,353 (CPI adjusted) to be paid in one lump sum to contribute to operational management of the theatre.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

10. As requested at the July 10 local board business meeting the Artworks Community Theatre 2013 Annual Report and 2014/2015 funding agreement have been received by the arts portfolio holders and chair.

11. The 2014/2015 operational funding agreement responds to the priorities in the Waiheke Local Board Plan, and aligns with the local board’s operational budget for the Artworks Community Theatre.

Maori impact statement

12. Arts and culture funding agreements are not specifically linked to council’s strategic priorities for Maori. However, in accordance with its funding agreement the theatre will report on their provision of programmes that meet Maori outcomes.

Implementation

13. Once the funding agreement is confirmed, the Artworks Community Theatre will be required to report monthly to council staff. The local board will receive regular updates based on these monthly reports and formal reporting quarterly and annually.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Attachment A - Artworks Community Theatre 2013 Annual Report Funding Agreement	9
b View	Attachment B - Funding Agreement 2014-2015 Artworks Community	19

Signatories

Authors

Renee Tanner, Arts and Culture Advisor

Authorisers

Kevin Marriott - Acting Manager Community Development Arts and Culture

Judith Webster - Relationship Manager

Waiheke Local Board

11 September 2014

Review of Alcohol Control Bylaws - Proposed bylaw for local board feedback

File No.: CP2014/19073

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.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke 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.

Comments

Legislative Framework

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

Date	Milestone
15 August 2014	Written submission period opens
15 September 2014	Written submission period closes
September/October 2014	Staff will review and analyse all submissions in a report to the hearings panel Report will include all formal feedback received from local boards
Early/Mid October 2014	Public hearings will be held by hearing panel This will include an opportunity for local boards to meet with the hearings panel
End October 2014	Hearings panel will report back to governing body (final bylaw adopted)
18 December 2014	Bylaw commences

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

Date	Milestone
September 2014	Local boards establish local alcohol ban review panels to review existing local alcohol bans
End October 2014	Final Alcohol Control Bylaw adopted by governing body
November 2014 – end February 2015	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
March 2015	Recommendations of the local alcohol review panels presented to local boards
April/May 2015	Public consultation on alcohol controls (if required by local boards)
June 2015	Alcohol bans adopted by local boards
October 2015	Legacy alcohol bans lapse.

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, the Police and community safety audits and 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

No.	Title	Page
a View	Statement of Proposal - Review of Alcohol Control Bylaws	35
b View	Proposed Alcohol Control Bylaw	51

Signatories

Authors

Kylie Hill - Policy Analyst

Authorisers

Helgard Wagener - Team leader, Policies and Bylaws

Judith Webster - Relationship Manager

Waiheke Local Board

11 September 2014

Psychoactive substances – draft Local Approved Product Policy

File No.: CP2014/16305

Purpose

1. The purpose of the report is to seek local board feedback on the proposed option for the draft Local Approved Product Policy (LAPP).

Executive summary

2. On 6 March 2014 the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee approved a work plan for the development of Auckland Council’s LAPP (REG/2014/34). The LAPP will set rules regarding where retail outlets of psychoactive substances may operate. The Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 provides that a policy may regulate the location of retail outlets by reference to broad areas within a district, proximity to other premises selling approved products and/or distance from certain types of premises such as schools, places of worship and other community facilities.

3. On 3 July the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee considered a report setting out the proposed content for the draft Local Approved Product Policy. The committee agreed the following recommendations (REG/2014/86).

a) endorse the proposed draft Local Approved Product Policy that will prevent the sale of approved psychoactive substances in the following areas:

· high deprivation areas as defined by the Ministry of Health’s Deprivation Index score of 8, 9 or 10 indicating areas that fall in the bottom 30% of deprivation scores

· neighbourhood centres as defined by the unitary plan

· within 300m of a high school

· within 100m of a primary school

· within 300m of the mental health or addiction treatment center

· within 500m of an existing psychoactive substance retail licence

b) forward a copy of this report to local boards to be considered on their agendas

c) note that once all the local board feedback has been analysed, a final draft Local Approved Product Policy (LAPP) will be presented to the committee on 9 October 2014 to be approved for public notification via the special consultative procedure

d) note the special consultative procedure will begin in November 2014 with the expected final adoption of the policy in March 2015.

Recommendation/s

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Provides feedback on the draft Local Approved Product Policy option set out in attachment A of the report entitled “Psychoactive substances – draft Local Approved Product Policy”.

Comments

4. On 6 March 2014 the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee approved a work plan for the development of Auckland Council’s LAPP (REG/2014/34). On 3 July the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee endorsed a preferred option for the LAPP (REG/2014/86).

5. The LAPP will set rules regarding where retail outlets of psychoactive substances may operate. The Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 provides that a policy may regulate the location of retail outlets by reference to broad areas within a district, proximity to other premises selling approved products and/or distance from certain types of premises such as schools, places of worship and other community facilities.

6. Six options were considered for the LAPP. Three options were rejected prior to consultation as not being able to achieve the outcomes for a successful LAPP. The remaining three options were discussed with local boards, external stakeholders and council staff. After consideration of feedback and relevant research a preferred option was developed.

7. The preferred option for the LAPP would prevent licences being granted in areas of high deprivation, near high schools and near addiction and mental health treatment centres. It would also limit how close to an existing shop a new shop could open. This option would reduce the availability of these substances in areas where their presence is likely to have the greatest potential for harm. The prevention of harm is achieved while maintaining the intent of the government to allow a regulated sale of these substances.

8. Further details on the rationale for the preferred option for the LAPP are set out in the report that went to the Regional Policy and Strategy Committee on 3 July (attachment A). Local board feedback on this option is being sought through this report. Local board feedback on this preferred option will inform the final draft of the LAPP which will be reported to the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee on 9 October. Local boards will an opportunity to provide feedback on the final draft in November 2014 – February 2015.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

9. Local board views on the draft LAPP option are being sought via this report. Local boards have previously provided feedback on possible options. Workshops on the proposed options were held with all of the local boards except for Great Barrier, Waiheke and Orakei local boards who declined to be involved in the process. Of the remaining 18 local boards Whau declined to attend the workshop and did not provide any feedback.

10. Of the 17 local boards who took part in the LAPP workshops 13 endorsed the specified place option as their preferred option. Four boards that for local reasons preferred either the town centre or industrial option as they felt it provided tighter restrictions in their areas. All of these local boards also provided the specified areas as their second option acknowledging that it was unlikely that all local boards would opt for their preferred option. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board declined to provide a preferred option. All local board feedback was considered in the selection and development of the option presented for feedback in the current report.

Maori impact statement

11. Māori are over represented amongst the groups of vulnerable people likely to be affected by using approved psychoactive substances. This over representation has two effects. Firstly getting the right option for the LAPP to maximize harm reduction will be more effective for Māori. Secondly, any solutions need to be designed in close collaboration with Māori to ensure they are workable and support wider initiatives aimed at improving Māori outcomes.

12. A workshop has been undertaken with representatives from Hapai Te Hauora Tapui an agency representing Māori health providers in the Auckland region. Council staff will be working with the Independent Māori Statutory Board and Hapai Te Hauora Tapui to set up hui for iwi feedback. Information from the workshop and hui will be central to the development of the LAPP.

Implementation

Step	Estimated timeframe
1. Local board and stakeholder engagement on draft option Officers will seek feedback from local boards, internal, external and political stakeholders on the approved draft LAPP option.	July – September 2014
2. Final draft LAPP for special consultative procedure Officers will then present a final draft policy to RSPC for approval for consultation.	9 October
3. Special consultative procedure Officers will follow the special consultative procedure set out in section 83 of Local Government Act 2002. This will include public submissions and hearings.	November 2014
4. Local board feedback of final draft Officers will seek formal feedback from local boards on the final draft policy.	November 2014 – February 2015
4. Adopt final policy Following the hearings the draft will be finalised and presented to RSPC for adoption.	March 2015
5. Implementation and review A copy will be sent to Ministry of Health after it has been completed. The LAPP will then be reviewed every five years in accordance with section 69 of the Act.	Ongoing

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Psychoactive Substances Draft Local Approved Products Policy	67
b View	Waiheke Map showing restriction areas	83

Signatories

Authors

Callum Thorpe - Principal Policy Analyst

Authorisers

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

Judith Webster - Relationship Manager

Waiheke Local Board

11 September 2014

Smoke-free Policy Implementation- Waiheke Local Board

File No.: CP2014/18607

Purpose

1. This report is to provide the Waiheke Local Board (‘the Board’) with recommendations on the implementation of the Auckland Council Smoke-free Policy 2013 (‘the Policy’) in its local board area.

Executive summary

2. The Policy sets out a regional position on smoke-free public places and events. The exact detail of the implementation will be a matter for local board discretion, as local boards have been allocated non-regulatory decision making responsibilities for local activities.

3. Local Boards can:

· choose to progress the implementation of smoke-free public places wider and faster than identified in the Policy

· determine the exact signage requirements for promoting local smoke-free public places and any additional budget allocation for this

· decide on promotion and communication activities for smoke-free public places in their local area

· determine the extent of smoke-free messaging and promotion at local board events.

4. To assist local boards to progress the implementation of the Policy, staff have made recommendations pertaining to the extent of smoke-free public places, signage requirements, promotion activities and other matters.

5. In terms of signage for smoke-free public places, staff do not recommend smoke-free signage in all areas affected by the Policy. Instead, placing additional smoke-free signs in certain ‘high priority sites’ will bear greater benefits in promoting smoke-free public places.

6. In June 2014, a workshop with the Waiheke Local Board was held to confirm high priority sites for the immediate installation of additional smoke-free signage. At this workshop, 9 high priority sites were confirmed. Staff recommend additional budget be allocated for the printing and installation of smoke-free signs in these sites. The cost of additional signage is estimated at $2,700-$3,000. These values might vary depending on signage printing, size and installation.

7. In order to promote the smoke-free status of these sites, staff recommend that the Board publicizes smoke-free public places in their local board area as the Board deems appropriate.

Recommendation/s

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) allocate budget for printing and installation of additional smoke-free signs in 9 high priority sites which include:

i) Waiheke Library and Art Precinct

ii) Blackpool Reserve (Te Huruhi Bay Reserve)

iii) Little Oneroa Reserve

iv) Palm Beach Reserve

v) Surfdale Reserve

vi) Tin Boat Reserve

vii) Tawaipereira Reserve

viii) Waiheke Island Sports Club

ix) Ostend Domain

b) advocate Auckland Transport to install smoke-free signs at Matiatia Wharf

c) promote the smoke-free status of smoke-free public places in Waiheke as the Board deems appropriate

Comments

Background

8. The Auckland Council Smoke Free Policy 2013 (‘the Policy’) sets out council’s position on smoke-free public places, events, tobacco control advocacy and workplace smoking cessation.

9. As local boards have been allocated non-regulatory decision making responsibilities for local activities, the implementation of the Policy at a local level is a matter for local board discretion.

10. Local boards can:

· choose to progress the implementation of smoke-free public places wider and faster than identified in the Policy

· determine the exact signage requirements for promoting local smoke-free public places and any additional budget allocation for this

· decide on promotion and communication activities for smoke-free public places in their local area

· determine the extent of smoke-free messaging and promotion at local board events.

11. According to the 2013 census, Waiheke Local Board (‘the Board) area has a smoking rate of 16 percent which is higher than the regional smoking rate (13 percent for the region). Waiheke has the 7^th highest smoking rate in the region.

12. The Auckland Plan and the Policy has a goal of a Smoke-free Auckland by 2025. This is a five percent smoking rate in the region by 2025.

Policy Implementation

Smoke-free Public Places

13. Smoke-free in public places aims to discourage the community from smoking in certain public outdoor areas to de-normalise smoking behaviour. As the Policy is non-regulatory, compliance is voluntary and relies on the public being well informed about these smoke-free areas. As such smoke-free signs need to communicate the smoke-free status of a space.

14. However, the cost of installing smoke-free signage in all public places identified in the Policy outweighs its benefit. Therefore, staff recommend placing smoke-free signs in certain areas where the smoke-free message will have the greatest impact.

15. In order to identify these sites, staff developed a criteria based on the objectives and principles of the Policy. The criteria focused on:

· areas that are frequented by children and youth

· council-owned facilities

· areas that are well used and popular within their community

· sites where several smoke-free public places are clustered in close proximity.

16. Based on scores against the criteria, sites were then divided into four categories. Smoke-free signage implementation varies according to the categories. Sites that are scored highly are ‘Category A sites’ or high priority sites, where there is an opportunity for a higher level of smoke-free signage installation. Table one summarises these categories and smoke-free signage installation.

Table 1 Site priority and level of signage installation

Category		Level of smoke-free signage installation
A	High priority sites	· additional smoke-free signs + · temporary smoke-free stickers to be installed on existing signs, until signage replacement or upgrades occurs
B	Medium priority sites	· temporary smoke-free stickers to be installed on existing signs, until signage replacement or upgrades
C	Low priority sites	· smoke-free logo incorporated onto signs as they are replaced or upgraded
D	No priority sites	· no smoke-free signage installation

17. Staff had prepared recommendations on the high priority (Category A) and medium priority (Category B) sites within the Waiheke local board area. In May 2014, a workshop with the Board was held to gather feedback and confirm these high priority sites.

18. Table two outlines the high priority smoke-free sites in the Waiheke local board area.

Table 2 High priority smoke-free sites for Waiheke local board area

Site Name

Rationale

Est sign cost

Waiheke Library & Art Precinct

· After library upgrades, consider smoke-free signs external area - good area for positive role modelling for children and youth

· Include art precinct when library is upgraded

· Approx. 3 wall mounted

· Est. cost $370

Blackpool Reserve (Te Huruhi Bay Reserve)

· Well used playground on site. Community hall present on site

· Frequented by families with young children

· Approx. 2 wall mounted

· Est. cost $250

Little Oneroa Reserve

· Popular playground and park site

· Smoke-free signs focus on playground site

· Approx. 2 wall mounted

· Est. cost $250

Palm Beach Reserve

· Destination playground on park site

· Approx. 2 wall mounted

· Est. cost $250

Surfdale Reserve

· Well used playground and reserve site

· Approx. 2 wall mounted

· Est. cost $250

Tin Boat Reserve (Playground)

· Very popular destination playground. Smoke-free messaging could include the litter aspect of cigarette butt

· Approx. 3 wall mounted

· Est. cost $370

Tawaipereira Reserve

· Reserve is primarily a destination for children and families to skate, ride and play

· Approx. 3 wall mounted

· Est. cost $370

Waiheke Island Sports Club

· Well used sports fields with diversity of user groups

· Sports events held on these sports fields and attended by families

· Approx. 3 wall mounted

· Est. cost $370

Ostend Domain

· Opposite Waiheke Island Sports Club site

· Well used playground and reserve area

· Approx. 1 wall mounted

· Est. cost $123

NB: these cost estimates are based on (300x150mm and 300x400mm) sizes from one supplier (Panda Visuals)

Smoke-free signage installation in other areas

19. Sites that have scored moderately against the criteria, or ‘medium priority’ (Category B) sites will have temporary smoke-free sticker logo attached onto existing signs (in accordance with the council’s signage manual). As signs are replaced and upgraded, the signs will incorporate the permanent smoke-free logo.

20. For the Waiheke local board area, the medium priority sites are:

· Mary Wilson Reserve

· Oneroa Beach Reserve

· Matapana Reserve

· Onetangi Beach Strand

21. ‘Low priority’ (Category C) sites will have the smoke-free logo incorporated onto signs as they due for upgrades or replacement. ‘No priority’ (Category D) sites are areas that do not currently have any signage installed.

Smoke-free public places promotion

22. As the Policy is non-regulatory, raising public awareness around the danger of smoking and the council’s position on achieving a smoke-free Auckland is important.

23. To assist the Board in the promotion of the Policy staff suggest the following for consideration:

· an article in the local paper or magazine when most of the smoke-free signs have been installed

· a launch event at one of the high priority sites when most of the smoke-free signs have been installed

· raise awareness through social media (i.e. local board Facebook page or a website).

Consideration

Local board views and implications

24. Staff consulted with the Board throughout the development of the Policy in 2012-2013.

25. In June 2014, staff attended a workshop with the Board to confirm the high and medium priority sites for the implementation of the Policy. The Board was also provided with an indicative cost of introducing additional signage in the identified high priority sites.

26. At the workshop, the Board had made the following comments:

· it is supportive of smoke-free but concerned about public beaches going smoke-free

· supportive of smoke-free events

· Matiatia Wharf is a good area to socialize the smoke-free policy for those entering Waiheke

· similarly children’s areas and sports clubs are good places to de-normalize smoking behavior

Maori impact statement

27. The New Zealand Tobacco Use Survey (2009) found that the smoking rate amongst Maori (44 percent) is significantly higher than that of the non-Maori population (18 percent).

28. Through the development of the Policy, many stakeholders highlighted the disparity between Maori and non-Maori smoking rates within the region as a cause for disproportionate health outcomes for Maori.

29. The Policy aims to address Maori smoking rates through:

· the creation of smoke-free public places

· smoke-free signs to contain awareness based messages in Maori

· focus on the Southern Initiative smoke-free work stream

Implementation

30. There will be additional costs to the local board relating to the printing and installation of smoke-free signage in the high priority sites identified in the report.

31. Staff recommend wall- mounted smoke-free signage as these are hard wearing, have a longer life span and minimises signage pollution.

32. The approximate cost of additional smoke-free signs in the 9 identified sites (Table two) in Phase one is between $2,700 to $3,000. The exact costs will vary depending on:

· the exact number of smoke-free signs required on each site

· if there are many smoke-free messages (e.g. mass printing of one message is more cost effective)

· the positioning and installation of the smoke-free signs

33. These estimated costs are one off costs. Any ongoing costs will be covered within signage maintenance and renewal budgets.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Jasmin Kaur - Policy Analyst

Michael Sinclair - Team Leader, Regionwide Social Policy

Authorisers

Penny Pirrit - Regional & Local Planning Manager

Judith Webster - Relationship Manager

Waiheke Local Board

11 September 2014

Deferral of 2014/2015 capital projects

File No.: CP2014/19958

Purpose

1. To seek agreement from the Waiheke Local Board to the list of capital projects outlined in Attachment A that are proposed for deferral from 2014/2015, prior to consideration by the Finance and Performance Committee on 18 September 2014.

Executive summary

2. Prior to decisions being made by the Finance and Performance Committee regarding a 2014/2015 capex deferral programme, engagement was held with all local boards.

3. Between 12 and 19 August 2014, staff attended 21 local board workshops to outline the capex deferral process and obtain feedback on proposed deferrals affecting each local board area.

4. On 21 August 2014, the Finance and Performance Committee resolved that decisions on the deferral of local board capital projects from 2014/2015 to 2015/2016 be deferred until local boards have formally considered and responded to each project in full (FIN/2014/47).

5. The list of capex projects proposed for deferral is outlined in Attachment A.

Recommendation/s

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Formally considers and agrees the deferral of capex projects outlined in Attachment A to 2015/2016.

b) Notes that any projects where timing has been deferred, but project planning is underway, should be given high priority in the 2015/2016 capital programme.

Comments

Background

1. As foreshadowed in the 2014/2015 Annual Plan and Long Term Plan (LTP) workshops, operating budgets for 2015/2016 (the first year of the LTP 2015-2025) would need to be reduced by about $90 million to achieve a 2.5 per cent average rates increase.

2. It is not possible to reduce the average rates increase for 2015/2016 down to 2.5 per cent solely by reducing or deferring capex in that particular year. The lagged impact of changes in the capital programme on operating budgets means that reducing or deferring capex in 2014/2015 will have a greater impact on rates for 2015/2016.

3. Since amalgamation the quantum of planned projects each year has exceeded the council parent’s capacity to deliver. While delivery capacity is now increasing, a significant bow wave has built up. This historical underspend is acknowledged in the Annual Plan and factored into council’s rates and debt projections by way of a $207 million assumed underspend. However, the individual projects that will not be delivered are not explicitly identified in the Annual Plan as they had not yet been identified.

4. Council officers have reviewed 2014/2015 capex budgets to identify work that must be completed this year as a matter of practical necessity, or where not doing the project in this timeframe would negatively impact existing service levels, external revenue or the realisation of efficiency savings.

5. The specific categories used to develop the list of deferred projects and process undertaken is explained further in Attachment B which was circulated to Local Boards prior to the proposed capex projects for deferral being discussed at a recent workshop.

6. In order to develop a realistic capex programme for 2014/2015 and contain pressure on rates in 2015/2016, staff recommend that the capex projects included in Attachment A for the council parent be explicitly deferred from 2014/2015 to 2015/2016, and be included as part of the LTP prioritisation process.

7. Between 12 and 19 August, staff attended workshops for all 21 local boards to obtain feedback on the proposed capital deferral schedules for 2014/2015. This engagement provided opportunity for local boards to ask questions, reinforce the reason for deferring capital funds and provide feedback on the status of projects in alignment to criteria used to assess proposed deferrals.

8. Of the total proposed projects for deferral tabled at the Finance and Performance Committee on 21 August 2014, regional projects amounted to $80 million, local projects amounted to $35 million and Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) collectively deferred $109m.

9. Council officers reduced the total of local projects for deferral by approximately $7 million due to responding to the information provided through the recent workshops held with local boards. These reductions were due to corrections in applying the criteria used for identifying potential deferrals. Attachment A takes into account these reductions.

10. Local boards also identified projects that are discretionary and could be deferred, but which are very important to their local community. Rather than making decisions about removing any high-priority discretionary projects from the deferral list, staff included these comments in the schedule provided to the Finance and Performance Committee.

11. The decisions being made are budget adjustments that represent timing changes only. Any decisions to drop or reprioritise projects should be made as part of the LTP process.

12. Through September and October Local Boards, the Governing Body, CCOs and council officers will all contribute to the development of draft LTP 2015-2025 budgets in response to the Mayoral Proposal. Decisions on discretionary local budgets will be made by Local Boards in October and decisions on regional activities and local asset based services will be made by the Budget Committee on 5-7 November 2014.

13. Local Board Plans, along with the Auckland Plan and the agreed spatial priorities will help inform this prioritisation. Final decisions on which projects are included in the LTP 2015-2025 will be made by 30 June 2015, following full public consultation.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	List of 2014/2015 projects proposed for deferral until 2015/2016 including Local Board feedback	95
b View	Local Board Memo distributed prior to the workshops on 7 August 2014	97

Signatories

Authors

Taryn Crewe – Financial Planning Manager Council Parent

Authorisers

Matthew Walker - Manager Financial Plan Policy and Budgeting

Karen Lyons – Manager Local Board Services Judith Webster - Relationship Manager

Waiheke Local Board

11 September 2014

Submissions on the Waiheke Draft Local Board Plan 2014

File No.: CP2014/20210

Purpose

1 This report provides an analysis of submissions received to the draft Waiheke Local Board Plan 2014.

Executive summary

2. The consultation period for the draft Waiheke Local Board Plan ended on 6 August 2014.

3. In total 209 submissions on the Waiheke Draft Local Board Plan were received. Of these, 113 were proforma submissions relating to a variety of issues. 95 of the proformas were postcards relating to the reduction of plastic bag use.

4. The Waiheke Local Board will consider all submissions to the draft Waiheke Local Board plan during deliberation workshops and meetings, prior to final approval of the Waiheke Local Board Plan in October.

5. There were also 33 submissions made in relation to all 21 draft local board plans.

6. 20 submitters were heard at the Waiheke Local Board hearing on 4 September 2014.

7. A further three submissions were received after the submissions period closed. These late submissions were tabled at the hearing.

8. A spreadsheet containing feedback from all submissions has been distributed separately.

9 The key themes arising from the feedback are:

9.1 Supporting and enhancing the natural environment;

9.2 Promoting tourism that has minimal environmental impact;

9.3 Support for a community swimming pool;

9.4 Local solutions rather than city solutions, including road design and signage;

9.5 Support for updating Essentially Waiheke;

10 Areas for consideration for inclusion in the Local Board Plan arising from the hearings or submissions include:

10.1 Improved waste management including mechanisms to reduce single-use plastic bags;

10.2 Implement Auckland Council’s smokefree policy across the island;

10.3 Support the Local Alcohol Policy;

Recommendation/s

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Receives the report.

b) Agrees areas of potential changes to the draft Waiheke Local Board Plan, following the consideration of all submissions and responses, noting final changes will be approved in October.

Comments

Public submissions relating to the Waiheke Draft Local Board Plan

Overview of the feedback from submissions

11 A variety of submissions were received from a range of submitters: residents, community groups, clubs, landowners and other organisations (both on and off the Island). In total 209 online and written submissions were received.

12 181 of the submissions came from individuals. 25 are written on behalf of organisations or businesses representing the interests of different sectors, and ranging from local (Waiheke Community Art Gallery, Waiheke Island Community Planning Group Inc., Artworks Theatre Inc., Waiheke Adult Learning , Forest & Bird Hauraki Islands Branch, Hauraki Gulf Conservation Trust, Hauraki Gulf Enhancement Society, Waiheke Golf Club) to regional and national significance (Auckland Rowing Association, Surf Life Saving Northern Region, Federated Farmers of New Zealand, Earthbound. Honey Ltd, Fluoridation Information Network, Cancer Society Auckland Division Inc., Te Ngira Problem Gambling Collective, Elevate Christian Disability Trust, Auckland Refugee Community Coalition, Generation Zero, Sport Auckland, Friends of Sherwood, Auckland Regional Public Health Service, Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand, Auckland Football Federation, Auckland Astronomical Society, Te Ara Ha Ora National Tabacco Control Leadership Service ) – the regional organisations being mainly multi-board submissions.

13 The majority of the submissions endorsed the general direction and priorities of the Waiheke Local Board. Where contrary views were held, they tended to relate to the nature, scope, scale, relative weighting, cost or prioritisation of specific projects/initiatives within a given priority, rather than the priority itself.

14 Question one asked submitters whether, on a scale of one to four, where four means the board have got it absolutely right, Waiheke Local Board are on the right track with their draft Local Board Plan. Out of 57 submitters who responded to this question, 42 gave a ranking of 3 or 4.

15 Question two asked submitters to indicate their three top initiatives in the draft Waiheke Local Board Plan. The initiative gaining the most responses was Build a community swimming pool with 14 responses.

16 Question three asked whether submitters had any other comments regarding the outcomes, objectives and initiatives contained in the draft Waiheke Local Board Plan 2014. A summary of responses to this question is provided below.

17 Question four asked submitters whether they believed there was anything missing from the plan. 12 comments were made relating to the board’s outcomes, and 98 comments were made relating to waste minimisation. Of these 95 comments were received via proforma postcards.

18 The following report provides a general overview of the submissions and identifies some of the dominant themes emerging from the submissions. It does not attempt to capture the full diversity and detail of each individual submission. The themes are organised in line with each of the Draft Plan’s outcomes. Submissions in support or opposition to priorities and projects listed in the Draft Plan are presented as either majority or minority views depending on the level of support or opposition from the outcome. New suggestions or ideas are covered under ‘additional ideas, initiatives and comments’.

19 It is important to note that the submissions tended to reveal a high level of overlap among the six outcomes. This reflects the important role that Waiheke’s unique natural environment and character plays in terms of supporting the local economy, creating a sense of place and community identity, and as a source of artistic and cultural expression. There was strong recognition of Waiheke’s need for local solutions rather than city solutions.

Outcome – Treasured Islands, Coastlines, Wetlands and Marine Area and its initiatives

Overview

20 There were 159 submissions who mentioned this theme. 100 of these were relating to Waste minimization especially support for reduction of single use plastic bags.

21 The majority of submissions supported the Board’s priority to protect, maintain and enhance our islands, coastline, wetland and marine environment.

Majority view:

22. In general, there was very strong support from submitters for improved waste management solutions including a recycling facility; enhanced weed management (which many felt should also include pest control and non-toxic alternatives); water sensitive roading design and stormwater solutions (e.g. rain gardens, swales versus kerb and channel). The importance of restoring and protecting wetlands and managing siltation and sedimentation was also a common theme.

23 Supporting and enhancing the natural environment was a common theme along with community involvement and education as was working with the community to reduce pests and weeds.

24 98 comments were made relating to waste minimisation. Of these 95 comments were received via proforma postcards supporting the reduction of single use plastic bags.

Minority view

25 There was support for initiatives that aim to restore and protect ecosystem health, particularly where there is an interface between terrestrial and marine environments. This includes managing catchments to minimise impervious services and land disturbance that can increase run-off, erosion and sedimentation, protecting wetlands from further damage, restoring degraded ones and riparian planting.

Mixed views

26 Submissions both for and against Waiheke’s GE free status were received.

Additional ideas/initiatives/comments

· Limit the use of single use plastic bags - including education, regulation and banning;

· Protection against building on ridgelines and within 40 yards of coastal protection area;

· Better waste management, including rubbish reduction and recycling education, and a community composting facility;

· Ensure stormwater and erosion management is prioritised;

· Investigate Council’s Stormwater Unit’s draft stormwater catchment management plan for Waiheke and Network Discharge Consent info;

· Eco-education including an environment centre;

· Protect marine park;

· Integrated Organic Management Systems need to be adopted across all council activities;

· The board should be actively involved in Sea Change as it affects management of the Hauraki Gulf and also National Policy Statement Freshwater Management 2014 implementation;

· Oversee air quality and sound pollution issues with NZTA;

· Community planting to rehabilitate coastal marine and waterways;

· Further investigation into a network of marine reserves;

· Develop timetable for fossil-fuel-free island;

· Protect mangrove swamps;

· Undertake a review of rubbish and recycling on Waiheke;

· Allocate more funding to environment and livprotection;

· Incorporation of Tainui-Ngati Porou Hotere values in Management of environment of Hauraki Gulf.

Outcome - A Sustainable and Prosperous Local Economy

Overview:

6 39 submission points mentioned this theme.

7 A large number of submissions supported employment on the island throughout the year and promoting tourism that has minimal environmental impact. Submissions were supportive of the outcome with most comments related to promoting local employment and training opportunities.

Majority View:

8 Many submissions mentioned the importance of retaining Waiheke’s community scale and character, and village distinction, in all matters of development and built form.

9 The majority of submitters acknowledged the important role that tourism plays in the local economy. In general, the community supports tourism provided it does not adversely affect the natural environment and does not come at the expense of Island life and local character. A healthy and enhanced natural environment is recognised as a drawcard for our residents and visitors and must be preserved.

10 Submitters indicated very strong support for improvements and expansion to the walking and cycling networks (see below under ‘Connected Healthy and environmentally friendly transport options). The importance of good quality affordable public transport was also highlighted.

11 There was large support for renewing Essentially Waiheke and an acknowledgement Waiheke’s character and semi-rural and enviro-conscious community and need for local solutions rather than city solutions. This includes road design and signage.

Minority view:

12 A number of submitters supported Golf and development of an 18 hole facility (this issue is also related to Vibrant places for people that reflect the character of the island);

13 There was some support for annual events like the Christmas Parade and Beach Races to continue to promote togetherness on the Island.

Additional ideas/initiatives/comments

· Better realise the tourism potential of cycling (e.g. similar to Central Otago Rail Trail) and advocate for Waiheke Island to be part of the NZ national cycleway ‘extension project’;

· Sustainable tourism options that encourage longer stays;

· Emphasise a ‘strong and resilient economy’;

· Support local contracts and retain Auckland assets;

· Investigate cheaper ferry fares to encourage friends and family to visit the island in the offseason;

· Maintain and support diverse multi-income population, e.g. lower paid workers, artists and elderly;

· Enhance Oneroa Village, including planting and ensuring high-quality pedestrian and urban design;

· Introduction to visitors covering Waiheke’s ecosystems and culture;

· Marine protection tourism;

· Specific winter income initiatives for local businesses;

· Foster Ultra Fast Broadband hubs to enable upskilling and sharing;

· Complete an analysis of the impact of tourism on the island at peak season - e.g. the impact on aquifers, roading, traffic etc.

· While there is a place for the natural environment, and in particular the natural environment of Waiheke, to be protected from some aspects of human activity, this protection must be achieved in a way that is sustainable, and in particular in a way that does not interfere with the ability of those who rely on the natural resources of the area to make their living;

· Development of an Economic development strategy;

Outcome - Connected, healthy and environmentally friendly transport options

Overview:

14 The Board received 42 submission points mentioning this theme.

15 There was strong support for the development and extension of walkways, bridle trails and cycleways. There was support for an integrated Transport Plan, including a review of bus routes fares, cycling infrastructure, parking at Matiatia (encouraging the alternatives to single occupant car journeys to the ferry) and walkways.

16 There was strong support for environmentally-friendly transport options and water sensitive road design. Road safety was seen as a priority both for pedestrians and cyclists.

Majority view:

17 A significant number of submissions endorsed the Board’s public transport objectives. They generally emphasised affordability and frequency issues, the need for feeder routes, better bus shelters and an integrated ticketing system.

18 There were many comments about the need for improved parking options, particularly at Matiatia and encouraging alternatives to single occupant car journeys.

Mixed view:

19 The Esplanade provoked a range of submissions both for and against the closing of this road to vehicular traffic.

20 Waiheke roads are part of the Island’s character and may therefore require different design solutions to the rest of Auckland.

Additional ideas/initiatives/comments

· Electrically powered public transport, such as trams, trolley buses, and battery powered buses.

· Electric vehicle charging stations at key locations.

· Include Waiheke in the subsidised public transport scheme for ferries;

· Support for investigation to initiatives to move from diesel to electric transport, and away from fossil fuel dependency;

· Improvements to enable safe cycling on the roading network;

· Covered and secure bicycle storage facilities at Matiatia;

· comfortable buses and bus driver education - especially toward being visitor friendly.

Outcome - Thriving, strong and engaged communities

Overview:

21 The Board received 38 submission points mentioning this theme.

22 The vast majority of submitters were in favour of the priority with 60 agreeing, eight agreeing in part, and 21 disagreeing. While this priority attracted the second highest level of disagreement among the six priorities, unlike the Arts and Culture priority (where disagreement was concentrated on one project) the extent of disagreement was more evenly dispersed amongst the various projects making up the priority.

Majority view:

23 There was good support for providing for youth in terms programmes to transition youth into employment, formation of a Youth Council and giving them a voice in the community. Supporting community and sporting organisations was also a key theme, along with providing opportunities for social engagement and support.

24 There was a majority of support for fruit tree planting and for building a stronger volunteer and community sector.

25 There was support for affordable and quality housing and increased pensioner housing.

Mixed view

26 Feedback was mixed on the propsal to build a community centre as it was felt there are sufficient community facilities on the island.

Minority view:

27 There was one submission suggesting that Local Boards also act to minimise harms caused by social exclusion and disadvantage, as well as to actively foster supportive communities and social inclusion for all residents.

Additional ideas/initiatives/comments

· The priority should be reworded to say “building community resilience” ;

· Include a commitment to reducing gambling related harm;

· The plan overlooks the contribution that recreational sport and amateur sports makes to community life (suggest a recreation needs assessment);

· Recognise the increasing pressures on Island sport facilities and support greater investment at Onetangi Sport Complex (e.g. more artificial turf fields).

· Build and maintain the relationship with the local Marae & Maori community.

· Consider working with businesses and the community to make Waiheke a Living Wage island;

· Improve safety and reducing injury through urban design and neighbourhood safety programmes;

· Review or develop reserve management plan for Rangihoua / Onetangi sports park;

· There is nothing in the Draft Plan to address alcohol-related harm;

· Develop a strategic plan for the Recreation Centre;

· Preserve cultural heritage;

· Increase Maori representation and participation;

· Protection of historical and special character buildings and areas;

· Create a community learning or education network to increase learning opportunities;

· Recommend best practice, health promoting urban planning and urban design in Local Board planning;

· Create publicly available database of Waiheke stakeholders;

· Undertake a review and audit of current emergency planning;

· Initiatives to provide internet access and digital literacy skills;

· Money to focus on achieving outcomes, rather than glossy plan;

· Greater engagement with the former refugee communities across Auckland;

· Provide space and secretarial services to progress recommendations from reports prepared, particularly the Young People on Waiheke report;

· Local initiatives that foster learning and upskill our people to enable them to fully participate in work, business, family and community life;

· Annual funding for the Waiheke Walking festival and the Waiheke Art Gallery;

· Recreation officer should include youth welfare responsibilities and should operate from the Waiheke Recreation Centre;

· Accessibility for people with disabilities to be more specifically addressed.

Outcome - Vibrant places for people that reflect the character of the island

Overview:

28 There were 70 submission points that mentioned this theme.

29 There was overall support for the board initiatives including providing recreational opportunities that improve health and wellbeing, including the provision of linkages, walkways and cycleways.

Majority view:

30 There was strong support for a community swimming pool. A few submitters suggested sites for the pool (Alison Park) or commented the pool should be built off school property. One submitter raised concern around water supply and waste water disposal from the pool.

31 There was good support for providing for youth in terms programmes to transition youth into employment and giving them a voice in the community.

32 In respect to the above projects and objectives, some submitters emphasised (as they have throughout the priorities) the importance of connecting community facilities with safe walking and cycling infrastructure to encourage independent travel, particularly for children and youth. It was noted that ‘walkable’ urban areas are associated with better health outcomes

33 A number of submitters supported completing the round island walkway ‘Walk Waiheke’.

34 There was strong support for the improvement of facilities and water courses at Rangihoua/Onetangi Sports Park including development of a new reserve management plan or updating the previous incomplete plan. The removal of landfill in the south east corner of Rangihoua park was also raised by submitters.

35 There was strong support for Golf, agreeing to the Waiheke Golf Club replacement lease from Auckland Council and development of an 18 hole facility;

Mixed view

36 Submitters were roughly split between supporting local food growing, community garden and fruit trees. One submitter commented there was too much uneaten fruit on the island already.

37 There were a number of submissions with suggested improvements for Alison Park, including an adult playground, a children’s playground, development of the park and its buildings for whole community use and as a site for a swimming pool.

38 One submitted noted it is critical that Council and the local board require engagement of the local community and users in developing plans.

Additional ideas/initiatives/comments

· Facilities for owners of keel boats i.e. Safe moorings and wharves where crew can safely be picked up and dropped off;

· Rates relief for farmland and the re-establishment of the former rates remission and postponement policies;

· Facilities for the boating community;

· Establishment of reserves to enable brown kiwi and weka and translocation of endangered native birds;

· Local input to Artworks Master Plan;

· Upgrade of Artworks Community Theatre;

· Concrete path and stainless steel handrail at Enclosure Bay and Shelly Beach to provide safe access for older or disabled people;

· Smokefree across the island;

· Install PV-solar on the Library roof;

· Support Surf 10:20 – strategy for long overdue replacement or major upgrading of surf life saving club facilities over 10 years;

· Re-establish the Rangihoua Kaitiaki Management Committee, and include representatives from the Waiheke Golf Club;

· Waiheke Island Council hertiof Social Services requires a more suitable location than hiring Surfdale Hall once a month.

Outcome - Matiatia, gateway to Waiheke

Overview:

39 There were 24 submissions relating to this outcome.

Majority view:

40 There was generally strong support for the development of a strategic plan for Matiatia, in order to secure Matiatia as the transport hub and to protect and enhance Matiatia now and into the future.

41 A number of submissions noted their opposition to the Matiatia marina proposal.

Minority view:

42 There was support for a strategic plan for Matiatia to ensure it aligns with the vision "For the Hauraki Gulf to be abundant with wildlife, supporting diverse and functional forests and wetlands, healthy soils, clean water and fresh air. A place where caring communities take effective action to protect, restore and enhance its natural beauty, balance and well being."

43 One submitter endorsed a strategic plan that was based upon an appropriate community scale sustainability or eco-cluster or environment centre or educational focus.

Additional ideas/initiatives/comments

· Matiatia must be planned with and for the community, not changed through the Unitary Plan;

· Protect wetlands by native tree planting adjacent;

· Covered and secure bicycle storage facilities at Matiatia;

Officer responses

44 Officers will be providing responses to particular submission points or queries following the hearing of submissions and will table this information at the deliberations day.

Areas for consideration

45 This may include issues highlighted in submissions or areas requiring further consideration raised at the hearings.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors	Janine Geddes – Senior Local Board Advisor
Authorisers	Judith Webster - Relationship Manager

Chairperson	Paul Walden
Deputy Chairperson	Shirin Brown
Members	Becs Ballard
	John Meeuwsen
	Beatle Treadwell

Authors	Carmen Fernandes, Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Judith Webster, Relationship Manager