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Waitematā
Local Board
16 September
2014
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Submissions on
the Draft Waitemata Local Board Plan
File No.: CP2014/21156
Purpose
1. This
report presents a more detailed analysis of the submissions received on the Waitematā
Draft Local Board Plan.
Executive summary
1 The consultation period for the
Waitematā Draft Local Board Plan ended on 6 August 2014.
2 In total 213 submissions on the
Draft Waitematā Local Board Plan were received. Of these 33 submitters
were heard at the hearings on 2nd and 3rd September 2014.
3 The key themes arising from the
submissions are:
a. Improve and increase pedestrian,
cycling and public transport options and connections
b. Improve safety for all road users
c. Deliver “on road” greenway
connection projects
d. Develop and deliver a series of
local plans to reinforce local character, ensure quality design, good access
and to enhance local centres and neighbourhoods
e. Protect and enhance the natural
environment
4 Areas for consideration for
inclusion in the Draft Waitematā Local Board Plan arising from the
hearings or submissions:
a. Consider the amenity values which
are distinctive to areas in Waitematā
b. Align the Boards smokefree policy
in the Local Board Plan to the Auckland Councils Smokefree Policy
c. Support the sinking lid policy to
mitigate gambling harm
d. Mitigate noise pollution in the
inner city
e. Protect and enhance the natural
environment through improving water quality and waterways
f. Increase provision and actively support
passive and informal activity in Waitematā for young people and seniors
g. Include stronger recognition of
organised sports in the Local Board Plan
h. Expand the residential parking
zones further than the four identified areas in the Plan
i. Recognise the role of volunteers
in delivering the Local Board Plan outcomes
j. Consider further initiatives to
strengthen the protection of heritage characteristics in Waitematā
k. Reduction of single plastic bag
use
l. Further consideration towards
pest and plant management
m. Support towards migrant communities
and newcomers when they first come to Auckland
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Recommendations
That the Waitematā Local
Board:
i) Thanks
the submitters for their submissions on the Waitematā Draft Local Board
Plan.
ii) Agree
what areas to investigate potential changes to in the Waitematā Draft
Local Board Plan,
· Mitigate noise
pollution in the inner city
· Include
stronger recognition of the benefits of both organised and informal sports
· Align the
Boards smokefree policy in the Local Board Plan to the Auckland Council’s
Smokefree Policy
· Consider
the amenity values which are distinctive to areas of Waitematā
· Support
the sinking lid policy to mitigate gambling harm
· Protect
and enhance the natural environment through improving water quality and
waterways
· Support
passive and informal activity in Waitematā for young people and seniors
· Recognise
the role of volunteers in delivering the Local Board Plan outcomes
· Consider
further initiatives to strengthen the protection of heritage characteristics
in Waitematā through scheduling
· Support
the reduction of single plastic bag use
· Consider
pest and plant management
· Support
migrant communities and newcomers when they first come to Auckland
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Comments
Consideration
Public submissions relating to the Waitematā Draft Local Board
Plan
5 Overview of the feedback from submissions
A large number and variety of submissions were received from a range
of submitters: residents, community groups, clubs, landowners and other
organizations with an interest in the future prosperity of Waitematā.
158 individuals, 14 businesses, 4 business associations (Parnell
Inc.,Uptown, Grey Lynn and Ponsonby Business Associations), 7 residents groups
(Western Bays Community Group Inc, Parnell Community Trust, Arch Hill
Residents, Western Bays Community Group, Parnell Community Committee Inc, St
Mary’s Bay Association Inc., Grafton Residents Association, Freemans Bay
Residents Association), 28 other groups representing different sectors (Health,
Sports, Environment, Heritage, Community/Social Justice.) and ranging from
local to regional significance.
The majority of the submissions endorsed the general direction and
priorities of the Waitematā 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.
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. For simplicity, the themes are organised in line with each of the
Draft Plan’s priorities. 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 of the
priority. New suggestions or ideas are covered under ‘additional ideas,
initiatives and comments’.
6 Priorities
6.1 A
distinctive, high quality urban environment that embraces our heritage
Overview
Submitters sent
a strong and clear signal that they support the Board’s priority for a
“distinctive, high quality urban environment that embraces our heritage”.
There was strong support towards protecting and preserving heritage with a
request for greater weighting to be placed on maintaining the character of the
area and balancing historic areas with rising populations. This priority
outcome was the third most submitted on (119 submission points) compared to
“connected, accessible and safe transport choices” priority (170 submission
points) and “protecting and enhancing the natural environment (135 submission
points).
Majority View
Many of the
submissions suggested the Board go further in the Plan to protect and preserve
heritage buildings with one submitter suggesting an audit to be undertaken on all
buildings and another suggesting that the Board considers advocating for some
buildings to be promoted from category B to category A.
The majority of
submitters on this outcome recognised the need to allow intensification in the
inner city areas but felt that the interests of heritage protection should be
balanced and the design of new developments to be considered and well planned.
A number of
submissions related to the importance of well-designed development (one used
the word superbly designed) and the need for consideration of traffic
management, sustainable design, safety and the activation of the developments
ground level for use by businesses.
A clear theme
across many of the submissions related to the importance of protecting amenity
values as a result of further development and intensification. This included
the provision of attractive streetscapes e.g. turning Great North Road into a
boulevard, ensuring there is adjacent green spaces and gathering places,
mitigation of excess shading, protection of views to the harbour and privacy.
There was
support towards the completion of a special character assessment of Grey Lynn
and Arch Hill and the preservation and adaptive re use of Carlile House, Myers
Park Caretaker’s Cottage, Highwic House, Ewelme Cottage and Albert Park House.
Views by a
Smaller Proportion of Submitters
A small number
of submissions sought stronger recognition in the plan for the role that
private individuals play in protecting and maintaining heritage features for
the public good. In addition it was suggested that there should be incentives
or compensation to achieve the ongoing preservation of regionally and locally
significant heritage sites.
One submission
raised concern over the noise implications of intensification in the City
Centre. The submitter stated that the existing rules allow for construction
and other city related noise to occur seven days a week, 24 hours a day and
therefore do not take into account the increased presence of residents in these
areas.
One submitter
commented on the need to not only preserve heritage buildings but also make
these useable in their current context. “The architecture shouldn’t sit there
as a monument of the pass”.
One submission
stated that there was no mention of Grafton in the plan and the submitter felt
there needed to be more interest taken to ensure the neighbourhood remains
viable for families to enjoy living there.
It was suggested
that the heritage characteristics of the buildings across Waitematā should
be accentuated with up lighting as well as an investigation into what
buildings, streets and neighbourhoods may qualify for Unesco World Heritage
Listing.
Places of
importance to Tangata Whenua, Pacifica, Gay/lesbian and religions should be
given full recognition and be supported and mana whenua should be consulted in
order to protect sites of significance to mana whenua
A request for a
guidebook to be developed for home owners with dwellings sited on cliff edges
on how to protect and safely maintain the cliffs.
Provision for
the establishment of permanent monuments at Emily Place and the Parliament
Street lawn to commemorate and celebrate the founding of Auckland and its role
as New Zealand’s first capital and birthplace of Parliamentary democracy.
Mixed Views
There were mixed
views on the Local Board’s initiative to promote cost efficiency in
strengthening earthquake prone heritage buildings and the proposal to develop a
guidebook. One submission stated that this initiative duplicated an existing
guide whilst another felt that the seismic upgrading required needed to be
specific to individual buildings. There was also concern over the cost of
earthquake proofing due to the potential to discourage owners from maintaining
and upgrading their properties. It was suggested by one submitter for the
Board to lobby to Government to ease restrictions to the Upper North Island and
introduce better incentives to help mitigate the cost for those owners.
Additional
Ideas/initiatives/comments:
- Community led
development of high quality urban environment – Introduce community based
design panels
- Encourage the
preservation of the Parnell Diesel Depot (remove the reference to Mainline
Steam Building in the plan)
- Consider and implement
“Tomorrow Parnell – A structure Plan” (2012)
o Champion the old wool store area of Parnell as a historic area
o Formal steps to create a precinct around the Parnell Centre
- Uplight characteristics
of heritage buildings
- Review the noise
regulations in the City Centre
- Consider what amenity
values need to be protected in the Plan
- Develop a guidebook for
home owners on how to protect and safely maintain the cliffs
- Advocate against the
commercialization of Queens Wharf and retain as open space
- Use of Carlile House as
a cultural museum, decorative arts museum, meeting rooms, project rooms and
workshop areas for arts and crafts
- Develop Great North
Road into a boulevard
- Creation of an early
Auckland history museum by 2017
6.2 Connected,
accessible and safe transport choices
Overview
The Board
received a large number of submissions for this priority. 170 submission
points mentioned this theme. Largely the submissions were supportive of the
outcome with most comments related to its delivery and reiterating the importance
of key aspects such as pedestrian friendly, cycling infrastructure both on and
off road, accessible and frequent public transport and traffic management.
Majority View
The majority of
submitters supported pedestrian friendly street design and improved cycling and
public transport options through initiatives such as the creation of greenways
and the expansion of the cycling network. Key themes included:
· the need to ensure public transport was accessible and frequent to
increase patronage
· the building of a safer walking environment including better and
wider footpaths
· improved pedestrian crossings
· better traffic calming and
· safer cycling.
There was
largely support for Greenways and the expansion of the cycle way network. Two
submissions made the point that cycle paths through the parks should not be at
the expense of proper on road cycle lanes. A number of the submissions who
referred to cycling also had a preference towards buffered or separated cycle
ways.
There was strong
support for the lowering of speed limits to create more livable street
environments but this needed to coincide with traffic calming initiatives so
that the actual speeds reflected the posted speeds.
Effective
parking and traffic management was a key theme within this priority. There was
varying views on the solution to parking with some submissions recognising the
need to ensure public transport is efficient and accessible before being able
to reduce the impact of commuter parking. Some submissions felt that the
implementation of the residential parking zones should not be limited to four
suburbs as it’s an important amenity issue for all Waitematā Local Board
suburbs. A number of submissions were concerned that resident parking was
being promoted before the Auckland Transport Parking discussion document had
been finalised however there was overall support for carparking to be reviewed
with the aim of optimising usage.
Quality street
and road design was supported including the creation of two way boulevards in
Hobson and Nelson to make them more pedestrian and cycle friendly and turning
them into public spaces.
Views by a
Smaller Proportion of Submitters
- Support towards the
completion of Franklin Road upgrade but with consideration of the safety of
cyclists
- The promotion and efficient
movement of buses should be prioritised ahead of private vehicle movements and
on street parking
- Improvements to Nelson
Street through upgrades to the slip lane’s footpath parking areas and paved
surfaces, along with screening the cantilevered Nelson Street upper carriageway
supports
- Support for the
extension of the Wynyard Quarter tramway to provide a loop service, which
travels further afield than the Wynyard Quarter.
- Support towards two way
cycling on one way streets e.g. Lorne St, High St and Jean Batten Place
- Further consideration
towards the use of ferries as part of the public transport network in the plan
- Slow speed zone or
speed humps on Tuarangi Road
- Request for the
opportunity to evaluate the proposal to install a SkyCabs line from the City to
the Airport
- Support towards Board
led trial projects
- Expand the network of
bus lanes within the Waitematā area
Mixed Views
There was mixed
views on the prioritisation of cycling vs parking requirements for town
centres. One submission raised concerns about the adverse impact that the
proposed reduction in vehicle access and parking would have on local businesses
on Ponsonby Road whilst another submission quoted a NZTA report which found
that active transportation users spent more in local businesses than car users,
and are important to the economic vitality of local shopping areas.
There was
general support for the City Rail Link with many of these supporting early
construction. A number of submissions which related to the CRL raised concerns
over the removal of Newton Station and the impact this would have on the
economy and public transport accessibility in the area. A clear message from a
number of submissions was the importance of ensuring the connection between
Newton and surrounding areas is considered and enhanced. Some submissions
however felt that due to the high cost of CRL the budget should be re directed
to providing core services and reducing rates or alternatively using the rail
links as bus highways and other alternative uses for rail corridors.
The Skypath was
supported in principle by one submission but some concern was raised over its
viability- financial, safety and impact on local communities. Another
submission did not support an additional Waitematā Harbour crossing as the
submitter felt that there would be reduced traffic volumes in the future over
the bridge as a result of a potential tunnel being built under the Harbour
which would free up an existing lane on the bridge.
Additional
Ideas/initiatives/comments:
- Continue to consult
with community groups, residents on the implementation of Ponsonby Road Plan
and 254 Ponsonby Road
- Bike racks on buses
initiative
- More provision of
public toilets as part of street upgrades
- Connect Grey Lynn local
centre with the development plans for Ponsonby and Karangahape Roads
- Create connected
cycling and safe pedestrian pathways linking K Rd, Ponsonby, Jervois Rod
through Grey Lynn to Westmere and Herne Bay
- City Hop reserved
spaces to be provided to incentivize the use of the service
- Deliver the weekend
streets concept as an extension to the greenways project
- Adding Newton as part
of the link bus route
- Ensure strong linkages
between Newton and Eden Terrace Station
- Expand residential
parking zones e.g. include Arch Hill
6.3 Waitematā,
the innovative economic hub of Auckland
Overview
A smaller number
of submissions referred to this outcome (40 submission points), however those
that did were supportive of the initiatives including. Submitters indicated
support towards the outcomes of increasing prosperity for local businesses and
economic development including the initiatives to implement the City Fringe
Economic Development Action Plan and the development of a Wynyard Quarter
Technology Hub.
Views by a
Smaller Proportion of Submitters
Concern was
raised by submitters over the removal of the Newton CRL station and the impact
that this would have on the economy of the area. The submitters felt that
compared to other BID areas there was also no key actions directly related to
Uptown.
Further support
was requested for better transport connections as there were concerns about
being bypassed by transport as a result of the station at Mt Eden. It was also
suggested that a central hub is created in the area to attract, retain and
allow businesses to thrive.
Mixed View
A small number
of submitters requested that the Board play an active role in helping decide
the future of the Ports of Auckland and to make sure that a high quality
outcome for Aucklanders is achieved if Ports’ space gets freed up. One
submitter referred to the important role that local community groups should
play in actively participating in the proposed future of the Ports of
Auckland. One submitter suggested that the Plan needed to include specific
actions to indicate what the Board is intending to achieve from the future Port
review. Another submission referred to the need to mitigate the pollution
created from the traffic associated with the Port. A submission was also
received from the Ports of Auckland, which requested the Board support the
establishment of the Ports planning framework so they can plan for future
growth in demand. Ports of Auckland recommended that the wording of the Boards
2011 Plan be used to reflect this.
Additional
Ideas/initiatives/comments:
- Request recognition and
support for implementation of the Ponsonby Business Association Strategic Plan
- Tourism Strategy
- Consideration of Uptown
BID and the creation of a central hub
- Community based actions
to enhance the experience of International Students
6.4 The
natural environment is respected and enhanced
Overview
135 separate
submission points were received for this priority. Of these the submitters
either agreed or partly agreed with the priority and its respective projects/initiatives.
Many of the submissions felt that the plan made a promising start to
protecting, restoring and enhancing the natural environment. Those that partly
agreed largely called for a stronger stance on matters already covered under
the priority e.g. air quality, improved waterways, zero waste at council funded
events or further initiatives such as support towards a ban on plastic bags.
Majority View
The improvement
of air quality and reducing carbon were consistent themes raised and over lapped
into the “connected, accessible and safe transport options” priority.
Initiatives suggested by submitters included:
· improving transportation networks
· mitigating the effects of the proximity to the motorway systems, and
· planting trees to minimize vehicle exhaust emissions.
Improvement of
water quality and waterways was felt to be critical to environmental wellbeing.
Particular mention was made of Cox’s Creek and Judges Bay in Parnell.
Submitters
indicated strong support towards waste minimisation including the creation of a
community-recycling centre. Two submissions suggested that this would sit well
within Grey Lynn 2030. Submitters also supported the Boards policy of zero
waste practices at all council run events and community centres. A number of
submissions received regarded the single use of plastic bags and requested the
Board support a plastic bag ban.
Urban food
production such as community gardens and fruit tree planting in unused
community spaces was well supported by those who referenced this priority.
Views by a
Smaller Proportion of Submitters
There was
support from community organisations for the placement of a sound barrier along
the North Western Motorway to reduce noise levels in Arch Hill.
A small number
of submitters identified the need for further wayfinding signage and support
towards ecological restoration of Waipapa Stream and Ayr St Reserve.
It was suggested
that the Board could support businesses to adopt low carbon practices through
the Board’s procurement chain.
Request from one
submitter to protect Maui Dolphins from human activity.
Support towards
the Board taking more of an active role in protecting urban forest.
Support to
maintain the return of native bird life in parks.
Suggestion to
integrate sustainability requirements in the scoping document for the design of
future developments/projects before going out to procurement. (#6145)
Additional
Ideas/initiatives/comments:
- Support and incentivize
further tree planting and community garden initiatives
- Transform the Arch Hill
reserve into eco systems to restore biodiversity
- Confront pollution at
Cox’s Bay
- Opportunity to utilize
on street pedestrian refuges to enhance the natural environment
- Actively encourage
residents to undertake local park predator and weed control where needed on a
volunteer basis
- Advocate for the
installation of a sound barrier along the North Western Motorway
- Support a Predator
Control Programme for possums and rats
- Install signage and
develop a management plan for Alberon Reserve
- Install wayfinding
signage for ecological restoration areas
- Integrate
sustainability aspects into the initial design scope before the procurement of
projects
6.5 Quality parks, open spaces and community
facilities created for people to use and enjoy
Overview
110 separate
submission points were received for this priority. Of these points most were
in agreement with the priority and initiatives. As with other priorities the
submissions were largely in agreement with the priority and its respective
projects/initiatives.
Majority
Views
In general there
was strong support from submitters for the creation of an inner city community
hub at Pioneer Women’s and Ellen Melville Hall. One submitter commented that
it was important to encompass good design to ensure urban connection whilst
another submitter requested the heritage integrity of the building is considered
as part of the design.
With the
projected increase in population and in particular the number of young people
it was felt that more attention needed to be given to improving and increasing
outdoor areas and facilities. A number of submissions raised the need to
recognise the importance of passive and informal recreation to activate the
open space environments for both children and seniors. There was support for
the provision of infrastructure such as skateboard facilities, basketball
hoops, courts and indoor facilities and courts and also support towards
encouraging the safe and active use of informal recreation opportunities by
seniors to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing e.g. senior parks (#794)
One submission
received from a sports organisation also supported the widening of this
priority outcome description to recognise organised sports and the role sports
play to bring communities together.
The development
programme for Pt Erin Pool was supported but a request was made that local communities
are consulted at an early stage.
Submitters
indicated support for Grey Lynn Park upgrade, Home St playground, the upgrade
of the Auckland Domain sport fields and playground in Outhwaite Park, Myers
Park upgrade and the Pt Resolution/Tauarua Reserve upgrade.
Submitters
requested continued investment in sports infrastructure to make sure that they
are adequately maintained including sports fields to achieve the necessary
increase in capacity to cope with current and future demand.
Views by a Smaller
Proportion of Submitters
A submission was
received which did not support the walkway across Cox’s Bay as it was felt that
it was already possible to walk the waterfront at low tide.
A small number
of submissions referred to and supported the improved connection between Myers
Park and Aotea Square.
Three
submissions were received from individuals requesting that the domain become
more pedestrian friendly and less car dominated. It was suggested that a
pedestrian pathway should be installed around the existing circular road which
would make the area safer for pedestrians.
It was suggested
that Arch Hill Reserve be further developed into open areas / informal team
sport meeting points and mountain bike tracks and community led cultural
initiatives.
One community
group submission supported improved accessibility for disabled persons to
Ponsonby Community Centre and Leys Institute Gymnasium.
The inner city
youth hub also received support from a small number of submissions.
Two submissions
raised the need to increase the number of off leash areas for dogs and options
for inner city dogs.
Consideration of
protecting the volcanic heritage of Auckland of which the Domain is part of.
Mixed Views
Opposing views
were surfaced in the submissions received on 254 Ponsonby Road. One community
group submission did not support the site being converted to a full open space
site and felt that the wording of the initiative implied that the site would be
completely open. Two other community group submissions supported a full open
space at this site, with another submission supporting an open civic space or
an area which contained both a civic space and well-designed apartments.
One submission
raised concerns over the safety in local parks in the central city at night
(Albert Park and Myers Park) while a multi board submission received commented
against the increased lighting being advocated across local board draft plans.
This was in relation to increased light pollution and a diminished view of the
night sky. The submission requested that the installation of lights be of a
type that did not increase sky glow or light pollution.
Additional
Ideas/initiatives/comments:
- Improved drainage at
Basque Park to be made into a more family friendly park with better access and
facilities
- Support hireage of
Auckland Council Community Facilities for CAB to be at community rates, not at
commercial rates
- Restore St Stephens
Chapel cemetery
- Scope for an
appropriate irrigation system and improved lighting at Victoria Park
- Pedestrian pathway
installed around the existing circular road in the Auckland Domain
- Increase off leash
areas for dogs
6.6 Strong
communities that are inclusive, vibrant and engaged
Overview
95 submission
points were received about “Strong Communities that are inclusive, vibrant and
engaged”. A large proportion of these were regarding smoke free.
Majority View
A large number
of submissions received were appreciative of the leadership the Board had
played to date in supporting the Auckland Councils Smokefree Policy. Many of
the submissions however asked that the Board prioritise the implementation of
the policy through the allocation of budget for effective signage, communication
and early adoption of town centres, beaches and outdoor dining areas (phase
3).
There was
largely support for the provision of cultural activities and entertainment
which were low cost and affordable with mention of Art Week, Grey Lynn
Festival, Art in the Dark, and Festival of Roses
Two organisation
submissions (#7622, #7850) were received regarding gambling harm. The
submitters requested that the Plan acknowledges the social harms of gambling
and supports the adoption of the sinking lid policy on gambling machines.
Views by a
Smaller Proportion of Submitters
A small number
of submitters recommended the inclusion of objectives that supported the
prevention of gambling related harm.
One submission
requested that police foot patrol occurs in the city centre to reduce petty
crime and improve quality of life for inner city residents.
There was
support for community led development and place making as a lead item in the
plan.
It was suggested
that the plan should refer to actively engaging with established community
groups, including Mana Whenua on a partnership basis.
A submitter
recommended further emphasis on community cohesion, given the speed and
intensity of change
Two submissions
referenced the issue of homelessness and felt that this topic was missing from
the draft Local Board Plan. One submitter suggested that the plan needed to
recognise the relationship between homelessness and mental health in addition
to the role of employment and affordable housing. The other submitter supported
the reduction of homelessness in the city centre.
Promote and
support volunteering by considering volunteering when developing policy, plans,
actions and funding programmes and recognize the role of volunteers in
delivering the priorities of the Local Board Plan.
Cultural
diversity of the local population was raised as well as the need to balance the
needs of new migrants, international students with those of well-established
residents.
A request for
accessibility for people with disabilities to be specifically addressed in the
plan.
The need to
connect with the tertiary age bracket and involve them in the community.
There was one
submitter who did not support the funding of local arts and events via rates
payers and felt that these should be self-funding.
Additional
Ideas/initiatives/comments:
- Seek to improve health
outcomes through reducing health inequalities. This links to ensuring access
to affordable housing, minimising transportation costs, providing
opportunities for employment, opportunities for social engagement and social
support and culturally appropriate and enabling infrastructure such as access
to public areas).
- Improving housing
quality and affordability
- Restricting access to
unhealthy food retailing premises, such as fast food outlets
- Work with mana whenua
to ensure their needs are met as part of ensuring the health and wellbeing of
mana whenua
- Encourage local
community groups to hold community events that would foster understanding and
vibrancy
- Early adoption of smoke
free in town centres, beaches and outdoor dining areas
- Advocate increased
police foot patrols in the city centre
- Address homelessness in
the plan
- Support the sinking lid
to mitigate the harm of gambling in Waitematā
- Actively promote living
wage and ensure organisations who receive community grants apply living wage
- Community Recycling
Centre to be an accredited living wage employer
6.7 Budget
and Funding
Some submitters
were concerned over the cost of the initiatives in the plan and felt that
funding should be directed to core services. It was suggested that there
should not be an increase in rates to cover the initiatives proposed.
6.8 Governance
The submissions
reflected a clear desire from the community to see greater partnership with
community groups, increased active community engagement and transparent
decision-making.
Local board views and implications
7. The
Waitematā Local Board will consider its final Draft Waitematā Local
Board Plan 2014 at the Tuesday 14 October.
Māori impact statement
8. The
Waitematā Local Board has given consideration to Māori outcomes
throughout the development of the Waitematā Draft Local Board Plan;
consequently the implementation of the plan has the potential to contribute to
positive outcomes for Māori.
9. The
outcomes, objectives and initiatives included in the plan will support the
delivery of the Auckland Plan. The entirety of the plan will benefit
Māori as part of the board’s community. As part of the draft plan the
board intends to work closely with mana whenua on a number of initiatives such
as those focusing directly on issues of importance to Māori such as improving
and maintaining the natural environment e.g. improving our parks and open
spaces at Grey Lynn Park and Western Park.
Implementation
10. Implementation
issues on the various matters raised in submissions will be considered when making decisions at decision-making meetings on the Draft Waitematā
Local Board Plan on 14 October 2014.
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Signatories
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Authors
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Trina Thompson - Senior Local Board Advisor -
Waitemata
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Authorisers
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Judith Webster - Relationship Manager
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