I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Whau Local Board will be held on:

 

Date:                      

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

 

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

6.30pm

Whau Local Board Office
31 Totara Avenue
New Lynn

 

Whau Local Board

 

OPEN AGENDA

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Catherine Farmer

 

Deputy Chairperson

Susan Zhu

 

Members

Derek Battersby, QSM, JP

 

 

Ami Chand, JP

 

 

Duncan Macdonald, JP

 

 

Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel

 

 

Simon Matafai

 

 

(Quorum 4 members)

 

 

 

Glenn Boyd

(Relationship Manager)

Local Board Services (West)

 

 

Riya Seth

Democracy Advisor

 

12 February 2015

 

Contact Telephone: (09) 826 5103

Email: riya.seth@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

 


 

 

 


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

ITEM   TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                        PAGE

1          Welcome                                                                                                                         5

2          Apologies                                                                                                                        5

3          Declaration of Interest                                                                                                   5

4          Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                               5

5          Leave of Absence                                                                                                          5

6          Acknowledgements                                                                                                       5

7          Ward Councillor’s Update                                                                                            5

8          Deputations                                                                                                                    5

8.1     Dayspring Trust                                                                                                   5

8.2     Heather Tanguay - WISE Collective                                                                   6

9          Public Forum                                                                                                                  6

10        Extraordinary Business                                                                                                6

11        Notices of Motion                                                                                                          7

12        Whau Local Board Chairperson, Catherine Farmer's report                                   9

13        Portfolio Update: Member Ami Chand                                                                      11

14        Local board member update reports                                                                         15

15        Local Board delegations for Have Your Say events                                                17

16        Local board input on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025            19

17        Performance Report for the Whau Local Board for the six months ended 31 December 2014                                                                                                                             151

18        Confirmation of Workshop Records: January 2015                                              223  

19        Consideration of Extraordinary Items 

 

 


1          Welcome

 

 

2          Apologies

 

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

 

3          Declaration of Interest

 

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

 

4          Confirmation of Minutes

 

That the Whau Local Board:

a)         Confirms the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 21 January 2015, 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          Ward Councillor’s Update

 

An opportunity is provided for the Whau Ward Councillor to update the board on regional issues he has been involved with since the last meeting. 

 

8          Deputations

 

8.1       Dayspring Trust

Purpose

1.       Jane Bruce, CEO and Neville Aitchison, Fundraising Co-ordinator of the Dayspring Trust will be in attendance to introduce Dayspring Trust to the board and to demonstrate difference its making to the people in local community.

Recommendation

That the Whau Local Board:

a)      Receives the presentation from Jane Bruce and Neville Aitchison of Dayspring Trust and thank them for the presentation.

 

 

 

8.2       Heather Tanguay - WISE Collective

Purpose

1.       Heather Tanguay of WISE Collective will be in attendance to present to the local board on benefits of the New Lynn Night Market to the community and future of night market.

Recommendation

That the Whau Local Board:

a)      Receives the presentation from Heather Tanguay of WISE Collective and thank her for the presentation.

 

9          Public Forum

 

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

 


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

Whau Local Board Chairperson, Catherine Farmer's report

 

File No.: CP2015/01317

 

  

 

Long Term Plan Engagement Underway

1.       We are already in touch with our communities with the Auckland Council Long Term Plan discussions. At our Rosebank meeting there were concerns expressed about footpath renewals and the extra funding needed to address traffic congestion. The options for Auckland’s Transport Future are either a $2 motorway usage toll or an a 1% rates increase on top of the proposed 3.5%  and a 1.2 cents per litre fuel tax each year for 9 year from 2016/2017. These extra funding options provide more transport projects in the long term. The basic transport network relying on the proposed 3.5% increase would not deliver any new park and rides or grade separations at railway crossings.  Submissions are due by 16 March.

 

Summer Events                                      

2.       Our wonderful Movies in Parks series started with a large crowd attending the first screening at Brains Park in Kelston. Hundreds of people turned up early to get a good seat on the grass. Children lined up for the free face painting.  As darkness fell the movie captured their attention.

 

Waitangi Day Celebrations

3.       On Waitangi Day thousands of whanau attended the music festival and celebration at Hoani Waititi Marae.  Starting with a morning powhiri, the speeches acknowledged the Treaty as the founding document of our nation. All three Western local boards provided funding for this event and western local councillors and board members joined Mayor Brown on stage supporting the celebrations.

 

Flotilla Whau

4.       The Whau River became alive with music, flags, people and boats at the Whau Flotilla. Organised by HOOPLA and funded by our local board, once again this successful event attracted many people.  The high tide carried us up the river behind a heritage steam tugboat from the Maritime Museum. Many community groups attended: The Whau River Catchment Trust, Whau the People, Ecomatters, Kelston Community Hub, Avondale Community Action and an information tent on the Whau Coastal Walkway.

 

Whau Coastal Walkway

5.       The Whau Coastal Walkway is a planned 13km long environmental walkway and shared path from Olympic Park in New Lynn to Te Atatu South at the SH16 Bridge. Our local board has funded the initial design and planning and a new independent trust, The Whau Coastal Walkway Environmental Trust will attract further external funding for the overall project cost estimated to be around $22 million.

Recommendation

That the Whau Local Board:

a)      Receives the Whau Local Board Chairperson, Catherine Farmer’s report.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.      

Signatories

Author

Whau Local Board Chairperson - Catherine Farmer

 


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

Portfolio Update: Member Ami Chand

 

File No.: CP2015/01486

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       This report provides an opportunity for Member Ami Chand to give an update with regards to activity within his portfolio areas.

2.       Portfolio holders are responsible for leading policy development in their portfolio area, proposing and developing project concepts, overseeing agreed projects within budgets, being active advocates, accessing and providing information and advice.

3.       Member Chand has lead for the Ethnic diversity portfolio and he is a representative on Manukau Harbour Forum.

Executive summary

17th January 2015

4.       An Indian Kite Festival took place at Avondale Race Course grounds.  This was the first time the event was held at this location and it proved a huge success with approximately 800 people taking part in the day’s festivities. Families and friends made most of the warm weather, spreading picnics in the grounds.

 

 

 

 

5.       Whau Local board Chairperson, Catherine Farmer and elected member Ami Chand were welcomed by the event organisers, Bhupen Patel.  Member Of Parliament, Carmel Sepuloni was also there to enjoy the day.

22nd January 2015

6.       I attended the Blockhouse Bay Business Association’s monthly meeting. Issues raised at the meeting:

o    Auckland Council Communications are still not effectively getting through to the Blockhouse Bay Community – an example is the lack of awareness by the Association of the recent opening of the Blockhouse Bay Beach play area.  This has been relayed to Communications and measures are being put in place to ensure that the Business Associations in all four areas of the Whau are notified of any local events.      

·          Blockhouse Bay Business Association has asked the board to assist with the installation of gateway signs which they currently have stored and staff are currently progressing this project.

·          Using BNZ Eftpos and credit card statistics, it was noted that on the day of Blockhouse Bay’s Santa Parade the businesses turned over $96,000 in 4 hours.

 

24th January 2015

7.       I was invited to take part in special prayer at New Temple which is still under construction in Henderson. Prayer started at 8am Saturday and concluded midday on Sunday with fire ceremony. About 1,000 devotees chanted mantras for 24 hours and were joined by Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse, Councillor Linda Cooper and various members of Parliament.

 

 

 

https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQC18EdnmP_cYIzn&w=487&h=255&url=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-HFgEHHmwjEQ%2FVLGwU1msvpI%2FAAAAAAAACBM%2FLM9bf1BhH0A%2Fs1600%2FRAM%252BMANDIR-2-%252B10.01.15.jpg&cfs=1&upscale=1

 

8.       The Temple will cost more than $3 million to complete. It is iconic and will benefit the whole of West Auckland. The Ram Mandir Trust is still welcoming donations and funders.

6th Febuary 2015

9.       Took part in Waitangi Day celebration at Hoani Waititi Marae with Chair Catherine Farmer and board member Simon Matafai.  The Whau Local Board had contributed toward the inclusion of a safe play area in the event and it was rewarding to see so many children enjoying themselves as well as the community in general taking part in what was a fun day of music and food and general celebration of our National day. 

8th Feburary 2015

10.     The Whau Flotilla festival was spectacular in its visual effect and fun factor.  Lots of people took the opportunity to get on the water in various forms of vessels.

   

 

11.     Member of Parliament Phil Twyford, Councillor Ross Clow, Whau Local Board Chair Catherine Farmer and several council representatives took part in this fun event.

 

 

Recommendation

That the Whau Local Board:

a)      Receives the portfolio update from Member Ami Chand.

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.     

Signatories

Author

Whau Local Board Member – Ami Chand

 


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

Local board member update reports

File No.: CP2015/01610

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       To provide Whau Local Board members with an opportunity to verbally update the local board on the projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting.

 

Recommendation

That the Whau Local Board:

a)         Receives local board member verbal reports.

 

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Signatories

Author

Riya Seth - Democracy Advisor

Authoriser

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

 


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

Local Board delegations for Have Your Say events

 

File No.: CP2015/00307

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       To provide for local board delegations for the public consultation process for the local board agreement in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 (LTP).

Executive Summary

2.       Under the Local Government Act 2002, Auckland Council is required to follow the special consultative procedure to seek public feedback to inform the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 (including local board agreements).

3.       Recent changes to the Local Government Act 2002 provide council with more flexibility in how it consults with Aucklanders, in particular in how council can hear the views of Aucklanders. The consultation process is introducing a number of changes that satisfy legislative requirements while also enabling Aucklanders to engage in the public consultation process in a variety of ways to suit their personal preferences.

4.       A key change involves replacing traditional hearings with public spoken interaction events called Have Your Say (HYS) events across the Auckland region from 14 February through to the 14 March 2015. Aucklanders can provide feedback on regional and local issues at these events which will be attended by a mix of governing body members, local board members, Auckland Transport Board members (or their delegates) and well supported by staff to record all feedback.

5.       Aucklanders who choose to attend a HYS event will be able to present their views through spoken interaction with decision makers or their representatives.  Local boards are decision makers for their local board agreements, which form a part of the LTP. As the governing body are also decision makers on local board agreements it is important that both hear feedback on local proposals. 

6.       To make sure that there are sufficient decision-makers (or delegates) to hear all the feedback provided if attendance is higher than expected for a HYS event, or if a board member is unable to attend, it is recommended that the local board make delegations to staff to hear on their behalf.  At their meeting on 18 December the governing body made delegations to cover this risk.

 

Recommendations

That the Whau Local Board:

a)      Delegates to the following staff the power and responsibility to hear from the public on the local board agreement through “spoken interaction/NZ sign language interaction” at the “Have Your Say” events:

i)        Tier 2 staff

ii)       Tier 3 staff

iii)      Local Board Relationship Manager, Local Board Senior Advisor, Local Board Advisor

iv)      any additional staff approved by the Chair.

b)      Notes that a “Have Your Say” event is scheduled to be held in the Whau local board area on Thursday 26 February, at Bay Olympic in New Lynn and that pre-registration is preferred.

 

Discussion

7.       Each Have Your Say session will run for approximately two hours, however there could be more than one session held at an event depending on the number of people who register. Public feedback will be collected across three broad areas:

·  The key LTP issues including balancing affordability with progress; transport, rates and a more active development role for the council.

·  Local priorities and proposals

·  Other regional matters

 

8.       A range of options are available for the structure and format of these events. This flexibility will enable events to be tailored to account for the community preferences, logistical variations in the number of Aucklanders who attend, what they would like to talk about, and the number and mix of elected members available.

9.       To help manage this, Aucklanders will be asked to register their attendance for these events online through the Shape Auckland website. It would be at this point where they would request a sign interpreter or Māori interpreter if required.

10.     Aucklanders who choose to attend a HYS event will be able to present their views through spoken interaction with a decision maker or their representative.  Local boards are decision makers for their local board agreements, which form a part of the LTP. If attendance is higher than expected for a HYS event, it may be difficult for the local board members present to hear all the feedback on local proposals. To manage this eventuality it is recommended that the local board make delegations to staff to hear on their behalf.  These delegations would only come into play if needed due to high public attendance at the HYS event. They are not intended to undermine the importance of local board members being present to hear from their communities.

11.     Local board members attendance at the HYS event is important to enable them to hear the views of their communities on local proposals given the board’s decision making role. The HYS event also provides an important opportunity for local board members to hear the views of their communities on regional proposals to inform their advocacy.

Consideration

Local Board Views and Implications

12.     Local board views have not been sought on this report as it is recommending a pragmatic delegation to staff to manage events that attract larger numbers.

Maori Impact Statement

13.     Te Waka Angamua staff will attend all HYS events to facilitate and capture feedback from Maori participants. Therefore it is not anticipated that the recommendation in this report has a specific an impact on Maori.

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.     

Signatories

Author

Karen  Titulaer - Senior Policy Advisor

Authorisers

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

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

 


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

Local board input on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025

 

File No.: CP2015/00613

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       To outline the options for local boards to provide feedback on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025 and agree the approach the Whau Local Board will take to provide their feedback.

Executive Summary

2.       The draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025 (RLTP) was endorsed by Auckland Transport’s Board at their 16 December 2014 meeting. It sets out the programme of work Auckland Transport (AT) proposes to deliver over the next ten years, within the funding available, and the models used to prioritise projects. Attachment A is the draft RLTP.

3.       Local boards had three opportunities at different workshops in 2014 to discuss the RLTP process, prioritisation mechanisms and proposed projects with Auckland Transport management and staff.

4.       Following on from these workshops, local boards are now encouraged to provide formal feedback about the draft RLTP. There are two ways boards can do this. AT would like to encourage boards to take up both opportunities.

a)      Speak at the AT Transport Stakeholder event that is taking place on the 10 and 11 March. This is a hearing style event where local board members will be heard by members of the AT board.

b)      Provide written feedback to AT by 16 March.

 

Recommendations

That the Whau Local Board:

a)      Agrees to provide feedback to Auckland Transport on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025 by:

i)        speaking at the Auckland Transport Transport Stakeholder event

ii)       providing written feedback to Auckland Transport by 16 March 2015.

b)      Delegates to the chair and the transport portfolio holder the power to speak on behalf of the board at the Auckland Transport Transport Stakeholder event.

c)      Delegates to Chair and transport portfolio holders the coordination and finalisation of the board’s written feedback to Auckland Transport on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025.

 

Discussion

 

The draft RLTP

 

5.       The draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2015-2025 (RLTP) was endorsed by Auckland Transport’s Board at their 16 December 2014 meeting. It sets out the programme of work Auckland Transport proposes to deliver over the next ten years, within the funding available, and the models used to prioritise projects. Attachment A is the draft RLTP.

6.       In addition, the draft RLTP identifies an alternative transport investment package that may be possible if additional funding can be secured.

7.       The council’s Long-term Plan (LTP) and the RLTP are developed under a very similar timeline and cover largely the same transport issues.  Rather than consulting with Aucklanders on the same issues at the same time, this year a single consultation process will be used to seek Aucklanders’ feedback on transport and inform both the LTP and the RLTP. This consultation is taking place between 23 January and 16 March.

 

Local board input on the draft RLTP

8.       Local boards had three opportunities at different workshops in 2014 to discuss the RLTP process, prioritisation mechanisms and proposed projects with Auckland Transport management and staff. Therefore boards should already be familiar with the broad direction of the draft RLTP and the constraints involved. 

9.       Following on from these workshops, local boards are now encouraged to provide formal feedback about the draft RLTP. There are two ways boards can do this. AT would like to encourage boards to take up both opportunities.

a)      Speak at the AT Transport Stakeholder event that is taking place on the 10 and 11 March. This is a hearing style event where local board members will be heard by members of the AT board. From those boards speaking at these events, AT is seeking a written summary in advance of the event as well as written feedback (see below for details) which generally summarises and reflects their verbal presentations. Boards will need to delegate to member/s the power to speak on behalf of their board at this event.

b)      Provide written feedback to AT by the 16 March by delegating to member/s the power to approve the board’s written feedback prior to submitting it to AT.

10.     These deadlines are important because Auckland Transport staff must analyse all submissions and prepare a revised draft of the RLTP for the April 2015 AT Board meeting. The revised draft RLTP must be provided to New Zealand Transport Agency by 30 April to ensure central government considers Auckland’s programme alongside all other regional programmes from across New Zealand.

11.     Local boards have already undertaken extensive community engagement to inform their local board plans and advocacy plans, including on transport. This is in addition to the ongoing conversations boards have with their communities about their priorities and the engagement taking place as part of the LTP and RLTP consultation. This information will be useful to inform local board feedback on the draft RLTP.

12.     When providing feedback on the draft RLTP, it is useful to remember that:

a)      it is the governing body not AT that will decide the level of funding that will be made available to deliver on the transport programme

b)      the RLTP presents a proposed programme of work that is able to be delivered within the funding the draft LTP has made available for transport.

13.     Therefore if boards have feedback on the level of funding that has been allocated to transport in the LTP this can be advocated to the governing body. Feedback on the draft RLTP could focus on the proposed programme of work and the prioritisation model that has been used to determine this.

14.     In addition to local boards providing feedback on the RLTP, the community also has the opportunity through the LTP/RLTP consultation to give their views to AT.

15.     Local board feedback will be analysed along with all other feedback AT receives through the RLTP consultation. This will inform any amendments to the draft RLTP which will be reported back to the AT Board in April.

Consideration

Local Board Views and Implications

16.     This report sets out how local boards have already been engaged in the development of the draft RLTP and how they can now choose to provide formal feedback.

Maori Impact Statement

17.     This report is about how local boards can provide feedback to AT on the draft RLTP. In terms of the process boards can follow for this, there are no specific impacts on Māori. There may be some consideration in boards’ feedback to AT on how the transport programme affects Māori. In addition there are also two regional stakeholder hui that will take place as part of the LTP/RLTP consultation.

Implementation Issues

18.     The final RLTP will be posted on AT’s website as soon as possible after adoption, and printed copies will be made available prior to the statutory deadline of 31 July 2015.  

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

aView

Draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2015 - 2025

23

     

Signatories

Author

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

Authoriser

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

 


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

































































































































Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

Performance Report for the Whau Local Board for the six months ended 31 December 2014

 

File No.: CP2015/01211

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       To update the Whau Local Board members on progress towards their objectives for the year from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015, as set out in their Local Board Agreement

Executive Summary

2.       The attached performance report consolidation contains the following this quarter

·   Local board financial performance report

·   Local Community Development, Arts and Culture (CDAC) activity overview

·   Local Libraries overview

·   Infrastucture and Environmental services overview

·   Work programmes  LSP

·   Treasury report – Quarter to December 2014

·   ATEED report for the period to December 2014

 

Recommendation

That the Whau Local Board:

a)      Receives the Performance Report for the Whau Local Board for the period ended December 2014.

 

Discussion

3.       In consultation with local boards this report has been created to give the elected members a comprehensive and common overview of local activities from council departments and CCO’s. Future reports are expected to include additional departmental and CCO reports as these are developed for inclusion and discussion

Consideration

Local Board Views and Implications

4.       Local board feedback on the performance report for the period ended 31 December 2014 was sought at a workshop on the 4th February 2015.

Maori Impact Statement

5.       Maori, as stakeholders in the council, are affected and have an interest in any report of the local board financials.  However, this financial performance report does not impact specific outcomes or activities. As such, the content of this report has no particular benefit to, or adverse effect on Maori

Implementation

6.       The next performance report update will be for the nine months to March 2015 and presented to the Local board at the May business meeting.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

aView

Performance report for the Whau Local Board for the 6 months ended December 2014

153

     

Signatories

Author

David Rose - Lead Financial Advisor

Authorisers

Christine Watson - Manager Financial Advisory Services - Local Boards

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

 


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 






































































Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

Confirmation of Workshop Records: January 2015

 

File No.: CP2015/01548

 

  

 

Purpose

1.       This report presents records of workshops held by the Whau Local Board on:

21 January 2015

28 January 2015

Recommendation

That the Whau Local Board:

a)      Confirms the records of the workshops in Attachments A - B held on the following dates: 

21 January 2015

28 January 2015

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

aView

Record of Workshop 21 January 2015

225

bView

Record of Workshop 28 January 2015

227

    

Signatories

Authors

Riya Seth - Democracy Advisor

Mark Allen - Senior Local Board Advisor

Authoriser

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

 


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

 


                

Whau Local Board Workshop Records

 

Date of Workshop:         Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Time:                                 4.00pm – 5.45pm

Venue:                              Whau Local Board Office, 31 Totara Avenue,

                                           New Lynn

Present:           Catherine Farmer

                        Ami Chand

                        Susan Zhu      

Simon Matafai                       

Derek Battersby                      (from 4.35pm, item 1)

                                                                                   

Apologies:       Duncan Macdonald                (for absence)

Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel     (for absence)

Derek Battersby                      (for lateness)

 

 

Item

Topic

Presenter(s)

Time

1.0

LB Admin/portfolio catch up

Board Members

4.00pm – 5.00pm

Board members provided portfolio updates.

2.0

LTP Consultation discussion

Steve Wilcox

5.00pm – 5.45pm

The board was updated on the LTP consultation events/have your say events. Also, dates for local community feedback events were finalised as below:

 

3/2/15 – Rosebank Peninsula Church (212 Rosebank Rd) – 7pm to 9pm

10/2/15 – Kelston Community Hub (68 St. Leonards Rd) – 7pm to 9pm

12/2/15 – Avondale Primary School (Crayford St West) – 7.30pm to 9.30pm

19/2/15 – Blockhouse Bay Community Centre (524 Blockhouse Bay Rd) – 7pm to 9pm

 

Have Your Say Event – 26 Feb at Bay Olympic Football Club (36 Portage Rd)

 

 

Relationship Manager:  Glenn Boyd


Whau Local Board

18 February 2015

 

 

 


                

Whau Local Board Workshop Records

 

Date of Workshop:         Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Time:                                 9.30am – 2.00pm

Venue:                              Whau Local Board Office, 31 Totara Avenue,

                                           New Lynn

Present:           Catherine Farmer

                        Ami Chand

                        Susan Zhu                               (from 9.50am, item 6)

Simon Matafai                       

Derek Battersby                      (from 9.50am, item 6)

                                                                                   

Apologies:       Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel     (for absence)

Duncan Macdonald                (for absence)

                        Susan Zhu                               (for lateness)

                        Derek Battersby                      (for lateness)

 

 

Item

Topic

Presenter(s)

Time

1.0

LB Admin/portfolio catch up

Board Members

9.30am – 9:45am

 Board members provided portfolio updates.

6.0

MOU between BHB business association and Whau LB

Board members

9:45am – 9:55am

 The board agreed with the draft MOU. A meeting will be arranged between Blockhouse Bay business association and the Whau local board chair to sign the MOU formally.

1.0

LB Admin/portfolio catch up (Continued)

Board Members

9:55am - 10.20am

 Board members provided portfolio updates.

2.0

New Lynn Business Association

Tracy Mulholland

10.30am – 11.15am

 NLBA updated the board on 2015 budget. A possibility for a new role of custodian/care taker was discussed with the key focus of the role being amenity/tidiness of the town centre, both calling in contractors and doing high speed small scale responses. NLBA would be happy to put money in towards this role.

3.0

Next steps for EM Survey

Glenn Boyd

11.15am – 12.05pm

 The board was updated on the elected member survey results. The following points were discussed:

·      New elected members network sessions/workshop/ forums/buddy system

·      Providing network opportunities to members

·      Coaching/training and mentoring for report writing skills (tips and coaching)

·      Skill development – time management and presentations

·      Working alongside boards with common interest

·      Better structured portfolio agendas

·      Use of technology eg: Skype, M drive etc

 

 

LUNCH

12.00pm – 12.30pm

4.0

Regional Facilities Auckland

Judy Lawley, RFA

12.35pm – 1.05pm

 The board was updated on RFA business and new developments. Quarterly report from RFA to come to February board meeting.

5.0

Regional Land Transport Plan discussion

Mark Allen

1.05pm – 1.30pm

 A report on RLTP will come to February board meeting. More information was requested by the board for BHB bus to bus connection.

 

Relationship Manager:  Glenn Boyd