I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Disability Advisory Panel will be held on:
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Date:
Time:
Meeting Room:
Venue:
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Monday, 22
June 2015
10.00am
Board Room,
Ground Floor
Auckland Town Hall
301-305 Queen
Street
Auckland
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Disability Advisory Panel
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
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Chairperson
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Clive Lansink
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Deputy Chairperson
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John Herring
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Members
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Colleen Brown, MNZM, JP
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Dan Buckingham
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Jade Farrar
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David Hughes
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Nicola Keyworth
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Don McKenzie, CNZM, OBE
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Susan Sherrard
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Liaison Councillor
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Sharon Stewart, QSM
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(Quorum 5 members)
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Mike Giddey
Democracy Advisor
15 June 2015
Contact Telephone: (09) 890 8143
Email: mike.giddey@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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TERMS
OF REFERENCE
The Disability Advisory Panel (DAP) was
established by the Mayor in June 2011.
Its purpose is to provide strategic advice
on pan-disability issues to the Mayor, governing body, local boards, Council
Controlled Organisations (CCOs) and Council on:
·
the interests and preferences of persons with
disabilities in Auckland in relation to regional strategies, policies, plans,
and bylaws of the Council;
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any other matters that the Panel considers to be
of particular interest or concern to persons with disabilities in Auckland; and
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processes and mechanisms for engaging with
persons with disabilities in Auckland.
The DAP has up to 11 members who are
appointed on the basis of their individual expertise and experience in
strategic thinking, governance and communication skills, knowledge of
disability and accessibility issues and connections with disability
organisations and networks across Auckland.
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Disability
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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 Apologies 5
2 Declaration of Interest 5
3 Confirmation of Minutes 5
4 Extraordinary
Business 5
5 Auckland Design Manual 7
6 Presentation by Karen Smith, Brain Research Clinic
University of Auckland 35
7 Empowering Communities Approach project 39
8 Auckland Transport Update 41
9 Community Summit 43
10 DAP Work Programme Update 45
11 Consideration of Extraordinary
Items
At the close of
the agenda no apologies had been received.
2 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.
3 Confirmation of Minutes
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That the Disability Advisory Panel:
a)
confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting
held on Monday, 11 May 2015 as a true and correct
record.
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4 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.”
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Item 5 - Auckland
Design Manual
File No.: CP2015/11680
Purpose
1. To update the
Disability Advisory Panel on the current development of a new universal design
section within the general Auckland Design Manual, and how it will be migrated
across the entire website.
2. To clarify the
intended approach to universal design in Auckland.
3. To request
input from the panel on the strategic approach, and define future involvement
in reviewing draft content and tools.
Executive
Summary
4. A presentation
will be made that will include include :
• A brief
introduction to the Auckland Design Manual programme and a clarification of the
concept and principles of universal design
• A brief
demonstration of the website
• An outline of
future plans and ambitions for the programme
• Relationship to
existing law, regulations and requirements
• Ambitions for
Universal Design work
• Scope of tools
to be developed.
• Scope and
ambitions for Universal Design Forum
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Recommendation/s
That the Disability Advisory
Panel:
a) thank Simon
Harrison for his presentation on the Auckland Design Manual.
b) advise on the
strategic approach to Universal Design within the Auckland Design Manual
programme.
c) advise on how
the Disability Advisory Panel would like to be involved in the future
development of content and tools on the Universal Design hub.
d) advise on how
the Disability Advisory Panel would like to engage with the Universal Design
Forum.
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Comments
5. The Disability Panel Briefing is
attached as a separate document (Attachment A).
Attachments
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Disability Panel Briefing
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9
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Signatories
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Author
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Simon Harrison – Programme Leader Auckland Design
Manual, Auckland Design Office
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Authoriser
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Andrew Wood – Lead Officer Support
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Item 6 - Presentation by Karen Smith, Brain Research
Clinic
University of Auckland
File No.: CP2015/11562
Purpose
1. To inform the Disability
Advisory Panel of the work being undertaken by the Brain Research Clinic –
Auckland University relating to dementia–friendly communities.
Executive
Summary
2. Karen Smith has, over the last 4
years, worked with councils across New Zealand, including Auckland Council, to
encourage them to apply a “dementia-friendly lens” when considering the design
of our urban environments.
3. Karen’s presentation will
consider some of the barriers that prevent individuals with dementia from fully
engaging in their communities and how “dementia-friendly design” can assist in
reducing these barriers.
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Recommendation/s
That the Disability Advisory
Panel:
a) thank Karen Smith for her
presentation on the work of the Brain Research Clinic.
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Attachments
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No.
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Title
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Signatories
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Author
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Andrew Wood – Lead Officer Support
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Authoriser
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Andrew Wood - Lead Officer Support
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Attachment A
Making
Auckland Dementia-Friendly
Karen
Smith, Clinical Research Nurse, Centre for Brain Research, University of
Auckland. Monday 22nd June 2015, 10.10-10.40am, Auckland Town Hall
Overview
Karen
is a Registered Mental Health Nurse who has dedicated her career to supporting
people living with dementia to live a good life and reach their optimum level
of functioning.
Current
international and national statistics provide evidence of the increasing
numbers of people affected by dementia, which is likely to have significant
social and economic implications both now and in the future. Therefore,
Karen’s presentation will examine the reasons why Auckland should consider
adopting the principles of designing for, and including people with dementia as
part of its mission to become the world’s most liveable city.
Karen
will be drawing upon a piece of research carried out last year which sought the
perspectives of people living with dementia in Christchurch as to what they
felt might make their city become dementia-friendly. She will also reflect on
some of the examples of current dementia-friendly initiatives from around the
world.
”DFCs give full
voice to people living with dementia in their design and execution,
understanding that at times we have a great challenge to listen to the voices
of people living with dementia, especially those who have lost the ability to
raise their own concerns. Our growing knowledge of Alzheimer’s and other
dementias as lifespan diseases makes this even more complicated.”
(Wortman, M.
2015, Alzheimer’s Disease International,
http://www.alz.co.uk/adi/pdf/dementia-friendly-communities.pdf)
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Item 7 - Empowering Communities Approach project
File No.: CP2015/11791
Purpose
1. To advise the Disability
Advisory Panel of progress being made with the Empowered Communities Approach
project.
Executive
Summary
2. Over the past few months, the
Empowered Communities Approach project staff have consulted with council’s
Community Development and Safety and Community Development, Arts and Culture
colleagues, and other key stakeholders about the project.
3. This project’s recommendations,
approach and direction has received endorsement from the Regional Strategy and
Policy Committee signalling the future implementation of a new and different
approach to community development and a significant milestone for the project.
4. Council will now move into the
next phase of the project to make the Empowered Communities Approach a reality
including re-organising the Community Development and Safety unit in order to
deliver on the Empowered Communities Approach goals and aspirations.
Background
5. In February 2015 the Disability
Advisory Panel received a report from Council’s Strategic Disability Advisors
about their current work programmes and a presentation concerning the
development of the Empowered Communities Approach including its potential
implications for council staffing and the delivery of community development
initiatives.
6. At its meeting in February 2015
the Panel made the following resolution:
Resolution
number DIS/2015/8
MOVED by
Interim Chairperson H Hickey, seconded by Member S Sherrard:
That the
Disability Advisory Panel:
a) receive
the Overview of Work Programme update from the Strategic Advisors (Disability).
b) acknowledge the speciality of the skills undertaken by
the Strategic Advisors (Disability) and request that this be retained.
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Recommendation/s
That the Disability Advisory
Panel:
a) receive
the presentation concerning progress with the Empowered Communities Approach
project.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for
this report.
Signatories
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Author
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Andrew Wood - Lead Officer Support
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Authoriser
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Andrew Wood - Lead Officer Support
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Item 8 - Auckland Transport Update
File No.: CP2015/11651
Purpose
1. To provide the
panel with an update on relevant Auckland Transport (AT) related engagements.
Executive
Summary
2. The Public
Transport Accessibility Group (PTAG) met on 12 May 2015. The following points
were noted at the meeting, but are not the minutes recorded by Auckland
Transport:
· bus driver training DVD for Auckland and
Canterbury – Filming has taken place in both cities. Initial feedback noted the
need for more filming to cover issues for deafblind people.
· AT proposes a universal branding for the
various bus fleets in Auckland. This may raise problems for visually impaired
travellers. PTAG members would like more opportunity to discuss this with AT.
· A total mobility renewal agreement has
been reached, with new cards to be sent out in June and existing cards accepted
until 31 August. The next total mobility newsletter is due soon.
· Still no progress on the issues raised
about Newmarket railway station announcements.
· PTAG is keen to see progress on the
installation of tactile strips for the ticketing machines. This issue has been
ongoing since August 2013.
· Brendon Main briefed the meeting on the
issues to do with on demand opening doors. Some of the problems identified with
on demand doors are – bad weather, climate control in the cabins and security
issues. The preferred option is to have the central carriage doors opened
automatically at each station.
· AT staff
agreed to investigate the loudness of beeps on the Hop card machines both for
buses and railway stations. The group discussed the possibility of text
messaging after each transaction and it was agreed that this would be explored
further.
· It was noted that the audio announcements
provided through the Snapper system are not provided for in the specifications
for the Thales system.
· Jacki Dawson was introduced to the group
as the new person in David Tribe’s team who will be dealing with customer
complaints.
· Bus routes around the North Shore are
under review. The consultation process is very thorough. Consultation closes on
13 July.
· Disappointment was raised with AT that one
aspect of the consultation, their publicity bus which they park at various
public spaces, is not accessible.
3. The Capital
Project Accessibility Group (CPAG) met on 19 May 2015. The following points
were noted at the meeting, but are not the minutes recorded by Auckland
Transport:
· Prompted by
the Auckland Council Disability Advisory Panel we had asked that procurement be
included in the Terms of Reference for both PTAG and CPAG. Since the meeting
Robert Lipka from AT has told us that Auckland Transport won't add procurement
to the Terms of Reference.
· Last July
Nick Seymour from AT said that the Otahuhu interchange would be an exemplar of
best practice for Auckland Transport. We look forward to an update on this
project.
· Robert Lipka
from AT said he would attempt to have a representative from Waterfront Auckland
attend our next meeting to explain why the disability parking on Queen’s Wharf
has not been reinstated since they were removed for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
· Robert Lipka
had been at the panel meeting held on 11 May. He said that Auckland Transport
would be writing formally to the panel to respond to the questions raised at an
earlier meeting.
· Road Traffic
Standard 14 is guidelines about the design of footpaths and road crossings for
blind and low vision pedestrians. They have been revised but not yet
published. Robert Lipka said that when the guidelines are published, Auckland
Transport will not necessarily implement them all. Martine Abel from Auckland
Council and Chris Orr from the Blind Foundation asked for someone from Auckland
Transport to explain to CPAG which parts of the revised RTS-14 they disagree
with.
· We were
given a presentation about the City Rail Link. Commitments were given about
cultural sensitivity as well as accessibility. Work will begin as early as
October 2015 and the current front entrance to Britomart is scheduled to be
closed and shifted in January 2016.
· We received
a presentation about the central pedestrian crossing at Onehunga Mall from
people who had attended the 16 April Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board meeting.
· Robert Lipka
distributed some information about the disabled parking issues at Devonport
Wharf. Vivian Naylor from CCS Disability Action requested more detailed
drawings. Because of different ownership for this wharf it is unlikely the
Queen's Wharf problems will be repeated.
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Recommendation/s
That the Disability Advisory Panel:
a) receive this
update on recent Auckland Transport related engagements.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for
this report.
Signatories
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Author
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Martine Abel – Strategic Advisor (Disability)
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Authoriser
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Andrew Wood - Lead Officer Support
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Item 9 - Community Summit
File No.: CP2015/11759
Purpose
1. To discuss progress with the
community summit.
Executive
Summary
2. The first meeting of the joint
seniors and disability panel members community summit planning group took place
on 5 June 2015 facilitated by Greg Morgan. The summit will focus on the
provision of accessible (as well as affordable) housing in Auckland, and
options for housing that are flexible for people as they age in place.
3. Susan Sherrard and John Herring
will update the Panel on discussions at the first planning meeting.
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Recommendation/s
That the Disability Advisory
Panel:
a) receive the verbal update on
progress with the community summit.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for
this report.
Signatories
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Author
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Andrew Wood - Lead Officer Support
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Authoriser
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Andrew Wood - Lead Officer Support
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Item 10 - DAP Work Programme Update
File No.: CP2015/11764
Purpose
1. To discuss any matters relating
to the implementation of the Disability Advisory Panel’s work programme for the
period to 30 June 2015.
Executive
Summary
2. The Panel’s work programme for
the period 1 January to 30 June 2015 is considered at each meeting to progress
items and prepare for the next meeting. Attachment A identifies the programme
and progress to 15 June 2015.
3. Progress in the work programme
since the last Panel meeting included:
a) The Panel raised transport
accessibility issues with Auckland Transport representatives at the Panel
meeting held on 11 May 2015.
b) The Panel provided input to
council’s Family Whanau and Sexual Violence Multi-sector Action Plan at its
meeting on 11 May 2015.
c) The Panel provided comments on the
scope and process of the Disability Action Plan being developed by council
staff at its meeting on 11 May 2015.
d) The Panel responded to the
presentation on Development Auckland.
e) Megan McCoy from the office for
Disability issues presented to the Panel on 11 May 2015.
4. The following matters will need
to be progressed over the next month:
a) Input into the Action Plan being developed by council.
b) Input into the preparations for the community summit on
Accessible and Affordable Housing.
c) Input into the Universal Design component of the Auckland
Design Manual.
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Recommendation/s
That the Disability Advisory
Panel:
a) note the matters that need to
be progressed over the next month in its work programme.
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Signatories
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Author
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Andrew Wood - Lead Officer Support
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Authoriser
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Andrew Wood - Lead Officer Support
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Disability Advisory Panel – Final Work Programme 1 January 2015 to 30
June 2015
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Key Programmes and
Priorities
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Sub-programmes
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Other key agencies
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Delivery
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Implementation
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Overlap
with other Panels
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Planned date
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Progress to 30 April
2015
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Employment
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Feedback on council’s
Inclusive Employment Forum report
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Community Development, Arts
and Culture
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Auckland Council
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PPAP
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February 2015
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Completed on 23 February
2015
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Transport
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Input to AT (directly and
via CPAG and PTAG) to support universal access in its designs and service
delivery; including:
· ongoing input to support accessible public transport
that is user-friendly and safe around rail crossings, terminals and
interchanges
· promotion of the need for clear signage and audible
information on transport movements, destinations and timetables.
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Auckland Transport
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Community Development, Arts
and Culture Auckland Transport
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Auckland Transport
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YAP
SAP
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June 2015
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DAP resolved on 15
December 2014 not to have a representative on CPAG and PTAG because AT would
not agree to pay a meeting fee to a DAP representative. Paul Brown and
Martine Abel are members and regularly report back to DAP.
DAP input was provided
to AT on 19 March and 16 April 2015. AT manager was requested to attend the
11 May DAP meeting – yet to be confirmed if they will attend.
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Accessibility
(buildings, environs,
events)
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Input into accessible open
and recreational spaces, including parks, pools and beaches with accessible
toilets, for people of all ages and abilities
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Parks, Sports and
Recreation
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Parks, Sports and
Recreation
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SAP
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June 2015
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Anna McElrea advised on
21 April 2015 that this input will be via the Disability Action Plan process.
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Dialogue with the Urban
Design Panel to ensure it applies the principles of universal access,
reasonable accommodation and personal safety
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Council and CCOs
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Council and CCOs
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SAP
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March 2015
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DAP discussed urban
design panel matters at its meeting on 30 March 2015. DAP’s opportunity to
influence will be via Simon Harrison who is developing the universal design
hub for the Auckland Design Manual. DAP will asked to provide input in May
and this will be formalised at the 22 June DAP meeting.
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Progress from submission on
the Building Code (Built Environment)
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Office for Disability
Issues
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Built Environment
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Built Environment
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May 2015
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Completed - Megan McCoy
from the Officer for Disability Issues attended the DAP meeting on 11 May
2015.
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Housing
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Input to support provision
of a range of affordable and social housing designed for safety and
convenience, and that accommodates diverse needs
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Housing NZ MBIE
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Housing Project Office
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Housing Project Office
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All
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March 2015
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Completed - Rose
Leonard provided a report to the 11 May DAP meeting on Development Auckland.
The Panel expected that Development Auckland will work with people with
disabilities and that there will be the creation of housing that is
accessible and affordable
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Long Term Plan
Consultation
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Input to council’s Long
Term Plan consultation approach (joint input from all panels)
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Communication and
Engagement
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Communication and
Engagement
Community Development, Arts
and Culture
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All
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March 2015
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Completed. Clive
Lansink provided a letter to council dated 2 April 2015 and presented to the
Budget Committee on 14
April 2015.
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General
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Discussions with
Councillors and CCO CEs about disability issues and the need for a disability
strategy
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CPO
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February 2015
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Council staff reported
on a proposed scope and process to the DAP meeting on 11 May 2015. The panel
recommended to staff the use of Option 3 from their report.
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Input to council’s Family,
Whānau and Sexual Violence Multi-Sector Action Plan
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Community and Social Policy
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Community Development, Arts
and Culture
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March 2015
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Completed - DAP
provided input at its meeting on 11 May 2015.
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Community Summit(s)
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Housing? (tbc)
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Tba
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All
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June 2015
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A working group has been
established to plan for the joint community summit on Accessible &
Affordable Housing with the Seniors Advisory Panel. First meeting held on
the 6th June 2015
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Actions completed
July to December 2014
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Employment
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Delivery of Inclusive
Employment Forum
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Be. Institute, Ministry of
Social Development, Disability Employment Forum and Disabled Persons
Organisations
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Community Development, Arts
and Culture
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Auckland Council
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YAP
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November 2014
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Completed November 2014
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Transport
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Feedback on AT’s draft Code
of Practice
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Auckland Transport
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Auckland Transport
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Auckland Transport
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July 2014
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Completed July 2014
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Feedback on AT’s Parking
Discussion Document
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Auckland Transport
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Auckland Transport
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Auckland Transport
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July 2014
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Completed July 2014
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Accessibility
(buildings, environs,
events)
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Input to council’s
Community Facilities Network Plan
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Regional Facilities
Auckland
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Community and Social Policy
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Council and CCOs
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September 2014
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Completed September 2014
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Input to council’s
Community Grants Policy
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Community and Social Policy
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August 2014
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Completed August 2014
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Feedback on council’s Local
Alcohol Policy
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Community and Social Policy
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August 2014
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Completed August 2014
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Feedback on council’s Arts
and Culture Strategic Action Plan
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Community and Social Policy
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September 2014
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Completed September 2014
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Council response to
issues raised by the community
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Arts Access Aotearoa
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Arts Access Aotearoa
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Community Development, Arts
and Culture
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August 2014
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Completed August 2014
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