Agenda of Māngere-ŌtāhuhuLocal Board

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

15 July 2015

Community Development, Arts and Culture (CDAC) 2015/2016 Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Work Programme

File No.: CP2015/10436

Purpose

1. This report presents the Community Development, Arts and Culture (CDAC) 2015/2016 Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board work programme for approval.

Executive Summary

2. This report provides information to support local boards to make decisions required to approve the CDAC 2015/2016 work programme.

3. The draft CDAC work programme aims to provide a defined work programme for the 2015/2016 financial year. The work programme covers the following areas:

· community development and safety

· arts and culture

· events

· community facilities.

4. The CDAC work programme for the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board has been aligned to the following 2014-2017 Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Plan priorities:

· a place where communities thrive and belong

· a range of facilities to meet diverse needs

· a strong local economy

· Mangere-Otahuhu is the heart of Maori and Pasifika arts and culture.

5. Local boards are being requested to approve the CDAC work programme for FY 2015/2016. Local boards are requested to note that delivery of Community Development and Safety (CDS) workstreams described in Attachment A is subject to the outcome of the Empowered Communities Approach.

Recommendation/s

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) approve the 2015/2016 Community Development, Arts and Culture work programme (Attachment A), noting that the Community Development and Safety component is dependant upon the outcome of the Empowered Communities Approach.

b) approve the community lease work plan for 2015/2016 (Attachment B).

c) approve the 2015/2016 term grant for the Otahuhu Town Hall and Community Centre of $91,897 towards the operation and activation of the community facility.

d) approve granting a licence to occupy and manage to the Otahuhu Town Hall and Community Centre Inc for the Otahuhu Town Hall and Community Centre at 12-16 High Street, Otahuhu, Part of part allotment 9 section 3,village of Otahuhu contained in NA 1964/87 (limited and part cancelled) and Lot 1 DP83294 contained in NA 39D/35 for a term of 1 year commencing on 1 July 2015 at a rental of $1.00 plus GST.

e) approve the 2015/2016 term grant for Nga Tapuwae Community Centre of $101,870 towards the operation and activation of the community facility.

f) approve granting a licence to occupy and manage to the Strive Community Trust for the Nga Tapuwae Community Centre at 253 Buckland Road, Mangere Part of part Lot 10 DP 60139 Part gazette notice No 030298 for a term of 1 year commencing from 1 July 2015 at a rental of $1.00 plus GST.

g) approve the following grant funding to support the Work and Income Ambassadors Employment Programme:

i) $15,000 to Otahuhu Mainstreet and Commercial Association Incorporated

ii) $15,000 to Mangere Town Centre BID Incorporated

iii) $15,000 to Mangere East Village Business Association Incorporated

Comments

6. The CDAC work programme for 2015/2016 has been developed using a co-ordinated departmental approach. Each CDAC unit has aligned their projects and initiatives to the Auckland Plan directives and the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board plan 2014 – 2017.

7. The CDAC work programmes align to the following 2014 – 2017 Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Plan priorities:

· a place where communities thrive and belong

· a range of facilities to meet diverse needs

· a strong local economy

· Mangere-Otahuhu is the heart of Maori and Pasifika arts and culture.

8. The CDAC work programme 2015/2016 for the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board includes the following areas of activity:

· Community Development and Safety: These projects and programmes aim to deliver a range of social outcomes for local residents and include supporting local town centre ambassador programmes, CCTV and safety initiatves, youth development activities, capacity building project and developing community gardens.

· Arts and Culture: This includes the Otahuhu Recreation Centre and Library art integration project, engaging and arts broker to support and delivery community arts programmes, Southside Arts Festival 2015, providing Metro Theatre and Mangere Arts Centre for hire, and providing a range of exhibitions and public programming across the local area.

· Events: This work programme includes a range of community events such as ANZAC day, volunteer appreciation awards and citizenship ceremonies as well as delivering an arts and culture signature event.

· Community Facilities: This includes the provision of social housing, community facilities and their promotion, community leasing, administering funding for community-led centres, and supporting community-led houses to connect and deliver to local board work outcomes.

9. The work programme includes scoped initiatives, the allocation of budgets and established timelines. A workshop was held with the local board and CDAC staff on 22 April, to ensure activities align with the local board priorities and meet the needs of the Mangere-Otahuhu community.

10. CDAC’s Community Development and Safety (CDS) unit will operationalise the Empowered Communities Approach, which is part of the 2015/2016 Long-Term Plan approved on 8 May 2015 (GB/2015/31). Broadly speaking, the changes proposed to the community development function are:

· move away from direct delivery (and therefore save overheads) and fund community groups to deliver more

· for local boards to play a much more active role by allocating more funding through them

· transition delivery to a more empowered communities approach.

11. The Empowered Communities Approach model was considered by the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee at its meeting on 4 June. This report recommends that the work programme be adopted based on current arrangements, noting that FY 2015/2016 will be a transition year for CDS.

12. Local Boards are requested to approve the CDAC work programme for 2015/2016. CDAC staff will continue to work with relevant portfolio holders and the local board to ensure these projects are delivered and evaluated. Portfolio holders and the local board will also be consulted on the prioritisation of the community facilities renewal projects and community leases.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

13. The draft 2015/2016 work programme was considered by the local board at a workshop on 22 April 2015. The views expressed by local board members are reflected in Attachment A.

Maori impact statement

14. Improving Maori outcomes is a priority for the region. One of the Auckland Plan targets is to increase targeted support to Maori community development projects. The CDAC work programme aims to improve well-being among Maori living in the local board area. The focus of this CDAC work programme is to support Maori targeted initiatives.

Implementation

15. CDAC staff will continue to meet with portfolio holders to provide updates on the work programme and ensure it is progressed in a timely way. The CDAC work programme will be implemented within the annual plan 2015/2016 budget and reported on through the quarterly reporting process.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	CDAC Work Programme FY2015/2106 Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board	15
b View	Mangere-Otahuhu Community Leasing Workplan 2015/2016	19

Signatories

Authors

Yvette Asthana - Administrator

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - Manager - Community Development, Arts and Culture

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

15 July 2015

DRAFT - Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Community Facilities Community Lease Workplan 2015/2016

Group	Location	Building Ownership / Ground or Building Lease	Lease Expiry Date	Renewal? If so, details	Rent Amount	Notes
Category One: New leases and renewals that are currently underway and will be reported to Board in due course
Cook Islands Taokotaianga Charitable Trust	Kirkbride Road, Mangere	Council	28/02/2003		Nil	Report underway for new lease for current building and Landowner Approval for rear land.
Otahuhu Mainstreet and Commercial Association	Hall Ave, Otahuhu	Council	30/06/2007	2 x 5 years	Nil	Cannot action renewals as original lease not signed. Report underway for new lease
Mangere Maori Wardens	Mangere Town Centre	Council	30/06/2011		$500 +GST pa	Report underway for new lease
Hands of Hope Community Services	Kirkbride Road, Mangere	Council	30/06/2012		$500 +GST pa	Report underway for new lease. (One spare office may be able to be used by compatible group, as long as secure location of foodbank not compromised.)
Mangere Bridge Senior Citizens Club	Bridgecourt, Coronation Road	Council	30/06/2012		Nil	Report underway for new lease.
Motu Tapatuetoa Boxing Gym (Tappy’s Gym)	Gerry Preston Pavilion, Swanson Park, Mangere Bridge	Council	30/06/2012		$500 +GST pa	Report underway for new lease. (Looking into whether use of building could be shared with other groups.)
Rising Stars Boxing	Centre Park, Mangere	Council	30/06/2012		$500 +GST pa	Report underway for new lease. (Checking with Parks on future of building.)
Loimata O Le Alofa Trust	Kirkbride Road, Mangere	Lessee	31/07/2012		0.10c pa	Group in liquidation and building will be sold with Local Board approval over new lessee.
Group	Location	Building Ownership / Ground or Bldg Lease	Lease Expiry Date	Renewal? If so, details	Rent Amount	Notes
Otahuhu Tennis Club	Canal Reserve, Atkinson Ave	Lessee	30/09/2012		$500 +GST pa	Report underway for new lease.
Mangere East Rugby League Club	Walter Massey Park, Mangere East	Lessee	31/03/2013		0.10c pa	Report underway for new lease.
Icon Trampoline Club Inc	Walter Massey Park, Mangere East	Lessee	30/06/2013		0.10c pa	Report underway for new lease.
Te Aho Tapu Trust	Massey Homestead, Mangere East	Council	30/09/2013		$88.75 pw	Report underway for new lease.
Bridge Park Tennis Club	Mangere Mountain Domain	Lessee	31/03/2014		0.10c pa	Report underway for new lease. (Group have future plans for new building on site.)
STRIVE Community Trust	Walter Massey Park, Mangere East	Council	31/05/2014		$500 +GST pa	Report underway for new lease.
Te Oranga Kaumatua Kuia Disability Support Services	Mangere Rec Grounds, Mascot Ave	Council	31/05/2014		$500 +GST pa	Report underway for new lease.
Otahuhu and Districts Highland Pipe Band Inc	Sturges Park, Nikau Rd	Lessee	31/07/2014		$500 +GST pa	Report underway for new lease.
Lalotoa I Aotearoa Comm & Social Services Trust	Above Otahuhu Library, High St	Council	31/10/2014	Renewal 2 x 5 years	$500 +GST pa	Report underway for renewal.
Otahuhu Rugby Football Club Inc	Sturges Park, Awa St	Lessee	31/03/2015		$327.50 +GST pa	Report underway for new lease.
Auckland Playcentres Assn Inc - Good Seed Trust	Mervan Street Reserve, Mangere	Lessee	31/05/2015		0.10c pa	Assoc have applied to assign their building to Good Seeds Trust who operate from there. Investigation and consultation underway before report. Decision will be the Local Boards.

Category Two: Projects that are currently underway and may be reported to Board in due course
Group	Location	Building Ownership / Ground or Bldg Lease	Lease Expiry Date	Renewal? If so, details	Rent Amount	Notes
Mangere Mountain Education Trust	Mangere Mountain, Coronation Road	Lessee	Current Lease - 21/09/2023		0.10c pa	Report underway for new lease for Kingi Tawhiao Cottage
Mangere Service Centre	Mangere Town Centre (behind Library)	Council	No lease yet			Advertising space once refurbishment done. (Looking in to whether it is actually Libraries space.)
Manukau Outriggers Canoeing Whare Nui Trust	Waterfront Reserve Park, 15R Waterfront Road, Mangere	Would be Lessee’s if built	No lease yet			Ongoing Landowner approval matter for facility that may result in a lease.
Otahuhu Library building (First Floor)	High Street	Council	No lease yet			Future of building after Libraries vacate subject of separate Policy report. If vacancy remains with Community Leasing – to advertise.
Royal NZ Plunket Society - Jordan Road Plunket	31R Jordan Road, Mangere	Lessee	Current Lease – 31/08/2018		0.10c pa	Society no longer use building as a Plunket centre. In discussions with Council over options to sell or assign building, with Local Board approval of new lessee.
Tavaesina Trust	Mervan Street Reserve, Mangere	Would be Lessee’s if built	No lease yet			Trust secured Landowner Approval for proposed ECE but may not be able to reclassify land. May look at alternative sites.
Vaka Manu’kau Community Trust	Ground Floor, Massey Homestead, Massey Road, Mangere East	Council	18/03/2020	1 x 5 years	$1 pa plus shared utilities	Working through submissions from Reserves Act notifications on new lease.

Group	Location	Building Ownership / Ground or Bldg Lease	Lease Expiry Date	Renewal? If so, details	Rent Amount	Notes
Category Three: Leases that have expired, together with other projects, that will be the next focus area for action
Fesoasoani Trust	Mangere Town Centre	Council	1/06/2012		$500 +GST pa	Application pack sent. Not returned yet, to follow up. (Trust may not be using and have new governance, may advertise to gauge other interest. Trust could apply if wish.)
Mangere-Otahuhu Netball Assn Inc.	David Lange Park, Mangere	Lessee	30/06/2012		0.10c pa	Application pack sent. Not returned yet, to follow up.
Manukau City Assoc Football Club	Walter Massey Park, Mangere East	Lessee	31/08/2012		0.10c pa	Application pack sent. Not returned yet, to follow up.
Mangere Combined Tennis Club Inc	House Park, Kirkbride Rd	Lessee	30/04/2015		0.10c pa	Application pack sent. Not returned yet. (Club not operating fully although courts used. Club trying to form new committee and continue. Building used by Counties Manukau Sports during weekdays.)

Category Four: Leases and renewals that are due to expire that will be the final focus area for action
Group	Location	Building Ownership / Ground or Bldg Lease	Lease Expiry Date	Renewal? If so, details	Rent Amount	Notes
Mangere East ACCESS Trust (Community Centre building)	Walter Massey Park, Mangere East	Council	31/05/2015		$500 plus GST pa	To send application pack in due course
Mangere East ACCESS Trust (Old Library building)	Walter Massey Park, Mangere East	Council	4/7/2015		$500 plus GST pa	To send application pack in due course
Group	Location	Building Ownership / Ground or Bldg Lease	Lease Expiry Date	Renewal? If so, details	Rent Amount	Notes
Samoa Atia'e I Magele Inc	Old Library building, Walter Massey Park, Mangere East	Council	30/10/2015	1 x 5 years	$1 pa plus shared utilities	To send application pack in due course. (Last lease not signed yet due to Council delay with new template.)
Otahuhu Softball Club	Sturges Park, Nikau Road	Council	30/11/2015	1 x 5 years	$250 plus GST pa	To send application pack in due course
Otahuhu United Association Football & Sports Club Inc	Seaside Park, 15 Brady Road, Otahuhu	Council	15/03/2016		$250 plus GST pa	To send application pack in due course

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

15 July 2015

Local Event Support Fund South - Round 1 2015/2016

File No.: CP2015/12443

Purpose

1. This report presents a summary of applications received in round one of the local event support fund for 2015/2016 for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board is requested to either fund, partially fund or decline the applications.

Executive Summary

2. A local events support fund of $122,000 is available to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board for distribution to events within their:

· CDAC Work Programme 2015/2016 event line items

· Event Support Funding rounds 2015/2016

· Quick response rounds 2015/2016.

3. The CDAC Work Programme 2015/2016 is an agenda item on 15 July 2015 business meeting. Fourteen events, totalling $55,000, are listed within the work programme for events support funding confirmation.

4. Subject to the adoption of the work programme, and event line items specified, a balance of $67,000 would remain for the contestable event funding rounds 2015/2016 presented in this report.

5. Twenty-three applications totalling $104,800 have been received for round one consideration. Summary coversheets of these applications are provided in Attachment A.

6. A workshop was held with the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board on 1 July 2015 to consider the applications for round one. Indicative levels of funding were proposed, to be formally agreed via this report.

Recommendation/s

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) Agree to either fund, partially fund or decline the applications for round one 2015/2016 Local Event Support Fund as follows:

Applicant	Event	Venue	Date	Amount Requested
Zambia Tiyende Pamodzi Charitable Trust	Commemoration of Zambia’s Cultural Heritage	El-Shaddai Worship Centre, Onehunga	24 October 2015	$1,500
Otahuhu Town Hall Society Incorporated	Senior Christmas Luncheon	10 High Street Otahuhu	1 December 2015	$1,000
Otahuhu Town Hall Society Incorporated	Otahuhu Youth Event	10 High Street Otahuhu	19 March 2016	$6,000
Otahuhu Mainstreet & Commercial Association Inc	Otahuhu Santa Parade (proposed Line Item)	Great South Rd, from Station Rd to Park Ave, Otahuhu.	5 December 2015	$5,000
Manukau Auckland Speedboat Club	Acceleration on Water Festival of Speed (proposed Line Item)	Mangere Bridge Boat Club Kiwi Esplanade Mangere Bridge	30 January 2016	$5,000
Maliutumai Community Trust	Traditional Niuean Sport	Nga Tapuwae Field, Buckland Road, Mangere	7-28 November 2015	$1,500
Otahuhu Town Hall Society Incorporated	Otahuhu Safety Event	Otahuhu Town Hall	9 October 2015	$1,500
Mangere Town Centre BID Incorporation	Mangere Town Centre Christmas 2015 (proposed Line Item)	Mangere Town Centre	28 November 2015	$3,000
Mangere Town Centre BID Incorporation	Mangere Town Centre Health Month	Mangere Town Centre	1-31 March 2016	$3,000
Otahuhu Rovers Rugby League Football Club Incorporated	Otahuhu Rugby League Family Fun Day	645 Mt Wellington Highway	23 January 2016	$1,500
Otahuhu Town Hall Society Incorporated	Otahuhu Matariki Wearable Art Event	Otahuhu Town Hall	18 June 2016	$800
The Scout Association of NZ, Mangere Bridge Group	Mangere Bridge Trolley Derby	Taylor Road, Mangere Bridge	15 November 2015	$6,500
Mangere East Village Business Association	Mangere East Christmas (proposed Line Item)	Mangere East	12 December 2015	$3,000
Mangere Progressive Business Association	Mangere Bridge Santa Parade (proposed Line Item)	Coronation Road , Mangere Bridge	3 December 2015	$5,000
Head2Head	Hubbards Head2Head Walk	Start - Awhitu, Finish- Huia, 125km around the Manukau Harbour	14-14 November 2015	$4,000
Mangere East Village Business Association	Mangere East Health Day	Mangere East Village	19-26 March 2016	$3,500
Otahuhu Mainstreet & Commercial Association Inc	Otahuhu Ethnic Food Festival	Great South Road Otahuhu Between Mason Ave and Hall Ave	3 October 2015	$10,000
Counties Manukau Sports Foundation	2015 Counties Manukau Sporting Excellence Awards	Vodafone Events Centre	28 November 2015	$4,000
Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust	Eye on Nature	Auckland Botanical Gardens, Manurewa	5-9 April 2015	$10,000
Primal Youth Trust	Undefeated	TBC	9-19 May 2016	$22,000
The Auckland Highland Games & Gathering	Auckland Highland Games Inc	Three Kings Reserve, Cnr Mt Eden & Albert Roads, Three Kings	21 November 2015	$3,500
NZ Women Limited	Elvis In the Gardens	Auckland Botanic Gardens	13 March 2016	$2,000
Peter Wirjapranata	Otahuhu junior prize giving for under 7 Rugby White Leopard	Otahuhu League Club Rooms	10 October 2015	$1500
			TOTAL	$104,800

Comments

7. A local events support fund of $122,000 is available to the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board for distribution to events within their:

· CDAC Work Programme 2015/2016 Event Line items

· Event Support Funding rounds 2015/2016

· Quick response rounds 2015/2016

8. The local event support fund provides the opportunity for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board to work in partnership with local event organisers to develop an events programme that reflects the aspirations of the community and supports the local board plan.

9. The CDAC Work Programme 2015/2016 is an agenda item on the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board 15 July 2015 business meeting. Fourteen events, totalling $55,000, are listed within the work programme for events support funding confirmation. These are listed in Table 1 below:

Table 1:

Mangere East Xmas Festival	$3,000
Mangere Town Centre Celebrations	$3,000
Mangere Santa Parade & Festival	$3,000
Otahuhu Santa Parade/Mainstreet Celebration	$3,000
Otahuhu Family Fun Day	$10,000
Mangere East Cultural Festival	$4,000
Acceleration on Water Festival of Speed Tour Finals	$5,000
St Patricks Day	$1,000
World Diabetes Day	$2,500
Movies in Parks	$9,000
Mangere Town Centre Arts Festival	$3,000
Mangere Bridge Food & Wine Festival	$3,500
Portage Crossing & Festival Regatta	$5,000
Total	$55,000

10. Subject to the adoption of the CDAC work programme, and event line items specified in it (as tabled below), a balance of $67,000 would remain for the contestable event funding rounds 2015 / 2016 presented in this report.

11. Round one of the 2015/2015 local event support fund received 23 applications totalling $104,800. Summary coversheets of these applications are provided in Attachment A.

12. A balance of $67,000 would be available to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board for distribution within round one, subject to the full adoption of the CDAC work programme line items.

Consideration

13. Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board event funding including the local event support fund. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has identified key priorities for the local area within its local board plan, some of which could be achieved through events.

Local Board views and implications

14. A local board workshop was held on 1 July 2015 to consider the applications to the local event support fund round one. This report reflects the views of local board members expressed at the workshop.

15. The decisions sought within this report fall within the local board delegations.

16. The decisions sought do not invoke the Auckland Council Significance Policy.

Māori impact statement

17. This fund does not specifically target Maori groups; however Maori communities are likely to benefit from the events supported by the local board, alongside other groups in the community.

Implementation

18. Once the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has resolved the funding applications, Event staff will contact all applicants to notify them of the outcome, and commence contracting and payment.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Funding Application Cover Sheets	29

Signatories

Authors

Sharon McGinity - Team Leader, Event Facilitation South

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - Manager - Community Development, Arts and Culture

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

15 July 2015

New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Lundo Holdings Ltd at 25 Korimako Avenue, Mangere

File No.: CP2015/12651

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board, for a new road name for an access lot created by way of subdivision at 25 Korimako Avenue, Mangere.

Executive Summary

2. Auckland Council has road naming guidelines that set out the requirements and criteria of the Council for proposed road names. These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming for the Auckland Council.

3. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the road names ‘Koko Mews’ (applicant’s preferred road name) and ‘Tiotio Place’ were determined to meet the road naming policy criteria.

4. Local iwi groups were consulted and of the thirteen relevant iwi groups, Te Kawerau indicated their support of the proposed road names while Te Akitai Waiohua provided three additional recommendations.

5. The names ‘Koko Mews’ and ‘Tiotio Place’, proposed by the Applicant, are recommended for approval by the Local Board.

Recommendation/s

That the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for the approval, the road name ‘Koko Mews’, proposed by the Applicant, for the new access lot created by way of subdivision at (25 Korimako Avenue, Mangere) while noting that ‘Tiotio Place’, also meets the road naming criteria.

Comments

6. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines allowed that where a new access lot needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development because it is serving twelve residential allotments, the subdivider/developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred road names for Council’s approval.

7. The residential subdivision will be serviced by one new access lot that will come off Korimako Avenue. The access lot will serve twelve of the sixteen proposed residential properties, each having one-twelfth share ownership of the access lot. ‘Korimako’ is a New Zealand bellbird. As such, the three road names proposed by the applicant (‘Koko Mews’, ‘Tiotio Place’ and ‘Tauhou Close’) will continue this theme. Te Akitai Waiohua has recommended three additional names that the applicant has agreed to put forward for consideration by the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board.

The Applicant has proposed the following names for consideration for the access lot created as part of the development at 25 Korimako Avenue, Mangere.

Preference	Proposed New Road Name	Meaning
Preferred Name	Koko Mews	Known as a Tui or Parson bird. A songbird that imitates other bird calls and has glossy, black plumage and two white tufts at the throat.
1^st Alternative	Tiotio Place	Maori for the cry or call of a bird.
2^nd Alternative	Tauhou Close	Known as the Waxeye or Silvereye. A small, common, green bird with a conspicuous white eye-ring, olive-green head and upperparts, a grey back and creamy-white underparts with pinkish-brown flanks.
3^rd Alternative	Te Ararata Mews	Recommended by Te Akitai Waiohua. Commonly known as “Black Bridge”. Original name for the Mangere Creek.
4^th Alternative	Tomonga Close	Recommended by Te Akitai Waiohua. Maori word for “inlet”. The head of the inlet of Te Ararata was within close proximity to Hinau Road and Molesworth Place.
5^th Alternative	Repo Place	Recommended by Te Akitai Waiohua. Maori word for “wetland”. Te Ararata adjoined the district’s largest wetland, which extended over Bader Drive.

Access Lot to be named

Figure One: Location and Layout of new Road

Decision Making

8. The Auckland Council, by way of the Auckland Council Long Term Plan (2012 - 2022), allocated the responsibility for the naming of new roads, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, to Local Boards.

Assessment

9. The Applicant’s proposed road names have been assessed against the criteria set out in the Auckland Council road naming guidelines.

10. Of the six proposed road names, four are not consistent with the Auckland Council Road Naming Guideline. ‘Te Ararata Mews’ and ‘Tomonga Close’ are too long for the length of the proposed access lot and may result in cartographical problems. Furthermore, ‘Te Ararata’ and ‘Tomonga’ are in reference to the Mangere Inlet, however, given the location of the proposed development in relation to the Mangere Inlet, it is suggested that these names would be more appropriate for developments within closer proximity to the inlet. With regards to the name ‘Tauhou Close’, it is considered to be too similar to the ‘Tauhoa Road’ in Wellsford and could cause confusion. ‘Repo Place’ was a name recently allocated by the Papakura Local Board to a new road in Takanini.

11. The use of the suffixes ‘Mews’ and ‘Place’ are appropriate in the circumstances and location.

12. As the Applicant’s preferred name (‘Koko Mews’) meets the criteria, it is recommended for consideration for approval while noting that ‘Tiotio Place’ is also appropriate as it complies with all the criteria of the road naming guidelines.

Consideration

Significance of Decision

13. The decision sought from the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Maori impact statement

14. The decision sought from the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board on this report is linked to the Auckland Plan Outcome, “A Maori identity that is Auckland’s point of difference in the world”. The use of Maori names for roads, buildings and other public places is an opportunity to publicly demonstrate Maori identity.

Consultation

15. The applicant has consulted the relevant local iwi groups in the area and thirteen (13) iwi groups were consulted. Of these thirteen, Te Kawerau indicated their support for the names proposed while Te Akitai Waiohua provided three additional names, which the applicant has adopted.

16. New Zealand Post was consulted and indicated that all preferred and alternative names are acceptable from their perspective.

Financial and Resourcing Implications

17. The cost of processing the approval of the proposed new road name and any installation of road name signage is recoverable in accordance with Council’s Administrative Charges.

Legal and Legislative Implications

18. The decision sought from the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board for this report is not considered to have any legal or legislative implications.

Implementation

19. The Resource Consenting Team is involved in ensuring that appropriate road name signage will be installed accordingly once an approval is obtained for the new road name.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Gayatri Devi - Resource Consent Administrator

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

15 July 2015

Adoption and Implementation of Mangere-Otahuhu Local Economic Development Action Plan

File No.: CP2015/12432

Purpose

1. To seek adoption of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Economic Development (ED) Action Plan.

2. To seek approval of 2015/2016 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu economic development programme.

Executive Summary

3. The report outlines further amendments made to the local ED action plan since the local board workshop on 12 February 2015. These changes reflect further feedback received from key stakeholders since the workshop.

4. The local ED action plan has been developed following consultation with a range of key stakeholders. Stakeholders have identified a number of challenges and opportunities within the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu economy and these have helped shape the actions within the plan.

5. The local ED action plan provides a three year ED programme. The 2015/2016 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu ED programme is drawn from recommended actions from the local economic plan. Some of the projects can be proceed if the board allocates funding.

6. The board is now being asked to adopt the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local ED Action Plan and 2015/16 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu ED programme.

Recommendation/s

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) adopts the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Economic Development (ED) Action Plan (see attachment A).

b) approves 2015/2016 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu ED programme ( see attachment B).

Comments

Background

7. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Plan 2015 stated that the board would develop a local ED action plan for the area. The plan is to support a strong local economy.

8. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local ED Action Plan supports the Auckland Plan, Auckland’s Economic Development Strategy (EDS) and the economic outcomes of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Plan. It is structured into sections that align with the five priorities and cross cutting themes of the Auckland Economic Development Strategy, that are to:

· grow a business friendly and well-functioning city

· develop an innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific rim

· be internationally connected and export driven

· enhance investment in people to grow skills and a local workforce

· develop a creative, vibrant international city.

9. The plan will provide a framework that guides local actions in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu for the next three to five years. It provides a mechanism for the local board to engage with individuals and organisations delivering economic development initiatives and also the wider Māngere-Ōtāhuhu business community.

10. The plan contains a set of priority actions for inclusion in future local board agreements and the next long term plan. The action plan forms the basis of the annual local economic development work programme and will be reviewed annually to agree priorities for the forthcoming financial year.

Local economic development – the role of local boards

11. Local boards have an important role to play in local economic development and provide useful input to regional economic development initiatives, where appropriate. The prime role of local boards in economic development is to consider unique local conditions and determine how best to respond to local needs and opportunities.

12. Development of a local ED action plan provides a mechanism to identify local economic development issues and opportunities and identify and action initiatives in response. It also captures relevant regional initiatives and how they relate to specific local circumstances.

13. The Local Board cannot deliver the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local ED Action Plan alone and will need to partner with key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, to ensure effective delivery.

Consultation and feedback

14. Consultation has been undertaken with the following key stakeholders: Auckland Council (Local Economic Development, Community Development Arts and Culture, Local Board Services, Planning South, City Transformation and Community, Policy & Planning, Te Waka Angamua, Unitary Plan), ATEED, Auckland Transport, COMET, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs – Māngere Town Centre, Māngere Village, South Harbour, Ōtāhuhu Mainstreet and Commercial), Ministry of Education, Manukau Institute of Technology, Counties Manukau DHB, Auckland International Airport, Cart Holt Harvey, Hubbards Foods, National Road Carriers and relevant Mana whenua groups including Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei, Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki, Te Kawerau a Maki, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Akitai Waiohua, Te Ahiwaru, Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Tamaterā, Waikato-Tainui)

15. Feedback has been sought from stakeholders and has been positive. Stakeholders have expressed the desire to work with and engage with the local board. The following minor amendments to the version seen by the local board at the 12^th February 2015 workshop have been made:

· Introductory text:

o Page 4 – Confirmed the population statistics quoted by Youth Connection document

o Page 8 – Added a new section identifying on-going (building on existing) and new priority projects for Year 1-3.

· Action Plan (Appendix 1):

o Separated ‘procurement policy’ from action 2 to a new action point

o Added ‘compile a local service provider list/database’ in action 8

o Added ‘ rail link to Auckland Airport ( Year 5 plus) in action 9

o Added a new action point around individual entrepreneurship and innovation/sustainable business

§ Pilot Mangere Local Economic Development Forum

o Added ‘employers pledge’ in action 14

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

16. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board ED portfolio holders have been kept up to date with and involved in the development of the local ED action plan. A previous draft was presented to a local board workshop on 12^th February 2015 and feedback from the workshop has been incorporated.

Māori impact statement

17. Some actions within the local ED action plan concern mana whenua groups in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu for which local iwi groups are the relevant stakeholders and interested parties. ATEED is leading the consultation as part of tourism initiatives and support local iwis in developing their capability in achieving their economic aspirations. If other economic development initiatives were to be developed into project scopes, further consultation with mana whenua groups would be required.

Implementation

18. The Local ED Action Plan will form the basis for the local economic development work programme for the local board. The work programme includes suggested priority on-going and new projects for years 1 – 3 (2015/2016 – 2018/2019). The suggested year 1 projects will form part of the draft work programme for 2015/16 (subject to local board approval). Officers will report back to the board during the third quarter of 2015/16 to seek approval of project scopes and budget.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Mangere-Otahuhu Local Economic Development Action Plan	41
b View	2015/2016 Mangere-Otahuhu Local Economic Development Programme	69

Signatories

Authors

Luo Lei - Local Economic Development Advisor

Authorisers

Penny Pirrit - GM - Plans & Places

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Chair’s message

I am delighted to introduce the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Economic Development Action Plan.

We have seen a significant growth in our area during the past decade. Mangere-Otahuhu has been the second fastest growing local board area in Auckland. Our area benefits from its proximity to the industrial heart of Auckland and being the gateway to Auckland. With our economic strength in manufacturing, logistics and wholesale trade, our local economy has a very solid platform on which to build and grow.

We are interested in further developing our strengths in logistics, manufacturing and cultural tourism. We are building partnerships with key stakeholders such Auckland International Airport, Manukau Institute of Technology and Counties Manukau District Health Board and will work with them to set and deliver our vision for Mangere-Otahuhu.

While the overall economic picture is positive there is work to be done. Many of our residents have to travel out of the area for employment, while skilled employment in high growth sectors is taken by workers from other parts of the region. We also have some challenges with young people leaving school without the necessary foundation skills required to successfully engage in further training or employment. The number of our young people not in employment, education or training is high.

As a local board we are keen to support a ‘strong local economy’ through increased collaboration across the public sector, business associations and industry groups. Together we will help to encourage increased levels of innovation, growth and investment within Mangere-Otahuhu, to secure a wider range of employment opportunities for our residents and ensure that our young people, in particular, have the skills to access these opportunities.

This plan is an important step in helping the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board support the development of skills and economic opportunities within Mangere-Otahuhu to provide a prosperous future.

Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Chair, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

Objectives

The objectives of this plan are to:

· Create a framework to guide local economic development actions for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area for 3-5 years.

· Support the Local Board Plan outcomes and support a strong local economy.

· Facilitate effective engagement between those delivering economic development initiatives and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

· Support Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board’s engagement on economic development outcomes of The Southern Initiative.

Plan Development Process

The plan development process has included:

The economy in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Quick economic facts

	Māngere-Ōtāhuhu	Share of Auckland/ Auckland
Population (2013)	70,959	5.0%
Labour force participation (2013)	59%	67%
GDP (2014)	$4.5 billion	6.0%
Employment (2014)	38,410	5.7%
Businesses (2014)	3,955	2.3%

Local economic strengths

The dominant sector is transport and warehousing. Food and beverage and niche manufacturing are also strengths in the local economy. The presence of Auckland Airport means that the strongest sector in which Auckland competes internationally is tourism.

Strong economic base and growth

In 2014, GDP in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu was $4.5 billion. The GDP growth in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area over the period was the second highest of Auckland’s Local Board areas, with only the Upper Harbour Local Board area growing faster.

Economic activity in the local board area is similar in size to that in Howick, ranking only behind Waitemata and Maungakiekie-Tāmaki local board areas. The local economy grew by 2.5 per cent from 2013-14, marginally below the growth rate in Auckland (2.9%). The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu economy has grown faster than the Auckland region over the ten years to 2014, with average annual growth of 3 per cent, compared to 2 per cent in the Auckland region.

Source: Infometrics, Statistics NZ

The core of the industrial south

Transport, postal and warehousing is the largest sector in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu. It is a major source of local employment with 12,471 jobs and contributed $1.4 billion, or 32 per cent, to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu’s GDP in 2014. Its importance in the local economy is increasing. The sector grew by an average of 5 per cent a year between 2004-14.

Auckland Airport is both a major business operation in the area as well as playing a key strategic role in the region’s economy by facilitating a wide range of economic activity through the movement of goods and people.

A wide range of businesses have co-located near the airport to benefit from proximity to the airport and major transport routes. The business district represents a substantial hub of economic activity and is likely to grow in importance in the future.The manufacturing sector contributed over $547 million to local GDP in 2014. It is the second largest sector in the local board area but has contracted between 2004 and 2014 by -1.4 per cent per annum.

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu’s industrial mix by GDP (2014)

Source: Infometrics

Large-scale export oriented operations

Due to its industrial and institutional base, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu area is home to many large businesses and has the highest average number of employees per business, 9.9, compared to 4.0 regionally. Excluding owner operators, average business employment size in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu was 20.1 employees compared to 12.5 employees regionally. Many of the large anchor employers have a strong export focus, are committed to the area and play an important role in the local community.

Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport is a major driver of the local economy generating $3.5 billion and 33,300 jobs in 2013. Additionally the airportmakes a vital contribution to New Zealand’s trade and tourism by strengthening connections with the world.

Auckland Airport has over 169,999 sqm of shopping space across both terminals and 443 hectares available land for development. Over 900 businesses are operating around the Airport. The area surrounding Auckland Airport is already developing and it will increasingly become a destination for activities complementing air travel.

Auckland Airport is the second largest cargo port by value in New Zealand, and handles 230 thousand tonnes of airfreight each year. Auckland Airport is the second largest airport in Australasia for international passenger traffic, and a popular place which is visited approximately 38 million times per year by both New Zealanders and international visitors.

Auckland Airport Master Plan

The recently developed Auckland Airport Master Plan outlines a vision for significant development to take place on airport land over the next 30 years including industrial and logistic development in the Airport Gateway Precinct.

The Auckland Airport Master Plan aims to build a world-class airport that supports airline and aviation-related businesses through staged infrastructure development.

· The first phase of a new combined international and domestic terminal will be established by 2018.

· A second runway will be built by around 2025.

· Capacity to extend the length of the second runway after 2044.

The staged development over 30 years will amount to a multi-billion dollar investment by the airport in the local board area.

Proximity to tertiary education institutions and training providers

With the existing MIT campus in Ōtara and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa campus in Māngere and the recent development of new MIT and AUT campuses in Manukau city centre, the local area is undergoing a step change in access to tertiary education. There is also a range of private training establishments in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu (including Corporate Academy and QES).

Strong migrant community

Thirty-nine per cent of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board residents were born overseas, similar to that in the region overall (37%). Over half of those born overseas (60%) had been in New Zealand for more than ten years.

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu has the largest proportion of Polynesians in Auckland region, with 60 per cent of residents identifying as Pacific. The area also has a higher proportion of people of Maori ethnicity of 16% of total population.

Skilled workforce and a range of employment opportunities

A slightly larger proportion of jobs are lowly skilled jobs in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu (44%) compared to the Auckland average (40%) while there are a smaller proportion of highly-skilled jobs (32% compared to 37%).

Employment by Occupation (2014)

Source: Infometrics

Investment in skills

Investment to improve education, skills and employment prospects in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu includes initiatives such as Youth Guarantee, Youth Connections, activities linked to the Southern Initiative and investment in education infrastructure.

Established town centres

Town centres in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu reflect the distinctive character of their communities. The Local Board’s vision is for the centres to be popular places for people to shop, meet up and enjoy themselves, and access community services and facilities. There are also opportunities to increase the number of people living in town centres and to support business and job growth.

The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan provides for greater opportunities to develop terraced housing and apartments close to town centres and transport hubs. Which will help to revitalise and attract investment into town centres. There is also strong community support for well-designed and safe town centres with high quality community facilities.

Māngere Town Centre is fast becoming a retail hub on the strength of the Saturday Market. Diverse cultures are reflected in the town centre’s shops and increasingly in multicultural events that draw shoppers to the centre. The upgrade of the swimming pool was completed near the town centre. The proposed Auckland Transports projects Future Street, new bus Route 32, and refurbishment of Māngere Town Centre Bus Interchange will improve connectivity and bring more visitors to the town centre.

Māngere-Bridge Village has a rich cultural heritage. The village has a number of well-regarded cafes and retail shops. The area has experienced a significant increase in property value since 2011 where the average CV rise is 53%.

Māngere East Village is a local shopping centre with a range of amenities. The village is a service centre for the local residents. Re-development of Count down supermarket is creating new opportunities for growth.

Ōtāhuhu Town Centre is known for its heritage qualities and restaurants. With proposed future development i.e. street upgrade, the centre is poised for new growth.

Auckland Council has provided $30 million funding for the Ōtāhuhu Recreation Precinct which is currently under development and scheduled for completion 2016. The Precinct will provide a new library, swimming pool and recreation centre scheduled for completion in mid-2015.

The refurbishment of the Ōtāhuhu Bus-rail Interchange is currently underway and scheduled for completion in 2016 with new bus stops are proposed on Mason Avenue. The new integrated Ōtāhuhu Bus Rail Interchange will encourage passengers to transfer between buses and trains from both Māngere and Ōtāhuhu and will improve connectivity to Otahuhu.

Ōtāhuhu Coast Strategic Area

Ōtāhuhu Coast Strategic Area is the largest Special Housing Area in Auckland. It’s aim is to to fast-track development of affordable housing. It is intended that some of the area will be developed into 1000 new dwellings and sections.

Auckland Council Properties Limited is in the process of reviewing AucklandCouncil land holdings with a view to scope opportunities for developments in Mangere-Otahuhu.

Business Improvement Districts

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are important partners in the successful delivery of this action plan. Māngere-Ōtāhuhu hosts five BIDs (as of 2013/2014)

BIDS	Number of Rates Payers	Targeted Rates Collected
Ōtāhuhu Main Street	655	$570k
Māngere Town Centre	52	$284k
South Harbour	50	$75k
Māngere Bridge Village	20	$27k
Māngere East Village	6	$6k

Challenges

The following challenges will need to be addressed in building the economic capacity of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu.

Young people not in education, employment or training (NEET)

In December 2012, 23 per cent of youth (aged 15-24 years) in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu were not in education, employment or training, which was higher than the regional NEET rate of 13 per cent. NEET status is an important economic and social risk factor indicating disengagement in the labour market and education system.

Education and training providers identified lack of transport access, social deprivation, and lack of opportunities for work experience as critical challenges that impact on the local skills system.

The importance of this issue is demonstrated by the significant focus of local programmes on transitioning pathways for young people to training or employment, and support for young people to build the soft skills and attitudes they need to be successful in training and work.

Stable local demand

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area had experienced lower population growth than the Auckland average in recent years. Between the 1996 and 2006 censuses, the population increased by 17 per cent, below the Auckland growth rate of 22 per cent. Between the 2006 and 2013 censuses, the population increased by 4 per cent, below the Auckland growth rate of 9 per cent. Medium population projections suggest that Māngere-Ōtāhuhu could be home to 98,600 residents by 2031.

Poor public transport provision

Many areas within Māngere-Ōtāhuhu suffer from poor access to public transport. Poor transport constrains access to education and employment. The new design of Southern Bus Route and new Route 32 could improve connectivity in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu. The Local Board supports the future development of a link by rail from Manukau to Auckland International Airport for better access to employment at Auckland International Airport.

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Economic Development Action Plan

This action plan builds on the strengths of the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu economy and addresses challenges. It promotes increased collaboration and building the capability of current programmes.

Suggested options for action are to:

· Increase collaboration across industry, public sector and communities.

· focus on increasing the capability and productivity of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu’s businesses.

· Continue the strong focus on youth training and employment.

· Grow the tourism profile of the area as a visitor destination.

· Support Māori and Pacific economic development.

Strategic context

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Economic Development Action Plan has been developed to deliver against local, regional and national strategies and plans.

Auckland Plan (2012)	Auckland Economic Development Strategy (2012)	Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Area Plan (2013)	Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Plan 2014	Auckland Tourism Events Economic Development (ATEED) Plans
The world’s most livable city · Moving to a quality compact city · 100% of school leavers with NCEA L2 by 2020, post-secondary school qualification by 2030 · The Southern Initiative · Identifies Māngere town centre and Ōtāhuhu town centre which are considered to require some form of regeneration to help stimulate development · Identifies Māngere Bridge and Māngere East as local centres	Economic development priorities · Grow a business-friendly and well-functioning city · Develop an innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific rim · Become internationally connected and export-driven · Enhance investment in people to grow skills and a local workforce · Develop a creative, vibrant international city Auckland seeks on an annual basis: 6 per cent increase in exports 5 per cent rise in GDP 2 per cent productivity growth Cross-cutting themes are: · Creating a sustainable eco-economy · Facilitating an iwi/Māori economic powerhouse · Developing and enhancing an innovative rural and maritime economy · Supporting a diverse ethnic economy	Key moves over 30 years 1. Revitalise and enhance Māngere-Ōtāhuhu’s centres, Māngere Bridge, Favona, Māngere East, Māngere, and Ōtāhuhu 2. Provide for a multi-modal rapid transport corridor and improved public transport network to the airport, CBD and the local and wider region 3. Improve the water quality of the Manukau harbour and promote opportunities for appropriate public access to the coast 4. Promote Māngere-Ōtāhuhu businesses and Auckland Airport as the local and regional employment, tourism and recreation destinations and gateway to Auckland 5. Progressively enhance Māngere-Ōtāhuhu residential areas through comprehensive redevelopment, planning and partnerships with major landowners 6. Recognise the Kaitiaki role of Man Whenua, while conserving, supporting and celebrating Māngere-Ōtāhuhu’s rich heritage resources and its distinctive Pasifika, European, Asian and multicultural identity.	A new Local Board Plan is currently being developed Outcomes include: · A strong local economy · Māngere-Ōtāhuhu is the heart of Maori and Pasifika arts and culture · A place where environment and heritage is protected, enhanced and preserved · A well-connected area · A range of facilities to meet diverse needs · A place where communities thrive and belong	Government business growth agenda (BGA) work programme focuses on the six inputs businesses need to succeed and grow: export markets, capital markets, innovation, skilled and safe workplaces, natural resources and infrastructure ATEED’s strategies · Visitor Plan 2021 – increase value of visitor economy · Major Events Strategy – develop Auckland as a global events destination · Business Growth & Competitiveness Framework – implementation of EDS to meet business growth targets ATEED action plans: Skills – Youth employment traction plan, skills shortage and talent attraction, Maori business capability, R&D capability Innovation – technology, entrepreneurship, innovation-led business growth Food and beverage – food innovation network, R&D, growth in the size and scale of the sector

Plan Delivery – A partnership approach

The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Economic Development Plan creates a framework to guide local economic development actions for the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area. Its aim is to facilitate effective engagement between those delivering economic development initiatives and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.

Council Control Organisations (CCOs) including Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development (ATEED) and Auckland Transport (AT) are of the key partners in working with Auckland Council and Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board in delivering local economic development initiatives.

Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development

ATEED’s existing activity and programme of work is broadly captured within the 2014-17 Statement of Intent (SOI), agreed with Auckland Council.

The SOI acknowledges that local boards are focused on a range of visitor and economic development related priorities and projects through Local Board Plans. The SOI states that where these priorities can be aligned with ATEED’s regional economic growth focus, ATEED will commit to working with the Auckland Council and Local Boards on the delivery of these priorities. ATEED acknowledges that Local Boards have responsibilities regarding funding and delivering local economic development and local events.

Actions have been developed to ensure that a full range of ATEED’s existing work programmes are reflected in this action plan.

Yearly review, monitoring and work programme

This action plan forms the implementation and work programme for the Local Board to deliver on its economic development objectives. Prior to each financial year, Auckland Council’s Local Economic Development team will hold a planning workshop with the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board. At the workshop there will be a review of the Action Plan, focusing on activity underway, completed actions and potential new opportunities, to agree the local economic development work programme for the following financial year.

This process keeps the action plan current and relevant. It also allows proposals for funding of local economic development projects to be considered for inclusion in the Local Board Agreement and Council’s Annual Plan and Long Term Plan.

Priority New projects – 2015/16 (Year 1)

A number of projects outlined in the Local ED Action Plan are underway and are being implemented and funded. Outlined below are new projects that are potentially deliverable in years 1. A number of the projects outlined below are multi-year. Year 1 projects form part of the local economic development work programme for 2015/16 (subject to Local Board approval). These projects could start with investment from the Local Board (and partners). This will ensure that there is increased momentum on delivery early in the Plan period. The projects are to be implemented sequentially and are linked.

Indicative year 1 projects

Action 2 Establish a Māngere-Ōtāhuhu business association forum where BIDs meet bi-monthly with the local board and foster greater communications among BIDs and the local board and develop a local board strategic plan to leverage BIDs programmes.

Action 3 Implement Ōtāhuhu Town Centre Design Framework

Action 6 Facilitate and support the emerging Airport business group through to formalising as an incorporated society.

Action 14 Work with National Road Carrier and local schools to create partnerships in provision of youth employment pathways to transport industry

Action 18 Promote sustainable business practice and social enterprise ( pilot the Mangere Local Economic Development forum and Otahuhu Business Breakfast)

Action 22-24 Facilitate and support the development of Tourism Cluster Group in Auckland South and improve perception and benefits delivered by Auckland South branding/marketing activities to attract investors and visitors to the area.

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Economic Development Actions (2015 – 2018)

Ref	Actions and initiatives	Interested parties	Timescale	Status	Outcome
Grow a business-friendly and well-functioning city
1.	Support and promote the delivery of local business growth advice and assistance, including localised business advice clinics. · Support businesses access to research & development funding and capability development and training · Work with multi-national corporations (MNC’s) for inclusion in Aroha Auckland (ATEED’s regional aftercare programme) · Identify and list land holdings around Auckland Airport and assets and advise businesses that are looking to expand, locate or relocate in the area	ATEED	Ongoing	Underway	Increase businesses’ capability and sector growth in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu. Aroha Auckland assists in the retention and expansion of MNC’s with significant operations in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu.
2 2.1	Support Business Improvement District (BID) partnership programmes as strong advocates for the needs for local businesses and as providing the platform for local economic growth. Work with BIDs to produce their strategic plan. Ōtāhuhu Mainstreet & Commercial Association (OMCA) strategic initiatives including · Promote Ōtāhuhu to its customer a. Conduct research on consumer shopping behaviours among Ōtāhuhu residents. b. Work with business to promote and market Ōtāhuhu as an ethnic dining destination · Make Ōtāhuhu an attractive town to visit by working with Auckland Council in scoping development opportunities in Ōtāhuhu town centre · Support light industrial members in the BID expansion area	AC(LED, Planning South, City Transformation), BIDs Ōtāhuhu Mainstreet & Commercial Association	Ongoing	Underway	Research data is shared with local businesses and used to increase foot traffic and visitor number. Increase in patronage and customer satisfaction. Ōtāhuhu becomes a ‘one-stop-shop’ with a diverse range of shops, goods and services.
2.2	Māngere Town Centre Business Association (MTBA) strategic initiatives including · Promote Pacific theme and Pacific shopping centre to its local residents (advertising on Radio Samoa and Niue Radio) · Attract high value retailers to locate in the mall · Improve the shopping environment and provide centre cleaning services on behalf of the town centre · Provide a safe shopping environment	Māngere Town Centre Business Association	Ongoing	Underway	Retention and expansion of current customer base and increase the diversity of the shops
2.3	Māngere-Bridge Village Business Association (MBBA) strategic initiatives including · Retain and develop the local customers base to support and strengthen the local economy · Build upon and develop the Village theme · Continue to promote key events to a wide audience o (Food & Wine Festival, St Patrick’ Day, Boutique Market, Santa Parade) · Continue to support the CCTV operation and safety patrols	Māngere Bridge Village Business Association	Ongoing	Underway	Increased visitors perception of Māngere Bridge as a great place to visit
2.4	South Harbour Business Association (SHBA) strategic initiatives including · Promote business planning and business training and development programmes and events for local businesses and micro-enterprises · Enhance employment broker services across the BID and participate in the regional/local employment broker hub. · Contribute to increasing capability of waste minimisation/upcycling innovations · Identify potential participants in business development initiatives and facilitate their involvement in clusters and cooperatives · Lift engagement by local businesses and business property owners with the BID, and Local Board · Promote crime prevention to reduce crime risk profiles of local businesses · Investigate BID expansion into Airport Oaks precinct	South Harbour Business Association, AC(BID, Youth Connection)	Ongoing	Underway	Collaborating in business training and planning and advocacy activities continue to enhance business vitality in Mahunga Drive.
2.5	Māngere East Village strategic initiatives including · Develop strategic initiatives for its long term financial stability · Develop a traffic management plan	Māngere East Village	Year 1-2	Further scoping required	Sustainable town centre management and safe traffic flow
2.	Establish a Māngere-Ōtāhuhu business association forum where BIDs meet bi-monthly with the local board and foster greater communications among BIDs and the local board and develop a local board strategic plan to leverage BIDs programmes The forum would meet quarterly and involve: · Nominated Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board member being the facilitator of the forum · Mangers of Māngere Town Centre, Māngere Bridge, Ōtāhuhu Main Street, South Harbour Business Associations and representative from Māngere East Village. · Relevant Auckland Council Organisation advisors (subject to the forum topic being discussed).	AC(BID), SABA, OMCA, MTBA, MBBA	Year 1-2	Further scoping required	The forum is developed to ensure effective coordination and collaboration of BIDs in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu. Support of Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and Auckland Council organisation ensures that there is an effective channel to highlight progress, issues and opportunities between the local board, council and businesses in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu.
3.	Implement Ōtāhuhu Town Centre Design Framework ( adopted by Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board in March 2015) · Ōtāhuhu linkage project is to improve connections within the town centre and the new Bus Rail interchange Work ACPL in review of Council land holdings and scope opportunities for developments in the Ōtāhuhu town centre	AC(City Transformation), AT, ACPL, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board	Year 1 -5	Underway	Investment by Council in the public realm to attract private investment in Ōtāhuhu town centre Enhance retail experience and strengthen economic viability and attractiveness
4.	Support safety and security initiatives in retail, commercial and industrial areas including patrols, Maori wardens, ambassadors, CCTV, and crime prevention programme.	AC(CDAC), MTBA, OMCA, MBBA, SABA, NZ Police,	Ongoing	Underway	Safe and secure town centres and business areas.
5.	Advocate local businesses/suppliers being given full and fair opportunity to compete for Council business, reflecting the values of Council procurement policy.	Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board, MTBA, OMCA, MBBA and SABA	Ongoing	Underway	Local businesses are given full information about Council contract/business.
6.	Facilitate and support the emerging Airport business group: · Through to formalising as an incorporated society · Investigate options of developing airport precinct to a Business Improvement District	ATEED, AC (BID), Auckland Airport	Year 1	Further scoping required	Supportive environment for businesses to network and collaborate around Auckland Airport Precinct and advocacy on behalf of businesses.
7.	Support and promote the delivery of local business events, awards and networking functions to businesses. 7.1 Support current business networking events in the area and business associations in delivering network events. · Business network opportunities · Business Excellence Awards 7.2 Facilitate additional initiatives and create opportunities to connect businesses to partner for growth	ATEED, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, MIT, OBA, SHBA	Ongoing	Underway	Businesses are well connected, best practice is shared and networking offers new business growth opportunities.
8.	Work with Screen Auckland to attract international and domestic film/screen companies to undertake film activities in the local area by · Working with local residents and encouraging a film friendly culture · Linking film companies with local service providers ( e.g. half day screening activities will usually require catering services which could source from local suppliers) · Compile a local service supplier database/list	ATEED, MBBA, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, local iwis	Year 1	Underway	Promote local cultural heritage and scenic sights and leverage the advertising effect of films shot in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu.
9.	Advocate for transport improvements that will assist economic development including: · Future Street project in Māngere · Ōtāhuhu Bus-rail Interchange Refurbishment · Route 32 Bus covering Sylvia Park, Ōtāhuhu Town Centre, Māngere Town Centre and Auckland Airport · SH20A Kirkbride Road Intersection upgrade · South-West Multi-modal Airport Rapid Transit (SMART) · Rail link to Auckland Airport (Year 5 plus)	Action reported through AT	Ongoing	Advocacy underway	Investment in transport infrastructure will facilitate economic growth and reduce traffic congestion. Increase connectivity and support youth with easier travel to training and work opportunities.
Develop an innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific Rim
10.	Seek opportunities to create partnerships and initiatives that support business development and innovation at Foodbowl, an innovation centre focused on creating new ideas for food-related businesses. · Encourage food and beverage businesses of all sizes to participate the New Zealand Food Innovation Network. · Take advantage of export certified food production facilities and the expertise to develop new products and to test new processing technology. · Facilitate Food & Beverage businesses with the application of Research & Development funding.	ATEED, Callaghan Innovation, Foodbowl	Ongoing	Underway	More local businesses are conducting research and development in Foodbowl and develop new products and processes from idea to commercial success
Become internationally connected and export-driven
11.	Support for Auckland Airport being the gateway of high value export of New Zealand to the international markets and support new infrastructure development in the Airport precinct with appropriate environmental and amenity controls.	AC, Auckland Airport	Ongoing	Underway	Maintain Auckland Airport as a high value economic development zone and new development with high environmental standards
12.	Attract and retain knowledge based business and other value creation activities to locate in the Auckland Airport Precinct. ( will ask Auckland Airport to provide more details)	Auckland Airport, ATEED	Ongoing	Underway	Auckland Airport as an economic hub where businesses can meet to exchange knowledge and generate value
13.	Implement the Auckland’s Industrial South: Integrated Business Precinct Plan focusing on retention, expansion and attraction of export-focused businesses, skills and training, infrastructure provision, and the efficient movement of people and goods	AC (LED), ATEED, AT, SHBA, OBA	Year 2-10	Further scoping required	Existing industries are able to operate without constraints being imposed by new residential developments. Existing ancillary activities are safeguarded.
Enhance investment in people to grow skills and a local workforce
14.	Work with major employers, business associations, Youth Connections, Youth Guarantee Network and tertiary providers including to create partnerships in provision of youth employment pathways and trades academies · Seek to increase the engagement with industrial Business Improvement Districts on workforce skills development, work experience opportunities and youth pathways to employment · Support Youth Connections Programme and facilitate its connection with local business associations, youth services and schools to provide working experience opportunities · Support the continued development of the Youth Guarantee network programmes o Logistics Level 2 & 3 offered by MIT o Health Service Level 2 will be offered in 2015 in partnership with Pacific Health Association	AC(CDAC), TSI, Ministry of Education, tertiary providers and local businesses, BIDs	Ongoing	Underway	Young people have workplace experience and learning pathways that lead to further education and employment
15.	Deliver the Young Enterprise Scheme to all secondary schools in Māngere and provide mentoring to the scheme Young Enterprises Scheme are currently delivered in · Te Kura Kaupapa Maori Rohe O Māngere · Auckland Seventh Day Adventist high School · Māngere College (2015)	ATEED, BIDs	Ongoing	Underway	Entrepreneurship in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu is fostered at an early age- Year 12 and 13 students embrace innovation and gain business and employability skills
16.	Support the establishment of an ICT Graduate School programme in Auckland South to deliver industry-focused education and research that builds connections between tertiary education providers and high-tech firms.	TEC, MBIE, Tertiary Providers	Year 2+	Tender process underway	Produce graduates with work-relevant and business focused skills and direct pathways from education into work
17.	Establish/develop a platform for employment brokerage service to include Youth Connection programmes and Youth Guarantee network, local businesses (employers), local business associations and PTEs and schools to/for · Maximise employment potential for local youth · Increase the engagement with BIDs on workforce skills development and youth pathways to employment · Offer support funding/sponsorship, leadership, mentoring service, part time work and full time jobs · Employers to update their skills requirements · School, tertiaries and PTEs to align their programme with employers’ needs	AC(CDAC), MoE, ATEED, TSI, MIT, PTEs, SHBA, OBA,	Year 2+	Further scoping required	The platform is developed to ensure effective coordination, collaboration and project delivery in the area of getting youth into work placement opportunities and further studies.
18.	Promote sustainable business practice and social enterprise, and support Mangere-Otahuhu Sustainability network. · Pilot Mangere local economic development forum · Business mentoring programme · Local provider list · Alternative finance model in Mangere	Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board, Mangere East Family Service Centre, BIDs	Year 1	Scoping underway	A platform for new star-ups and home-based businesses to share knowledge and building their capabilities
19.	Support skills, workforce and training initiatives and actions, as part of the Southern Initiative project including · Employability passport – providing soft skills greatly valued by employers and pilot the programme with Māngere College, Southern Cross and Strive in 2015 · Implementation of the Maori Education Plan and formation of the Tamaki Makarau Maori Education forum · Maori and Pacific Trades Training Programe – ‘work-ready’ training for Maori and Pasifika learners aged 18-34 pursuing careers in the infrastructure and related industry sectors	TSI, COMET, MIT, AC(CDAC), ATEED	Year 1	Underway	A clear pathway and support for further education, training or employment for young people leaving school.
20.	Work with Ko Awatea and MIT to increase the awareness of health career pathway among local secondary schools. · Ko Awatea Healthcare Workforce Development: Ko Awatea runs a roadshow to each secondary school in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and to educate students and their parents about the career pathway to health service industry. · MIT Nursing School offers programmes (Level 6 above) including Bachelor of Nursing, Graduate Diploma in Health Science and National Diploma in Mental Health Ko Awatea is Counties Manukau DHB’s education and innovation centre with the aim to help healthcare professionals reach their full potential in regards to careers and training.	Ko Awatea, Counties Manukau DHB, secondary schools, MIT(Faculty of Nursing)	Ongoing	Further scoping required. Ko Awatea is reviewing its programme. The review outcome will become available in early 2015.	More Maori and Pacific youth are taking tertiary studies or getting into health services industry.
21.	Work with local health stakeholders on initiatives that keep people well. · Participate in the health service network ‘At Risk Individual’. · Hold health seminars to local employers	Counties Manukau DHB, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, local health providers, SHBA	Year 1	Underway	Better health and reduced health inequity for people living in Māngere Raise the health awareness of local work force and improved productivity as workers being fit and healthy Reduction lost in working hours
Develop a vibrant, creative and international city
22.	Facilitate and support the development of Tourism Cluster Group in Auckland South, encourage networking among local tourism operators and Council owned heritage assets and Iwi Encourage participation by · Manukau harbours, coast and waterways · Māngere Mountain · Otuataua Stonefields · Robertson-Sturges Park volcanic cones · Ambury Regional park · Encourage Auckland Council facilities / Iwi to participate in cluster groups · Vodafone Events Centre · Wero	ATEED, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board, MIT, Tourism Cluster Group, Auckland Airport, BIDs	Year 1	Underway	Encourage tourism industry to work together and develop a network cross border jointly with Otara Papatoetoe local board.
23.	Seek partnership opportunities and investment to promote Auckland South as a visitor destination. · Stocktake local tourism sites and input the local sites and create an Auckland South Visitor Attraction list · Create an online/media channel(website/Facebook) to showcase Auckland South · Promote Auckland South Visitor Attraction list through targeted channels · Facilitate collaboration between operators / Iwi / Regional parks	ATEED, MIT, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Tourism Cluster Group	Year 1	Further scoping required	Identify tourism attractions in the local and neighbouring board areas. Increase the visibility of tourism sites in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and attract more Auckland residents to visit the area. Māngere-Ōtāhuhu as the local and regional tourism and recreation destinations where visitors can shop, eat, sleep and be entertained.
24.	Improve perception and benefits delivered by Auckland South branding/marketing activities to attract investors and visitors to the area. · Generate the ‘Disney Land’ effect – positive outlook and optimistic perception as great traits for investors and visitors to invest and visit · Encourage cross-promotion / across boundaries among tourism operators (eg promotion posters of others at reception) · Form combo deals to cross-sell and up-sell each other’s products · Market Auckland south as an ‘in your backyard’ safe destination	ATEED, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board, MIT, Tourism Cluster Group	Year 1	Further scoping required	Tourism operators are working together to provide a better visitor experience and high revenue realised as a result of visitors spending more time and money in the area.
25.	Continue to explore opportunities for a collaborative approach with the Auckland Council in regard to all Council open space within the Māngere area including, Otuataua stonefields, Puhinui Reserve, Kiwi Esplanade, Māngere Mountain and Puketutu. 25.1 Improve information and interpretation of the area and improve way finding and connectivity. 25.2 Build on existing events and activities at Ambury Regional Park such as farm education and work with Watercare to provide joint walk and bike trails. 25.3 Research potential for horse trekking and identify key stakeholders and possible partnership opportunities – including Ambury Regional Park, Puketutu Island, Watercare Coastal Walkway, Ambury Park Riding School, Māngere Bridge Pony Club, 25.4 Research options for small commercial vendors to provide services such as guided walks, holiday programmes, bike and horse riding. These groups could be based at Ambury Regional Park and Puketutu Island. Promote events through targeted channels – www.auccklandnz.com, Facebook, Weibo	ATEED, AC(Parks), Tourism Cluster Group	Year 2+	Further scoping required	Improved amenity and connectivity attract new visitors to the area Unique tourism offering in Auckland Enhanced visitor experiences.
26.	Improve quality of destination offering and increase capability of tourism operators · Providing workshop/short courses in marketing and tourism product development · Providing workplace training to increase staff capability · Providing cadetship and internship · Customer Service training pre-employment · Best practice – level 3 tourism at entry level · Cultural performance capability development for local cultural groups	ATEED, MIT, AC(Parks), Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, ServiceIQ, Industry Training Organisations	Year 1	Further scoping required	Local tourism operators have access to best practice in developing their product and developing marketing material and collateral. Provide employment, training and work placements for local youth and young adults.
27.	Promote and develop Maori & Pacific art and heritage events and projects · Marketing arts and culture facilities (Māngere Arts Centre and Fresh Gallery Otara) and their exhibitions and events. · Positive media coverage (newspaper, radio, blog and TV) on selected arts activities and events (i.e. Southside Arts Festival, Portage Crossing and Mural Walk in Ōtāhuhu) · Set up a project team and investigate/scope a ‘Signature Event for Māngere-Ōtāhuhu) · Promote events through targeted channels – www.auccklandnz.com, Facebook, Weibo, industry newsletter	ATEED, AC(Events, Arts), Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Manurewa Local Board, Local tourism operators, MIT	Year 2	Further scoping required	Attract and encourage domestic visitors to experience and learn Maori/Pacific arts in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
28.	Investigate the development of new visitor products · Cycling / cultural trail · Feasibility around Rejuvenation Otara / local markets · Indigenous cultural experience	ATEED, Auckland Airport, Local tourism operators, MIT, iwis	Year 2+	Further scoping required	A proposition is developed to attract visitors.
29.	Monitor the new housing development in the Special Housing Areas and support new development with appropriate environmental and amenity controls · Oruarangi Road Special Housing Area · Ōtāhuhu Coast Special Housing Area · Walmsley Road Special Housing Area	AC(House Project Office), Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board, Housing NZ, Private Developers	Year 2+	On-going monitoring	A range of affordable homes are developed and reverse sensitivity issues are minimised and mitigated.
Cross-cutting EDS themes
Creating a sustainable eco-economy
30.	Undertake a scoping study to identify resource recovery initiatives underway and the potential for establishing Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) in the south.	AC (IES), Study in conjunction with Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Manurewa, Howick and Papakura Local Boards	Year 1	Scoping study	Lower waste costs and redistribution of goods and materials within the community.
Increasing Iwi/ Māori economic achievement
31.	Work with iwi to understand Māori business in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, identify existing programmes and develop iwi’s capability.	Mana whenua groups, AC (LED, CDAC-south, Te Waka Angamua, TSI)	Year 1	Further scoping required	Vibrant Maori enterprises.

Abbreviation	Description
AC (CDAC-south)	Auckland Council’s Community Development Arts and Culture Department - south team
AC (IES)	Auckland Council’s Infrastructure and Environmental Services Department
AC (LED)	Auckland Council’s Local Economic Development team
AC (Plan south)	Auckland Council’s planning team south
AC (PSR)	Auckland Council’s Parks, Sports and Recreation Department
AC (RDPI)	Auckland Council’s Regional Digital Policy Implementation team
AC (TSI)	Auckland Council’s The Southern Initiative
ACPL	Auckland Council Property Limited
AT	Auckland Transport
ATEED	Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development ATEED maintains a Southern Hub facility in Highbrook that members of the Economic growth team operate from.
AUT	Auckland University of Technology
CMDHB	Counties Manukau District Health Board
COMET Auckland	Charitable Trust and Council Controlled Organisation set up to enhance Auckland’s skills and education.
HNZ	Housing New Zealand
MBIE	Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment
MCBA	Manukau Central Business Association
MIT	Manukau Institute of Technology
MTCBA	Māngere Town Centre Business Association
MBBA	Māngere Bridge Business Association
MSD	Ministry of Social Development
NZTE	New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
OMCA	Ōtāhuhu Mainstreet & Commercial Association
PTEs	Private Training Establishments
SHBA	South Harbour Business Association
TEC	Tertiary Education Commission
TWoA	Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

15 July 2015

Manukau Harbour Forum: Legislative Change Requiring Agreement by Resolution

File No.: CP2015/11650

Purpose

1. To request that the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board resolve on recommendations made by the Manukau Harbour Forum regarding membership and delegations to the forum. This is to ensure that the forum has a valid agreement between all nine member boards in place prior to 31 July 2015 to comply with recent changes to the Local Government Act 2002.

Executive Summary

2. In 2014 amendments were made to the Local Government Act 2002 that affect the Manukau Harbour Forum as a joint committee of nine local boards.

3. The forum’s existing terms of reference do not cover all the requirements under the amended legislation, as the resolutions from each member board adopting the terms of reference and establishing the forum need to be the same, i.e. showing agreement between all nine boards.

4. In light of the above, in order for the forum to exist after 31 July 2015 all member boards will need to show agreement by resolution on the following:

i) The number of members each local board may appoint to the joint committee;

ii) How the joint committee chairperson and deputy chairperson are to be appointed;

iii) The terms of reference of the joint committee;

iv) What responsibilities are to be delegated to the joint committee by each appointee local board; and

v) The process for amending the agreement.

5. At its business meeting of 8 June 2015 the forum resolved as follows:

b) Requests that this report be forwarded on to the nine member boards recommending that each board:

i) Appoints one named member and one named alternate member to the Manukau Harbour Forum

ii) Confirms that the chairperson and deputy chairperson of the Manukau Harbour Forum will be elected by a majority of members at the first meeting of each electoral term

iii) Confirms the revised Terms of Reference for the Manukau Harbour Forum as appended to Agenda reports

iv) Delegates authority to the Manukau Harbour Forum to make decision within its terms of reference noting that any significant or controversial decisions will only be made by the forum with the confirmation by resolution of all the member boards that would be affected by the decision.

v) Confirms that any changes to this agreement will be agreed first by the Manukau Harbour Forum then recommended to the nine member boards for their approval, noting that resolutions must be identical

v) Notes that in order for the nine member boards to agree on this new binding agreement for the Manukau Harbour Forum, the resolutions made in respect of recommendations b) i)-v) above (with the exception of b) i) where appointees must be named) must be identical and that in the absence of identical resolutions by all member boards the Forum will not meet the requirements under clause 30a of Schedule 7 to the Local Government Act 2002.

6. A copy of the revised terms of reference is appended as Attachment A.

Recommendation/s

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) agrees with the recommendations of the Manukau Harbour Forum and resolves to:

i) appoint one named member and one named alternate member to the Manukau Harbour Forum.

ii) confirm that the chairperson and deputy chairperson of the Manukau Harbour Forum will be elected by a majority of members at the first meeting of each electoral term.

iii) confirm the revised Terms of Reference for the Manukau Harbour Forum as appended to Agenda reports.

iv) delegate authority to the Manukau Harbour Forum to make decisions within its terms of reference, noting that any significant or controversial decisions will only be made by the forum with the confirmation by resolution of all the member boards that would be affected by the decision and that the local board will reserve the right to hold and promote a different view to that of the forum on any issue that may impact the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board area.

v) confirm that any changes to this agreement will be agreed first by the Manukau Harbour Forum then recommended to the nine member boards for their approval, noting that resolutions must be identical.

vi) note that in order for the requirements of this new agreement for the Manukau Harbour Forum to be reached, the resolutions of each of the nine member boards made in respect of recommendations a) (i)-(v) above (with the exception of a) (i) where appointees are to be named) must be identical and that in the absence of identical resolutions by all member boards the Forum will not meet the requirements under clause 30a of Schedule 7 to the Local Government Act 2002.

Discussion

7. In 2014 amendments were made to the Local Government Act 2002, in particular Schedule 1AA Clause 5 reads as follows:

Requirement to enter into agreement under clause 30A of Schedule 7

(1) This clause applies to a local authority that appointed a joint committee under clause 30(1)(b) of Schedule 7 before the date of commencement of clause 30A of Schedule 7 if that committee remains in existence after that date.

(2) The local authority must, within 12 months of the date of commencement of clause 30A of Schedule 7, enter into an agreement under that clause with every other local authority or public body that has appointed members to that joint committee.

(3) If an agreement under clause 30A of Schedule 7 is not entered into within the period specified in subclause (2), the joint committee is deemed to be discharged by the local authority.

(4) Nothing in this clause applies if the joint committee referred to in subclause (1) was constituted or continued by, or required to be constituted or continued by, an enactment other than this Act.

8. Each of the Manukau Harbour Forum’s member boards previously resolved varying membership and delegations (Attachment B). The Act requires agreement by resolution which means all resolutions from the boards need to be the same.

9. Analysis has been undertaken by Auckland Council’s legal services team as to whether the boards at the time of establishment covered all the necessary points within the legislation (Attachment C). This analysis shows that the requirements of the legislation for agreements in regard to joint committees have not been met and the member boards will need to pass new resolutions to satisfy all the requirements of the amendments to the Act.

10. The Forum’s resolutions of 8 June 2015, based on advice from staff, were intended to keep these provisions as close as possible to what has been previously agreed by the majority of member boards.

11. At the same meeting, the forum also took the opportunity to make a number of minor revisions to its terms of reference, which staff had been working on in consultation with the forum following a workshop on 13 April, at which this issue was originally raised with the Forum.

12. It is important note that unless this new agreement comes into effect on or before 31 July 2015, the forum will technically cease to exist. In order to achieve this, the recommendations must be resolved, in full and unamended, by all nine member boards.

Consideration

Local Board Views and Implications

13. Local boards have previously agreed, through adoption of the forum’s terms of reference, that the Manukau Harbour is a regional asset and it was appropriate that Local Boards will collectively contribute to strategies and outcomes that enhance the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of the harbour. The forum has been seen as an effective mechanism to achieve this.

14. The role of the forum is to champion the sustainable management of the Manukau Harbour and adjacent communities. It developed a vision and strategy in line with this which was adopted in September 2014.

15. The Forum has no budget allocated to projects and relies on the member boards to fund projects for its work programme.

Maori Impact Statement

16. Workshops of the Manukau Harbour Forum were held on 13 April and 8 June 2015 to discuss the ongoing role of mana whenua in relation to the forum. Some minor changes were made to the forum’s terms of reference as a result of this to reflect the forum’s obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The Treaty of Waitangi, and its desire to work with mana whenua on an ongoing basis.

17. The forum anticipates receiving further advice and options regarding the formalisation of its relationship with mana whenua.

Implementation Issues

18. The new agreement must be entered into by all member boards prior to 31 July 2015.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Manukau Harbour Forum Revised Terms of Reference	75
b View	Resolutions by member boards	77
c View	Assessment of resolutions by member boards	81

Signatories

Authors

Mary Binney - Local Board Advisor - Maungakiekie-Tamaki

Authorisers

Victoria Villaraza - Relationship Manager

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

15 July 2015

Mangere Community Facilities Investigation

File No.: CP2015/08369

Purpose

1. To present the findings of a needs and options analysis for community facility provision in Mangere, with a focus on areas surrounding Mangere Centre Park and Walter Massey Park.

Executive Summary

2. A needs and options analysis has been completed for current and future community facilities in areas surrounding Mangere Centre Park and Walter Massey Park. This work is identified in the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Plan 2014, the draft Community Facilities Network Plan and community advocacy to the board.

3. The analysis identifies an increasing demand for facilities, programmes and services in the area. A mix of facility requirements has emerged, with options for meeting identified needs categorised into low, medium and high bands based on operational and capital growth costs.

4. The higher cost projects such as redeveloping the Mangere Community House and developing a new multi-use purpose built community facility will require further planning and budget. Some of the lower or medium cost improvements could be addressed in the short term and are being investigated for 2015-16 work plans.

5. A key recommendation of the report is the redevelopment of the Mangere Community House at Mangere Centre Park. The board could use its existing locally driven initiatives budget or discretionary capital budget to progress this option.

6. The other key recommendation is to develop a multi-use community facility on Walter Massey Park to meet increased demand for services. A group of community based stakeholders led by the Mangere East Access Trust is interested in leading the long term planning for this facility.

Recommendation/s

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) Receives the Mangere Community Facilities Investigation Report on existing community facility provision around Mangere Centre Park and Walter Massey Park in Mangere East (Attachment A).

b) Notes that specific funding has not been allocated to progress the options identified in the attached needs and options report, with lower and medium level options to meet the identified community needs to be investigated further and reported to the board by the relevant operational business units.

c) Supports the redevelopment of the Mangere Community House on Mangere Centre Park and requests the Property Department to report back on the scope of works, estimated costs and timelines for the board’s consideration.

d) Notes that the Mangere East Access Trust intend to form a combined Walter Massey Park sports and community committee or legal entity to progress the development of a multi-use community facility on Walter Massey Park.

Comments

Background

7. The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Plan 2014 identifies the need to assess options for multi-use community facility in Mangere East. This was in response to a submission and early investigation by the Mangere East Community Learning Centre for a new purpose built facility on Walter Massey Park.

8. The draft Community Facilities Network Plan 2014 also identifies the need to investigate existing community facility provision around Mangere Centre Park and Walter Massey Park, and to assess the need for improved or additional provision to meet community needs in the wider Mangere East area.

9. External consultants Visitor Solutions were engaged to investigate community facility provision in Mangere, with a specific focus in the areas surrounding Walter Massey Park and Mangere Centre Park. The report on the research findings and options for improved facilities is provided as Attachment A.

10. Mangere Centre Park contains a sports stadium with car park and playing fields, Mangere Community House, Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae, the former depot facilities, Rising Stars Boxing Mangere and the Manukau Live Steamers miniature railway.

11. Walter Massey Park contains playing fields, playgrounds, the Mangere East Community Learning Centre, the Mangere East Library, Metro Theatre and other social service spaces, various clubs and their facilities.

12. The needs and options analysis included key stakeholder and wider community workshops/focus groups, one-on-one interviews, telephone interviews, mana whenua engagement, site visits, facility assessment, online surveys and desktop research. The research findings are shown in pages 5-7 of the attached report.

Discussion

13. The study area serves an immediate population of 30,000 residents who live within 2 kilometres of each park. The areas have a relatively slow growing population by Auckland standards with low to modest projections for future growth.

14. The community also has a younger age profile than the Auckland region with higher proportion of children and youth across all areas. The lack of youth focused facilities has been identified as a key need in the community by the research participants.

15. The study found that there is a broad range of facilities operating in the wider board area, which offer users many different types of classes, programmes, workshops, fitness opportunities, events and spaces to hire at a community level. These are summarised in section 6, pages 23-26. The key findings were:

· The majority of these facilities are within a five kilometre distance of the two parks.

· A variety of adult education opportunities and other community/social service programmes are available at these facilities, and children and youth have access to after school and school holiday programmes.

· Average facility visitations on a weekly basis range from approximately 500 through to 1,300 users. The large facility at Moana-Nui-ā-Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre has very high attendance of approximately 8,000 users per week.

· Marae in the board area may also be hired for conferences, hui or fonos, and provide accommodation and a variety of classes, programmes and social services.

· There are approximately 51 sports clubs and 36 schools in the board area.

Needs and aspirations of respondents

16. Based on the responses from the research participants, the key needs and aspirations for facility provision in the area are:

· Current community facilities in the study area are inadequate and not meeting overall demand.

· Development of an enhanced/new multi-use, fit-for-purpose community centre at Walter Massey Park is viewed as the most significant need.

· Walter Massey Park would benefit significantly if the land at 374 Massey Road (fruit/vegetable shop) was purchased and incorporated into the park. This site is however not currently on the market and will need to be assessed in accordance with council’s open space acquisition criteria if it becomes available in the future.

· Mangere Centre Park could also benefit significantly from further development, such as lighting and security, and redevelopment of Mangere Community House.

· Many facilities at both parks have reached capacity and increasing demand for meetings, programmes and services is having a notable impact.

· Respondents wish to see improved communication with council in the future.

· Safety of park users was reported as a concern e.g. lighting, vandalism, anti-social behaviour, poor visibility/sight lines, and minimal police presence.

· Both parks could be used more with better quality/range of facilities and services.

The research findings are contained in section 7, pages 27-40 of the attached report.

Potential development options and next steps

17. The options to meet the identified needs have been categorised as low, medium or high based on level of capital and operational expenditure needed to implement them.

18. Low level options focus on early implementation within available budgets. Examples include improvements to:

· communication channels between the users and council

· improved lighting, security, signage and seating

· repair, enhancement and maintenance of playgrounds and servicing of toilets

· introduction of more native terrestrial biodiversity (flora)

· affordable facility hire costs (targeted discounted user rates)

· additional services provided using potential space within other adjoining facilities

· install re-locatable garages/sheds to temporarily address capacity issues.

19. Medium level options focus on increasing the use of both parks and their existing facilities. Examples of these options include:

· informal sports/leisure areas and outdoor gym equipment

· better range of child related facilities and more access to playing/training areas

· improvements to park amenities, especially toilets

· determine the future of Korowai House at 161 Robertson Road (the study recommends that investment in purpose built facilities is preferable to restoring Korowai House to meet community needs from a cost benefit perspective)

· community governance of facilities on parks.

20. The findings of the research have been passed onto the appropriate operational units of council to investigate the lower and medium level options further. It is anticipated that some of the suggested options can be met within existing budgets and incorporated into the 2015-16 work programme. Some options such as temporary ‘pop-up’ structures will require further planning, budget and regulatory consents.

21. The key high level options to meet community needs are:

· to implement planned redevelopment of the community house at Mangere Centre Park (currently on hold as funding is unavailable)

· to investigate the feasibility of building a new integrated multi-use facility within Walter Massey Park to meet community and recreational needs.

22. The existing community house in Mangere Centre Park is dated, with facilities such as the kitchen, toilets and the garage on the side of the premises unfit for the current volume of use. Some work has been previously commissioned by the Property Department to identify improvement opportunities for the facility and this can be used as a starting point if the board wish to progress the redevelopment of this facility. If the board supports redevelopment of the community house, the Property Department can provide a redevelopment plan with timelines and costs for the board’s consideration.

Multi-Use Facility at Walter Massey Park

23. The draft findings of the needs and options analysis have been discussed with the key community stakeholders who participated in the research. The Mangere East Access Trust which operates the Mangere East Community Learning Centre on Walter Massey Park intends to form a combined sports and community committee or legal entity to progress the development of the multi-use community centre on Walter Massey Park.

24. This community led approach has significant benefits including:

· consistency with the Mayor’s proposal in the draft Long-term Plan 2015-25 of an empowered community approach where community participation in its own development is encouraged and supported

· the study found that the existing community-focused social service providers at Walter Massey Park are strong and well-functioning, and already coordinate resources and opportunities to provide services

· resulting facilities and services are more responsive to evolving community needs

· council is seen as only part of the solution and the community has the ability to raise funds and seek partnerships with other external sources.

25. Future models for an empowered communities approach to providing facilities and services in Mangere East could include:

· opportunities for community governance and management of facilities to increase responsiveness to local communities

· asset transfers to community groups who own public assets (or have long leases) and take responsibility for running and maintaining them

· support of community anchor organisations that support voluntary and community organisations that provide local initiatives.

26. If the board supports a community-led approach to the future provision of a multi-use community facility and services on Walter Massey Park, the resulting committee or entity is likely to require board support and funding for further planning and professional services to identify location, scope, operational requirements, management models and cost estimates.

27. Further details on potential development options including potential risks, social and financial impacts, partnership opportunities and governance/management implications are contained in section 8, pages 41-52 of the attached report.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

28. The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Plan 2014 outlines the board’s interest in developing and improving community facilities. Its specifically identifies the following key initiatives to:

· Assess options for a multi-use community facility in Mangere East

· Improve sports facilities and lighting at a number of parks that include Mangere Centre Park and Walter Massey Park, Mangere East

· Collaborate with sports clubs and recreational groups to assist in making better use of existing facilities and help provide specialist support skills.

The findings of the draft needs and options analysis have been discussed with the board at workshops on the 5^th May and 3^rd June 2015.

Maori impact statement

29. Maori make up approximately 16% of the Mangere-Otahuhu area. 39% of the respondents to the online and paper based surveys for the study described themselves as being Maori.

30. Engagement with mana whenua was sought as part of the consultation process for the Mangere Community Facilities Investigation. Seventeen key contacts representing mana whenua interests in the wider Mangere area were invited to participate as key stakeholders.

31. A representative from Ngāti Whatua Orakei took part in discussion sessions. Representatives from Ngāti Tamatera, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua and Ngāti Maru confirmed their interest in the project area, but due to the nature of the study did not require consultation at the time of the investigation.

32. Improved facilities and services in the wider Mangere East area are likely to have a positive impact on Maori users.

Implementation Issues

33. Specific funding has not been allocated to progress the options identified in the attached needs and options report. It is anticipated that some of the lower and medium cost options can be resourced using existing operational budgets. These are being investigated further and will be reported to the board by the relevant operational business units. Section 9, page 54 of the attached report refers to a draft implementation plan with recommended actions shown in Appendix G, pages 100-111.

34. The redevelopment of the Mangere Community House at Mangere Centre Park can be progressed if the board identifies planning and capital budgets. A previous high level estimate for the refurbishment by the Property Department suggested a capital budget of approximately $500,000 would be required. An option for the board would be to use its locally driven initiatives budget and discretionary capital budget allocated as part of the Long-term Plan 2015-25. Alternatively the board could seek funding allocation as part of the next Annual Plan or Long-term Plan process.

35. The development of a multi-use community facility at Walter Massey Park is likely to require significant capital budget, sourced from external funders or through the next Long-term Plan 2018-28. Planning for the multi-use facility will need to take into account the needs of other users of the park, with an agreed site development plan in place between council and the committee or legal entity that leads the development.

36. If the board supports the formation of a committee or legal entity to develop the multi-use community facility on Walter Massey Park, future funding support to this entity may be required to progress the planning and development of the facility. The costs of this are dependent on a number of variables and any support from the board will be subject to a funding proposal from the committee or entity at the appropriate time.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a	Mangere Community Facilities Investigation Report (Under Separate Cover)

Signatories

Authors

Jim Donald - Principal Policy Analyst

Authorisers

Kataraina Maki - GM - Community & Social Policy

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

15 July 2015

Auckland Transport Update - July 2015

File No.: CP2015/13608

Purpose

1. This report provides an update on local transport matters over the last month for the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board (MOLB).

Executive Summary

2. This report contains a general monthly update on transport matters both locally and from across Auckland and a list of issues currently being addressed by Auckland Transport for the MOLB.

Recommendation/s

That the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board:

a) Receives the Auckland Transport Update – July 2015 report.

Responding to Resolutions

3. No resolutions require responses this month.

Discussion

Long Term Plan

4. On Thursday 25 June 2015 Auckland Council adopted its 2015-2025 Long Term Plan.

5. Adoption of the plan sets Auckland Council’s planned budget for ten years in outline and the next three in detail. It also confirms Auckland Council’s commitment to the Regional Land Transport Programme.

6. This programme is the combined plan for Auckland Transport, New Zealand Transport Agency, and KiwiRail for the next ten years. Auckland Transport has worked closely with these other agencies in the development of this document, which will be formally ratified by the Boards of these organisations over the next month.

7. In the Long Term Plan Auckland Council has committed to funding Auckland Transport’s ‘Accelerated Programme’ instead of the ‘Basic Programme’. By funding this programme Auckland Council is maintaining its commitment to transport in Auckland.

8. Auckland Transport’s budget for most of this Financial Year (14/15) was $733 million which was increased during the year to $751 million. Auckland Transport’s actual spend is likely to be approx. $710 million. Next Financial Year’s budget is now confirmed as $620 million. The ‘Accelerated Programme’ roughly maintains the status quo and allows the delivery of a number of projects that would not have been delivered in the ‘Basic Programme’.

9. Detailed planning is still being completed but the full details of planned work will be provided to Local Board Members in the near future. From the MOLB’s perspective the most important commitment is the confirmation of funding for the Otahuhu Bus-Rail Interchange.

Rail Reliability

10. Rail reliability has been an issue in recent months. In April 2015, 746 trains (7 per cent of services) were cancelled and average lateness per train was 2.6 minutes

11. This issue has been raised at all levels within Auckland Transport, including with Auckland Transport’s Board. The reasons for the delays have been publically discussed and include:

· The phasing out of the old diesel locomotives that are at the end of their life cycles;

· The time required for conversion training of drivers;

· Emergency incidents; and

· General teething problems with operating a completely new set of trains and rail network management system.

12. April 2015 was particularly bad because there were also a large number of emergency services incidents, including two fatalities and one when an overhead line fell in high winds.

13. May 2015 saw improved punctuality at 80.3% compared to 77% in March and April 2015. However, this was still lower than the 84% achieved in May 2014 and below both the 12-month average and the organisation’s target of 85%.

14. Reliability in May 2015 was 95% which is below the 12-month figure of 96.3% and below the organisation’s target of 98%. Reliability in May 2014 was 96.3%.

15. Auckland Transport is taking this issue seriously and everything possible is being done to improve the situation until the City Rail Link removes the ‘bottle neck’ in the centre of the network that significantly reduces the network’s resilience.

16. Auckland Transport’s Board is well aware of the situation and is being briefed. A plan for improving rail performance was tabled at the Board’s June meeting (on 2 July 2015).

Future Streets

17. The ‘Future Streets’ project continues to progress. Currently the project is being circulated around supporting Council departments (i.e. Parks, who will be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the street plantings) and have confirmed budget and subsidies from New Zealand Transport Agency.

18. The total figure for the project is a little lower than originally predicted but is still very significant with a total budget of approximately $5.2 million confirmed.

19. Now the budget is confirmed the team will confirm final details and start the bulk of the consent process by the end of July 2015.

20. The project is still on track to start construction in October 2015. The areas prioritised to start first are the areas funded by the MOLB.

East West Connections

21. East West Connections is a project to analyse transport routes between SH20 and SH1 and develop solutions for managing an anticipated increase in road freight of 60% through that corridor in the next 30 years. In particular, the objective will be to permit better connectivity for the industrial areas of Onehunga-Southdown, East Tamaki-Highbrook, the Airport, Wiri and southern Mt Wellington.

22. A meeting took place with the Transport Portfolio Leader on 9 June 2015 the project team briefed the Transport Portfolio Leader and on 1 July 2015 the team briefed the whole MOLB.

23. From the MOLB’s perspective the most important part of the East-West Study relates to the proposed frequent service bus route Route 32 that will link Sylvia Park, Otahuhu and Mangere. The route is being funded mostly by the New Zealand Transport Agency although Auckland Transport is contributing to the project.

24. The project will include identifying the route, upgrading existing roads and intersections to make them easier for buses to use and upgrading key interchanges so that people are able to connect easily with other buses or trains at key locations like Otahuhu, Mangere and Sylvia Park.

25. At this stage the works planned to implement route 32 include development of the Mangere Town Centre bus interchange, but construction is not planned to start until 2022.

Otahahu Bus Rail Interchange and Linkages Project

26. On 1 July 2015 the team building the Otahuhu Bus-Rail interchange briefed whole of the MOLB on the Bus-Rail Interchange and on the ‘Linkages Project’.

27. The bus-rail interchange is funded and is set to be delivered by mid-2016.

28. The MOLB’s use of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to improve pedestrian links between Mason Ave and Station Road has allowed the team to leverage a significant amount of new improvements in Mason Ave. Improvements include a new pedestrian link from Mason Ave to Station Road through the car park opposite the recreation centre, improved footpaths on Mason Ave and new bus shelters.

Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF):

29. MOLB has a total pool of approx. $1,971,770 available in this electoral term to spend on transport projects.

30. So far in this electoral term the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board has identified six projects and these are discussed in detail in Attachment C.

31. Construction of the walking route in the car park linking Mason and Station Roads in Otahuhu has started is almost complete.

32. The MOLB requested that the Bader Drive/Idlewild Intersection be reinvestigated because there are concerns in the community about safety at this intersection.

33. This intersection has been reinvestigated and the Transport Portfolio Leader briefed on the engineer’s opinion. In summary the engineer found that:

· Signals are not able to be installed because the length of the queue formed by cars ‘backing up’ at signals there would block the exit from the motorway off-ramp, creating a safety hazard on the motorway.

· The engineer then looked at putting a roundabout in this location. A roundabout using only the current road’s width would create a similar length tail and block the motorway off-ramp.

· The option that resolves the issue here the best would be a double lane roundabout. This would provide good flow for traffic in all directions. The only issue is that this option will require purchase of neighbouring properties. Therefore with a build cost of about $500,000 plus the cost of buying property the project becomes very expensive. This option is a good idea but it would not currently be able to be justified within Auckland Transport’s current budgets.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Summary of Consultation	99
b View	Summary of Engagement	101
c View	Summary of Capital Funds	109
d View	D Issues Report	117

Signatories

Authors

Ben Stallworthy – Elected Member Relationship Manager (South), Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Roger Wilson, Council Engagement Manager, Auckland Transport

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Relationship Manager

[1] Member boards listed in geographical order from north to south

Chairperson	Lemauga Lydia Sosene
Deputy Chairperson	Carrol Elliott, JP
Members	Nick Bakulich
	Tafafuna'i Tasi Lauese, JP
	Christine O'Brien
	Leau Peter Skelton
	Walter Togiamua

Timeslot	Topic	Presenter	Purpose
12.45 - 1.30pm	Portfolio Update	Board Members	To update the board on the portfolio meetings.
1.30 - 2.00pm	Board Forward Planning	Rina Tagore	The board discussed the forward plan: Strategy Policy Work programme - Stormwater management bylaw - Boarding houses and hostels - Property and maintenance
2.00 - 2.30pm	Library Renewal and Work Programme 2015/16	Cheryl Fowler, Kim Taunga	The board discussed the Library Renewals and Work Programme for 2015/16. - The board requested more details in the last column of programme. Officer noted that the quarterly reports to the boards will carry details.
2.30 - 3.00pm	Mangere Community Facilities Investigation	Jim Donald	- Overall approach to involve and partner with community stakeholders presented. Relevant in the context of the new LTP and the Mayor’s proposal for aiming to build more an empowered communities. - Report to be presented to board in July business meeting - Officer to follow-up discussions with relevant community group/stakeholders
3.00 - 3.15pm	Break
3.15 - 4.00pm	Empowering Communities in alcohol licence objections and liquor advertising advocacy	Carol McKenzie-Rex, Rina Tagore, Grant Hewison	The board discussed the 2015/16 Empowering communities in alcohol licence objections and liquor advertising advocacy. - Board was in agreement with the outline presented and noted the need for supporting communities. E.g. improved tools available via website, short videos.

Timeslot	Topic	Presenter	Purpose
1.30 - 2.00pm	SH20A Project Update	Kelli Sullivan, Senior Engagement and Stakeholder Liaison Advisor, NZTA	The board discussed the traffic 'switch' that is happening on 29 June 2015 and on the confirmed 'cross section' of Kirkbride Road prior to the project newsletter.
2.00 - 2.30pm	Aquatic and Recreation facilities for the 2015/16 financial year	Jane Franich, Contract Relationship Advisor, Parks, Sport and Recreation, Christine Mercer CLM, Pierre Holland	The board discussed the annual business plans for the Aquatic and Recreation facilities 2015/16 financial year and the suppliers to ensure that they are meeting the community and local board expectations.
2.30 - 3.00pm	Fees and Charges - costs of subsidizing venues, responding and managing requests from groups.	Robyn McMichael	The board discussed the costs of subsidizing venues, responding and managing request from groups. Implication and reflection on governance over budget. Board members to contact Robyn McMichael regarding any groups that have venue queries.
3.00 - 4.00pm	Seaside Reserve Concept Plan	Vandna Kirmani, Greg Lowe, Vincent Perry, Darren Kalka, Banita Wallabh	The board had a power point presentation and discussed the Seaside Reserve Concept Plan. Parks officers will be providing costs to maintain or upgrade the fields through the Parks Renewals.

Timeslot	Topic	Presenter	Purpose
12.45 - 1.45pm	Naming of rooms at the Toia Otahuhu Recreation Centre. Portfolio Update	Kim Taunga Board Members	The board discussed rooms for the Toia centre. A report will be coming to the board to finalise the names. The board discussed their portfolios meetings.
1.45 - 2.45pm	Mangere Mountain Education Trust CONFIDENTIAL	Biran Singh, Josie Meuli	The Mangere Mountain education trust report was tabled. The board discussed the process of appointing trust members. The Chair is nominated to be on the interview panel. Parks officer to collect financials for the last 5 years and report to the board.
2.45 - 3.30pm	State of Play Snapshot 2014/15	Kim Squire, Martin Devoy, Ken Maplesden	The board had a power point presentation on the Sport Recreation Partnership Scheme. The board discussed the State of Play Snapshot 2014/15 and the issues, gaps and strategic approach to use the LDI dollars. Active Auckland Sport and Recreation – Regional Sports Trust -outcomes and information.

Authors	Janette McKain - Local Board Democracy Advisor
Authorisers