Agenda of Auckland Domain Committee

TERMS OF REFERENCE

AUCKLAND DOMAIN COMMITTEE

Parent Bodies:

Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee (PRSC) and Waitemata Local Board (WLB)

Area of Activity

Decision-making responsibility for parks, recreation and community services and activities in Auckland Domain including those anticipated in the Auckland Domain Act 1987 which are currently exercised by PRSC or the WLB

Powers

All powers of the PRSC and WLB necessary to perform the Committee’s responsibilities including those powers conferred on Council pursuant to the Auckland Domain Act 1987 except:

a. powers that the Governing Body cannot delegate or has retained to itself (section 2)

b. where the Committee’s responsibility is limited to making a recommendation only

c. where a matter is the responsibility of another committee or local board

d. the approval of expenditure that is not contained within approved budgets

e. the approval of expenditure of more than $2 million

f. the approval of final policy

g. deciding significant matters for which there is high public interest and which are controversial

Membership

Chairperson: Appointed from the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee

Deputy Chairperson: Appointed from the Waitemata Local Board

Members: 2 other members from the Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee 2 other members from the Waitemata Local Board

Ex officio: Mayor

IMSB appointees (s 85 (1)): Two appointees

Quorum: Half or majority

Frequency of meetings: Quarterly or as required but at least annually

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC – WHO NEEDS TO LEAVE THE MEETING

Members of the public

All members of the public must leave the meeting when the public are excluded unless a resolution is passed permitting a person to remain because their knowledge will assist the meeting.

Those who are not members of the public

General principles

· Access to confidential information is managed on a “need to know” basis where access to the information is required in order for a person to perform their role.

· Those who are not members of the meeting (see list below) must leave unless it is necessary for them to remain and hear the debate in order to perform their role.

· Those who need to be present for one confidential item can remain only for that item and must leave the room for any other confidential items.

· In any case of doubt, the ruling of the chairperson is final.

Members of the meeting

· The members of the meeting remain (all Governing Body members if the meeting is a Governing Body meeting; all members of the committee if the meeting is a committee meeting).

· However, standing orders require that a councillor who has a pecuniary conflict of interest leave the room.

· All councillors have the right to attend any meeting of a committee and councillors who are not members of a committee may remain, subject to any limitations in standing orders.

Staff

· All staff supporting the meeting (administrative, senior management) remain.

· Only staff who need to because of their role may remain.

Local Board members

· Local Board members who need to hear the matter being discussed in order to perform their role may remain. This will usually be if the matter affects, or is relevant to, a particular Local Board area.

Independent Maori Statutory Board (IMSB)

· Members of the IMSB who are appointed members of the meeting remain.

· Other IMSB members and IMSB staff remain if this is necessary in order for them to perform their role.

Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs)

Representatives of a CCO can remain only if required to for discussion of a matter relevant to the CCO.

1 Apologies

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

2 Declaration of Interest

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

3 Confirmation of Minutes

4 Petitions

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

5 Public Input

Standing Order 3.21 provides for Public Input. Applications to speak must be made to the Committee Secretary, in writing, no later than two (2) working days prior to the meeting and must include the subject matter. The meeting Chairperson has the discretion to decline any application that does not meet the requirements of Standing Orders. A maximum of thirty (30) minutes is allocated to the period for public input with five (5) minutes speaking time for each speaker.

5.1 Auckland Museum

Purpose

1. On behalf of the Auckland Museum, Sally Manuireva, Head of Public Engagement & Capital Projects will present the Auckland Museum Master Plan.

2. A copy of the letter from the Director, Roy Clarke is attached as Attachment A.

Recommendation/s

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) receive the letter and presentation and thank Sally Manuireva for her attendance.

Attachments

a Letter from Auckland Museum ........................................................... 131

5.2 Holocaust memorial request at Auckland Domain - Dian Ross

Purpose

1. Dian Ross, Chair of the Holocaust Memorial Charitable Trust will address the committee regarding their request for a holocaust memorial at the Auckland Domain. Sheree Stone, member of Auckland Holocaust Memorial Charitable Trust, will join Dian Ross in presenting this item.

Recommendation/s

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) receive the presentation and thank Dian Ross and Sheree Stone for their attendance.

6 Local Board Input

Standing Order 3.22 provides for Local Board Input. The Chairperson (or nominee of that Chairperson) is entitled to speak for up to five (5) minutes during this time. The Chairperson of the Local Board (or nominee of that Chairperson) shall wherever practical, give two (2) days notice of their wish to speak. The meeting Chairperson has the discretion to decline any application that does not meet the requirements of Standing Orders.

This right is in addition to the right under Standing Order 3.9.14 to speak to matters on the agenda.

At the close of the agenda no requests for local board input had been received.

7 Extraordinary Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Notices of Motion

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

Auckland Domain Committee

04 August 2015

Park Managers Report

File No.: CP2015/14692

Purpose

1. To provide an update for the Auckland Domain Committee on activities associated with the management of Auckland Domain over the last quarter in accordance with relevant plans and policies for the benefit of Auckland.

Executive Summary

2. Over the last quarter a range of significant activities or changes occurred at Auckland Domain including the:

a) flowering of Amorphaphalis titanum (corpse flower). This event attracted thousands of visitors from across the country as well as a lot of positive publicity.

b) establishment of an Auckland Wintergarden Facebook page. This provides seasonal updates and a forum for interaction between regular visitors.

c) Auckland Domain Urban Tree Initiative and Arbor Day. The Urban Tree Initiative is about promoting and valuing the significant tree asset in Auckland Domain. What better way to do this than by hosting a volunteer day on Arbor Day where there was an opportunity to fertilize and mulch the significant stand of trees by the Grandstand.

d) closure of the carpark to the north of the grandstand. This has been introduced as a permanent trial. It opens up and improves safety for pedestrians and cyclists while also preventing further degradation of the mature totara and oak trees in the area.

e) agreement on a scope for the WW1 commemoration project.

f) progress on building the Parnell rail station. The majority of the platform within the designation at the edge of the Domain has now been complete.

g) renewal programme. This includes stage one design of the Wintergardens nursery glasshouse renewal and repair of the Wintergarden courtyard pavers.

3. These, and a number of other routine but important activities, are detailed in this report.

Recommendation

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) receive the Park Managers report.

Comments

Amorphophallus titanum – Corpse Flower

4. On Tuesday 16th June the Amorphophallus titanum, also known as titan arum or the corpse flower, finally opened at the Wintergardens for the second time in only eighteen months. The first time the flower opened it was the middle of a hot summer. By contrast, this time it was the middle of winter and the characteristics of the flower opening, being much slower, seemed to reflect this.

5. The flower is perhaps one of the most spectacular of the unique horticultural wonders propagated and maintained at the Wintergardens. The flower originates in the rainforests of Sumatra in Indonesia. When it flowers, it gives off a powerful rotting flesh-like smell to attract pollinators. Flowering is unpredictable. It is generally housed in the tropical glasshouse, which maintains an average temperature of 25 degrees celsius.

6. The public and media interest prior to and during the flowering was significant. It is estimated that approximately 14,000 people visited over 12 days of activity with a busy day attracting around 4,000 people. Lish Henry (media team), David Millward, Melanie James and Evelin Perl (Wintergardens team) managed a constant flow of media enquiries, all positive, and updated the Facebook page daily.

Auckland Wintergarden Facebook Page

7. Just prior to the flowering of Amorphophallus titanum the team at the Wintergardens worked with the Auckland Council communications team to develop the “Auckland Wintergarden” Facebook page (go to: https://www.facebook.com/aklwintergarden). The team observed that there are a lot of keen horticulturists who are regular visitors to the gardens and thought they would appreciate a regular update on seasonal changes in the temperate and hot houses. They thought it would also provide an opportunity for visitors to share their photos. The team update the page regularly. The flowering of titum arum created a lot of interest and the Facebook page proved a perfect way to keep the public updated of changes in the flowering. At the time of writing the page had 3,635 likes.

Urban tree initiative and Arbor Day volunteer day

8. Auckland Domain is home to hundreds of mature exotic and native trees, including a large number of oak trees, the earliest thought to be planting in the 1860s. In the past two years there have been several failures in some of the oak trees. An inspection found that many of the oak trees have low vigour and vitality, for a variety of reasons, and it was agreed that an operational tree management plan be developed to build a better picture of the overall tree asset in Auckland Domain, protect the trees from further deterioration and potential failure and plan for future tree replacement. This project has been coined the Auckland Domain Urban Tree Initiative.

9. In the short term an extensive review of all oak trees has been undertaken and those trees with potential for failure have been pruned or removed. An already regular monitoring regime (of all historic trees) has been extended to include more regular monitoring of some oak trees and a number of measures have been introduced to provide increased nutrition and care to the oak tree stock. This includes fertilizer, mulch, leaving grass to grow under the canopy of older trees and removing as much vehicle damage/compaction as possible.

10. To help achieve this last initiative a volunteer day was arranged for Arbor Day on 5 June 2015. The day was cold with a bit of drizzle putting off the many pre-registered volunteers however two Committee members joined a large number of arborists and contractors who gave up their day along with the local and sports parks team and a small but hardy group of volunteers. The oak trees to the south of the grandstand were fertilized and mulched.

Carpark Closure

11. A few weeks before Arbor Day a letter was distributed to neighbours and stakeholders advising them of the significance of the tree asset, measures proposed to help protect the trees, including the closure of the carpark to the north of the grandstand, and inviting them to the Arbor Day event described above. The carpark was closed on 4th June. One person wrote opposing the idea noting that this would increase issues with carparking in the area but many people provided positive comments and applauded Auckland Council noting how well used the area was for pedestrian and cyclists and how this initiative improved their safety and experience. This initiative has been introduced as a trial noting that it is highly likely to become permanent based on the probable future direction of the Auckland Domain Master Plan.

WW1 memorial

12. The last meeting of the WWI working party was on 16 June 2015. The WWI Centenary Commemoration Memorial (CCM) working party was initially established to determine how and where Auckland could provide a significant commemoration of WWI. The working party has now progressed to the point where the purpose and location of the commemoration has been determined as well as the brief. The location is the northern slope in front of the Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Domain. The work is inspired by earlier plans drawn in the 1930’s and its criteria was endorsed by the Governing Body in September 2014. This project has $1m funding in the Long Term Plan broken into $300,000 operational funding in the 2015/16 financial year, $100,000 operational funding in the 2016/17 financial year and $600,000 capital funding in the 2017/18 financial year.

13. It is estimated a further $2m will be required to realise the vision and a variety of options are being pursued, including NZ lotteries.

14. The WWI CCM working party was established in 2014 and reports to the WWI Centenary Steering Committee. Now that the scope and location of the project are determined, the final decision re: design approval, given it is an asset located on Auckland Domain, will rest with the Domain committee.

Parnell rail station

15. The Parnell Rail Station is progressing swiftly, with official construction commencing over the Easter 2015 weekend which involved the construction of the rail platforms. There has been a slight shift in the location of the platforms themselves as these have been adjusted to avoid significant tree driplines within the Auckland Domain. Following construction of the platforms the the path from the existing underpass up to the new platform on the eastern (Domain-side) of the tracks commenced build. This work involved the removal of insignificant vegetation around the existing underpass with reinstatement planting to replicate what existed previously. This was determined with input from Mana Whenua.

16. The works have had very minimal impact on the Auckland Domain itself and while some low-lying vegetation has been removed, the larger trees remain untouched. With regard to the use of the tracks and walkways into the Auckland Domain, these have remained freely accessible to the public throughout the construction process in a safe manner. To date, construction access through the Auckland Domain has not been permitted however, the existing underpass has been utilised to access the Domain-side of the tracks for works within the designation.

17. The next stages of the development includes discussion around the pedestrian access connections to be formed and these are outside of the existing designation. The connections are required as part of the works associated with the Parnell Rail Station as per the existing Access Agreement. There are three pedestrian connections looking to be developed by AT, which include (1) a connection via the woodchip yard, (2) a connection via Bledisloe Grove, (3) the Carlaw Park/Nicholls Lane connection. These discussions are due to commence late July 2015.

Sportsfield Development

18. Auckland Domain contains ten fields. The six lower fields are scheduled for upgrade in 2019/2020 and as part of these works the lower fields will be realigned, increased in size and reduced in number from six to five. Funding has been confirmed in the Long Term Plan as part of the sportsfield capacity development programme which is largely funded from the Local and Sports Parks Development programme fund.

19. In preparation for this development detailed design and consultation is underway. To date the Waitemata Local Board has been heavily involved and more recently iwi have been consulted along with NZ Heritage.

Renewals

20. Renewals in Auckland Domain continue to be a focus. Over 2013/14 year the renewals team completed paving renewals adjacent to Domain Drive east of the Museum and rebuilt the historic brick wall (that was falling down) surrounding the Wintergardens. The 2014/15 financial year has been another busy year for renewals with the following works completed or progressed:

a) year 1 of 3 to renew the glasshouses (this involved design and commencing the consent the process)

b) progressing the renewals of the wintergarden courtyard pavers (these were on track to be completed in June but had to be put on hold to accommodate the crowds queueing to see the corpse flower and will now be completed this month)

c) final design and consent for the mirror pond (to be completed in the first quarter of 2015/16 year)

d) a replacement drinking fountain installed by the Grandstand

e) minor toilet renewals

f) planning/consenting underway for a significant path renewal programme around the duck ponds

g) blanket consent submitted for many assert renewals in the Domain

21. With a historically significant asset base and layers of protection on all assets, consents have proved to be time consuming and costly for all works in Auckland Domain. A notable innovation commenced in the 2014/15 year, which is the drafting of an Auckland Domain blanket consent for renewals. This will enable the renewals team to renew most of the existing assets in Domain without getting individual resource consents, providing they comply with blanket methodologies and conditions.

22. A report on the forthcoming renewals programme is included elsewhere on this agenda.

Dog access rules

23. A review of the dog access rules for the Auckland Domain is planned to be undertaken in the 2016/17 round of reviews alongside regional parks.

Maintenance

24. April and May was the warmest and sunniest on record. May received 182mm of rain. June so far has received 98.4mm, very low for this time of the year, meaning early season training has received less ground closures. Colder soil temperatures meant all warm season grass types have become dormant.

25. It has been an ongoing challenge to remind sporting clubs to move around training modules and not wear out the same areas week after week. There is a tendancy to use the field near the car park as its convenient but it means one end of the field ends up with insufficient grass cover leading to it being fenced off. All fields have had two applications of fertilizer and vertidrained twice also to help aeration and drainage

26. Staff are working in with Auckland Central Hospital regarding the Duck pond where the hospital has an intake line feeding off the spring in the pond. The hospital are requesting access to monitor this line to ensure they don’t end up draining the pond.

27. The Domain continues to be in heavy demand for car parking. Parks staff have asked Auckland Transport to investigate ongoing parking concerns with a small access road connecting the hospital to Domain Drive.

28. An upgrade to the Carlton Gore Road entrance garden has been arranged which has been out of action for some time.

Events

29. As always there have been a lot of events in Auckland Domain. There is a separate report on this agenda outlining the extensive range and nature of events on Auckland Domain and the challenges that we currently face in planning for and accommodating events.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

30. Auckland Domain is the only example of a park in the Auckland Region that is subject to split governance. Three members of the Waitemata Local Board are on the Auckland Domain Committee and effectively represent the views of the Local Board. However all of the Waitemata Local Board are highly engaged in Auckland Domain and will be informed of significant projects, opportunities, events and issues as they arise.

Māori impact statement

31. Auckland Domain is a site of significance for a range of iwi in the region. Acknowledging the importance of the park, staff have been working with iwi on the renewals programme, the Auckland Domain Master Plan and the sportsfield development project.

32. A further hui is proposed with senior iwi representatives in the near future.

33. Feedback received to date (on the Auckland Domain Master Plan) includes the desire to ensure the Master Plan:

a) Creates an environmentally sustainable park that is an exemplar on the world stage.

b) Enhances the legibility of the Domain as an important cultural and heritage site.

c) Enhances the Domain for peaceful respite

d) Creates a safe and people friendly place and routes with high amenity.

34. In relation to the sportsfield development project Ngati Maru, Ngati Whatua and Ngai Tai have all expressed an active interest in the project. Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki Tribal Trust and Ngati Paoa have no opposition to the project or have elected not to engage directly as other affected iwi have confirmed an interest and will remain directly engaged. Ngāti Tamaterā wish to be represented by Ngati Maru and Te Patukirikiri recognise the mana whenua of Ngati Maru in this area.

Implementation

35. This reports details the day to day management of Auckland Domain and implementation of the planning, renewal and development work programme.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Author	Jane Aickin - Manager Local and Sports Parks Central
Authorisers	Mark Bowater - Acting General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Auckland Domain Committee

04 August 2015

Auckland Domain Master Plan, update on the master plan development

File No.: CP2015/13849

Purpose

1. To update the Auckland Domain Committee on the development of the master plan for Auckland Domain and to seek the committee’s endorsement of the key principles for the Auckland Domain master plan.

Executive Summary

2. This report updates the Auckland Domain Committee on the development of a master plan for Auckland Domain. The report outlines the issues identified in the development of the master plan and the draft principles prepared to guide the development of the master plan for Auckland Domain.

3. The draft Auckland Domain master plan will be reported to the October meeting of the Auckland Domain Committee for endorsement for public consultation.

Recommendations

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) endorse the key principles for the Auckland Domain master plan

b) recommend staff report the draft Auckland Domain master plan to the committee’s October meeting.

Comments

Background

4. Use of Auckland Domain has increased significantly over the last ten years with key pressure points being major events and vehicle use. Further, construction of the Parnell Rail Station is currently underway, which will create two new access points into the park. It is expected this development will change the way people access and use the Domain.

5. Stakeholders, staff and neighbours, including Auckland Museum, are actively advocating for a change in the park access to reduce the impact of cars. A reduced vehicle footprint will enable safer and more intuitive pedestrian access through Auckland Domain and better address current and future community needs.

6. The development of a master plan for Auckland Domain was approved by the Parks, Recreation and Heritage Forum at its February 2013 meeting. The purpose of the Auckland Domain master plan is to identify all the various projects and work streams impacting on Auckland Domain, and to create a coordinating plan which consolidates its position as Auckland’s premier park. The master plan is a twenty year aspiration for how the park can develop and help to achieve the Auckland Plan’s vision to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city.

7. A programme of consultation has taken place to identify key issues in the Domain. Two hui have been held with mana whenua and a third is planned for later this month. Interviews were held with key stakeholders including the Parnell Community Committee, Friends of Mangawhau, Academic Colleges Group and the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Key issues

8. The key issues which have emerged in the consultation include:

a) vehicle dominance/poor pedestrian environment

b) poor signage

c) history and stories not well told

d) too much clutter

e) events

f) Auckland Domain management plan

g) Auckland Bowling Club lease has expired.

9. The Auckland War Memorial Museum is developing a master plan Auckland War Memorial Museum, and Auckland Council staff are working with museum staff to ensure consistency between the two plans.

Reduce vehicle dominance and improve the pedestrian environment

10. The poor pedestrian and cycling environment in the park has been raised by a number of key stakeholders.

11. The pedestrian and cycling environment could be improved by:

a) working with Auckland War Memorial Museum to remove vehicle circulation and parking from around the Museum and create civic spaces interfacing with the building

b) close some roads to vehicles and reduce parking from others to form a network of safe, high amenity pedestrian and cycle routes in the Domain.

Events

12. The Domain is in demand for a range of events due to its central location, large capacity, public transport links and limited number of residential neighbours. Events in the Domain are restricted to three large events per summer season by the current district plan and proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. The Auckland Domain Act restricts the number and duration of events on the cricket fields, the heritage values of the park also restrict the use of the park for events. The pressure on Auckland Domain and the central city in general for flat event space is growing and the economic benefit of large scale event activity to Auckland is significant.

13. The development of an events guideline is recommended in a separate report on this agenda. The events guideline is likely to lead to event zones and these zones will be incorporated into the master plan.

Auckland Domain Management Plan 1993

14. The Auckland Domain Management Plan is council’s policy for how the Auckland Domain is managed. The draft master plan is consistent with most of the policies in the management plan. However, the draft master plan’s approach to car parking, vehicle access to the park and the memorial role of the park is more restrictive. If these changes are confirmed in the master plan, the management plan will be consequently updated to align the two policies. This will be reported to the Auckland Domain Committee in 2016.

Auckland Bowling Club

15. The Auckland Domain Act provides for specific leases to be granted under defined terms to Auckland Tennis Inc., Auckland Rugby League, Parnell Lawn Tennis Club Inc, Auckland Bowling Club Inc and the Auckland Institute and Museum Trust Board.

16. The Auckland Bowling Club lease expired in March 2012. It does not contain any rights of renewal but council has the discretion to grant a new lease to the Club. The Club has made an application for a new lease. There are a number of issues which need to be resolved before a new lease can be considered. The bowling club has a low membership, 45 members in 2014 increased from 30 the previous year. Auckland Bowls, the parent organisation for bowls in the Auckland region, has identified that the viability of the club is quite poor and has recommended the club allow women members to increase the membership and viability of the club.

17. The club is renting out car parks on land adjacent to the leased area which is not included in its lease for corporate and public use. This is being addressed outside of the master plan process.

18. A letter was sent to the club earlier this year notifying them that this activity is was not consistent with either its lease or the express provisions of the Auckland Domain Act 1987. The club has sought independent legal advice concerning its rights under the lease and the Act and on the car parking issue.

Key Principles

19. Key principles have been developed in the master plan in response to issues identified in the development of the master plan. It is recommended that the key principles be adopted to formally guide the final development of the master plan and consultation process. Subject to consultation these principles could be endorsed to guide the future development and management of the park:

a) Enhancing the Domain for peaceful respite

b) Enhancing the legibility of the domain as an important cultural and heritage site

c) Creating safe, people friendly places and routes with high amenity

d) Improving connectivity to the domain and to the key features within it

e) Improving the Domain as a recreation and event destination

f) Enhancing and maintaining the amenities and facilities within the Domain

g) Creating an environmentally sustainable park that is an exemplar on the world stage.

Next steps

20. A site visit with iwi is proposed for later this month and the draft master plan will be completed following any feedback suggested by iwi.

21. The draft master plan will be reported to the October meeting of the Auckland Domain Committee for endorsement and public consultation in November 2015.

22. Following the consultation, the feedback will be summarised, the master plan updated and reported to the Auckland Domain Committee for adoption at the committees first meeting in 2016.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

23. The Auckland Domain Committee has three representatives of the Waitemata Local Board and these representatives will provide local board views to the Auckland Domain Committee.

Māori impact statement

24. Auckland Domain is considered of great importance to many iwi in the region and beyond. It is a historic site of conflict and peace. Both the memorial on Pukekaroa and the displays and interpretation managed by the Auckland War Memorial Museum pay tribute to significant events and the importance of the site to iwi.

25. Two hui have been held with mana whenua and a third is planned for later this month. The issues raised include:

a) incorporating Maori stories and names in interpretation and wayfinding material

b) support for reducing vehicles and car parking in the park and improving the pedestrian environment

c) the development of pedestrian and cycle paths provides the opportunity to incorporate more planting and to increase the bio diversity, in particular native species in the park

d) where exotic trees are removed native species should be considered for replanting.

26. This feedback is being incorporated into the master plan and considered as part of the Auckland Domain Operational Tree Plan which is currently being developed.

Implementation

27. An implementation plan will be included with the final report to adopt the master plan. It will outline how projects will be funded and delivered.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Author

Shyrel Burt - Principal Policy Analyst

Authorisers

Rob Cairns - Manager Parks and Recreation Policy

Jane Aickin - Acting General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Auckland Domain Committee

04 August 2015

Auckland Domain Renewals Programme 2015-2016

File No.: CP2015/14199

Purpose

1. To seek approval of the draft Auckland Domain Renewal Programme 2015-2016.

Executive Summary

2. This renewal programme identifies all of the renewal projects planned and funded for delivery in 2015-2016.

3. Depending on the complexity and regulatory requirements, it is possible that some of these projects may not be completed in one financial year, in which case the Auckland Doman Committee will be advised at the earliest opportunity

4. The work programme does not include any new developmental projects, which will be reported to the Auckland Domain Committee separately

Recommendation/s

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) approve the final draft Auckland Domain Renewal Programme 2015-2016

b) delegate approval for changes to the renewal programme, within the existing budget allocation, to the Parks Manager.

Comments

Background

5. This report presents the final draft of the Local and Sports Parks renewal programme for the 2015-2016 financial-year. The work programme includes park asset renewals, but does not include any new capital works or the parks maintenance programme.

6. Historically renewals in Auckland Domains have been funded by the Waitematā Local Board and several of the renewals in this programme will be known to the local board.

Financial implications

7. The renewal report is not a financial report and therefore budget figures are indicative only.

8. The final draft programme 2015-2016 includes some renewals that may be delivered over more than one financial year. Some flexibility is needed in the delivery of complex parks projects to adapt to changing situations. These include external factors beyond council control such as weather, or issues that may arise during the detailed design, community engagement or consenting stages. Any of these factors may affect project delivery outcomes singly or in combination.

9. Staff may also need to adjust asset renewal priorities if unforeseen, urgent renewals arise.

10. Given the scale of the work programme, the limited amount of time to get the work done, and the dynamic nature of the parks asset base, it is recommended that delegation for changes to the parks renewal work programme, within the existing budget envelope, be given to the Park Manager.

Alignment with strategies and policies

11. The draft renewal programme fits with the following Auckland Council guiding documents:

· Auckland Plan

· Draft Auckland Domain Masterplan

· Waitematā Local Board Plan

· Sport & Recreation Strategic Action Plan.

· Parks and Open Spaces Strategic Action Plan

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

12. Prior to the formation of the Auckland Doman Committee, all renewals in the Domain were funded by the Waitematā Local Board.

13. All local board members, and especially the parks portfolio holders, are familiar with the wide range of assets within the Doman and their varying condition.

14. They are equally aware of the importance of the Domain to Aucklanders, national and international visitors, and the complexities that renewals can face in this prestigious public open space.

Māori impact statement

15. Parks and open spaces contribute to Maori well-being, values, culture and traditions. Where any aspects of the work programme are anticipated to have an impact on tangata whenua, appropriate engagement and involvement in decision making will follow.

16. It is the aspiration of the Local and Sports Parks Team to share long-term park development plans with mana whenua for comment. Following committee approval, officers will engage with iwi to discuss the renewals programme and understand their interest.

17. Several iwi have already expressed an interest in the draft Auckland Domain Masterplan, and it is anticipated that these iwi will also be interested in the renewal programme

Implementation

18. Following approval of the Auckland Domain Renewal Programme 2015-2016, staff will begin planning the implementation of projects, ensuring the programme is completed on time and to budget for the 2015/16 financial year, with the exception of projects already identified for delivery over several financial years or unless indicated to the committee as a result of unforeseen circumstances.

19. Regular updates at key points in the projects can be provided to committee members by email, if required.

20. Updates will also be included in the Manager’s reports at each Committee meeting.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Draft Auckland Domain Renewal Programme 2015-2016	25

Signatories

Author

Mark Miller - Parks Advisor - Waitemata

Authorisers

Jane Aickin - Manager Local and Sports Parks Central

Mark Bowater - Acting General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Auckland Domain Committee

04 August 2015

Events in the Auckland Domain

File No.: CP2015/13829

Purpose

1. To provide the Auckland Domain Committee with an outline of the statutory and policy documents that guide the use of the Domain for events, including current legislative restrictions and anomalies, provide an overview of current event pressures and seek direction on future event policy development.

Executive Summary

2. The Auckland Domain is an attractive events venue and this has been recognised in the documentation covering the Domain’s management. The statutory and policy documents place a variety of restrictions and rules on event use with the number of large-scale events limited to three during the summer season.

3. Currently, depending on the definition of ‘large-scale’ there are one or two large-scale events operating in the Domain. There are also pending applications from two existing large Auckland events to be accommodated in the Domain.

4. The report recognises the historic and very high use of the sports fields and their future upgrade which will impact on their capacity to accommodate large events. The Domain’s significant ecological, cultural and heritage values are also acknowledged, along with the Domain’s amenity and high casual and passive recreational use.

Recommendations

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) agree to continue the current Local Board Delegation process for event approvals and grants delegation to the Manager Local and Sports Parks Central who must consult with the Deputy Chair Shale Chambers who can, in turn, elect to refer the decision to the Committee if deemed appropriate. This delegation shall apply until such time as an alternative delegation is considered alongside the development of event guidelines.

b) approve the creation of an Auckland Domain Event Guideline that will include a robust definition of large, medium and small-scale events.

c) request a further report on the draft guideline and delegations for approval of events in the Domain.

Comments

Background

5. The Domain is currently in demand for a range of events due to its central location, large capacity, easy access from public transport, limited adjacent residents and good accommodation and food and beverage offerings in the wider area.

6. The ability to cater for these events is however restricted by:

a) The operative District Plan which only permits three large-scale events during the summer season from 2 October to 31 April, though further events can seek consent.

b) The significant heritage and cultural values of the site, including numerous archaeological sites and scheduled and protected trees.

c) The high demand for the sports fields from historic users. The park has 19 artificial wickets making it the largest and most used cricket ground in Auckland during the summer season.

7. There are a number of statutory and policy documents that guide the management of the Domain. These include:

· the Auckland Domain Act 1987,

· the Auckland Domain Management Plan 1993,

· the Auckland City District Plan Isthmus section,

· the Proposed Unitary Plan (PAUP) and

· the Trading and Events in Public Places Bylaw 2014.

8. For a summary of the clauses and/or rules that impact on the use of the Domain for events refer to the table in Attachment A and for a more detailed outline on each of these documents refer to Attachment B.

9. On review of these documents there is not a unified approach to events in the Domain. The Auckland Domain Act applies restrictions to events being held on the cricket ground while the PAUP limits the number of events to three in the whole of the Domain. It appears that the original restriction on the cricket ground (with events of no more than 7 days duration and no more than 20 days in a year) has been translated over time to become a restriction of three events for the entire park.

10. A change to the PAUP, however, is being proposed to address an anomaly that has been created by the exclusion of the term ‘large-scale’ when restricting the number of temporary activities in the Domain to three. This has not been carried over from the District Plan. A definition of large-scale is being proposed, with this being 20,000 people. However, at this stage it is not confirmed as to how this is to be interpreted, whether it is cumulative for a multi-day event or not.

11. Both the Auckland Domain Management Plan and the District Plan acknowledge the popularity of the Domain as a venue for large-scale activities. The management plan references Kiri Te Kanawa’s concert that attracted 140,000 people in 1990. The District Plan notes the rule 9.8.1.9 (Additional Controls for large-scale pubic performances in the Auckland Domain) provides flexibility for public performances recognising the Domain’s role as a focus for large-scale activities.

12. There are a number of smaller-scale events that occur in the Domain on a relatively regular basis, such as Music in the Parks, running events, soccer tournaments or school activities. The Wintergardens host approximately 25 events a year, such as weddings, with a maximum of 200 guests. Medium-scale events include the Red Bull Trolley Derby and the NZ Festival of Tennis fan zone.

13. The larger-scale events currently operating in the park are Christmas in the Park, and depending on the interpretation of 20,000, could include the Auckland Arts Festival. While the Anzac Day event also attracts large numbers it is proposed this is excluded from the mix as it is not a recreational event but considered commemorative and has little impact on the park.

Sporting Demands

14. As outlined in the management plan the Domain is a high profile centrally located green open space that is in constant demand as a venue for passive and active recreation. Many sports organisations have historical links to use of the Domain sports fields, dating back to the 1890s.

15. The heavy use of the sports fields is outlined in the following tables showing the use by cricket and football over summer and by rugby, football and rugby league over the winter. In addition to these regular bookings there are a number of other casual and one off bookings/events that happen every year but cannot be picked up in these simple tables.

16. Summer Use

Monday	Sub Football – upper fields	6pm – 8pm
Tuesday	Sub Football/Auckland Grammar/Cricket On all three nights and covering all fields	3pm – 8pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday	The odd booking a field or two or athletics track but not much.
Saturday	Cricket - all fields	All day
Sunday	The odd casual booking – field specific

17. Winter Use

Monday	Grammar – fields 1,2,3,6,7,10	3pm – 5pm
Tuesday	Grammar – fields 1,2,3,6,7,10	3pm – 5pm
Wednesday	Grammar – fields 1,2,3,6,7,10	3pm – 5pm
Thursday	Grammar – fields 1,2,3,6,7,10	3pm – 5pm
Friday	The odd booking a field or two or athletics track but not much.
Saturday	Rugby/League/Football – all fields	8am – 5pm
Sunday	The odd casual booking – field specific

18. Further to this official use of the sports fields there is continuous use during the week, especially between 4pm – 8pm, by unofficial social groups, students and general public. These overflow from the sports areas to the passive areas on a regular basis. For example into the flat area by the Hibiscus grove / Kauri grove on Kiosk Road.

19. Parks staff managing the booking of the sports fields and relationships with the codes that play on these fields note they are finding it increasing difficult to accommodate the combined demand from sports and events. In order to accommodate the current and anticipated future sporting demands their request is for the fields to not be booked out for longer than the 20 days provided for in the Act.

20. With the need to increase the capacity of the fields to cater for greater playing hours and numbers, there is a planned upgrade from soil fields to sand fields scheduled in 2019. The current soil fields can cope on average with being covered for a maximum period of five days before they deteriorate and need remediation after an event.

21. While the field upgrade will increase the durability of the fields for sports play it will result in increasing the impact from events. As sand-carpet fields are more porous they require greater irrigation; events covering the grass will prevent irrigation over the period of the event set up. In addition the fields will be softer and therefore will have greater impact from vehicle use. The proposed project has taken account of this and provided for an element of reinforced laneways to protect the fields.

Heritage Values

22. There are numerous archaeological sites recorded in the Domain which includes historic buildings, monuments, gardens, midden, terraces and a number of heritage trees. The operative District Plan identifies the whole of the Domain as an Archaeological and Geological Feature.

23. The PAUP heritage layers also show the whole of the Domain is considered a Historic Heritage site and there are two Sites and Places of Value to Mana Whenua. The first being Pukekaroa Pa, the cone in the centre of the sport fields, also a house site of Potatau Te Wherowhero. The second which sits at the base of Lower Domain Drive is another house site of Pukekaroa Te Wherowhero.

24. The Domain Volcano (Pukekaroa) is considered to be of national importance in the New Zealand Geopreservation Inventory and includes the scoria cone, the crater occupied by the sports fields and the surrounding tuff ring.

25. Events in the Domain are restricted from the Pukekaroa cone and Heritage staff have identified the more sensitive areas of the Domain, which include:

a) the area in front of the museum, known as ‘The Close’ where there should be an appreciation for the museum as a war memorial, and where a new World War One Centenary Memorial is proposed,

b) the area to the north of The Crescent with the variety of significant and notable trees,

c) west of George St down to Football Road where there are a number of pits, and

d) the southern area around the Centennial Walkway.

26. Activities in these areas in particular need to be of low impact, for example, restrict or avoid the use of any structures.

Other considerations

27. The Domain has a diverse range of trees of ecological, biodiversity, botanical, heritage and cultural value. Vehicle and high pedestrian movements associated with events have the potential to have a detrimental impact on these trees. A tree management plan is currently being prepared that will outline appropriate tree protection measures required during events and identify areas that should be avoided.

28. The Domain is an established destination for passive recreation with large visitor numbers to the Museum, the Wintergarden and the area around the duck pond. Groups and individuals are attracted to the Domain for its varied and tranquil settings, and views across the city. There are numerous tracks through the park’s bush areas that are popular with walkers and runners.

29. The road network through the Domain provides an important link between the city and Parnell and eastern suburbs, particularly with the closure of Grafton Bridge to cars. Some of the larger events in the Domain require road closures. These are assessed on a case by case basis by Auckland Transport. Consideration needs to be given to ensure access to the Auckland Museum and the hospital is retained and that appropriate traffic management is in place to avoid too much impact on the surrounding network.

30. In the past the Auckland City Council ran a public request for proposal (RFP) tender process to determine the three large-scale events that were to operate in the Domain. The successful applicants were then contracted to deliver the proposed events for a three year period.

Discussion

31. There are currently requests from the Mayor’s Office and ATEED for the Domain to become the new home for two existing large-scale events. The lead in time for large-scale events is quite lengthy due to the time frame of the consenting process. Decisions on these two events are therefore quite urgent if they are to go ahead in 2016 and will need to be considered before the next Committee meeting. As most events, historically, have centered on or around the sportsfields the Local Board parks and event portfolio holder has been providing direction to the Local and Sports Parks Manager (or representative) on event approvals. It is recommended that this continue, at least in the interim.

32. Whilst the Domain is geographically well placed to meet the increasing demand for city based events, it is currently restricted by the operative District Plan and will be more significantly restricted by the PAUP. Depending on the definition of a large-scale event, the current restrictions could suggest that only one further large-scale event can be accommodated in the Domain as a permitted use.

33. Consideration is currently being given to increasing the number of permitted large-scale events on the Domain, while retaining the restriction of 20 days total event use on the sports fields as initially intended by the Act. This is justified given the high level of use of the sports fields and the impact of these events.

34. While the new criteria proposed for the PAUP is 20,000 people, there is a need to confirm the interpretation of this. It is recognised the assessment of events needs to look at more than numbers. The duration on the park, including pack in an out is also critical, along with the amount, extent and location of infrastructure being placed on the park. For example the use of the road network or hard surfaces will have much lower impact than if structures are placed on grass. The flow of crowds through the park, vehicle movements and traffic management also need to be considered.

35. Consideration could be given to the development of zones within the Domain that would recognise the most suitable sites for events, ensuring significant heritage areas are protected, the sports fields have limited event use and the areas utilised for high passive and casual recreational use, such as the duck pond area, are avoided.

36. Guidelines for events have been developed for Victoria Park, which introduced zones and provides assessment criteria for each zone based on whether the event would have minimal or significant impact on the park. It is recommended that a similar event guideline be developed for the Domain.

37. To provide ongoing certainty to organisers of large events it would be helpful to provide five yearly land-owner approvals, with appropriate conditions and annual reviews, to enable them to then apply for a five year resource consent. This makes the approval process more cost effective.

38. It has also been suggested that greater monitoring of events should be undertaken to ensure compliance with conditions and mitigation of impacts on the surrounding environment, for example litter management and post event monitoring. The costs of this monitoring should be covered by the event organisers.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

39. The Auckland Domain Committee has three representatives of the Waitemata Local Board and these representatives provide feedback to the local board on Auckland Domain matters.

Māori impact statement

40. Auckland Domain is considered of great importance to many iwi in the region and beyond. The Auckland Domain Master Plan has recognised a key pressure on the Domain is from events. Mana whenua consultation on the master plan has included two hui to date and a third is planned later in August. It is anticipated that further consultation will be undertaken with mana whenua on specific event applications and on the preparation of an event guideline should that be supported by the Committee.

Implementation

41. If it is decided that there is justification to increase the number of events held in the Domain the PAUP would need to be amended to address this. While submissions to the Temporary Activities section of the plan have already been heard there will be a mop-up hearing in 2016. The Hearings Team could make a recommendation to the Independent Hearing Panel to make some further amendments that provide for managed increased capacity.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Summary Table of Statutory and Policy Documents	33
b View	Outline of Statutory and Policy Documents	35

Signatories

Author

Annette Campion - Project coordinator

Authorisers

Jane Aickin - Manager Local and Sports Parks Central

Mark Bowater – Acting General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Auckland Domain Committee

04 August 2015

Attachment B: Outline of Statutory and Policy Documents

1. The Auckland Domain Act 1987

The Act includes the following:

· Council is obliged to make the Domain available for public recreation and enjoyment, (6(a))

· At all times have free access to and egress from the Domain in favour of all persons, subject to the provisions of the act (4(1))

· The public’s right of free access to and egress from the Auckland War Memorial Museum shall not be interfered with (4(2)).

· Specific to the cricket ground, Council may grant applications for the exclusive use for a sporting, recreation, community, cultural or religious function. These must not exceed 7 consecutive days or 20 days in any year and can include the placement of buildings or structures on the ground as permitted by council (6(c)).

· Allows for function holders on the cricket ground or in the Winter Garden buildings to charge admission (9(1)).

· Council may charge entry for persons or vehicles to the area of any roadway within the Domain that has temporarily been closed for a function (9(2)).

· Bylaws are referenced as generally regulating the use of the Domain and providing for the preservation of order therein, the prevention of any nuisance and for the safety of people using the Domain (11(1e).

· Notes the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977 do not apply to the Domain and revoked the Domains recreation reserve classification under the Reserves Act (Gaz 1980,p220) (13(1&2)).

2. The Auckland Domain Management Plan 1993

The management plan notes the park’s unique quality in relation to other city parks because of its location, size and physical attributes and features. The plan also includes the objective for the park which provides a basis for the assessment of any proposal which affect it.

“The Auckland Domain will be managed and conserved to maintain and enhance its cultural historic, natural and volcanic landscape values and to continue to provide appropriate recreation as a premier park in Auckland City and the wider region for the enjoyment of all people.”

The management plan notes the Domain is popular for one off events, which often attract large crowds, such as Kiri Te Kanawa’s concert and the Pope’s visit.

Polices that relate to events include:

6.2 To sustain a diversity of appropriate informal public recreation opportunities.

Implementation

· Retain a management and maintenance system to deal with special events and their impact

· Encourage use of existing facilities such as the band rotunda and grandstand for compatible, musical, theatrical and other performances

6.3 To encourage appropriate use of areas of the Domain identified for special events.

Implementation

· Access short term special event proposals against the following criteria:

· Events must be of public interest and value

· There must be no conflict with Domain heritage or vegetation values

· Consideration must be taken to protect the seasonal requirements of committed recreation users, particularly cricket, soccer, rugby and rugby league allocations

· Saturday sport users will only be temporarily located out of the Domain for periods agreed in advance with the user groups and then preferably between seasons over the Christmas break and non-playing periods.

· Special events will be managed and timed to cause the minimum disruption to other users, vehicle circulation and parking

· Approval must be gained prior to staging of any such event

· The potential effects of the proposed event will be assessed and any mitigation or rehabilitation required will be the responsibility of the proponent of the event

· Noise limits may be set for any event. There will not be less that those operating under the District Plan

· Any event more suited to another city venue will be located away from the Domain

· Access to the Museum is maintained

· In situations where there could be damage to Domain facilities or values, a refundable monetary bond will be required to ensure reinstatement

· Special event organisers will be responsible for appropriate protection of all historic sites, buildings, fauna and flora of the Domain. The means of protection may include:

· Temporary vehicle and pedestrian barriers and fences

· Safety of the public from all effects of the event

· Provision of adequate public facilities, such as toilets, first aid and emergency access to meet bylaw standards

· Minor commercial enterprises associated with special events will be temporary (non-repeating) only, as required by the Domain Amendment Act

· No event will be authorised if there is a risk to heritage, cultural / archaeological features, Maori values or sport fields areas, or where noise or public activity would be likely to cause unacceptable disturbance to other Domain users or the adjoining neighbours. Heavy rock concert use will not be authorised.

3. The Auckland District Plan – Isthmus Section

The Domain is predominantly zoned Open Space 2 in the District Plan which applies to Informal Recreation, the sports fields and bowling club site are zoned Open Space 4 Organised Recreation and the Museum site is zoned Open Space 4 Community.

The use of the Domain for events is covered under the Part 4 General Rules relating to Temporary Activities 4A.1 and under Part 9 Open Space and Recreation Activity which specifically covers large scale public performances in the Domain. The temporary activity section breaks down the activities into categories and there are different rules for each category, for example parades or festivals can extend over 3 days for the activity while public performances are limited to 1 day for the activity to be permitted and while Large scale public performances are a permitted activity in the Part 9’s Activity Table there are “Additional Controls for large scale public performances in the Auckland Domain” under rule 9.8.1.9.

General Rules Temporary Activities	Part 4A.1.C(b) page 3	Permitted activities include parades, sporting events, exhibitions, festivals, and activities of similar character	Provided that: occupation not more than 5 days (including pack in and out) activity not for greater than 3 days cumulative duration does not exceed 12 hours per day. Restrictions on amplified noise
General Rules Temporary Activities	Part 4A.1.C(e) page 4	Permitted activities include public performances (concerts and entertainment)	Provided that: occupation not more than 5 days (including pack in and out) activity not for greater than 1 day cumulative duration does not exceed 12 hours per day. Restrictions on amplified noise
Open Space Recreation and Activity	Part 9.7.1, page 12	Large Scale Public Performances in Auckland Domain	Permitted activity in Zones 2,3 & 4.
Additional controls for large scale public performances in the Auckland Domain	Part 9.8.1.9, page 22		Provided that: occupation of activity not more than 12 days (including pack in and out) activity not for greater than 1 day the use of any site is limited to 3 activities in any 12 month period none of which shall be between 1 May and 1 October. Restrictions on amplified noise (as above)

Of note is that the explanation under rule 9.8.1.9 states the rule provides flexibility for public performances recognising the Domain’s role as a focus of these large scale activities; illustrating there should be additional tolerance afforded to these pubic performances. The explanation also states the potential for adverse effects needs to be addressed and that reference be made to other planning matters and rules covering Natural Resources, Heritage etc. In addition, the rule only applies to very large scale activities, but does not provide any definition around these. However, it would exclude large-scale multi-day activities, such as festivals, as a permitted activity.

Part 5C covering Heritage outlines further planning limitations. This identifies the whole of the Domain being identified as an Archaeological and Geological Feature. There are a number of sites within the Domain that are identified as Buildings, Objects or Places of Special Value, including the Museum, Cenotaph, Grandstand, Wintergarden, Bandstand and Kiosk with applicable buffer zones in place. Significant Ecological Areas cover the bush-clad lower northern and eastern slopes of the Domain and there are a number of notable trees.

4. The Proposed Unitary Plan

The Domain is predominantly zoned Public Open Space – Informal Recreation, with the sports fields, Auckland Bowling Club and Parnell Tennis Club zoned Public Open Space – Sport and Active Recreation.

The Domain has multiple layers in the PAUP that will have an impact on its use, including:

Natural Heritage: Outstanding Natural Features

Historic Heritage: Historic Heritage Extent of Place

Natural Resources: Significant Ecological Areas (bush areas)

The use of the Domain for events is covered under the Part 3 Regional and District Rules, Chapter H, Auckland-wide rules, General, relating to Temporary Activities which notes only 3 events are Permitted and then all other temporary activities are restricted discretionary. How the restricted discretionary activities are assessed is then covered under Part 3.2.

Temporary Activities

Part 3, Chapt H, Rule 6.5 Table 1

Temporary activities in the Auckland Domain

for up to 12 consecutive days, &

for up to three times between 2 October and 31 April.

Permitted

Temporary Activities

Part 3, Chapt H, Rule 6.5 Table 1 & Criteria 3.2

Temporary activities in the Auckland Domain not otherwise provided for

Restricted discretionary - assessed on:

noise, lighting & hours of operation

traffic generation and access

land disturbance

The Unitary Planning Team has noted the anomaly presented by the PAUP’s omission of large scale events and has proposed the wording is changed to:

‘Temporary activities in the Auckland Domain of a large scale involving more than 20 000 people. • for up to 12 consecutive days, and • for up to three times between 2 October and 31 April.

5. The Trading and Events in Public Place Bylaw 2014

The bylaw outlines that events require approval by council, and the matters that nay be considered when assessing applications noting that the approval may be made in accordance with any relevant guidelines approved by council. The bylaw outlines conditions that may apply to applications and has introduced fees to process an application. Specific to events the bylaw notes applications will be assessed on:

· whether there is a prior booking...and the two events cannot reasonably take place at the same time, or

· whether there will be significant disruption to traffic flows of public passage, or

· any impact on public safety.

Auckland Domain Committee

04 August 2015

Street Trading in Auckland Domain

File No.: CP2015/14519

Purpose

1. To seek approval for a new approach to assessing and approving street trading enquiries in Auckland Domain

Executive Summary

2. Auckland Doman is one of Auckland’s most significant and visited open spaces, and is therefore an attractive location for a variety of street trading enterprises.

3. To date, the process for assessing street trading applications in the Domain has been the same as all other local and sports parks in the Auckland region, and there are no site-specific assessment criteria or guidelines.

4. The nature and significance of the Domain mean that any request for street trading should be carefully considered in the context of the nature of the trading operation, whether it is beneficial to site users and appropriate for the location.

5. The creation of the Auckland Doman Committee and the draft Auckland Domain Masterplan makes this an ideal time to review current practices.

6. It is proposed that staff will create a set of site-specific assessment criteria and an Expressions of Interest process, and report back to the Domain Committee in due course.

7. It is also proposed to identify dedicated areas for street trading in the draft Auckland Domain Masterplan.

Recommendations

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) approve the creation of dedicated assessment criteria and an Expressions of Interest approach to street trading in Auckland Domain

b) endorse the inclusion of dedicated street trading areas in the draft Auckland Domain Masterplan

c) consider delegating landowner approval authority to one committee member.

Comments

Current street trading

8. Street trading in the Domain is primarily refreshment-orientated at present, although occasional requests are received for recreational activities, many of which aren’t suitable for Auckland Domain.

9. In recent years, just one food vendor has been trading with an old mobile van, selling hot and cold drinks, ice creams and hot snacks such as chips and burgers.

10. There are two permanent locations within the Domain selling refreshments. These are a Columbus coffee outlet at the Auckland War Memorial Museum and the Wintergarden café and kiosk.

11. The Wintergarden café lease is currently being reviewed for renewal and a clause identifying that they do not have sole trading rights will be included.

12. Last summer, one recreational concession used the Domain as a venue for Bubble Soccer.

13. A number of concessionaires approach the street trading team, in any given year, seeking space for mobile street food but these are often turned away due to existing operators and lack of guidance as to what is tolerable and appropriate in the Domain.

Indicative assessment criteria

14. Whilst further work needs to be carried out to finalise a set of site-specific assessment criteria, for approval by the committee, the following are indicative criteria that could be considered:

a) healthy kai

b) locally-sourced products

c) sustainable business practices

d) minimal/degradable packaging

e) affordable opportunities to get Aucklanders more active

f) sustainable transport initiatives e.g. cycle hire

g) opportunities that contribute to the key principles of the Domain Masterplan

h) physical and aesthetic impact on the Domain and visitor experience

i) educational/informative elements

Dedicated street trading areas

15. To avoid conflict with existing providers at the museum and Wintergardens café, it is proposed that the draft Auckland Domain Masterplan identifies suitable locations for street trading activities.

16. These locations would seek to mirror where the likely demand for the activity or refreshments will be – for example around the sports fields.

17. Zoning will also help avoid any conflict with other uses of the Domain such as weddings and smaller-scale events.

18. It can also ensure that the appropriate infrastructure is in place for street traders, or identify where additional infrastructure may be required - such as hard stand area, hard-wearing passive grass areas.

Application and approval process

19. The existing process for street trading in all Local and Sports Parks is as follows:

a) applicant makes initial contact with the Street Trading team

b) applicant is referred to the relevant Parks Advisor to discuss their proposal

c) Parks Advisor make an assessment and consults with the local board parks portfolio holders

d) Parks Advisor informs the Street Trading team of their assessment

e) Street Trading team process the application (if approved)

20. Given the unique nature of the Domain, it is proposed that a slightly different process be adopted:

a) Parks and Street Trading staff agree on the number, type and location of activities that are desirable/suitable for the Domain

b) an Expressions of Interest (EoI) approach is implemented

c) responses are assessed by Parks and Street Trading staff and a recommendation is reported back to the committee for endorsement

d) ad hoc applications outside the EoI process can still be considered, but the framework described above would allow an informed assessment to occur.

Consideration

Māori impact statement

21. Iwi engagement over the draft Auckland Domain Masterplan is ongoing, so any proposals to include references to street trading will receive their input through the process.

Implementation

22. Once a set of assessment criteria and an EoI process has been developed, these can be reported back to the committee or a delegated representative for approval, before being implemented.

23. In order to allow timely and streamlined processing of street trading applications, it is recommended that the committee delegate one member for Landowner Approvals decisions until such time as a more comprehensive set of delegations are developed.

24. All street trading licences last one year so can be reviewed prior to renewal, and the assessment criteria can be amended to reflect changing trends, if required.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Author

Mark Miller - Parks Advisor - Waitemata

Authorisers

Jane Aickin - Manager Local and Sports Parks Central

Mark Bowater - Acting General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Auckland Domain Committee

04 August 2015

Alcohol ban review 2015

File No.: CP2015/13347

Purpose

1. To obtain the view of the Auckland Domain Committee about the alcohol bans on the Auckland Domain.

Executive Summary

2. The Regulatory and Bylaws Committee are undertaking a review of existing alcohol bans, including the two alcohol bans on the Auckland Domain.

3. The purpose of the review is to identify which existing alcohol bans meet the new higher statutory threshold to enable them to be retained. Alcohol bans that do not meet the new threshold will lapse on 31 October 2015.

4. The current alcohol bans in place on the Auckland Domain, include a daily night-time ban and an annual event ban in place for Christmas in the Park held in the domain each year.

5. The Regulatory and Bylaws Committee are proposing to retain both bans with a minor amendment to the hours of operation for the daily night-time alcohol ban to align with the standard time recommended in the Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014.

6. Before making a final decision, the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee will consider the views of the Auckland Domain Committee.

Recommendation/s

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) provide feedback (by passing resolutions) to the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee on the current alcohol bans in place at the Auckland Domain.

Comments

Review of alcohol bans

7. Alcohol bans are an accepted and effective way of helping to reduce alcohol-related harm. They reduce the amount of alcohol consumed in public places. This helps to reduce harm including levels of intoxication, noise, litter, harm and disorder.

8. Alcohol bans are made under the Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014. Alcohol bans prohibit the consumption of alcohol in public places and are enforced by the New Zealand Police using powers of search, seizure, and arrest. Penalties include an infringement fee of $250.

9. Recent changes to legislation require a review of existing alcohol bans against a new high threshold test. This test is intended to ensure that alcohol bans are only retained in areas where there is evidence of high alcohol-related crime or disorder.

10. The Regulatory and Bylaws Committee has delegated responsibility to review existing alcohol bans in:

· any public place for which the Governing Body retains decision-making for non-regulatory activities as contained in the Long Term Plan

· any regional park, including any associated park, road, beach or foreshore area

· all Tūpuna Maunga over which the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority is the Administering Authority, including the Tūpuna Maunga vested in the Tūpuna Taonga o Tāmaki Makaurau Trust under the Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Act 2014.

Current Auckland Domain Alcohol Bans

11. The Auckland Domain has two alcohol bans:

· Night time daily alcohol ban

Operates between the hours of 10pm-8am during daylight savings and 8pm-8am outside daylight savings, seven days a week (Attachment A, Map 3).

· Christmas in the Park annual event alcohol ban

Operates during the second weekend of each December from 4pm of the Friday before the event (rehearsal day) to 8am on the following Monday (to incorporate a contingency day in the event of bad weather on the Saturday) (Attachment A, Map 4).

Regulatory and Bylaws Committee proposal for feedback

12. The proposal is to retain both alcohol bans, with a minor change to the daily night-time alcohol ban for the following reasons:

a) data from the New Zealand Police (1 September 2013 – 30 September 2014) indicate the levels of alcohol-related crime or disorder in the park supports retaining the night time daily alcohol ban

b) amending the time of the night time daily alcohol ban to 10pm-7am during daylight savings and 7pm-7am outside daylight savings aligns with the recommended times in the Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014

c) evidence when the Christmas in the Park annual event alcohol ban was created in September 2012 supports retaining the alcohol ban. Evidence included high levels of intoxication at all previous Christmas in the Park events often resulting in offending in and around the city during and after the event. In 2013 the ban was extended to include the entire domain area and the surrounding streets and reserves to deal with excessive consumption of alcohol in close proximity to the event.

Consideration

13. In forming a view members should consider:

a) the legislative requirement to retain only those alcohol bans that have evidence of high levels of alcohol-related crime or disorder

b) if the ban were removed whether historic problems reported by the police in 2012 and 2013 would return

c) whether community driven solutions would be more effective at dealing with any problem which may be experienced in the area.

Next steps

14. The views of the Auckland Domain Committee will be reported to the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee to consider and make a decision on whether to retain the alcohol bans as currently proposed in August 2015.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Maps of Auckland Domain alcohol bans	47

Signatories

Authors

Daniel Pouwels - Principal Policy Analyst

Authorisers

Michael Sinclair - Manager Social Policy and Bylaws

Jane Aickin - Acting General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Auckland Domain Committee

04 August 2015

Ecological restoration and volunteering

File No.: CP2015/14827

Purpose

1. To provide an overview, for the Auckland Domain Committee, of the ecological restoration programme for Auckland Domain (Domain) including the Dawn Chorus volunteer programme.

Executive Summary

2. The Domain contains 15.29 ha of bush, which is approximately 20% of the total Domain area of 74.66ha.

3. Restoration work in the Domain has been undertaken and monitored since 2001. During this time there has been:

a) A significant reduction in environmental weed species - approximately 75%.

b) A significant reduction in herbicides used.

c) A significant increase in the amount of native vegetation through natural regeneration or planting.

d) A reduction of weed canopy through gradual control of tree privet promoting natural regeneration and minimising light gaps.

e) 3925 native plants planted in the Domain bush area.

4. A group of around 15 volunteers regularly check possum and rodent traps as part of the Dawn Chorus programme. They also assist in an annual pest monitoring exercise. To date (since 2007) volunteers have caught over 500 possums and 400 rodents.

Recommendation

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) receive the Ecological restoration and volunteering report.

Comments

5. Ecological restoration in the Domain bush area started approximately 14 years ago, in 2001, and the positive impact can be easily seen while visiting the park. Instead of weed infested bush areas we can now observe predominantly native forest with a high diversity of native plants and wildlife and a very small amount of pest plants. Natural regeneration of the forest has been happening for some time and the need to plant trees is decreasing.

6. The Domain’s bush area is bounded by amenity areas, the tennis centre and the rail corridor. It consists of regenerating native forest under many emergent exotics and is classified as a Significant Ecological Area (SEA)

7. Unfortunately, due to the location of the reserve, it is impossible to prevent unwanted visitors, like animal or plant pests, from entering bush areas and for that reason continuous care is necessary to prevent the Domain bush areas from deteriorating.

8. However, as the forest is starting to take care of itself, human interference is very minor and consists of animal and plant pest control and also tree planting where appropriate.

9. The aerial map of the bush area in the Domain is below. The Domain contains 15.29 ha of bush, which is approximately 20% of the total Domain area of 74.66ha.

10. Te Ngahere, Auckland Council’s ecological restoration contractor in the central area, has undertaken restoration work in the Domain since 2001.

11. During this time there has been:

a) A significant reduction in environmental weed species - approximately 75%

b) A significant reduction in herbicides used.

c) A significant increase in the amount of native vegetation through natural regeneration or planting.

d) A reduction of weed canopy through gradual control of tree privet promoting natural regeneration and minimising light gaps.

e) Animal pest control around the winter garden area complementing the animal pest control being undertaken by volunteers through the rest of the park.

12. Te Ngahere has developed and used the Forest Restoration Framework in the Domain. The Forest Restoration Framework is a site led holistic approach to ecological restoration where areas within a site are classed into phases. Phases are based on the progress of restoration, application methods, herbicides used, and optimal timing for control. This is necessary, particularly in urban areas, due to inherent complexities of multi-species plant pests constantly re-invading the area. Coherent and robust system of management is necessary to deliver the desired outcome.

13. There are four phases are as follows:

· Phase 1; Initial control: involves removing existing weeds. Depending on the scale of the weed problem, this phase could take several years.

· Phase 2; Follow up control: involves following up to ensure that all weeds are under control.

· Phase 3; Seedbank control: involves targeting weed seedlings as they germinate.

· Phase 4; Forest protection: Finally and ongoing. Most of the seed bank has germinated and there is a good native cover or canopy across the site to suppress most emerging weeds. Only a low level maintenance is now required.

14. The goal is to reach forest protection phase, where all pest plants are eliminated and the seedbank is exhausted so that we are only dealing with pest plants that re-enter the designated area from neighbouring locations. In forest protection phase natural regeneration is taking place, a healthy ecosystem is present and the maintenance cost is reduced.

15. 3925 native plants have been planted in the Domain bush area since the start of the ecological restoration. New plants are usually planted in bare land areas exposed due to storm tree failures or targeted tree removals (e.g. Privet trees) to prevent the ground from weed growth.

16. When restoration began in 2001 in the Domain, it had little regeneration and a vast suite of problem weeds combined with a tree privet canopy in many parts. Continued control has allowed a native understorey to thrive and the tree privet canopy has been reduced by approximately 75%. Most of the tree privets left are large trees close to walking tracks. These will be removed or reduced in height, depending on ground cover under the canopies. The graph below shows the number of weed species controlled in the Domain to date. This is the number of weeds based on those listed in the Regional Pest Management Strategy. Other non-listed weeds were controlled, such as stinking iris and three cornered garlic.

17. A weed survey undertaken in 1999 by Te Ngahere recorded 51 weed species, 37 of which were environmental weeds (those listed in the Auckland Regional Pest Management Strategy 2007-2012). Since 1999 the number of original environmental weeds has been reduced by 67.6% to 12 species. However in addition to these madeira vine and sweet pea shrub have been recorded. This brings the total recorded environmental weed diversity in 2014/2015 to 15. Weed species have therefore been reduced to low numbers with tree privet seedlings, stinking iris, tradescantia and African club moss the most common species remaining.

18. Most of the work area is considered to be in Forest Protection phase. However the disturbance along the rail corridor from electrification works, which included tree removal, combined with the need to manage light gaps from internal privet removal means additional resources are still required to address associated weed issues and the Domain is being managed as if it were in a Seedbank Phase.

19. A significant area of the Domain bush was covered by Privet trees in 2001, shading the ground below and not allowing the native vegetation to grow. The picture below illustrates the progress of the privet tree control to date. The green area highlights the former privet tree cover. The red points indicate remaining tree privets that will be controlled in future years. A gradual approach has been taken to removal to reduce adverse environmental conditions such as erosion, removal of structural habitat and increased weed incursion.

20. Photo points from April 2013 and 2014 respectively show some remaining weed canopy and a native understory emerging from below. The highlighted area of privet canopy in 2013 appears to be absent from the 2014 photo.

21. Use of the herbicide allows Council to efficiently control pest plants where any other methods would not be sustainable or efficient. There are three different herbicides that are used in the Domain. These are Triclopyr, Metsulfuron and Glyphosate. Methods used include manual/ hand releasing, foliar spraying and cut stump and treat application. The amount of herbicide used each year is decreasing in general. Small fluctuations and peaks are of a seasonal nature and the goal is to see further decrease.

Domain Dawn Chorus Project - Volunteer Animal Pest Control

22. The Domain is a possum and rat hotspot in the city due to the mature exotic and native trees located throughout the park and large number of visitors that provide possums and rats with food and habitat.

23. Volunteers have participated in possum trapping since 2007 when the local school, Junior College, offered to trap possums as part of a local environmental project. Although the school no longer participates, its activities were the start of an ongoing project by the council and volunteers to address the problem of animal pests in the park. This has been referred to as the Dawn Chorus programme.

24. The objectives of the Dawn Chorus programme are:

a. To reduce animal pests within the park to a sufficiently low level to allow natural processes such as regeneration of native plant species and successful breeding of native birds to occur (at or below 5% relative abundance (RA)).

b. To involve people in caring for their local park and contributing to the enhancement of its biodiversity values.

25. A group of around 15 volunteers regularly check possum and rodent traps throughout the natural bush areas of the park. There are two periods of trapping each year, from early March to the end of June and from early August to mid-December.

26. Some of the pest control volunteers also assisted in the February 2014 annual pest monitoring exercise.

27. The latest available data shows that since 2007 volunteers have caught over 500 possums and 400 rodents. There is a continuing presence of these pest animals in the park.

28. The graph below shows the results of pest monitoring surveys undertaken between February 2010 and February 2015. The latest results suggest that rat numbers have been reduced to 5% RA, and that possums are below 5% RA - at zero in fact. However, it should be noted that annual monitoring of this nature is not entirely robust; ideally surveys should be carried out seasonally.

29. Furthermore, possum wax tags were mistakenly not put out at all monitoring stations in February 2014 and there were difficulties identifying the bite marks on the wax tags in 2015. These factors have almost undoubtedly resulted in an artificially low abundance figure. The underestimate of possum abundance is further borne out by the fact that 44 possums were trapped in 2014.

Animal pest monitoring results at the Auckland Domain, February 2010 to February 2015.

30. Te Ngahere has also undertaken pest control in response to a number of complaints received in 2013 regarding rats around the café next to the Wintergarden and duck pond.

31. They installed rat bait stations that are tamper-resistant and require key access. The bait blocks are placed on pins to prevent removal whilst the trap is locked. The picture below shows current bait stations placing.

32. The figures below illustrate the results of the animal pest control carried out by Te Ngahere. The graph shows rodent bait take and the aerial photo shows the number of possums caught.

Future volunteering opportunities

33. With the growing push to encourage and support volunteer initiatives in the community, and particularly ecological activity on parkland, there are no doubt further opportunities that can be explored in the Domain. Given the advanced programme of ecological restoration of the bush area, as outlined above, the current volunteer programme is likely to be sufficient for the existing bush area. However there is an opportunity to continue to build a volunteer base to look after the significant specimen tree stand throughout the Domain and potentially other volunteer activities e.g:

· The Domain hosts that help with wayfinding and interpretation

· plant management at the Wintergardens

· water quality or other ecological monitoring

· helping to manage a natural play space (an area where kids get to build tree bivouacs etc).

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

34. The Domain is the only example of a park in the Auckland Region that is subject to split governance. Three members of the Waitemata Local Board are on the Domain Committee and effectively represent the views of the Local Board. However all of the Waitemata Local Board are highly engaged in the Domain and will be informed of significant projects, opportunities, events and issues as they arise.

Māori impact statement

35. The Domain is of significant value to a large number of iwi in the region. Although there has been little iwi involvement in the ecological maintenance and volunteer work outlined in this report iwi feedback to the Auckland Domain Master Plan shows that the work outlined in this report is generally in accordance with iwi aspirations namely the desire to:

a) Create an environmentally sustainable park that is an exemplar on the world stage.

b) Enhance the legibility of the Domain as an important cultural and heritage site.

c) Enhance the Domain for peaceful respite

d) Create a safe and people friendly place and routes with high amenity

36. As we look to the future there is an opportunity to increase iwi involvement in the park either through the ecological restoration programme or a range of other initiatives that could be pursued to achieve the general aspirations listed above.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Sarah Peters - Volunteer and Biodiversity Coordinator

David Stejskal - Contract Coordinator Environmental Local and Sports Parks

Authorisers

Jane Aickin - Manager Local and Sports Parks Central

Mark Bowater – Acting General Manager, Parks, Sports and Recreation

Auckland Domain Committee

04 August 2015

Auckland Domain Plans and Policies

File No.: CP2015/14924

Purpose

1. To provide an overview, for the inaugural meeting of the Auckland Domain Committee, of the various Acts, Plans and Policies of particular relevance to the governance and management of Auckland Domain.

Executive Summary

2. While there are numerous Acts, plans and policies that will have some bearing on the management of Auckland Domain there are six in particular that have been developed specifically for the Domain that the Auckland Domain Committee should be aware of in their governance role. They are:

a) Auckland Domain Act 1987 (Domain Act)

b) Auckland War Memorial Museum Act 1996

c) The Auckland Domain Plan, 1993

d) The Auckland Domain Fernery Conservation Plan, August 1993

e) Auckland Domain Option Development and Management Plan, July 2007

f) Winter Gardens Conservation Plan, June 2001

3. In addition to this the Resource Management Act 1991 plays a significant role in the governance and management of Auckland Domain as the Auckland Council District Plan Operative Auckland City – Isthmus Section 1999 and Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan each provide numerous rules and layers of protection across the Domain.

Recommendation

That the Auckland Domain Committee:

a) receive the Auckland Domain Plans and Policies report.

Comments

4. The Domain is a regionally significant multi-functional park, with multiple ecological, cultural, landscape, community and recreation values and functions. There are many and varied built and natural features that characterise the Domain and these are reflected in the multiple layers of legislation and planning constraints.

5. The Domain is of such significance that it carries its own legislation namely the Auckland Domain Act 1987 (Domain Act). This Act is quite short and somewhat dated in its language but the intent is very clear. Attachment one provides a full copy of the Act.

6. Another Act specific to the Domain is the Auckland War Memorial Museum Act 1996 however the Auckland War Memorial Museum is under separate governance and therefore the Committee should simply be aware of, rather than have direct responsibility for, the application of this Act.

7. The Resource Management Act 1991 plays a big role in the day to day protection of the values of the Domain with numerous rules and policies included in the:

· Auckland Council District Plan Operative Auckland City – Isthmus Section 1999

· Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan

8. The Auckland Domain is a scheduled archaeological and geological feature in the Auckland Council District Plan Operative Auckland City - Isthmus Section 1999. It contains a number of protected trees, scheduled buildings, objects and places. The north west slopes of the park are a Category B scheduled Significant Ecological Area.

9. The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan contains similar provisions and includes sites and places which are of value to mana whenua.

10. The Auckland Domain Plan, 1993, is not a plan under the Reserves Act but is none-the-less adopted Council policy and provides guidance for all aspects of parks management. It includes the objective; “The Auckland Domain will be managed and conserved to maintain and enhance its cultural, historic, natural and volcanic landscape values and to continue to provide for appropriate recreation as a premier park in Auckland city and the wider region, for the enjoyment of all people.” A full copy of the plan is provided as Attachment two.

11. The Auckland Domain Fernery Conservation Plan, August 1993, is a working document that relates to the conservation of the Fernery within the Domain. It follows policies generally relating to maintaining and preserving the fernery as closely as possible to its original structure and planting stile through careful restoration and planned regular maintenance of the structure.

12. Auckland Domain Option Development and Management Plan, July 2007, is a report by Flow Transportation Specialists that gives a management plan for traffic within the Domain. It highlights the need to update the Auckland Domain Management Plan and gives a list of actions required to reduce the amount of vehicular traffic and related safety hazards within the Domain

13. Winter Gardens Conservation Plan, June 2001, is a document intended to assist with the conservation maintenance of the Winter Gardens buildings. It also acknowledges the Winter gardens association with the wider Domain. Key policies state that the complex should be used for activities similar to those originally carried out there, that its use or maintenance should not damage or intrude on the structures heritage, and that a planned programme of maintenance should be in place with a budget provided to cover costs.

14. Auckland Domain Wintergardens Maintenance Plan, March 2006, is a plan intended to ensure the building continues to operate as efficiently and as economically as possible and for as long as practical. As policy, it takes into account the previously prepared conservation plan as well as the ICOMOS New Zealand Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Heritage Value.

15. Following the failure of several significant oak trees over the last few years an operational Tree Management Plan has recently been commissioned. This will build on the inspection and tree asset management regime that already exists and provide a longer term plan to manage the health of the significant tree asset throughout the Domain and plan for future tree replacement. A number of trees in the Domain are scheduled and all trees are protected. Due to the Domain being scheduled as an archeological and geological site the trees also take on that heritage protection. Resource consent is required for significant pruning work, all tree removals and all planting. This plan will help inform future resource consents.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

16. This is an information report for the benefit of the Auckland Domain Committee including those members from the Waitemata Local Board.

Māori impact statement

17. The Reserves Act 1997 and the Resource Management Act 1991 both put significant weight on the role of tangata whenua in the management of natural resources including public parkland. While the Auckland Domain Act specifically states that this park is not managed under the Reserves Act the same principles of enabling maori to exercise kaitiakitanga in the day to day management of parks is generally applied in the day to day management of the park.

Implementation

18. The plans and policies listed above guide to the day to day management of Auckland Domain.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Auckland Domain Act 1987	63
b View	Auckland Domain Plan 1993	77

Signatories

Author	Jane Aickin - Manager Local and Sports Parks Central
Authoriser	Mark Bowater – Acting General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Chairperson	Hon Christine Fletcher, QSO
Deputy Chairperson	Member Shale Chambers
Members	Cr Mike Lee
	Cr Calum Penrose
	Member Vernon Tava
	Member Rob Thomas
	Member Glenn Wilcox
	Member Karen Wilson
Ex-officio	Mayor Len Brown, JP