Agenda of Waiheke Local Board - 24 September 2015

Waiheke Local Board

24 September 2015

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Welcome 5

2 Apologies 5

3 Declaration of Interest 5

4 Confirmation of Minutes 5

5 Leave of Absence 5

6 Acknowledgements 5

7 Petitions 5

8 Deputations 5

9 Public Forum 5

9.1 Bernard Rhodes - Causeway Inlet Moorings 5

9.2 Dawn Jeffery, Waiheke Resources Trust - Love Our Wetlands Project 6

10 Extraordinary Business 6

11 Notices of Motion 7

11.1 Notice of Motion - Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement 7

12 Auckland Transport Report - September 2015 11

13 Waiheke Local Board Quick Response Grants: Round One 2015-2016 27

14 Hearing Panel Decision Report on review of alcohol bans in the Waiheke Local Board Area 2015 35

15 Adoption of Local Fees and Charges 2015/2016 65

16 ACPL - Six monthly update 69

17 Rural Rates – Waiheke Local Board Submission on Governing Body Proposal to Change the Basis for Rural Rates 81

18 List of resource consents 87

19 Reports requested/pending 91

20 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

PUBLIC EXCLUDED

21 Procedural Motion to Exclude the Public 97

C1 Waiheke Local Board Urgent Decision - Judicial Review 97

1 Welcome

2 Apologies

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

3 Declaration of Interest

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

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 10 September 2015, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

6 Acknowledgements

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

7 Petitions

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

8 Deputations

Standing Order 3.20 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Waiheke Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

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

9 Public Forum

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

9.1 Bernard Rhodes - Causeway Inlet Moorings

Purpose

Bernard Rhodes will speak to the Board about the Causeway Inlet Moorings.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Thank Bernard Rhodes for his presentation and attendance.

9.2 Dawn Jeffery, Waiheke Resources Trust - Love Our Wetlands Project

Purpose

Dawn Jeffery will speak to the Board about the Love Our Wetlands Project.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Thank Dawn Jeffery for her presentation and attendance.

10 Extraordinary Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Notices of Motion

11.1 Notice of Motion - Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

In accordance with Standing Order 3.11.1, the following Notice of Motion has been received from Member Shirin Brown for inclusion on the agenda for the Waiheke Local Board meeting being held on day, Thursday, 24 September 2015:

Recommendations

a) That the Waiheke Local Board notes that:

(i) While the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) will hopefully generate economic benefits to New Zealand through increased trading opportunities for exporters, there are also significant potential risks to our sovereignty, environment and way of life;

(ii) The TPPA negotiations have been conducted over the last eight years without any public disclosure of the contents let alone consultation or adequate debate about its principles or provisions;

(iii) The only publicly available information about the detail of the proposed treaty has come about through partial leaks and overseas sources;

(iv) Much of this agreement goes well beyond its ostensible purpose of free-trade and consists of provisions to protect the interests of multi-national corporations, including investor-state rules that would allow multi-national companies to sue our government for damages in secret tribunals if laws or regulations or policies of either local or central government affected their ability to trade or make a profit within New Zealand;

(v) A resolution was passed by Auckland Council on 20^th December 2012, particularly clause (xii) which calls for TPPA negotiations to be conducted with “real public consultation including regular public releases of the text of the agreement and ratification being conditional on a full social, environmental and economic assessment including public submissions;”

(vi) The Government has apparently ignored the Council resolution, and similar resolutions from other Councils and numerous other public interest organisations and refuses to release any meaningful information about the contents of the treaty.

(vii) That there is increasing concern from elected members across the political spectrum and in all countries where the TPPA is being negotiated that if ratified it will interfere with their decision-making authority.

b) That the Waiheke Local Board requests Auckland Council to:

(i) Seek clarification from the Minister of Trade on how their recommendations are being addressed in current negotiations; and

(ii) Make available to Local Boards and Auckland Citizens the government’s response as well as an analysis of the adequacy of undertakings to address Council’s concerns.

c) That this resolution and background information be circulated to the Mayor and Governing Body, and all other Local Boards.

Background

· The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is being negotiated between the New Zealand Government and 11 other trading partners making up a significant share of world trade.

· In pursuit of improved markets for our export goods the New Zealand Government is an advocate for the TPPA but has consistently down-played or ignored potential risks in the long-term to the health and welfare of New Zealanders or the ability of future governments to legislate or regulate in their interests or on their behalf.

· Apart from frequent statements about the supposed trading benefits of the TPPA, the government has been very reluctant to discuss any of the potential down sides, and has provided no substantive information to facilitate informed debate on them. Official consultation has been primarily with those who stand to benefit – leaders of the primary industries and export manufacturers. But there has been no corresponding conversation with the general public or groups who perceive potential risks (such as educational, medical, environmental, and legal bodies, trade unions and local government).

· Although frequently described as a free-trade agreement, this proposed treaty has become much broader since the United States of America became a party, containing numerous arcane chapters that provide protection for investors against domestic laws and policies (including those of local government) that may in any way limit or affect their ability to make a profit.

· In the absence of a government-led debate there has been widespread public discussion centred on partial leaks of draft chapters, or analysis of similar agreements containing investor-state rules, notably the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which has covered Canada, Mexico and the U.S.A. since 1994. NAFTA is the model for the TPPA.

· Auckland Council passed a resolution on the TPPA in 2012 [attached below].

· For specific instances of how Local Government can be affected by such an international agreement the experience of Canada and Mexico over the last two decades under the NAFTA is instructive. Following complaints about health effects from residents of Guadalcázar City, Mexico, local officials forced Metalclad to cease operations at its landfill because it contained 20,000 tons of improperly dumped hazardous waste close to the town water supply. In 1997, the company sued the Mexican Government (Metalclad Corporation v. The United Mexican States, ICSID Case No. ARB(AF)/97/1) – only national governments can be sued under the Investor State rules – for US$90 million in damages under Chapter 11 of NAFTA. At a closed hearing held in Canada an arbitration panel awarded them $16.7 million. Although this amount was later reduced it is of deep concern that local government can be penalised like this for carrying out one of their most important roles, ensuring that their citizens have safe drinking water.

Signatory: Shirin Brown, Local Board Member:

9 September 2015

Resolution RDO/2012/266 passed at

Regional Development and Operations Committee meeting of 6/12/2012

Moved Cr M. A. Hartley, seconded Cr W. Walker

That the Regional Development and Operations Committee encourages the government to conclude negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Free Trade Agreements in a way that provides net positive benefits for Auckland and New Zealand, that is provided the Partnership and Agreements achieve the following objectives:

(i) Continues to allow the Auckland Council and other councils, if they so choose, to adopt procurement policies that provide for a degree of local preference; to choose whether particular services or facilities are provided in house, by council-controlled organizations (CC0s) or by contracting out; or to require health and safety, environmental protection, employment rights and conditions, community participation, animal protection or human rights standards than national or international minimum standards;

(ii) Maintains good diplomatic and trade relations and partnerships for Auckland and New Zealand with other major trading partners not included in the agreement, including with China;

(iii) Provides substantially increased access for our agricultural exports, particularly those from the Auckland region, into the US Market;

(iv) Does not undermine PHARMAC, raise the cost of medical treatments and medicines or threaten public health measures, such as tobacco control;

(v) Does not give overseas investors or suppliers any greater rights than domestic investors and suppliers, such as through introducing Investor-State Dispute Settlement, or reduce our ability to control overseas investment or finance;

(vi) Does not expand intellectual property rights and enforcement in excess of current law;

(vii) Does not weaken our public services, require privatisation, hinder reversal of privatisations, or increase the commercialisation of government or of Auckland Council or other local government organizations;

(viii) Does not reduce our flexibility to support local economic and industry development and encourage good employment and environmental practices and initiatives like Council Cadetships, COMET, and the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs which enable marginalized young people to develop their skills and transition into meaningful employment;

(ix) Contains enforceable labour clauses requiring adherence to core International Labour Organisation conventions and preventing reduction of labour rights for trade or investment advantage;

(x) Contains enforceable environmental clauses preventing reduction of environmental standards for trade or investment advantage;

(xi) Has general exceptions to protect human rights, the environment, the Treaty of Waitangi, and New Zealand’s economic and financial stability;

(xii) Has been negotiated with real public consultation including regular public releases of drafts of the text of the agreement, and ratification being conditional on a full social, environmental and economic impact assessment including public submissions.

Waiheke Local Board

24 September 2015

Auckland Transport Report - September 2015

File No.: CP2015/19495

Purpose

1. The purpose of the report is to respond to local board requests on transport-related matters and to provide information to Elected Members about Auckland Transport activities in the local board area.

Executive Summary

2. This report covers matters of specific application and interest to the Waiheke Local Board and its community; matters of general interest relating to Auckland Transport activities or the transport sector; and Auckland Transport media releases for the information of the board and community.

3. In particular, this report provides an update on;

· Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF)

· Local Consultations

· Media

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Receives the Auckland Transport – September 2015 Report.

Comments

Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF)

4. In September 2014, the Local Board provided a list of potential Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects, followed by a further list of footpaths in June 2015.

5. The table below outlines an up-date on decisions by the Board and on the progress of the projects.

Table 1: Waiheke Local Board project update for Board approval:

Resolution # WHK/2014/209

ID#	Project Description	Progress/Current Status
	O’Briens Rd Causeway Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge	· Firm Estimate $132,463, Approved for construction by Board May 2015
	Ostend Rd 2 Projects; 1) Formation of low-level multiuse trail, below Ostend Rd 2) Ostend Road verge, sealed red chip cycle/walk path next to road with timber wheel stops (O’Briens to Bus Stop west of Erua Rd	· Firm Estimate $46,000 Approved for construction by Board 23 July 2015 · Firm Estimate $124,000 Approved for construction by Board 23 July 2015
A	Donald Bruce Road East side – timber wheel stops from the refuge island to the Kea Crossing, to deter parking and enable shared pedestrian/cycle path	· Firm Estimate $31,000, Approved for construction by Board 23 July 2015, subject to, Board carrying out further consultation with Te Huruhi and Waiheke High School and Cycle Action Waiheke · Also subject to approval by AT Traffic Operations with respect to non-standard specifications
P4	Donald Bruce Rd East Side – Metalled parallel parking area between kea crossing and car turning area south of Huruhi Primary School	· Firm Estimate $15,000, Approved for construction by Board 23 July 2015, subject to, Board carrying out further consultation with Te Huruhi and Waiheke High Schools
P5	Donald Bruce Road West Side – Road markings and designation to create motorcycle/scooter parking area south of the cones	· Firm Estimate $2,000, Approved for construction by Board 23 July 2015, subject to, final design and location being consulted by Board Te Huruhi and Waiheke High Schools
J	Alison Road north side at end of cycle lane – widen footpath to 2.5m approx, and insert flat kerb to enable cyclists to use footpath approaching roundabout	· Firm Estimate $11,000, Approved for construction by Board 23 July 2015
A&B	Hamilton Road (east of Blake Street) – realign and widen footpath to 2,5 to enable use by cyclists, other minor works.	· Firm Estimate $65,000, Approved for construction by Board 23 July 2015
C	Hamilton Road - south of Miami Dairy, Remove existing footpath and install new 2.5m wide concrete footpath. Minor works to move/remove seat, bin and tree overhanging O/S Miami shops	· Firm Estimate $31K, Approved for construction by Board 23 July 2015

Note: ROC = rough order of costs; FEC = firm estimate of cost)

6. The Waiheke Local Board has supplied Auckland Transport with a list of further projects to investigate so as to allocate the remaining $139,000.00 of available funds.

7. Auckland Transport envisages a full list and associated rough order of costs for these projects will be available for the 22^nd October 2015 business meeting.

Berm Planting Policy

8. AT has developed a draft document setting out how planting in the road berm might be managed.

9. This draft was approved by the Customer Focus Committee, of the Auckland Transport Board to go out for consultation with Local Boards. A workshop presentation was given to the Local Board on 4 September and feedback is requested by 31 September.

Local Consultations

10. Consultation documents for the following proposals have been provided to the Waiheke Local Board for its feedback. As the Board’s transport portfolio holders provide feedback on the Board’s behalf, the material below is included for general information purposes only.

11. Tawa Street, Oneroa – Consultation Plan – Proposed No Stopping At all Times (NSAAT) Restriction. – In order to address concerns from local residents, regarding vehicles parked on the two horizontal bends on Tawa Street, Oneroa, causing road access issues and creating a road safety hazard, Auckland Transport is proposing to install NSAAT “Broken Yellow Lines: as shown in Attachment “A”.

12. During the summer period, Tawa Street, which is adjacent to the Little Oneroa Reserve, attracts high parking demand.

13. The two horizontal bends on Tawa Street restrict forward visibility, creating blind corners for vehicles travelling along Tawa Street.

14. When vehicles are parked on the side of Tawa Street, vehicles travelling through are forced to pull out over the centreline. These factors increase the possibility of a conflict with an on-coming vehicle and marginalise the safety of all road users. In addition to the above, local residents also voiced concerns that parked vehicles are forcing pedestrians to walk along the carriageway, creating a safety hazard, especially at the two blind corners.

15. Kennedy Point – Permanent Traffic and Parking Changes- Proposed P24hr, 72hr, boat trailer parking, No Stopping At all Times (NSAAT) Restriction. – In 2012 Auckland Transport received a request from the Local Board of the time, requesting time restrictions in the Kennedy Point car park, due to complaints of some vehicles parking for long periods taking up valuable parking space.

16. In order to over-come this issue, Auckland Transport in discussion with the Local Board proposed restrictions and outlined possible solutions, as outlined in attachment “B”. Formal consultation on these proposals was carried out with the following;

· Affected property owners

· Public Transport operators

17. The only formal feedback Auckland Transport received at the time was from the Local Board and Parking officers, in support of the proposal.

18. The proposal and outcome of the consultation was reported to the Traffic Control Committee whom subsequently passed a resolution to implement the restrictions as reported.

19. However prior to Auckland Transport implementing the restrictions, the Local Board received some negative feedback and asked Auckland Transport to put the project on hold while they discussed this feedback.

20. Unfortunately it appears that the Local Board and Auckland Transport did not follow up on this and subsequently the restrictions were not implemented.

21. In August 2015, Auckland Transport received several requests by residents of Waiheke to look into the same issues as reported above.

22. Auckland Transport has since gone back to the current Local Board Transport Portfolio holders asking for their feedback on this issue.

Media

Grafton Bridge taxi trial

23. Taxis are getting access to Grafton Bridge on a trial basis to make it easier for people to get to Auckland City and Starship Children’s Hospitals, the City Centre and Newmarket.

24. The year-long trial will allow taxis to use the bridge 24 hours a day giving them the same access that buses, motorcyles and bikes currently have.

25. The trial is being run to see if adding taxis affects other users of the bridge. Auckland Transport will be analysing data to assess the impact on driver behaviour, bus travel times and intersection queuing every three months.

26. Auckland Transport will carry out CCTV monitoring of Grafton Bridge throughout the trial.

27. The bridge is a major link to the hospitals and allowing taxis to use it at all hours should improve access for patients and visitors.

28. The existing bus lanes operate 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, at other times the bridge is open to general traffic.

29. While using the bridge taxis will be subject to certain rules

· i.e There will be no overtaking of cyclists.

· Taxis must give bikes space when following them.

· Taxis won’t be allowed to pick-up or drop-off passengers

· U-turns are banned.

30. Taxis cannot use the special vehicle lane when they are not in service.

31. Auckland Transport will be using video cameras to enforce the rules during the year-long trial which started on 31 August 2015.

32. The trial does not permit private hire vehicles to use the bridge.

Major boost for public transport in Auckland

33. A fleet of 53 double-decker buses will be hitting Auckland roads from October.

34. Recently Transport Minister, Simon Bridges outlined new regulations which will allow the vehicles to operate on New Zealand roads.

35. The new buses are being introduced by three of the main operators in Auckland – NZ Bus (23 buses), Howick & Eastern (15 buses), and Ritchies (15 buses). Each can carry more than 100 passengers; conventional buses carry between 45 and 70.

36. With the exception of two “prototype” vehicles built in the United Kingdom, the Howick and Eastern and NZ Bus fleets will be manufactured in Tauranga. The Ritchies Buses will be built in China and will be delivered and operational in January 2016.

37. Double-deckers have already been pressed into service, with great success, on the Northern Busway (between the North Shore and the CBD).

38. Over the last 12 months the unprecedented increase in public transport patronage recorded, looks set to continue and the investment in the new fleet by companies such as these reinforces that confidence.

39. This will be one of the single biggest private investments in public transport infrastructure in Auckland ever.

40. Auckland Transport reports, there is only so much road widening they can do in some areas so have to look at more innovative and different ways of utilising what is a limited space. Double-deckers, along with increased frequency and reliability on buses and trains are key to reducing the city’s number one problem, which is congestion.

New 24 hour bus lanes to keep the city moving

41. Auckland Transport has started work on adding more than 1.2km of new 24 hour a day, seven days a week, bus lanes to the city centre to minimise effects on bus timetables, when construction starts on the City Rail Link (CRL) later this year.

42. In November, a new stormwater main being tunnelled under the eastern side of Albert Street between Swanson and Wellesley Streets for the City Rail Link will affect traffic lanes at these and the Victoria Street intersections.

43. Some bus routes and stops are being moved to new locations away from these construction works and an information campaign will inform bus users of the changes.

44. The new bus lanes will be on:

· Fanshawe Street between Daldy and Halsey Streets

· Halsey Street between Fanshawe and Victoria Street West

· Victoria Street West between Graham and Queen Streets

· Wellesley Street West between Sale and Queen Streets

· Mayoral Drive between Cook and Wellesley Streets

· Hobson Street between Wellesley and Victoria Streets

45. The new bus lanes will be marked using a system called EverGreen which has been developed to align with Zero Waste Policies. It is made of 90% renewable resources and is made in New Zealand.

46. CRL construction team report , the main construction work involves trenching along Albert Street and will start next year. The work is expected to take about 3½ years and bus changes will be staged around construction during this time.

47. The CRL team would like Aucklanders who usually access the city centre by car to consider alternatives next year to minimise effects on city congestion.

48. Auckland Transport will run a campaign early next year, closer to the main construction work, advising commuters to reduce their car trips into the city and will also hold information sessions on travel choices such as public transport, walking, cycling, carpooling and flexible working hours.

49. For more: https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/city-centre-transport-changes/

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

50. The board’s views will be incorporated during consultation on any proposed schemes.

Māori impact statement

51. No specific issues with regard to the Maori Impact Statement are triggered by this report.

General

52. The activities detailed in this report do not trigger the Significance Policy. All programmes and activities are within budget/in line with the council’s annual plan and LTP documents and there are no legal or legislative implications arising from the activities detailed in this report.

Implementation

53. All proposed schemes are subject to prioritisation, funding and consultation.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Tawa Road Drawing	17
b View	Kennedy Point Proposal	19

Signatories

Authors

Ivan Trethowen, Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon, Elected Member Relationship Team Manager, Auckland Transport

Judith Webster - Relationship Manager

Waiheke Local Board

24 September 2015

Waiheke Local Board Quick Response Grants: Round One 2015-2016

File No.: CP2015/18768

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to present applications received for round one of the Waiheke Local Board Quick Response Grants 2015/2016. The local board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these applications.

Executive Summary

2. The Waiheke Local Board has set a total community funding budget of $40,000 for the 2015/2016 financial year.

3. Twenty-one applications were received in this round, with a total requested of $62,368.37.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Consider the applications listed in Table One and agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in this round.

Table One: Waiheke Local Board Round One Quick Response Applications

Organisation Name	Project	Total Requested	Eligible / ineligible
Waiheke Community Art Gallery	Towards the curatorial contractors fee, advertising in the local media, design and installation for the Reclaim to Frame exhibition between in October 2015	$ 2,808.00	Eligible
Tu Kaha Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club (Waiheke) Incorporated	Towards the hirage of the Waiheke Recreation Centre, venue maintenance and fees to attend a tutor workshop between October 2015 to September 2016	$3,000.00	Eligible
Palm Beach Progressive Association Inc	Towards the rates for the Palm Beach Hall between October 2015 to October 2016	$1,000.00	Eligible – operational costs are a lower priority for the local board
Piritahi Marae Trust	Towards the purchase and transportation of 30 single mattresses between October 2015 to January 2016	$1,800.00	Eligible
Waiheke Island Pony Club Inc	Towards the costs of a resource consent and the contract fee for a planner to undertake the resurfacing of the arena between October 2015 and November 2015	$4,000.00	Eligible
Sculpt Oneroa	Towards the costs for brochure printing and advertising in the Gulf News for the Sculpt Oneroa Event between October 2015 to February 2016	$1,000.00	Eligible
Kaitiaki of Newton Reserve	Towards the purchase of 535 locally eco-sourced plants between October 2015 to November 2016	$3,079.16	Eligible
Waiheke Resources Trust	Towards the costs for waste station staff over 16 weeks, directional signage, management of the waste station staff costs including recruitment, training, staff induction, payrole management, a media campaign, set-up and pack-down of waste stations, the disposal of waste, monitoring, report writing and developing a presentation for the January waste audit between October 2015 to February 2015	$1,482.00	Eligible
Waiheke Community Radio Trust	Towards the upgrade of two computers to help with the Waiheke Audio Archive between October 2015 to December 2015	$2,212.66	Eligible
Friends of McKenzie Reserve	Towards the purchase and installation of 33 black 100mm square bollards, the design of three interpretative signs and the printing of three signs between October 2015 to August 2016	$4,000.00	Eligible
Friends of the Street	Towards the purchase of new tyres, motor vehicle insurance costs for the two vans and liability insurance for Friends of the Street volunteers and staff training between October 2015 to July 2016	$3,992.55	Eligible – motor vehicle costs are a lower priority for the local board
Philip Cryer & Deborah Botica	Towards the purchase of materials and construction to hand dig holes and construct an eight wire farm fence between October 2015 to November 2015	$4,000.00	Eligible
Waiheke Primary School	Towards the purchase and installation of an adventure playground at Waiheke Primary School between October 2015 to March 2016	$4,000.00	Eligible
Matiatia Oneroa Ratepayers and Residents Association	Towards the insurance costs of the Matiatia Oneroa Community Hall between October 2015 to August 2016	$4,000.00	Eligible – operational costs are a lower priority for the local board
Waiheke Livingwaters Assembly Of God. Charitable Trust	Towards consents fees for the organisations’ emergency accommodation between October 2015 to September 2016	$4,000.00	Eligible – operational costs are a lower priority for the local board
Documentary New Zealand Trust	Towards the venue hire of Q Theater for two screenings for the Documentary Edge Festival in June 2016	$4,000.00	Eligible – activities that primarily benefit communities outside the local board area are a lower priority.
Piritahi Marae	Towards the purchase of seeds and fertilizer, the rental costs of a tractor and rotary hoe for the community kumara garden project between November 2015 to April 2016	$1,200.00	Eligible
Waiheke Croquet Club Inc	Towards the costs to reinstate the sprinkler system at the Oneroa Bowling Club between October 2015 to November 2015	$4,000.00	Eligible
Waiheke Adult Literacy Inc	Towards the costs of attending a Automotive Association driving instructor course between October 2015 to February 2016	$3,995.00	Eligible
Living Without Violence (Waiheke Network) Inc	Towards the contract costs of contracting a project coordinator for the '16 Days of Action' event between November 2015 to December 2015	$3,800.00	Eligible
Waiheke Poetry Festival 'In the Air'	Towards the filming, koha for feature poet and advertising of the Waiheke Poetry Festival between in March 2016	$999.00	Eligible
	Total Requested	$62,368.37

Comments

4. The implementation of the new Community Grants Policy commenced on 1 July 2015. The policy supports each local board to adopt a grants programme for 2015/2016 and the Waiheke Local Board adopted its grants programme on 23 April 2015 (see Attachment A).

5. The local board grants programme sets out:

· local board priorities;

· lower priorities for funding;

· exclusions;

· grant types, the number of grant rounds and when these will open and close; and

· any additional accountability requirements.

6. The Waiheke Local Board will operate five quick response rounds for this financial year. The first quick response round closed on 14 August 2015.

7. The new community grant programmes have been extensively advertised through the new council grant webpage, local board webpages, local board e-newsletters and Facebook pages, council publications, radio, local newspapers and community networks. Staff have also conducted a series of public workshops in local board areas, which have been attended by approximately 1000 people across the Auckland region.

8. For the 2015/2016 financial year, the WaihekeLocal Board set a total community grants budget of $40,000. It is recommended that the board consider allocating up to 15% of this in this grant round.

9. Twenty-one applications were were received for this quick response round, requesting a total of $62,368.37.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

10. Local boards are responsible for the decision making and allocation of local board community grants. The Waiheke Local Board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these grant applications against the local board priorities identified in the local board grant programme.

11. The board is requested to note that section 50 of the Community Grants Policy states “We will also provide feedback to unsuccessful grant applicants about why they have been declined, so they will know what they can do to increase their chances of success next time.”

Māori impact statement

12. The provision of community grants provides opportunities for all Aucklanders to undertake projects, programmes, activities that benefit a wider range of individuals and groups, including Maori. As a guide for decision-making, in the allocation of community grants, the new community grants policy supports the principle of delivering positive outcomes for Maori. Three applicants in this round have indicated their project targets Maori or Maori outcomes.

Implementation

13. The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long Term Plan 2015-2025 and local board agreements.

14. Following the Waiheke Local Board allocating funding for round one quick response, Commercial and Finance staff will notify the applicants of the local board decision.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Waiheke Local Community Grants Programme 2015-2016	31

Signatories

Authors

Kim Hammond - Community Grants Advisor

Authorisers

Marion Davies - Community Grants Operations Manager

Jennifer Rose - Operations Support Manager

Judith Webster - Relationship Manager

Waiheke Local Board

24 September 2015

Hearing Panel Decision Report on review of alcohol bans in the Waiheke Local Board Area 2015

File No.: CP2015/18886

Purpose

1. To decide which existing alcohol bans are to be retained after 31 October 2015.

Executive Summary

2. The Waiheke Local Board has undertaken to complete the required review of its existing local alcohol bans using a public engagement process.

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

4. The local board appointed a hearing panel to receive, hear and deliberate on submissions and other relevant information and recommend changes to the local board.

5. The key recommendations of the panel are that:

· 17 alcohol bans meet the new higher statutory threshold and should be retained

· 130 alcohol bans do not meet the new threshold and should be allowed to lapse.

6. The deliberations and decisions (including any amendments to areas and times) are recorded in Attachment B and maps are provided in Attachment C.

7. The hearing panel also notes that the local board has the delegated authority to consider evidence to make a new ban alcohol ban, post 31 October 2015.

8. The decision required of the local board is whether to approve the recommendations of the hearing panel.

9. Following the decision, staff will update the register of local alcohol bans to commence on 31 October 2015 and update signage.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Makes the alcohol bans recommended to be retained (with any amendments) as contained in Attachment B, pursuant to the Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014, with a commencement date of 31 October 2015.

b) Allows the alcohol bans recommended to lapse, as contained in Attachment B, to lapse on 31 October 2015.

c) Confirms that the decisions in (a) and (b) are in accordance with relevant requirements of the Local Government Act 2002 and Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014.

d) Authorises the Manager Social Policy and Bylaws to make any minor edits or amendments to Attachments B and C to correct any identified errors or typographical edits.

Background

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Recent changes to legislation require a review of existing alcohol bans against a new, higher threshold. This means that alcohol bans can only be retained in areas displaying high levels of alcohol-related crime or disorder.

13. Alcohol bans are made under the Auckland Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014, and local boards have the delegated responsibility to review existing local alcohol bans in their local board areas by 31 October 2015. This does not include a review of existing alcohol bans in areas of regional significance, which is the responsibility of the Regulatory and Bylaws Committee, nor consideration of new alcohol bans, which will be subject to a separate process (commencing after 31 October 2015).

Proposal

14. The Waiheke Local Board, at its business meeting on 12 May 2015 (resolution number WHK/2015/106), adopted for public engagement a proposal to:

· retain 17 existing alcohol bans

· lapse 130 existing alcohol bans unless sufficient evidence is provided through the public submission process.

15. The public engagement period opened on 19 June and closed 17 July 2015.

16. The proposed changes were notified as follows:

· a public notice in the New Zealand Herald

· on the Auckland Council website

· in the June local edition of Our Auckland.

17. Additional communication and engagement activities were undertaken as follows:

· through social media, including Facebook and Neighbourly

· paid advertisements in both of Waiheke’s local newspapers

· local board ebulletin (June and July editions)

· email to local board stakeholders

· notification to the Waiheke Youth Voice

18. All supporting documents were made available on council’s website and through local libraries and service centres.

19. A total of two submitters gave evidence for two alcohol ban areas. Thirty-three submitters gave general feedback not specific to an alcohol ban area.

Hearing and deliberations process

20. The Waiheke Local Board appointed a hearing panel of Members Treadwell (as chair), Meeuwsen and Walden to receive, hear and deliberate on submissions and other relevant information, and make recommendations to the local board (resolution number WHK/2015/106).

21. A total of two submitters indicated they wished to be heard, but did not to attend the hearings. The hearing panel held deliberations on submissions on Friday 14 August 2015.

22. Copies of all submissions received were made publicly available.

23. In conducting hearings and making decisions, the hearing panel considered a range of the statutory and bylaw requirements, summarised in Attachment A. The most important requirements outlined in the bylaw are:

· evidence that the alcohol ban area has experienced a high level of crime or disorder that can be shown to have been caused or made worse by alcohol consumption in the area

· that the alcohol ban is appropriate and proportionate in the light of the evidence and can be justified as a reasonable limitation on people's rights and freedoms

· consideration of community-focused solutions as an alternative to or to complement an alcohol ban

· consideration of the views of owners, occupiers, or persons that council has reason to believe are representative of the interests of owners or occupiers, of premises within the area to which the alcohol ban will apply

· consideration of using one of the following times for consistency:

§ 24 hours, 7 days a week (at all times alcohol ban);

§ 7pm to 7am daily (evening alcohol ban)

§ 10pm to 7am daylight saving and 7pm to 7am outside daylight saving (night time alcohol ban)

§ 7pm on the day before to 7am on the day after any weekend, public holiday or Christmas/New Year holiday period (weekend and holiday alcohol ban).

Comments

24. The decisions of the hearing panel (including any amendments to areas and times) and summary of the evidence considered are contained in Attachment B and maps are provided in Attachment C.

25. The key recommendations of the panel are that:

· 17 alcohol bans meet the new higher statutory threshold and should be retained

· 130 alcohol bans do not meet the new threshold and should be allowed to lapse.

26. The panel extended the existing Oneroa Town Centre alcohol ban to include the town centre car park and Waiheke Island Artworks.

27. The hearing panel also notes that the local board has the delegated authority to consider evidence to make a new an alcohol ban post 31 October 2015.

28. The decision required of the local board is whether to approve the recommendations of the hearing panel.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

29. Since the commencement of the review in November 2014, the local board has had workshops and been presented with the statutory decision making requirements, review process options, and pre-public engagement process evidence to assist the local board in making decisions on which current alcohol bans will be retained after 31 October 2015.

Māori impact statement

30. Managing alcohol-related harm associated with people consuming alcohol in public places increases opportunities for health and wellbeing, which is consistent with the outcomes of the Māori Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau.

31. Feedback from mana whenua representatives at a hui held in March 2015 was supportive of alcohol bans in principle, and believed that non-regulatory approaches should be considered to help reduce alcohol-related harm.

Implementation

32. Any decision to retain or lapse current alcohol bans will require signage and the register of local alcohol bans to be updated. Updating of signage will be coordinated through the Integrated Bylaw Review and Implementation programme.

Authors	Member Treadwell, Chair, Waiheke Local Board hearing panel for the review of alcohol bans 2015, on behalf of the panel
Authorisers	Judith Webster, Relationship Manager

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Decision Making Requirements	39
b View	Deliberations Table	41
c View	Maps of the Waiheke Local Board Ban Areas	47

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Waiheke Local Board

24 September 2015

Adoption of Local Fees and Charges 2015/2016

File No.: CP2015/18758

Purpose

1. This report seeks adoption of a Local Fees and Charges Schedule for 2015/2016.

Executive Summary

2. In June 2015, local boards adopted a Local Board Agreement 2015/2016, outlining local priorities and budgets.

3. Local board agreements are supported by a fees and charges schedule. However due to a review of local sportsfield charges in the central Auckland area, a fees and charges schedule for 2015/2016 for this local board area was put on hold.

4. In August 2015, the Finance and Performance Committee resolved to “waive fees for sportsfields in central local board areas until a region-wide policy is adopted in the 2016/2017 financial year”.

5. Attachment A outlines an updated local fees and charges schedule for 2015/2016 for adoption by the local board. A region-wide policy will be considered in 2016/2017.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Adopt Local Fees and Charges Schedules for 2015/2016 (Attachment A).

Discussion

6. In June 2015, local boards adopted a Local Board Agreement for 2015/2016, outlining local priorities and budgets.

7. Local board agreements are supported by a fees and charges schedule. However due to a review of local sportsfield charges in the central Auckland area, a fees and charges schedule for 2015/2016 for this local board area was put on hold.

8. In August 2015, the Finance and Performance Committee resolved to “waive fees for sportsfields in central local board areas until a region-wide policy is adopted in the 2016/2017 financial year”.

9. Attachment One outlines an updated local fees and charges schedule for 2015/2016 for adoption by the local board. A region-wide policy will be considered in 2016/2017.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

10. Engagement with the community, including consultation, and a number of workshops and meetings were held by the local board and with the governing body to finalise local board agreements for 2015/2016. The local fees and charges schedule is a supporting document to this agreement.

Māori impact statement

11. Content for local board agreements have been developed through engagement with the community, including Maori.

Implementation

12. The adopted local fees and charges schedule for 2015/2016 will be published online as per usual business practice.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Fees and Charges Schedule for 2015/2016	67

Signatories

Authors

Kate Marsh - Financial Planning Manager - Local Boards

Jane Aickin - Manager Local and Sports Parks Central

Authorisers

Matthew Walker - Acting Chief Financial Officer

Waiheke Local Board

24 September 2015

ACPL - Six monthly update

File No.: CP2015/19631

Purpose

1. To give Waiheke Local Board an overview of Auckland Council Property Limited’s (ACPL) activities for the six months 1 January to 30 June 2015.

Executive Summary

2. In May 2015 the Governing Body voted in favour of merging ACPL with Waterfront Auckland to form Development Auckland (DA). The merger responds to feedback from the wider council organisations and seeks to address some key growth, development, housing provision and funding challenges that Auckland will face over the next 20 years. As a CCO Development Auckland will have a commercial orientation, but it will also have explicit public good outcomes to pursue.

3. Substantive elements of the purpose of DA relate to urban redevelopment, strategic advice on council’s property portfolio and the redevelopment of underutilised council assets to achieve commercial and strategic outcomes.

4. In August the governing body will receive recommendations from council staff in respect of the proposed locational priorities for DA.

5. It would be anticipated that DA will specifically engage with local boards post the formal establishment on the 1 September to consider what activities DA can undertake to benefit their local communities.

6. As this will be our final six-monthly update to you as ACPL, we are including both the full business summary as included in previous versions and additionally providing an outline of some of the strategic and organisational changes we will be making as we transition to Development Auckland.

7. ACPL activity detail is broken down by business unit or work-stream, with a focus on local board specific activities where applicable.

8. Local Board specific supporting detail is included in Attachments A, B and C.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) Receive the Auckland Council Property Limited Local Board Six-Monthly update 1 January to 30 June 2015.

Comments

Development Auckland

9. Council formally approved the establishment of Development Auckland, being a merger of Waterfront Auckland and Auckland Council property Limited, in May 2015.

10. The essential purpose of DA is to contribute to the implementation of the Auckland Plan and encourage economic development by facilitating urban redevelopment that optimises and integrates good public transport outcomes, efficient and sustainable infrastructure and quality public services and amenities. DA will manage council’s non-service property portfolio and provide strategic advice on council’s other property portfolios. It will recycle or redevelop sub-optimal or underutilised council assets and aim to achieve an overall balance of commercial and strategic outcomes.

11. A number of objectives fall within the purpose including facilitating the redevelopment of urban locations and optimising the council’s property portfolio.

12. The process to establish the operating structure of DA is well advanced and a combined work stream between DA and council staff is looking at the future priorities for DA that will provide focus in terms of geographic locations and project priorities. In respect of the locational analysis work recommendations will be made to the governing body in August.

13. It would be anticipated that DA will specifically engage with Local Boards post the formal establishment on the 1 September to consider what activities DA can undertake to benefit their local communities.

Workshops and Meetings

14. A schedule of Waiheke Local Board workshops and meetings attended by ACPL representatives from July to December is included as Attachment A. The list includes property specific meetings and workshops relating to general property management and the ongoing portfolio Rationalisation Process.

Property Portfolio Management

15. ACPL manages property owned by the council and AT that are not currently required for service or infrastructure purposes. These are properties that are not immediately required for service delivery or infrastructure development but are being held for use in a planned future project such as road construction/widening or the expansion of parks. This work will largely remain unaffected by the transition to Development Auckland.

16. The property portfolio continued to grow during the last six months and now totals 1347 properties containing 1080 leases. , an increase of 41 since our July-December 2014 update. The current property portfolio includes industrial sites and buildings, retail tenancies, cafés, restaurants, offices and a substantial portfolio of residential properties.

17. ACPL’s return on the property portfolio for the year ending 30 June 2015 provides the shareholder a net surplus of $ 6.8m ahead of budget, with an actual surplus of $ 29.8 m against budget of $ 23m. The average monthly vacancy rate for the period is 1.6% which is under the SOI targets of 5%.

18. A Properties Managed schedule is included as Attachment B of this report. The schedule details:

§ Current ACPL-managed commercial and residential property within the Waiheke Local Board

§ Each property’s classification or reason for retention

§ The nature of the property, such as a café within a library, or a residential property with a tenancy in place

§ The budget under which operating expenditure and lease revenue for the property is reported eg regional or local board.

19. A report indicating portfolio movement in the local board area is attached as Attachment C. The report details all new acquisitions including the reason for acquisition, any transfers and the reason for transfer, and any disposals.

Portfolio Review and Rationalisation

Overview

20. ACPL is required to undertake ongoing rationalisation of the council’s non-service assets. This includes identifying properties from within council’s portfolio that may be suitable for potential sale and development if appropriate. ACPL has a particular focus on achieving housing outcomes. Identifying potential sale properties contributes to the Auckland Plan focus of accommodating the significant growth projected for the region over the coming decades, by providing the council with an efficient use of capital and prioritisation of funds to achieve its activities and projects.

Performance

21. July 2014 to June 2015 Target

UNIT	TARGET	ACHIEVED	COMMENTS
Portfolio Review	$30m disposal recommendations	$69m	These recommendations include $65.9m of sites that are identified for development projects.

22. In setting future disposal targets ACPL is working closely with the council and AT to identify potentially surplus properties.

23. 2014/2015 Targets

UNIT	TARGET	COMMENTS
Portfolio Review	$30m gross value recommended for sale	These targets include disposal recommendations and sales for sites that are identified for place-shaping and housing development projects
Development & Disposals	$30 net value of unconditional sales

Process

24. Once identified as a potential sale candidate a property is taken through a multi-stage Rationalisation Process. The agreed process includes engagement with: the council, CCOs, local board and mana whenua. This is followed by ACPL Board approval, engagement with local ward and the Independent Māori Statutory Board and finally a governing body decision.

Under review

25. Properties currently under review for future use opportunities via the Rationalisation Process in the Waiheke area are listed below. The list includes any properties that may have recently been approved for sale or development and sale by the governing body. Further details are included in Attachment B.

PROPERTY	DETAILS
4 – 6 Belgium Street (Unit 1) – Waiheke Island	Commercial site. Acquired by the former ACC for use as a Service Centre which was to include a future library. However the library has been located elsewhere. One of the proposed locations identified during the Waiheke swimming pool feasibility study. The Housing Project Office has requested ACPL progress this site through the Rationalisation Process to enable full review of future use options. Internal council consultation is due to commence shortly, with local board and iwi engagement to follow.
7 Waitai Road, Waiheke	Commercial site. Purchased as in the 1950s and used as a council depot. The Housing Project Office has requested ACPL progress this site through the Rationalisation Process to enable full review of future use options. Internal council consultation is due to commence shortly, with local board and iwi engagement to follow.

Redevelopment/Regeneration and Housing Supply initiatives

Overview

26. ACPL in its current form is contributing commercial input into approximately 54 region wide council-driven regeneration and housing supply initiatives. Involvement extends from provision of initial feasibility advice through to implementation, with projects ranging in size from $415k to in excess of $100million.

27. ACPL is also actively contributing to the Housing Action Plan, which is a council initiative focusing on non-regulatory efforts to encourage and increase affordable residential development. ACPL has an SOI target to undertake five housing development projects over three years that will improve housing affordability and the supply of affordable housing encompassing CHO involvement. ACPL is currently actively working on 13 such projects.

28. In our expanded role as Development Auckland we will be extending on this work to play a much stronger role in urban development through greater scale, enhanced capability and the ability to partner with others. We will have a key role in helping deliver the council priority of quality urban living and will have the mandate to deal with the challenge of Auckland’s rapid growth through regeneration and investment.

29. Development Auckland’s roles and responsibilities will be customised to each specific project initiative and location. A few will be of a high custodial nature associated with urban regeneration. Some will be at the other end of the scale with a more facilitative role; and some will be much more able to be delivered in the short term.

30. ACPL already works closely with the local boards on ACPL-led developments to ensure we give effect to the local boards’ place-shaping role. As Development Auckland engagement will in some areas be of a much broader scope, with the potential for involvement in master-planning activities for significant land areas.

Optimisation Update

31. Optimisation is a programme of work aimed to achieve better use of council’s planned and funded service assets. The programme targets housing and urban regeneration outcomes along with the delivery of cost-neutral service investment on appropriate sites. ACPL and ACPD are leading a cross-council project to establish the rules and methodology for service optimisation activity. The programme will be carried across to Development Auckland.

32. Local Board engagement and workshops will be provided to demonstrate the scope of optimisation and the benefits of driving optimal asset performance from qualifying service property. Timeframes for these workshops have been pushed out due to Development Auckland transition work. However ACPL welcomes suggestions of service sites that may have potential for improved service function along with housing or urban regeneration outcomes.

Local Activities

33. There are currently no ACPL led regeneration and housing initiative proposal activities in the Waiheke Local Board area.

Acquisitions

Overview

34. ACPL continues to support council and AT programmes and projects by negotiating required property acquisitions. All such acquisitions are funded through approved council or AT budgets. We also provide advice to assist with budgets, business cases and strategy to support an acquisition.

35. From 1 January 2015 to 31 June 2015, 49 property purchases were completed for the council and AT. All of the property acquisitions met independent valuation thresholds agreed with AT, the council and Public Works Act 1981 requirements.

Council Acquisitions

36. Of the 49 property acquisitions over the past six months, 12 were purchased to meet council legal, open space and storm water requirements and to contribute to City Transformation projects. There were no recent acquisitions in the Waiheke Local Board area.

Auckland Transport Acquisitions

37. The remaining 37 properties were acquired on behalf of AT. The focus was on acquisitions to support major transport projects including AMETI (five acquisitions) City Rail Link Property Acquisition (seven acquisitions), Redoubt Road Mill Road Corridor Upgrade (six acquisitions) road widening across the region (10 acquisitions) and Northern Strategic Growth Area (one acquisition). Full details of relevant AT projects and associated acquisitions will come to the local board directly from AT.

Business Interests

38. ACPL also optimises the commercial return from assets it manages on council’s behalf. This comprises two forestry enterprises, two landfills and four quarries. A high level update on business interests in the Waiheke Local Board area is outlined below.

Hoporata Quarry

39. Hoporata Quarry has been in operation on this site since the 1950s. Origin Quarries is the operator, paying a royalty to the council based on sales on a monthly basis. The resource consent for Hoporata Quarry requires that weed control, restoration and revegetation planting be undertaken in accordance with the resource consent and Landscape Implementation and Maintenance Plan. The work is being completed in accordance with the resource consent and in order to comply with the requirements for the 2015 planting season.

40. ACPL has been approached by Origin Quarries to renegotiate the terms of the operating agreement. ACPL and Origin Quarries have made moderate progress on the proposed new operating agreement. The parties are of the view that the aggregate being sold from the quarry does not result in an adequate return for either the council or the operator and are considering how to address this issue.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

41. This report is for the Waiheke Local Board’s information.

Māori impact statement

42. Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua. The importance of effective communication and engagement with Māori on the subject of land is understood. ACPL has accordingly developed robust engagement with the 19 mana whenua groups for our core business activities. We are currently working with Waterfront Auckland on a future strategy for Development Auckland.

43. Key engagement activities currently include: identifying cultural significance concerns regarding disposal properties, flagging commercial interests, development partnering discussions and issues relating to property management such as protection of wāhi tapu or joint management arising from the resolution of Treaty Settlements. ACPL also engages with relevant mana whenua in respect of development outcomes for ACPL lead projects where appropriate. As Development Auckland we will work with iwi to consolidate and build on strengths from ACPL and Waterfront Auckland’s approaches along with successful work being done elsewhere in the council family.

44. Matiatia Bay: ACPL has been working with Ngāti Paoa on commissioning a Cultural Values Assessment (CVA) of council owned land and its surrounding area. Ngāti Paoa will work with the council in finalising the CVA, for which a key output will be development of an acceptable uses plan for the council owned sites. The project has been on hold for a few months, but is now re-activated and due to be completed around the end of 2015.

45. Hoporata Quarry: ACPL also engages with Ngāti Paoa on behalf of council under a co-management agreement for the quarry.

46. ACPL additionally undertook to be part of council’s Māori Responsiveness Plan (MRP) pilot programme. The project’s key output is an operational document outlining ACPL’s contribution to council’s strategic and operational commitments to Māori. The MRP was finalised and approved by the ACPL Board in December 2014 and is in the implantation phase. A copy of this is available on the ACPL website. This work will be carried over and reflected in the new organisation.

47. As we transition to Development Auckland, the local board can expect to be advised or involved as appropriate in any other discussions that arise in the local board’s area.

Implementation

48. There are no implementation issues.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Local Board Briefing Schedule	75
b View	Properties Managed	77
c View	Portfolio Changes Feb-June 2015	79

Signatories

Authors	Caitlin Borgfeldt – Local Board Liaison, Auckland Council Property Limited
Authorisers	David Rankin – Chief Executive, Auckland Council Property Limited

Waiheke Local Board

24 September 2015

Rural Rates – Waiheke Local Board Submission on Governing Body Proposal to Change the Basis for Rural Rates

File No.: CP2015/19499

Purpose

1. As part of the development of its Annual Plan 2016/2017, council will be considering whether it wishes to consult on a proposal to change how rates are charged to farm and lifestyle properties.

2. This report seeks to authorise a delegated authority to develop a response from the Waiheke Local Board by the deadline of 2October 2015.

Executive Summary

3. Auckland Council is seeking public submissions on a proposal to alter the basis for charging rates on rural lifestyle/farming blocks.

4. If the Waiheke Local Board wishes to provide input into this early part of the process, a delegated authority to prepare the board’s response before the deadline of 2October 2015 is required.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) That the Waiheke Local Board delegate to the Chair and members xxx the authority to prepare a submission on behalf of the board in relation to the Governing Body’s proposal to change the basis for rural rates.

Comments

5. As part of the development of its Annual Plan 2016/2017, council will be considering whether it wishes to consult on a proposal to change how rates are charged to farm and lifestyle properties.

6. This proposal would see small farm/lifestyle properties pay a little more in rates, to fund a larger rate reduction for large farm/lifestyle properties.

7. Council is currently consulting on this proposal. The purpose of this engagement is to seek the views of rural communities prior to considering whether to proceed to consult formally on the proposal.

8. The proposal’s discussion document, which gives an overview of the issues that need to be considered for such a proposal, is attached as Attachment A and can also be found at: http://shapeauckland.co.nz/consultations/rural-rates-2015/ .

9. At present properties classed as farm/lifestyle pay 80% of the general rate that is charged to urban residential properties. The council thinks this difference in rates is fair as farm/lifestyle properties have lower access to council services compared to other types of properties.

10. The proposal put forward would see larger farm/lifestyle properties (50 hectares or more in size) charged 60% of the urban residential rate. To fund this reduction in rates, small farm/lifestyle properties (less than 6 hectares in size) would be charged 83% of the urban residential rate

11. The rating team is holding three public meetings in the rural south, west and north of Auckland. None are planned for Waiheke or Great Barrier Islands.

12. If the Waiheke Local Board wishes to provide input into this early part of the process, a delegated authority to prepare the board’s response before the deadline of 2nd October 2015 is required.

13. Should this proposal proceed, it will be incorporated in next year’s Annual Plan process and be included in the formal public consultation involved in developing that plan. The local community and the board would be able to provide input again at that stage.

14. Again, should this happen, the board may wish to engage with the local Waiheke community and stakeholders during the annual plan process to ascertain local views and to help inform and shape any further local board input.

Consideration

Local Board views and implications

15. This is an opportunity for the Local Board to formulate early views on the current rural rates proposal.

Māori impact statement

16. The extent of any impact of the proposed changes on Maori have not been identified in this specific context.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Discussion Document	83

Signatories

Authors	Desiree Tukutama - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Judith Webster - Relationship Manager

Chairperson	Paul Walden
Deputy Chairperson	Beatle Treadwell
Members	Becs Ballard
	Shirin Brown
	John Meeuwsen

Authors	Sophie McGhee - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Judith Webster - Relationship Manager