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.
Specifically
members are asked to identify any new interests they have not previously
disclosed, an interest that might be considered as a conflict of interest with
a matter on the agenda.
The following are declared interests of the members of the
Henderson-Massey local board as at 17 September 2015.
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BOARD MEMBER
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ORGANISATION
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POSITION
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Vanessa Neeson, JP (Chairman)
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Ranui Sector Trial
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Chair
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Shane Henderson (Deputy Chairman)
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Waitemata Community Law Centre
Ranui Action Project
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Employee
Co-Chairman
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Brenda Brady, JP
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Safer West Community Trust
District Licensing Committee
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Trustee
Member
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Peter Chan, JP
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Cantonese Opera Society of NZ
Asian Leaders Forum
NZ-Hong Kong Business Ass.
NZ-China Business Ass.
Auckland Chinese Environment Protection Association (ACEPA)
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Member
Member
Member
Member
Advisor
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Warren Flaunty, QSM
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Westgate Pharmacy
NorSGA Properties
Westgate Pharmacy Ltd
The Trusts Community Foundation Ltd Rodney Local Board
Waitemata District Health Board
Waitakere Licensing Trust
Massey Birdwood Settlers Ass.
Taupaki Residents & Ratepayers Ass.
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Contractor
Director
Director
Director
Elected Member
Elected Member
Elected Member
Member
Member
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Will Flavell
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Rutherford
College
Literacy
Waitakere Board
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Employee
Member
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Tracy Kirkley
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District
Licensing Committee
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Member
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Luke Wilson
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NZ Police
D.A.R.E. - West
Waitakere Rotary
– Board member
Silver Fern
Motor Sports - Board
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Employee
Member
Board member
Board member
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4 Confirmation of Minutes
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That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:
a)
Confirms the ordinary minutes of its meeting,
held on Thursday, 17 September 2015, as a true and correct record.
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5 Leave of Absence
At the close of
the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.
6 Acknowledgements
At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been
received.
7 Ward Councillor’s Update
Ward Councillors are given the opportunity to update the board on
issues that impact the Henderson-Massey local board.
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 Henderson-Massey 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.
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8.1 Te Atatu Community House Society Inc
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Purpose
1. To
present a snapshot of the Te Atatu Community House’s programme
and activities and how the Society sees itself working together with the
Henderson-Massey local board on proposed exciting changes coming for the
House and our community.
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Recommendation/s
That the Henderson-Massey
Local Board:
a) Receives the deputation from
the representatives of Te Atatu Community House Society Inc.
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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.
At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been
received.
10 Extraordinary Business
Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with
at that meeting if-
(a) The local authority by resolution so
decides; and
(b) The presiding member explains at the
meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-
(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and
(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item
cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”
Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting
if-
(i) That item is a minor matter relating to
the general business of the local authority; and
(ii) the presiding member explains at the
beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the
item will be discussed at the meeting; but
(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation
may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent
meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”
11 Notices of Motion
At the close of the agenda no requests for notices of motion had
been received.
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Henderson-Massey
Local Board
01 October
2015
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Auckland
Transport Update September 2015 Report
File No.: CP2015/20174
Executive
Summary
1. The purpose of the report is to respond to Henderson-Massey
Local Board requests on transport-related matters and to provide information to
elected members about Auckland Transport’s activities in their local board
area.
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Recommendation/s
That the Henderson-Massey
Local Board:
a) Receives the
Auckland Transport Update September 2015 Report.
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Comments
2. The Henderson-Massey Local Board has outlined through its
2014-17 local board plan that it has a strong interest in the role of transport
and how it helps to create a connected community. This includes improving
safety in neighbourhoods, improving the look of town centres, as well as
supporting people to get to places they want be for work and recreation.
3. The local board plan has a specific transport outcome in
which Auckland Transport has a key role in bringing to life.
OUTCOME: REAL CHOICES BETWEEN WALKING,
CYCLING, PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND CARS
We (HMLB) have identified our
transport priorities as increasing investment in walking and cycling
infrastructure, improving public transport and reducing reliance on roads and
cars.
Henderson-Massey Local Board Plan 2014
LOCAL BOARD TRANSPORT FUND APPLICATION UPDATE
REPORT
WADIER PLACE FOOTPATH IMPROVEMENTS
4. The Firm Estimate of cost of
$177,000 has been approved by the Local Board to allow the project to move into
the construction phase. Auckland Transport is currently proceeding with the construction tendering process. AT is also preparing the TCC
resolution reports as required.
TAIKATA ROAD PEDESTRIAN REFUGE
5. The Firm Estimate of cost of
$43,000 has been approved by the Local Board to allow the project to move into
the construction phase. Auckland Transport is currently proceeding with the construction tendering process. AT is also preparing the TCC
resolution reports as required.
GLEN ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
6. Auckland Transport have received the final preliminary
design and storm water assessment report and have already started working on
the public consultation letter. Auckland Transport is planning on the letters
going out next week. In the meantime, AT will be starting with the procurement
for professional services for the detailed design.
HENDERSON CREEK SHARED PATH & CYCLEWAY LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
7. The local board has approved the sum of $75,000 from the
Local Board Transport Capital Fund for the design of the Henderson Creek Shared
Path & Cycleway Lighting Improvements project. Auckland Transport is
starting the process for this project.
RESPONSES AND PROGRESS REPORTS
WAITEMATA DRIVE PROPOSED EXTRA PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
8. The Local
Board has received a complaint around the loss of parking along Waitemata Drive
with the proposed installation of extra pedestrian crossings and yellow no
parking lines on Waitemata Drive.
Update
9. Auckland
Transport undertook a workshop with the Local Board. The outcome of the
workshop was for Auckland Transport to develop further options. Auckland
Transport is now ready to come back to the Local Board with options. The date
for this is still to be set.
TE ATATU CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE –
SEPTEMBER 2015
10. A Dawn
Blessing service was held on 13 August for the site. Enabling works have now
commenced within the road berm of Edmonton Road. This is preparation work for
the relocation of underground services. Construction yards are currently
being set up at 251 Te Atatu Road and at 415 Te Atatu Road (Harbourview -
Orangihina Park land), adjacent to the NZTA Causeway construction yard. There
is good collaboration between the utility companies (Vector Electrical, Vector
Communications, Vector Gas and Chorus/Visionstream), the contractor and
Auckland Transport with weekly meetings to trouble-shoot issues and to discuss
what is needed from each party for the week(s) ahead. Traffic passing through
the site has been lighter than expected. This is probably due to effective
communication with the general public who are finding alternative transport and
alternative routes.
11. Stakeholder
engagement specialists from Auckland Transport and Higgins Contractors have
been meeting one to one with various residents over individual issues and
concerns and thus far the majority of the contacts have been constructive, in
their outcome. Two residents maintained a confrontational attitude based on
misunderstanding. In one case, the resident was assured that AT’s works would
not in any way intrude into their property (which was their primary demand). In
the other case, careful explanation of the difference between two activities
resulted in agreement.
12. Higgins Contractors have issued a second contractor’s newsletter to the immediately
affected area. This has been shared with Heart of Te Atatu South.
RAISED TABLE & KEA CROSSING - NORVAL ROAD &
PINEDALE PLACE, HENDERSON
13. As part of the Minor Improvements Programme for the
2015/2016 financial year, AT are proposing to provide a kea crossing and a raised table at the intersection of Norval
Road and Pinedale Place, in Henderson.
14. The purpose
of this project is to provide a formal kea crossing for the Henderson North
Primary School, which is located off Norval Road and near Norval Road /
Pinedale Place intersection. In addition, the provision of a raised table will
create better sight lines for the patrolled kea crossing operations &
pedestrians at the proposed location. The raised table will also help reduce
vehicular speeds through the intersection, which is currently an issue that has
been raised by the Henderson North School and observed on-site.
15. The current key pedestrian desire line is along Norval Road
(in the east-west direction) and across the Norval Road / Pinedale Place
intersection. Currently, a high volume of school children from Henderson North
Primary School, as well as the Henderson Intermediate School walk along the
northern side of Norval Road and cross at the northern approach of the
intersection where the raised table is proposed.
16. Henderson North School Primary currently undertakes informal
kea crossing operations - before and after school - at the proposed location of the raised table and kea crossing, as
shown in the attached photo.
17. Norval Road
and Pinedale Place do not carry any scheduled bus services. Consultation has
been undertaken with the school who agreed with the removal of the bus stop on
Norval Road since it is rarely used by the school.
The Base Plan & draft Scheme Design
Plans for this project is attached at pages 1 – 4 of the attachments.
METCALFE ROAD, RANUI – PROPOSED NO STOPPING AT ALL TIMES (NSAAT)
RESTRICTION
18. Local resident have raised concerns
regarding visibility issues
caused by vehicles parking along the curve outside 24 Metcalfe Road.
19. Driveways located
on the eastern side of Metcalfe Road and in close vicinity of this curve have
restricted visibility due to parked vehicles. This creates difficulty in
turning out of the driveways and raises safety concerns.
20. To improve
visibility and safety along this section of the road, we propose to install ‘No
Stopping at All Times’ (NSAAT) restriction (that is, broken yellow lines) at
the location shown on the attached aerial photograph at page 5 of the
attachments.
Local Board Response
21. The Local Board Portfolio Leads
indicated support for what is being proposed.
Seymour Road, Sunnyvale – Pedestrian Refuge Islands
22. The purpose
of this project is to provide two new pedestrian crossing facilities on Seymour
Road, in the vicinity of the entrances to the walkway (near no. 74 and 104
Seymour Road, Sunnyvale).
23. This off-road walkway provides
connection to a number of pedestrian generators such as TKKM o Hoani Waititi School, Waterhole Swimming
Centre, Parrs Park and the childcare centre located at no. 74 Seymour Road.
However at present there are no pedestrian crossing facilities on Seymour Road,
between Borich Road and Rosandich Drive.
24. In order to improve safety and pedestrian connectivity
within this section of Seymour Road, we propose to install two pedestrian refuge islands outside no. 72 and 192
Seymour Road, Sunnyvale.
25. Although not shown in the aerial, the footpath on the
northern side of Seymour Road was recently constructed as part of an AT Road
Development project.
26. Vehicle
tracking and visibility checks have been undertaken as part of the design and
the outcome of these assessments have been incorporated at the location shown on the attached aerial photograph at page 6 of
the attachments.
Local Board Response
27. The Local Board Portfolio Leads
indicated support for what is being proposed
FELGROVE STREET, GLENDENE - PROPOSED NO STOPPING AT ALL TIMES
(NSAAT) RESTRICTIONS
28. Concerns have been raised by local residents in regard to
the accessibility issues due to vehicles parking on Felgrove Street.
29. To help improve safety at this location we are proposing to install NSAAT
‘Broken Yellow Line’ at the location shown on the
attached aerial photograph at page 7 of the attachments.
Local Board Response
30. The Local Board Portfolio Leads
indicated support for what is being proposed
UNIVERSAL DRIVE – ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
31. Auckland
Transport is proposing to introduce a number of road safety improvements on
Universal Drive.
What are the proposed changes?
32. The proposed
changes comprises of the following work:
·
Upgrading the current entrance to Pak’n’Save at
Universal Drive, from a side road layout to a commercial grade vehicle
crossing. The footpath through the proposed vehicle crossing would be at the
same level as adjoining footpath with priority for pedestrians
·
Extending the existing westbound cycle lane on
Universal Drive to the outside of property no.149 Universal Drive
·
Reducing the length of two westbound traffic
lanes on Universal Drive outside Pak’n’Sav.
·
Location is shown on the attached aerial
photograph at page 8 of the attachments.
Why are the changes required?
33. Auckland Transport has carried out site observations and
investigations in the vicinity of the Pak’n’Save entrance on Universal Drive
and has identified a number of road safety issues.
34. The layout of the Pak’n’Save entrance from Universal Drive
is currently in the form of a side road layout. This encourages drivers to
consider themselves as having priority on the road, resulting in higher turning
speeds than is appropriate for a vehicle crossing. The high turning speed at
the vehicle crossing increases risk for the pedestrians crossing at the
Pak’n’Save entrance, and also cyclists and motorists travelling on Universal
Drive.
35. There is currently not adequate merging length available for
westbound motorists on Universal Drive, west of its intersection with Lincoln
Road. This results in traffic conflicts when vehicles attempt to merge. Also,
access to a number of retail outlets is located on both sides of Universal
Drive and in close proximity to the Pak’n’Save entrance, leading to a high
number of motorists turning in and out of these accessways.
36. With the existing cycle lane terminating within this section
of Universal Drive, cyclists are left to merge with traffic at a conflict
point. The high volume of vehicle movements coupled with the merging westbound
traffic, increases the risk for cyclists riding on Universal Drive,
particularly between Lincoln Road and the Pak’n’Save entrance.
37. To improve safety for all the road users at this location,
Auckland Transport is proposing the following changes:
·
Upgrading the current entrance to Pak’n’Save at
Universal Drive from a side road layout to a commercial grade vehicle crossing.
38. With this road improvement the walking path through the
vehicle crossing would be at the same level as the adjoining footpath, with
pedestrians instead having the priority over traffic. The new vehicle crossing
has been designed to slow vehicle speeds at the entry/exit to Pak’n’Save.
·
Extending the existing westbound cycle lane past
the conflict area on Universal Drive.
39. This will result in cyclists merging with road traffic at a
location where fewer crossing and turning traffic movements occur. In order to
make this change, it is necessary to extend the existing cycle lane signage and
install a ‘No Stopping at All Times’ (NSAAT) parking restriction.
·
Reducing the length of two westbound traffic
lanes on Universal Drive outside Pak’nSave.
40. The shortening of the two westbound lanes will provide
additional length for traffic to merge safely on Universal Drive.
41. For further details about these changes please refer to the
enclosed consultation plan.
Why are we removing parking?
42. The permanent parking removal at this location will allow
adequate kerbside space for the cycle lane, such that it terminates at a safe
location with appropriate length and visibility for merging with road traffic.
The extended cycle lane and NSAAT would result in total loss of approximately
14 car parks along westbound lane of Universal Drive. The kerbside parking
space along eastbound lane of Universal Drive would still be available for
parking.
Local Board Response
43. The Local Board Portfolio Leads indicated support for what
is being proposed
Proposed Refuge islands - Colwill Road and Kintara
Drive Intersection, Henderson
44. Auckland Transport consulted with the Local board on the
proposed pedestrian refuge island installation at the intersection of Colwil
Road and Kintara Drive Intersection, Henderson.
45. The purpose of the proposal is to slow down turning movement
operating speed, and to provide a safer crossing facility for pedestrians. The
intersection is not a bus route and there are buses traveling on Colwill Road,
but none that turn into Kintara Drive.
46. Colwill School is on Kintara Drive, and occasionally hire
buses for school trips, but not on a regular basis. There is a kea crossing
directly in front of the school gate, but it can still be expected that a high
volume of children will cross at Kintara/Colwill intersection during peak
hours.
Local Board Response
47. The Local Board Portfolio Leads
indicated support for what is being proposed
Location is shown on the attached aerial photograph at
page 9 of the attachments.
TASTI PRODUCTS - TE ATATU PENINSULA REQUEST FOR
BROKEN YELLOW LINES
48. Tasti Products has requested
Auckland Transport to investigated installing broken yellow lines at the exits
of their business.
Response
49. Auckland Transport have completed it’s investigation
regarding the request for additional broken yellow lines to be installed on
Totara Road. While some legacy councils installed broken yellow lines adjacent
to driveways to improve visibility, including one of the access points to this
property, our current policy is that we no longer do so as it is already
illegal to park within one metre of a driveway which can be enforced without
the need for pavement markings or formally resolved restrictions.
50. If there is a history of parking enforcement that demonstrates
there is an issue then other options, including parking limit lines, can be
considered. Given it is already illegal to park within one metre of a driveway
we suggest that if this situation arises again, parking enforcement is the most
appropriate means of educating motorists of their legal obligations.
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ISSUES PENDING
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Subject Name
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Description
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Subject
Requested Date
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Due Date
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Request to reduce the speed limit to
70kmpH on Birdwood Road between the existing 50kmPH signs”
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Resolution request from the Local Board.
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Pending
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ISSUES CLOSED
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Subject Name
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Description
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Subject
Requested Date
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Subject Closed
Date
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Consultation
Outcome For Proposed No Stopping At All Times Restriction On Paramount Drive
And Soljan Drive, Henderson
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The
Local Board Portfolio Leads indicated support for what is being proposed
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August 2015
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December 2015
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Simpson
Road And Metcalfe Road, Ranui
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The
Local Board Portfolio Leads indicated support for what is being proposed
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August 2015
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September 2015
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Cellar Court, Westgate - Proposed No Stopping At All
Times (Nsaat) Restrictions
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The
Local Board Portfolio Leads indicated support for what is being proposed
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August 2015
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September 2015
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Hartley
Terrace – Safety Concerns
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Auckland
Transport does not believe that there is sufficient justification to justify
banning parking on sections of this street.
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August 2015
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September 2015
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Attachments
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No.
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Title
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Page
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aView
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Auckland Transport Report Attachment
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17
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Signatories
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Authors
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Owena Schuster -
Relationship Manager (West), Auckland Transport
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Authorisers
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Jonathan Anyon, Elected
Member Relationship Team Manager, Auckland Transport
Glenn Boyd -
Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau
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Henderson-Massey
Local Board
01 October
2015
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Leadership for Women conference, August 2015 - Tracy
Kirkley update
File No.: CP2015/20180
Purpose
1. This
report provides an opportunity for Member Tracey Kirkley to update
Henderson-Massey Local Board members on the Leadership for Women conference she
attended in August 2015.
Executive Summary
2. I attended the two day workshop hosted by Konnect Learning, held at
Clifton’s, 45 Queen Street, Auckland on 17th and 18th
August 2015.
3. Workshop
facilitator was Gilly Chater who is also a motivational and conference speaker.
4. There
was a range of women in attendance who held leadership roles across
various corporate organisations and council departments. Fellow Elected
Members Vanessa Neeson and Linda Cooper were also in attendance.
5. The
workshop concentrated around the theme of effortless leadership, with a fair
bit of personal reflection about how we do what we do, why we do it, and what
motivates us. Not so much what we communicate and what we do, but
rather..…how.
6. Discussion
was free flowing and very open amongst the group. Topics discussed and unpacked
included:
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Emotional Intelligence.
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The Natural State of Mind / Stressed State of
Mind.
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Healthy High Performance Leadership.
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Forms of Listening - Engaged, Distracted,
Active, Clear Listening.
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The Elements of coaching.
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Trusting your Intuition.
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Casting your Shadow of Influence.
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The illusion of 3 Paradigms.
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What is the culture you want to create for your
team.
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The Value of Acceptance, Forgiveness and
Gratitude.
7. I
found the course very different from what I had expected, but one that got you
thinking and reflecting the material being unpacked at a deeper level, rather
than a “how to…” type course which may give you certain strategies to deal with
the various situations encountered in leadership and life in general.
8. I
think it was incredibly beneficial, and it has the potential to shift
mind-sets, and subsequently the way you do life as you take on board the
material presented. There were some great conversations and personal reflection
as women shared some of their stories and how they could put into practice the
skills being learned in this course.
9. I
would recommend the training highly to not only those in leadership, but to all
who want to build well with others and bring out the best of themselves in
their working environment and life.
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Recommendation/s
That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:
a) Receives the Leadership for Women conference, August 2015 -
Tracy Kirkley update report.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for
this report.
Signatories
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Authors
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Traucy Kirkley – Elected Member, Henderson-Massey
local board
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Authorisers
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Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey,
Waitakere Ranges, Whau
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Henderson-Massey
Local Board
01 October
2015
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Leadership for Women conference, August 2015 - Vanessa
Neeson update.
File No.: CP2015/20187
Purpose
1. This
report is to provide Chair Vanessa Neeson with the opportunity to update
Henderson-Massey Local Board members on the Leadership for Women conference she
attended in August 2015.
Executive Summary
2. I attended the Leadership for Women Workshop in August 2015 for two
days which was held at Cliftons on Queen Street, Auckland. The reason for
attending was so that I could continue to develop my skills around leadership, coaching, and making the best quality decisions around items that require leaders to be insightful, creative, innovative and highly productive regardless of circumstances.
Discussion
3. The workshop was not
just about out of the box management or leadership tools or tips, rather it was about developing the qualities that enable effortless leadership.
4. It was valuable to those
wanting to gain deeper mastery
of their inner confidence, emotional
resilience and/or well-being. It was also
for those wishing
to improve their ability to bring
out the best in others and improve
relationships both externally and internally of the
business.
5. The purpose of the workshop was to:
·
become a leader who is able to handle any
situation that arises in a calm and productive way
·
go beyond techniques and good ideas to reveal
how good ideas are generated
·
provide the opportunity for everyone to have an
experience of the power of insight
·
ensure a relaxed and reflective environment for
people to explore the essence of being a leader
·
provide a new paradigm on what underlies all
human experience
·
present the simple,
but profound, logic
creating our psychological system / state of
mind or moment-to-moment experience, and how aligning
ourselves with this
logic opens us up to our true potential and clarity of mind
·
ensure a relaxed, reflective environment aiming to stimulate insight-based learning
·
look at the implications for you, your people and your business
·
demonstrate how this is applicable in all kinds of
situations.
6. We discussed the difference between learning about
leadership from the outside-in to inside-out and understanding the resources
everyone is born with and how easy it is to access in any moment.
This included:
·
nature of the innate wisdom we all have access
to
·
assumptions of change - up until now
·
the challenge of change - past, future and present.
Recommendation
7. I felt that the workshop was well worthwhile and I would thoroughly
recommend this course to all genders.
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Recommendation/s
That the
Henderson-Massey Local Board:
a) Receives
the Leadership for Women conference, August 2015 - Vanessa Neeson update
report.
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Attachments
There are no attachments for
this report.
Signatories
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Authors
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Vanessa Neeson – Chairperson
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Authorisers
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Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey,
Waitakere Ranges, Whau
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