Agenda of Seniors Advisory Panel

I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Seniors Advisory Panel will be held on:

Date:

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

Monday, 2 May 2016

10.00am

Level 26, Room 1
135 Albert Street
Auckland

Seniors Advisory Panel

OPEN AGENDA

MEMBERSHIP

Chairperson	Margaret Devlin
Deputy Chairperson	Russell Rigby
Members	Dr Judy Blakey
	Janet Clews, CNZM,QSO, JP
	Roger Fowler, QSM
	Joan Lardner-Rivlin, QSM
	Sonny Niha
	Richard Northey, ONZM
Liaison Councillor	Councillor Dr Cathy Casey

(Quorum 5 members)

Bree Kurtovich

Democracy Advisor

26 April 2016

Contact Telephone: 021 710 159

Email: bree.kurtovich@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Seniors Advisory Panel

02 May 2016

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Apologies 5

2 Declaration of Interest 5

3 Confirmation of Minutes 5

4 Extraordinary Business 5

5 Auckland Transport - Pedestrian Safety 7

6 Update report on Universal Access and Design 9

7 Auckland Libraries: International Day of the Older Person (IDOP) 11

8 Investigations into work concerning Auckland's older population 13

9 Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme Update 21

10 Information Items 29

11 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

1 Apologies

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

2 Declaration of Interest

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

3 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday, 21 March 2016, as a true and correct record.

4 Extraordinary Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seniors Advisory Panel

02 May 2016

Auckland Transport - Pedestrian Safety

File No.: CP2016/06985

Purpose

1. Andrew Bell, Strategy and Performance Team Leader, Claire Wannamaker, Senior Walking and Cycling Coordinator, and Brittany Morgan, Specialist - Urban Design of Auckland Transport will speak to the Seniors Advisory Panel about Pedestrian Safety.

Executive Summary

2. Andrew Bell will speak to older (75+ years) pedestrian safety crash data for the Auckland CBD, including plans for 2016-2017.

3. Claire Wannamaker will speak to the Walkability Assessment being made in the CBD and Pedestrian behaviour change projects.

4. Brittany Morgan will speak to the Urban Design aspects for pedestrians in the CBD.

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a) receive the information and thank Andrew Bell, Claire Wannamaker and Brittany Morgan for their attendance.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Author	Bree Kurtovich - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

Seniors Advisory Panel

02 May 2016

Update report on Universal Access and Design

File No.: CP2016/03093

Purpose

1. To receive an update from Claire Wilson, Principal Specialist - Universal Access and Design on current progress with work relating to Universal Access and Design and to seek feedback for the planned Universal Design Forum.

Executive Summary

2. The Auckland Design Manual (ADM) is a best practice design guide website for Auckland, run by Auckland Design Office. The target audiences range from home owners/builders, designers, developers and internal Auckland Council staff who work on consents and design reviews. It can be found at: http://www.aucklanddesignmanual.co.nz/

3. The Universal Design Hub is a section of the ADM, which Claire Wilson is writing content for.

4. Parental leave cover has been confirmed.

5. Planning is underway for the Universal Design Forum on 26 October 2016. It is envisioned that this event will run from 10.00am until 2.00pm and will be followed by an Auckland Conversations event held in the evening (5.00pm-7.00pm). Feedback is sought from the Seniors Advisory Panel on the invitation list for this invitation-only event and for potential exhibiters.

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a) receive the update and thank Claire Wilson for her attendance.

b) provide feedback for the planned Universal Design Forum.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Author	Claire Wilson - Principal Specialist – Universal Access and Design
Authoriser	Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

Seniors Advisory Panel

02 May 2016

Auckland Libraries: International Day of the Older Person (IDOP)

File No.: CP2016/06548

Purpose

1. Morgan Borthwick, Libraries Adviser Inclusiveness, will provide a verbal update to the panel on the planning for a library event to mark International Day of the Older Person (IDOP) 2016, and request input from the Seniors Advisory Panel.

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a) receive the update and thank Morgan Borthwick for his attendance

b) provide input on the success criteria for the planned activity

c) offer further advice on marking International Day of the Older Person.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Author	Morgan Borthwick - Libraries Adviser Inclusiveness
Authoriser	Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

Seniors Advisory Panel

02 May 2016

Investigations into work concerning Auckland's older population

File No.: CP2016/00625

Purpose

1. To inform the panel of the work being undertaken regarding Auckland’s older population (aged 65 years or older).

Executive Summary

2. The proportion of older people (65 and older) living in Auckland is a changing demographic trend, with more proportionate growth anticipated in this age group than any other.

3. A stocktake of Auckland Council documents has found that the council (including Council Controlled Organisations) has a considerable number and range of strategic action plans, policies and services that benefit older people.

4. Work is currently underway to fulfil requirements under the Auckland Plan for a report on the status of older Aucklanders quality of life. As part of that work, desk top research has been commissioned from the Research and Evaluation Unit (RIMU) to identify the determinants of wellbeing among this group, and develop a draft framework for measuring wellbeing overtime.

5. Engagement with key stakeholders, including the Seniors Panel, on the draft framework is currently underway.

6. In addition staff are developing an Ageing Auckland issues paper on potential issues and opportunities specific to Auckland’s older population that will be used to inform the Auckland Plan Refresh and future policy work.

7. The Community Development and Safety Committee have recommended that the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee proceed with accreditation of Auckland/Tāmaki-Makaurau as an age-friendly city. Next steps will be determined following the outcome of the committee’s decision.

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a) receive the report.

Background

8. The population of Aucklanders aged 65 and older is growing proportionately faster than any other age group.

9. The council is interested in understanding the issues and opportunities with this and what it might mean for future planning and service delivery.

10. Staff have completed a high level stocktake of council policies and plans to identify what commitments council is already making to older people and how we are using our various levers. This shows that:

· the council has made a number of commitments through a range of policies and plans to undertake actions and initiatives that can be expected to benefit older people e.g. the recently completed Disability Operational Action Plan identifies actions likely to benefit older people.

· the majority of these policies and plans infer a reference to older people through terms such as “all Aucklanders” and “vulnerable groups” but do not mention them specifically.

· the council delivers and/or supports a number of initiatives that target older people such as provision of seniors housing, recreation programmes and the Seniors Advisory Panel.

· the council is already using a variety of levers to deliver benefits for older people.

The stocktake table and overview of council’s levers are included in Attachment One.

11. In March 2016 the Community Development and Safety Committee recommended:

· that the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee proceed with accreditation of Auckland/Tāmaki-Makaurau as an Age Friendly City. (COM/2016/28)

12. Next steps will be determined following the outcome of the committee’s decision.

Investigation

Ageing Auckland issues and opportunities paper

13. Community Policy is undertaking a high level investigation into Auckland’s older population.

14. This is a desktop investigation focused on developing an evidence base on the issues and opportunities regarding older Aucklanders. It includes a review of local, national and international research and literature and a scan of national and international frameworks.

15. It will result in an Ageing Auckland issues paper that will inform the Auckland Plan Refresh and potential future policy work.

Seniors quality of life research

16. Research on the quality of life of older people is an action required in the Auckland Plan. This action is to:

· Develop an annual report on the status of older people in Auckland, which includes indicators from the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy, and their overall contribution to Auckland (Addendum table 6, Priority 3, Action 5).

17. Staff are currently progressing this action. The council’s Research and Evaluation Unit (RIMU) are preparing a report that outlines the status of older Aucklanders’ quality of life. There are several work streams involved in the research process, as outlined below:

· a literature review of the determinants of older people’s wellbeing

· the development of a draft set of domains, indicators and measures of older Aucklanders quality of life

· a survey of older Aucklanders to collect data where existing data is not available.

18. Appropriate economic, social and environmental indicators are being analysed from a range of sources including the New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy, the WHO Age-friendly Cities core indicators guide, the Quality of Life in New Zealand Cities’ survey, Te Kupenga – the Māori Social Survey, the New Zealand census and others.

19. A range of subject matter experts who work, study and/or advocate on behalf of older Aucklanders, including the Seniors Advisory Panel, will be engaged to provide feedback on the draft set of domains and indicators.

20. Once all feedback is received and analysed the final set of domains and indicators will be used to inform the development of a survey. This will be undertaken by an independent research company.

21. Survey results combined with the collation of existing data will be used to create the inaugural status of older people’s quality of life in Auckland report. It will provide a baseline data set for monitoring changes overtime.

22. The report and literature review will be made publically available when completed later in 2016. The findings from this study will also inform any future policy work.

23. The Seniors Advisory Panel will be kept informed of the progress of this research.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	A brief stocktake of Auckland Council activity relating to older people	17

Signatories

Author

Rebecca Kruse - Policy Advisor

Authorisers

Kataraina Maki – General Manager - Community & Social Policy

Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

Seniors Advisory Panel

02 May 2016

Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme Update

File No.: CP2016/07706

Purpose

1. To receive up-to-date information regarding the Seniors Advisory’ Panel’s work programme and how the panel’s advice has been used.

Executive Summary

2. This report updates on the advice and input it has provided. The lead officer now requests staff, where possible, to indicate how advice from the Seniors Advisory Panel is applied.

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a) receive the Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme Update for May 2016.

Comments

3. This report provides an update on the panel’s programme of work and advice provided.

4. The panel provided input on the Annual budget 2016-2017. Panel input was approved at the 21 March meeting and attached to the minutes. The panel’s feedback was circulated to all councillors as supplementary information when formal written submissions and Have Your Say feedback was sent to the governing body.

5. On 2 May the panel received an update on the Housing for Older People project led by Panuku Development Auckland. Panel members advised that ongoing consultation must actively include tenants, Mana Whenua and Mataawaka. Discussion covered the importance of local board relationships, intergenerational housing, older people’s housing as a core activity, universal design and the panel’s view that there needs to be additional housing stock to meet the demand of an ageing population.

6. In May the panel received two responses to requests for information. One was a report on housing affordability with particular reference to financially vulnerable older people. The other was an update on the Community Empowerment Unit’s approach to working with multi-sector stakeholders on elder abuse.

7. Panel member Dr Judy Blakey provided additional feedback on the Draft Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Plan. Feedback included topics relating to socially isolated communities and collaboration with health agencies to ensure appropriate and timely psychosocial support is available to ameliorate the on-going impacts of post-traumatic stress within communities.

8. The chair and members of the panel attended the meeting of the Community Development and Safety Committee on 30 March to speak in favour of proceeding with accreditation of Auckland/Tāmaki-Makaurau as an Age Friendly City.

9. The chair and members of the panel attended the meeting of the Auckland Development Committee on 14 April to speak to a notice of motion that the council increases the amount of council-owned housing for older people.

10. Panel members attended a workshop on 26 April to provide feedback on research on the quality of life of older people.

11. Panel meetings are set for 13 June, 25 July and 5 September.

12. Due to the impending local government elections, Austin Kim, Principal Advisor Panels will distribute a memo regarding elections policy shortly.

13. A review of Council’s demographic advisory panels is being arranged. Austin Kim, Principal Advisor Panels can discuss this if required.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme – 2015-16 (Updated September 2015)	23
b View	Seniors Advisory Panel - Advice and Feedback provided	25

Signatories

Author	Bree Kurtovich - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support