Apologies from Chairperson
S Aiolupotea-aiono and Member L Tamu have 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
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That the Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel:
a)
confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting
held on Wednesday, 18 May 2016 as a true and correct
record.
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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.”
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Pacific Peoples
Advisory Panel
29 June 2016
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Progress report on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan
File No.: CP2016/12140
Purpose
1. To update the
Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel on the status and ongoing process of the
Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP).
Executive
summary
2. Auckland
Council has developed and notified a Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan to replace
the former legacy councils’ 7 district plans and 4 regional plans. The Proposed
Auckland Unitary Plan is a key tool to implement the Auckland Plan and make
Auckland the world’s most livable city.
3. The Auckland
Unitary Plan was publically notified for submissions in 2013 and people had an
opportunity to make submissions and further submissions. Over 9000 submissions
and 3800 further submissions either supporting or opposing original submissions
were received.
4. The Independent
Hearings Panel (the Panel) was established by the Government to hear
submissions and provide recommendations to Council about changes the Panel
thinks should be made to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. The Panel will
report its recommendations to Council on 22 July 2016.
5. Subject to
Council’s decision on the Panel’s recommendations, appeals to the Environment
Court may be made. If any appeals are received, Council will try to resolve them
and make the plan beyond challenge (settle all appeals). Council will then be
able to make ‘operative’ all or part of the plan. Making the plan operative is
the final step in the plan making process and is a significant milestone as it
will be the first unitary plan:
a) to be developed
under legislation which introduced a streamlined plan-making process; and
b) it is the first
Auckland Unitary Plan that replaces legacy district and regional plans
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Recommendation/s
That the Pacific Peoples
Advisory Panel:
a) receive the
progress report on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan.
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Background
6. As a result of
the Auckland Council amalgamation in 2010, central government requires the
Council to produce a Unitary Plan. This combines what was within the former councils’
7 district plans and 4 regional plans and was developed over a relatively short
legislative timeframe. The Unitary Plan is a key tool to implement the Auckland
Plan and make Auckland the world’s most liveable city. It will provide one
clear and consistent set of planning rules for the whole of Auckland.
7. Under the
Resource Management Act, Council is required to address the following in a
Unitary Plan:
a) set the basic
direction for environmental management in the region
b) Take an Auckland-wide approach to manage particular parts of
the environment, like the coast, soil, a river or the air. They set out how
discharges or activities involving these resources will be managed to stop the
resources being polluted.
c) Set out rules to guide activities and development and specify
when a resource consent is needed to minimise effects on the environment.
Draft Version
a) An early draft of the Unitary Plan using content from the
previous council’s plans (e.g. the Rodney Distract Plan), was launched for
public comment in March 2013.
Notified Version
a) The notified version was publically
notified for submissions from 30 September 2013 to 28 February 2014.
b) People had an opportunity to either support or oppose
submitters' requests for changes by making a further submission from 11 June to
22 July 2014.
c) During the submission process public and stakeholder engagement
focused on informing and enabling participation. During the notification period
11 weeks of public consultation were held, consisting of over 250 events
including public meetings, open days, drop in sessions at libraries and
information stands at public events
Overview of submissions
a) Over 9000 submissions were received during the notification
period from businesses, community groups and individuals. Submissions were
received on all parts of the Unitary Plan.
b) Some submissions included just one request, while others
involved 100s or 1000s. A total of more than 93,600 requests were received. In
the further submission period over 3800 further submissions either supporting
or opposing original submissions were received.
Hearings
a) Submissions and
evidence was heard by the Auckland Unitary Plan Independent Hearings Panel (the
Panel) from September 2014 to 13 May 2016.
Next Steps
8. The Auckland
Independent Hearings Panel was established by the Government to hear
submissions and provide recommendations to Council about changes the Panel
thinks should be made to the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. The Panel will
report its recommendations to Council on 22 July 2016.
9. Auckland
Council's Governing Body will consider the Panel's recommendations and decide
whether to accept or reject them. The Council must publicly notify its decision
by 19 August 2016.
10. Subject to
Council’s decision on the Panel’s recommendations appeals to the Environment
Court may be made. If any appeals are received, Council will try to resolve
them and make the plan beyond challenge (settle all appeals). Council will then
be able to make ‘operative’ all or part of the Unitary Plan (excluding the
coastal provisions of the Unitary Plan which is subject to approval by the
Minister of Conservation) when the Unitary Plan is beyond challenge by appeal.
11. Making the
Proposed Unitary Plan operative is the final step in the plan making process.
It will be a significant milestone as it is:
a) The first plan
to be developed under Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions)
Amendment Act 2013 which introduced a streamlined plan-making process; and
b) It is the first
Unitary Plan for Auckland and replaces existing legacy district and regional
plans
Key PAUP Dates
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18 May
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Independent Hearings Panel – hearings
for all topics completed
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19 May
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Independent Hearings Panel provides
its recommendations to Council on most designations
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8 and 22 June, 4 July
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Auckland Development Committee –
Information meeting to provide a high level overview of key provisions of the
Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan
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22 July
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Independent Hearings Panel provides
Council with its recommendations (other than those already provided on
designations on 19 May)
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27 July
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Confidential briefing to Auckland
Development Committee on Independent Hearings Panel’s recommendations.
Independent Hearings Panel’s
recommendations released to the public
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3 – 4 August
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Appointments available for Auckland
Development Committee with Council planners
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12, 15, 16, 17, 18 August
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Auckland Council Development
Committee and Governing Body meetings to make decisions on the Independent
Hearings Panel’s recommendations
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19 August
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Council decision notified
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16 September
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Appeal period closes
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Consideration
Local
board views and implications
12. All local board chairs are
invited to attend the Auckland Development Committee.
Māori
impact statement
13. The PAUP is of considerable interest to Auckland’s Mana
Whenua. A number of the topics that will be presented to the committee at the
Auckland Development Committee information meetings between April and July 2016
are of high interest to Mana Whenua, and indeed the wider Māori community.
However, as the council will not be making any decisions at the information
meetings, the report itself does not have any impact on Māori.
Attachments
There are no attachments for
this report.
Signatories
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Author
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Debra Yan – Principal Planner Unitary Plan
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Authorisers
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Celia Davison - Team Leader Unitary Plan
Kim Taunga – Lead Officer Support
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Pacific
Peoples Advisory Panel
29 June 2016
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Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel Work Programme Update
File No.: CP2016/12778
Purpose
1. To receive up-to-date
information regarding the Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel’s work programme.
Executive
summary
2. Pacific Peoples
Advisory Panel provides advice to Council to ensure that the views and
needs of the Pacific communities of Auckland are incorporated in Council’s
decision-making, by:
· reviewing and commenting on the content of
Council’s strategies, policies, plans, bylaws and projects
· advising Council on ways to communicate
and engage effectively with their communities.
· bringing to the attention of Council any
matters that they consider to be of particular importance for or concern to
Pacific communities.
3. Since its
establishment in May 2014, the Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel in this electoral
term has advised on more than 30 council agendas including the Significance and
Engagement Policy, Arts and culture strategic action plan, Long-term Plan
2015-2025 and 2016 Local Government Elections.
4. Pacific Peoples
Advisory Panel’s term ends on 8 September 2016, one month prior to the 2016
Local Government Elections date. The Panel is expected to present to the
Governing Body on 25 August 2016 to address its achievements and offer advice
on council’s strategic approach to Pacific peoples and communities in the next
term.
5. The review of
six demographic advisory panels is under way, conducted by an independent
contractor. The review process includes group discussions with chairs of
advisory panels, liaison councillors and lead officers. Council staff organised
a whole of panel workshop to include panel members’ views and insights. A draft
report on the review will be ready by 10 August 2016. Panel members will be
able to provide feedback on the report by 17 August 2016.
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Recommendation/s
That the Pacific Peoples
Advisory Panel:
a) receive the Pacific Peoples
Advisory Panel Work Programme Update for June 2016.
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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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Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel Schedule of Feedback
and Advice
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17
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bView
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Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel Work Programme 2016
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21
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Signatories
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Author
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Mike Giddey - Democracy Advisor
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Authoriser
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Kim Taunga - Lead Officer Support
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