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

 

Date:                      

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

 

Monday, 13 June 2016

10.00am

Room 1, Level 26
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

Dr Cathy Casey

 

 

(Quorum 5 members)

 

 

 

Jaimee Maha

Democracy Advisor

 

7 June 2016

 

Contact Telephone: 09 890 8126

Email: Jaimee.maha@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

 

 


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ITEM   TABLE OF CONTENTS                                                                                        PAGE

1          Apologies                                                                                                                        5

2          Declaration of Interest                                                                                                   5

3          Confirmation of Minutes                                                                                               5

4          Extraordinary Business                                                                                                5

5          Silver Line New Zealand                                                                                               7

6          Seniors housing: Issue identification paper                                                              9

7          Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme update                                                  33

8          Information items                                                                                                         41

9          SuperGold AT HOP Card                                                                                           45

10        Community summit update                                                                                        47 

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, 2 May 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.”

 

 


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Silver Line New Zealand

 

File No.: CP2016/06547

 

Purpose

1.       To advise the Seniors Advisory Panel about Silver Line New Zealand.

Executive Summary

2.       John Lepper, chair of Silver Line Charitable Trust NZ will speak to the Seniors Advisory Panel about Silver Line New Zealand, an organization which is in the process of being set up in New Zealand.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a)      receive the presentation regarding Silver Line New Zealand and thank John Lepper for his attendance.

 

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.     

Signatories

Author

Bree Kurtovich - Democracy Advisor

Authoriser

Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

 


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Seniors housing: Issue identification paper

 

File No.: CP2016/11177

 

Purpose

1.       To note the Seniors housing: Issue identification paper and accompanying memo.

Executive summary

2.       The 9 May 2016 memo: Seniors housing: Issue identification paper and the May 2016 Seniors housing: Issue Identification paper (attached) were distributed to Regional Strategy and Policy Committee and Auckland Development Committee members by email on 26 May 2016.

3.       These documents were also distributed to the Seniors Advisory Panel members by email on 30 May 2016.

4.       These documents represent the completion of the seniors housing: issue identification project.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a)      note the May 2016 Seniors housing: Issue Identification paper and accompanying 9 May 2016 memo.

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

aView

9 May 2016 memo: Seniors housing: Issue identification paper

11

bView

May 2016: Seniors housing: Issue identification paper

13

     

Signatories

Author

Kimberley Howell - Policy Analyst, Community and Social Policy

Authorisers

Rohan Bush - Manager Affordable Housing

Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

 


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Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme update

 

File No.: CP2016/11591

 

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 June 2016.

 

 

Comments

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

4.       The panel’s deputy chair spoke at the Community Development and Safety Committee on 1 June. This was a joint response with a representative from the Youth Advisory Panel sharing bookend views on intensification from both ends of the age spectrum.

5.       Libraries and Information staff presented at the May meeting on ideas for International Day of the Older Person (IDOP) 2016. Feedback and input from the Seniors Advisory Panel influenced the IDOP presentation taken to other panels (Youth Advisory Panel and Pacific Peoples Advisory Panel).

6.       The focus is on two key ideas to promote intergenerational interaction. These are an intergenerational quiz night and the ‘Living Storybook’ afternoon event that will be held in each four parts of Auckland to engage with communities and encourage intergenerational conversations and grow mutual understanding. The Youth Advisory Panel and Pacific People’s Advisory Panel expressed strong support for the ideas and events.

7.       The panel provided feedback to Auckland Transport on:

a)      footpath safety and appropriately designed streetscapes

b)      design inclusive of people with dementia

c)      the safety of older people around busy roads

d)      accessible parking

e)      public transport options that are friendly to older people.

8.       Following the discussion with the panel, Auckland Transport staff signaled willingness to talk further with panel members about a CBD walking map. There was also the offer for a panel member to join Auckland Transport’s Capital Projects Advisory Group.

9.       The panel advised that a universal design forum the Auckland being planned by the Auckland Design Office for October could combine influencing decision makers with some space for the public to be involved. The lead officer was asked to follow up with Panuku Development Auckland around its approach to promoting universal design.

10.     The consultation on the Housing for Older People partnership commenced on 2 June. The Seniors Advisory Panel has provided input into this initiative.

11.     At a workshop on 2 May panel members provided input on an engagement document: ‘Reporting on the status of older Aucklanders’.

12.     The Seniors Advisory Panel will host a community summit at the Aotea Centre on 5 July 2016.

13.     Panel meetings are set for 25 July and 5 September. The lead officer support will be absent for the 25 July meeting.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

aView

Seniors Advisory Panel Work Programme – 2015-2016 (Updated September 2015)

35

bView

Seniors Advisory Panel - Advice and Feedback provided

37

     

Signatories

Author

Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

Authoriser

Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

 


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Information items

 

File No.: CP2016/10399

 

Purpose

1.   To allow the chair and members to discuss relevant items of interest.

Executive Summary

1.       The chair will give a verbal update on any items of interest, and will invite members to give brief updates on matters of relevant significance to the panel’s work.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a)      receive the information.

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

aView

Seniors Advisory Panel work programme priorities to 2016

43

     

Signatories

Author

Bree Kurtovich - Democracy Advisor

Authoriser

Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

 


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SuperGold AT HOP Card

 

File No.: CP2016/06226

 

Purpose

1.       To update the Seniors Advisory Panel regarding the SuperGold AT HOP Card, and to discuss how Auckland Transport could benefit from input from the panel.

Executive Summary

2.       Peter Paton, Customer Experience Manager, AT Metro, Auckland Transport will provide a presentation to the Seniors Advisory Panel regarding the SuperGold AT HOP Card.

3.       Seniors Advisory Panel members will discuss how Auckland Transport could benefit from input from the panel.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a)      receive the presentation regarding the SuperGold AT Hop Card and thank Peter Paton for his attendance.

 

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Signatories

Author

Bree Kurtovich - Democracy Advisor

Authoriser

Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support

 


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Community summit update

 

File No.: CP2016/10882

 

Purpose

1.       To update Seniors Advisory Panel members on planning for the Seniors Forum at the Aotea Centre on 5 July 2016.

Executive summary

2.       A working party of panel members and staff was formed to plan the 2016 Seniors Advisory Panel community summit. This working party comprises of:

·   Chairperson Margaret Devlin

·   Joan Lardner-Rivlin

·   Sonny Niha

·   Greg Morgan, Lead Officer Support

·   Austin Kim, Principal Advisor Panels.

3.       The working party will provide an update on planning for the Seniors Forum at the Aotea Centre on 5 July 2016.

4.       The focus of the Seniors Forum will be to promote greater visibility of – and among – a diverse range of groups in which older people participate. This forum, which will be the panel’s community summit for 2016, will also enable the panel to gather views on matters relevant to older people in Auckland.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Seniors Advisory Panel:

a)      note the update on the community summit.

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Signatories

Author

Bree Kurtovich - Democracy Advisor

Authoriser

Greg Morgan - Lead Officer Support