I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Great Barrier Local Board will be held on:

 

Date:                  

Time:

Meeting Room:

Venue:

 

Tuesday, 9 August 2016

10.00am

Fitzroy House
Glenfern Sanctuary
Glenfern Rd
Great Barrier Island

 

Great Barrier Local Board

 

OPEN AGENDA

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

Chairperson

Izzy Fordham

 

Deputy Chairperson

Susan Daly

 

Members

Jeff Cleave

 

 

Judy Gilbert

 

 

Christina Spence

 

 

(Quorum 3 members)

 

 

 

Guia Nonoy

Democracy Advisor

 

1 August 2016

 

Contact Telephone: (09) 301 0101

Email: guia.nonoy@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

 


 

 

 


Great Barrier Local Board

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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

10        Extraordinary Business                                                                            5

11        Notices of Motion                                                                                      6

12        Auckland Council's Performance report for Great Barrier Local Board for the quarter ending June 2016                                                             7

13        Draft Annual Report 2015/2016 - Great Barrier Local Board report    35

14        Feedback on the Hauraki Gulf Forum Governance Review                41

15        Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Seminar - Do The Right Thing - 13 September 2016                                                                                       75

16        Auckland Transport  Update - August 2016                                         79

17        Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development six monthly report                                                                                                      109

18        Panuku Development Auckland Local Board Update 1 January to 30 June 2016                                                                                               119

19        Off the Grid event 2016 report back                                                    125

20        Correspondence                                                                                    141

21        Chairperson's report                                                                             147

22        Board Members' Reports                                                                      157

23        Governance Forward Work Calendar                                                  169  

24        Consideration of Extraordinary Items 

 

 


1          Welcome

 

Chairperson IM Fordham will welcome everyone in attendance.  Member J Cleave will lead a karakia.

 

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 Great Barrier Local Board:

a)           confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 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 Great Barrier 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.

 

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.

 


Great Barrier Local Board

09 August 2016

 

 

Auckland Council's Performance report for Great Barrier Local Board for the quarter ending June 2016

 

File No.: CP2016/15963

 

  

 

Purpose

1.      To update the Great Barrier Local Board members on progress towards their objectives for the year from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 as set out in the Local Board agreement.

Executive Summary

2.      A financial performance report is presented to the local boards for the accounting quarters ending September, December, March and June. 

3.      Auckland Council departments also present quarterly performance reports to the local boards

4.      To improve overall performance reporting the Financial Advisory Services – Local Boards team produces a combined quarterly financial report and department report

5.      The attached report contains the following reports this quarter

·    Local Community Services including Libraries

·    Local Environmental Management

·    Local Sports Parks and Recreation

·    Local Board Financial Performance

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      Note the Auckland Council’s Performance Report for the Great Barrier Local Board for quarter ending June 2016.

 

Comments

6.      In consultation with local boards this report provides the elected members with an overview of local activities from council departments for discussion.

Consideration

Maori impact statement

7.      Maori, as stakeholders in the council, are affected and have an interest in any report of the local board financials.  However, this financial performance report does not impact specific outcomes or activities. As such, the content of this report has no particular benefit to, or adverse effect on Maori.

 

Attachments

No.

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Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance report for Great Barrier Local Board

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Signatories

Author

Jane Koch - Lead Financial Advisor

Authorisers

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

Christine Watson - Manager Financial Advisory Services - Local Boards

 


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09 August 2016

 

 

Draft Annual Report 2015/2016 - Great Barrier Local Board report

 

File No.: CP2016/14657

 

  

 

Purpose

1.      This report compares actual activities and performance with the intended activities and level of service set out in the Local Board Agreement 2015/2016. The information is prepared as part of the local board’s accountability to the community for the decisions made throughout the year.

Executive summary

2.      The Auckland Council Annual Report 2015/2016 (AR) is currently being prepared and progressed through an external audit process. In late September, the audit is expected to be completed and the final report will be approved and released to the public. The AR will include performance results for each local board.

3.      The local board is required to monitor and report on the implementation of the Local Board Agreement for 2015/2016. The requirements for monitoring and reporting are set out in the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. These requirements include providing comment on actual local activities against the intended level of service, and for the comments to be included in the AR.

4.      The 2015/2016 local board agreements formed part of the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 (LTP). The performance measures included in the LTP changed significantly from the previous LTP. This AR is the first time that we are reporting back externally against these new performance measures.

5.      The attached report is proposed for approval by the local board. The report includes the following sections:

-      Message from the chairperson

-      The year in review

-      How we performed

-      Financial information.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      Notes the monitoring and reporting requirements set out in the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 and the draft local board information proposed for the Auckland Council Annual Report 2015/2016.

b)      Receives the draft local board report to be included in the Auckland Council Annual Report 2015/2016.

c)      Approves the message from the chairperson, which provides the local board’s comments on local board matters in the Annual Report 2015/2016.

d)      Gives authority to the chairperson and deputy chairperson to make typographical changes before submitting for final publication.

 

Comments

6.      The local board is required to monitor and report on the implementation of Local Board Agreement 2015/2016. The requirements for monitoring and reporting are set out in the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, as follows:

Section 23 monitoring and reporting

(1)   Each local board must monitor the implementation of the local board agreement for its local board area.

(2)   Each annual report of the Auckland Council must include, in respect of local activities for each local board area, an audited statement that –

i)     compares the level of service achieved in relation to the activities with the performance target or targets for the activities (as stated in the local board agreement for that year); and

ii)    specifies whether any intended changes to the level of service have been achieved; and

iii)   gives reasons for any significant variation between the level of service achieved and the intended level of service.

7.      Each local board must comment on the matters included in the Annual Report under subsection (2) in respect of its local board area and the council must include those comments in the Annual Report.

8.      This report focuses on the formal reporting referred to in Section 23 above. Attachment A provides the draft local board information for inclusion in the Annual Report 2015/2016. The report contains the following sections:

 

Section

Description

a)

Message from the chairperson

Legislative requirement to include commentary from the local board on matters included in the report.

b)

The year in review

a.         - Financial performance

b.         - Key achievements

c.          - Key projects

d.         - Challenges in our area

e.         - Looking forward

Snapshot of main areas of interest for the community in the local board area.

c)

How we performed

Legislative requirement to report on performance measure results for each activity, and to provide explanations where targeted levels have not been achieved.

d)

Financial information

Legislative requirement to report on financial performance results compared to LTP budgets, together with explanations about variances.

9.      Local board comments on local board matters in the annual report will be included in the Annual Report as part of the message from the chair.

10.    The next steps for the draft Annual Report are:

·   Audit during August 2016

·   Report to the Finance and Performance Committee on 22 September

·   Report to the Governing Body for adoption on 29 September

·   Release to stock exchanges on 29 September

·   Publication on 7 October

·   Copies of the Annual Report will be provided to the local board offices, Auckland Council libraries and council service centres.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

11.    Local board comments on local board matters in the Annual Report will be included in the Annual Report as part of the message from the chair.

Māori impact statement

12.    The Annual Report provides information on how Auckland Council has progressed its agreed priorities in the Long-term Plan over a 12-month period. This includes engagement with Māori, as well as projects that benefit various population groups, including Māori.

 

Attachments

The draft annual report content will be provided prior to the meeting.

No.

Title

Page

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Draft 2015/2016 Annual Report

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Signatories

Author

Jane Koch - Lead Financial Advisor

Authorisers

Christine Watson - Manager Financial Advisory Services - Local Boards

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

 


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Draft Annual Report 2015/2016 - Great Barrier Local Board report

 

 

 

Draft 2015/2016 Annual Report

 


Great Barrier Local Board

09 August 2016

 

 

Feedback on the Hauraki Gulf Forum Governance Review

 

File No.: CP2016/14180

 

  

 

Purpose

1.      To enable the Great Barrier Local Board to provide feedback on the proposed Hauraki Gulf Forum governance review.

Executive summary

2.      At its 20 June 2016 meeting, the Hauraki Gulf Forum considered a report entitled Hauraki Gulf Forum Governance review and recommendations. This report followed an external review of the Forum completed last year by Nigel Bradly after interviews with Forum members aimed at identifying how the Forum could be more effective in its role. The interviews themselves were a result of dissatisfaction expressed by Forum members and others and a desire to make changes. A copy of Nigel Bradly’s presentation to the June 2015 Forum meeting and the June 2016 material is included at Attachment A and B respectively.

3.      Nigel Bradly’s review material suggested how the problems identified by Forum members could be remedied including reviewing the governance structure and model, seeking more funding and considering co-governance. The June 2016 report included guiding principles which are summarised here as they are a key element for the board to consider in formulating its feedback;

·   respecting Treaty settlements and the Crown playing a greater role at the Forum table

·   recognition that governance structures have evolved since the Forum was established and basing the future model and membership on influence rather than representation

·   simplifying the governance structure and having a greater focus on its purpose.

4.      Under the proposal, the make-up of the Forum would take a co-governance approach with eight members appointed by mana whenua, five appointed by the Minister of Conservation and three appointed by each of the regional and territorial authorities in the Forum area. One of those three members would be from Auckland Council compared to the current structure which has six Auckland Council members, two of whom represent the Great Barrier and Waiheke local boards. Forum members wouldn’t necessarily be elected representatives and could be those with the influence noted above. Other proposals include provision for the Forum to have stronger and more direct statutory decision making authority over the Hauraki Gulf.

5.      The officer recommendations presented to the 20 June Forum meeting were to receive the report and to support its recommendations, which were listed without change. The Forum resolved to “note” rather than “support” the recommendations and added a further resolution at the end that members consult with their respective bodies and report back to the Forum’s 12 September meeting. A copy of the Forum’s resolutions is included at Attachment C.

6.      The Great Barrier Local Board will be considering the review at its 3 August workshop and more detailed information will be provided ahead of that. The most obvious impact of the review if it proceeds as proposed is that direct representation at the Forum table from the Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards would almost certainly end.

7.      In providing its feedback it is recommended the board consider whether it supports the review’s guiding principles, or indeed has any other principles it wishes to base its feedback on. If the board is concerned to have a voice and influence on the Forum, then it should include how it sees this manifesting. This could be by direct representation, seeking to enshrine something in legislative change, or by identifying other mechanisms by which it would seek to influence the work of the Forum, or activities that impact on the Hauraki Gulf.

8.      It is also suggested that the board considers providing joint feedback with the Waiheke Local Board if common ground exists.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      Provide feedback on the Hauraki Gulf Forum Governance review for consideration by the Forum at its 12 September 2016 meeting.

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

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Hauraki Gulf Forum, 15 June 2015, Item 10 - Review of the Hauraki Gulf
Forum 49 - Nigel Bradly’s presentation to the June 2015 Forum meeting

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20 June 2016 Hauraki Gulf Forum - Governance review cover report and HGF review and recommendations report

45

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20 June 2016 Hauraki Gulf Forum Minutes

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Signatories

Author

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

Authoriser

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

 


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Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Seminar - Do The Right Thing - 13 September 2016

 

File No.: CP2016/15492

 

  

Purpose

1.      To seek expressions of interest from Great Barrier Local Board members in attending the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Seminar – Do The Right Thing being held at the Auckland Museum on Tuesday 13 September 2016. 

Executive Summary

2.      Do The Right Thing is a Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Seminar that explores doing ‘the right thing’ for our oceans by asking what our primary industries and people can do.

3.      Speakers at the seminar include Te Ahukaramu Charles Royal on belonging, Island Farmer Rick Braddock’s big vision, Raewyn Peart’s story of ecological change and MfE CEO Vicky Robertson on facing issues. Further details on the seminar are included at Attachment A.

4.      The seminar fee is $33 plus travel and accommodation at approximately $550 per person.

5.      Great Barrier Local Board members have attended annual seminars in recent years as the discussions and associated networking are directly relevant to the board’s marine protection aspirations, board representation on the Hauraki Gulf Forum and the island’s key location within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

6.      The Great Barrier Local Board professional development budget will cover the attendance costs for this conference.

7.      It is expected that all attendees will report back via their board member reports during the business meeting held on 14 September 2016.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      Nominates board member/s xxx to attend the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Seminar – Do The Right Thing – to be held on Tuesday 13 September 2016, 9am-4.30pm, at the Auckland Museum, on the basis that the conference programme is relevant to the Local Board and Environment Committee’s work programmes

b)      Confirms that the conference attendance including travel and accommodation will be paid for in accordance with the current Auckland Council Elected Member Expense Policy from the Great Barrier Local Board professional development budget line.

c)      Request that board member/s xxx report back to the board on their attendance and participation in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Seminar – Do The Right Thing.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

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Do The Right Thing Seminar Programme

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Signatories

Author

Dileeka Senewiratne - Relationship Manager PA/Office Manager

Authoriser

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

 


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09 August 2016

 

 

Auckland Transport Update - August 2016

 

File No.: CP2016/16493

 

  

 

Purpose

1.      The purpose of this report is to: respond to requests from the Great Barrier Local Board on transport-related matters, inform the board on the current status of the Board’s Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF), to facilitate decisions on proposed and current LBTCF projects and to provide information to elected members about Auckland Transport (AT) activities

Executive summary

2.      This report covers matters of specific application and interest to the Great Barrier Local Board and its community; matters of general interest relating to Auckland Transport activities or the transport sector; and relevant 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

·        Update re Tryphena / Shoal Bay Wharf Freight Days

·        Tryphena Recreational Pontoon

·        Tryphena Coastal Walkway

·        Quarterly Reports

·        Media

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      Note the Auckland Transport Update - August 2016Auckland Transport Update - August 2016.

 

 

Comments

Local board transport capital fund (LBTCF)

4.      The Great Barrier Local Board’s funding allocation under the LBTCF is currently $100,000 per annum.

5.      The Board’s current LBTCF projects are included in the table below (in which ROC = rough order of costs, and FEC = firm estimate of cost):

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

211

·    Hector Sanders Road

·    Split into sections for funding purposes

·    FEC estimate of $385,524

·    Resolution GBI/2014/63 (15 May 2014) “The design element of the project will be led by the Local Parks and SLIP’s project team”

·    Resolution GBI/2014/154 (December 2014) Requests that those parts of the projects 221 and 211 currently being progressed by the board be funded from Local Board Transport Capital Fund. Board agreed to fund from the LBTCF April 2015. AT and AC working with Board on this, project further supported by the Board in the May 2015 Board meeting (GBI/2015/53)

·    Board resolved to allocate all available funds from the LBTCF to selected sections of this project ($383,440)

·    Completion of project as funds have allowed 95% complete with minor works expected to be completed by end August 2016.

6.      The Great Barrier Local Board’s transport capital fund to date is summarised below.

Great Barrier Local Board transport capital fund summary:

Total funds available in current political term

 (Four years including 2012-13)

$400,000

 

 

Spent to Date on Completed Projects

(including money spent on cancelled projects)

$507,789

 

Committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction

$

 

Total budget left that needs to be allocated to new projects and spent by the end of the current political term

 

-$107,789

The four year budget (and all of 2016/2017 budget) is already allocated. No more projects need to be approved.

Total of projects assessed to a Rough Order of Coast (ROC) stage but not approved by the local board

$50,000

 

Funds available from the next political term (2016/2017)

-$7,789

This is the unallocated balance of the 2016/2017 Great Barrier LBTCF budget 

Update Tryphena / Shoal Bay Wharf hard stand

7.      Auckland Transport is working with the Great Barrier Local Board to resolve issues that have been identified around the wharf area, on days that freight is loaded and unloaded.

8.      On the 16th March 2016 Auckland Transport and members of the Great Barrier Local Board, met with representatives from, Sealink, GB Cartage, Blackwell Carriers, AB Deliveries, to discuss the area and solutions to issues experienced on a freight day.

9.      During the discussion it was agreed that Auckland Transport would concrete the hard stand past the wharf and that in principle it was agreed that a freight distribution shed could be erected on the site, near the existing green shed.

10.    Auckland Transport does not see itself owning or managing such a shed and its role would be limited to approval of the shed on the site, and approval of a license to occupy, actual location, size and usage.

11.    The Local Board agreed to look at possible funding sources for a shed.

12.    Dave Hyland from Sealink agreed to create a document that will outline arrangements and responsibilities required for the area on a freight day, once created, he will socialise the document and carry out consultation with all relevant stakeholders.

13.    Auckland Transport contractors started the concreting of the hard stand as promised on the 16th March 2016, this work is now complete with full loading and unloading activities able to recommence.

Tryphena Recreational Pontoon

14.    A recent audit of the recreational pontoon at Tryphena has identified major issues with buoyancy and structural supports.

15.    Auckland Transport has received a recommendation that the pontoon be removed from the water or repaired with urgency.

16.    An initial estimate of cost to repair the pontoon is approximately $60,000 and would only give the pontoon up to five years extended life.

17.    On Tuesday the 26 July 2016, Auckland Transport met on site with local users of the pontoon, including Police, Coast Guard and representatives of the local board, to discuss potential solutions.

18.    Initial discussions have resulted in Auckland Transport seeking a second opinion on the structural integrity of the pontoon and possible solutions and, the costs to repair the pontoon, if funds were available. In the interim it was agreed that the dingy rack would be removed from the pontoon to reduce the weight on the seaward side of the pontoon and as a temporary measure dinghies would be laid flat on the pontoon.

19.    It was also agreed that in future, the dinghies would need to be relocated from the pontoon to an acceptable location away from the pontoon.

Tryphena Coastal Walkway

20.    The Tryphena Coastal Trail is one of the key initiatives listed in the Draft Local Board Plan 2014. This concept plan outlines the vision for the development of a continuous walking connection between Pūriri Bay and Shoal Bay Wharf. Auckland Council has commissioned a report that sets out the overall framework of the plan, and identifies discrete projects that can be implemented in the coming years.

21.    Auckland Transport has agreed to work with Auckland Council and the local board on the plan, as and when time and budgets allow.

22.    In a recent walk over with local board representatives and Auckland Council staff, Auckland Transport engineers identified several areas that would need attention on or near the road corridor to allow the path to continue unimpeded. See attachment E.

Quarterly Reports

23.    Over the last few years Local Boards have been telling Auckland Transport that the quarterly reports are too long and contain too much regional material. Therefore Auckland Transport has decided to trial supplying the material from the Quarterly Report in a different way. Instead of a separate report, the relevant material will be incorporated as an attachment to each local board’s monthly report.

24.    Therefore information about the work of different Auckland Transport groups carried out in the local board areas will be available as an attachment to the monthly reports. Going forward, Auckland Transport will be able to supply the Transport Control Committee (TCC) resolutions on a monthly basis as this will make this material much more timely and relevant.

25.    The local board advocacy initiatives will be reported on in October and March each year. These changes should help to smooth out the information flow to local boards and ensure the material being reported on, is as timely as possible.

26.    In addition to this material, Auckland Transport will circulate the quarterly report we prepare for the governing body by email to local board chairs and transport portfolio leads. (This report can go on local board agendas if requested and, covers major regional projects, public transport patronage figures, road maintenance activity and financial performance.)

27.    The following are attached to this report:

·    Attachment A – Report from AT departments on what they have done in each local board area over the past quarter

·    Attachment B – Report on Travelwise Schools activities

·    Attachment C – The Transport Controls Committee report (From henceforth this will be a regular monthly attachment)

·    Attachment D – Advocacy initiatives

Media

Digital Advertising Screens

28.    Auckland Transport, together with media supplier QMS (www.qmsmedia.co.nz), are installing a series of digital advertising screens across the network. This is the first stage of Auckland Transport’s digital advertising implementation. The first digital screens are being installed at Britomart Transport Centre, Newmarket Train Station and Akoranga Bus Station.

29.    The purpose of the trial is to confirm the design and technology incorporated into the screens are appropriate for use across the public transport network. The prototype screens are displaying adverts on an 8 second loop, including a link to a survey being run by AT from 29th June – 24th July to gauge public reaction.

30.    Other smaller format screens are planned for locations in ferry terminals, car parks, and bus and train stations.

New bus and train zones

31.    AT is introducing a new zone-based public transport system to make fares simpler. The new, Simpler Fares system for all bus and train services, excluding SkyBus, begins on 14 August 2016 and will be a significant change to bus and train fares in Auckland, making it much easier for passengers to work out their fares before travelling.

32.    The new zone map has 13 zones and fares will be calculated according to the number of zones travelled through for the entire journey. Colour coded zones together with a new fare table make it simpler to work out cash or AT HOP fares no matter which buses or trains people travel on, by adding up the number of zones being travelled through and using the fare table to work out the fare.

33.    The following depicts the new zone map:

fare-zones-insert

34.    With an AT HOP card it will be even simpler for bus and train journeys, with a single fare being charged for each journey, even if passengers take several buses or trains to reach their destination. This will become increasingly important as AT rolls out the New Network for public transport over the next two years, beginning with south Auckland later this year. The New Network will be much easier to understand and use, with better and more frequent connections, and the new fare system will help customers make the most of it.

35.    An AT HOP card will facilitate payment for one entire journey from A to B, instead of passengers paying for each bus or train separately. They will tag on and off each bus and train as they do now, but will be charged a single fare at the end of the journey. During a journey passengers can use up to five buses or trains within four hours, with up to 30 minutes transfer time between each trip.

36.    A new AT HOP child weekend fare is also being introduced, to make weekend family outings by public transport more affordable, along with changes to the AT HOP day pass and three new ferry monthly passes. A child paying with an AT HOP card that has a child concession applied will be able to travel anywhere in Auckland, making up to five bus or train trips over a four hour period, with up to 30 minutes transfer time between each trip allowed, and pay a one-zone fare regardless of how many zones they cross.

37.    A new AT HOP day pass costing $18 will also provide unlimited travel until midnight on the day it is first used on all buses and trains plus inner harbour ferry services (except SkyBus services). The inner-harbour ferries are Devonport, Stanley Bay, Bayswater, Northcote Pt and Birkenhead services.

38.    The following fare table for buses and trains will apply:

 

Adult ATHOP Fare

Child and

Accessible AT

Hop fare*

Tertiary AT HOP

Fare*

CityLink

$0.50

$0.30

$0.40

1 Zone

$1.80

$0.99

$1.28

2 Zone

$3.10

$1.73

$2.31

3 Zone

$4.90

$2.72

$3.59

4 Zone

$6.00

$3.46

$4.52

5 Zone

$7.50

$4.45

$5.80

6 Zone

$8.80

$5.10

$6.70

7 Zone

$10.10

$5.60

$7.50

8 Zone

$11.20

$6.00

$8.20

*Child, Accessible and Tertiary AT HOP fares only apply when paying with an AT HOP card with the relevant concession applied.

Visit AT’s website for more information on Simpler Fares: www.at.govt.nz.Consideration

Consideration

Local board views and implications

39.    This report is for the local board’s information and action as required.

Māori impact statement

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

Implementation

41.    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 details in this report.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

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Report from Auckland Transport departments over the quarter April - June 2016

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Report on Travelwise Schools activities

99

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The Transport Controls Committee report

101

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Advocacy initiatives

103

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Tryphena Coastal Trail walkover

105

     

Signatories

Author

Ivan Trethowen  – Elected Member Relationship Manager , Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit, Auckland Transport John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

 


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Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development six monthly report

 

File No.: CP2016/16193

 

  

 

Purpose

1.      To provide the six monthly report from Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) on their activities in the local board area.

Executive summary

2.      This report provides the Great Barrier Local Board with highlights of ATEED’s activities in the local board area for the six months from 1 January to 30 June 2016 as attachment A.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      Note the six monthly report periods 1 January to 30 June 2016.

 

 

Comments

3.      This report provides the local board with an overview of ATEED activities for discussion.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

4.      This report is presented for local board discussion.

Māori impact statement

5.      Māori, as stakeholders in the council, are affected and have an interest in any report on local activities. However, this performance report does not impact specific outcomes or activities. As such, the content of this report has no particular benefit to, or adverse effect on Māori.

Implementation

6.      The report is for information only.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

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111

 

Signatories

Author

Richard Court, ATEED Manager Operational Strategy & Planning

Authorisers

Paul Robinson, ATEED Local Economic Growth Manager

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

 


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Panuku Development Auckland Local Board Update 1 January to 30 June 2016

 

File No.: CP2016/13252

 

  

 

Purpose

1.      To give the Great Barrier Local Board an overview of Panuku Development Auckland. The report also notes any major issues, projects and activities within the local board area for the six months 1 January to 30 June 2016.

Executive summary

2.      Panuku Development Auckland was established in September 2015 as a result of the merger of two CCOs – Waterfront Auckland and Auckland Council Property Limited (ACPL).

3.      Panuku helps to rejuvenate parts of Auckland – from small projects that refresh a site or building, to major transformations of town centres or neighbourhoods.

4.      Comprised of five Directorates, Panuku manages around $1 billion of council’s property portfolio, which we continuously review to find smart ways to generate income for the region, grow the portfolio or release land or property that can be better used by others.

5.      Panuku works with government, iwi, not-for-profit and private organisations. We use our skills, knowledge and connections to bring land and resources together to create the best outcome for Aucklanders.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      Receive the Panuku Development Auckland Local Board Update 1 January to 30 June 2016.

 

Local Activities

Portfolio Management

6.      Panuku manages property owned by the council and Auckland Transport (AT) that are not currently needed for service or infrastructure purposes. These are properties that are not immediately required for delivery of a council service or infrastructure development but are being held for use in a planned future project such as road construction, the expansion of parks or development of future town centres.

7.      The property portfolio comprises 1447 properties containing 1121 leases as at 30 June 2016. The current portfolio includes vacant land, industrial buildings, warehouses, retail shops, cafes, offices, medical centres and a large portfolio of residential rental homes.

8.      The return on the property portfolio for the period ending 30 June 2016 was above budget with a net surplus to Auckland Council and AT shareholders of $3.9 million ahead of budget.

9.      The average monthly tenantable occupancy rate for the six month period is more than 98 per cent which is above the Statement of Intent (SOI) target of 95 per cent.

Properties Managed in Great Barrier Local Board Area

10.    Panuku Development Auckland currently manages the following four commercial leases within the Great Barrier Local Board area.

Name

Address

Activity

Type

Fly My Sky

70 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris (Claris Airport)

Airline

Commercial

Great Barrier Airlines

70 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris (Claris Airport)

Airline

Commercial

Greasr Clearing House

70 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris (Claris Airport)

Airfield landing fee account

Commercial

Blackwells Quarry

25 Hector Sanderson Road

Fulton Hogan Quarry operation

Commercial

Portfolio Review and Rationalisation

Overview

11.    Panuku is required to undertake on-going 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. Panuku has a particular focus on achieving housing and urban regeneration 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

12.    July 2015 to June 2016 Target

UNIT

TARGET

ACHIEVED

COMMENTS

Portfolio Review

$40 million disposal recommendations

$53,436,750 as at 30 June 2016

These recommendations include $38,334,000 of sites that are identified for development projects.

13.    Panuku works closely with the council and AT to identify potentially surplus properties to help achieve disposal targets.

14.    July 2016 to June 2017 Target

UNIT

TARGET

COMMENTS

Portfolio Review

$45 million gross value recommended for sale

This target includes disposal recommendations and sales for sites that are identified for housing development and urban regeneration projects.

Process

15.    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, Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs), local boards and mana whenua. This is followed by Panuku Board approval, engagement with local ward and the Independent Māori Statutory Board and finally a governing body decision.

Under review

16.    There are currently no properties under review in the Great Barrier Local Board area. 

Acquisitions and Disposals

Acquisitions

17.    14 properties have been purchased this financial year for open space purposes around the region at a value of $29.5 million, and 13 properties have been purchased for storm water purposes at a value of $1.3 million.

18.    The property at 20 Glenfern Road, Great Barrier Island was purchased on 30 June 2016.The property was purchased for regional park purposes.

Disposals

19.    To the financial year end 2015/2016 Panuku has achieved $55.5 million of unconditional net sales against the 2015/2016 disposals target of $50 million for the year.

20.    No properties were sold in the Great Barrier Local Board area.

Regional Activities

21.    The Panuku workload has increased significantly in recently months with work commencing across a number of new locations including, Manukau, Onehunga, Northcote, Takapuna, Henderson, and the Housing for Older People portfolio (HfOP).

22.    As expected, the increased workload requires careful management and resource planning. Panuku is developing a master programme so it can effectively spread its resources across projects, control the scope of its programme to ensure it can retain a strong focus on delivery, and to identify where it will require extra resourcing moving forward. Where extra resourcing or funding is required for urban regeneration within transform locations, council has endorsed the principle of Transform Project expenditure being funded from reinvestment of proceeds from properties which are disposed within those locations.

23.    Alongside the development projects, Panuku continues its business as usual activities, including managing the council’s non-service property disposal and managing the Westhaven Marina.

24.    Panuku has continued to form strong relationships with stakeholders; with the communities it works within, Local Boards, the council family and also with the government.  Mana Whenua engagement activities is significant, with monthly meetings held with all Mana Whenua, and regular one-on-one engagement with Iwi. 

Highlights

25.    The highlights for the last six months include:

a)    The Auckland Development Committee approved the High Level Project Plan (HLPP) for Manukau as a Transform location.

b)    The Auckland Development Committee also approved the HLPP for Northcote and Takapuna as Unlock locations.

c)    The Prime Minister RT Hon John Key and Madam Chang Laiwa, chair of Fu Wah, turned the ground at the ground-breaking ceremony for the $200 million, 190-room Park Hyatt hotel being built in the Wynyard Quarter.

d)    Including the Park Hyatt hotel, 14 developments are currently underway in the transformation of the Wynyard Quarter, with Willis Bond and Precinct progressing through their respective residential and commercial developments.

e)    Panuku has been negotiating a joint venture agreement with The Selwyn Foundation to provide a basis for when it becomes the community housing partner for Auckland Council’s Housing for Older People portfolio subject to public consultation process. A high level project plan to cover the multi-year redevelopment of the network of village sites is being prepared by Panuku, as is the accountability framework. This is being discussed with The Selwyn Foundation. The HLPP will be presented to the governing body in August for approval.

f)     The development of the airfields site at Hobsonville is continuing, with infrastructure being developed, including the building of new roads and water ponds.  The 20 hectare airfields site will provide approximately 400 new homes when it is completed.  Panuku has finalised a development agreement with A.V Jennings in April 2016 for the development of airfields stage 1. The site is 1.6 hectare which will result in the construction of 102 homes, 10 per cent being affordable. Panuku is also currently discussing with a potential partner the development of the remainder of the 20 hectare site.

g)    Panuku Development Auckland was given delegated authority from Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee in March 2016 to seek private sector investment to redevelop the Civic Administration Building. Panuku has identified a preferred proposal to redevelop the building and surrounding land and is working through the details with the selected developer. If negotiations proceed as hoped, Panuku should be able to enter into a development agreement later in the year. The preferred proposal will meet council’s heritage and design requirements for this iconic building and does not require a financial contribution from council. There will be a full public announcement outlining the plans for the building and surrounding land once the development agreement is signed.

Future outlook

26.    Over the next few months, Panuku will:

a)    Continue to develop Framework Plans for Transform Manukau and progress the Northcote, Takapuna and Henderson, HfOP Unlock projects. As part of this work, Panuku will be defining what affordable housing means in relation to the developments that it works on.

b)    Work on the High Level Project Plan (HLPP) for the Onehunga Transform project is continuing.  Panuku is consulting with the New Zealand Transport Agency about the implications on the HLPP from the East-West project route.  It is also working with the Ports of Auckland on the transfer of ownership to Panuku of the Onehunga Port. This means that the formation of the HLPP is taking longer than originally anticipated.

c)    Begin the HLPP process for Henderson town centre.

d)    Continue to work with The Selwyn Foundation on establishing the Community Housing Partner for the Housing joint venture for Older People, and to form a development programme for its housing portfolio.

e)    Support the Tamaki Regeneration Company (TRC) to plan and go-to-market process to redevelop the 2800 social houses that it recently transferred from Crown ownership to TRC.  Auckland Council and the Crown are owners of the Tamaki Regeneration Company, and Panuku provides advice to the council on its shareholder interest.  It is working alongside The Treasury (who advise on the Crown’s shareholder interest) to support the go-to-market process which will see the redevelopments which will increase housing from the current 2800 social houses to 7500 mixed tenure houses over a 10-15 year period.

f)     Oversee the 14 developments currently underway across the Wynyard Quarter.  A critical component of this is to work closely with Auckland Transport to ensure that essential roading infrastructure work takes place, and to manage through the impacts of any delays in the AT programme of works on the development programme within the Wynyard Quarter.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

27.    This report is for the Great Barrier Local Board’s information.

28.    Panuku requests that all feedback and/or queries you have relating to a property in your local board area be directed in the first instance to localboard@developmentauckland.co.nz

Māori impact statement

29.    Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua. Through our collaborative partnership approach, Panuku works with Māori towards: joint strategic outcomes; enabling commercial investment, including partnership in commercial and housing opportunities; contribution the urban fabric through recognition of Māori cultural footprint in design, respect for the environment and broader social outcomes; guiding the nature of our working practice when we embed Māori values in our business at a strategic and operational level. A goals and actions plan outline for this work is published on the Panuku website as part of our Māori Engagement Framework 28 October 2015.

30.    In June 2016 Panuku progressed the goals and actions plan outline into a business wide Māori Responsiveness Action Plan, detailing at an operational level how we will meet our commitments to Maori. We have additionally agreed a Māori commercial relationships action plan formalising our processes for encouraging Māori commercial relationships with Panuku.

Local context

31.    There are seven iwi with mana whenua interests in the Great Barrier Local Board area. Panuku has been engaging with these groups in respect of potential disposals and development sites in the Great Barrier Local Board area over the past three years.

32.    If planning progresses for future Panuku led development in Great Barrier Panuku will work in collaboration with kaitiaki officers from these tribes towards best care for land and people within our area of influence. This work is understood to enable protection of waahi tapu and the optimum health of the mauri (life force) of the natural environment.

33.    We additionally seek opportunities to partner with mana whenua, iwi and hapū and other Maori organisations on developments.

Implementation

34.    There are no implementation issues.

 

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.    

Signatories

Author

Sven Mol - Stakeholder Relations Coordinator - Panuku Development Auckland

Authorisers

Toni Giacon - Team Leader Stakeholder and Community Engagement

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

 


Great Barrier Local Board

09 August 2016

 

 

Off the Grid event 2016 report back

 

File No.: CP2016/15791

 

  

 

Purpose

1.      Providing an accountability report for the 12-15 May 2016 Off the Grid event.

Executive Summary

2.      Off the Grid is a board funded event that is managed by AoteaOra Community Trust. It is a weekend-long festival showcasing how Great Barrier homes and businesses function and thrive off-grid. This is the second consecutive year that event has been held.

3.      The Great Barrier Environment Committee allocated $18,150 to the event at its 26 August 2015 meeting. This year the event was held on 12-15 May 2016. Due to the event’s success in 2015, the weekend was extended to include an evening in Auckland city. The four day event drew in an estimated 250 attendees.

4.      The AoteaOra Community Trust has provided an accountability report on the event which is located at Attachment A. The event came in within budget. The Trust has an August meeting scheduled to review the feedback from participants and plan the 2017 Off the Grid event.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      note the AoteaOra Community Trust Off the Grid 2016 event report

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

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AoteaOra Community Trust report on the Off the Grid event

127

     

Signatories

Author

Jacqueline Fyers – Local Board Advisor

Authoriser

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

 


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Correspondence

File No.: CP2016/14960

 

  

 

Executive Summary

Correspondence sent and received for the Great Barrier Local Board’s information.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)         note the correspondence for the month of July 2016.

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

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Letter to the Chair from Gavin Smith

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Chairperson's report

File No.: CP2016/14957

 

  

 

Executive Summary

An opportunity is provided for the chairperson to update the local board on the projects and issues she has been involved with since the last meeting, for information.

 

Recommendation

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)         note the Chairperson’s report.

 

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

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Chairperson Izzy Fordham's report

149

    

Signatories

Author

Guia Nonoy - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

 


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Board Members' Reports

File No.: CP2016/14955

 

  

 

Executive Summary

An opportunity is provided for members to update the Board on the projects and issues they have been involved with since the last meeting, for information.

 

Recommendation/s

a)         That the report of Board Member Susan Daly be noted.

b)         That the tabled/verbal report of Board Member Jeff Cleave be noted.

c)         That the report of Board Member Judy Gilbert be noted.

d)         That the report of Board Member Christina Spence be noted.

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

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Board Member Susan Daly's report

159

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Board Member Judy Gilbert's report

165

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Board Member Christina Spence's report

167

    

Signatories

Authors

Guia Nonoy - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

 


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Governance Forward Work Calendar

 

File No.: CP2016/14953

 

  

Purpose

1.      To present the Great Barrier Local Board with its updated governance forward work calendar.

Executive Summary

2.      The governance forward work calendar for the Great Barrier Local Board is in Attachment A. The calendar is updated monthly, reported to business meetings and distributed to council staff.

3.      The governance forward work calendars were introduced in 2016 as part of Auckland Council’s quality advice programme and aim to support local boards’ governance role by:

·    ensuring advice on meeting agendas is driven by local board priorities

·    clarifying what advice is expected and when

·    clarifying the rationale for reports.

4.      The calendar also aims to provide guidance for staff supporting local boards and greater transparency for the public.

 

Recommendation/s

That the Great Barrier Local Board:

a)      note the Great Barrier Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar.

 

 

Attachments

No.

Title

Page

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Great Barrier Local Board Governance Forward August work calendar

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Signatories

Author

Guia Nonoy - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Karen Lyons - Manager Local Board Services

John Nash - Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

 



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