Agenda of Howick Local Board

1 Welcome

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 Howick Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Monday 10 April 2017, as a true and correct record.

b) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 4 May 2017, 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 Howick 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.

8.1 Deputation - Auckland British and European Classic Car Show

Purpose

1. The Reverend Dr. Richard Waugh, Chairman of the Auckland British and European Classic Car Show Committee would like to present the board on their recent event.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board thanks Reverend Dr. Richard Waugh, Chairman of the Auckland British and European Classic Car Show Committee his attendance and presentation.

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

There were no notices of motion.

Howick Local Board

15 May 2017

Auckland Transport Update - May 2017

File No.: CP2017/08262

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to; respond to resolutions and requests on transport-related matters, provide an update on the current status of Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF), request approval for new LBTCF projects, provide a summary of consultation material sent to the Board and, provide transport related information on matters of specific application and interest to the Howick Local Board (HLB) and its community.

Executive summary

2. This month a decision is required on to progress the Buckland Beach Walking Improvements project as well as information on the following matters:

· Auckland Transport Quarterly Report

· A Local Board Transport Capital Fund update.

· Auckland Transport projects that are being delivered in Howick.

· Attachments include a register of local issues and media releases specific to the Howick area.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) note the Auckland Transport Update – May 2017 report

b) request that Auckland Transport complete detailed design of the following projects that have been identified in community consultation about the Buckland’s Beach Walking Improvements project:

i. building a roundabout at the intersection of Buckland’s Beach and Whitcombe Roads.

ii. converting The Parade to a ‘one way’ system including investigation of crossings, speed control measures and whether options exist for retention of ‘two way’ access into Laing’s Road.

Comments

Auckland Transport Quarterly Reporting

3. Auckland Transport provides quarterly reports about the organisations activities. Attachment A is provide information about Auckland Transport’s regional and local activities. Attachment B provides information about Auckland Transport’s work with local schools.

4. This paragraph provides a report about how Auckland Transport is supporting the HLB’s transport ‘Advocacy Initiatives’ recorded in the Local Board Plan. In this report the HLB’s transport related ‘Advocacy Initiatives’ from the 2013-16 term are recorded in the table below providing a summary of actions being taken that support them.

Table 1: Advocacy Initiative Status – 2013-16 Local Board Plan

Advocacy Initiative	Key Initiative	Status
A well-integrated efficient public transportation system	Investigate options for further ferry transport in the area	Until late-2016 Auckland Transport’s focus has been on current services. Since late -2016 Auckland Transport has been implementing the PTOM process and new ferry contracts are being negotiated later this year including some service improvements that we will be able to confirm later in 2017.
A well-integrated efficient public transportation system	Input into East/West Connections and SMART project	The HLB has provided regular submissions to Auckland Transport and New Zealand Transport Agency about this project. Auckland Transport has discussed advocacy about these projects with the HLB during the Long Term Plan and Regional Land Transport Plan process.
Working well with businesses	Fund streetscape improvements as part of the draft East Tāmaki Corridor Management Plan	Crookes Road project delivered. Auckland Transport has discussed working with the HLB to investigate ideas for the area around the new park development at the former Greenmount landfill site.
Well designed and quality development in Howick	Continue to partner with Auckland Transport to develop the Half Moon Bay area as a transport hub	Auckland Transport has worked with the HLB to construct a new ferry pier. Auckland Transport is currently applying for resource consent to complete the planned bus turning area and drop off point at the pier.
Local services and infrastructure in place to meet Howick’s growth	Develop the potential for an integrated planning solution for the Howick Village area e.g. place audit	Auckland Transport is actively supporting the Howick Village Plan.
Note: When the new HLB plan 2016-19 is ratified that plan’s ‘Advocacy Initiatives’ will replace current set.

Local board transport capital fund (LBTCF) update

5. The LBTCF is a capital budget provided to all Local Boards by Auckland Council and delivered by Auckland Transport. Local Boards can use this fund to deliver projects that they believe are important but are not part of Auckland Transport’s work programme. The limitations being that the project must:

· Be safe.

· Not impede network efficiency.

· Be in the road corridor. Although projects running through parks can be considered if there is a transport outcome.

6. HLB’s funding in this term is approx. $ 2.9 million.

7. Auckland Transport encourages all Local Board’s to identify potential projects as early as possible to ensure delivery within the current electoral term.

Projects

8. Early in this electoral term the HLB started identifying possible projects and planning workshops have been held and reported about previously.

9. The current progress of all projects is summarised in the table below:

Table 1: Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects

Projects	Current Status	Problem or Opportunity Being Addressed	Current Status
Half Moon Bay Ferry Pier and Bus Turnaround		Providing better facilities for ferry passengers at Half Moon Bay	‘Rough Order of Cost’ requested by the HLB in 2013. ‘Detailed Design’ was authorised by HLB in October 2014 based on a Rough Order of Cost of $ 4.3 million of which the HLB would provide $ 2.5 million. ‘Construction’ was authorised by HLB in 2015 and has been expanded to include a bus turn around area. The total project is now worth approx. $ 5.9 million including funding from New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Transport. The increase in investment was ‘resolved’ by the HLB on 13 June 2016. The pier is complete and was opened on 7 April 2017. The consent process for the ‘landside’ works has been submitted and is being processed.
Buckland’s Beach Walkway Improvements		Providing safer pedestrian facilities at Buckland Beach	‘Rough Order of Cost’ of between $ 1.5 and 2.1 million has been provided to the HLB. Concept design was carried out in a number of stages: · 14 July 2014 – Detailed design of a small initial project authorised by resolution. · 8 June 2015 – The HLB expanded the project to include detailed design for a project running the length of ‘The Parade’. · 13 July 2015 Concept design reported to the HLB. This design is broken down into ten separate elements (detailed in February 2017’s report). ‘Construction’ of improvements to pedestrian safety between Numbers 61 and 68A of Buckland’s Beach Road was authorised on 8 August 2016. Using funds from Auckland Council’s Community Facilities Department’s Green Ways and Walk Ways Development Fund. ‘Next Steps’ Consultation about the small section between Numbers 61 and 68A of Buckland’s Beach Road is complete. The HLB reviewed the feedback on 26 April 2017. On 26 April 2017 the HLB also agreed to proceed with further work on two aspects of the project identified during consultation.
Howick Village Centre Plan		Supporting improvements to Howick Village that will make it nicer, safer and more pedestrian friendly.	Auckland Transport is working with the team developing the Howick Village Centre Plan and when this project is more advanced may complete a ROC for proposed work.
Cascades Walkway		Building a footpath on Cascade Road that will provide access under the bridge on the western edge of the golf course to the walking track that follows the stream.	Auckland Transport has priced two options with ‘Rough Orders of Cost’ of either approx. $ 83,000 or approx. $ 225,000 depending on the route of the pathway. HLB Transport Portfolio Members have visited this site and the project is still under consideration.
Walking and Cycling Access to Half Moon Bay		Develop walking and cycling opportunities around Half Moon Bay.	The HLB discussed this project on 8 February 2017. It was decided to let the ferry pier and bus stop improvements become operational before a new project was started.
Highbrook Cycling and Walking Project		Develop walking and cycling opportunities around Highbrook.	The HLB was briefed by Auckland Transport about this project on 24 March 2017. The HLB did not choose to pursue the project at this time.
Baverstock Road Crossing		Building traffic calming and a crossing on Baverstock Road to reduce traffic speed and create a safer pedestrian environment	‘Rough Order of Cost’ of approx. $ 150,000 has been provided to the HLB. The HLB discussed this project on 8 February 2017 and decided not to proceed with the project at this time.
Notes: A ‘traffic light’ code is used to summarise the status of projects. The colours are used as follows: Green – Project progressing ‘on time’ and on budget. Orange – An issue has been identified that may need to be resolved. Red - An major issue has been identified that needs to be resolved Black – The project has been investigated and the HLB has decided not to pursue it at this time.

New Projects

10. On 26 April 2017 HLB has identified two projects that they wish to investigate further:

· Building a roundabout at the intersection of Buckland’s Beach and Whitcombe Roads

· Converting The Parade to a ‘one way’ system including investigating crossings, speed control measures and whether options exist for retention of ‘two way’ access into Laing’s Road.

11. Both of these projects were identified by the community during consultation about the Buckland’s Beach Walkway Improvements project. The HLB is interested in conducting a detailed investigation of these ideas and draft resolutions are provided requesting that Auckland Transport start conducted a ‘detailed design’ process and report back with options.

12. This work is to provide the HLB with information for decision-making and will confirm the technical feasibility, safety and cost of the projects. It will also provide a full review of the technical options in accordance with Section 77 of the Local Government Act 2002.

Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal Update

13. Building a new ferry pier and bus turn around area at Half Moon Bay was HLB’s key Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project in the 2013-16 term. The HLB were briefed on progress at the Half Moon Bay ferry terminal on 26 April 2017.

14. The project is progressing as predicted, the pier is built and consent for the bus turning area is currently being actioned.

Upcoming projects and activities

Consultations

15. Auckland Transport provides the HLB with the opportunity to comment on transport projects being delivered in this Local Board Area.

16. In this reporting period, no projects were put forward for comment by the HLB.

17. Traffic Control Committee (TCC) decisions are reported on a monthly basis. In the previous reporting period there was one TCC decision in the HLB area.

Table 2: TCC Monthly Summary April 2017

Street	Area	Work	Decision
Reeves Road / Grassways Avenue	Howick	No Stopping At All Times, Stop Control, Flush Median	Carried
Tamure Road / Haku Road / Hangahai Road / Tinaku Road / Peihinga Road / Ormiston Road	Flat Bush	No Stopping At All Times, Prohibited Turn, Give-Way Control, Traffic Island, Round-about Controlled Give-Way	Carried
Castlebane Drive / Charlestown Drive / Downpatrick Drive / Gurtin Drive / Cloonlyon Drive / Drumbuoy Drive / Gurtin Drive / Dunbeg Crescent	Flat Bush	No Stopping At All Times, Give-Way Control, Lane Provision	Carried

Regional and sub-regional projects

Public Transport Service and Safety Improvements

18. The number of people using public transport in Auckland is reaching record numbers. In the last year 19 million trips were taken on Auckland’s trains.

19. Auckland Transport is improving customer service on public transport. The first project will bring together ticket offices and customer service centres at five train stations. Currently customers need to queue at one point to buy a cash ticket and queue at another to get journey planning advice and other information on AT Metro services. Bringing the ticket offices and customer service centres together will provide a faster ticketing service and give our customers better service overall.

20. The five stations that have two offices that will be combined are Britomart, Newmarket, New Lynn, Papakura and Manukau. There is also a customer service centre at Panmure which will be changed to offer tickets as well. The change will be in place by the end of July 2017.

21. Safety from crime on public transport (particularly trains) has been raised by both Local Boards and the public. Auckland Transport is working to improve the situation and a number of projects are starting to be delivered aimed at improving the situation including:

· New security gates at high risk stations. AT HOP electronic gates will are being installed at eight more stations over the next 18 months: Otahuhu, Manurewa, Papatoetoe, Henderson, Parnell, Middlemore, Glen Innes and Papakura.

· Law changes so that people that do not pay fares can be removed from trains and fined.

· Changing national legislation to allow for staff on trains to be ‘warranted’ (or empowered under legislation to remove people and demand identification)

22. The legislative changes are progressing through Parliament and Auckland Transport is planning a pilot scheme with 18 ‘warranted officers’ working on the AT Metro public transport network. The presence of legally empowered staff will provide a deterrent to fare evaders and provide visible security.

AMETI

23. AMETI is a large transport project that will provide better public transport options between Panmure and Botany. The stage of AMETI currently being delivered is a busway running from Pakuranga to Panmure. The AMETI Eastern Busway will be New Zealand’s first urban busway providing congestion free ‘bus only’ lanes for commuters.

24. Between late April and late May (weather dependant), Auckland Transport’s AMETI Eastern Busway team will be doing investigative work along Pakuranga Road and in some side streets between Panmure Bridge and Ti Rakau Drive. The work is to map underground services. This is part of detailed planning for the AMETI Eastern Busway

Chapel Road

25. This safety driven project is about upgrading Chapel Road between Stancombe Road and Ormiston Road to bring it to an ‘urban arterial standard’. This road used to be rural road and as development has occurred needs to be upgraded. The scope of works includes making the road straighter, building a new bridge, a new signalised intersection, and widening Stancombe Road intersection so that cycle lanes and two southbound traffic lanes will be available.

26. Auckland Transport is working with New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and has requested funding to re-design Chapel Road and replace the bridge. Funding for the project has been agreed in principle by NZTA and the first stage of designing the project has been approved. Funding for subsequent stages of the project will be confirmed as the project progresses.

27. Construction may start as early as 2018, but this start date is based on the best case scenario and obtaining future construction funding from the NZTA.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Auckland Transport Regional and Local Activities	19
b ⇩	Auckland Transport Schools Programme	33
c ⇩	Issues Register	37
d ⇩	Media Clippings	39

Signatories

Authors

Ben Stallworthy, Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon, Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit, Auckland Transport

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

15 May 2017

New Road Name Approval for the subdivision by Murphys Development Ltd, at 125D Murphys Road, Flat Bush.

File No.: CP2017/06632

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Howick Local Board, for new road names for two new roads created through the subdivision at 125D Murphys Road, Flat Bush.

Executive summary

2. Auckland Council has road naming guidelines that set out the requirements and criteria of the Council for proposed road names. These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming for the Auckland Council.

3. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the road names ‘Annmarie Avenue’ and ‘Gassie Close’ (applicant’s preferred road names), ‘Jodelle Street,’ ‘Chen Rise’ and ‘Guest Close’ were determined to meet the road naming guideline criteria.

4. Local iwi groups and New Zealand Post were consulted and one objection was received from Ngati te Ata who opposed the road names but gave no further comment and did not offer alternative suggestions. New Zealand Post noted that ‘Jodelle Street’ may not be supported by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and Council as there is already a ‘Jodie Place’ in Flat Bush. LINZ confirmed the names were acceptable.

5. The names ‘Annmarie Avenue’ and ‘Gassie Close’ proposed by the applicant and the names ‘Jodelle Street,’ ‘Chen Rise’ and ‘Guest Close’ are considered for approval by the Local Board.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval, the road names ‘Annmarie Avenue’ and ‘Gassie Close’, proposed by the applicant, for the new roads created by way of subdivision at 125D Murphys Road, Flat Bush, while noting that ‘Jodelle Street,’ ‘Chen Rise’ and ‘Guest Close’ also meet the road naming criteria.

Comments

6. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines allow that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider/developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name for the Local Board’s approval.

27 lots of the 40 lot subdivision (referenced 46555) will be serviced by a new road (Road 1) coming off Redoubt Road, which the applicant seeks to name. 9 lots will be accessed by a second road coming off Road 1.

The applicant has proposed the following names for consideration for the two new roads created as part of the development at 125D Murphys Road, Flat Bush.

Preference	Proposed New Road Name (Road 1)	Meaning
Preferred Name	Annmarie Avenue	All names have relevance to the developer as they are names of people associated with Murphys Development Ltd.
First Alternative	Jodelle Street
Second Alternative	Chen Rise

Preference	Proposed New Road Name (Road 2)	Meaning
Preferred Name	Gassie Close	As above.
First Alternative	Guest Close

ROAD 2

Figure One: Location and layout of the new roads, highlighted in yellow.

Decision Making

7. The Auckland Council, by way of the Auckland Council Long Term Plan (2012 - 2022), allocated the responsibility for the naming of new roads, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, to Local Boards.

Assessment

8. The applicants’ proposed road names have been assessed against the criteria set out in the Auckland Council road naming guidelines;

9. The applicant’s preferred road names, ‘Annmarie Avenue’ and ‘Gassie Close,’ are considered to be consistent with road naming guidelines.

10. The proposed suffixes of ‘Avenue’ and ‘Close’ (applicant’s preferred) are considered to be appropriate as they reflect the characteristics of the proposed roads, being a broad roadway along the ridgeline lined with trees and a short, enclosed roadway.

11. As the applicant’s preferred names meet the criteria of the Road Naming Guidelines, they are recommended for consideration for approval by the Local Board while noting that the names ‘Jodelle Street,’ ‘Chen Rise’ and ‘Guest Close’ are also appropriate as they comply with all the criteria of the road naming guidelines.

Consideration

Significance of Decision

12. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Maori impact statement

13. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board on this report is linked to the Auckland Plan Outcome, “A Maori identity that is Auckland’s point of difference in the world”. The use of Maori names for roads, buildings and other public places is an opportunity to publicly demonstrate Maori identity.

Consultation

14. The applicant has emailed multiple iwi groups within the Howick Local board area. Of the 12 iwi groups contacted, a response was received from Ngai Tai ki Tamaki stating they had no issue with the proposed names, and from Makaurau Trust who deferred interest to Ngai Tai ki Tamaki. A response was also received from Ngati te Ata stating that they were opposed to the names with no reasoning or alternative road names suggested. No further responses have been received from any other iwi groups.

15. New Zealand Post and LINZ were consulted and indicated that all the names provided are acceptable from their perspective.

Financial and Resourcing Implications

16. The cost of processing the approval of the proposed new road name and any installation of road name signage is recoverable in accordance with Council’s Administrative Charges.

Legal and Legislative Implications

17. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board for this report is not considered to have any legal or legislative implications.

Implementation

18. The Resource Consenting Team is involved in ensuring that appropriate road name signage will be installed accordingly once an approval is obtained for the new road name.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Virginia Loh - Resource Consents Administrator

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

15 May 2017

New Road Name Approval for the residential subdivision by Lumina Developments at 27, 35, 35A Howe Street, Howick.

File No.: CP2017/06671

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Howick Local Board, for a new road name for a road created by way of a 18 Lot subdivision at 27, 35, 35A Howe Street, Howick.

Executive summary

3. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the road names ‘JaeDee (Court/Place/Lane)’ (applicant’s preferred road name), and ‘Lumnina (Way)’ (alternate name proposed by applicant) were determined to meet the road naming guideline criteria.

4. Local iwi groups were consulted. Responses were received from Te Ahiwaru and Te Akitai Waiohua, both deferring to Ngai Tai ki Tamaki. No comments on the proposed names or suggested alternative names were offered by the iwi groups.

5. The names ‘JaeDee Court/Place/Lane’ and ‘Lumina Way’ are considered for approval by the Local Board.

6. The applicant has not proposed a road type and have expressed that they do not have any particular preference. In this case, appropriate suffixes include ‘Court’, ‘Place’ ‘Lane’ or ‘Way’.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval, the road name ‘JaeDee’, proposed by the Applicant, for the new road created by way of subdivision at 27, 35, 35A Howe Street, Howick while noting that ‘Lumina’ also meets the road naming criteria.

Comments

7. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines allow that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider/developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name for the Local Board’s approval.

8. A new cul-de-sac was created as part of a new residential development (granted under resource consent 48496) including an 18 Lot subdivision.

The Applicant has proposed the following names for consideration for the road created as part of the development at 27, 35 and 35A Howe Street, Howick.

Preference	Proposed New Road Name	Meaning
Preferred Name	JaeDee	Name to honour a family member who passed away over Christmas – inspiration behind the development of the Howe Street Subdivision.
First Alternative	Jade	A variation to the first name, as a tribute to JaeDee.
Second Alternative	Lumina	Company name

Figure One: Location and Layout of new Road off Howe Street, Howick

Decision Making

9. The Auckland Council, by way of the Auckland Council Long Term Plan (2012 - 2022), allocated the responsibility for the naming of new roads, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, to Local Boards.

Assessment

10. The Applicant’s proposed road names have been assessed against the criteria set out in the Auckland Council road naming guidelines;

11. One of the criteria states that “Where there is an existing similar/same road name within Auckland Council’s boundary or an adjoining territorial authority’s boundary, a new road name must not be: (a) the same as an existing road name; (b) similar in spelling to an existing road name; or (c) similar in sound to an existing road name”. It is therefore considered that the proposed name ‘Jade Court’ does not meet this criterion.

12. All other proposed road names meet the criteria set out in the road naming guidelines.

13. The applicant has not proposed a specific suffix, but has suggested Court, Way or Place. ‘Court’ and ‘Place’ are described as a ‘short, enclosed roadway’ and ‘Lane’ is described as a ‘narrow roadway between walls. The proposed suffix of ‘Way’ is described as ‘short enclosed roadway’. These are all appropriate for the proposed new road.

14. The proposed road names all meet the criteria for reasons including the following:

· The names are relatively easy to pronounce, spell and write.

· There are no existing similar/ same road names within Auckland Council’s boundary.

15. As the Applicant’s preferred name (Jaedee) meets the criteria, it is recommended for consideration for approval while noting that the alternative name proposed (Lumina) is also appropriate as they comply with all the criteria of the road naming guidelines.

Consideration

Significance of Decision

16. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate impact on the community.

Maori impact statement

17. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board on this report is linked to the Auckland Plan Outcome, “A Maori identity that is Auckland’s point of difference in the world”. The use of Maori names for roads, buildings and other public places is an opportunity to publicly demonstrate Maori identity.

Consultation

18. The relevant iwi groups were contacted by email to seek feedback on the proposed names. The responses received were as follows:

· Email from Te Ahiwaru, deferring to Ngai Tai

· Email from Te Akitai Waiohua, deferring to Ngai Tai

· The applicant’s agent followed up on it, however no response was received.

19. Consultation was undertaken with NZ Post, and they have confirmed that ‘Jaedee’ and ‘Lumina’ are acceptable. There is already a Jade Avenue in Pakuranga so ‘Jade’ was not considered to be an acceptable name.

20. No written consultation with the neighbours (Lots 1-3 DP 210337) who will be affected by the new road name, has been provided. The applicant will however be consulting them, and believes that based on previous discussions with them, they will not have a problem with the change as they have been fairly happy with the private roading proposal to date.

Financial and Resourcing Implications

21. The cost of processing the approval of the proposed new road name and any installation of road name signage is recoverable in accordance with Council’s Administrative Charges.

Legal and Legislative Implications

22. The decision sought from the Howick Local Board for this report is not considered to have any legal or legislative implications.

Implementation

23. The Resource Consenting Team is involved in ensuring that appropriate road name signage will be installed accordingly once an approval is obtained for the new road name.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Virginia Loh - Resource Consents Administrator

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board ACE work programme 2017/2018

File No.: CP2017/05830

Purpose

1. To approve the Arts, Community and Events 2017/2018 Howick Local Board work programme.

Executive summary

2. This report provides information to support the local board to make decisions required to approve the Arts, Community and Events 2017/2018 work programme.

3. The proposed ACE work programme provides a defined work programme for the 2017/2018 financial year. The work programme covers the following areas:

· Community Empowerment

· Arts and Culture

· Events

· Community Places.

4. The ACE work programme for the Howick Local Board aligns with the following 2014-2017 Howick Local Board Plan priorities:

· valuing our cultural diversity

· an involved and connected community.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board :

a) approve the 2017/2018 Arts, Community and Events work programme (Attachment A).

Comments

5. The ACE work programme for 2017/2018 aligns to the following 2014-2017 Howick Local Board Plan priorities:

· valuing our cultural diversity is supported through activities such as community arts programmes and community events.

· an involved and connected community is supported through activities such as capacity building with a youth focus, and community-led placemaking work.

6. The ACE work programme 2017/2018 for the Howick Local Board includes the following areas of activity:

· Community Empowerment: these projects and programmes aim to deliver a range of social outcomes for local residents. This includes work to apply the Empowered Communities Approach through the strategic broker, as well as developing a local Māori responsiveness action plan.

· Arts and Culture: this includes the Estuary Art Awards, funding for City of Manukau Pipes and Drums Inc., and funding for groups such as the Howick Children’s and Youth Theatre and Uxbridge Inc.

· Events: this work programme includes a range of community events such as the Tāmaki River Festival, volunteer recognition and citizenship ceremonies.

· Community Places: this includes the provision of community facilities such as Anchorage Park and Highland Park Community Houses, as well as working to increase participation at community venues.

7. The work programme includes scoped initiatives that align with local board priorities, as well as budget allocation and established timelines.

8. The local board considered the draft work programme at a workshop with ACE staff on 5 April 2017. Staff incorporated the local board’s feedback into the work programme.

9. The local board is requested to approve the ACE work programme for 2017/2018. ACE staff will continue to work with the local board to ensure these projects are delivered.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

10. The local board considered the draft 2017/2018 work programme at a workshop on 5 April 2017. Staff considered the local board’s feedback and incorporated it into the local board work programme (Attachment A).

Māori impact statement

11. One of the Auckland Plan targets is to increase targeted support to Māori community development projects. A key objective of ACE is to deepen and integrate relationships with mana whenua, mataawaka and marae, in our everyday work.

12. The 2017/2018 work programme includes a new line entitled ‘Māori Responsiveness Action Plan’. This item emerged from a review of local board work programmes, which found that overall, local board plans make strong commitments to Māori. However these commitments are not often carried through to detailed action in work programmes (for example benefits to Māori may be included as a by-product of general outcomes, or categorised with ethnic and diverse communities).

13. The benefits of this activity are expected to include:

· collaborating with Māori and forming stronger relationships, decision-making and partnerships

· moving from high level commitments to outcomes

· eliminating the transactional approach to working with Māori

· setting up monitoring through quarterly reporting.

Implementation

14. Once the work programme is approved, ACE staff will monitor progress throughout 2017/2018. The ACE work programme will be implemented within the annual plan 2017/2018 budget and updates on progress will be available at the end of each quarter.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Howick ACE Work Programme17_18	59

Signatories

Authors

Sarah Zimmerman - Senior Advisor

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - General Manager Arts, Community and Events

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

15 May 2017

Howick Local Grant Round Two and Quick Response Round Three 2016/2017

File No.: CP2017/07209

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to present applications received for Howick Local Grant Round Two and Quick Response, Round Three 2016/2017. The local board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these applications.

Executive summary

2. The Howick Local Board adopted the Howick Local Grants Programme 2016/2017 on 9 May 2016. The document sets application guidelines for community contestable grants.

3. The local board is required to allocate grants to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders and contribute to the vision of becoming the world’s most liveable city.

4. The Howick Local Board has set a total community grants budget of $435,000 for the 2016/2017 financial year.

5. To date, the Howick Local Board has allocated $79,944 in quick response round one and two and $9,200 through urgent decision. A total of $345,856 remains to be allocated across the remaining 2016/2017 grant rounds.

6. Thirty four applications were received in Local Grant Round Two, (including five multiboard requests); requesting a total of $596,115, see Attachment B. In Quick Response Round Three, 19 applications were received; requesting a total of $38,572, see Attachment C.

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application in this round, listed in Table One.

Table One: Howick Local Grant Round Two applications

Application No.	Organisation Name	Project	Total Requested	Eligibility
LG1707-219	Life Education Trust Counties Manukau	Towards delivery of Life Education - learning with Harold programmes.	$20,000	Eligible
LG1707-204	The Parenting Place	Towards providing 91 mental health and wellbeing presentations for ten high schools in the Howick Local Board region, plus provide 2550 handbooks for year ten students.	$5,000	Eligible
LG1707-206	Eastgate Christian Centre	Towards a free weekly meal for families in need within the Howick Local Board area, specifically for the cost of catering.	$5,000	Eligible
LG1707-225	Auckland Metropolitan Bird Club Incorporated	Towards the annual bird show to promote the keeping, breeding and showing of cage birds, specifically the cost of venue hire, judges expenses, travel and accommodation.	$2,695	Eligible
LG1707-216	Seniornet Pakuranga Incorporated	Towards the cost of replacing tables.	$3,177	Eligible
LG1707-222	Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)	Towards the community networking safety breakfast to take place in June 2017.	$2,500	Eligible
LG1707-227	Baby Loss New Zealand	Towards the memory making care bag items for 200 bags, distributed through Middlemore Hospital for families who have experienced the death of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or up to a year following a full term birth.	$6,880	Eligible
LG1707-231	No. 40 (Howick) Squadron Air Training Corp Trust	Towards the purchase of three laptops.	$4,450	Eligible
LG1707-213	Howick Village Business Association	Towards installing a replacement camera on Picton Street and installing new cameras in the town centre, specifically, the cost of the camera, installation, and the licence fee.	$23,667	Eligible
LG1707-236	Children's Autism Foundation	Towards the social skills programme, community workshops and outreach visits to homes for children with autism, their families and communities, specifically the cost of venue hire and facilitation.	$8,560	Eligible
LG1707-239	Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust	Towards costs of the monthly meetings at Flat Bush Community Group Hall, as part of the elder support programme.	$6,000	Eligible
LG1707-242	Howick Village Business Association	Towards the purchase of “Sammy the Village Train” to provide rides for children in Fencible Walk Park on Saturdays.	$33,000	Eligible
LG1710-212	Age Concern Counties Manukau Incorporated	Towards counselling services for older adults across South Auckland; specifically the cost of salary and travel expenses.	$20,000	Eligible
LG1713-227	Discovery Foundation	Towards providing scholarships for youths between the ages of 14 to 18 and their families to attend “Discovery for Teens”, a seven day residential life skills programme.	$2,000	Eligible
LG1713-233	Sanatan Shivarchan Trust	Towards the floor replacement for the community hall.	$10,000	Eligible
LG1707-218	Chinese New Settlers Services Trust	Towards ten art and culture learning sessions aimed at children aged between five and 15 and two exhibitions, specifically the cost of teacher equipment and programme promotion.	$3,888	Eligible
LG1707-215	Pakuranga Band Incorporated	Towards the training and support of the children and youth band, specifically the cost of tutors, music, and transportation to major events.	$18,700	Eligible
LG1707-207	“Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show” Committee	Towards the infrastructure cost of the “Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show 2018”.	$18,000	Eligible
LG1707-229	Auckland Highland Games Association Incorporated	Towards the Auckland Highland Games and Gathering 2017, to be held at Ellerslie Events Centre.	$3,500	Eligible
LG1707-201	Sowers Trust	Towards hosting the annual fundraising auction and dinner, for the wages of an additional youth worker, specifically the cost of catering, advertising and equipment hire.	$5,000	Eligible
LG1707-234	Uxbridge Arts and Culture	Towards the Light Festival 2017, specifically the cost of entertainment and marketing.	$7,050	Eligible
LG1707-241	Willowbank School	Towards the “Bikes in Schools” project for students year one to six, specifically additional bikes, gear, trailer, and cycling track upgrade.	$10,000	Eligible
LG1707-202	Howick Primary School	Towards the upgrade of the junior playground.	$10,000	Eligible
LG1707-205	Bucklands Beach Association Football Club	Towards the winter season lease of the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club space.	$25,000	Eligible
LG1707-232	Sporting Edge Trust	Towards the sports training integrated delivery of life skills and leadership development programmes for schools and sports clubs across the Howick Local Board area.	$6,928	Eligible
LG1707-224	Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club	Towards the sporting equipment cost of the school outreach programme for 26 primary schools in the Howick Local Board area, aimed at refining, promoting and educating catching skills.	$38,423	Eligible
LG1707-237	Counties-Manukau Sports Foundation	Towards a series of sport and recreation based initiatives delivered to Howick communities, including sports clubs capacity building, “Active Asian”, and biking programmes.	$105,000	Eligible
LG1713-209	Mt Wellington Roller Sports Club (Incorporated)	Towards stage two of a feasibility study to identify appropriate sites and costs to establish an indoor roller skating facility in South Auckland.	$5,000	Eligible
LG1707-209	Pakuranga United Rugby Club (Incorporated)	Towards the upgrade of areas within the clubhouse.	$150,000	Ineligible
LG1707-240	Howick Christmas Lights Charitable Trust	Towards the Howick Christmas lights display at Fencible Walk Park on 17 November 2017.	$12,000	Ineligible
LG1707-243	Howick Village Business Association	Towards the traffic management plan for Midnight Madness on 17 November 2017.	$3,927	Ineligible
LG1701-231	Dance Therapy New Zealand	Towards all therapist fees, assistants fees, programme delivery, administration and co-ordination costs for delivery of the “STARS” programme.	$8,935	Ineligible
LG1707-214	The Howick and Districts Historical Society Incorporated	Towards the cost of restoring the twin Fencible Cottage that houses the James White's General Store and the Howick Arms.	$8,199	Eligible
LG1707-233	Urban EcoLiving Charitable Trust	Towards Urban EcoLiving Charitable Trust for costs of engaging the qualified teachers to deliver the Tread Lightly Caravan programme to Wakaaranga Primary School and Elim Christian College.	$3,636	Eligible
		Total requested	$596,115

Table Two: Howick Quick Response Round Three applications

Application No.	Organisation Name	Project	Total Requested	Eligibility
QR1707-301	Mari Pettersson	Towards regular community drop-in dance hour, specifically the costs of venue hire, equipment, and elementary advertising.	$2,658.00	Eligible
QR1707-314	Howick Rhythmic Incorporated	Towards the purchase of equipment to sustain and enable the growth of club membership.	$2,000.00	Eligible
QR1707-319	Pegasus Flying Trust Air Training Corp	Towards replacement aircraft tyres to enable continuous use during the winter months.	$1,000.00	Eligible
QR1707-318	Sporting Edge Trust	Towards the wages of a part-time administrator for 10 hours a week, for 30 weeks between July 2017 and March 2018, to assist with the delivery of youth leadership development programmes.	$2,850.00	Eligible
QR1707-327	Howick Pakuranga Chess Club	Towards the Latvian Tournament to take place in the Te Tuhi Centre of the Arts, specifically the purchase of trophies, chess clocks and chess sets.	$2,500.00	Eligible
QR1707-303	Pakuranga United Rugby Club (Incorporated)	Towards the two-day Junior Rugby Festival to be held in September, specifically the cost of signage, printing, web design and administration.	$3,000.00	Eligible
QR1707-317	Cession Community Trust	Towards the programming component of the Bubble Soccer Youth Event on 12 May and advertisement for series of Collide Youth events.	$1,361.00	Eligible
QR1707-305	Manukau Orchestral Society Incorporated	Towards the venue hire and technical costs associated to putting on the orchestral programme "Romance" on 24 June, at Vodafone Events Centre.	$3,000.00	Eligible
QR1707-309	Malcolm Smith Gallery, Uxbridge Arts and Culture	Towards the creation practitioner workshop with Reece King for young artists (between age 15 to 20), specifically the cost of materials and artist fee.	$690.00	Eligible
QR1707-321	Uxbridge Arts and Culture	Towards the “photomarathon” photography competition, specifically the cost of advertising and printing.	$1,884.00	Eligible
QR1707-316	Howick Children's and Children's Theatre	Towards ten days of performance rental for a production of “Oliver Twist” at the Harlequin Musical Theatre.	$2,300.00	Eligible
QR1707-306	East City Wesleyan Church	Towards the purchase of a St Johns Automated External Defibrillator (AED)at East City Wesleyan Church, at 219 Burswood Drive.	$1,539.00	Eligible
QR1707-307	Pakuranga Inter-Church Charitable Trust (Pakuranga Counselling Centre)	Towards the cost of facilitation and educators for three training workshops for youth leaders, young people and parents to enhance young people's protective behaviours, quality of relationships and resilience to porn culture.	$3,000.00	Eligible
QR1707-308	Bellyful East Auckland	Towards cook-a-thon and meal delivery to approximately 300 families in East Auckland suburbs, specifically for the cost of containers, delivery bags, labels, and delivery cards.	$925.00	Eligible
QR1707-311	Parkinson's Auckland	Towards a support group for people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, specifically the venue hire required for weekly exercise and meetings.	$400.00	Eligible
QR1707-325	BotanyLife Community Trust	Towards the establishment of the multipurpose Kotahi Community Centre, specifically the purchasing of meeting room tables.	$2,361.00	Eligible
QR1707-326	Uxbridge Arts and Culture	Towards year-long “Not Over the Hill Yet” senior engagement programme at the Uxbridge Arts and Culture Centre.	$2,990.00	Eligible
QR1707-313	Howick Historical village	Towards developing and holding a visit and high tea package to Bell House, promoted to primarily people living in retirement homes.	$3,000.00	Eligible
QR1707-322	Pakuranga Baptist Kindergarten	Towards Pakuranga Baptist Kindergarten for initial planting costs of trees, compost, windbreaks and signage for their community orchard project.	$1,114.00	Eligible
		Total Requested	$38,572.00

Comments

7. The Auckland Council Community Grants Policy supports each local board to adopt a grants programme (see Attachment A).

8. The local board grants programme sets out:

· Local board priorities

· Lower priorities for funding

· Exclusions

· Grant types, the number of grant rounds and when these will open and close

· Any additional accountability requirements.

9. The Howick Local Board will operate four quick response and two local grants rounds for this financial year.

10. The community grant programmes have been extensively advertised through the council grants webpage, local board webpages, local board e-newsletters, Facebook pages, council publications, radio, and community networks.

11. The Howick Local Board has set a total community grants budget of $435,000 for the 2016/2017 financial year.

12. It is recommended that the board considers allocating up to $157,000 for Local Grant Round Two and up to $30,000 for Quick Response Round Three.

13. To date, the Howick Local Board has allocated $79,944 in quick response round one and two and $9,200 through urgent decision. A total of $345,856 remains to be allocated across the remaining 2016/2017 grant rounds.

14. In Local Grant Round Two, 34 applications were received (including five multiboard requests); requesting a total of $596,115, see Attachment B. In Quick Response Round Three, 19 applications were received; requesting a total of $38,572, see Attachment C.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

15. Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board community grants. The Howick Local Board is required to fund, part-fund or deadline these grant applications against the local board priorities identified in the local board grant programme.

16. The board is requested to note that section 50 of the Community Grants Policy states “We will also provide feedback to unsuccessful grant applicants about why they have been declined, so they will know what they can do to increase their chances of success next time.”

17. A summary of each application received through Local Grant Round Two is attached, see Attachment B.

18. A summary of each application received through Quick Response Round Three is attached, see Attachment C.

Māori impact statement

19. Community grants provides opportunities for all Aucklanders to undertake projects, programmes, activities that benefit a wider range of individuals and groups, including Maori. As a guide for decision-making, in the allocation of community grants, the new community grants policy supports the principle of delivering positive outcomes for Maori.

Implementation

20. The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long Term Plan 2015-2025 and local board agreements.

21. Following the Howick Local Board allocating funding to the two grant rounds, commercial and finance staff will notify the applicants of the local board’s decision.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Howick Local Board Grants Programme 2016/2017	83
b ⇩	Howick Local Grants Round Two 2016/2017 application summaries	85
c ⇩	Howick Quick Response Round Three 2016/2017 application summaries	185

Signatories

Authors

Sara Chin - Community Grants Advisor

Authorisers

Marion Davies - Community Grants Operations Manager

Jennifer Rose - Operations Support Manager

Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

15 May 2017

PDF Creator

Howick Local Board

15 May 2017

Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Howick Local Board
For Quarter Three, 1 January - 31 March 2017

File No.: CP2017/08101

Purpose

1. To provide the Howick Local Board members with an integrated quarterly performance report for quarter three 2016/2017, against the local board agreement work programme.

Executive summary

2. This report provides an integrated view of performance for the Howick Local Board, including; financial performance, progress against local board key performance indicators, progress against each operating department work programme, key challenges the board should be aware of and any risks associated with delayed delivery against the Howick 2016/2017 Work Programme.

3. Of significance this quarter, the Howick Local Board welcomed Mike Turinsky as a member following his successful election in the recent by-election.

4. The Howick Local Board has an approved 2016/2017 work programme for the following operating departments:

· Arts, Community and Events, approved on 13 June, 2016

· Parks, Sport and Recreation, approved on 13 June, 2016

· Libraries and Information, approved on 5 July, 2016

· Community Facility Renewals, approved on 13 June 2016 (all except PSR) and 8 August, 2016 (PSR)

· Infrastructure and Environmental Services, approved on 13 June 2016

· Local Economic Development, approved on 12 September, 2016

5. All operating departments with agreed work programmes, have provided a quarterly update against their work programme delivery (attachment B), with all items reported as ‘green’ status (on track). The following items are reported as ‘red’ status (behind delivery, significant risk):

· Macleans Park Stage 2;

· Dog Park Development – 310 Te Irirangi Drive;

· Kilimanjaro Park Play Renewal; and

· World Masters Games Leverage activity in Howick

6. Overall, the financial performance of the board against quarter three, 2016/2017 is on track; however there are some points for the board to be aware of:

· Net cost of service to the end of December 2016 is $13.9m against a budget of $14.5m.

· OPEX for asset based services is 3% ($450) below budget.

· Expenditure for locally driven initiatives is $316k below budget. While community grants have the largest variance to budget, there are still local grants round remaining. The facility partnerships ($300k), green assets ($50k) and youth facility feasibility ($30k) projects have been identified by delivery units as requiring a deferral of budget due to delay in delivery. All deferrals will be confirmed in May 2017.

7. The Key Performance Indicators for the Howick Local Board show a trend of delivery for Q3 that is meeting most indicators (achieved or substantially achieved), with the exceptions being; Percentage of residents who visited a local park or reserve in the last 12 months, Percentage of visitors satisfied with the library environment, Percentage of Aucklanders that feel connected to their neighbourhood and local community, Percentage of attendees satisfied with council delivered and funded local events and Facility utilisation at off-peak times for Council managed community centres and venues for hire. However, the year-end outlook is for 32% of measures to not achieve target. These are explained further in detail in the report, with the full results in attachment D.

8. The overall snapshot for the Howick Local Board indicates performance is tracking positively – although it is noted that there is a slight increase in items reports as “red” status (attachment A).

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) receive the performance report for the financial quarter ending 31 March 2017

Comments

Key highlights for quarter three

9. The Howick Local Board has a number of key achievements to report from the quarter three period, which include:

· Welcoming Mike Turinsky as a member following his successful election in the recent Botany sub-division by-election.

Key project updates from the 2016/2017 Work Programme

10. All operating departments with an approved 2016/2017 Work Programme have provided performance report updates for quarter two (attachment B). The following are progress updates against key projects identified by the operational departments:

· Libraries report that Kia Maia Te Whai, Dare to Explore was a big hit this quarter, with many children and families taking part in their programme to build their literacy and make strong connections with our libraries over the summer. They had a joint celebration party at Lloyd Elsmore Park with 335 children and their families.

Risks identified in the 2016/2017 Work Programme

11. The following are risks that have been identified by operating departments where the progress and performance indicator has been set to ‘amber’ or ‘red’

12.

a) Sports Parks

CF: Project Delivery - Ostrich Farm Sportsfields development (AMBER)

· Timing of works may be impacted relating to surrounding developments and release of infrastructure.

b) Development Projects

CF: Project Delivery – Macleans Park Stage 2 (RED)

· Delays in the PIF coming through from Community Services, causing delay in the scoping process.

CF: Project Delivery – Dog Park Development – 310 Te Irirangi Drive (RED)

· Reassess Issues/Risks upon approval of the concept plan. Delays in the PIF coming through from Community Services, causing delay in the scoping project

CF: Project Delivery - Flat Bush Multi-purpose Facility (AMBER)

· Additional funds are likely to be required to deliver the current project scope. Business case to be finalized and approvals required.

CF: Project Delivery – Flat Bush Aquatic Centre (AMBER)

· Funding needs to be brought forward to ensure deadlines are met. Strategic Case Assessment will be undertaken by Community Facilities Construction Performance Manager prior to further investigation work being undertaken

c) Community Facilities: Renewals

CF: Project Delivery – Howick F17 & F18 Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre renewals (AMBER)

· Programme has been fast-tracked by separation into multiple stages to achieve critical works (Physical Works Stage 2) in Term 2 (May-August 2017). Current budget is anticipated to be inadequate to undertake all works required of Design Stages 3 and 4/Physical Works Stage 2.

CF: Project Delivery – Kilimanjaro Park Play Renewal (RED)

· Cancelled project. This project was completed in previous years and there is no need to renew.

CF: Project Delivery – Ostrich Farm design and consenting (AMBER)

· Timing of works may be impacted relating to surrounding developments and release of infrastructure.

CF: Community Leases – Howick Local Board Accommodation Project (AMBER)

· To be progressed in quarter 4

CF: Community Leases – Meadowlands Multi-sport and community trust (AMBER)

· To be progressed

CF: Community Leases – Pakuranga Bowling Club (AMBER)

· Negotiations occurring with Parks, Sports and Recreation staff about the utilization of the grounds

CF: Community Leases – The Scout Assn. of NZ – Cockle Bay (AMBER)

· Currently negotiating multi-premise lease

d) Local Economic Development: ATEED

CCO: ATEED – Howick Tourism Plan implementation (AMBER)

· Progress has been made in tourism development in 2017. However, there is an outstanding $40k left over from 2016 LED budget.

CCO: ATEED – World Masters Games leverage activity in Howick (RED)

· A lack of information from the WMG2017 with competitors interests and contact information has made it difficult to develop an event or leveraging activities in Howick. Howick BID has not yet submitted a proposal. It is highly unlikely the funding will be spent.

Financial performance

13. The Howick Local Board’s net cost of service to the end of March was $13.9m against a budget of $14.5m.

14. Operating revenue is below budget due to total revenue from Lloyd Elsmore Pool and Leisure Centre tracking behind budget. Despite reduced revenue, the centre is managing expenditure levels to remain profitable. Pakuranga Leisure Centre continues to perform well. In community services venue for hire revenue continues to track ahead of budget with higher utilization than was anticipated when budgets were set

15. Operating expenditure for asset based services is $450k below budget. In community services, both Botany and Howick Libraries are reporting lower staffing costs. For local parks there continues to be lower expenditure to date in the parks maintenance area.

16. Expenditure for locally driven initiatives is $316k below budget. While community grants have the largest variance to budget, there are still local grants round remaining. The facility partnerships ($300k), green assets ($50k) and youth facility feasibility ($30k) projects have been identified by delivery units as requiring a deferral of budget due to delay in delivery. All deferrals will be confirmed in May 2017.

17. Capital investment is below the year to date budget. This is mainly in the park, sport and recreation renewals programme ($2.5m variance to budget). The Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre upgrade is the main contributor, with the project still in the design phase. Land acquisition for the management of storm water infrastructure is progressing but showing a $1.2m variance below budget with various infrastructure agreements still being progressed. The majority of the capital spend to date is for the development taking place at Barry Curtis Park.

Key performance indicators

18. The local board agreements include level of service statements and associated performance measures to guide and monitor the delivery of local services. This report provides interim performance results and outlook information for Howick Local Board’s measures, showing how we are tracking for the third quarter of FY17.

19. The year-end outlook is for 32 per cent of measures to not achieve target.

20. The local environmental management measure is on track, as are the majority of measures for local parks, sports and recreation, and local community services.

21. Measures that are not on track to be achieved include:

· Percentage of Aucklanders that feel connected to their neighbourhood and local community. The empowered communities approach being implemented in FY17 aims to improve this result.

· Facility utilisation at off-peak times for council-managed community centres and venues for hire. The digital booking system, which began recording bookings in FY17 Q1, is expected to improve customer experience and utilisation, along with a marketing campaign in Q3.

· Percentage of Business Associations meeting their Business Improvement District (BID) Partnership Programme obligations. This currently has a zero per cent outlook as Howick BID has not submitted required accountability documents; staff will work with the BID to encourage completion in Q4.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

22. This report informs the Howick Local Board of the performance to date for the period ending 31 March, 2017.

Māori impact statement

23. No specific initiatives in the work programme contribute to specific Maori outcomes in the local board plan. Iwi are consulted as part of the development and implementation of projects.

Implementation

24. The Senior Advisor Howick Local Board will continue to facilitate performance updates to the local board.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Work Programme Snapshot	237
b ⇩	Work Programme Update	239
c ⇩	Financial Performance	263
d ⇩	Performance Measure Results	277

Signatories

Authors	Ian Milnes - Senior Local Board Advisor Howick
Authorisers	Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

Chairperson	David Collings
Deputy Chairperson	Katrina Bungard
Members	Garry Boles
	Jim Donald, JP
	John Spiller
	Mike Turinsky
	Adele White
	Bob Wichman
	Peter Young, JP

Authors	Vanessa Leddra - Senior Local Board Advisor
Authorisers	Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager

Authors	Carol McGarry - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Sue O'Gorman - Relationship Manager