Agenda of Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

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

6.1 Acknowledgement: The passing of Ken Havill - principal of Ngā Puna o Waiorea Western Springs College 5

7 Petitions 5

8 Deputations 5

8.1 Deputation: Rachael Brodie, John Hill and Lisa Rogers - Ponsonby Community Centre 6

8.2 Deputation: Frances Kelliher and Thomas Hinz - Circability Trust 6

8.3 Deputation: David Batten - Bunnings exit signage on Great North Road 6

8.4 Deputation: Nate Telford - Zeal Paint Party event 7

9 Public Forum 7

9.1 Public Forum: Claudia Maran - Friends of 254 Ponsonby Road 7

9.2 Public Forum: Dr Grant Hewison - Signage on Richmond Road 7

9.3 Public forum: Trevor Lund - Westhaven to city cycleway 7

9.4 Public Forum: Ella Schnapp - GeckoNZ Trust 8

9.5 Public Forum: Penelope Hansen, Susan Buckland and Malcolm Black - From the Deck 8

10 Extraordinary Business 8

11 Notices of Motion 9

12 Councillor's Report 11

13 Auckland Transport update – May 2017 to the Waitematā Local Board 13

14 Allocation of the British and Irish Rugby Lions Tour leverage fund 47

15 Proposed Uptown Incapproval of the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) programme and target rate 65

16 Business Improvement District (BID) programme annual report to the Waitematā Local Board - Update 89

17 Community Empowerment Fund 2016/2017 budget allocation 113

18 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central (Parnell Rose Gardens) – Application for Extension of Commercial Lease Term 121

19 Road Naming – Tīramarama Way, Wynyard Quarter 127

20 2016 elections - request for information regarding delivery of voting documents 137

21 Local board feedback on Government’s Urban Development Authorities Discussion Document 141

22 Chair's report 275

23 Board member reports 289

24 Governance Forward Work Calendar 303

25 Waitematā Local Board Workshop Records 307

26 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

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 Waitematā Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 11 April 2017, the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 20 April 2017 and the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 2 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

6.1 Acknowledgement: The passing of Ken Havill - principal of Ngā Puna o Waiorea Western Springs College

Purpose

1. That the Waitematā Local Board: acknowledges the passing on 29 April 2017 of Ken Havill, inspirational and highly respected principal of Ngā Puna o Waiorea Western Springs College for 19 years until 2016 and extends its sincere condolences to Mr Havill’s family and the school community

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) acknowledge the passing of Ken Havill, principal of Ngā Puna o Waiorea Western Springs College and extends its sincere condolences to Mr Havill’s family and the school Community.

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 Waitematā 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: Rachael Brodie, John Hill and Lisa Rogers - Ponsonby Community Centre

Executive summary

1. Rachael Brodie, John Hill and Lisa Rogers will be in attendance to present the Ponsonby Community Centre Annual Work Programme.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Rachael Brodie, John Hill and Lisa Rogers for their attendance and presentation about the Ponsonby Community Centre Annual Work Programme.

8.2 Deputation: Frances Kelliher and Thomas Hinz - Circability Trust

Executive summary

1. Frances Kelliher and Thomas Hinz will be in attendance on behalf of the Circability Trust to update the board on recent Circability events.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Frances Kelliher and Thomas Hinz for their attendance and presentation on behalf of the Circability Trust about recent Circability events.

Attachments

a Circability Presentation ....................................................................... 317

8.3 Deputation: David Batten - Bunnings exit signage on Great North Road

Executive summary

1. David Batten will be in attendance to update the board on the Bunnings exit signage on Great North Road.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank David Batten for his attendance and presentation the Bunnings exit signage on Great North Road.

8.4 Deputation: Nate Telford - Zeal Paint Party event

Executive summary

1. Nate Telford will be in attendance on behalf of Zeal about their Paint Party event.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Nate Telford for his attendance and presentation on behalf of Zeal about their Paint Party event.

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.

9.1 Public Forum: Claudia Maran - Friends of 254 Ponsonby Road

Executive summary

1. Claudia Maran will be in attendance to speak to the board about Friends of 254 Ponsonby Road.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Claudia Maran for her attendance and presentation about Friends of 254 Ponsonby Road.

9.2 Public Forum: Dr Grant Hewison - Signage on Richmond Road

Executive summary

1. Dr Grant Hewison will be in attendance to speak to the board about signage on the corner of Richmond Road and John Street.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Dr Grant Hewison for his attendance and presentation about signage on the corner of Richmond Road and John Street.

9.3 Public forum: Trevor Lund - Westhaven to city cycleway

Executive summary

1. Trevor Lund will be in attendance on behalf of Viaduct businesses about the Westhaven to city cycleway.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Trevor Lund for his attendance and presentation on behalf of Viaduct businesses about the Westhaven to city cycleway.

9.4 Public Forum: Ella Schnapp - GeckoNZ Trust

Executive summary

1. Ella Schnapp will be in attendance on behalf of the GeckoNZ Trust to speak to the board about the ecological restoration of the Newmarket Stream.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Ella Schnapp for her attendance and presentation on behalf of the GeckoNZ Trust about the ecological restoration of the Newmarket Stream.

9.5 Public Forum: Penelope Hansen, Susan Buckland and Malcolm Black - From the Deck

Executive summary

1. Penelope Hansen, Susan Buckland and Malcolm Black will be in attendance on behalf of From the Deck to speak to the board about the restoration of the Newmarket Stream.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Penelope Hansen, Susan Buckland and Malcolm Black for their attendance and presentation on behalf of From the Deck about the restoration of the Newmarket Stream.

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.

Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

Auckland Transport update – May 2017 to the Waitematā Local Board

File No.: CP2017/08403

Purpose

1. This report; responds to resolutions and requests on transport-related matters, provides an update on the current status of Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF), requests approval for new LBTCF projects, provides a summary of consultation material sent to the Board and, provides transport related information on matters of specific application and interest to the Waitematā Local Board and its community.

Executive summary

2. In particular, this report covers:

· Transport capital fund update

· Upcoming projects and activities of interest to the Board

· Consultation

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive this report Auckland Transport Update - May 2017.

b) request that Auckland Transport work with Auckland Council Parks Sport and Recreation Team to prepare a Rough Order of Cost for lighting of the Victoria Park Greenway.

c) request Auckland Transport to prepare a Rough Order of Cost for installing a parklet on Nuffield Street as proposed by the Newmarket Business Association.

d) request Auckland Transport to prepare a Rough Order of Cost for widening the footpath at Laxon Terrace to compliment the Newmarket Crossing Project.

e) approve the name of “Grey Lynn Greenway” for the route with the working title “G1” on the Waitematā Greenways Plan.

Comments

Transport capital fund update

3. As of the new electoral term Waitematā Local Board has $1,605,522 available in their Local Board Transport Capital Fund

4. From this sum the board has approved up to $221,000 as additional funds for the Ponsonby Road pedestrian improvement project.

Rough Order of Cost for lighting the Victoria Park Greenway

5. Waitematā Local Board Deputy Chair Shale Chambers has requested Auckland Transport work with Auckland Council Parks to develop a Rough Order of Cost for using the Local Board transport capital fund to construct creative lighting of the Greenways route through Victoria Park.

6. It is recommended that the local board requests Auckland Transport to prepare a Rough Estimate of Cost for this project.

Rough Order of Cost for a parklet on Nuffield Street

7. Waitematā Local Board Chair Pippa Coom has requested Auckland Transport work with the Newmarket Business Association to develop a Rough Order of Cost for using the local board transport capital fund to construct a “parklet” at 2- 10 Nuffield Street.

8. It is recommended that the local board requests Auckland Transport to prepare a Rough Estimate of Cost for this project.

Rough Order of Cost for widening the footpath at Laxon Terrace

9. Waitematā Local Board Chair Pippa Coom has requested that Auckland Transport prepare a rough order of cost for widening the footpath on Laxon Terrace to compliment the New Market Crossing project.

10. It is recommended that the local board requests Auckland Transport to prepare a Rough Estimate of Cost for this project.

Ponsonby Road Update

11. Mackelvie Street: substantive works on Mackelvie St will be mostly complete on 5 May 2017, a week earlier than the previously advised date of 12 May 2017. The temporary ramps will be replaced with basalt pavers when they arrive around the end of May 2017. This work will include removing traffic controls and cleaning. The street furniture (bike racks and seating) will be installed at a later date, at the same time as that of the other streets and the road marking as this can be done without any significant traffic controls.

12. Douglas and Norfolk Streets: work will start simultaneously on Douglas and Lincoln Streets on 15 May. A letter drop advising residents and retailers is about to be sent the length of both streets. The works again entail closing both streets at Ponsonby Road and traffic controls. Downer will begin liaising with the retailers and residents directly adjacent to the construction zone. This work is scheduled to be complete on or before 20 June.

13. Lincoln Street: the finishing of the seal on the footpath will be done next week after liaison with the real estate agent and NZ Post. Some remedial work on the paving on the speed table will be addressed after Douglas and Norfolk Streets reopen to traffic again.

Grey Lynn Greenway naming

14. The route with the working title “G1” on the Waitematā Greenways Plan and also known as Route 3 as part of the Waitemata Safer Routes Project, is nearing completion. While the naming of a cycleway isn’t explicitly included in the Local Board’s authority for the naming of Roads and Footpaths, Auckland Transport would like the local board to approve the name of the route.

15. It is recommended that the local board approves the name as the “Grey Lynn Greenway”.

Quarterly Report

16. The quarterly report outlining Auckland Transports activities over the January - March 2017 Quarter forms attachments C and D. Attachment C contains an overview from all departments within Auckland Transport with information on projects located within the Waitematā Local Board area and with Regional significance. Attachment D contains an update on the work of our Community Transport team in Schools in the Waitematā Local Board area.

Traffic Control Committee decisions

17. Traffic and parking controls have a direct impact on road users. Auckland Transport's resolution and approval process ensures the most appropriate controls and restrictions are put in place and can be legally enforced. All changes to parking and traffic controls must be approved on a case-by-case basis, using Auckland Transport's formal decision-making process. Please see attachments A and B which outline decisions made in Waitematā Local Board area in March and April 2017.

Upcoming projects and activities of interest to the Board

Auckland Transport announces rail experience improvements

18. Auckland Transport has announced a number of initiatives to improve customer experience, increase security and safety and reduce vandalism and fare evasion. These initiatives will begin on the rail network and will later be expanded across all AT Metro public transport services including bus and ferry.

19. The first project is to bring together the 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.

20. A second initiative later in the year will look to pilot on-board Transport Officers. New legislation that is expected to by passed by Parliament later this year will mean the Transport Officers will have greater powers to enforce fare payment by all and will be able to issue penalty notices to fare evaders as well as provide assistance to customers.

21. A further project underway is to install new AT HOP electronic gates at eight more stations over the next 18 months, including Parnell Station in the Waitematā Local Board area.

Lower Queen St lawn makes way for CRL progress

22. From May until 2019, the area in front of Britomart Train Station that has been an inner city lawn and public space for the past year will become a City Rail Link (CRL) construction zone. Last year’s removal of buses in Lower Queen Street allowed the street to be taken back by the public and partnering with Activate Auckland, the CRL team installed artificial grass, surface paint and artwork to turn it into a popular space. The transformation proved to be popular with visitors and locals alike, especially over summer when deck chairs were used daily.

23. From the beginning of May, the pack down of Lower Queen Street will begin with the trees and i-Site getting new homes and the grass being given its final mow. Construction hoardings will appear followed by the long awaited next stage of CRL construction.

24. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times as will vehicle access to nearby Tyler and Galway Streets.

25. Members of the public are encouraged to tell us what they thought of the Lower Queen Street temporary transformation by emailing CRLProject@at.govt.nz

Consultations

Westhaven to City Cycle Route (section one) design consultation

26. The Project Team would like to thank the Waitematā Local Board for providing feedback on the design plans for the Westhaven to City cycle route.

27. Following from the board’s questions and suggestions regarding the proposed design:

Board feedback	Auckland Transport response
Design standard is consistent with the Local Paths Design Guide that recommends on road cycle facilities only on routes with slow speeds and low traffic volumes	The Local Paths Design Guide is not applicable or suitable for city centre/ Wynyard Quarter cycling facilities
Inclusion of “Cyclists May Claim Lane” signage in addition to sharrow road markings. Additional signage is needed to advise motorists of the road rules for sharing the route with on road riders as NZ drivers are not familiar with sharrows.	We’re investigating including these signs.
All treatments such as raised tables and the roundabout on Customs Street West are designed to a best practice standard to slow drivers and prioritise walkers and riders	All treatments are being designed to best practice standards.
Pram ramp is included on the eastern side of Beaumont St for riders wishing to transition to the shared path	That will be included.
Intersection of Westhaven Drive and Beaumont Street provides for safe turning movements for all vehicles, riders and pedestrians noting the high volume of vehicles through this intersection	Our traffic assessment confirms that safe turning movements are retained at Westhaven Drive and Beaumont Street and are not impaired by the design treatments
Conflict points with tram tracks are removed but any treatment to the tram tracks is reversible	The tram track treatments being proposed seeks to remove conflict points. It is reversible and will be replaced when the tram tracks are livened in 2019.
Crossing point on Beaumont St	We are looking at a dropped kerb crossing to transition from the Westhaven to City project in to the Beaumont Street shared path.
Raised tables /pram ramps aligned with the walking desire line	As much as possible this will be included.
Removal of bollards where possible	We will investigate the removal of bollards, where possible, to remove street clutter
Footpath maintenance on Westhaven Drive to clearly show the outline of the footpath and to discourage parking on the footpath	This will be addressed during the road upgrade work intended for the drive in approximately three years’ time. If there is any quick wins that could be achieved now, we will investigate as part of the detailed design.

28. In addition:

· As part of the long-term improvements for Beaumont Street, both the Westhaven Drive/ Beaumont Street and Gaunt Street/ Beaumont Street intersections will be signalised.

· We are investigating the incorporation of “Cyclists May Claim Lane” signage, in addition to “sharrow” road markings.

29. Auckland Transport has used the feedback received to improve the design of this route. As a result, we have made the following design decisions and will be:

· Removing the blue skid resistant bands because of the perceived effectiveness and visual clutter they create

· Increasing the number of sharrows, to remind drivers they are sharing the road with cyclists

· Removing the painted door zone and locating sharrows to direct cyclists to where they should ride to avoid car doors be most visible

· Extending the stop limit line on Westhaven Drive and adding side islands on Beaumont Street to make it easier for cyclists to cycle out of Westhaven Drive.

· Installing SLOW and KEEP CLEAR road markings to slow traffic and stop cars queuing across both these intersections.

· Replacing the GIVE WAY with a STOP on Gaunt Street

· Filling the gaps in the tram tracks on Gaunt Street with asphalt until the tram services resume

· Removing the painted build outs on the corners of Viaduct Harbour Ave and replacing these with flush medians

· Installing a roundabout at the Custom Street West and Pakenham Street intersection.

· Additionally, the area is set to benefit from a proposal to roll out a permanent 30kph zone area, which is anticipated to happen late 2017.

30. We will release the feedback report and revised design in mid-May and expect to start construction in June. It is expected to take two to three months to complete the work. Waitematā Local Board will be provided with a copy of the feedback report ahead of public release.

Pedestrian Crossing Improvements – 103 and 108 Carlton Gore Road

31. Auckland Transport asked for feedback on a proposal to upgrade two zebra crossings on Carlton Gore Road in Newmarket. The proposal received overall support with some concerns raised by respondents, outlined as follows.

32. Request to extend the parking area outside 103 Carlton Gore Road: it was investigated if it was possible to increase the parking capacity outside 103 Carlton Gore Road. Our investigations have shown extending the parking past the seating area will add 3 metres to the 10 metres currently allocated the general parking in this location. Unfortunately this does not allow enough room for an extra vehicle to park and it is therefore not feasible to add another space.

33. Concerns about the George Street intersection: concerns about the layout and operation of the George Street, Carlton Gore Road and Football Road Intersection have been noted. This intersection will be investigated further at a later date.

34. Requests for additional warning signs and speed calming measures: upgrading the crossings to raised tables will help reduce the overall speed on Carlton Gore Road and provide a safer environment for all road users. As a result of feedback some minor changes to the approaches to the pedestrian crossings have been ordered. These changes will increase awareness of the location of the pedestrian crossings and include larger signs and additional road markings. These will be incorporated in the final design.

35. Changes to parking restrictions or removing more parking: at this stage it is not believed there is a need to alter or remove more parking spaces along this section of Carlton Gore Road. Auckland Transport will monitor the upgraded pedestrian crossings to ensure they are operating safely for all road users and make changes if required when necessary.

36. It is expected this work will commence in the 2017/18 financial year, starting in July 2017 subject to any further changes in design or funding issues. Contractors will issue a 48-hour notice to all affected residents prior to construction work.

37. Items sent to the board for comment:

Proposal	Date sent to Board
Queen's Wharf proposed improvements	4^th April
Curran-Sarsfield Street intersection	6^th April
Beach Road, in Auckland Central- Lane Reconfiguration	20^th April
Broken Yellow Line - Livingstone St, Grey Lynn	28^th April

38. Items sent to the board’s for their information:

Item	Date sent to Board
Update on the Ponsonby Road Pedestrian Improvements project	24^th March
Update on the North West Rapid Transit Corridor project	27^th March
Proposed parking restrictions outside 10 Eden Crescent	28^th March
No right turn sign on Khyber Pass Road	29^th March
Proposed parking restrictions outside 58-60 Queen Street	30^th March
Memo on reported CRL capacity issues	31^st March
Broadway resurfacing over Easter	4^th April
Proposed loading zone outside 36 Parnell Road	10^th April
Proposed parking change on Beaumont Street	12^th April

Consideration

Local board views and implications

39. The board’s views will be incorporated during consultation on any proposed schemes.

Māori impact statement

40. No specific issues with regard to impacts on Māori are triggered by this report and any engagement with Māori will be carried out on an individual project basis.

Implementation

41. All proposed schemes are subject to prioritisation, funding and consultation.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Traffic Control Committee March Decisions	21
b ⇩	Traffic Control Committee April Decisions	23
c ⇩	Auckland Transport activities - third quarter	25
d ⇩	Auckland Transport School Community Transport	45

Signatories

Author

Ben Halliwell – Elected Member Relationship Manager , Auckland Transport

Authoriser

Jonathan Anyon – Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit

Kathryn Martin - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor

Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

Allocation of the British and Irish Rugby Lions Tour leverage fund

File No.: CP2017/08391

Purpose

1. To allocate and approve grant funding to Business Association(s), to support the marketing of areas during the British and Irish Rugby Lions Tour being held in 2017.

Executive summary

2. The local board has made available $7,500 to support business associations within the local board area run initiatives to leverage off of the British and Irish Rugby Lions Tour (Lions Tour) in 2017 and support the local centres.

3. Three proposals have been received;

· one from Ponsonby Road Business Association seeking $5,000 to run a free minivan service;

· one from Karangahape Road Business Association seeking $2,750; and

· one from Parnell Business Association seeking $2,000, to support them in producing promotional material.

4. It is considered that the proposals from Parnell Business Association and the Karangahape Rd Business Association will help to promote the business association areas to the fans visiting Auckland during the Lions Tour. With both proposals helping promote the areas as destinations, drawing people into the respective areas and potentially increasing spend within them.

5. It is considered that the proposal from the Ponsonby Road Business Association (PBRA) for the use of the local board funding, for a free minivan service would not directly increase the profile of the area as a destination and attract people to the area. Therefore it is considered that this would not meet the aims and objectives of the leverage fund.

6. However, it is recommended that in light of the fact that the PRBA is also aiming to produce marketing information which will help to promote the area to visitors to the area and increase the areas profile as a destination that the Local Board grants the PRBA $2,750 to meet these costs. As this would not be the full amount requested by the PRBA it should be noted that the PRBA is unlikely to be able to deliver the full amount of activity proposed.

7. The local board is being asked to approve grant funding to the Parnell and Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road Business Associations as follows, $2,000 to Parnell Business Association, $2,750 to Karangahape Road Business Association and $2,750 to the Ponsonby Road Business Association.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve the following grants for the delivery of events to leverage the 2017 Lions Tour from “Implement the Waitemata City Fringe Economic Development Action” budget line:

i) $2,750 to the Ponsonby Road Business Association for marketing and promotional material as per Attachment A to the agenda report.

ii) $2,750 to the Karangahape Road Business Association as per Attachment B to the agenda report.

iii) $2,000 to the Parnell Business Association as per Attachment C to the agenda report.

Comments

8. As part of the local board’s local economic development work programme for 2016/2017 the local board has made available $7,500 to support Business Associations within the local board area leverage off of the British and Irish Lions rugby tour to New Zealand in 2017 (resolution number WTM/2017/12).

9. Following the local board’s decision ATEED staff informed the business associations who had previously shown interest in using the originally budgeted World Masters Games and Lions Tour leverage fund,. (Specifically Grey Lynn Business Association, Karangahape Road Business Association, Ponsonby Road Business Association and Parnell Business Association), that there was an additional $7,500 budget available and invited them to submit proposals for the use of the funds.

10. Three proposals have been received one from Ponsonby Road Business Association (PRBA) for $5,000, One from Parnell Business Association (PBA) and one from Karangahape Road Business Association (KRBA) for $3,750. A copy of each of the proposals is attached for information (Attachments A, B and C).

Ponsonby Road Business Association Proposal

11. The PRBA is seeking $5,000 to help support delivery of a free minivan service, targeting fans during the 2 hours before and 2 hours after match days. In addition to this the PRBA will also be funding street posters and flyers in city centre hotels.

12. The total cost for the activities is $12,500 plus GST. The PRBA has allocated $7,500 for the production of the posters and flyers, and is requesting a contribution of $5,000 from the local board leverage fund. Which the PRBA is proposing to use for the running of the free minivan service.

13. It is considered that the proposal from the PRBA for the use of the local board funding, would make it easier to get from Ponsonby Road to the match day venue for visitors to Ponsonby Road. However, it would not directly increase the profile of the area as a destination and attract people to the area, and as such leverage off of the Lions Tour event. Therefore it is considered that this would not meet the aims and objectives of the leverage fund.

14. However, as the PRBA is also aiming to produce marketing information which will help to promote the area to visitors and increase the areas profile as a destination. It is recommended that the local board grants the PRBA $2,750 to meet these costs instead of the free minivan costs. It should be noted, that as this would not be the full amount requested by the PRBA the PRBA is unlikely to be able to deliver the full amount of activity proposed.

Parnell Business Association Proposal

15. The Parnell Business Association (PBA) proposal is seeking $2,000, to enable them to undertake some direct marketing of Parnell to visiting fans. To promote the hospitality offering in Parnell, galleries, and shopping options and in addition feature those venues that will be screening matches.

16. The total cost of producing the leaflets in $2,000 plus GST and the Parnell Business Association is seeking a grant from the board to meet these costs.

Karangahape Road Business Association Proposal

17. The Karangahape Road Business Association (KRBA) proposal is seeking $3,750, to assist with covering the costs of design, production, and distribution costs of promotional material that will be distributed in stores, cafes, restaurants, and other sites across Auckland, as well as across our digital platforms.

18. This material is specifically aimed at promoting two areas of the precinct that is likely to be of particular interest to Lions Tour tourists:

· K’Road by Day

· K’Road by Night

19. The KRBA has committed to match the contribution by 50% to cover the costs of administration and time. In light of this commitment and as a result of the limited funds available it is considered appropriate to recommend to the board that they grant the KRBA $2,750.

20. It is considered that both proposals from the PBA and KRBA will help to promote the two business association areas during the Lions Tour period targeting the participants to draw them into the respective areas and increase spend within the two areas. In addition the two proposals will also help to promote the areas as destinations for visitors. Therefore meeting the local board’s aspirations for the fund.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

21. The three proposals have not been presented to the local board prior to writing the report due to the Business Associations wish to await the delivery of events planned for the World Masters Games in April 2017.

Māori impact statement

22. There are no direct impacts on Maori as a result of this report.

Implementation

23. A Funding Agreement will be entered into for each Business Association between Auckland Council and the relevant Business Association setting out the terms of the funding, prior to the payment of any grant funding.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Ponsonby Road Business Association proposal	51
b ⇩	Karangahape Road Business Association Proposal	53
c ⇩	Parnell Business Association Proposal	55

Signatories

Authors

John Norman – Strategic Planner Local Economic Development

Authorisers

Paul Robinson – Local Economic Growth Manager

Kathryn Martin - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor

Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

Proposed Uptown Inc approval of the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) programme and target rate

File No.: CP2017/06579

Purpose

1. To approve the Uptown Inc Business Improvement District (BID) expansion.

2. To seek support from the Waitematā Local Board to recommend to the Governing Body the striking of the Uptown BID target rate as shown in the Draft Annual Plan 2017/2018.

Executive summary

3. The Auckland Council Business Improvement District Policy 2016 (BID Policy 2016) requires that Local Boards approve any BID programme boundary changes, and recommend to the Governing Body the striking of the targeted rates (BID Policy, 2016, section 3, Table 1, and BID Policy Operating Standards section 2.1).

4. The Uptown Inc BID programme expansion includes business properties located in both the Waitematā Local Board and Albert-Eden Local Board areas.

5. The Albert-Eden Local Board approved the Uptown BID boundary map at a business meeting on 7 December 2016 (Resolution AE/2016/219).

6. The Waitematā Local Board approved the Uptown BID expansion boundary map at a business meeting on 21 February 2017 (Resolution WTM/2017/14).

7. Uptown Inc. has completed all requirements outlined in the BID Policy (2016) section 4, principles 22, 26 and Operating Standards, section 6 and Appendix B. Council officers are satisfied that the process has been followed to its fullest extent. An important part of the process is the undertaking of a democratic ballot; completed by Uptown Inc in March 2017 and resulting in a favourable result.

8. The proposed expansion will increase the Uptown BID target rate amount from $180,000 to $270.000 per annum; an increase of $90,000, to take effect 1 July 2017.

9. This report informs the Waitematā Local Board that the Uptown Inc BID expansion project has met the requirements of the BID Policy (2016) and requests their approval. It also seeks a recommendation to the Governing Body regarding the striking of the BID target rate on July 1 2017

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve the Uptown Inc. proposed Business Improvement District boundary expansion to include properties identified in a map of the proposed BID boundary (Attachment A to the agenda report).

b) recommend to the Governing Body the striking of the Uptown Business Improvement District target rate amount of $270,000, as shown in the Draft Annual Plan 2017/2018.

Comments

10. Uptown Inc. Business Association has been a BID since 2012 and is one of 48 BIDs operating across the Auckland Region.

11. Uptown Inc. is a significant player in facilitating and creating local economic development in Waitematā Local Board area, and has currently over 500 businesses and property owners involved in the existing BID programme.

12. Uptown Inc currently collects $180,000 (excluding GST) per annum from the BID target rate approach.

13. Uptown Inc signaled their intention to expand their BID boundary at their 2016 Uptown Inc Annual General Meeting held on 28 September 2016.

14. The BID Policy (2016) states there are two areas of a BID expansion project that require approval by the appropriate local board as follows:

· BID Policy Table 1, page 9, Partner roles: Local boards (as a whole) have allocated governance and decision-making:

o Approval of BID programme boundary maps

o Approval of BID programme boundary expansions

· BID Policy Appendix 2 page 51, criteria 9: The local board pass a resolution (noted in the local board meeting minutes) approving the proposed BID programme map and support for the project.

· BID Policy Appendix 2 page 63, criteria 22: A resolution noted in the local board meeting minutes approving the BID programme and boundary and recommending to the governing body to strike the BID programme targeted rate grant on 1 July.

15. The proposed 2017 Uptown BID programme expansion includes businesses located in the area defined by Dominion Rd, Brentwood Ave, Sylvan Ave, Mt Eden Rd, Normanby Rd and the Southern Motorway. This expansion includes businesses and business zoned properties located within the Albert-Eden Local Board and Waitematā Local Board area. A map of the proposed BID boundary expansion is attached as Appendix A to this report.

16. The Uptown BID programme and boundary will increase from 500 members to approximately 680 members. The BID target rate will increase from $180,000 to $270,000 as of 1 July 2017.

17. The Uptown Inc. requires the approval from both Albert-Eden Local Board and the Waitematā Local Board on the proposed Uptown BID expansion boundary map.

18. The Albert-Eden Local Board approved the Uptown BID boundary map at a business meeting on 7 December 2016 (Resolution AE/2016/219).

19. The Waitematā Local Board approved the Uptown BID expansion boundary map at a business meeting on 21 February 2017 (Resolution WTM/2017/14).

20. All BID expansion projects require Local Board approval after the completion of the BID expansion project, voter engagement and ballot result. This is to ensure the Local Board has the opportunity to view the final outcome of the completed BID expansion project, review the ballot results and are satisfied the criteria for a BID expansion has been completed against the BID Policy (2016).

21. As part of the requirements of section 6 and Appendix 2 of the BID Policy (2016), Uptown Inc completed the following requirements:

· Developed and implemented a communication plan to highlight the opportunities, the project and benefits of being a part of the Uptown BID programme

· Development of a detailed database of eligible voters (business owners and property ratepayers) located in the expansion area, and to be used to send out the BID expansion postal ballot voting documents

· Consulted with council officers regarding the approach to their expansion project and ballot

· Held a minimum of three public meetings encouraging eligible voters to attend and take part in an information briefing and a question and answer session.

Full details of this process are outlined in the report completed by Uptown Inc attached as Attachment B to this report.

22. An important stage of the process is the ballot which seeks a mandate from the eligible voters located within the expansion area. This ballot was undertaken between 6 March and 31 March 2017. Election Services Ltd, the independent polling service provider, was commissioned by Uptown Inc to undertake this work.

23. The BID Policy (2016) requires a successful ballot to achieve a threshold of at least 25% of the total voting forms returned. Of the returned votes, a minimum of 51% of the votes must be in favour of the proposition raised on the ballot form to achieve a mandate.

24. For the ballot 290 envelopes containing information were lodged with NZ Post on 3 March.

25. Each envelope contained the following:

· An Uptown Inc BID programme information booklet (see Appendix 3 of Attachment C to this report) including:

O A summary of achievements;

o The purpose of the ballot including the benefits of being part of the Uptown BID programme;

o Uptown BID target rate information;

o Map of the Uptown BID expansion area and current BID area.

· Ballot form;

· Prepaid envelope for returning the ballot form;

· Contact details for eligible voters to make enquiries.

26. The question on the ballot form asked: Do you support the expansion of the Uptown Business Improvement District (BID) programme (to include the area shown on the accompanying map) which is to be delivered by Uptown Inc business association and accordingly support the paying of a targeted rate?

27. The result of the expansion ballot when voting closed 12 noon on the 31 March 2017 was that 26.9% (78) of eligible voters had returned their vote. Of those who voted, 64.1% (50) voted yes to the question. 35.9% (28) voted no.

28. Election Services Ltd has provided a report outlining the ballot process, results and voting documents. See Attachment C to this report.

29. Uptown Inc held a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 26 April 2017 passing a special resolution approving the Uptown BID new enlarged programme, boundary, 2017/2018 budget and other related support documents. The SGM information is contained in Attachment D to this report.

30. Council officers are satisfied that Uptown Inc has met all the requirements for a successful expansion as per the BID Policy (2016), including a robust consultation, development of an effective database, quality ballot process and clear planning documents on how funds will be used if successful.

31. Council officers are supportive of the proposed new enlarged Uptown BID programme and boundary. There are no reasons under the BID Policy (2016) not to support the proposed new enlarged Uptown BID programme and boundary.

32. This report requests the Waitematā Local Board recommends to the Governing Body the striking of the target rate amount of $270,000 to commence 1 July 2017.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

33. The outcome from the Uptown Inc. BID expansion project will result in the newly enlarged Uptown BID programme and boundary to be part of both the Waitematā Local Board and Albert-Eden Local Board areas.

34. The Albert-Eden Local Board approved the Uptown BID boundary map at a business meeting on 7 December 2016. Resolution AE/2016/219

35. The Waitematā Local Board approved the Uptown BID expansion boundary map at a business meeting on 21 February 2017. Resolution WTM/2017/14.

36. The Albert-Eden Local Board will consider the approval of the proposed Uptown Inc BID expansion project at their business meeting on 24 May 2017.

Māori impact statement

37. Maori businesses located within the Uptown Inc BID expansion boundary map have been included in the ballot process under the same policy regulations as non-Maori businesses. A BID programme may identify opportunities for niche support or development of any Maori business sector in the area.

Implementation

38. The funding of the enlarged Uptown BID programme and BID targeted rate amount of $270,000 is gained through a BID targeted rate levied on property owners; therefore this will be cost neutral to Auckland Council and Local Board. The increase in the BID targeted rate will be funded by the increased number of properties within the enlarged BID area.

39. The funding of the $270,000 Uptown BID target rate is identified in both the Waitematā Local Board and Albert Eden Local Board 2017/2018 budgets.

40. Following approval by the Governing Body to strike the Uptown BID target rate as per the annual plan process, council officers will inform Uptown Inc confirming the amount of BID target rate to be struck on 1 July 2017.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Proposed Uptown BID Expansion Map	69
b ⇩	Uptown Inc BID Expansion Report 2017	71
c ⇩	Election Services Ltd Uptown BID Ballot Report 2017	77
d ⇩	Uptown Minutes SGM 26 April 2017	87

Signatories

Authors

Claire Siddens - BID Partnership Advisor

Authorisers

Alastair Cameron - Manager - CCO Governance & External Partnerships

Kathryn Martin - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor

Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

Business Improvement District (BID) programme annual report to the Waitematā Local Board - Update

File No.: CP2017/06760

Purpose

1. This report provides information to the Waitematā Local Board regarding accountability for the Business Improvement District programme targeted rate grant funding for three business associations operating Business Improvement District (BID) programmes in the board’s area.

2. This report is a follow up to the report presented to the local board at its meeting of 11 April 2017 in response to Resolution WTM/2017/46 requesting clarification of BID targeted rates increases and processes followed by the BIDs for approval of those decisions.

Executive summary

3. The 2016 Auckland Council BID policy was developed to encourage improved governance of BID committees and management, which will improve financial methods, programme delivery, and transparency to their members.

4. This report indicates business associations’ compliance with the BID policy. Information presented is based on documents submitted by BID programmes to council’s BID team to date. The report recommends that the local board should recommend to the governing body to strike the targeted rate for BID programmes in their area in the coming financial year, based on their compliance with the policy.

5. This report affirms that proper processes were followed by the BIDs in setting their targeted rates increases for the 2017-2018 Annual Plan and that council’s BID policy was adhered to.

6. The BIDs covered by this report are operated by:

· The Karangahape Road Business Association

· The Ponsonby Business Association

· The Uptown Business Association

Recommendations

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) recommend to the governing body to strike the BID targeted rate for the Karangahape Road BID programme of $415,672 for the 2017-2018 financial year and include this amount in the 2017-2018 Annual Plan.

b) recommend to the governing body to strike the BID targeted rate for the Ponsonby BID programme of $428,715 for the 2017-2018 financial year and include this amount in the 2017-2018 Annual Plan.

Comments

7. The Council Business Improvement District (BID) Policy 2016 outlines the principles behind the council BID programme and establishes the process for establishing, expanding, and terminating BIDs, as well prescribing standards and guidelines for operating BIDs. Accountability requirements are a key part of these standards. Please see Attachment A for a description of key elements of the BID programme.

Local board allocated decision-making

8. Local boards are allocated a number of governance and decision-making responsibilities. One of these is to recommend to the governing body that BID programme targeted rates be struck to allow collection of targeted rate revenue for business associations that operate BID programmes. This action assures that local boards and their BIDs are in alignment on their goals for town centre development in their respective areas.

9. The governing body has final authority to strike the rates as part of its approval of the 2017/2018 Annual Plan.

10. A number of local boards provide additional funding to local BIDs but accountability for that funding is additional to the requirements under the BID policy. If a local board makes an additional grant to a BID, the accountability requirements pertaining to that grant should be agreed as part of that grant process, and are not included in this report.

Compliance with BID Policy

11. The Auckland Council BID Policy (2016) is the means for council to ensure accountability for targeted rate funding by requiring regular reporting. Specifically, BIDs are required to provide council the following documents as approved at their annual AGM:

· a current strategic plan – This shows that the BID has carefully considered medium to long term opportunities and has allocated resources to accomplished priorities.

· signed audited accounts for the most recently completed fiscal year (required only every two years for smaller BIDs) - Provide assurance that the BID is managing its members’ targeted rates funds responsibly.

· a report on the year just completed. – Evidence that their programmes address priorities of the strategic plan and benefit ratepayers.

· a business plan for the coming year – Forward planning, based on the strategic plan, sets one-year goals.

· an indicative budget for the following year - The Council Annual Plan requires targeted rates be identified a year in advance to coincide with the Annual Plan process which sets all rates.

· programme Agreement between each BID and council – This embodies basic parameters of the council/ BID relationship. It is renewed every three years, or a term mutually acceptable to council and the BID.

12. At their 11 April 2017 business meeting the Waitemata local board approved recommendations for striking the targeted rates for Heart of the City, Newmarket, and Parnell BIDs. The resolution also requested clarification of the actual BID targeted rates increases and processes followed by the Karangahape Road and Ponsonby BIDs for approval of those decisions. (Resolution WTM/2017/46)

Business Improvement District (BID) programme annual report to the Waitematā Local Board

Resolution number WTM/2017/46

MOVED by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member R Thomas:

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) recommend to the governing body to strike the targeted rate for the following Business Improvement District (BID) programmes and include the proposed amounts listed in the table in Attachment H to the report in the 2017-2018 Annual Plan:

i) Heart of the City BID

ii) Newmarket BID

iii) Parnell BID

b) request that the BID Governance Advisor seek clarification with regards to BIDs with targeted rates increases over 10% and clarify that the BIDs’ internal rules have been complied with and report back to the Waitematā Local Board May 2017 business meeting.

CARRIED

13. This report affirms that proper processes were followed by both the Karangahape Road and Ponsonby BIDs in setting their targeted rates increases for the 2017-2018 at their 2016 AGM. Actual budget increases were:

· Karangahape Road increase over 2016-2017 was 9%, from $381,350 to $415,672

· Ponsonby increase over 2016-2017 was 10%, from $389,741 to $428,715

14. Procedures established by their respective constitutions were followed and council’s BID policy was adhered to. Processes are documented in each BID’s AGM minutes (Attachments C and E).

15. The Uptown BID conducted an expansion process this year, following the process defined by council’s BID policy. An officer’s report on the expansion will be presented to the local board.

16. All of the above BIDs are in compliance with the BID policy for the year 2015/2016 for the purpose of striking the BID targeted rate in the Annual Plan for 2017-2018. The level of compliance by these three Waitematā local board area business associations is indicated in Attachments B, D, and F.

17. Some BIDs are planning an increase in their targeted rates revenue this year. For your information, a table of all BID targeted rates is attached. This table has been updated for this report. (Attachment G)

Consideration

Local board views and implications

18. Recommending that the governing body strike the targeted rate for Karangahape Road, Ponsonby, and Uptown BIDs means that those BID programmes will continue to raise funds from targeted rates on ratepayers in their districts, and provide services in accordance with their members’ priorities as stated in their Strategic Plans.

Māori impact statement

19. This decision will have no adverse effects on, or particular benefits to, the Māori population.

Implementation

20. If the local board accepts the recommendations of this report, it will recommend to the governing body that targeted rates for each BID be struck as stated in the 2017/2018 Annual Plan. The governing body will approve specific dollar amounts for each BID as part of its approval of the Annual Plan.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Key Elements of BID Programme	93
b ⇩	Karangahape Road BID Compliance Table	95
c ⇩	Karangahape Road 2016 AGM Minutes	97
d ⇩	Ponsonby BID Compliance Table	103
e ⇩	Ponsonby 2016 AM Minutes	105
f ⇩	Uptown BID Compliance Table	109
g ⇩	All BID Targeted Rates Comparison Table	111

Signatories

Authors

Steven Branca - BID Partnership Advisor

Authorisers

Alastair Cameron - Manager - CCO Governance & External Partnerships

Kathryn Martin - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor

Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

Community Empowerment Fund 2016/2017 budget allocation

File No.: CP2017/05718

Purpose

1. To approve the allocation of the 2016/2017 Community Empowerment Fund.

Executive summary

1. The Waitematā Local Board’s Arts, Community and Events work programme included a Community Empowerment Fund of $30,000.

2. In December 2016 staff presented a number of community-led projects to the local board for support from this budget, including:

· supporting a community-led vision for Grafton

· improving community access to community noticeboards in Ponsonby

· weed management in St Mary’s Bay

· Newmarket Viaduct Play Space – proposed co-led design process with Youth.

3. Two of these projects (community-led vision for Grafton and improving access to community noticeboards in Ponsonby) have been scoped and staff recommend funding these projects in 2016/2017.

4. The third project, to address weed management in St Mary’s Bay, requires further scoping before staff can recommend the local board fund the project. Staff recommend deferring a decision on this project until staff can provide further advice.

5. The Newmarket viaduct play space concept cannot progress at present because a lease boundary for the space is yet to be agreed. Staff recommend a fourth project to support community-led activation in Newmarket Station Square; staff discussed this project with the board at a workshop on 27 April 2017.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) allocate $10,000 from its Community Empowerment Fund to Grafton Residents Association to lead a community-led vision for Grafton.

b) allocate $1,000 from its Community Empowerment Fund to cover the cost of having two additional keys cut, one lock repaired and clear signage for the Ponsonby community noticeboards to ensure greater community access.

c) allocate $9,000 from its Community Empowerment Fund to Newmarket Business Association to engage with local residents to activate Newmarket Station Square.

d) defer $10,000 from its Community Empowerment Fund to the 2017/2018 budget to allow for further investigation on addressing weed management in St Mary’s Bay.

Comments

Background to the Community Empowerment Fund

6. In 2016/2017, the local board included a Community Empowerment Fund of $30,000 in the Community Empowerment Unit work programme. This fund was developed to support groups wanting to pursue community-led initiatives that align to the Empowered Communities Approach (ECA). ECA is based on empowering communities to ‘have the power and ability to influence decisions, take action and make changes happen in their lives and communities’.

7. At the time of approving the work programme the local board resolved that decisions relating to the use of the Community Empowerment Fund be made by the whole board (WTM/2016/94).

Proposed community-led projects

8. In December 2016 staff presented a number of potential community-led projects to the local board for support from this budget:

· community-led vision for Grafton

· improving access to Ponsonby community noticeboards

· weed management in St Mary’s Bay

· Newmarket Viaduct Play Space – proposed co-led design process with Youth

9. Staff conducted initial scoping of the following three projects:

· supporting a community-led vision for Grafton

· improving access Ponsonby to community noticeboards

· weed management in St Mary’s Bay.

10. Staff could not complete initial scoping for the Newmarket Viaduct Play Space because a lease boundary for the space is yet to be agreed before community-led initiatives can be explored.

11. Staff discussed the Community Empowerment Fund with the local board in a workshop on 27 April 2017. Feedback from this workshop has been incorporated into this report, including a fourth project, to support community-led activation in Newmarket Station Square for consideration.

Initial project scoping

12. Staff have conducted initial scoping for each of the four projects. Staff met with community members and groups, and various subject matter experts to understand the impacts and opportunities of these projects.

13. Further scoping is required to explore opportunities for community-led initiatives to address weed management in St Mary’s Bay.

14. Two options are presented for the weed management project:

· allocate $10,000 to St Mary’s Bay Residents Association to address weed management in St Mary’s Bay, with final project scope and outline to be determined upon further assessment of the issues and opportunities.

· defer $10,000 of the 2016/2017 budget to the 2017/2018 budget and if project is still advisable after further investigation, source funding from the 2017/2018 budget.

15. A brief outline for each project is provided below for consideration by the local board.

Grafton Residents Association: community-led vision (budget: $10,000)

16. The Grafton Residents Association (GRA) would like to work with council and local stakeholders to create a community-led vision based on extensive community engagement, including with mātāwaka groups and iwi. This engagement will involve all relevant stakeholders including iwi, the University of Auckland and the Auckland District Health Board.

17. The GRA will form a project team that will engage with local residents and stakeholders through a series of workshops on topics previously identified by residents. These include:

· implementing historic/heritage requirements in Grafton

· urban planning

· developing community resilience

· transport.

Increasing access to community noticeboards in Ponsonby (budget: $1,000)

18. Ponsonby has two community noticeboards. These are located at:

· corner of Angelsea Street and Ponsonby Road – alongside the exterior wall of Mr. Toms restaurant at 151 Ponsonby Road

· 328 Ponsonby Road (outside BNZ).

19. Both noticeboards are locked and the Ponsonby Business Association (PBA) holds the only key. This arrangement has worked well for the majority of noticeboard users.

20. Some community groups have identified a need for a second key. The Ponsonby Community Centre has agreed to hold a second key and release it for wider community use. Staff understand that the local board would like to hold a third key. Staff propose that the cost of having two additional keys cut is funded through the Community Empowerment Fund budget.

21. Recently a lock on one of the noticeboards was broken. This appears to be a rare occurrence. Staff propose that the cost of repairing this lock is funded through the Community Empowerment Fund budget.

22. Additionally, a small amount of funding is also requested to fund signage for each noticeboard to advise community members how they can access the noticeboards and the guidelines for using the noticeboards.

Community-led activation of Newmarket Station Square (budget: $9000)

23. Discussions around the activation of Newmarket Station Square have been ongoing with little result. More recently there has been an increase in anti-social behaviour in the square. This has prompted the Newmarket Business Association (NBA) to re-explore its role in activating the square.

24. The NBA would like the board’s support to deliver a programme of activation and placemaking in the square. The purpose of the activation is to attract more positive social activity and to improve the sense of safety and belonging in the square.

25. The NBA plans to develop three options for this activation. These will first be considered by staff to ensure each option is safe and feasible. The final three options will then be presented to the local community for their feedback. The community will be asked to select their preferred option.

26. The NBA has indicated that with this initial support from the board it can continue to deliver activation in the square.

Weed management in St Mary’s Bay (indicative budget: $10,000)

27. Members of the St Mary’s Bay Residents Association have identified a range of issues relating to weed management in the reserve adjacent to the motorway on the south side of the Harbour Bridge.

28. The residents association has suggested that an analysis is needed to understand the extent of the issues, including the cost of clearing unwanted and unsightly weeds, and a programme of replanting. The residents association also supports the provision of free technical advice for affected property owners.

29. The board has been clear that it wants to ensure that any funding for this results in tangible outcomes.

30. Staff conducted initial scoping and concluded that further investigation is needed to ensure all interests can be considered. This includes understanding relevant details of the new maintenance contract, and planned stormwater projects for this area.

31. Staff recommend that the local board defer a decision on funding for this project until further information is available.

Options for the Community Empowerment Fund

32. The table below outlines the options, including the recommended option, for allocation of this budget.

Table 1: options for the Community Empowerment Fund

Option

Details

Advantages

Disadvantages

Option 1: fund three local projects and defer $10,000 to the 2017/2018 budget for weed management in St Mary’s Bay

Recommended option

1. Allocate $10,000 to Grafton Residents Association (GRA) to develop a community-led vision for Grafton.

2. Allocate $1,000 to cut two additional keys, repair one lock and provide signage for the Ponsonby community noticeboards

3. Allocate $9,000 to Newmarket Business Association to engage with local residents and activate Newmarket Station Square.

4. Defer $10,000 of 2016/2017 budget to the 2017/2018 budget and continue to investigate options for community-led initiatives to address weed management in St Mary’s Bay. If a project is advisable after further investigation, fund in 2017/2018.

· supports three projects that are aligned with an identified community need

· strengthens and supports community-led initiatives

· supports local community building activities

· takes a prudent approach to allocating funding towards weed management in St Mary’s Bay

· St Mary’s Bay weed management initiative is not undertaken in 2016/2017

Option 2: fund four local projects

1. Allocate $9,000 to Newmarket Business Association to engage with local residents and activate Newmarket Station Square.

2. Allocate $10,000 to Grafton Residents Association (GRA) to develop a community-led vision for Grafton

3. Allocate $1,000 to cut two additional keys, repair one lock and provide signage for the Ponsonby community noticeboards

4. Allocate $10,000 to St Mary’s Bay Residents Association for community-led initiatives to address weed management issues, with project scope and outline to be determined.

· supports four projects across the local board area

· supports four projects that are aligned with an identified community need

· strengthens and supports community-led initiatives

· supports local community building activities

· If funding is allocated in 2016/2017 for the fourth project, staff will be unable to sufficiently investigate the weed management issue before addressing it. This may result in inefficient action and spend.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

33. The Waitematā Local Board Plan 2014- 2017 supports communities to be ‘strong, inclusive, vibrant and engaged’.

34. The four projects covered in this report were presented to the local board in a workshop on 27 April 2017. Feedback from this workshop has been incorporated into this report.

35. Each of these projects contributes to one or more of the following Waitematā Local Board Plan 2014- 2017 outcomes:

· strong communities that are inclusive, vibrant and engaged

· connected, accessible and safe transport choices

· Waitematā, the innovative economic hub of Auckland

· a distinctive, high quality urban environment that embraces our heritage.

36. The Waitematā Local Board Plan 2014 - 2017 refers to the use of Newmarket Square Station:

we will work in partnership with communities as we…create gathering places such as Newmarket’s Station Square and when developing programmes of activity for local participation.

Māori impact statement

37. Mataawaka groups and iwi will be consulted to ensure their aspirations are represented in the community-led vision project for Grafton.

38. Iwi will be consulted during any further scoping of the weed management project in St Mary’s Bay to ensure their interests in the environment and the use of public land are incorporated.

39. Partnership opportunities with mana whenua and Mataawaka groups for both projects will be explored to ensure wider benefits for iwi can be realised.

Implementation

40. Staff will develop funding agreements, which will include the agreed scope and project outline.

41. Staff will report back to the local board in quarter four of 2016/2017.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Authors

Claire Stewart - Specialist Advisor

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - General Manager Arts, Community and Events

Kathryn Martin - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor

Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central (Parnell Rose Gardens) – Application for Extension of Commercial Lease Term

File No.: CP2017/08166

Purpose

1. This report seeks to gain approval from the Waitematā Local Board for the application to extend the commercial lease term over the site at 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central; this will be by way of variation to the current lease agreement.

Executive summary

2. Parnells on the Rose Garden Limited (hereon referred to as “the tenant”) has held a commercial lease, by way of assignment, over the Council owned premises located at 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central since 23 July 2013. The site has been commercially leased by Auckland Council since 2008.

3. The tenant has applied to Council to extend the lease term for a further five years from the final expiry date of 31 August 2019. tenant runs a reputable well established viable business and continues with the historic usage as a wedding venue, and conference centre. The tenant would like to extend the lease term to provide a further security of tenure and ensure viability for the business and future provision of this venue.

4. Auckland Council’s Parks and Places Specialist team (Community Facilities) are supportive of the tenant’s application and have confirmed there is no objection as the asset owner to the lease term extension of five years from the date of final expiry.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) agree to support the extension of the commercial lease terms to Parnells on the Rose Garden Limited over the premises located at 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central, subject to the following terms and conditions at 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central:

i) an extension of commercial lease term of five years applicable from 1 September 2019;

ii) final expiry date of 31 August 2024.

Comments

The building located at 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell is a two-storey English style residential type structure constructed in approximately 1915. The building is located at the Parnell Rose Gardens (also known as Dove Myer Robinson Park)immediately adjacent to the Parnell Rose Gardens. The building is an iconic site and has retained its popularity over the years as the6. Parnells on the Rose Garden Limited (hereon referred to as “the tenant”) has held a commercial lease, by way of assignment, over the Council owned premises located at 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central since 23 July 2013. The site was previously leased to Recro Enterprises Limited from 2008 to the date of assignment of 23 July 2013.

7. The commercial lease is due to finally expire on 31 August 2019. The tenant leases both the building and land from Auckland Council.

8. The tenant has applied to Council to extend the lease term for a further five years from the final expiry date of 31 August 2019. tenant runs a reputable well established viable business and continues with the historic usage as a wedding venue, and conference centre. The tenant also provides the venue for team building events and has a catering service.

9. Panuku Development Auckland Limited on behalf of Council has maintained a positive and credible relationship with the tenant and supports the tenant’s application to extend the lease term.

10. An extension of lease term will allow the tenant to have security of tenure to continue to grow the business and further enhance the building; retaining the high standard required to be a successful venue operator. The site is located on a park and provides a positive mix of usage for the general public with commercial viability for Council.

Given the location of the site on park land the approval to extend the lease term requires delegated approval from the Waitematā Local Board.12. Auckland Council’s Parks and Places Specialist team (Community Facilities) are supportive of the tenant’s application and have confirmed there is no objection as the asset owner to the lease term extension of five years from the date of final expiry.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

13. A Waitematā Local Board update memorandum was submitted to the Local Board workshop on 9 May 2017. The request to extend the lease term was taken into consideration at this workshop.

Māori impact statement

14. Panuku Development Auckland Limited has a comprehensive Iwi engagement process that engages with the 19 key Mana Whenua groups in the Tamaki region on four fronts: identifying cultural significance concerns regarding disposal and development properties, flagging commercial interests, development partnering discussions and engagement around design outcomes for council driven development projects. Panuku Development Auckland Limited has also undertaken to be part of council’s Maori Responsiveness Plan pilot program. The project’s key output will be an operational document outlining how Panuku Development Auckland Limited will contribute to council’s strategic and operational commitments to Maori.

15. In this instance, as there is no change to the property, the existing tenants, or re-tender of the property, there has been no Iwi engagement undertaken in respect of the lessee’s extension of lease application.

Implementation

16. If the local board approves the above recommendations Panuku Development Auckland Limited will extend the commercial lease terms to Parnells on the Rose Garden Limited over the premises located at 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland Central.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	85 Gladstone Rd, Parnell leased area	125

Signatories

Author

Lori Butterworth - Property Manager, Panuku Development Auckland Limited

Authorisers

Margrit de Man - Property Portfolio Manager, Auckland Council Property Limited

Kathryn Martin - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor

Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

Road Naming – Tīramarama Way, Wynyard Quarter

File No.: CP2017/06114

Purpose

1. To approve the proposed name Tīramarama Way for the laneway that traverses the Wynyard central development block, Wynyard Quarter, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act and the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines (2015).

Executive summary

2. Auckland Council, through the Auckland Council Long Term Plan (2012-2022), allocated the responsibility for the naming of new roads to local boards, in this case the Waitematā Local Board.

3. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines (2015) allow that where a new road (including private roads) needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider or developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name for the local board’s approval.

4. The subject laneway to be named is a privately owned (Panuku Development Auckland Limited) and is to be a key pedestrian and cycle connection within the Wynyard central development block. The development block will be home to a number of residents and workers.

5. The proposed name (Tīramarama Way) has been assessed against the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines to determine its suitability for acceptance by the Waitematā Local Board.

6. The proposed name is consistent with the aspirations and objectives of the Road Naming Guidelines, the Auckland Plan, the Waterfront Plan and the Urban Design Manual (Te Aranga). Specifically, the proposed name is consistent with those objectives to encourage the use of Te Reo, to provide places where Maori cultural heritage is protected and to provide opportunities for the expression of whakapapa.

7. The proposed road name was put forward by Ngāti Whatua Ōrākei and is suggested as a result of a rigorous consultation process with Mana Whenua, developers (Willis Bond and Co. and Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd) and key stakeholders.

8. The proposed name Tīramarama Way is recommended to the Waitematā Local Board for approval for the subject laneway.

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve the proposed name Tīramarama Way for the east-west laneway that traverses the Wynyard central development block, Wynyard Quarter pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 as shown in the map in Attachment A to the agenda report.

Comments

Background

9. A future laneway (east-west laneway) is to traverse the Wynyard central development block, in an east-west direction (Attachment A to this report). This laneway is currently unnamed.

10. Auckland Council, by way of the Auckland Council Long Term Plan (2012-2022), allocated the responsibility for the naming of new roads to Local Boards, in this case the Waitematā Local Board.

11. The Wynyard central development block is located in the Wynyard Quarter, bounded by Halsey, Madden, Beaumont and Pakenham streets. Panuku Development Auckland (“Panuku”) is working with developers Willis Bond and Co. and Precinct Properties NZ Ltd. to deliver the commercial and residential development outcomes in this development block.

12. The future east-west laneway is to be a key pedestrian and cycle connection, with emergency vehicle access. There will be no private or service vehicle access. The laneway will remain in private (Panuku Development Auckland Limited) ownership.

13. As the road is generally accessible to the public it may be used in future building addresses and will be used for emergency vehicle access, it is required to be formally named by the Waitematā Local Board consistent with the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines (2015).

14. The Wynyard Central Design Guidelines (August 2013) provide a clear vision for the laneways in the Wynyard central development block. The laneways have an important role in providing strong pedestrian permeability and are to be “a network of narrow urban lanes that will provide access to and glimpses through the urban structure to areas beyond. The lanes provide the opportunity to create something new, something surprising and intimate public spaces.” Significant consideration in the design of the buildings, particularly the ground floor interface, has been given to ensure that adjacent buildings contribute to the quality of these laneways.

15. Stage 1 of the Willis Bond residential and Precinct commercial developments are under construction. The Stage 1 developments will be opened from mid-2017 to early 2018. The construction of the east-west lane (forecast September 2017-mid 2018) has been timed to coincide with the opening of the residential developments which have entrances directly fronting the east-west laneway.

Strategic context

16. The Auckland Plan seeks a Māori identity that is Auckland’s point of difference in the world and encourages enabling Māori aspirations. The Waterfront Plan reinforces this aspiration, being identified as a place where Māori cultural heritage is protected and expressed. Embedded in the Auckland Council Urban Design Manual (UDM) are the core principles of Te Aranga Maori design.

17. Consistent with the intentions of the UDM and the objectives of the Auckland Plan, over the course of 2015 Panuku Development Auckland (then Waterfront Auckland) collaborated with Mana Whenua and developers in a Te Aranga Design process for the Wynyard central development block.

18. Assessment of opportunities within the whakapapa component of the Te Aranga principles identified a range of naming opportunities to ‘recognise and celebrate the significance of mana whenua …throughout the laneways’. The Te Aranga principles also set out that the laneway names are to be developed by ‘Mana Whenua led workshops…..[where] Mana Whenua will provide options for discussion and potential adoption, subject to any local board processes.’

Statutory considerations

19. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines (April 2015) (“the Guidelines”) have a number of principles and criteria that are to be considered in the naming of roads to ensure proposed names conform to the AS/NZS 4819:2001 Rural and Urban Addressing (Australian New Zealand Standard).

20. Specifically the Guidelines encourage authorities or developers to collaborate with Mana Whenua in the naming of roads:

· Principle 3: road names will reflect the heritage of an area [including] Mana Whenua… and other persons who have contributed to the history of the area… Collaboration between mana whenua, local interest groups, developers and/ or individuals is encouraged to develop new names…

· Principle 4: The use of Maori road names is actively encouraged Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland has a rich history that is reflected through the region…. Actively encouraging the use of Maori road names supports Auckland Plan outcome of “a Maori identity that is Auckland’s point of difference to the world’ and contributes to the visibility of Auckland’s extensive and rich Maori history.

· Road names should be easy to pronounce… an exception to this is the use of Te Reo Maori names when it is acceptable that a traditional name may at first appear complex, but will, over time, become more familiar and accepted by the community.

21. Attachment B to this Report includes the assessment of the proposed road name against the key principles and criteria identified in the Guidelines.

22. The proposed name – Tīramarama WayThe proposed name Tīramarama Way is recommended to the Waitematā Local Board for approval for the subject laneway.

23. The proposed name Tīramarama Way was derived through many hui and email correspondence with Mana Whenua who have identified an interest in the area. Consensus was reached on the name Tīramarama Way, supported by the key development partners, stakeholders and Mana Whenua. The proposed name was considered by the Waitematā Local Board in a workshop held on 28 March 2017.

24. The proposed name Tīramarama Way which was put forward by Ngati Whatua o Orakei. Tīramarama Way means to search by torch light, to shine, or to glimmer. Key to proposing this name is the reference to the sun god as he wakes and rises in the east, traversing to the west and bathing, highlighting the waters of the Te Waitemata. Furthermore, it references the celestial realm including Matariki and Te Punga (Southern Cross).

25. This name has close synergies with the design of the east-west laneway. The laneway design is for a network of shining, glimmering ‘purposeful puddles’ which rise and fall with the tides and which incite play and delight. Strung above the street is a complex network of gobo lights that imitate the celestial constellations of matariki and the Southern Cross. The name Tīramarama Way builds upon the narrative which is integral to this design.

26. The proposed name Tīramarama Way and associated narrative is consistent with the Te Aranga principles and associated narratives and themes for Wynyard central development block. These themes underpin Mana Whenua developer art opportunities and were used to guide the narrative around naming. Themes include:

· ‘Celestial and waka narratives underpin the design theme’

· ‘View shafts and cultural landscape elements may also inform naming opportunities and design/ mahi toi.’

· ‘Mahi Toi (creative expression): Laneways – Narrative to express waka movement, land, water and /or navigation’

Consideration

Local board views and implications

27. The proposed road name was derived as a result of rigorous process and working in collaboration with iwi, the relevant developers and key stakeholders. As a result, the proposed road name put forward to the Local Board for consideration was one that all parties had reached consensus on. Other names and suggestions considered had not been able to achieve consensus by iwi, relevant developers and key stakeholders.

28. The Waitemata Local Board discussed the proposed name at the 28 March 2017 workshop. The Local Board reinforced the process that as required by Council’s Road Naming Guidelines alternative names are to be put forward for consideration. However in this instance, the Local Board will consider the matter at its business meeting in April.

29. The Local Board requests that further naming opportunities within Wynyard Quarter be considered in collaboration with the Local Board throughout the name identification process. The Local Board request that future names considered are informed with an historical/heritage assessment of the Wynyard Quarter including authentic or contemporary Maori names as appropriate, to seek a balance in celebrating Maori and European heritage and connection to the area as appropriate.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

30. The proposed road name was derived as a result of rigorous process and working in collaboration with iwi and the relevant developers.

31. As a result, the proposed road name was chosen by Mana Whenua and developers to be put forward to the Local Board for consideration under the Road Naming Guidelines (2015). Other names and suggestions considered had not been able to achieve majority support by iwiand relevant developers.

32. The Waitemata Local Board discussed the proposed name at the 28 March 2017 workshop. The Local Board reinforced the process that, as required by Council’s Road Naming Guidelines, alternative names are also to be put forward for consideration. However in this instance, the local board will consider the matter at its business meeting in May.

33. The local board requested that further naming opportunities within Wynyard Quarter be considered in collaboration with the Local Board throughout the name identification process. The local board requested that future names considered are informed with an historical/heritage assessment of the Wynyard Quarter including authentic or contemporary Māori names as appropriate, to seek a balance in celebrating Māori and European heritage and connection to the area as appropriate.

Māori impact statement

34. Over the 2015/2016 period, discussions were held with Mana Whenua, developers and key stakeholders to identify names for the east-west laneway to put forward to the local board for consideration. All eleven iwi who at the time had expressed an interest in the Wynyard Quarter, were invited to take part in discussions facilitated by Panuku (then Waterfront Auckland). Iwi included Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua; Ngāti Whātua o Ōrākei; Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki; Te Kawerau ā Maki; Ngāti Tamaoho; Te Ākitai Waiohua; Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua; Ngāti Paoa; Ngāti Maru; Ngāti Whanaunga; Te Patukirikiri.

35. Ngāti Tamaterā were not involved in 2015, but have been copied on correspondence, and in 2016 have become able to resource the conversation and will be included in future discussions. Ngāti Whatua Kaipara have confirmed they defer to local hapū for this work. Ngaati Whanaunga also came into the conversation at a later date and supports the preferred name being put forward.

36. After many Hui and much email correspondence, agreement was reached to put forward the name Tīramarama Way to the local board. The proposal also has the supportof the key development partnersand other stakeholders.

37. The use of a Te Reo name for the laneway achieves objectives of the Auckland Plan, the Waterfront Plan, The Urban Design Manual (Te Aranga), the Te Aranga principles for the Wynyard central development block, the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines (2015) and Mana Whenua aspirations to express whakapapa in the area.

Implementation

38. Following local board approval, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and Auckland Council will be informed of the new name. LINZ includes the Register General of Land and Surveyor-General. Informing these statutory officers is a requirement of s.319A of the Local Government Act 1974. Both LINZ and the Auckland Council then manage the name formalisation process, ensuring that GIS data bases, maps, title plans are updated accordingly. The New Zealand Post, the Electoral Office and the Emergency Services source their address data either directly or indirectly from LINZ.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	East-west lane location plan	133
b ⇩	Assessment of name against Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines (April 2015)	135

Signatories

Authors

Anna Wallace - Development Manager Waterfront, Development Waterfront

Authorisers

Katelyn Orton - Project Development Director-Waterfront, Project Development

Kathryn Martin - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor

Waitematā Local Board

16 May 2017

Local board feedback on Government’s Urban Development Authorities Discussion Document

File No.: CP2017/08821

Purpose

1. To provide an opportunity for the Waitematā Local Board to formally provide feedback on the government’s Urban Development Authorities Discussion Document.

Executive summary

2. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Urban Development Authorities Discussion Document, released in February 2017, proposes new legislation for urban development authorities.

3. The potential legislation is the government’s direct response to recommendations made by the Productivity Commission during the Using Land for Housing inquiry (2015). The government signaled the proposal in August 2016.

4. The discussion document notes that the urban development authority proposal is one of a number of initiatives to improve the urban development system overall, others being the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill and the Productivity Commission inquiry into Better Urban Planning.

5. The proposed legislation is intended to complement the government’s recent introduction of a National Policy Statement on Urban Development Capacity and the Housing Infrastructure Fund.

6. The purpose of the proposed legislation is to enable better urban development at scale, where projects are complex or strategically important.

7. The legislation would enable local and central government:

· to empower nationally or locally significant urban development projects to access more enabling development powers and land use rules and

· to establish new urban development authorities to support those projects where required.

8. The intention is to overcome barriers to large scale urban development identified by the Productivity Commission’s Using Land for Housing inquiry.

9. The proposed legislation would enable publicly-controlled urban development authorities to plan and oversee the necessary development. Urban development authorities would be granted access powers to overcome these barriers, where applicable and strategically appropriate. This may include:

· powers to acquire parcels of land

· powers to plan and fund infrastructure

· powers to buy, sell or lease land and buildings and fund infrastructure and

· override existing and proposed district plans.

10. Developments could include housing, commercial premises, associated infrastructure, and amenities including parks, community spaces or shopping centres. Projects could also be greenfield and part of city expansion. Projects would not be limited to solely housing related projects. Development powers will not be available for stand-alone infrastructure projects.

11. The planning and consenting system as a whole; and any ability for urban development authorities to access powers under the Building Act 2004 and the Building Code will not be considered in this discussion document or during the further development of the urban development authority proposal.

12. In its submission to the Productivity Commission Using Land for Housing draft report in June 2015, the council raised the following points regarding urban development authorities. These are that the council:

· agrees that there can be high value in urban development agency models

· does not support the establishment of a government urban development agency in Auckland

· supports and believes there is scope for government to undertake complementary development activities and work alongside Development Auckland (now Panuku)

· does not support the removal of planning powers from local government to an urban development agency as local government is better placed to undertake local planning.

· recommends government undertakes an evaluation of existing development initiatives it has been involved in in Auckland, e.g. Tamaki Redevelopment Company Limited, and Hobsonville Point Company Limited..

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) provide feedback on the Urban Development Authorities Discussion Document.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

13. Local board chairpersons were invited to make an Expression of Interest to be a member of the Political Reference Group providing direction to staff on the submission.

14. A committee report with the draft Political Reference group submission points was reported at the 2 May meeting of the Planning Committee. The submission closing date is very tight, and we would be grateful for any specific comments you wish to be considered for council submission to be:

· in a word document, regarding the overall proposal to enact new legislation as well as the specific proposals which are included within the overall proposal (see Appendix 1),

by 15 May 2017. Feedback received before this date will be attached to the final submission.

· sent to Christina Kaiser christina.kaiser@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

If you have any questions please contact Christina Kaiser.

Māori impact statement

15. The proposals in the discussion document will have an impact Māori. The discussion document proposes a process to identify potential Urban Development Authorities and develop related plans that may impact on agreed to planning decisions which were made with Māori engagement and input.

16. The Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB) are providing input into the submission. The Political Reference Group set up to work with staff on Auckland Council’s submission includes a member of the IMSB Secretariat.

Implementation

17. There are no implementation issues as a result of this report.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Urban Development Authorities Discussion Document February 2017	145
b ⇩	Appendix 1 Questions for Consideration	271
c ⇩	Appendix 2 Summary diagram of the processes being proposed under the new legislation	273