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Resolution number AE/2017/104
MOVED
by Member M Watson, seconded by Member L Corrick:
That the Albert-Eden
Local Board:
a)
Reaffirms that in Auckland Council’s shared
governance model, local boards have governance responsibility for playgrounds
in local parks including decision-making on design, oversight and renewals
spending (an investment plan endorsed by the Governing Body can guide local board
decisions but should not be binding and if an investment plan for play for
the region is endorsed, each local board should be supported to develop their
own guidelines for investment decisions, using the region-wide plan as a
base).
b)
Recommends that Tākaro – Investing in Play be repackaged as a
tool-kit for local boards and operational staff to consider new and
innovative approaches to play.
c)
Notes concern that local board engagement is being undertaken at the same
time as public consultation.
d)
Provides the following feedback on the Tākaro
– Investing in Play discussion document:
i. Advice about investing in play versus sports and
recreation would be useful as play investment creates yet another competing
priority for limited funding.
ii. The suggestions of changing our thinking about new
playgrounds is already happening through renewals and new assets.
iii. Agrees that the
current Auckland Council investment structure limits the ability to
systematically assess alternative opportunities for investment across the
play network.
iv. Agrees that there is a disparity between budget allocated for asset
renewal for a local board area compared to its population under 25.
v. Agrees that play can be supported through investment in
traditional playgrounds and the wider park and street network.
vi. The hierarchy of play model will be useful for local board
consideration, although we request that substantial work is developed to
provide local boards with a thorough range of options in the lower-two tiers
because the cheaper play options are of particular interest as local boards
try to activate spaces and achieve a healthy Auckland.
vii. Agrees that there is limited monitoring or evaluation of the
impacts of council investments in play, which limits the quality of
information available to inform future investment decisions.
viii.
Agrees that Auckland Council should take a more inclusive approach to
investment in play, spreading the benefits of play to older children, youth,
adults and seniors, as well as the disabled and ethnic minorities.
ix. Agrees that Te Ao Maori should be incorporated in the design
and delivery of play.
x. Supports the development of a framework to enable fast,
effective partnerships with local community groups to deliver more play
spaces for our communities.
xi. Agrees that schools are stewards of their own play spaces and
natural environments and that Auckland Council consider investing in their
playground development depending on schools enabling free after hours
community access where there is an open space deficit.
xii.
Supports natural play, water play, play in the public realm and play
activation.
xiii. Agrees that adequate drainage of winter use spaces is an
important supporting factor which council should provide.
e) Thanks
Emma Reed, Local Board Advisor for her attendance.
CARRIED
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