Agenda of Manurewa Local Board

Manurewa Local Board

21 September 2017

Auckland Transport Update - September 2017

File No.: CP2017/19575

Purpose

1. This report:

a) provides an update on the current status of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund

b) responds to resolutions and requests on transport-related matters

c) provides a summary of consultation material sent to the Manurewa Local Board, and

d) provides information on transport related matters of specific application and interest to the Manurewa Local Board and its community.

Executive summary

2. In particular, this report covers:

a) updates on current local board transport capital fund projects; particularly Manurewa RSA mobility parking changes, Wattle Farm Road pedestrian refuge and Te Mahia station upgrade

b) responses to resolutions made by the Board on 17 August 2017

c) a response to the board’s request for John Walker Drive to be assessed for speed calming measures.

Recommendation/s

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update – September 2017.

Comments

Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) update

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

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

353

Hill Road pedestrian link:

A project to improve pedestrian links on Hill Road between Great South Road and the Botanic Gardens

· FEC = $525,000

· Spend to date = $411,117

· Project first initiated in Oct-14 but scale reduced in Nov-15 to new crossing points and safer intersections only (and proposed cycle ways removed).

· Construction approved in Nov-15 based on FEC of $575,000 (later reduced to $525,000).

Project update:

· Project completed except for the Hillcrest Grove intersection as the work is yet to be reported to the Traffic Control Committee (TCC) for approval due to a consultation issue.

354

Manurewa covered walkway:

A project to improve connectivity between the Manurewa bus station, rail station, and Great South Road (through Southmall) by building a weather-proof canopy to link all three.

· FEC = $1,172,000

· Spend to date = $1,094,337

· Project initiated in Oct-14 and construction approved in Nov-15. FEC has changed a number of times due to scope changes.

· Following a further request, ROCs were provided in Mar-17 for canopies over the station ramps – the ROC for a solid (metal) roof was $721,632 while the ROC for a structureflex roof was $795,072. The board withheld making a decision on covering the ramps until potential opportunities relating to Te Mahia train station can be identified with AT.

· Construction of the canopy has been completed over the station over-bridge, stairs and over to Southmall. In Mar-17, based on AT advice it would be reviewing the layout of the existing bus station, the board deferred the canopy extension to the bus station to the future.

Project update:

· All works expected have now been completed except for the mesh installation on the over-bridge; one side will be standard mesh, the other designer mesh. AT standard mesh is currently in storage and an installation date will be coordinated with the Public Arts team for the designer mesh that has been developed with iwi artists.

· The Public Arts team advises that final design for the mesh has not been signed off yet, but is almost ready. A delay arose with settling on a design that the artists were happy with that also met AT’s minimum mesh size requirements.

· Once approved, production time for the mesh will be six weeks. Installation will then require a Block-of-Line on the rail network, either scheduled or specific for the project.

512

Manurewa RSA mobility parking:

A project to create mobility parking spaces directly outside the RSA main entrance to improve ease of access and comfort for disabled patrons

· FEC estimate of $11,600

· Spend to date $4,090

· On 20-Jul-17, the board approved the project to proceed to construction based on the FEC of $11,600.

· Unfortunately, the line marking changes were made in error in advance of the legal approvals being given, so as a practical measure a temporary asphalt ramp was installed between the two newly marked mobility parks until the formal approvals could be obtained.

Project update:

· The Traffic Control Committee (TCC) approved the changes to the mobility parking outside the RSA on 8-Sep-17. The Corridor Access Request for the contractor to undertake the physical works had been approved subject to TCC approval being obtained, meaning that construction can commence (weather permitting).

545

Wattle Farm Road new central pedestrian refuge:

A project to improve pedestrian inter-connectivity between Acacia Cove Village and Bupa Retirement Village

· ROC estimate of $24,360

· On 17-Aug-17, the board approved the project to proceed to detailed design and costing based on a ROC of $24,360.

Project update:

· The council identified that Bupa is yet to install a pedestrian facility (side islands type) in a location near to where the board wishes to install a central island. Bupa had sought to work with AT to install its facility concurrently with AT installing new footpath in the area. AT will investigate working with Bupa to install the central refuge facility preferred by the board.

546

Te Mahia station upgrade:

A project to work in conjunction with AT to upgrade the station beyond the basic scope of works identified by AT

· $2.5M confirmed funding from AT

· Potential $2.5M allocation identified by board

· AT has identified $2.5M this FY to upgrade the station, including platform resurfacing, new shelter, lighting, public announcement system, passenger information and CCTV improvements, perimeter fencing and upgrading the pedestrian level crossing.

· On 17-Aug-17, the board noted that $2.5 million had been identified to contribute towards the Te Mahia rail station upgrade project.

Project update:

· AT met with representatives of the board’s steering group on 5-Sep-17 to discuss the additional scope envisaged by the board. AT will draft a business case and outline draft estimates and report those to the steering group at an upcoming opportunity.

4. The Manurewa Local Board’s transport capital fund to date is summarised below.

Manurewa Local Board Transport Capital Fund summary:

Total funds available in current political term (includes 2019/20 FY)	$3,068,375
Amount committed to date on projects approved for detailed design and/or construction	$556,983
Amount identified to contribute to joint Te Mahia station upgrade project	$2,500,000
Remaining budget left available to allocate by the end of the current political term	$11,392

Responses to Manurewa Local Board resolutions

5. At the Manurewa Local Board’s business meeting on 18 May 2017, the board passed resolution number MR/2017/95 as follows:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

b) request the removal of the bus stop and shelter located at 149 Great South Road Manurewa, being bus stop number 6043 on the corner of Northcrest Way and Great South Road.

6. At a board workshop in July, Auckland Transport Network Planning staff discussed a number of related bus network matters, including the requirement for bus layovers near the bus/rail interchange. The bus stop at 149 Great South Road is a potential site requiring further investigation for this purpose, in which case removal may be premature. Auckland Transport will report back to a subsequent workshop following its investigations.

7. At the Manurewa Local Board’s business meeting on 17 August 2017, the board passed resolution number MR/2017/182 as follows:

That the Manurewa Local Board:

d) request a “Rough Order of Costs” for the bollards to be installed in the road-to-road walkway between Reremanu Place and Blanes Road in Weymouth to prevent motor vehicles access along the path.

e) request options for placement of bike storage at the Manurewa train station to come back to a workshop.

8. The Manurewa Local Board’s previous request that bollards be installed in the walkway between Reremanu Place and Blanes Road was added to Auckland Transport’s register of possible minor walking and cycling improvements, but as the current financial year’s programme has already been determined and the budget fully allocated, an indication of timeframe could not be provided. This uncertainty prompted the board’s resolution above requesting a rough order of costs for the bollards. Auckland Transport advises that a rough estimate for installing two bollards at the bottom of the walkway (between the two fences) is in the order of $1000.

9. At the May business meeting, the Manurewa Local Board had requested a rough estimate for installing a bike shelter at the Manurewa train station, and was advised that (subject to ground conditions, consenting and consultation) the cost of a standard AT single bike shelter was in the order of $35,000.

10. In relation to the board’s request for options for placement of a bike shelter at the Manurewa train station, unfortunately Auckland Transport’s Walking and Cycling team does not have funding available to meet this request. The board may wish to consider initiating a project under its Transport Capital Fund, but not approve construction until the extra scope (and cost) for the Te Mahia station upgrade becomes clearer.

Responses to other Manurewa Local Board requests

11. At the Manurewa Local Board’s request, Auckland Transport (AT) has assessed John Walker Drive for speed calming measures. AT investigates all requests for traffic calming measures against its standard Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) guidelines, which enables it to determine those roads with the most significant safety problems and which therefore need to receive a higher priority, given that there are limited funds for speed calming projects.

12. John Walker Drive is classified as a Collector Road, with the intended purpose of leading traffic between Local Roads and major Arterial routes. AT generally avoids installing physical calming measures on collector roads due to their impact on network efficiency but nevertheless assessed the route to determine whether there are safety issues related to speeds. To assist the assessment, AT undertook two traffic counts in May 2017 on both the northern and southern sections of John Walker Drive. These counts found that 85% of vehicles travelling the road in both sections were doing so at around the speed limit, which is not indicative of a significant speed issue.

13. In reviewing crash statistics, AT notes there have been no reported crashes relating to speed along the route during the five years prior to the investigation, suggesting there is not a significant risk. The existing road markings and signage have been reviewed and found to be appropriate and sufficient for the route. There is a roundabout midway along the route at the Sharland Road intersection, which breaks up the route and forms a speed calming measure in itself. In addition, Finlayson Park School is located within the southern section and there is a zebra crossing and a variable 40 km/h school speed zone in place, which has the added effect of slowing traffic around school times.

14. Taking all of the factors considered into account, John Walker Drive does not rank highly when compared to other similar streets across the region, and AT is not able to proceed with the implementation of speed calming measures on John Walker Drive at this time.

Consultation documents on proposed improvements

15. Consultation documents for the following proposals have been provided to the Manurewa Local Board for its feedback, and are summarised here for information purposes only.

16. Following consultation, Auckland Transport considers the feedback received and determines whether to proceed further with the proposal as consulted on, or proceed with an amended proposal if changes are considered necessary.

17. Proposed ‘No Stopping At All Times’ (NSAAT) parking restrictions, McLaughlins Road, Wiri – Wiri Oil Services on McLaughlins Road is a Major Hazard Facility and it is critical for emergency services to be able to access the site at all times. However, heavy demand for on-street parking along the road can make entry into the site difficult due to the alignment of the vehicle access. Wiri Oil Services has therefore proposed the installation of NSAATs around its entranceway to ensure it is kept clear for emergency vehicles needing access.

Traffic Control Committee (TCC) report

18. Decisions of the TCC during the month of August 2017 affecting the Manurewa Local Board area are shown below.

Date	Street (Suburb)	Type of Report	Nature Of Restriction	Decision
11 August 2017	McLaughlins Road/ Aerovista Place/Wilco Place/Harbour Ridge Drive/Stonehill Drive (Wiri)	Speed Limit Changes Report	50km/h Permanent Speed Limit	Carried
25 August 2017	Browns Road/Marr Road/Jellicoe Road (Manurewa)	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined	Cycle Lane, No Stopping At All Times, Bus Stop, removal of Bus Stop, Traffic Island, Flush Median, Give-Way control, Edge Lines and Road Hump	Carried
25 August 2017	Orams Road/Pantera Way/Alicante Avenue/ Gerona Crescent (Manurewa)	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined	No Stopping At All Times, Give-Way control, Traffic Island and Flush Median	Carried

Regional and sub-regional projects

Preparation of the next Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) underway

19. The RLTP covers all capital projects and operating programmes for the region and is renewed every three years, and preparation for the 2018-2028 RLTP has already begun.

20. Around 320 Auckland Transport and NZTA capital projects have been assessed through the Integrated Transport Programme (ITP) calculator to see which best deliver on the Auckland Transport Alignment Project (ATAP) objectives.

21. The amount of funding available for the next RLTP is still very uncertain and will depend on factors such as which parties form the next Government, how roading projects are allocated between local and central Government and whether the Interim Transport Levy will continue in some form.

22. Auckland Transport has started the process of early engagement with local boards on the RLTP, with presentations given to cluster workshops in the South, Centre and North during August. Common themes coming through in those initial discussions have included safety at rail crossings, the benefits of park and rides, increasing maintenance requirements, poor condition of footpaths (partly due to utilities doing work), emphasis on active transport modes, quality standards for re-surfacing of rural roads and the impact of quarry traffic on local roads. Engagement with iwi is also planned to start over the next couple of months.

23. The development of the Regional Public Transport Programme (RPTP) has also begun, which will address the options for the future development of public transport.

24. This work is also being integrated with Auckland Council so that the development of the RLTP and Long Term Plan (LTP) will be done in association with the overall Council family aspirations/requirements.

25. Consultation on both the LTP and RLTP will commence in early 2018. The RLTP will be finalised by the Regional Land Transport Committee (Auckland Transport Board and NZTA) while the LTP will be finalised by the Governing Body by the end of June 2018.

SH1 Southern Corridor Improvements project update

26. In August, work on the structures around the Takanini Interchange progressed with several concrete pours to create bridge columns, piers and decks. Further south, preparatory works commenced to make way for construction of the shared pedestrian and cycle path.

Orams Road Bridge to Hill Road

· New prefabricated steel girders were placed early in August

· Formwork was erected and concrete placed to form the new eastern deck span

· In the southbound shoulder outside the Botanic Gardens, the access track has been completed.

Hill Road to Takanini Interchange

· The permanent concrete barriers have all been placed, with new lighting columns installed in some areas

· In the southbound shoulder, swales continued to be planted and noise walls continued to be painted.

Takanini Interchange

· Concrete was placed to form the new northbound bridge deck over Papakura Stream

· Relocation of services, including gas and electricity, continued along Great South Road

Takanini to Pahurehure Inlet

· Pavement works continued in the median and the southbound shoulder

· Preparatory works began in the Pahurehure Inlet, to make way for construction of the new bridge.

27. Works in September will include the start of construction of the shared pedestrian and cycle path in the south of the project area and the completion of activities for the Orams Road Bridge widening in the north.

Orams Road Bridge to Hill Road

· Completion of activities including handrail installation will be undertaken on the deck of the Orams Road Bridge, which is expected to be open to traffic early October

· Work will commence to install a new stormwater system in the southbound shoulder outside the Botanic Gardens.

Hill Road to the Takanini Interchange

· Lighting installation will be completed in the median and the temporary traffic barriers will be removed

· Final landscaping works and painting of noise walls will continue in the southbound shoulder.

Takanini Interchange

· Construction of the retaining wall in the northbound shoulder from Great South Road to the railway line will continue

· Beams for the southbound bridge over Great South Road will be placed.

Takanini to Pahurehure Inlet

· Piling will begin across the Pahurehure Inlet for the shared pedestrian and cycle path

· In the southbound shoulder through Conifer Grove, swales will be completed and permanent guard rails placed

· Noise wall construction will begin in the southbound shoulder at the Pahurehure Inlet

· Piling will begin for a temporary bridge across the Pahurehure Inlet which will support traffic while the old bridge is removed and reconstructed.

Orams Road Bridge – new deck poured, with re-opening expected in early October

28. To find out more about the project through the website, visit: www.nzta.govt.nz/auckland-southern-corridor

Manukau bus station project update

29. The project’s August 2017 project update is included at Attachment A.

30. Putney Way is now a one-way street to give project teams access on the southern side of the road (see graphic below):

· traffic flow is maintained in a west-to-east direction (from MIT towards Westfield)

· traffic cannot enter Putney Way, where it intersects Osterley Way, from the west

· bus stops on Putney Way are retained and in normal use

· carparks on the northern side of Putney Way are retained and in normal use

· carparks on the southern side of Putney Way have been removed.

Twenty million train trips in 12 months

31. Auckland’s commuter train network has surpassed all its passenger forecasts to record 20 million train trips in one year, a mark the network wasn’t expected to hit for another three years. Train patronage has risen by nearly 20% each year and the number of services has increased by almost 11,000 in the last year.

32. The record is the result of strong investment in the public transport system in recent years, including new electric trains, new bus/rail interchanges in Otahuhu and Panmure, the opening of a new Parnell station, improved links with between rail and bus services as part of the rollout of New Network bus services, and more. The recent agreement to invest in more electric trains and further investment in the rail network including the CRL will continue the trend.

33. The introduction of the AT HOP card has also been a huge success. Beginning in 2012, it’s now used for 92% of public transport journeys. The card also enabled the rollout of Simpler Fares in 2016, which introduced in a zone-based system to simplify transfers, with commuters only paying at the end of the journey.

34. In the past month, new electronic gates have begun operating at Henderson and Otahuhu Stations, improving safety and reducing fare evasion. These gates will also be installed at the Manurewa, Papatoetoe, Middlemore, Parnell, Papakura, and Glen Innes Stations this financial year. Auckland Transport is also currently working through the business case to expand the park and ride at Papakura Station.

AT Mobile reaches 100,000 downloads

35. Since its launch in April, the AT Mobile app has been downloaded by over 100,000 Aucklanders. The app allows users to plan, save and track their journeys on AT Metro’s bus, train and ferry services, and has been designed from the customer's point of view.

36. The AT Mobile app, which is available on both IOS and Android, is being continually updated to add more functions and features to continue to extend the digital service offered to customers. The tracking function, which sends an alert when the bus is approaching your stop, has been a particular success.

37. For more information about AT’s mobile services and the AT Mobile app, go to: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/more-services/mobile-services/

Security and fare enforcement (SaFE) project update

38. As Auckland Transport and Auckland Council continue to invest in public transport, patronage continues to grow with 20 million rail journeys in a twelve-month period hit recently.

39. The first SaFE project initiative was to bring together the ticket office and Customer Service Centre functions at five locations, which has now been completed. The electronic gating of six additional train stations has begun and this is progressing well, with Henderson and Otahuhu stations already completed and Manurewa station starting.

40. Auckland Transport has also started recruiting Transport Officers. The first tranche of this role are currently being trained and will be starting on the network in early November. The first phase will see Transport Officers on the Western Line, to test the scope of the role before rolling out across the network.

41. The purpose of the Transport Officer role will be to increase passenger safety and security whilst on the public transport network and associated facilities, proactively manage fare evasion through fare inspections and issuing infringements, and provide a high level of customer service and information to customers. Along with other staff, Transport Officers will act as a point of contact for incidents on the rail network and at stations, and will help the Police and transport operators with emergency management when necessary. These positions will be warranted with Enforcement Officer status and will work on a 24/7 rotating roster basis and rostered to where and when they are needed most (e.g. after school and in the evenings).

42. Through continued consultation on the project, Auckland Transport is now proposing to increase the number of Transport Officers on the network to 229 (including supervisors). The additional positions will ensure adequate staffing from 7pm.

43. Transdev Auckland (TDAK) currently has 168 train managers. TDAK staff have had the opportunity to apply for roles with Auckland Transport and have been offered training and support in the recruitment process. Some staff have taken these opportunities and are joining Auckland Transport. The Maori wardens will continue in their role.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

44. The local board’s views will be taken into account during consultation on any proposed schemes.

Māori impact statement

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

Implementation

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

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Manukau Bus Station August 2017	33

Signatories

Authors

Jenni Wild – Elected Member Relationship Manager (South); Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit, Auckland Transport

Rex Hewitt – Relationship Manager, Auckland Council

Manurewa Local Board

21 September 2017

Remuneration Authority consultation document

File No.: CP2017/19189

Purpose

1. To provide comments on the Remuneration Authority’s Consultation Document “Local Government Review” by 15 December 2017.

Executive summary

2. The Remuneration Authority is consulting local authorities on proposals in its consultation document “Local Government Review”. Feedback is due by Friday 15 December 2017. The Remuneration Authority wants to discuss the proposals with Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) zone meetings.

3. The Authority has noted that they are seeking the views of councils, not individual elected members or staff. All local boards are being provided the opportunity to respond as is the governing body.

4. The Authority proposes the following long-term changes to the way in which remuneration is decided:

(i) each council is sized according to proposed factors such as population

(ii) a remuneration pool for the council is determined based on the size

(iii) the mayor’s salary is determined by the Authority

(iv) the council then proposes how to allocate the total pool (after the mayor’s salary is deducted) among elected members to recognise positions of responsibility

(v) there is relativity between mayors and MPs, with the Auckland mayor being paid no more than a cabinet minister.

5. The consultation document sets out the proposals and asks for feedback in regard to specific questions.

6. The proposals do not impact on expenses policies or meeting fees for resource management hearings.

7. The body of this report summarises the content of each section of the document and quotes the questions. Comments from staff highlight issues the local board might wish to consider. The document is in Attachment A and provides the full details of the proposals.

8. The proposal to provide each council with a remuneration pool gives councils more flexibility to recognise varying responsibilities among members, but it puts elected members in the position of making decisions about their own salaries.

9. The consultation document does not discuss local boards. In other councils, community board salaries would be funded from the council pool, unless they were funded by a targeted rate. Local boards are very different from community boards and local boards should make their comments in the context of their role and responsibilities within Auckland Council. Local boards may wish to comment on how, if the remuneration pool concept proceeds, the remuneration of local boards should be decided.

Recommendation/s

That the Manurewa Local Board:

provide its comments on the Remuneration Authority’s Consultation Document Local Government Review.

Comments

Introduction

10. The Remuneration Authority has circulated a discussion document with a request for comments by 15 December 2017. This is appended in Attachment A. The Authority states that a separate consultation document will be circulated for Auckland Council but that the principles in the current document will apply to Auckland Council.

11. The Authority has noted that they are seeking the views of councils, not individual elected members or staff. All local boards are being provided the opportunity to respond as is the governing body.

12. Currently, the key aspects for setting remuneration for councils other than Auckland are:

(i) a size index for each council based on population and expenditure

(ii) job-sizing council positions in sample councils

(iii) assessing the portion of full-time work

(iv) the Authority’s pay scale

(v) a pool equivalent to one member’s salary for recognising additional positions of responsibility

(vi) a loading of 12.5% for unitary councils

(vii) hourly rates for resource consent hearings.

13. The report summarises the content of each section of the discussion document and quotes the questions. Comments from staff highlight issues the local board might wish to consider. The document is in Attachment A and provides the full details of the proposals.

Council size

14. The discussion document defines council size as “the accumulated demands on any council resulting from its accountability for its unique mix of functions, obligations, assets and citizenry”. It proposes a number of measures on which to base council size such as:

(i) population

(ii) operational expenditure

(iii) asset size

(iv) social deprivation

(v) guest nights.

15. For regional councils, social deprivation would not be used to assess size, but land area would be.

16. For unitary councils, land area would be added to all other factors in order to recognise regional responsibilities. The previous 12.5% loading would not apply.

17. Detailed explanations about why these factors were chosen are in the discussion document.

18. Remuneration Authority questions on sizing factors:

With regard to the proposed factors to be used for sizing councils

· Are there significant influences on council size that are not recognised by the factors identified?

· Are there any factors that we have identified that you believe should not be used and why?

· When measuring council assets, do you support the inclusion of all council assets, including those commercial companies that are operated by boards?

· If not, how should the Authority distinguish between different classes of assets?

19. Comments:

(i) It is noted that prior to 2013, the Authority took population growth into account. The councils experiencing higher growth might be expected to be faced with more complex issues to resolve than councils with stagnant growth.

(ii) In a review conducted in 2012, the Authority stated:

The adjustment for ‘abnormal population growth’ has been discontinued, because it is felt that such growth will be reflected in a council’s expenses

Weighting

20. The discussion document proposes weighting the factors slightly differently for different types of council.

Territorial authorities:

Population, operational expenditure

Assets

Deprivation index, visitor nights

Regional councils:

Operational expenditure, geographic size

Assets, population

Visitor nights

Unitary authorities:

Population, operational expenditure, geographic size

Assets

Deprivation index; visitor nights

21. Remuneration Authority questions on weighting:

· Are you aware of evidence that would support or challenge the relativity of the factors for each type of council?

· If you believe other factors should be taken into account, where would they sit relative to others?

22. Comments:

(i) Staff do not see any issues with this proposal.

Mayoral remuneration

23. Mayors are considered to be full-time positions. The discussion document states that a base rate would be determined and additional amounts would be based on the size of the council as assessed above. The Remuneration Authority would set the mayor’s salary.

24. Remuneration Authority questions on Mayoral remuneration:

· Should mayor/chair roles should be treated as full time?

· If not, how should they be treated?

· Should there be a “base” remuneration level for all mayors/chairs, with additional remuneration added according to the size of the council?

· If so, what should determine this “base remuneration”?

25. Comments:

(i) For Auckland Council, the roles of the mayor, councillors and local board chairs have all been treated as full-time. There has been no diminution in role responsibilities since that was determined. There is no rationale for change.

Councillor remuneration

26. A total remuneration pool would be set for each council and each council would decide how to distribute the pool among elected members (after the mayoral salary has been deducted). A 75% majority vote would be required. The Remuneration Authority would receive each council’s decisions and would then make formal determinations.

27. The pool could be used to recognise additional workload arising from appointments to external bodies.

28. Remuneration Authority questions on councillor remuneration:

· Should councillor remuneration be decided by each council within the parameters of a governance/representation pool allocated to each council by the Remuneration Authority?

· If so, should each additional position of responsibility, above a base councillor role, require a formal role description?

· Should each council be required to gain a 75% majority vote to determine the allocation of remuneration across all its positions?

29. Comments:

(i) Setting a remuneration pool for an entity with the entity then responsible for deciding how it is allocated among members, is a valid remuneration practice.

(ii) One issue to consider relating to the pool proposal is that the size of the pool, once determined, is fixed. If a pool is determined for each local board, then if the number of members on a board is increased or decreased, say by a review of representation arrangements, the amount that each member is paid will decrease or increase accordingly. This issue is acknowledged in paragraphs 102 and 103 of the discussion document.

(iii) In view of this, the local board might wish to consider its view on the assumption that the governance responsibility can be represented by a fixed pool.

(iv) A further issue to consider is that elected members would need to debate how to allocate the pool. The Remuneration Authority currently fully sets Auckland Council’s elected member remuneration. Council has not had to debate how remuneration might be apportioned among governing body and local board members. This would be a major change.

(v) Staff do not see any issues with the proposals for role descriptions and a 75% majority vote.

External representation roles

30. The Authority notes that elected members are increasingly being appointed to represent councils on various outside committees and bodies.

31. Remuneration Authority questions on external representation roles:

· Should external representation roles be able to be remunerated in a similar way to council positions of responsibility?

32. Comments:

(i) There are many bodies such as trusts and co-governance entities to which Auckland Council elected members are appointed. These appointments are currently treated as part of the role of being an elected member.

(ii) If the pool proposal allows councils to recognise additional responsibilities (or workload) attached to representation on external organisations, an issue to consider is whether such recognition of additional workload might then extend to internal committee membership, including the number of committees a member is part of. The issue is how granular the recognition of responsibilities should be.

Appointments to CCOs

33. The Authority notes that some councils make appointments of elected members to CCOs.

34. Remuneration Authority questions on appointments to CCOs:

· Do the additional demands placed on CCO board members make it fair for elected members appointed to such boards to receive the same director fees as are paid to other CCO board members?

35. Comments:

(i) Auckland Council cannot legally appoint elected members to substantive CCOs, other than Auckland Transport.

(ii) In the current term, Auckland Council has not appointed elected members to Auckland Transport, but in previous terms the two appointees received directors’ fees.

Community boards

36. The discussion document includes proposals and questions regarding community boards. Auckland Council does not have community boards and we recommend this is clearly stated in any local board response.

37. Community board salaries would either come from the council pool or be separately funded by way of a targeted rate.

38. Remuneration Authority questions on community boards:

· Should community board remuneration always come out of the council governance/representation pool?

· If not, should it be funded by way of targeted rate on the community concerned?

· If not, what other transparent and fair mechanisms are there for funding the remuneration of community board members?

Local Boards

39. The discussion document does not mention local boards.

40. Most local boards are larger or similar in size to other councils in New Zealand.

41. Local boards have decision-making and governance responsibilities over $500million per annum

Comments:

Local boards should comment

(i) On the merits or otherwise of a bulk funding approach

(ii) If the Remuneration Authority does decide on a bulk funding approach

a. Should the governing body determine remuneration for each local board or

b. Should the Remuneration Authority determine separate bulk funding for the governing body and each local board.

Local government pay scale

42. The discussion document discusses how the role of elected members might compare to other roles and other entities for the purposes of setting a pay scale. It considers local government managers, central government managers and boards of directors. These are not elected member roles.

43. The document then considers parliamentary elected member salaries for comparison.

44. Remuneration Authority questions on local government pay scale:

· Is it appropriate for local government remuneration to be related to parliamentary remuneration, but taking account of differences in job sizes?

· If so, should that the relativity be capped so the incumbent in the biggest role in local government cannot receive more than a cabinet minister?

· If not, how should a local government pay scale be determined?

45. Comments:

(i) The Authority suggests in the document that mayor/chair salaries are related to MPs. The question refers to the “biggest role in local government” which would be the Auckland mayor. By setting the salary of the Auckland mayor to that of a cabinet minister, other mayors would be scaled accordingly.

Timetable

46. A determination setting councils’ remuneration pools will be made around 1 July in each election year. Following the elections, each council is to resolve its remuneration policy on the allocation of the pool for the triennium. In the years between elections, adjustments will be made based on published “Labour Market Statistics”.

Conclusion

47. These proposals constitute a major change for Auckland Council. From its inception, the salaries of Auckland Council elected members have been fully determined by the Remuneration Authority.

48. The remuneration pool proposal provides councils with more flexibility to recognise varying responsibilities among members, but this puts elected members in the position of making decisions about their own salaries.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

49. This report seeks the local boards’ views on the proposals contained in the Remuneration Authority’s discussion document. Local board views will be reported individually to the Remuneration Authority.

Māori impact statement

50. The level at which elected members are remunerated does not impact differently on Māori as compared with the wider community.

Implementation

51. Feedback from the local board will be communicated to the Remuneration Authority.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Remuneration Authority Consultation Document Local Government Review	55

Signatories

Authors

Warwick McNaughton - Principal Advisor - Democracy Services

Authorisers

Phil Wilson - Governance Director

Karen Lyons - General Manager Local Board Services

Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager

Manurewa Local Board

21 September 2017

Public Alerting Framework for Auckland

File No.: CP2017/19578

Reduction

Readiness

Response

Recovery

Purpose

1. To provide information on the Public Alerting Framework for Auckland.

2. To provide the results of an analysis carried out by GNS Science, identifying communities at risk from tsunami across Auckland.

3. To seek in-principle support for the proposed enhancement of Auckland’s tsunami siren network.

Executive summary

4. In February 2017, the Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Committee endorsed the draft Public Alerting Framework for Auckland (Attachment A).

5. Following on from this, crown research agency, GNS Science was commissioned to provide an analysis of those communities most at risk from tsunami within the orange and red tsunami evacuation zones.

6. The GNS report and the Public Alerting Framework was presented to local boards in workshop sessions. Auckland Emergency Management is asking local boards for in principle support for the Public Alerting Framework and for an enhanced tsunami siren network.

7. Next steps involve procurement and design of tsunami siren and signage. Further information will be presented to local boards in due course.

Recommendation/s

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) note the approach to public alerting as outlined in the Public Alerting Framework for Auckland (Attachment A).

b) provide in-principle support for the development of an enhanced and expanded regional tsunami siren network, noting that further information on design, placement and other considerations for the network will be reported in due course.

Comments

Tsunami risk for Auckland

8. A tsunami is a natural phenomenon consisting of a series of waves generated when a large volume of water in the sea, or in a lake, is rapidly displaced^{^[1]}. Tsunami threats pose a risk to New Zealand and to Auckland. Occurrence rates of tsunami are higher in the Pacific than for other oceans because of the "Ring of Fire".^{^[2]} Tsunami waves are most commonly caused by underwater earthquakes. In addition, these events have the potential to cause multiple other hazards including but not limited to; fire, fault line ruptures, coastal inundation, landslides, lifeline utility failures and serious health issues.^{^[3]}The Tonga-Kermadec trench is one of the Earth’s deepest trenches, and is Auckland’s highest risk for tsunami. Auckland is susceptible to regional and distant source tsunami, that is, tsunami generated from earthquakes in and around the Pacific Rim with travel time more than 1 hour as well as locally generated tsunami. Tsunami can be categorised as local, regional or distant based on their travel time or distance to the Auckland coastline.

· Local source – less than 1 hour travel time. These tsunamis can be generated by offshore faults, underwater landslide or volcanic activity.

· Regional source – Earthquakes in and around the Pacific Islands and the Tonga-Kermadec Trench 1 to 3 hours travel time to Auckland

· Distant source – Commonly generated by a large earthquake from any location around the Pacific Rim including but not limited to South America, Japan, the Aleutian Islands and Alaska. The travel time to Auckland will be 3 hours or greater. ^{^[4]}

Figure 1. This map shows the position of New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean within an area of intense seismic activity called the ‘Ring of Fire’. Source: GNS Science

Tsunami sirens

5. Currently, Auckland has 44 fixed tsunami warning sirens across nine sites in legacy Rodney and Waitakere. These sirens were installed in 2008 and 2010 and do not meet current government technical standards^{^[5]} for tsunami warning sirens. All new and existing siren installations will need to meet these standards by June 2020.

6. Auckland Emergency Management is currently investigating the upgrading of its existing siren network from ‘tone-only’ sirens to those with PA/voiceover loudspeaker capability. The sirens have a strong immediate effect and can prompt immediate action to seek further information. There are valuable benefits in using tsunami sirens, in particular, sirens can be used when other communications (e.g. cell phones and radio broadcasting) may not have the maximum reach or be as effective. It is commonly accepted across the emergency management sector that effective public alerting systems are those that take a holistic view. This being said, public alerting needs to be well planned, understood, and in conjunction with effective public education information and campaigns. This is imperative for a regionally consistent approach to public alerting that communities can use and understand.

7. The limited locations of the present tsunami siren systems have been identified as a gap in the public alerting capabilities of Auckland region. Presently, Auckland is not well represented by tsunami sirens with the estimated reach of Auckland’s current sirens being only eight per cent of the ‘at-risk’ population. Auckland’s tsunami siren network is currently being considered for enhancement and expansion through the delivery of the Public Alerting Framework

Public Alerting Framework

8. Auckland Council has recognised the need for a regionally consistent approach to public alerting through the adoption of the Public Alerting Framework. The Framework, which was approved for consultation with local boards in February 2017, has been designed to:

· explain what public alerting in a CDEM sense is, what it can and cannot do;

· give detail on the range of channels for public alerting currently available in Auckland;

· highlight the advances being taken with regards to public alerting at a national level;

· provide some commentary on tsunami sirens, their uses and limitations; and

· assist with decisions taken by the Auckland CDEM Group Committee, local boards and partners and stakeholders with regards to the prioritisation of budgets and options for enhancing public alerting across the Auckland region.

9. Auckland Council recognises the need to enhance the public alerting network, and as such, has allocated funds from the Long-Term Plan for this venture. This funding provides a starting point for consultation on the future of Auckland’s tsunami siren network and the enhancement of public alerting.

10. It is important to understand that no one public alerting system is without fault. The Public Alerting Framework focusses on the use of multi-platforms, understanding that a holistic approach is one that maximises the reach of public alerting in an emergency or hazard event. Through this project, prioritised public education is critical. Without effective public education and engagement activities, sirens alone are not considered a standalone approach to public alerting.

GNS Science report

Introduction and methodology

11. Following the endorsement of the Public Alerting Framework, crown research agency GNS Science was contracted to complete an independent analysis (see Attachment B) of those communities most at-risk of tsunami.

12. A GIS based analysis was used to calculate the number of exposed residents in communities. The analysis used 2013 census population data to identify the number of residents located in the red and orange tsunami evacuation zones (see Figure 2). For further detail on the evacuation zones and the methodology please see Attachment B.

Figure 2. Auckland red and orange tsunami evacuation zones as used in the GNS Science analysis

Results

13. The results of the analysis carried out by GNS Science identified 217 communities at-risk from tsunami. For all 217 communities modelled, there are a total of 49,853 people at-risk from tsunami in the orange and red evacuation zones. For detailed information on the results of this analysis including detail on those communities at risk of tsunami please refer to the report from GNS Science at Appendix B.

Next steps

14. Workshops have been held with local boards across the region in order to share the results of the GNS Science report and the intention to implement an enhanced and expanded regional tsunami siren network. This report seeks in-principle support for this enhanced and expanded network. More information on design, placement and other considerations for the network will be reported in due course.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

15. Workshops on tsunami risk were held with local boards in 2016. Following the development of the Public Alerting Framework further information on tsunami risk, including the results of the GNS Science report, were shared with local boards between July and October 2017. Local boards were told that in-principle support for the enhanced and expanded tsunami siren network would be sought at formal business meetings of local boards.

16. As key decision makers representing local communities, local board input into this important project will continue.

Māori impact statement

17. There are no particular impacts on Maori communities which are different from the general population arising from this report. The Public Alerting Framework for Auckland notes the importance of community resilience, of reaching all members of the community and of having systems in place to ensure that public alert messages are understood and ubiquitous.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Public Alerting Framework for Auckland	91
b ⇩	GNS Science Report	101

Signatories

Authors

Celia Wilson – Project Manager

Authorisers

Craig Glover - Head of Strategy and Planning

John Dragicevich - Director Civil Defence and Emergency Management

Karen Lyons - General Manager Local Board Services

Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager

Manurewa Local Board

21 September 2017

Adoption of the Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017

File No.: CP2017/19721

Purpose

1. To adopt the final version of the Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017.

Executive summary

2. Under the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 each local board is required to adopt a local board plan by 31 October 2017.

3. The Act also requires local board plans to be developed using the special consultative procedure. The consultation period for the 2017 local board plans ran from 22 May to 30 June.

4. The local board has considered submissions received and feedback gathered from the consultation period. As a result of this consideration, a change to one of the outcomes is proposed, and the following number of changes to the narrative and/or initiatives are proposed:

· Outcome: People in Manurewa are actively connecting everywhere, every day

- one amendment to the narrative and five changes to the initiatives

· Outcome: A prosperous local economy supporting local people

- six changes to the initiatives

· Outcome: Manurewa is well-connected and easy to move around

- one amendment to the narrative and two changes to the initiatives

· Outcome: Our environment is a source of pride and enjoyment for the community

- two amendments to the narrative and two changes to the initiatives

· Outcome: We treasure our home, our community

- three amendments to the narrative and six changes to the initiatives.

5. The Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017, which includes the proposed changes, is attached to this report.

6. Pending adoption of the plan, photos and other design features will be added to prepare it for publication.

Recommendation/s

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) adopt Attachment A as the final Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017.

b) delegate authority to the Chair to approve any minor edits that may be necessary.

Comments

7. The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 requires local boards to produce and adopt a local board plan every three years. This means that the Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017 must be adopted by 31 October 2017.

8. Local board plans are strategic plans for the following three years and beyond. The plans reflect the priorities and preferences of the community. They guide how the local board:

· makes decisions on local activities and projects

· provides input into regional strategies and policies.

9. The plans form the basis for development of the annual local board agreement for the following three financial years and subsequent work programmes. They also inform the development of council’s 10-year budget.

10. Under Section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002 local boards are required to use the special consultative procedure in adopting their local board plan. The consultation period ran from 22 May to 30 June 2017. The board also held a hearing on 10 August 2017.

a) 11. Submissions were made through the following channels and coded together:

· online form available on the Shape Auckland website

· hard copy form included in the household summary document

· via email or post.

12. In total 261 submissions were received on the draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017. In addition, 174 people provided feedback at engagement events and there were 63 pieces of feedback gathered through Facebook. Eleven submissions were heard at a hearing. This feedback is supported by the numerous conversations between board members and their communities about the draft local board plan, throughout the consultation period.

Consideration of submissions and feedback

13. The board has considered the submissions and feedback gathered. It received all submissions and feedback to read on 31 July 2017 and an analysis report on 7 August 2017. The board held a workshop to discuss this on 24 August 2017. It also held a hearing where submitters were able to speak to their written submission on 10 August 2017 and held a deliberations meeting following this.

14. Public feedback on the draft plan was generally very positive with over 85% percent of overall feedback supporting or strongly supporting the draft plan. Some feedback was given concerning things people didn’t like about the draft or thought were missing. Key feedback points are outlined in the table below. Review of these points, and any resulting substantive proposed changes to the outcome chapters, are outlined in the corresponding columns.

Key public feedback points

Comment

Proposed changes

Outcome: People in Manurewa are actively connecting everywhere, every day

Feedback highlighted further locations to be explored for improvement

The majority of feedback on the Manurewa town centre focused on safety, creative use of public spaces, and image.

Feedback suggested there could be increased local awareness of the three major assets that are near each other in Manurewa

There were a number of supportive feedback comments about how the board could deliver the creative space

A strong theme throughout the feedback was around inclusivity and diversity

Feedback suggested the board already has a remit to engage communities in design, development and delivery of projects

· Recommend other locations be included in the narrative

· Significant work is already underway to make improvements to the town centre. Recommend editing the initiative to include the town centre steering group

· It was not the intent of the initiative for the board to lead on the creative space initiative. Recommend rewriting the initiatives to make the role of the board clearer

· There are number of areas in the plan where inclusivity and diversity could be strengthened

· The board is already active in engaging, involving and working with communities on projects

To narrative

· Amend text to include references to further locations

To initiatives

· Amend text to include reference to the town centre steering group

· Add initiative to increase the promotion of Nathan Homestead, the Auckland Botanic Gardens and Totara Park

· Rewrite the creative space initiative to reflect the intent of the board to support community led activity and enable more connections to be made

· Revise the wording of applicable initiatives so that inclusivity and diversity have more prominence

· Rewrite the initiative that supports communities playing a key part in shaping Manurewa to strengthen the focus on building community capacity and leadership

Outcome: A prosperous local economy supporting local people

A number of submitters were concerned about actual and perceived safety issues in and around Clendon

The Wiri Business Improvement District was identified as key to supporting strategic economic growth

The importance of supporting youth transitions was raised both in the have your say events and in written feedback.

· While the board has already signalled an increased focus in Clendon, there is scope to increase this further. Recommend a further community initiative be added

· Recommend a specific initiative be added that reflects the benefits of working strategically with local business

· Recommend adding new initiatives relating to youth transitions, and rewriting others

To initiatives

· Add initiative that supports community pride and safety

· Add initiative that identifies the opportunity to boost local economic development through a strategic relationship with the Wiri Business Improvement District

· Remove youth entrepreneurship as referenced elsewhere

· Add two strategic advocacy initiatives

· Revise the youth scholarships

· Add initiative that supports Māori and Pasifika Trades Training outcomes

Outcome: Manurewa is well-connected and easy to move around

Feedback noted no reference to a Greenways plan

The majority of the transport feedback related to safety

A number of submitters mentioned the possibility of having a pedestrian facility across the Great South Road, north of Manurewa

· The board is already engaged in the development of a Greenways plan – now known as a Local Paths plan. Recommend reflecting this in the narrative and revising the initiative

· There are already existing references to safety in the initiatives. Suggest no change required. Safety at Manurewa train station is in scope as part of the improvements to the town centre

· Auckland Transport has advised it is feasible for an island or similar to be investigated

To narrative

· Add reference to Local Paths (Greenways) in the narrative

To initiatives

· Revise initiative that reflects the board’s continued commitment to developing its Local Paths (Greenways) plan

· Add initiative that investigates the provision of a pedestrian facility near 93 Great South Road and Corin Avenue

Outcome: Our environment is a source of pride and enjoyment for the community

Community feedback noted the importance of taking pride in the environment, and its links to the other outcomes

· While the draft initiatives address a number of environmental issues, feedback suggests these could be strengthened. Suggest the board acknowledge the progress being made on the Puhinui stream, include development of the Manurewa Open Space Network plan, and make more explicit reference to zero waste

To narrative

· Amend text to include reference to the Puhinui Stream winning an award in 2016

· Amend text to put more emphasis on improvements at Weymouth Beach

To initiatives

· Add initiative that reflects development of the Manurewa Open Space Network plan

· Revise the initiatives under the ‘improved reduction in waste through recovery, reuse and recycling’ objective

Outcome: We treasure our home, our community

A number of submitters affirmed the support of Māori aspirations for family, whanau and social wellbeing and suggested that these aspirations belong to all families. Feedback also highlighted support for Māori development

Feedback noted reference to working with seniors in the narrative, and earlier reference to age friendly environments in the plan but no initiatives to support this

Extensive submissions were received from health promotion groups

Numbers of submitters commented on the need to improve public and community safety

Other feedback suggested the outcome could mean just the Manurewa town centre and not the broader suburbs that make up the wider Manurewa area

· Recommend separating the initiatives to recognise the partnership with mana whenua independently of the work of community organisations supporting family, whanau and social wellbeing

· Manurewa has the largest Māori population in Auckland and the council supports an empowered communities approach. Suggest adding an initiative that supports Māori development

· Suggest the narrative be amended to include further reference to age friendly environments and add a new initiative

· Feedback on health promotion focused primarily on harm reduction associated with smoking, gambling and alcohol. As this is the remit of many, recommend adding new initiatives that support a collaborative response. There is also the opportunity to partner with Healthy Families on health promotion activity

· Recommend the same approach as above taken for community and public safety

· Suggest a change to the outcome to reflect an all-inclusive statement

To narrative

· Amend text to include reference to strengthening family, whanau and social wellbeing

· Add reference to age friendly environments

· Amend text to include reference to public and community safety as well as collaborating to reduce harm associated with smoking, gambling and alcohol.

To initiatives

· Revise initiative to reflect the board’s support for community organisations striving to achieve family, whanau and social wellbeing

· Add initiative that enables support, promotion and celebration of Māori development, heritage and identity

· Add initiative that identifies the opportunity to deliver outcomes for seniors through partnership with Age Concern and others

· Add initiative to reflect more specific harm reduction focus

· Add initiative working with Healthy Families

· Revise public and community safety initiative

To outcome

· Amend the outcome to read ‘We treasure our home, our community’

Comment was received as to the lack of detail around individual initiatives and their associated budgets

· The local board plan is a three year strategic plan. The level of detail requested will only become available as each year’s annual work programme is developed

· Information has been provided as to how (and when) each annual work programme is developed and when this information will be in the public domain

Changes to the Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017

15. The Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017, with proposed substantive changes to the outcome chapters as described in the above table, is attached to this report.

16. Other minor changes, made for the purposes of clarification, are also included.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

17. The local board’s views have driven the development of the plan attached to this report.

18. In developing the plan, the board considered:

· what it already know about its communities and what is important to them

· submissions received via online forms, hardcopy forms, emails and post as well as feedback provided by people at engagement events and gathered through Facebook

· regional strategies and policies, including the Māori Plan for Tamaki Makaurau, I Am Auckland – the Children and Young People’s Strategic Action Plan, New Zealand Disability Strategy 2016-2026, New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy and the Auckland Transport Regional Land Transport Plan

· council staff advice

· stakeholder views from mana whenua, mataawaka, young people, Pasifika communities, Indian communities, older people and a wide range of community groups.

Māori impact statement

19. Since 2015, the Manurewa Local Board has partnered with mana whenua and other local board representatives to develop more effective Māori participation in democracy. Through this process the board engaged with mana whenua on the development of the plan. In addition, the board has:

· welcomed views expressed by mana whenua authorities at a sub-regional governance level hui and local level one-on-one hui and at the hearing

· discussed pre-existing feedback from Māori within the local board area

· engaged with mataawaka by holding a joint local board hui at the Manurewa Marae on 29 June 2017

· heard Te Whakakitenga O Waikato Inc views at the Hearings held on 10 August 2017 and followed up with a request for further information on next steps of engagement.

20. The Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017 promotes outcomes or issues of importance to Māori by:

· continuing to fund and work with community organisations to deliver successful and inclusive local events that celebrate diversity

· building community capacity and leadership that enables diverse communities to work inclusively for the wellbeing of all

· enabling more young people to develop skills and clear goals that enable successful transitions into employment through initiatives such as working with The Southern Initiative to increase the number of Māori and Pasifika Trades Training outcomes in south Auckland, continuing the delivery of the successful rangatahi youth leadership scholarships and advocating for strategic procurement that creates local employment for young people

· working with communities in caring for the harbour, waterways, environment, parks and community spaces in partnership with mana whenua as kaitiaki (guardians)

· continuing the revitalisation of the Puhinui Stream, and beginning work on the Papakura Stream

· supporting the Manukau Harbour Forum and projects that restore and protect the harbour coastal environment, including commitment to improving water quality at Weymouth Beach

· continuing commitment to mana whenua through the Māori input into local board decision-making project

· working with The Southern Initiative Early Years work stream to ensure children get a great start in life

· enabling initiatives that support, promote and celebrate Māori development, heritage and identity

· identifying key historic Māori and European landmarks, describing the ancestral links of mana whenua and recounting early settlement in Manurewa

· collaborating with communities, neighbourhoods and key partners to reduce harm associated with smoking, gambling and alcohol

· partnering with Healthy Families to support health promoting environments.

Implementation

21. Pending adoption of the plan, minor edits may be necessary. This report recommends that responsibility for approving these are delegated to the Chair.

22. Photos and other design features will then be added to the plan to prepare it for publication.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017	167

Signatories

Authors	Sarah McGhee - Senior Local Board Advisor
Authorisers	Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager

Manurewa Local Board

21 September 2017

Attachment A

Manurewa Local Board Plan 2017

Mihi

Tēnā kia hoea e au taku waka mā ngā tai mihi o ata

e uru ake ai au mā te awa o Tāmaki

ki te ūnga o Tainui waka i Ōtāhuhu.

I reira ka toia aku mihi ki te uru ki te Pūkaki-Tapu-a-Poutūkeka,

i reira ko te Pā i Māngere.

E hoe aku mihi mā te Mānukanuka a Hoturoa

ki te kūrae o te Kūiti o Āwhitu.

I kona ka rere taku haere mā te ākau ki te puaha o Waikato,

te awa tukukiri o ngā tūpuna, Waikato Taniwharau, he piko he taniwha.

Ka hīkoi anō aku mihi mā te taha whakararo

mā Maioro ki Waiuku ki Mātukureira

kei kona ko ngā Pā o Tahuna me Reretewhioi.

Ka aro whakarunga au kia tau atu ki Pukekohe.

Ka tahuri te haere a taku reo ki te ao o te tonga e whāriki atu rā mā runga i ngā hiwi,

kia taka atu au ki Te Paina, ki te Pou o Mangatāwhiri.

Mātika tonu aku mihi ki a koe Kaiaua

te whākana atu rā ō whatu mā Tīkapa Moana ki te maunga tapu o Moehau.

Ka kauhoetia e aku kōrero te moana ki Maraetai

kia hoki ake au ki uta ki Ōhuiarangi, heteri mō Pakuranga.

I reira ka hoki whakaroto ake anō au i te awa o Tāmaki

ma te taha whakarunga ki te Puke o Taramainuku, kei kona ko Ōtara.

Katahi au ka toro atu ki te Manurewa a Tamapohore,

kia whakatau aku mihi mutunga ki runga o Pukekiwiriki

kei raro ko Papakura ki kona au ka whakatau.

Let this vessel that carries my greetings

travel by way of the Tāmaki River

to the landing place of Tainui canoe at Ōtāhuhu.

There, let my salutations be borne across the isthmus to the Pūkaki lagoon

and the community of Māngere.

Paddling the Manukau Harbour

we follow the Āwhitu Peninsula to the headland.

From there we fly down coast to the Waikato river mouth,

sacred waters of our forebears.

Coming ashore on the Northern side

at Maioro we head inland to Waiuku and Mātukureira,

there too is the Pā at Tāhuna and Reretewhioi.

Heading southward I come to Pukekohe.

My words turn to follow the ancient ridgelines along the Southern boundary,

dropping down into Mercer and Te Pou o Mangatāwhiri.

My greetings reach you at Kaiaua

who gaze across Tīkapa Moana to the sacred mountain, Moehau.

Taking to the sea, my remarks travel to Maraetai

and then to Ōhuiarangi, sentinel to Pakuranga.

There we follow again the Tāmaki River

to Te Puke o Taramainuku, Ōtara resides there.

From here I reach for Manurewa

until my greetings come to rest on Pukekiwiriki

below lies Papakura and there I rest.

Ngā upoko kōrero

Contents

Mihi	2
Contents	4
From the Chair	5
Manurewa Local Board area	6
About local boards	7
About local board plans	7
Developing our plan	8
Outcomes
People in Manurewa are actively connecting everywhere, every day	9
A prosperous local economy supporting local people	11
Manurewa is well-connected and easy to move around	13
Our environment is a source of pride and enjoyment for the community	15
We treasure our home, our community	17
Carrying out our plan	19
Funding information	21
Your Manurewa Local Board members	22
Appendix One: Financial overview	24
Appendix Two: Local activities and levels of service	25

He kōrero mai i te Heamana

From the Chair

It is my pleasure to present the Manurewa local board plan, laying out our priorities for the next three years. It builds on our past work and includes ideas we’ve heard from you. As such, we have added new objectives and some key initiatives in response to your suggestions.

Our emphasis for this plan continues our move towards supporting community-led initiatives and building partnerships so we can achieve more together. Strengthening our relationships with mana whenua will be important to achieving our collective goals and aspirations for Manurewa, and we are increasing our focus on older people.

I was particularly proud earlier this year when Randwick Park became New Zealand’s 2017 Community of the Year. This board has worked alongside community leaders in Randwick Park for several years, planning the redevelopment of Riverton Reserve, which culminated in the opening of Manu Tukutuku Sports and Neighbourhood Centre. This taonga offers opportunities for community-led activities, social enterprise and as place to connect and dream. It’s an example we would like to see repeated in other areas of Manurewa.

We have begun working with the local sports clubs and community using War Memorial Park to improve the tired facilities and create a multi-use hub and there is a community vision for a creative space.

We will continue to improve the Manurewa town centre and see how we can develop the park and recreation spaces around the Clendon shopping centre.

A key concern for you is safe and convenient travel around and outside Manurewa. We have several initiatives in this plan that support this, including planning with Auckland Transport and others to improve Te Mahia train station.

We will work with you to ensure our facilities continue to meet our diverse needs. We will walk alongside whanau and others to support our tamariki and rangatahi to give them the best start in life. We will partner with mana whenua and communities on projects to restore and protect the health of our environment.

We are focussed on making Manurewa an even better place to live, where you feel a sense of belonging, and where everyone has an opportunity to be active and involved.

We have much to realise within limited resources. While we will look for ways to find additional investment, we will prioritise what we do and will need your help with this.

By continuing to work together we can achieve great things for our community.

Angela Dalton

Chairperson, Manurewa Local Board

Manurewa Local Board area

[Placeholder for text describing local area.

Manurewa has a rich cultural history from early Māori settlement to the present, and was well-known as a prosperous farming village with its natural resources, plentiful fishing waters and fertile soils. Today, Manurewa is home to a diverse population, many of whom have strong loyalties to the area and have lived here a long time.

At the 2013 census, there were 82,242 people living in Manurewa, an increase of 6.5 per cent since 2006. We have one of Auckland’s highest proportions of people under 25 years.

Key characteristics of Manurewa include a prominent industrial area in Wiri and the coastal suburbs at Wattle Downs and Weymouth. The local board area is also made up of suburbs Clendon Park, Goodwood Heights, Hill Park, Homai, Leabank, Greenmeadows, Randwick Park, Rata-Vine, Wiri, The Gardens, Totara Heights and Manukau Heights.

We are home to many public facilities including Auckland Botanic Gardens, the historic Nathan Homestead, Totara Park, the new Randwick Park sports and neighbourhood centre (Manu Tukutuku), a multi-purpose sports complex at Mountfort Park, and the Netball Manurewa Community and Events Centre. We have two libraries, four community centres, four leisure centres and two public swimming pools.

Manurewa is situated across the motorway and rail networks, and is close to Auckland International Airport.

He kōrero mō ngā poari ā-rohe

About local boards

Auckland Council has a unique model of local government in New Zealand, made up of the governing body (the mayor and 20 governing body members) and 21 local boards. The governing body focuses on Auckland-wide issues while local boards are responsible for decision-making on local issues, activities and services and provide input into regional strategies, policies and plans.

These local issues, activities and services include:

· supporting local arts, culture, events and sport and recreation

· providing grants and partnering with local organisations to deliver community services

· maintaining and upgrading town centres and facilities including parks, libraries and halls

· caring for the environment and preserving heritage.

Local boards also have a role in representing the view of their communities on issues of local importance.

About local board plans

Local board plans are strategic documents that are developed every three years to set a direction for local boards. Reflecting community priorities and preferences, the plans guide local board activity, funding and investment decisions. They also influence local board input into regional strategies and plans, including the Auckland Plan (the 30-year vision for Auckland), the council’s 10-year budget and annual budgets.

Auckland Plan
				Local board plans




Auckland Council's financial plans Includes the council's 10-year budget and annual budget (which includes local board agreements)

· Local board agreements

· A key role of local board plans is to provide a basis for developing annual local board agreements. Agreed between the council’s governing body and local boards, these are part of Auckland Council’s budget setting process and set out local funding priorities, budgets, levels of service, performance measures and targets by activity for each financial year. Each local board develops annual work programmes alongside adoption of their local board agreement.

Te whakawhanake i tā mātou mahere

Developing our plan

Our plan comprises aspirational outcomes, objectives we want to achieve and some of the key initiatives we will carry out to achieve them. To make this happen will take the efforts of many working together.

During May and June 2017 we consulted on a draft of this plan for feedback. The draft was developed by considering what we know about our community, having worked closely with you over the last six years, and heard your views on a wide range of things. Following your feedback we have made amendments in some areas and these are reflected throughout the plan.

We have considered the aspirations and goals in other plans and strategies, including:

· the Māori Plan for Tamaki Makaurau

· I Am Auckland – the Children and Young People’s Strategic Action Plan

· New Zealand Disability Strategy 2016-2026

· New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy

· Auckland Transport Regional Land Transport Plan.

We talked with mana whenua, youth and older people and began conversations with our Pasifika and Indian communities, and mataawaka. These ongoing conversations have helped shape this plan, and they will continue to shape our future actions. In addition, we have been working on an integrated area plan for the Manurewa-Takanini-Papakura area. Community feedback from this has also been considered for the purposes of this plan.

We are committed to promoting the wellbeing, rights, respect and dignity of all people. We want everyone to have the choice to contribute to decision-making and be respected for their views. We will endeavour to fully understand what works and what doesn’t work to improve access for all to participate in community activities.

Whakaotinga 1: Ia rā e ngangahau ana te iwi o Manurewa ki te tūtakitaki i ngā wāhi katoa

Outcome 1: People in Manurewa are actively connecting everywhere, every day

Our communities work together to create spaces and places that meet the diverse aspirations of our community, support participation in activities and make new connections.

Manurewa has a wide range of community places where people gather to celebrate, take part in their favourite pastimes, exercise and compete, work together on community projects, or socialise with friends and family. There are parks and reserves, sports and recreation venues, a community arts facility, community halls and community houses, many churches, and a marae.

Our population, like the Auckland region, is diverse and growing and we must ensure these facilities keep pace with demand and changing needs. They must have the flexibility and capacity to cater for community aspirations and be fit for many purposes. They also need to be accessible and affordable to everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or ability^{^[6]}.

Over the next three years, we want to partner with local organisations to improve our facilities. Some sports clubs are operating from ageing buildings and are surviving below a sustainable level^{^[7]}. We will prioritise projects within our allocated budgets, but will also support clubs, organisations and communities to find additional funds.

We are working with park users and the community around War Memorial Park to build a new multi-purpose facility to serve sports, recreation and community groups. Some of the current facilities are in disrepair and will require substantial investment to meet future demand. We will also look at the option of redeveloping Keith Park in Weymouth to maximise its location as a coastal family recreation space, and scope the feasibility of a new playground within Wiri as funding allows.

You have previously identified the need for a creative space where local talent and artists can practice and perform. We want the community to lead this initiative with the board participating. Performing arts communities, our young people and others are best equipped to determine what this could look like, where it would best be located, and how much we would need to invest. We will also look at how more opportunities can be provided for local artists and performers to create and showcase their talents in the area.

Every year, thousands of people visit Totara Park, one of Auckland’s premier parks on the northern boundary of Manurewa. A new masterplan shows how it can be improved and restored to enhance its character as a countryside park with ecological integrity while accommodating outdoor uses. We will support park users and volunteers to implement the plan over the next three years.

Outcome 1: People in Manurewa are actively connecting everywhere, every day
Objective	Key initiatives
More people access and participate in multi-use facilities, spaces and activities	Partner with our sporting groups and wider community in and around War Memorial Park to develop accessible and affordable multi-use shared spaces
	Partner with community organisations to implement the Totara Park masterplan as funding allows
	Increase the promotion of Nathan Homestead, the Botanic Gardens and Totara Park
Local artists and performers can find places to perform and create in	Encourage and support those who wish to provide a creative space where people can participate in and pursue creative endeavours
	Provide more opportunities for local artists and performers to create and showcase their talents in the area by encouraging environments where connections can be made
Local community, arts and cultural events have high levels of participation and attendance	Continue to fund and work with community organisations to deliver successful and inclusive local events that celebrate our diversity
People in the community play a key part in shaping Manurewa	Build community capacity and leadership that enables diverse communities to work inclusively for the wellbeing of all

Whakaotinga 2: He ōhanga ā-rohe whaihua e tautoko ana i te iwi kāinga

Outcome 2: A prosperous local economy supporting local people

Manurewa has a thriving local economy that enables people to live, work and play close to home

This board wants to ensure Manurewa develops a thriving local economy. We want to support the retail precincts of Manurewa and Clendon to become safer, vibrant, successful centres where local people can shop, relax and come together to enjoy time with family and friends.

We are working to create a bustling, age friendly^{^[8]} town centre and transport hub with attractive streetscapes, new retail businesses, and better connections to surrounding areas. The board wants to develop the park and recreation spaces around the privately-owned Clendon shopping centre to cater for emerging growth and support it becoming an attractive, safer and well used local retail centre and gathering space.

A thriving local economy depends on people having access to satisfying, well-paid employment. Not all Manurewa residents will choose, or be able, to work locally in areas such as the Wiri Business District. However, there are several large employment areas close by (such as Manukau, Auckland International Airport, Highbrook and East Tamaki) easily accessed by road, train or bus. This means being able to travel to work easily and having the industry skills or education necessary for employment are keys to prosperity.

In Manurewa, the number of young people leaving school with no or low level qualifications is improving but is still more than for Auckland overall^{^[9]}. This makes it harder to find well-paid work. We are keen to see more young people increase their skills and develop clear goals that enable successful transitions into employment. We will play our part in supporting them to transition from school to further education, training and employment. We will also continue to support young leaders to further their education and leadership development by providing scholarships each year.

There are local groups in Manurewa that would like to set up social or community-led enterprises to provide basic skills training and work for those who might otherwise have limited opportunities. These are not-for-profit businesses with wider social objectives that reinvest in the community, reducing grant dependency. They are often innovative and entrepreneurial, doing work traditional businesses would find unprofitable. To promote their growth, the board will explore what conditions enable or inhibit community-led and social enterprise. We will support local organisations interested in becoming self-sustaining and independent. We will also explore ways to use the council’s purchasing power to benefit the community.

Outcome 2: A prosperous local economy supporting local people
Objective	Key initiatives
Our retail centres are safe, age-friendly bustling community hubs, with attractive shopping facilities	Work with the town centre steering group to create a vibrant Manurewa town centre precinct for travelling, working, socialising and living
	Develop the park and recreation spaces surrounding the privately-owned Clendon shopping centre
	Partner with Clendon’s local business owners and residents to support community events, build pride and improve public safety
Strategic economic growth that brings local prosperity	Provide spaces and places for community-led social innovation, enterprise and entrepreneurship
Strategic economic growth that brings local prosperity	Work with the Wiri Business Association to identify opportunities that boost local economic development through strategic relationships
More young people with skills and clear goals that enable successful transitions into employment	Advocate to existing providers and funders for initiatives that increase opportunities for young people to enter the labour market, be creative and generate new businesses
	Work with The Southern Initiative to increase the number of Māori and Pasifika Trades Training outcomes in south Auckland
	Continue the delivery of our successful rangatahi youth leadership scholarships
	Advocate to the Governing Body and CCOs to support strategic procurement of goods and services that create opportunities for local employment, especially for young people.

Whakaotinga 3: He wāhi tūhonohono a Manurewa, māmā te haereere noa

Outcome 3: Manurewa is well-connected and easy to move around

People move easily around Manurewa on linked networks of public transport, walkways, cycleways and local roads.

We are fortunate to have reasonably easy access to the motorway and three train stations. Our local bus services link us to the Manurewa town centre, railway stations and key community facilities for shorter trips in our area.

When it comes to transport, our role is largely limited to representing your views to decision-makers such as Auckland Transport. But there are things that can be done to make it easier for us all to move around Manurewa.

You have told us you are sometimes concerned for your safety on public transport, and that some pathways are not easily used by those in wheelchairs, older people, or families with pushchairs. You would also like to walk or cycle short distances if there were safer, linked up routes.

Building on the success at Manurewa train station, over the next three years we will focus on major improvements at Te Mahia station. The number of people using the station has been increasing steadily and is expected to continue rising as growth in the area continues^{^[10]}. We have formed a Te Mahia Station Steering Group to work on creating better linkages, safer access and bringing the station platform up to the standard of those on the rest of the Auckland rail network.

For walkers and cyclists, we will continue to develop a Local Paths (Greenways) plan to provide better connections that are safe and pleasant, improve our local ecology and give access to local recreation opportunities. Further stages of our Manukau Harbour coastal path and cycleways will be completed while we will advocate for existing footpaths to be made safer. When completed, we will have a joined-up network of paths and cycleways to get us across Manurewa and into neighbouring areas.

We know that traffic congestion is still a concern. Extra lanes on the motorway between Manukau and Papakura and improvements to the Takanini interchange should make a positive difference. To ease this pressure further, we will argue strongly for the Mill Road arterial route project to be brought forward.

Outcome 3: Manurewa is well-connected and easy to move around
Objective	Key initiatives
Our train stations are an easy and safe option for people to use	Improve access to and safety at Te Mahia train station
Improved connections on our walking and cycling networks so they are well used	Continue to develop our Local Paths (Greenways) plan to create a network that provides safe and enjoyable ways for people to get around, be active, and engage with the community and their environment
	Continue to develop and enhance the Manukau Harbour coastal path and cycleway
	Work with Auckland Transport to improve public safety at intersections, crossings, in car parks, and on footpaths
	Investigate the provision of a pedestrian facility near 93 Great South Road and Corin Avenue
Traffic moves freely and safely around the urban arterial routes and state highways that surround our area	Advocate to the New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Transport for changes that support safety and congestion-free roads so people can get to and from work and school on time

Whakaotinga 4: He wāhi whakamanamana me te hākinakina tō tātou taiao ki te hapori

Outcome 4: Our environment is a source of pride and enjoyment for the community

Manurewa beats with a healthy environmental heart

Manurewa is largely an urban area and we need to improve our water, air and soil quality and reduce waste and pollution. By working together we can begin to address and reverse some of these trends so that future generations inherit a cleaner, healthier environment.

For mana whenua, cultural and spiritual wellbeing are inextricably linked to the quality of the water and land from which they draw sustenance. The board will work with our communities and organisations such as the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust to prioritise environmental projects in partnership with mana whenua as kaitiaki (guardians).

Using the Manukau Harbour Forum, we will work with eight other local boards to restore and protect the harbour coastal environment. We will also continue work to improve the quality of water in our major streams – Puhinui and Papakura. The Puhinui Stream was named most improved stream at the New Zealand River Awards in 2016, something we are all proud of. It is important to build on this, while also turning our attention to the Papakura Stream. As part of this we will continue to support community-led streamside restoration, weeding and planting projects.

It is clear from feedback that the water quality at Weymouth beach is important to many people, including the board. We will continue to press for action that returns to us, our clean beaches and our ability to gather kaimoana safely.

Auckland Council has a goal of zero waste by 2040. That means by recycling, composting food waste, re-using items and preventing waste in the first place, very little will go to landfills. This will save valuable raw resources and energy. Research shows the average Auckland household sends about 160kg of rubbish to landfill every year. Of this, around 65 per cent could have been avoided or put to better use.

There has been steady progress towards the zero waste goal, with a new inorganic waste collection process, planning for a network of community recycling centres, and trialling of new food waste collection services. These will all help to divert waste from landfill and provide resources and opportunities for local communities. There is funding available for community-based waste minimisation projects and we will work closely with groups wishing to establish reduction or recycling schemes.

Outcome 4: Our environment is a source of pride and enjoyment for the community
Objective	Key initiatives
Manurewa’s local environment and biodiversity are protected for the future	Work with our communities in caring for our harbour, waterways, environment, parks and our community spaces in partnership with mana whenua as kaitiaki (guardians)
	Continue to develop our Manurewa Open Space Network plan and identify key moves to enable a co-ordinated approach to restoring our ecosystem
	Celebrate the improvement of the Puhinui Stream, continue its revitalisation, and begin work on the Papakura Stream
	Continue our commitment to improving water quality at Weymouth Beach
Improved reduction in waste through recovery, reuse and recycling	Support community recycling, resource recovery and waste minimisation initiatives that help our community to transition towards a zero waste Auckland by 2040
	Support community-led educational initiatives that seek to promote zero waste across the community

Whakaotinga 5: E manawapā ana tātou ki ō tātou kāinga me ō tātou hapori

Outcome 5: We treasure our home, our community

We are proud of and treasure our home, our community - where we put down roots and feel we belong.

Your board is committed to working with all people across the Manurewa area to make our home the best it can possibly be. We are intent on providing a wonderful environment and excellent facilities that nourish and support you.

It is important that we plan well to accommodate growth in Manurewa and that we welcome new residents to safer, vibrant, prosperous neighbourhoods. This includes a sustained focus on ways to improve public and community safety as well as collaborating to reduce harm associated with smoking, gambling and alcohol.

Planning for the Great South Road strip from Manurewa through Takanini to Papakura will continue over the next three years to ensure development is co-ordinated^{^[11]}. We will work closely with Auckland Transport, Panuku Development Auckland^{^[12]}, and other organisations so that the opportunities presented by growth in our area work best for our residents.

We will consider Te Ao Māori in our planning and work closely with all our communities in Manurewa to ensure their goals and aspirations are realised.

Too many of our children face adversity in their first 1000 days^{^[13]}. A key focus will be our tamariki and rangatahi (children and young people), keeping them safe and helping them to develop skills for success and prosperity. The role of parents and whanau in our children and young peoples’ lives is crucial to shaping a successful future for them. We will work with organisations to help strengthen family, whanau and social wellbeing in Manurewa. We will also provide opportunities for older people to continue contributing and participating, such as through our senior lifelong learning opportunities. They can make the most of the benefits of being older and we all can learn from their skills, knowledge and experience. Part of this is ensuring Manurewa is an age friendly^{^[14]} environment. We will continue to work with partners to help bring this to fruition.

Manurewa has a rich and colourful history, which sits alongside the present. This history can help inform our collective vision for the future. It lives on in some place and street names, but much of it isn’t widely known. Through greater connections and inclusivity of our diverse communities we will explore ways to tell the stories of how the landscape has changed, celebrate our local iconic leaders, identify key historic Māori and European landmarks, describe the ancestral links of mana whenua and recount early settlement in Manurewa.

Outcome 5: We treasure our home, our community
Objective	Key initiatives
We protect our future, nurture our present and honour our past	Support the aspirations of community organisations to achieve family, whanau and social wellbeing
	Continue our commitment to mana whenua through the Māori input into local board decision-making project
	Work with our communities and partners to ensure our children get a great start in life by working with The Southern Initiative Early Years work stream
	Partner with Age Concern and other seniors’ groups to continue developing senior, kuia and kaumatua lifelong learning opportunities, and investigate opportunities to implement more age friendly initiatives
The history/whakapapa of our area is well-known, protected and celebrated by all	Enable initiatives that support, promote and celebrate Māori development, heritage and identity
	Support greater connections and inclusivity of our diverse communities through initiatives that celebrate our history and tell the stories of our area
Manurewa is a place we feel connected, safe and valued	Recognise and celebrate our existing and emerging talent, local leadership and community contribution
	Collaborate with communities, neighbourhoods and key partners to increase public and community safety
	Collaborate with communities, neighbourhoods and key partners to reduce harm associated with smoking, gambling and alcohol
	Partner with Healthy Families to support health promoting environments

Te whakatutuki i tā mātou mahere

· Carrying out our plan

To deliver against the outcomes of our plan we will:

· prioritise our budget to focus on the initiatives in the plan

· make the best use of our assets such as our community centres and parks

· set direction for council staff who are responsible for delivering our annual work programme

· work with others, including community organisations and partners, to deliver projects and services

· represent your views on matters of local importance.

In some instances, our role is limited to representing your views on matters of local importance because we do not have the decision-making authority and/or funding to carry it out. When this is the case, we will use our time and energy to influence the relevant decision-maker. We do this by advocating on your behalf or making formal submissions, ensuring decision-makers are aware of your views and our support for them.

Budget information can be found on page 22.

Empowering communities

We seek to empower and enable our communities. This means listening to what you want to achieve, directing council resources towards community aspirations, and supporting diverse communities to have an input into the things they care about and which matter uniquely to them.

We will prioritise activities led by the community, encourage and support people from all walks of life to actively participate in their community, and fully use their diverse talents, insights and contributions. We will work with others to enable our communities to achieve their goals.

Working with Māori

Delivering on Auckland Council’s commitment to Māori at a local level is a priority for local boards. The council is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi and its broader statutory obligations to Māori.

We are continuing to work with mana whenua to identify common ground and opportunities for collaborative support and partnership. Since 2015, we have partnered with mana whenua and local board representatives to develop more effective Māori participation in democracy. These include:

· establishing a representative mana whenua body for local boards to engage with directly at a governance level

· initiating Te Ao Māori training for local board candidates and members developed by mana whenua

· inviting mana whenua participation in local board workshops

· convening formal kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) hui between local board members and mana whenua at marae at the start of each new term

· encouraging local board member participation in mana whenua hui.

He kōrero take pūtea

Funding information

The purpose of this section is to provide information on local board funding.

How local boards are funded

Funding is allocated to local boards through the council’s budget setting process. This involves the council’s Governing Body adopting a 10-year budget every three years and an annual budget every year. Local board agreements, briefly described in page eight, make up part of the annual budget.

A financial overview for the Manurewa Local Board for the 2017/2018 financial year is included in Appendix One.

The council’s budget setting process involves allocating funding gathered through revenue sources such as rates and user charges. It also involves setting levels of service for council activities and corresponding performance targets.

Details on levels of service for local activities are included in Appendix Two.

Auckland Council’s 2018-2028 10-year budget

In June 2018 the council’s Governing Body will adopt the 2018-2028 10-year budget informed by local board plans. The 10-year budget will need to consider all funding needs for Auckland and balance these with the need to keep rates and other council charges affordable. This balancing act may impact local boards’ ability to carry out all the key initiatives in their local board plans.

Auckland Transport’s Local Board Transport Capital Fund

Local boards can also access funding from Auckland Transport’s Local Board Transport Capital Fund, which is allocated to deliver small transport related projects.

The fund allocated to the Manurewa Local Board for the 2017/2018 financial year is $642,681.

How local boards spend their budget

Much of the budget available to local boards is required to keep our services going and maintain our local assets including parks, community centres, libraries and halls.

Local boards also have additional, discretionary funding they can spend on local projects or programmes that are important to their communities.

More information about local board budgets can be found in Auckland Council’s Local Board Funding Policy on the council website.

The council is currently looking at ways to provide local boards with more flexibility over their budgets.

Ngā Mema o tō Poari ā-Rohe o Manurewa

Your Manurewa Local Board members

Photo	Members details
	Angela Dalton – Chairperson Phone: 021 283 3311 angela.dalton@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
	Rangi McLean – Deputy Chairperson Phone: 021 514 718 rangi.mclean@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
	Joseph Allan Phone: 021 532 762 joseph.allan@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
	Simeon Brown Phone: 021 0272 4242 simeon.brown@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
	Stella Cattle Phone: 021 524 070 stella.cattle@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
	Sarah Colcord Phone: 021 725 408 sarah.colcord@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
	Angela Cunningham-Marino Phone: 021 283 2879 angela.cunningham-marino@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
	Ken Penney Phone: 021 287 2244 ken.penney@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Appendix One

Financial overview

Income, expenditure and capital investment by local activities for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018

Annual Plan Financials			2017/2018 ($000s)
Operating revenue
Local community services			557
Local parks, sport and recreation			3,021
Local planning and development
Local environment services
Total operating revenue			3,578
Operating expenditure
Local community services			4,594
Local governance			1,101
Local parks, sport and recreation			7,404
Local planning and development			1,016
Local environment services			75
Total operating expenditure			14,190
Net operating expenditure			10,612
Capital expenditure
Local community services			370
Local governance
Local parks, sport and recreation			3,282
Local planning and development
Local environment services
Total capital expenditure			3,652

Appendix Two

Local activities and levels of service

Local board responsibilities, provided for directly in legislation or allocated to boards, are summarised into local activities. These are described in the table below, along with levels of service statements.

More information regarding of levels of services, including performance measures and performance targets, can be found in the Manurewa Local Board Agreement 2017/2018. This is available on the Auckland Council website.

Local activities

Levels of service statements

Local parks, sport and recreation

This group of activities covers the management and provision of local parks and open space and recreation activities for both passive and active recreation. Local recreation includes swimming pools and leisure centres servicing communities in the local area.

Provide a range of recreational opportunities catering for community needs on local parks, reserves and beaches.

Provide sports fields that are fit for purpose and cater for community needs.

Provide programmes and facilities that ensure more Aucklanders are more active more often.

Local community services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for community learning and recreation, and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Key activities include locally delivered Libraries and Information (Libraries) and Arts, Community and Events services.

Provide safe, accessible, welcoming library facilities that support the delivery of quality learning programmes and services relevant to local communities.

Enable Aucklanders and communities to express themselves and improve their wellbeing through customer centric advice, funding, facilitation and permitting.

Deliver a variety of events, programmes and projects that improve safety, connect Aucklanders and engage them in their city and communities.

Provide safe, reliable and accessible social infrastructure for Aucklanders that contributes to placemaking and thriving communities.

Local planning and development

This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environment and town centres and local environment and heritage protection.

Develop local business precincts and town centres as great places to do business.

Local environmental management

Local environmental management activities work in partnership with locally based communities and iwi to deliver enhanced environmental outcomes (with a focus on indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living) that contribute to Māori, community wellbeing and economy.

Provide leadership and support to protect and conserve the region’s natural environment, historic heritage and Māori cultural heritage.

Local governance

This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, democracy and administration support.

The measures for this group of activities are covered under the Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 where the survey measures determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This includes local decision-making. There are no significant changes to the measures or targets for 2016/2017.

[1] Berryman, K. et al. (2005) Review of Tsunami Hazard and Risk in New Zealand. Dunedin, Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited.

[2] GNS Science, Tsunami in New Zealand data accessed on 26th June 2017 from https://www.gns.cri.nz/Home/Our-Science/Natural-Hazards/Tsunami/Tsunami-in-New-Zealand

[3] ACDEM (2016), Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group Plan 2016-2021

[5] [5] MCDEM (2014), Tsunami Warning Sirens Technical Standard [TS 03/14]

[6] New Zealand Disability Strategy 2016 Outcome 5: Accessibility has a vision of “accessible communities (that) are free of barriers”

[7] Draft Sport and Active Recreation “State of Play” for Manurewa, February 2017.

[8] http://www.who.int/ageing/age-friendly-world/en/ - a key strategy to facilitate the inclusion of older people is to make our world more age-friendly. An age-friendly world enables people of all ages to actively participate in community activities and treats everyone with respect, regardless of their age.

[9] Manurewa Local Board Economic Overview 2016

[10] Auckland Transport Metro Te Mahia station boarding figures 2014-2016

[11] Manurewa-Takanini-Papakura Integrated Area Plan

[12] Panuku Development Auckland is an Auckland Council Organisation

[13] The First 1000 Days in Manurewa: Risk, Resilience and Opportunities for Change

Governance role	Examples
Setting direction/priorities/budget	Capex projects, work programmes, annual plan
Local initiatives/specific decisions	Grants, road names, alcohol bans
Input into regional decision-making	Comments on regional bylaws, policies, plans
Oversight and monitoring	Local board agreement, quarterly performance reports, review projects
Accountability to the public	Annual report
Engagement	Community hui, submissions processes
Keeping informed	Briefings, cluster workshops

Chairperson	Angela Dalton
Deputy Chairperson	Rangi McLean
Members	Joseph Allan
	Simeon Brown
	Stella Cattle
	Sarah Colcord
	Angela Cunningham-Marino
	Ken Penney

Authors	Trina Bishop - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Rex Hewitt - Relationship Manager