Agenda of Waiheke Local Board

1 Welcome

Kua uru mai a hau kaha, a hau maia, a hau ora, a hau nui,

Ki runga, ki raro, ki roto, ki waho

Rire, rire hau…pai marire

Translation (non-literal) - Rama Ormsby

Let the winds bring us inspiration from beyond,

Invigorate us with determination and courage to achieve our aspirations for abundance and sustainability

Bring the calm, bring all things good, bring peace….good peace.

2 Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

3 Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 26 October 2017, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

6 Acknowledgements

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

7 Petitions

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

8 Deputations

Standing Order 3.20 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Waiheke Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

At the close of the agenda no requests for deputations had been received.

9 Public Forum

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.

10 Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

11 Notices of Motion

Under Standing Order 2.5.1 (LBS 3.11.1) or Standing Order 1.9.1 (LBS 3.10.17) (revoke or alter a previous resolution) a Notice of Motion has been received from Chairperson Paul Walden for consideration under item 21.

Waiheke Local Board

23 November 2017

Waiheke Quick Response, Round Two 2017/2018 grant applications

File No.: CP2017/22248

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to present applications received for Waiheke Local Board Quick Response Round Two 2017/2018. The local board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these applications.

Executive summary

2. The Waiheke Local Board has set a total community grants budget of $60,000 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

3. A total of $26,485 has been allocated in previous rounds, leaving a total of $33,515 for the remainder of the 2017/2018 financial year.

4. Seven applications were received in this round, with a total requested of $18,733.

Recommendation

That the Waiheke Local Board:

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

Table One: Waiheke Local Board Quick Response Round Two 2017/2018 grant applications

App ID	Focus area	Applicant	Project	Amount requested	Eligibility
QR1818-204	Arts and culture	Waiheke Community Art Gallery	Towards the Treaty of Waitangi Exhibition and Grid 2018.	$4,000.00	Eligible
QR1818-205	Arts and culture	Once Upon An Island Charitable Trust	Towards artist residency costs for Shonaleigh Cumbers.	$2,000.00	Eligible
QR1818-203	Community	Seniornet Waiheke Island Incorporated	Towards a portable sign and two laptop computers.	$1,953.00	Eligible
QR1818-206	Community	Waiheke Community Childcare Centre Incorporated	Towards delivery and supply of bark and sand for the playground areas.	$4,000.00	Eligible
QR1818-201	Events	Joe McCracken under the umbrella of Waiheke Island Council Of Social Services	Towards the Waiheke Arts and Innovation Festival in January 2018.	$4,000.00	Eligible
LG1818-112	Events	New Zealand Association of Environmental Education (NZAEE)	Towards equipment and volunteer contributions for Seaweek 2018.	$1,997.00	Eligible
LG1818-106	Environment	Judy Woodcock	Towards provision of five packs of A24 traps.	$783.00	Eligible
Total				$18,733.00

Comments

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

6. The local board grants programme sets out:

· local board priorities

· lower priorities for funding

· exclusions

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

· any additional accountability requirements.

7. The Waiheke Local Board will operate three quick response grant rounds and two local grant rounds for this financial year. The second quick response round closed on 23 October 2017.

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

9. The Waiheke Local Board has set a total community grants budget of $60,000 for the 2017/2018 financial year.

10. Seven applications were received in this round, with a total requested of $18,733.

11. A total of $26,485 has been allocated in previous rounds, leaving a total of $33,515 for the remainder of the 2017/2018 financial year.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

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

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

14. A summary of each application is attached (see Attachment B).

Māori impact statement

15. The provision of community grants provides opportunities for all Aucklanders to undertake projects, programmes, activities that benefit a wider range of individuals and groups, including Maori. As a guide for decision-making, in the allocation of community grants, the new community grants policy supports the principle of delivering positive outcomes for Maori. No organisations applying in this round have identified as Maori and two have indicated their project targets Maori or Maori outcomes.

Implementation

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

17. Following the Waiheke Local Board allocating funding for quick response round two grant applications, Commercial and Finance staff will notify the applicants of the local board’s decision.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Waiheke Local Board grants programme 2017/2018	13
b ⇩	Waiheke quick response, round two 2017/2018 grant applications	17

Signatories

Author

Erin McVeigh - Community Grants Coordinator

Authorisers

Marion Davies - Community Grants Operations Manager

Shane King - Operations Support Manager

Janine Geddes – Acting Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board

23 November 2017

Auckland Transport Waiheke Local Board update - November 2017

File No.: CP2017/23307

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to; seek approval for new Local Board Transport Capital Fund Projects, respond to resolutions and requests on transport-related matters and provide transport related information on matters of specific application and interest to the Waiheke Local Board and its community.

Executive summary

2. This report covers matters of specific relevance for the Waiheke Local Board and its community; matters of general interest relating to Auckland Transport activities or the transport sector.

3. In particular, this report covers:

· Requests to approve the following new Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects: Infrastructure improvements for Matiatia carpark in response to the resolution made by the Board on 26 October 2017, WHK/2017/174

· Quarterly report

· Wharf update

· Kennedy Point ramp update

Recommendation

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) note the Auckland Transport Waiheke Local Board update - November 2017.

b) approve up to $50,000 from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to provide the infrastructure required to implement the changes to pre booked large and small passenger vehicle parking within the carpark at Matiatia.

c) delegate final approval of funds required for resolution b) the Chair and Deputy Chair to ensure expectations of transport users can be met.

Comments

Transport capital fund update

Project Updates

Project Name	Problem or Opportunity Being Addressed	Current Status
Walking/Cycle paths – The causeway to Shelley Beach	There is insufficient connection from the path by the boat yard towards Shelley Beach Road. Requirement for a shared path to improve school walking and cycling connections	‘Rough Order of Cost’ requested by the WLB in 2016. Request from the board to review and reduce the cost as it is too high for the boards budget
Precinct Plan for Ostend.	The development of the countdown has created greater traffic to Ostend area. The request was to look at improvements to pedestrian and cycling facilities and traffic flow	‘Rough Order of Cost’ approved by WLB in December 2016. ‘Draft Design’ presented to the WLB in June and August 2017 Consultation to begin mid-August 2017. Putiki Road improvements will be included in the maintenance rehabilitation job in the current financial year. Funded by AT. Design will begin once consultation has been received.
Speed reduction – Driver feedback signs	There are concerns for the speeds on Waiheke roads. Due to the nature of the island, there is little or no options for engineering solutions. This is an affordable and effective way to manage speed.	Rough Order of Cost’ approved by WLB in August 2017

Financials update

Waiheke Local Board Transport Capital Fund financial summary
Total funds available in current political term	$835,329
Amount committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction	$94,144
Remaining Budget left	$741,185

New project initiation and approvals

Matiatia transport operator changes

4. At the October 2017 meeting of the Waiheke Local Board a request was made to provide minor infrastructure changes to the car park at Matiatia. These changes would be to provide space for small and large passenger vehicles to wait and/or collect passengers.

5. Currently the keyhole outside the Matiatia Wharf is currently too small to provide sufficient space to meet all the needs of transport providers on the island. The demand for this space more than doubles during the summer months, particularly over the Christmas and January holidays. Many conversations over many years has yet to yield an appropriate solution. The board have asked Auckland Transport to consider creating space within the Matiatia carpark, near the harbour master’s office. There is an urgent need to upgrade the current carpark to allow for heavier vehicles to safely use this space. As this situation is a trial and is considered to be a temporary solution, Auckland Transport proposes the following:

· That the space be graded to a smooth even surface.

· That metal is put down to protect the land underneath

· That wayfinding signage be created and positioned to guide travellers from the ferry.

Upcoming projects and activities of interest to the board

Wharf Update

Passenger Information Display Screen (PIDS) at Matiatia

6. Works are progressing well, internal screen installed during October and has been well received by customers. Additional external screens at the departure berths are planned for installation towards the end November, which will be complemented by the inclusion of PIDS at the bus stops as well

Summer Preparedness

7. A revised queue management plan was trialed over Labour Weekend with Fullers for Downtown and Matiatia, which saw dedicated entry and exit points for customers within the existing facilities, and ‘Local Lanes’ for those customers identified as Waiheke residents or regular users. Customer feedback on the day was positive, and although the number of customers using services was down slightly on last Labour Weekend due to inclement weather, there was no repeat of the uncontrolled queues seen previously. Further refinements will be made prior to the onset of the peak summer period.

Pier 2C

8. The upper gangway for loading customers on the top deck of services using pier 2C has been refurbished and will be installed at DTFT week commencing 13 November.

Matiatia

9. Maintenance and renewal works are being finalised for both wharves in preparation for summer, with further works planned in 2018.

Kennedy Point

10. Design and tender works are progressing with the renewal of the seawall at Kennedy Point.

Patronage

October reported patronage for the island:

11. Matiatia – 171,278 versus 179,528 in October 2016

12. Whole island – 212,216 versus 218,396 in October 2016

13. The unseasonably poor weather experienced in the month particularly affected tourist numbers.

AT HOP Top Up Machines

14. An AT HOP Top Up Machine was installed at the Downtown Ferry Terminal during October, which enables AT HOP customers to top up their AT HOP cards during the hours that the facility is open.

Downtown Customer Service Centre / Ticket Office works

15. Core works were completed in mid-October, which allowed the removal of the temporary facility which was provided during the construction works of the new facility. This new facility includes AT staff delivering HOP card transactional services and provide general public transport information to customers.

Quay Street Seawall Repair works

16. Works have commenced well, and good progress is being made in the repair of the scour identified in the seawall adjacent to the historic Ferry Building. Customer and operational impact has been kept to a minimum, and works are expected to be completed by Christmas.

Ferry Futures Strategy

17. Work has commenced with ARUP to assist in the review of the current ferry strategy for Auckland. The reviews cover many aspects of ferry service provision and will not be limited to existing service provision. As part of the data and knowledge collation for this review, stakeholders across the business will be approached for high-level input on areas which could be investigated further at a later date. We expect to be in a position to engage with the Local Board in early 2018, for their valuable input. The final publication of the RPTP will be subject to public consultation.

Kennedy Point Ramp

18. Auckland Transport expected to begin work on the Kennedy Point ramp in October, however, we received no acceptable responses for the Ramp Extension tender (significantly over the available budget). Contractors resources are stretch across all sectors of the construction industry at present. Auckland Transport believe there is potential for significant time and cost savings if it is combined with the bigger wharf work required at Kennedy Point and will be pursuing this.

19. Wharf Design and Specification documents are currently being completed by GHD – expected late Nov. GHD are also currently preparing the Tender documentation, expected to be completed by Dec 2017. We will be looking to publish the Request for Tenders (RFT) in mid-late January Resource Consent information for the Wharf is currently being prepared by AT Planning and GHD.

20. ‘Expression of Interest’ to the open market will be published late November 2017 or early December 2017 to again gauge potential market response and interest. It is expected that Auckland Transport will receive a far greater level of interest in the larger package of works.

21. Ramp and Wharf works are still programmed to be completed during the low traffic season – late April – late Sept 2018.

Regional and sub-regional projects

Community Bike Fund

22. Auckland Transport is proud to launch the first AT Community Bike Fund, with $35,000 of funding available to community groups to support cycling initiatives and projects.

23. The maximum grant amount per application is $5,000. Applicants can apply online.

24. The fund has three application rounds:

· Round One: Open for applications 30 October 2017

· Last day for applications 13 December 2017

· Applicants notified 20 December 2017

· Round Two: Open for applications 15 January 2018

· Last day for applications 04 February 2018

· Applicants notified 14 February 2018

· Round Three: Open for applications 26 February 2018

· Last day for applications 25 March 2018

· Applicants notified 04 April 2018

East Auckland New Network

25. A simpler, more frequent, and more connected bus network for East Auckland will begin on 10 December.

26. With services that are designed to connect through easy transfers to bus, train or ferry, passengers will have access to a far wider range of destinations than ever before.

27. With new routes, new route numbers, new timetables, and new buses, Auckland Transport will be supporting customers through this significant change.

28. Auckland Transport’s online journey planner will be updated with the new services from 17 November. Customers simply need to enter a travel date after 10 December to plan their new trip. After the launch of the New Network, passengers can track their bus or train in real time with the Auckland Transport Mobile app.

· Three new frequent bus routes, all day, every day:

every 10 minutes from Botany to the City Centre (70)

every 15 minutes from Howick to Panmure (72C, 72M)

every 15 minutes from Botany to Manukau (35)

· Improved local buses to Half Moon Bay, which are timed to meet with the ferry timetable.

· New bus connections to local destinations:

New services to connect Union Rd, Bradbury Rd, Cascades Rd and Reeves Rd to Panmure (711).

A new service to connect Otahuhu with Highbrook and Botany (351)

Improved bus services to Ormiston Town Centre and surrounding suburbs (35, 355).

· More direct bus routes for Bucklands Beach, to Panmure (712) and Botany (733), and better connections to Half Moon Bay (714).

· A new service for Beachlands and Maraetai, with buses running hourly, 7 days a week.

Quarterly Report

29. Auckland Transport has a number of projects and programmes that have been progressed or completed in the three months to the end of September2017. Attachment A and B are summaries of these. Attachment A is a retrospective look at the key areas of Auckland Transport business and includes walking and cycling activities on the Island. Attachment B is an overview of our community transport, travelwise programmes work with the schools.

30. Auckland Transport recently awarded Waiheke High School and Waiheke Primary School with bronze travelwise awards in our annual award ceremony held early November 2017. Congratulations to those schools for their commitment and hard work towards active transport for their schools.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

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

Māori impact statement

32. 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.

Health and safety implications

33. Health and Safety is an inherent part of all Auckland Transport projects. Any specific concerns will be covered as part of individual project reporting.

Implementation

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

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Auckland Transport July - September 2017 Quarterly Report	43
b ⇩	Auckland Transport School Community Transport Report	51

Signatories

Author	Melanie Dale, Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport
Authoriser	Jonathan Anyon, Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit, Auckland Transport

Waiheke Local Board

23 November 2017

Rangihoua and Tawaipareira Management Committee

File No.: CP2017/24069

Purpose

1. To re-establish the Rangihoua and Tawaipareira Management Committee being a co-governance partnership between Waiheke Local Board and Ngāti Paoa.

Executive summary

2. Ngāti Paoa are appointed, along with Auckland Council, as the administering body with joint control and management of Tawaipareira Reserve. In addition Auckland City Council agreed to work in a co-governance relationship with Ngāti Paoa at the time that Te Rangihoua maunga (mountain) was purchased. These two factors resulted in the formation of what was previously referred to as the Rangihoua and Tawapareira Reserve Management Subcommittee.

3. This report recommends the re-establish of this co-governance relationship to be known simply as the Rangihoua and Tawapareira Management Committee. A draft Terms of Reference is attached that largely replicates the previous agreement notwithstanding the need to acknowledge the most recent Local Government Act provisions that enable this to occur.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) establish the Rangihoua and Tawaipareira Management Committee consisting of three members of the Waiheke Local Board and three members elected by Ngāti Paoa.

b) approve the attached terms of reference for the Rangihoua and Tawaipareira Management Committee.

c) appoint three members to the Rangihoua and Tawaipareira Management Committee.

Comments

Rangihoua

4. Te Rangihoua maunga has always been sacred to Ngāti Paoa. In the 1990s the then Auckland City Council (council) purchased Te Rangihoua for inclusion within the Onetangi Sports Park. It created a natural area of open space expansion complementing the active sports facilities of Onetangi Sports Park.

5. As part of the settlement council agreed to a joint management structure with Ngāti Paoa to manage the maunga.

6. This was subsequently defined as the maunga and an area of landscape amenity at the base of the maunga which is shown in the Auckland Council District Plan - Hauraki Gulf Islands Section - Operative 2013. An extract/map showing this area is included in the attached draft Terms of Reference.

7. A cultural values assessment has recently been provided by Ngāti Paoa for the maunga and wider park area. This will be an important guide in future management of the maunga and surrounds.

Tawaipareira

8. At some stage prior to the 1920s Tawaipareira was part of the natural estuary of the Tawaipareira Inlet. In the early to mid-1900s and up until the early 1990s Tawaipareira was reclaimed as a landfill. This landfill was illegal in that there was no formal authorisation for this work.

9. Auckland City, in the early 1990s, closed the landfill and have since managed the site as a closed landfill.

10. Park of the Waiheke Refuse Transfer Station is buit on this closed landfill. The remainder of it is open space which has been developed for recreation use.

11. In 2003 the Department of Conservation, as owner of the block, agreed to vest exclusive control and management of that part of Tawipareira occupied by the refuse transfer station to the then Auckland City Council. There was also a small portion of the block which formed part of the main road from Ostend to Onetangi which was dedicated as road.

12. At the same time the Department of Conservation gazetted the area known as Tawaipareira Reserve, shown in the draft Terms of Reference (attached), as recreation reserve and appointed the council and the Ngāti Paoa Whanau Trust Board to jointly control and manage the reserve for recreation purposes.

Re-established committee

13. It is recommended that the Rangihoua and Tawapareira Reserve Management Subcommittee be restablished and simply called the Rangihoua and Tawapareira Management Committee (committee). It is further recommended that this be on the basis of the attached Terms of Reference which largely replicates the previous agreement. Changes from the earlier version are the acknowledgement of the most recent Local Government Act provisions and a clause acknowledging the potential opportunity to grow the co-governance relationship (see below).

Consideration

Local board views and implications

14. This matter has been discussed at three workshops with the Waiheke Local Board since amalgamation including two workshops in 2017. The Waiheke Local Board has the power to establish committees and delegate powers to those committees. As such the recommended Terms of Reference (attached) and the associated powers that this delegates to the proposed new committee are within the decision making remit of the Waiheke Local Board.

Māori impact statement

15. Ngāti Paoa has met with the Waiheke Local Board and they have expressed their support for the re-establishment of this committee. As the scope of the Committee is limited to two sites there are no known implications for mataawaka (Māori living in Tāmaki Makaurau who are not affiliated with an iwi of this area) or other mana whenua with an interest in Waiheke Island. However acknowledging the rapid pace of Treaty Settlement in Tāmaki Makaurau and the opportunity that this re-established Committee presents in terms of a strengthened relationship between the parties the draft Terms of Reference provides for the future with the following new clause:

“The Committee scope and structure shall be reviewed in the near future and the local board may disestablish or evolve the Committee to better serve the interests of all mana whenua, the Council and parks while still respecting and acknowledging the intent of the current arrangement with Ngāti Paoa.”

Implementation

16. The budget for supporting the governance aspects of this committee will be drawn from Local Board Services. Any budget required for planning and implementation of activities associated with Rangihoua and Tawaipareira will need to be applied for as required i.e. the committee does not come with an operating budget beyond that required to support the governance relationship.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Draft Terms of Reference Rangihoua and Tawaipareira Management Committee	57

Signatories

Author

Jane Aickin - Paeurungi Te Waka Tai-ranga-whenua

Authorisers

Mace Ward - General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Janine Geddes – Acting Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board

23 November 2017

Proposed gifting of sculpture from the Waiheke Island Sculpture Trust

File No.: CP2017/24271

Purpose

1. To approve the acceptance, location and funding for the installation of a sculpture - “Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo – the flowing waters of Tikapa” in McKenzie Reserve.

Executive summary

2. The Waiheke Island Sculpture Trust (the Trust) have proposed a partnership with the Waiheke Local Board where they will gift a sculpture - Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo – the flowing waters of Tikapa by Chris Bailey for installation on public land.

3. The Trust have proposed that Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo be located by the Empire Avenue entrance to McKenzie Reserve. This proposal has the support of staff and of the Friends of McKenzie Reserve. The cost of installation is estimated at $5,000.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) accept the gift of Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo from Waiheke Island Sculpture Trust.

b) approve the location of Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo by the Empire Avenue entrance at McKenzie Reserve.

c) approve funding of $5,000 for installation of Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo subject to advice from Auckland Council’s project delivery team.

Comments

4. In May 2017 the board received an offer from the Trust of two sculptures for installation on public land - Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo by Chris Bailey and MANUESINA (White Bird and White Angel) by Semisi Poutauaine.

5. The Trust has proposed a partnership with the Waiheke Local Board. The Trust will gift two sculptures purchased from the 2017 Sculpture on the Gulf exhibition to the Waiheke Local Board (Auckland Council) on the basis that the board will:

· facilitate the relevant consents and fund the relocation and installation of the artwork in an agreed public location; and

· take responsibility for the long term maintenance of the artwork.

6. The board received a letter from Friends of McKenzie reserve supporting the installation of Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo in the reserve and has indicated that it supports the location in principle.

7. The board requested officers work with the Trust to identify two or three potential locations for MANUESINA and make recommendations in a separate report.

Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo

8. Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo consists of 8 x 200mm diameter carved hardwood timber pou up to 6m in height, laid in out in a 4m diameter circle. The Trust’s proposed location for the sculpture is the Empire Avenue entrance to McKenzie Reserve. See appendix 1 – Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo sculpture details and McKenzie Reserve location. The scale and style of the sculpture is consistent with the setting and aligns with the principles of Essentially Waiheke.

9. Maintenance costs for Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo are not expected to be significant as it is made from natural materials which would be expected to weather over time and would not require ongoing maintenance. Community Facilities have indicated that they will accept the asset subject to a formal project delivery process.

Public art policy

10. Auckland Council’s local boards are supported by the council’s Arts and Culture unit in the planning and operational delivery of public art programmes and projects and in the care and maintenance of the public art collection. In line with the Public Art Policy process, gifts are considered within a regional programme context and assessed against policy objectives. The policy generally involves commissioning site specific works rather than existing works.

11. The board has the option to accept the works as a Parks asset independently from this process following consideration of officer advice and budget allocation, including consequential opex and maintenance.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

12. The Waiheke Local Board acknowledges the role of art in the community and the 2017 Local Board Plan includes an objective to support Waiheke’s recognition as an arts destination and includes the following initiative:

“Develop an Art Strategy to inform future public art acquisition and location and to support the arts community to enhance their contribution to a unique visitor experience.”

The programme for strategy development will be discussed with the board during 2018-2019 budget discussions in December 2017.

Implementation

13. Once the location and budget is approved the installation should be progressed by council’s Community Facilities’ project team who will manage scoping, budget approval and asset handover.

Māori impact statement

14. Parks and heritage is of fundamental importance to Tangata Whenua, their culture and traditions established through Whakapapa. Chris Bailey has worked with the mana whenua of Waiheke Island over many years and commands respect through his work. The scale, style and setting of Te Rerenga Wai o Tikapa Mo are in keeping with his other public work on the island.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Te Rerenga Wai o TIkapa Mo sculpture details	67
b ⇩	Proposed location at Empire Avenue entrance to McKenzie Reserve	69
c ⇩	Letter of support from Friends of McKenzie Reserve	71

Signatories

Author

Gary Wilton - Parks and Places Specialist

Authorisers

Mace Ward - General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Janine Geddes – Acting Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board

23 November 2017

Feedback on the proposed direction of the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

File No.: CP2017/21695

Purpose

1. To seek feedback from the local board on the proposed direction of the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan review.

Executive summary

2. Auckland Council is currently undertaking a review of its Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. This plan is prepared under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, and is part of council’s responsibility to promote effective and efficient waste management and minimisation in Auckland.

3. This report seeks feedback from the Waiheke Local Board on the revised proposed approach to waste management and minimisation. In particular:

· advocating to central government for a higher waste levy and for product stewardship

· addressing three priority commercial waste streams:

o construction and demolition waste

o organic waste, and

o plastic waste

· addressing waste generated from council and council-controlled organisation’s operational activities, particularly construction and demolition waste.

4. The proposed draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan will be presented to the Environment and Community Committee in December 2017, seeking approval to publicly notify the draft plan. Formal feedback from all local boards will be included as a part of this report.

5. It is noted Tikapa Moana - The Hauraki Gulf Islands (HGI) Waste Plan will be a separate subsection of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan which focuses on supporting community-driven on-island solutions towards zero waste. The Waiheke Local Board held a workshop specifically covering the HGI Waste Plan on 18 May 2017 and the endorsement of Waiheke and Rakino subsection was approved on 22 June 2017 (resolution WHK/2017/97).

Recommendation

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) provide feedback on the proposed direction of the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.

Comments

Legislative context

6. Under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008, Auckland Council is required to adopt a Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, as part of its responsibility to promote effective and efficient waste management.

7. The first Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan was adopted by council in 2012. It set an aspirational vision of achieving zero waste to landfill by 2040. It placed initial priority on waste reduction within the waste services that are more directly managed by council, which account for approximately 20 per cent of all waste to landfill in the region.

8. Council is required to review the Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan every six years. This includes conducting a Waste Assessment to review progress, to forecast future demand for waste services, and to identify options to meet future demand. This assessment was completed in mid-2017, and the findings have been outlined below.

Findings of the Waste Assessment: progress and challenges

9. Under the first Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, seven separate council-managed waste services to households are being merged into one standardised region-wide service. This has included:

· introducing a new inorganic collection service

· introducing large bins for recycling across the region

· introducing bins for refuse in areas that had bag collections

· establishing five community recycling centres in Waiuku, Helensville, Devonport, Henderson and Whangaparaoa, with another seven to be established by 2024.

10. Some service changes agreed under the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2012 are still to be introduced to standardise the approach across the whole Auckland region, most notably, a food waste collection in urban areas and pay-as-you-throw charge for kerbside refuse collections.

11. Whilst the council-managed services have achieved waste minimisation, the total amount of waste to landfill has increased by 40 per cent between 2010 and 2016. This is due to the increased amounts of commercial waste being generated, particularly construction and demolition waste. The amount of waste sent to landfill is projected to continue to grow unless a concerted effort is made to intervene to address this trend.

12. Barriers to waste minimisation in Auckland include the low cost of sending waste to landfill compared to diverting waste to other productive uses, the lack of financial incentives to divert waste from landfill, the lack of council influence over the 80 per cent of waste that is commercially managed, and rapid population growth.

Options analysis

13. The Waste Assessment identified and evaluated three options to guide the direction of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018, as follows below.

14. Option one: status quo involving full implementation of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2012. Undertaking the actions agreed in 2012 will focus interventions on 20 per cent of waste within council’s direct control. Although this option could be implemented within council’s waste budget envelope it would not meet council’s responsibilities under the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 to minimise waste in Auckland.

15. Option two: expanded focus. Full implementation of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2012 and a focus on three priority commercial waste streams identified in the Waste Assessment - construction and demolition waste, organic waste and plastic waste. This option addresses the 80 per cent of waste outside of council’s direct control and could be implemented within the current waste budget, with some reprioritisation.

16. Option three: significant investment in residual waste treatment technologies. This option requires development of residual waste treatment facilities, with energy from waste (mass-burn incineration facilities) likely to achieve the best diversion. Significant investment is needed from both the private and public sector to develop these technologies, and there would be reputational risks associated with disposal of waste by incineration.

17. It is proposed the council adopts option two, which has the potential to significantly reduce total waste to landfill, and can be undertaken within the current funding envelope.

Proposed updates to the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2012

18. It is proposed that the new Waste Management and Minimisation Plan will continue the direction of the 2012 Plan, and extend the focus of council activity from the 20 per cent of waste that is directly managed by council and its contractors, to the other 80 per cent that is commercially managed.

19. The proposed vision of the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan is ‘Auckland aspires to be zero waste by 2040, taking care of people and the environment, and turning waste into resources’.

20. It is proposed that zero waste is maintained as an aspirational target. Achieving high diversion rates in Auckland (in the order of 80 per cent as achieved by an exemplar city, San Francisco) is considered to be a successful response to such an aspirational target.

21. To achieve the zero waste vision, three goals are proposed: minimise waste generation, maximise opportunities for resource recovery, and reduce harm from residual waste.

22. Three updated targets are proposed:

· total waste; reduce by 30 per cent by 2027 (no change from the current waste plan)

· domestic waste: reduce by 30 per cent by 2020/2021 (extension of date from 2018 to align with the roll-out of the food waste kerbside collection service; a new target will be set once this is achieved)

· council’s own waste;

o reduce office waste by 60 per cent by 2040 (target doubled from current waste plan)

o work across council to set a baseline for operational waste (generated as a result of council activities such as property maintenance, construction and demolition, and events, and implement these baseline targets by 2019.

23. The proposed draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan identifies the actions that will be undertaken over the next six years. The priority actions that will have the biggest impact on waste reduction include:

· continued delivery of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2012, including the transition to consistent kerbside services (including introduction of a kerbside organic collection in urban areas and the standardisation of pay-as-you throw kerbside refuse collection across the region), and establishment of the resource recovery network

· a focus on addressing the 80 per cent of waste that council does not directly influence, by;

o advocating to central government for a higher waste levy and for product stewardship

o addressing three priority commercial waste streams;

- construction and demolition waste,

- organic waste, and

- plastic waste

o addressing waste generated from council and council-controlled organisation’s operational activities, particularly construction and demolition waste.

24. The draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan will put emphasis on partnership and engagement with other sectors that are relevant to the priority action areas. Council recognises that it cannot achieve its waste minimisation responsibilities by acting alone.

25. It is important to note that council has limited tools to address commercially managed waste. Achieving policy changes at central government level will be essential to achieving waste to landfill reductions in Auckland. If council is unsuccessful in its advocacy, targets will not be met.

Tikapa Moana – Hauraki Gulf Islands

26. In recognition of the unique nature of the Hauraki Gulf Islands, an action in the 2012 Waste Management and Minimisation Plan is to create a specific waste plan for the Hauraki Gulf Islands (Waiheke, Rakino, Great Barrier and Kawau).

27. Tikapa Moana – The Hauraki Gulf Islands Waste Plan will form part of the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. It outlines services changes to complete the implementation of the 2012 Waste Management Plan. It also outlines community and council priorities for waste reduction and on-island solutions to waste.

Request for local board feedback

28. Local boards are being asked whether they support the proposed approach taken in the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, and in particular the focus on:

· advocating to central government for a higher waste levy and for product stewardship

· addressing three priority commercial waste streams;

o construction and demolition waste

o organic waste, and

o plastic waste

· addressing waste generated from council and council-controlled organisation’s operational activities, particularly construction and demolition waste.

Financial implications

29. The actions proposed in the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan can be achieved within existing waste funding. Funding will be obtained through a combination of:

· pay-as-you-throw domestic refuse collections, which will be progressively introduced across the region

· rates funding, and

· revenue from the waste levy (from the $10 per tonne waste levy that is administered by the Ministry for the Environment, 50 per cent of which is distributed to councils, amounting to $6.1 million for Auckland Council in 2016).

30. Infrastructure to enable commercial resource recovery will require investment from external sources such as government and the private sector.

31. The budget for implementing the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan will be considered through the Long-term Plan 2018-2028 process.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

32. The Waiheke Local Board endorsed the Waiheke section of Tikapa Moana – Hauraki Gulf Islands Waste Plan on 22 June 2017. Resolutions reflecting the board’s views passed at this meeting will be incorporated into a report to the Environment and Community Committee in December 2017, seeking approval to publicly notify the draft plan. Feedback from all local boards will be included as a part of this report.

Māori impact statement

33. Mana whenua and mātāwaka have been actively engaged in implementing the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2012. A number of initiatives have enabled waste minimisation from a te ao Māori context. Through Para Kore ki Tāmaki, marae in the Auckland region are able to foster kaitiakitanga practices and affirm their connections with the natural world. More than 2,000 whānau participate in the programme annually, and over 50 Para Kore zero waste events have been held since the programme rolled out in 2014. The programme provides a catalyst for taking the kaitiakitanga message from the marae into homes and the community. Protecting Papatūānuku, connecting with traditions and showing respect for customs has become a priority for whānau through this programme.

34. The proposed draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan seeks to present a stronger mana whenua and mātāwaka perspective, recognising the close alignment between te ao Māori and zero waste. Two mana whenua hui and one mātāwaka hui held in June 2017 have identified mana whenua and matāwaka principles and priorities, for direct inclusion into the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.

Implementation

35. The draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan will have financial implications, as the targeted rate for food waste must be costed and included in consultation on the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. It is proposed that this be aligned with consultation on the Long-term Plan 2018-2028. This will ensure that any budget implications are considered through the Long-term Plan process.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Waiheke Local Board Feedback on the draft Waste Minimisation Plan	79

Signatories

Authors

Parul Sood - General Manager Waste Solutions (Acting)

Julie Dickinson - Waste Planning Manager (Acting)

Authorisers

Barry Potter - Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Acting General Manager Local Board Services

Waiheke Local Board

23 November 2017

Amendment of the Auckland Transport Election Signs Bylaw 2013 and its impact on local parks

File No.: CP2017/23243

Purpose

1. The purpose of this report is to:

· update the Waiheke Local Board on the changes to the Auckland Transport Election Signs Bylaw; and

· propose a nine week time restriction on public election sign sites.

Executive summary

2. On 1 August 2017 the Auckland Transport Board amended the Auckland Transport Election Signs Bylaw 2013 (“the Bylaw”) which removed the nine week time restriction on the display of election signs. This change came about due to concerns that the time restrictions may limit the right to freedom of expression in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“BoRA”).

3. Due to the Bylaw amendment, public sites, including those in local parks and reserves, can now be used for election signs for longer than nine weeks. Signs must relate to a specific election, and must be removed prior to the day of the election. However, there is no limit on the length of time that they can be erected prior to the election.

4. Under section 14 (freedom of expression) of the BoRA everyone has the right to freedom of expression. Under section 5 (justified limitations) of the BoRA the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights may be subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society.

5. Local boards must balance the need to provide adequate advertising locations to allow the democratic process to run smoothly, while ensuring that parks and reserves are not overly encumbered with election signage.

6. Election signs restrict the public use of parks, have an impact on amenity and create potential safety issues. Increasing the amount of time that election signs can be erected for will lead to additional compliance and maintenance costs.

7. Staff recommend that local boards limit the time period for election signs on parks and reserves to a nine week period. This option would still provide for election signs in parks and reserves and meet community expectations. These changes would apply to the upcoming by-elections in February 2018 and any future elections, unless the decision is revisited.

8. A nine week period is also consistent with the Electoral Act 1993, which provides that no limitation contained in a bylaw restricts election advertising for a period of nine weeks prior to a general election. This legislation contemplates that local authorities may seek to limit the display of election signs, but provides an override for a nine week period. Further, a nine week restriction for public sites has been in place in Auckland since the bylaw was made in 2013, and therefore continuation of this restriction is in line with community expectations. The complaint to the Minister of Transport in 2016 concerned private sites, which are not affected by the proposal to reintroduce a time restriction on public sites.

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) amend landowner approvals for election signs to provide a nine week time restriction on local parks and reserves identified in the List of Election Sign Sites.

b) request that Auckland Transport’s Traffic Control Committee provide a nine week time restriction for election signs on road reserve to provide a consistency for public sites across Auckland.

c) request that Auckland Transport’s Traffic Control Committee consider updating their List of Election Sign Sites to reflect these time restrictions in accordance with clause 6 of the Election Signs Bylaw 2013.

Comments

Background

9. On 1 August 2017 the Auckland Transport Board amended the Auckland Transport Election Signs Bylaw 2013 (“the Bylaw”). This amendment, among other things, removed the nine week time restriction on the display of election signs.

10. During the 2016 local body election, a private citizen requested the Minister of Transport to disallow the Bylaw under the provisions of the Land Transport Act 1998. This was due to the time restrictions on the display of election signs, the Bylaw breached the right to freedom of expression in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (“BoRA”). The Minister took no action at the time, but required Auckland Transport to review the time restriction in 2017.

11. Prior to the amendment, Auckland Transport consulted with the public and stakeholders. Of the 51 submissions received, 40 disagreed with the proposed removal of the time restriction. They raised concerns over visual pollution issues (loss of amenity if signs remained longer than a nine-week period) and increased safety risk associated with the lack of maintenance and the temporary nature of such signage and supporting structures.

12. Auckland Transport specifies which public sites are suitable for the display of election signs. The report to the Auckland Transport Board (1 August 2017) concluded that time restrictions could be imposed through this process (by only permitting public sites to be used for limited periods of time). This was thought sufficient to address concerns raised by submitters on this issue. Auckland Transport will be seeking feedback from local boards on signage sites prior to the 2019 local body elections. The Auckland Transport website provides a list of the current election sign sites (https://at.govt.nz/about-us/bylaws/election-signs-bylaw/#v).

13. Local Boards have the jurisdiction of local parks and reserves. Prior to the 2016 local body elections, Auckland Transport sought feedback from local boards about the use of local parks and reserves for the use of temporary election signs. Auckland Transport updated the List of Election Sign Sites (located on the Auckland Transport website) following consideration of local board feedback. Due to the Bylaw amendment, these sites, including those in local reserves, can now be used for election signs for periods longer than nine weeks, and this needs review.

Existing issues caused by election signs

14. During the run up to the 2017 general election (1 July 2017 to 29 Sep 2017), council received 131 complaints about election signs. Of those complaints received 63 were about signs being placed in the wrong location, 20 were about oversized signs, 17 raised maintenance issues and 11 complaints were about early placement. There were also a small number of complaints about signs being erected on private property without permission, multiple signs being located on one site and safety hazards. Twenty percent of the complaints were associated with signs on parks and reserves. Community Facilities noted that existing issues with election signs relate to broken signs, which are often abandoned and become an eyesore or hazard.

15. Council staff anticipate that if election signs are erected for a period longer than nine weeks, there will be additional issues with amenity and safety. Safety concerns include risks associated signs collapsing or blowing down and broken hoardings creating hazards like sharp edges.

16. There will also be additional complaints and increased council costs associated with compliance and park maintenance.

Freedom of expression

17. The following analysis of considerations under BoRA has been prepared by council’s Legal and Risk Department.

18. Under section 14 (Freedom of expression) of the BoRA everyone has the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and opinions of any kind in any form. Restricting the time period that parties and candidates for election can erect signs promoting their election campaigns restricts the freedom of expression.

19. Under section 5 (Justified limitations) of the BoRA the rights and freedoms contained in the Bill of Rights may be subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society.

20. The section 5 inquiry has been summarised in a leading Supreme Court case (R v Hansen [2007] NZSC 7) as follows:

(a) does the limiting measure serve a purpose sufficiently important to justify some limitation of the right or freedom?

(b) If so, then:

(i) is the limit rationally connected with the objective?

(ii) does the limit impair the right or freedom no more than is reasonably necessary for sufficient achievement of the objective?

(iii) is the limit in due proportion to the importance of the objective?

21. In considering the approach to determining whether a limiting measure impairs a right "no more than is reasonably necessary", the Court of Appeal in Ministry of Health v Atkinson [2012] 3 NZLR 456 endorsed the following approach from a Canadian case:

"The law must be carefully tailored so that rights are impaired no more than necessary. The tailoring process seldom admits of perfection and the courts must accord some leeway to the legislator. If the law falls within a range of reasonable alternatives, the courts will not find it overbroad merely because they can conceive of an alternative which might better tailor objective to infringement. On the other hand, if the government fails to explain why a significantly less intrusive and equally effective measure was not chosen, the law may fail."

22. The Court of Appeal agreed that if there is an alternative option that will have less impact, it does not follow that the option adopted is necessarily outside the range of reasonable alternatives.

Purpose of restriction

23. The purposes of the proposed time restriction on public sites are set out above and can be summarised as:

· minimising the risk to public safety (e.g. signs collapsing or blowing down, broken hoardings creating hazards like sharp edges);

· allowing the public to have access and use of public reserves with minimal disruption;

· maintaining visual amenity in public places; and

· limiting the amount of public expenditure that must be spent on compliance monitoring and enforcement, and the maintenance of parks and reserves.

24. These are legitimate concerns that justify some limitation on the freedom of expression.

Connection with objective

25. The proposed time restrictions are rationally connected with the achievement of these purposes. Limiting the amount of time that an election sign may be displayed (and therefore limiting expression on such signs) is intended to promote and protect public safety and/or amenity, protect access to public parks and reserves, and minimise expenditure on compliance and maintenance.

Restriction no more than reasonably necessary

26. The proposed nine week restriction is a reasonable limit on the freedom of expression for signs in public places. The restriction applies only to signs on the designated public sites. Elections signs may be displayed without time restriction on any private property (including commercial billboards and poster board sites). Further, the election signs to which the restriction applies are located in public places, where there is no general right to have the structure in any event - the bylaw therefore effectively authorises the sign (and the expression) when it would not otherwise be allowed.

27. Election signs are only one means of advertising a candidate or party in an election. Other options open to candidates include the internet (e.g. social media advertising), radio or television advertising, pamphlets, letterbox drops, public meetings, and advertising on vehicles.

28. A nine week period is also consistent with the Electoral Act 1993, which provides that no limitation contained in a bylaw restricts election advertising for a period of nine weeks prior to a general election. This legislation contemplates that local authorities may seek to limit the display of election signs, but provides an override for a nine week period. Further, a nine week restriction for public sites has been in place in Auckland since the bylaw was made in 2013, and therefore continuation of this restriction is in line with community expectations. The complaint to the Minister of Transport in 2016 concerned private sites, which are not affected by the proposal to reintroduce a time restriction on public sites.

29. Given the wide range of advertising and promotional opportunities open to candidates, the proposed restriction on public parks and reserves does not restrict the freedom of expression more than reasonably necessary.

Proportionality

30. Overall, the proposed time restriction is not considered to be a disproportionate limit on freedom of expression, given the importance of the objectives. Ensuring the public safety of park users is a matter of very high importance, and there is also a high amenity value in regulating the proliferation of election signage that occurs prior to every election. A reasonably high level of interference with freedom of expression might therefore be justifiable. In fact, however, the time restriction involves only a reasonably modest limit on freedom of expression. It is a measured response, far from being a blanket ban, and candidates can still promote or otherwise express themselves using other means. The proposed restriction is consistent with community expectations and the Electoral Act, and many other councils around New Zealand similarly restrict election signage, suggesting the proposal is not out of step with what is considered reasonable regulation of election signs that are in or visible from public places.

31. The proposed time restriction is therefore not considered to be inconsistent with the BoRA. Such limits as there are on freedom of expression are reasonable and "can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society", in terms of section 5 of that Act.

Options

32. Local boards have the following options available to them, which are discussed in more detail below:

· continue without a time limit on public election signs;

· amend landowner approvals to limit the time period to nine weeks prior to an election;

· amend landowner approvals to limit the time period of shorter or longer than nine weeks; or

· revoke landowner approval for election signs on parks and reserves.

33. The pros and cons of each approach are provided in Table 1.

Option 1 - Continue without a time limit on public election signs

34. Under the do nothing option, local boards would continue to allow use of the parks and reserves as provided for in the List of Election Sign Sites. There would be no time limit on how long the signs could remain on parks and reserves. Staff do not recommend this option.

Option 2 - Limit time period to nine weeks on parks and reserves

35. Under this option, election signs on parks and reserves would be limited to a time period of nine weeks before the election date. This would be consistent with the timeframes that local boards agreed to when Auckland Transport sought feedback on the sites in the List of Election Sign Sites. It is also consistent with the time limitations imposed during the general elections. This option would still provide for election signs in parks and reserves and meet community expectations (as the nine week time period has been past practice).

36. If this option was selected, local boards would need to request that Auckland Transport to resolve to update the list sites that are suitable for the display of election signs under clause 6 of the Bylaw.

37. Staff recommend that the Local Board adopt this option.

Option 3 - Amend landowner approvals to limit the time period of shorter or longer than nine weeks

38. Under this option election signs on parks and reserves would be limited to a time period, with the length determined by the local board. The key disadvantage of this proposal is that if different sites have different time limits, this could lead to confusion for candidates and the public and lead to inadvertent non-compliance, therefore it is not recommended

39. As with option two, local boards would need to instruct Auckland Transport to resolve to update the list sites that are suitable for the display of election signs under clause 6 of the Bylaw.

Option 4 - Revoke landowner approval for election signs on parks and reserves

40. Under this option, landowner approval for election signs on parks and reserves would be revoked. While this option would remove the impacts of election signs on parks and reserves, it would also reduce the available locations for election signs, therefore it is not recommended.

Table 1 – Pros and cons of options for election signs on parks and reserves

Pros

Cons

Option 1 – Continue without a time limit on public election signs

· Consistent administration of the Bylaw across local boards

· Opportunity to update time limits is provided when Auckland Transport undertakes a review of public election sign sites.

· Provides the opportunity for candidates to erect signs at any time, and retain them there until the day prior to the election.

· Potential to “privatise” parks and reserves where signage is located over extended periods of time.

· Potential to increase maintenance costs (e.g. mowing around signage).

· Potential to increase the compliance costs of administering signage under the Bylaw.

· Increased risk to safety due to the temporary nature of signage and decay of signs over time.

· Increased opportunity to progressively impact on amenity, where signs become scruffy from prolonged exposure to the elements.

· Increased chance of public dissatisfaction and complaints.

Option 2 - Limit time period to nine weeks on parks and reserves

· Continues the status quo (prior to the Bylaw change), and is consistent with community expectation.

· Limits the adverse impacts of signage (visual amenity, safety).

· Limits the impact on maintenance contracts (e.g. mowing around signs).

· Limits safety and amenity concerns to a nine week timeframes.

· Consistent with the nine week Electoral Act timeframe.

· Small loss of amenity and use of parks and reserves due to election signage over a short period of time.

· Needs Auckland Transport to also impose a nine week time limit on road reserve to ensure consistency.

Option 3 - Amend landowner approvals to limit the time period of shorter or longer than nine weeks

· Limits the adverse impacts of signage (visual amenity, safety).

· Limits the impact on maintenance contracts (e.g. mowing around signs).

· Limits safety and amenity concerns to a short timeframe.

· Inconsistent timeframe across local board areas would be confusing for candidates, the public and council staff.

· If the timeframes are shortened significantly, there may be freedom of expression implications under the BoRA.

Option 4 - Revoke landowner approval for election signs on parks and reserves

· Removes any effects caused by election signs on parks and reserves.

· The number of public places for election signs is decreased across the Auckland region.

· If there are very limited election sign locations, there may be freedom of expression implications under the BoRA.

41. Option 2 is the preferred option because it continues to provide for election signs on parks and reserves and is consistent with what local boards have previously agreed when making previous decisions on placement of election signs.

42. The inclusion of a nine week time limit provides some consistency with the Electoral Act. During the nine weeks before polling day the display of election advertisements are not subject to prohibitions imposed in other enactments or in bylaws imposed by local authorities.

43. Staff also consider that a consistent approach to time limits across all local board areas is important. This is because it will provide consistent rules and messaging across the region for candidates, the public and council staff.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

44. This report seeks direction from the local board on whether or not to impose a timeframe on election signs in parks and reserves under the Auckland Transport Election Signs Bylaw 2013. All local boards are considering the report to ensure there is a consistent set of rules for election signs across Auckland.

Māori impact statement

45. The impacts associated with election signs are considered to have a similar impact on Māori compared to the general population. There has been no specific engagement with iwi or mana whenua as part of this report.

Implementation

46. Information provided to candidates for the upcoming February 2018 by-elections will include the location of public election sign sites and time restrictions agreed by local boards and Auckland Transport.

47. These changes would apply to the upcoming by-elections in February 2018 and any future elections, unless the decision is revisited.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Author

Carol Stewart - Principal Policy Analyst

Authorisers

Anna Bray - Policy and Planning Manager - Local Boards

Carol McKenzie-Rex – Acting General Manager Local Board Services

Waiheke Local Board

23 November 2017

Input to the Review of Citizens Advice Bureaux services

File No.: CP2017/23806

Purpose

1. To seek local board feedback on the draft options for supporting the future provision of Citizens Advice Bureaux services to Auckland’s communities.

Executive summary

2. Auckland Council is reviewing Citizens Advice Bureaux services in Auckland following a resolution by the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee in April 2016.

3. The review will determine the appropriate level of Auckland Council support for Citizens Advice Bureaux services from 2018/2019 onwards.

4. Thirty-one Citizens Advice Bureaux operate in the Auckland region.

5. Auckland Council fund Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated $1.839 million a year which then distributes the funds to bureaux.

6. Local boards have provided input to the review on the local relationships, services and funding. Staff have developed draft options to address the issues and opportunities raised. The options are in the table below:

Option 1: Enhanced status quo	Enhancements are a refined funding model, reporting improvements and strengthened local relationships
Option 2: Locally driven	Transfers responsibility for existing budget to local boards
Option 3: Regional service provision	Collective review of funding levels and number and location of service sites

7. Staff consider Option 3 to be the best option to achieve consistent regional service delivery. If CABx and CABNZ do not agree with Option 3, then Option 1 provides for greater consistency of service delivery than Option 2.

8. Staff will incorporate feedback from local boards on the draft options in to the review findings to be reported to the Environment and Community Committee in early 2018.

Recommendation

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) provide feedback on the draft options for supporting the future provision of Citizens Advice Bureaux services to Auckland’s communities by 1 December 2017.

Comments

Background

9. On 7 April 2016 the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee resolved to:

“seek information from staff regarding a review of the service after consultation with the 21 local boards on the issues raised by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board regarding Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated (ACABx) funding, to achieve greater equity and fairness, taking into consideration social issues in local communities across Auckland.” (REG/2016/22)

10. The review scope includes:

· alignment to council policy, strategic priorities, local board plans and policies

· equitable service provision – Aucklanders having access to the services they need across the region, responding to growth and change in Auckland’s communities

· equity of funding for bureaux across Auckland – the basis for how funding is distributed

· how Auckland Council interacts and engages with bureaux across Auckland

· communicating the impact and value of Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) services

· council’s governance needs and role with regard to reporting and accountability.

11. Since 2013 Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated (ACABx), a board made up of representatives from across Auckland bureaux, has been distributing the council funding to bureaux using a population-based funding model which replaced previous funding arrangements by legacy councils.

12. ACABx received $1.839 million for 2017/2018, which includes an annual inflation provision. This expenditure is included in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025.

13. Some local boards provide funding to their local bureaux in addition to the core funding allocated through ACABx. Local boards provide support to CAB through accommodation as the majority of bureaux are located in council facilities.

14. ACABx distributes funds to local CAB so that communities are provided with access to information, advice, referral and client advocacy services.

Current Auckland CAB services and alignment with local board plans and council strategies

15. Currently there are 31 Auckland CAB sites in 18 local board areas, with over 900 trained volunteers fielding approximately 300,000 enquiries per annum; 75% of the service is delivered face-to-face.

16. Support for CAB services aligns with the following:

· local board plan outcomes, such as connected communities, employment and housing

· Auckland Plan (strategic direction one): to create a strong, inclusive and equitable society that ensures opportunity for all Aucklanders

· Empowered Communities Approach, where individuals, whānau and communities have the power and ability to influence decisions.

17. The first annual review of the Auckland Council-ACABx Strategic Relationship Agreement (2016-2018) noted the following achievements and issues:

· agreed relationship principles, established a governing group and secured CAB New Zealand (CABNZ) involvement to support the relationship

· work is still in progress to improve measurement and the CAB reporting model

· both parties acknowledged that the current arrangements limit the collective ability to achieve regional level change, including closure, rationalisation or new sites and influencing local service provision

· currently ACABx will not address the overall number and location of service sites operated by member bureaux, which is based on legacy council models. They will not consider opening new sites unless there is an increase in the overall funding envelope. Based on current information shared by CAB it is difficult to determine the value of the service in order for the council to review its funding commitment.

The review of CAB Services in Auckland

18. Local boards provided input to the review during July and August 2017. A comprehensive information pack was provided to resource and support their input. The full summary of local board input is provided in Attachment A.

19. Feedback from boards highlighted what is working well:

· Most boards consider the services are of high value to the community.

· Leverage of council funding as services are delivered by well trained, approachable, multi-lingual and knowledgeable volunteers.

· Connecting people with information and services otherwise out of reach, especially for migrants, older people, international students and lower socioeconomic groups.

20. The review has identified a number of issues, including:

· Inequity in funding of bureaux and service provision across the region – service needs to be responsive to growth and community need.

· The need for better connections between local boards and bureaux to support improved two-way communication.

· The need for bureau data and information on trends and emerging issues at regional and site level.

· Future service sustainability, including awareness of service and better outreach to targeted groups that currently are under-represented as users (e.g. Māori, some migrant groups, young people, rural communities).

21. Some local boards have raised deprivation as a factor that should be taken into account in allocating funding to bureaux. These boards consider that areas of high deprivation should get more funding as there is increased and more complex need. Further investigation is needed and staff are seeking evidence from CAB on what they deliver and from which sites, and where their clients live before deprivation can be considered within the funding model.

Draft options for feedback

22. Three draft options have been developed that respond to the issues and opportunities raised by local boards and the review of the Strategic Relationship Agreement.

Table 1: Review of CAB services: Draft options

Option

Description

Pros

Cons

Implementation

Option 1: Enhanced status quo

· Overall funding envelope unchanged

· Governing Body remains the decision maker for funding

· Council has funding agreement with ACABx

· The funding agreement includes:

- A review of the population-based funding model with up-to-date local board population estimates, current CAB sites and exploring the use of deprivation as a proxy for need

- Improved reporting with consistent trend information at regional and site level

- A local relationship framework developed to support strengthened and more strategic relationships between local boards and bureaux

· Valued community service is maintained

· Continued contribution to regional strategies and improved contribution to local board plan outcomes

· Updated funding model to include some aspects of need, including population growth and potentially deprivation

· Improved reporting on the use and value of the service regionally and locally (who is using the service, why and where)

· Community intelligence is shared to support local decision making and advocacy

· Efficient bulk funding model because Governing Body would allocate bulk funding to ACABx to distribute to the bureaux

· No change to the fixed funding envelope

· Does not address the overall number and location of service sites or opening of new sites in high growth areas

· No strategic approach to the region’s service needs

· Does not address that some local boards are providing additional funding for bureau services from LDI budgets

· Does not address the CAB as a largely passive service with limited resources to undertake outreach to vulnerable groups that are currently underrepresented as users

· Does not address responsiveness of the service to changing demographics and evolving community needs

· Could be implemented for 2018/2019 with a two-year funding agreement (July 2018 - June 2020)

· This is the most achievable of the options

Option 2: Locally driven

· CAB operates as a local service rather than a regional service

· Governing Body transfers responsibility for existing budget to local boards. Locally driven initiatives (LDI) budgets adjusted accordingly

· It would be up to each local board to decide if local bureaux are funded and to what level. From the bureaux perspective, their funding agreement would be with Auckland Council instead of ACABx

· Local boards govern the relationship with bureaux

· The funding agreement includes:

- Meeting local board priorities

- Improved reporting and local relationship framework as under Option 1

· Opportunity to strengthen alignment of bureaux services with local board plan outcomes and with other local community services

· Local boards and bureaux work together to respond to growth and local changes

· Council funding of the service can be more responsive to local need, e.g. seek rationalisation of bureau sites at a local or cluster level, outreach to vulnerable groups that are currently underrepresented as users

· Boards can direct funding to providers best placed to serve the local community

· Improved reporting on the use and value of the service regionally and locally (who is using the service, why and where)

· Community intelligence is shared to support local decision making and advocacy

· The fixed funding envelope constrains the ability to open new sites

· No strategic approach to the region’s service needs

· Significantly higher administrative burden on CAB which will need to seek local board support for funding arrangements

· Would require increased dedicated resource from council (Community Empowerment Unit) to administer multiple funding agreements and accountability reports

· Could be implemented for 2018/2019

· Funding could be ring fenced for the 2018/2019 during phased implementation

· From 2019-2021, local boards could fund on an annual or multi-year basis and could also fund on a local board cluster basis

· This option is achievable but would require significant change for bureaux and local boards

Option 3: Regional service provision

· Assessment undertaken to understand the value of the service which would also determine the appropriate level of Auckland Council support required

· This option requires active participation from CABNZ and Auckland bureaux

· Regional Network Provision Framework developed by council, CABNZ and bureaux that reviews the location of bureau sites across the region to address service gaps and opportunities around accommodation

· Could also include potential for a single CAB entity for whole of Auckland with a mandate to develop the service regionally – requires major constitutional change for bureaux

· Comprehensive review of the CAB service going forward and role for Auckland Council in supporting the service

· Only option that allows for a review of the level of council funding for the service

· Strengthened contribution to regional strategies and local board plan outcomes

· Only option that would be able to comprehensively address the overall number and location of service sites, including new sites

· Strategic approach to the region’s service needs and addresses responsiveness of local service delivery

· Requires significant commitment and change from a volunteer-based organisation

· Relies on substantial council involvement and increased dedicated resource

· The new approach would be developed during 2018/19 and implemented in 2019/2020

· Enhanced status quo would apply in 2018/2019

· This option is the most difficult to achieve and would require long term commitment from all parties and council resourcing to implement

23. Overall Option 3: Regional service provision provides the most likelihood of achieving regional consistency of service delivery to meet changing community need and for this reason staff consider this to be the best option. However, without the agreement of the CABx and CABNZ Option 3 is not achievable. Discussions between council staff, the ACABx board and CABNZ are still ongoing.

24. If Option 3 is not achievable Option 1: Enhanced status quo will provide for greater consistency of service delivery than Option 2: Locally driven.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

25. Local boards have detailed knowledge of both local bureau delivery and of their local communities’ needs. Boards have provided input to the review on their relationship with the local bureau, services and funding, indicating that for most boards there is good alignment of the CAB services with local board plan outcomes.

26. Staff have developed draft options that respond to the issues and opportunities raised by local boards and are seeking feedback on these options.

27. Under Option 1 (Enhanced status quo) the funding model is reviewed and an improved local relationship framework would be available to support reporting and discussions between boards and bureaux. Under Option 2 (Locally driven), boards would take on responsibility for funding local bureaux. Under Option 3 (Regional service provision) a fuller assessment would be undertaken with board involvement to determine a new approach for future CAB service provision across the region.

Māori impact statement

28. For 2016/2017, Māori users of CAB services comprised between 2.5% of users in the central Auckland/Waiheke cluster to 13.2% in south/east Auckland cluster (Source: ACABx Accountability Report to Auckland Council July 2016-June 2017).

29. Options 2 and 3 are more likely to improve Māori engagement with CAB services as they would support more responsive local service provision.

Implementation

30. Staff request local boards provide feedback on the draft options by 1 December 2017. Staff will incorporate this feedback in to the review findings which will be reported to the Environment and Community Committee in early 2018.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Waiheke Local Board input to the Review of Citizens Advice Bureaux services	95
b ⇩	Summary of local board input July - August 2017	97

Signatories

Author

Carole Blacklock - Specialist Advisor - Partnering and Social Investment, Community Empowerment Unit, Arts, Community a

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - General Manager Arts, Community and Events

Carol McKenzie-Rex – Acting General Manager Local Board Services

Waiheke Local Board

23 November 2017

Waiheke Local Board

23 November 2017

Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Waiheke Local Board for quarter one, 1 July - 30 September 2017

File No.: CP2017/23862

Purpose

1. To provide the Waiheke Local Board with an integrated quarterly performance report for quarter one, 1 July to 30 September 2017.

Executive summary

2. This report includes financial performance, progress against local board key performance indicators, progress against work programmes, key challenges the board should be aware of and any risks to delivery against the 2017/2018 work programme.

3. Of significance this quarter:

· The Waiheke pilot was approved by the Governing Body as a result of the Governance Review

· 2017 Waiheke Local Board Plan submissions considered and amendments approved

· The Little Oneroa bridge renewal project has been completed

· Drinking fountains have been installed at Little Oneroa Reserve, Palm Beach Reserve, Blackpool School Reserve and Surfdale Hall Reserve

· Artworks HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems renewal completed

· Progress continues on the community swimming pool investigations, including meetings with the Ministry of Education and school architects

4. The snapshot (attachment A), indicates performance against the agreed 2017/2018 work programmes is tracking positively.

5. All operating departments with agreed work programmes have provided a quarterly update against their work programme delivery (attachment B). All items are reported as ‘green’ status (on track) except for the following which have a ‘red’ status (behind delivery, significant risk) or ’amber’ status (some risk or issues, which are being managed):

· Amber: ID 2112 – Onetangi Domain – develop lighting on field two: Requires further investigation as the proposed lit field will not reach full capacity until it has been sandcarpeted

· Red: ID 3217 – Te Ara Hura – Pearl Bay to Orapiu Road: Project has been placed on hold as staff are awaiting legal confirmation of an easement.

6. The overall financial performance for quarter one 2017/2018 is favourable compared to the budget. There are some points for the board to note:

· The operational financial performance of the board is tracking to 72% of revised budget year to date. Revenue is tracking on budget. The net operating cost of service has delivered 72% of revised budget. Capital expenditure delivery against revised budget includes Onetangi Beach ramp construction and various walkway and track renewals. Attachment C contains further detailed financial information.

7. The key performance indicators show a trend of delivery that is failing to meet the indicators, particularly in the areas of venue utilisation, provision of sports fields, parks and reserves, and the grant/funding processes. These are explained further in detail in the report.

Recommendation

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) note the performance report for the financial quarter ending 30 September 2017

Comments

8. The Waiheke Local Board has an approved 2017/2018 work programme for the following operating departments:

· Arts, Community and Events; approved on 25 May 2017

· Parks, Sport and Recreation; approved on 25 May 2017

· Libraries and Information; approved on 1 June 2017

· Community Facilities and Leases: approved on 1 June 2017

· Infrastructure and Environmental Services; approved on 1 June 2017

Key achievements for quarter one

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

· 2017 Waiheke Local Board Plan submissions considered and amendments approved

· The Waiheke pilot was approved by the Governing Body as a result of the Governance Review. The pilot seeks to provide an increased level of decision-making to the local board and greater flexibility on matters such as transport and place shaping projects

· Drinking fountains have been installed at Little Oneroa Reserve, Palm Beach Reserve, Blackpool School Reserve and Surfdale Hall Reserve

· Completion of the Little Oneroa bridge renewal project

· Artworks – HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems renewal project

· Progressing swimming pool investigations

Key project updates from the 2017/2018 work programme

10. The following are progress updates against key projects identified in the Waiheke Local Board Plan and/or Local Board Agreement:

Community Services - Arts, Community and Events

11. There are some points to note for this period:

· The Waiheke Youth Voice has developed a plan of youth-led activities, including a youth cinema, kapa haka programme, and an event in collaboration with Piritahi Marae Hau Ora to raise awareness about drug use, mental health awareness, and workshops targeted at at-risk and low income youth.

· A market research study on the need for rest homes and associated residential level care services is complete. This will be presented to the board in November.

· The Artworks needs assessment scope was approved and the project has commenced. Report is due to the board in quarter three.

· Funding agreements for Artworks Theatre and the Waiheke Community Art Gallery have been executed. During this quarter the theatre attracted 2,986 visitors. They also held a five-day school holiday programme in circus skills, as well as their regular acting classes for adults and teenagers. The Art Gallery attracted 13,708 visitors.

Community Facilities

12. Maintenance contracts: The new full facilities contract commenced on 1 July. The contractor has been proactive in edging pathways, maintaining playgrounds and mowing sports fields. High rainfall has presented some challenges, including preparing for the summer sports season. There have also been some ongoing issues with security gates and litter bins, which staff are focused on resolving.

13. Ecological restoration contracts: Preparation of restoration plans for sites of ecological high value has been a key focus of this quarter. This includes working with council departments and understanding volunteer activity on sites.

14. Artworks – HVAC systems renewal: Project completed during this quarter.

15. Local Parks Walkways and Cycleways – FY15 Walkway design: This project has been merged with two existing walkway and track renewals project lines (ID 2109 and ID 2113).

16. Waiheke Sea Scouts lease: The local board has approved the classification of part of the Putiki Foreshore Reserve to recreation. This will allow the lease to the Waiheke Sea Scouts to be progressed. Iwi consultation is underway and a lease report will be progressed once the process is complete.

Libraries and Information

17. There are some points to note:

· Library visits have decreased and the overall number of items borrowed has decreased by eight per cent compared to the same quarter last year. Library staff have noted that the general use of the library is now settling into a regular pattern following increased use due to the “newness” of the building. They’ve also noted they will be focusing on improving the standard of the collection this financial year.

· When the performance is measured by numbers of population the Waiheke Library is the best performing library in the Auckland region.

· The nature of how people use libraries is changing. The community now uses the Waiheke library in many other ways including a community space and social hub.

· The use of e-books has increased and regionally is now over 12% of issues. E-book usage statistics for individual libraries are not readily available, however we can assume that Waiheke’s e-book percentage has grown along with the regional trend.

Infrastructure and Environmental Services

18. Coastal Bird Survey for Local Dog Access Review: A contractor was appointed in quarter one and the survey will be carried out during quarter two.

19. Pest management – community delivered projects: Staff have been working with community groups and the local board to understand and map ecological restoration activities and gaps to assist with pest management coordination.

Parks, Sports and Recreation

20. Matiatia: The results of the survey have been compiled and summarised by Direction Matiatia. Next steps will be workshopped with the board during quarter two.

21. Ecological volunteers and environmental programme: Volunteer projects underway during this period included Onetangi Beach, McKenzie Reserve, Alison Park, Palm Beach and Newton Reserve.

22. Swimming pool: Staff have been working with local board members and the Ministry of Education to discuss a potential location between the primary and secondary schools.

Risks identified in the 2017/2018 work programme

23. The following are risks that have been identified by operating departments where the progress and performance indicator has been set to ‘red’ – significantly behind budget/time or achievement of outcomes or ’amber’ status – some risk or issues, which are being managed.

· Te Ara Hura Pearl Bay to Orapiu Track: This project is on ‘red’ status due to proposed easements that haven’t yet been resolved. Legal confirmation of the easement is awaited. Once the easement is confirmed, design and consent will commence.

· Onetangi Domain – lighting: This project is on ‘amber’ status due to capacity investigations continuing as lit fields won’t be able to realise full capacity until they are sand carpeted. Discussions will continue with the board during LTP / Annual Budget discussions.

Financial performance

24. Operating expenditure year to date is under budget overall, predominantly due to the implementation of the Project 17 full facilities contract and the spread of costs over the region. A full year of costings will be required to more accurately budget in this area.

25. The revenue relating to community venues is right on track with budget.

26. Capital spend of $240k is $190k less than anticipated by budget although a number of projects are underway including Onetangi Beach ramp construction and various walkway and track renewals. The board also allocated LDI capex funding to complete the Ostend Domain upgrade project.

27. The complete Waiheke Local Board Financial Performance report is in attachment C.

Key performance indicators

28. The local board agreements include level of service statements and associated performance measures to guide and monitor the delivery of local services. This report provides information on the performance measure year-end outlook for Waiheke Local Board’s measures, showing how we are tracking after the first quarter of FY18.

29. The year-end outlook is that 41 per cent of measures will not achieve target. Areas of concern include venue utilisation, provision of sports fields, parks and reserves, and the grant/funding processes.

30. Currently all performance measures are being reviewed as part of the development of the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan.

31. For the first and second quarter we will be providing the year-end outlook based on the results of 2016/17 or for any changes to the outlook based on results available. In the third quarter we will be in a better position to accurately project the year-end outlook for all measures. This is because the frequency of most measures is annual as data is collected through surveys.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

32. This report informs the Waiheke Local Board of the performance for the quarter ending 30 September 2017.

Māori impact statement

33. The Matiatia planning project is progressing in partnership with Ngāti Paoa representatives. The project aims to prepare a strategic plan for Matiatia which reflects the aspirations of the Waiheke community and also respects the interests and rights of mana whenua for the future use of that land. The Cultural Values Assessment for Matiatia (prepared by Ngāti Paoa Iwi Trust for the council) is a key document in this process.

Implementation

34. The local board will receive the next performance update following the end of quarter two, December 2017.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Work programme snapshot	161
b ⇩	Work programme update	163
c ⇩	Financial performance	175
d ⇩	Key performance indicators	183

Signatories

Author	Janine Geddes – Acting Relationship Manager Great Barrier & Waiheke
Authoriser	Carol McKenzie-Rex – Acting General Manager Local Board Services

Chairperson	Paul Walden
Deputy Chairperson	Cath Handley
Members	Shirin Brown
	John Meeuwsen
	Bob Upchurch