Agenda of Franklin Local Board

The Chair will open the meeting and welcome everyone present.

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

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 Franklin Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 12 December 2017, as true and correct.

5 Leave of Absence

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) approve the request for leave of absence from Member M Kay.

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 Franklin Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

8.1 Deputation - Chris Stabler - Franklin Integration Project Group (organising committee for the delivery of the Positive Ageing Expo in Franklin)

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. A deputation from Chris Stabler on behalf of the Franklin Integration Project Group with respect to the Positive Ageing Expo in Franklin.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2. As per standing orders the Chair has approved the request from Chris Stabler to bring a deputation on behalf of the Franklin Integration Project Group, the organising committee for the delivery of the Positive Ageing Expo in Franklin with respect to the delivery of the expo and to thank the local board for their support.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) thank Chris Stabler for his attendance on behalf of the Franklin Integration Project Group, the organising committee for the delivery of the Positive Ageing Expo in Franklin.

Attachments

a The Franklin Integration Project Group and Franklin Positive Ageing Expo 2018............................................................................................ 143

8.2 Deputation - Keep Auckland Beautiful - Richard Leckinger

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. A deputation from Richard Leckinger on behalf of Keep Auckland Beautiful with respect to potential measures for addressing litter issues in Franklin.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2. As per standing orders the Chair has approved the request from Richard Leckinger to bring a deputation on behalf of Keep Auckland Beautiful with respect to their thoughts as to how location-based litter problems (or perception of problems) are assessed, potential measures for addressing problems and how the Franklin Local Board could support a litter-free environment.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) thank Richard Leckinger for his attendance on behalf Keep Auckland Beautiful.

9 Public Forum

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

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

10 Extraordinary Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Notices of Motion

There were no notices of motion.

Franklin Local Board

27 February 2018

Waitawa Regional Park Six-monthly report to
Franklin Local Board
1 July – 31 December 2017

1.0 Introduction

This report provides the Franklin Local Board with highlights of ATEED’s activities in the Franklin Local Board area for the six months 1 July to 31 December 2017.

This report should be read in conjunction with ATEED’s Quarter 1 report to Auckland Council (available at www.aucklandnz.com). Additional information will be also available in the forthcoming Quarter 2 report to the Auckland Council CCO Finance and Performance Committee (available 12 March). Although these reports focus primarily on the breadth of ATEED’s work at a regional level, much of the work highlighted has significant local impact.

ATEED’s Strategic Framework

ATEED’s Strategic Framework (Figure 1 below), clearly articulates ATEED’s role in enabling Auckland to be a world-class city where talent wants to live, by focussing on five key priorities:

1. Grow the visitor economy

2. Build a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship

3. Attract business and investment

4. Grow and attract skilled talent

5. Build Auckland’s global identity.

Through these objectives, we can connect Auckland-wide strategies (the Auckland Plan and Economic Development Strategy) and ATEED’s ongoing strategic interventions, growth programmes and projects. The framework below provides the organisation with focus on those areas of our role that will make a difference to Auckland both regionally and locally. The key strategic objectives are supported by more detailed action plans, investment proposals and delivery partnerships.

Figure 1 – ATEED’s Strategic Framework^{^[1]}

ATEED works with local boards, Council and CCOs to support decision-making on local economic growth and facilitates or coordinates the delivery of local economic development activity. ATEED ensures that the regional activities that ATEED leads or delivers are fully leveraged to support local economic growth and employment. This includes ATEED’s support for sub-regional tourism promotion activity and sponsorship, facilitation or delivery of a range of events that, although regional in their reach, have local level impacts.

In addition, ATEED’s dedicated Local Economic Development (LED) team works with local boards who allocate Local Development Initiative (LDI) budget to economic development activities. The LED team delivers a range of services^{^[2]} such as the development of proposals, including feasibility studies that enable local boards to directly fund or otherwise advocate for the implementation of local initiatives.

ATEED delivers its services at the local level through business hubs based in the north, west and south of the region, as well as its central office at 139 Quay Street.

ATEED’s hub in south Auckland is located at 31-33 Manukau Station Road, Manukau, Auckland.

Additional information about ATEED’s role and activities can be found at www.aucklandnz.com/ateed

2.0 Franklin Local Board priority economic growth initiatives

ATEED’s Local Economic Development team is responsible for managing the delivery of the Local Board’s locally-driven initiatives (LDI) budget allocation.

This includes the following projects:

1. Research to identify the value of the rural sector to the Franklin Local Board area

Horticulture and agriculture are important sectors in Franklin, and is supported in the Local Board's LED Action Plan (1.8 Advocacy for management of impacts from residential and other uses’ growth on land used for high-value horticulture).

During the period, a memo was circulated to the Local Board outlining several options for this work. ATEED is currently awaiting a response from Horticulture New Zealand regarding progressing discussions. The horticulture sector field trip, led by Horticulture New Zealand was held on the 31 January 2018, and the LED Action Plan refresh is underway. The field trip was well attended by members and councillors, and provided good insight in to some of the challenges the sector faces. These items will inform the final development of the scope for this project.

2. Refresh Franklin LED Action Plan

During the period, scope for the project was developed and circulated to the Local Board for discussion at the workshop on 10 October 2017. The project brief was issued and a contractor appointed. The contractor has since commenced work and has met with the Local Board at a workshop to understand their expectations of the assignment.

3. Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) - funding contribution

Kick Start days (formerly known as E-days) are being delivered by ATEED with support from the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. ATEED’s role includes management of the funds provided by Local Boards for the 2018 Kick Start days. As in previous years, there will be five sub-regional events delivered across the region. The new Auckland Chamber of Commerce team will be inviting Local Board members to participate either as student mentors or as observers on the day. More detail about the YES programme is listed under section 5.1 of this report.

4. Pukekohe Prospectus

The purpose of this activity is to provide funding to the Pukekohe Business Association to assist them with the costs of printing and distribution of the Pukekohe Prospectus that was developed in 2017. During the period, printing was completed and payment is being arranged (awaiting a transfer of funds from Plans and Places to ATEED).

5. Support Stage 2 of Development of Hunua Cycle Trail

Stakeholders including Auckland Council Parks, Watercare, Mana Whenua, ATEED and the Local Board have met on a regular basis to progress this. An approach for the development of the trails has been agreed. During the period, the Local Board agreed to appoint a project manager to establish a trust to further the development of the trail. A brief has been developed and is in Council’s procurement system with a deadline for submissions in late January. Submissions have been received and the successful contractor will be notified and commence in February.

6. Tongzhou Collaborative Partnership

The Local Board Chair responded to the invitation made in 2016 from the Deputy Mayor of Tongzhou to send a delegation to China. Awaiting a response from Tongzhou before proceeding.

Progress on the delivery of these projects will be reported via the quarterly local board work programme report, generated by Local Board Services.

2.1 ATEED engagement with Franklin Local Board

During the period, ATEED provided a range of advice and information to local boards covering local economic development and tourism initiatives to support their preparations and planning for the Long Term Plan. Councillors have been working through the Long Term Plan, particularly gaining agreement on key items that will be included in the public consultation. ATEED introduced the Destination Strategy to Councillors at an Environment and Community Committee workshop during the end of Q2, and to local board chairs at the Local Board Chair Forum. Individual councillors have met ATEED’s GM Destination, and GM Business Attraction and Investment for various ward-based interests.

Support for local tourism

As noted above, ATEED continued to engage with the Local Board regarding the development of the Hunua cycle trail. The governance criteria was identified for the group during the period, and it was determined that the Local Board will lead the establishment of a trust to oversee the trail. The Local Board has allocated $25,000 to establish the trust, with part of the funds being used to employ a project manager.

The primary point of contact for the Franklin Local Board is Paul Robinson, Local Economic Growth Manager. Paul can be contacted on paul.robinson@aucklandnz.com

3.0 Build a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship

3.1 Supporting business growth by facilitating connections to experts, resources and co-funding

ATEED’s business support teams are based in each of the local business hubs to support the growth of Auckland’s key internationally-competitive sectors and the city’s infrastructure, by assisting local small to medium companies to grow and innovate. A key programme in achieving this is the Regional Business Partnership Network (RBPN) delivered by ATEED’s Business and Innovation Advisors, whose role is to connect local businesses to experts and mentors in innovation, R&D and business growth and management. The RBPN allows ATEED to facilitate government funding to qualifying businesses, in the form of Callaghan Innovation R&D grants and RPB business capability vouchers on behalf of NZTE. Every year, these advisors meet approximately 1100 local Auckland companies to understand the opportunities and challenges faced by each company, and connect them to opportunities and support from the business support ecosystem, in conjunction with ATEED and Auckland Council initiatives.

3.2 Business capability building

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14 businesses in the Franklin Local Board area met with Business and Innovation Advisors about business capability and received action plans

ATEED focuses on supporting the development of the capability of small businesses by improving business management skills. This is done by carrying out a discovery meeting, assessing the areas of need, and referring the business owner to experts to build their knowledge of business growth. If applicable, the business may be issued a RBPN training/capability development voucher of up to $5,000 per annum to co-fund eligible business training via registered service providers. This is prioritised to businesses accessing this expert advice for the first time.

There were six vouchers issued to businesses in the Franklin Local Board area to assist with business capability training.

3.3 Innovation and research and development (R&D) advice and assistance to access
co-funding

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1 business in the Franklin Local Board area met to discuss innovation and research and development requirements.

One business met to discuss their innovation and/or R&D plans with one of the ATEED team and were connected to experts, programmes and/or assisted to apply for Callaghan Innovation project or student grants.

3.4 Connecting businesses

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10 Franklin businesses were connected with other opportunities or organisations that may assist their growth and development.

During this period, ATEED’s Business and Innovation Advisors connected businesses to the following opportunities or organisations to assist their growth and development:

· Business Mentors New Zealand - 5

· Service providers - 19

· ATEED staff or initiatives – 5

· Other - 10

3.5 Other support for new businesses

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Workshops and business clinics

Business clinics offering advice on business challenges and/or ideas are available for those who don’t initially wish to register for RBPN services. Four businesses from the Franklin Local Board area attended a business clinic.

3.6 Business and networking events

ATEED supports and runs a number of business and networking events to support and grow businesses.

During the period 1 July to 31 December 2017, approximately 1260 attendees from across the Auckland region attended networking events.

3.7 Business awards

Following a full review of the Local Economic Growth, and Business and Enterprise teams’ engagement in the Westpac Auckland Business Awards programme, ATEED has formally agreed a revised agreement for the 2018 programme with the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. ATEED will continue to partner with the Chamber to deliver the programme, however under the new arrangements, the chamber will deliver the awards using its own resource (not ATEED resources), including all workshops, business coaching, marketing material and all associated administrative support. ATEED will nominate companies that are considered to be suitable for the programme. ATEED will continue to be recognised as a delivery partner, maintain an equal branding presence, nominate a guest speaker at the event dinners, and will continue to receive an allocation of two tables at the regional gala dinners and four tables at the ‘Best of the Best’ dinner each year.

A full schedule of upcoming events can be found on www.aucklandnz.com/business (search keyword: business events).

4.0 Attract business and investment

4.1 Filming activity within the Franklin Local Board area

ATEED’s Screen Auckland team facilitated 9 permits for filming television commercials, television programmes, a photo shoot, and a feature film at locations in the Franklin Local Board area.

ATEED’s Screen Auckland team provides film facilitation services as part of ATEED’s support for the screen and digital sector of Auckland’s economy. Screen Auckland facilitates, processes and issues film permits for filming activity in public open space. The team follows robust operational processes, managing filming requests and facilitating liaison with key stakeholders and local boards.

Between 1 July and 31 December 2017, a total of nine film permits^{^[3]} were issued in the Franklin Local Board area.

At a regional level during the same period, 319 film permits were issued in the Auckland region.

5.0 Grow and attract skilled talent

5.1 Growing youth entrepreneurship

Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES)

There are two schools in the Franklin Local Board area currently participating in the YES programme.

The schools include: Pukekohe High School and Waiuku College.

Non-participating schools are: Pukekohe Christian School and Wesley College.

ATEED has delivered the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) across Auckland on behalf of the Young Enterprise Trust. The scheme encourages year 12 and 13 students to embrace innovation and business by forming a legal company to produce and sell real-life goods and services.

There were 55 schools participating in the YES programme for 2017, with 1299 students completing the programme. Six Auckland YES companies were recognised at the national awards held in Wellington on 6 December. First place overall went to Olelei from Henderson High School, followed by Clear Free from Rangitoto College in second place. Four other YES Auckland teams were also rewarded with National Excellence awards.

On 1 January 2018, the Auckland Chamber of Commerce became the new delivery partner for the YES. ATEED will maintain a strategic role.

5.2 Youth Employment

Youth Employer Pledge

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There are 69 leading Auckland employers who have formally committed to the Youth Employer Pledge.

Through the Youth Employer Pledge, leading Auckland employers formally commit to increasing youth employment and developing their future workforce.

By 30 October, 69 Auckland employers formally committed to the Youth Employer Pledge. The Statement of Intent target requires ATEED to maintain a pool of 50 signatories. These commitments represent approximately 265 youth employment and employability opportunities across key Auckland industries^{^[4]} including hospitality, construction / infrastructure, digital / ICT, and services industries.

#BuildAKL campaign

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In the six months to 31 December, 265 youth had been helped into employment by ATEED-supported programmes, including 140 youth recruited by the 70 employers who participated in JobFest (West) held in October 2017.

#BuildAKL campaign results showed that an estimated 1500 young Aucklanders gained employment, and 3000 into direct study/training pathways as a result of campaign exposure. These results were well-received by campaign partners during a presentation to them on 6 December.

JobFest – 11 October 2017

There were 70 businesses who participated in JobFest, held at the Trusts Arena in West Auckland in October.

JobFest (www.jobfest.co.nz) brings together young Auckland job seekers aged 18-24 years and potential employers and job opportunities.

The event is developed and managed by the ATEED Skills team, and delivered by ATEED’s Major Events team in partnership with Auckland Council Youth Connections, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Careers New Zealand, The Tindall Foundation, and Auckland employers.

On 11 October, approximately 845 young people from across Auckland attended JobFest at The Trusts Arena in West Auckland. Although the number of attendees is lower than previous JobFest events, this JobFest had a specific focus on NEET (not in employment, education or training) youth and attracting youth attendees. About 69 per cent of attendees were aged 16-24, and 65 per cent of those were NEET. This is the highest percentage of NEET youth to have ever attended JobFest (about twice as many as the May event).

The top three ethnicity selections of attendees were:

1. New Zealand European

2. Māori and Pacific Peoples communities

3. Indian.

About 70 employers exhibited at the October JobFest event. Employers were divided into zones of construction (#Build AKL), west and local job zone, hospitality zone, health sector zone, recruitment agencies, ICT job zone, MSD zone, and a miscellaneous zone.

Based on feedback received from employers to date, the following outcomes can been estimated^{^[5]}:

· About 4550 CVs were received in total. This is an average of 65 CVs received per JobFest employer.

· Approximately 1,260 CVs were short-listed for jobs and followed up by employers. This is an average of 18 short-listed candidates per employer.

· There were 420 in-person interviews in total either on the day or in person following JobFest. This is an average of six in-person interviews per employer.

· A total of 280 job offers were made following the event. This is an average of three job offers per employer.

· Approximately 140 people were employed directly as a result of this event. This is an average of two employed people per employer.

Of the 845 JobFest attendees, approximately 198 were in receipt of a Work and Income benefit prior to the event. About 30 of these are no longer receiving a benefit six weeks after JobFest^{^[6]}.

6.0 Grow the Visitor Economy

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Visitor spend $8b – up 6.5 per cent compared to the previous year

Satisfaction with ATEED delivered events - 89 per cent for the 2016/17 year

Business event bid win/loss ratio (based on results received in financial year) – 53 per cent (target is 60 per cent)

83,609 international students in Auckland annually, worth $2.2b to economy – 63 per cent of New Zealand’s market share

6.1 Delivering on the Auckland Visitor Plan

The Auckland Visitor Plan 2021 is one of ATEED’s key strategic pillars. The visitor economy continues to grow as the Auckland Visitor Plan, launched by ATEED in 2011, and other related strategies, continue to deliver great results. ATEED’s Tourism, Major Events, Auckland Convention Bureau, and Study Auckland teams all contribute to Auckland’s visitor economy through the work that the teams deliver.

In the year to October 2017, total tourism spend in Auckland was $8b, up 6.5 per cent on the previous year. International spend was $4.3b, up 8.1 per cent for the year. Domestic spend was $3.7b, and had increased by 4.7 per cent. The year to October 2017 saw 2.64m international visitor arrivals, an increase of 8.6 per cent compared to the previous year. There were 196,064 international visitors in October, up 4.3 per cent compared to October 2016. Holiday visitor arrivals contributed the most to the annual growth, numbers were up 9.5 per cent on the previous 12 months. ^{^[7]}The latest visitor statistics are due at the end of February.

The 2017 Spring campaign, ‘Love Your Weekend’ featuring proud Aucklander, Sir John Kirwan was in market from 1 September until 31 November 2017. The campaign targeted local Aucklanders with the objective of growing awareness, local knowledge, pride and the propensity to recommend Auckland as a holiday destination to visiting friends and relatives (VFR). VFR makes up a large portion of visitation to Auckland, with 30 per cent of domestic visitors^{^[8]} and over 43 per cent Australian visitors here for the purpose of visiting friends and family^{^[9]}. As hosts, this makes Aucklanders huge influencers on what their guests choose to do and how much they spend while here, in turn shaping the impression these visiting friends and family leave with and the Auckland story they have to tell.

The campaign used the following media channels; TVC, online videos (OnDemand, pre-roll, social), online banners and adshels. There were six regional videos (shown in the table below) featuring Sir John Kirwan, each one showcasing the region and highlighting some of the locations and attractions in the region as well as one TVC which ran on TV1.

Table 1 – Regional locations highlighted in the Spring campaign

1. North Auckland	2. South Auckland
Goat Island - Clearyaks	Ambury Regional Park
Tawharanui Beach	Otara Markets
Leigh Sawmill Brewery	Rainbows End
Devonport	Butterfly Creek
3. Hauraki Gulf & Islands	4. West Auckland
Kawau Island	Horse Riding - Woodhill Forest
Rotoroa Island	Muriwai Beach/Clifftops
Great Barrier Island	Hunting Lodge Winery
5. East Auckland	6. Central Auckland
Omana Regional Park	Pah Homestead (Hillsborough)
Clevedon Market	Home Bay (Herne Bay)
Howick Historical Village	Mt Eden
McNicoll Historic Homestead	One Tree Hill

Campaign evaluation research results^{^[10]} show that perceptions of the Auckland region amongst the target audience are favourable overall, and that local residents see Auckland as being a place that offers lots to see and do, and it is a region that they are proud of. The campaign motivated 27 per cent of the audience to get out to the regions, which is considered to be a very positive result.

When promoting the Auckland region, the key motivation factors for audiences include the food and beverage scene, beaches, scenery and range of experiences and attractions available.

ATEED also administers Auckland’s official visitor information website. The website contains pages focused on destinations in the Franklin Local Board area, and provides visitors with information about where to go, what to do, and where to stay.

6.2 Delivering on Auckland’s Major Events Strategy

ATEED is responsible for the attraction and delivery of major events that align with Auckland’s Major Events Strategy (MES). The MES identifies four key outcomes which are sought from major events - the ability to expand Auckland’s economy, increase visitor nights, enhance Auckland’s liveability, and increase Auckland’s international profile. ATEED’s role in major events differs for each event, however can include attraction, delivery, facilitation and business leverage activities.

Delivered, sponsored and facilitated events

ATEED delivered the Auckland Diwali Festival during Q2. Total unique attendance across the whole weekend of Diwali was 54,700 and a gross attendance of 68,100 (some people attended both event days), which was higher than estimates from previous years. A new and more advanced counting methodology was used, and aligns with the methodology applied to other ATEED delivered events (Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, Auckland Lantern Festival and Pasifika Festival). Prior to this, counts were based on photos taken at regular intervals.

Residents in the Franklin Local Board area were also able to enjoy events sponsored by ATEED, including the New Zealand International Film Festival, Matilda the Musical, Rugby League World Cup, the ASB Auckland Marathon, ITM Auckland SuperSprint, and the Farmers Santa Parade to name a few.

A full schedule of major events is available on ATEED’s website, aucklandnz.com

6.3 Delivering on Auckland’s Business Events Plan

Auckland’s Business Events Plan sets a target of growing the business events sector’s contribution to the Auckland economy from $236m in 2013 to $430m in 2023, and increasing the total number of delegate days to Auckland from 1.98m to 2.55m over the same 10-year period. The Business Events Plan works in tandem with the Auckland Visitor Plan and Major Events Strategy to develop our city as a global events destination.

There were 23 international business event bids submitted or supported as at 31 December (target being 35). Some key highlights include:

· Convention of the International Confederation of Principals 2021 – 1000 delegates, 4000 visitor nights and estimated spend of $1.4m.

· International Society for Microbial Ecology Symposium 2022 – 1800 delegates, 12,000 visitor nights and estimated tourism spend of $4.2m.

· AAID Global Conference 2018 – 400 delegates, 1550 visitor nights and estimated tourism spend of $554,590.

The value of business event bids won in financial year stood at $8.9m as at 31 December. The three conferences above bring ATEED closer to achieving the annual SOI target of $22m.

6.4 Delivering on Study Auckland’s initiatives

International student enrolments in New Zealand increased by 6 per cent, to 131,609 enrolments in the 2016 academic year. The economic value of New Zealand’s international education industry in 2016 is now estimated to be $4.5b (including $4.2b onshore and $242m offshore), an increase of $200m compared to the 2015 student numbers. Auckland’s contribution of this figure is estimated at $2.25b^{^[11]}, with more than 83,000 international students in Auckland, contributing to 63 per cent market share of New Zealand. The 2016/17 results are expected in August 2018.

The Study Auckland team is partnering with tertiary partners and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to pilot a ‘Global Citizen’ youth leadership programme for tertiary students. The purpose of the pilot is to increase the cultural understanding, social inclusion and leadership potential of international students living in Auckland. This work will build on the innovative values-based international leadership programmes developed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei with leading companies including Air New Zealand, Fonterra, Auckland Airport, Westpac and Microsoft. The vision of the leadership programme is that Auckland will be regarded as a progressive education city that appeals to globally connected youth and emerging talent. ATEED’s Study Auckland team has received ministerial confirmation from the Ministry of Education regarding a funding application to deliver this project. Planning for the project will commence in early 2018, to attract international students arriving for the semester one intake.

The Study Auckland team is also currently in discussion with the Centre Manager of the Ellen Melville Community Centre to co-design a specialised student engagement programme targeted at international students living and studying in the CBD. This programme design will commence during Q3 of the financial year.

Franklin Local Board

27 February 2018

Auckland Transport Update to the Franklin Local Board – February 2018

File No.: CP2018/01399

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To respond to resolutions and requests on transport-related matters; provide an update on the current status of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF); request approvals for LBTCF projects as required; provide a summary of consultation material sent to the Franklin Local Board; and provide information on transport-related matters of specific interest and application to the Franklin Local Board and its community.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2. This report covers:

a) Responses to resolutions of the Franklin Local Board

b) Update of the Pukekohe station project currently under construction

c) Information on the draft Regional Land Transport Plan 2018

d) Planned activities in response to safety concerns on Whitford Road

e) Update on planned safety improvements at the Waiuku Road/Patumahoe Road/Attewell Road intersection

f) Auckland Transport’s Quarterly Report for the October to December 2017 quarter

g) Updates on current local board transport capital fund projects, where work has commenced on the Waiuku pavers upgrade and is imminent for two Beachlands kerb and channel projects.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) receive the report entitled ‘Auckland Transport Update to the Franklin Local Board – February 2018’.

Horopaki / Context

Responses to Franklin Local Board resolutions and requests

3. At its November 2017 business meeting, the Franklin Local Board passed the following resolution:

Resolution number FR/2017/71

That the Franklin Local Board:

d) request that Auckland Transport expedite completion of the Comprehensive Car Parking Management Plan and parking survey for Pukekohe, in order that current and projected car parking requirements can be ascertained in light of the town’s growth and to inform decisions on proposed disposals of car parking land.

e) request that Auckland Transport prepares the business case for presentation to the Auckland Transport board, governing body and NZ Transport Agency board in respect to the purchase of hybrid trains for use on the southern and western lines as a matter of urgency to enable the order given to Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles to be changed within the time frame allowed.

4. In response to resolution d) above, Auckland Transport will complete a new Comprehensive Parking Management Plan for Pukekohe before the end of the current financial year. Discussions are underway with a consultant to carry out the work and they are expected to be formally engaged this month. A parking survey will then be undertaken, which will be timed to occur when parking usage has returned to normal following the Christmas, school and public holidays. Once the survey is complete, it will take approximately two months to prepare a draft, depending on consultant availability.

5. In relation to resolution e) above, a business case was prepared for the purchase of 17 hybrid IPEMUs (independently powered electric multiple units) and was approved by the Auckland Transport Board in June 2017.

6. When the business case was presented to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board, further due diligence on battery technology was requested, prior to consideration of an updated business case.

7. In the meantime, given Auckland’s need for further trains and normal delivery timeframes, an order was placed for 15 standard EMUs in November 2017. The $133 million contract is funded by NZTA and Auckland Council and has a provision for further trains in the future.

8. The updated business case is nearing completion. However, it will need to be considered relative to any decision on the electrification from Papakura to Pukekohe by the Ministry of Transport as part of Budget 2018 bids.

Local projects and activities

Pukekohe Station project update

9. The scope of works for Stage 2 of the project is a new bus station catering for six bus bays, an 87-space park-and-ride, a new over-bridge with lifts linking the rail and bus stations, customer toilets and bus shelters, bicycle parking, new ticket machines on the bus side, and improved rail platforms with the removal of timber decks and replacement with concrete and asphalt.

10. Construction continues on Stage 2 of the project follows:

a) The rail block of lines (BOL) through January were completed

b) Commissioning of the lifts has begun and preparation work for the bridge span concrete pour is ongoing

c) Stairs from the over-bridge to the platform have been installed but a non-conformance issue has arisen. This is under review with Auckland Transport and may require the contractor to replace or correct the problem. Should replacement be required, this would delay the planned opening of the over-bridge, potentially by four weeks

d) The completion of the over-bridge will not impact on the completion of the bus station and park and ride, targeted for 8 April 2018. The park and ride has been asphalted, the bus kerbs have been installed and around 50% of the bus shelter frame has been lifted in

e) The final third of the bus lane is being completed to connect to Manukau Road, and once done the asphalt will be laid. A further stormwater manhole was found to be in very poor condition and was replaced.

f) The footpath linking the park and ride and shelter is due to commence this month along with the backfilling of the raingarden. Final sections of kerbing are still to be completed

g) Roofing for the bridge is nearing completion

h) Station Road works continue with temporary car park closures. Further works will commence during February and throughout March to re-align kerbs and parking spaces to their final positions

i) A further rail BOL is planned for the 3/4 March 2018 and a contingency a BOL is also booked in for Easter. Subject to the non-conformance with the stairs, these BOLs will be used to remove the old ramp and re-surface the final section of platform.

11. There is currently a target date for opening the bus station and park and ride on 8 April to align with the Manukau bus station opening. However, this date is under review as the bridge may not be ready by this date due to a non-conformance issue with the stairs, as noted above.

12. For more information on the project, visit at.govt.nz/pukekohestation.

Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) 2018

13. On 1 February 2018, the Regional Transport Committee considered an initial draft of the 2018 RLTP but requested a number of revisions to the draft as presented before adopting it for public consultation.

14. This means that Auckland Transport will not be a position to present the draft RLTP to local boards at cluster workshops scheduled in February as first intended.

15. Auckland Transport now plans to present the draft RLTP to all local boards on 26 February 2018, to be followed by the release of the document for public consultation.

16. Local boards have been given the opportunity to present their feedback on the draft RLTP to representatives of the Regional Transport Committee at a formal RLTP consultation session on 7 March 2018.

17. Local boards will also be able to develop formal written submissions on the draft RLTP during the public consultation period.

Planned activities on Whitford Road

18. Growing concerns have been raised by local board members and within the community regarding safety on particularly Whitford Road between the Somerville Road roundabout and Whitford village, especially during periods of inclement weather.

19. Auckland Transport has been taking a multi-team approach to investigate and determine what safety improvements are achievable in the short term within the resources available.

20. Water-cutting was undertaken prior to Christmas on various identified areas of ‘flushing’ along the road. Flushing is where excess bitumen has arisen to the surface and results in smooth black areas of reduced grip. Water-cutting removes the excess bitumen to expose the chip seal underneath, thereby improving grip.

21. Further work and investigations are planned on Whitford Road as follows:

a) Repairing existing damage to Mangemangeroa Bridge caused by previous crashes, and repainting work. Repair work started on 12 February 2018, is being done at night and is expected to take 2-3 weeks in total

b) Further water-cutting of missed patches of flushed pavement surface near Fairview Road intersection. While scheduled for the second week of February, poor weather meant the work had to be postponed, so is now expected to be completed by the end of February 2018

c) Undertaking SCRIM testing (measuring skid resistance) along Whitford Road between the Somerville Road roundabout and Whitford village and the entire length of Whitford-Maraetai Road. The work is booked in for the last ten days of February, subject to road corridor access approval

d) Bringing forward two planned chip seal sites on Whitford Road from 2019 into this financial year (see below)

e) Resurfacing two sections of Whitford Road in hi-PSV chip to provide greater grip – being a 400m section just east of Mangemangeroa Bridge, and a 1.1km section from Wades Road intersection through to Whitford village. The designs for the work are expected by 16 February, and then the resurfacing is expected to be carried out by end of March or first week of April, depending on the weather

f) Undertaking FWD (Falling Weight Deflectometer) testing along Whitford Road (between the Somerville Road roundabout to Whitford village) to determine pavement condition prior to the reseal work above and to inform future reseals. The testing is programmed by the end of March 2018

g) Investigating potential micro-milling of the asphalt surface at “Alpaca corner”
(335-339 Whitford Road) to improve surface grip – subject to results of SCRIM testing.

Update on Waiuku/Patumahoe/Attewell roundabout

22. Motorists passing through will have noted that work is occurring around the Waiuku Road, Patumahoe Road and Attewell Road intersection between Pukekohe and Puni.

23. Auckland Transport has begun enabling works this financial year for the upgrade of this intersection to a rural roundabout. The enabling works include undergrounding power poles, and relocating water and telecom services. These works will take approximately 2-3 months to complete.

24. Auckland Transport is in the process of preparing the funding application for the construction of the roundabout, and expects to complete this task by the end of February. If all goes well, funding should be available by April/May 2018.

25. Once funding is approved, Auckland Transport will proceed to tender out the project for constructing the roundabout. It is anticipated that the tender process should be completed by June/July 2018, ready for construction in the 2018/2019 financial year.

Auckland Transport quarterly report for October-December 2017

26. The following quarterly report material is attached to this monthly report:

· Attachment A – report from Auckland Transport departments on their activities in the Franklin Local Board area and regionally over the last quarter

· Attachment B – report on Travelwise Schools activities in the Franklin Local Board area over the last quarter.

Consultation documents on proposed improvements

27. Consultation documents for the following proposals have been provided to the Franklin Local Board for its feedback, and are summarised here for information purposes only. Following consultation, Auckland Transport considers the feedback received and determines whether to proceed further with the proposal as consulted on, or proceed with an amended proposal if changes are considered necessary.

28. Proposed Self Explaining Rural Roads (SERR) project, south-east Auckland – the SERR project is a demonstration project covering approximately 130 km of roads within South-East Auckland, through the Whitford, Beachlands-Maraetai and Clevedon areas. The SERR project aims to create a consistent look and feel for road design so that roads match their intended function and are appropriate for the type of vehicles that travel on these routes. These changes will improve road safety by promoting better driver behaviour.

29. The first stage of the project involves improvements to curve signage and road markings, including the introduction of wide centrelines where feasible and rationalising existing signage and destination signage. The proposals covered the following roads:

Airfield Road	Kelly’s Road	Trig Road
Alfriston-Ardmore Road	Maraetai Coast Road	Twilight Road
Alfriston Road	Mullins Road	Wades Road
Brookby Road	North Road	West Road
Burnside Road	Ormiston Road	Whitford Park Road
Clevedon-Takanini Road	Sandstone Road	Whitford Road
Clifton Road	Papakura-Clevedon Road	Whitford-Maraetai Road
Hamlin Road	Parish Line Road
Jack Lachlan Drive	Potts Road

30. Note that further measures, which are subject to additional consultation and funding, are currently being designed for implementation at a later date. These measures include consistent gateway treatments at approaches to Whitford, Clevedon and Maraetai villages, safety barriers at selected locations, the introduction of safe cycle bays on North Road and pedestrian improvements within Whitford and Clevedon villages.

Traffic Control Committee (TCC) report

31. Decisions of the TCC during the months of December 2017 to January 2018 affecting the Franklin Local Board area are shown below. There were no decisions affecting the Franklin Local Board area in November 2017.

Date	Street (Suburb)	Type of Report	Nature Of Restriction	Decision
1-Dec-17	Runciman Road (Pukekohe East)	Speed Limit Changes Report	40m/h Variable Speed, 70 km/h and 100 km/h Permanent Speed	Carried
4-Dec-17	Maraetai Drive, Maraetai Coast Road (Maraetai)	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined	No Stopping At All Times, Bus Stop, Angle Parking, Mobility Parking, Traffic Island, Footpath	Carried
4-Dec-17	Maraetai School Road, Omana Heights Drive, Herbert Pollard Drive, Jacobs Way, Te Puru Drive (Maraetai)	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined	No Stopping At All Times, Bus Stop, Traffic Island, Stop Control, Give-Way, Roundabout	Carried
4-Dec-17	Second View Avenue, Wakelin Road (Beachlands)	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined	No Stopping At All Times, Bus Stop, Give-Way, Flush Median, Edge Line, Road Hump, Traffic Island	Carried
26-Jan-18	West Street, Helvetia Road, Harris Street (Pukekohe)	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes	No Stopping At All Times, Traffic Island, Roundabout Controlled By Give-Way, Flush Median, Edge Line, Shoulder Marking	Carried
26-Jan-18	Dame Nganeko Drive, Tahuna Minhinnick Drive, Otohikawa Avenue, Okohaka Avenue, Wheriko Road, Waimiri Road, Mclarin Road, Waikohi Avenue, Hill Road, Opouatu Avenue, Mclarin Road Extension, Rere Awa Road, Whareono Road, Okoreka Road, Rural Road (Glenbrook)	Permanent Traffic and Parking changes Combined	No Stopping At All Times, Traffic Island, Give-Way, Roundabout Controlled by Give-Way, Lanes	Approved in principle

Regional and sub-regional projects

Bus, train and ferry fares changes

32. Auckland Transport reviews fares annually to ensure they keep pace with operating costs and the portion of costs recovered from fares. As a result of the latest review, many bus, train and ferry fares changed on 11 February 2018.

33. Ferry fares from Pine Harbour (in the outer harbour zone) are unchanged.

34. The changes for bus and train fares included increases to 1-zone, 2-zone, 4-zone and 5-zone fares of between 5c and 15c and there were decreases to 3-zone fares of 5c for adults and 8c for children.

35. There were also increases of 7c to 10c for tertiary fares to ensure concession consistency across zones.

36. Changes relevant to Franklin areas listed below.

37. Auckland Transport has a target to recover 50% of the cost of public transport from fares, but this is currently at 46.2%, with the balance subsidised by ratepayers and taxpayers.

38. In the year to the end of December, 91.1 million trips were taken on public transport in Auckland, an increase of 7.4% on the year before.

Southern corridor improvements (SCI) project update

39. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) will be making planned lane changes to Auckland’s southern motorway to assist ongoing construction work as part of the SCI project.

40. The lane changes will be made on State Highway 1 (SH1) at Takanini and near Papakura from early February. No lanes will be closed, but the road layout will be different.

41. Drivers travelling south on SH1 will notice a third lane is being added to the overbridge crossing Great South Road at Takanini interchange. The two existing southbound lanes will be split for about 800 metres, just before the Takanini off-ramp, before joining again south of Great South Road before the motorway on-ramp.

42. Splitting the lanes will create a safe working zone for crews to connect the new section of the bridge to the existing motorway. The work should be completed in April 2018.

43. Further south, motorists will also see lane changes where SH1 crosses the northern Pahurehure Inlet, between Takanini and Papakura. The changes will occur in mid-February 2018 and be the first stage in the process to enable the construction of a new single span bridge with extra lanes to replace the existing northbound and southbound inlet bridges.

44. A temporary bridge for southbound traffic has been built alongside the existing bridge. In February 2018, northbound and southbound lanes will be diverted to use this temporary bridge. This will allow demolition of the old northbound bridge and construction of the new single span bridge in its place.

45. The same process will be followed to replace the southbound bridge and the two new portions will then be joined together to form a single structure. When completed, the new bridge will carry three lanes of traffic in each direction.

46. It will take three separate shifts of traffic over the next 18 months for the bridge work to be completed but no lanes will be closed. Traffic lanes will simply be shifted so work can take place on either side.

47. The NZTA encourages motorists to drive with care as they get used to the new layout and keep to the temporary 80 km/h speed limit through the active construction zones.

48. When completed in 2019, the SCI project will provide an extra southbound lane on SH1 between Manukau and Papakura and an extra northbound lane between Papakura and Takanini, along with a 4.5 km shared walking and cycling path and a new and improved Takanini interchange.

49. For more information on the SCI project, visit https://www.nzta.govt.nz/projects/southern-corridor-improvements/

SH22 (Drury to Paerata) safety improvements project update

50. In August 2017, the NZTA held three community open days seeking feedback on proposed safety improvements on SH22 between Drury and Paerata. Around 300 people attended the events and close to 70 feedback forms were completed.

51. The feedback indicated support for many of the safety improvements proposed, particularly intersection improvements and extra lanes. There was also some concern around how some improvements might affect the way the road is used and slow down traffic. A summary of the feedback is included at Attachment C.

52. The NZTA will be using the feedback received to decide on next steps, and is looking at making the following improvements:

· Installing a wide centreline with a traffic island and potentially an extra lane each way between Drury and Great South Road

· Making the intersections of SH22 with Great South, Burberry, Jesmond, Oira, Blackbridge and Glenbrook Roads safer by installing, variously, a roundabout or traffic lights, right turn bays or safer turning areas

· Making the Whangapouri and Bycroft Road intersections with SH22 safer by installing right turn bays or safer turning areas

· Removing an unsafe passing lane

· Installing flexible median and side safety barriers to stop drivers running off the road and to keep vehicles separated between Drury and Paerata

· Putting in a flexible barrier in the middle of the road in some areas between Glenbrook Road and Paerata to reduce the risk of head-on crashes, as well as a wide centreline and a painted area in the middle of the road for turning vehicles

· Creating a two-metre wide road shoulder to provide more space for walking or cycling.

53. Going forward, between now and mid-2018, the NZTA will inform the public of the preferred improvements and talk to potentially affected landowners.

54. During the second half of 2018, the NZTA expects to finalise the designs, purchase any necessary land, gain any resource consents needed and inform the public of final planned improvements.

55. Construction on proposed improvements is expected to start from mid-2019 and, should all go according to plan, be completed in 2022.

Manukau Bus Station update

56. The new Manukau bus station, currently in construction, will play a key role in helping passengers make bus-to-bus or bus-to-train transfers in South Auckland. It features a 23-bay bus station, an AT Metro customer service centre, waiting lounge, toilets, convenience kiosks, and 24-hour security.

57. With the main facility estimated for completion in early-to-mid 2018, the southern side of the site (see below) became operational on 10 December 2017 with the launch of the new Eastern Bus Network, offering shelters, lighting and security cameras.

58. In the coming months, new retail spaces and a restaurant/café will be created inside the main bus station building.

59. Streetscape works next to the bus station on Putney Way, Davies Avenue and Osterley Way will continue until the end of January 2018 when this area will be open for public use while Putney Way is upgraded.

60. To find out more about the station, including construction progress, visit: at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/manukau-bus-station/manukau-bus-station-project-updates/

Manukau bus station

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) update

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

*ID#*	*Project Description*	*Progress/Current Status*
443	Upgrade of Beachlands town centre gardens · FEC estimate of $279,396 (for hardwood) · Spend to date = $23,189	· On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved construction using hardwood. Latest update: · Resource consent lodged with Council. · Construction drawings, basis of payment and specifications due by 23-Feb. Procurement will begin upon receipt.
515	Additional King Street pedestrian signage, Pukekohe · FEC estimate of $7,950 · Spend to date = $3,030	· Construction completed. · Final costs yet to be reported.
516	Waiuku pavers upgrade, Stage 2 · ROC estimate of $505,000 · Spend to date = $220,261	· On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $505,000. *Latest update:* · Construction is underway. · Work at northern end of Queen Street is complete (outside Kentish and i-Site). · Work progressing in Bowen Street. Next stage will be Queen Street (southern end) followed by last stage in Kitchener Road. · Old pavers are being stored in the Waiuku ITM yard.
517	Weatherly Drive, Beachlands – new footpath through to Te Puru Park · ROC of $23,712 · Spend to date = $23,035	· On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $23,712. · Landowner permission has been obtained from Council. *Latest update:* · Construction completed. · Final costs yet to be reported.
518	First View Avenue, Beachlands – installation of new kerb and channel between Sunkist Bay and Wakelin Roads (both sides) · FEC estimate of $347,097 · Spend to date = $34,808	· On 28-Nov-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $347,097. *Latest update:* · Contractor appointed. · Pre-commencement walk over with contractor on 12-Feb-18. Early indications from the contractor are that they will start physical works on Second View Ave first (project manager to confirm and notify if this changes).
519	Second View Avenue, Beachlands – installation of new kerb and channel between Puriri and Cherrie Roads (north side) · FEC estimate of $340,000 · Spend to date = $32,629	· On 28-Nov-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $340,000. *Latest update:* · Contractor appointed. · Pre-commencement walk over with contractor on the 12-Feb-18, with construction to commence either 19 or 26-Feb-18.
520	Pukekohe Flagtrax – installation on existing streetlights in Pukekohe · ROC estimate of $147,000 (based on an estimated 150 units) · Spend to date = $6,630	· On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved the project for detailed design and costings, based on the estimate of $147,000 for 150 FlagTrax units. · AT’s Streetlighting team will develop guidelines and conditions that would be required for approval to be granted to install Flagtrax on AT lighting poles. *Latest update:* · An inventory of poles has been compiled. This this for the loop road around the Pukekohe CBD that has 154 poles. · The Streetlighting team expects to develop the guidelines by Mar-18.

ID#

Project Description

Progress/Current Status

443

Upgrade of Beachlands town centre gardens

· FEC estimate of $279,396 (for hardwood)

· Spend to date = $23,189

· On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved construction using hardwood.

Latest update:

· Resource consent lodged with Council.

· Construction drawings, basis of payment and specifications due by 23-Feb. Procurement will begin upon receipt.

515

Additional King Street pedestrian signage, Pukekohe

· FEC estimate of $7,950

· Spend to date = $3,030

· Construction completed.

· Final costs yet to be reported.

516

Waiuku pavers upgrade, Stage 2

· ROC estimate of $505,000

· Spend to date = $220,261

· On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $505,000.

Latest update:

· Construction is underway.

· Work at northern end of Queen Street is complete (outside Kentish and i-Site).

· Work progressing in Bowen Street. Next stage will be Queen Street (southern end) followed by last stage in Kitchener Road.

· Old pavers are being stored in the Waiuku ITM yard.

517

Weatherly Drive, Beachlands – new footpath through to Te Puru Park

· ROC of $23,712

· Spend to date = $23,035

· On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $23,712.

· Landowner permission has been obtained from Council.

Latest update:

· Construction completed.

· Final costs yet to be reported.

518

First View Avenue, Beachlands – installation of new kerb and channel between Sunkist Bay and Wakelin Roads (both sides)

· FEC estimate of $347,097

· Spend to date = $34,808

· On 28-Nov-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $347,097.

Latest update:

· Contractor appointed.

· Pre-commencement walk over with contractor on 12-Feb-18. Early indications from the contractor are that they will start physical works on Second View Ave first (project manager to confirm and notify if this changes).

519

Second View Avenue, Beachlands – installation of new kerb and channel between Puriri and Cherrie Roads (north side)

· FEC estimate of $340,000

· Spend to date = $32,629

· On 28-Nov-17, the Board approved the project for construction based on the estimate of $340,000.

Latest update:

· Contractor appointed.

· Pre-commencement walk over with contractor on the 12-Feb-18, with construction to commence either 19 or 26-Feb-18.

520

Pukekohe Flagtrax – installation on existing streetlights in Pukekohe

· ROC estimate of $147,000 (based on an estimated 150 units)

· Spend to date = $6,630

· On 6-Jun-17, the Board approved the project for detailed design and costings, based on the estimate of $147,000 for 150 FlagTrax units.

· AT’s Streetlighting team will develop guidelines and conditions that would be required for approval to be granted to install Flagtrax on AT lighting poles.

Latest update:

· An inventory of poles has been compiled. This this for the loop road around the Pukekohe CBD that has 154 poles.

· The Streetlighting team expects to develop the guidelines by Mar-18.

62. The Franklin Local Board’s transport capital fund to date is summarised below.

Franklin Local Board transport capital fund financial summary:

Funds Available in current political term (NB: includes 2019/20 FY)	$1,654,863
Amount committed to date on projects approved for design and/or construction	$1,656,307
Remaining budget left that needs to be allocated to new projects by the end of the current political term.	$3,356

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

63. The local board’s views on Auckland Transport projects will be taken into account during consultation on any proposed scheme. Any implications are discussed in the relevant section of the report.

64. Local board views on transport capital projects are discussed and addressed during the design phase of those projects and will be considered in the relevant section of the report at the time.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

65. 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.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

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

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

67. No significant risks have been identified.

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

68. Auckland Transport provides the Franklin Local Board with the opportunity to comment on transport projects being delivered in the local board area.

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Auckland Transport activities in the Franklin Local Board area and regionally for the October-December 2017 quarter	35
b ⇩	Travelwise Schools activities in the Franklin Local Board area for the October-December 2017 quarter	49
c ⇩	SH22 Drury to Paerata safety improvements – feedback summary	51

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

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

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Manager Elected Member Relationship Unit, Auckland Transport

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

27 February 2018

Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Franklin Local Board for quarter two, 1 October - 31 December 2017

File No.: CP2018/01428

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To provide Franklin Local Board with an integrated quarterly performance report for quarter two, 1 October - 31 December 2017.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / 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, trails projects across Franklin have moved forward, with the adoption of the Waiuku Trails Plan and the allocation of LDI Capex to commence delivery of both the Pohutukawa Coast and the Waiuku Trails Plans.

4. Performance against the agreed 2017/2018 work programmes is tracking positively (see attachment A). Discrpancies remain however in the colour coding, with ongoing delays in some projects not being reflected in their green status.

5. All operating departments with agreed work programmes have provided a quarterly update against their work programme delivery. The majority of activities are reported with a status of green (on track) or amber (some risk or issues, which are being managed). The following activities are reported with a status of red (behind delivery, significant risk): town centre CCTV Pukekohe and Wai O Maru Paa reserve management plan. There are also some cancelled projects and community leases, including three duplicate records, shown with a red status.

6. Financial operating performance for Franklin local board area is favourable year to date, with operating expenditure below budget in the facilities contract, and operating revenue exceeding budget, mostly in facility hire and user charges. Capital expenditure this last quarter has mainly been on Pukekohe Town Centre upgrade, Pukekohe Stadium Skatepark, Tamakae Wharf, Franklin Swim centre, Pukekohe Plunket rooms, Clevedon showgrounds, Karaka Sports carpark, Franklin walking paths and various other parks assets renewals.

7. The key performance indicators show a trend of delivery that is not meeting the indicators. Currently all of the performance indicators are being reviewed as part of the development of the 2018-2028 long-term plan.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

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

Horopaki / Context

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

· Arts, Community and Events; approved on 6 June 2017

· Parks, Sport and Recreation; approved on 6 June 2017

· Libraries and Information; approved on 6 June 2017

· Community Facilities: Build Maintain Renew; approved on 6 June 2017

· Community Leases; approved on 6 June 2017

· Infrastructure and Environmental Services; approved on 6 June 2017

· Local Economic Development; approved on 6 June 2017

9. The work programmes are aligned to the 2014 Franklin Local Board Plan.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

Key achievements for quarter two

10. Franklin Local Board has a number of key achievements to report from the quarter two period, which include:

· Opening of Waiuku Sports Park improvements on 11 November 2017

· Adoption of Waiuku Trails Plan on 12 December 2017

· Pukekohe Skate Park opening on 17 December 2017.

Key project updates from the 2017/2018 work programme

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

· Greenways Plans – the Waiuku Trails Plan has now been adopted by the local board and $300,000 of LDI Capex has been allocated to each of the two adopted trails plans (Pohutukawa Coast and Waiuku) to commence delivery.

· Rural Halls – the Rural Halls adviser has now met with most rural hall committees in Franklin and discussed the new community-led model.

· Waterways Protection Fund, Mauku Stream catchment – the local board granted just over $20,000 to four applicants in October 2017 and funding agreements are now in preparation.

· Wairoa River Action Plan implementation – the steering group is now an incorporated society, Friends of Te Wairoa Catchment Incorporated.

· Hunua Cycle Trail – a short-term project manager/ facilitator is being appointed to take forward the development of this project and assist with the establishment of a Trust.

· LED Action Plan Refresh – a contractor has been appointed to undertake the refresh and develop a focused draft action plan by March, which will inform projects for the 2018/2019 work programme.

Financial performance

12. Operating Expenditure in Asset Based Services (ABS) overall is underspent $625k particularly in the RIMA facility contract for Franklin (9% underspent), and delays in paying some term grants to rural halls as funding agreements are still in progress. Locally Driven Initiatives (LDI) is $172k behind budget overall with no current issues. Some projects are yet to commence.

13. Operating Revenue is $67k above budget with $28k being increased venue hire revenue in community halls and the Franklin Arts Centre.

14. Capital Expenditure is $3.46m year to date achieving 35% of the full year budget. In this last quarter, $1.7m spend has seen near completion of the Pukekohe Town Centre upgrade, completion of the Stadium Skatepark, substantial progress on Tamakae Wharf, renewals at Franklin Swim centre, renewals of Pukekohe Plunket rooms, improvements to Clevedon showgrounds, and the Karaka Sports carpark, plus work on Franklin walking paths and other parks assets renewals.

15. LDI Capex unallocated budget balance is $404k with just over $1m in projects identified this last quarter.

16. The Franklin Local Board Financial Performance report is in Appendix C.

Key performance indicators

17. 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 Franklin Local Board’s measures, showing how we are tracking after the second quarter of FY18.

18. The year-end outlook is that 50 per cent of measures will not achieve target. Currently all performance measures are being reviewed as part of the development of the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan.

19. For the first and second quarter the year-end outlook has been provided, based on the results of 2016/17 or for any changes to the outlook based on results available. In the third quarter officers 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.

20. Attachment D contains further detailed KPI information.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

21. This report informs Franklin Local Board of the performance for the quarter ending 31 December 2017.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

22. Development of a local Māori Responsiveness Plan has commenced (Arts, Communities and Events work programme) and will look at key aspirations and priorities for Māori in the Franklin area, building stronger relationships and sharing information.

23. A reserve management plan for Wai O Maru Pā is on hold, as the co-mangement committee has not met. There is a risk that the budget will not be fully utilised and it cannnot be deferred or reallocated to other projects as iti s an asset based budget.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

24. This report is for information only therefore has no financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

25. The following risks have been identified by operating departments where the progress and performance indicator has been reported as red – significantly behind budget/time or achievement of outcomes:

ID	Activity	Q2 commentary on red status
#576	Strengthening town centres (town centre CCTV)	Equipment failures impacted upon the available budget
#2201	Clarks Beach/Halls Beach access seawalls	Cancelled as the asset is not owned by council
#859	Wai O Maru Paa reserve management plan is on hold	Awaiting direction from the co-management committee NOTE: budget is at risk
#2218	Matakawau Beach retaining wall	Cancelled and will be dealt with under maintenance/minor works
#3270	Whiteside Pool thermal covers	Cancelled (LDI capex rescinded 22 August 2017)
#2205	Franklin renew playgrounds	Duplicate record for #2207 (green)
#2226 #2228	Waiuku Sports Park	Duplicate records for for #2227 (green)
#1875, #1885, #1887 #1890	Community leases	Cancelled, grazing licence and not a community lease Cancelled, to be revisited when lease expires Cancelled, building to be demolished Cancelled, booking is done through venue hire

26. Key projects that have been delayed for some time are still being shown with a green status. An example of this is #2950 Clark’s Beach Skate Park Design; Franklin Local Board has previously made resolutions requesting that the colour coding more accurately reflects the progress of projects and noting concerns over the delay and delivery of some projects (most recently on 24 November 2017, resolution number FR/2017/1).

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

27. The Local Board will receive the next performance update following the end of quarter three, March 2018.

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Snapshot	57
b ⇩	Work programme update	59
c ⇩	Financial Report	89
d ⇩	Key performance indicators	97

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors	Karen Gadomski - Senior Local Board Advisor - Franklin Local Board
Authorisers	Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

27 February 2018

Post Conference Report - International Conference for Town Centres Conference, Oct ‘17

Author: Sharlene Druyven

Background

In my capacity of Local Board member representing the Waiuku Subdivision and as the lead for the subdivision on Economic Development activities, I applied for Auckland Council/Local Board financial support toward registration at the International Conference for Town Centres.

The conference took place in Melbourne, 25-27 October 2017 and focused on Innovation, Collaboration and Leadership. Target attendees were Local Government (Mayors, Councillors, CEO’s, Directors, Managers and other decision makers), State and Federal Government, Private firms, Main Street Businesses and Consultants, Business Associations, Academics and Industry Groups.

Approval for expenditure as part of Local Board member professional development was approved by Karen Lyons, General Manager Local Board Services as per Council financial delegations.

The purpose of this report is to share key observations from the conference with my fellow Board members.

Observations

This was a fantastic conference to attend, providing inspiration, transformational leaders and networking opportunities. One of the biggest take outs from the conference was the validation of the work and vision the Local Board have and are addressing through their Local Board Plan to allow for pending growth. Although the 3 speakers noted below are city focused the same can apply for some of our areas only on a smaller scale. This also reiterated that the work the WB&DA are focusing on around promotional activities, events, social media, branding and marketing opportunities will also help to form a great platform for future growth in the Waiuku area down the track.

Three standout speakers were Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle, President for the Alliance of Downtown New York Jessica Lappin and Director of Melbourne City Design, Professor Rob Adams.

Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle:

• When planning for growth, look to ‘green’ opportunities.

• Develop streets by utilising street furniture

• Good public policy decision making is by data, not political whim

• Great streets make great cities

• Cities are not for cars or buildings, they are for people.

President Downtown Alliance New York, Jessica Lappin:

• Focus on sanitation, public safety, homeless outreach, public transport,

• Alliance initiatives:

o 1-Economic development

· Tax incentives were used to inspire developers for residential conversions

· Encouraged mixed use developments and residential building conversions

· Business relocating in to Downtown given relocation credits e.g. electricity

· Developed an HQ space for incubator style businesses

· Offered a ‘Bright Idea’ grant

· Mixed used developments

o 2-community based planning efforts

· Activating space

· Zone changes

· Enhancing public realm

· 3-social media activities

· Staycations

· Business and tourism videos

· Promotional campaigns with businesses offering discounts

· Tagline utilisation

Director of Melbourne City Design, Professor Rob Adams:

Repurposing cities for a 24 hour city

1. Density:

• Postcard 3000 –

o successful campaign to inspire living in the central city

o 1982 = 685 units, 2016 = 42,000 units

• High rises and block configuration

2. Mixed use:

• Keep and grow downtown retail

• Careful about over planning precincts

3. Investing in public places:

• Good street design = good cities

• Variety versus consistency

• Plant trees

• Create activity

• Utilise street furniture

4. Local character

• Have an active public art programme

• Look to edges and corners

• What is our city about

• Don’t let block walls kill a city

5. Connectivity

• If you can’t get around a city you can kill it

• Pedestrianize low traffic streets

• Have an active programme to get cars out of the CBD

• Priority for Melbourne: tram >bike>pedestrian>car

6. Public participation

• Parks and gardens

• Open space strategy

7. Integrated action

• Collaboration

• More open space and amenities

• Underground infrastructure to support overground

8. Adaptability

• Rethink ways of doing things

• Sustainability

• Claim back the roads, plant more trees

• Repurpose the city, use it more efficiently

I would like to thank Auckland Council for allowing me to attend this conference and hope that I can put all the knowledge learnt into my work on the Local Board

Supporting Images

A large white building

Description generated with very high confidence 1.How Geelong is incorporating the old with new - keeping the old Facades and building new behind.

A group of people standing next to a sign

Description generated with very high confidence

2.Importance of art in community spaces. Something also the Local Board has focus on

A picture containing fence, ground, outdoor, person

Description generated with very high confidence 3.This is no joke. This very controversial very expensive piece of art which is part of the Geelong arts programme.

A sign on the side of a road

Description generated with very high confidence 4.Through the creation of a skate park, playground with improved community space has really vitalised this area and is very heavily used by the public. (photo doesn’t illustrate this however)

5.Geelong can see the huge benefits of installing cycle lanes to minimise traffic issues, pollution and friendlier city scape

A group of people in a park

Description generated with very high confidence

6.To make city space more attractive and user friendly they are even using artificial grass and a heavily focus on trees to improve the space. A lot of people are living in the city spaces now with no back yards so they are trying to make social spacers for city living and reducing parking facilities

A close up of a sign

Description generated with high confidence 7a&7bThe Green Spine project in Geelong is aimed at revitalising the CBD space with park like facilities and roading combined.

A close up of a street

Description generated with very high confidence

Franklin Local Board

27 February 2018

Road Name Change Approval for the residential subdivision by Liping Du and Eddie Wei Xu at 110 Jack Lachlan Drive, Beachlands

File No.: CP2018/00605

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Franklin Local Board to revoke the approved road names ‘Twelfth View Avenue’ and ‘Thirteenth View Avenue’ for the roads created by way of subdivision at 110 Jack Lachlan Drive, Beachlands and replace them with more appropriate road names before the newly created sections are sold for housing development.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

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

2. The names ‘Twelfth View Avenue’ and ‘Thirteenth View Avenue’ were approved at the local board meeting on 13^th December 2016 (resolution number: FR/2016/223). At the time that the previous road naming report was prepared, the anticipated road layout was different as it was envisioned that Twelfth View Avenue would continue parallel to Ninth View Avenue. However, subdivision of the neighbouring site, 101 Jack Lachlan Drive, has severed Twelfth View Avenue, making it a short through-road serving two sites, rather than a long avenue, and Thirteenth View Avenue curves up and reconnects with Ninth View Avenue. In the absence of a Tenth View Avenue and Eleventh View Avenue, the names of the roads and the suffix of ‘avenue’ are therefore not considered appropriate.

3. Figures one and two illustrate the approved road names on 110 Jack Lachlan Drive and new road layout at 101 Jack Lachlan Drive, respectively.

Figure One: Approved road names for the residential subdivision at 110 Jack Lachlan Drive, Beachlands.

Figure Two: New road layout at 101 Jack Lachlan Drive (the two new roads to the west being extensions of Twelfth View Avenue and Thirteenth View Avenue.

4. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the road names ‘Marangai Place’ and ‘Angiangi Crescent’ were determined to meet the road naming guideline criteria.

5. The relevant iwi groups were previously consulted in the initial road naming process, and responses were received from Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki and Ngaati Whanaunga. Neither objected to the proposed names.

6. The names ‘Marangai Place’ and ‘Angiangi Crescent’ are therefore recommended to the local board to rename the previously approved ‘Twelfth View Avenue’ and ‘Thirteenth View Avenue.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board:

a) pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, partially rescinds resolution number FR/2016/223 as it applies to the road names ‘Twelfth View Avenue’ and ‘Thirteenth View Avenue,’ whilst keeping the approved names ‘Ninth View Avenue,’ ‘Whawhaki Road,’ ‘Hutukawa Drive’ and ‘Hapukupuku Avenue.’

b) considers for approval, the names ‘Marangai Place’ and ‘Angiangi Crescent’ to replace ‘Twelfth View Avenue’ and ‘Thirteenth View Avenue,’ respectively.

Horopaki / Context

7. The applicant has proposed the following names for consideration for the roads created as part of the development at 110 Jack Lachlan Drive, Beachlands, currently named ‘Twelfth View Avenue’ and ‘Thirteenth View Avenue.’

Road	Proposed New Road Name	Meaning
Twelfth View Avenue	Marangai Place	“Easterly wind.” Marangai Place runs from east to west which is a predominant wind in this area according to the local iwi whom suggested this name.
Thirteenth View Avenue	Angiangi Crescent	Recommended by iwi during the initial road naming consultation process, meaning “gentle sea breezes”.

No alternative road names have been offered by the applicant.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

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

9. The new proposed road names are considered to meet the assessment criteria of the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines.

10. The proposed suffixes ‘Place’ and ‘Crescent’ are considered appropriate as they more accurately describe the characteristics of the roads, being a short through-road and a curved thoroughfare which connects to one road at both ends.

11. As the names ‘Marangai Place’ and ‘Angiangi Crescent’ meet the criteria, they are recommended for approval.

12. The proposed names were sent to NZ Post for feedback, whose Address Specialist advised that the names were acceptable.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

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

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

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

15. The proposed road names were previously sent to the relevant iwi groups for the original road naming consultation process, and responses were received from Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki and Ngaati Whanaunga. Ngaati Whanaunga raised no objections to the proposed names.

At the time, Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki advised that their preferred names for the development were ‘Kapia Drive,’ ‘Hutukawa Lane’ and ‘Hapukupuku Avenue,’ but they also did not object to the alternatives names, which included ‘Marangai’ and ‘Angiangi’. As ‘Hutukawa’ and ‘Hapukupuku’ were approved for two of the roads by the local board (resolution number FR/2016/223), they are not included in this recommendation. It is also noted that ‘Kapia’ is also already in use in Takanini, so has also been excluded.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

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

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

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

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

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

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Overall Plan of 110 Jack Lachlan Drive	113

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Danielle Ter Huurne - Intermediate Planner

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

27 February 2018

Approval to name one Private Way, with access off Kitchener Road, Waiuku.

File No.: CP2018/01318

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Franklin Local Board to name one Private Way with access from Kitchener Road, Waiuku.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

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

3. Following assessment against the road naming criteria, the preferred road name for the Private Way, ‘Ron Wyatt Lane,’ (applicant’s preferred road name) is consistent with the road naming guideline criteria.

4. The alternative names for the Private Way, ‘Ngakau Pouri Lane / Court’, ‘Millar Lane / Court’ are also consistent with the road naming guideline criteria but NZ Post has advised that ‘Millar’ is already in use and cannot be used.

5. Local iwi groups were consulted, and a preferred name of ‘Ngakau Pouri Lane / Court’ was suggested by Ngaati Te Ata/Waiohua. The preferred name was also supported by local iwi groups Ngati Tamaoho, Tainui and Te Ahiwaru.

6. The names ‘Ron Wyatt Lane’ and ‘Ngakau Pouri Lane / Court’ are considered for approval by the Local Board.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval, the name ‘Ron Wyatt Lane,’ while noting that the alternative name ‘Ngakau Pouri Lane / Court’, also meets the road naming criteria.

Horopaki / Context

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

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

9. The six lot residential subdivision will be serviced by a new Private Way off Kitchener Road. The subdivision will be undertaken in one stage and the applicant seeks to name one Private Way in the development.

The applicant has proposed the following names for consideration for the Private Way created as part of the subdivision at 71 Kitchener Road, Waiuku.

Preference	Proposed New Private Way Name	Meaning
Preferred Name	Ron Wyatt Lane	The name of the landowners late grandfather
First Alternative	Ngakau Pouri Lane or Court	This area was known in the past (iwi history) as a place where troubled people would go to find solace and lament.
Second Alternative	Millar Lane or Court	Landowners surname

Figure One: Location and layout of new Private Way.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

10. The applicant’s proposed Private Way road name has been assessed against the criteria set out in the Auckland Council road naming guidelines;

11. All proposed road names are considered to meet the assessment criteria of the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines.

12. The proposed suffix ‘Lane’ is considered appropriate for the Private Way as it describes a ‘Narrow roadway between walls, buildings or a narrow country roadway’.

13. As the applicant’s preferred name (‘Ron Wyatt Lane’) meets the criteria, it is recommended for consideration for approval while noting that the alternative names (‘Ngakau Pouri Lane / Court’, ‘Millar Lane / Court’) are also appropriate as they comply with all the criteria of the road naming guidelines.

14. The relevant iwi groups were consulted and a response was received from Ngaati Te Ata / Waiohua, Ngati Tamaoho, Tainui and Te Ahiwaru all in support of a suggested alternative name ‘Ngakau Pouri’.

15. The proposed names were sent to NZ Post for feedback, whose Address Specialist advised that the name ‘Millar’ are already in use, but confirmed that the remaining names were acceptable.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

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

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

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

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

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

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

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

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

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

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Lesley Thornton - Intermediate Planner

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

27 February 2018

Approval to name one Private Way with access off Pukekohe East Road, Pukekohe

File No.: CP2018/01891

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek approval from the Franklin Local Board to name one Private Way with access off Pukekohe East Road, Pukekohe.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

3. The preferred name ‘Ambedkar Way’ for the Private Way is consistent with the road naming guideline criteria.

4. The alternative names ‘Babu Ram Lane’ and ‘Zyka Lane’ for the Private Way are consistent with the road naming guideline criteria.

5. The preferred name ‘Ambedkar’ proposed by the applicant and the alternative names ‘Babu Ram’ and ‘Zyka’ are considered for approval by the Local Board.

6. The road type is appropriate as ‘Way’ which means ‘Short enclosed roadway’ and ‘Lane’ which means ‘Narrow roadway between walls, buildings or a narrow country road’.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Franklin Local Board, pursuant to section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974, considers for approval the name ‘Ambedkar Way’ for the Private Way with main access off 29 Pukekohe East Road, Pukekohe.

Horopaki / Context

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

9. Resource Consent was granted by Auckland Council to undertake a subdivision at 29 Pukekohe East Road, Pukekohe (R/JSL/2015/3133 – BUN60077415). The Private Way serves more than 5 lots and therefore needs naming.

10. The Applicant has proposed the following names for consideration:

Private Way	Proposed New Private Way Name	Meaning
Preferred Name	Ambedkar Way	Dr B R Ambedkar, also known as Baba Sahib, was an Indian Jurist, Economist, Politician and Social Reformer who inspired the modern India as well as the reviver of the Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination against Untouchables (Dalits), while also supporting the equal Rights for Women and labour class. He was Independent India’s First Law Minister and also Principal Architect of the Constitution of India. Mark Ball (ex-mayor of the Franklin District Council) wrote amongst others: ‘For 24 years now Franklin has hosted the national annual Ambedkar Sports and Cultural event – the last 14 years at the Colin Lawrie Fields, which is an annual celebration of Indian Sport and Culture’.
First alternative	Babu Ram Lane	The late Babu Ram Powar is the Applicant’s wife’s Grandfather who came in New Zealand in 1915. He was one of the early settlers in NZ from Punjab, India
Second alternative	Zyka Lane	The company’s trading name.

Location and Layout of the Private Way with access off 29 Pukekohe East Road, Pukekohe:

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice

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

12. The Applicant’s preferred name, ‘Ambedkar’ for the Private Way meets the criteria of the road naming guidelines, while noting that the alternative names ‘Babu Ram’ and ‘Zyka Lane’ also meets the road naming guideline criteria.

13. The road type is appropriate as ‘Way’ which means ‘Short enclosed roadway’ and ‘Lane’ which means ‘Narrow roadway between walls, buildings or a narrow country road’.

14. Mark Ball (ex-mayor of the Franklin District Council) has made the following comments via email dated 26 October 2017:

‘I write in support of Karnail Badhan’s application to name a new street in Pukekohe “Ambedkar Way”.

‘As a long term member of the Franklin Historical Society I am very aware of the importance of ensuring that wherever possible street names reflect Mana Whenua, early settlers and local historical themes. In fact, I am presently involved in the ‘Heritage Trail’ around the Pukekohe CBD.

‘I wish, for the purposes of clarity, to point out the following:

1. The new Belmont subdivision reflects significantly Mana Whenua in the road namings

2. Pukekohe has a wonderful tradition of early settler and heritage themes as road names

3. With Ambedkar I believe we have:

· A reflection of the Indian heritage that has existed in Pukekohe for 90-100 years

· Ambedkar campaigned for and negotiated India’s Independence

· Ambedkar subsequently wrote the Constitution of India following the withdrawal of the British

· Of real significance is that in writing the Constitution, Ambedkar not only endeavoured to cease the social discrimination of the ‘class’ structure BUT also enshrined in writing the rights of Women. Up until Independence Indian women did not travel and ALL Franklins early Indian settlers were male

· Ambedkar was therefore not only the principal architect of the Indian Constitution but more so a founding father of the Republic of India

· For 24 years now Franklin has hosted the national annual Ambedkar Sports and Cultural event – the last 14 years at the Colin Lawrie Fields, which is an annual celebration of Indian Sport and culture.

‘I therefore submit that the naming of Ambedkar Way is entirely appropriate and supports the rich tapestry of our Indian community – in the same way that Sangam and Barsana Places does around the Pukekohe Indian Community Hall. In fact, I firmly believe that it in no way detracts from the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines and actually enhances our rich history and cultural diversity.’

15. Andrew Bayly, Member of Parliament for Hunua makes the following comments in a signed letter dated 26 October 2017:

‘I am writing in support of my constituent, Karnail Badhan regarding his subdivision at 29 Pukekohe East Road and the choice of road name for the subdivision.

‘His preferred name for the road is Ambedkar in recognition of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, who was the Chairman of the Constituion Drafting Committee, instrumental in negotiating India’s Constitution in the lead up to 1947 when it gained independence.

‘Since 1992 the Ambedkar Sports and Cultural Club inc, named after Dr Ambedkar, has hosted a tournament in Bombay/Pukekohe at Labour Weekend attended by 1,000 – 2,000 people, including locals and people from Hastings, Tauranga, Te Puke, Hamilton and New Plymouth. The local Members of Parliament, Sir William Birch, Dr Paul Hutchison and myself have all been invited to this tournament each year while in office, and attended when available to do so.

‘Karnail Singh Badhan is a founder member of the Ambedkar Sports and Cultural Club and Life Member.

‘On 10 May 2016 the New Zealand Parliament held a formal unveiling of a statue of Dr Ambedkar by the, then, Prime Minister, Rt Hon John Key.

‘I would be grateful if this information could be taken into account when the choice of road name for Karnail Singh Badhan’s subdivision is considered.’

16. The relevant iwi groups were consulted but no response was received.

17. The proposed names were sent to NZ Post for feedback, whose Address Specialist confirmed that the names were acceptable.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views

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

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement

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

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications

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

Ngā raru tūpono / Risks

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

Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps

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

Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina / Signatories

Authors

Lesley Wood – Intermediate Planner

Authorisers

Ian Smallburn - General Manager Resource Consents

Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

Franklin Local Board

27 February 2018

Franklin Governance Forward Work Calendar 2017-2018 (as at 31 January 2018)

Month	Topic	Purpose	Governance Role

2018
February	Transport monthly report	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Quarterly report – quarter two	Check in on performance/inform future direction	Oversight and monitoring
	ATEED 6-monthly report	Receive update on progress	Keeping informed

March	Transport monthly report	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Draft Auckland Plan	Confirm board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Draft Regional Pest Management Plan	Confirm board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan	Confirm board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Draft Regional Land Transport Plan	Confirm board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Takaaro – Investing in Play - draft policy	Define board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Urban Forest Framework	Define board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Auckland Food Alliance	Confirm board position	Input to regional decision making
	Smoke free policy and implementation plan (prioritisation of sites for signage)	Define board position and feedback	Local initiatives/specific decisions
	Licence to Occupy and Manage for Franklin Rural Halls	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring

April	Transport monthly report	Confirm advocacy priorities	Setting direction, priorities, budget
	Quick response grants round three	Determine allocation of funding	Local initiatives/specific decisions
	Long-term plan – local board advocacy	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Facilities Partnership Policy	Confirm board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Review of Community Occupancy Guidelines	Define board position and feedback	Local initiatives/specific decisions

May	Transport monthly report	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Quarterly report – quarter three	Check in on performance/inform future direction	Oversight and monitoring
	Heritage Asset Management Plan	Confirm board position	Input to regional decision making
	Review of Rates Remission and postponement policy	Confirm board position	Input to regional decision making
	Panuku Auckland Local Board Six-Monthly report	Receive update on progress	Keeping informed

June	Long-term plan – local board agreement	Formal adoption	Setting direction, priorities, budget
	Department work programmes for 2018/2019	Formal adoption	Setting direction, priorities, budget
	Local community grants round two	Determine allocation of funding	Local initiatives/specific decisions
	Transport monthly report	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Freedom Camping Bylaw	Define board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Structure Plans: Drury-Opaheke and Pukekohe Paerata – draft plans (phase 2)	Confirm board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making

July	Transport monthly report	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Health and Hygiene Bylaw	Define board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Draft Sports Facilities Investment Plan	Define board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Draft Golf Facilities Investment Plan	Define board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making
	Low Carbon Action Plan	Define board position and feedback	Input to regional decision making

August	Quarterly report – quarter four	Check in on performance/inform future direction	Oversight and monitoring
	Annual Report – approve local board input	Formal approval	Accountability to the public
	Transport monthly report	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Quick response grants round one	Determine allocation of funding	Local initiatives/specific decisions
	School swimming pools grants	Determine allocation of funding	Local initiatives/specific decisions
	Waterways protection fund grants	Determine allocation of funding	Local initiatives/specific decisions

September	Transport monthly report	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Local community grants round one	Determine allocation of funding	Local initiatives/specific decisions
	ATEED 6-monthly report	Receive update on progress	Keeping informed

October	Transport monthly report	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Quarterly report – quarter one	Check in on performance/inform future direction	Oversight and monitoring

November	Transport monthly report	Review progress with projects	Oversight and monitoring
	Quick response grants round two	Determine allocation of funding	Local initiatives/specific decisions
	Panuku Auckland Local Board Six-Monthly report	Receive update on progress	Keeping informed
	Regional Facilities Auckland – end of year report	Information dissemination	Keeping informed

Dates yet to be confirmed for 2018:

Topic:

Assessment of future Franklin Aquatics and Leisure Needs

Indoor Sports Facilities Plan

Dog Management Bylaw and Policy on Dogs

Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw

Solid Waste Bylaw

Trade Waste Bylaw

On-site Wastewater Bylaw

[1] As per ATEED’s Statement of Intent 2017-20

[2] This activity is subject to local boards prioritising local economic development, and subsequently allocating funding to local economic development through their local board agreements.

[3] A film permit may be issued for filming at multiple locations.

[4] Note, this data is only available at a regional level

[5] Please note that many of the attendees who handed in CVs were short-listed and interviewed with more than one employer from the event, hence the numbers appear higher than the number of attendees on the day.

[6] It is yet to be determined if this result is directly due to JobFest, or whether these young people are reflected in the statistics provided by the employers above.

Chairperson	Angela Fulljames
Deputy Chairperson	Andrew Baker
Members	Malcolm Bell
	Alan Cole
	Brendon Crompton
	Sharlene Druyven
	Amanda Hopkins
	Murray Kay
	Niko Kloeten

Chairperson:	Angela Fulljames
Members:	Andy Baker, Malcolm Bell, Alan Cole, Sharlene Druyven, Amanda Hopkins, Murray Kay (from 10am)
Apology	Niko Kloeten, Brendon Crompton
Also present:	Karen Gadomski (Senior Local Board Advisor), Georgina Gilmour (Local Board Advisor), Denise Gunn (RMPA), Lucy Stallworthy (Engagement Advisor), Coral Timmins (Strategic Broker) Nina Siers (Relationship Manager, afternoon)

Chairperson:	Angela Fulljames
Members:	Andy Baker, Malcolm Bell, Alan Cole, Sharlene Druyven, Amanda Hopkins, Niko Kloeten (from 10.30am)
Apology	Murray Kay, Brendon Crompton, Niko Kloeten (lateness)
Also present:	Karen Gadomski (Senior Local Board Advisor), Georgina Gilmour (Local Board Advisor), Denise Gunn (RMPA).

Authors	Georgina Gilmour - Local Board Advisor Franklin
Authorisers	Nina Siers - Relationship Manager

Authors	Anthea Clarke - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Nina Siers - Relationship Manager