I hereby give notice that an ordinary meeting of the Great Barrier Local Board will be held on:
Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Tuesday, 24 July 2018 1:00pm Claris
Conference Centre |
Great Barrier Local Board
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson |
Izzy Fordham |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Luke Coles |
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Members |
Jeff Cleave |
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Susan Daly |
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Shirley Johnson |
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(Quorum 3 members)
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Guia Nonoy Democracy Advisor
16 July 2018
Contact Telephone: (09) 301 0101 Email: guia.nonoy@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Great Barrier Local Board 24 July 2018 |
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1 Welcome 5
2 Apologies 5
3 Declaration of Interest 5
4 Confirmation of Minutes 5
5 Leave of Absence 5
6 Acknowledgements 5
7 Petitions 5
8 Deputations 5
9 Public Forum 5
10 Extraordinary Business 5
11 Annual reporting of the Great Barrier community funding agreements 7
12 Aotea Education Ltd accountability report 39
13 Approval of the 2018/2019 Great Barrier Local Board Community Facilities Work Programme 77
14 New Community Lease for the Community Room 81 Hector Sanderson Road Claris Great Barrier Island. 87
15 Aotea Great Barrier Island Area Plan Working Party - Appointment of Local Board Members 99
16 Claris cemetery process and notification options 105
17 Auckland Transport July 2018 update to the Great Barrier Local Board 113
18 Environmental agency and community group reports 119
19 Governance Forward Work Calendar 207
20 Great Barrier Local Board Workshop Proceedings 213
21 Consideration of Extraordinary Items
Chairperson IM Fordham will open the meeting and welcome everyone in attendance.
Member J Cleave will lead a karakia.
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.
That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 19 June 2018 as true and correct. |
Member S Johnson is on leave for the period 18 June 2018 to 30 July 2018 inclusive.
At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.
At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.
Standing Order 7.7 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 Great Barrier Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.
At the close of the agenda no requests for deputations had been received.
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.
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.”
Great Barrier Local Board 24 July 2018 |
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Annual reporting of the Great Barrier community funding agreements
File No.: CP2018/12980
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To note the annual accountability reports from the four Great Barrier Local Board funding agreement recipients, as stated in the terms of their contracts.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. A list of the funding agreement recipients are listed in the table below:
Group |
Purpose of funding |
Amount of funding |
Key contact |
Aotea Family Support Group |
Support the Aotea Family Support Group to develop a range of services that meet the needs of the community. |
$30,000 |
Rendt Gorter |
Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust – Community Worker |
Support the community worker to achieve successful community development outcomes, with a focus on community health and social services, safety, and marae capacity building. |
$42,000 |
Gael Johnson |
Destination Great Barrier Island |
Support Destination Great Barrier Island to manage the Claris visitor site, advance Great Barrier Island as a destination, and provide marketing promotion and economic development outcomes. |
$29,000 |
Sue Whaanga |
Great Barrier Island Community Heritage & Arts Village Trust |
Support the art gallery to provide programmes and opportunities for the Great Barrier Island community. |
$10,000 |
Nell Husband |
3. In all cases funding is also provided to support the delivery of initiatives outlined in the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Plan and the Great Barrier Local Board Agreement.
4. It is stated in the terms of the funding agreements that recipients will report six-monthly and annually to Auckland Council and to the Great Barrier Local Board’s February 2018 and June 2018 meetings. Local board reports should be formal reports on the business meeting agenda, as well as verbal reports at the business meeting.
5. Copies of the Aotea Family Support Group, Great Barrier Community Health Trust, Destination Great Barrier Island and Great Barrier Island Community Heritage & Arts Village Trust June 2018 reports are attached.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust – Community Worker report |
9 |
b⇩ |
Destination Great Barrier Island report |
19 |
c⇩ |
Great Barrier Island Community Heritage & Arts Village Trust - Arts Gallery report |
25 |
d⇩ |
Aotea Family Support Group End of funding period report FY 2018 |
35 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Kathy Cumming – Strategic Broker |
Authoriser |
Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |
24 July 2018 |
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Aotea Education Ltd accountability report
File No.: CP2018/12973
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To note the accountability report of Aotea Education Ltd, as stated in the terms of its funding contract.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. On Friday 19 December 2017, the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board agreed that “the Aotea Great Barrier Island Life-long Learning Strategy and Action Plan be governed by Aotea Education Ltd” and approved “a funding agreement of $30,000 towards implementation of the Aotea Great Barrier Island Life-long Learning Strategy and Action Plan to Aotea Education Ltd and noting that $5,000 will be allocated towards funding the Aotea Learning Hub for term 1 until 30 April 2018.”
3. Funding was provided to support the delivery of initiatives outlined in the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Plan and the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Agreement.
4. It is stated in the terms of the funding agreement that Aotea Education Ltd submits an end-of-year accountability report by 30 June 2018 and verbally presents that report at the July 2018 business meeting.
5. A copy of the Aotea Education Ltd end-of-year accountability report is attached.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the end-of-year accountability report 2018 from Aotea Education Ltd. |
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
Aotea Education Ltd. accountability report 2018 |
41 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Kathy Cumming – Strategic Broker |
Authoriser |
Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |
24 July 2018 |
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Approval of the 2018/2019 Great Barrier Local Board Community Facilities Work Programme
File No.: CP2018/12254
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To approve the 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme for the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board, including all physical works, leasing and operational maintenance projects delivered by Community Facilities.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. The Community Facilities department is responsible for the building, maintaining and renewing of all open spaces and community buildings. This includes the community leasing and licensing of council-owned premises.
3. The Aotea Great Barrier Local Board 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme was developed using a combination of local board feedback, staff assessments of assets and key stakeholder input.
4. The following indicative costs have been identified in the 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme:
i. $110,000 of asset-based services capital funding
ii. $20,000 of local board initiative capital funding
iii. $5,000 of local board initiative operational funding
5. The work programme has been developed through a series of iterative workshops between key staff and local boards since October 2017. The programme provided in Attachment A reflects the agreed projects that were presented in the last local board workshop. This report recommends that the board approves the 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme and associated budget.
6. Once approved by the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board, new work will commence from July 2018. Regular updates on the line items will be provided by the Community Facilities’ Stakeholder Advisors.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) approve the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme as detailed in Attachment A. |
Horopaki / Context
7. Community facilities and open spaces provide important community services to the people of Aotea Great Barrier Island. They contribute to building strong, healthy, and vibrant communities by providing spaces where residents and visitors can participate in a wide range of social, cultural, art, and recreational activities. These activities improve lifestyles and a sense of belonging and pride amongst residents.
8. The 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme detailed in Attachment A contains information on all proposed projects to be delivered by Community Facilities, including capital works projects, leasing and operational maintenance.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
Capital works programme
9. Investment in the capital programme will ensure that council facilities and parks open spaces in Aotea Great Barrier Island remain valuable and well-maintained community assets that continue to meet the agreed levels of service. Asset-based services capital works includes Locally Driven Initiatives (LDI), renewals and growth and development projects.
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Locally Driven Initiative |
Renewal |
Growth and development |
Coastal Renewals |
Basis for amount of budget allocated to each local board |
As per the local board funding policy: · 90% population* · 5% deprivation* · 5% land* |
In proportion to assets in very poor and poor condition requiring renewal, limited to funding available. |
To specific projects identified as priority projects to meet the needs of new and future residents. |
To specific projects identified as priorities by the coastal specialist team. |
Type of projects that can be paid for |
Any projects that deliver a council owned asset or as a capital grant to an asset made available for public use. |
Renewal of existing assets on a “like for like” basis, taking into account current service standards where applicable. |
Development budgets are used for specific projects approved by the Governing Body. Growth budgets can only be used for specific projects that are required by and benefit new and future residents. |
Renewal of and enhancement where required, to existing coastal structures |
Degree of local board discretion on allocation to projects |
Full discretion |
Broad discretion - can be allocated to any renewal project |
Limited discretion – must be allocated to the specific project. Local board discretion on scope and design of project within available budget. |
Limited discretion – must be allocated to the specific project for the purpose of protecting our coastal assets. Please note that coastal renewals projects are allocated regionally. |
*excluding Great Barrier Island
10. The amount of budget available for locally driven initiatives on Aotea Great Barrier Island is determined by:
· fees and charges collected from locally driven initiatives
· plus revenue from fees and charges for local asset based services in excess of that projected by the Governing Body where the local boards sets higher fees, (see section 3 above)
· minus revenue from fees and charges for local asset based services below that projected by the Governing Body where the local boards sets lower fees, (see section 3 above)
· plus any revenue from grants, donations, and sponsorships
· plus any revenue collected from targeted rates set to fund local activities
· plus a general rates allocation
General rates funding will be provided to meet the balance of the costs of providing locally driven initiatives on Aotea Great Barrier Island. This will be based on the expenditure on these activities agreed with the Governing Body in their local board agreements each year net of revenue generated from the items above.
11. The 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme has been created following a series of workshops with elected members from October 2017 to May 2018. All feedback gathered from the workshops has been taken into consideration throughout the process. The proposed work programme in Attachment A contains:
· Number of activity lines: five
· Indicative cost for proposed projects: $514,210.
Leasing work programme
12. Community leases are a valuable way in which the council provides support to community organisations across the region, commonly on public parks and reserves. These groups provide a wide range of community activities and services aligned with recognised local priorities and are a key part of the mosaic of community activity and infrastructure in Auckland.
13. The draft work programme provides a detailed list of the community leases and licences that will expire or are due for renewal over the 2018/2019 financial year. It also includes the additional leases and licences that will be deferred from the 2017/2018 financial year to the 2018/2019 financial year.
14. Once the 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme is approved, staff will be able to consolidate reporting on routine matters or use the streamlined process for straight forward renewals without variations whilst focusing attention on those community leases that are more complex.
Operational maintenance work programme
15. The regular maintenance of all council-owned built and open space assets plays an important part in:
· increasing the long-term durability of Community Facilities assets
· improving the safety of Community Facilities assets
· ensuring the enjoyment of Community Facilities assets by the users
16. Community Facilities launched ‘Project 17’ in July 2017 which created new bundled maintenance contracts across the Auckland region for full facility, ecological restoration and arboriculture maintenance contracts. The Finance and Performance Committee approved these contracts on 30 March 2017.
17. In the 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme, there are three line item dedicated to all maintenance in the local board area:
· Full Facilities Maintenance Contracts – These contracts include all buildings, parks and open space assets, sports fields, coastal management and storm damage
· Arboriculture Maintenance Contracts – These contracts include all tree management and maintenance
· Ecological Restoration Maintenance Contracts – These contracts include pest plant and animal pest management within ecologically significant parks and reserves.
18. Staff will be able to provide regular reporting on maintenance through monthly updates to the local boards and through the quarterly report. Community Facilities is also providing additional weekly updates to all elected members on contractor performance.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
19. The Community Facilities Work Programme has been created through a combination of local board feedback, asset condition assessments and agreed levels of service.
20. The draft 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme has been considered by the local board in a series of workshops from October 2017 to May 2018. The views expressed by local board members during the workshop have been adopted in Attachment A.
21. The Community Facilities work programme supports the achievement of the following Great Barrier Local Board Plan 2017 priorities:
· Our environment is protected and enhanced
· Our people thrive and life is good.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
22. The 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme ensures that all facilities and open space assets continue to be well-maintained assets that benefit the local community, including Māori. Where any aspects of the proposed work programme are anticipated to have a significant impact on sites of importance to mana whenua then appropriate engagement will be undertaken.
23. Staff are also attending mana whenua fora on a monthly basis to receive feedback on the 2018/2019 Community Facilities Work Programme.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
24. The proposed 2018/2019 Community Facilities work programme will see the allocation of $20,000 of the board’s locally driven initiatives capital budget, $110,000 of the board’s asset based services capital budget, and $379,210 of the board’s asset based operational budget. These amounts can be accommodated within the board’s total draft budget for 2018/2019. As such, the board’s approval will not have significant financial implications unless projects experience a significant overspend or underspend. Regular updates on projects will be provided to the board tracking expenditure and identifying any projects at risk of non-delivery, over or underspend.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
25. If the proposed Community Facilities work programme is not approved at the business meeting, there is a risk that the proposed projects may not be able to be delivered within the 2018/2019 financial year.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
26. The work programme will be implemented as part of Community Facilities’ usual business practice.
27. Work programme implementation will be reported regularly by stakeholder advisors and quarterly through the performance report to the local board.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
Great Barrier Community Facilities Work Programme 18_19 |
83 |
b⇩ |
Great Barrier Community Leases Work Programme 18_19 |
85 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Angie Bennett, Work Programme Lead |
Authorisers |
Rod Sheridan - General Manager Community Facilities Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |
24 July 2018 |
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New Community Lease for the Community Room 81 Hector Sanderson Road Claris Great Barrier Island.
File No.: CP2018/13058
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To grant a new lease for the community room at the rear of the local board offices at 81 Hector Sanderson Road Claris.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. The community room behind the local board office was previously occupied by Seniornet but is now vacant as they chose not to continue their activities.
3. The vacancy was discussed at the local board workshop on 8 May 2018 and the local board requested an expression of interest be carried out. Three responses were received.
4. The applications were assessed using a spreadsheet tool against criteria from the Auckland Council and local board plans and community needs.
5. Of the three, the application from the Great Barrier Island Health Trust made the best use of the room.
6. This report recommends that a lease be granted to the Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust subject to conditions.
Horopaki / Context
7. This report considers the leasing of the community room at the rear of the local board offices at 81 Hector Sanderson Road Claris, Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
8. The land is legally described as Lot 1 DP 60013 in certificate of title NA15B/1151 and is owned by Auckland Council under the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002.
9. Located on the land is the local board office and meeting room, the community room and the shed used by Fire and Emergency New Zealand for the fire appliance and associated equipment. (Attachment A).
10. As the result of the workshop on 8 May 2018, advertisements calling for expressions of interest (EOI) were placed in the Barrier Bulletin and on the council website from Friday 8 June for a two-week period, with applications closing Friday 22 June. An email enclosing an EOI application and supporting material was circulated to the three parties who had earlier expressed interest in occupying the room.
11. Three applications were received as summarised in the table below showing information about each application.
Applicant |
Use |
Number served/active |
Days/Hours of use |
Comment |
Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust.
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Dentist and health worker accommodation. |
1004 |
Dentist – Minimum five days per month or as required. Health worker use to make up to 20 hours per week use. |
Can’t share with groups outside Health Centre because of sensitive equipment and confidential records. |
Great Barrier Island History Research Group Inc. |
Preservation and presentation of the history of Great Barrier Island. |
20 active members plus those on mailing list |
One day/week plus some casual use. |
Can share with others. Provide resource to the public for this researching the history of the Island. |
Great Barrier Island Photo Artz. |
Photo printing and associated projects. |
12 active members |
One day/month plus some casual use. |
Can share with others. Publish a calendar and postcards of photos of the island for sale. Self-funds similar future projects. |
12. Staff undertook an analysis of the applications assessing them against the Auckland Council and local board plans, hours of use, how they intend using the building, community need, financial and other resources.
13. The background information provided with each application varied. The Community Health Trust provided a comprehensive package of information backgrounding their proposal.
14. Assessment against the Auckland and local board plans has a degree of subjectivity as the criteria of each plan do not exactly fit with the proposals. Staff therefore interpret the intent of the plans and proposals objectively as possible. Points are awarded to each application on this basis.
15. The ranking of applications after the analysis is as follows;
· Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust.
· Great Barrier Island History Research Group Inc.
· Great Barrier Island Photo Artz.
16. The proposal by the Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust makes the best use of the room to provide an important service to the island community. They intend using the room as a dentist’s room with associated health worker use, to ensure the room is well utilised, anticipated to be at least 20 hours per week.
17. The Dental Project Strategic Plan provided by the trust is in Attachment B.
18. The applications by the Great Barrier Island History Research Group Inc., and Great Barrier Island Photo Artz showed they will each only use the building one day per week and one day per month respectively. There will be some use the room at other times either by individual members or when working on projects. For example, the Photo Artz group publishes a calendar and postcards that are sold on the island. Funds raised from these activities are then used for similar future projects.
19. Using the room to supplement the health services to the island is a practical use of the rooms. A recent mobile dental service was held in the board office area and originally planned for two days was extended to four days with a high level of community satisfaction.
The Trust
20. The Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust was established in 1987 with the purpose of fundraising for a medical centre at Claris. It became a legally incorporated charitable trust in 1988.
21. The trust was given a substantial grant from the ASB Community Trust, as well as a four-bedroom house from the Auckland Hospital Board. This was barged to the island and placed on the land beside the airstrip at Claris. The Community Health Centre was officially opened in 1990. In addition to the Claris Centre, the trust operates Te Kotuku cottage and the former nurse’s cottage at Port Fitzroy.
22. The trust’s mission is:
· focusing on continuing to provide and maintain excellent facilities from which first class health care can be provided including: health promotion, medical, welfare, educational and social functions.
· anticipating and responding to evolving needs in our growing community and paralleling diversification and specialisation within the Health Team with which it is in close co-operation
23. The trust has advised that the dentist to provide the service has been confirmed. Equipment will be purchased and owned by the trust which follows the same model utilised for the delivery of other health services on Great Barrier. If the dentist changes, the equipment is available to another dentist to provide continuation of the service to the community.
The Lease
24. Auckland Council’s Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 provide for granting a lease of five years with one right of renewal of five years where the group is occupying a council owned building.
25. Rent for community leases is set at $1 per annum plus GST. There is also a contribution towards the overall maintenance costs of the building based on $25 per square metre.
26. In this case there is also the cost of power generation. At the time of reporting we are seeking information in this regard and the proposed solar power project to ensure the dental room power consumption can be accommodated. The recommendation in the report is that the contribution toward maintenance and power generation costs be negotiated with the trust once full details are known.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
27. The occupation of the community room was workshopped with the local board on 8 May 2018 when the board requested the call for expressions of interest and again on 10 July when the applications received were considered. The local board expressed support for the recommendations in this report. The proposal supports the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Plan outcome: “Our people thrive and life is good”.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
28. Auckland Council is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its broader legal obligations to Māori. The council recognises these responsibilities are distinct from the Crown’s Treaty obligations and fall within a local government Tamaki Makaurau context.
29. The purpose of community leases is to encourage participation and to create local benefits for all communities. The dental services of the trust benefit the whole Aotea Great Barrier community, including Māori.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
30. The works required in the room to accommodate the dentist activity include changing the floor covering and building partitions to create waiting area, dentist’s room and a store area. There will also be associated plumbing and electrical work. The trust will bear these costs including the cost of obtaining a building consent.
31. An associated approval is landlord approval of the works. The recommendations of the report will ask that the trust provided details of the work so that this approval can be processed. There is no cost for this.
32. There are no other financial implications for council.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
33. If the board approves the granting of the lease, it will displace two groups, the Great Barrier Island History Research Group Inc., and Great Barrier Island Photo Artz. Both groups were using the room in conjunction with Seniornet and have continued that use. Notice to vacate will be provided to these groups.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
34. Before granting a lease of longer than six months under the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002, consultation with both iwi and the community is to be carried out. The community consultation can be met by notifying the unsuccessful applicants and adjacent neighbours as an expression of interest has been undertaken.
35. Iwi consultation will take approximately one month as a presentation has to be made to a Mana Whenua forum together with direct email contact with iwi having a specific interest in Aotea Great Barrier Island.
36. While this process is carried out staff will work with the trust to mobilise the establishment of the dental office.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
Lease Area Plan |
93 |
b⇩ |
Dental Project Strategic Plan |
95 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Ron Johnson - Lease Advisor |
Authorisers |
Rod Sheridan - General Manager Community Facilities Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |
24 July 2018 |
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Aotea Great Barrier Island Area Plan Working Party - Appointment of Local Board Members
File No.: CP2018/11525
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To appoint members of the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board to the Aotea Great Barrier Area Plan Working Party.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. Planning Committee resolution PLA2018/63 includes a directive for the establishment of a working party to oversee the preparation of the Aotea Great Barrier Island Area Plan. The working party will comprise members of the Local Board, the Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor, and a representative of the Independent Māori Statutory Board.
3. This report recommends that the local board appoints all five board members to the working party.
Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation That the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board: a) appoint all local board members to the Aotea Great Barrier Area Plan Working Party. |
Horopaki / Context
4. Previous discussions with the Great Barrier Local Board have considered options for the process of incorporating the Hauraki Gulf Islands into the Auckland Unitary Plan. These discussions have resulted in a Local Board resolution GBI/2018/7 (Attachment A) to support a two-stage process for bringing the Hauraki Gulf Islands into the Auckland Unitary Plan, with the first stage being the development of an area plan for Aotea Great Barrier Island. Stage two will be a plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan, based on the area plan.
5. The two-stage approach was subsequently reported to and approved by the Planning Committee at its 5 June 2018 meeting. The resolution PLA2018/63 is attached as Attachment B.
6. Clause (b) of the committee resolution gives a directive for the establishment of working parties (one for the Waiheke Local Board area and one for the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board area) to oversee the preparation of each area plan. Each working party is to comprise of members of the relevant local board, the Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor, and a representative of the Independent Māori Statutory Board.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
7. The appointment of all (five) local board members is considered to be an effective and efficient use of resources for the following reasons:
· the working party will have direct access to all local board members local knowledge and practical insights drawn from the portfolios they are responsible for.
· meetings, workshops and reporting to the working party replaces the need for the same information to be re-reported to the local board.
· a working party of seven members (including five local board members) is a practical size and knowledge base to draw on.
· flexibility for members to be absent for other duties, without having to specifically arrange alternative members.
8. The alternative of appointing a lesser number of board members requires less resource, however additional work will be delegated to the representatives in the form of:
· acquiring knowledge of other local board members’ portfolios.
· regularly liaising with the non-working party local board members, so their views are understood and expressed.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
9. The views of the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board will be integral to the development of the Aotea Great Barrier Area Plan.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
10. The area plan process will involve full consultation with relevant iwi groups.
11. The role of the Independent Māori Statutory Board is to advance the interests of all Māori. At the time of writing this report, the Independent Māori Statutory Board had not yet confirmed its representative.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
12. Plans and Places three-year place-based spatial planning programme identifies "Great Barrier Planning Review" in years two and three- 2018/19 and 2019/20 and can be covered by departmental budgets for those years. The area plan is timed for completion by September 2019.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
13. No significant risks arise from this decision.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
14. Once the working party is appointed, staff will organise a workshop with the working party to initiate the project and determine the frequency of working party meetings.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
GBI Resolution GBI/2018/7 |
101 |
b⇩ |
Planning Committee Resolution PLA/2018/63 |
103 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Alison Pye - Principal Planner |
Authorisers |
John Duguid - General Manager - Plans and Places Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |
24 July 2018 |
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Claris cemetery process and notification options
File No.: CP2018/11394
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To recommend a process and notification option to support establishment of a cemetery at Crossroads Reserve, Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. The Aotea Great Barrier community has a longstanding aspiration for new cemeteries in the north and centre of the island.
3. From at least 2010, the Great Barrier Local Board has been working to achieve this and in 2017 it confirmed its preference that Crossroads Reserve on Whangaparapara Road be further investigated for a cemetery in the centre of the island.
4. Since then detailed investigations have confirmed a cemetery is feasible on this site and initial informal discussions with residents in the vicinity have been held and some concerns and opposition have been expressed.
5. Both a resource consent and reclassification of the reserve are needed before a cemetery can be developed. Reclassification requires public notification. As the resource consent application would be a non-complying activity, it may also need to be notified.
6. It is recommended that the board fully notify both jointly to enable formal community input and transparency and allocate budget to cover these costs.
Horopaki / Context
7. All three Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Plans have championed development of cemeteries in the north and centre of the island in response to community requests that the local board do so. On and off investigations going back prior to Auckland Council’s establishment in 2010 have sought to advance this.
8. While little progress has been made to date on a cemetery in the north of Aotea Great Barrier Island, the following decisions have enabled establishment of a cemetery in the Claris area to now be advanced:
· July 2015: Auckland Council’s Parks, Recreation and Sport Committee delegate decision making to operate, plan for and develop cemeteries on Aotea Great Barrier to the Great Barrier Local Board. This enabled the board for the first time to lead on the above aspirations.
· December 2015: The Great Barrier Local Board agrees to commence detailed investigations of local parks in the Claris crossroads area for the development of a new cemetery. Initial work is to include geotechnical studies and input from Ngāti Rehua - Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust as the representative of mana whenua of Aotea Great Barrier Island.
· February 2017: The Great Barrier Local Board selects Crossroads Reserve on Whangaparapara Road for further investigation as the most likely site for a cemetery and provisionally allocates $10,000 for works. It again notes that any concerns or support from Ngāti Rehua - Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust should be sought.
9. A plan showing the proposed Claris cemetery site at Crossroads Reserve on Whangaparapara Road is included at Attachment A.
Resource Consent
10. Since that time staff and consultants have undertaken more detailed investigations to the point where a resource consent application can soon be lodged. Crossroads Reserve is zoned Open Space 1 (ecology & landscape) in the Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan. A cemetery meets the definition of community facilities which are not provided for in this zone. As such the application would be assessed as a non-complying activity.
Reserves Act reclassification
11. At the same time appropriate Reserves Act reclassification needs to be progressed. The site is currently held in fee simple by the Auckland Council as a classified recreation reserve and subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977. This legislation provides that establishing a public cemetery on the site requires it to be reclassified from a recreation reserve to a local purpose (cemetery) reserve.
Consultation to date
12. Community awareness of, and support for new cemeteries in the north and centre of the island is high and has been publicly consulted on through local board plans, annual budgets and the local board reports and resolutions noted above.
13. The Great Barrier Local Board has engaged with Ngāti Rehua - Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust as the representative of mana whenua of Aotea Great Barrier Island to understand its views (see paragraphs 34 and 35) and has also undertaken some informal engagement with residents and businesses in the area.
14. In early April 2018, letters were sent to the neighbouring residents and businesses of the proposed Claris cemetery site outlining the board’s intention to further investigate the site. Two verbal replies were received expressing some concerns with the proposal with both wanting an opportunity to more fully express their opinions. Both were asked to provide this response in writing but nothing was received.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
15. Resource consent and reclassification options and implications are assessed here and a recommendation is made.
Resource Consent
16. The Resource Management Act states that a consent authority may grant resource consent for a non-complying activity only if it is satisfied that either the adverse effects of the activity on the environment will be minor; or the application is for an activity that will not be contrary to the objectives and policies of the relevant plan.
17. It also states that in deciding whether an activity will have or is likely to have adverse effects on the environment that are more than minor, it must disregard any effects on persons who own or occupy any land adjacent to the site.
18. Consultants working on the proposal have identified a range of potential adverse effects which are being addressed in the application, including ecology, geotechnical, mana whenua and visual/character. They have expressed confidence that these matters can be addressed and that consent can be obtained.
19. Independent commissioners will decide whether the non-complying cemetery application should be notified or not. If it is considered that the application doesn’t meet the tests for non-notification, it could be notified, either limited notified (e.g. neighbours, affected parties, stakeholders) or fully notified.
20. The board, as applicant can ask that the application be non-notified, limited notified or fully notified.
Non notification
21. The board could ask that the application not be notified, relying on the application being able to address the matters it needs to, to be non-notified. It is common practise for applicants to assert that the effects of their proposal are less than minor and in some cases this results in non-complying applications not being notified.
22. In this case the applicant would need to demonstrate that it can (amongst other things), mitigate mana whenua, visual/character, ecological and geotechnical (earthworks, stormwater, flooding) effects of the cemetery proposal. Given that some concern has been expressed by some residents in the vicinity of the site, the application would need to specifically address these too.
23. This is the cheapest and simplest option as there is no hearing and associated costs but there is certainly no guarantee that the application won’t be notified. Risks with this approach are that parties who have already signaled concerns and asked that they be able to formally input, won’t be able to and that might have implications. It also doesn’t provide a forum for those who support the application to be heard.
Limited notification
24. The board could ask that the application be notified to only specific affected persons. The relevant matters of concern to nearby residents could include effects on their amenity values e.g. visual, traffic, noise etc and any effects associated with changes to flooding or other natural hazards.
25. This option enables nearby residents and key interested parties to have their say. Again, this option doesn’t provide the opportunity for other members of the public who may support a cemetery to have their say. Assuming submissions asking to be heard are received, a hearing would need to be held anyway. This has cost and time implications for the applicant.
Full public notification
26. The board could ask that the application be fully publicly notified. Notice would appear in local/Auckland media and be sent to specific parties with an interest greater than the public generally, for example neighbours and mana whenua.
27. This option has the greatest cost but is also the most open and transparent as it enables anyone to participate and provides the best process for all views to be publicly aired. Given the degree of support the community has shown for establishing a cemetery in the centre of the island, the board could expect submissions supporting the proposal which would add weight to it being granted.
Reserves Act reclassification
28. Reclassification from recreation reserve to local purpose (cemetery) reserve is required as part of the cemetery development process. This must be publicly notified and a hearing held if submissions are received. It has not always been the practice to appropriately reclassify reserves as part of a development but the legislation is clear that this is a requirement.
29. The Great Barrier Local Board has authority to approve the reclassification provided it is publicly notified outlining reasons and that local iwi are engaged or consulted prior to the board resolving to reclassify. Given that the board is the applicant, independent commissioners would make this decision.
30. It is anticipated that the Reserves Act process will attract submissions and a hearing even if the resource consent isn’t notified as people will wish to have their say if given the opportunity.
Recommendation
31. Subject to the board agreeing budget to cover expected costs, staff recommend that the board ask that the resource consent be publicly notified for the following reasons:
· this is a key project for the board and it is important the board is seen to run an open and transparent process
· reserve reclassification is a publicly notified process anyway and it is expected submissions from persons who have already signaled their opposition to the cemetery will be received and a hearing will be needed. The hearing will jointly consider the resource consent and reserve reclassification matters
· consultants working on the resource consent application are confident they can address all the effects that will need to be addressed to enable the application to be approved (ecological, geotechnical, mana whenua), including impacts on neighbours. It is noted that some of the matters opponents have already raised are not matters which need to be addressed in a consent process.
Hearings Process
32. Assuming the local board supports this recommendation, the resource consent and reclassification processes would be notified separately but together at the same time and in the same media. A further resolution will be sought from the local board to appoint a hearings panel for the reserve reclassification.
33. As the reclassification hearing would run at the same time as any resource consent hearing, it makes sense for this to be a joint hearing and for the reserve reclassification hearings panel to also be the resource consent hearings panel. Independent commissioners familiar with both Reserves Act and resource consent processes would be used.
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
34. Development of a cemetery at Claris is a Great Barrier Local Board led and funded project.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
35. Ngāti Rehua - Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust representatives visited the proposed Claris cemetery site with board members, project consultants and staff on 31 October 2017 and also attended a subsequent meeting on 14 February 2018 to discuss the initial site design. Feedback has been taken into account and the site plan amended accordingly.
36. The chair of the Ngāti Rehua - Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust has confirmed that Ngāti Rehua - Ngātiwai ki Aotea hold no objection to the proposed cemetery development and are satisfied that the perspectives and views of the iwi are understood, accepted and reflected in the record of these meetings. Their perspectives and views are understood and will be incorporated into the proposal.
37. It is expected that other iwi will be consulted as part of resource consent consultation requirements.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / Financial implications
38. The Great Barrier Local Board has $30,000 allocated in the 2017/18 year to progress investigations, concept plan development and consenting processes. This amount does not currently include public notification process costs.
39. The board has deferred a decision on allocating capital cemetery development budget in its 2018/19 Community Facilities work programme to the same 24 July business meeting. As the notification and hearings process is part of obtaining consent it is suggested these costs be included in that allocation and recommendation c) reflects that.
40. Costs to publicly notify the proposal are likely to be around $30,000, assessed as follows:
Resource consent application
· Consultant costs: Costs to prepare the resource consent application are budgeted, but an extra amount may be needed for the hearings process. Providing an estimated cost of up to $5,000 is proposed.
· Public notification: A notified resource consent requires a deposit of $20,000 on application. A limited notified consent deposit is $10,000. Some savings are anticipated by running the consent and reclassification processes together.
· Hearings process (if submissions received): A deposit of $3,000 is required. Hearings costs would normally be paid by the applicant but in this case (see below) these are covered by Auckland Council as the applicant is the Great Barrier Local Board.
· Given the anticipated small scale of any hearing, it is likely the $20,000 deposit will cover staff costs
Reserves Act reclassification process
· Hearings costs. Hearing commissioners and hearing advisors time will be covered as it’s an Auckland Council application.
· Public notification and publishing the gazette notice declaring the reclassification will cost up to $1000.
41. If the resource consent wasn’t publicly notified then the resource consent application deposit is $4,500. No notification or hearings costs would be incurred.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
42. The greatest risk for the Great Barrier Local Board is not being able to advance a cemetery on this site given the work undertaken over the last few years to obtain authority for cemetery development, find a suitable site and get to this point.
43. There is a risk that the resource consent application won’t be approved. Pursuing a fully notified consent application alongside reclassification, although more costly and time consuming is not considered to adversely affect chances of success in any significant way.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
44. The next step is to apply for resource consent. If the board seeks non notification then the reclassification process would not be commenced until a consent decision is received.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
Aerial Photo of Crossroads Reserve |
111 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
John Nash - Programme Manager, Waiheke & Gulf Islands |
Authoriser |
Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |
24 July 2018 |
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Auckland Transport July 2018 update to the Great Barrier Local Board
File No.: CP2018/12989
Te take mō Te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To provide an update to the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board on transport related matters in their area including the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. This report covers:
a. a general summary of operational projects and activities of interest to the board
b. an update on the board’s transport capital fund
c. responses from Auckland Transport to resolutions by the board
d. an update on local board advocacy
e. an update on local board transport enquiries
f. other Auckland Transport news of interest to the board
g. quarterly report on Auckland Transport’s projects and activities.
That the Aotea Great Barrier Local Board: a) note and receive the Auckland Transport July 2018 update report. |
Horopaki / Context
3. This report addresses transport related matters in the local board area and includes information on the status of the LBTCF.
4. Auckland Transport is responsible for much of Auckland’s transport services, excluding state highways and the railway network. They report on a monthly basis to local boards, as set out in their Local Board Engagement Plan. This monthly reporting commitment acknowledges the important engagement role local boards play within and on behalf of their local communities.
5. The LBTCF is a ring fenced capital budget controlled by local boards and delivered by Auckland Transport. Local boards can use this fund to deliver transport projects that they believe are important but are not part of Auckland Transport’s work programme. Criteria for projects are determined by the Governing Body and include that the project:
· be safe
· not impede network efficiency
· be in the road corridor (although projects running through parks can be considered if there is a transport outcome).
Report on Auckland Transport projects and activities
6. Please see below for information on Auckland Transport’s activities:
· Whangaparapara Wharf Upgrade - Works completed at the end June 2018. Excess materials are to be relocated to Shoal Bay. Final tidy up of Whangaparapara site to be completed first week in July. Additional piles and bracing installed to upgrade entire fender system and provide protection for fuel lines along external wharf edge.
· Shoal Bay Wharf upgrade - Works commenced end June and to continue throughout July. Wharf loading capacity to be increased to 10 tonnes. Installation of new weather protection structure (carport) for freight and forklift. Temporary relocation of Sealink shipping container while works being undertaken. Container to be decommissioned upon completion. On wharf shelter to have new metal sheeting and Perspex installed to provide additional weather protection for passengers.
· Shoal Bay dingy ramp and rack - Consent lodged with Auckland Council. Physical works expected to take place in September/October prior to summer season.
· Shoal Bay mooring pile - Consent lodged with Auckland Council. Anticipating being able to undertake installation in September when piling contractor on island to undertake other works.
· Okupu Wharf shed roof - Works completed in June. Some minor painting works to be undertaken in July.
· Reconfiguration of Intersection of Whangaparpara / Gray Road – The work is mostly complete. The project will marking the intersection but will hold off until the weather is more suitable, they estimate in September. They will see if temporary markings are suitable in the meantime.
· Cowshed Bridge – Details about repairs or a replacement for the bridge will be forthcoming.
Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu / Analysis and advice
Local Board Transport Capital Fund
7. As of the new electoral term, Aotea Great Barrier Local Board had $328,104 in their Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).
8. Following the proposal to increase the Local Board Transport Capital Fund, the allocation to the board has increased by $189,732 and is now $517,836.
9. From this they have committed $68,000 for a dust seal on Sandhills Road. This leaves $449,836 unallocated.
Rough order of cost for Footpath on Hector Sanderson from Claris Café to the Cross Roads
10. Auckland Transport has provided a rough order of cost to complete the remaining sections of footpath on Hector Sanderson from Claris Café to the Cross Roads:
· Section A from Claris Café to Land Fill Road – creates a new unsealed path adjacent to the seal edge. Includes all necessary earthworks, drainage work and contingency. The Rough order of cost is $10,000.
· Section B from Land Fill Road to wall outside Police Station – creates a new unsealed path adjacent to the seal edge. Includes all necessary earthworks, drainage work and contingency. Rough order of cost is $15,000.
· Section K from Grays Place to Cross Roads – creates new unsealed path adjacent to the seal edge on the Northside. Includes all necessary earthworks, drainage and contingency. Rough order of cost is $20,000.
11. The total cost is therefore $45,000.
12. These costs exclude street lighting, redesign, geotechnical investigation and additional consents that may be required.
Rough order of cost for Whangaparapara Road walking route
13. Auckland Transport has also provided a rough order of cost for a walkway on Whangaparapara Road from the Cross Road to the Hot Pool.
14. Due to the road widths, alignment and the topography of the land, the option to road widen and install retaining structures to provide an off road facility has not been pursued. The following is based on the funding available to the Board and the limited funding assistance from other areas within Auckland Transport. It is important to note that some of the proposed work does not meet Auckland Transport code of practice standards.
15. The following commentary describes where a possible passage or path for walking could be implemented on Whangaparapara Road. This walkway encompasses the use of the existing road, mown grass areas or metalled shoulders and takes into account visibility issues resulting from the multiple curvatures encountered along this route. The route is approximately 2271m long.
Chainage 00m Greys Rd end |
Description |
00 to 493m |
South side, mixture of using mown grass and metal shoulder area |
493 to 503m |
Bridge south side (on road) |
503 to 560m |
On road south side |
560 to 572m |
Bridge south side (on road) |
572 to 683m |
Golf Club entrance (on road) |
683m to 1155m |
On road south side, mixture of mainly on road and metal shoulder |
1155m to 1283m |
On road mainly on south side |
1283 to 1458m |
Cross over to the north side due to left hand bend on the south side (visibility due to left hand bend), after bend cross over to south side. |
1458 to 2158m |
On road, mixture of metal shoulder use however mainly on road south side, crossing over north side due to left hand bend. |
2158 to 2271m Hot Springs entrance |
North side, mainly on road prior to entrance to the Hot springs. |
16. A rough order cost is shown below.
Item |
Cost |
Preliminary & General Costs plus Traffic Management |
$10,000 |
Mowing of grass berm |
$3,000 |
Widen or supply and place metal on shoulder |
$20,000 |
Vegetation pruning or removal |
$5,000 |
Contingency |
$15,000 |
Consents and staff time |
$10,000 |
Total |
$63,000 |
17. The rough order of cost excludes the following:
· Consultant fees
· Retaining structures and
· Storm water controls.
18. Auckland Transport is ongoing investigations into rough orders of costs for the following projects:
· For solutions on the road corridor to address Claris shopping centre carparking safety and congestion issues.
· Port FitzRoy traffic calmers
· Shoal Bay footpath (from Mulberry Grove School to Shoal Bay wharf)
19. Auckland Transport is also investigating costs for potential road sealing projects that could be funded by the board, these include:
· Kaiaraara Bay Road (from FitzRoy wharf to Akapoua bridge/ford)
· Puriri Bay Road
· Whangaparapara Road (hot springs to Harpoon)
Local board advocacy
20. In response to resolution GBI/2018/56:
“That the Great Barrier Local Board:
b) advocate for traffic to slow down through settlement areas and request a speed engineer to workshop with the board.”
21. Michael Brown, Senior Road Safety Team Leader at Auckland Transport, with specialization for rural road safety visited the island to look at safety concerns. As part of the visit a meeting was arranged with the principal of Okiwi School and visits to areas of concern as previously highlighted by the board including Karaka Bay Road, Port Fitzroy, Claris, Schooner Bay Road, Tryphena, Sand Hills Road and Whangaparapara Road. A workshop on the subject of speed management and road safety in general was held with the board.
22. Update on local board advocacy initiatives:
Advocacy Initiative |
Status |
Continue to minimise agrichemical use by using alternative methods and advocate to Auckland Transport to follow suit. |
Auckland Transport’s maintenance contractors currently use chemical’s during road maintenance. The agreed process is that our contractors will: · Notify residents accordingly with spray notification register held by Auckland Transport · Advertise on Barrier Bulletin in advance to notify the local residents · Have correct signs up warning the pedestrians and road-users of our spraying operations and signs to remain on site during the withholding period for minimum of 24 hours. · Do no spraying around schools unless schools are closed. |
Investigate smart energy systems that allow island communities to have their own power systems and pave the way for electric vehicles |
Auckland Transport is happy to work with the Local Board to facilitate this initiative. Our Sustainability Team is looking at potential ways Auckland Transport could support the board with this point. |
Improving and linking existing walkways and cycleways and investigating further opportunities to fill gaps in the network, including horse trails |
Auckland Transport currently has no programmed works for walkways or cycleways on Great Barrier. However Auckland Transport is investigating several options for use of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund. |
Advocating to Auckland Transport to continue investigating the use of dust suppressant products on populated roads. |
Auckland Transport is not currently funded for dust suppressant products and it the Local Board Transport Capital Fund cannot currently be used for this purpose. However Auckland Transport is undergoing a investigating different products, you can find out more information here: https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/rodney-dust-supression-trial/ |
Identify key coastal infrastructure needing protection from erosion and develop environmentally sensitive ways to address this |
An inspection of the erosion issues affecting Shoal Bay Road, adjacent to Pa Beach in Tryphena, was carried out in May 2017. A report was created that outlines the erosion that has occurred, an assessment of the main cause of the erosion, and a range of options for addressing the erosion. Further investigation is required and Auckland Transport is currently reviewing the report to determine the appropriate response. |
Advocate to Auckland Transport to follow Auckland Council’s new procurement approach and directly manage the island’s roading contractor. |
The current contract covers Rakino, Waiheke and Great Barrier Island and budget is allocated to this contract not to specific Islands. This contract expires on 30/06/19 and has the potential to roll over for one further term of two years. Auckland Transport will be taking into account Great Barrier Local Board feedback when reviewing the next contracts. |
Progress being made on investigations
23. Update on local board transport enquiries:
Enquiry |
Status |
Parking enforcement at Claris Carpark |
We are working closely with Auckland Council staff to monitor the ongoing use of the car park. Our Parking Enforcement team has sent out target letters to overstayers. If this doesn’t have the desired result enforcement will be used. |
Fish passages |
Working closely with Auckland Council Environmental Services team we have developed indicative costings for the work, both one off and an ongoing basis, to maintain fish access. Currently we are working to source funding. |
Auckland Transport Wharf H&S Review |
Auckland Transport is currently reviewing its wharf facilities and operations at Tryphena and Whangaparapara. The team expects to be able to have an H&S walkaround with the LB and Sealink to close out the H&S report at the end of June. |
Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a Te
poari ā-rohe /
Local impacts and local board views
24. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no local, sub-regional or regional impacts.
25. Auckland Transport attended a workshop on the 10th of July with the local board.
Traffic Control Committee resolutions
26. There were no Traffic Control Committee resolutions pertaining to this local board area.
Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori / Māori impact statement
27. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no impacts or opportunities for Māori. Any engagement with Māori, or consideration of impacts and opportunities, will be carried out on an individual project basis.
Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea / financial implications
28. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no financial implications.
Ngā raru tūpono / Risks
29. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no risks. Auckland Transport has risk management strategies in place for all of their projects.
Ngā koringa ā-muri / Next steps
30. Auckland Transport will provide another update report to the local board next month.
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
There are no attachments for this report.
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Ben Halliwell - Elected Member Relationship Manager |
Authorisers |
Jonathan Anyon - Elected Member Relationship Team Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |
Great Barrier Local Board 24 July 2018 |
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Environmental agency and community group reports
File No.: CP2018/11595
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To provide an opportunity for Great Barrier community groups and environmental agencies with interest or role in the environment or the work of the Great Barrier Local Board, to have items considered as part of the board’s business meeting.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. The Environment Committee of the Great Barrier Local Board has been discontinued from the start of this electoral term 2016/2019. To continue with the tradition of open and more direct interaction between the board, local groups and others, the local board has extended an invitation to either speak at the board’s business meeting via Public Forum or put items forward and have reports included in the agenda.
3. Inclusion of items on the agenda is at the discretion of the Great Barrier Local Board Chairperson in discussion with the Great Barrier Local Board Relationship Manager to ensure the material is appropriate and will not create any issues. Any items submitted will be included under a cover report which will have the recommendation that “item xyz be noted or received”.
That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) receive the following reports: i. Biosecurity local board general update May – June 2018 ii. Biodiversity/biosecurity report May – June 2018 |
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
Biosecurity local board general update May - June 2018 |
121 |
b⇩ |
Biodiversity/biosecurity report May - June 2018 |
135 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Guia Nonoy - Democracy Advisor |
Authoriser |
Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |
Great Barrier Local Board 24 July 2018 |
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Governance Forward Work Calendar
File No.: CP2018/11596
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To present the Great Barrier Local Board with its updated governance forward work calendar.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. The governance forward work calendar for the Great Barrier Local Board is in Attachment A. The calendar is updated monthly, reported to business meetings and distributed to council staff for reference and information only.
3. The governance forward work calendars were introduced in 2016 as part of Auckland Council’s quality advice programme and aim to support local boards’ governance role by:
· ensuring advice on meeting agendas is driven by local board priorities
· clarifying what advice is expected and when
· clarifying the rationale for reports.
4. The calendar also aims to provide guidance for staff supporting local boards and greater transparency for the public.
That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the governance forward work calendar as at July 2018. |
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
Great Barrier Local Board Governance Forward Work Calendar - July 2018 |
209 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Guia Nonoy - Democracy Advisor |
Authoriser |
Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |
24 July 2018 |
|
Great Barrier Local Board Workshop Proceedings
File No.: CP2018/11597
Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report
1. To note the Great Barrier Local Board proceedings taken at the workshop held on 5, 12 and 26 June 2018.
Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary
2. Under the current Standing Orders of the Great Barrier Local Board 12.1, workshops convened by the local board shall be closed to the public. However, the proceedings of every workshop shall record the names of members attending and a statement summarising the nature of the information received and nature of matters discussed. No resolutions are passed or decisions reached but are solely for the provision of information and discussion. This report attaches the workshop record for the period stated above.
That the Great Barrier Local Board: a) note the record of proceedings for the workshop held on 5, 12 and 26 June 2018. |
Ngā tāpirihanga / Attachments
No. |
Title |
Page |
a⇩ |
Great Barrier Local Board Workshop Record - 5 June 2018 |
215 |
b⇩ |
Great Barrier Local Board Workshop Record - 12 June 2018 |
217 |
c⇩ |
Great Barrier Local Board Workshop Record - 26 June 2018 |
219 |
Ngā kaihaina / Signatories
Author |
Guia Nonoy - Democracy Advisor |
Authoriser |
Helgard Wagener - Relationship Manager Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards |