Agenda of Whau Local Board - 27 February 2019

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Welcome 5

2 Apologies 5

3 Declaration of Interest 5

4 Confirmation of Minutes 6

5 Leave of Absence 6

6 Acknowledgements 6

7 Petitions 6

8 Deputations 6

8.1 Deputation - Collaborative Marketplace 6

9 Public Forum 7

10 Extraordinary Business 7

11 Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) Middle Catchment Action Plan - Whau 9

12 Whau Local Board Non-Contestable Funds for Extraordinary Local Support 21

13 New Road Name Approval for Subdivision at 7-23 Hertford Street, Blockhouse Bay 23

14 Growth Related Improvements to New Lynn Community Centre 37

15 Year-end reports for the Whau Local Board’s 2017/2018 home energy advice, healthy rentals, and EcoMatters projects 51

16 Auckland Council's Quarterly Report: Whau Local Board for quarter two 181

17 Whau Local Board Achievements Report November 2017 - November 2018 225

18 Confirmation of workshop records - 14 November to 5 December 2018 227

19 Avondale Library and Community Centre and urban renewal (Covering report) 237

20 2019/20 Annual Budget and Our Future Water - Have your say 239

21 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

1 Welcome

2 Apologies

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

3 Declaration of Interest

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

Specifically members are asked to identify any new interests they have not previously disclosed, an interest that might be considered as a conflict of interest with a matter on the agenda.

The following are declared interests of the Whau Local Board.

Board Member	Organisation / Position
Tracy Mulholland	· New Lynn Business Association – Business Associate/Contractor
Susan Zhu	· Chinese Oral History Foundation – Committee member · The Chinese Garden Steering Committee of Auckland – Board Member
Derek Battersby	· New Lynn Tennis Club – Patron · West Lynn Gardens – Patron · Tag Out Trust – Deputy Chairman · New Lynn Bowling Club - Patron · New Lynn RSA - Member
Catherine Farmer	· Avondale-Waterview Historical Society – Member · Blockhouse Bay Historical Society – Member · Portage Licensing Trust – Trustee · Blockhouse Bay Bowls – Patron · Forest and Bird organisation – Member · Grey Power - Member
Duncan Macdonald	· Avondale Community Society – Chairman · Avondale-Waterview Historical Society - Member · Avondale Jockey Club – Member
Te’eva Matafai	· Pacific Events and Entertainment Trust - Co-Founder · Miss Samoa NZ - Director · Malu Measina Samoan Dance Group - Director/Founder · Pasifika Festival Village Coordinators Trust ATEED - Chairperson · Aspire Events – Director
David Whitley	· Rosebank Business Association - Member · REINZ - Member · Chamber of Trade - Mentor · Lopdell House - Trustee · Amalgamated Hardware Merchants (AHM) Apprenticeship Trust – Trustee · Rotary New Lynn – Head director of Public Relations New Lynn

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Whau Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 12 December 2018, including the confidential section, as a true and correct.

5 Leave of Absence

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

6 Acknowledgements

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

7 Petitions

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

8 Deputations

Standing Order 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 Whau 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 - Collaborative Marketplace

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. Lynette Adams (Sport Waitakere), Damon Birchfield (EcoMatters), Mark Allen (Community Waitakere) and Kathryn Lawlor (MPHS) will be in attendance asking for board’s support for ‘Collaborative Marketplace’, which is a collaborative community initiative.

Whakarāpopototanga matua / Executive summary

2. The Collaborative Marketplace is an innovative collaboration of not-for-profit organisations across West Auckland who have been working together since April 2017 to deepen connections to create a bigger, stronger and more connected impact across West Auckland.

3. The initiative is led by a steering group of CEOs from each organisation meeting regularly to plan and support the development of cross organisation teams through combined professional development events, think tanks and networking. Teams consisting of around 50 community practitioners, called Action Groups meet between combined events to build on what exists, and develop new ideas including: Leadership Development, Social Enterprise, Youth Development Connection and Kai Out West. Current organisations involved are:

· Community Waitakere

· Corbans Estate Arts Centre

· Eco Matters

· Massey Matters

· McLaren Park Henderson South Community Trust

· Ranui Action Project

· Sport Waitakere

· West Auckland Enterprise Skills and Training

· ZEAL

· With the support of the West Local Boards, Auckland Council.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) receive the deputation from Lynette Adams (Sport Waitakere), Damon Birchfield (EcoMatters), Mark Allen (Community Waitakere) and Kathryn Lawlor (MPHS) from Collaborative Marketplace and thank them for the presentation.

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.”

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) Middle Catchment Action Plan - Whau

File No.: CP2019/00478

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek adoption of the Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) Action Plan for the middle catchment of the awa (stream).

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) is the longest urban stream in the Auckland isthmus. It acts as a green link connecting ecological corridors and public open space through the Puketāpapa, Albert-Eden and Whau local board areas.

3. The intent of the Te Auaunga Middle Catchment Action Plan (action plan) is to identify and prioritise future parks improvement projects, building on recent investment by the New Zealand Transport Authority (NZTA) in the Allan Wood Corridor.

4. The action plan was jointly funded in FY17/18 by the Whau and Albert-Eden local boards as part of the Joint NZTA mitigation fund for development of the SH16/20 motorway link. It includes all public open space along Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) from Richardson Road to New North Road.

5. This extends a similar document produced for the lower catchment of the awa in FY16/17, facilitating a holistic approach to the future management and development of public open space alongside Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek).

6. The action plan has been developed in collaboration with stakeholders, relevant council departments, mana whenua and the Whau and Albert-Eden local boards.

7. Improvements identified in the plan have been prioritised and will be progressed into investigation, design and delivery stages as funding is made available.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) adopt the Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) Middle Catchment Action Plan as presented in Attachment A to this report.

Horopaki

Context

8. Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) is the longest urban stream (awa) in Auckland, running for over 15 kilometres from its origin in Puketāpapa through the Whau and Albert-Eden local board areas before flowing into the Waitematā Harbour. The stream forms an important open-space link through these areas, providing active transport, recreational, ecological and storm water filtration benefits.

9. The middle catchment of Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) as defined by this project is from Richardson Road to New North Road, including public open spaces on the Whau Local Board and Albert-Eden Local Board sides of the awa.

10. The middle catchment of the stream flows through several public reserves including Kukuwai Park, Valonia Reserve and Alan Wood Reserve. These parks include provision for both active and passive recreation, and include a shared path connection. Land use adjacent to the catchment is largely suburban residential development. NZTA holds a rail designation through Alan Wood Reserve and Kukuwai Park however this is leased by council for public open space.

11. Both the stream and surrounding parks in the middle catchment have seen significant improvement in recent years on the back of large infrastructure projects delivered by NZTA. However, a few sections still remain undeveloped and largely unused, and some assets require renewal.

12. There is an opportunity to continue to build on recent investment in this area to better provide for a growing population. It is expected that significant housing development within neighbouring suburbs at Ōwairaka and Wesley will place increased pressure on open space in the area.

13. Development of a plan for the middle catchment will ensure a holistic approach to the future management and development of public open space alongside Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek).

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

14. An action plan for the middle catchment of Te Auaunga was developed throughout 2018 in collaboration with mana whenua, local boards, and stakeholders including council departments, and the Friends of Oakley Creek.

15. A number of proposed improvements have been identified in the plan (Attachment A). These include:

· Increased recreation opportunities through improved walking trails, play enhancement, and provision for sporting use.

· Improvements to community spaces such as picnic areas, event spaces, new interpretation signage, art and upgrades to the lookout.

· Environmental enhancement through weed removal and revegetation, as well as stream daylighting and realignment projects.

16. Improved infrastructure will result in increased usage and public enjoyment of the catchment. This will help to raise community awareness of Te Auaunga, and help provide a sense of place to local residents to encourage ownership and guardianship of this important awa.

17. To ensure a consistency in design through Te Auaunga, a design guide for the middle catchment has been included in the action plan. This guides the design of built form assets and provides catchment-wide theming for projects to draw from.

18. Collaboration with stakeholders has led to a well-considered and holistic action plan which will aid future development of the middle catchment in both the short and long term.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

19. An action plan for the middle catchment of Te Auaunga was developed throughout 2018 in collaboration with mana whenua, local boards, and stakeholders including council departments, and the Friends of Oakley Creek.

20. The plan outlines projects for delivery both the short and long term. Projects are likely to involve a range of council departments including Parks, Sport and Recreation (PSR), Healthy Waters, and Community Facilities as well as other stakeholders such as Auckland Transport (AT) the Friends of Oakley Creek, NZTA and private developers.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

21. The Whau Local Board and Albert-Eden Local Board allocated $10,000 OPEX from the Joint NZTA mitigation fund for SH16/20 towards development of the Te Auaunga Middle Catchment Action Plan (resolution #WH/2017/155 + resolution #AE/2017/190).

22. Workshops were held with the board to discuss the plan on 8 November 2017 and 20 June 2018. In addition, board members undertook a site walkover of the middle catchment on 12 September 2018. The Whau Local Board was supportive of the action plan at these meetings.

23. The Albert-Eden Local Board has also shared their support for the final action plan.

24. Delivery of projects identified in the action plan will help to meet objectives from the Whau Local Board Plan 2017. This includes:

· Outcome One: Well-planned towns, facilities and housing.

· Outcome Three: Its 20 minutes to all we need by walking, cycling and public transport.

· Outcome Four: Enhanced natural environment.

· Outcome Seven: Our heritage is known, protected and our stories are shared.

25. Holistic development of Te Auaunga also helps to meet several outcomes from the Te Auaunga Vision and Restoration Strategy for the Lower Catchment 2018. Improvements identified within the action plan will help to reduce sedimentation and contamination of the awa through increased streamside planting. In addition, the action plan will lead to increased usage and public enjoyment of the catchment, raising community awareness and engagement with the awa.

26. All future council projects identified within the plan will be workshopped with the local board through investigation design, and delivery.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

27. Te Auaunga is of cultural significance to Māori. Its waters weave together a cultural landscape of diverse cultural sites including mahinga kai, pā taua, papakāinga, wāhi nohoanga and wāhi tapu.

28. Mana whenua were engaged throughout the development of the action plan. The document was discussed at two Park, Sports and Recreation Kaitiaki Forums. In addition, mana whenua representatives were invited to a site walkover through these reserves on 12 April 2018.

29. Possible future projects which will involve mana whenua input include development of a carving or art installations, implementation of the tohu design, and new interpretive signage to tell cultural stories. Mana Whenua will be engaged to provide input when the relevant projects are initiated.

30. The action plan references the importance of Mana Whenua as kaitiaki (guardians) of the awa, and reflects Auckland Council’s desire to deliver the vision of the world’s most liveable city, including a Māori identity that is Auckland’s point of difference in the world.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

31. Parks Services and Community Facilities staff will work with the Whau and Albert-Eden Local Boards to develop a prioritised programme of improvements to move into the investigation and design phase.

32. $60,000 of Capex funding from the Joint NZTA mitigation fund for SH16/20 has already been allocated (resolution #WH/2017/155). Should additional funding be required, this will require approval from both local boards.

33. Funding will be sought in future years for the delivery of projects from the plan that are not considered in the first round of development.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

34. Without a plan, there is a risk that development of these reserves will stall, and renewal projects will be delivered in isolation. This would result in poorer outcomes for the local community, and for the catchment overall.

35. As implementation of this plan will involve collaboration between two local boards, mana whenua, and a range of non-council stakeholders, it may prove difficult for agreement to be found on all aspects of the plan with the existing funding. To mitigate this risk, actions in the plan were separated into those under the governance of each local board, and can be funded by each board separately if required.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

36. Should the action plan be adopted, Parks Services staff will distribute the plan to all relevant council departments and external stakeholders.

37. Parks Services and Community Facilities staff will work with the Whau and Albert-Eden Local Boards to develop a prioritised programme of improvements to move into the investigation and design phase.

38. Renewal projects identified in the plan will be approved by the board in future CF Annual Work Programmes.

39. Funding for CAPEX projects will be sought in future work programs for the delivery of projects from the plan that are not considered in the first round of development.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Te Auaunga (Oakley Creek) Middle Catchment Action Plan	13

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Thomas Dixon - Parks & Places Specialist

Authorisers

Mace Ward - General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

Whau Local Board Non-Contestable Funds for Extraordinary Local Support

File No.: CP2018/25260

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this report to identify and support funding that due to extenuating circumstances, cannot be met within the confines of usual business process of Auckland Council.

2. Additionally, the Whau Local Board had previously delegated authority to the Heritage Lead to provide direction to staff with regards to the allocation of funds in response to minor heritage projects in the Whau area. This information is brought before the board for the purpose of transparency.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

The New Lynn Tennis Club

3. The New Lynn Tennis Club in the Whau signalled it’s coming centenary in April 2019. An invitation is extended to board members to join the celebrations on 13 April 2019.

4. The organising committee has asked for funding support toward the event. This request would customarily be directed to the Local Board’s Grants Advisor for contestable funding. However, the board’s next funding rounds won’t be resolved until May and June 2019 – too late for the club to activate. A centennial event is a once in a lifetime event hence the board would like to respond positively and seek to re-direct $750 from unspent funds previously allocated to Carols by Spiderlight event in Avondale in December 2018. The balance of the original allocation will be put back into contestable funding rounds.

Heritage project: New Lynn Methodist Church building, 39 Margan Avenue, New Lynn

5. This New Lynn Methodist Church building founded in December 1918 is a Category III listed building in the Waitakere City Council District Plan 2003. In recognition of its centenary, the Heritage Lead for the Whau Local Board, met with the Pastor and members of his congregation on site, to understand use and discuss importance of maintaining heritage structures. The Tongan Church owns and utilizes the building as a hall and conducts pastoral activities and prayer from time to time. Proper services are delivered in the larger, newer building immediately adjacent. The group had plans to spruce up the building and have since shared a quote from WSB Builders and Cladding, dated 27 September 2018:

· Replacing of the whole roof cost include labour and materials $ 27,800

· Repainting of the whole building include labour and materials $ 7,000

· Remedial work for the interior of the building include materials $ 6,800

6. At a Whau Local Board workshop in 2018, supported allocation of $3,000 from the LDI Heritage funds. The board requested staff pay this sum as a grant to Metotisi (Methodist) Tonga New Lynn to administer.

Heritage project: Armanasco House, Gittos Domain, Blockhouse Bay

7. Armanasco is a heritage homestead built by Stefano and Maria Armanasco circa 1890, in Blockhouse Bay. In 1990, local monetary pledges stayed demolution and moved the homestead on to the current location, council land on Gittos Domain. The Blockhouse Bay Community Centre is responsible for the maintenance of the building. The building is in need of some urgent maintenance work to retain the integrity of the structure. A quote for $5,865, including GST, has been accepted by the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre to undertake extensive maintenance work. The Whau Heritage lead has endorsed the appropriateness of allocation of $3,000 from the heritage funding toward the maintenance cost of this valued heritage homestead.

Heritage project: Heritage Plaques, new series

8. Series of heritage plaques were delivered in the Whau area in the previous financial year through the Avondale Waterview Historical Society and were well received by the public. The board has indicated its support to deliver a new series of plaques, up to the value of $6,000, through the Avondale Waterview Historical Society from the LDI Heritage funds, set aside to respond to minor heritage projects.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) approve redirection of $750 from the unspent funds initially allocated to the Carols by Spiderlight event in Avondale to support the centennial event of the New Lynn Tennis Club. The balance of the original allocation is to be redirected to the Whau’s contestable funds

b) support the allocation of $3,000 from the Whau Heritage LDI budget to be paid as a grant to Metotisi (Methodist) Tonga New Lynn Church to support maintenance of the heritage church building at 39 Margan Avenue, New Lynn

c) support allocation of $3,000 from the Whau Heritage LDI budget to be paid as a grant to Blockhouse Bay Community Centre to support maintenance of the heritage homestead of Armanasco House, located on Gittos Domain, Blockhouse Bay.

c) support the allocation of up to $6,000 from the Whau Heritage LDI budget to be paid to Avondale Waterview Historical Society to deliver a series of historic plaques.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors	Antonina Georgetti - Local Board Advisor
Authorisers	Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

New Road Name Approval for Subdivision at 7-23 Hertford Street, Blockhouse Bay

File No.: CP2019/00951

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Whau Local Board to name a new private road, being a jointly owned access lot, created by way of a subdivision development at 7-23 Hertford Street, Blockhouse Bay, by Housing New Zealand.

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 across the Auckland Region.

3. The applicant, Housing New Zealand, has proposed the following names for consideration by the Local Board:

a) Kaiārahi Lane

b) Kotuitanga Lane

c) Pou Whirinaki Lane

d) Pou Lane

4. The proposed road names were developed through consultation that the applicant undertook with relevant Mana Whenua and also with Glen Avon School, which borders the development site. The school suggested the road name ‘Kotuitanga Lane’. Te Kawerau a Maki proposed the three other names and also supported the school’s name suggestion.

5. The proposed road names have been assessed to ensure that they meet Auckland Council’s Road Naming Guidelines and the National Addressing Standards for road naming.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) Approve the new road name ‘[local board to insert chosen name]’ for the new private road (jointly owned access lot) created by way of subdivision at 7-23 Hertford Street, Blockhouse Bay, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (resource consent references R/JSL/2016/5404, BUN60078986 and SUB60226589).

Horopaki

Context

6. Housing New Zealand is currently in the process of constructing 28 new dwellings at 7-23 Hertford Street, Blockhouse Bay, approved under Resource Consent reference R/JSL/2016/5404 (BUN60078986 and SUB60226589). 19 of the new units are accessed via a new private road, a jointly owned access lot (JOAL) off of Hertford Street, that will remain in private ownership and will not be vested as a public road.

7. In accordance with the National Addressing Standards for road naming (the AS/NZS 4819-2011 standard), this new road requires a road name because it serves more than 5 lots.

8. A factsheet and site plan of the development can be found in Attachments A and B.

9. As the development site shares a common boundary with Glen Avon School, Housing New Zealand approached the school to suggest possible names for the new road. A list of the original suggestions is enclosed in Attachment C. However, following consultation with Mana Whenua and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), some of the suggested names were not supported and only one was able to be used, being ‘Kotuitanga Lane’.

10. Te Kawerau a Maki provided additional road name suggestions, reflecting the themes behind Glen Avon School’s original submissions. These named are outlined in the table below (item 13). They also supported the school’s suggestion of ‘Kotuitanga Lane’, as long as it was used as one word and not hyphenated (original suggestion was hyphenated).

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

11. 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/s for the Local Board’s approval.

12. Auckland Council’s road naming criteria typically require that road names reflect one of the following local themes, with the use of Maori names being actively encouraged:

- a historical, cultural or ancestral linkage to an area;

- a particular landscape, environmental or biodiversity theme or feature; or

- an existing (or introduced) thematic identity in the area.

13. The Applicant’s proposed names and meanings are set out in the table below:

Proposed Names	Meaning	Suggested by
Kaiārahi Lane	Leader, mentor (must have a macron)	Te Kawerau a Maki
Kotuitanga Lane	Weave together; to lace, fasten by lacing, interlace, interlink	Glen Avon School
Pou Whirinaki Lane	A person you can rely upon	Te Kawerau a Maki
Pou Lane	Support, mentor	Te Kawerau a Maki

14. Assessment: The names proposed by the applicant have been assessed to ensure that they meet Auckland Council’s Road Naming Guidelines and the National Addressing Standards for road naming. In terms of local themes, the consultation undertaken by the applicant can be seen to tie the names to the local community (see item 17 and 18).

15. Confirmation: Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has confirmed that all of the proposed names are acceptable and not duplicated elsewhere in the region.

16. Road type: ‘Lane’ is an acceptable road type for the new private road, suiting the form and layout of the road, as per the Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines.

17. Community Consultation: The applicant approached Glen Avon School to suggest possible names for the new road, with ‘Kotuitanga Lane’ being an acceptable option.

18. Mana Whenua consultation: The applicant contacted all relevant mana whenua (via email) and invited comments. Te Kawerau a Maki responded and provided the abovementioned road name options, as well as commenting on Glen Avon School’s suggestions and supporting ‘Kotuitanga Lane’. No other comments or objections were received.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

19. The decision sought for this report has no identified impacts on other parts of the council group. The views of council-controlled organisations were not required for the preparation of this report’s advice.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

20. The decision sought 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

21. The review sought from the Whau 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

22. The applicant has responsibility for ensuring that appropriate signage will be installed accordingly once approval is obtained for the new road names.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

23. There are no significant risks to council as road naming is a routine part of the subdivision development process, with consultation being a key part of the process.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

24. Approved road names are notified to Land Information New Zealand who records them on their New Zealand wide land information database which includes street addresses issued by councils.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Factsheet for 7-23 Hertford St	27
b ⇩	Site Plan for 7-23 Hertford St	29
c ⇩	Glen Avon School Road Name Entries	31

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Emerald James - Subdivision Advisor

David Snowden - Team Leader Subdivision, Resource Consents

Authorisers

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

Growth Related Improvements to New Lynn Community Centre

File No.: CP2019/01394

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Whau Local Board for redevelopment works of the New Lynn Community Centre to be undertaken in conjunction with renewal works and the allocation of Locally-driven Initiative (LDI) Capex funding.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The New Lynn Community Centre was opened in June 2001. The centre is located in an area which is experiencing intensification and growth, and the centre serves a variety of uses to a growing level of participants and visitors. The Community Centre catchment is expected to have 10,777 more residents by 2024 making an overall population centre catchment of 66,202.

3. An upgrade is proposed that will complement the renewal work planned for this facility in FY2019/2020. The proposal developed by Strachan Group Architects was discussed with the board at a workshop on 17 October 2018 and seeks to create:

· a more welcoming and recognisable entrance and office for the centre

· more useable meeting space through relocation of the Plunket Clinic and removal of the operable wall between the upstairs meeting spaces

· a bigger more useable foyer space through removal of the current stairs

· a lounge space to complement the foyer area and provide a relaxed and informal meeting area.

4. The quantity surveyor cost estimate of the upgrade and renewal work is $908,000. A total of $650,000 of renewal funding is allocated in the Community Facilities Work Programme and yet to be formally approved. Sustainability funding of $50,000 for the lighting and heating systems is also being sourced.

5. To progress the upgrade staff recommend that the Whau Local Board also invest Locally-driven Initiative (LDI) Capex funding of $300,000 for the recommended upgrade work.

6. If supported by the local board, the design and consenting work would begin in March 2019, with physical work commencing in late 2019.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) approve the allocation of $300,000 from the Whau Local Board Locally Driven Initiatives Capex Fund towards the upgrade of the New Lynn Community Centre to be developed by Strachan Group Architects as outlined in Attachment A to the agenda report.

Horopaki

Context

7. Community Centres offer people the opportunity to interact and participate in a variety of activities, programmes and experiences. They provide learning opportunities and encourage a sense of connectedness for people to their place and community.

8. The New Lynn Community Centre (NLCC) was opened in June 2001. The centre is located in an area experiencing intensification and growth. The centre serves a variety of uses to a growing level of participants and visitors. The centre struggles to deliver the services and programmes being sought by the community because of the buildings limitations. These issues were first highlighted in a community facility consultation initiated by the Whau Local Board by council staff and reported to it in April 2014. This consultation affirmed the need to reconfigure and upgrade the NLCC to ensure that it will meet the needs of a growing community.

9. The following graphs indicate the growth in participation at the centre and variety of usage.

10. Statistical data provided by Community Policy and Planning regarding the catchment of the NLCC and information on the effects of the Special Housing Areas (SHAs) indicates that 3,000 new residents could be accommodated in the SHAs around New Lynn within the next 10 years. The NLCC catchment is expected to have 10,777 more residents by 2024 making an overall population centre catchment of 66,202.

11. The catchment area for the NLCC is significant and the high density nature of proposed housing developments means that there will be increasing need for access to community and recreational programmes and spaces. Two apartment developments are being planned in the immediate vicinity of the centre.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

12. Strachan Group Architects (SGA) were commissioned to consider changes that would enable the building to meet the growing community needs and address current building issues. An upgrade is proposed that will complement the renewal work planned for this facility and was discussed with the local board at a workshop on 17 October 2018. The proposal developed by SGA is detailed in Attachment A. It primarily seeks to create:

· a more welcoming and recognisable entrance and office for the centre with better links to the outside area

· more useable meeting spaces through relocation of the Plunket Clinic and removal of the operable wall between the upstairs meeting spaces

· a bigger more useable foyer space through removal of the current stairs that can accommodate programmes, displays and exhibitions

· a lounge space to provide a relaxed and informal meeting area.

13. There is an opportunity to combine this work with planned renewal work. The scope of the renewal work will address the lack of sound proofing between the floors, replace the existing lift that is no longer operating reliably and is increasingly difficult to repair and maintain, and redecoration and general refurbishment of the centre. Sustainability funding is being sought to upgrade the heating, ventilation and lighting to provide more effective and efficient systems.

14. Options analysis for upgrade NLCC:

Options	Service implications	Financial Impact	Feasibility
1. Do nothing	Facility is increasingly unfit for purpose. Current level of usage is maintained. Area growth and demand for programmes and services is unmet. Customer and community satisfaction may decline.	Low financial impact and no requirement for Local Board LDI Capex funding contribution. Potential for decreased revenue in the long term as facility deteriorates. Higher costs from deferred maintenance. Total capex cost is nil.	Feasible but not effective in the medium to long term.
2. Progress proposed renewal work only	Enable continued service delivery at current level. Current level of usage maintained. Area growth and demand for programmes and services unmet. Limited revenue growth. Existing customer satisfaction levels maintained.	Low financial impact and no requirement for Local Board LDI Capex funding contribution. Renewal undertaken at current market cost. Total capex cost renewal funding of $650,000.	Feasible as renewal programme and funding already identified but not effective long term.
3. Renewal and upgrade (This is the recommended option.)	Enable greater range of programmes and services and the ability for the centre to meet a range of service demands. Increased usage. Address area population growth. Potential to increase revenue. Increase in customer satisfaction with the facility.	Medium cost requiring Local Board LDI Capex funding contribution. Wider project scope enables more comprehensive facility upgrade and better value for money. Opportunity to leverage other council funding i.e. Sustainability funding. Total estimated project cost $908,000 includes renewal budget $650,000. $300,000 Local Board LDI Capex funding. $50,000 Council Sustainability funding.	Feasible with Local Board LDI Capex funding support. Effective long term.
4. Major refurbishment	Enable greater range of programmes and services and ability for centre to meet differing service demands. Increased usage. Address area population growth. Potential to increase revenue. Increase in customer satisfaction with the facility.	High cost requiring Governing Body support. Opportunity to leverage other Council funding available. Refurbishment cost estimate is $1.84m in February 2017.	Governing Body funding constraints and existing commitment to a new community facility in Avondale make securing funding unlikely.

15. Staff recommend Option 3 – renewal and upgrade. This option will enable the centre to provide a greater range of programmes and services and to better meet increased service demands arising from the growing community.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

16. The recommendations in this report have been discussed with the Community Facilities Work Programme team who have confirmed that the proposals align with proposed future recommendations to the local board and as such are achievable from an overall work programming perspective.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

17. The upgrade proposed by SGA was discussed at a workshop with the local board on 17 October 2018 in conjunction with a presentation from the centre manager regarding centre programming and use. Local board members present indicated informal support for the upgrade.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

18. The majority of the population in the catchment area for the New Lynn Community Centre are European and Asian and the centre currently has low utilisation by Māori. Redevelopment of the New Lynn Community Centre would meet the future needs of all the community including Māori.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

19. The upgrade and renewal work has been costed by a quantity surveyor to be $908,000. There is renewal funding of $50,000 available in the current FY2018/2019 budget. Budget allocation will be sought for approval of $200,000 in FY2019/2020 and $400,000 in FY2020/2021 to undertake the required renewal work. This includes provision for contingency and unforeseen issues. Sustainability funding of $50,000 for the lighting, ventilation and heating is also being sourced. To progress the upgrade further investment from the Whau Local Board LDI capex funding of $300,000 is recommended.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

20. There is potential risk for unforeseen issues during the physical work and for escalating project costs due to ongoing industry cost increases. This will be mitigated by good project management practices.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

21. Staff have identified the following project steps:

i) confirm local board approval of the project and funding

ii) engage an architect to progress detailed design and consenting for the project

iii) undertake procurement of a contractor for the physical works

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	New Lynn Community Centre Upgrade Concept	43

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Helen Biffin - Senior Renewals Coordinator

Authorisers

Rod Sheridan - General Manager Community Facilities

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

Year-end reports for the Whau Local Board’s 2017/2018 home energy advice, healthy rentals, and EcoMatters projects

File No.: CP2019/01390

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To receive the 2017/2018 year-end reports for the home energy advice, healthy rentals and EcoMatters projects.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report provides the year-end reports on the home energy advice, healthy rentals and EcoMatters projects delivered in the 2017/2018 financial year. These reports were presented to the local board at workshops in November and December 2018, and have been included as Attachments A, B and C respectively for the board’s information.

3. In the 2017/2018 financial year, the Whau Local Board allocated $25,000 towards a home energy advice project (resolution WH/2017/68). This project aimed to reduce residential energy use and associated carbon emissions and to improve resident health by keeping houses warmer and drier.

In the 2017/2018 financial year, the local board also allocated $25,000 towards a healthy rentals project (resolution WH/2017/68). This project was funded to support tenants and landlords to create warmer, drier rental homes, and reduce household energy use and associated carbon emissions.

4. In the 2017/2018 financial year the local board supported six projects delivered by EcoMatters as listed below:

· EcoMatters Sustainability Hub Activation ($20,000)

· Bike Hub ($10,000)

· EcoWest Festival ($9,000)

· EcoMatters Environmental Centre and Sustainability Hub ($41,000)

· Whau Love Your Neighbourhood ($15,000)

· Project Homewise ($10,000).

5. In June 2018, the local board allocated the same level of funding towards these EcoMatters projects, as part of the board’s approval of its 2018/2019 local environment work programme. The board also allocated $20,000 towards the continuation of the home energy advice projects, and $30,538 towards the continuation of the healthy rentals project (resolution WH/2018/70). Updates on the delivery of these projects in the 2018/2019 financial year will be provided through the Infrastructure and Environmental Services’ contribution to the board’s quarterly performance report.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) receive the 2017/2018 year-end reports for the home energy advice, healthy rentals and EcoMatters projects.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	The Home Energy Efficiency Programme 2017-18	53
b ⇩	Healthy Rentals Programme 2017/2018 Summary Report	109
c ⇩	EcoMatters Our Journey 2017-2018	139

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Nick FitzHerbert - Relationship Advisor

Authorisers

Barry Potter - Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services

Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

Auckland Council's Quarterly Report: Whau Local Board for quarter two

File No.: CP2019/00618

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide the Whau Local Board with an integrated quarterly performance report for quarter two, 1 October – 31 December 2018.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report includes financial performance, progress against work programmes, key challenges the board should be aware of and any risks to delivery against the 2018/2019 work programme. This is a retrospective report intended to provide a transparent overview and reflect the progress of how the Whau Local Board work programme is tracking at the end of quarter two 2018/2019.

3. The work programme is produced annually and aligns with the Whau Local Board Plan outcomes.

4. The key activity updates from this quarter are:

· Holly Street to Heron Park Walkway was opened on 6 December 2018. Whau and Albert-Eden Local Board members, staff, contractors and local residents attended;

· Community Waitakere led and co-ordinated capability building activities across the Whau, this included two highly successful animation workshops for children telling Māori and colonial stories of the Whau;

· The Whau Ethnic Peoples Plan was completed and adopted by the Local Board. Development of the Whau Pacific Plan is well underway;

· The Whau Local Low Carbon Plan and Network were launched at a 'Spring into Action' event; and

· The New Lynn Bike Hub continued to demonstrate growth in visitors.

5. The financial performance report compared to budget 2018/2019 is Attachment B to this report. There are some points for the local board to note.

6. Whau Local Board capital investment for the period was $2.27 million and net operational cost of service was $7.8 million. Operating expenditure is 9% above budget the main driver relates to higher full facility contract maintenance than planned. Operating revenue is 9% over budget due to unbudgeted sales of printing/copying services at Libraries. Capital expenditure was 2.6% below budget mainly due to development at Archibald Park and Sandy Lane reserve at consultation/planning phase offset by unbudgeted renewals at Olympic Park.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) receive the performance report for the financial quarter ending 31 December 2018.

Horopaki

Context

7. The Whau Local Board has an approved 2018/2019 work programme for the following operating departments:

· Arts, Community and Events;

· Parks, Sport and Recreation;

· Libraries and Information;

· Community Services: Service, Strategy and Integration;

· Community Facilities: Build Maintain Renew;

· Community Leases;

· Infrastructure and Environmental Services; and

· Local Economic Development.

8. Work programmes are produced annually, to meet the Whau Local Board outcomes identified in the three-year Whau Local Board Plan. The local board plan outcomes are:

· Well-planned towns, facilities and housing

· Great neighbourhoods with strong community connections, capacity and voices

· It’s 20 minutes to all we need by walking, cycling and public transport

· Enhanced natural environment

· Strong local businesses and more quality local jobs

· Celebrating our creative edge in our streets, neighbourhoods and communities

· Our heritage is known, protected and our stories are shared

9. The graph below shows how the work programme activities meet Local Board Plan outcomes. Activities that are not part of the approved work programme but contribute towards the local board outcomes, such as advocacy by the local board, are not captured in this graph.

Graph 1: work programme activities by outcome

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Local Board Work Programme Snapshot

10. The work programme activities have two statuses; RAG status which measures the performance of the activity (amber and red show issues and risks); and activity status which shows the stage the activity. These two statuses create a snapshot of the progress of the work programmes.

11. The graph below identifies work programme activity by RAG status (red, amber, green and grey). has been added to show). It shows the percentage of work programme activities that are on track (green), in progress but with issues that are being managed (amber), and activities that have significant issues (red) and activities that have been cancelled/deferred/merged (grey).

Graph 2: Whau Work Programme by RAG status

12. The graph below identifies work programme activity by activity status and department. The number of activity lines differ by department as approved in the local board work programmes.

Graph 3: work programme activity by activity status and department

Key activity updates from quarter two

13. Holly Street to Heron Park Walkway was opened on 6 December 2018. Whau and Albert-Eden Local Board members, staff, contractors and local residents attended speeches and a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the walkway.

14. Community Waitakere led and co-ordinated capability building activities across the Whau, this included two highly successful animation workshops for children telling Māori and colonial stories of the Whau with 24 children participating from diverse backgrounds. The final video was published online and screened in the library. Feedback from the participants included the declaration that ‘this is much more fun than school!’

15. The Whau Ethnic Peoples Plan was completed and adopted by the Local Board. Development of the Whau Pacific Plan is well underway with over 200 people having engaged in talanoa and key themes already starting to emerge.

16. The Whau Local Low Carbon Plan and Network were launched at a 'Spring into Action' event at EcoMatters showcasing low carbon activities and organisations currently involved, and to welcome new members to the network. This has seen Network membership increase to 75. 125 attendees took part in the launch event, delivered in collaboration with 14 external facilitators, including two panel discussions, cycling, composting, weaving, potting up seedlings, rat trap making, food map development activities and panel discussions on food security and community involvement.

17. The New Lynn Bike Hub continued to demonstrate growth in visitors, reflecting a growing awareness of the service in the community. The hub hosted and helped approximately 1000 visitors, repaired 200 bikes, gave away ten bikes, loaned out about 30 bikes and were gifted over 100 bikes, including 30 bikes gifted through a collaboration with Les Mills New Lynn. Volunteers provided 300 hours of skilled assistance.

Activities with significant issues

18. There are no current projects identified as having significant issues.

Activities on hold

19. The following work programme activities have been identified by operating departments as on hold:

· Rewarewa Pathways – design phase was put on hold by the Community Facilities’, Build Maintain and Renew team while the Community Services team undertakes a strategic assessment of the project;

· Due to uncertainty around the future of the Avondale Racecourse following the recent announcement from central government around its potential sale, the planned refurbishment of the underground toilets leased by Auckland Council is currently on hold; and

· Whau – Renew Toilet Blocks: scoping for future years physical works on condition 4 and 5 buildings at various sites has been put on hold while project scope and requirements are being determined.

Changes to the local board work programme

Deferred activities

20. No activities have been deferred from the 18/19 work programme.

Cancelled activities

No activities have been cancelled.Activities merged with other activities for delivery

22. No activities have been merged with other activities for efficient delivery.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

23. When developing the work programmes council group impacts and views are presented to the boards. As this is an information only report there are no further impacts identified.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

24. This report informs the Whau Local Board of the performance for the quarter ending 31 December 2018.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

25. Māori naming of reserves and facilities – Mana Whenua have attended the monthly hui for the Te Kete Rukuruku programme and continue to work with staff on the partnership programme for Māori naming of parks and places.

26. Celebrating Te Ao Māori and strengthening responsiveness to Māori (Whakatipu i te reo Māori – Whau). Council staff across Whau attended training in Tikanga Māori, mihimihi and te reo Māori pronunciation. At Avondale Library the television in the children's area now plays Māori phrases and meanings to support awareness of te reo daily. It has been noted that there has been increased use of te reo on Avondale Library's Facebook page from customers. New Lynn Library hosted two, four-hour Raranga weaving workshops run by Evelyn White

27. Event Partnership Fund – Whau has set aside funding to support Waitangi Day celebrations on 6 February 2019. Other events covered by this fund will also be delivering activations that encourage cross culture participation in Whau.

28. E Tu – responding to the key aspirations and priorities for Maori in the Whau. The final draft of Waitakere ki Tua has been completed. Staff have met with the Kelston Deaf Marae Committee, which is proposing to open the marae in March 2019. Planned activities for the remainder of this financial year and beyond include forming stronger connection between the Kelston Deaf marae committee, students, staff and Maori across the Whau.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

29. This report is for information only and therefore there are no financial implications associated with this report.

Financial Performance

30. Operating expenditure is $648,000 above budget. The majority of the over spend relates to higher than planned maintenance on the full facility contract. Operating revenue is $10,000 over budget due to unbudgeted sales of printing/copying services at Libraries.

31. Capital Expenditure of $2.3 million is $61,000 below budget, mainly due to development at Archibald Park and Sandy Lane reserve at consultation/planning phase and LDI capital projects either undergoing strategic assessments or in design phase offset by unbudgeted renewals at Olympic Park.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

32. While the risk of non-delivery of the entire work programme is rare, the likelihood for risk relating to individual activities does vary. Capital projects for instance, are susceptible to more risk as on-time and on-budget delivery is dependent on weather conditions, approvals (e.g. building consents) and is susceptible to market conditions.

33. Information about any significant risks and how they are being managed and/or mitigated is addressed in the ‘Activities with significant issues’ section. There are no activities identified as having significant issues in quarter two.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

34. The local board will receive the next performance update following the end of quarter three (March 2019).

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Whau Local Board 2018/19 Q2 Work Programme	187
b ⇩	Whau Local Board 2018/29 Q2 Operating Report	219

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors	Mary Binney - Senior Local Board Advisor - Whau
Authorisers	Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

Whau Local Board Achievements Report November 2017 - November 2018

File No.: CP2019/00857

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an overview of Whau Local Board’s activities in the year from November 2017 to November 2018.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The attachment to this report outlines the seven outcomes that the Whau Local Board Plan 2017 aimed for.

· Well-planned towns, facilities and housing

· Great neighbourhoods with strong community connections

· It’s 20 minutes to all we need by walking, cycling and public transport

· Enhanced natural environment

· Strong local businesses and more quality local jobs

· Celebrating our creative edge in our streets, neighbourhoods and communities

· Our heritage is known, protected and our stories are shared

3. The local board make decisions that aim to fulfil the identified outcomes. The document highlights many projects that that delivered over the identified period.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) receive the Whau Local Board Achievements November 2017 – November 2018 report.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Whau Local Board Achievements Report November 2017 - November 2018 (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors	Antonina Georgetti - Local Board Advisor
Authorisers	Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

Confirmation of workshop records - 14 November to 5 December 2018

File No.: CP2019/01316

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To present records of workshops held in 14 November to 5 December 2018 by the Whau Local Board.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Briefings provided at the workshop held are as follows:

14 November 2018:

· Healthy Waters - New projects

· WLB Engagement Plan

· Te Toi Uku

· LED Action Plan Implementation

· West Local Boards: Response to Maori

21 November 2018:

· Quick Response: Round Two, 2018/2019

· Avondale Library and Community Centre (CONFIDENTIAL)

· Upgrade of Culverts 1 and 2 in Wolverton St (CONFIDENTIAL)

· Overlap of Local Board IP3 education programme with Regulatory Compliances Industrial and Trade Activity Proactive Programme (ITAPP)

· Low Carbon Lifestyles

· Healthy Rentals project

5 December 2018:

· Avondale Pool update and Out and About information

· Te Whau Pathway Project Resource Consent

· Integrated Corridor Delivery Programme (ICDP)

· Community Facilities update (bi-monthly) Panuku Development update (bi-monthly)

· Options for youth employment programmes

· Draft consultation material for local board agreement

· EcoMatters Annual Report

3. The workshop records are attached to this report

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) confirm the records of the workshops held on 14 November, 21 November and 5 December 2018.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Record of workshop 14 & 21 November to 5 December 2018	229

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors	Antonina Georgetti - Local Board Advisor
Authorisers	Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Whau Local Board

27 February 2019

2019/20 Annual Budget and Our Future Water - Have your say

File No.: CP2019/01645

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an overview to community members on regional matters within the 2019/20 Annual Budget and Our Future Water discussion document along with the opportunity for individuals to provide verbal feedback to elected members

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This year Auckland Council are consulting on the Annual Budget 2019/2020, a proposed amendment to the 10-year Budget 2018-2028 regarding property transfers and Our Future Water at the same time.

3. Once every three years, council are required to adopt a long-term plan (10-year budget), and in the intervening years an annual plan, otherwise known as an annual budget. The annual budget includes a Local Board Agreement for each of our 21 local boards. The consultation document seeks public feedback to help council develop our annual budget for 2019/2020, which will cover the second year of the current 10-year budget.

4. The Whau Local Board has identified the meeting of 27 February 2019 as an opportunity for public to provide verbal feedback.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Whau Local Board:

a) receive the 2019/120 Annual Budget and Our Future Water discussion document presentation

b) acknowledge and thank any verbal contributors.

Horopaki

Context guidance

Proposed amendment to the 10-year Budget 2018-2028 regarding property transfers

5. Due to an incoming tax law change, the council will incur a substantial tax liability if we transfer land within the council group after 1 July 2018. While the changing tax law isn’t a reason in itself to transfer assets into direct council ownership, if there is a strategic case to do so, then practically the transfer should occur before 1 July 2019 or the council will incur a substantial cost.

6. The proposal does not alter the purpose (as set out in its constitution) or the existing delegations of Panuku as a company. Auckland Council and Panuku would continue to constructively work together in progressing our longterm strategies regarding the city centre waterfront.

Our Water Future

7. In June 2018, the Environment and Community Committee decided to prepare a Water Strategy for Auckland.

8. Auckland Council have prepared a discussion document, Our Water Future, to generate public awareness and feedback about the issues that we think should be addressed in the strategy.

9. Auckland Council propose a framework to organise how we make decisions about water. This includes a vision: to protect and enhance te mauri o te wai – the life supporting qualities of water. It also identifies four big issues we need to tackle: cleaning up our waterways, growth in the right places, meeting future water needs, and adapting to a changing water future.

10. We have focused on high-level values in this document – the spaces where we can find agreement and unify our vision. The next steps in developing a Water Strategy for Tāmaki Makaurau need to provide a line of sight, from vision to actions, to make sure what we are doing is going to build the future we aspire to. Defining outcomes, measures and processes for transparent reporting on our progress will be an important part of this.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Whau Local Board Have Your Say presentation	241

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors	Brenda Railey - Democracy Advisor - Waitakere Ranges
Authorisers	Glenn Boyd - Relationship Manager Henderson-Massey, Waitakere Ranges, Whau

Chairperson	Tracy Mulholland
Deputy Chairperson	Susan Zhu
Members	Derek Battersby, QSM, JP
	Catherine Farmer
	Duncan Macdonald, JP
	Te'eva Matafai
	David Whitley