Agenda of Waitematā Local Board

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

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

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

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

6 Acknowledgements

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

7 Petitions

7.1 Herne Bay Petanque Club - Car parking at the entranceway to Salisbury Reserve

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To present a petition requesting car parking at the entrance to Salisbury Reserve, Herne Bay.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the petition

b) thank Robyn Chalmers for the presentation and attendance at the meeting.

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 Waitematā 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 The benefits of arranging a change of the public ownership of Westhaven

Te take mō te pūrongo / Purpose of the report

1. To outline the benefits of arranging a change of the public ownership of Westhaven to ensure that local community use of the site continues as a recreation area for the foreseeable future.

Ngā tūtohunga / Recommendation

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Trevor Dunn and Boud Hammelburg for the presentation and attendance at the business meeting.

Attachments

a 20190319 Waitematā Local Board Item 8.1 Deputation Summary "The Future of Westhaven"................................................................................... 153

8.2 Western Springs Native Bush Restoration Resource Consent

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To discuss the resource consent application for the removal of pine trees within the northern corner of Te Wai Ōrea – Western Springs Lakeside Park.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Wendy Gray for the presentation and attendance at the meeting.

8.3 Proposal for a Joint Management Plan for Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea between the community and Waitematā Local Board

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To propose a joint management plan for Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai ōrea between the community and Waitematā Local Board.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank Gael Baldock of Te Wai Ōrea Guardians for the presentation and attendance at the meeting.

9 Public Forum

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

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

10 Extraordinary Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11 Notices of Motion

Under Standing Order 2.5.1 (LBS 3.11.1) or Standing Order 1.9.1 (LBS 3.10.17) (revoke or alter a previous resolution) a Notice of Motion has been received from <Member Names> for consideration under item 12.

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	20190319 Waitematā Local Board Item 12 Notice of Motion to Western Springs Native Bush Restoration Project, 859 Great North Road	11
b ⇩	20190319 Waitematā Local Board Item 12 Second Direction by hearing Commissioners under section 41C of the Resource Management Act 1991 for 859 Great North Road	15

Waitematā Local Board

19 March 2019

Auckland Transport Monthly Report - March 2019

File No.: CP2019/03243

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an update to the Waitematā 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 summary of Auckland Transport projects and operations in the local board area

· a summary of the board’s transport capital fund

· Traffic Control Committee decisions

· a summary of general information items sent to the local board

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport March 2019 report.

Horopaki

Context

3. This report updates the local board on Auckland Transport (AT) projects and operations in the local board area, it updates the board on their advocacy and consultations, and includes information on the status of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

4. AT is responsible for all of Auckland’s transport services, excluding state highways. We report on a monthly basis to local boards, as set out in our Local Board Engagement Plan. This monthly reporting commitment acknowledges the important engagement role local boards play within the governance of Auckland on behalf of their local communities.

5. The Local Board Transport Capital Fund is a capital budget provided to all local boards by Auckland Council and delivered by Auckland Transport. Local boards can use this fund to deliver transport infrastructure projects that they believe are important but are not part of Auckland Transport’s work programme. Projects must also:

· 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).

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Auckland Transport projects and operations in the local board area

6. The table below has a general summary of projects and activities of interest to the local board with their current status. Please note that all timings are indicative and are subject to change:

Item	Update
Parnell cycleway – proposed cycleway through Parnell	No update this month. Previous update: The AT Executive Leadership Team (ELT) are finalising the cycleway programme priority and available budget. This will help determine the future of Parnell cycleway and subsequent funding. The project team has worked through a multi criteria assessment of concept design options and determined AT’s preferred design option. The design can be presented to the community reference group pending the ELT decision.
Pt Chev to Westmere cycleway - A dedicated cycle route along Pt Chevalier Road and Meola Road ending near the Westmere Shops	Design and planning is progressing and a public consultation will be carried out later in 2019. Once a design is finalised, the project team will present to the local board.
Route 4 of Waitematā Safer Routes. Improvements for pedestrians, people on bikes and bus users for the section of Great North Road between Crummer Road and Ponsonby Road	No update this month. Previous update: AT has developed three concept designs to characterise the route. The design is based on the safe system approach and meets the needs of pedestrians, people on bikes and in vehicles. The new design has significant cost increase around kerb works and associated utility costs. Detailed design will be progressed when we have the funding agreed.
Wellesley Street Bus Improvement Project (formerly Midtown bus route) – Improving how city centre buses operate	No update this month. Previous update: The project team is gathering material to develop the Detailed Business Case ahead of future optioneering and public consultation. This includes getting the latest HOP data, traffic volumes and development plans. A new reference design is being developed and will be brought to the local board for consideration in the near future. Overall project co-ordination is being undertaken with the Victoria St Linear Park Team, the Light Rail Team and City Rail Link Ltd.
Herne Bay cycling and walking improvements – proposed changes to encourage slower driving speeds and improve routes for people walking and cycling	The project has been updating the design to meet the new standards in the Traffic Design Manual. Construction is expected to happen in July 2019.
Victoria Street East-West cycleway - dedicated cycle route along Victoria Street West, from the Beaumont Street intersection to the Hobson Street intersection	The project team is working to progress the detailed design to incorporate more on-road safety and to minimise any rework due to other proposed projects in the area such as the Victoria Street Linear Park through a coordinated design approach. For this the Victoria Street cycleway project’s scope is reduced to finish at Nelson Street as there is an existing cycleway connection on Nelson Street and Auckland Council is considering future work on Hobson Street.
Federal Street Walking and Cycling Improvements (proposed for Federal Street linking Fanshawe Street to Victoria Street until the full Federal Street Upgrade occurs)	AT is currently analysing feedback we received from consultation and will soon produce a report highlighting key themes and changes to be made to improve the safety of the design as a result.
Tamaki Drive cycle route (Quay Street to Ngapipi Bridge)	The detailed design and consent process is currently being finalised. Works are expected to commence mid-2019.
Cook Street and Union Street Safety Improvements	No update this month. Previous update: The Project Team is in the process of applying for funding for this project. They anticipate this process will be completed in April 2019.
Waitematā Safe Routes project, the two routes open for feedback are Route 1: Surrey Crescent to Garnet Road and Route 2: Richmond Road	No update this month. Previous update: The feedback period has now closed for the proposed improvements to streets in Grey Lynn and Westmere as part of Waitematā Safe Routes – Routes 1 and 2. AT received more than 1100 submissions, which we are currently reading and analysing. The project team will compile the feedback, along with any decisions made on the proposal, into a public feedback and decisions report. We expect this report to be published within the next three to four months.
Herne Bay cycling and walking improvements – proposed changes to encourage slower driving speeds and improve routes for people walking and cycling	The project has been updating the design to meet the new standards in the Traffic Design Manual. Construction is expected to happen in July 2019.
Karangahape Road Enhancements Project – streetscape upgrade	No update this month. Previous update: Final negotiations for this project are being worked through and a contractor will be appointed in the coming weeks. Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2019.
Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Programme – · Quay Street Strengthening · Quay Street Enhancement · Britomart East · Lower Albert · Downtown ferry · Waterfront Park · Mooring dolphin	Utilities relocation works have continued to make strong progress. The trenching and installation of new ducts is 90 per cent complete. A temporary water-main has been successfully installed. This is necessary to ensure water supply is maintained during the installation of the new water-main, which is expected to be completed mid-March 2019. The project team is continuing to monitor and manage traffic on an on-going basis. In February we altered light phasing in Quay Street and the surrounding blocks and reinstated right turns out of Commerce Street, Gore Street and Britomart Place. Installation of the long-term traffic management infrastructure (steel barriers, line marking and temporary traffic signals) is expected to be complete by Friday 29 February. The barriers have not been installed directly in front of the Ferry terminal building as there is on-going trenching work which is due for completion by the end of March. Public engagement on the Downtown Programme continues with targeted public “pop ups” continuing around the city centre. The report from the public feedback gathered in late 2018 is currently being reviewed by the team and we expect to have that available for the public in late March. Consent has been awarded for the Queens Wharf to Marsden Wharf section of the Quay Street Strengthening Programme. There has been an appeal, but no hearing dates have been set by the Environment Court. The team is currently working through issues with the appellant. We expect to lodge consents for the Quay Street Enhancement on 8 March and Downtown Public Space mid-April. There are hearings scheduled for the Princes Wharf and Ferry Basin sections of the Seawall on 19 to 21 March 2019 and for the Ferry Basin redevelopment on 26 to 28 March 2019. Submissions for the Mooring Dolphin consent have closed and a decision is expected by the end of March.
Parnell residential parking zone - proposed permit scheme for residents and businesses	Implementation of the parking zone will be progressively rolled out from December 2018 to the end of April 2019. The changes will be introduced progressively: · Area 1 - Complete · Area 2 and 3 by mid-March 2019 · Area 4 and 5 by early May 2019
Grey Lynn & Arch Hill parking scheme - proposed permit scheme for residents and businesses	No update this month. Previous update: The Residential Parking zones were implemented in December 2018. Feedback so far has been positive. In line with a resolution passed by the local board, we will re-assess the parking situation in the remaining streets after parking patterns have normalised.
Parnell Busway - bus priority improvements on Parnell Road between Davis Crescent and St Mary’s Close	Construction is underway. Construction to be completed by mid-April. The new bus lane operating hours will be in effect once the work is complete.
College Hill Parking	The College Hill parking zone was approved by the Traffic Control Committee and went live on 29 January 2019. AT is altering the loading zone on College Hill which was incorrectly marked out. The change has been effective and there is improved parking availability. We have been thanked by the Freemans Bay Residents’ Association for the Margaret Street change.
Wynyard Quarter street and park upgrades – central construction package	Work continues to progress well. Planning is starting for work staging on Gaunt Street, to ensure we minimise disruption for the marine businesses. We will work closely with the businesses before work starts.
Franklin Road upgrade - upgrades to improve the road quality and future-proof existing services.	Phase 1 is now expected to finish by the end of March early to mid-April 2019, however the project is still tracking to the programme. The final road surface between Victoria West and Wellington Street has been completed. Construction speed table raised pedestrian crossing in progress completion date open end of this week. Footpath, kerb channel and driveway work continues on the on both sides. The one-way lane closure up hill to progress Downer North power works will remain in place for the time being. Speed table works in progress on Heke Street.

Local Board Transport Capital Fund

7. Following the proposal to increase the Local Board Transport Capital Fund, the allocation to the local board is now $3,073,725 in total for this electoral period.

8. From this sum the local board has approved:

· $221,000 as additional funds for the Ponsonby Road pedestrian improvement project

· up to $5,000 for streetscape enhancement incorporating tree planting on St Marys Road

· $825,000 for the Greenway connection through Cox’s Bay Reserve to Wharf Road via Bayfield Park

· $18,500 for upgrading the footpath along the western side of Bourke Street, Newmarket

· $41,000 to install two sets of bollards in St Patricks Square.

9. The local board currently has $1,963,225 uncommitted.

10. The local board has also requested Auckland Transport develop designs and firm estimates of cost for:

· walking and cycling connections in the Domain

· greenway connection through Seddon Fields.

11. Auckland Transport is also seeking feedback from Albert-Eden Local Board on the Motions Road assessed options for the Western Springs Greenway.

Traffic Control Committee resolutions

12. Please see Attachment A which outlines decisions made in the Waitematā Local Board area in February 2019. Auckland Transport's resolution and approval process ensures the most appropriate controls and restrictions are put in place and can be legally enforced.

Extra services to cope with peak transport demand

13. Late February and March see the largest annual peak in transport demand as tertiary students return for the academic year and fewer workers are on annual leave.

14. In response to this, Auckland Transport is putting on:

· extra services on key routes to add to additional capacity. This is on top of the new services created by the new Central Network, which added more than 1700 additional trips a day in the past year

· larger buses with more extra-large and double decker buses on some key routes. There are now 193 double-deckers in service.

15. Auckland Transport will be doing daily monitoring to check capacity and if possible will be moving services to match demand.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

16. The impact of the information in this report is confined to Auckland Transport and does not impact on other parts of the Council group. Any engagement with other parts of the Council group will be carried out on an individual project basis.

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

Local impacts and local board views

17. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no impacts.

Local Board Workshops

18. Auckland Transport attended workshops on 5 March to update the local board on the Downtown Programme, a briefing on possible changes to the 105-bus route, the Safe Schools Tool Box, Wellesley Street Bus Improvements Project, The Strand intersection improvements, and an update on the Karangahape Road project.

General information items sent to the board:

19. Set out below is a summary of items sent to the local board for their information or feedback:

Item	Date sent to Board
Update: Elected Member email at Auckland Transport	5/02/2019
Update: Community Safety Fund	5/02/2019
FYI: Carlton Gore Road - New Parking Restrictions	12/2/2019
FYI: Downtown Programme – Local Board questions	14/02/2019
FYI: Busy weekend ahead - Bus diversions	14/02/2019
FYI: Speed Limit Bylaw - Consultation Brief	15/02/2019
FYI: Ayr Street/Parnell Road	20/02/2019
FYI: Grafton Road - Parking Restrictions	22/02/2019
Update: Albert Street	22/02/2019
FYI: St Stephens bus stop improvements	25/02/2019
FYI: Dominion Road Double Decker Bus pruning	01/03/2019

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

20. 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

21. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

22. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no risks.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

23. Auckland Transport will provide another update report to the local board next month.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachment

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	20190319 Waitematā Local Board Item 14 Decisions of the Auckland Transport Traffic Control Committee - February 2019	27

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Ben Halliwell – Elected Member Relationship Manager

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

Trina Thompson – Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board

19 March 2019

ATEED Six-monthly Report to Waitematā Local Board

File No.: CP2019/02940

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. This report provides the Waitematā Local Board with highlights of ATEED’s activities in the Waitematā Local Board area as well as ATEED’s regional activities for the six months 1 July to 31 December 2018.

2. This report should be read in conjunction with ATEED’s Quarter 1 report to Auckland Council (available at www.aucklandnz.com) and the forthcoming Quarter 2 report to the Auckland Council CCO Finance and Performance Committee (available 11 March). Although these reports focus primarily on the breadth of ATEED’s work at a regional level, much of the work highlighted has significant local impact.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

3. This report provides the Waitematā Local Board with relevant information on the following ATEED activities:

§ locally-driven initiatives: Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) and the implementation of the city fringe local economic development action plan

§ supporting local business growth

§ filming activity

§ youth connections

§ local and regional destination management and marketing

§ delivered, funded and facilitated events.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive ATEED’s update to the Waitematā Local Board – February 2019

Horopaki

Context

4. ATEED has two areas of focus:

· Economic Development – including business support, business attraction and investment, local economic development, trade and industry development, skills employment and talent and innovation and entrepreneurship.

· Destination – supporting sustainable growth of the visitor economy with a focus on destination marketing and management, major events, business events (meetings and conventions) and international student attraction and retention.

5. These two portfolios also share a common platform relating to the promotion of the city globally to ensure that Auckland competes effectively with other mid-tier high quality-of-life cities.

6. ATEED works with local boards, Governing Body and CCOs to support decision-making on local economic growth and facilitates or co-ordinates the delivery of local economic development activity. ATEED ensures that the regional activities that ATEED leads or delivers are fully leveraged to support local economic growth and employment.

7. In addition, ATEED’s dedicated Local Economic Development (LED) team works with local boards who allocate locally-driven initiatives (LDI) budget to economic development activities. The LED team delivers a range of services^{^[1]} such as the development of proposals, including feasibility studies that enable local boards to directly fund or otherwise advocate for the implementation of local initiatives.

8. ATEED delivers its services at the local level through business hubs based in the north, west and south of the region, as well as its central office at 167B Victoria Street West.

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

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Economic Development

Locally Driven Initiatives:

10. Young Enterprise Scheme (YES): The Young Enterprise Scheme is now delivered by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. The Auckland Chamber of Commerce invoiced for the allocated funds from local boards during the period and payment was made. During the period, there were 56 schools participating in the Auckland YES programme, representing 1,334 students completing the programme. ACG Parnell College, ACG Senior College, Auckland Girls' Grammar School, St Mary's College (Ponsonby), St Peter's College (Epsom) and Western Springs College are the six schools from the Waitematā Local Board area participating in the YES programme.

11. Implementation of the city fringe local economic development action plan: The total budget has been amended to include the $37,773 carried over from the previous financial year. ATEED staff drafted a scope of works for the development of a City Fringe Identity that can be used by the local board and the Business Associations to jointly promote the area and business locations. This was workshopped with the local board during Q2 and circulated to the Business Associations for comment. A report will be taken to the local board in Q3 to confirm the scope and enable the project to be put out to tender.

Supporting Local Business Growth

12. This area is serviced by the Business and Enterprise team at ATEED’s head office, located at 167B Victoria Street West, Auckland City. The team comprises of two Business and Innovation Advisors and administration support. The role of this team is to support the growth of Auckland’s key internationally competitive sectors and to support the provision of quality jobs.

13. A key programme in achieving this is central government’s Regional Business Partnership Network (RBPN). This is delivered by ATEED’s nine Business and Innovation Advisors (BIA), whose role is to connect local businesses to resources, experts and services in innovation, Research and Development (R&D), business growth and management.

14. ATEED’s BIAs engage 1:1 with businesses through a discovery meeting to understand their challenges, gather key data, and provide connections / recommendations via an action plan.

15. Where businesses qualify (meet the programme criteria and/or align to ATEED’s purpose as defined in the SOI) the advisors facilitate government support to qualifying businesses, in the form of:

· Callaghan Innovation R&D grants (including Getting Started, project and student grants (https://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/grants)

· Callaghan Innovation subsidised innovation programmes

· (https://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/innovation-skills)

· RBPN business capability vouchers (NZTE), where the business owner may be issued co-funding up to $5,000 per annum for business training via registered service providers. Voucher co-funding is prioritised to businesses accessing this service for the first time, in order to encourage more businesses to engage with experts to assist their management and growth.

· NZTE services such as Export Essentials (https://workshop.exportessentials.nz/register/)

· referrals to NZ Business Mentors via The Chamber of Commerce.

16. During the reporting period, ATEED Business and Innovation Advisors met with 157 businesses in the Waitematā Local Board area, 46 for innovation advice and services and 124 for business growth and capability advice and services (31 were returning clients). From these engagements:

· seventy connections were made to Callaghan Innovation services and programmes

· eighty RBPN vouchers were issued to assist with business capability training

· thirteen referrals were made to Business Mentors New Zealand

· fifty-three connections were made to ATEED staff and programmes

· three hundred and sixty-three connections were made to other businesses or programmes.

Other support for new businesses

17. During the period, ATEED also ran workshops and events aimed at establishing or growing a new business and building capability. Thirty-five people from the Waitematā Local Board area attended an event as below:

· Starting off Right workshop – 8

· Business clinic – 17

· Innovation clinic – 10.

Filming activity within the Waitematā Local Board area

18. ATEED’s Screen Auckland team facilitates, processes and issues film permits for filming activity in public open space. This activity supports local businesses and employment, as well as providing a revenue stream to local boards for the use of local parks.

19. Between 1 July and 31 December 2018, a total of 312 film permits^{^[2]} were issued in the Auckland region, 65 of these permits were issued in the Waitematā Local Board area – the highest in the region. During the period, 75 permits were issued for TV commercials in the Auckland region, making up 32 per cent of permits issued. A third of total TVCs are destined for an international market.

20. The Waitematā Local Board area’s share of film permit revenue was $8,766.67^{^[3]} for the period (total for all boards combined was $46,729.13).

21. Some of the key film productions that were issued permits to film in the Waitematā Local Board area were:

· Power Rangers

· The Gulf

· Shortland Street

· Runaway Millionaires.

Youth Connections – transfer to The Southern Initiative (TSI) / Western Initiative (WI)

22. Following an independent review, and with support from the major philanthropic funder, the Youth Connections programme transferred to TSI in November 2018. This transfer reflects the high numbers and concentrations of Auckland youth who are not in education, training or employment (NEET) in the southern and western initiative areas. ATEED supported the independent review and is now working with the TSI/TWI team to support the transfer. In 2019, we will partner to evolve the ATEED-led Youth Employer Pledge with Auckland-region employers.

Local Jobs and Skills Hubs

23. ATEED is the regional partner for the network of Auckland Jobs and Skills Hubs. These multi-agency hubs support employers at developments where there is a high and sustained demand for local labour and skills development. The Auckland network includes Ara (Auckland Airport development), CBD (Wynyard Quarter and city centre development), and Tāmaki hubs. During 2018, the Hubs placed nearly 400 people into work (more than half came off benefit), and over 1,800 people were trained. ATEED is the backbone organisation for the CBD Jobs and Skills Hub, where Māori represented over a third (37 per cent) of job placements, and a further 30 per cent were Pasifika.

24. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment commissioned a review of the hubs in late 2018 which found that these pilots have been a success and made recommendations to scale up and strengthen hubs operations in Auckland and nationally. Two new hubs will be open by June 2019, in Kaipātiki (Northcote), and Manukau (town centre) to support local employment and upskilling for these developments. ATEED supports employers and local communities to design and benefit from hub services and is leading a schools-engagement project in the CBD Jobs and Skills Hub, which will identify options for connecting local schools and employers to grow awareness of employment and career pathways.

Destination

Local destination management and marketing activity

25. During the period, the Tourism team continued to engage with the local board on the concept development of the Albert Park tunnels. Phased developments are proposed with the goal of having a portion in place for the 36th America’s Cup event in 2021. This project has included collaboration with the wider Council family.

26. ATEED also engaged with the local board regarding waterfront attractions during the 36th America’s Cup event, including meetings with transport providers looking to adapt their businesses to the new America’s Cup team base locations. ATEED will engage with the local board during the remainder of the financial year to discuss the impact and opportunities of the event in the local board area.

27. During Q2, ATEED, in partnership with Auckland Design Office and Auckland Transport, supported the development of a Māori art brochure, which features 60 Māori sites of significance in the city centre. This will help build the Beneath Our Feet project – ATEED is a part of the council wide project to support mana whenua-led sharing of stories that raise awareness of, and curiosity about, the wide range of cultural stories and unique Māori identity of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Regional destination management and marketing activity

28. Regional dispersal continues to be a priority for ATEED. During the period, ATEED’s Winter Campaign, Made for Winter, showcased Auckland’s food and beverage stories from across the Auckland region, targeting domestic visitors. Traditionally, this campaign focussed on City Centre restaurants, however for the past two years, it has extended to the wider Auckland region. There were six videos in total, each one highlighting a specific Auckland Food and Beverage theme.

29. The videos all feature Sir John Kirwan talking to the creators of Auckland’s Food and Beverage industry, getting to the heart of who they are, their story, their product and what makes Auckland’s Food and Beverage proposition unique and special. The following businesses were featured in the videos:

· Gourmet Hāngi video – featuring Rewi Spraggon, Hāngi Master

· HIPGROUP – featuring Mike de Vries (Executive Chef)

· Matakana Markets and Village - featuring stallholders, Nico from Honest Chocolat

· Sawmill Brewery – featuring Mike Sutherland and Kirsty McKay (owners)

· Ben Bayley at The Grounds

· Kai Pasifika.

30. As part of the spring media programme, ATEED partnered with travel, foodie and leisure influencers, bloggers and media personalities to create high-end, inspirational and visually impactful content illustrating Auckland as a top spring/summer destination. The core narrative was Auckland’s unique food and beverage offering, complimented further by entertainment experiences. Influencers took their audience on a journey as they explored some of the greater Auckland region’s food experience and offerings, such as the Ōtara markets, Auckland Airport region, Chelsea Bay, Takapuna, Matakana, Kumeu, Kingsland, Mission Bay and a number of other Auckland areas. The influencer content were supported with an editorial partnership with Fairfax and NZME highlighting the wider region’s experiences.

Delivered, funded and facilitated events

31. During the period, ATEED delivered the Auckland Diwali Festival which was held at Aotea Square and Upper Queen Street from 20-21 October 2018. There was an attendance of 59,900 down by 7 per cent from the 2017 festival, due mainly to the event being held on Labour Weekend. Results from the customer survey showed an overall customer satisfaction score of 87 per cent, with 89 per cent of people surveyed agreeing that the festival increased pride in Auckland and 95 per cent agreeing that the festival makes Auckland a more enjoyable place to live.

32. During the period, residents of the Waitematā Local Board area were also able to enjoy events funded or facilitated by ATEED across the Auckland region, including the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifier, Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival, New Zealand International Film Festival, Auckland On Water Boat Show, Rugby League New Zealand vs Australia and Australia vs Tonga games, Auckland Diwali Festival, ASB Auckland Marathon, Auckland Tuatara Baseball home games, the ITM Auckland SuperSprint, Monster Energy S-X Open Auckland, Farmers Santa Parade, and the Wondergarden.

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

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

33. ATEED assesses and manages our initiatives on a case-by-case basis and engages with the Council group where required.

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

Local impacts and local board views

34. Local board views are not sought for the purposes of this report. Local board views were sought for some of the initiatives described in this report.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

35. The proposed decision to receive the six-monthly report has no impact on Māori. ATEED assesses and responds to any impact that our initiatives may have on Māori on a case-by-case basis.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

36. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

37. The proposed decision to receive the six-monthly report has no risk. ATEED assesses and manages any risk associated with our initiatives on a case-by-case basis.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

38. ATEED will provide the next six-monthly report to the Waitematā Local Board in August 2019 and will cover the period 1 January to 30 June 2019.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Samantha-Jane Miranda – Operational Strategy Advisor (ATEED)

Authorisers

James Robinson – Head of Strategy and Planning (ATEED)

Trina Thompson – Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board

19 March 2019

Panuku Development Auckland Local Board six-monthly update 1 August 2018 - 31 January 2019

File No.: CP2019/02045

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To update the Waitematā Local Board on Panuku Development Auckland (Panuku) activities within the local board area and the region for the six months from 1 August 2018 to 31 January 2019.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Panuku is charged with balancing financial and non-financial outcomes in order to create and manage sustainable and resilient places where people want to live, work, invest, learn and visit. The activities of Panuku cover four broad areas:

 redevelopment of urban locations, leveraging off council owned land assets, mostly within existing suburbs

 review of, and where appropriate, redevelopment of council non-service property

 management of council property assets including commercial, residential, and marina infrastructure

 other property related services such as redevelopment incorporating a service delivery function, strategic property advice, acquisitions and disposals.

3. Panuku currently manages 237 commercial and residential interests in the Waitematā Local Board area.

4. Various development sites in Wynyard Quarter are currently under construction and preparation for the 36^th America’s Cup is progressing.

5. One property is currently under review as part of our rationalisation process.

6. No properties were sold or purchased in the Waitematā Local Board area during the last six months.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the Panuku Development Auckland Local Board update for 1 August 2018 to 31 January 2019.

Horopaki

Context

7. Panuku helps to rejuvenate parts of Auckland, from small projects that refresh a site or building, to major transformations of town centres or neighbourhoods.

8. The Auckland Plan is the roadmap to deliver on Auckland’s vision to be a world class city, Panuku will play a significant role in achieving the Homes and Places and Belonging and Participation outcomes.

9. Panuku is leading urban redevelopment in Manukau, Onehunga, Wynyard Quarter, Waterfront, Northcote, Avondale, Takapuna, Henderson, Papatoetoe, Ormiston and Flat Bush, Panmure, Pukekohe, City Centre and redevelopment of the Haumaru Portfolio.

10. Panuku manages around $2 billion of council’s non-service property portfolio, which is continuously reviewed to find smart ways to generate income for the region, grow the portfolio, or release land or property that can be better used by others.

11. As at 30 December 2018, the property portfolio comprises 1636 properties, containing 1062 leases. The current portfolio includes vacant land, industrial buildings, warehouses, retail shops, cafes, offices, medical centres, and a large portfolio of residential rental homes.

12. The net surplus for the council and Auckland Transport (AT) property portfolio for the period ending 31 December 2018 was $13.8m. This provided an additional YTD return of $1.178m against the budgeted figure.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Ngā Mahi ā-Hapori / Local Activities

City Centre and Waterfront

13. Panuku continues to work with the council family on future planning, design and delivery of downtown and waterfront projects, both for the America’s Cup and the wider downtown waterfront.

14. Investigation is underway on the short and long-term impacts of the America’s Cup bases on future planning and implementation for Wynyard Point open spaces and remaining development sites.

15. There will be consultation on any changes to the 2012 Waterfront Plan, prior to digital publication of the updated Waterfront Plan and refreshed City Centre Master Plan.

16. America’s Cup 36 – The Wynyard-Hobson resource consent was granted by the Environment Court in September 2018. This was a significant achievement of all parties involved, particularly the way in which everyone worked together to get all issues resolved prior to the Court hearing through resource consent conditions. As a result, the decision was released a month earlier than expected.

17. Tenant negotiations around exit or relocation within the Wynyard Quarter are still underway. The relocation of existing users to other sites continues to ensure that there are no programme delays for the Wynyard Edge Alliance (WEA). To date the William C Daldy has been moved to a new location on Princes Wharf East, the Rapaki has been moved and decommissioned and ASB have moved off their parking site. The focus remains on moving Auckland Seaplanes, preparation of the Bulk Storage Terminals (BST) site for handover and completing a new facility for Sealink, all before September 2019.

18. The WEA have started construction works on Hobson Wharf and are about to complete the first tranche of repairs on Wynyard Wharf. Both Panuku and WEA are working closely together to get a good operating rhythm between construction works required for AC36 whilst also enabling business as usual to occur.

19. Queens Wharf Mooring Dolphin Resource Consent Application – the purpose of the Queens Wharf Mooring Dolphin is to berth the new larger class of cruise vessels alongside Queens Wharf. At present, these vessels hold their position in the middle of the harbour and tender passengers ashore. The procedure presents logistical challenges for the cruise companies which will only be further exacerbated with the America’s Cup events.

20. The application includes the construction of two mooring dolphins extending 82m (measured from the centre of the outer dolphin) from the end of Queens Wharf. The two mooring dolphins (an intermediate and an outer dolphin) are necessary to ensure sufficient stability to moor the Oasis Class vessels which are anticipated to arrive in the next 5 to 10 years.

21. Following the approval from the Governing Body in November 2017 to proceed with the project, Panuku lodged a resource consent application on 13 July 2018. At the request of Panuku, this application was publicly notified. The hearing of the application and submissions received commenced on 18 February and is scheduled to run for two weeks. Subject to when the independent planning commissioners close the hearing, we anticipate a decision on the application by the end of March.

22. Westhaven Marine Village – Building on the western platform of Westhaven Marina, this project features approximately 2,000 square metres of ‘boat shed’ style building that will be tenanted by the marine industry and a food and beverage operator.

23. This project has been well supported by the marine industry, although some berth holders and clubs in the northern area are concerned about the loss of carparking, which Panuku is addressing via a marina wide review of parking capacity and management options.

24. This development is already consented, and we seek to complete the development ready for tenants to move in early to mid-2020.

25. Westhaven Promenade Stage 2 – Since it opened in 2015 the Westhaven Promenade has become a popular destination and transport route for thousands of walkers and cyclers each week. Currently the northern and southern end of the boardwalk is serviced by a temporary link on Westhaven Drive. The completion of this project will mean that users can enjoy a safer and more enjoyable and direct route through Westhaven.

26. In terms of design and aesthetic, stage 2 will be very similar to the existing elements that are already in place.

27. Additionally, Stage 2 of the project includes carpark upgrades and associated stormwater treatment, ensuring that stormwater run-off from Westhaven’s effected carparks is filtered by rain gardens before it enters the harbour.

28. Access for berth holders will be upgraded with merged pier access, recessed accessways from the carparks, new gates, and improved trolley storage away from foot and cycle traffic.

29. This project is in the detailed design and procurement stage and continue to consult with iwi to ensure best outcomes. The Resource Consent application has been lodged and uplift is expected in March. Advance works to replace old services are underway.

30. Westhaven Pile Mooring Redevelopment – Consent for the Pile Mooring Stage 1 was granted on 20 December 2018. Three separate appeals were received from a total of nine iwi by the close of appeals on 1 February 2019. The environment court has issued a memo that confirms that the appeals have been assigned to their “priority” track. Panuku has indicated to the environment court a desire to enter into mediation. Negotiations continue with mana whenua.

31. Investigative works are under way to advise the business case for sourcing of dredging material for the reclamation now that material will no longer be received from the AC36 works programme. Areas being considered to be dredged for donor material include St Mary’s Bay which will be to improve the recreational opportunities in the bay by removing accumulated sediment and contamination. Areas of Westhaven and Silo Park are being considered to improve access to the Westhaven fuel facility to name a number of areas of interest.

32. Procurement planning for the project is well advanced and ready to be progressed in a timely manner once matters under appeal are settled. It is anticipated that two contractors will be appointed, one for the reclamation/cultural area and one for the design and build of the floating structures. The combined value is budgeted at $16.8 million.

33. Skypath Enabling Works – There are a set of important works including a new seawall that will help to prepare Westhaven for the arrival of Skypath.

34. A segment of the seawall on the northern side of Westhaven extending from the Harbour Bridge to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron will be lifted by 600mm to protect the marina from storm inundation.

35. Improvements will be made to the space below the Harbour Bridge where Skypath will land, which is also shared with Westhaven's operational maintenance facility. Those cycling and walking in from the west will benefit from an improved cycle path along Curran Street. The Curran Street upgrade (service trench, lighting, CCTV and footpath repair/upgrade) is anticipated to commence the end of March with an estimated duration of 8-12 weeks – weather permitting.

36. Westhaven's water infrastructure and sewer lines will be upgraded. A pump station is indicated for Harbour Bridge Park (the green space west of the Harbour Bridge).

37. Panuku aims to complete this project by the end of 2019 ahead of construction starting on the Skypath at a date to be confirmed.

38. Wynyard Central – various developments in the Wynyard Quarter are currently under construction:

39. 30 Madden Development (West 1 Site) – Foundation and underground services works continues on Willis Bond’s Stage 2A development – 90 residences (84 apartments, six townhouses and ground floor retail). It is intended that these residential construction works will take approximately two years to complete, with anticipated completion in December 2020.

40. 10 Madden Street Development (Site 5B) – Work is proceeding with sheet piling complete and ground stabilisation works underway on Precinct Properties’ second Wynyard Quarter development. It is intended that these commercial construction works (one seven level commercial building and one single level retail space) will take approximately two years to complete, with anticipated completion in October 2020.

41. Site 18 Development – The Development Agreement with Orams was executed on 5 February 2019. The development proceeding is now subject to resource consent and Overseas Investment Office (OIO) approval, both of which are expected by the end of March 2019. Work on the marine refit facility is expected to get underway by mid-2019 with an anticipated completion date in time for America’s Cup in early 2021.

42. 132 Halsey Street (Site 7) – This Willis Bond residential development (51 apartments and ground floor retail) is due to be complete by the end of March 2019.

43. Park Hyatt Hotel - The Fu Wah Park Hyatt Hotel development remains on schedule with the official hotel opening due to take place in August 2019. The civil construction work on the Madden Plaza and Hotel Promenade remains on schedule with an anticipated completion at the end of May 2019.

44. Sustainable design (in Wynyard Quarter) – we continue to work with development partners on progress against the Wynyard Central Sustainability Standards. The Mason Brothers Building developed by Precinct attained a 6 Green Star Built rating – exceeding our requirements and making it one of only a few in New Zealand to achieve this level. We have received an update to the custom waterfront Green Star tool to align it with new standards. We have discussed updates to Homestar with our residential development partner Willis Bond, including potential innovations. All developers are meeting or exceeding required standards.

45. Wynyard Quarter Smart – We have commissioned research to inform the next stage of development of Wynyard Quarter Smart, including technical alignment between stakeholders inputting into the tool; design enhancement; and improved user focus. In coming months, we will investigate partnerships to progress this.

46. Auckland Dockline Tram – The first of several meetings have been held with representatives from The Auckland Electric Tramways Company Limited, ‘Keep The Auckland Dockline Tram Running Movement’ and Panuku to agree the best approach to installing the future tram realignment works and the ongoing commercial viability of operating the tram.

47. Eastern Viaduct - Parking has been removed from the Eastern Viaduct to reclaim the space for public realm. A reference design has been completed for Eastern Viaduct that improves the pedestrian and cycle connection between the Wynyard Crossing and Quay Street Upgrade. Currently AC36 are using the space as lay down as part of the Hobson Wharf construction which is scheduled to be complete in August. This space will be used for the Auckland On-Water Boat Show from mid-September through to early October.

48. Wynyard Crossing Bridge - The Wynyard Crossing Bridge has generally been operating reliably, however it is reaching the end of its design life. A replacement is necessary given the area’s popularity to ensure continued safe and reliable access for all users. A study was commissioned in November last year for an options analysis with high level concept designs to replace the existing bridge. This analysis is in the final stages. An internal assessment is currently being undertaken to review the report’s findings before any decision is made to commit further resources.

49. Civic Administration Building: The developer, Civic Lane Limited, is working with funders and Panuku to finalise the arrangements that will enable the project to proceed to construction.

50. Britomart Precinct: Britomart Group is progressing a resource consent application for a new building on its central site. It also has a hotel development underway on the ex- Britomart Country Club site.

Properties managed in the Waitematā Local Board Area

51. Panuku currently manages 231 commercial and six residential interests within the local board area. The commercial interests include water space and car parking in Westhaven as well as the Queens Wharf Food Village containers.

Portfolio strategy

Optimisation

52. Optimisation is a self-funding development approach targeting sub-optimal service assets approved in 2015. The process involves an agreement between Auckland Council department - Community Facilities, Panuku and local boards and is led by Panuku. It is designed to equal or enhance levels of service to the local community in a reconfigured form while delivering on strategic outcomes such as housing or urban regeneration with no impact on existing rate assumptions.

53. Using optimisation, underperforming assets will have increased utility and efficiency, lower maintenance and operating costs, as well as improved service delivery benefiting from co-location of other complimentary services or commercial activities. Optimisation will free up a range of undercapitalised development opportunities such as air space, full sites, or part sites.

54. Local boards are allocated decision making for the disposal of local service property and reinvestment of sale proceeds in accordance with the service property optimisation approach.

Portfolio review and rationalisation

Overview

55. Panuku is required to undertake ongoing rationalisation of the council’s non-service assets. This includes identifying properties from within the council’s portfolio that may be suitable for potential sale and development if appropriate. Panuku has a focus on achieving housing and urban regeneration outcomes.

56. Identifying potential sale properties contributes to the Auckland Plan focus of accommodating the significant growth projected for the region over the coming decades, by providing the council with an efficient use of capital and prioritisation of funds to achieve its activities and projects.

Performance

57. Panuku works closely with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport to identify potential surplus properties to help achieve disposal targets.

58. Target for July 2018 to June 2019:

Unit	Target	Achieved
Portfolio review	$30 million disposal recommendations	$8.6 million as at 31 January 2019.

Process

59. Once identified as no longer delivering the council service use for which it was acquired, a property is taken through a multi-stage rationalisation process. The agreed process includes engagement with council departments and CCOs, the local board and mana whenua. This is followed by Panuku Board approval, engagement with the local ward councillors, the Independent Māori Statutory Board and finally, a Governing Body decision.

Under review

60. Properties currently under review in the Waitematā Local Board area are listed below. The list includes any properties that may have recently been approved for sale or development and sale by the Governing Body.

Property

Details

3 Ponsonby Road, Freemans Bay

A property remaining from land vested in the former Auckland City Council by the Crown in 1875 pursuant to the Auckland City Endowments and Reserves Act as part of a larger landholding.

Since July 1999 the property has been leased as an artistic workspace on a monthly tenancy agreement.

The local board has an advocacy initiative for a Ponsonby Road Arts Precinct and supports the creation of an arts precinct at 1-3 Ponsonby Road through transferring 3 Ponsonby Road from a commercial lease to a community arts facility, subject to the outcome of a business case.

The local board requested council staff undertake a feasibility study towards a business case to retain the property as part of this arts precinct.

The draft Waitematā Local Board Arts and Creative Industries Needs Analysis and Stocktake of Community Space report is currently being finalised.

Further Panuku engagement with the board is subject to the local board formally receiving a report from the council’s Arts and Culture department that presents the key findings of the needs analysis and stocktake.

Acquisitions and disposals

61. Panuku manages the acquisition and disposal of property on behalf of Auckland Council. Panuku purchases property for development, roads, infrastructure projects and other services. These properties may be sold with or without contractual requirements for development.

Acquisitions

62. Panuku does not decide which properties to buy in a local board area. Instead, it is asked to negotiate the terms and conditions of a purchase on behalf of the council.

63. Panuku purchased 12 properties for open space across Auckland in the 2018/2019 financial year at a cost of $35 million and bought one property for stormwater use at a value of $188,000.

64. No properties were purchased in the Waitematā Local Board area during the reporting period.

Disposals

65. The disposals team has sold 13 properties, realising $40.9 million of unconditional net sales proceeds, in the current financial year. The Panuku 2018/19 disposals target is $24 million for the year. The disposals target is agreed with the council and is reviewed on an annual basis.

66. No properties were sold in the Waitematā Local Board area.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

67. The proposed decision has no impacts on the council group. The views of the council group are incorporated on a project by project basis.

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

Local impacts and local board views

68. The proposed decision of receiving this report has no impacts. Any local or sub-regional impacts related to local activities are considered on a project by project basis.

69. Panuku requests that all feedback and/or queries relating to a property in the local board area be directed in the first instance to localboard@developmentauckland.co.nz.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

70. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no significant impacts on Māori.

71. Panuku work collaboratively with mana whenua on a range of projects including potential property disposals, development sites in the area and commercial opportunities. Engagement can be on specific individual properties and projects at an operational level with kaitiaki representatives, or with the Panuku Mana Whenua Governance Forum who have a broader mandate.

72. Panuku will continue to partner with Māori on opportunities which enhance Māori social and economic wellbeing.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

73. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

74. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no risks.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

75. The next six-monthly update is scheduled for September 2019.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Sven Mol – Corporate Affairs Advisor, Panuku Development Auckland

Authorisers

Helga Sonier – Senior Engagement Advisor, Panuku Development Auckland

Trina Thompson – Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board

19 March 2019

Proposed grant allocation to respond to the needs of the Waitematā homeless community

File No.: CP2019/03090

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To approve grant allocations from the Waitematā Local Board’s 2018/2019 work programme line 1540 – Build capacity: responsiveness to emerging needs and issues of Waitematā’s homeless community.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. In June 2018, the Waitematā Local Board allocated $20,000 for its 2018/2019 work programme line 1540 – Build capacity: responsiveness to emerging needs and issues of Waitematā’s homeless community (WTM/2018/77).

3. The purpose of the allocation is to fund initiatives that seek to respond to homelessness in the Waitematā Local Board area, by partnering with community agencies, central government and council teams to ensure a joined-up approach.

4. Staff have investigated potential initiatives for the local board’s support, taking into account council’s regional approach to addressing homelessness and associated initiatives in the city centre.

5. Staff recommend the application of the local board’s homelessness budget to support three initiatives;

· supporting the Street Guardians Programme,

· funding the scoping of an Auckland Housing Help Centre, and

· hosting a training and appreciation event for volunteers working with the local homeless community.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve the following grant allocations from the 2018/2019 work programme line 1540 budget:

i. $10,000 grant to Lifewise Auckland to support scoping of an Auckland Housing Help Centre

ii. $8,000 grant to Heart of the City to support the Street Guardians Programme

iii. $2,000 for a volunteer training and appreciation event hosted by the local board.

Horopaki

Context

6. Homelessness is a complex issue which results from multi-layered social, structural and individual factors including national policy settings and economic conditions, immigration, access to health and social services, discrimination, family violence, employment and poor health. The housing market is also a key driver with high levels of unmet demand for social and affordable housing.

7. Statistics New Zealand defines homelessness as including those sleeping rough, in temporary accommodation, sharing temporarily or living in uninhabitable dwellings.

8. The level of homelessness across Auckland region has increased by 26 per cent between the 2006 and 2013 censuses.

9. In the 2013 census, 20,296 people were homeless in Auckland, and 29 per cent of those were aged between 15 and 24 years. Based on the average increase between censuses, and excluding all other factors, homelessness could stand at more than 26,000 by 2021.

10. Auckland City Mission’s 2016 annual street count of rough sleepers within three kilometres of the Sky Tower found 177 and a further 51 in emergency accommodation or hospital who would otherwise have been on the street. This was an annual increase of over 50 per cent.

11. Despite significant investment from central government for projects like Housing First Auckland, there is still an unmet need for accommodation and support services for people experiencing homelessness in Auckland. Redevelopments underway are scheduled to be completed by 2020/2021. In the interim, there will be a need for more accommodation. While numbers of homeless continue to increase, there is a growing demand and pressure on local amenities and services.

12. In June 2018, the Waitematā Local Board allocated $20,000 to its 2018/2019 work programme line 1540 – Build capacity: responsiveness to emerging needs and issues of Waitematā’s homeless community (WTM/2018/77).

13. The purpose of this allocation is to fund local initiatives that seek to respond to homelessness in the Waitematā Local Board area, by partnering with community agencies, central government and council teams to ensure a joined-up approach.

14. In the preparation of the report’s recommendation, staff have consulted with Auckland Council’s Community and Social Policy team who are leading and coordinating the development of Kia whai kāinga tātou katoa: the regional cross-sectoral homelessness plan for Auckland.

15. In addition, the Auckland Social Sector Leaders Group (ASSLG), a group of senior representatives from government agencies including the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has identified homelessness in the central city as a priority issue. The ASSLG has initiated a cross-agency project that aims to achieve ‘functional zero’ homelessness in the Auckland city centre by 2021. The project is currently being scoped and Auckland Council will support project management for the first phase of the project, which includes a community needs analysis.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

16. The following initiatives are recommended for the Waitematā Local Board’s 2018/2019 grant funding support:

$10,000 grant to Lifewise to support scoping of an Auckland Housing Help Centre

17. Lifewise has requested support to develop the concept of a Housing Help Centre in central Auckland in partnership with other agencies. The centre will be a universal service, available to all people experiencing housing-related issues. It is envisaged that this will be primarily a face-to-face information, advice and navigation service.

18. The centre will use a self-help approach for people who can solve their own housing needs as well as provide in-depth advice and support with problem-solving for people with multi-faceted issues. Lifewise also propose that a coordinated access function for youth housing which is currently in development will be co-located with the Housing Help Centre.

19. The local board’s contribution will fund the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to scope the Housing Help Centre proposal, at an estimated cost of $10,000. Lifewise will provide in-kind support by covering the costs for administration, information technology support and equipment, office space, travel and consumables.

20. The Lifewise project proposal (Attachment 1) has been reviewed by staff in the Community Empowerment Unit and the Community Policy Team for alignment with council’s regional approach to responding to homelessness. While there is some overlap between the Lifewise concept and the Auckland Social Sector Leaders Group initiatives, there is an intention to align these pieces of work to inform the wider sector approach.

21. Lifewise has requested support only for the scoping phase of this project at this time which can inform a business case for future funding from alternative sources.

$8,000 grant to Heart of the City to support the Street Guardians programme

22. In October 2018, Heart of the City developed a pilot Street Guardians programme in response to local businesses seeking a response to begging in the city centre. Over a six-week pilot period, more than 35 members of the city centre street community participated in the programme, including people who are currently homeless as well as those recently housed through Housing First.

23. Street Guardians provides participants a weekly opportunity to spend a day with organisations like the Tipping Point, The Pallet Kingdom, Sustainable Coastlines and Waiheke Resources Trust, fixing bikes, building planter boxes, planting trees and cleaning up beaches.

24. The 2018 Street Guardians pilot was delivered in partnership with the Auckland City Mission and with support from Colliers, Lifewise, Precinct Properties, Scarecrow and SKYCITY. Heart of the City intends to continue the programme in 2019 and the local board’s financial support will part-fund the operational delivery of the programme.

$2,000 for a volunteer training and appreciation event hosted by the local board

25. Over the past year the Community Empowerment Unit have met with volunteers who support the homeless community in the city centre. These groups and individuals are doing work that is often isolated, unconnected and unrecognised.

26. Staff propose that the local board hosts an event with three key objectives:

· To acknowledge and thank the groups and individuals who volunteer their time to support the homeless community in the local board area

· To create an opportunity for individuals and groups to meet each other and grow volunteer networks

· To work with the Auckland City Mission outreach team to provide training for the volunteers, building their capacity to support their work with the homeless community.

27. The cost of this event and training is estimated at $2,000, including the cost of training facilitation by Auckland City Mission. The event would be organised by staff in consultation with the local board and would take place during quarter four of 2018/2019.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

28. Auckland Council plays an important role in responding to homelessness, working alongside central government and non-government services. The council’s role includes strengthening levers to improve, prevent and end homelessness and lead and coordinate development of a regional, cross-sectoral homelessness plan and funding a range of initiatives that support people who are experiencing homelessness.

29. In 2017, the Environment and Community Committee agreed council’s position that homelessness should be rare, brief and non-recurring and furthermore, that council’s role should be to strengthen levers to improve, end and prevent homelessness. This included leading the development of a regional, cross-sectoral plan on homelessness (ENV/2017/118).

30. Council has been working with central government, non-government agencies, Māori and philanthropic organisations to develop and commence implementation of Kia whai kāinga tātou katoa: the regional cross-sectoral homelessness plan for Auckland. This regional plan focuses on system change with particular emphasis on prevention and early intervention to address homelessness in the medium-long term.

31. An update report with the Strategic Framework and Roadmap 2019 is planned to go to the Environment and Community Committee for endorsement in May 2019. Implementation planning is also underway with a focus on a central city initiative responding to homelessness.

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

Local impacts and local board views

32. The Waitematā Local Board Plan 2017 Outcome 1: Inclusive communities that are vibrant, healthy and connected includes the objective to “ensure all members of the community have access to shelter and warmth”. A key initiative identified is to “champion best-practice initiatives to provide sustainable solutions for homelessness such as the James Liston Hostel expansion and the Housing First model”.

33. At its June 2018 meeting, the Waitematā Local Board allocated $20,000 funding to support homelessness initiatives in the 2018/2019 financial year (WTM/2018/77). The local board also funded a trial of showers for the homeless in partnership with Ellen Melville Centre from their local grants fund (WTM2018/51).

34. In September 2018, the Waitematā Local Board endorsed a pilot outreach programme by James Liston Hostel to be held at Outhwaite Hall from September to December 2018. The programme provided 11 weeks of engagement and support between 8.00am and 2.00pm daily, supervised by James Liston Hostel staff. This provided an opportunity to engage with people experiencing homelessness in the area and provide links to support services.

35. Auckland Central City Library runs a series of free weekly programmes, held in their community meeting room Te Mārama, for people experiencing homelessness. These programmes include Monday Movies, City Mission Book Club and Reading Revolution. The Citizens Advice Bureau at the Library also provides a quarterly job search clinic. The local board supports this initiative through Asset-Based Services funding annually.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

36. Māori are disproportionately affected by homelessness and have the second highest rate of homelessness, after Pacific peoples. In 2013, 32 per cent of the homeless population identified as Māori and over 40 per cent of people currently on the social housing register identify Māori.

37. Auckland Council are engaging and consulting with Māori, iwi and Mataawaka organisations on the development of the cross-sectoral homelessness action plan.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

38. The Waitematā Local Board allocated $20,000 funding to support homelessness initiatives (work programme line 1540) in the 2018/2019 financial year (WTM/2018/77)). This funding is unspent and remains available for distribution.

39. The local board also funded homelessness initiatives through the local grants programme including a trial of showers for the homeless in partnership with Ellen Melville Centre (WTM2018/51).

40. In addition, Auckland Council’s regional response to homelessness has included:

· $1 million to support delivery of the Housing First Auckland pilot in 2017

· $2 million funding towards the redevelopment of emergency housing provider James Liston Hostel funded through the city centre targeted rate (CEN/2016/46)

· $500,000 to promote collaboration between agencies across the sector to address chronic homelessness in FY2018/2019.

· $475,000 funding towards the Auckland City Mission HomeGround project to cover the consenting charges and contributions associated with the redevelopment of the site in 2018/2019.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

41. The proposed Lifewise Housing Help Centre project overlaps significantly with the city centre needs analysis component of the Auckland Social Sector Leaders (ASSLG) project. Staff are working to ensure connection and alignment between the two initiatives.

42. These projects were identified in consultation with relevant council teams and organisations working to address homelessness in the city centre. Staff are not aware of any alternative initiatives that would be a higher priority and do not see any opportunity costs associated with supporting these initiatives.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

43. Subject to approval, staff will implement funding agreements with Lifewise and Heart of the City and will provide progress updates through quarterly reporting to the local board.

44. Staff will prepare for the volunteer training and appreciation event in consultation with the local board and Auckland City Mission.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachment

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	20190319 Waitematā Local Board Item 17 Lifewise Project Proposal	49

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Shamila Unka – Strategic Broker Arts, Community and Events

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - General Manager Arts, Community and Events

Trina Thompson - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board

19 March 2019

Waitematā Local Board Community-led Placemaking Grant Allocations

File No.: CP2019/02456

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To approve grant allocations totalling $40,000 from the Waitematā Local Board’s 2018/2019 work programme line 863: Community-led Placemaking budget towards four community-led initiatives.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Waitematā Local Board approved a budget allocation of $20,000 to support local community-led placemaking initiatives, as part of its 2018/2019 work programme (WTM/2018/77).

3. A further $40,000 was carried forward from the local board’s 2017/2018 work programme to be applied to community-led placemaking initiatives, bringing the total budget for 2018/2019 to $60,000. To date, a total of $11,237 has been allocated.

4. Following engagement with community groups, staff discussed placemaking options during a local board workshop in November 2018. The following four community-led placemaking initiatives are recommended for the local board’s consideration and support:

i. Sturdee Street Mural Project artist expressions of interest process - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Maia Limited

ii. Victoria Quarter place-making project - City Centre Residents Group

iii. “Green-up” Grey Lynn project - Grey Lynn Business Association

iv. Ponsonby Park community-led engagement activation - Ponsonby Park community-led design group

5. This report seeks the local board’s approval to allocate $40,000 to support four community-led placemaking projects.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve the following grants allocations totalling $40,000:

i. $10,000 to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Maia Limited for the Sturdee Street Mural Project artist expressions of interest process

ii. $10,000 to City Centre Residents Group for the Victoria Quarter place-making project

iii. $10,000 to Grey Lynn Business Association for the “Green-up” Grey Lynn project

iv. $10,000 to Ponsonby Park community-led design group for the Ponsonby Park community-led engagement activation.

Horopaki

Context

6. At the Waitematā Local Board 19 June 2018 meeting, the local board resolved to allocate $20,000 to support local community-led initiatives that empower and engage communities to participate actively in placemaking projects (WTM/2018/77).

7. A further $40,000 was carried forward from the 2017/2018 work programme to be applied to additional community-led placemaking initiatives, bringing the total budget for 2018/2019 to $60,000.

8. The local board’s 2018/2019 work programme line 863 (Community-led Placemaking in Waitematā) aims to increase local community influence in local planning and to promote partnering and collaborative ways of working between council and Waitematā community groups.

9. Staff have facilitated engagement with local community groups to identify priority projects for the local board’s support. Options were presented and discussed with the local board at a workshop on 13 November 2018.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

10. Staff recommend grants to the following four placemaking projects in the Waitematā Local Board area:

i. Sturdee Street Mural Project artist expressions of interest process: $10,000

The Sturdee Street wall in downtown Auckland extends approximately 250 metres. Its current murals are more than 10 years old, they have been tagged with graffiti and are in need of repair; some are beyond repair. A complete refresh is recommended before the Americas Cup event in 2021. The recommended grant of $10,000 to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Maia will support the artist expression of interest process which is the first stage in this mural redevelopment project.

ii. Victoria Quarter placemaking project: $10,000

Victoria Quarter is a fast-growing area in the city centre. Residents and local community stakeholders have expressed concerns regarding safety in the area. The recommended $10,000 grant to City Centre Residents Group will support initiatives for current and future Victoria Quarter residents to contribute their voice to address the community safety issues and to engage in the creation of public spaces that promote people's health, happiness and wellbeing.

iii. “Green-up” Grey Lynn project: $10,000

In 2016, the Waitematā Local Board funded the Grey Lynn Residents Association to create a community-led vision for the area of Great North Road between Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road intersections and the Grey Lynn town centre and Surrey Crescent shops. The Community-led Vision for Great North Road identified a need to “green-up” the Grey Lynn village. The recommended $10,000 grant will support the Grey Lynn Business Association to increase green spaces in front of local shops in the Grey Lynn village.

iv. Ponsonby Park community led engagement activation: $10,000

In 2014, the Waitematā Local Board funded Ponsonby Park community-led design group to identify options for the planned civic space at 254 Ponsonby Road. This process saw community members take the lead in developing a design that has been informed by ongoing robust community consultation, with 77 per cent of people voting for the site to become an urban park. The proposed $10,000 grant to Ponsonby Park community-led design group will support community activation and community-led engagement for the next stages of this development.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

11. Scoping for the four community-led placemaking initiatives proposed for funding has involved broad, cross-departmental collaboration. Within the Arts, Community and Events department, staff have consulted with the Arts and Culture and Community Places specialists and sought advice from the graffiti prevention team. The Community Empowerment Unit has also worked closely with staff in the Parks and Recreation department, Auckland Transport and the Auckland Design Office.

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

Local impacts and local board views

12. The Community-led Placemaking Waitematā project is aligned to the following Waitematā Local Board Plan 2017 outcomes:

· Outcome 1: Inclusive communities that are vibrant, healthy and connected

· Outcome 2: Attractive and versatile public places that meet our communities’ needs

· Outcome 4: A high-quality built environment that embraces our heritage.

13. The placemaking initiatives recommended for funding will be developed in alignment with the Waitematā Accessibility Plan and the Energy Resilience and Low Carbon Action Plan. The relevant initiatives will be correlated to area plans such as the Ponsonby Road Plan and the Waitematā City Fringe Economic Development Action Plan (2014).

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

14. The 2013 census showed Māori comprise 6.1 per cent of those living within the Waitematā Local Board area.

15. Sturdee Street mural is positioned on the Auckland former waterfront and is considered a site of significance to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Whai Maia, the Ōrākei Trust Board tribal development arm, is a key partner in this project and will lead the artist expressions of interest process.

16. The Waitematā Local Board area hosts the following three primary schools with Māori immersion units; Freemans Bay School, Newton School and Richmond Road School, providing education for local Māori students and Māori students from other local board areas. Consideration will be given to include Māori students’ input in the development of Waitematā Community-led Placemaking initiatives where appropriate.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

17. Work programme line 863: Community-led Placemaking Waitematā, has a total budget of $60,000, comprised of $20,000 from 2018/2019 and of $40,000 carried forward funding from 2017/2018.

18. To date, a total of $11,237 has been allocated, leaving a balance of $48,763.

19. Following this meeting, recommendations for distribution of the remaining budget will be presented to the local board in the fourth quarter of 2018/2019.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

20. These projects were identified in consultation with local community organisations. Staff have not identified any alternative initiatives that would be a higher priority and does not anticipate any opportunity costs associated with supporting these projects.

21. A delay in the board’s funding allocation may result in delivery delays for the four placemaking projects. There is a risk that without the local board’s timely support, safety risks and graffiti crime will increase in the places mentioned above.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

22. Subject to approval by the local board, staff will work with the recipients to issue the grants. Progress updates will be provided to the local board through the quarterly reporting process.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Lucia Davis – Specialist Advisor

Authorisers

Graham Bodman – General Manager Arts, Community and Events

Trina Thompson – Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board

19 March 2019

Reallocation of the 2018/2019 Waitītiko, Waiateao and Three Kings to Western Springs Aquifer Initiative project budget

File No.: CP2019/01255

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To approve the reallocation of $6,800 from the 2018/2019 Waitītiko, Waiateao and Three Kings to Western Springs Aquifer Initiative towards an alternative environmental outcomes project.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. At their June 2018 business meetings, the Albert-Eden, Puketāpapa and Waitematā Local Boards approved the Waitītiko, Waiateao (Meola and Motions Creek catchments) and the Three Kings to Western Springs Aquifer Initiative to be delivered as part of their 2018/2019 local environment work programmes (resolutions AE/2018/223, PKTPP/2018/102, WTM/2018/78).

3. The initiative aimed to identify the issues, opportunities and existing programmes in place to restore the aquifer and related groundwaters. The $25,000 budget for the initiative consisted of $10,000 from each of the Albert-Eden and Waitematā Local Boards and $5,000 from the Puketāpapa Local Board. The amount of budget allocated to the project was proportionate to the size of the local board area targeted by the initiative.

4. In October 2018 a contractor conducted a literature review which identified the issues, opportunities and existing programmes in place to restore the aquifer and related groundwater. Following the completion of the literature review, $17,000 of project budget remained unspent.

5. At a workshop in November 2018 the Albert-Eden, Puketāpapa and Waitematā Local Boards endorsed redirecting the remaining funding toward a groundwater analysis of the catchment.

6. Technical staff have carried out further research and found data is already available showing high concentrations of nitrogen in the aquifers. They concluded that a targeted groundwater investigation in the immediate future is unnecessary as there are several measures already being put forward to improve amenity and water quality in the area. The results of these measures will take decades to be seen in the water quality of the aquifers.

7. Each local board is now in a position to reallocate the remaining budget towards alternate projects in each local board area. The Albert-Eden and Waitematā Local Boards each have $6,800 remaining to be spent and the Puketāpapa Local Board has $3,400.

8. At a workshop on 5 March 2019, staff presented the following options for the board to consider. Both options involve adding the $6,800 onto a current project included in the Waitematā Local Board 2018/2019 local environmental work programme.

· Option one: reallocate $6,800 towards the Compost Food Waste Initiative

· Option two: reallocate $6,800 towards the Low Carbon Multi-Unit Dwellings project

9. Either option can be delivered within the financial year and would contribute to the local board plan outcome to “value, protect and enhance the environment”.

10. Staff recommend that option one is chosen as it aligns to the local board’s environmental outcome as well as “inclusive communities that are vibrant, healthy and connected.

11. If the board does not approve the reallocation of budget towards either option at its March 2019 business meeting, there is a risk that the budget will not be spent in this current financial year.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve the reallocation of $6,800 from the 2018/2019 Waitītiko, Waiateao and Three Kings to Western Springs Aquifer Initiative towards the Compost Food Waste Initiative.

Horopaki

Context

12. The Albert-Eden, Puketāpapa and Waitematā Local Boards approved the Waitītiko, Waiateao (Meola and Motions Creek catchments) and the Three Kings to Western Springs Aquifer Initiative to identify the issues, opportunities and existing programmes in place to restore the aquifer and related groundwaters.

13. Following the early completion of a literature review to achieve the above objectives, the project budget was redirected in November 2018 to undertake a groundwater analysis of the catchment. This analysis would be achieved through water quality testing in different bores before reaching Western Springs Lake and after leaving it.

14. The results of the testing were to be used to understand the current water quality of the aquifer and help identify and narrow the sources of organic pollution that are causing eutrophication of Western Springs Lake.

15. In January 2019, before any testing had commenced, RIMU and Healthy Waters staff advised that this initiative would not be of long-term benefit to either department as previous data collected at these sites has shown consistently high concentrations of nitrogen.

16. The high levels of nitrogen are likely due to ageing wastewater infrastructure and solutions to wastewater issues are being addressed through large-scale regional projects such as the Central Interceptor.

17. Improvements in groundwater nutrient loads will take decades to be realised due to the residence time of groundwater, so testing will likely present the same results over a long period of time. This was therefore considered unnecessary by staff.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

18. Options for reallocation of the Waitematā Local Board’s remaining budget of $6,800 have been investigated by staff, with two options being identified for the board’s consideration.

19. The options were presented to the board at a workshop on 5 March 2019 for discussion ahead of the March business meeting. Both options achieve the local board plan objective that “the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced”. The two options for reallocation are summarised in Table 1 below:

Table 1. Project options for the reallocation of funds

Project

Description

Option one – Compost Food Waste Initiative

This project currently works with community gardens in the Waitematā Local Board area to develop an integrated approach to creating active community composting sites for business and household food scraps. The $6,800 increase in budget would:

- support key project partners and sector agents to engage with this project

- facilitate sector networking forums and workshops and prototyping activities

- purchase a chipper for immediate use amongst the community and neighbourhood composting sector to increase availability of high-quality carbon in hot composting systems

- purchase open source design and materials to build and prototype a rodent proof composting system.

Option two – Low Carbon Multi-unit Dwellings

This project currently provides apartment managers and body corporates advice on how best to reduce their carbon emissions in the Waitematā Local Board area. The $6,800 increase in budget would cover a third apartment assessment and report of recommended actions for apartment buildings to reduce energy costs and associated carbon relating to heating and cooling, lighting, ventilation and generation of hot water. Follow-up reporting on progress being made to implement recommendations at apartment buildings will be undertaken.

20. Both options entail an increase of budget to a project already being delivered as part of the local board’s 2018/2019 local environment work programme. Option one and two can both be delivered within the 2018/2019 financial year.

Recommended option

21. As the budget remaining can only fund the delivery of one option, staff recommend that the local board support the Compost Food Waste Initiative for the following reasons:

· the board have indicated their interest in developing community capacity for composting in the past and this project would provide further tools and resources to residents and groups for composting. The board has shown this interest through approving a work programme change from supporting the business food waste initiative, which enabled local cafes to dispose of their food waste responsibly, to community garden capacity building at their June 2018 business meeting

· the project contributes towards the environmental outcomes outlined in the Waitematā Local Board Plan, as well as the community-oriented outcome which aims to empower residents to partake in community-led initiatives, including supporting community gardens

· on occasion there have been challenges with accessing apartments which makes delivery of option two less certain in the time available

· if the board approves the funding reallocation at its March 2019 business meeting, this programme can be delivered within the 2018/2019 financial year.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

22. The current aquifer initiative is being overseen by Healthy Waters staff. If option one is chosen, Waste Solutions staff will incorporate the additional budget in the board’s 2018/2019 Compost Food Waste Initiative budget and oversee the delivery of the project.

23. If option two is selected, the low carbon team from Environmental Services will incorporate the third apartment assessment in to the board’s 2018/2019 Low Carbon Multi-unit Dwellings project and oversee the delivery.

24. Staff have the resource and capacity to deliver either option if adopted before quarter four commences.

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

Local impacts and local board views

25. Both options for reallocation will deliver on the local board outcome ‘the natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced’.

26. The Compost Food Waste Initiative and Low Carbon Multi-unit Dwellings both meet the specific local board plan objectives of supporting Waitematā to become a low carbon community.

27. The Compost Food Waste Initiative also contributes towards the local board plan outcome to support “inclusive communities that are vibrant, healthy and connected”. The Compost Food Waste Initiative achieves the specific objective of supporting community-led initiatives such as community gardens.

28. The Low Carbon Multi-unit Dwellings achieves action area three of the Waitematā Low Carbon Action Plan as the project is leading the development of a low carbon programme for businesses to reduce their carbon emissions.

29. At its 5 March 2019 workshop, the local board was presented each option and provide feedback.

30. This report seeks the board’s formal approval of budget reallocation for delivery as part of the board’s 2018/2019 local environment work programme.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

31. These projects do not specifically target sustainable living outcomes for Māori. However, it is acknowledged that sustainable living practices have integral links with concepts of kaitiakitanga and the Māori world view, where people are closely connected to the land and nature.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

32. Both options can be delivered within existing budgets as they involve the reallocation of the total remaining budget for 2019 Waitītiko, Waiateao and Three Kings to Western Springs Aquifer Initiative ($6,800).

33. There is a risk that if the project budget is not reallocated at the March business meeting, the additional outcomes identified for the chosen project will not be delivered by the end of the financial year.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

34. Both options recommended for the reallocation of funds have implementation plans and will be an extension of a current project that has had a green project status. If approved in March 2019, staff are confident that either project option can successfully be delivered within the current financial year.

35. A risk of the Low Carbon Multi-unit Dwellings project is that recommendations provided to the apartment owner are not followed. The purpose of the programme is educational and aims to provide body corporates with advice on how best to reduce their CO2 emissions. Improvements can only be encouraged and not enforced.

36. A risk of the Compost Food Waste Initiative is ensuring health and safety requirements are met for the use of the chipper that would be purchased with the additional budget. The chipper will only be used by professional contractors. If this changes there will need to be robust health and safety protocols established that are approved by an external health and safety consultant. This will be written into the agreement for the additional funding with the community gardens.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

37. Subject to approval at the Waitematā Local Board’s March 2019 business meeting, the chosen project option will be completed by 30 June 2018. Regular reporting on project delivery will be provided through the board’s quarterly performance report.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Madison Little – Relationship Advisor

Authorisers

Barry Potter – Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services

Trina Thompson – Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board

19 March 2019

2019 Local Government New Zealand Conference and Annual General Meeting

File No.: CP2019/02353

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To inform local boards about the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, from Sunday 7 July to Tuesday 9 July 2019, and to invite local boards to nominate elected members to attend.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The LGNZ Conference and AGM takes place at the TSB Arena, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington from 1.30pm Sunday 7 July to 12.30pm on Tuesday 9 July 2019.

3. Local board members are invited to attend the conference. As the venue for 2019 is in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and given the cost of elected member attendance, staff recommend that one member per local board attend.

4. The Governing Body can select up to five Governing Body members to attend the conference.

5. In addition to the official delegates, LGNZ requires prior notice of which local board members plan to attend the AGM. Members wishing to attend are asked to register their intention with the Kura Kāwana programme by Friday 12 April 2019 so that this information can be provided to LGNZ.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) nominate one elected member to attend the Local Government New Zealand 2019 Conference and Annual General Meeting in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, from Sunday 7 July to Tuesday 9 July 2019

b) confirm that conference attendance, including travel and accommodation, will be paid for in accordance with the current Auckland Council Elected Member Expense Policy

c) note that any members who wish to attend the AGM must provide their names to the Kura Kāwana programme team by Friday 12 April 2019 to ensure that they are registered with Local Government New Zealand.

Horopaki

Context

6. This year, the LGNZ conference and AGM will be held at the TSB Arena, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, from Sunday 7 July to Tuesday 9 July 2019. The AGM will commence at 1.30pm on Sunday 7 July 2018, with the conference programme commencing at 4.30pm on that day and concluding at 12.30pm on Tuesday 9 July 2019.

7. The conference programme has the theme ‘Riding the localism wave: Putting communities in charge’. The high-level programme is attached (refer Attachment A).

8. The AGM takes place on the first day of the conference. The LGNZ constitution permits Auckland Council to appoint four delegates to represent it at the AGM, with one of the delegates being appointed as presiding delegate.

9. Elected members who hold LGNZ roles are:

Mayor Phil Goff	Metro Sector representative on the National Council
Councillor Penny Hulse	Chair of Zone One and Zone One representative on National Council, Member Conference Committee
Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore	Auckland Council representative on Regional Sector
Councillor Wayne Walker	Auckland Council representative on Zone One
Councillor Alf Filipaina	LGNZ Te Maruata Roopu Whakahaere
Councillor Richard Hills	Member Policy Advisory Group
Waitematā Local Board Chair Pippa Coom	Member Governance and Strategy Advisory Group

10. Traditionally the four AGM delegates have been the Mayor, the Chief Executive and two Governing Body members who hold LGNZ roles.

11. The Governing Body will consider an item on AGM attendance at its meeting on 28 March 2019 which includes the recommendation that Mayor Phil Goff be the presiding delegate and the other three delegates be comprised of either:

· two members of the Governing Body who hold a formal representation role with LGNZ and the Chief Executive, or

· one member of the Governing Body who holds a formal representation role with LGNZ and the Chief Executive, and a local board member.

12. Delegates in 2018 were:

· Mayor Phil Goff

· Deputy Mayor Bill Cashmore

· Councillor Penny Hulse

· Local Board Chairperson Pippa Coom.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

13. Local board members are invited to attend the conference. As the venue for 2019 is in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and given the cost of elected member attendance, it is recommended that one member per local board attend.

14. This means that a maximum of 26 Auckland Council elected members would attend the conference.

15. Delegates who attend are encouraged to report back to their local boards.

16. In addition, local board members can attend the AGM as observers, or as a delegate (depending on the Governing Body decision), provided their names are included on the AGM registration form, which will be signed by the Mayor.

17. LGNZ requires prior notice of which local board members plan to attend the AGM. Members wishing to attend are asked to register their intention with the Kura Kāwana programme by Friday 12 April 2019 so that this information can be collated and provided to LGNZ.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

18. The Governing Body will also consider an item on conference attendance at its meeting on 28 March 2019 which includes the recommendations that the Mayor is appointed presiding delegate to the AGM and that three other delegates be appointed (one of which may be a local board member). It is recommended that these delegates also attend the LGNZ conference, along with any other Governing Body members up to a total of five attendees.

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

Local impacts and local board views

19. The LGNZ Conference has relevance to local board members and their specific roles and responsibilities and is in line with the purpose provided for in the elected member development budget.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

20. The LGNZ National Council has a sub-committee, Te Maruata, which has the role of promoting increased representation of Māori as elected members of local government, and of enhancing Māori participation in local government processes. It also provides support for councils in building relationships with iwi, hapu and Māori groups. Te Maruata provides Māori input on development of future policies or legislation relating to local government. Councillor Alf Filipaina is a member of the sub-committee. Te Maruata will hold a hui on 6 July 2019.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

21. The normal registration rate is $1410 (early bird) or $1510 (standard).

22. Costs of attendance for one member from each local board are to be met from the elected members’ development budget, as managed by the Kura Kāwana Programme.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

23. The key risk is of delayed decision-making impacting costs and registration choices.

24. The sooner the registration for the nominated local board member can be made, the more likely it is that Auckland Council can take advantage of early bird pricing for the conference and flights, all done via bulk booking.

25. Delayed information may also impact registration into preferred conference streams or events.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

26. Once members are confirmed to attend, the Kura Kāwana programme will co-ordinate and book all conference registrations, as well as requests to attend the AGM.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachment

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	20190319 Waitematā Local Board Item 20 Programme for 2019 LGNZ conference and AGM	71

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Linda Gifford – Programme Manager Kura Kāwana

Authorisers

Louise Mason – GM Local Board Services

Trina Thompson – Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board

19 March 2019

Allocation of funding to Citizens Advice Bureaux

File No.: CP2019/03383

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek local board feedback on the proposed new model for allocating funding to Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) and on increasing the baseline grant to Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated (ACABx) by $200,000 in 2019-2021.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. There are 32 CAB sites in the Auckland region, operated by 11 separate CAB organisations. Bureaux staff and volunteers offer free information, advice, referral and client advisory service to local communities.

3. Local boards hold relationships with their local bureaux, which report on service usage and other matters of interest to the community.

4. In 2018/2019, council granted $2.067 million to ACABx conditional on staff and ACABx jointly developing a new funding model to be agreed by 1 April 2019.

5. The new model developed with ACABx is population-based with a deprivation factor to reflect communities with high needs and access constraints.

6. Feedback is sought from the local board on the new funding model and the retention of the additional $200,000 to baseline funding of $1.867 million provided to ACABx in 2018/2019.

7. Local board feedback will be included in the report to the Environment and Community Committee in May 2019 to approve a new funding model for CAB.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve feedback on the new model for allocating funding to Citizens Advice Bureaux (based on 90 per cent population and 10 per cent deprivation) and on increasing the baseline grant to Auckland Citizens Advice Bureaux Incorporated by $200,000 in 2019-2021 (refer to Attachment A to the agenda report).

Horopaki

Context

8. ACABx was established in 2012 to provide a support structure for funding from council and other bodies and the development of a strategic direction for the service in the Auckland region.

9. Currently there are 32 Auckland CAB sites in 18 local board areas (refer Attachment B). There are no sites in Franklin, Great Barrier and Upper Harbour.

10. Auckland bureaux are members of ACABx and Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). The role of CABNZ is to support membership standards and influence development of social policies and services at a national level.

11. In 2018, a joint working group of council staff and ACABx was established to develop a new funding model for Auckland bureaux.

Auckland Council funding of CAB

12. In 2018/2019, council granted $1.867 million to ACABx, which distributes funding to bureaux to provide services across Auckland.

13. Through council’s 10-year Budget 2018-2028, an additional one-off grant of $200,000 was approved to maintain and develop the service in the 2018/2019 financial year (resolution number GB/2018/91). The ACABx board have distributed $90,300 of this grant to bureaux facing financial pressure (Helensville, CAB Auckland City, Māngere). The remaining funds will be used to test new ways of delivering the service and develop a regional network provision plan.

14. Council provides accommodation for bureaux at minimal cost under community lease arrangements, which is equivalent to a $641,000 subsidy per annum. In addition to the funding through ACABx, some local boards also provide grants to bureaux for specific purposes.

15. The Environment and Community Committee set four conditions for the 2018/2019 operational grant, as shown in Table 1 (resolution number ENV/2018/48).

Table 1: Funding conditions 2018/2019

Funding condition	Progress to date
A joint review between Auckland Council and ACABx of the funding model	· Joint working group established · Considered what to include in the funding model · Agreed a new funding model and transitional arrangements
Updated Strategic Relationship Agreement to include the development of a regional network provision plan	· Revised Strategic Relationship Agreement signed between Auckland Council and ACABx with scoping and timeline for regional network provision planning to be agreed by June 2019
Improved reporting and access to consistent data on the service provided at regional and site level	· Council, CABNZ and ACABx jointly developed new report templates for bureaux to provide data and commentary on their activities · CABNZ is currently rolling out an improved database and data collection system (CABNET) which will impact the Q3/Q4 reports for 2018/2019
Strengthened and more strategic relationships between local boards and bureaux	· The revised Strategic Relationship Agreement sets out guidance on the relationship between local boards and bureaux

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Current funding model

16. The current model allocates the funding received by ACABx to sub-regional clusters of bureaux based on 2013 census population data.

17. The current funding model was implemented by ACABx with support from council as an interim approach to transition from legacy council funding to regional funding.

Council staff model

18. In April 2016, the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee resolved to:

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

19. A review of CAB services was undertaken, and council staff developed a revised funding allocation model using 70 per cent population, 25 per cent client usage, and 5 per cent deprivation. This model responded to the review findings and focused on funding to achieve greater equity and fairness.

20. This model was not supported by ACABx who strongly objected to the introduction of client usage as a funding factor.

New model from joint working group

21. The joint working group have developed a new funding model for bureaux using:

· 90 per cent population, using annual Statistics New Zealand population estimates

· 10 per cent deprivation to increase the capacity of bureaux to meet the complex needs of communities with higher levels of deprivation. This will support the development of new service approaches to increase the access to CAB services within these communities.

22. ACABx advise that this model will be difficult to implement at the current funding level as funding will be reduced to bureaux in the north, central and Ōtara. Some bureaux are experiencing financial pressure and any decline in funding would lead to a significant reduction in services.

23. If the annual grant of $1.867 million is increased by $200,000 per annum, ACABx have indicated that the new funding model could be implemented without service reductions if bureaux continue to receive funding at the 2018/2019 level at a minimum. To further moderate the redistribution impacts of the new funding model at a bureau level, population-based increases in funding would be capped at 10 per cent for 2019-2021.

24. The application of the new funding model is shown in Table 2.

Table 2: New funding model allocations

Bureau	2018/2019 Actual	New model (current funding)	New model (plus $200,000)	Percentage difference between 2018/2019 Actual and New model plus $200,000
Helensville	$40,365	$36,872	$40,365	0
Hibiscus Coast	$51,712	$58,713	$58,920	14
Wellsford	$38,298	$36,770	$38,298	0
CAB North Shore (5 sites)	$309,030	$250,153	$309,030	0
WaiCAB (5 sites)	$298,746	$300,401	$344,999	15
CABAC (10 sites)	$499,901	$487,965	$553,597	11
Māngere (3 sites)	$169,849	$179,162	$190,494	12
Manurewa (2 sites)	$82,775	$114,454	$118.217	43
Ōtara	$86,927	$78,215	$86,927	0
Pakuranga (2 sites)	$98,662	$109,188	$109,262	11
Papakura	$86,471	$110,844	$112,628	30
Total	$1,762,737	$1,762,737	$1,962,737	11

Note: Based on 2018-2019 funding allocated. Excludes provision for premises lease payments to Auckland Council and ACABx fee (2 per cent)

25. The new funding model developed by the joint working group is the preferred model for implementation in 2019-2021. During this period, the regional network provision plan will be developed, and council’s level of investment can be confirmed and provided for as part of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031.

26. The new model supports The Auckland Plan 2050 outcome, ‘Belonging and Participation’:

· Focus area two – Accessible services and social and cultural infrastructure that are responsive in meeting people's evolving needs

· Focus area six – Focusing the council’s investment to address disparities and serve communities of greatest need.

27. The criteria applied to assess the models were developed by the joint working group. Consideration is given to equity, responsiveness to population growth and community need. Under the Auckland Plan 2050, adopting an equitable approach means prioritising the most vulnerable groups and communities to achieve more equitable outcomes. An assessment of the funding allocation model is shown in Table 3.

Table 3: Funding model assessment

Criteria X does not meet ü partially meets üüfully meets	Current model	Council staff model	New model from joint working group (preferred model)
Equity	X	ü	üü
Population growth	X	üü	üü
Community need	X	üü	üü
Advantages	ACABx used the current funding model to transition to regional funding from legacy arrangements	Uses latest population estimates to reflect future growth Deprivation factor supports equity for populations with complex issues and access constraints Client usage as a proxy indicator of community need which takes into consideration that service users do not necessarily just access services in the area they live	More equitable across Auckland with population-based funding covering all the region except Great Barrier Island Uses latest population estimates to reflect future growth Targeted deprivation factor (NZDep2013, deciles 8-10) supports equity for populations with complex issues and access constraints Provides platform for Auckland Council and ACABx to work together to develop a regional network provision plan Supported by ACABx if additional funding is retained
Disadvantages	The legacy cluster funding arrangements do not provide for service development Relies on 2013 census data Does not target funding for populations with complex issues and access constraints	Not supported by ACABx because client usage data does not consider the range of complexity in interactions from simple information requests to lengthy interviews Redistribution of bureaux funding within current funding envelope could lead to service reduction unless alternative funding is sourced	Redistribution of bureaux funding within current funding envelope could lead to service reduction unless alternative funding is sourced

28. A comparative overview of the funding models is provided in Attachment C.

29. ACABx support the new model conditional on the retention of the additional 2018/2019 one‑off funding of $200,000 as part of the baseline operational grant. This increased funding level would ensure that no bureaux would lose funding when the model is implemented in 2019/2020. Increased funding enables the inclusion of the Franklin population in the new funding model.

30. ACABx has indicated that the funding for deprivation will be allocated to bureaux for initiatives to enhance access to services and to trial the development of new service models.

31. Staff support the new model as it starts to address equitable services across Auckland through population-based funding and targeted deprivation. The model provides a platform for future service growth and the development of a regional network provision plan for CAB services.

32. Staff support the addition of $200,000 to the ACABx baseline grant from 2019-2020 to implement the new model and extend service funding across the region. All bureaux will receive their current or increased level of funding if council increases baseline funding by $200,000.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

33. Council staff from across the business work cooperatively on matters concerning CAB. Council departments and units that were consulted on the new model and involved in regional network provision planning include:

· Community Facilities and Community Places – administration of the leases for CAB premises and facility operation

· Libraries and Information – some CABs are co-located with libraries

· Service, Strategy and Integration – expertise in service design and integrating service offers.

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

Local impacts and local board views

34. Local boards provided input to the 2017 review of CAB services, which has informed the development of the new funding model. Local boards generally agreed that a higher level of funding was required to maintain services, and that any funding model needed to consider the area’s demographics and other needs in addition to overall population.

35. Overall, local boards reported that they had a good relationship with bureaux, that they were providing valuable, wide-ranging services to the community, and that there was room to improve reporting, service responsiveness and equity of funding.

36. Feedback is sought from the local board on the proposed new funding model and the retention of the additional $200,000 to baseline funding of $1.867 million provided to ACABx in 2018-2019.

37. Local board feedback will be included in the report to the Environment and Community Committee in May 2019 to approve a new funding model for CAB. The report will also reflect views on the implementation of the new model from ACABx consultation with bureaux.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

38. CAB services are available to all, and there is currently limited targeting of services to groups, including Māori.

39. Staff and ACABx have worked together on development of the new model and no specific engagement with Māori was undertaken.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

40. It is recommended that the additional $200,000 is retained in the ACABx baseline grant, bringing the annual total to $2.067 million in 2019-2021. This excludes any consumer price index adjustment.

41. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board has provided funding from 2015-2018 to Māngere CAB to operate a CAB agency in Ōtāhuhu. Reliance on the local board funding would reduce under the new model, as the Māngere CAB would receive increased funding of 12 per cent if the $200,000 is retained in the ACABx baseline grant.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

42. In applying the new model without the retention of the additional $200,000, funding to the following bureaux would decline:

· Helensville (-9 per cent)

· Wellsford (-4 per cent)

· CAB North Shore (-19 per cent)

· CAB Auckland City (-2 per cent)

· Ōtara (-10 per cent).

43. If the grant is increased by $200,000 per annum, no bureaux would face a reduction in funding.

44. There is a risk of reduction in CAB services in some communities if funding declines to bureaux. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended that the additional $200,000 is retained.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

45. Local board feedback will be included in a report to the Environment and Community Committee in May 2019 to approve a funding model.

46. Staff will work with ACABx to scope a regional network provision plan project by June 2019. The plan development will involve bureaux and other stakeholders in setting the direction for the CAB service from 2021 onwards.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	20190319 Waitematā Local Board Item 21 Local board feedback template	83
b ⇩	20190319 Waitematā Local Board Item 21 Map of bureaux locations by local board	85
c ⇩	20190319 Waitematā Local Board Item 21 Comparative overview of funding models	87

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Sibyl Mandow - Advisor – Arts, Community and Events

Authorisers

Louise Mason - GM Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

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

[2] This does not reflect all filming that takes place in studio, private property or low impact activity that wouldn’t have required a permit.

[3] This includes Local Board fees only, other permit fees directed to Auckland Transport (Special Events) and Regional Parks. Figures exclude GST and are as per the month the permit was invoiced, not necessarily when the activity took place.

Chairperson	Pippa Coom
Deputy Chairperson	Shale Chambers
Members	Adriana Avendaño Christie
	Richard Northey, ONZM
	Denise Roche
	Vernon Tava
	Rob Thomas

Authors	R Thomas – Waitematā Local Board Member
Authorisers	Trina Thompson - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Authors	Liz Clemm - Democracy Advisor - Waitematā Local Board
Authorisers	Trina Thompson - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Authors	Pippa Coom – Waitematā Local Board Chair
Authorisers	Trina Thompson - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board

Authors	Liz Clemm - Democracy Advisor – Waitematā Local Board
Authorisers	Trina Thompson - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitematā Local Board