Agenda of Extraordinary Meeting of the Waiheke Local Board

1 Welcome

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

Ki runga, ki raro, ki roto, ki waho

Rire, rire hau…pai marire

Translation (non-literal) - Rama Ormsby

Let the winds bring us inspiration from beyond,

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

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

2 Apologies

At the close of the agenda an apology had been received from Member J Meeuwsen.

3 Declaration of Interest

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

4 Leave of Absence

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

5 Acknowledgements

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

6 Petitions

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

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

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

8 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.

9 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.”

Waiheke Local Board

06 June 2019

Adoption of the Waiheke Local Board Agreement 2019/2020

File No.: CP2019/08454

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To adopt a Local Board Agreement 2019/2020, a message from the chair, local board advocacy, and a local fees and charges schedule for 2019/2020.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Each financial year, Auckland Council must have a local board agreement between the Governing Body and the local board, for each local board area.

3. From 17 February to 17 March 2019, council consulted on the Annual Budget 2019/2020. Local boards considered this feedback and then held discussions with the Finance and Performance Committee on 8 May 2019 on regional issues, community feedback and key local board initiatives and advocacy areas.

4. Local boards are now considering local content for the Annual Budget 2019/2020 which includes a local board agreement, a message from the chair, local board advocacy, and a local fees and charges schedule for 2019/2020.

5. On 20 June 2019, the Governing Body will meet to adopt Auckland Council’s Annual Budget 2019/2020, including 21 local board agreements.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendations

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) adopt local content for the Annual Budget 2019/2020 (Attachment A), including:

i. a Local Board Agreement 2019/2020

ii. a message from the Chair

iii. local board advocacy.

b) adopt local fees and charges schedules for 2019/2020 (Attachment B).

c) delegate authority to the Chair to make any final minor changes to the local content for the Annual Budget 2019/2020, including the Local Board Agreement 2019/2020.

d) note:

i. that Local Board Agreement 2019/2020 local activity budgets will be updated to reflect final budget decisions made by the Governing Body on 22 May 2019

ii. that if there are outstanding (not yet agreed) matters in the Local Board Agreement 2019/2020, the local board should include an explanation of these matters in the Chair’s message at the front of the agreement.

e) request that the resolutions of this meeting will be reported back to the Governing Body when it meets to adopt the Annual Budget 2019/2020 on 20 June 2019.

Horopaki

Context

6. Local board plans are strategic documents that are developed every three years to set a direction for local boards. Local board plans influence and inform the Annual Budget 2019/2020 (and associated local board agreements) which outlines priorities, budgets and intended levels of service for each financial year. Auckland Council must have a local board agreement between the Governing Body and the local board, for each local board area.

7. Local board nominees have had the opportunity to attend Finance and Performance Committee workshops on key topics and provide local board views on the Annual Budget 2019/2020 to the Finance and Performance Committee.

8. From 17 February to 17 March 2019, Council consulted with the public on the Annual Budget 2019/2020. Two locally held events were held in the Waiheke Local Board area to engage with the community and seek feedback on both regional and local proposals. Feedback was received through written, event and social media channels.

9. A report analysing the feedback on local board priorities, as well as feedback from those living in the local board area related to the regional issues, was included as an attachment on the 18 April 2019 business meeting agenda.

10. Local boards considered this feedback, and then held discussions with the Finance and Performance Committee on 8 May 2019 on regional issues, community feedback and key local board initiatives and advocacy areas.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

11. Both staff and the local board have reviewed the feedback received on Annual Budget 2019/2020 and local boards have received a report analysing the feedback. It is now recommended that local boards adopt local content for the Annual Budget 2019/2020 (Attachment A) including the Local Board Agreement 2019/2020, and a local fees and charges schedule for 2019/2020 (Attachment B).

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

12. Local boards worked with council departments to develop their local board work programmes for 2019/2020 that will be adopted at June business meetings. The local board work programmes help inform the local board agreements.

13. Local boards are requested to approve any advocacy initiatives for consideration by the Governing Body and inclusion (as an appendix) to the 2019/2020 Local Board Agreement. Local boards may also include advocacy to Council Controlled Organisation (CCOs).

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

Local impacts and local board views

14. This report seeks local board adoption of its content for the Annual Budget 2019/2020 and other associated material, including the Local Board Agreement 2019/2020.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

15. Many local board decisions are of importance to and impact on Māori. Local board agreements and the Annual Budget are important tools that enable and can demonstrate council’s responsiveness to Māori.

16. Local board plans, which were developed in 2017 through engagement with the community including Māori, form the basis of local priorities. There is a need to continue to build relationships between local boards and iwi, and where relevant the wider Māori community.

17. Of those who submitted to the Annual Budget 2019/2020 from the Waiheke Local Board area, one identified as Māori. This submission was provided to the local board for consideration when finalising their local board agreement.

18. Ongoing conversations will assist local boards and Māori to understand each other’s priorities and issues. This in turn can influence and encourage Māori participation in council’s decision-making processes.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

19. The local board agreement includes the allocation of locally driven initiatives (LDI) funding and asset based services (ABS) funding to projects and services for the 2019/2020 financial year.

20. LDI funding is discretionary funding allocated to local boards based on the Local Board Funding Policy that local boards can spend on local priorities that are important to their communities. Local boards can also utilise LDI funding to increase local levels of service if they wish to do so.

21. Funding for asset based services (ABS) is allocated by the Governing Body to local boards based on current levels of service to run and maintain local assets and services including parks, pools and recreation facilities, community facilities, and libraries.

22. Local boards have the decision making and oversight responsibility in respect of local fees and charges within parameters set by the Governing Body. A local fees and charges schedule for Active Recreation, Community Venues for Hire (including Library rooms for hire) for 2019/2020 is adopted alongside the Local Board Agreement. The fees and charges have been formulated based on region-wide baseline service levels and revenue targets. Where fees and charges are amended by local board that results in lower revenue for Council, the shortfall in revenue will need to be made up by either allocating LDI funds or reducing expenditure on other services to balance overall budgets.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

23. Decisions on the local content of the Annual Budget 2019/2020 including the Local Board Agreement 2019/2020 and a local fees and charges schedule for 2019/2020, are required by 7 June 2019 to ensure the Governing Body can adopt the Annual Budget 2019/2020 at its 20 June 2019 meeting.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

24. The resolutions of this meeting will be reported to the Governing Body on 20 June 2019 when it meets to adopt the Annual Budget 2019/2020, including 21 local board agreements.

25. Minor changes may need to be made to the attachments before the Annual Budget 2019/2020 is adopted, such as correction of any errors identified and minor wording changes. Staff therefore recommend that the local board delegates authority to the Chair to make final changes if necessary.

26. Local board agreements set the priorities and budget envelopes for each financial year. Work programmes then detail the activities that will be delivered within those budget envelopes. Work programmes will be agreed between local boards and operational departments at business meetings in June 2019.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Waiheke Local Board Agreement 2019/2020	11
b ⇩	Waiheke Local Board Fees and Charges schedule	29

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Janine Geddes - Senior Local Board Advisor Waiheke

Beth Corlett - Advisor Plans & Programmes

Authorisers

Helgard Wagener - Relshp Mgr - Great Barrier and Waiheke

Louise Mason - GM Local Board Services

Waiheke Local Board

06 June 2019

2.18 Waiheke Local Board

He kōrero mai i te Heamana

Message from the Chair

On behalf of Waiheke Local Board, I am pleased to present our 2019/2020 Local Board Agreement. This is our second local board agreement since the adoption of our 2017 Local Board Plan. We’re making good progress on the delivery of initiatives within that plan and our work programmes for this year will complement this direction.

Progressing the Matiatia Masterplan and delivering on its outcomes is our main priority. This integrated planning project will include ways to address traffic and public transport flows, and create safe, functional facilities to meet current and projected need. You will have opportunity for input into the masterplan as the project progresses over the coming year. Subject to NZTA prioritisation, the approved $15 million to implement the masterplan will be available within Auckland Transport’s 10-year Budget from 2021. We will also be advocating to Auckland Transport to ensure our ferry services are reliable and affordable.

Programmes involving community partnerships continue to be a great success. Ecological restoration, improving the quality of our waterways and predator management will remain a focus.

Our new Local Paths (Greenways) Plan identifies several walking, cycling and riding routes for development over the coming years. We have received some additional funding from Auckland Transport for community safety projects and we will be prioritising safe walking access, particularly to and from schools.

Management plans for our local parks will ensure use and development aligns with our values and aspirations. Planning for the renewal of the skatepark at Tawaipareira Reserve is underway, and in partnership with Ngāti Paoa we will be looking at ways to improve and extend facilities at the park for all users.

Options for a community-managed swimming pool will be clearer following completion of the feasibility study, including alternative site costings. If positive, a detailed business case will follow and, depending on the outcome, we will advocate to council’s Governing Body and consider a targeted rate or partnership opportunities in future years.

We face some major challenges. The estimated 1.3 million visitors that come to Waiheke annually are having a major impact on our infrastructure, so we are investigating a visitor levy to enable us to invest in protecting and enhancing the island’s amenities and ecosystems.

The effect of climate change on our environment is also becoming more obvious. We intend to actively encourage and support carbon reduction initiatives. In line with previous community feedback, the local board is also supporting a full redesign of our waste stream to ensure we reduce costs and usage over time.

Healthy and affordable housing provision is a challenge, and we will continue to implement actions identified in our new Housing Strategy.

We are supporting our arts community to develop a collaborative community arts strategy which will support future local board decisions.

Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to deliver initiatives identified as important to you.

Cath Handley

Chair, Waiheke Local Board

About Local Board Agreements

Auckland Council’s shared governance model means local boards are responsible for decision-making on local issues, activities and services and providing input into regional strategies, policies and plans. The local board agreement sets out the local board’s budget, funding for activities, levels of service, performance measures and targets for the financial year 2019/2020 which has been agreed with Auckland Council’s governing body.

The Waiheke Local Board Plan 2017 is a three-year strategic document that guides local board activity, funding and investment decisions. A key role of the local board plan is to provide a basis for development of the annual local board agreement for each financial year, this is set out below. Each local board also develops annual work programmes alongside adoption of their local board agreement.

Local boards also provide input to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals, which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities. A list of key advocacy areas is set out as appendix A.

Te Rohe ā-Poari o Waiheke

Waiheke Local Board area

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Waiheke Local Board Plan 2017 sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area. The outcomes in the Waiheke Local Board Plan are:

Outcome 1: Inclusive planning and placemaking

Using Essentially Waiheke, we will work to ensure our unique character is protected and enhanced. This community-approved strategy, which provides a framework for achieving sustainable development and environmental outcomes, will be at the forefront of our decision-making.

Outcome 4: Thriving, strong and engaged communities

We celebrate that Waiheke residents have a strong sense of identity, and that we remain a diverse, close-knit community where our differences are valued. We will work with community networks to forge a way forward together and encourage all people to be involved and active in local issues.

Outcome 2: A sustainable economy and positive visitor experience

Our unique assets mean Waiheke is now one of the world’s most desirable tourist destinations, bringing both opportunities and challenges. In order to preserve what makes this place special, we will continue to investigate new sources of revenue to support increased services, infrastructure maintenance or improvement projects.

Outcome 5: Vibrant places for people

We will develop reserve management plans to ensure park use and development aligns with our values and aspirations. Our parks, reserves and beaches are some of our greatest assets, and well-used and accessible parks and open spaces remain a key goal.

Outcome 3: Waiheke's environment is treasured

Our natural environment defines us, and we will restore and protect it in partnership with the community. Academic and citizen science programmes will help us understand and support the health of our aquatic environment, and we will support the development of an environmental and marine education centre.

Outcome 6: Transport and infrastructure

We need transport solutions that benefit our community and enhance our environment. Well-designed, connected transport routes between our beaches, schools, recreation hubs and villages are critical. We will develop walking, cycling and horse-riding networks while advocating with Auckland Transport for safe and accessible connections to key amenities and services.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2019/2020 financial year. In addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the Governing Body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.

Working with Māori

Auckland Council is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi and its broader statutory obligations to Māori. This has been strengthened by the adoption of the Māori Responsiveness Framework.

The Waiheke Local Board values the Te Ao Māori world view, the essence of which is relationships. We respect the traditional cultural and spiritual values of mana whenua and we are committed to fostering a productive relationship. The Waiheke Local Board Plan describes some of the ways we would like to work in partnership with mana whenua, including kaitiaki and the guardianship of our environment and special places. It also means we would like to support Māori organisations to be part of providing for the social and cultural needs of our community. We will recognise and provide for the unique cultural heritage of wāhi tapu and iwi participation will be a priority when planning future projects to ensure we are working towards shared goals.

Waiheke Local Board

06 June 2019

Waiheke Local Board Agreement 2019/2020

Priorities by activity area

Auckland Council’s 2019/2020 funding priorities for local activities which contribute to key community outcomes in the Waiheke Local Board area are set out below under each local activity.

Levels of service, performance measures and targets are also set out below under each local activity.

Local Community Services

Local community services is a broad activity area, which includes:

· supporting local arts, culture, events, sport and recreation

· providing grants and partnering with local organisations to deliver community services

· developing, renewing and maintaining facilities, including local parks, libraries and halls.

Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $4.1million and capital investment of $1.5million

The key initiatives we have planned for 2019/2020 include:

· improving the skate park at Tawaipareira Reserve

· implementing actions identified in our Housing Strategy

· developing management plans for our local parks

· progressing swimming pool investigations

· implementing the Waiheke Local Paths (Greenways) Plan in partnership with Auckland Transport

The local community services and key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the Waiheke Local Board Plan:

· Outcome 4: Thriving, strong and engaged communities

· Outcome 5: Vibrant places for people

· Outcome 6: Transport and infrastructure

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local activity. The level of service statement is in blue below.

Performance measure	Actual 2017/18	LTP Target 2018/19	Annual Plan Target 2019/20
We provide library services and programmes that support Aucklanders with reading and literacy, and opportunities to participate in community and civic life
The number of internet session at libraries (unique sessions over public computing or public WIFI networks) (million)	New Measure	0.10	0.10
The number of visits to library facilities (million)	New Measure	0.17	0.18
Percentage of customers satisfied with the quality of library service delivery	93%	85%	85%
We fund, enable and deliver arts and culture experiences that enhance identity and connect people
The percentage of arts and culture programmes, grants and activities that are community led	New Measure	85%	85%
Utilising the Empowered Communities Approach we support Aucklanders to create thriving, connected and inclusive communities
The percentage of Empowered Communities activities that are community led	New Measure	35%	40%
The percentage of Empowered Communities activities that build capacity and capability to assist local communities to achieve their goals	New Measure	30%	35%
Provide safe, reliable and accessible social infrastructure for Aucklanders that contributes to placemaking and thriving communities
Percentage of Aucklanders that feel their local town centre is safe	Day: 98%	Day: 97%	Day: 97%
	Night: 84%	Night: 81%	Night: 81%
We provide art facilities, community centres and hire venues that enable Aucklanders to run locally responsive activities, promoting participation, inclusion and connection
The number of participants in activities at art facilities, community centres and hire venues	New Measure	84,551	85,397
The percentage of art facilities, community centres and hire venues network that is community led	New Measure	40%	60%
We provide recreation programmes, opportunities and facilities to get Aucklanders more active, more often
The percentage of park visitors who are satisfied with the overall quality of sportsfields	63%	63%	63%
We provide safe and accessible parks, reserves and beaches
The percentage of users who are satisfied with the overall quality of local parks	68%	64%	64%
The percentage of residents who visited a local park in the last 12 months	91%	92%	92%
We showcase Auckland's Māori identity and vibrant Māori culture
The percentage of local programmes, grants and activities that respond to Māori aspirations	New Measure	10%	11%

Local Planning and Development

This group of activities covers improvements to town centres, the local street environment as well as local environment and heritage protection. These activities also include working with business and community associations to improve local economic development and employment initiatives.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2019/2020 include:

· progressing the Matiatia Masterplan

· finalising the Waiheke Area Plan

The local planning and development activity, including the key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the Waiheke Local Board Plan:

· Outcome 1: Inclusive planning and placemaking

· Outcome 2: A sustainable economy and positive visitor experience

· Outcome 3: Waiheke's environment is treasured

Local Environmental Management

Local boards work in partnership with local communities and iwi to deliver projects and programmes to improve local environments. Our focus is on indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living.

These activities include stream restoration, waste minimisation programmes, supporting environmental volunteers and partnering with schools to provide a range of environmental initiatives.

Our annual operating budget to deliver these activities is $85,000.

The key initiatives we have planned for 2019/2020 include:

· continuing ecological restoration programmes

· focussing on water quality improvement

· predator and pest management

· supporting carbon reduction initiatives

The local environmental management activity and key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the Waiheke Local Board Plan:

· Outcome 3: Waiheke's environment is treasured

· Outcome 4: Thriving, strong and engaged communities

Levels of Service

We measure our performance against the following measures for each local activity. The level of service statement is in blue below.

Performance measure

Actual 2017/18

LTP

Target 2018/19

Annual Plan

Target 2019/20

We manage Auckland's natural environment

The proportion of local programmes that deliver intended environmental actions and/or outcomes

100%

Local Governance

Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage with and represent their communities and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership through the preparation of Local Board Plans, support in developing Local Board Agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support.

The measures for this group of activities are covered under the Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2018-2028 which determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This includes local decision-making. There are no significant changes to the measures or targets for 2019/2020.

Our annual operating budget to deliver these activities is $300,000.

1 Funding Impact Statement [To be provided by Financial Planning and Strategy team]

This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 21 (5) of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

$000	Annual Plan 2018/19	Annual Plan 2019/20
Financial year ending 30 June	Annual Plan 2018/19	Annual Plan 2019/20
Sources of operating funding:
General rates, UAGCs, rates penalties
Targeted rates
Subsidies and grants for operating purposes
Fees and charges
Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees and other receipts
Total operating funding

Applications of operating funding:
Payment to staff and suppliers
Finance costs
Internal charges and overheads applied
Other operating funding applications
Total applications of operating funding

Surplus (deficit) of operating funding


Sources of capital funding:
Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure
Development and financial contributions*
Increase (decrease) in debt
Gross proceeds from sale of assets
Lump sum contributions
Other dedicated capital funding
Total sources of capital funding

Application of capital funding:
Capital expenditure:
- to meet additional demand
- to improve the level of service
- to replace existing assets
Increase (decrease) in reserves
Increase (decrease) in investments
Total applications of capital funding

Surplus (deficit) of capital funding

Funding balance

Waiheke Local Board

06 June 2019

2 Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives

A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for in this Annual Budget, but recognise the value it will add to the local community.

Key advocacy areas for this local board include:

Initiative	Description	Advocating to
Matiatia Strategic Plan	The board is progressing a strategic plan for council owned land at Matiatia and requests that any future development is guided by this plan and appropriate funding is allocated within the Long-term Budget 2018-2028 for both transport and non-transport infrastructure related priorities.	Governing Body Auckland Transport
Carbon Reduction	The effect of climate change on our environment is becoming more obvious and the board encourage and support carbon reduction initiatives. Electric Island Waiheke aims for an electric vehicle-only island by 2030. In support, the board is advocating for the electrification of Waiheke’s public transport and the establishment of clean fuel ferry services, alongside provision of appropriate footpaths and cycleways.	Governing Body Auckland Transport
Quality roading and infrastructure that supports Waiheke’s character and water management needs	In line with the Waiheke Ten-year Transport Plan and the Memorandum of Understanding, the board requests appropriate funding to deliver quality roading, footpaths and a cycling network to a standard consistent with the rest of Auckland (taking into account Waiheke character). This includes effective water management using water sensitive design techniques. The board also seeks a review of the criteria for transport infrastructure investment to ensure it takes account of populations which substantially fluctuate due to visitors.	Governing Body Auckland Transport
Catchment management planning	Funding for the development and implementation of Watershed / Catchment managements plans and progressive upgrade of stormwater infrastructure is essential. This includes flooding and stormwater management, ensuring there is adequate water supply within the aquifer, monitoring of the drainage network and appropriate maintenance and infrastructure development using low impact design.	Governing Body
Visitor Impact	Waiheke Island should be considered an environmental and arts destination. The board seeks funding for increased services, infrastructure, monitoring, maintenance and improvement projects which address the impact of tourism while also providing local benefit. This could include implementing a visitor levy or advocating to the Governing Body for visitor growth funding.	Governing Body ATEED
Community Swimming Pool	The board requests provision for funding of a Community Swimming Pool within the Long-term Plan 2018-2028 (LTP) as this is a local priority and an identified gap within the Community Facilities Network Plan.	Governing Body
Marine protected areas	The board supports the creation of a network of marine reserves and other protected areas linking the islands in its area of jurisdiction.	Governing Body Department of Conservation
Devolution of decision-making to Local Boards	The board seeks active support from the Governing Body, Auckland Transport, ATEED and Panuku for the agreed Waiheke Pilot to provide an increased level of decision-making and greater flexibility on matters such as transport and placeshaping projects. The pilot will also provide an opportunity for local policy and planning issues to be advanced and for increased local operations leadership. The Auckland Transport Memorandum of Understanding formalises the working relationship with the local board. A similar agreement with Panuku and ATEED would be welcomed.	Governing Body Auckland Transport Panuku Development Auckland ATEED
Greenways / Pathways Plan	The board wish to secure a regional capital fund to further develop a world class destination greenway network on Waiheke.	Governing Body
Kauri Preservation	The board will continue to advocate for Kauri preservation on the island and seek the establishment of Kauri Sanctuary status for Waiheke.	Governing Body
Ecological Restoration and environmental programmes	Waiheke has many unique natural environments which have been neglected over time. Local budgets will not sufficiently enable the continuation of staged ecological restoration and weed management programmes. There needs to be an integrated approach to these programmes across the council, community groups and private landowners. This includes predator and pest management.	Governing Body
Plant pest management	Invasive weeds are a major threat to Waiheke and other islands’ ecosystems. There needs to be greater support for community/council programmes and partnerships which aim to eradicate moth plant, rhamnus and pampas grass from the island, and control pest plants on land buffering Whakanewha Regional Park and other ecologically significant sites such as Te Matuku and Motukaha.	Governing Body
Pest Plant management in road corridors	Road corridors are major pathways for weeds and failure to manage this issue creates a disincentive for adjoining landowners to manage pest plants on their properties. Auckland Council needs to set an example of good management practice using a ‘minimum herbicide’ approach and working with volunteers and adjoining landowners.	Governing Body
Senior and community housing	The number of Waiheke residents aged 65-plus has increased by 53.7 per cent since 2006 and there is a lack of residential care and respite facilities to meet the needs of this ageing population. There is also a lack of community housing options. The board are investigating utilising non-service council property at Belgium Street and Waitai Road (managed by Panuku) for this purpose.	Governing Body Panuku Development Auckland
Artworks complex upgrade	The Artworks complex provides a valuable arts and culture facility for the community and for visitors to the island. The Artworks Needs Assessment report identified a number of areas requiring attention including building condition issues. Governing Body support is required to progress future upgrades of the complex. The board also request the Governing Body address the inequity of legacy funding for art galleries, and develop a policy framework for determining the funding of asset based services which include community art galleries as a priority.	Governing Body
Sustainable safe transport options including development of cycleways	Safe active transport options such as pedestrian, cycling and bridle path networks are a priority as many Waiheke roads are steep, narrow and not well suited to walking and cycling. Investment will provide low impact tourism options, support an active lifestyle and provide safe options for our community and school children.	Auckland Transport
Wharf tax	Wharf tax collected from Waiheke ferry services should be transparently allocated to Waiheke facilities	Auckland Transport
Waste management	That as part of the Waiheke Local Board pilot project, delegations be provided to the board to give effect to The Tikapa-Moana Hauraki Gulf Islands Draft Waste Plan (WMMP) to ensure on-island control of the full waste stream with community participation, including the development of on-island Community Resource Recovery Park within the next tier of funding, a Zero Waste Waiheke strategy and a visitor impact strategy. Commercial waste management including construction and road-building waste is now recognised as a region-wide challenge and is also a focus for us on Waiheke Island.	Governing Body

Ongoing advocacy areas:

Initiative	Advocate to
Acquisition of more park land to extend the regional network and to provide additional camping facilities for visitors to Waiheke Island.	Governing Body
Support local contractors for council projects on the island to improve the community’s capacity, and assist with the health, resilience and sustainability of the local economy.	Governing Body
Development of catchment management plans for all catchments on Waiheke, with Little Oneroa, Tawaipereira and Blackpool being the first priorities.	Governing Body
Septic tanks retrofit scheme – expansion to the rest of the island.	Governing Body
Ensure that both Matiatia and Kennedy Point are preserved as transport terminals hubs.	Auckland Transport
Prioritise safe walking and cycling to schools and supporting the Travelwise programme for Waiheke’s schools.	Auckland Transport
Development of cycleways on Waiheke and support for the New Zealand Cycle Trail.	Auckland Transport

Consult, review and advocate to Auckland Transport for implementation of changes to ensure The Esplanade is a useable space which meets community and tourist aspirations.	Auckland Transport
Optimise bus routes, including more bus routes and more frequent bus services, as per the high frequency networks on the isthmus, with Park and Ride facilities at Onetangi, Ostend and Surfdale, and a bus shuttle from Matiatia to Oneroa via Owhanake carpark.	Auckland Transport
Advocate to Auckland Transport to support modern and more environmentally-friendly and accessible buses and bus stops, including kneeling buses and capacity to carry bikes, wheelchairs, pushchairs and luggage.	Auckland Transport
Implement an integrated ticketing system for Waiheke ferries with train and busservices, to ensure equity with other Aucklanders.	Auckland Transport Governing Body
To ensure resilience and assurity of service, ferries from Matiatia and Kennedy Point wharves should be incorporated into the Public Transport Operation Model (PTOM) system.	Auckland Transport Governing Body
Ensure any regional cycle training programmes/initiatives are to be included on Waiheke.	Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport to support a Rakino and inner island ferry from Matiatia.	Auckland Transport
Ensure the board are provided with all roading projects and footpath design plans and projects, containing sufficient detail and with enough time to provide for meaningful consultation to prioritise the safety of our active transport users and the protection of our waterways.	Auckland Transport
Install more scooter / motorbike parking, including charging stations for electric bikes at Matiatia and tyre inflation facilities.	Auckland Transport
Install a covered bike shelter and more parking for bikes at Matiatia.	Auckland Transport
Advocate for marine sewerage pump out facilities at Matiatia, Kennedy Point and Half Moon Bay.	Auckland Transport
Investigate contouring at the Owhanake carpark to ensure maximum capacity is achieved.	Auckland Transport
Ensure the board receives prior notification of roading projects on Waiheke, detailing the proposed works, the rationale for these works, the timeframe and consideration of such issues as “low impact” solutions rather than kerb and channelling.	Auckland Transport
Improved ferry passenger facilities, in terms of comfort, safety and flow, to meet demands of visitors, commuters and occasional users including those with accessibility issues. This includes enclosed gangways on the Matiatia wharf.	Auckland Transport Panuku Development Auckland
Ensure continued accessibility and connectivity from lower Queen Street and Quay Street to the Central Area Wharves, including during major events, with a primary emphasis on seamless connectivity for ferry users to Hospitals and the airport.	Auckland Transport Panuku Development Auckland ATEED
Work with local businesses and community groups to encourage visitors in the shoulder and low seasons.	ATEED
Ensure that council owned properties are utilised as effectively as possible by the community.	Governing Body Panuku Development Auckland

Appendix B: How to contact your Local Board

Local boards have been established to enable local representation and decision-making on behalf of local communities. You are encouraged to contact your elected members to have your say on matters that are important to your community.

Cath Handley - Chairperson

Phone: 021 194 1787

cath.handley@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Paul Walden – Deputy Chairperson

Phone: 09 980 5328

paul.walden@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Shirin Brown

Phone: 021 242 3310

shirin.brown@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

John Meeuwsen

Phone: 021 242 4925

john.meeuwsen@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Bob Upchurch

Phone: 027 630 1884

bob.upchurch@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

The board can be contacted at the address below:

Waiheke Local Board Office
Service Centre
10 Belgium Street
Ostend
Waiheke Island

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas