Agenda of Manurewa Local Board

A board member will lead the meeting in prayer.

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 Manurewa Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 17 September 2020, as true and correct.

5 Leave of Absence

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

6 Acknowledgements

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

7 Petitions

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

8 Deputations

Standing Order 7.7 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Manurewa Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

8.1 Deputation - Manukau Beautification Chartiable Trust

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Dawn Edwards will present to the board on the work the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust has undertaken in the last year. The board will also be introduced to the new CEO Daniel Barthow.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) thank Dawn Edwards and Daniel Barthow for their presentation and attendance.

8.2 Deputation - ARA Education Charitable Trust

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Steve Perks and Sarah Redmond will speak to the board about a new programme the ARA Education Charitable Trust is working on.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) thank Steve Perks and Sarah Redmond for their attendance and presentation.

Attachments

a 6 October 2020, Manurewa Local Board - Deputation - ARA Education Charitable Trust - PowerPoint Presentation.............................................................................. 95

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.”

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	6 October 2020, Manurewa Local Board - Members' Update Melissa Atama	13

Manurewa Local Board

15 October 2020

October 2020: Auckland Transport monthly update to the Manurewa Local Board

File No.: CP2020/14723

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an update for the Manurewa Local Board about transport related matters in its area, including the Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. No decision is required this month. This report contains information about the following:

· Auckland Transport (AT) local and regional projects and activities.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport October 2020 monthly update report.

Horopaki

Context

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

4. This report addresses transport-related matters in the board’s area and includes information on the status of the Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

5. This section of the report contains information about local projects, issues and initiatives. It provides summaries of the detailed advice and analysis provided to the local board during workshops and briefings.

Local Board Transport Capital Fund

6. The LBTCF is a capital budget provided to all local boards by Auckland Council and delivered by AT. Local boards can use this fund to deliver transport infrastructure projects that they believe are important but are not part of AT’s work programme.

7. Any LBTCF projects selected must be safe, must not impede network efficiency, and must be located in the road corridor or on land controlled by AT (though projects running through parks can be considered if there is a transport outcome).

8. The Manurewa Local Board has previously been advised that there would be approximately $3.66 million of LBTCF to spend in the current (2019-2022) electoral term.

9. The council’s original resolutions relating to the LBTCF make it very clear that the overall budget allocation for the LBTCF is on the basis that it can be managed by AT within its annual budget.

10. Following the setting of the Emergency Budget, the LBTCF programme received $5,000,000 for the 2020/2021 year for allocation across the 21 local boards.

11. Decisions about the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 financial years will form part of the Long-term Plan/Regional Land Transport Plan discussions but early indications are that these years will also see a more constrained capital programme than prior to the COVID-19 crisis.

12. Advice from the Finance Department set the following criteria for the fund following the setting of the Emergency Budget:

· The $5,000,000 for 2020/2021 will be split using the Local Board Funding Policy.

· Currently, with budgets unknown for 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 boards are unable to combine future years allocations into a single project.

· Boards are encouraged to target delivery of smaller projects or complete design and documentation for a project that can be physically delivered in 2021/2022.

13. The Manurewa Local Board’s share of the 2020/2021 allocation is $294,376.

14. The board currently had two projects in construction as at 1 July 2020, Wordsworth Safety Package 3 (committed remaining budget $400,000) and Manurewa Gateway Signage (committed remaining budget $47,000). As these two projects are already in construction this means that $447,000 is committed, which is greater than the $294,376 allocation.

15. The board therefore will have no funds available in 2020/2021 for new projects and will have to wait until either additional funding is made available this financial year or the 2021/2022 budget is confirmed.

16. The projects which had been identified by the Manurewa Local Board for the potential use of the LBTCF when future funding becomes available, are listed as follows:

i) Coxhead Quadrant Residential Speed Management Project

ii) traffic calming around Hillpark School

iii) traffic calming on Gloucester Road

iv) traffic calming on Finlayson Avenue

v) lighting of the walkway between Ferguson Street and Trimdon Street

vi) installation of bus shelters at the following stops:

A) Stop 2125 – 123 Weymouth Road

B) Stop 2314 – 4 Turnberry Drive

C) Stop 2273 – 59 Browns Road

D) Stop 2178 – 96 Browns Road

E) Stop 2171 – opposite 98 Browns Road

F) Stop 6383 – 41 Redoubt Road

G) Stop 6864 - 118 Finlayson Drive

H) Stop 6875 - 145 Finlayson Drive

I) Stop 6753 - 39 Alfriston Road

J) Stop 6744 - 36 Alfriston Road

vii) installation of electronic speed warning signage

17. AT has assessed these projects for Rough Orders of Cost, which have been provided in the August 2020 business meeting report, which can be used by the board to assist with project prioritisation when further funds become available in the 2021/2022 financial year.

Community Safety Fund

18. The Community Safety Fund is funded from AT’s safety budget and is dependent on the level of funding AT receives from Auckland Council. This level of funding has been constrained through the Emergency Budget process.

19. Safety projects being delivered in FY20/21 have been prioritised according to DSI (death and serious injury) data and therefore local board community safety fund projects will continue with planning and design but cannot be delivered in the 2020/2021 financial year.

20. The Manurewa Local Board have two Community Safety Fund projects being affected by the Emergency Budget:

Project	Description	Status
Alfriston and Claude Roads intersection signalisation	Upgrade existing stop-controlled intersection to a signalised Intersection	Detailed Design
Great South Road pedestrian crossing	Introducing a new signalised midblock crossing to facilitate pedestrian crossing demand outside a local temple.	Detailed Design

Responses to Resolutions

21. The most recent resolutions of the Manurewa Local Board are recorded below in bold with Auckland Transport’s responses contained below each resolution.

Resolution number MR/2020/126

b) note that the board was first made aware of the proposal to signalise the intersection of Roscommon Road and Burundi Avenue on 31 August 2020, one week prior to the commencement of the public consultation on 7 September 2020. This does not meet the board’s expectation for timely consultation regarding significant projects undertaken in this local boards area.

The letter initially provided to the board notifying this project was dated 31 August 2020 as these letters are always dated on the day the board receives it. This is programmed as seven days prior to planned public consultation. For this project the board were notified prior to the Māori engagement process also being completed. Following the Māori engagement process, public consultation on this project did not open until 2October 2020.

c) note that the board provided feedback to Auckland Transport on 1 July 2020 regarding changes to bus stops at numbers 446 and 401 Roscommon Road, and that no mention was made of the proposal to signalise this intersection at this time. The board expects that Auckland Transport would coordinate consultations for projects taking place in in such close proximity to each other.

The Burundi/Roscommon project is occurring as it has become a high-risk intersection and currently ranked the 89^th worst intersection in Auckland. Our investigation indicated that this intersection is performing worse than 90 per cent of similar intersections. The bus stop relocation project is from a different department within AT. On 1 July when this project was notified to the board, the Road Safety Budget which funds the Burundi/Roscommon project had not been set, so that department would not be aware at that time we would be positioned to be consulting on this project in late August. The Burundi/Roscommon project has been given the priority in this year’s safety budget to do the design work and will likely to be implemented in the 2021/2022 financial year, subject to final funding availability.

e) note that, while staff have not identified any specific impacts for Māori under the Māori impact statement in the agenda report, the board holds the view that there are activities identified in the report that will achieve positive outcomes for Māori.

AT agree that there are activities that in these reports that will achieve positive outcomes for Māori. The positive outcomes reported on in the previous reporting period are general in nature and not specific to Māori. Where positive outcomes that are specific to Māori are identified, this will be emphasised.

Local Updates

Future Connect

22. Future Connect will be AT’s long-term plan for Auckland’s future integrated transport system. It maps Auckland’s Strategic Networks, the most critical links of our current and future transport system and, will ultimately set a 30-year vision for all modes: public transport, general traffic, freight, cycle and walking.

23. Strategic Networks have been investigated to surface critical problems, opportunities and focus areas. This will help inform the development of the Regional Land Transport Plan (our 10-year investment programme) and, will guide future planning and investment.

24. Future Connect was introduced to local board chairs at the 14 September Chairs Forum. In October and November, the project team will be available to talk to interested local board transport representatives. This will be an opportunity to provide a more detailed project overview, answer questions, seek local knowledge and opportunities for alignment with local board plans.

Pedestrian Crossing at 286 Great South Road, Manurewa

25. To improve safe access to Te Mahia Train Station, AT are proposing to install a new pedestrian crossing with a separated cycle and pedestrian crossing area outside 286 Great South Road, Manurewa.

26. The need for safer crossing points on Great South Road was highlighted to help give people easier access to Te Mahia Station. The proposed changes aim to provide a formal and clear crossing facility which prioritises people on foot and on bikes.

27. The crossing has been placed where the demand is highest in order to raise driver awareness and to establish a safer road environment for all road users.

28. The changes we are proposing:

· installing a new traffic light crossing with separate walkways for cycles and people to cross

· painting new broken yellow lines (no stopping at all times) on both sides of the road which will remove approximately seven parking spaces.

29. This is one of a number of pedestrian safety improvements currently being considered across Auckland ultimately aimed at creating a safer road network for all road users.

30. Consultation on this proposal is open until 15 October 2020. Once all the feedback has been received AT will then decide the best way to move forward.

31. We are seeking feedback now so that we can be prepared once the funding for this project is given the go-ahead.

Weymouth Road Bus Improvements

32. AT are looking to address bus manoeuvring issues and upgrade bus stops at 10 sites across Auckland in order to address the problems found and provide all users with a high level of service.

33. We are proposing to undertake work on the network in the vicinity of 521 Weymouth Road, Weymouth to ensure that buses can complete the necessary manoeuvres in a safe and efficient manner without negatively impacting operations.

34. The changes we are proposing for Weymouth Road include:

a) install new No Stopping At All Times road markings (broken yellow lines) on the western side of Weymouth Road by removing one on-street parking space

b) install a new bus stop and bus stop road markings on the western side of Weymouth Road by removing two on-street parking spaces

c) widen the footpath on the western side of Weymouth Road

d) install new No Stopping At All Times road markings (broken yellow lines) on the eastern side of Weymouth Road by removing three on-street parking spaces

e) install a new concrete hard stand and new bus stop road markings at the existing bus stop on the eastern side of Weymouth Road by removing one on-street parking space.

35. The rationale behind these improvements are:

· installation of new bus stops on the western side of Weymouth Road reduces the walking distance for bus patrons

· removal of parking along Weymouth Road, and installation of bus stop road markings at one existing bus stop and one new bus stop ensures that parked vehicles do not obstruct buses from safely manoeuvring into and out of the bus stops

· widening the footpath along the western side of Weymouth Road ensures that there is sufficient width for pedestrians to walk around bus patrons waiting at the bus stop

· installing a concrete hard stand at the existing bus stop on the eastern side of Weymouth Road improves safety for bus patrons boarding and alighting on a safe and stable platform.

36. Feedback on these improvements closed on 9 October 2020 and AT are currently considering this feedback in order to make a final decision on the changes.

Regional Transport Updates

Fifteen groups to receive funding from this year’s Community Bike Fund

37. Communities right across the region will benefit from further cycling initiatives with the announcement of this year’s Community Bike Fund recipients. Now in its fourth year, the fund is made available from AT to support communities or special interest groups who have ideas for activities, events or projects which encourage people to ride bikes more often.

38. Fifteen successful groups from a diverse mix of applications across the region will receive funds from the 2020 grant, totaling $50,000.

39. Successful initiatives range from guided rides to a ‘commute recruit’ and the creation of maps to promote local cycleways. All recipients demonstrated strong engagement with the community which was core to the selection criteria.

40. AT continues to grow the cycling network to connect communities and provide more access to safe infrastructure. This includes cycleway construction on Tamaki Drive, Victoria Street, Northcote Bridge and from New Lynn to Avondale. 3.7 million cycle movements were recorded for the year September 2019 to August 2020.

Community Bike Fund Recipients 2020:

Takapuna North Community Trust – Sunnynook Christmas Wheels Trail

An evening family bike event with a Christmas theme to raise awareness of the local bike path. Activity stations are placed around the path, and people are encouraged to dress up or decorate their bike, scooter or wheelchair.

Green Bay Community House – Unicycle Club

A unique approach to get the community interested in cycling with weekly unicycle classes. It is a one of a kind activity for local kids to try out and challenge themselves with.

Active Transport Trust – Mahere o Puketepapa moe te eke pahikara

They will create a map for Puketepapa to get more locals exploring their neighbourhood on bikes, including where to stop off for great coffee and other features such as the Wellesley Markets. Maps will be placed along the local cycleways and shared paths.

Bellas on Mountain Bikes – Bells on Mountain Bikes

An eight-week programme for girls aged 10 to 13 years, to give them the chance to learn how to mountain bike while gaining more confidence. The sessions focus on connecting the groups, learning and championing new skills through 'playing bike' and overcoming challenges.

Restoring Takarunga Hauraki – Takarunga Hauraki Going Native Bike Trail

They will launch the Going Native Bike Trail in Takarunga Hauraki (the Devonport Peninsula) to promote the existing cycleways, biodiversity features and knowledge from Te Ao Māori.

Grey Lynn Farmers Market – Bike to Grey Lynn Farmers Market 2020

The ever-popular Grey Lynn Farmers Market will use their funding to motivate visitors to come to the market by bike rather than car. They will do this for Sunday mornings in October and there will also be a guided bike tour.

T2T Sports Inc – Hapori Paihikara Activations

Hapori Paihikara (community bike rides) will be held in Henderson, Point England, Mataatua Marae Mangere, Manurewa Marae, Massey Park and Papakura. The weekend rides include teaching new riders the basics of riding and bike mechanics, riding the cycleways or old Māori pathways.

Glenavon Community Trust – Glenavon Bike Riders

Will train community champions to work with school children who want to learn how to ride a bike and educate about safety. The long-term vision of the trust is to have a bike hub/station in Glenavon to service bikes for the wider community and to encourage more bike riders and promote the benefit of riding bikes.

Putea O Pua Trust (Turuki Healthcare) – Mangere Cycling Project

Will run a six-week programme in Mangere to promote safe cycling and the local cycleways in the area.

Bike East Auckland – Bike our Burbs and Beyond

Group bike rides will be run over four consecutive weekends to showcase local attractions and shared paths around East Auckland.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust NZ – North/West: Biking Fun Day for Whanau

Will run an event for whanau who have children raised by grandparents, foster parents or caregivers. They want to help caregivers feel confident and safe biking with young independent riders and have a truly fun day so that they can feel more confident encouraging children in their care to be active and choose biking as a mode of transport and fun in their lives.

Bike Pt Chev – Bike Pt Chev Commute Recruit

'Commute Recruit' is a one-month programme focused on boosting the number of Point Chevalier locals who commute to work by bike. It is focused on people who have thought about commuting before but are having trouble getting started.

The Pride Project Charitable Trust – Te Maara Ride

Placemaking event to inspire hope, hauora/health and well-being through fun, educational cycling activity in the Manurewa community. The 6km ride includes cycleways, shared paths and off-road paths linking Te Maara Kai O Wirihana to the Auckland Botanic Gardens

The Womens Overnight Adventure Group – The Community Pannier Project

Workshops to teach the community how to make their own pannier bag, with the idea that participants make one for themselves and donate another to Bikes for Refugees.

Wheelie Road Bike Stuntz Competition 2020, Otara

Back for its second year, the bike stunts competition will be held in Otara for local youth to participate in and promote bike safety.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

41. AT engages closely with the council on developing strategy, actions and measures to support the outcomes sought by the Auckland Plan 2050, the Auckland Climate Action Plan and the council’s priorities.

42. AT’s core role is in providing attractive alternatives to private vehicle travel, reducing the carbon footprint of its own operations and, to the extent feasible, that of the contracted public transport network.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

43. The impact of information (or decisions) in this report are confined to AT and do not impact on other parts of the council group.

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

Local impacts and local board views

44. The local board have been consulted on the following project(s) over the reporting period:

Auckland Transport Consultations

45. AT provides the Manurewa Local Board with the opportunity to comment on transport projects being delivered in their area. The following projects were sent to the board for consultation during the reporting period:

a) Weymouth Road bus improvements

b) Roscommon Road and Burundi Avenue intersection signalisation

c) Pedestrian crossing at 286 Great South Road, Manurewa.

Traffic Control Committee resolutions

46. Decisions of the Traffic Control Committee affecting the Manurewa Local Board area during the September 2020 reporting period are noted below.

Street Name

Nature of Restriction

Type of Report

Decision

Redoubt Road / Diorella Drive / Sikkim Crescent / Monde Place / Everglade Drive / Hollyford Drive

No Stopping At All Times / Bus Stop / Clearway / Footpath / Flush Median / Traffic Signal Control / Traffic Island / Variable Lane Control / Lanes / Lane Arrow Marking / Bus Shelter / Give-Way Control / Removal Of Bus Stop / Removal Of No Stopping At All Times / Removal Of Give-Way Control / Removal Of Flush Island

Permanent Traffic and Parking changes

Approved with Conditions

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

47. There are no impacts specific to Māori for this reporting period. AT is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi-the Treaty of Waitangi and its broader legal obligations in being more responsible or effective to Māori.

48. Our Maori Responsiveness Plan outlines the commitment to 19 mana whenua tribes in delivering effective and well-designed transport policy and solutions for Auckland. We also recognise mataawaka and their representative bodies and our desire to foster a relationship with them.

49. This plan in full is available on the AT’s Website - https://at.govt.nz/about-us/transport-plans-strategies/maori-responsiveness-plan/#about

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

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

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

51. Our capital and operating budgets have been reduced following the announcement of the Emergency Budget. Some projects we had planned for 2020/2021 may not be able to be delivered, which will be disappointing to communities that we had already engaged with.

52. Also as outlined in this report, both the Community Safety Fund and the Local Board Transport Capital Fund have been impacted by these budget reductions.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

53. AT will provide another update report to the board at the next business meeting in November 2020.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

James Ralph - Elected Member Relationship Manager

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Local Area Manager

Manurewa Local Board

15 October 2020

Submissions and feedback on the draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020

File No.: CP2020/14471

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an overview of feedback and submissions received from public consultation on the draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 requires that each local board complete a local board plan for adoption by 31 October of the year following election and uses the special consultative procedure (SCP) to engage with its communities.

3. In June 2020, the local board approved a draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020 for public consultation. The consultation period ran from 13 July to 13 August 2020.

4. A total of 934 pieces of feedback was received, including 57 submissions through the online survey tool, 796 hard copy submissions and 22 pieces of feedback through social media.

5. Staff have prepared a report (Attachment A) summarising the results of the consultation.

6. All feedback will be available on the Auckland Council website at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) receive submissions and feedback on the draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020.

Horopaki

Context

7. The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 requires that each local board must:

· adopt its local board plan by 31 October of the year following an election

· use the special consultative procedure (SCP) to engage with their communities.

8. On 18 June 2020, Manurewa Local Board approved the release of a draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020 for public consultation.

9. The key features of the draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020 were:

· a strong focus on community-led activity and community wellbeing

· a dedicated outcome around Māori identity and a thriving Māori community

· options to enhance access to sports, recreation, creativity and play

· advocacy to Auckland Transport to ensure transport options meet community needs

· strategic initiatives to boost the local economy

· a planned approach to improve the natural environment including building community resilience to disasters.

10. The outcomes of the draft local board plan were:

i. Outcome 1: Our communities are inclusive, vibrant, healthy and connected

ii. Outcome 2: We are proud of our strong Māori identity and thriving Māori community

iii. Outcome 3: Our people enjoy a choice of quality community spaces and use them often

iv. Outcome 4: Our safe and accessible network provides transport options to meet Community needs

v. Outcome 5: Our prosperous local economy supports local people

vi. Outcome 6: Our natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced

11. In addition to understanding the needs and aspirations of the community, feedback was sought on how the local board can support the community and local businesses in recovering from the impact of COVID-19.

How we consulted

12. The consultation was held between 13 July and 13 August 2020. A range of engagement activities were undertaken to encourage the public to have their say, with a focus on digital and online platforms:

· Public submissions: These were hard copy and online collected via email, post, libraries, service centres, local board offices and the online survey tool akhaveyoursay/lovelocal

· Have Your Say: Face-to-face engagement event (spoken interaction) was held on Wednesday 5 August.

· Social media: Comments were received on the Manurewa Local Board Facebook page.

13. The following community partners held events:

· ASA Foundation

· Manurewa Community Network

14. In response, the local board received the following feedback:

· 57 submissions through the online survey tool

· 796 hard copy submissions

· 22 pieces of feedback via social media

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Summary of consultation feedback

15. The results and analysis of the public consultation will form the basis for the development of the final local board plan.

16. Staff have prepared a report (Attachment A) summarising the results of the consultation. The key messages of the report are described below.

Question 1: Response to overall plan

A strong majority of submitters (88 per cent) support the direction of the plan, two per cent responded negatively and nine per cent were unsure.

Question 2: COVID recovery

Overall, 62 per cent felt the plan would help the community recover from the impact of COVID-19, while five per cent did not and 32 per cent were unsure.

Question 3: Importance of outcomes

Outcome 1: Our communities are inclusive, vibrant, healthy and connected

· 63 per cent of respondents considered the outcome very important, 35 per cent important, and three per cent less important

Outcome 2: We are proud of our strong Māori identity and thriving Māori community

· 69 per cent of respondents considered the outcome very important, 24 per cent important and seven per cent less important

Outcome 3: Our people enjoy a choice of quality community spaces and sue them often

· 63 per cent of respondents considered the outcome very important, 34 per cent important and three per cent less important

Outcome 4: Our safe and accessible network provides transport option to meet community needs

· 64 per cent of respondents considered the outcome very important, 33 per cent important and three less important

Outcome 5: Our prosperous local economy supports local people

· 62 per cent of respondents considered the outcome very important, 31 per cent important and seven per cent less important

Outcome 6: Our natural environment is valued, protected and enhanced

· 70 per cent of respondents considered the outcome very important, 27 per cent important and three less important

Question 4: Other feedback

Arts, Cultures and Events, Transport and Parks, Sport and Recreation were key themes mentioned.

Publishing the results of public consultation

17. To conclude this phase of the local board plan development, staff recommend that the local board receive the submissions and feedback for consideration

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

18. Receiving the submissions and feedback has a neutral climate impact. The submissions are available online to reduce the printing of hard copies.

19. The draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020 reflected the impacts of predicted climate change. It considered such impacts as increasing temperatures, rising sea levels and changing rainfall patterns on the local board area.

20. The climate impact of any initiatives the Manurewa Local Board chooses to progress will be assessed as part of the relevant reporting requirements and project management processes.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

21. Staff will work closely with the local board in the development of the final plan.

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

Local impacts and local board views

22. The Manurewa Local Board will consider all submissions and feedback to the draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020 prior to adopting the final local board plan in November 2020.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

23. The draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020 was developed with consideration given to existing feedback from mana whenua and mataawaka. This included seeking their views and values in January 2020.

24. The following events were held with mana whenua (Ngati Tamaoho, Ngati Whanaunga, Ngati Whatua, Te Aki Tai Waiohua):

· Southern local board mana whenua hui, Thursday 30 January, Ngāti Otara Marae

· Southern local boards mana whenua hui, Tuesday 14 July, Manukau Civic Building

25. 275 submissions were received from those identifying as Māori.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

26. There are no financial implications associated with receiving the submissions and feedback.

27. Budget to implement initiatives and projects is confirmed through the annual plan budgeting process.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

28. There is a risk relating to managing public expectations. The process of consultation is likely to have raised expectations as to the inclusion of the communities’ priorities and aspirations, while the full social and economic effects of COVID-19 are still being determined.

29. The local board will consider all submissions and feedback before making changes to the draft Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

30. The submissions and feedback are available on the Auckland Council website.

31. The Manurewa Local Board will adopt the Manurewa Local Board Plan 2020 on 12 November 2020.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Submission analysis summary	31

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author	Shelvin Munif-Imo - Local Board Engagement Advisor
Authoriser	Carol McKenzie-Rex - Local Area Manager

Manurewa Local Board

15 October 2020

Resource Recovery Network Strategy update

File No.: CP2020/14804

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an opportunity for local boards to give formal feedback on the Resource Recovery Network Strategy update (Attachment A).

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Resource Recovery Network Strategy, which was approved in October 2014, is being refreshed. This will respond to the updated Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018 and Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan. It will also reflect the current global context including changes to global recycling markets and the impacts of COVID-19.

3. Key features of the strategy refresh include:

· expanding the current strategy from 12 community recycling centres in total to 23 facilities by 2031, including nine additional community recycling centres and two resource recovery parks (capital expenditure to be funded through the central government waste levy)

· seeking additional funding for ongoing operational support for community recycling centres beyond their current five-year contracts to enable continued service provision (to be funded through the waste targeted rate).

4. The aim of the network is to maximise diversion of waste from landfill, contribute to creating a circular economy, achieve wider social and economic benefits and deliver local green jobs. The network helps to drive the aspiration of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan to achieve a zero waste Auckland by 2040.

5. The Resource Recovery Network of nine community recycling centres has provided 80 local jobs. The network diverted 5,213 tonnes of materials from landfill in 2019/2020.

6. Central government funding has boosted the development of existing sites in the Resource Recovery Network. The revised Resource Recovery Network Strategy will build on this funding and enable greater accessibility for residents and businesses.

7. A number of local boards have provided support for the Resource Recovery Network through the funding of scoping and feasibility studies, assistance with identifying suitable sites and support for local initiatives such as education outreach.

8. Staff presented the key points of the strategy refresh to the Waste Political Advisory Group and local boards in September and October 2020. Formal feedback from local boards will be included in a report to Environment and Climate Change Committee seeking adoption of the updated Resource Recovery Network Strategy in November 2020.

9. Approximately $8.6 million spread over 10 years is proposed to fund new and existing sites. This funding will be sought through the Long-term Plan 2020-2031 process.

10. An additional $28 million for the new resource recovery facilities, spread over ten years, is proposed to be funded through the budget allocated to Auckland Council from the central government waste levy.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Manurewa Local Board:

a) provide feedback on the Resource Recovery Network Strategy update (Attachment A of the agenda report).

b) note that local board feedback will be included in a report to Environment and Climate Change Committee in November 2020 seeking adoption of the updated Resource Recovery Network Strategy.

Horopaki

Context

11. The Resource Recovery Network is one of the nine priority actions in Te Mahere Whakahaere me te Whakaiti Tukunga Para i Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018.

12. The network was initially identified as a key initiative under the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2012 and has been developing across the region since that time.

13. The purpose of the Resource Recovery Network is ‘to maximise the diversion of reusable and recyclable materials from landfill and, in the process, generate multiple environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits for Auckland’. The network helps to drive the aspiration of the plan to achieve a zero waste Auckland by 2040, taking care of people and the environment and turning waste into resources.

14. A 10-year strategy for the Resource Recovery Network was adopted in 2014 (resolution REG/2014/121). This strategy enabled the establishment of 12 community recycling centres across the Auckland region by 2024, funded by a combination of waste levy funding and targeted rates.

15. Community recycling centres provide communities with a ‘one stop shop’ for people to drop off unwanted goods and recyclables. The focus is on reuse, repair, repurposing and upcycling resources, as well as providing low cost retail goods to the community.

Progress of the Resource Recovery Network

16. As of September 2020, nine community recycling centres have been established. These centres are located in Waiuku, Helensville, Henderson, Wellsford, Warkworth, Aotea / Great Barrier, Devonport, Waiheke and Whangaparaoa. Community recycling centres are also under development in Western Springs and Onehunga.

17. Across the nine existing sites, 80 local full-time and part-time jobs have been created. In the 2019/2020 financial year, 5,213 tonnes of materials were diverted from landfill for reuse or recovery.

18. The development of the Resource Recovery Network in Auckland has been further boosted by central government Waste Minimisation Fund and shovel-ready funding, including:

· $2.3 million from the Waste Minimisation Fund was provided to support development of a Community Recycling Centre in Onehunga

· $10.6 million in shovel-ready funding for infrastructure development for the existing Devonport, Waiheke, Helensville, Warkworth, Wellsford and Western Springs community recycling centres as well as the Waitākere Waste Transfer Station/ Resource Recovery Park.

19. The recent central government shovel-ready investment will fast track the improvement of existing community recycling centres through developing fit for purpose infrastructure. It will expand employment by increasing the volume of materials and the number of related activities they can undertake to work towards zero waste.

Strategic context

20. COVID-19 continues to put pressure on international recycling markets, as countries restrict import and export activity through their borders. In addition to this, China implemented its National Sword policy in January 2018, which sets tight contamination limits on imported recyclable materials, including paper and plastics. As a result, global commodity prices for these products have dropped significantly as there is an oversupply to other existing markets.

21. Several strategic changes have occurred since the initial Resource Recovery Network was approved in 2014. These include the adoption of the Long-term Plan 2018-2028, the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018 and Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan 2020.

22. These strategic changes draw focus to the significance of the Resource Recovery Network, which is identified as a priority action in the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and is also an action in Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan. The revised Resource Recovery Network Strategy will also feed into the Long-Term Plan 2021-2031 which is currently being developed for adoption in June 2021.

23. The opportunities for community recycling centres to divert waste from landfill, generate income and create local jobs are expected to increase significantly over the next few years as government policy changes come into effect. These include the increase in the waste levy, a container return scheme currently under consideration by the government, and the 2019 Climate Change response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act.

24. An overview of the revised strategy was presented to the Waste Political Advisory Group on 1 September 2020. The Waste Political Advisory Group indicated its support for the draft strategy refresh.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Key features of the refreshed Resource Recovery Network Strategy

25. The refreshed Resource Recovery Network Strategy provides a pathway for futureproofing and scaling up the network. In developing the strategy, the priorities, budgets and method of delivery from the original 2014 strategy have been reassessed.

26. The refreshed strategy focuses on five key areas:

· increasing the number of sites from 12 to 21 community recycling centres to provide more equitable access to all Aucklanders and establishing two commercially focused resource recovery parks, bringing the total number of sites to 23 by 2031

· supporting existing sites and operators to thrive

· strengthening and enabling the network

· developing a fit for purpose operating and governance model

· fostering financial sustainability.

27. Overall, the review has suggested that the strategy approved in 2014 is still valid. Two key changes have been identified that will require additional budget to enable the network to reach its full potential. These key changes are outlined below. Further detail is provided in the draft Resource Recovery Network Strategy update (Attachment A).

Increasing the number of resource recovery facilities

28. One of the key changes in the updated strategy is an increase in the number of sites planned. The original strategy proposed 12 community recycling centres. The updated strategy proposes an expanded network with an additional nine community recycling centres and two resource recovery parks. This will bring the total number of sites up to 23, including:

· 21 community recycling centres that are strategically located across Auckland. They will be connected with their local communities, providing trusted places to take unwanted goods as well as fostering local innovation and resilience.

· two resource recovery parks, which are larger-scale facilities that focus mainly on diverting commercial waste from landfill back into the circular economy, while also accepting and diverting domestic waste. One of these will be the upgrade of Waitākere Transfer Station to a resource recovery park and the second will be in south Auckland.

29. Staff anticipate that an appropriate site will be found in south Auckland for a resource recovery parks. A resource recovery park in the south could provide an opportunity for economic transformation led by Māori or Pacifika businesses, social enterprises and local businesses. Studies have found that recycling results in around 10 times more jobs compared to sending materials to landfill.

30. The location of facilities will be determined by the availability of suitable sites, opportunities for joint ventures or partnerships, local board feedback, location of existing facilities and accessibility for Auckland residents and businesses. Centres will be equitably spread across the region, depending on the availability of appropriate sites.

31. Increasing the number of sites will enable greater accessibility for residents and businesses to maximise diversion from landfill and deliver further local green jobs.

Ongoing operational funding

32. Another key change in the updated strategy is the provision of ongoing operational funding for existing community recycling centres.

33. When the strategy was originally created in 2014, it was expected that the centres would become self-funding by the end of their initial five-year contract period. Revenue would be generated from income from gate fees, the sale of reusable and recyclable materials, and other services that the centres provide.

34. This intention was reflected by a reducing management fee from the council over the course of the centres’ five-year contracts. However, although sites that have come to the end of their contracts have significantly reduced their management fee from the council, they are not in a position to be completely self-funding.

35. This has been caused by a combination of factors, including sites not being developed as quickly as anticipated and the impacts of COVID-19. China’s National Sword restrictions on global recycling have also presented a challenge due to reduced revenue from recycling commodities such as paper, cardboard and plastics.

36. To ensure the on-going viability and impact of the existing sites, an ongoing site management fee from council will be required beyond the initial five years. This will be negotiated on a site by site basis and will be reassessed as the increase in the waste levy and introduction of product stewardship schemes come into force.

37. No additional operational funding is planned for resource recovery parks, which should operate as commercial ventures and be self-funding.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

38. The expanded Resource Recovery Network is part of Action E6 in Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan (manage our resources to deliver a zero waste, circular economy).

39. The Auckland Zero Waste Programme as part of Auckland’s Climate Plan estimates that this programme will reduce emissions by 39,650 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents per year by 2030.

40. Resource recovery facilities also provide zero waste learning opportunities which will have impacts on residents’ purchasing decisions, with resulting climate impacts.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

41. Waste Solutions staff have worked closely with Community Empowerment Unit and The Southern Initiative who have provided support the development of the community recycling centres. The Southern Initiative have also advocated for a resource recovery park in south Auckland as a contribution to the economic transformation for the south.

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

Local impacts and local board views

42. Several local boards have provided support and funding to enable the Resource Recovery Network through their local board work programmes. This has included funding for a range of initiatives from feasibility studies, local capacity building and waste minimisation and learning.

43. Local boards have also provided feedback through the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018 development process. A number of boards supported the establishment of community recycling centres in their area, with Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Manurewa, Ōtara-Papatoetoe and Papakura stating the establishment of a southern community recycling centre should be a priority.

44. Staff will engage with local boards on individual sites in their local areas as new facilities are investigated and developed.

45. Staff attended workshops with local boards between 15 September and 14 October 2020 to present on the key points of the strategy refresh.

46. This report presents the draft Resource Recovery Network Strategy and seeks formal feedback from the local board ahead of Environment and Climate Change Committee adoption of the strategy in November 2020.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

47. Mana whenua and matāwaka were engaged in the development of the 2018 Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and identified priority actions for Māori.

48. The draft Resource Recovery Network Strategy aligns to a number of the Māori priorities that were identified, in particular:

· protection of Papatūānuku by keeping waste from landfill

· developing respectful and innovative partnerships for waste minimisation in order to restore the ‘mauri’ of Papatūānuku

· nurturing relationships, looking after people, taonga and taiao

· fostering mutual respect.

49. The council also partners with Para Kore ki Tāmaki – a Māori-developed and implemented programme that integrates mātauranga Māori and zero waste principles and practices to support marae, Māori organisations, Kura Kaupapa Māori and Kōhanga Reo to divert significant quantities of recycling and organic waste from landfill.

50. The draft Resource Recovery Network Strategy was presented to the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Mana Whenua Forum on 11 September 2020, and then at a workshop on 14 September 2020. As a result of the workshop a number of mana whenua identified interest in potential opportunities for engaging with the development of the Resource Recovery Network.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

51. The 2020/2021 net operating cost of the community recycling centres that are currently in operation is approximately $2.6 million per year. An additional budget of approximately $8.6 million spread over 10 years is proposed to fund new and existing sites.

52. Ongoing operational funding will mainly be provided through the solid waste targeted rate. Changes to the strategy will not result in any increase to the waste targeted rate until 2025 in order to maintain budgets during the post COVID-19 recovery and response phase. Any minor increases in operational expenditure over this period will be covered by waste levy funding from central government.

53. No operational expenditure is planned for resource recovery parks, which should operate as commercial ventures and be self-funding.

54. An additional $28 million in capital expenditure is proposed for the new resource recovery facilities, spread over ten years. The new facilities are proposed to be funded through the budget allocated to Auckland Council from the central government waste levy. The waste levy will increase incrementally from its current rate of $10 per tonne to $60 per tonne by 2025.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

55. The key risks and mitigations associated with the revised Resource Recovery Network Strategy are outlined in Table 1.

Table 1: Resource Recovery Network Strategy key risks and mitigations

Risk	Mitigation
Community recycling centres will not be able to become financially viable.	The increase in the waste levy will provide a greater incentive to keep resources out of landfill and increase use (and revenue generation) of community recycling centres. It will also provide increased funding to the council to establish new facilities. The introduction of product stewardship schemes, such as a container return scheme will provide additional revenue for community recycling centres and attract new users of the facilities. Additional operational funding provided as proposed in the refreshed strategy will support the centres until sufficient revenue is generated.
Suitable sites will not be available for the proposed additional nine community recycling centres.	Staff are investigating a wide range of opportunities to secure sites, including new models of ownership and operation. This could include joint ventures or lease arrangements.
There will not be suitable operators to tender for the operation of the community recycling centres.	Staff are undertaking early engagement in areas where community recycling centres are planned to build capacity and link interested groups to existing operators and the national membership body for community recyclers, the Zero Waste Network.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

56. Local board feedback will be included in a report to Environment and Climate Change Committee on 12 November 2020 seeking adoption of the updated Resource Recovery Network Strategy.

57. Budgets to deliver the revised strategy will be sought through the Long-term Plan 2020-2031 process.

58. The Resource Recovery Network will continue to develop over the next 10 years, with the Western Springs and Onehunga Community Recycling Centres expected to be operational by the end of 2021.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Draft Resource Recovery Network Strategy	49

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Jenny Chilcott – Senior Waste Planning Specialist

Julie Dickinson – Principal Advisor Waste Planning

Authorisers

Barry Potter - Director Infrastructure and Environmental Services

Lesley Jenkins – Acting General Manager Local Board Services

Carol McKenzie-Rex - Local Area Manager

Chairperson	Joseph Allan
Deputy Chairperson	Melissa Atama
Members	Anne Candy
	Tabetha Gorrie
	Rangi McLean
	Glenn Murphy
	Ken Penney
	Dave Pizzini

No.	Report Title	Item no.	Meeting Date	Governing Body Committee or Council Controlled Organisation or Forum or Local Board
1	Notice of Motion - Kylee Matthews - to support Biodiversity in the Hauraki Gulf	21	23 September 2020	Waiheke Local Board

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	3 September 2020, Manurewa Local Board Workshop Record	81
b ⇩	10 September 2020, Manurewa Local Board Workshop Record	85
c ⇩	17 September 2020, Manurewa Local Board Workshop Record	87
d ⇩	24 September 2020, Manurewa Local Board Workshop Record	89

Author	Rohin Patel - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Carol McKenzie-Rex - Local Area Manager