Agenda of Waitematā Local Board

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

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

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 15 September 2020, including the confidential section, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

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

6 Acknowledgements

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

7 Petitions

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

8.1 Deputation - Sathya Mithra Ashok - Social Enterprise Auckland

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To highlight the work done by Social Enterprise Auckland and how the enterprise supports local communities.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Sathya Mithra Ashok will be in attendance to speak about Social Enterprise Auckland.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the presentation and thank Sathya Mithra Ashok for her attendance.

8.2 Deputation - Brigitte Sistig from Grey Lynn 2030 on the continuation of the Auckland Repair Cafe

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To speak to the board regarding the continuation of the Auckland Repair Cafe.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Brigitte Sistig – Grey Lynn 2030 will be in attendance to speak about the continuation of the Auckland Repair Café.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the presentation and thank Brigitte Sistig for her attendance.

8.3 Deputation - Mark Knoff Thomas, Newmarket Business Association, to speak about the Newmarket Targeted Rate

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To speak to the local board about a proposed Newmarket targeted rate.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Mark Knoff Thomas – Newmarket Business Association will be in attendance to speak about a proposed Newmarket targeted rate.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the presentation and thank Mark Knoff Thomas for his attendance.

8.4 Deputation - Jo Malcom to speak about the proposed Erebus Memorial

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To speak to the local board about the proposed National Erebus Memorial

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Jo Malcom will be in attendance to speak about the proposed Erebus Memorial.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the presentation and thank Jo Malcom for her attendance.

8.5 Deputation - Tom Dale, Forest & Bird NZ ,to present an outline of work underway on the native bush restoration project

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To speak to the board about works taking place on the native bush restoration project in the patch of regenerating bush in between Bullock Track, the Outer Fields, and the Western Springs Stadium.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Tom Dale will be in attendance to speak about works done on the native bush restoration project in the patch of regenerating bush in between Bullock Track, the Outer Fields, and the Western Springs Stadium.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the presentation and thank Tom Dale, Forest & Bird NZ for his attendance.

8.6 Deputation - Mik Smellie and Anthony Phillips to speak about a community event at Freyberg Place

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To speak to the board about a community event to take place at Freyberg Place.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Mik Smellie an Anthony Phillips will be in attendance to speak about a community cvent at Freyberg Place.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the presentation and thank Mik Smellie and Anthony Phillips for their attendance.

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.

9.1 Public Forum

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an opportunity for a member of the public to address the 15 September 2020 Waitematā Local Board meeting.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Section 7.8 of the Waitematā Local Board’s set of Standing Orders provides for a member of the public to address a Waitematā Local Board meeting in its public forum section of the meeting.

3. Formal approval from the Chair is not required.

Time

4. A period of up to 30 minutes, or such other time as the local board or any of its committees may determine, will be set aside for a public forum at the commencement of meetings of the local board which are open to the public.

5. Each speaker during the public forum section of a meeting may speak for three minutes.

6. Standing orders may be suspended on a vote of not less than 75 per cent of those present to extend the period of public participation or the period any speaker is allowed to speak.

7. This Standing Order does not apply to inaugural meetings and, where not appropriate, extraordinary meetings or a special consultative procedure.

Subjects of public forum

8. The public forum is to be confined to those items falling within the scope or functions of that local board or committee. Speakers must not speak about a matter that is under judicial consideration or subject to a quasi-judicial process.

Questions of speakers during public forum

9. With the permission of the chairperson, members may ask questions of speakers during the period reserved for public forum. Questions by members, if permitted, are to be confined to obtaining information or clarification on matters raised by the speaker.

10. Members may not debate any matter raised during the public forum session that is not on the agenda for the meeting, or take any action in relation to it, other than through the usual procedures for extraordinary business if the matter is urgent.

11. The meeting may not make any resolution on issues raised in public forum except to refer the matter to a future meeting, or to another committee, or to the chief executive for investigation.

12. [Note: s 76 – 81, LGA 2002, regarding decision-making]

Language for speeches

13. A member of the public may address a meeting in English, Māori or New Zealand Sign Language. However, the person should advise the chairperson of their intention to speak in a language other than English at least two clear working days before the meeting.

14. Where practical, Auckland Council will arrange for a translator to be present at the meeting. The chairperson may also order the speech and any accompanying documents to be translated and printed in English or Māori or another language.

Chairperson’s discretion

15. The chairperson may:

· direct a speaker to a different committee if they consider this more appropriate, given the proposed subject matter

· prohibit a speaker from speaking if they are offensive, repetitious or vexatious, or otherwise breach these standing orders.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) thank all public forum speakers for their presentations and attendance at the meeting.

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 ⇩	Councillor Pipa Coom report October 2020	13

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Approval for the classification of Alberon Reserve, Parnell

File No.: CP2020/13504

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval to classify a portion of Alberon Reserve, 12 Alberon Place, Parnell as a recreation reserve under the Reserves Act 1977.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. In January 2020, the Waitematā Local Board provided their support for staff to exercise their delegation to approve an application to construct a public wastewater line in Alberon Reserve, Parnell to serve a development at 57 St Georges Bay Road.

3. To formalise public wastewater lines on council land, council standard practice is to enter into an agreement to grant easement with the applicant. However, this requires that any associated council owned land held under the Reserves Act 1977 is first classified. In this case, the portion of Alberon Reserve concerned is an unclassified reserve.

4. Only two parcels of Alberon Reserve are held under the Reserves Act 1977 - Part Allotments 81 and 82 Section 1 Suburbs of Auckland. Council proposes to classify Part Allotments 81 and 82 as recreation reserve subject to Section 16(2A) of the Reserves Act.

5. Council specialists and mana whenua have been consulted on the proposal and have raised no concerns with the proposed classification.

6. Staff recommend that the Waitematā Local Board approve the proposal to classify the parts of Alberon Reserve, Parnell specifically known as Part Allotments 81 and 82 Section 1 Suburbs of Auckland as recreation reserve.

7. Once classified, a gazette notice will be published giving effect to the classification.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve, pursuant to Section 16(2A) of the Reserves Act 1977, that the parts of Alberon Reserve, Parnell specifically known as Part Allotments 81 and 82 Section 1 Suburbs of Auckland be classified as recreation reserve.

Horopaki

Context

8. In January 2020, the Waitematā Local Board provided their support for staff to exercise their delegation to approve an application to construct a public wastewater line and a public stormwater line in Alberon Reserve, Parnell for a 5-lot development at 57 St Georges Bay Road.

9. To formalise public wastewater lines on council land, council standard practice is to enter into an agreement to grant easement with the applicant which transfers to Watercare once the pipe is vested to it.

10. However, where the subject council owned land is held under the Reserves Act 1977, the land must first be classified prior to granting formal approval and entering into the agreement to grant easement. Local boards hold delegated authority under Section 16(2A) of the Reserves Act to classify all council owned reserves.

11. In this case, Alberon Reserve is an unclassified recreation reserve and as such, requires classification prior to this landowner approval being granted.

12. The Reserves Act 1977 requires that council classify all unclassified reserves which are either held or managed by the council. Therefore, classification of Alberon Reserve is required irrespective of the landowner approval at 57 St Georges Bay Road.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

13. Alberon Reserve comprises 13 parcels altogether. Of those parcels, only Part Allotments 81 and 82 Section 1 Suburbs of Auckland are unclassified recreation reserve and subject to the Reserves Act 1977. Auckland City Council purchased this land in 1948 for a recreation reserve, for £2,000 (2,000 pounds) from J J Craig Limited. To date, the reserve has remained unclassified.

14. As shown in Attachment A, Part Allotments 81 and 82 mostly comprises of bush and grass area and have a total area of approximately 15,700 square meters. There is existing infrastructure within the reserve, being underground services and pipes maintained by both Watercare and Healthy Waters.

15. Council proposes to classify Part Allotments 81 and 82 as recreation reserve subject to Section 16(2A) of the Reserves Act. The classification of recreation reserve is usually applied to reserves whose main purpose is the provision of areas for recreation and sporting activities. This is to provide for the physical welfare and enjoyment of the public and for protection of the natural environment and beauty.

16. Council staff consider classifying the reserve as recreation is the most appropriate given the current and future intended use of the reserve.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

17. The proposal to classify Alberon Reserve is not expected to have any climate related impacts as the proposed classification is only administrative in nature.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

18. Specialist staff from Parks Services were consulted on the proposal to classify Alberon Reserve and support the proposed classification of recreation reserve.

19. Healthy Waters were also contacted for their feedback in relation to the existing stormwater assets onsite, as well as any potential plans for the reserve. No concerns were raised regarding the proposed classification.

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

Local impacts and local board views

20. In April 2020, the Waitematā Local Board provided its’ support for staff to undertake the classification process for Alberon Reserve.

21. Alberon Reserve is mentioned in the Parnell Plan under Objective 3: Enable the community to use and enjoy its great places and spaces. It is also mentioned in the content of Objective 4: Value, protect and enhance Parnell’s natural environment. Additionally, the Parnell Plan lists Alberon Reserve as a candidate for the development and implementation of improvement plans and is included in the Parnell Parks Link Greenway.

22. Alberon Reserve is also mentioned in the Waitematā Local Board Open Space Network Plan 2019 – 2029. This plan recognises Alberon Reserve as a valuable piece of public open-space and lists the reserve as a potential location for several amenity improvements.

Public notification

23. Given the reserve is proposed to be classified for the purpose it is currently held and used for (recreation reserve), no public notification is required under the Reserves Act 1977.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

24. Prior to any reserve classification proceeding under the Reserves Act, the council is required under Section 4 of the Conservation Act 1987 to consult with local iwi and advise of the classification proposed.

25. The proposal to classify Alberon Reserve was presented to the Parks and Recreation South Central Mana Whenua Engagement forum on 29 April 2020. During the meeting, the following aspirations for the reserve were raised:

· that no further development or building take place on the reserve, playgrounds included;

· that any classification applied should offer protection to the reserve; and

· that the Waitematā Local Board consider renaming the reserve.

26. In response to the points above it was noted that:

· no significant building development is currently planned for the reserve;

· the classification of recreation reserve will offer the reserve protection from significant development; and

· that Waitematā Local Board is part of the Te Kete Rukuruku naming programme, with the board scheduled to identify new parks and reserves to rename this financial year.

27. Following the forum, mana whenua were also contacted via email, which both outlined the proposal for iwi who were not represented at the forum, and responded to the aspirations listed above. No objections to the classification proposal were received.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

28. There will be no costs to the Waitematā Local Board for the proposed classification.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

29. The Reserves Act 1977 requires that council classify all unclassified reserves which are either held or managed by the council. Council is complying with its statutory requirements in classifying Alberon Reserve.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

30. Once classified, a gazette notice will be published giving effect to the classification of Part Allotments 81 and 82 of Alberon Reserve .

31. Formal approval for the wastewater line mentioned at the start of this report will be provided to the applicant and the associated agreement to grant easement entered into.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Attachment A - GIS screenshots of Alberon Reserve and parts to be classified (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Devin Grant-Miles - Land Use Advisor

Authorisers

Rod Sheridan - General Manager Community Facilities

Trina Thompson – Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Point Erin Park Time Restricted Parking

File No.: CP2020/14935

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To propose the application of parking restrictions at Point Erin Park to allow park and pool users to access the car park and reduce the current intensive use of the car park by commuters.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The use of the car park at Point Erin Park for commuter and business parking during the week, Monday to Friday, is preventing legitimate visitors to the park and the pool from accessing the car park and the park facilities.

3. The issue of commuter parking has been raised by park visitors, residential neighbours, and Community Leisure Management (CLM), the operators of Point Erin Pools.

4. The intensive use of the car park by commuters was confirmed by a traffic survey undertaken in December 2019.

5. The Waitematā Local Board supports the principle of establishing parking restrictions to limit the impacts of commuter parking and has approved funding in the Parks Sports and Recreation (PSR) work programme for FY2020/2021 for the investigation of a parking enforcement strategy and any associated redesign of the car park.

6. The proposed design, as shown in Attachment A, utilises the existing car park area and layout with additional line marking and new parking restriction signage permitting P180 parking, Monday to Friday only. The design adheres to Auckland Transport (AT) parking standards and the recommended restrictions can be legally enforced, subject to approval from the board and Auckland Transport (AT).

7. Staff recommend that the board approve the parking plan and request AT to impose the proposed parking restrictions

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve the application of a ‘P180 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday’ parking restriction at Point Erin Park (as per Attachment A)

b) request Auckland Transport enforce the recommended parking restriction

c) allocate $8,000 LDI capex from the Waitematā Parks Improvements Projects (Community Facilities FY2020/2021 work programme item SP ID 2451) to allow for the appropriate signage and line marking (as per Attachment A) to be installed on site.

Horopaki

Context

8. Point Erin Park (94 Shelly Road, St Marys Bay) is a large (6.7 hectare) reserve located near State Highway 1 on and off ramps. The site is an open space sport and recreation area with swimming pool facilities, play space areas and a network of paths that connect the site to the residential neighbourhood and business districts of Ponsonby, Freemans Bay and Wynyard Quarter.

9. The persistent use of the car park at Point Erin for commuter parking is preventing legitimate park users from accessing the park and the pools. The commuter use of the car park is particularly pronounced during the summer season when the pool facilities are open (late November to March).

10. The issue of commuter parking and the impact on visitors’ ability to access the park and pool facilities has been reported to council by park visitors and CLM on numerous occasions.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

11. The provision of car parks in parks and reserves is to service park users and not support commuter needs.

12. Car parking within parks and reserves is not generally subject to restrictions, allowing the general public unlimited access to the open spaces and the amenities they provide. However, the use of reserve car parks by people who are not visiting the relevant site is a growing problem around the fringes of the city centre. The car parks are being accessed by those who want convenient and free parking close to:

· local businesses, shops and commercial centres

· education facilities

· transport nodes

· apartment blocks with no on-site parking.

13. Parking availability, or lack thereof, can influence people’s decision to visit parks, particularly those for which public transport, cycling or walking is not an option (e.g. the mobility impaired or parents with young children).

14. Currently there is no council guideline or policy document to direct a response to this parking issue in parks and reserves, but generally reserve car parks should:

· allow the general public and park stakeholders unrestricted access to the park and associated park infrastructure

· discourage use by commuters or commercial users.

15. Within the Waitematā Local Board area there are a limited number of sites where parking restrictions are enforced as a result of historical parking misuse. These sites include:

· Outhwaite Park (P90)

· Auckland Domain (P120)

· Fred Ambler (P120)

· Dove-Myer Robinson Park (P180)

· Newmarket Park (P120 restriction to be imposed as soon as signage installed)

· Victoria Park (P120 and P180).

16. The P120 or P180 stay is generally applied at those park sites that have established restrictions. Where there is an attraction, such as a pool facility, that results in longer park visitation, parking restriction times can be extended further to P240 but requires additional consultation with AT.

17. CLM have submitted feedback to staff to consider a P240 restriction since the average stay for visitors to the pool can extend up to 4 hours. However, a P240 restriction is not recommended as it is more likely to be abused and manipulated by commuters than with shorter time restrictions.

18. P180 is considered an appropriate restriction time that provides for the needs of most park users and is sufficiently restrictive to prevent regular abuse by commuters.

19. Local Boards can request AT enforce parking restrictions on parks. In the road corridor enforcement is considered by AT for car parks with an occupancy rate of 85 percent or over (Auckland Transport Parking Strategy 2015).

20. The current occupancy rate at Point Erin Park during both weekdays and weekends is generally above this rate, as captured by the December 2019 car park survey findings.

21. While the weekend occupancy levels are high at the car park, the December 2019 survey and feedback from CLM indicates that this is driven largely by high numbers of park and pool visitors and therefore car park restrictions are only considered necessary during weekdays.

22. In order to enable AT parking enforcement on parks and reserves, the following process needs to be followed:

a) confirmation of occupancy rates

b) a car park plan that ensures the layout and signage meets AT standards and allows legally enforceable restrictions to be imposed

c) a formal board resolution approving enforcement by AT on behalf of the board and detailing the timing and length of the restriction

d) formal approval from the AT Traffic Control Committee (TCC) confirming ability to monitor the relevant car park and apply fines

e) delivery of line marking and signage by Community Facilities as per approved carpark layout design.

23. Because of the level of commuter parking at Point Erin Park, and because of the sustained period that it has occurred for, the recommendation by staff is that parking restrictions are imposed at the site.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

24. A reduction in the availability of free parking for commuters could change their mode of transport choice from private to public with associated positive impacts on carbon emissions.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

25. The board’s intent to introduce time restricted parking at Point Erin Park has been conveyed to AT. AT have signaled that they are able to carry out enforcement of parking once the relevant council and AT processes have been completed.

26. Community Facilities maintain the park and are supportive of the recommended parking restriction times.

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

Local impacts and local board views

27. A board workshop was held on 24 January 2020 at which informal support for the parking restriction was communicated to staff.

28. There could be displacement of commuter parking to other reserve sites, but because of the distance of these from Point Erin Park, the impact is unlikely to be significant.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

29. The current car park access issues impact on Māori, as well as other sectors of the community, but noting that mana whenua have not been consulted with on this particular issue.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

30. The cost of installing parking restriction signs and line markings, as per Attachment A, are estimated to be $8,000. This work would need to be funded through the board’s LDI capex programme.

31. There is currently sufficient unallocated funds available in the Waitematā Parks Improvement LDI Capex fund to cover the estimated $8,000 for this project.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

32. The imposition of restrictions at Point Erin Park could result in commuters utilising other reserve car parks in the general area (e.g. Victoria Park). While commuters may choose to use the car parks at Victoria Park, parking activity is monitored at this site with restrictions in place.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

33. If the board formally adopt the recommendation to impose parking restrictions at the site, a report will be prepared by PSR staff for the AT Traffic Control Committee.

34. Once AT has formally approved their intent to enforce the planned restrictions, site works related to the installation of signage and new line markings will be delivered by Community Facilities.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	PT ERIN - PTM DESIGN REV A	33

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Jacqui Thompson Fell - Parks & Places Specialist

Authorisers

Mace Ward - General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Point Resolution Taurarua Proposed Historic Gun Reinstatement

File No.: CP2020/14953

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek confirmation that the Waitematā Local Board does not endorse the reinstatement of an historic cannon at Point Resolution Taurarua as proposed in the Point Resolution Taurarua Development Plan 2015.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Waitematā Local Board adopted the Point Resolution Taurarua Development Plan in April 2015 (WTM/2015/51). The development plan’s concept design and action plan propose the reinstatement of an historic cannon to commemorate the site’s history.

3. In 1885, during New Zealand’s Russian-scare era, the site was established as Fort Resolution and the cannon’s historical significance is that it was one of two RML (rifled muzzle loader) cannons situated at this coastal defence fortification. The two RML cannons were removed from the site when the fort was decommissioned in 1904. The cannons are currently in the possession of Auckland Council.

4. One of these cannons is on display at Maungauika / North Head. The second was placed in a storage facility. This is the cannon referenced in the Point Resolution Taurarua Development Plan for restoration and reinstatement.

5. Parks Sports and Recreation (PSR) staff have undertaken the initial investigation for the restoration and relocation of the gun to Point Resolution Taurarua and presented their findings to the local board at workshops held in August 2019 and June 2020. At both of these workshops, board members expressed concerns regarding the prominent display of a cannon on a site that not only claims historical importance as a former defence fortification, but also cultural significance to iwi as a pre-European pā site.

6. Staff have provided the board with options to consider regarding the future of the cannon, which will further deteriorate if not restored and relocated to a suitable site.

7. In acknowledgement of the board members’ concerns that the reinstatement of the cannon at Point Resolution Taurarua could detract from the Taurarua pā site’s cultural significance, staff recommend that the board take the decision to no longer endorse the proposed relocation of the historic gun at this site.

8. If the local board confirms its intention not to proceed with the reinstatement of the cannon at Point Resolution Taurarua, staff will engage with Tūpuna Maunga Authority staff to investigate the ongoing care of the cannon and future opportunities to display the gun at Maungauika / North Head, where its historical significance can be celebrated alongside the only other RML gun.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) confirm the decision to no longer endorse the restoration and reinstatement of the historic RML cannon at Point Resolution Taurarua as recommended in the development plan.

b) request Parks Sports and Recreation to investigate options for interpretive signage to commemorate the historical and cultural significance of Point Resolution Taurarua.

Horopaki

Context

9. The Point Resolution Taurarua Development Plan 2015 provides a design framework and outlines key outcomes and actions for the reserve to ensure that future investment and enhancement of the open space connects with the community and commemorates the historical and cultural significance of the site.

10. In 1885 Fort Resolution, a Victorian-era Russian scare fort, was established as part of Tāmaki Makarau Auckland’s coastal defence operations. The fort was equipped with two 64-pounder RML cannons which were primarily used by volunteers for practice. These cannons were made obsolete and removed in 1904 with the closing of the fort.

11. Prior to the construction of Fort Resolution, the headland was the site of Taurarua pā, which has long been recognized as a place of cultural importance for iwi, as it was the site of conflict with long-term consequences for Tāmaki Makarau and Ngāti Whātua.

12. The site of Fort Resolution, and of the earlier Taurarua pā, is an archaeological site and subject to the provisions of the New Zealand Historic Places Act 1993.

13. Currently, there is little visible surface evidence of either the pā or the military fortification. To commemorate the site’s history and cultural importance, the plan recommends the reinstatement of the cannon and interpretive signage.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

14. Public consultation was an integral component in the drafting of the Point Resolution Taurarua Development Plan. This consultation included gauging the level of support for the placement of the historic cannon at Point Resolution Taurarua. A total of 45 questionnaires were submitted, with support for the reinstatement of the cannon at 69% and 18% opposed.

15. The primary reason for public support for the reinstatement of the cannon was its link to the history of the site. Although the cannon’s reinstatement received public support, the consultation occurred in 2014 with a relatively small number of the public providing feedback.

16. The cannon was also included in iwi consultation. The development of the plan sought the input and feedback from several iwi representatives. There is nothing to indicate iwi opposition to the reinstatement of the cannon during consultation.

17. The proposed restoration and reinstatement of the cannon was presented and discussed at two local board workshops held in August 2019 and June 2020.

18. The staff investigation revealed that if the cannon were to be reinstated, a resource consent and a structural engineering assessment would be required, and estimated costs are $45,000. Staff were seeking direction from the board whether to include the proposed project in a future year’s work programme.

19. During these workshop discussions, members raised concerns about the public’s perception of a cannon installation on a site of cultural significance to iwi and noted that public sentiment regarding the celebration of military history may have changed since the plan’s adoption.

20. At the June 2020 workshop, the board acknowledged that although the plan makes the recommendation for the reinstatement of the cannon to commemorate the site’s history, the board no longer supported this as a prioritised action.

21. The board queried the options for the cannon if their decision was not to proceed with its reinstatement at Point Resolution Taurarua. Staff advised that Tupuna Maunga would be approached to investigate the possibility of displaying the cannon at Maungauika / North Head to join the other historic cannon on site.

22. Staff were advised to submit a report for the board to confirm the decision to no longer endorse the cannon’s reinstatement at Point Resolution Taurarua in order that alternative locations for the cannon can then be progressed.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

23. There are no climate impacts associated with the reinstatement, or otherwise, of the cannon.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

24. PSR staff have undertaken the initial investigation to restore and reinstate an historic cannon at Point Resolution Taurarua in line with the recommended actions of the development plan. The findings and estimated costs were presented to the Waitematā Local Board for consideration as a project to be included in a future Community Facilities (CF) work programme.

25. If the project were to proceed, the budget required would have an impact on the CF three-year work programme as CF and the board would need to confirm the timeframe and budget for delivery of works.

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

Local impacts and local board views

26. The Point Resolution Taurarua Development Plan 2015, endorsed by the Waitematā Local Board in April 2015, proposes the reinstatement of an historic cannon at the site, aligning with the plan’s design principle to celebrate history. The current board have indicated at workshops in 2019 and 2020 that they no longer support this outcome. However, if the cannon is located at an alternative site the option of celebrating site history at Point Resolution Taurarua through signage, or other design elements, remains.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

27. Representative from the following iwi contributed to the Point Resolution Taurarua Development Plan 2015:

· Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

· Ngai Tai ki Tāmaki

· Te Kawerau a Maki

· Ngāti Pāoa

28. Iwi were informed of the key actions for the plan, including installation of interpretive signage for both the fort and the pā, as well as the proposed reinstatement of the cannon. At the time, iwi did not raise opposition to the cannon’s reinstatement.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

29. A decision by the Waitematā Local Board to not proceed with the restoration and reinstatement of the cannon at Point Resolution Taurarua will not have a financial impact on the board’s work programmes. However, the installation of interpretive signage at the site will require board funding.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

30. A delay in decision-making regarding the future of the cannon and its designated relocation could result in further deterioration of a council asset and may impact funding required for its restoration.

31. The decision to not proceed with the reinstatement at Point Resolution Taurarua will allow staff to liaise with Tupuna Maunga to recover the cannon from storage and to assume responsibility for its restoration and relocation to Maungauika / North Head to complement the other historic cannon. Budget has yet to be secured to fund this outcome.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

32. Upon confirmation that the board no longer supports the reinstatement of the cannon at Point Resolution Taurarua , staff will liaise with Tupuna Maunga Authority to assume responsibility for its restoration and display on Maungauika / North Head to complement the other historic cannon.

33. Staff will initiate the investigation into interpretive signage and other possible options to celebrate the historical and cultural importance of Point Resolution Taurarua.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Jacqui Thompson Fell - Parks & Places Specialist

Sophia Riley – Parks Graduate

Authorisers

Mace Ward - General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Auckland Transport October 2020 Update to Waitematā Local Board

File No.: CP2020/14825

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an update on Auckland Transport activities in the Waitematā Local Board area and a summary of the local board transport capital fund.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report covers:

· a summary of Auckland Transport projects and operations in the local board area

· an update on the Local Board Transport Capital Fund and Community Safety Projects.

· an update on Bike Funding for community groups

· an update on Future Connect – AT’s long-term plan for Auckland’s future integrated transport system

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport October 2020 report.

Horopaki

Context

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

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

5. With the Council’s Emergency Budget now confirmed the LBTCF for the 2020/2021 Financial Year has been set at $5.0 million, for allocation across the 21 Local Boards. Allocation will still be based on the Local Board Funding Policy. Decisions about the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 Financial Years will form part of the LTP/RLTP discussions, but early indications are that these years will also see a more constrained capital programme than prior to the COVID crisis. The specific budget available for the LBTCF in 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 will be determined by the prioritisation of the capital programme through the RLTP and will be subject to the usual consultation and submission processes.

6. The Community Safety Fund is funded from Auckland Transport’s safety budget and is dependent on the level of funding Auckland Transport receives from Council. Current indications are that this level of funding will be significantly constrained. Public consultation and the design work informed by this consultation is progressing, with a view to having projects designed and ready to go when money becomes available.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Community Safety Fund (CSF)

7. The CSF planned to deliver a total of $20 million over two years distributed across all 21 local boards. It is strictly for road safety initiatives and is to deliver safety projects identified by the local board and Ward Councilors.

8. A local board’s share of the fund is derived from a formula that assesses the number of deaths and serious injuries in that area.

9. Waitematā Local Board share of the CSF was $1,450,000.

10. Waitematā has five CSF proposed projects and these are listed below:

a) Safe Schools Toolbox – Newton Central School

b) Pedestrian Crossings - on West End Road / Fife St by the bus stops next to the Westend tennis club

c) Pedestrian crossings formalised on Lower Domain Drive at Lovers Lane and at Domain Drive

d) Pedestrian crossing outside ACG Campus on Davis Cres to Olympic Reserve

e) Hopetoun Street Improvements

11. 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.

12. Safety projects for delivery in FY2020/2021 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 will not be delivered in the 2020/2021 financial year.

Innovating Streets Pilot Fund

13. Earlier this year on 3 April 2020, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport released the Innovating Streets for People Pilot Fund, which supports council projects that aim to transition streets to be safer and more liveable spaces. The fund encourages the use of ‘tactical urbanism’ techniques, such as pilots and pop-ups - interim treatments that can be delivered within a short timeframe to test and help demonstrate the value of future permanent street changes that make walking and cycling easier. Projects that Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency aims to support include:

· temporary, or semi-permanent, physical changes to streets

· improvements that test a permanent fix and prototype a street design

· activations that help communities re-imagine their streets.

14. The fund makes up to $1 million available for each project in 2020/2021. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will provide a financial assistance rate of up to 90 percent, as well as support for capability building for successful applicants.

15. Initially, the fund allocated $7 million for projects across New Zealand. This cap was lifted on 12 April 2020 to an unspecified amount with the actual amount to be distributed dependent on the quality of the bids received.

16. There were two application rounds for the pilot fund. The first round opened on 3 April and closed on 8 May 2020. Successful applicants in round one were announced in June 2020. The second round was from 8 June till the 3 July 2020, with successful applicants announced in September 2020.

17. The expectation is that projects from either round will be delivered by the end of June 2021.

18. Auckland Transport will be delivering the Ponsonby Road – Te Rimu Tahi – returning Ponsonby Road.

· Auckland Transport is currently finalizing the communication plan.

· Getting the online engagement platform ready to start gathering insights and nominations for co-design from the public/key stakeholders.

19. Auckland Transport will contact the Local Board before going live with this online platform.

Local Board Transport Capital Fund

20. 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.

21. 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.

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

· The $5,000,000 for 2020/21 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.

23. Auckland Transport had a workshop with the Waitematā Local Board on 29 September 2020 to discuss Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects and advise of the allocation they can allocate during 2020/2021. Two options were presented to the Local Board for consideration.

24. The Waitematā Local Board’s share of the 2020/2021 allocation is $240,994.

Auckland Transport projects and operations in the local board area

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

Item	Update
City Gateway Treatments – works to signal to drivers as they enter the City that they are entering a slower speed zone.	Supporting coloured surfacing installation and roundel speed markings completed on Auckland Transport controlled roads. Raised pedestrian crossings at Ophir and Abbey Streets have been installed, minor finishing works to complete on Abbey Street. NZTA to complete some red surfacing and 30 roundels in November at their Motorway offramps.
Connected Communities, Great North Road - Project to improve travel choice by providing an enhanced street environment, dedicated bus priority measures, separated cycle lanes, and improved road and pedestrian safety.	Work on detailing up design continues. Consultation material is also currently being worked on. Key stakeholders will start to be contacted in October. Auckland Transport intends to go to public consultation at the end of October.
Herne Bay cycling and walking improvements – proposed changes to encourage slower driving speeds and improve routes for people walking and cycling.	Construction still going ahead as normal. 7 out of 8 treatments completed out of package 1 completed. Package 2 commenced 04/08/2020 and construction of the 1 out of 4 speed table completed. Rest progressing as normal. 1 out of 28 speed humps completed (package 1 and 2 combined) 11 streetlight luminaries completed, the rest to follow suit. The works are planned to be completed by December 2020. The contractor and AT are continuing liaison with the Auckland Council Healthy Waters project at St Mary’s Bay and Masefield Beach to coordinate Temporary Traffic Management requirements between these two adjacent projects.
Karangahape Road Enhancements Project – streetscape upgrade.	Construction work presently on-site at the Karangahape Road Enhancements Project continues to operate through COVID-19 Alert Level 2 with site teams following strict COVID-19 health, safety and physical distancing protocols based on the Ministry of Health guidelines and industry best practice to ensure the safety of all project staff and the community. The expected project completion is by end of April 2021. Here is the progress update: 1. Section A (Northside From Ponsonby Road to Howe Street): 100% complete except some minor works which is due complete by month end September 2020. 2. Section B (Northside Motorway Over bridge) :100% complete 3. Section C (Northside Motorway Over bridge to Pitt St): Works anticipated to start in Nov 2020 or upon completion of section D (whichever is sooner). 4. Section D (Pitt Street to Upper Queen Street): 25% complete since physical works having started at end of July 2020. 5. Section E (Northside from Symonds St to Upper Queen St): 98% complete except some minor works which is due for completion by month end September 2020. 6. Section F (Southside from Symonds St to Upper Queens St): 100% complete, minor works in progress at Upper Queen St Intersection and works to start at Symonds St corner next week (week starting 28/9/2020). 7. Section G (Southside from Upper Queen St to Mercury lane): 98% completed, minor works in progress and due for completion shortly. 8. Section H (Southside from Mercury Lane to motorway Bridge) – 95% completed and due to fully complete month end September 2020. 9. Section I (Southside Motorway over bridge): 100% completed 10. Section J (Southside Motorway over bridge to Ponsonby Rd Intersection): Physical works anticipated to start ASAP from month end September (partially). You can watch this progress through the following September 2020 construction update link https://vimeo.com/451022997/696d4724f4 and further follow the progress on https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/karangahape-road-enhancements/ To maintain the character and history of Karangahape Road and as part of the Karangahape Road Enhancements Project, trees are being returned to the Karangahape Road and as construction progresses, more trees and rain gardens will be planted in-turn bringing shade, shelter, and a natural stormwater filtration system to these newly landscaped areas. In the end, new rain gardens will be provided including 11 existing Nikau’s that will be transplanted within the project and an additional 33 new trees will be added to the streetscape. A mix of Nikau (19), Pohutukawa Mistral (12) and London Plane (2). These tree species have been selected to tie in with the character and heritage of Karangahape Road. They must also be compatible with the road and easily maintained as this is a key public transport route, that caters for double-decker buses. The height of Nikau trees makes them well suited to be planted alongside bus routes. You can check out a teaser of the progress here: https://vimeo.com/456140834 Password: monstervalley We continue to: 1. Detailed pilot trenching and CCTV investigation are continuing to be carried out for future sections for early identification of any potential clashes with underground services. 2. Regular weekly meetings are being held with the City Rail Link team and key stakeholders including the K Road Business Association. 3. Both City Rail Link & Karangahape Road comms and Development Response teams have developed a coordinated collaborative approach with all stakeholders and continue to communicate on matters that overlap between the projects. 4. John Filmore Contracting continue to provide regular project updates to the business and residential community 5. Weekly Engagement with the Karangahape Business Association continues and Auckland Transport respond to operational issues providing constructive feedback with queries around design decreasing.
Nelson Street Phase 3 - a cycling facility linking Nelson Street via Market Place into the Viaduct.	Construction of the cycleway on Market Place is still on hold due to budget constraints on the Walking and Cycling programme. The project is ready for construction once budget becomes available.
Newmarket Residential Parking Zone (RPZ)- proposed permit scheme for residents and businesses	After 3 weeks of light enforcement (warning tickets) Auckland Transport began enforcing the Newmarket and Remuera RPZ’s on 28 September 2020.
Pt Chevalier to Westmere cycleway - A dedicated cycle route along Pt Chevalier Road and Meola Road ending near the Westmere Shops.	Public consultation report published on 16 July 2020. Detail design phase incorporating public feedback currently on-hold as a part of Auckland Council’s Emergency budget 2020/2021. Construction currently on-hold as a part of Auckland Council's Emergency budget 2020-21. Roundabout trial – awaiting comms sign off by Executive Lead Team. Planned to progress this end of October 2020 for up to 4-6 weeks.
Tamaki Drive cycle route (Quay Street to Ngapipi Bridge)	The construction works continue to progress well in multiple locations: The South side of Tamaki Drive between Ngapipi Bridge and the Lilliput Mini Golf Carpark is now complete. Current works being completed are on the north side of Tamaki Drive between Ngapipi Bridge and Solent Street. The design for the section of Tamaki Drive between The Strand and Solent Street has been completed.
Victoria Street East-West cycleway - dedicated cycle route along Victoria Street West, from the Beaumont Street intersection to the Hobson Street intersection.	The Victoria Street cycleway will complete construction work by mid October 2020. The remaining works include: · complete coloured surfacing and install delineator strips on the northern side finish the road markings and road signs · install one signal pole and change four streetlights at Nelson Street/Victoria Street intersection · some remedy works to be done before project practical completion.
Waitematā Safe Routes project, the two routes open for feedback are Route 1: Surrey Crescent to Garnet Road and Route 2: Richmond Road.	The design stage for the project is on hold for the remainder of FY2020/2021. The project team attended the Waitematā Local Board workshop on 8 September 2020 to provide an update on the project. The project team will also arrange meetings with the Grey Lynn Business Association, Grey Lynn Residents Association and Bike Auckland to provide the same project update. The illustrative plans together with an update on the project status will be published on the project website once the meetings with the key stakeholders have taken place. The detailed design for the West Lynn village remedial works and the construction procurement plan have been completed and funding is available to complete the work. The timing for the construction will be agreed with local businesses, prior to the work commencing.
Wellesley Street and Sale Street – new intersection signals.	Contract has been awarded to Fulton Hogan. Pre-start meetings were held in the first week of October 2020.
Wellesley Street Bus Improvement Project (formerly Midtown bus route) – Improving how city centre buses operate.	The Detailed Business Case is on hold due to funding constraints stemming from the Council’s Emergency Budget. However urgent work is underway to develop the design of the Aotea Station block and progress utility works whilst that section is temporarily closed.
Wynyard Quarter Street and park upgrades - central construction package.	Works continue to progress well and are still on track for completion early November.

26. The table below has an update on the Downtown Infrastructure programme.

ITEM

UPDATE

Downtown Infrastructure Improvement Programme

This includes:

· Quay Street Strengthening

· Quay Street Enhancement

· Britomart East

· Lower Albert

· Downtown Ferry

· Waterfront Park

· Mooring dolphin

· Galway Street Enhancement

The Downtown Programme has continued to operate despite the return to COVID 19 Levels 3 and 2 through August and September.

During these restrictions we expect reduced construction productivity but will continue to review impacts and opportunities to speed up progress.

The programme has been operating in COVID-19 Alert Level 2 since 11.59 on Sunday 30 August 2020. The project teams have continued to operate under strict guidelines based on Ministry of Health guidelines and industry best practice:

· Measures include physical distancing, construction bubbles on larger sites, compulsory PPE, hygiene practices on site entry and exit and separating teams into zones on our larger sites.

· Keeping track of people entering and leaving the site using a site register and COVID-19 tracer scanning. 

· Inductions for new project staff and compulsory COVID-19 education and training.

Any new work will require contractors to submit COVID-19 Health and Safety plans and protocols to demonstrate a safe working environment.

Eastbound lane closure on Quay St

On 27 July 2020, the Local Board Chair and Deputy Chair were briefed on the progress of the Downtown Programme. In that update we indicated the practical completion date for the Downtown Programme has been delayed to June 2021.

Since the briefing, the team has been progressing the application for a variation of consent to allow the closure of Quay Street’s eastbound lane between Lower Hobson Street and Queens Wharf, enabling acceleration of construction to achieve an earlier completion date.

The consent has been granted and the closure commenced from Sunday 13 September 2020 until December 2020.

An update on the closure and overall programme progress was provided at a workshop on Tuesday 8 September 2020.

As of 25 September 2020, no major issues have been reported around the eastbound lane closure.

Access switches and pedestrian crossing changes to Lower Hobson Street, Eastern Viaduct, Princes Wharf and Quay St intersection

To complete the next section of pavement and footpath upgrade works on the north west corner of the intersection, Auckland Transport has made some changes to pedestrian routes.

Access around Burger Boy's facade has re-opened as a thoroughfare from the Eastern Viaduct to Princes Wharf and Quay Street's northern side.

Pedestrian thoroughfare around Burger Boy corner has closed for construction. The diagonal crossing across the intersection has closed and the east - west crossing has re-opened.

Downtown Public Space (Te Wananga)

Deck construction over the water
Tying steel continues in preparation for the second to last concrete pour for the new deck. Deck pour four is scheduled for early October and will take place over two nights.

Seawall works from the land
Reconstruction of the deck is now underway. All twenty-nine new inclined anchors are now drilled and grouted.

Lower Queen Street to Commerce Street

Expected completion late-September 2020.

Due to works underway on the northern side of Quay Street this corner is not able to be complete until end-September. To finish these works we need to shift traffic to run back along the northern side and reclaim the current westbound lane to house site plant and machinery.

Access to all buildings is maintained.

Lower Hobson Street to Lower Albert Street

Expected completion November 2020

Vector hauling and cable installation works are now underway from the M Social service lane around Hobson and Quay intersection including new cables down to Queens Wharf.

Upcoming: rain garden and footpath construction will follow once Vector have completed works in late October.

Lower Albert Street to Lower Queen Street

As above.

Queens Wharf to Commerce Street (North side of Quay Street)

Expected completion early-2021

Installation of new underground utility services are now completed. Construction of new rain gardens and footpath continue, with more to go in this area. More new finished concrete has been installed and will continue for the new cycle lane and carriageway.

Construction of the new stormwater outfall is now completed at Commerce Street intersection.

Princes Wharf to Ferry Basin

New utility and duct installation works are complete and back filling is underway. Rain gardens commence early September.

Ferry Building

Expected completion early-2021

Construction of new footpath works continue in front of the Ferry Building. Access into businesses maintained at all times. Concrete pours continue across the Queens Wharf access gates. Paving works continue east and west of the Ferry Building.

As works progress, pedestrian access into the Ferry Building and Queens Wharf from Quay Street will continue to shift until completion.

Lower Albert Street

The full length of the eastern footpath opened on Monday, 31 August. Access into businesses along the western footpath has been reinstated

The new western footpath (up to the mid-block crossing) is programmed to be accessible for public use by mid-September 2020. Expected western footpath completion up to Customs Street is mid-October 2020.

Full completion of Lower Albert Street is programmed for December 2020.

Ferry Basin Redevelopment

Expected completion mid-2021

Construction of another new rain garden has now commenced (image above). Several more rain gardens will be constructed in Te Wānanga before the end of October. Installation of new utilities are complete in this area, with cables now being installed.

A new video outlining the future of the Ferry Basin is being developed and will be released this week.

Galway Street Upgrade

Tree pit construction along Gore Street’s western side is expected to be complete this week. Paving works will switch to the eastern side early September. Gore Street is currently operating under a one-way traffic management plan with current access only from Customs Street.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

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

28. Auckland Transport’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

29. The impact of information in this report is mainly confined to Auckland Transport. Where Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects are being progressed by Auckland Council’s Community Facilities group, engagement on progress has taken place. Any further engagement required with other parts of the council group will be carried out on an individual project basis.

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

Local impacts and local board views

30. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no local, sub-regional or regional impacts.

General information items sent to the board:

31. Please see below for a summary of items sent to the local board for their information or feedback:

Item	Date sent to Board
INFO: West End Road – proposal not going ahead	15/09/2020
INFO: Bus and Ferry Services	15/09/2020
INFO: Northwest Interim Bus Improvements	21/09/2020

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

32. Communities right across the region will benefit from further cycling initiatives with the announcement of this year’s Community Bike Fund recipients.

33. Now in its fourth year, the fund is made available from Auckland Transport (AT) to support communities or special interest groups who have ideas for activities, events or projects which encourage people to ride bikes more often.

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

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. There were two community groups in the Waitematā Local Board area that had funding approved:

38. Grey Lynn Farmers Market – Bike to Grey Lynn Farmers Market 2020
The ever-popular Grey Lynn Farmers Market will use their funding motivate visitors to the market to comel by bike rather than car. They will do this for the Sunday mornings in October and there will also be a guided bike tour.

39. T2T Sports Inc – Hapori Paihikara Activations
Hapori Paihikara (community bike rides) will be held in Henderson, Pt England, Matatua Marae Mangere, Manurewa Marae and Massey Park, Papakura. The weekend rides include teaching new riders the basics of riding and bike mechanics, riding the cycleways or old Māori pathways.

Future Connect – Auckland Transport’s long-term plan for Auckland’s future integrated transport system

40. Future Connect 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

Traffic Control Committee resolutions

43. Auckland Transport's resolution and approval process ensures the most appropriate controls and restrictions are put in place and can be legally enforced. The decisions made by AT’s Traffic Control Committee in the Waitematā Local Board during September 2020 are as follows:

Street Name

Report Type

Nature of Restriction

Decision

Kent Street / Osborne Street / Teed Street
Newmarket

Temporary Traffic and Parking changes (Event)

Temporary Traffic and Parking Controls

Carried

Te Taou Crescent / Mahuhu Crescent / Quay Street
Auckland Central

Temporary Traffic and Parking changes (Event)

Temporary Traffic and Parking Controls

Withdrawn

Galatos Street
Newton

Amended Temporary Traffic and Parking changes (Event)

Temporary Traffic and Parking Controls

Carried

Faraday Street / Watt Street / St Georges Bay Road
Parnell

Temporary Traffic and Parking changes (Event)

Temporary Traffic and Parking Controls

Carried

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

44. There are no specific impacts on Māori for this reporting period. Auckland Transport is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi-the Treaty of Waitangi-and its broader legal obligations in being more responsive or effective to Māori. Our Māori Responsiveness Plan outlines the commitment to with 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. This plan is available on the Auckland Transport website - https://at.govt.nz/about-us/transport-plans-strategies/maori-responsiveness-plan/#about.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

45. The proposed decision of receiving this report has no financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

46. Auckland Transport’s capital and operating budgets have been reduced through Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget process. Some projects planned for 2020/2021 will not be able to be delivered. Both the Community Safety Fund and the Local Board Transport Capital Fund are impacted by these budget reductions.

47. Auckland Transport attended a workshop with the Board to discuss how to get the best value out of its LBTCF allocations under the current budget constraints.

48. Auckland Transport will workshop its forward works programme for 2020/2021 with the Waitematā Local Board in October 2020.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

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

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Carolien Tauevihi – Elected Member Relationship Manager

Authorisers

Jonathan Anyon – Elected Member Relationship Team Manager

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Resource Recovery Network Strategy update

File No.: CP2020/14813

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 Waitematā 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 Pasifika 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	61

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Jenny Chilcott – Senior Waste Planning Specialist

Julie Dickinson – Principal Advisor Waste Planning

Authorisers

Louise Mason - GM Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Local board views on plan change to enable rainwater tank installation for the Auckland region

File No.: CP2020/14993

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To invite local board views on a plan change by Auckland Council to enable rainwater tank installation across urban and rural Auckland.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Decision-makers on a plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan must consider local boards’ views on the plan change, if the relevant local boards choose to provide their views.

3. Each local board has a responsibility to communicate the interests and preferences of people in its area on Auckland Council policy documents. A local board can present local views and preferences when expressed by the whole local board.^{^[1]}

4. Auckland Council’s plan change would change the Auckland Unitary Plan by adding a line entry in rural and urban zone activity tables, stating that a rainwater tank is a permitted activity. Additionally, a number of baseline standards designed to avoid objectionable outcomes would be developed for the installation of rainwater tanks along with assessment criteria where a resource consent was still required. Rainwater tanks would be excluded from the definition of “Building” in the Auckland Unitary Plan, and therefore would avoid many rules pertaining to buildings which have the potential to trigger the need for resource consent.

5. This report is the mechanism for the local board to resolve and provide its views on the council’s plan change. Staff do not recommend what view the local board should convey.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) provide local board views on council’s proposed change to the Auckland Unitary Plan to enable rainwater tank installation for the Auckland region

b) appoint a local board member to speak to the local board views at a hearing on council’s enabling rainwater tanks plan change for the Auckland region

c) delegate authority to the chair of the Waitematā Local Board to make a replacement appointment in the event the local board member appointed in resolution b) is unable to attend the private plan change hearing.

Horopaki

Context

6. Each local board is responsible for communicating the interests and preferences of people in its area regarding the content of Auckland Council’s strategies, policies, plans, and bylaws. Local boards provide their views on the content of these documents. Decision-makers must consider local boards’ views when deciding the content of these policy documents.^{^[2]}

7. If the local board chooses to provide its views, the planner includes those views in the hearing report. Local board views are included in the analysis of the plan change, along with submissions.

8. If appointed by resolution, local board members may present the local board’s views at the hearing to commissioners, who decide on the plan change request.

9. This report provides an overview of the plan change.

10. The report does not recommend what the local board should convey. The planner must include any local board views in the evaluation of the plan change. The planner cannot advise the local board as to what its views should be, and then evaluate those views.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Plan change overview

11. The plan change applies to the Auckland region. The definition of “Building” in the Auckland Unitary Plan will be amended so that a rainwater tank will not be considered a building. A new definition will be introduced for “rainwater tank”. The activity tables of the following zones will have a new line entry stating that rainwater tanks are a permitted activity. The zones directly concerned are as follows:

§ Single House Zone

§ Large Lot Zone

§ Rural and Coastal Settlement Zone

§ Mixed Housing Suburban Zone

§ Mixed Housing Urban Zone

§ Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings Zone

§ Special Character Areas Overlay - Residential

§ Rural Production Zone

§ Mixed Rural Zone

§ Rural Coastal Zone

§ Rural Conservation Zone

§ Countryside Living Zone

§ Waitākere Foothills Zone

§ Waitākere Ranges Zone.

12. The purpose of the plan change is to enable rainwater tank installation across the Auckland region without the need for resource consent. Some baseline standards will be developed to avoid objectionable outcomes.

13. The notified plan change and section 32 document providing the rationale for the council plan change are available on the council’s website at:

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/plans-projects-policies-reports-bylaws/our-plans-strategies/unitary-plan/auckland-unitary-plan-modifications/Pages/details.aspx?UnitaryPlanId=83

14. Public submissions will be loaded onto the council’s website once the notification period has closed.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

15. The council’s climate goals as set out in Te Taruke-a-Tawhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan include:

· to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and

· to prepare the region for the adverse impacts of climate change.

16. The need to initiate a plan change to enable rainwater tank installation is a response to Auckland’s current drought and potential water shortage in 2020/2021.

17. This uncertainty in water supply is likely to continue as our climate changes. Climate projections released by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research indicated that the Auckland region is likely to experience an increase of unpredictable rainfall and drought events in the Auckland region.

18. Removing unnecessary restrictions around the installation of rainwater tanks will support Auckland’s water security and resilience to climate change.

19. The proposed plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan supports Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan. One of the goals of the climate plan is to prepare Aucklanders to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

20. Easing barriers to the installation of rainwater tanks supports water supply management and aligns with the ‘Built Environment’ priority area in the Auckland Climate Plan.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

21. Other parts of the council group directly involved with the plan change include Healthy Waters, which has assisted with scoping the plan change, consultation and providing information for inclusion in the section 32 document (which provides the rationale for the plan change). Consultation has also occurred with Watercare and the Independent Māori Statutory Board.

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

Local impacts and local board views

22. This plan change affects all local boards.

23. Factors the local board may wish to consider in formulating its view:

· interests and preferences of people in the local board area

· well-being of communities within the local board area

· local board documents, such as the local board plan and the local board agreement

· responsibilities and operation of the local board.

24. This report is the mechanism for obtaining formal local board views. The decision-maker will consider local board views, if provided, when deciding on the plan change.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

25. If the local board chooses to provide its views on the plan change it includes the opportunity to comment on matters that may be of interest or importance to Māori People, well-being of Māori communities or Te Ao Māori (Māori worldview).

26. The council has initiated consultation with all iwi authorities in the Auckland region including the Independent Māori Statutory Board. Healthy Waters have engaged with iwi in the past on the matter of rainwater tanks and to date iwi have been very supportive of harvesting rainwater for household use.

27. The hearing report will include analysis of Part 2 of the Resource Management Act which requires that all persons exercising RMA functions shall take into account the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

28. The plan change does not pose any financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

29. There is a risk that the local board will be unable to provide its views and preferences on the plan change, if it doesn’t pass a resolution. This report provides:

· the mechanism for the Waitematā Local Board to express its views and preferences

· the opportunity for a local board member to speak at a hearing.

30. If the local board chooses not to pass a resolution at this business meeting, these opportunities are forgone.

31. The power to provide local board views regarding the content of a plan change cannot be delegated to individual local board member(s).^{^[3]} This report enables the whole local board to decide whether to provide its views and, if so, to determine what matters those views should include.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

32. The planner will include, and report on, any resolution of the local board in the hearing report. The local board member appointed to speak to the local board’s views will be informed of the hearing date and invited to the hearing for that purpose.

33. The planner will advise the local board of the decision on the plan change request by memorandum.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Barry Mosley - Principal Planner

Authorisers

John Duguid - General Manager - Plans and Places

Louise Mason - GM Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Panuku Auckland Development- Waitematā Local Board Six-Monthly Report 01 March to 31 August 2020.

File No.: CP2020/14332

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To update the Waitematā Local Board on Panuku Development Auckland (Panuku) activities within the local board area and the region for the six months from 01 March to 31 August 2020.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report is a record of events for the Waitematā Local Board area during the stated time period. CCOs are legally required to prepare six-monthly and annual reports containing financial and other information about their performance. By reporting clearly the record of events, this report enables the council, and Panuku, to meet its legislative reporting obligations and also satisfy New Zealand Stock Exchange obligations. No decisions are to be made from this report.

3. The Auckland Plan sets out, among other things, reporting requirements (statutory or otherwise), audit and risk reporting requirements, attendance at council meetings, and the process for buying, managing and selling assets.

4. Panuku collaborates with other CCOs, government and non-governmental organisations as appropriate to obtain positive outcomes for Auckland.

5. Panuku is charged with balancing our obligation to deliver returns for council with ensuring our regeneration projects are good quality, strategic and better for the environment.

6. The activities of Panuku cover four broad areas:

· urban regeneration of particular neighbourhoods, as determined by Auckland Council

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

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

· other property related services such as service property optimisation (such as redevelopment incorporating a service delivery function), strategic property advice, acquisitions and disposals.

7. The Auckland Council Group (‘the council group’) is made up of Auckland Council, and five substantive council-controlled organisations (CCOs) of which Panuku is one. Panuku delivers core activities and plays a major role in achieving the council group’s strategic outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau. The Governance Manual for Substantive CCOs sets out the council’s expectations for CCOs including Panuku, and the key policies that guide our activities.

8. Panuku has supported Auckland Council throughout its response to COVID-19 and continues to do so.

9. Throughout the alert Level 4 lockdown, our primary focus was to support our tenants and find savings across our organisation.

10. Our capital programme delivery was impacted by the Alert Level 4 lockdown, however, this resumed on the return to Alert Level 3, with only minor delays across our capital programme as a result.

11. Like Auckland Council, Panuku has made savings, with the majority of our people earning over $100,000, our executive leaders and our board taking voluntary salary reductions.

12. To respond to the changing property market and the impacts of the Auckland Council group we confirmed a new organisational structure to deliver our programme.

13. We have supported Auckland Council through the Emergency Budget 2020/2021. Our capital envelope for this financial year will allow us to deliver a credible urban regeneration programme in our neighbourhoods across the region.

14. Panuku currently manages the Transform Waterfront and City Centre programmes, which falls within the Waitematā Local Board area.

15. Panuku Development Auckland currently manages 49 commercial and residential interests in the Waitematā Local Board area.

16. No properties were purchased in the Waitematā Local Board area during the six month reporting period.

17. One property was sold in the Waitematā Local Board area during the six month reporting period.

18. Six properties are currently under review as part of our rationalisation process.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the Panuku Auckland Development- Waitematā Local Board Six-Monthly Report 01 March to 31 August 2020.

Horopaki

Context

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

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

21. Panuku leads urban redevelopment in Manukau, Onehunga, Wynyard Quarter, Waterfront, Northcote, Avondale, Takapuna, Henderson, Old Papatoetoe, Ormiston, Panmure, Pukekohe, the City Centre and redevelopment of the Haumaru Portfolio.

22. Panuku manages around $3 billion of council’s non-service property portfolio, which is continuously reviewed to find smart ways to generate income for the region, grow the portfolio, or release land or property that can be better used by others. ‘Non-service properties’ are council-owned properties that are not used to deliver council, or CCO, services.

23. As at 31 August 2020, the Panuku-managed non-service property portfolio comprises 1,674 properties, containing 998 leases. This includes vacant land, industrial buildings, warehouses, retail shops, cafes, offices, medical centres and a large portfolio of residential rental homes.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

24. Panuku is contributing commercial input into approximately 50 region-wide council-driven renewal and housing supply initiatives.

25. Panuku works with partners and stakeholders over the course of a project. It also champions best practice project delivery, to achieve best value outcomes within defined cost, time, and quality parameters.

26. Below is a high-level update on activities in the Waitematā Local Board area:

Transform Waterfront

COVID-19

27. As of 24 March 2020, all construction works were placed on hold for the entire COVID-19 lockdown period. Projects recommenced in April under alert Level 3 health and safety protocols.

28. On 11 August, Auckland was placed under its second lockdown. There have been minimal delays to projects due to construction being permitted in alert Level 3 or lower.

America’s Cup 2021

29. Panuku has continued to work with America’s Cup Events Ltd to deliver on the Host Venue Agreement (HVA) obligations. These include the updating of some existing facilities such as the Silo Park toilets and the extension of the CCTV network.

30. Because of COVID-19, a reframing of the legacy outcomes has been workshopped to ensure long term benefits are maximised. Alongside the infrastructure story and acceleration of the waterfront and downtown works, these benefits also include sustainability outcomes, particularly water quality, biosecurity, diversion of waste from landfill and school programmes. Panuku is also championing the Rangatiahi programme (He Pia He Tauria) which is a youth placemaking programme in partnership with mana whenua.

31. The superyacht programme is being reconsidered given the impact COVID-19 has had on local and international borders. The number of visitors to our marinas is likely to look different from what was initially anticipated. Superyachts are still able to enter New Zealand if they are booked in for refit and marine services.

32. Panuku and Wynyard Edge Alliance continue to work together on the public space design for the Silo Park Extension due for completion November 2020.

Westhaven

33. The Westhaven Promenade Stage Two is progressing well and is on track for an end of October completion. All piles and beams are now complete, the car park west of Sails Restaurant has been reinstated and the last of the panels are being put in place to complete the boardwalk.

34. The Westhaven Marine Village is progressing well and is on track for an end of October completion. The external structure is complete, and the village is fully tenanted. This project saw several mature native trees being successfully rehomed on Curran Street. One tree, a six-metre pohutukawa, was too large to fit under the Auckland Harbour Bridge, so was replanted in St Mary’s Bay on 24 July.

35. The redevelopment of J Pier started in July and will be completed in time to coincide with the marine village completion.

36. Enabling works to prepare for the landing of the Auckland Harbour Bridge Pathway continue to progress. To coincide with the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Northern Pathway Project, Panuku is applying for Long-term Plan funding to develop the Auckland Harbour Bridge park as an early project. Panuku is interested in aligning with the Northern Pathways construction methodology and timeframes. The benefit of aligning the two projects is to ‘dig once’ and improve the public open space within Westhaven.

37. The Pile Berth Redevelopment is progressing well, stage one is due for completion January 2021. To date the Westhaven western entrance has been closed, new reclamation space is being built above sea level along the existing breakwater, and work continues to complete the new pontoon berths.

Wynyard Quarter

38. Strategic and technical work commenced, updating the Wynyard Quarter precinct of the 2012 Waterfront Plan. This work has formed a draft Wynyard Quarter Masterplan which mana whenua and key stakeholders have been engaged on, and it will be widely consulted on from October 2020. On 13 October, Panuku will engage with the Waitematā Local Board on the Wynyard Quarter Masterplan.

39. The Park Hyatt Auckland hotel opened to the public on 15 September 2020.

40. Ūrunga Plaza is a new public space located immediately south of the Park Hyatt Hotel, which will create public access along the waterfront from Karanga Plaza, past the Park Hyatt to the Viaduct Harbour promenade. Named by the Waitematā Local Board, Ūrunga, when directly translated to English, means ‘entry’. A karakia whakawātea was scheduled to take place on 19 August to bless and open the space for the public, however, this was postponed due to the Auckland August lockdown. Both spaces were blessed in September under COVID-19 Level 2.5 restrictions, meaning the blessings were attended by mana whenua only. Due to the restrictions the Waitematā Local Board were unable to attend and were instead informed via memo. An invitation will be extended for the Waitematā Local Board to be involved in an appropriate public ceremony when it is safe to do so.

41. For Tīramarama Way (Stage Two) a karakia whakawātea was held on 22 June, led by Joe Pihema of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Marin Te Moni of Ngaati Whanaunga. Chair Richard Northey and member Alexandra Bonham from the Waitematā Local Board attended. Work on the public laneway is progressing well.

42. The resource consent application to replace the current Wynyard Crossing Bridge with a new design was withdrawn and the work completed to date will be put aside until funding is available. Panuku will apply for the required funding in the 2025 Long-term Plan budget bid.

43. The Vos Shed rebuild and restoration works are progressing well and expected completion is mid-October 2020. Through the 36th America’s Cup event, the Vos Shed will be tenanted by the Viaduct Marina team so they can be on the ground over the event. Panuku is currently looking to secure a long-term tenant following the event.

44. Official names were approved by Waitematā Local Board for public spaces Freda Barnes Plaza (née N. Cole Plaza) and Amey Daldy Park (née Wynyard Common).

45. 10 Madden Street, which is being developed by Precinct Properties, will be completed in December 2020 and will include commercial space.

46. The Site 18 – Orams Marine Refit Facility has commenced the marine component of the development, which is due for completion in October 2020. Buildings and office space are to be completed by May 2021. Stage Two, which will comprise of residential units, and is expected to be completed 2024-2026.

47. The Willis Bond 30 Madden Street apartments, Stage 2A, is due for completion in October 2020. Stage 2B construction commenced on 1 May following a karakia whakawātea by Ngāti Whātua Orakei.

Viaduct and Central Wharves

48. In June work began on the Eastern Viaduct Barcode, to enable a safer (non-slip), more attractive public space in preparation for the 36th America’s Cup. The barcode panels have been designed by mana whenua artist Reuben Kirkwood of Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki, and the design represents the ra kautu (upright triangular sails) scattered across the Waitematā Harbour. The initiative and funding for the artwork have come through the 2021 Pou of the Kaitiaki Forum.

Unlock City Centre

Civic Administration Building

49. The resource consent application under s127, RMA to vary conditions relating to the facade was approved on 18 March 2020. This is the last outstanding resource consent requirement for the development

50. Construction is underway:

· Asbestos removal is underway and on track for an October 2020 completion

· Piling for the basement and podium is now complete. Bulk excavation for the basement and podium has commenced and the soil encroachment application has been approved by AT.

· The developer Love and Co is currently marketing apartments in the building

51. In July a dispute notice was raised with respect to the foundations of a retaining wall on the edge of Aotea Square. The developer has indicated that it has received a cost estimate for the required work. The majority of those costs will be incurred by the developer.

52. The facade will be replaced by July 2021.

53. The development is scheduled to be completed by March 2022.

Placemaking

54. Placemaking for Panuku is a process that fosters the creation of vital public spaces; the kind of places where people feel a strong relationship with their communities, a commitment to making things better, and the creation of built environments that people can value as special places.

55. In navigating these uncertain times, we continue to assist in building social cohesion and connection to place. With the potential for disruption and delay across development programmes, placemaking will continue building trust and relationships within local communities supporting resilience. We intend to continue delivering smaller more agile initiatives that will build momentum for upcoming Panuku projects. Overall, we are working with a new and innovative approach to enable us to act with flexibility and the ability to pivot and work with rapid change.

56. Our team works closely with local communities to learn what is happening in a place, test ideas, show progress, build trust and ensure that regeneration fits with the characteristics of a place. Placemaking has been involved from early on in Wynyard Quarter to support a place-led process of urban renewal throughout the project, as well as ensuring that the place is well loved, and well used, by many

Placemaking approach in Wynyard Quarter

Interconnectedness and Interrelationship - Te Ao Māori

57. We work with mana whenua and mana whenua rangatahi, as the current and future kaitiaki of Tāmaki Makaurau, by connecting learning through tikanga, te reo Māori and kawa that creates meaningful wāhi (places) so that all rangatahi, past, present and future have a sense of belonging and thrive.

Environmental sustainability

58. We collaborate with local community partners and stakeholders to ensure that sustainability is a core active feature throughout the Wynyard Quarter programming.

Active responsive listening

59. Listening to the local community to develop a meaningful programme of placemaking activities to assist in navigating the change underway and indicate what will be there in the future. This includes enhancing place by creating opportunities for self-led place activations that encourage community growth.

Reciprocity

60. Discovering identity through discovering stories and sharing them through art and cultural expression.

Unplanned responsive

61. It is important to factor in the ongoing changing nature of the place, being agile, and responding accordingly.

Placemaking activities

62. The following activities occurred in the reporting period 01 March to 31 August 2020:

63. Summer at Silo Park offered something for everyone this season, with a range of large and small events consisting of outdoor cinema, live music, craft activities, cultural performances, and even ice cream. Silo Park drew big crowds with a few thousand regularly attending the outdoor cinema. The highlight was the Silo Session events, Milk & Honey, an afternoon of music as part of the celebrations for International Women's Day.

· 6-8 March Milk and Honey- International Woman’s Festival

· 13 March Silo Cinema – The Lion King

· 14 March World on the Streets - East & South East Asia Food Festival

· 15 March Workshop with Sustainable Coastlines

· 15 March Giant Wooden Games & Puzzlemania

64. Other events:

· 1 Feb-20 June Modular Pump Track, Eastern Viaduct

· 6-8 March SPCA Appeal, Te Wero Island

· 11 March Auckland Transport Scooter Activation, Tīramarama Way

· 18-24 May Light to Unite – acknowledging the work of NZ Essential Services

· 27 May-14 June Auckland Photography Festival, Silo 7

· 21 July-18 Aug Filament by Angus Muir light installation, Market Square

· 8 August Wynyard Quarters 9^th Anniversary, Wynyard Quarter wide

Upcoming placemaking activities

65. The following activities are planned for the next few months, at the time of writing:

· 12-25 September Symbolically Kiwi Art Exhibition, Silo 6

· 10-17 October Artweek Exhibition, Silo 6

· 20-31 October Auckland Middle School Art Association Art Exhibition, Silo 6

· Oct/Nov He Pia He Tauira – Programme Consultant recruitment

66. We are also preparing for events, with all eventualities, around America’s Cup, including:

· Potential rangatahi initiatives inside the America’s Cup Village

· Potential rangatahi initiatives post America’s Cup

· Programming outside the America’s Cup event boundary

· Potential for New Year’s Eve Events

· Planning for interim use of new public spaces, post America’ Cup

Properties managed in the Waitematā Local Board Area

67. Panuku currently manages 45 commercial and four residential interests within the Waitematā Local Board area.

Strategic Asset Optimisation

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

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

70. Using service property optimisation as a redevelopment and funding tool, the local board can maximise efficiencies from service assets while maintaining levels of service through the release of some or all of that property for sale or development.

71. Local boards are allocated decision making for the disposal of local service property and reinvestment of sale proceeds under the service property optimisation approach.

Portfolio review and rationalisation

Overview

72. Panuku is required to undertake ongoing rationalisation of the council’s non-service assets, including the identification of properties from within the council’s portfolio that may be suitable for potential sale and development if appropriate. This contributes towards Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget asset recycling target, as well as outcomes identified in the Long-term Plan, by providing the council with efficient use of capital and prioritisation of funds to achieve its activities and projects.

73. Panuku has a focus on achieving housing and urban regeneration outcomes for properties no longer required for a council service use. Identifying potential sale properties contributes to the Auckland Plan focus of accommodating the significant growth projected for the region over the coming decades.

Process

74. Once identified as no longer delivering the council service use for which it was acquired, property is taken through a multi-stage rationalisation process. The agreed process includes engagement with council departments and CCOs, the local board, mana whenua and the relevant ward councillor The Finance and Performance Committee has the delegation to approve recommendations for disposal. Panuku works closely with Auckland Council business units, Auckland Council’s Finance team and Auckland Transport to identify and progress potential surplus properties to help achieve disposal targets.

Acquisitions and disposals

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

76. All land acquisition committee resolutions contain a confidentiality clause due to the commercially sensitive nature of ongoing transactions, and thus cannot be reported on while in process.

Acquisitions

77. Panuku undertakes acquisitions for Auckland Council’s parks team and Healthy Waters under delegation from council’s Chief Executive. Panuku does not unilaterally decide which properties to buy and when, but rather follows a directive to manage the commercial transactions following committee approval to purchase a particular property. A prerequisite of the committee resolution is reporting to the local board.

78. Panuku has purchased one property for open space across Auckland, in Flat Bush between March 2020 and August 2020 at a cost of $3.3 million.

79. No properties have been purchased in the Waitematā Local Board area during the reporting period for open space.

Disposals

80. In the current reporting period from March 2020 to August 2020, the Panuku disposals team has entered into four sale and purchase agreements, with an estimated value of $5.4 million of unconditional net sales proceeds.

81. Panuku 2020/2021 disposals target is $24 million for the year. The disposals target is agreed with the council and is reviewed on an annual basis.

82. One property has been sold in the Waitematā Local Board area during the reporting period.

Property	Details
108 Hepburn Street, Freemans Bay	Originally for development of a slum reclamation area under Housing Act 1945. No longer required.

Under review

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

Property	Details
36 Cooper Street, Grey Lynn	324sqm site acquired by the former Auckland City Council for a reserve in June 1974. This site is not required for the open space network. No alternate public work requirement has been identified for the property through the rationalisation process that commenced in May 2020. The site was included in Schedule A of Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget asset recycling programme. At its 16 July 2020 meeting, the Finance and Performance Committee approved the disposal. Panuku is undertaking a plan change process before taking the site to market.
20 Hopetoun Street, Freemans Bay	A 313m2 site formed as car parking and vacant land located under the overpass bridge at Hopetoun Street. The site is managed by Panuku and has been leased to the Ministry of Education since 2008 for the use of the adjacent school. The MoE is seeking to purchase the site. The site was included in Schedule A of Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget asset recycling programme. At its 16 July 2020 meeting, the Finance and Performance Committee approved the disposal.
45 Georgina Street, Freemans Bay	A vacant 109sqm site acquired by the former Auckland City Council for street widening in 1971. It is not required for open space purposes. No alternate public work requirement has been identified for the property through the rationalisation process that commenced in May 2020. The site was included in Schedule A of Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget asset recycling programme. At its 16 July 2020 meeting, the Finance and Performance Committee approved the disposal. Panuku is undertaking a plan change process before taking the site to market.
19/28 and 20/28 Remuera Road, Newmarket	Two commercial units and car parking acquired by the former Auckland City Council in 2009 to demolish to develop an enhanced accessway to Station Square, the open space above the Newmarket train station. The local board is seeking to retain as community activation space.
3 Ponsonby Road, Freemans Bay	An endowment property that was vested in the former Auckland City Council by the Crown in 1875 for the improvement and benefit of the City of Auckland. Since July 1999 the property has been leased as an artistic workspace on a monthly tenancy agreement. As the property is an endowment property, sales proceeds from disposal must be used in accordance with the requirements of sections 140 and 141 of the Local Government Act 2002. The property was included in Schedule A of Auckland Council’s Emergency Budget asset recycling programme. At its 16 July 2020 meeting, the Finance and Performance Committee approved the disposal of the property. The local board supports disposal and allocation of sales proceeds to undertake proposed structural repairs for the Leys Institute Library, Ponsonby. Council's Finance department and Panuku will co-author a report to the Finance and Performance Committee regarding the allocation of sales proceeds in accordance with the requirements of sections 140 and 141 of the Local Government Act 2002.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

84. The Panuku urban regeneration programmes support the regeneration of existing town centres while also addressing climate mitigation and adaptation.

85. Mitigation of climate change involves reducing the carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. Our neighbourhoods are transport-oriented communities that utilise existing infrastructure and transport links and we seek to make local walking and cycling safe and viable alternatives to the private vehicle. Panuku has also adopted a Homestar-6 minimum standard to ensure we can reduce energy, water and landfill waste. We are working to adopt similar standards for our public realm and commercial developments, whilst also taking guidance from precinct sustainability rating tools like Green Star Communities.

Adaptation to climate change

86. Planning for the changes to our climate and associated impacts that are already happening or are projected to happen, including sea-level rise, hotter temperatures, extreme weather events, flooding and droughts. Climate change is likely to subject the Waitematā Local Board Area to hotter temperatures and more frequent flooding and drought. Panuku seeks to future-proof our communities by:

· specifying that infrastructure and developments are designed to cope with warmer temperatures and extreme weather events

· the use of green infrastructure and water sensitive design to increase flood resilience and provide ecological and biodiversity benefits

· the provision of increased shade and shelter for storm events and hotter days

· initiatives to build community resilience

87. Work is ongoing on the Wynyard Quarter draft masterplan document which has climate change as an integral part. A survey is being developed to be delivered by the Wynyard Quarter Transport Management Association to understand workplace travel in and out of the quarter and look at impacts to America’s Cup 2021.

88. The Wynyard Quarter draft masterplan is intended to go out for engagement from October subject to council and board approval.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

89. The views of the council group are incorporated on a project by project basis.

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

Local impacts and local board views

90. Any local or sub-regional impacts related to local activities are considered on a project by project basis

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

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

92. Panuku continues to partner with Māori on opportunities that enhance Māori social and economic wellbeing.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

93. There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

94. There are no risks associated with receiving this report.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

95. The next six-month update is scheduled for March 2021.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Perin Gerrand - Engagement Coordinator

Authorisers

Anna Porter - Senior Community Affairs Advisor

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development six-monthly update to local boards: 1 January to 30 June 2020

File No.: CP2020/14959

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide local boards with an update on Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development activities in each local board area as well as Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development’s regional activities for the period 1 January to 30 June 2020.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. To inform the local board about local/regional initiatives and how they are tracking.

3. The role of Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) is to support:

· the growth of Auckland’s key internationally competitive sectors

· the provision of quality jobs across Auckland.

4. ATEED has supported multiple local board/regional initiatives that have supported economic development through development of businesses and an increase in events and sustainable tourism growth (including for Māori) across Auckland.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the update from Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development for the period 1 January to 30 June 2020.

Horopaki

Context

5. ATEED has two areas of delivery focus:

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

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

6. ATEED works with local boards, the council and other council-controlled organisations (CCOs) to support decision-making on local economic growth and facilitates or coordinates the delivery of local economic development activity. It further ensures that the regional activities it leads and/or delivers fully support local economic growth and employment.

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

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

8. From 1 January to 30 June 2020, 3726 businesses had been through an ATEED intervention, including 3174 businesses for Economic Development-related programmes and 549 for Destination-related programmes.^{^[4]}

9. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have seen a marked increase in demand for business support in both resource and monetary terms, cancellation and postponement of major events and significant fallout incurred by the tourism sector. Figure 1 shows the number of businesses in each local board area who have sought out an ATEED Economic Development and/or Destination intervention.

10. Waitematā Local Board had the highest number of business interventions, while Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board had the lowest. Because Waitematā Local Board includes the region’s CBD, it is unsurprising that it has had the highest number of interventions. The data shows that within a local board area, between 1 per cent and 4 per cent of businesses took part in an ATEED intervention.

11. Most local board areas had higher rates of participation in Economic Development-related programmes compared to Destination-related interventions over the six months. The following local board areas had Destination-related interventions of over 25 per cent:

· Waiheke

· Waitematā

· Rodney

· Māngere-Ōtāhuhu.

12. The businesses in these local board areas have high rates of Auckland Convention Bureau^{^[5]} membership and many benefit from ATEED’s tourism advocacy programme.

Māori businesses

13. Māori businesses are represented in ATEED interventions across all local board areas, with Waitematā Local Board having the highest intervention uptake. This is due to the high number of businesses in the Waitematā Local Board area relative to other local board areas.

Jobseekers in Auckland

14. During the April to June 2020 quarter, New Zealand experienced a rapid increase in the number of people who became recipients of a jobseeker benefit from the Ministry of Social Development. Jobseeker benefit data acts as a proxy for unemployment figures. The number of new recipients of the Jobseeker – Work Ready benefit from April to June 2020 can be compared for each local board area in Figure 3. Please note that the data from the Ministry of Social Development grouped together Waiheke and Aotea / Great Barrier local boards and cannot be separated for the purposes of this graph.

15. Maungakiekie-Tāmaki and Henderson-Massey Local Board areas have the highest numbers of recipients in the second quarter of the year. Aotea / Great Barrier, Waiheke, and Devonport-Takapuna Local Boards reflect the lowest number of recipients in Auckland. The number of recipients generally correlate with socio-economic status and population size.

Economic Development

Locally driven initiatives

Table 1: Locally driven initiatives
Local board	Initiative	Update	Budget
Albert-Eden	Sustainability Kick Start	Business participation: 10 Programme completed: March 2020	$24,000
Franklin	Hunua Trail Plan Implementation	Project reinstated after Covid-19 interruptions in Q4 with expected increase in project activity going into 2020/21.	$80,000
Hibiscus and Bays	Pop-Up Business School	Course delivered: 10-21 February 2020 Registrations: 57	$7500
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu	Young Enterprise Scheme	Local board funds supported the Kick Start Days (February). Sponsorship Agreement signed. Expected draw-down of funds by 30 June 2020.	$3500
Manurewa	Young Enterprise Scheme	Local board funds supported the Kick Start Days (February). Sponsorship Agreement signed. Expected draw-down of funds by 30 June 2020.	$2000
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki	Onehunga Sustainability Development Programme	First year of two-year project. First stage focuses on retail/services. Waste audits scheduled for April-June, however continued business participation in programme uncertain due to pandemic.	$20,000
Ōrākei	Young Enterprise Scheme	Local board funds supported the Kick Start Days (February). Sponsorship Agreement signed. Expected draw-down of funds by 30 June 2020.	$2000
Ōtara-Papatoetoe	Young Enterprise Scheme	Local board funds supported the Kick Start Days (February). Sponsorship Agreement signed. Expected draw-down of funds by 30 June 2020.	$3000
	Business Sustainability Follow-Up Programme	Programme launched mid-March, however continued business participation in programme uncertain due to pandemic.	$20,000
	Little India Promotion	The promotion part of Visitor Attraction Programme, launched in February. Programme put on hold in March due to the pandemic.	$20,000
Upper Harbour	Young Enterprise Scheme	Local board funds supported the Kick Start Days (February). Sponsorship Agreement signed. Expected draw-down of funds by 30 June 2020.	$2000
Waitematā	Sustainability Kick Start Programme	Business participation: 10 Programme completed: March 2020	$24,000
Waitematā	Young Enterprise Scheme	Local board funds supported the Kick Start Days (February). Sponsorship Agreement signed. Expected draw-down of funds by 30 June 2020.	$5000
Whau	Young Enterprise Scheme	Local board funds supported the Kick Start Days (February). Sponsorship Agreement signed. Expected draw-down of funds by 30 June 2020.	$1000

Supporting local business growth

16. A key programme in supporting the growth of Auckland’s internationally competitive sectors and the provision of quality jobs is central government’s Regional Business Partnership Network. This is delivered by ATEED’s Business and Innovation Advisors, whose role is to connect local businesses to resources, experts and services in innovation, Research and Development, business growth and management.

17. Three thousand and seven businesses participated in this programme from January 1 to June 30, represented below in Figure 4 which also breaks down business uptake per local board area.

18. Demand for business support increased significantly between March and June because of the fallout from the pandemic. To this end, programme coverage for the region ranged from 1 per cent to 2 per cent of all businesses in each local board area. Local boards with the highest coverage in percentage terms were Waitematā (2.1 per cent), Upper Harbour (2 per cent), Maungakiekie-Tāmaki (2 per cent), and Kaipātiki (1.8 per cent).

Other support for new businesses

19. Figure 5 shows the number of Auckland businesses that took part in ATEED’s business innovation clinics per local board area from January to June 2020. Local board areas with the highest number of participants were:

· Albert-Eden

· Kaipātiki

· Manurewa

· Ōrākei

· Waitematā.

20. As businesses refocus their efforts to cope with uncertainties arising from the pandemic, ATEED has reviewed one of its programmes with a decision for it to be discontinued - no workshops took place over the relevant six-month period. The ‘Starting Off Right’ programme gave free support and provided expert advice to new business owners and managers. ATEED is working on an alternative approach to support Auckland business start-ups and entrepreneurs.

Film activity

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

22. Between 1 January and 30 June 2020, a total of 246 film permits^{^[6]} were issued across Auckland. During lockdown, most filming activity ceased, however once the more restrictive alert levels were lifted in May, there was an increase in permits being issued.

23. Although Waitākere Ranges Local Board had the most permits issued (46), Franklin Local Board’s share of the permit revenue was the highest ($9921.74) from its 12 permits. Total revenue for all local boards was $45,342.49.^{^[7]} This information is shown in Figure 6 and Table 2 below.

Table 2: Film permits and revenue
Local Board	Film permits	Revenue
Albert-Eden	15	$2893.92
Aotea / Great Barrier	0	$0.00
Devonport-Takapuna	16	$3756.51
Franklin	12	$9921.74
Henderson-Massey	31	$3147.82
Hibiscus and Bays	18	$4066.08
Howick	3	$460.87
Kaipātiki	5	$1085.21
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu	8	$2452.18
Manurewa	3	$252.18
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki	6	$600.00
Ōrākei	8	$1017.39
Ōtara-Papatoetoe	14	$2782.60
Papakura	0	$0.00
Puketāpapa	4	$973.91
Rodney	26	$2817.39
Upper Harbour	0	$0.00
Waiheke	0	$0.00
Waitākere	46	$4860.87
Waitematā	30	$4210.34
Whau	1	$43.48
Total:	246	$45,342.49

Young Enterprise Scheme

24. The Auckland Chamber of Commerce has delivered the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) since January 2018. ATEED plays a strategic role and provides funding for this initiative. Through the programme, students develop creative ideas into businesses, complete with real products and services generating profit (and sometimes losses). During the period, there were 53 schools (1523 students) that completed the programme. This year, the programme took place mostly online.

Table 3: YES Schools
Local Board	Schools involved
Albert-Eden	Auckland Grammar School Diocesan School for Girls Epsom Girls Grammar School Mt Albert Grammar School St Cuthbert's College (Epsom)
Devonport-Takapuna	Rosmini College Takapuna Grammar School Westlake Boys' High School Westlake Girls' High School
Franklin	Onewhero Area School Pukekohe High School Wesley College
Henderson-Massey	Henderson High School Massey High School Waitakere College
Hibiscus and Bays	Kingsway School Whangaparāoa College
Howick	Macleans College Edgewater College Pakuranga College Saint Kentigern College (Pakuranga)
Kaipātiki	Birkenhead College Glenfield College Northcote College
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu	Al-Madinah School De La Salle College King's College Māngere College Southern Cross Campus TKM o Nga Tapuwae
Manurewa	Alfriston College Manurewa High School
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki	One Tree Hill College Onehunga High School
Ōrākei	Baradene College Glendowie College Sacred Heart College (Auckland) Selwyn College
Ōtara-Papatoetoe	Aorere College Ormiston Senior College Papatoetoe High School Sancta Maria College Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Senior School
Rodney	Mahurangi College
Upper Harbour	Albany Senior High School Hobsonville Point School (Secondary) Kristin School
Waitematā	Auckland Girls' Grammar School St Mary's College (Ponsonby) Western Springs College
Whau	Auckland International College Avondale College Kelston Girls' College

25. Figure 7 shows the number of schools participating in the Young Enterprise Scheme by local board area.

26. Higher participation in the scheme occurred in the following local board areas:

· Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

· Albert-Eden

· Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

27. This is mainly due to there being a higher number of schools in these areas.

Local jobs and skills hubs

28. The City Centre, Manukau and Northern hubs were all closed during lockdown and were open in June but with limited public-facing services. A reorganisation of the jobs and skills hubs services is underway in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the labour market and the funding received in the central government budget in May this year.

The South and West Auckland Prosperity Project

29. ATEED, the Southern Initiative (TSI) and the Western Initiative (TWI) have been working together on a project that is focused on how we can ensure that the mega economic shock of Covid-19 does not create further disparity and inequity for South and West Auckland, in partnership with Stakeholder Strategies. The presentation of the South and West Prosperity Project has been compiled using Auckland, South and West, Māori and Pacific-specific data, and includes a number of next steps for ATEED, TSI and TWI, and direction for the eco-system to enable prosperity for South and West Auckland.

Destination

Visitor survey insights report

30. The Auckland Domestic Visitor Insights Report was created to inform the Auckland tourism industry about the changing domestic visitor market to assist with improved product development and destination marketing. This report was released in May 2020 for the year up to January 2020. It contains insights that can be used to market regions and local board areas to domestic visitors. Relevant insights are captured below.

31. Central Auckland (Albert-Eden, Maungakiekie-Tāmaki, Puketāpapa, Ōrākei, & Waitematā local boards):

· The majority of domestic visitors surveyed (78 per cent) came to Central Auckland, with an average satisfaction of experienced activities and attraction of 8.2/10. The top three attractions were Queen Street, Sky Tower and downtown waterfront/viaduct area.

· Of the surveyed domestic visitors that came to Auckland Central (year to December 2019), the most popular activities were frequenting a restaurant/café (59 per cent) followed by shopping (55 per cent). Other activities included visiting the casino or participating in gambling (21 per cent) and attending an event, concert or festival (20 per cent).

32. North Auckland (Devonport-Takapuna, Hibiscus and Bays, Kaipātiki, Rodney, and East Upper Harbour local boards):

· Just under half of surveyed domestic visitors (43 per cent) visited North Auckland. Their average satisfaction with experienced activities and attractions was 8.2/10. Of these domestic visitors, the top attraction was Albany (30 per cent), followed by Devonport (27 per cent) and Takapuna (27 per cent). This group also visited Wellsford (17 per cent) and Whangaparaoa Peninsula (13 per cent).

· The most common activity undertaken by surveyed international (39 per cent) and domestic (50 per cent) visitors was visiting a restaurant/café.

33. East Auckland (Franklin (East) and Howick local boards):

· A third of surveyed domestic visitors (32 per cent) visited East Auckland. Average satisfaction with East Auckland’s experienced activities/attractions was 8.2/10. Almost half (46 per cent) of domestic visitors went to Sylvia Park, a quarter (24 per cent) visited Howick and 18 per cent visited Half Moon Bay. In comparison to the international market, domestic visitors called in on the Howick Historical Village (13 per cent) and the Pakuranga Night Markets (11 per cent) in greater numbers.

· Further, surveyed domestic visitors visited art galleries, museums, historic sites (10 per cent) in the region more than surveyed international visitors.

34. South Auckland (Franklin (West), Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Manurewa, Ōtara-Papatoetoe, and Papakura local boards):

· Over half of surveyed domestic visitors (52 per cent) to Auckland visited South Auckland, with the average satisfaction with South Auckland’s activities and attractions being 8.0 out of 10. Over half of surveyed domestic visitors that visited South Auckland visited the Auckland Airport (53 per cent); a third (33 per cent) visited Manukau; and a quarter (26 per cent) visited Rainbow’s End. In comparison to the international market, surveyed domestic visitors visited the Ōtara Market (13 per cent) and Ōtara (10 per cent) in greater numbers.

· Of the visitors that visited South Auckland, the top three activities for surveyed international and domestic visitors was visiting a restaurant or café, shopping and general exploration.

35. West Auckland (Henderson-Massey, West Upper Harbour, Waitākere Ranges, and Whau local boards):

· Over a third of surveyed domestic visitors (35 per cent) to Auckland visited West Auckland. The average satisfaction with West Auckland’s activities and attractions for the international market was 8.2 out of 10. A third of the surveyed domestic visitors who visited West Auckland went to Piha Beach (34 per cent); 20 per cent visited Titirangi; and 19 per cent visited the Avondale Sunday Markets. In comparison to the international market, domestic visitors visited the Kumeu Farmers’ Market (14 per cent) and Parakai Hot Pools (13 per cent) more often.

· Visiting a restaurant or café, shopping and going to the beach were the top three domestic visitor activities.

36. Hauraki Gulf Islands (Aotea / Great Barrier and Waiheke local boards):

· 20 per cent of surveyed domestic visitors to Auckland visited Hauraki Gulf Islands. Average satisfaction with the area’s experienced activities/attractions was 8.5/10 (highest satisfaction rating from the domestic market). The top domestic visitor attraction was Waiheke Island (44 per cent), followed by Rangitoto Island (18 per cent) and Onetangi Bay on Waiheke Island (18 per cent). In comparison to the international market, domestic visitors visited the Kaitoke Hot Springs on Great Barrier Island (12 per cent) and Whittaker’s Musical Museum on Waiheke Island (11 per cent) in greater numbers.

· The top three activities for surveyed domestic visitors was visiting a restaurant (33 per cent), general exploration (24 per cent) and sightseeing (22 per cent). Visiting wineries/breweries was a common activity cited by both international and domestic markets and was unique to the Hauraki Gulf Islands.

Local board destination management and marketing activities

37. During the six months to July 2020, there were a number of tourism-related ATEED interventions in each of the local board areas, including:

· Spring Campaign: Number of businsses promoted and supported through a multi-platform campaign to drive domestic visitation and spend in the spring off-season in Auckland.

· Tourism Advocacy: Number of businesses promoted for example in:

o offshore trade events

o trade shows

o marketing material

o broadcasts

o social media

o specific campaign content.

· Tourism Destination Development/Innovation: Tourism business capability building through coaching and facilitation. This includes one-on-one advice from ATEED Tourism team members for new and existing Auckland businesses.

· Tourism Famils (familiarisation trips for travel agents or media): Number of businesses who benefited from agent famils (ATEED links tourism operators to travel agents which results in bookings being made with the operators) and media famils (ATEED facilitated media files/hosting media to showcase tourism products).

38. Figure 8 below shows the number of Auckland businesses in local board areas (excluding Rodney and Waitematā local boards) involved in an ATEED tourism intervention (January-June 2020). Figure 9 depicts the number of Auckland businesses in the Albert-Eden, Rodney and Waitematā local board areas involved in an ATEED tourism intervention for the same period of time.

39. Waitematā and Rodney Local Boards are excluded from Figure 8 to allow for intervention participation scales of the other local boards to be appreciated without distraction. Instead, Waitematā and Rodney local boards are depicted in Figure 9 and compared to the Albert-Eden Local Board to highlight a much larger uptake of interventions by businesses in the two previously mentioned local board areas.

40. The reason for the difference in scale amongst the identified boards is because Waitematā includes the region’s central business district – it is therefore unsurprising that it maintains the highest number of business interventions.

41. Specific tourism interventions in the period included the Nau Mai multi-media content series in collaboration with New Zealand Media and Entertainment, which saw ambassadors promoting their favourite places in Auckland including where they love to eat, shop and go on ‘staycations’. These stories were aimed at encouraging Aucklanders to experience and explore their own region and targeted and encouraged other regions in the upper North Island to come and visit Auckland. Ambassadors mentioned attractions such as cafés, walks, beaches, parks, venues from the Matakana Farmers’ Market in Rodney Local Board to Castaways Resort on the west coast in Franklin Local Board, Ambury Farm in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board and Waiheke Island’s Oyster Inn.

42. In March, the ‘Journeys North’ project in collaboration with Northland Inc saw the development of ‘Auckland Journeys’ offering visitors richer and easier journeys in the region to enjoy. Promoted locations included:

· Puhoi to Pakiri in Rodney

· Auckland Airport to Wellsford through Waitākere and Kumeu in the Waitākere Ranges

· Rodney.

43. ‘Famils’ are a means of promoting Auckland to influential international travel sellers, and prior to March hosted guests from the United States. Orewa and Waiheke Island were profiled in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine. Two episodes of Emmy award-winning US Travel show Samantha Brown’s Places to Love which focused on marketing Auckland to domestic and overseas viewers aired in January with an advertising spend rate of NZ$2.1 million per episode, and a reach of 700,000+ people per episode. Samantha enjoyed sailing in the Waitematā Harbour, eating and drinking in the city’s centre, hiking with a local Māori guide in the Parnell Domain, and taking a surf lesson at Piha beach.

Examples of separate local board area activities include:

44. Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board – Direct/indirect marketing activity increased in late June/July including:

· Surfer Today articulating the best surf spots in New Zealand featuring the Great Barrier Island.

· Stuff.co.nz published an article detailing the successes of Aotea / Great Barrier Island and other small towns, in terms of recovery from the pandemic.

· New Zealand Herald in an article about the ‘Life on Great Barrier Island: Local remedies led to thriving Māori health business’ and other articles (‘Off the Beaten Track’ and ‘The Best of Great Barrier’) promoting Aotea / Great Barrier Island as a great place for domestic tourists to visit.

· Radio New Zealand interviewed the owner of Great Barrier Island’s ‘The Curragh’ to talk about the upswing in domestic tourism after lockdown.

· ATEED will continue to play a supportive and facilitative role for tourism product development in the region to help raise the profile of Auckland as a destination.

45. Devonport-Takapuna Local Board – Devonport, Takapuna and Milford Business Improvement Districts were supported via the marketing activity of Explore North Shore – a digital site encouraging visitation and activity into the North Shore. Takapuna Beach Business Association received a grant from the local board for providing highly targeted and relevant tactics for businesses impacted by the Hurstmere Road infrastructure upgrade. The grant is endorsed and managed by ATEED.

46. Franklin Local Board – Ongoing support to the East Auckland Tourism Group and the Franklin Tourism Group through regular attendance at board meeting and important events, working with ATEED and leveraging this relationship for mutual benefit across marketing and product opportunities, and working with individual operators on product development for example the continuing development of the Hunua Trail and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. Additionally, there was a focus on ongoing work with the development of Clevedon as a destination.

47. Howick Local Board – Continued engagement and strategy sessions through the ATEED Tourism Innovation team and South Auckland tourism clusters as well as managing an increased Howick Local Board grant to East Auckland Tourism development.

48. Rodney Local Board – Initiated multi-linked support for Aotea Organics in Rodney, which is one of the oldest organic farms in New Zealand. Multi-linked means that ATEED has a very large suite of products and services it can offer businesses, in this case ATEED was able to establish links and actions for tourism; inclusion in the travel maps, identification of event hosting, and research and development activity.

49. Waiheke Local Board – Collaboration with the Waiheke Island Tourism Group and other key stakeholders on the sustainable future of tourism for the island.

Māori Tourism Development Activity

50. ATEED worked with 45 Māori businesses in the tourism and 23 Māori businesses on the Māori and Iwi Tourism Development programme. Table 4 details the number of Maori tourism businesses by local board area:

Table 4: Māori Tourism businesses
Local board	Māori businesses	Māori and Iwi tourism development businesses
Albert-Eden	4	3
Aotea / Great Barrier	1	1
Henderson-Massey	4	4
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu	5	2
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki	1	1
Orākei	2	1
Rodney	4	3
Waiheke	1	-
Waitākere Ranges	4	1
Waitematā	18	7
Whau	1	-

51. Waitematā Local Board had the most Māori businesses involved in an ATEED tourism intervention, once again, owing to its inclusion of the CBD and being a top tourist destination. Just under half of local boards are not included in this table because no businesses that were involved in an ATEED tourism intervention were identified as Māori.

52. The Māori Tourism Innovation Partnership Programme has been established to enable ATEED to work collaboratively with the tourism industry to support the sustainable growth of tourism within Tāmaki Makaurau The programme aims to grow and strengthen the Auckland visitor economy by supporting iwi, hapū, marae, Māori Trusts, Urban Māori Authorities and Māori Tourism collectives within the region, and to aid the development of new Māori tourism experiences, build capability and business partnerships to meet the diverse needs of international and domestic markets.

Delivered, funded and facilitated events

53. The Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival occurred on 31 January 2020 celebrating Auckland’s Māori heritage. The event was attended by nearly 6000 people and received media coverage. Overall customer satisfaction with the festival was 90 per cent.

54. To date, event cancellations and postponements due to COVID-19 have resulted in the loss of an estimated 74,179 visitor nights and over $10 million in GDP for the local economy. Cancelled events include the 2020 Auckland Lantern Festival, the 2020 Pasifika Festival and the 2020 Corona Piha Pro Challenger Series event.

55. Diwali and the second year of Elemental are confirmed to join other exciting events for the region in the coming months. Elemental 2020, like its inaugural festival last year, will take place all over the Auckland region. It will feature over 30 free and ticketed events in October. Elemental 2019 was attended by over 147,000 people. Due to uncertainty in the domestic tourism market, it is unlikely that there will be the same attendance for the 2020 festival.

56. Diwali is an annual festival that celebrates traditional and contemporary Indian culture in Aotea Square in the city centre and is set to occur in the last weekend of October this year. Last year’s festival was attended by approximately 65,000 people, up 9 per cent from an estimated 59,990 in 2018. Due to COVID-19, festival attendance is uncertain, but likely to decrease.

57. Figure 10 shows businesses ATEED works with across its major events. Major events stallholders are businesses that were supported through ATEED delivered events. Major Events Investments are those that were supported through ATEED sponsored events. Local boards not included in the graph were not part of such interventions.

Go With Tourism

58. Go with Tourism (GWT) is a jobs-matching platform that targets young people (18-30 years) and encourages them to consider a career in tourism. Since 2019, GWT has been expanded from an ATEED initiative to a national programme.

59. The platform signed up over 550 businesses prior to COVID-19, 149 of those were in Auckland.

60. In response to the pandemic, GWT formed a new ‘Support the Tourism Workforce’ Strategy which aims to help redeploy displaced tourism workers and provide guidance to businesses as they navigate their way through the impacts of the pandemic and, in due course, begin a post-crisis rebuild. Go with Tourism has received over 2200 requests for assistance from employees and businesses, since adopting the new strategy.

61. The industries most represented in the Auckland GWT programme (classified by Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification codes) are:

· Accommodation and Food Services (60 per cent)

· Arts and Recreation Services (19 per cent)

· Administrative and Support Services (7 per cent)

· Transport, Postal and Warehousing (5 per cent).

62. Because the programme is sector-focused, there is a cluster of businesses in tourism-heavy Waitematā Local Board (central city), and surrounding areas (Albert-Eden, Devonport-Takapuna, and Ōrākei local boards). Local boards not included in the graph did not have any businesses take part in the interventions.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

63. ATEED is currently considering how we respond to climate impacts in our projects and programmes. In the interim, ATEED assesses and responds to any impact that our initiatives may have on the climate on a case-by-case basis.

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Council group impacts and views

64. The proposed recommendation of receipt of this paper by the local board has no identified impacts on other parts of the council group. The views of council-controlled organisations were not required in the preparation of this report.

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

Local impacts and local board views

65. Local board views were not sought for the purposes of this report. However, such views were sought in the development of some of the initiatives as described in this paper.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

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

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Financial implications

67. The recommendation to receive the report has no financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

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

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Next steps

69. ATEED will provide the next six-monthly report to the local board in February 2021 which will cover the period 1 July to 31 December 2020.

Authors:

Approvers:

Oct mtg: Lesley Jenkins, acting for Louise Mason, General Manager Local Board Services

Nov mtg:

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Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

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Signatories

Author

Stephanie Sole - Strategy & Planning Graduate, ATEED

Authorisers

Quanita Khan - Manager Strategy and Planning, ATEED

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Submissions and feedback on the draft Waitematā Local Board Plan 2020

File No.: CP2020/13771

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an overview of feedback and submissions received from the public consultation on the draft Waitematā 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 to engage with its communities.

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

4. A total of 331 pieces of feedback was received, including 113 submissions through the online survey tool, 211 hard copy submissions and 7 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 https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/waitemataplan/widgets/299431/documents

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Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

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

Horopaki

Context

1. 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.

2. On 16 June 2020, the local board approved the release of a draft Waitematā Local Board Plan 2020 for public consultation.

3. The key features of the draft Waitematā Local Board Plan 2020 were:

· Focus on Māori outcomes and building relationships with mana whenua.

· Focus on environment and climate change through several proposals such as initiatives to continue to reduce the use of agrichemical in local parks and open spaces and empowering communities, schools and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change

· Supporting activities that help communities to recover from the effects of COVID-19 and other emergencies that restore community connectedness

· Supporting initiatives that improve safety for all road users

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

i. Outcome one: Māori are empowered, and their identity and culture is visible

ii. Outcome two: Connected communities that are inclusive, accessible and equitable

iii. Outcome three: High quality urban development that has accessible, versatile, and sustainable public and private spaces

iv. Outcome four: A future focused green and climate change resilient Waitematā

v. Outcome five: Sustainable transport network that is safe and accessible

vi. Outcome six: Waitematā businesses are sustainable, innovative and prosperous

5. 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

6. The consultation was held between 13 July and 13 August 2020. During that period, 27 events were scheduled and / or noted as opportunities to promote the consultation and gather feedback on the draft local board plan:

· Six drop-in events at libraries and markets

· Three community events attended: City Centre Network, Splice and Plunket city centre playgroup

· Engaged with three new community partners who organised five events for the consultation including: Wellbeing Charitable Trust, UN Youth and Hapai Te Hauora

· Two school classroom workshops: Newton Central School and Parnell District School

· One Hearing style event

· One online webinar

· Mana whenua online hui

· Eight pre-scheduled Business Association meetings and Residents Association meetings with allocated board members attending

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

· 113 submissions through the online survey tool

· 211 hard copy submissions

· Seven pieces of feedback via social media.

Who we heard from?

8. Of the 331 submitters, 240 provided demographic information.

9. A total of 28 submissions were from organisations including:

· Auckland City Centre Resident’s Group (CCRG)

· Auckland Rugby

· Bike Auckland

· Civic Trust Auckland

· For the Love of Bees

· Grey Lynn 2030

· Grey Lynn Community Centre

· Grafton United Cricket Club

· Herne Bay Residents Association Inc. (HBRA)

· Jasmax

· Kelmarna Gardens

· Newmarket Business Association

· New Zealand Advertising Producers Group (NZAPG)

· NZ Walking Access Commission Ara Hikoi Aotearoa

· Parnell Business Association

· Ponsonby Community Centre

· Re-creation consulting (RLC)

· Sports Auckland

· St Mary’s Bay Association

· St Matthew in the City

· The Auckland Night Shelter Trust

· The Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC)

· The Tree Council

· Urban Ark - Manawa Taiao: Nature in the city

· Wellbeing Trust NZ

· Cancer Society Auckland (made a submission to multiple local boards)

· Community Cat Coalition (made a submission to multiple local boards)

· Regional Facilities Auckland (made a submission to multiple local boards)

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Analysis and advice

Summary of consultation feedback

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

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

12. Majority of submitters supported the draft local board plan and responded positively to the direction, priorities, and outcomes of the plan. Key themes and trends that were supported include:

· Transport – Support for improved, frequent, and accessible public transport as well as support for active modes of transport including walking and cycling

· Environment and climate change – Strong support for the emphasis on climate change response and that submitters felt that the plan took into account current and relevant issues

· Community – Strong support for events and activities that connect people, support local businesses and encourage community participation

· Parks and open spaces – Accessibility of parks and open spaces supported by the majority of submitters. Activities that encourage people from diverse backgrounds to participate are supported. Strong support for encouraging women and girls to access parks, open spaces and programmes

· Māori outcome – The focus on Māori outcomes and improving relationship with mana whenua was supported

13. Some submitters made comments suggesting that ‘diversity’ e.g. ethnic and gender diversity needs to be better reflected in the plan

14. A small proportion of respondents felt the plan was too aspirational, unachievable, and there needed to be more prioritisation of activities and with a greater focus on building the economy after COVID-19

15. Submitters were asked to select their top three outcomes from the draft plan for the board to focus on, those were:

· Outcome four – A future focused, green and climate change resilient Waitematā – 66 per cent

· Outcome five – Sustainable transport network that is safe and accessible – 64 per cent

· Outcome three – High quality urban development that has accessible, versatile, and sustainable public and private spaces – 49 per cent

16. The majority of submitters felt that the local board should do more to respond to climate heating, while a small proportion felt that enough is being done to combat climate heating. General themes and ideas provided by respondents include:

· Support education – community and more school involvement

· Focus on recycling correctly

· Tactical approaches and promote community gardens and fresh markets

· Focus on active / public transport

· Encourage berm planting including pollinator paths, fruit trees

· Support for urban farm

· Plant more trees

17. Some submitters provided comments on topics outside of those directly consulted on, key themes among those were:

· Indicating support for community markets in the city centre

· Concerns about noise and light pollution for city centre residents

· There was a suggestion that encouraged the local board to adopt a policy to prohibit helipads in residential areas

· A request for a major review of Auckland Unitary Plan around the use of LED billboards in urban residential areas

· Concerns around the anticipated vacancies in retail and hospitality industry due to COVID-19

Impact of COVID-19

18. The consultation feedback form asked submitters: Do you think the plan will help our community and local businesses recover from COVID-19?

19. A total of 218 submitters responded to this question. Overall, 53 percent felt the plan would help the community recover from the impact of COVID‐19, while 14 per cent did not. The remaining 33 per cent were unsure.

20. Submitters were also asked to provide ideas on what would help the recovery, key themes included:

· Support local businesses financially and promote local businesses and buying local

· Invest in local infrastructure to support businesses

· Create / promote community initiatives and events

· Find other revenue savings

Publishing the results of public consultation

21. 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

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

23. The draft Waitematā 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.

24. The climate impact of any initiatives the 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

25. 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

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

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

27. The draft Waitematā Local Board Plan was developed with consideration given to existing feedback from mana whenua and mataawaka.

28. In the consultation feedback form, 13 per cent of the submitters identified as Māori.

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Financial implications

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

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

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

31. 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.

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

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Next steps

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

34. The Waitematā Local Board will adopt its final local board plan at an extraordinary business meeting on 3 November 2020.

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Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Waitemata Local Board Plan 2020 - Submission summary	127

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Signatories

Author	Carlos Rahman - Senior Local Board Advisor
Authoriser	Trina Thompson - Relationship Manager/Senior Advisor Waitemata Local Board

Waitematā Local Board

20 October 2020

Parnell community service provision - findings

File No.: CP2020/13884

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To present findings from the investigation into library and community centre services in Parnell.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Council leases the Jubilee Building at 545 Parnell Road from the Blind Foundation to accommodate the Parnell Library and Parnell Community Centre. This lease will expire in May 2022.

3. This investigation identifies the opportunities lease-expiry presents for the delivery of library and community centre services in the Parnell area. The Parnell area refers to the Statistical Area 2 geographies of Grafton, Newmarket, Parnell West, Parnell East, Symonds St East, and The Strand.

4. As part of the investigation, consideration was given to the condition and suitability of the Jubilee Building and whether provision meets the current and future needs of the community and wider network.

5. The investigation confirmed there is an ongoing requirement for library and community centre services in the Parnell area and that the services are performing well. It also found that the library’s limited space, located on the ground floor alongside the community centre, is constraining service delivery and is not fit for purpose.

6. The investigation findings have informed options to improve library and community centre service provision in Parnell. The options are outlined in the 20 October 2020 confidential report ‘Parnell library and community services options and analysis’.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the Parnell community service provision findings report (Attachment A).

Horopaki

Context

Drivers and strategic context

7. The investigation of library and community centre services in Parnell, giving consideration to tenure and suitability, was identified as a priority in the Community Facilities Network Plan (CFNP) action plan and was included in the 2019/2020 local board work programme (WTM/2019/126).

8. The CFNP and companion action plan provides strategic direction for the community facility portfolio. This investigation aligns with the CFNP’s drivers to:

· meet current and future demand arising from population growth and changing user expectations

· ensure existing facilities are fit for purpose

· address gaps or duplication in provision.

9. A key trigger for the timing of this investigation is that council’s lease expires in May 2022. Council leases Jubilee Building from the Blind Foundation to accommodate Parnell Library and Parnell Community Centre.

10. As outlined in the CFNP, council is committed to providing community facilities that benefit all Aucklanders. We have an obligation, under the Local Government Act 2002, “to meet current and future needs of communities for good quality local infrastructure in a way that is most cost effective”.

How we got our information

11. We undertook desktop research and targeted stakeholder engagement to understand the services delivered from the Jubilee Building within the broader context of community service requirements for the Parnell community.

12. Desktop research gave us an understanding of residents living in the area, services being provided and building condition. It also provided insights into how customers and community use Parnell Library and Parnell Community Centre, their satisfaction with the services provided, and the role of these facilities in the wider network of venue for hire, community centre, and library provision.

13. Targeted stakeholder engagement gave us a deeper understanding of how the services are provided, and what does and does not work about the current building from a service provision perspective.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Summary of key findings

14. The population, living in the area surrounding Parnell Library and Community Centre, is anticipated to grow. From 2018 to 2051 the total population of the Parnell area is expected to increase by 131 per cent.

15. Current levels of library service provision are below the CFNP guidelines. Community centre service provision, in the Parnell area, is adequate.

16. Based on projected population growth, over the coming decades, we expect an increasing under-provision of library services. The provision of community centre services will remain adequate.

17. The Jubilee Building is in average condition but is not currently fit for purpose. There are some issues that need to be addressed to improve the delivery of community services.

· The library space is small and inflexible, impacting on service functionality.

· Staff areas do not meet accessibility standards.

· Current air-handling systems are inadequate, meaning staff and customers can become uncomfortably hot in the summer months.

18. The Jubilee Building is well located, close to public transport, and provides the community with unique access to our heritage.

19. For more information about the research and what we found, see “Parnell community service provision: Findings report” (Attachment A).

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

20. The recommendation in this report has no climate impact. Climate impacts will be assessed in any future work that may arise as a result of this investigation.

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Council group impacts and views

21. The findings included in this report have been developed with input from a multi-disciplinary team. The team included members from Libraries and Information, Community Places, Community Leases, Panuku Development Auckland, Heritage, Service Strategy and Integration, Commercial and Finance, and Community Facilities.

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Local impacts and local board views

22. The Parnell Community Trust support the findings of this investigation.

23. The trust will be involved in any future work that may arise as a result of this investigation.

24. Investigation findings were presented to the local board at workshops on 17 December 2019 and 29 September 2020.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

25. The Parnell area has a growing Māori population, with an 82 percent increase expected over the next 20 years. This growth is largely anticipated in the areas of Grafton and The Strand.

26. No engagement with mana whenua or mataawaka has been undertaken for this investigation. Mana whenua and mataawaka will be included in any future work that may arise as a result of this investigation.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

27. The recommendation in this report has no financial implications. If appropriate, financial implications will be assessed in any future work that may arise as a result of this investigation.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

Risk	Mitigation
Community perception that services will change without consultation	We will communicate to the public that any significant decisions that may arise from this investigation will involve community consultation.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

28. Subject to local board decision-making, staff will distribute the Parnell community service provision findings report to community stakeholders that participated in the investigation.

29. Options for achieving improved facility provision for the delivery of library and community services in Parnell have been outlined in the 20 October 2020 confidential report ‘Parnell library and community services options and analysis’.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Parnell community service provision - findings report	161

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Hannah Alleyne - Service and Asset Planning Specialist

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - General Manager Arts, Community and Events

Mirla Edmundson - General Manager Libraries & Information

Justine Haves - General Manager Service Strategy and Integration

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

[1] Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, section 15(2)(c).

[2] Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009, ss15-16.

[3] Local Government Act 2002, Schedule 7, clause 36D.

[4] Some businesses were involved in an ATEED intervention for both Destination- and Economic Development-related activities, hence the numbers adding to over 3726. Business names must remain confidential for privacy reasons.

[5] Auckland Convention Bureau is responsible for positioning Auckland as a premium business events destination and for sales and marketing activity to grow the value and volume of business events in Auckland.

[6] This does not reflect all filming that takes place in studio, private property or low impact activity that does not require a permit.

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

Chairperson	Richard Northey, (ONZM)
Deputy Chairperson	Kerrin Leoni
Members	Adriana Avendano Christie
	Alexandra Bonham
	Graeme Gunthorp
	Julie Sandilands
	Sarah Trotman, (ONZM)

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Member A A Christie video report October 2020	195
b ⇩	Member A Bonham report October 2020	197
c ⇩	Member G Gunthorp report October 2020	209

Author	Priscila Firmo - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager