Minutes of Environment and Climate Change Committee

5.2	Public Input: New draft National Toxicology Program systematic review - Kane Tichener
	A PowerPoint presentation and tabled document were given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr A Filipaina entered the meeting via electronic link at 10.21 am.
	Resolution number ECC/2020/47 MOVED by Cr G Sayers, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) receive the presentation from Kane Tichener regarding the New draft National Toxicology Program systematic review and thank him for his attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 November 2020, Environment and Climate Change Committee, Item 5.2 - Public Input: New draft National Toxicology Program systematic review - Kane Tichener, Presentation

5.3	Public Input: New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects - Climate Change - Dr Matthew Jones
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr C Fletcher returned to the meeting at 10.26 am.
	Resolution number ECC/2020/48 MOVED by Cr L Cooper, seconded by Cr J Bartley: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) receive the presentation from Dr Matthew Jones and Rebecca Jerram, New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects regarding climate change and thank them for attending. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 November 2020, Environment and Climate Change Committee: Item 5.3 - Public Input: New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects - Climate Change - Dr Matthew Jones, Presentation

5.4	Public Input: Weed Management Advisory - Hana Blackmore - Regional Review Weed Management Urban Corridor
	A presentation was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number ECC/2020/49 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr J Watson: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) receive the presentation from Hana Blackmore, Weed Management Advisory regarding the Regional Review Weed Management Urban Corridor and thank her for attending. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 November 2020, Environment and Climate Change Committee: Item 5.4 - Public Input: Weed Management Advisory - Hana Blackmore - Regional Review Weed Management Urban Corridor, tabled document

5.5	Public Input: For the Love of Bees -Sarah Smuts-Kennedy - Weed Management
	A presentation was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number ECC/2020/50 MOVED by Cr E Collins, seconded by Cr T Mulholland: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) receive the presentation from Sarah Smuts-Kennedy - For the Love of Bees regarding weed management and thank her for attending. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 November 2020, Environment and Climate Change Committee: Item 5.5 - Public Input: For the Love of Bees -Sarah Smuts-Kennedy - Weed Management, tabled document

5.6

Public Input: Dr Meriel Watts - Weed Management

Resolution number ECC/2020/51

MOVED by IMSB Member K Wilson, seconded by Cr T Mulholland:

That the Environment and Climate Change Committee:

a) receive the verbal presentation from Dr Meriel Watts regarding the environmental impacts of weed management

CARRIED

5.7	Public Input: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei - Andrew Brown
	A presentation was tabled. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Cr E Collins left the meeting at 11.34 am.
	Resolution number ECC/2020/52 MOVED by Cr D Simpson, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) receive the presentation from Andrew Brown - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei regarding Project Streetscapes – Regional Review of Weed Management in the Road Corridor CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 November 2020, Environment and Climate Change Committee: Item 5.7 - Public Input: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei - Andrew Brown, tabled document

6 Local Board Input

6.1

Local Board Input: Waiheke Local Board - Consultation on hard-to-recycle plastics and single-use items: Submission approval

The local board input will be taken at Item 11 - Consultation on hard-to-recycle plastics and single-use items: Submission approval.

Note: subsequently Chair Handley spoke immediately after the lunch break.

6.2

Local Board Input: Kaipatiki Local Board - Project Streetscapes - Weed Management

Cr E Collins returned to the meeting at 11.38 am.

Resolution number ECC/2020/53

MOVED by Cr C Fletcher, seconded by Cr E Collins:

That the Environment and Climate Change Committee:

a) receive the presentation from Kāipatiki Local Board Chair, John Gillon regarding Project Streetscapes – weed management supported by Victoria Short, Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and Jon Turner, Puketapapa Local Board and thank them for attending.

CARRIED

7 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

The meeting adjourned at 11.55am and reconvened at 12.04pm.

Cr J Watson and IMSB Member G Wilcox were not present.

8	Project Streetscapes – Regional Review of Weed Management in the Road Corridor
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item and resolutions from the local board were tabled. Copies have been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachments.
	Cr J Watson returned to the meeting at 12.07 pm. IMSB Member G Wilcox returned to the meeting at 12.07 pm. Cr C Fletcher left the meeting at 1.33 pm. IMSB Member K Wilson left the meeting at 1.36 pm.
	Note: the following was moved as chair’s recommendations.
	MOVED by Cr R Hills, seconded by Cr P Coom: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) note that Auckland Transport “manages and controls” roads forming part of the Auckland Transport System and determines required service levels and budget allocation for weed management in the road corridor. b) note that Auckland Council’s Community Facilities department undertakes management of weeds on hard surfaces and edges, in the urban road corridor on behalf of Auckland Transport, through council’s full facilities contracts. c) note that the service level and outcomes for weed management across 5,055km of the urban road corridor is consistent across Auckland, however the methodology and expenditure per kilometre varies, reflecting the continuation of legacy council approaches. d) confirm support for the objectives of Auckland Council’s Weed Management Policy and the goal of further minimising glyphosate usage, environmental impact and carbon emissions. e) endorse standardising the funding per kilometre within the existing regional allocation budgets to maintain service levels for weed management in the road corridor for each Local Board area consistent with the Weed Management Policy. f) request Auckland Transport confirm the existing regional budget allocation for weed management in the road corridor is not reduced. g) support customised local methodologies within the standardised funding envelope can be confirmed with Local Boards taking into account local weed management preferences h) request further engagement with mana whenua i) support additional costs for customised local methodologies above the standardised per kilometre funding envelope will need to be met by local boards, with Community Facilities working with local boards to agree a funding mechanism by March 2022 otherwise the local boards will have to work within the standardised funding model. j) request Community Facilities continue to investigate and prioritise weed management options that include; non-agrichemical methodologies, the use of zero or low emission vehicles and non-potable water. k) support, that should new methodologies or technology become available that can maintain service levels or lower costs within the standardised funding envelope Community Facilities will engage with contractors to have the flexibility to adopt these with the approval of Auckland Transport.
	Attachments a 12 November 2020, Environment and Climate Change Committee: Item 8 - Project Streetscapes - Regional Review of Weed Management in the Road Corridor, presentation b 12 November 2020, Environment and Climate Change Committee: Item 8 - Project Streetscapes - Regional Review of Weed Management in the Road Corridor, tabled document

The meeting adjourned at 1.42pm and reconvened at 2.14pm.

Cr C Fletcher returned to the meeting.

Cr A Dalton, Cr D Newman and IMSB Member K Wilson were not present.

The Chairperson agreed to take Item 6.1 – Local Board Input - Waiheke Local Board at this point as Chair Handley had to leave the meeting.

6 Local Board Input

6.1

Local Board Input - Waiheke Local Board - Consultation on hard-to-recycle plastics and single-use items: Submission approval

Resolution number ECC/2020/54

MOVED by Cr P Coom, seconded by Cr D Simpson:

That the Environment and Climate Change Committee:

a) receive the presentation from Waiheke Local Board Chair, Cathy Handley regarding Consultation on hard-to-recycle plastics and single-use items: Submission approval and thank her for attending.

CARRIED

8	Project Streetscapes - Regional Review of Weed Management in the Road Corridor (continued)
	IMSB Member K Wilson returned to the meeting at 2.26 pm. Cr D Newman returned to the meeting at 2.28 pm. Cr C Fletcher retired from the meeting at 2.37 pm.
	Note: changes were made to the motion, amending clause a), clause d) and clause h), with the agreement of the meeting.
	Resolution number ECC/2020/55 MOVED by Cr R Hills, seconded by Cr P Coom: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) note that Auckland Transport “manages and controls” roads forming part of the Auckland Transport System and determines required service levels and budget allocation for weed management in the road corridor and note that Auckland Transport is subject to the Auckland Council Weed Management Policy b) note that Auckland Council’s Community Facilities department undertakes management of weeds on hard surfaces and edges, in the urban road corridor on behalf of Auckland Transport, through council’s full facilities contracts. c) note that the service level and outcomes for weed management across 5,055km of the urban road corridor is consistent across Auckland, however the methodology and expenditure per kilometre varies, reflecting the continuation of legacy council approaches. d) confirm support for the objectives of Auckland Council’s Weed Management Policy and the goal of further minimising glyphosate usage, environmental impact, ensuring public health and safety and reducing carbon emissions e) endorse standardising the funding per kilometre within the existing regional allocation budgets to maintain service levels for weed management in the road corridor for each Local Board area consistent with the Weed Management Policy. f) request Auckland Transport confirm the existing regional budget allocation for weed management in the road corridor is not reduced. g) support customised local methodologies within the standardised funding envelope can be confirmed with Local Boards taking into account local weed management preferences h) request, as a matter of priority, engagement and consultation with all mana whenua, the Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum and the Independent Māori Statutory Board for the consideration of this committee prior to Auckland Transport’s consideration of the matter i) support additional costs for customised local methodologies above the standardised per kilometre funding envelope will need to be met by local boards, with Community Facilities working with local boards to agree a funding mechanism by March 2022 otherwise the local boards will have to work within the standardised funding model. j) request Community Facilities continue to investigate and prioritise weed management options that include; non-agrichemical methodologies, the use of zero or low emission vehicles and non-potable water k) support, that should new methodologies or technology become available that can maintain service levels or lower costs within the standardised funding envelope Community Facilities will engage with contractors to have the flexibility to adopt these with the approval of Auckland Transport. CARRIED
	Note: Pursuant to Standing Order 1.8.6, Cr T Mulholland requested her dissenting vote be recorded.

Cr D Simpson left the meeting at 3.03pm.

Cr A Filipaina left the meeting at 3.03 pm.

9	Achieving Better Outcomes for the Manukau Harbour
	A PowerPoint presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. Jon Turner Chair and Alan Cole Deputy Chair Manukau Harbour forum will be address the committee. Note: changes to the original motion, amending clause c) and adding new clause d), were made with the agreement of the meeting.
	Cr D Simpson returned to the meeting at 3.46pm. Cr A Dalton returned to the meeting at 3.50 pm. Cr A Dalton left the meeting at 3.58 pm. Deputy Mayor BC Cashmore retired from the meeting at 3.59 pm.
	MOVED by Cr T Mulholland, seconded by Cr P Coom: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) receive a staff evaluation of the 2019 report entitled Manukau Harbour Forum Governance and Management Support Review. b) support: i) continuation of the Manukau Harbour Forum ii) increased visibility of Auckland Council initiatives in the harbour and catchment at local, regional and national levels iii) a synthesis report of findings from the 2020 State of the Environment reporting relevant to the Manukau Harbour iv) the Environment and Climate Change Committee receiving annual updates on work programmes affecting the harbour to provide greater oversight and accountability for those programmes v) strengthened collaboration and engagement with mana whenua on projects and programmes affecting the harbour, building on existing relationships vi) development of projects to improve environmental outcomes for the harbour (which may be eligible for central government funding, rather than funds acquired through council) c) support building better relationships between Auckland Council and mana whenua around the Manukau Harbour, including exploring a new approach to governance d) thank Jon Turner, Chair and Alan Cole, Deputy Chair Manukau Harbour Forum for their verbal presentation and for their attendance.
	At 4.00pm, it was:
	Resolution number ECC/2020/56 MOVED by Cr R Hills, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) agree to an extension of time until the business of the meeting is complete. CARRIED
	Note: changes to the original motion, reordering original clauses b) and c), were made with the agreement of the meeting.
	Cr S Henderson retired from the meeting at 4.22 pm.
	Resolution number ECC/2020/57 MOVED by Cr T Mulholland, seconded by Cr P Coom: That the Environment and Climate Change Committee: a) receive a staff evaluation of the 2019 report entitled Manukau Harbour Forum Governance and Management Support Review. b) support building better relationships between Auckland Council and mana whenua around the Manukau Harbour, including exploring a new approach to governance c) support: i) continuation of the Manukau Harbour Forum ii) increased visibility of Auckland Council initiatives in the harbour and catchment at local, regional and national levels iii) a synthesis report of findings from the 2020 State of the Environment reporting relevant to the Manukau Harbour iv) the Environment and Climate Change Committee receiving annual updates on work programmes affecting the harbour to provide greater oversight and accountability for those programmes v) strengthened collaboration and engagement with mana whenua on projects and programmes affecting the harbour, building on existing relationships vi) development of projects to improve environmental outcomes for the harbour (which may be eligible for central government funding, rather than funds acquired through council) d) thank Jon Turner, Chair and Alan Cole, Deputy Chair Manukau Harbour Forum for their verbal presentation and for their attendance. CARRIED
	Attachments a 12 November 2020, Environment and Climate Change Committee: Item 9 - Achieving Better Outcomes for the Manukau Harbour, Presentation

Mayor P Goff retired from the meeting at 4.40 pm.

The meeting adjourned at 4.40pm and reconvened at 4.46pm.

Auckland Water Strategy Forward Work Programme 2020-2021

Cr D Newman retired from the meeting at 4.55 pm.

Cr G Sayers retired from the meeting at 5.00 pm.

Resolution number ECC/2020/58

MOVED by Cr D Simpson, seconded by Cr W Walker:

That the Environment and Climate Change Committee:

a) adopt the scope of the Auckland Water Strategy (as outlined in Attachment A of the agenda report), including that the strategy will be directive, apply to the whole Council Group, and will establish measurable outcomes, targets and approaches out to 2050, with a robust monitoring and reporting framework

b) endorse a multi-stage approach to strategy development, which will include Environment and Climate Change Committee workshops throughout 2021 on specific outcome areas

c) note that preliminary discussions have been had with the co-chairs of the Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum and the Independent Māori Statutory Board regarding mana whenua involvement in the project but that details of an approach to mana whenua involvement is yet to be discussed with the full Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum (meeting scheduled for 19 November) and the individual Iwi Chairs

d) note that council officers will update the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee of the outcome of discussions regarding Māori involvement in late November

e) agree that the Chair and Deputy Chair approve any changes to the project timeframes and approach for the Strategy project following receipt of that advice.

CARRIED

Consultation on hard-to-recycle plastics and single-use items: Submission approval

Note: changes to the original recommendation, amending clause b) were made with the agreement of the meeting.

Resolution number ECC/2020/59

MOVED by Cr E Collins, seconded by Cr R Hills:

That the Environment and Climate Change Committee:

a) approve Auckland Council’s submission on the Ministry for the Environment’s consultation on hard-to-recycle plastics and single-use items

b) delegate authority to the Chair, Deputy and IMSB Member of the Environment and Climate Change Committee to approve any minor changes to Auckland Council’s final submission on the consultation on hard-to-recycle and single-use plastics.

CARRIED

Summary of Environment and Climate Change Committee information memoranda and briefings - 12 November 2020

Resolution number ECC/2020/60

MOVED by Cr C Casey, seconded by Cr W Walker:

That the Environment and Climate Change Committee:

a) note the progress on the forward work programme appended as Attachment A of the agenda report

b) receive the Summary of Environment and Climate Change Committee information items and briefings – 12 November 2020.

CARRIED

13 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

5.18 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Environment and Climate Change Committee HELD ON

DATE:.........................................................................

CHAIRPERSON:........................................................

Chairperson	Cr Richard Hills
Deputy Chairperson	Cr Pippa Coom
Members	Cr Josephine Bartley
	Cr Dr Cathy Casey
	Deputy Mayor Cr Bill Cashmore	Until 3.58pm, Item 9
	Cr Fa’anana Efeso Collins
	Cr Linda Cooper, JP
	Cr Angela Dalton	Via electronic link Until 3.50pm, Item 9
	Cr Chris Darby
	Cr Alf Filipaina	Via electronic link From 10.21am, Item 5.2 Until 3.03pm
	Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO	From 10.26am, Item 5.3 Until 2.37pm, Item 8
	Mayor Hon Phil Goff, CNZM, JP	From 10.08am, Item 5.1 Until 4.40pm
	Cr Shane Henderson	Until 4.22pm, Item 9
	Cr Tracy Mulholland
	Cr Daniel Newman, JP	From 10.09am, Item 5.1, Until 4.55pm, Item 10
	Cr Greg Sayers	Until 5pm, Item 10
	Cr Desley Simpson, JP
	Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM	Via electronic link From 10.11am, Item 5.1
	Cr Wayne Walker
	Cr John Watson
	IMSB Member Glenn Wilcox
	IMSB Member Karen Wilson
	Cr Paul Young

	Cath Handley, Chair	Waiheke Local Board
	John Gillon, Chair	Kaipatiki Local Board
	Victoria Short	Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
	Jon Turner	Puketāpapa Local Board