I hereby give notice that an extraordinary
meeting of the Waiheke Local Board will be held on:
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Date:
Time:
Meeting Room:
Venue:
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Wednesday, 16
June 2021
5.00pm
Local Board
Office
10 Belgium Street
Ostend
Waiheke
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Waiheke Local Board
OPEN AGENDA
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MEMBERSHIP
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Chairperson
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Cath Handley
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Deputy Chairperson
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Kylee Matthews
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Members
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Robin Tucker
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Bob Upchurch
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Paul Walden
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(Quorum 3 members)
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Dileeka Senewiratne
Democracy Advisor
11 June 2021
Contact Telephone: 021 840 914
Email: dileeka.senewiratne@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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Waiheke Local
Board
16 June 2021
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ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1 Welcome 5
2 Apologies 5
3 Declaration of
Interest 5
4 Leave
of Absence 5
5 Acknowledgements 5
6 Petitions 5
7 Deputations 5
8 Public
Forum 5
9 Extraordinary
Business 5
10 Adoption of the Waiheke
Local Board Agreement 2021/2022 7
11 Consideration
of Extraordinary Items
Kua uru mai a hau kaha, a hau maia, a hau ora, a hau nui,
Ki runga, ki
raro, ki roto, ki waho
Rire, rire hau…pai marire
Translation
(non-literal) - Rama Ormsby
Let the winds
bring us inspiration from beyond,
Invigorate us
with determination and courage to achieve our aspirations for abundance and
sustainability
Bring the calm, bring all things good, bring
peace… good peace.
2 Apologies
At the close of
the agenda no apologies had been received.
3 Declaration
of Interest
Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from
decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any
private or other external interest they might have.
4 Leave
of Absence
At the close of
the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.
5 Acknowledgements
At the close of
the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.
6 Petitions
At the close of
the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.
7 Deputations
There is no
deputations as this is an extraordinary meeting as part of a Special
Consultative Process.
8 Public
Forum
There is no public forum as
this is an extraordinary meeting as part of a Special Consultative Process.
9 Extraordinary
Business
Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt
with at that meeting if-
(a) The
local authority by resolution so decides; and
(b) The presiding
member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-
(i) The reason why
the item is not on the agenda; and
(ii) The
reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent
meeting.”
Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and
Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:
“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-
(a) That item
may be discussed at that meeting if-
(i) That
item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority;
and
(ii) the
presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is
open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but
(b) no
resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item
except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for
further discussion.”
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Waiheke Local
Board
16 June 2021
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Adoption
of the Waiheke Local Board Agreement 2021/2022
File No.: CP2021/07426
Te take mō te pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
adopt the local content for the 10-year Budget, which includes
the Waiheke Local Board Agreement 2021/22, the message
from the chair, and local board advocacy.
2. To
adopt a local fees and charges schedule for 2021/2022.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
3. Each
financial year, Auckland Council must have a local board agreement, as agreed between the Governing Body and the local board, for each local board
area.
4. From 22 February to 22 March 2021, council consulted on the proposed
10-year Budget 2021-2031. Local boards considered this feedback and then held
discussions with the Finance and Performance Committee on 12 May 2021 on
regional issues, community feedback, and key local board initiatives and
advocacy areas.
5. Local boards are now considering local content for the 10-year
Budget 2021-2031 which includes
a local board agreement, a message from the chair, and local board advocacy, as
well as a local fees and charges schedule for 2021/2022.
6. On 29 June 2021, the Governing Body will meet to adopt Auckland
Council’s 10-year Budget 2021-2031, including 21
local board agreements.
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendations
That the Waiheke Local Board:
a) adopt
the local content for the 10-year Budget, which includes the Waiheke Local Board Agreement 2021/22, the message from the chair, and
local board advocacy (Attachment A).
b) adopt
a local fees and charges schedule for 2021/2022 (Attachment B).
c) delegate authority to the Chair to make any final changes to the
local content for the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 (the Waiheke Local Board Agreement 2021/22, message from the chair, and local
board advocacy).
d) note that the resolutions of this meeting
will be reported back to the Governing Body when it meets to adopt the 10-year
Budget 2021-2031, including each Local Board Agreement, on 29
June 2021.
Horopaki
Context
7. Local board plans are strategic documents that are developed every
three years to set a direction for local boards. Local board plans influence
and inform the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 which outlines priorities, budgets and
intended levels of service over a 10-year period. For
each financial year, Auckland Council must also have a local board agreement,
as agreed between the Governing Body and the local board, for each local board
area.
8. Throughout the development of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031, local
board chairs (or delegated local board representatives) have had the
opportunity to attend Finance and Performance Committee workshops on key topics
and provide local board views on regional issues being considered as part of
the 10-year Budget 2021-2031.
9. From 22 February to 22 March 2021, the council consulted with the
public on the 10-year Budget 2018-2028. Two locally held events were held in
the Waiheke Local Board area to engage with the
community and seek feedback on both regional and local proposals.
10. A report
analysing the feedback on local board priorities, as well as feedback from
those living in the local board area related to the regional issues, was
included as an attachment on the 5 May 2021 business meeting agenda.
11. Local boards considered this feedback, and then held discussions with
the Finance and Performance Committee at a workshop on 12 May 2021 on regional
issues, community feedback and key local board initiatives and advocacy areas.
Tātaritanga me ngā
tohutohu
Analysis and advice
12. Both staff
and the local board have reviewed the local feedback received as part of
consultation on 10-year Budget 2021-2031 and local boards have received a
report analysing the local feedback. It is now recommended that local boards
adopt local content for the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 (Attachment A), including
the Local Board Agreement 2021/2022, the message from the
chair, and local board advocacy, as well as a local fees and charges
schedule for 2021/2022 (Attachment B).
Tauākī whakaaweawe
āhuarangi
Climate impact statement
13. The decisions
recommended in this report are procedural in nature and will not have any
climate impacts themselves.
14. Some of the
proposed projects in the Local Board Agreement may have climate impacts. The
climate impacts of any projects Auckland Council chooses to progress with will
be assessed as part of the relevant reporting requirements.
15. Some of the
proposed projects in the Local Board Agreement will be specifically designed to
mitigate climate impact, build resilience to climate impacts,
and restore the natural environment.
Ngā whakaaweawe me
ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera
Council group impacts and views
16. Local boards
worked with council departments to develop their local board work programmes
for 2021/2022 that will be adopted at June business meetings. The local board
work programmes help inform the local board agreements.
Ngā whakaaweawe
ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe
Local impacts and local board views
17. This report seeks local board adoption of
its content for the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 and other associated material, including the Local Board
Agreement 2021/2022.
Tauākī whakaaweawe
Māori
Māori impact statement
18. Many local board decisions are of importance to and impact on Māori. Local board agreements and the
10-year Budget are important tools that enable and can demonstrate
council’s responsiveness to Māori.
19. Local board plans, which were developed in 2020 through engagement
with the community including Māori, form the basis of local priorities. There is a need to continue to build relationships between local boards
and iwi, and where relevant the wider Māori community.
20. Of those who submitted to the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 from the Waiheke Local
Board area seven identified as Māori. Four
iwi entities from the Waiheke Local Board rohe also made a submission to the
10-year Budget 2021-2031. These submissions were
provided to the local board for consideration at local board workshops during
the development of their local board agreement.
21. Ongoing conversations will assist local boards and Māori to
understand each other’s priorities and issues. This in turn can influence
and encourage Māori participation in council’s decision-making
processes.
Ngā ritenga
ā-pūtea
Financial implications
22. The local board agreement includes the allocation of locally driven initiatives (LDI) funding
and asset based services (ABS) funding to projects and services for the
2021/2022 financial year.
23. LDI funding
is discretionary funding allocated to local boards based on the Local Board
Funding Policy (included in the 10-year Budget), which local boards can spend
on priorities for their communities. Local boards can also utilise LDI funding
to increase local levels of service if they wish to do so.
24. Funding
for asset based services (ABS) is allocated by the Governing Body to local
boards based on current levels of service to run and maintain local assets and
services including parks, pools and recreation facilities, community
facilities, and libraries.
25. A local fees and charges schedule for 2021/2022 is adopted alongside
of the Local Board Agreement 2021/2022. The fees and
charges have been formulated based on region-wide baseline service levels and
revenue targets. Where fees and charges are amended by a local board that
results in lower revenue for the council, the shortfall will need to be made up
by either allocating LDI funds or reducing expenditure on other services to
balance overall budgets.
Ngā raru tūpono me
ngā whakamaurutanga
Risks and mitigations
26. Decisions on the local content of the 10-year Budget 2021-2031, including the Local Board Agreement 2021/2022 and a local fees and
charges schedule for 2021/2022, are required by 17 June 2021 to ensure
the Governing Body can adopt the final 10-year Budget 2021-2031,
including each Local Board Agreement, at its 29 June 2021 meeting.
Ngā koringa ā-muri
Next steps
27. The
resolutions of this meeting
will be reported to the Governing Body on 29 June 2021 when it meets to adopt
the 10-year Budget 2021-2031, including
21 local board agreements.
28. It is possible that minor changes may need to be made to the
attachments before the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 is adopted, such as correction of any errors identified and minor
wording changes. Staff therefore recommend that the local board delegates
authority to the Chair to make any final changes if necessary.
29. Local board agreements set the priorities and budget envelopes for
each financial year. Work programmes then detail the activities that will be
delivered within those budget envelopes. Work programmes will be agreed between
local boards and operational departments at business meetings in June 2021.
Ngā tāpirihanga
Attachments
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No.
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Title
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Page
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a⇩
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Local content to support the 10-year Budget 2021-2031:
• Local
Board Agreement 2021/2022
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11
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b⇩
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Local fees and charges schedule 2021/2022
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27
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Ngā kaihaina
Signatories
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Author
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Francis Martin - Advisor Plans ＆ Programmes
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Authorisers
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Louise Mason – General Manager - Local Board
Services
Glenn Boyd - Local Area Manager – Aotea/Great
Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards
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Waiheke
Local Board
He kōrero
mai i te Heamana
Message from the Chair
I am pleased to present our
2021/2022 Local Board Agreement. We’re making good progress on the
delivering the 2020 Local Board Plan and our work programmes for this year will
see more progress.
Waiheke’s rich
cultural history is paramount. We will partner with Ngāti Pāoa
initially and then work with other mana whenua to recognise their aspirations.
We will prioritise
community, business and food resiliency initiatives. Climate change and water
quality are community concerns and we will start delivery of our new Low Carbon
Plan. We will continue water quality improvement initiatives and to support
Electric Island’s goal to be fossil-fuel free by 2030.
We will focus on initiatives
that help build our agreed identity as a sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf.
We will work with Waiheke
Island Tourism Incorporated and Auckland Unlimited, to finalise and implement a
new Waiheke Destination Management Plan that aims to support and sustain our
community, environment and economy, and we’ll support initiatives that
recognise Waiheke as an arts and recreation destination.
Ecological restoration and
pest management programmes continue to be priorities. We will progress
reforestation programmes, implement the Dark Skies Management Plan and
collaborate to regenerate the Hauraki Gulf.
Healthy and affordable
housing provision are critical challenges. We intend to implement key actions
identified in the local board’s Housing Strategy in alignment with the
draft Waiheke Area Plan.
We will continue to advocate
to council’s
Governing
Body and Government for competitive equitable ferry services.
Progressing the
Mātiatia Strategic Plan in partnership with Ngāti Pāoa remains a
top priority. $26m is included within the draft 2021-2031 Regional Land
Transport Plan (RLTP). Staged delivery of the Tawaipareira Reserve concept plan
will also be progressed.
Thank you for your ongoing
support.
Cath Handley
Chair, Waiheke Local Board
Te Rohe
ā-Poari o Waiheke
Waiheke Local Board area
Local Board
Plan outcomes
The Waiheke Local Board Plan 2020 sets out the aspirations the
local board has for the area. The outcomes in the Waiheke Local Board Plan are:
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Whakaotinga
tahi: Whanaketanga toitū me ngā wāhi pai ki te noho
Outcome
1: Sustainable development and liveable places
The
character of Waiheke is protected and enhanced in line with the principles of
Essentially Waiheke.
Whakaotinga rua: He ōhanga
toitū
Outcome 2: A sustainable
economy
Our Waiheke community has a strong,
independent, entrepreneurial spirit and our natural assets provide many
economic and lifestyle opportunities.
Whakaotinga toru: E tiakina, e
whakaoratia, e whakareitia ake te taiao o Waiheke
Outcome 3: Waiheke’s
environment is protected, restored and enhanced
We want to protect, maintain and enhance
our unique islands; land, coastline, bush, wetland and marine environments
for future generations.
Whakaotinga whā: He hapori
taurikura, kaha, tūhonohono hoki
Outcome 4: Thriving, strong and
engaged communities
Waiheke residents have a strong sense of
identity and wellbeing which is enhanced through active community
participation.
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Whakaotinga rima: Ngā
Putanga Māori
Outcome 5: Māori outcomes
We will work with and support mana whenua
and mātāwaka to increase the wellbeing of all residents, with
respect to Te Ao Māori.
Whakaotinga ono: Ngā
wāhi ngangahau mō te tangata
Outcome 6: Vibrant places for
people
Our parks, reserves and beaches are enjoyed
and respected by residents and visitors. Our community, arts and cultural
facilities are well used and accessible.
Whakaotinga whitu: Te Ikiiki me
ngā Hanganga
Outcome 7: Resilient transport
and infrastructure
We have
safe, fit for purpose and environmentally friendly transport infrastructure
– with integrated transport options that encourage shared use of the
road corridor. We have environmentally appropriate, resilient stormwater
infrastructure.
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The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how
we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2021/2022
financial year. In addition, each local board carries out responsibilities
delegated by the Governing Body in accordance with the delegated power, and
with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.
Working with Māori
Delivering on Auckland Council’s commitment to Māori
at a local level is a priority for local boards. The council is committed to
meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of
Waitangi and its broader statutory obligations to Māori.
To meet this commitment, the Waiheke Local
Board Plan provides the framework for Māori transformational shift
outcomes, and the local board actively gives consideration to Māori in
their local projects and initiatives. Examples of this include:
· developing a partnership
with Ngāti Paoa to support their aspirations, including involvement in the
development of Mātiatia and Tawaipareira Reserve
· identifying opportunities
to work together to build strong relationships and share information with
Māori
· increasing opportunities
for rangatahi skill development and leadership.
Waiheke Local Board Agreement 2021/2022
Priorities by activity area
Auckland Council’s 2021/2022 funding priorities for local
activities which contribute to key community outcomes in the Waiheke Local
Board area are set out below under each local activity.
Local Community Services
Local community services is a broad activity area, which
includes:
· supporting local arts,
culture, events and sport and recreation
· providing grants and
partnering with local organisations to deliver community services
· maintaining facilities,
including local parks, libraries and halls.
Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating
costs of $6.8 million and capital investment of $2.4 million.
The key initiatives we have planned for 2021/2022 include:
· staged delivery
of the Tawaipareira Reserve Concept Plan
· developing and
implementing an Island Ngahere (Forest) Strategy to enhance biodiversity,
increase canopy cover and improve Waiheke Island’s carbon footprint
· supporting community-led
programmes in areas such as housing, business, sustainability and youth
· supporting the
development of a community swimming pool
· supporting arts
and culture groups.
The local community services and key initiatives outlined above
contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the Waiheke Local Board
Plan:
· Outcome 2: A sustainable
economy
· Outcome 4: Thriving,
strong and engaged communities
· Outcome 5: Māori
outcomes
· Outcome 6: Vibrant places
for people
Levels of Service
We measure our performance against the following measures for
each local priority. The level of service statement is in bold below.
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Performance
measure
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Actual
2019/20
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Annual Plan Target 2020/21
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Long-term Plan Target 2021/22
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Provide
safe, reliable, and accessible social infrastructure for Aucklanders that
contributes to placemaking and thriving communities
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Percentage
of Aucklanders that feel their local town centre is safe - day time
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100.0%
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95.0%
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100.0%
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Percentage
of Aucklanders that feel their local town centre is safe - night time
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88.0%
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80.0%
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100.0%
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Utilising
the Empowered Communities Approach, we support Aucklanders to create
thriving, connected and inclusive communities
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The
percentage of Empowered Communities activities that are community led
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93.0%
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90.0%
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90.0%
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The
percentage of Empowered Communities activities that build capacity and
capability to assist local communities to achieve their goals
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36.0%
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65.0%
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65.0%
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We
provide safe and accessible parks, reserves, beaches, recreation programmes,
opportunities and facilitates to get Aucklanders more active, more often1
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The
percentage of park visitors who are satisfied with the overall quality of sportsfields
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91.0%
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63.0%
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85.0%
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The
percentage of users who are satisfied with the overall quality of local parks
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76.0%
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70.0%
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75.0%
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The
percentage of residents who visited a local park in the last 12 months
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90.0%
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90.0%
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90.0%
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We
showcase Auckland's Māori identity and vibrant Māori culture
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The
percentage of local programmes, grants and activities that respond to
Māori aspirations
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17.8%
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20.0%
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20.0%
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We
fund, enable, and deliver services, programmes, and facilities (art facilities,
community centres, hire venues, and libraries) that enhance identity, connect
people, and support Aucklanders to participate in community and civic life1
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The
number of internet sessions at libraries (unique sessions over public computing
or public WIFI networks)
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51,969
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70,000
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50,000
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The
percentage of local community services, programmes and facilities that are
community led
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New
measure
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New
measure
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Set
Baseline2
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The percentage of arts, and culture programmes, grants and activities
that are community led
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100.0%
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100.0%
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90.0%
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The percentage of art facilities, community centres and hire
venues network that is community led
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60.0%
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60.0%
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66.7%
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The
number of participants for local community services, programmes, and facilities
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New
measure
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New
measure
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Set
Baseline2
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The number of participants in activities at art facilities,
community centres and hire venues
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70,275
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75,000
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75,750
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The number of visits to library facilities
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128,875
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150,000
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101,000
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The
percentage of customers satisfied with quality of local community services,
programmes, and facilities
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New
measure
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New
measure
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Set
Baseline2
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Percentage of customers satisfied with the quality of library
service delivery
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98.0%
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95.0%
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95.0%
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1 Some
level of service statements have been combined to reflect the
council's move toward new and integrated ways of delivering services.
All levels of service and performance measures from previous years are
included. There is no intended change to the level of service provided to the
community.
2 Baselines
and targets for these performance measures will be developed during the next
few years.
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Local Planning and Development
This group of activities covers improvements to town centres,
the local street environment as well as local environment and heritage
protection. These activities also include working with business and community
associations to improve local economic development and employment initiatives.
Our annual operating budget to deliver these activities is
$12,500.
The key initiatives we have planned for 2021/2022 include:
· coordinating community-led
resilience and recovery plans
· ensuring sites of
significance are appropriately identified, marked and managed
· progressing the Mātiatia Strategic Plan.
The local planning and development activity, including the key
initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes
in the Waiheke Local Board Plan:
· Outcome 1: Sustainable
development and liveable places
· Outcome 5: Māori
outcomes
· Outcome 6: Vibrant places
for people.
Levels of Service
There are no intended levels of services for this activity.
Local Environmental Management
Local boards work in partnership with local communities and iwi
to deliver projects and programmes to improve local environments. Our focus is
on indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living.
These activities include stream restoration, waste minimisation
programmes, supporting environmental volunteers and partnering with schools to
provide a range of environmental initiatives.
Our annual operating budget to deliver these activities is
$172,400.
The key initiatives we have planned for 2021/2022 include:
· supporting initiatives
which protect, restore and enhance the island’s natural biodiversity
· supporting low carbon
initiatives
· Improving the quality of
our waterways.
The local environmental management activity and key initiatives
outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the
Waiheke Local Board Plan:
· Outcome 1: Sustainable
development and liveable places
· Outcome 3: Waiheke’s
environment is protected, restored and enhanced
· Outcome 6: Vibrant places
for people.
Levels of Service
We measure our performance against the following measures for
each local priority. The level of service statement is in bold below.
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Performance
measure
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Actual 2019/20
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Annual Plan Target 2020/21
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Long-term Plan Target 2021/22
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We
work with Aucklanders to manage the natural environment and enable low carbon
lifestyles to build resilience to the effects of climate change1
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The
percentage of local low carbon or sustainability projects that have
successfully contributed towards local board plan outcomes2
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N/A
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New measure
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80.0%
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The
percentage of local water quality or natural environment improvement projects
that have successfully contributed towards local board plan outcomes2
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N/A
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New measure
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80.0%
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1
The level of service statement has been amended to include the growing focus
on addressing climate change. There is no intended change to
the level of service provided to the community.
2 New
local environmental services performance measures have been introduced to
track the delivery performance of local projects that contribute towards
specific environmental outcomes in the local board plans.
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Local Governance
Activities in this group support our 21 local boards to engage
with and represent their communities, and make decisions on local activities.
This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation
of local board plans, support in developing local board agreements, community
engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities,
and democracy and administrative support.
The measures for this group of activities are covered under the
Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2021-2031 which
determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This
includes local decision-making. There are no changes to the measures or targets
for 2021/2022.
Our annual operating budget to deliver these activities is
$708,000.
Funding Impact Statement
This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to
meet the requirements of Section 21(5) of the Local Government (Auckland
Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 and
outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local
board area and our plan to apply them.
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$000
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Annual
Plan 2020/21
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Long-term
Plan 2021/22
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Financial year ending 30 June
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Sources of operating funding:
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General rates, UAGCs, rates penalties
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7,791
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8,839
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Targeted rates
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0
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0
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Subsidies and grants for operating purposes
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1
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2
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Fees and charges
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33
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56
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Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees and other
receipts
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65
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57
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Total operating funding
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7,890
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8,954
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Applications of operating funding:
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Payment to staff and suppliers
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6,744
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7,326
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Finance costs
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348
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328
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Internal charges and overheads applied
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628
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1,290
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Other operating funding applications
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0
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0
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Total applications of operating funding
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7,720
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8,944
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Surplus (deficit) of operating funding
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170
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10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sources of capital funding:
|
|
|
|
Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure
|
0
|
0
|
|
Development and financial contributions
|
0
|
0
|
|
Increase (decrease) in debt
|
972
|
2,340
|
|
Gross proceeds from sale of assets
|
0
|
0
|
|
Lump sum contributions
|
0
|
0
|
|
Other dedicated capital funding
|
0
|
0
|
|
Total sources of capital funding
|
972
|
2,340
|
|
|
|
|
Application of capital funding:
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditure:
|
|
|
|
- to meet additional demand
|
42
|
38
|
|
- to improve the level of service
|
0
|
50
|
|
- to replace existing assets
|
1,100
|
2,262
|
|
Increase (decrease) in reserves
|
0
|
0
|
|
Increase (decrease) in investments
|
0
|
0
|
|
Total applications of capital funding
|
1,142
|
2,350
|
|
|
|
|
Surplus (deficit) of capital funding
|
(170)
|
(10)
|
|
|
|
|
Funding balance
|
0
|
0
|
Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives
A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives
that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding
for in this 10-year Budget, but recognise the value it will add to the local
community.
Key advocacy areas for this local board
include:
|
Initiative
|
Description
|
Advocating to
|
|
Mātiatia Strategic Plan
|
The board is progressing a strategic plan for council-owned
land at Mātiatia and requests that any future development is guided by this
plan and appropriate funding is allocated within the Long-term Plan 2021-2031
(LTP) and Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-2031 (RLTP) for both transport
and non-transport infrastructure related priorities.
|
Governing Body
Auckland Transport
Waka Kotahi
|
|
Carbon Reduction
|
The effect of climate change on our environment is becoming
more obvious and the board encourage and support carbon reduction initiatives
in line with our Low Carbon Plan. Electric Island Waiheke aims for an
electric vehicle-only island by 2030. In support, the board is advocating for
the electrification of Waiheke’s public transport and the establishment
of clean fuel ferry services, alongside provision of appropriate footpaths,
cycleways and charging stations. Council communication and public advocacy
should strongly support the move to private electric vehicles.
There should also be continued investigation and investment
into non-fossil fuel alternate energy sourced ferry and bus fleets.
There also needs to be increased tree protection rules to
prevent further loss of our existing tree cover.
|
Governing Body
Auckland Transport,
Central Government
|
|
Wetland and waterway protection
|
There should be a greater focus on protection of wetlands and
waterways. Sedimentation management is essential, as is testing and
monitoring our marine environment and waterways. More resource is required to
ensure environmental protection and enforcement.
|
Governing Body
Auckland Transport
|
|
Quality roading and infrastructure that supports
Waiheke’s character and water management needs
|
In line with the Waiheke 10-year Transport Plan and the
Memorandum of Understanding with Auckland Transport, the board requests
appropriate funding to deliver quality roading, footpaths and a cycling
network to a standard consistent with the rest of Auckland (taking into
account Waiheke’s character). This includes effective water management
using water sensitive design techniques to cope with road run-off. The board
also seeks a review of the criteria for transport infrastructure investment
to ensure it takes account of populations, which substantially fluctuate due
to visitors.
|
Auckland Transport
Governing Body
|
|
Catchment management planning
|
Funding for the development and implementation of Catchment
and/or Stormwater managements plans and progressive upgrade of stormwater
infrastructure is essential. This includes flooding and stormwater
management, ensuring there is adequate water supply within the aquifer,
monitoring of the drainage network and appropriate maintenance and
infrastructure development using low impact design.
|
Governing Body
|
|
Visitor Impact
|
Waiheke Island should be considered an environmental and arts
destination. The board seeks funding for increased services, infrastructure,
monitoring, maintenance and improvement projects which address the impact of
tourism while also providing local benefit.
This could include implementing a visitor levy or advocating to the Governing
Body for visitor growth funding.
|
Governing Body
Auckland Unlimited
Auckland Transport
|
|
Accommodation Providers Targeted Rate (APTR)
|
The Waiheke Local Board request that the Accommodation
Providers Targeted Rate (APTR) be revoked or at the least Waiheke is moved
from Zone B to Zone C. Feedback notes the rate is unfair as is not
universally applied to similar areas in Auckland. The Waiheke Local Board
Plan commits council to incentivize long term stays over day trippers,
however the APTR disincentivizes accommodation provision.
|
Governing Body
|
|
Community Swimming Pool
|
A feasibility study into developing a community swimming pool
on three sites has been completed and the board has granted funding to the
Waiheke Pool Society for a business case to consider development for the Te
Huruhi School Pool.
|
Governing Body
|
|
Marine protected areas
|
The board supports the creation of marine protected areas
including a network of marine reserves in its local board area.
|
Governing Body
Central Government
|
|
Devolution of decision-making to Local Boards
|
With the extension of the Governance pilot, the board seeks
active support from the Governing Body and council controlled
organisations for the agreed Waiheke Pilot to provide an increased
level of decision-making and greater flexibility on matters such as transport
and place-shaping projects. The pilot will also provide an opportunity for
local policy and planning issues to be advanced and for increased local
operations leadership.
The
Auckland Transport Memorandum of Understanding formalises the working
relationship with the local board. A similar agreement with Eke Panuku
Development Auckland and Auckland Unlimited would be welcomed.
|
Governing Body
Council controlled organisations
|
|
Pest Plant management in road corridors
|
Road corridors are major pathways for weeds and failure to
manage this issue creates a disincentive for adjoining landowners to manage
pest plants on their properties. Auckland Council needs to set an example of
good management practice using a ‘minimum herbicide’ approach and
working with volunteers and adjoining landowners.
|
Governing Body
|
|
Senior and community housing
|
The number of Waiheke residents aged 65-plus has increased by
53.7 per cent since 2006 and there is a lack of residential care and respite
facilities to meet the needs of this ageing population. There is also a lack
of community housing options. The board are investigating utilising
non-service council property at Belgium Street and Waitai Road (managed by
Eke Panuku Development Auckland) for this purpose.
|
Governing Body
Eke Panuku Development Auckland
|
|
Artworks complex upgrade
|
The board requests that the Governing Body address the
inequity of legacy funding for art galleries, and develop a policy framework
for determining the funding of asset-based services, which include community
art galleries as a priority.
The Artworks complex provides a valuable arts and culture
facility for the community and for visitors to the island. The Artworks Needs
Assessment Report identified a number of areas requiring attention including
building condition issues. Governing Body support is required to progress
future upgrades of the complex.
|
Governing Body
|
|
Sustainable safe transport options including development of
cycleways
|
Safe active transport options such as pedestrian, cycling and bridle
path networks are a priority as many Waiheke roads are steep, narrow and not
well suited to walking and cycling. Investment will provide low impact
tourism options, support an active lifestyle and provide safe options for our
community and school children.
|
Auckland Transport
Governing Body
|
|
Auckland Transport revenue
|
Wharf tax collected from Waiheke ferry services, expenditure
on wharves, and parking fees collected should be transparent and income
allocated to Waiheke transport infrastructure.
|
Auckland Transport
Governing Body
|
|
Acquisition of more park land
|
To extend the regional network and to provide additional
camping facilities for visitors to Waiheke Island.
|
Governing Body
|
|
Ensure that both Mātiatia and Kennedy
Point are preserved as transport terminals/hubs.
|
The Area Plan work currently underway will help to identify
current and future needs.
|
Auckland Transport
Governing Body
|
|
Wynyard Quarter development
|
The city vehicular ferry terminal is temporarily sited at 56
Hamer Street and is a vital terminal for both Aotea Gt Barrier and Waiheke
Island. Council’s waterfront development plans for the Wynyard Quarter
need to ensure sufficient land is retained in council ownership for the
purposes of current service and for futureproofing wharves and terminus of
sufficient scale to cope with increasing demands of ferry services.
|
Governing Body
Eke Panuku Development Auckland
Auckland Transport
|
|
Prioritise safe walking
and cycling to schools and supporting the Travelwise programme for
Waiheke’s schools.
|
Auckland Transport’s 10-year Plan for Waiheke
prioritises safe walking and cycling networks, particularly on school
routes.
|
Auckland Transport
|
|
Development of cycleways on Waiheke and support for the New
Zealand Cycle Trail.
|
Auckland Transport’s 10-year Plan for Waiheke includes
this advocacy area.
|
Auckland Transport
|
|
Consult, review and advocate to Auckland Transport for
implementation of changes to ensure The Esplanade is a useable space which
meets community aspirations.
|
Auckland Transport’s 10-year Plan for Waiheke includes
this advocacy area. It is also included within the Waiheke Paths (Greenways)
Plan. Auckland Transport are currently investigating closure to vehicles
other than emergency.
|
Auckland Transport
|
|
Implement an integrated ticketing system for Waiheke ferries
with train and bus services, to ensure equity with other Aucklanders, and
align all ferry user benefits, for example free weekend travel for children.
|
Currently being negotiated with the Governing Body and Transport
Minister.
|
Auckland Transport
Governing Body
Central government
|
|
Ferries from Mātiatia and Kennedy
Point wharves should be incorporated into the Public Transport Operation
Model (PTOM) system to ensure resilience and affordability.
|
Currently being actively pursued with the Governing Body and
Transport Minister.
|
Auckland Transport
Governing Body
Central government
|
|
Ensure the board are provided with all roading projects and
footpath design plans and projects, containing sufficient detail and with
enough time to provide for meaningful consultation to prioritise the safety
of our active transport users and the protection of our waterways.
|
The board has established a Transport Forum which includes
board, community, transport interests and AT staff. The Forum will receive
and consider AT projects and provide advice to the board. The 10-year
Transport Plan will provide context. These mechanisms are expected to be the
main way in which AT work programmes, budgets and projects are mutually
agreed in the context of the MoU agreed between AT and the board.
|
Auckland Transport
|
|
Advocate for marine sewerage pump out facilities on the
northern side.
|
This is being considered as part of the toilet project under
the pilot programme.
|
Auckland Transport
Governing Body
|
|
Improve accessibility and connectivity from lower Queen Street
and Quay Street to the Central Area Wharves, including during major events,
with a primary emphasis on seamless connectivity for ferry users to hospitals
and the airport, especially for those with mobility issues.
|
Auckland Transport’s 10-year Plan for Waiheke includes
this advocacy area.
|
Auckland Transport
|
|
Work with local businesses and community groups to encourage
visitors in the shoulder and low seasons.
|
Auckland Unlimited have a representative on the Waiheke
Tourism Forum who provides feedback and suggestions on how to encourage
off-season visitors. A Waiheke Destination Management Plan is also
underway in collaboration with Waiheke Island Tourism Incorporation.
|
Auckland Unlimited
|
Appendix B: How to contact your Local
Board
Local boards have been established to enable local
representation and decision-making on behalf of local communities. You are
encouraged to contact your elected members to have your say on matters that are
important to your community.
The board can be contacted at the address below:
Waiheke Local Board Office
Service Centre
10 Belgium Street
Ostend
Waiheke Island
For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301
0101 any time or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the
Auckland Council website: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council >
Meetings and agendas
|
Waiheke Local
Board
16 June 2021
|
|
Attachment B – Waiheke Local Board
fees and charges schedules 2021/2022
Community and Arts Facilities
Revenue targets have
been set based on following rates and subsidies (discounts):
• Standard
• Off
peak, 20% off standard**
• Regular,
20% off standard (10 or more bookings in financial calendar year)
• LB
Priority, 50% off standard
o Criteria for the LB priority subsidy is:
§ Activities are contributing to community outcomes, such as those
offered by not-for-profit and community groups.
§ Must not be religious ministry related.
**Off peak times of the
week is 5am to 9.30am, 12pm noon to 6pm Mondays to Fridays; 8pm to 12am
midnight Mondays to Thursdays and Sundays. All other times is considered as
peak time where the standard rate will apply.
|
Local Board | Category | Name | Description
|
FY22 Peak
|
FY22
Off-Peak
|
|
Venues for hire
|
|
|
|
Old Blackpool School Hall
|
|
|
|
· Main Hall
|
$33.00
|
$26.50
|
