Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Thursday 17 June 2021 10.00am Waitākere
Ranges Local Board Office |
Waitākere Ranges Local Board
OPEN MINUTE ITEM ATTACHMENTS
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11 Adoption of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Agreement 2021/2022
A. Waitākere Ranges Local Board Agreement 2021/2022 3
B. Waitākere Ranges Local Fees and Charges Schedule 2021/2022 15
17 June 2021 |
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Message from the Chair
I am excited to serve you as the Waitākere Ranges Local Board chairperson for the second half of this electoral term and looking forward to taking on the challenges and opportunities we face as a community in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area.
The 2020 Local Board Plan has widened our focus to include community resilience and tackling climate change at a local level – something about which this local board is passionate. A key project in the coming year will be bringing together a local Climate Action Plan – a first step in engaging and activating local community action in areas like food waste, local sustainability initiatives and climate advocacy.
A year on from the council’s Emergency Budget 2020/2021, it is disappointing to acknowledge that we will not get any immediate funding to develop 202-208 West Coast Road for the purposes of a town square with access to the Glen Eden Train Station. With the site safely purchased, we hope to seize any future opportunity when it comes, and, in the meantime, we are really pleased to see the almost completed new road layout in the town centre starting to make it nicer and safer for people to walk around.
Also in Glen Eden, Singer Park will be getting new lighting and a sportsfields upgrade to allow more playing hours on the fields, and we will be working on a future design for Sunvue Park, inspired by some great work done by students at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi.
Finally, it is great to announce that the local park in the Mettam Drive subdivision, Swanson, will be developed this year with play equipment and landscaping.
Saffron Toms
Chairperson
Waitākere Ranges Local Board
Te Rohe ā-Poari o Waitākere Ranges
Waitākere Ranges Local Board area
Local Board Plan outcomes
The Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan 2020 sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area. The outcomes in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan are:
Whakaotinga tahi: Kei te tiakina, kei te whakahaumakotia te Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area, e whakapakaritia ana ngā hononga ki ngā hapori karapoti Outcome 1: The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area is protected and enhanced, and connections with surrounding communities are strengthened Together with iwi and our communities, we act as stewards over the Waitākere Ranges. We focus on protecting and enhancing the heritage features of the local board area. Whakaotinga rua: Kei te mahi ngātahi tātou ki ngā mātāwaka, ki ngā hoa mana whenua hoki Outcome 2: We work closely with mataawaka and mana whenua partners We acknowledge the particular historical, traditional, cultural, and spiritual relationship of mana whenua with this local board area. Whakaotinga toru: Kei te mahi mātou ki te whakaute, ki te tiaki, ki te haumanu i te taiao Outcome 3: We work to respect, protect and restore the environment We want Aucklanders to preserve, protect, and care for the environment in our unique area, and work together to increase and enhance indigenous biodiversity. Whakaotinga whā: He aumangea, he kaha ō tātou hapori Outcome 4: Our communities are resilient and strong ‘Resilience’ is the ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.
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Whakaotinga rima: Kei te rongo ō tātou hapori i te oranga, i te whai wāhitanga me te whakaurunga Outcome 5: Our communities experience wellbeing, belonging and participation It is important to support and encourage community wellbeing. Whakaotinga ono: Kei te whai āheinga whānui te hunga ki ngā toi, ki te ahurea, ki ngā taonga tuku iho Outcome 6: People have a range of opportunities to experience arts, culture and heritage We recognise the ability of our history, arts, and culture to bring people together, to help us celebrate our differences as strengths and improve our wellbeing. Whakaotinga whitu: Kei a tātou te hanganga me ngā ratonga e tautoko ana, e whakamarohi ana i ō tātou takiwā noho, pokapū tāone hoki Outcome 7: We have infrastructure and facilities that support and enhance our neighbourhoods and town centres We want to see successful and welcoming town and neighbourhoods that reflect local pride, prosperity and heritage.
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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 Waitākere Ranges 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:
· support for local projects and activities that contribute towards Māori educational, cultural, leadership, and employment outcomes
· taking opportunities to create a Māori identity in our parks and facilities through actions such as naming or renaming and sharing stories about the area’s heritage through interpretative signage
· an operational maintenance contribution to Hoani Waititi Marae
· practical support for mana whenua and mataawaka to engage with council.
Waitākere Ranges 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 Waitākere Ranges 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 $18.9 million and capital investment of $2.9 million.
The key initiatives we have planned for 2021/2022 include:
· fund Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery Inc. to operate Te Uru as a destination arts facility that develops and attracts visual arts exhibitions of local and regional significance
· fund the Going West Trust to deliver the Going West Literary Festival in Titirangi, including New Zealand writers in conversation, panel discussions and readings, a gala opening, slam poetry showcase, theatre season, film screening and other satellite events
· fund Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre to develop a Business Development Strategy and Action Plan
· build a social enterprise, led by local rangatahi, to improve access to digital devices through upcycling, and promote digital literacy for children and families as a key skill available to all Prospect School students
· deliver Open Studios Waitākere to support the creative economy in the Waitākere Ranges area
· continue the Glen Eden activation programme, which delivers a suite of projects in collaboration with community providers and stakeholders and is aimed at making Glen Eden a welcoming town centre for all.
The local community services and key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan:
· Outcome 1: The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area is protected and enhanced, and connections with surrounding communities are strengthened
· Outcome 2: We work closely with mataawaka and mana whenua partners
· Outcome 5: Our communities experience wellbeing, belonging and participation
· Outcome 6: People have a range of opportunities to experience arts, culture and heritage.
Levels of Service
We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority. The level of service statement is in bold below.
Performance measure |
Actual |
Annual Plan Target 2020/21 |
Long-term Plan Target 2021/22 |
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 |
68% |
76% |
68% |
Percentage of Aucklanders that feel their local town centre is safe - night time |
32% |
26% |
32% |
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 |
85% |
83% |
85% |
The percentage of Empowered Communities activities that build capacity and capability to assist local communities to achieve their goals |
69% |
90% |
65% |
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 |
85% |
73% |
80% |
The percentage of users who are satisfied with the overall quality of local parks |
74% |
60% |
70% |
The percentage of residents who visited a local park in the last 12 months |
74% |
70% |
75% |
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 |
21.5% |
28% |
26% |
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) |
91,673 |
110,000 |
75,000 |
The percentage of local community services, programmes and facilities that are community led |
New measure |
New measure |
Set Baseline2 |
The percentage of arts, and culture programmes, grants and activities that are community led |
99% |
100% |
90% |
The percentage of art facilities, community centres and hire venues network that is community led |
86% |
86% |
86% |
The number of participants for local community services, programmes, and facilities |
New measure |
New measure |
Set Baseline2 |
The number of attendees at council-led community events |
1,500 |
0 |
03 |
The number of participants in activities at art facilities, community centres and hire venues |
215,669 |
250,000 |
252,500 |
The number of visits to library facilities |
241,303 |
260,000 |
245,000 |
The percentage of customers satisfied with quality of local community services, programmes, and facilities |
New measure |
New measure |
Set Baseline2 |
The percentage of attendees satisfied with a nominated local community event |
69% |
70% |
70% |
Percentage of customers satisfied with the quality of library service delivery |
97% |
85% |
85% |
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. 3 The local board will not be funding a council-led community event this year as the local board felt the funds would be more appropriately allocated to other community initiatives (From the EB 2020/21)
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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 $265,000.
The key initiatives we have planned for 2021/2022 include:
· Penihana Park – development of a new neighbourhood park to meet the needs of the growing community in the new Swanson subdivision with a range of facilities
· providing community weed bins throughout the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area
· planning for future investment in greenways and parks development.
The local planning and development activity, including the key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan:
· Outcome 1: The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area is protected and enhanced, and connections with surrounding communities are strengthened
· Outcome 2: We work closely with mataawaka and mana whenua partners
· Outcome 3: We work to respect, protect and restore the environment
· Outcome 5: Our communities experience wellbeing, belonging and participation
· Outcome 7: We have infrastructure and facilities that support and enhance our neighbourhoods and town centres.
Levels of Service
We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority. The level of service statement is in bold below.
Performance measure |
Actual 2019/20 |
Annual Plan Target 2020/21 |
Long-term Plan Target 2021/22 |
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We help attract investment, businesses and a skilled workforce to Auckland |
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The percentage of Business Associations meeting their Business Improvement District (BID) Partnership Programme obligations |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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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 $1.0 million.
The key initiatives we have planned for 2021/2022 include:
The local environmental management activity and key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcome/s in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan:
· staged delivery of the Waitākere Weed Action Project, providing contractor support to control climbing asparagus, wild ginger, moth plant and woolly nightshade in Piha, Anawhata, Karekare, Huia and Cornwallis.
· fund a community coordinator to enable and connect community environmental restoration groups in the Waitākere Ranges
· deliver year one of a three-year community-based climate action programme to guide design, prioritisation and implementation of mitigation actions - engaging and activating local community action in the areas of food waste reduction, local food production, plant-based diets, sustainable transport, energy efficient, electric homes, carbon sequestration, local circular economy and climate advocacy.
The local environmental management activity, including the key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan:
· Outcome 1: The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area is protected and enhanced, and connections with surrounding communities are strengthened
· Outcome 2: We work closely with mataawaka and mana whenua partners
· Outcome 3: We work to respect, protect and restore the environment
· Outcome 4: Our communities are resilient and strong.
Levels of Service
We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority. The level of service statement is in bold below.
Performance measure |
Actual 2019/20 |
Annual Plan Target 2020/21 |
Long-term Plan Target 2021/22 |
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 |
N/A |
New measure |
70% |
The percentage of local water quality or natural environment improvement projects that have successfully contributed towards local board plan outcomes2 |
N/A |
New measure |
80% |
The percentage of local waste minimisation projects that have successfully contributed towards local board plan outcomes2 |
N/A |
New measure |
70% |
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. |
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
$726,000.
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.
$000 |
Annual Plan 2020/21 |
Long-term Plan 2021/22 |
Financial year ending 30 June |
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Sources of operating funding: |
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General rates, UAGCs, rates penalties |
10,000 |
10,130 |
Targeted rates |
84 |
93 |
Subsidies and grants for operating purposes |
6 |
11 |
Fees and charges |
73 |
130 |
Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees and other receipts |
681 |
665 |
Total operating funding |
10,844 |
11,029 |
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Applications of operating funding: |
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Payment to staff and suppliers |
9,053 |
9,135 |
Finance costs |
410 |
362 |
Internal charges and overheads applied |
1,364 |
1,530 |
Other operating funding applications |
0 |
0 |
Total applications of operating funding |
10,827 |
11,027 |
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Surplus (deficit) of operating funding |
17 |
2 |
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Sources of capital funding: |
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Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure |
0 |
0 |
Development and financial contributions |
0 |
0 |
Increase (decrease) in debt |
1,095 |
2,903 |
Gross proceeds from sale of assets |
0 |
0 |
Lump sum contributions |
0 |
0 |
Other dedicated capital funding |
0 |
0 |
Total sources of capital funding |
1,095 |
2,903 |
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Application of capital funding: |
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Capital expenditure: |
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- to meet additional demand |
0 |
800 |
- to improve the level of service |
42 |
299 |
- to replace existing assets |
1,070 |
1,807 |
Increase (decrease) in reserves |
0 |
0 |
Increase (decrease) in investments |
0 |
0 |
Total applications of capital funding |
1,112 |
2,905 |
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Surplus (deficit) of capital funding |
(17) |
(2) |
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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 |
Glen Eden town centre upgrade |
Building on steps already taken to purchase a site for the upgrade of the Glen Eden town centre, the local board seeks funding from the Governing Body, with commitment to a timeframe for progressing the build. |
Governing Body |
The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area |
The recent Environmental Defence Society publication, “Protecting the Waitākere Ranges” highlights, that the existing Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area budget is insufficient to fund necessary environmental protection and restoration to meet the key objectives of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act. The local board requests that the Governing Body allocate increased funding to the protection, enhancement and restoration of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area as an area of statutory national significance. |
Governing Body |
Local pedestrian and transport projects |
Safe and well-maintained walking and cycling connections in the area will need long-term funding from the Governing Body and Auckland Transport, as well as the local board. |
Governing Body |
Reinstatement of the Local Board Capital Transport Fund to pre-Emergency Budget levels |
Support reinstatement of the Local Board Capital Transport Fund to pre-Emergency Budget levels and restoration of the funding previously allocated to local boards prior to the Emergency Budget to progress the projects already supported by the local board. |
Governing Body |
Waitangi at Waititi |
Significant numbers of Aucklanders across the region attend this event, which should be a recognised part of the Governing Body’s regional events programme. |
Governing Body |
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.
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The board can be contacted at the address below:
Waitākere Ranges Local Board office
39 Glenmall Place
Glen Eden
Auckland 0604
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