Minutes of Waiheke Local Board - Wednesday, 27 April 2022

The board acknowledges the very sad passing of Anthony Dean Morehu Wilson (06.04.1964 to 2.04.2022) of Ngāti Pāoa and Ngāti Whanaunga. Morehu was a profound representative of the core values of Ngāti Pāoa, and one who led with absolute humility and honour. For Waiheke he made a significant contribution over many years, including to the development of Te Ara Hura. In subsequent years he led walks for the Waiheke

Walking Festival, always passing on his immense knowledge of the cultural history of Waiheke and his people. At a national level Morehu was a treaty negotiator for Ngāti Pāoa along with Hauāuru Rawiri, leading to their historic settlement with the Crown a year ago.

He is survived by his wife Louise and sons Caleb and Josh. We accord them our greatest sympathy for their loss, and acknowledge the value of the great taonga that Morehu

contributed here on Waiheke and that will form part of his legacy.

E te rangatira o Ngāti Pāoa, okioki mai rā koe e te Rangimarie, moe mai, moe mai rā.

7 Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Deputations

8.1

Deputation - Hana Blackmore - The climate emergency
and transport emissions on Waiheke Island

Resolution number WHK/2022/44

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member R Tucker:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) thank Hana Blackmore for her attendance and presentation on Auckland’s climate emergency and proposed transport emission reduction responses on Waiheke Island.

CARRIED

9 Public Forum

9.1

Public Forum - Sarah Gloyer - Prioritising reopening/maintaining public tracks

Resolution number WHK/2022/45

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member B Upchurch:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) thank Sarah Gloyer for her attendance to speak at Public Forum regarding prioritising reopening/maintaining public tracks.

CARRIED

10 Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Councillor's Update

Resolution number WHK/2022/46

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member R Tucker:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive Waitemata and Gulf Ward Councillor, Pippa Coom’s update.

CARRIED

Chairperson's report

Resolution number WHK/2022/47

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews, seconded by Member B Upchurch:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive the Chairperson, Cath Handley’s report.

CARRIED

Auckland Transport Report - April 2022

Resolution number WHK/2022/48

MOVED by Member B Upchurch, seconded by Member R Tucker:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive the Auckland Transport April 2022 update.

CARRIED

Request for Waiheke Local Board Transport Capital Fund project scoping and rough order of costs establishment.

Resolution number WHK/2022/49

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews, seconded by Member R Tucker:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) confirm the following projects for scoping and establishment of a rough order or costs by Auckland Transport for future consideration of delivery through the Waiheke Local Board Transport Capital Fund allocation, in this order of priority:

i. design appropriate cycling infrastructure and connectivity improvements along the main arterial route from 1 Surfdale Road to Donald Bruce Road roundabout including pre-design for installation during road reseals FY 22/23.

ii. improvement of walking, cycling and safety infrastructure and connectivity along Sea View Road to Waiheke Primary School from Ostend Road to Erua Road.

iii. improved pedestrian infrastructure from WISCA corner intersection from 85 Ocean View Road to 66 Jellicoe Parade.

iv. improved walking and cycling infrastructure and connectivity along Onetangi Road from 75 Onetangi Road to 2 Trig Hill Road.

b) note that related investigatory or concept work has been undertaken and where appropriate should be used to support and expediate requested scope refinement and rough order of costs process for the requested projects with the emphasis, on speed of delivery simple solutions and best economy.

c) request that Auckland Transport review and report back to the local board on its forward resealing programme against known key cycle routes and where current cycle separation does not exist investigate and identify opportunities for means to improve cycling safety of current users through simple improvements such as road shoulder repainting or painting in cycle lanes.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Transport Emissions Reduction Plan

Resolution number WHK/2022/50

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews, seconded by Member R Tucker:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive the progress update provided on the Transport Emissions Reduction Plan.

b) note the scale of the challenge to meet Auckland’s transport emissions reduction target and that mode shift is the most powerful lever for reducing transport emissions.

c) thank Auckland Council and Auckland Transport for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Transport Emissions Reduction Plan and supports the target of a 64 per cent reduction in transport emissions by 2030 (against 2016 levels).

d) provide the following feedback regarding ways to dramatically reduce transport emissions in the Waiheke Local board area:

i) increase public transport routes and accessibility on Waiheke.

ii) support a move to electric passenger and vehicular ferries by Central Government, Auckland Transport and Fullers360.

iii) recommend ongoing investigations into electric/hybrid ferries for Waiheke and other ferry services in the region.

iv) support the exclusive use of electric buses for public transport including back-up vehicles during peak-periods and breakdowns

v) continue to endorse “Electric Island Waiheke” as an advocate for a fossil-fuel free Waiheke by 2030 and commends its actions in achieving the introduction of fast-charging stations in various locations on Waiheke Island.

vi) encourage a move to electric vehicles amongst private passenger service fleet along with the fast-charging infrastructure required.

vii) continue to review and minimise “not in service” buses.

viii) schedule periodic reviews of the full bus network to maximise patronage.

e) provide the following feedback regarding ways to increase uptake of walking, cycling and public transport for communities in its local board area:

i) note that the board has been active in advocating for mode-shift to public transport, walking and cycling through its Local Board Plan, Ten-Year Transport Plan, Pathways Plan and the recently launched Waiheke Climate Action Plan.

ii) propose funding through the Transport Capital Fund for cycle paths along the main arterial route and school routes, noting that well-designed cycle paths and cycling infrastructure will improve safety for cyclists and increase the likelihood of people switching to cycling as a primary means of transport.

iii) support the landside improvements at the Matiatia ferry terminal, which propose giving greater priority to walking, cycling and public transport.

iv) note that reconfiguration of parking, bus-stops and park and rides will further encourage mode-shift to efficient and easy to access public transport.

v) support the Auckland Transport Safe Speed Review and proposed lower speeds, which will improve safety for cyclists, micro-mobility users and pedestrians and increase the likelihood of residents choosing these active modes of transport.

f) provide the following feedback regarding barriers that might prevent the implementation of a sustainable, healthy, accessible, and equitable transport system for Auckland, and potential solutions:

i) note that Waiheke’s narrow roads and hilly terrain act as a barrier to the use of active modes and further that well-designed and marked cycle paths and footpaths will help to mitigate this barrier.

ii) note that the proposed Waiheke Transport Design Guide, will shortly be open for public consultation, and will set out a series of guidelines for cycling and walking infrastructure suited to Waiheke’s topography and natural environment.

iii) support continuing upgrades to bus stops and bus shelters to ensure they are accessible to all and will encourage greater use of public transport.

g) provide the following feedback regarding ways to build public support for the initiatives that will be introduced as part of the Transport Emissions Reduction Plan:

i) support better transparency and awareness of Waiheke Island’s carbon status, thereby enabling a greater commitment to a transition to a carbon negative future.

ii) note that public awareness programmes and events will be facilitated by a newly created Climate Activator position on Waiheke, funded by the Waiheke Local Board.

iii) recommend advertising and promotions on ferries and public transport.

iv) support emissions reduction programmes through island-based business networks and island-based transport operators.

v) promote the newly established cycle paths, once completed, to encourage a move away from private petrol-powered vehicles.

vi) support a further extension of the fast-charging network, including for commercial vehicles and for bicycles.

CARRIED

Minutes of the Waiheke Transport Forum 6 April 2022

Resolution number WHK/2022/51

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member R Tucker:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) note the minutes of the Waiheke Transport Forum business meeting dated 6

April 2022.

CARRIED

New community licence to occupy to Waiheke Island Toy Library Incorporated at Surfdale Hall Reserve and Foreshore, 4 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island

Resolution number WHK/2022/52

MOVED by Member R Tucker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) grant a new community licence to occupy to Waiheke Island Toy Library Incorporated, being 17m² (more or less) on land legally described as Lot 104 on Deposited Plan 16354 and contained in NA828/97 and NA888/92 of Surfdale Hall Reserve and Foreshore, 4 Hamilton Road, Surfdale (Attachment A to the agenda report) subject to the following terms

i) term – five years commencing 1 June 2022, with one five-year right of renewal

ii) rent - $1.00 plus GST per annum if demanded

iii) approve the Waiheke Island Toy Library Incorporated Community Outcomes Plan (Attachment B to the agenda report) that will be attached to the licence to occupy document

iv) all other terms and conditions to be in accordance with Auckland Council’s Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 and the Reserves Act 1977.

CARRIED

Local board feedback on the draft 2021 Regional Parks Management Plan

Resolution number WHK/2022/53

MOVED by Member R Tucker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive the public feedback on the draft 2021 Regional Parks Management Plan

b) provide the following formal feedback on the draft 2021 Regional Park Management Plan to the hearings panel:

i. generally support the draft 2021 Regional Park Management Plan.

ii. endorse investigation into Whakanewha Regional Park being included within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park as this will enable consideration of an alignment with the purposes of the Marine Park Act. Noting that if this policy is approved in the final plan this would not impact on the ownership, governance or management of the park.

iii. ensure there are policies which align Auckland Transport’s work programme and road designs with the Regional Parks Management Plan, with particular focus on active transport, accessibility and safety to regional parks. Consideration of land to sea connections and water sensitive design are also necessary.

iv. further strengthen regional park relationships and connections with local boards, noting boards carry the responsibility of the users of the park and provide the link to governance via the Governing Body.

v. support the plan’s focus on anticipated impacts of climate change including protecting 35,000ha of established forest and proposed planting of 200ha of permanent indigenous forest.

vi. encourage further recognition of the connections between biodiversity values on land and in the ocean. Management actions could be identified that support coastal and marine ecosystems.

c) appoint Chair Cath Handley to speak to the hearings panel on the boards feedback in b) on 9 May 2022.

CARRIED

Note: Under Standing Orders 1.9.7 Member Paul Walden requested that his

dissenting vote against item 18 clause b) ii) be recorded.

Submission on central government’s proposals to transform recycling in Aotearoa

Resolution number WHK/2022/54

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member B Upchurch:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive the local board’s feedback, as outlined in Attachment D, provided under delegation to inform the council’s draft submission on the Ministry for the Environment’s consultation document: Te kapanoni i te hangarua: Transforming recycling.

CARRIED

Update to delegation for resource consent and liquor licence feedback

Resolution number WHK/2022/55

MOVED by Chairperson C Handley, seconded by Member R Tucker:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) delegate Deputy Chair, Kylee Matthews to be lead and Member Robin Tucker as an alternate, the authority to prepare and provide local board views and speak to those local board views at any hearings on applications for liquor licences.

b) delegate to Member Robin Tucker to be an alternate and second signatory, the authority to provide the local board views on whether a resource consent should proceed as a non-notified, limited notified or fully notified application (noting all board member’s views will be included as feedback).

c) in the absence of a delegate or an alternate to cover the duties under a) and b) above then the board Chair may act as lead or delegate.

CARRIED

Community Forum record of proceedings

Resolution number WHK/2022/56

MOVED by Member R Tucker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) note the Community Forum record of proceedings dated 13 April 2022.

CARRIED

Waiheke Local Board Workshop record of proceedings

Resolution number WHK/2022/57

MOVED by Member R Tucker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) note the record of proceedings for the local board workshops held on 16 and 30 March and 6 and 13 April 2022.

CARRIED

List of resource consent applications - 6 March to 2 April 2022

Resolution number WHK/2022/58

MOVED by Member R Tucker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) note the list of resource consents applications related to Waiheke Island.

CARRIED

Local board governance forward work calendar - May 2022 update

Resolution number WHK/2022/59

MOVED by Member R Tucker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson K Matthews:

That the Waiheke Local Board:

a) receive its Governance Forward Work Calendar dated May 2022.

CARRIED

25 Consideration of Extraordinary Items

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

Chair Cath Handley closed the meeting with a Karakia.

Waiho i te toipoto kaua i te toiroa

Let us keep close together, not far apart

7.57 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 Waiheke Local Board HELD ON

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

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

Chairperson	Cath Handley
Deputy Chairperson	Kylee Matthews
Members	Robin Tucker
	Bob Upchurch
	Paul Walden