Agenda of Waitematā Local Board - Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Chair Northey will open the meeting with a karakia.

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

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

4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 10 May 2022, as a true and correct record.

5 Leave of Absence

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

6 Acknowledgements

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

7 Petitions

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

8 Deputations

Standing Order 7.7 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Waitematā Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

8.1 Sarah Somerville and Tricia Reade, The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To speak to the Waitematā Local Board about the impact of the Arts Partnership between TAPAC and the Waitematā Local Board

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Representatives from the Auckland Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) will be in attendance to speak to the board about the impact of local board funding on their achievements and support of their community.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the presentation and thank Sarah Somerville and Tricia Reade from TAPAC for their presentation and attendance.

8.2 Clayton Wakefield, Te Araroa Auckland Trust

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To speak to the Waitematā Local Board about the aspects of Te Araroa Trail in the local board area and what it means for the local area.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Representatives from Te Araroa Auckland Trust will be in attendance to speak to the board about the aspects of Te Araroa Trail in the local board area and what it means for the local area.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the presentation and thank Clayton Wakefield from Te Araroa Auckland Trust for his presentation and attendance.

8.3 Ema Barton, Holding Space Aotearoa Trust

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To speak to the Waitematā Local Board about the activities of the Trust supported by the board, specifically the achievements of Songwriters4ClimateAction and their activities in May as New Zealand Music Month.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Representatives from Holding Space Aotearoa Trust will be in attendance to speak to the board about the activities of the Trust supported by the board including Songwriters4ClimateAction.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the presentation and thank Ema Barton from Holding Space Aotearoa Trust for her presentation and attendance.

9 Public Forum

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

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

10 Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Ward Councillor P Coom Report May 2022	11

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Orea Park - proposed new track

File No.: CP2022/05958

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek a decision from the Waitematā Local Board on whether to proceed with the installation of a new pedestrian loop track within the recently cleared area of Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. There is currently one pedestrian track connecting West View Road and Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park (WSP).

3. There is an opportunity to develop an additional pedestrian track that connects to the existing track, which would create a loop walking experience through the revegetating native forest area.

4. A report was presented to the Waitematā Local Board business meeting on 21 September 2021 on the proposed consultation process for a new walking track at WSP.

5. The Waitematā Local Board resolved as follows (WTM/2021/211):

a) request staff to proceed to consultation with relevant stakeholders, including mana whenua, the residents of West View Road neighbouring community, and the public on the possibility of installing a new pedestrian loop track linking off the existing track, and connecting West View Road and the WSP.

b) note that staff will report back on the findings of the consultation to the local board once completed, for the local board to then make its decision.

6. Consultation for the provision of the proposed track commenced on 1 February 2022 and was open until 28 February 2022.

7. Of the 116 survey responses from the Have Your Say survey, 100 supported the proposed new track, 14 did not support and two did not know.

8. The results and the feedback comments from the Auckland Have Your Say survey and email feedback from the Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA) and the NZ Tree Council and community members is provided in Attachments A. No completed feedback forms were received from the Grey Lynn Library.

9. The proposed track will not be suitable for wheelchairs or strollers and is not intended or designed for mountain bike use.

10. The total estimated cost for the project is $105,000 for a new pedestrian loop track linking off the existing track and connecting West View Road and the Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park. Proposed additional items and costs include $6,200 for bench seating, $9,000 for interpretive signage, and $800 for a wheelchair turn around area on lower track. The total funding required for this project is $121,000.

11. There are currently no allocated funds in the 2021/2022 financial year work programme for the provision of a new track in WSP. Funding will need to be considered and allocated from the local board’s- 2022/2023 Local Discretionary Initiatives (LDI Capex) budget for this project to proceed. There is currently $152,000 unallocated in the Waitematā Local Board’s 2022/2023 LDI Capex budget.

12. The original cost estimate for the proposed track project was $83,000. Since this time there has been 30 per cent increase in prices for timber, labour, and other materials. For the track work to proceed additional funding is now required.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) approve the provision of a new pedestrian loop track linking off the existing track and connecting West View Road and the Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park totalling $105,000.

b) approve the provision of two-armed bench seating on the new track totalling $6,200.

c) approve the provision of interpretative signage, providing history of the land, totalling $9,000 for a sign at the two entrances of the existing track.

d) approve the provision of a wheelchair turn around area at the end of the lower-level section of the existing track totalling $800.

e) approve a total of $121,000 funding from the local board’s financial year 2022/2023 LDI capital expenditure budget for the provision of the new track, seating, signage, and a wheelchair turning area to proceed.

Horopaki

Context

13. Consultation was originally planned for November-December 2021 which was delayed due to changes in COVID-19 pandemic alert levels. A memo was provided to the local board in November 2021 outlining this change

14. Consultation was undertaken from 1 February to 28 February 2022 via mail drops to local residents, a notice at the Grey Lynn Library, signage placed on site and emails to schools, stakeholders and community groups.

15. Two drop-in days were undertaken where temporary markers were put up on site to show the proposed track alignment. These were carried out on Thursday 17 February from 4pm to 6pm and Saturday 26 February 2022 from 8am to 6pm.

16. The consultation was also promoted through social media and the local board newsletter.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

17. There were two options to be considered in the provision of an additional pedestrian loop track within the recently cleared forest area of the park.

Options

Analysis

Budget

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Option 1

No extension of the pedestrian track network

The current access track creates a good link and throughfare for those walking from West View Road through to the park to associated recreation areas and Great North Road. As such there is currently less incentive for the wider public and other users to venture into this part of the park.

There are no further track works proposed under this option in the forest area.

(There is no additional cost to the local board associated with this option.)

Advantages of not extending the pedestrian track network – Option 1

· Will give everyone the opportunity to take a pause to consider if the new track is the best option or whether there are other opportunities or do nothing.

· Not creating another man-made structure on the park.

· That the proposed alignment of the track can be further planted to enhance the natural environment.

· That the proposed funds that would be allocated to the additional track could be used for another project in the local board area.

· No increase in maintenance costs for the additional track.

Option 2

Provide a new pedestrian loop track off the existing track with a seat, signage and wheelchair turning area

An additional section of track is proposed to connect with the upper section of the renewed track. That would then connect with the existing access track and run down through the eastern area of the forest and connect back at the Motions Creek Footbridge. This loop track could be accessed in either direction.

The new proposed section of 222 metres will extend the current access track and provide a loop track experience approximately 452 metres in length. The width of the proposed path is 1.2 metres.

There is only one location that is suitable for the track without further vegetation clearance (and therefore no requirement for resource consent).

The track surface will be a compacted aggregate creating a surface that is easy to maintain and has a low environmental impact.

$121,000

LDI capex

Advantages of creating a new loop track – Option 2

Following the tree removal there is some open space on the site. Before the recently planted trees and plants grow over the entire site, there is an opportunity to create a unique native loop track within the urban environment with expansive views.

Loop tracks provide a more enjoyable walking route, offering the public a walk that returns to the original starting point without traversing the same portion of track twice.

A loop track would provide:

· a unique native bush experience providing an opportunity for the public to enjoy the beauty of the emerging and growth of the native forest

· a short route that would enable all age groups to undertake the walk

· unique viewshafts out to Ōwairaka maunga, the Western Springs Lake, and out to the Waitākere Ranges

· protection for the young plants as they continue to grow by keeping people on the tracks

· a reason for all users and visitors to the park to use and engage with this elevated section of the park, as the native loop track would be a destination in its own right

· an opportunity for local schools and early childhood centres to learn about native plant species and identification, which will be showcased through the loop track.

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Indicative location of the new track

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Indication of possible design of box stairs and track surface

18. Of the 116 people who provided feedback though Have Your Say, 86 per cent supported creation of an additional pedestrian track to connect to the existing track, 12 per cent people did not support this and 2 per cent did not know.

19. Those that provided feedback tended to be regular visitors to the park. Of the respondents, 50 per cent said they visited WSP once or twice a week, with a further 32 per cent visiting once or twice a month.

20. Of the 116 submissions received 78 per cent indicated that they use the current access track with 12 per cent planning to use in the near future while 6 per cent have no plans to use the existing track.

21. The feedback showed that 66 per cent of the people use the track mainly for walking and running while 27 per cent use the park to enjoy the views and nature.

22. Written responses were received from two organisations - the Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA), the NZ Tree council. Their response is not included in the 116 individual Auckland Have You Say replies.

23. In summary the Disabled Persons Assembly NZ requested:

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA) request	Response
Accessibility
The lack of wheelchair accessibly be reviewed in partnership with DPA	We want everyone to enjoy Auckland's natural environment and to achieve this we endeavour to provide accessible tracks or at least step free/barrier free tracks where possible when we are upgrading or providing new tracks. The option to provide a wheelchair accessible track at Western Springs Forest area was seriously considered but due to the gradient of the slope on the park we are unable to build wheelchair accessibility without undertaking further vegetation removal. To accommodate accessibility, we would have to reroute, and zigzag up the hill, removing considerable native vegetation to gain a step-free or fully accessible track. A meeting was held with representatives of DPA on 25^th March to set up consultation channels for future track projects. The outcome of the meeting was the request for a turning area at the base of the first set of steps on the existing track from the lakeside park area to enable wheelchairs to turn around. This has been included in the project costings.
The use of tactile strips placed along the route to enable blind and low vision people to navigate the track safely	This will be investigated to determine costs and suitability for these tracks. The provision of tactile strips has not been included in the current project costings.
Sufficient mobility parking spaces near the walking loop	The nearest carpark is at the Auckland Zoo which has fully accessible carparks. These carparks are located near the entrance of the zoo - 460m from the lower track entrance.
Furniture Signage Facilities
Seating of various heights be placed at key points	The provision and funding for a bench seat has been included in the project costings.
The provision of accessible public toilets at both entry points	There are toilets next to the playground on Western Springs Park approximately 260m from the lower entrance to the tracks. A further set of toilets are located 150m south from the lower entrance to the tracks within Western Springs Park toward the stadium entrance. There are toilets on old Mill Road next to the upper zoo entrance 325m from the upper entrance to the tracks.

24. The NZ Tree Council supported the proposed loop track:

· as it will a nice loop walk not just point to point.

· the site is already heavily modified, and a new path will make access easier for forest management. The public can see more trees and get a better nature experience.

· good opportunity to observe the revegetation project.

· path will provide better access for pest and weed management.

· would like to see interpretive signage including Māori, colonial and natural history.

NZ Tree Council request	Response
Furniture Signage Facilities
Would like to see interpretive signage including *Māori, colonial, and natural* history	Funding has been allocated for the provision of interpretive signage in the project costings which will provide for the required research, translation, and consultation with all parties to provide suitable interpretive signage

25. All the feedback comments from the consultation are included in Attachment A – Have Your Say (HYS) results and submissions. The table below shows some of the main points raised through the HYS survey feedback comments.

Feedback Request	Responses
Use of Proposed Track
Issue with the track being used by mountain bikers and the clash with walkers Accommodate mountain bikes Wheelchair and pram friendly Make the track steeper rather than have steps to accommodate strollers Please accommodate mountain bikers Would be great to make sure wheelchair pram friendly	The proposed track is not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers and is not intended or designed for mountain bike use. Gradients refer to the longitudinal steepness of the track and slope refers to the steepness of the ground on the fall line. The contour of the existing land has a gradient of approximately 1 in 3.5. The recommended gradient for a path on a short walk is 1 in 5.7. To provide a path with no steps would require the path to extend into the existing forest with the removal of vegetation. It is recommended that vegetation is not removed, and steps are installed with some graded sections between the steps similar to the existing track.
Environment Forest SEA
Forest in significant ecological area has been destroyed Leave the natural environment alone If you put a loop track in together with the failing replanting the area will never recover its ecological qualities I hope that no more trees will be cut down You have destroyed a Significant Ecological Area Forest damage will be caused by the proposed new track Adversely affect the surround bush One track is enough another track just adds to destruction	Restoration work is underway and further plantings are planned for 2022. The proposed track alignment will not damage any existing forest area or need the removal of any native vegetation. The new track will not damage the current forest as the steep section will be created away from vegetation and along the horizontal section space was left open for a possible walkway during the restoration planting, should the decision be made to proceed.
Furniture Signage Facilities
The provision of seating – option use old pine trees Seats with views that do not get blocked by growing trees Seats along the way to stop and enjoy the view	The provision and funding for a bench seat has been included in the project costings.
Pest control
Plant and animal pest controls	Pest control will be undertaken as part of the forest management.
Additional Tracks and Design
Second access to south end of West View Road Open up second access to West View Road on south-eastern boundary Track along stream Branch track going down to zoo fence line and along the stream Widen the proposed track More like a bush track Opportunity to link up all natural and recreational areas as a Great Grey Lynn Walk	Additional tracks in this forest are not being considered at this time as other areas in the city have greater need. The proposed track is planned to be 1.2m which is the standard width for short walk tracks. The replanting will extend up to the side of the proposed track. The request for Great Grey Lynn Walk will be passed onto the council’s parks walkway planning team.
Support New Track
New track would serve generations Awesome to have a loop track Loop track makes area more accessible Good idea Great initiative and as the forest mature it will become even better The Grey Lynn Residents Association supports the new loop track Please go ahead with this new track. The new native planting is a beautiful taonga which needs to be shared and accessed for generations to come.	Support for new track.
Not Support New Track
Don’t think another path is necessary Unnecessary waste of money One track is enough another track just adds to destruction Wonder why you need another loop track as can loop around Western Springs Existing track is sufficient Leave the forest to heal	Not support new track.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

26. Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Action Plan sets out two core goals:

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

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

27. Small carbon emissions are anticipated from construction, including contractor emissions. This includes embodied emissions from construction materials and vehicle fuel. Staff will seek to minimise carbon and contractor emissions through implementing council's sustainability guidelines.

28. Maximising the upcycling and recycling of existing material will be prioritised to ensure minimum impact.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

29. Collaboration with Customer and Community Services staff would be ongoing to ensure that the development of the loop track was appropriately integrated into the operational maintenance and asset management systems when the project was completed.

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

Local impacts and local board views

30. In the 2018 Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park Draft Development Plan, two sections of track were shown within the Western Springs lakeside forest area. The plan went out for public consultation in August 2018. These two highlighted sections of track were:

· the existing track connection from West View Road, over the Motions Creek foot bridge to the lower pathways in the open space of WSP

· a new eastern loop track connecting the upper section of the existing West View Road track adjacent to the Motions Creek foot bridge.

31. There were over 200 responses to the consultation. Feedback on the draft development plan was generally very positive, with 80 per cent of respondents being either moderately, or very satisfied with the location and type of path being proposed.

32. No respondents requested removal of the existing track through the forest, and only one respondent of the 200 requested that the proposed new loop track be excluded from the final approved plan.

33. The Waitematā Local Board requested staff to proceed to consultation with relevant stakeholders, including mana whenua, the residents of West View Road neighbouring community, and the public on the possibility of installing a new pedestrian loop track linking off the existing track, and connecting West View Road and the Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

34. The project team attended and carried out a presentation on the proposed track at Western Springs to the Parks Sport and Recreation/Community Facilities Mana Whenua Hui North/West on 14 October 2021.

35. From the presentation three iwi showed interest and representatives from these local iwi visited the site with the Project Manager. They included Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Ākitai Waiohua and Te Patukirikiri. The three iwi supported the proposed new track.

36. Comments were made on the need to restore and protect the small streams, maintain view shafts, create areas to appreciate the natural environment and provide interpretive signage.

37. Auckland Council is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its broader obligations to Māori.

38. These commitments are articulated in the council’s key strategic planning documents, the Auckland Plan, the Long-term Plan 2021-2031, the Unitary Plan, Whiria Te Muka Tangata Māori Responsiveness Framework, Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau - Māori Outcomes Performance Measurement Framework and Local Board Plans.

39. When investigating and delivering projects, consideration is given to how the activities can contribute to Māori well-being, values, culture and traditions.

40. Where aspects of the project are anticipated to have an impact on an activity, facility or location of importance to Māori, appropriate and meaningful engagement will then be undertaken.

41. Subject to the resolution from the Waitematā Local Board, engagement with mana whenua will be undertaken and walkovers of the site will be arranged with local iwi.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

42. The original cost estimate for the proposed track project was $83,000. Since this time there have been 30 per cent increase in prices for timber, labour and other materials. For the track work to proceed additional funding will be required.

43. There was no funding allowance in the original project budget for any interpretation signage or seating in the original cost estimate of the track. Based on the consultation feedback it is recommended that the local board consider including the provision of these two items at a cost of $15,200.

44. The revised project costs for the proposed new track are $121,000 for a new pedestrian loop track linking off the existing track and connecting West View Road and the Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park. The total cost includes the recommended additional items of $6,200 for bench seating, $9,000 for interpretive signage and $800 for a wheelchair turn around area.

45. The total funding required for this project is $121,000. There are currently no allocated funds in the financial year 2021/2022 work programme for the provision of a new track in WSP. Funding will need to be considered and allocated from the local board’s financial year 2022/2023 LDI capital expenditure budget for this project to proceed. There is currently $152,000 unallocated in the Waitematā Local Board’s 2022/2023 LDI Capex budget which is available for the board to allocate $121,000 to this project.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

46. The gradient of the proposed track alignment raises up from the stream crossing at approximately 1 in 2.4 which would make it difficult to incorporate wheelchair accessibility that requires a gradient of 1 in 12. The provision of a track with no steps at the required standard of 1 in 5.7 would require the construction of a zigzag track and the removal of existing vegetation, thus triggering a resource consent. It is proposed to install box steps to negotiate this section of the track.

47. It is proposed that the current track would remain open during construction except during the delivery of materials.

48. The process to produce the Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park Development Plan demonstrated there was good community support for the renewal of the existing track, and the possible provision of new tracks within the former pine stand.

49. The use of tracks by mountain bikes can become a risk but, in most cases, it has been a perceived risk rather than an actual risk occurrence. To mitigate the risk the following are options:

· introducing bylaws to restrict use of the reserve by mountain bikes. This will have its own issues as we may restrict genuine users walking bikes through the site, enforcement could be difficult to attend or have a resource for a call out at a specific time

· introducing a policy or an amendment to the Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park Development Plan restricting bikes from the park. Signage could be installed and there would be reliance on people abiding by the policy as not enforceable

· a physical option is installation of chicane barriers to restrict or slow bikes. This would be a simple option but again installing restrictions for walkers on the track. They don’t completely restrict bikes as we need to cater for prams to negotiate the barriers

· work with the community and schools on education and awareness on the high environmental value by restoring this reserve and the ongoing need to preserve this natural forest

· even with restrictions in place bikers may create their own circuits off the track and council will need to have measures in place to restore any damage and restrict ongoing use

· monitoring the use to see if there is an issue with mountain bikes before taking further action.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

50. Subject to the resolution and provision of funding from the Waitematā Local Board Community Facilities staff will either commence the detailed design and construction of the proposed track with the relevant approved facilities or not commence on a new track and carry out planting over the open areas of the proposed track alignment.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Have Your Say - results and submissions	35

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Grant Jennings - Manager Kauri Dieback & Track Specialist

Authorisers

Taryn Crewe - General Manager Community Facilities

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Market Square public realm development

File No.: CP2022/05521

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Seek endorsement of the Market Square public realm concept design for key stakeholder consultation and public engagement.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. An opportunity has arisen to upgrade the public realm of Market Square in conjunction with a major redevelopment of the neighbouring site, One Market Place.

3. The neighbouring landowner Tramco, through its subsidiary Viaduct Harbour Holdings Ltd (VHHL), has a consented development for One Market Place. Their intention is to transform One Market Place into a multi-functional food and beverage offering.

4. Auckland Transport are also refining their approach to the Viaduct Cycleway/ Westhaven to CBD (W2CBD) Cycleway, formally known as Project Wave, and improving the connections along the adjoining Customs Street West.

5. The Waterfront Plan 2012 did not specifically identify the upgrade of Market Square as a project. However, the opportunity to align public and private investment in this key precinct, was considered worthy of investigation. As such, initiating Market Square as a project has been approved by Eke Panuku and funding has been allocated for the design stage. The next stage is to confirm funding and the delivery model for the whole project.

6. The draft concept design was presented to the Waitematā Local Board at a workshop on 5 April 2022, and informal feedback was received. Following this, Eke Panuku is now seeking formal endorsement of the concept design for consultation and engagement planned over the coming months.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) endorse the Market Square concept design (as per attachment) for public consultation.

Horopaki

Context

Background to Market Square

7. Market Square is an Auckland Council-owned public space located in the Viaduct Precinct. As a public space it provides connection to the water and is an active events space in the wider network of public spaces.

8. Eke Panuku, on behalf of Auckland Council, manages Market Square, including managing event permits and facilitating and managing placemaking events and activations in close collaboration with the activation team at Tramco / Viaduct Harbour Holdings Ltd. Eke Panuku is also responsible for managing the outdoor dining leases that currently front Market Square and activate the space.

9. In the Waterfront Plan 2012, Market Square was not specifically identified as a public realm project. No funding has been allocated through the Long-Term Plan, other than for ongoing maintenance and renewals. Compared to the surrounding public spaces that are enjoyed across the waterfront, this area is dated and poorly integrated with the adjacent uses and sites.

10. The adjoining landowner Tramco, through its subsidiary Viaduct Harbour Holdings Ltd (VHHL), own sites adjacent to Market Square and has a range of adjoining tenants. VHHL has consented plans to develop One Market Square (previously the Simonovich site and the current site of Headquarters Bar) and approached Eke Panuku regarding their project.

11. The timing of the VHHL One Market Square development has presented Eke Panuku with the opportunity to consider the benefits of upgrading Market Square and improving the public realm outcomes. Additionally, there are renewal works for the Viaduct seawall that can form part of this project. Integration and coordination with Auckland Transport’s W2CBD cycleway project is also important.

12. This aligned approach between Eke Panuku, Auckland Transport and VHHL minimises disruption for stakeholders in the area and allows for a joined-up approach to achieve a cohesive design for the public space and adjoining sites.

Process to date

13. In December 2021, funding was allocated to this project to progress through concept design stages. Since then:

a) LandLab was appointed as the design lead and has been working to develop the concept plans for this location.

b) Eke Panuku has undertaken an Expressions of Interest process to appoint an artist to represent mana whenua. This contract was awarded to Graham Tipene from Ngāti Whātua Orākei who has provided some initial concepts relating to the Pātiki / Flounder, Rama / Torch, and Maramataka / Calendar.

c) VHHL supports the draft concept design. We will continue to work with VHHL through the integration of the design outcomes and programming for both projects.

d) The concept plan was presented to the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on 25 March. TAG is an independent design review panel, that has been consulted to oversee and provide recommendations on design plans. TAG has provided the feedback that the current draft concept design is well judged, fit for purpose and compelling.

e) Eke Panuku met with the Waitematā Local Board to present and receive feedback on the Market Square draft concept design at a workshop on 5 April 2022.

Market Square challenges

14. The points below, outline the challenges for Market Square that need consideration through the design stages

· The square is influenced by the existing property boundaries that restrict the ability for the square to be experienced and used as one space.

· There is a large, underutilised canopy that dominates the edge of the square, effectively in the centre of the public space, limiting the flexibility to host events and provides limited shelter and amenity.

· The square is disconnected from the water by the east-west promenade.

· The square is lacking in identity, function and not recognised as a destination.

· The square functions as a thoroughfare with limited opportunities for people to pause and dwell.

· The existing outdoor dining is separated from the public space with structures and furniture.

· Existing nikau palm trees clutter and block sightlines through the space and provide limited shade and shelter.

· The ground surface has been uplifted by tree roots causing trip hazards.

· The current materiality has a dated look and feel.

Opportunities with the proposed Market Square public realm upgrade

15. The points below, outline the opportunity for Market Square that have been considered through the concept design stages and response:

· Creation of an attractive water edge destination that reinforces the distinct character of the Viaduct.

· Improving connections to the water, taking advantage of the significant views of the Viaduct and wider landscape.

· New programming opportunities that support the waterfronts open space network in attracting a wider range of uses.

· Integrating Te Ao Maori presence and design values.

· Improving wayfinding and connections to Wynyard Quarter and the City Centre.

· Increasing the flexibility of the space to support a wider range of activities and placemaking.

· Improving the interface with the surrounding built form and activities.

· Improving the range of street furniture and seating opportunities to encourage users to dwell.

· Increasing the green / landscape amenity and/or green infrastructure.

16. The draft concept design addresses the existing concerns by unifying the street, square and paper road into one space improving the flexibility for public use and events softening the interface between commercial areas with the public areas and providing a reinvigorated space for public to enjoy passive recreation and the surrounds.

17. The design allows for more space for events to be undertaken to activate the site for more festivities and public use. The removal of the existing canopy allows for flexible set up of the space for events.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

18. Speaking to our waterfront goals we have engaged a technical team that has considered issues that respond to the location and design discussion.

Goal	Key Issue	Concept Design response
Blue-Green Waterfront	· Climate change and resilience	· Planting to help mitigate emissions while utilising eco sourcing and native species
Smart working waterfront	· Flexible, inclusive and safe public spaces · Access to water	· Commercial tenancies surrounding Market Square will benefit from an upgraded public realm · Providing public space to support activation · The space can be used as part of the network on the waterfront to encourage people to the waterfront
Public waterfront	· Flexible spaces	· Water’s edge promenade improving pedestrian access and connection to the waterfront · Open space allows for events and activation · Improved transitional space between commercial spaces and public will allow for better integration and cohesive design
Connected waterfront	· Multi-modal transport	· Improvements by Auckland Transport to Customs Street West improves public and multi-modal access to the waterfront · The design provides improved cohesion of the waterfront through better design
Liveable waterfront	· Waterfront community connection · Visible and enduring mana whenua presence	· Open space to encourage passive recreational activity, space for events and open site lines to the harbour

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

19. Through our further design work, our procurement approach and delivery, we will be specifically addressing the climate impact where possible.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

20. We are aware of Auckland Transport’s project to improve the cycleway connections around the city centre. Eke Panuku has met regularly with Auckland Transport to ensure the improvements to the road and cycleway at Custom Street West provides a cohesive solution with Market Square.

21. Eke Panuku is working with Auckland Transport to change the designation of the paper road within Market Square to allow Eke Panuku to own and maintain the full Market Square as one space.

22. Resource Consent will be obtained to cover the full scope of works.

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

Local impacts and local board views

23. Eke Panuku presented very early thinking around the potential benefits of an upgrade to Market Place at a Waitematā Local Board workshop on 14 September 2021. At the time this was not a formal project and Eke Panuku needed to undertake a business case and allocate funding.

24. Informal feedback from the Waitematā Local Board in September was to create a safe space for families that includes shade, trees, adequate seating, drinking fountains and a connection to the water has been incorporated in the draft concept design.

25. The draft concept design was presented to the Waitematā Local Board at a workshop on 5 April 2022 and was positively received.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

26. Eke Panuku has an ongoing commitment to support delivery through the Maori Outcomes and Responsiveness framework. Eke Panuku has regularly engaged in workshops with mana whenua and incorporated their feedback into the Market Square draft concept design.

27. A mana whenua artist has been appointed for Market Square. This contract has been awarded to Graham Tipene (Ngāti Whātua Orākei) who has provided some initial design thinking into the draft concept design.

28. Eke Panuku will continue to engage with the Eke Panuku mana whenua forum and working group as the design and project progresses.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

29. Eke Panuku has sought and received funding from the Waterfront work programme for the concept phase of this project for Financial Year 2021/22. Further budget is currently being requested to cover the full project costs, including developed design, detailed design, and construction. Based on current estimates, the indicative anticipated cash flows for the project over its intended life span (preferred option) is set out in the table below.

Project cost ($000 in current year term)	2021/22	2022/23	2023/24	Total
Capital expenditure	$300,000	$550,000	$4,000,000	$4,850,000

30. Final costs are to be confirmed after developed design is completed and reviewed for budget forecasting by the Quantity Surveyor. These costs will need to be agreed by the Eke Panuku Executive.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

Risk description	Mitigation measure	Risk owner
Coordination of construction between Market Square and One Market Place by VHHL	Coordinate and integrate design and programmes to ensure cohesive phasing and support between agencies	Eke Panuku
Unrealistic stakeholder and community input/response to the engagement.	Eke Panuku will attempt to understand concerns and address them as appropriate. Provide information and set realistic expectations	Eke Panuku
Impact on access for tenants and users around Market Square during construction	Identify mitigation measures through stakeholder consultation. Phasing and site management plans to mitigate access and regular project updates to all stakeholders	Eke Panuku / Contractor
Paper Road in Market Square (Auckland Transport delegation)	Designation change to be requested from Auckland Transport to allow Eke Panuku to own and maintain full Market Square space	Eke Panuku/Auckland Transport

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

31. Subject to draft concept design endorsement, Eke Panuku will then progress the engagement and consultation for Market Square, this will inform further design iterations and costings.

32. Eke Panuku will continue to engage with the Waitematā Local Board as this project progresses and we will work closely with mana whenua and the Auckland Council whānau through each stage.

33. The key milestones are noted below (may be subject to change) and the dates will also be subject to integrating with VHHL works.

Milestone	Date
Waitemata Local Board concept design endorsement for key stakeholder engagement and public consultation	May 2022
Consultation with key stakeholders and public engagement to take place	May– July 2022
Resource consent process	June/July 2022
Inform Waitematā Local Board of stakeholder consultation / public engagement process outcome	August 2022
Inform Waitematā Local Board of key design iterations at regular workshop sessions as the project moves from concept to developed design	August 2022
Detailed Design and specifications	September 2022 – July 2023
Procurement & contractor process	August 2023
Construction starts	Q3/Q4 2023
Construction completed	Q1/Q2 2024

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Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Market Square draft concept design pack	65

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Anna Horrocks - Senior Community Affairs Advisor

Authorisers

Gyles Bendall – General Manager – Design & Place, Eke Panuku

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Auckland Transport - Local Board Feedback on New North Road Options

File No.: CP2022/05756

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek local board input on Auckland Transport’s conceptual options for the proposed New North Road Upgrade.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Auckland Transport proposes to upgrade New North Road, so is undertaking significant public and local board engagement.

3. The first stage of developing a plan for New North Road is the identification of a broad conceptual option that will serve as the basis for more detailed planning. Auckland Transport presented the public and local boards with three broad options:

a) Option One: Building cycling facilities on separate parallel cycle routes.

b) Option Two: Upgrading and installing cycling facilities within the existing road corridor.

c) Option Three: Widening the existing kerb to provide space for separated and protected cycling facilities on the route.

4. This report allows the board to consider and provide feedback about its preferred option.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) provide feedback on their preferred conceptual option which will serve as basis for more detailed planning on the New North Road – Connected Communities project.

Horopaki

Context

5. The New North Road corridor is approximately 11km long and lies within the Whau, Waitematā and Albert-Eden Local Board areas. It plays an important role in connecting Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland's city centre to the western and central isthmus suburbs.

6. New North Road is part of the frequent bus network, enables access to the western rail line and provides a walking, cycling and vehicle connection over the motorway interchange to the city centre and Learning Quarter.

7. Auckland Transport’s team identified some key issues on this route including safety, poor bus reliability, lack of separated cycle lanes, safety and thriving town centres. Over the coming years, significant population growth is likely to occur along this route and demand for safe and efficient transport is expected to increase.   See Figure 1, a map of the project.

Figure 1: Map of the New North Road Project

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8. The changes are integrated with other projects such as City Rail Link (CRL), the Urban Cycleway Programme and Auckland Transport’s 10-Year Programme, the Regional Land Transport Plan.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

9. Auckland Transport is at a very early stage in planning. At this time the project team is seeking community and local board feedback about three broad options that are summarised below:

a) Option One: Building cycling facilities on separate parallel cycle routes.

This approach provides bus priority lanes along the route, and cycle facilities from Karangahape Road to Morningside. An alternate off-corridor cycle route is provided from Morningside to Avondale

The benefits of this option are that it provides a very high levels of public transport service and safety for cyclists. It does not require widening New North Road so is less expensive and quicker to deliver.

The ‘trade-offs’ associated with this option are that cycling connections are less direct people having to cycle around difficult stretches of road. Further, this option requires removal of off-street parking on the parallel routes.

b) Option Two: Upgrading and installing cycling facilities within the existing road corridor.

This approach provides direct connections along New North Road for cycling and moderate provision of bus priority lanes.

The benefits of this option are that it provides lower speed environments in Town Centres and adds nine kilometres of new separated cycle route to the cycle network. The kerb is not moved so this option can be delivered quickly and at a relatively low cost.

The ‘trade-offs’ of this option are that compared to the other option there is less improvement in bus reliability.

c) Option Three: Widening the existing kerb to provide space for separated and protected cycling facilities on the route.

This approach provides an on-corridor cycling connection between Avondale and the City Centre and the longest sections of dedicated bus lanes. In this approach, widening occurs in some locations to improve bus priority and provide more space for people who cycle, at pinch points. Moving the kerbs will result in sections of narrower footpaths.

The benefits of this approach are lower speed environments in Town Centres. Nine kilometres of new cycleway. Better bus reliability than either of the other options including eleven kilometres of new bus lane.

The ‘trade-offs’ of this option are primarily that is more expensive and disruptive to deliver than the other options.

10. Attachment A is maps of each option.

11. Auckland Transport does not have a preferred option, instead it is seeking feedback from the community and local boards about what they believe is the best option; or which combinations of options could create a better new option.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

12. Auckland Transport’s is strongly committed to providing alternatives to private vehicle travel, reducing the carbon footprint of its own operations and, to the extent feasible, that of the wider transport network by encouraging use of electric vehicles, use of non-car transport and public transport.

13. This project contributes directly to these goals, providing more reliable public transport and better, safer cycling options. Both of which encourage people to use these less polluting modes of transport.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

14. Officers from Auckland Transport and Auckland Council work together where required to ensure that this work is integrated with Council’s plans and strategies. In this case though the project is within the road corridor and does not impact on either Council property or Panuku urban development areas there are no significant issues or benefits to report.

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

Local impacts and local board views

15. Officers workshopped the conceptual options with the Waitematā Local Board on 8 March 2022. This report seeks to formalise the local board’s feedback.

16. A summary of public feedback is included as Attachment A.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

17. Both Auckland Transport and Auckland Council are committed to meeting their responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) and its broader legal obligations in being more responsible or effective to Māori. Auckland Transport’s Māori Responsiveness Plan outlines the commitment to 19 mana whenua tribes in delivering effective and well-designed transport policy and solutions for Auckland. We also recognise mataawaka and their representative bodies and our desire to foster a relationship with them. This plan is available on the Auckland Transport website - https://at.govt.nz/about-us/transport-plans-strategies/maori-responsiveness-plan/#about

18. The actions being considered are likely to have few specific impacts on Māori, because the project does not impact on land or water rather on the road corridor. However, the project team does engage with Māori through Auckland Transport’s regional hui.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

19. There are no financial implications for this local board in providing feedback on the proposed options.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

20. There are no financial risks to the local board of commenting on or expressing support for an option.

21. Further, there are no legal or technical risks associated with commenting on or expressing support for an option.

22. The only potential risk to the board is that if it does not provide feedback it could lose an opportunity to influence the design process and that risk is mitigated by providing feedback.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

23. Based on feedback received from local boards, iwi and through public consultation, Auckland Transport will confirm a preferred option for development into a more detail option that serves as the basis for the business case that funds the next step in the design process.

24. The option may be one of the three presented in this report or it could be a mixture or it may be a new option depending on the feedback that is received. This project is at an early stage of the design process.

25. When the new option is confirmed, likely in mid-2022, Auckland Transport will inform the local board and outline the next phase of engagement.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Maps of Options	113
b ⇨	Feedback from public consultation (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Ben Stallworthy – Elected Member Relationship Manager, Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Stephen Rainbow – Community Engagement Manager, Central Hub, Auckland Transport

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund 2021/2022 grant allocations

File No.: CP2022/05914

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To fund, part-fund or decline the applications received for Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund 2021/2022.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report presents applications received in Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund 2021/2022 (Attachment A).

3. The Waitematā Local Board adopted the Waitematā Local Grants Programme 2021/2022 on 20 April 2021. The document sets application guidelines for contestable grants submitted to the local board (Attachment B).

4. The local board has set a total Accommodation Support Fund budget of $125,000.00 for the 2021/2022 financial year.

5. Twenty-eight applications have been received for Accommodation Support Fund 2021/2022, requesting a total of $357,793.04

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application received for the Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund, listed in Table One.

Application ID	Organisation	Accommodation Location	Total Amount Requested	Eligibility
ASF202230	AKSamba Incorporated	Auckland Bowling Club 100 Stanley Street Parnell Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$5,520.00	Eligible
ASF202205	Auckland Writers' and Readers' Festival Charitable Trust	Suite 9A Wellesley Centre 44-52 Wellesley Street Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$5,000.00	Eligible
ASF202235	Auckland Youth Orchestra Inc.	C/- St Peter's College Music Department 23 Mountain Rd Grafton Auckland 1023 New Zealand	$1,800.00	Eligible
ASF202231	Body Positive Incorporated	1/3 Poynton Ter Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$20,000.00	Eligible
ASF202206	CNSST Foundation, formerly known as Chinese New Settlers Services Trust	15 Clifton Court Panmure Auckland 1072 New Zealand	$10,000.00	Eligible
ASF202222	Conservation Volunteers New Zealand	10 New North Rd Villa Dalmacija, Level 2 Eden Terrace Auckland 1021 New Zealand	$20,000.00	Eligible
ASF202225	Fun and Games Toy Library Incorporated	446 Parnell Rd Parnell Auckland 1052 New Zealand	$5,335.00	Eligible
ASF202213	Hackland	21 Newton Rd Grey Lynn Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$18,874.92	Ineligible
ASF202226	Indian Ink Trust	Level, 323 Queen Street Auckland Central Auckland Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$5,500.00	Eligible
ASF202204	Massive Company Trust - Massive Theatre Company	Suite 2, Level 2, 10 New North Rd Eden Terrace Auckland 1021 New Zealand	$10,400.00	Eligible
ASF202219	Nightsong	283 Karangahape Rd Conference Room Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$13,947.60	Eligible
ASF202228	Objectspace	13 Rose Rd Grey Lynn Auckland 1021 New Zealand	$16,460.00	Eligible
ASF202221	OutLine Aotearoa Incorporated	31 Hargreaves St Auckland Central Auckland 1011 New Zealand	$10,000.00	Eligible
ASF202233	Rainbow Youth Incorporated	11 Edinburgh St Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$20,000.00	Eligible
ASF202224	Show Me Shorts Film Festival Trust	147 Great North Rd Auckland Auckland 1021 New Zealand	$8,680.00	Eligible
ASF202227	Spirit of Adventure Trust	Princes Wharf Cnr Quay Street & Hobson Street Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$20,000.00	Ineligible
ASF202229	Te Karanga Charitable Trust	169 Karangahape Rd Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$10,400.00	Eligible
ASF202209	Tenants Protection Association (Auckland)	147 Great North Rd Grey Lynn Auckland 1021 New Zealand	$6,000.00	Eligible
ASF202216	Audio Foundation	4 Poynton Ter Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$10,000.00	Eligible
ASF202217	The Basement Theatre Trust	Level 1, 323 Queen Street Auckland City Auckland 1141 New Zealand	$8,000.00	Eligible
ASF202218	Foundation for Peace Studies Aotearoa/New Zealand	78 Pitt St Level 2 Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$16,332.00	Eligible
ASF202234	The Kindness Institute	300 Richmond Rd Grey Lynn Auckland 1021 New Zealand	$15,600.00	Eligible
ASF202223	The Lifewise Trust	124 Vincent St Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$20,000.00	Eligible
ASF202211	The New Zealand Comedy Trust	321 Queen St Level 1 Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$22,453.52	Eligible
ASF202220	The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc	Level 6, 19 Como St, Takapuna Auckland 1440 New Zealand	$7,500.00	Eligible
ASF202232	The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust	5 Carlton Gore Rd Grafton Auckland 1023 New Zealand	$19,990.00	Eligible
ASF202207	The Yes And Trust	51 MacKelvie St Ranui Grey Lynn Auckland 0612 New Zealand	$10,000.00	Eligible
ASF202210	Toi Ora Live Art Trust	6 Putiki St Grey Lynn Auckland 1021 New Zealand	$20,000.00	Eligible
ASF202203	YMCA North	149 Greys Ave Auckland Central Auckland 1010 New Zealand	$20,000.00	Eligible

Horopaki

Context

6. The local board allocates grants to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders and contribute to the vision of being a world class city.

7. Auckland Council Community Grants Policy supports each local board to adopt a grants programme.

8. The local board grants programme sets out:

· local board outcomes

· lower priorities for funding

· higher priorities for funding

· exclusions

· grant types, the number of grant rounds and when these will open and close

· any additional accountability requirements.

9. The Waitematā Local Board adopted their grants programme for 2021/2022 on 20 April 2021 and will operate one accommodation grant round for this financial year.

10. Community organisations can apply for Accommodation grant to cover rental and/or lease payments, Auckland Council rates and regular ongoing venue hire costs.

11. Accommodation costs applied for are for the following financial year starting 1 July 2022.

12. The community grant programmes have been extensively advertised through the council grants webpage, local board webpages, local board e-newsletters, Facebook pages, council publications and community networks.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

13. The aim of the local board grant programme is to deliver projects and activities which align with the outcomes identified in the local board plan. All applications have been assessed utilising the Community Grants Policy and the local board grant programme criteria. The eligibility of each application is identified in the report recommendations.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

14. The local board grants programme aims to respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to address climate change by providing grants to individuals and groups for projects that support and enable community climate action. Community climate action involves reducing or responding to climate change by local residents in a locally relevant way.

15. Local board grants can contribute to expanding climate action by supporting projects that reduce carbon emissions and increase community resilience to climate impacts. Examples of projects include local food production and food waste reduction; decreasing access to single-occupancy transport options, home energy efficiency and community renewable energy generation; local tree planting and streamside revegetation; and education about sustainable lifestyle choices that reduce carbon footprints.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

16. Based on the main focus of an application, a subject matter expert from the relevant department will provide input and advice. The main focus of an application is identified as arts, community, events, sport and recreation, environment or heritage.

17. The grants programme has no identified impacts on council-controlled organisations and therefore their views are not required.

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

Local impacts and local board views

18. Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board community grants. The Waitematā Local Board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these grant applications against the local board priorities identified in the local board grant programme.

19. The local board is requested to note that section 48 of the Community Grants Policy states; ‘we will also provide feedback to unsuccessful grant applicants about why they have been declined, so they will know what they can do to increase their chances of success next time’.

20. A summary of each application received through Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund 2021/2022 is provided (refer Attachment A).

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

21. The local board grants programme aims to respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to improving Māori wellbeing by providing grants to individuals and groups who deliver positive outcomes for Māori. Auckland Council’s Māori Responsiveness Unit has provided input and support towards the development of the community grant processes.

22. Eighteen applicants applying to the Accommodation Support Fund 2021/2022 have indicated that their organisation targets Māori and/or contribute to Māori outcomes.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

23. The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long-term Plan 2021-2031 and local board agreements

24. The local board has set a total Accommodation Support Fund budget of $125,000.00 for the 2021/2022 financial year.

25. Relevant staff from Auckland Council’s Finance Department have been fully involved in the development of all local board work programmes, including financial information in this report, and have not identified any financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

26. The allocation of grants occurs within the guidelines and criteria of the Community Grants Policy and the local board grants programme. The assessment process has identified that a low risk associated with funding the applications in this round.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

27. Following the Waitematā Local Board allocation of funding for the Accommodation Support Fund, staff will notify the applicants of the local board’s decision.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Waitematā Accommodation Support Fund - application summary (Under Separate Cover)
b ⇨	Waitematā Local Grants Programme 2021/2022 (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Arna Casey - Grants Advisor

Authorisers

Pierre Fourie - Grants & Incentives Manager

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Waitematā Local Grant Round and Multi-board Grant Round Two 2021/2022 grant allocations

File No.: CP2022/04745

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To fund, part-fund or decline the applications received for Waitematā Local Grant round two and Multi-board Grants round two 2021/2022.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report presents applications received in Waitematā Local Grants round two (Attachment A), and Multi-board Local Grants round two 2021/2022 (Attachment B)

4. The local board set a total community grants budget of $150,003 for the 2021/2022 financial year.

5. In April 2022, the local board reallocated funding from the events budget to top up the community grants funding (WTM/2022/63). The amount of the reallocation was $31,709 which takes the revised budget available to $181,712.

6. In Local Grants and Multi-board Grants round one 2021/2022, the local board allocated $61,500. In Quick Response round one, the local board allocated $29,955.80. This leaves the board with $90,256.20 to allocate in round two of the Local Grants, Multi-Board Grants, and Quick Response Grants for 2021/2022.

7. Twenty-seven applications have been received for Local Grants round two 2021/2022 requesting a total of $288,547.21 and fourteen applications for Multi-board Local Grants round two 2021/2022 requesting a total of $659,758.64.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application received for the Waitematā Local Grants round two, listed in Table One.

Application ID	Organisation	Main focus	Requesting funding for	Amount requested	Eligibility
LG2220-201	Auckland Basketball Services Limited	Sport and recreation	Towards the costs of hall hire and two junior coaches	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-203	Auckland City Mission	Community	Towards the cost of operation expenses	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-220	Auckland Indian Sports Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards hockey balls, standard and elite, as well as hockey face masks	$8,687.00	Eligible
LG2220-235	The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated	Environment	Towards the costs of the Auckland King Tides Initiative Community CoastSnap Beach Monitoring in the Waitemata local board area	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-225	Authenticity Aotearoa	Events	Towards venue hire and catering for the Women of Colour Conference	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-236	Badminton New Zealand Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the cost of venue hire for the New Zealand National Championships	$6,915.00	Eligible
LG2220-212	City Pathway Trust	Community	Towards 35% of the City Pathway Trust budget from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023	$7,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-202	Everybody Eats Charitable Trust	Community	Towards the cost of food, salaries, cutlery and packaging	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-226	For the Love of Bees Charitable Trust	Environment	Towards the cost of lights and sensors including installation for the OMG Garden	$4,834.87	Eligible
LG2220-224	Grey Lynn Community Centre Incorporated	Community	Towards the cost of tables, chairs and branding for the new furniture	$60,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-238	Mr Hamish Annan	Arts and culture	Towards venue hire, artists fees, advertising, videography, photographer, performer and producer fees	$8,461.00	Eligible
LG2220-228	Iki Design Limited	Arts and culture	Towards the costs of a jewellery making workshop including rent	$6,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-237	Tardigrade World Trust Tardigrade World Trust	Community	Towards the bite the apple project	$9,026.20	Eligible
LG2220-233	New Zealand Council Of Victim Support Groups Incorporated	Community	Towards a contribution for the Auckland West Volunteer Support Worker programme	$7,500.00	Eligible
LG2220-206	New Zealand Guitar Ensemble Charitable Trust	Arts and culture	Towards the cost of venue hire	$3,073.50	Eligible
LG2220-222	New Zealand Sunday School Union Incorporated	Arts and culture	Towards improvements to the fire escape and replacement of the flooring	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-204	Newmarket Business Association	Historic Heritage	Towards the cost of sign manufacturing including installation	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-234	The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust	Community	Towards a dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, banners and instruments including a guitar and a keyboard	$4,072.00	Eligible
LG2220-230	Show Me Shorts Film Festival Trust Board	Arts and culture	Towards the cost of the 17th annual Show Me Shorts Film Festival	$4,977.64	Eligible
LG2220-218	Sugarlicks Records Limited	Arts and culture	Towards associated costs of the Hui te Rangi Ora – The Shed Wananga project	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-219	Community Groups Feeding the Homeless Incorporated Community Groups Feeding the Homeless		Towards the food and packaging and utensils	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-208	Tardigrade World Trust	Arts and culture	Towards production and associated costs for the Tardigrade World Podcast and Video	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-210	The Auckland Table Tennis Association Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the cost of five table tennis tables, the salary of a development coach, and one year support and maintenance for Seekapong App	$9,500.00	Eligible
LG2220-227	The Period Place	Community	Towards the Impact Partner Programme	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-232	Vicki Soper	Sport and recreation	Towards venue hire to host weekly yoga classes	$1,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-231	Western Springs Associated Football Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the cost of the delivery of gender natural facilities for the WWC2023	$30,000.00	Eligible
LG2220-223	Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust	Community	Towards counsellor helpline training, management, and support from June 2022 to March 2023	$7,500.00	Eligible
Total				$288,547.21

b) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application received for the Waitematā Multi-board Grants round two, listed in Table Two.

Application ID	Organisation	Main focus	Requesting funding for	Amount requested	Eligibility
MB2022-243	Anxiety New Zealand Trust	Community	Towards the marketing material costs and wages of co-ordinators and facilitators of the Community Education Webinars.	$40,000.00	Eligible
MB2022-216	Assistance Dogs NZ Trust	Community	Towards wages of puppy development advisor and client instructor in Auckland (June 2022 - December 2022)	$24,000.00	Eligible
MB2022-220		Community	Towards meal production, volunteer support, and delivery costs in Auckland (June 2022 - December 2023)	$46,500.00
MB2022-220	Bellyful New Zealand Trust	Community	Towards meal production, volunteer support, and delivery costs in Auckland (June 2022 - December 2023)	$46,500.00	Eligible
MB2022-236	Big Buddy Mentoring Trust	Community	Towards operational costs (such as wages, rent, transport, equipment) to recruit volunteer mentors for young boys with no father in their lives in Auckland (September 2022 - September 2023)	$160,000.00	Eligible
MB2022-252	Communities Against Alcohol Harm	Community	Towards community navigator project in Auckland communities and online from June 2022 to June 2023.	$15,512.64	Eligible
MB2022-205	New Zealand Eid Day Trust Board	Community	Towards the cost of venue hire, sound, video and electrical costs, entertainment games, furniture and fixtures, volunteers, marketing and ambulance hire, for the 2022 NZ Eid day.	$32,500.00	Eligible
MB2022-225	Outline Aotearoa Incorporated	Community	Towards cost of the peer support service programme`s volunteer training, clinical supervision, advertising, stationery, insurance and information technology service.	$25,500.00	Eligible
MB2022-237	Pet Refuge New Zealand Charitable Trust	Community	Towards administration costs for the Pet Refuge shelter in Rosedale Auckland (June 2022 - December 2022)	$29,000.00	Eligible
MB2022-202	Re-Creators Charitable Trust	Community	Towards free or subsidised classes of Community Upcycling DIY Workshops in various locations in Auckland (June 2022 - March 2023)	$70,188.00	Eligible
MB2022-230	Recreate NZ	Community	Towards volunteer expenses, youth facilitators, and activities to run 'Urban Youth' in Auckland (June 2022 - April 2023)	$20,000.00	Eligible
MB2022-226	Social Enterprise Auckland/ Impact Hub Auckland	Community	Towards business events with a focus on equity and climate from June 2022 to June 2023.	$31,115.00	Eligible
MB2022-239	The Operating Theatre Trust t/a Tim Bray Theatre Company	Arts and culture	Towards Gift a Seat funding for 2,700 children to attend The Whale Rider in their local area for free (September 2022 - December 2022)	$74,943.00	Eligible
MB2022-215	The Reading Revolution	Community	Towards wages of the manager delivering the "Readers Leaders programme"	$44,000.00	Eligible
Total				$659,758.64

Horopaki

Context

8. The local board allocates grants to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders and contribute to the vision of being a world class city

9. Auckland Council Community Grants Policy supports each local board to adopt a grants programme

10. The local board grants programme sets out:

· local board priorities

· Higher priorities

· lower priorities for funding

· exclusions

· grant types, the number of grant rounds and when these will open and close

· any additional accountability requirements.

11. The Waitematā Local Board adopted their grants programme for 2021/2022 on 20 April 2021 and will operate two quick response and two local grants rounds for this financial year

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

14. In addition to the eligibility criteria outlined in the Community Grants Policy, the Waitematā Local Board have indicated in the Local Board Grants Programme that they will not fund groups who request funding over the maximum amount set.

15. Two applications in the Local Grants Round Two have been received, which exceed the $10,000 maximum amount, Grey Lynn Community Centre Incorporated ($60,000) and the Western Springs Football Association ($30,000). Staff have made contact with both organisations to advise them of the maximum amount and both organisations have agreed to subsequently reduce their request to the maximum of $10,000 in order to be eligible for funding.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

16. The local board grants programme aims to respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to address climate change by providing grants to individuals and groups for projects that support and enable community climate action. Community climate action involves reducing or responding to climate change by local residents in a locally relevant way.

17. Local board grants can contribute to expanding climate action by supporting projects that reduce carbon emissions and increase community resilience to climate impacts. Examples of projects include local food production and food waste reduction; decreasing access to single-occupancy transport options, home energy efficiency and community renewable energy generation; local tree planting and streamside revegetation; and education about sustainable lifestyle choices that reduce carbon footprints.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

18. Based on the main focus of an application, a subject matter expert from the relevant department will provide input and advice. The main focus of an application is identified as arts, community, events, sport and recreation, environment or heritage.

19. The grants programme has no identified impacts on council-controlled organisations and therefore their views are not required.

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

Local impacts and local board views

20. Local boards are responsible for the decision-making and allocation of local board community grants. The Waitematā Local Board is required to fund, part-fund or decline these grant applications against the local board priorities identified in the local board grant programme.

21. The local board is requested to note that section 48 of the Community Grants Policy states; ‘we will also provide feedback to unsuccessful grant applicants about why they have been declined, so they will know what they can do to increase their chances of success next time’.

22. A summary of each application received through Waitematā Local Grants round two and Multi-board Local Grants round two 2021/2022 is provided (refer Attachment A and B).

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

23. The local board grants programme aims to respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to improving Māori wellbeing by providing grants to individuals and groups who deliver positive outcomes for Māori. Auckland Council’s Māori Responsiveness Unit has provided input and support towards the development of the community grant processes.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

24. The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long-term Plan 2021-2031 and local board agreements.

25. The Waitematā Local Board adopted the Waitematā Local Grants Programme 2021/2022 on 20 April 2021. The document sets application guidelines for contestable grants submitted to the local board (Attachment C).

26. The local board set a total community grants budget of $150,003 for the 2021/2022 financial year.

27. The local board allocated $61,500.00 in the Local Grant round one 2021/2022, leaving a total of $88,503.00.

28. The local board allocated $29,955.80 to the Quick Response round one 2021/2022, leaving a total of $58,547.20.

29. On the 12 April 2022 the Waitematā Local Board reallocated funding from undelivered events towards the grants budget. An extra $31,709.00 was allocated to the remaining budget of $58,547.20. The total budget available for this round is now $90,256.20.

30. Twenty-six applications have been received for Local Grants round two 2021/2022 requesting a total of $181,828.28 and nine applications for Multi-board Local Grants round two 2021/2022 requesting a total of $367,592.17.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

31. The allocation of grants occurs within the guidelines and criteria of the Community Grants Policy and the local board grants programme. The assessment process has identified that a low risk associated with funding the applications in this round.

32. Staff recommend that due to current COVID19 crisis, if an applicant is unable to carry out the project in this financial year, then a clause is added to the recommendation, that the applicant can retain the funds to carry out the event in the next financial year or postpone the event date, to when alert levels have reduced, and the event can be conducted safely.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

33. Following the Waitematā Local Board allocation of funding for the Local Grants Round One and Multi-board grants, staff will notify the applicants of the local board’s decision.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Waitematā Local Grant round two - application summary (Under Separate Cover)
b ⇨	Waitematā Multi-board Grant round two - application summary (Under Separate Cover)
c ⇨	Waitematā Local Grants Programme 2021/2022 (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Arna Casey - Grants Advisor

Authorisers

Pierre Fourie - Grants & Incentives Manager

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Waitematā Local Board Grants Programme 2022/2023

File No.: CP2022/05151

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To adopt the Waitematā Community Grants Programme 2022/2023.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Auckland Council Community Grants Policy guides the allocation of local, multi-board and regional grant programmes to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders.

3. The Community Grants Policy supports each local board to review and adopt their own local grants programme for the next financial year.

4. This report presents the Waitematā Community Grants Programme 2022/2023 for adoption (as provided in Attachment A to this report).

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) adopt the Waitematā Community Grants Programme 2022/2023 as in Attachment A.

Horopaki

Context

5. The Auckland Council Community Grants Policy guides the allocation of local, multi-board and regional grant programmes to groups and organisations delivering projects, activities and services that benefit Aucklanders.

6. The Community Grants Policy supports each local board to review and adopt its own local grants programme for the next financial year. The local board grants programme guides community groups and individuals when making applications to the local board.

7. The local board community grants programme includes:

· outcomes as identified in the local board plan

· specific local board grant priorities

· which grant types will operate, the number of grant rounds and opening and closing dates

· any additional criteria or exclusions that will apply

· other factors the local board consider to be significant to their decision-making.

8. Once the local board grants programme 2022/2023 has been adopted, the types of grants, grant rounds, criteria and eligibility will be advertised through an integrated communication and marketing approach which includes utilising the local board channels.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

9. The aim of the local board grant programme is to deliver projects and activities which align with the outcomes identified in the local board plan. The new Waitematā Grants Programme has been workshopped with the local board and feedback incorporated into the grants programme for 2021/2022.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

10. The local board grants programme aims to respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to address climate change by providing grants to individuals and groups with projects that support community climate change action. Local board grants can contribute to climate action through the support of projects that address food production and food waste; alternative transport methods; community energy efficiency education and behaviour change; build community resilience and support tree planting.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

11. The grants programme has no identified impacts on council-controlled organisations and therefore their views are not required.

12. Based on the main focus of an application, a subject matter expert from the relevant council unit will provide input and advice. The main focus of an application is identified as arts, community, events, sport and recreation, environment or heritage.

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

Local impacts and local board views

13. The grants programme has been developed by the local board to set the direction of its grants programme. This programme is reviewed on an annual basis.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

14. All grant programmes respond to Auckland Council’s commitment to improving Māori wellbeing by providing grants to organisations delivering positive outcomes for Māori. Applicants are asked how their project aims to increase Māori outcomes in the application process.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

15. The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long-term Plan 2021 -2031 and local board agreements.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

16. The allocation of grants occurs within the guidelines and criteria of the Community Grants Policy. Therefore, there is minimal risk associated with the adoption of the grants programme.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

17. An implementation plan is underway, and the local board grants programme will be locally advertised through the local board and council channels, including the council website, local board Facebook page and communication with past recipients of grants.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Waitematā Community Grants Programme 2022/2023	137

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Arna Casey - Grants Advisor

Authorisers

Pierre Fourie - Grants & Incentives Manager

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Local board feedback on Auckland Transport's proposed speed limit changes

File No.: CP2022/05683

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek local board feedback on Phase Three (previously called Tranche 2B) of Auckland Transport’s proposed speed limit changes.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Auckland Council and Auckland Transport have adopted the Vision Zero goal of eliminating road transport-related deaths and serious injuries (DSI) within the Auckland road network by 2050.

3. Setting safe and appropriate speed limits that recognise the function, safety, design, and layout of roads is a fast and cost-effective way to reduce DSI. Evidence from changes made in 2020 demonstrates that safe and appropriate speed limits are effective in reducing road trauma.

4. Auckland Transport is conducting a phased review of speed limits and recently completed public consultation on proposed Phase Three changes with the community. A list of changes proposed within this local board area is provided as Attachment A.

5. Public consultation on changes proposed in Phase Three closed on 3 April 2022 and a summary of public responses is provided as Attachment B. Local boards are now invited to provide their feedback.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) provide feedback on speed limit changes proposed as part of Phase Three of Auckland Transport’s Safe Speeds Programme.

Horopaki

Context

6. Auckland Transport (AT) is Auckland’s road controlling authority. Part of this role is reviewing and ensuring that speed limits across Auckland are set at levels that are safe and appropriate for road function, safety, design, and their use.

Alignment with Central Government Policy

7. Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency adopted a ‘Vision Zero’ approach to road safety in 2019 when it launched the ‘Road to Zero’ national strategy that aims to reduce the number of people killed and injured on New Zealand’s roads to zero by 2050.

Alignment with Auckland Council Policy

8. Auckland Council is committed to road safety. The Auckland Plan envisages a transport network free of deaths and serious injuries by 2050. AT deliver the council’s policies in relation to transport. AT developed ‘Vision Zero for Tāmaki Makaurau’ in response to goals within the Auckland Plan and with the council’s Planning Committee’s direction (Resolution number PLA/2018/83).

9. Since receiving endorsement from Auckland Council and from the Auckland Transport Board, Auckland Transport has progressively reviewed roads across Auckland and reduced speed limits on many roads.

10. In this phase, the focus has been on town centres, roads near schools, high-risk rural roads, rural marae, and roads requested by the community.

11. Public consultation on the Safe Speeds Programme Phase Three took place from 28 February - 3 April 2022, and included the following measures:

a) flyer mailout to 340,257 properties and PO Boxes near roads where changes to speed limits are proposed

b) advertising in the NZ Herald, community newspapers, specialist, and ethnic media

c) radio advertising on Niu FM, Radio Samoa and Radio Waatea

d) radio interviews and adlibs on Niu FM, Radio Samoa and Radio Waatea

e) media releases

f) social media campaigns

g) an article published in OurAuckland

h) translation of consultation materials into Te Reo Māori, Braille and NZ Sign Language

i) flyers, posters and hardcopy FreePost feedback forms in multiple languages to every library and service centre in Auckland

j) 15 online webinars, including a Mandarin language webinar

k) a community drop-in session on Aotea Great Barrier.

12. The community was able to provide their thoughts via a number of channels:

a) online via http://AT.govt.nz/haveyoursay

b) a paper survey

c) a web-based mapping tool

d) emails direct to the Safe Speeds Programme Team

e) at public hearings held on 6 April 2022.

13. Local boards received localised reports on public feedback in early May (Attachment B) and now have the opportunity to provide feedback on Phase Three proposed speed limit changes within their local board area.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

14. Auckland Transport manages more than 7,300 kilometres of roads for Auckland Council. This includes setting speed limits, and since ‘Vision Zero’ was adopted Auckland Transport has been progressively reviewing and amending speed limits. Changes have been made only after engaging with both the community and local boards.

15. Auckland Transport’s first phase of reviewing and setting new speed limits was developing the Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 (under the Land Transport Act 1998) that enabled AT to set new speed limits for Auckland’s highest risk roads.

16. The impact of the changes made in this bylaw have been significant and support the claim that by setting safe and appropriate speed limits in Auckland, we reduce community harm.

17. Since 30 June 2020, in areas where speed limits were changed, fatal crashes have almost halved (down by 47 per cent) during the 18-month period since this action was taken.^{^[1]}

18. This change was most significant on rural roads where roads with reduced speed limits recorded a 71 per cent reduction in fatal crashes and more than a 25 per cent reduction in serious injury crashes.

19. In selected locations, speed limit changes are complemented by physical speed calming measures such as speed bumps, raised pedestrian crossings, kerb changes and road marking. These physical measures help reinforce the safe and appropriate speed limits and assist with pedestrians and cyclists crossing busy roads. Physical measures are installed based upon risk, with a focus on locations such as town centres, residential areas and roads near schools.

20. It will take time to confirm that these trends are sustained, however this initial impact is promising and indicates the effectiveness of the ‘Vision Zero’ approach. Overseas data records a similar impact on harm reduction and Auckland Transport’s advice to local boards is that the programme is working and should be supported.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

21. The primary climate change benefit of safe and appropriate speed limits is that they support and encourage greater take-up of walking, cycling and micromobility by reducing the risk to vulnerable road users, making these modes more attractive. This supports emissions reductions.

22. In town centres where speed limits were reduced and safety improvements introduced during Phase One of speed limit changes, there has been strong positive feedback, with 19 per cent of people saying they now participate in at least one active mode (e.g., walking or cycling) more often since the projects have been completed. This is a direct contribution towards encouraging people to walk or cycle instead of using cars that produce carbon emissions.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

23. Auckland Council is committed to road safety. The Auckland Plan envisages a transport network free of deaths and serious injuries by 2050. AT deliver the council’s policies in relation to transport. AT developed ‘Vision Zero for Tāmaki Makaurau’ in response to goals within the Auckland Plan and with the council’s Planning Committee’s direction (Resolution number PLA/2018/83).

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

Local impacts and local board views

24. Auckland Transport has held workshops with local boards throughout the various phases of the Safe Speeds programme.

25. Summaries of local submissions on changes proposed in Phase Three were provided to local boards in early May to inform their consideration of this topic.

26. This report seeks feedback from the local board on the proposed speed limit changes within Phase Three of the Safe Speeds Programme.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

27. Auckland Transport is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its broader legal obligations in being more responsive to and inclusive of Māori.

28. AT’s Māori Responsiveness Plan outlines the commitment to 19 mana whenua iwi in Auckland to deliver effective and well-designed transport policy and solutions. AT also recognises mataawaka and their representative bodies and our desire to foster a relationship with them. This plan is available on the Auckland Transport website at https://at.govt.nz/about-us/transport-plans-strategies/maori-responsiveness-plan/#about

29. Safe speeds make our roads safer for active road users, which encourages more people to walk, cycle and use public transport. Te Ora ō Tāmaki Makaurau is the well-being framework developed by the Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum in response to Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri. Safer roads contribute to more people walking or cycling, which in turn supports this framework developed by Mana Whenua.

30. Waka Kotahi’s 2021 study ‘He Pūrongo Whakahaumaru Huarahi Mō Ngā Iwi Māori – Māori Road Safety Outcomes’ provides data demonstrating that Māori are disproportionately more likely to be hurt or killed on New Zealand roads. The Safe Speeds Programme is expected to result in significant positive impacts for Auckland’s Māori communities.

31. Engagement with iwi at the AT northern, central and southern transport kaitiaki hui took place on the wider programme during 2021, and in early 2022 to introduce the Interim Speed Management Plan. Detailed engagement with individual rural marae as part of Phase Three commenced mid-2021 and is ongoing, with each marae typically requiring a tailored approach that takes into account localised safety issues.

32. Mana whenua are, in general, supportive of the Safe Speeds Programme and positive safety, community and environmental outcomes arising through safe and appropriate speed limits. There is in particular strong engagement and support for the rural marae workstream which forms part of Phase Three.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

33. Although there are no specific financial implications arising from local boards providing feedback on the Safe Speeds Programme this programme has considerable financial implications.

34. In 2017, the social cost of road harm in Auckland was about $1.1 billion.^{^[2]} These costs are paid by all Aucklanders. There is the cost of health care for those injured and - for some - lifetime rehabilitation and support. There is a cost to families, businesses and the region of those who can no longer live and work as they did before due to road deaths and serious injuries.

35. Reducing the harm caused by road accidents impacts on the community by reducing hospital costs, insurance costs and Accident Compensation Corporation costs all of which are of direct financial benefit to the communities that local boards represent.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

36. Delays due to COVID-19 and lockdown in the Auckland Region have added complexity to both public consultation and implementation timelines. The following measures were undertaken to ensure a quality engagement process:

· The consultation length was extended from four to five weeks.

· The number of online events during the consultation was significantly increased.

· Digital advertising spend was increased and included Mandarin language public webinars and social media advertising.

37. Steps have also been taken to ensure flexibility in the implementation timeline.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

38. The new speed limits are proposed to come into force at the end of November 2022.

39. The November 2022 date may need to be revised due to the impacts of COVID-19 and to take into account consultation feedback. Local boards will be kept up to date if any changes are made.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Attachment A - Waitematā Local Board - Proposed speed limit changes - phase 3	151
b ⇩	Attachment B - Safe Speeds Programme Public feedback on proposed speed limit changes March/April 2022	153

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Annie Ferguson – Communications and Engagement, Auckland Transport

Ben Stallworthy – Elected Member Relationship Partner, Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Nathan Cammock – Programme Director, Auckland Transport

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Community Facilities Network Plan Revised Action Plan (2022)

File No.: CP2022/05355

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To present the revised Community Facilities Network Plan Action Plan (2022) including progress and completion of actions since 2015 and prioritisation of actions over the next three years.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Community Facilities Network Plan (CFNP) is a strategic document outlining how Auckland Council will invest in community facilities. It was approved by Regional Strategy and Policy Committee in August 2015.

3. The accompanying Action Plan prioritises actions and projects that will be undertaken to implement the CFNP. The CFNP contains criteria for identifying and prioritising actions.

4. Every three years the Action Plan is reviewed and updated to recognise progress, revise priorities of existing actions and assess potential new actions. The Action Plan was last updated in 2019.

5. The Action Plan has been revised for 2022 using the methodology outlined in the CFNP. It contains 33 new actions.

6. There are now 155 total actions in the Action Plan including:

· 65 completed actions

· 36 actions underway

· 50 actions to start

· 4 actions on hold.

7. Implementation of priority actions within the revised Action Plan will initially focus on:

· completing 36 actions that are already underway

· starting four new area-based actions located in Investment Priority Areas

· starting two network-wide strategic improvement actions.

8. Feedback from local boards will be part of the report to the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee in August 2022 (when considering the adoption of the Action Plan).

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) support the revised Community Facilities Network Plan Action Plan (2022), provided in Attachment A.

Horopaki

Context

What is the Community Facilities Network Plan and Action Plan?

9. The Community Facilities Network Plan and its companion Action Plan were approved in 2015 by the Regional Strategy and Policy Committee (REG/2015/57).

10. The Community Facilities Network Plan (CFNP) guides the council’s investment in the provision of community facilities and services. It provides direction on the development of new facilities, major upgrades of existing facilities, optimisation, and potential divestment of facilities no longer meeting community needs.

11. The CFNP addresses provision for:

· arts and culture facilities

· community centres

· libraries

· pools and leisure facilities

· venues for hire (community or rural halls).

12. The CFNP’s accompanying Action Plan prioritises projects to:

· ensure existing facilities are fit for purpose

· address gaps or duplication in provision and needs for community facilities

· meet future demand arising from population growth and changing users’ expectations.

13. Together the CFNP and its companion Action Plan support council’s goal to focus community service investment on:

· quality over quantity

· addressing service gaps where growth is significant

· improving portfolio performance.

The Action Plan is revised every three years

14. Every three years the Action Plan is reviewed and updated to recognise progress, revise priorities of existing actions and assess potential new actions.

15. The Action Plan was last reviewed in 2018 and adopted by the Environment and Community Committee in April 2019 (ENV/2019/47).

16. Progress on the Action Plan is reported annually to the relevant committees. The last update was provided to the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee in November 2021 (PAC/2021/58).

17. A summary of progress on the revised 2022 Action Plan is provided in Attachment B. It shows that 65 actions are completed, 36 actions are underway, 50 actions have not started, and 4 actions are on hold.

Actions are structured by category, theme and progress

18. There are three categories and two themes of actions in the Action Plan (refer Table 1).

Table 1: CFNP Action Plan categories

19. The 2022 Action Plan presents actions in two parts.

· Part A – new actions (identified since the last review) and actions carried over from the previous review which have not been started.

· Part B – actions underway at the time of the review and previously completed actions.

Departments work together to identify business and strategic improvement actions

20. The development of new business and strategic improvements involved Community & Social Policy, Community Facilities, and Regional Service Planning, Investment & Partnerships. These departments worked together to support quality advice and to improve the way we plan and prioritise delivery of community services.

The identification of area-based actions follows a set process

21. The process for the development of area-based actions in Part A of the 2022 Action Plan is set by the CFNP and shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Review process for 2022 CFNP Action Plan

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22. Potential area-based actions for Part A were identified from a range of sources:

· political resolutions requesting the addition of items to the Action Plan

· work arising from completed actions in the Action Plan 2019

· the 10-year Budget 2021-2031

· local board plan initiatives and work programmes

· input from business intelligence and across the Auckland Council organisation

· actions not started in the Action Plan 2019.

Area-based actions are prioritised through the weighting of network, community, and building criteria

23. Once identified, the master list of area-based actions was assessed based on the prioritisation criteria outlined in section 5.2 of the CFNP (refer Table 2).

Table 2: Prioritisation criteria for area-based actions as defined by the CFNP

24. The tools used to conduct the assessment included population data, geospatial information, asset condition information, and in some instances needs assessments and business cases.

The priorities in the CFNP Action Plan guide the focus of our resources

25. The impact of Covid-19 and the resulting economic slow-down has had a significant impact on the council’s revenue and borrowing capacity. The 10-year Budget (Recovery Budget), adopted 29 June 2021, highlights:

· a tight fiscal environment for the immediate future

· the need to reduce capital expenditure across the council family

· reprioritisation of projects

· the unsustainability of maintaining the current community facility network while meeting the needs of growing and changing communities.

26. The ‘focused investment’ approach for community investment, adopted as part of the 10-year Budget, means we must focus on renewing priority assets, reducing our asset portfolio, expanding provision of tailored/alternative service delivery models and exploring partnership opportunities.

27. The approach for community investment supports the direction of the CFNP and in this constrained environment, priority actions determined by the criteria in the CFNP are guiding the focus of our resources.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

The revised CFNP Action Plan 2022

28. The revised Action Plan 2022 is provided in Attachment A.

29. Table 3 shows the distribution of all actions in the Action Plan 2022 and progress of actions since the Community Facilities Network Plan was adopted in 2015.

Table 3: Summary of the 2022 CFNP Action Plan

30. Attachment B shows the progress status of the revised 2022 Action Plan, as well as the distribution of actions across local boards, service type and priority status.

31. The progress being made on actions demonstrates staff’s commitment to focusing resources on a collectively agreed and mandated programme of work, as well as the commitment to delivering agreed priorities in a constrained environment.

The focus of the CFNP Action Plan work programme 2022/2023

32. The focus of next year’s work will be towards completing priority actions that; are already in progress, are located in Investment Priority Areas (identified in the 10-year Budget) or are strategic improvements with a network-wide reach (refer Table 4).

33. This focus ensures our effort is scalable and our advice about investment in community facilities is more effective. The efficiency created will allow us to concentrate on the priority actions that have not yet been started.

Table 4: Summary of proposed work programme for 2022/2023

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

34. Consideration of climate impact happens at a project level. There are no direct climate impacts arising from this report on the action plan.

35. Future detailed business cases will include application of the Community Facilities – Sustainable Asset Policy. The regional policy, the first of three phases under the council’s Sustainable Asset Standard (SAS), commits council to:

· achieve carbon neutrality in operations for new asset development

· achieve a minimum 5-Star Green Star rating (or equivalent certification) on the development of all new assets with a budget over $10 million

· incorporate decarbonisation principles into guideline documents for renewals and new asset development of all community assets.

36. The assessment of climate impacts in investigations and business cases will improve by applying learnings from across the organisation in its responsiveness to climate change. Staff will also seek to understand the allowances that need to be made to meet climate impact targets for Action Plan projects related to the development of new facilities, or the improvement of existing facilities.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

37. During the development of the Action Plan 2022 input has been sought from the following departments:

· Regional Service Planning, Investment and Partnerships

· Local Board Services

· Parks Sports and Recreation

· Financial and Business Performance

· Connected Communities

· Community Facilities

· Community and Social Policy.

38. Delivery of the Action Plan 2022 is resourced by council’s Community & Social Policy and Regional Service Planning, Investment & Partnerships teams subject to capacity. Individual actions are delivered with participation from other departments and, where relevant, Eke Panuku Development Auckland.

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

Local impacts and local board views

39. Local boards provided feedback on direction and specific content during the development of the Community Facilities Network Plan and Action Plan prior to adoption in 2015.

40. Key initiatives from local board plans (2020) were an input of the review process for the development of the 2022 CFNP Action Plan (refer Figure 1).

41. The CFNP’s prioritisation criteria applies the highest weighting of 15 per cent to local board priority to ensure local board’s views influence the overall assessment of actions.

42. Progressing area-based actions are reflected in relevant local board work programmes. Local boards provide feedback and input throughout the investigations and have decision making responsibilities as per schedule the 10-year Budget 2021-31

43. Decision-making for service provision and location sits with local boards within funding parameters set by the Governing Body.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

44. The Community Facilities Network Plan outlines, in Section 2.2, how it will deliver on Māori outcomes. These outcomes include:

· engage with Māori organisations to understand Māori expectations and investigate the community needs of Māori groups, and factor this into decision-making for community facilities

· actively engage and consult to ensure the planning, development, and operations of facilities consider Māori needs and aspirations

· work closely with Māori groups and key stakeholders, including local iwi, to develop appropriate cultural programmes to be delivered through facilities

· investigate Māori demographic participation and usage trends, identifying opportunities to increase the attendance and use of facilities by Māori and developing appropriate business responses

· provide visual representations of commitment to Māori to tell stories of their connections to the place (such as signage) and honouring tikanga

· ensure that, in any exploration of potential future sites for facilities, Māori concerns about wāhi tapu are incorporated.

45. Engagement with Māori is included as part of investigations and continues through the planning and delivery of responses. Examples include:

· interviews and hui with mana whenua

· interviews and hui with mataawaka in local settings to understand community needs

· workshops and focus groups with local marae

· intercept surveys with representative samples of the Māori population base

· kanohi ki te kanohi interviews conducted in Te Reo Māori.

46. Feedback provided from Māori is specific to the nature of the investigation for which the engagement occurred. This feedback is used to inform the delivery of options and responses.

47. Staff will work with other relevant parts of the council to ensure effective engagement with Māori.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

48. There are currently no identified financial implications for the delivery of the Community Facilities Network Plan Action Plan 2022 as work is delivered utilising existing resources.

49. Investment decisions and associated funding implications are reported separately to the relevant decision-maker(s).

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

50. There is a risk that development of the Action Plan 2022 may not match local board priorities, as implementation of the Action Plan involves understanding service needs and taking a network view. This risk is mitigated by:

· continuing to socialise and reinforce the strategic objectives of the CFNP to elected members, key staff, and through all deliverables

· clarifying local board plans were reviewed and any potential community service-related content was considered for potential inclusion as an action

· including One Local Initiative projects into the Action Plan 2022.

51. There is financial risk that:

· budget allocated in the 10-year Budget 2021-2031 may be insufficient to deliver some of the action findings

· the need for significant new investment identified from actions will be challenging due to the impact Covid-19 has had on the council’s revenue and borrowing capacity

· some investigations may require changes to the funding identified in the 10-year Budget 2021-2031.

52. This financial risk is mitigated by:

· ensuring investigations include looking at options for funding other than rates or debt

· ensuring findings of investigations that require new investment are supported by indicative business cases

· managing expectations by acknowledging budget constraints

· managing expectations by acknowledging the delegation for decision-making on investment in new facilities is held by the Governing Body and is considered as part of long-term planning (decision-making for service provision and location sits with local boards within parameters set by the Governing Body).

53. There is a timing risk that delivery of actions may take longer because of reduced operational capacity and may not align with elected members and/or local communities’ expectations. This risk is mitigated by driving delivery to meet targeted timeframes for priority actions and managing expectations based on the principles and direction set by the CFNP.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

54. Local board resolutions will be included in the report to the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee when they consider adoption of the Action Plan in August 2022.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Attachment A - Community Facilities Network Plan (CFNP)	251
b ⇩	Attachment B - Focus of Community Facilities Action Plan 2022	267

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Tracey Williams - Service and Asset Planning Specialist

Authorisers

Justine Haves - General Manager Regional Services Planning, Investment and Partnership

Louise Mason – General Manager Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Draft Auckland golf investment plan

File No.: CP2022/05616

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek tautoko / support for the draft Auckland golf investment plan titled Where all Aucklanders benefit from publicly owned golf land.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. To increase Aucklander’s access to, and the benefits from, publicly owned golf land, staff have developed a draft investment plan.

3. Staff recommend that you support the draft Auckland golf investment plan titled Where all Aucklanders benefit from publicly owned golf land.

4. There will be increased accountability and transparency from an outcome-focused investment approach and a clear decision-making framework. Implementation of the plan is expected to achieve:

· increased equity, sport and recreation by opening up publicly owned golf land to all Aucklanders

· increased equity and participation by providing a broad range of golf experiences that attract and retain participants and services targeted at low participation groups

· best practice in ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation of publicly owned golf land.

5. If adopted, any future investment would need to align with the plan. The main trade-off is between taking a consistent regional approach to future decision-making and one-off decisions as current leases end.

6. The next step is for the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee to consider adoption of the plan in mid-2022. Local board feedback will help inform their decision-making.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) tautoko / support the draft Auckland golf investment plan titled Where all Aucklanders benefit from publicly owned golf land attached to this report (Attachment A)

b) tautoko / support the three policy objectives set in the draft Auckland golf investment plan:

i) increased equity, sport and recreation by opening up publicly owned golf land to all Aucklanders

ii) increased equity and participation by providing a broad range of golf experiences that attract and retain participants and services targeted at low participation groups

iii) best practice in ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation of publicly owned golf land.

c) tautoko / support the decision-making framework set in the draft Auckland golf investment plan, in which future use of publicly owned golf land will be considered in the context of local needs, increased equity, participation and environmental outcomes.

Horopaki

Context

Exclusive use of publicly owned land for golf is not sustainable

Problem definition

7. There are 13 golf courses operating on 535 hectares of council-owned or managed land. This publicly owned land has an estimated value of $2.9 billion in 2018.^{^[3]}

8. Public access to this land, other than to play golf, is limited which means that some Aucklanders are missing out.

9. There are competing demands to provide open space and community facilities. Housing and business land is also in short supply in urban areas.

10. This makes exclusive use of publicly owned land by a single sports code unsustainable.

The draft investment plan builds on community engagement, research and analysis

11. Development of the draft plan involved community engagement, research and analysis.

12. Work commenced in 2016 with the release of a discussion document for public engagement [PAR/2016/11 refers].

13. The investment approach was supported by a majority of Aucklanders who responded to the consultation in 2016. There was strong feedback for council to maximise the benefits from its investment in golf. This is reflected in the draft plan.

14. Following analysis of submissions on the discussion document, the Parks, Sport and Recreation Committee approved development of a draft plan with the following components [PAR/2016/52 refers]:

· a policy statement setting out the vision, investment principles and the scope of council’s investment.

· a decision-making framework that sets how the investment approach will be applied as well as ongoing reporting and monitoring.

15. A range of research was undertaken to support the development of a draft plan, including an analysis of the value of golf to Auckland’s economy and benchmarking to assess the environmental performance of golf courses on publicly owned land.

16. Cost-benefit analyses were undertaken of the 13 golf courses. A tool was developed to assess the costs and benefits of different forms of sport and recreation investment.

17. An intervention logic and decision-making framework were developed and refined following workshops with the Environment and Community Committee and 10 local boards in September and November 2018.

18. Key aspects of the draft plan were workshopped with the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee in December 2021.

19. The Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee considered the draft plan in February 2022 and invited staff to use this document to engage with the community.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Changes are proposed so that all Aucklanders benefit from publicly owned golf land

20. Staff have developed a draft Auckland golf investment plan in order to make publicly owned golf land accessible to Aucklanders and to increase public benefits from this land.

21. It proposes three policy objectives:

· increase equity, sport and recreation by opening up publicly owned golf land to all Aucklanders

· increase equity and participation by providing a broad range of golf experiences that attract and retain participants and services targeted at low participation groups

· best practice in ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation of publicly owned golf land.

22. The proposed outcome-focused investment approach, with a clear decision-making framework, would also increase accountability and transparency.

Increasing public value is an accepted public sector approach

23. The draft plan takes a public value approach as it aims to deliver more public value to Aucklanders from council investment.

24. Public value is an accepted approach. It has informed public policy in New Zealand and other countries such as Australia and the United Kingdom since the mid-1990s.^{^[4]}

25. It focuses decision-making on how best to manage public assets to benefit all members of society.

26. Alternate approaches, where council does not consider the costs and benefits of allocating publicly owned land to golf or public versus private benefits, have been discounted.

27. These factors cannot be overlooked when there are competing demands for open space or community facilities and land supply constraints.

The investment approach is consistent with council policy

28. In 2019, the Environment and Community Committee adopted the Increasing Aucklanders’ Participation in Sport: Investment Plan 2019-2039 [ENV/2019/93 refers].

29. The draft plan is consistent with council policy on sport investment.^{^[5]} It has the same investment objective of increasing equity and participation and the same investment principles as the overarching sport investment plan.

30. A separate plan from Increasing Aucklanders’ Participation in Sport: Investment Plan 2019-2039 was needed because there is more complexity to golf both in terms of costs and benefits. For example, golf courses may operate on marginal land, and they can have other functions such as stormwater management.

31. Increasing environmental benefits were an additional consideration given the large land areas currently allocated to golf.

The draft plan proposes four key shifts to benefit all Aucklanders

32. Four key shifts to the status quo are proposed so that all Aucklanders benefit from increased equity, participation and environmental outcomes.

Figure 1: Four key shifts to deliver increased benefits to Aucklanders

FROM ad hoc historic decisions of legacy councils

Now there is intensive demand for land to accommodate Auckland’s growth

TO a robust investment framework that is focused on increasing benefits to all Aucklanders

Public-owned golf land will be considered in the context of local needs, increased equity, participation and environmental outcomes

DELIVERS increased accountability and transparency

FROM publicly owned land used exclusively by golfers

There is competition over access to open space and some Aucklanders are missing out

TO sport and recreation for all Aucklanders

Opening publicly owned golf land to other users with new play spaces, walking, running and cycling paths and other sport and recreation activities

DELIVERS increased equity and sport and recreation participation rates

FROM asset-based investment in traditional mid-level (development) golf courses

Auckland golf courses meet the needs of a relatively narrow segment of population^{^[6]}

TO a broad golf service offering across the network that appeals to a wider group of people

Providing a broad range of golf experiences and pathways that attract and retain participants with services targeted at low participation groups

DELIVERS increased equity and golf participation rates

FROM variable environmental management of publicly owned golf land

Some golf courses are high users of water, fertilisers, pesticides and energy

TO best practice in ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation that meets clearly defined targets

A kaitiakitanga framework ensures publicly owned golf land is environmentally sustainable, energy neutral and carbon positive

DELIVERS increased natural and environmental benefits

33. If the draft plan is adopted, these changes can be implemented as leases end, or by agreement with current leaseholders.

Decision-makers will consider a range of evidence and options before any future investment

34. The draft plan sets out a clear decision-making framework to guide and inform any future investment and leasing decisions. Its sets out clear objectives and expectations about the public benefits sought from publicly owned golf land.

35. Decisions will be informed by an indicative business case with a full range of policy options assessed against the plan’s investment objectives and principles. This will help inform decisions that local boards make about golf leases.

36. Development of the indicative business cases will commence three to five years prior to the end of a current lease for golf courses on publicly owned land. Eight of these leases end before 2028.

Figure 2: Proposed decision-making framework (see page 21 of Attachment A for a larger version)

Future investment decisions will involve the governing body and local boards

37. If the golf investment plan is adopted, the governing body and local boards will work together to implement the plan. This process will adapt to any changes made to current allocated decision-making responsibilities.

38. Currently the Governing Body makes strategic decisions concerning asset ownership and future investment to increase sport and recreation opportunities for all Aucklanders. Local boards make decisions on the use of publicly owned land, including leases, and the development of open space to meet community needs.

39. During the development of indicative business cases for individual publicly owned golf land, joint working groups can be set up to consider policy options and implementation requirements. This would ensure close collaboration between decision-makers.

There are some trade-offs associated with adopting the plan and the key shifts

40. Key Shift 1 (a robust investment framework) means taking a consistent regional approach to future decision-making rather than making one-off decisions as current leases end. It also means that a full range of policy options will be considered as part of an indicative business case, rather than simply going through a new lease process.

41. Implementation will require a joint approach involving the governing body and local boards, reflecting and adapting to changing decision-making allocated to local boards.

42. Key Shift 2 (sport and recreation for all Aucklanders) means making space for other sport and recreation activities on publicly owned golf land.

43. In most cases, it is anticipated that these activities can co-exist alongside golf on publicly owned land.

44. Key Shift 3 (a broad golf service offering) could mean making changes to the types of services or facilities available. For example, a driving range and an introductory golf could be provided in place of an existing 18-hole golf course.

45. Any such change would have varied support between new and experienced golfers.

46. Key Shift 4 (sustainable environmental practices) means that all golf courses on publicly owned land will need to meet a minimum environmental benchmark.

47. Six golf courses on publicly owned land would not currently meet this benchmark.

48. Some of them are participating in a pilot run by Auckland Council’s Infrastructure and Environmental Services department to improve environmental practices, but decisions may need to be made as to whether additional council support is provided.

There are strengths and weaknesses to the plan

49. There are strengths and weaknesses to the draft plan as well as some limitations and constraints (see Table 1).

50. A strength of the draft plan is how it has built on public engagement in 2016. The majority of public respondents to a council discussion document sought increased access to publicly owned golf land. They supported walking, running and cycling trails. They also supported use of an environmental auditing tool.

51. Other key strengths are the proposed public value approach and strategic alignment with the Auckland and Māori Plans. It also builds on golf sector strategies and plans.

52. The main weakness is that the draft plan relied on publicly available golf participation data (up to and including data from 2020). Golf New Zealand has subsequently provided more up-to-date data, which shows increases in participation over the last two years.

53. Another weakness is that the draft plan does not specify any level of future council investment. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis as leases end. This will allow council to make timely decisions based on community needs as participation trends will change over time. This may however create uncertainty for leaseholders and the wider golf sector.

Table 1: High-level analysis of the merits of the draft plan

We are engaging again with Aucklanders to get their views

54. Staff are engaging with Aucklanders, the sport and recreation sector as well as golf clubs and leaseholders to get their views on the draft plan.

55. A range of mechanisms were used to engage the public, including the People’s Panel survey and public submissions to the Have Your Say consultation, with a cross section of Aucklanders providing feedback.

· Have Your Say engagement ran from 23 March to 20 April 2022. A total of 1,074 people provided feedback on the draft plan. A broad range of ages, ethnicities and locations were represented. However, a large proportion was older, male Pākeha/New Zealand European respondents, or from the Albert-Eden, Devonport-Takapuna and Ōrākei local board areas.

· The People’s Panel ran from 7 to 12 April 2022. A total of 1,070 people completed the survey. A broad range of ages, ethnicities and locations were represented in the feedback.

56. Consultation with the sport and recreation sector as well as golf clubs and leaseholders through a series of virtual meetings runs until 27 May 2022.

The views of Aucklanders in 2022 varied on the draft plan

57. Feedback from the Peoples Panel and Have Your Say varied (see Figure 3):

· 51 per cent of the Peoples Panel ‘support’ the overall goal to ensure that all Aucklanders benefit from publicly owned golf land. A further 28 per cent ‘partially support’ this goal.

· 59 per cent of Have Your Say respondents ‘don’t support’ the plan.

Figure 3: Summary of public feedback

People’s Panel: Goal to ensure all Aucklanders benefit

Chart type: Clustered Bar. 'Field1': 1 Support has noticeably higher 'Field2'.

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Have Your Say: Overall opinion on the draft plan

Chart type: Pie. 'Field2' by 'Field1'

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People’s Panel

62% Support

19% Partially support

15% Don’t support

44% Support

30% Partially support

20% Don’t support

72% Support

16% Partially support

9% Don’t support

54% Support

24% Partially support

14% Don’t support

62% Support

20% Partially support

15% Don’t support

40% Support

32% Partially support

20% Don’t support

70% Support

18% Partially support

9% Don’t support

Policy Objective 1 (increasing public access)

Policy Objective 2 (a broad range of golf experiences)

Policy Objective 3 (ecosystem management and biodiversity)

Key Shift 1 (a robust investment framework)

Key Shift 2 (sport and recreation for all Aucklanders)

Key Shift 3 (a broad golf service offering)

Key Shift 4 (sustainable environmental practices)

Have Your Say

21% Support

19% Partially support

59% Don’t support

28% Support

32% Partially support

37% Don’t support

53% Support

21% Partially support

22% Don’t support

26% Support

24% Partially support

44% Don’t support

21% Support

16% Partially support

63% Don’t support

20% Support

24% Partially support

45% Don’t support

44% Support

20% Partially support

27% Don’t support

58. There is support across both groups of respondents for the environmental aspects of the plan, in particular Policy Objective 3 (best practice in ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation).

59. On most other aspects of the plan there were opposing views between respondents to the Peoples Panel’s survey and the Have Your Say consultation.

The sport and recreation sector supports the focus on increasing equity and participation

60. Initial feedback from the sport and recreation sector supports the focus on increasing equity and participation in sport and recreation for all Aucklanders as well as golf.

61. They also welcome opportunities for new play spaces, walking, jogging and cycling paths.

The golf sector opposes the draft plan in its current form

62. The golf sector has indicated that they oppose the draft plan in its current form. They are concerned that the draft plan does not reflect the current situation.

63. Golf New Zealand provided evidence that participation rates have increased in recent years and suggested that further investment is required to meet the needs for golf in the future.

To date golf leaseholders have told us that the draft plan gives them more certainty and they are doing many of the things it seeks to achieve

64. Golf leaseholders that staff have spoken with to date think that the draft plan gives them more certainty as to what council would invest in and transparency over future decision-making processes.

65. They also noted that they were already doing many of the things outlined in the plan, including growing participation among young people and women, broadening their golf service offering and increasing environmental benefits.

Staff will analyse all the submissions and will look at what changes need to be made

66. Staff will analyse all of the submissions made on the draft plan and will look at what changes need to be made to the document. This includes updating golf participation data.

Staff recommend that local boards support the draft plan

67. Staff recommend that you support the adoption of this plan.

68. There will be increased accountability and transparency from an outcome-focused investment approach and a clear decision-making framework.

69. If adopted, the plan will help increase Aucklander’s access to publicly owned land.

70. It will also help increase equity and participation in sport and recreation, including golf.

71. Increased natural and environmental benefits will come from a kaitiakitanga framework with ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

The draft plan aligns with Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Action Plan

72. Getting better environmental outcomes from the 535 hectares of open space currently allocated to golf is critical to Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Action Plan.

73. A kaitiakitanga framework will ensure golf courses employ best practice in ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation.

74. If the draft plan is adopted, leaseholders will need to meet a minimum benchmark covering:

· ecology

· landscape and cultural heritage

· energy consumption and waste reduction

· water resource

· climate change

· pollution prevention.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

75. Eke Panuku Development Auckland will need to ensure that decision-making on any leases is made in accordance with the plan if it is adopted.

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

Local impacts and local board views

There is inequity across age, gender and ethnic groups and people living with disabilities

76. Not all Aucklanders have the same opportunities to participate in sport and recreation or to play golf:

· there is inequity for people living with disabilities

· Asian and Pacific Aucklanders have lower sport and recreation participation rates

· women and young people have lower golf participation rates.

Local boards have been briefed on the draft plan and their views are now sought

77. The draft plan sets out a clear decision-making framework to guide and inform any future investment and leasing decisions. Its sets out clear objectives and expectations about the public benefits sought from publicly owned golf land.

78. If the draft plan is adopted, the Governing Body and local board allocated decision-making responsibilities will work together to implement the plan. This process will adapt to any changes made to current allocated decision-making responsibilities.

79. Currently the Governing Body makes strategic decisions concerning asset ownership and future investment to increase sport and recreation opportunities for all Aucklanders. Local boards make decisions on the use of publicly owned land, including leases, and the development of open space to meet community needs.

80. Joint working groups to consider policy options and implementation requirements as part of the development of indicative business cases can ensure close collaboration between investment and lease decisions.

81. Staff held a local board member briefing on 4 April 2022, providing an overview of the draft plan and responded to questions.

82. This report provides an overview of the draft plan as well as a high-level summary of public feedback. It seeks a formal view on the draft plan.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

83. The draft plan aligns with the five key directions that reflect the overarching goals or aspirations of mana whenua and mataawaka as set-out in the Māori Plan:

· Whanaungatanga /… Access to public facilities

· Rangatiratanga /…Māori are actively involved in decision-making and management of natural resources

· Manaakitanga /… Access to clean parks and reserves

· Wairuatanga /… Indigenous flora and fauna

· Kaitiakitanga /…Māori are kaitiaki of the environment.

84. Mana whenua have been provided with a summary of the draft plan and public feedback to assist with their decision-making process about providing feedback.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

85. There are no financial implications to the local board for any decision to support the draft plan, its policy objectives and the decision-making framework it outlines.

86. If the draft plan is adopted, the costs of undertaking indicative business cases would be funded within existing department budget.

87. The financial implications of any decisions recommended through individual indicative business cases would be outlined at the relevant time.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

88. Adoption of a plan for future council investment in golf manages risk as well as increasing transparency and accountability.

89. If the Governing Body and local boards follow the indicative business case process and decision-making framework, then there would be a low risk of legal challenge.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

90. The Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee to consider adoption of the plan in mid- 2022. The agenda report will include local board feedback.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Where all Aucklanders benefit from publicly owned golf land	285

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Aubrey Bloomfield - Senior Policy Advisor

Authorisers

Carole Canler - Senior Policy Manager

Kataraina Maki - General Manager - Community and Social Policy

Louise Mason – General Manager Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Waitematā Local Board

17 May 2022

Auckland Council's Quarterly Performance Report: Waitematā Local Board for quarter three 2021/2022

File No.: CP2022/06311

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide the Waitematā Local Board with an integrated quarterly performance report for quarter three, 1 January – 31 March 2022.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report includes financial performance, progress against work programmes, key challenges the board should be aware of and any risks to delivery against the 2021/2022 work programme.

3. The work programme is produced annually and aligns with Waitematā Local Board Plan outcomes.

4. The complete work programme can be found in Attachment A of this report, however key activity updates from this quarter include:

· ID 1465: Good Citizens Awards Waitematā

· ID 846: Waipapa Stream Restoration

· ID 870: Climate Action Network Waitematā

· ID 15395: Cox’s Bay to Wharf Road Greenway

· ID 1487: Young Enterprise Scheme Waitematā

5. All operating departments with agreed work programmes have provided a quarterly update against their work programme delivery. Activities are reported with a status of green (on track), amber (some risk or issues, which are being managed), red (behind delivery, significant risk) or grey (cancelled, deferred, or merged). The following activities are reported with a status of red:

· ID 871: Low Carbon Lifestyles Waitematā

6. Overall, the net operational financial performance of the local board is tracking below the revised year to date budget (96 per cent). Revenue is tracking at 40 per cent of budget for the year to date and this has been caused by COVID-19 restrictions. From the local board’s Locally Driven Initiatives (LDI) funding, most projects are underway and on track to be completed during the year, although some projects may need to have budget carried forward to 2022/2023 to ensure completion.

7. Major capital projects completed or underway include the roof remediation at Central Library, renewal of the Symonds Street heritage toilets, renewal works at Myers Park Caretakers Cottage, and renewal of pedestrian bridges and pathways on the Cox's Bay to Wharf Road Greenway.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitematā Local Board:

a) receive the performance report for quarter three ending 31 March 2022.

Horopaki

Context

8. The Waitematā Local Board has an approved 2021/2022 work programme for the following:

· Customer and Community Services

· Infrastructure and Environmental Services

· External Partnerships: Business Associations

· Auckland Emergency Management

· Auckland Unlimited.

9. The graph below shows how the work programme activities meet the local board plan outcomes. Activities that are not part of the approved work programme but contribute towards the local board outcomes, such as advocacy by the local board, are not captured in this graph.

Graph 1: Work programme activities by outcome

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COVID-19 restrictions

10. From 23 January 2022, Auckland moved back into traffic light red setting under the COVID-19 Protection Framework, which has impacted council and community-delivered event planning and programming.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Local Board Work Programme Snapshot

11. The graph below identifies work programme activity by RAG status (red, amber, green and grey) which measures the performance of the activity. It shows the percentage of work programme activities that are on track (green), in progress but with issues that are being managed (amber), activities that have significant issues (red) and activities that have been cancelled/deferred/merged (grey).

Graph 2: Work programme performance by RAG status

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12. The graph below shows the stage of the activities in each departments’ work programmes. The number of activity lines differ by department as approved in the local board work programmes.

Graph 3: Work programme performance by activity status and department

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Key activity updates from quarter three

13. ID 20438 Central Library – comprehensive renewal: This is a multi-year project involving a comprehensive internal building refit, including mechanical services renewal. The air handling unit for the special collections area and lighting on level three have been renewed. Physical works delivery continues across FY23 and FY24. Next steps will see submission of a business case for funding from the sustainability fund to support energy efficiency improvements required for mechanical units at the library.

14. ID 20686 Symonds Street - renew heritage toilets: Construction works to renew the heritage toilets is progressing well on site and physical works completion was expected in late March 2022.

15. ID 19166 Myers Park Caretakers Cottage and shed renewal and restoration: The project is progressing well despite delays due to Covid-19 and is on track for completion at the end of May 2022. All structural works, wall framing, first fix services, timber door, window joinery and roof installation has been completed. Restoration of interior and exterior elements are underway. Resource consent has been lodged to change the permitted use of the building (currently 'open space recreational'), which will enable the cottage to be used for a wider range of activities in the future including commercial.

16. ID 15395 Cox's Bay to Wharf Rd Greenway - renew pedestrian bridges and pathways: Construction works are underway. The physical works contract completion is planned for the end of April 2022.

17. ID 1465 Good Citizens Awards Waitematā: The virtual event was followed by a social gathering of the recipients at a restaurant in the viaduct on the 27 February. This event was attended by local board members and Ward Councillors.

18. ID 846 Waipapa Stream Restoration: The Waipapa Stream predator trap line has been reviewed and extended and new volunteers have been recruited and trained. The trap library at Parnell Community Centre continues to loan traps to the local community. A weeding bee was held in March and volunteers continue to monitor water quality in Waipapa Stream.

19. ID 870 Climate Action Network Waitematā: The Climate Action Network has supported the Uptown Business Association to run a solar event as part of a local EcoFestival. Support was also provided to the Song Writers 4 Climate Action group to hold two workshops with around 12-15 attendees at each workshop and record an album of songs at Roundhead Studios. ‘Pop-Up’ events were held at the Grey Lynn Car boot Market and at the Grey Lynn Farmer’s Market. Membership of the Waitematā Low Carbon Network Facebook page increased from 217 to 341, and the mailing list increased from 249 to 291.

20. ID 1487 Young Enterprise Scheme: This programme is funded with the intention of supporting initiatives which encourage Year 12 and 13 students from local schools to turn creatives ideas into real businesses with genuine products and services. This programme is delivered in partnership with Auckland Chamber of Commerce, Young Enterprise Trust, and Auckland Unlimited. 121 students participated in this programme.

Activities with significant issues

21. ID 871 Low-Carbon Lifestyles Waitematā: This project was not completed due to COVID-19 restrictions preventing the door-knocking and engagement activity from being delivered. This project is proposed to be carried forward into the FY2022/2023 Work Programme.

Activities on hold

22. The following work programme activities have been identified by operating departments as on hold:

23. ID 1093 19 Salisbury Street, Herne Bay - Herne Bay Ponsonby Racquets Club Lease Renewal: This project was on hold due to community leasing staff reviewing conditions relating to a loan application from the club; this matter is being progressed for lease renewal in the FY22/23 work programme.

Changes to the local board work programme

Cancelled activities

24. These activities are cancelled:

· ID 882: Regenerative Urban Farm; budget for this programme has been redistributed to other programme items (WTM/2021/299).

· ID 554: Parnell Festival of Roses; cancelled due to COVID-19 event restrictions.

Activities with changes

25. The following work programme activities have changes which have been formally approved by the board.

Table 1: Work programme changes formally approved by the board

ID/Ref	Work Programme Name	Activity Name	Summary of Change	Resolution number
540	Customer and Community Services	Gardens, Food, and Sustainability	Additional budget was allocated to this item as part of the reallocations report decision for remaining budget in FY21/22	WTM/2022/63
552	Customer and Community Services	Event Partnership Fund Waitematā	Due to COVID-19 restrictions some events under this line item did not proceed; budget from FY21/22 has been reallocated to other projects within the FY21/22 Work Programme	WTM/2022/63
554	Customer and Community Services	Local Board Event Parnell Festival of Roses	Due to COVID-19 restrictions this event did not proceed; budget from FY21/22 has been reallocated to other projects within the FY21/22 Work Programme	WTM/2022/63
555	Customer and Community Services	Community Grants Waitematā	Additional budget was allocated to this item as part of the reallocations report decision for remaining budget in FY21/22	WTM/2022/63
NEW	Customer and Community Services	Western Springs Football Club – FIFA Women’s World Cub Programming	Budget was allocated to this item as part of the reallocations report decision for remaining budget in FY21/22	WTM/2022/63
NEW	Infrastructure and Environmental Services	Queen’s Wharf Bike Hub	Budget was allocated to this item as part of the reallocations report decision for remaining budget in FY21/22	WTM/2022/63

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

26. Receiving performance monitoring reports will not result in any identifiable changes to greenhouse gas emissions.

27. Work programmes were approved in June 2021 and delivery is already underway. If significant changes to any projects are required, climate impacts will be assessed as part of the relevant reporting requirements.

28. The local board is currently investing in several sustainability projects, which aim to build awareness around individual carbon emissions, and changing behaviour at a local level. These include:

· ID 885: Waitematā Waste Away

· ID 862: Climate Action Activator Waitematā

· ID 870: Climate Action Network Waitematā

· ID 871: Low-Carbon Lifestyles Waitematā

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

29. Council staff presented their views and group impacts during development of the work programme with the local board in June 2021.

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

Local impacts and local board views

30. This report informs the Waitematā Local Board of the performance for quarter three ending 31 March 2022.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

31. The Waitematā Local Board Local Board Plan 2020 acknowledges and celebrates its commitment to te ao Māori by incorporating and delivering on initiatives which enhance these values and relationships.

32. As reflected in the Local Board Plan: Outcome 1, the local board aspires that Māori are empowered, and their identity and culture is visible. The local board aims to celebrate and showcase Māori culture and grow respectful and reciprocal partnerships to ensure te ao Māori is embedded in decision making.

33. The local board is currently investing in projects that seek to deliver on the values of Māori empowerment, cultural enrichment, and partnership. These include:

· ID 543 Māori Responsiveness: Identify opportunities to work with mana whenua and mataawaka to increase responsiveness to local Māori priorities and aspirations, building and fostering relationships and sharing information including supporting an annual hui.

· ID 544 Apply the Empowered Communities Approach: Respond to the aspirations of mana whenua, mataawaka, marae and Māori organisations in conjunction with local board Māori responsiveness activities

· ID 1390 Whakatipu i te reo Māori (Libraries): The summer holiday booklet put together by the Waitematā children’s librarians had significant Te Reo content. There were Te Reo focused activities and incidental use of common Te Reo words and phrases. Through their inclusion, library staff hope to help whanau in Waitematā find it easy to include more Te Reo in their everyday lives. Over the summer over 150 Booklets were given out to children by the Waitematā libraries. Grey Lynn Library has begun a project to create bi-lingual signage. So far, the children’s area has been completed and they have begun work on signage for the general collection. Numerous customers have commented on their support and appreciation for bi-lingual signage.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

34. This report enables the Waitematā Local Board to monitor the organisation’s progress and performance in delivering the 2021/2022 work programme. There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Financial Performance

35. Operating expenditure relating to Asset Based Services (ABS) is below budget by $1.8 million for the year to date, while the LDI operational projects are currently $313,000 below budget. There are a variety of projects yet to draw down on financial allocations but are on track to be delivered by year end.

36. Capital expenditure of $10.7 million represents investment in the roof remediation at Central Library, renewal of the Symonds Street heritage toilets, renewal works at Myers Park Caretakers Cottage, and renewal of pedestrian bridges and pathways on the Cox's Bay to Wharf Road Greenway.

37. The complete Waitemata Local Board Financial Performance report can be found in Attachment B.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

38. While the risk of non-delivery of the entire work programme is rare, the likelihood for risk relating to individual activities does vary. Capital projects for instance, are susceptible to more risk as on-time and on-budget delivery is dependent on weather conditions, approvals (e.g., building consents) and is susceptible to market conditions.

39. The approved Customer and Community Services CAPEX work programme include projects identified as part of the Risk Adjusted Programme (RAP). These are projects that the Community Facilities delivery team will progress, if possible, in advance of the programmed delivery year. This flexibility in delivery timing helps to achieve 100 per cent financial delivery for the financial year if projects intended for delivery in the current financial year are delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

40. ID 871 Low-Carbon Lifestyles Waitematā was not completed due to COVID-19 restrictions preventing the door-knocking and engagement activity from being delivered. This risks the delivery of climate change outcomes but is mitigated by proposing to carry forward into the FY2022/2023 Work Programme.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

41. The local board will receive the next performance update following the end of quarter four (30 June 2022).

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Waitematā Local Board - 1 January – 31 March 2022 Work Programme Update	319
b ⇩	Waitematā Local Board - Operating Performance Financial Summary	363