Agenda of Rodney Local Board - Wednesday, 20 July 2022

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 Rodney Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday 22 June 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 Rodney 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 Deputation: Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc.

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Ursula Christel from Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc. has requested a deputation to update the board on the organisation and its work.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board:

a) thank Ms Christel from Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc. for her presentation and attendance at the meeting.

Attachments

a Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc. proposal and letters of support............ 69

b Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc. presentation......................................... 83

c Rodney Inclusive Communities Inc. Inclusion Hub vision............................. 93

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 three minutes per speaker 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.”

Rodney Local Board

20 July 2022

Milldale Parks Service Assessment

File No.: CP2022/07054

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval of the draft Milldale Open Space Play and Recreation Network: Study and Strategic Advice (Attachment A to the agenda report).

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. As part of the 2020/2021 Rodney Local Board work programme (Activity ID 1825) Parks Services undertook an assessment that anticipates the parks, sports and recreation needs of the growing community at Milldale.

3. The Milldale Open Space Play and Recreation Network Study and Strategic Advice is intended to be a guide for future investment decisions and enable meaningful dialogue with developers and partners to achieve desired park network and service outcomes at Milldale.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board:

a) approve the Milldale Open Space Play and Recreation Network: Study and Strategic Advice.

Horopaki

Context

4. The Milldale site is located within the Rodney Local Board and associated Dairy Flat Subdivision area. The development is bordered by the northern motorway and Millwater residential area to the east, and rural land holdings zones for future urban development to the north, south and west (Page 3, of Attachment A).

5. The Milldale Open Space Play and Recreation Network: Study and Strategic Advice (Attachment A) provides a holistic view of proposed open space and associated play provision within the Milldale development area to guide future investment decisions and enable meaningful dialogue with developers and partners to achieve desired network outcomes.

6. The assessment and associated mapping in Attachment A focus on the review of existing and proposed open space provision to establish a holistic understanding of relationships between:

· land use, town centre typologies and population density

· open space and play space distribution, area allocation and associated catchment level of service (time and distance)

· required function, programming, range of experiences and development potential in relation to the above.

7. Waterloo Reserve Concept Plan and associated service provision has been included in and supported by this assessment.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

8. Thirteen public open spaces and several connection open spaces are proposed for the Milldale development (Page 3, of Attachment A). Overall, the proposed open space distribution is in line with Auckland Council’s Open Space Provision Policy. Individual area allocations and corresponding open space provision typologies are as follows:

· one x 3.5 hectare Suburb Reserve (Town Centre/Hillside Park)

· one x 1.5 hectare Suburb Reserve (Waterloo Reserve)

· 11 x +/- 0.3 hectare Neighbourhood Reserves.

9. Although proposed open space provision satisfies requirements under the Auckland Council Open Space Provision Policy (OSPP), accommodating play spaces with a full range of experiences in all open spaces would result in significant catchment overlap. To make the most of limited investment opportunities it is important to assess the need for new assets as part of the network, so that communities get access to facilities where needed.

10. Play provision and programming for Milldale therefore requires rationalisation of location and activities to minimise catchment overlap and establish complementary activities and experiences. Distances, walking time and town centre typology (residential, shopping precinct etc.) have been the main criteria to determine the efficient distribution of proposed service provision for the area. Refer to the Open Space and Play Space Provision Map (Page 5, of Attachment A) for proposed function, service provision, catchment, and associated distribution.

11. The assessment provides advice on the type of play experiences recommended for each of the 13 sites and high-level spatial arrangements that seek to minimise provision overlap and estimated levels of investment required to deliver the network outcomes for each proposed site.

12. Out of the 13 open space sites it is proposed that seven, within the network, provide formal play provision and therefore a greater level of investment, these are demonstrated within schematics provided in the assessment. The majority of the seven sites provide formal play for an age range of 0–12-year old’s and have ‘baseline activities’ e.g. swinging, sliding, climbing, balancing etc. Proposed ‘complimentary activities’ e.g. ball, wheeled, music, water, social, nature etc. are strategically located across the area and vary between sites. The remaining six sites provide informal, flexible open space with amenities to complement the adjacent sites.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

13. Any formal development of parks infrastructure will contribute to climate change through carbon emissions, particularly during construction and renewal phases, and through ongoing maintenance. This needs to be carefully considered when creating new parks assets.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

14. The advice outlined within this assessment will assist council departments and council-controlled organisations (CCOs) undertaking development within parks in the future, including Community Facilities and Healthy Waters, to deliver improved outcomes for the Milldale community.

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

Local impacts and local board views

15. The assessment contributes to the following Rodney Local Board Plan 2020 outcome:

Outcome 5: Our local parks and recreation facilities meet the needs of our growing community.

Objective 1:

Our communities have great local options for indoor and outdoor sport and recreation that provide opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Key initiatives:

Build playgrounds, particularly in growing areas, focusing on shade, shelter and play for all abilities

Work with mana whenua to integrate Māori design in our local parks and facilities, and find ways to include Māra Hūpara (traditional Māori playground) in our play spaces

16. A draft of the Milldale Open Space Play and Recreation Network: Study and Strategic Advice was presented to the Rodney Local Board at a workshop on 8 September 2021.

17. Feedback from that workshop has been incorporated into the final draft recommended for adoption.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

18. The work undertaken in the Parks and Places Team work programme has been designed to enable meaningful engagement with iwi by outlining the potential opportunities and the how it will deliver on the outcomes identified in the local board plan.

19. Projects that are initiated from this assessment will be presented again to the North-Western Mana Whenua Hui. Iwi will have the opportunity to express interest in the projects and indicate how they would like to be involved in the project.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

20. Potential funding to deliver the proposed network outcomes from the developer, the Auckland Council growth programme, or the Rodney Local Board will need to be discussed further as part of future work programme planning and any future infrastructure funding agreements negotiated between the developer and council.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

21. There is risk in investing in investigation and design to initiate a project when there is no capital funding identified to deliver the physical work components.

22. The investigation and design phase of project delivery may identify issues that require the feasibility of the project to be reassessed.

23. This risk can be mitigated through entering into infrastructure funding agreements when an external party is undertaking reserve development.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

24. The assessment is designed to agree on desired play outcomes at a network level. Detail on the activities that will deliver on the identified opportunities will require detailed investigation and community engagement.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Milldale Open Space Play and Recreation Network Study and Strategic Advice (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Jeff Lyford - Parks Advisor - Rodney

Authorisers

Mace Ward - General Manager Parks, Sports and Recreation

Lesley Jenkins - Local Area Manager

Rodney Local Board

20 July 2022

Grant a community lease to Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated for land at Point Wells Recreation Reserve, Point Wells

File No.: CP2022/09494

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval for a proposed new community lease to Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated for land at Point Wells Recreation Reserve, 5 Point Wells Road, Point Wells.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated currently holds a lease for land on which its clubrooms and associated improvements are located. The lease reached final expiry on 31 August 2020. The lease agreement is holding over on a month-by-month basis on its existing terms and conditions until terminated or a new lease is granted.

3. The Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated have formally applied for a new community lease to continue its occupation and operations at Point Wells Reserve, 5 Point Wells Road, Point Wells.

4. The new lease was identified (item number 1057) and approved by the local board as part of the Community Facilities: Community Leases Work Programme 2021/2022 at its local board business meeting of 16 June 2021 (Resolution number RD/2021/265).

5. The Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated facilities support the activities that are involved in the game of croquet. These activities align with the local board plan 2020 outcome five “our local parks and recreation facilities meet the needs of our growing community”.

6. The Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated has provided all required information, including financials showing that it has sufficient funds, and it is being managed appropriately. The club has all the necessary insurance cover, including public liability and building insurance, in place.

7. As the Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated owns its building and associated improvements, it has an automatic right to reapply for a new lease at the end of its occupancy term. Similarly, the standard recommended term of lease is 10 years with one right of renewal for 10 years. The operative reserve management plan for Point Wells Recreation Reserve contemplates a lease term for five years with one right of renewal for five years. As such, staff are recommending the latter term of tenure.

8. This report recommends the local board grant a new community lease to Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated for land at Point Wells Recreation Reserve, terms and conditions to include as follows:

· a term of five years commencing from 21 July 2022 with one five-year right of renewal.

9. If the local board resolves to grant the lease, staff will work with the Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated to finalise the lease agreement.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board:

a) grant Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated, under section 54(1)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977, a new community lease for land comprising 3028.4 square metres (more or less) located at Point Wells Recreation Reserve, Point Wells legally described as Lot 20 Deposited Plan 32632 (Attachment A to the agenda report), subject to the following terms and conditions:

i) term – five years, commencing 21 July 2022, with one five-year right of renewal

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

iii) a community outcomes plan will be appended as a schedule to the lease agreement

b) approve the Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated Community Outcomes Plan (Attachment B to the agenda report)

c) note that all other terms and conditions will be in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977 and the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012.

Horopaki

Context

10. Local boards have the allocated authority relating to local recreation, sport and community facilities, including community leasing matters.

11. The Rodney Local Board approved the Community Facilities: Community Leases Work Programme 2021/2022 at its local board business meeting of 16 June 2021 (Resolution number RD/2021/265).

12. The progression of a new lease to Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated (the club) at Point Wells Recreation Reserve was listed on the approved work programme as item 1057. This report recommends the grant of a new community lease as approved on the work programme.

Land, building and lease

13. Point Wells Recreation Reserve is located at 5 Point Wells Road, Point Wells. The reserve comprises two land parcels totalling 1.043 hectares. The land parcel occupied by the club is owned in fee simple by Auckland Council and is legally described as Lot 20 Deposited Plan 32632. The land is subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977 and classified as recreation reserve.

14. Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated has occupied an area on Point Wells Recreation Reserve since 1996. The club’s improvements are well managed and maintained.

15. The club holds a community lease for a portion of land at Point Wells Recreation Reserve. The lease commenced 1 September 2010 for one term of five years and provides for one right of renewal for five years. The club exercised its right of renewal, and the lease has now expired. The lease agreement is currently holding over on a month-by-month basis on the existing terms and conditions.

16. The club has formally applied to council for a new lease term. Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012 informs staff recommendations, including standard terms and conditions. For groups that own their improvements, council staff typically recommend an initial term of 10 years with one right of renewal for 10 years.

17. In this instance, staff has recommended an initial term of five years with one right of renewal for five years to accord with the term contemplated and in conformity with the operative Point Wells Recreation Reserve Management Plan adopted by the former Rodney District Council Strategy and Community Committee on 24 June 2010.

Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated

18. Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club was formed in 1923. The club originally occupied land in Warkworth, adjacent to the Warkworth Bowling Club, and later moved to Snells Beach, before relocating to its current site at Point Wells.

19. The club has a strong committee and is financially healthy. On 2 September 1985, the club was incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

20. Under the Auckland Council Community Occupancy Guidelines 2012, groups that own their buildings have an automatic right to re‑apply for a new lease at the end of their occupancy term. Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club has exercised this right by applying for a new lease.

21. As the lease to the club is contemplated and in conformity with the operative reserve management plan for Point Wells Recreation Reserve, public notification was not required. Engagement with mana whenua has been undertaken as Auckland Council is committed to meeting its responsibilities to build relationships with Māori.

Assessment of the lease application

22. The club has submitted a comprehensive application supporting its request for a new lease and is able to demonstrate its ability to manage and maintain its facility.

23. The club has provided financials which show that accounting records are being kept, funds are being managed appropriately and there are sufficient funds to meet its liabilities. The club has all necessary insurance cover, including public liability insurance, in place.

24. A Community Outcomes Plan has been negotiated with Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club to identify the benefits it will provide to the community. Subject to local board approval, the plan will be appended as a schedule to the new lease agreement.

25. Staff recommend that the local board grant Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club a new lease for a term of five years commencing from 21 July 2022 with one five-year right of renewal.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

26. To improve environmental outcomes and mitigate climate change impacts, the council advocates that the lessee:

· use sustainable waste, energy and water efficiency systems

· use eco labelled products and services

· seek opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from lease-related activities

· include any other outcomes that will improve environmental outcomes and mitigate climate change impacts.

27. All measures taken are aimed at meeting council’s climate goals, as set out in Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan, which are:

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

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

28. Climate change has potential to impact the lease, as the leased area is in a flood-sensitive zone. This is mitigated by raised clubrooms and other improvements and also regular clearing of the reserve’s open drains. The lease area does not sit in a coastal inundation zone (Attachment C to the agenda report).

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

29. Council staff from within the Customer and Community Services Directorate have been consulted on the proposed new lease. The table below contains detailed feedback:

Relevant team	Feedback
Sport and Recreation Lead, Parks Sports and Recreation	“No concerns.”
Strategic Broker, Connected Communities	“Happy with what is suggested.”

30. The proposed new lease has no identified impact on other parts of the council group. The views of council-controlled organisations were not required for the preparation of this report’s advice.

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

Local impacts and local board views

31. The recommendations in this report support the Rodney Local Board Plan 2020 outcomes:

a) Our communities are resilient and have access to what they need (outcome four).

b) Our local parks and recreation facilities meet the needs of our growing community (outcome five).

32. On 1 November 2021, leasing staff provided the local board with a memorandum on progressing the proposed new community lease to Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated at which time the local board did not raise any concerns.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

33. Auckland Council is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which are outlined in council’s key strategic planning documents; the Auckland Plan, the Long-Term Plan 2021-2031, the Unitary Plan and local board plans.

34. For the purposes of seeking feedback from mana whenua groups identified as having an interest in land in the local board geographical area, staff prepared a PowerPoint document containing detail on the proposed new leases.

35. On 18 February 2022, staff emailed the document to key representatives for mana whenua as follows; Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāti Maru, Ngati Pāoa, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngātiwai, Ngāti Whanaunga, Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara, Ngāti Whatua Ōrākei, Te Ākitai Waiohua, Te Kawerau ā Maki, Te Patu Kirikiri and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua. Staff has not received any feedback on the proposal.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

36. There is no direct cost to council associated with the grant of a new lease. Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated will continue to take responsibility for all operational and renewal costs involved with its building and other improvements located on Point Wells Recreation Reserve.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

37. Should the local board resolve not to grant the proposed community lease to Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club Incorporated at Point Wells Recreation Reserve, this will negatively impact the club’s ability to undertake all current and future activities. This would have an adverse impact on the achievement of the respective local board plan outcomes.

38. A new lease would afford the club security of tenure, enabling it to attend to the scheduled maintenance of the facility. Should the club vacate its building, there would be a risk associated with lack of maintenance. In this scenario, council would be liable for the club’s building and other improvements regardless of whether budget is allocated to or identified for renewals. Similarly, the required building renewals does not appear in the annual work programme.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

39. If the local board resolves to the grant the proposed new community lease, staff will work with Warkworth and Districts Croquet Club to finalise the lease agreement in accordance with the local board decision.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	GIS aerial view showing lease area outlined in red	17
b ⇩	Community Outcomes Plan	19
c ⇩	GIS aerial view from Auckland Council's Hazard Viewer	21

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Karen Walby - Community Lease Advisor

Authorisers

Taryn Crewe - General Manager Community Facilities

Lesley Jenkins - Local Area Manager

Rodney Local Board

20 July 2022

Auckland Transport update on Huapai Community Transport Hub for delivery under the Rodney Transport Targeted Rate

File No.: CP2022/10111

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval to fund a series of works under the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate programme.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. In August 2021, Auckland Transport was approached by the Rodney Local Board to restart work on delivering a Community Transport Hub at Huapai Domain. A feasibility study at several locations in Kumeū/Huapai was undertaken in 2019, which determined the Huapai Domain site presented the greatest benefits. Also, it offered the least impact on the existing network and could be linked to the existing public transport network.

3. Subsequently, a transport consultant was commissioned to undertake a traffic feasibility report, prepare a scheme design and a cost estimate for the proposal. The proposed design includes:

· two parking areas within the domain, providing up to 90 additional parking spaces, bringing to a total number of parking spaces within the domain (exclusive of club parking) to 200

· provision for bike parking spaces and promotes sustainable travel modes

· catering to Auckland Council’s requirement that the design be sympathetic to the character of the land by including landscaping opportunities to offset any adverse impacts

· relocating cricket nets closer to the existing on-site club building

· a continuous footpath network, connecting the furthest parking within the domain to the bus stops on State Highway 16 and facilitating safe pedestrian passage

· an option for the Tapu Road/ State Highway 16 intersection upgrade to cater for a safe pedestrian crossing – a signalised mid-block raised pedestrian crossing on SH16, with a Swedish raised pedestrian crossing on Tapu Road.

4. Huapai Domain is classified as a recreational reserve and is protected under the Reserves Act 1977. Any alterations to a recreational reserve land (of the nature of, such as, carparking) are not legally permissible, and therefore, require a change of land classification from recreation reserve to its primary use, i.e. local purpose (carparking) reserve.

5. The change of land classification under s24 Reserve Act 1977 from recreation reserve to Local Purpose (carparking) Reserve will be subject to completing the following statutory processes:

· internal stakeholder engagement / Expression of Interest (Approval Process) / Community Facilities / Parks, Sports and Recreation

· a report to the Rodney Local Board seeking support for public notification of the intent to change

· a report to the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee seeking its support for public notification of the intent to change

· public notification, including Mana Whenua engagement

· hearings, if any objections/submissions are received

· a report to the Department of Conservation seeking ministerial consent to approve the change.

6. The re-classification process takes approximately 6 to 12 months depending on whether there are any objections/submissions/hearings.

7. The estimated cost to investigate, design and construct the proposed Huapai Community Transport Hub is $6.5 million, to be funded from the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board:

a) approve $6.5 million from the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate for the investigation, design (in parallel to the re-classification process) and construction of the proposed Huapai Community Transport Hub.

Horopaki

Context

8. In August 2021, Auckland Transport was approached by the Rodney Local Board to restart work on delivering a Community Transport Hub at Huapai Domain. A feasibility study at several locations in Kumeū/Huapai was undertaken in 2019, which determined the Huapai Domain site presented the greatest benefits. Also, it offered the least impact on the existing network and can be linked to the existing public transport network.

9. Following the direction from the local board, an in-house high-level concept plan was prepared in October 2021. It was understood by the project team that the proposed parking would serve a dual purpose. Firstly, to operate as Community Transport Hub (park-and-ride) during weekdays where commuters could use existing public transport services via nearby existing bus stops on State Highway 16 (SH16). Secondly, it would provide additional/overflow parking for Huapai Domain users during weekends. Given that the areas considered for providing new parking within Huapai Domain featured existing mature trees, an arborist report was commissioned.

10. An on-site meeting was held with the project team from Auckland Transport (AT), arborists and representatives from the Rodney Local Board and Auckland Council Parks staff in March 2022, to discuss the project in detail. The council arborist emphasised the need to consider design options that respect the character of the land and minimise any adverse impacts.

11. Given Auckland Council is the landowner, a meeting was organised with its Property Advisory Team to brief them about the project and understand their requirements. This feedback will need to form part of the proposal, which would in turn help with the consenting process. The project team was advised that Huapai Domain, being classified as a reserve, is protected under the Reserves Act 1977, and any alterations or additions within this land would require a Land Re-classification Application to be submitted, a process that would delay the project by almost a year.

12. Following approval from the Rodney Local Board to proceed, a transport consultant was commissioned to undertake a traffic feasibility report, prepare a scheme design and a cost estimate for the proposal. The subsequent proposed design includes:

· two parking areas within the domain, providing up to 90 additional parking spaces, bringing to a total number of parking spaces within the domain (exclusive of club parking) to 200

· provision for bike parking spaces and promotes sustainable travel modes

· catering to the council’s requirement that the design be sympathetic to the character of the land, by including landscaping opportunities to offset any adverse impacts

· relocating cricket nets closer to the existing on-site club building

· a continuous footpath network, connecting the furthest parking within the domain to the bus stops on SH16 and facilitating safe pedestrian passage

· an option for the Tapu Road/SH16 intersection upgrade to cater for a safe pedestrian crossing – a signalised mid-block raised pedestrian crossing on SH16, with a Swedish raised pedestrian crossing on Tapu Road.

13. Because the concept design is largely reliant on the ability to relocate the cricket nets to a location mutually agreeable with the Kumeū Cricket Club, the proposed design now needs to be discussed with the Auckland Council arborist, as the new location for the cricket nets will require removing five mature trees.

Entrance Carpark

14. It is understood that the entrance carpark will primarily be used by the Community Transport Hub users during weekdays, with weekend use being for sport activities, effectively using the existing parking provision which is generally quiet during weekdays and busy during weekends.

15. As part of the entrance carpark design, improved pedestrian connectivity to Tapu Road needed to be incorporated into the design, as with the rest of the domain. The table below shows the opportunities and issues that were considered during the design process.

Opportunities	Issues
Connectivity: Improved connectivity between the carpark and Tapu Road is required to allow for a safe connection between the bus stops on State Highway 16 (SH16) and Community Transport Hub.	Trees: All the trees within the project site envelope were surveyed and reported by The Tree Consultancy Company that indicated which trees should be considered for retention based on the respective tree quality and category. For those that need to remain, it was ensured that the parking layout sits outside of the drip lines.
Landscaping: The current carpark offers little landscaping internal to the carpark. There is an opportunity to improve landscaping within the carpark area.	Domain facilities: An extension to the parking area is limited by the existing cricket nets (located to the northeast of the carpark) and a small playground located under the large central tree located to the west of the existing area. During earlier conversations with the Rodney Local Board and the cricket club operating within the Huapai Domain, it was understood that the existing cricket nets can be relocated to the opposite side of the cricket pitch.
	Shape: The shape of the area presents challenges to provide for a regular shape carpark, when working within the constraints above.

16. The proposed re-design of the entrance carpark is shown in the figure below. Angled spaces are used about the main parking aisles, as this had the potential for the most efficient usage of space and provided for the best circulation should the carpark be full.

17. The existing carpark provided 50 spaces, with the proposed design providing 86 spaces.

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Cricket Nets Relocation

18. The design of the entrance carpark is largely reliant on the ability to relocate the existing cricket nets, as it then presents a viable area for the design of the carpark.

19. Discussions have been held with the Kumeū Cricket Club. The club Chair advised that should the nets be moved, their preferred location would be next to the existing club building, as shown in the figure below.

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20. Ongoing discussions are being held with the Auckland Council arborist and the Parks and Recreation team to gain their approval for the design, that will likely result in the removal/relocation of approximately 10-15 trees.

Central Carpark

21. With the clubrooms, playgrounds and sports fields being accessed from Tapu Road, there is a desire to increase the parking provision within the domain itself.

22. One possible location for this additional parking was assessed to be best located to the west of the existing tennis courts. This location has also taken into consideration the Huapai Reserve Management Plan (1998).

23. It is understood that this new carpark could form part of the Community Transport Hub, providing for commuter parking during weekdays and Huapai Domain patron parking during weekends. However, this carpark will be located over 500 meters away from the closest bus stop, making it less likely for commuters to park at this location to catch the bus.

24. The table below shows the opportunities and issues that were considered during the design process.

Opportunities	Issues
Doesn’t preclude Management Plan: The location does not impact on the current training pitch located to the north of the tennis courts and does not intrude on the land to the west which may cater for a new playing pitch.	Access: An extension to the existing internal road would be needed, however this distance is relatively short.
Gradient: The land in this location is generally flat, with some minor earthworks required with the knoll located to the southwest of the Huapai Domain.	Connectivity: New footpaths would be needed to connect the parking area to the internal path network.
Separation: The carpark keeps cars to the south of the domain, ensuring conflicts between cars and pedestrians are minimised.

25. The proposed design of the new carpark is shown in the figure below. It essentially mirrors the existing carpark to the east of the tennis courts and provides for accessible spaces as well as bike parks.

26. The new carpark will have a capacity of 54 spaces as well as bike spaces.

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Main Road (SH16)/Tapu Road Intersection Upgrade

27. The Main Road (SH16)/Tapu Road intersection offers little pedestrian safety about the intersection and little protection for vehicles turning into Tapu Road. With an increase in pedestrian and traffic demand anticipated at the intersection, either through an increase in the use of Huapai Domain during weekends or as a result of establishing a Community Transport Hub, an upgrade to the intersection is considered necessary.

28. The intersection upgrade seeks to achieve various elements, such as:

a) The need for a westbound bus stop on SH16. While an eastbound bus stop exists for users travelling towards the city, westbound buses stop informally on the shoulder (undertaking area) which is not ideal from a safety perspective.

b) Safe pedestrian connectivity across Tapu Road and SH16. While a pedestrian connection does exist across SH16 to Tapu Road, passing underneath SH16 alongside the rail line, it is considered that this connection is not attractive to use, with most pedestrians preferring to cross SH16 at road level, therefore creating a safety concern. It was therefore necessary to explore options that will provide attractive, safe and direct crossing facility at grade, keeping them within desire lines and in a location that is clearly visible, to improve safety of all users.

c) While the section of SH16 passing through Kumeū and Huapai is one of the lowest forms of state highway (operating at 50km/h adjacent to the project site), it offers little to no protection to the vehicles turning right onto Tapu Road from SH16. With no speed interventions on SH16 in the vicinity of the intersection with Tapu Road, the vehicles turning out of Tapu Road generally must wait longer to safely make the manoeuvre. It is noted that the neighbouring intersection at Station Road will be signalised, which will help provide gaps in the traffic for vehicles to enter and exit Tapu Road, while also assisting in regulating the speed. However, there remains a need for the westbound vehicles to slow down about the intersection.

29. Considering the above, the scheme design for the proposed intersection upgrade is shown in the figure below. The design includes a raised signalised mid-block speed platform on SH16 and a raised speed platform on Tapu Road, resulting in slower speeds, thereby making it safer and more suitable for pedestrians; and pedestrian crossings on both Tapu Road and SH16.

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30. The design also includes realigning the westbound kerb line to make space for a flush median and a right turn bay pocket; establishing a westbound bus stop outside 377 Main Road; and relocating the eastbound bus stop further east, to facilitate appropriate lead-in.

31. Given that works are being considered on the state highway as part of the project, the proposal was presented and discussed with Waka Kotahi in June 2022. Waka Kotahi concluded that the proposed intersection upgrade design presented greater benefits (compared to other options considered) and had the least impact on the network (while also noting that the Station Road/SH16 intersection is going to be signalised, some 150m west of the Tapu Road/SH16 intersection).

Land Re-classification Application

32. Huapai Domain is currently held under the Reserves Act 1977 and is classified as a recreational reserve. There are statutory requirements and processes that Auckland Council, as the landowner, needs to follow if Auckland Transport proposes to use a recreational reserve land for parking. This will require a change of land classification from recreation reserve to its primary use, i.e. local purpose (carparking) reserve.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

33. The change of land classification under s24 Reserves Act 1977 from recreation reserve to Local Purpose (carparking) Reserve will be subject to completion of the following statutory processes:

· internal Stakeholder Engagement / Expression of Interest (Approval Process) / Community Facilities / Parks, Sports and Recreation

· report to Rodney Local Board seeking its support for public notification of the intent to change

· report to the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee seeking its support for public notification of the intent to change

· public notification including Mana Whenua engagement

· Hearings, if any objections/submissions received

· report to Department of Conservation seeking ministerial consent to approve the change

34. The re-classification process takes approximately 12 months, or longer depending on whether there are any objections/submissions/hearings.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

35. The total cost to investigate, design and construct the proposed Huapai Community Transport Hub, is estimated to be $6.5 million. A cost breakdown is included within the Financial Implications Section below.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi
Climate impact statement

36. The Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate (RLBTTR) supports the outcomes sought by the Auckland Plan 2050, the Auckland Climate Action Plan, the Rodney Local Board Plan and Auckland Council priorities regarding mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing council’s carbon emissions. The RLBTTR funds projects that enable better access to active and public transport, namely footpaths, bus services, bus infrastructure and community transport hub facilities.

37. Auckland Transport strives to provide attractive alternatives to private vehicle travel, reduce the carbon footprint of its own operations and, to the extent feasible, that of the contracted public transport network. These projects all support pedestrian and/or cyclist safety therefore contributing to climate change actions.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

38. The appropriate council group inputs were sought by Auckland Transport in the formulation of this report.

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

Local impacts and local board views

39. At the 6 July 2022 workshop with the Rodney Local Board the above matters and the associated required budget was presented.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

40. The proposed decision of receiving the report has no impacts or opportunities for Māori. Any engagement with Māori, or consideration of impacts and opportunities, will be carried out on an individual project basis.

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Financial implications

41. Based on the above, AT is seeking approval from the Rodney Local Board at its 20 July 2022 business meeting to allocate RLBTTR funding to investigate, design and construct the proposed Community Transport Hub, based on the following (95th percentile) cost estimate summary (i.e. including contingency).

Footpath	Costs ($)
Entrance Carpark	3,100,000
Central Carpark	1,400,000
SH16/Tapu Road Intersection Upgrade	2,000,000
Total	6,500,000

42. The cost to build the entrance carpark is inclusive of the cost to relocate the cricket nets, and a continuous footpath network across the domain.

43. The total cost in the table above is inclusive of all the matters discussed earlier in the report.

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Risks and mitigations

44. Any changes in the cost estimate resulting from cost escalations will need formal approval from the local board through a business meeting prior to progressing through to different elements of the project.

45. There is a risk that the land re-classification application may further delay the construction or be denied based on the community submissions. To mitigate this, we will proceed to detailed design in parallel with preparing the land re-classification application, to minimise the time delay. While preparing the application, we will consult the relevant teams within Auckland Council to better understand their requirements that form part of the project.

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Next steps

46. Auckland Transport will commence work on the direction resolved by the Rodney Local Board.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Huapai Community Transport Hub - Parking Design	33
b ⇩	Huapai Community Transport Hub - SH16/Tapu Road Intersection Upgrade Design	37

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Signatories

Author

Duminda Wijayasinghe – Programme Director – Auckland Transport

Authorisers

Paul Thompson – Head of Community Engagement (North) – Auckland Transport

Lesley Jenkins - Local Area Manager

Rodney Local Board

20 July 2022

Local board feedback on the strategic direction of Auckland's Future Development Strategy

File No.: CP2022/09714

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek local board feedback on the strategic approach to the Future Development Strategy.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The purpose of the Future Development Strategy is to provide the basis for integrated, strategic and long-term planning. It should assist with the integration of land use and infrastructure planning and funding decisions and set out how Tāmaki Makaurau will:

· achieve outcomes across the four well-beings

· achieve a well-functioning urban environment

· provide sufficient development capacity to meet housing and business land demand over the short, medium, and long-term

· coordinate critical development infrastructure and additional infrastructure required and explain how this integrates planning decisions with infrastructure and funding decisions.

3. The updated Future Development Strategy will replace the existing Development Strategy in the Auckland Plan 2050 and will incorporate the new requirements of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development. New information on environmental and social changes such as responses to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic will also be included.

4. During the early development of the Future Development Strategy, topics and issues will be researched at a regional scale. As the Future Development Strategy work develops and becomes more detailed, local board specific material will be available and workshopped with local boards. This is planned for Quarter One and Quarter Two 2023.

5. Over the first half of 2022 seven ‘big issues’ facing Auckland were discussed at series of Planning Committee workshops. These issues were: hapū and iwi values and aspirations for urban development; climate change, emissions reduction and urban form; inundation and natural hazards; intensification – dispersed or focused; infrastructure; greenfields and future urban areas; and business and employment.

6. Local board feedback is sought on this direction, prior to seeking endorsement from the Planning Committee in August and/or September 2022. If endorsed, the staff will use the strategic direction as a basis for developing the draft Future Development Strategy over the second half of 2022.

7. An updated Future Development Strategy is needed in time to inform the Long-term Plan 2024-2034. To provide strategic direction that will usefully feed into the Long-term Plan process the Future Development Strategy will need to be completed by mid-2023.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Rodney Local Board:

a) provide feedback on the strategic direction for the Future Development Strategy.

Horopaki

Context

What is the Future Development Strategy?

8. The purpose of the Future Development Strategy (FDS) is to provide the basis for integrated, strategic and long-term planning. It sets out how, where and when Tāmaki Makaurau is expected to grow over the next 30 years and outlines where and when investment in planning and infrastructure will be made. The updated FDS will replace the existing Development Strategy in the Auckland Plan 2050. It sets out how Tāmaki Makaurau will:

· achieve outcomes across the four well-beings

· achieve a well-functioning urban environment

· provide sufficient development capacity to meet housing and business land demand over the short, medium, and long-term

· coordinate critical development infrastructure and additional infrastructure required and explain how this integrates planning decisions with infrastructure and funding decisions.

9. The FDS will show how the direction and outcomes in the Auckland Plan 2050 will be achieved spatially and it will incorporate a clear statement of hapū and iwi values and aspirations for urban development.

10. It will identify the existing and future location, timing and sequencing of growth and infrastructure provision. It will also identify constraints on development.

11. Sequencing of development areas within the existing urban areas and future urban areas will be assessed as part of this update.

Why is it being updated now?

12. There have been many changes since the Development Strategy was adopted as part of the Auckland Plan 2050, nearly four years ago, including central government initiatives under the Urban Growth Agenda and new national policy statements such as the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS UD). In addition, council has led strategy and policy work focused on environmental and social challenges, including responses to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. The growth model is also being reviewed and updated to support the spatial evidence for the FDS.

13. This changing context, but specifically the requirements of the NPS UD, means Tāmaki Makaurau’s long-term spatial plan requires updating. The update will consider the detailed NPS UD changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, such as intensification around train and bus rapid transit stops, however the purpose is different as it has a long-term (30 year) strategic focus.

14. At its 30 November 2021 meeting, the Planning Committee approved the development of an update to the FDS and endorsed the high-level work programme (committee resolution PLA/2021/137).

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Strategic direction on the ‘big issues’

15. Over the first half of 2022 seven ‘big issues’ facing Auckland were discussed at series of Planning Committee workshops. The Future Development Strategy will need to address these issues (set out below).

16. Local board feedback is sought on this direction, prior to seeking endorsement from the Planning Committee in August and/or September 2022. If endorsed, the staff will use the strategic direction as a basis for developing the draft FDS over the second half of 2022.

Hapū and iwi values and aspirations for urban development

17. The NPS UD directs that the FDS is informed by ‘Māori, and in particular tangata whenua, values and aspirations for urban development’. These values could provide a strong framework for taking a longer term, more sustainable approach to development in Auckland.

18. Strategic direction:

· hapū and iwi values and aspirations are a key aspect to the FDS and should be an overarching theme throughout, rather than a separate section or workstream

· a thorough engagement approach is critical to understanding directly from hapū and iwi what their values and aspirations for urban development are

· mataawaka and relevant Māori organisations should be included in the engagement.

Climate change, emissions reduction and urban form

19. An increased focus on climate change is a key aspect of updating the FDS. The council has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Auckland needs to prepare for the impacts of climate change and plan for a potential 3.5 degree temperature increase. Urban form plays a major role in our ability to reduce emissions, as well as our exposure to natural hazards (see below).

20. Strategic direction:

· climate change related outcomes are non-negotiable, and every decision needs to consider climate change implications

· achieving climate change related outcomes should be an overarching theme throughout the FDS.

Inundation and natural hazards

21. There are areas of Auckland that are, and with the impacts of climate change (discussed above), increasingly will be, exposed to natural hazards such as inundation, flooding and erosion.

22. Strategic direction:

· take a strong approach to development in hazardous areas and provide clear public messages about risks and liability.

Intensification – dispersed or focused

23. Recent government direction relating to intensification under the NPS UD (around centres and rapid transit stations) and the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) impact the council’s ability to influence where intensification could or should occur.

24. Intensification that is dispersed (what MDRS enables) is likely to result in low(er) levels of intensification across most of the urban area. This will impact on the ability to provide services over time, for example, public transport.

25. Focused intensification would direct growth to specific areas or locations, for example, around centres, areas with good public transport access or near areas of high employment.

26. A combination of these two approaches would allow intensification across much of Auckland but would also allow greater intensification in specific areas. This approach may undermine the level of intensification in places that are best suited, as growth would also be happening in many other places.

27. Strategic direction:

· work within the legal parameters, use the levers we still have available to focus intensification

· quality aspects are increasingly important with intensification, including the value of greenspace.

Infrastructure

28. Funding and financing all the infrastructure needed in Auckland is a significant challenge. The council cannot provide infrastructure everywhere at the same time and reconsideration is needed of where funding will be focused / provided, and who funds what aspects and to what extent.

29. Strategic direction:

· strong, clear signals are needed that the council will use infrastructure as a lever to support or not support development

· the timing and sequencing of development in strategic plans must be followed.

Greenfields and future urban areas

30. The current Development Strategy (and the Auckland Unitary Plan) provide for 15,000ha of greenfields / future urban land, sequenced for development over a 30-year period. In the first decade (2017-2027) 32 per cent of that land was live-zoned and more future urban land is being considered for live-zoning through private plan changes.

31. Live-zoning is happening much faster and in a haphazard way, creating major infrastructure issues. Additionally, some of this future urban land will, in future, be exposed to greater flooding risk and other natural hazards.

32. Strategic direction:

· reconsider and possibly pull back some Future Urban zone areas, particularly:

o areas at risk of flooding and natural hazards

o other areas given the direction on emissions reduction

· the FDS should give strong signals regarding non-live zoned Future Urban zone land e.g., in terms of sequencing of development and infrastructure provision.

Business and employment

33. Business operations and future needs are changing, for example, the impacts of COVID-19 and working from home, increases in online retail, the needs for large footprint businesses and the role that local centres may play in future.

34. Auckland Council’s data on business land, needs and trends needs updating and work is underway to address this.

35. Strategic direction:

· business land, operations and future needs is an important aspect of the FDS and further research is supported, particularly in relation to the demand for industrial space, robotic warehousing, the weightless economy and the impacts of COVID-19

· access to business and employment is a critical issue, both in terms reducing the need to travel through proximity to residential areas, and accessibility by public transport and active modes

· the importance of access to and provision of quality employment opportunities for Māori and Māori businesses.

Work programme – timeframes, key milestones

36. The high-level milestones of the FDS are set out below. The FDS will be completed by mid-2023 to provide clear strategic direction to the 2024 Long-term Plan (LTP), as directed by the NPS UD.

37. Research, stakeholder engagement and development of the draft FDS will be on-going in 2022. Engagement with Tāmaki Makaurau Māori and key stakeholders is planned throughout 2022 and the first half of 2023. Public consultation is expected in the first half of 2023.

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38. It is noted that local body elections will take place in October 2022 and the timeframes acknowledge that there will be a break in Planning Committee and local board meetings at this time.

39. Local board chairs (or alternates) were invited to a series of Planning Committee workshops in the first half of 2022.

40. Indicative timeframes and the proposed format for local board involvement are set out in the table below.

Indicative timeframe	Proposed format
July 2022	Introductory briefing
July / August 2022	Reports to business meetings
August / September 2022	Planning Committee – endorse strategic direction
October 2022	Local body elections
Quarter 1 2023	Planning Committee – approval for public consultation
Quarter 2 2023	Workshops
Quarter 2 2023	Reports to business meetings
Quarter 3 2023	Planning Committee – adopt updated FDS

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

41. There is an increasing national focus on climate change through legislation^{^[1]} and through initiatives such as declaration of climate emergencies^{^[2]} and the report of the Climate Change Commission (June 2021). The council adopted Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan in 2020. The plan provides a long-term approach to climate action, with a target to halve regional emissions by 2030 and transition to net zero emissions by 2050. The built environment is one of the priority areas within the plan and the associated action areas focus on reducing emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change.

42. The government’s Emissions Reduction Plan (May 2022) and the council’s Transport Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) being developed are recent plans seeking to reduce emissions. The TERP will provide a pathway for achieving a modelled 64 per cent reduction in transport emissions by 2030 in Auckland. Staff are working to align land use aspects of the TERP and the FDS to 2030, while acknowledging that land use and planning decisions typically see climate impacts over the longer-term. This means that decisions need to be made now to realise the benefits as soon as possible.

43. Land use and planning decisions, particularly those around urban form, development and infrastructure, are fundamental to climate action. The impacts of different growth scenarios on climate change mitigation and adaptation are essential to the development of the FDS. These decisions influence and lock in our emissions trajectory and our ability to deal with the risks and impacts of a changing climate for decades to come.

44. For example, in relation to transport emissions, more expansive urban forms generally lead to longer travel distances. Longer trip lengths typically result in higher transport emissions and less propensity for mode shift. Strategic land use decisions consider climate change risks and impacts such as the effects of coastal inundation and sea level rise.

45. The approach taken in the FDS and the council’s approach to implementation has the potential for significant long-term implications. These aspects will be further researched and developed over the course of the project.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

46. The FDS provides Auckland-wide alignment on growth and development approaches and influences council strategies, programmes of work and investment decisions. Involvement, information and support from staff across the council group is a critical aspect needed to achieve alignment.

47. A range of relevant staff from across the organisation, including the council-controlled organisations, are involved in the project’s topic areas or workstreams.

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

Local impacts and local board views

48. The FDS is the long-term strategic spatial plan for Tāmaki Makaurau. The FDS provides information on how, when and where growth is anticipated. This is a topic which is of relevance to local boards as growth and development can have significant impacts at a local board level and informs local board plans.

49. This report seeks local board views on the strategic approach to the Future Development Strategy prior to agreement being sought from the Planning Committee.

50. As the FDS work develops and becomes more detailed, local board specific material will be available and will be workshopped with local boards. This is planned for Quarter One and Quarter Two 2023.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

51. The purpose of the FDS is to provide the basis for integrated, strategic and long-term planning. It will reflect the direction and outcomes in the Auckland Plan 2050 spatially. The updated FDS will include a clear statement of hapū and iwi values and aspirations for urban development based on engagement with relevant hapū and iwi (as required by the NPS UD).

52. Council has committed to achieving Māori outcomes through Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau, influenced by the Māori Plan and Issues of Significance, and Auckland Plan 2050. These documents provide guidance in understanding the priority areas for Tāmaki Makaurau Māori and a number of these priority areas are relevant to the development and implementation of the FDS, for example:

· involve Māori early in the decision-making process

· Māori housing aspirations

· protection of existing natural resources

· allowing for kaitiakitanga

· benefits to Māori, for example, housing, economic opportunities, and improved access

· impacts of climate change, for example, on marae, whānau, and sites of significance

· opportunities to showcase Māori identity.

53. The priority areas already identified, along with feedback from previous engagement will be incorporated in the development of the FDS. This requires a review of past Māori engagement and provides a starting point for engaging with Māori, in a way that supports their capacity to genuinely participate in the development of the FDS.

54. Staff have developed a Māori engagement plan and are in the beginning phases of engaging with Māori across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

55. Costs for developing the FDS largely fall in financial year 2023. This includes engagement and consultation aspects of the programme. Funding is provided in the 2022/2023 Annual Budget.

56. The FDS, once adopted, plays a significant role in future asset and service planning, especially assets and services related to growth. Decisions on this are subsequently made through Annual Plans, Long-term Plans, Regional Land Transport Plans etc.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

57. The council faces significant risks (achieving desired development outcomes, financial and reputational) in the absence of a clear, cohesive and strategic approach responding to the FDS requirements of the NPS UD and Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 (LGACA). The development of an FDS seeks to address those risks.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

58. Workshops are planned for the first half of 2023, when information specific to each local board will be available.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Claire Gray - Principal Advisor Growth & Spatial Strat

Authorisers

Jacques Victor – General Manager Auckland Plan Strategy and Research

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Lesley Jenkins - Local Area Manager

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Councillor Sayers: Accountability Report June - July 2022	53

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Governance forward work calendar	57

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Rodney Local Board Workshop Record 6 July	61
b ⇩	Rodney Local Board Workshop Record 13 July	63

[1] Legislation includes Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act 2019.

[2] Auckland Council declared a climate emergency in June 2019 while central government announced a climate emergency declaration in December 2020.

Chairperson	Phelan Pirrie
Deputy Chairperson	Beth Houlbrooke
Members	Brent Bailey
	Steve Garner
	Danielle Hancock
	Tim Holdgate
	Louise Johnston
	Vicki Kenny
	Colin Smith

Local Board Member	Organisation	Position
Brent Bailey	Central Shooters Inc Auckland Shooting Club Royal NZ Yacht Squadron	President Member Member
Steven Garner	Warkworth Tennis and Squash Club Sandspit Yacht Club Warkworth Gamefish Club	President Member Member
Louise Johnston	Blackbridge Environmental Protection Society	Treasurer
Vicki Kenny	International Working Holidays Ltd Nannies Abroad Ltd	Director/Owner/CEO Director/Owner/CEO
Danielle Hancock	Kaukapakapa Residents and Ratepayers Association Pest Free Kaukapakapa New Zealand Biosecurity Services Limited	Member Pest Free Coordinator Operations Manager
Tim Holdgate	Landowners Contractors Protection Association Agricultural & Pastoral Society - Warkworth	Vice Chairman Committee member
Beth Houlbrooke	Kawau Boating Club Springboard Advisory Board Matakana Coast Trail Trust	Committee Member Member Contractor
Phelan Pirrie	Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade Grow West Ltd North West Country Incorporated	Officer in Charge Director Manager
Colin Smith

Author	Natasha Yapp - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Lesley Jenkins - Local Area Manager