Agenda of Ōrākei Local Board - Thursday, 15 September 2022

Chairman S Milne will welcome those present.

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 Ōrākei Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 18 August 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 Chairman of the Ōrākei 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.

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

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.”

11 Notices of Motion

Under Standing Order 7.1 a Notice of Motion has been received from Member T Churton for consideration under item 12.

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Notice of Motion - Member Troy Churton - Naming of a Meadowbank Community Centre Room	9

Ōrākei Local Board

15 September 2022

Ōrākei local parks classification

File No.: CP2022/13331

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To confirm land to be held under the Local Government Act 2002, make decisions on land to be held and classified under the Reserves Act 1977, and approve reclassification proposals to be publicly notified.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. A comprehensive land status investigation of all Ōrākei local parks has been completed which identified a large number of unclassified reserves held under the Reserves Act 1977. This is an essential task in developing a local parks management plan.

3. Of the 311 parcels of park land within the scope of the local parks management plan, the investigation identified 195 land parcels held under the Reserves Act 1977 (RA), and 116 as held under the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA).

4. Considerations associated with the decision to retain land under the LGA or declare and classify reserves under the RA include:

· current and likely future use

· continuity with adjoining land parcels

· benefits and constraints of legislation.

5. For the 99 parcels of park land held under the LGA, the local board has the option to continue to hold land under the LGA or to declare the land as a reserve under the RA and classify it appropriately.

6. Staff have individually assessed the merits of each option (refer Attachments B and C) and propose that:

· 65 parcels be retained under the LGA (Attachment B)

· 34 parcels be declared as a reserve and classified under the RA (Attachment C).

7. Criteria used to assess the classification of each parcel, included consideration of the local park’s values, current and likely future use of the local park, workshop feedback from the local board and consultation with mana whenua.

8. Of the 195 land parcels held under the Reserves Act 1977:

· 108 are unclassified and require classification to be included in the local parks management plan (Attachment D to the agenda report)

· Five parcels require reclassification to correct incomplete classifications or better reflect current or future use of the reserve (Attachment E).

· One parcel (Lawry Reserve) is proposed to be resurveyed and partly reclassified recreation reserve (Attachment F)

· 81 parcels require no further action.

9. Staff have considered the benefits and disadvantages of the Reserves Act 1977 in managing and enabling the use, protection and development of each reserve, and developed a set of criteria to guide assessment of each land parcel.

10. These criteria incorporate guidance from the Reserves Act 1977 Guide[1], consideration of the local park’s values, current and likely future use of the local park, workshop feedback from the local board and consultation with mana whenua.

11. Staff recommend that the local board approve classifying the land parcels that do not require public notification; and notifying the reclassification of the land parcels as outlined in this report.

12. Completing the reserve declaration, classification and reclassification processes will enable staff to proceed with preparing the draft local parks management plan once the first round of consultation has been completed.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a) confirm 65 parcels of land currently held under the Local Government Act 2002 as described in Attachment B of this agenda report (dated 2 September 2022) will continue to be held under the Local Government Act 2002

b) declare and classify pursuant to section 14(1) of the Reserves Act 1977 51 parcels described in Attachment C of this agenda report (dated 2 September 2022)

c) approve the classification of 108 parcels of reserve land pursuant to sections 16(1) and 16(2A) of the Reserves Act 1977, as described in Attachment D of the agenda report (dated 2 September 2022)

d) approve public notification of the proposals to reclassify five parcels of reserve land pursuant to section 24(2)(b) of the Reserves Act 1977, as described in Attachment E of this agenda report (dated 2 September 2022)

e) approve public notification of the proposal to reclassify approximately 4,885m² of Lawry Reserve (Lot 95 DP 40387) from local purpose (community buildings) reserve to recreation reserve, as described in Attachment F of this agenda report (dated 2 September 2022)

Horopaki

Context

13. Ōrākei Local Board has allocated and delegated decision-making responsibility for all local parks in the local board area.

14. On 21 May 2020, the local board resolved to publicly notify its intention to prepare a local parks management plan for all local parks in the local board area (resolution OR/2020/52).

15. The local parks management plan will be a statutory reserve management plan prepared in line with section (s.) 41 of the Reserves Act 1977 (Reserves Act). It will cover parkland held under this Act as well as the Local Government Act 2002 (LGA), and include land covered by existing reserve management plans.

16. As part of preparing the local parks management plan, staff reviewed whether local parks are held under the LGA or Reserves Act, and if they are held under the Reserves Act whether they have been appropriately classified.

17. This is an essential preliminary task in developing the draft local parks management plan and a statutory requirement under the Reserves Act. Section 16 requires all land held as reserve under the Act be classified appropriately.

18. Following completion of the review, staff presented the principles underpinning the land classification process to a local board at a workshop held on 9 September 2021. Key outcomes of the investigation were presented to the local board at a workshop held on 26 May 2022.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

19. Staff investigated 460 land parcels, covering approximately 123 parks. Of those, 311 are included in scope of the local parks management plan.

20. A total of 149 land parcels are out of scope, as the local board does not have delegated decision-making authority for them. Examples are land managed by the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Reserves Board, land managed by the Department of Conservation, and road to road accessways.

21. Of the 311 parcels within scope, 195 are held under the Reserves Act, and 116 are held under the LGA.

22. Of the 195 parcels held under the Reserves Act, 108 are currently unclassified.

23. Six parcels of land require reclassification to ensure that they are appropriately classified under the Reserves Act.

24. This report makes recommendations on actions for both land held under the Reserves Act and land held under the LGA.

Proposed actions for land held under the LGA

25. The local board have the option to hold parks under the LGA or the Reserves Act. Any land held under the LGA, which the local board wishes to manage under the Reserves Act, must be declared reserve and classified appropriately in accordance with section14 of that Act.

26. When reviewing the future land status options for land under the LGA, staff considered the following:

· Why does the council own the land and how was it acquired?

· What is the current and likely future purpose of the land?

· What potential does the land have for protection, enhancement and development?

· Is there likely to be a need to retain flexibility for future use?

· What is the status of adjacent parcels of land within the same park?

Proposal to retain some land under the Local Government Act

27. Applying the criteria above, staff identified 65 parcels of land as best suited to remain under the LGA (Attachment B to the agenda report). This is primarily because either the current use does not align with any of the classification options in the Reserves Act and/or there is a likely need to retain flexibility for future use.

28. The local board does not need to take any further action for land to remain under the LGA.

Proposal to declare and classify some land currently held under the Local Government Act

29. Any land held under the Local Government Act which the local board wishes to manage under the Reserves Act must be declared reserve and classified appropriately in line with the Act.

30. Staff have recommended that 51 parcels of land held under the Local Government Act be declared and classified reserve under the Reserves Act (Attachment C to the agenda report).

31. The main reason for declaring and classifying these parcels is to reflect the primary purpose of the land. Most of these parcels align with local purpose esplanade classification.

32. Section 14(2) of the Reserves Act requires public notification when declaring and classifying land as reserve, where that land is not zoned open space in the Auckland Unitary Plan.

33. All the parcels proposed to be declared and classified are consistent with Auckland Unitary Plan zoning. This means that public notification is not required.

Proposed actions for land held under the Reserves Act

34. For land held under the RA, the following options have been considered:

· classify according to its primary purpose

· reclassify to align to its primary purpose

· revoke the reserve status and hold the land under the LGA

· continue to hold the land as unclassified reserve under the RA.

35. The option to continue to hold the land as unclassified reserve has been discounted as it would mean that the local parks management plan would not comply with the Reserves Act and the council would not be meeting its statutory obligations under the Act.

36. In the context of this investigation, staff have not identified any parcels of local park that warrant revocation of the reserve for management under the LGA.

Classification of land held under the RA

37. Classification involves assigning a reserve (or part of a reserve) a primary purpose, as defined in s.17 to 23 of the Act, that aligns with its present values. Consideration is also given to potential future values and activities and uses.

38. Staff identified 108 parcels of unclassified reserve land that require classification under either s.16(1) or 16(2A) of the Reserves Act.

39. Staff have considered the Reserves Act Guide[2] and the following questions when determining the primary purpose and appropriate classification for each parcel:

· What was the intended purpose of the reserve when it was acquired?

· What are the main values of the land or potential future values, uses and activities?

· What potential does the land have for protection, preservation, enhancement or development?

· What is the status of adjacent parcels of land within the park?

· Is there likely to be a need to retain flexibility for future use?

40. Attachment E outlines proposed classifications for each parcel.

Reclassification of some land held under the Reserves Act

41. Reclassification involves assigning a different class to a reserve (or part of a reserve) to better cater for its primary purpose.

42. During the land classification investigation, five parcels of classified reserves were identified as requiring reclassification (see Attachment F).

43. Two parcels had not been given a specific scenic reserve classification when they were gazetted. Staff recommend that they are reclassified as scenic 1b under the Reserves Act.

44. Two reserve parcels held for roading purposes are not able to be formed due to their contour are proposed to be reclassified local purpose (accessway) reserves. One parcel has been surveyed off from the balance required for road and is recommended to be reclassified local purpose (esplanade) reserve.

45. Section 24(2)(b) of the Reserves Act requires all proposals to reclassify reserves to be publicly notified together with the reasons for the proposed change in classification.

Reclassification of part of Lawry Reserve

46. During investigation, staff identified an opportunity to partly reclassify Lawry Reserve (Lot 95 DP 40387) (Attachment G).

47. It is currently classified as local purpose (community buildings) reserve. However, only around a fifth of the reserve’s area is aligned with this classification containing a playcentre. The balance of the reserve is grass or remnant bush being restored.

48. Staff propose surveying off the playcentre area and reclassifying approximately 4,885m2 of the balance of reserve as recreation reserve.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

49. The decisions in this report are largely administrative, it is anticipated that there will be no direct impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

50. However future management and potential development of park land, which is determined by its purpose, could have a potential positive or negative impact on greenhouse gas emissions. The degree and nature of the impact is dependent on the specific management and development of each park. Two examples of potential impacts are:

· a potential reduction of emissions by classifying land as scenic reserve. The purpose of a scenic reserve is largely to protect and restore the natural environment; ecological restoration of a site could result in a reduction of emissions and increase in carbon sequestration

· a potential increase in emissions through increased traffic, following the development of a community facility; the development of facilities could be enabled through the classification of recreation reserve.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

51. The land classification investigations that have formed the recommendations in this report have been discussed with Parks and Community Facilities who have provided information and technical advice to inform reserve classification proposals.

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

Local impacts and local board views

52. A workshop was held with the local board on 26 May 2022 to present the classification recommendations detailed in this report. Local board members were supportive of the classifications and provided feedback on additional parks that should be declared and classified reserves under the Reserves Act.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

53. Staff have been working with interested mana whenua on land classification as part of the local parks management plan. Staff attended the Parks, Sport and Recreation Mana Whenua Forum in February 2020 and introduced both the wider local parks management plan project, and the land classification work.

54. Mana whenua representatives from Ngati Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāi tai ki Tāmaki and Ngāti Pāoa expressed an interest in receiving information about the local parks management plan. A summary of the proposed approach to the management plan was provided to interested mana whenua and Ngati Whātua Ōrākei provided feedback on the local parks management plan content.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

55. This report has no financial implications for the local board. The costs for gazette notices for the classifications will be covered through existing departmental budgets.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

56. The following table outlines relevant risks and mitigations associated with the actions for land held under the LGA and RA contained in this report.

Risk	Mitigation
RA classifications constrain the range of uses that land can be used for	Recommendations reflect current and likely future use of each individual parcel and do not add additional restrictions. The lack of submissions on the proposals that were notified mean no additional risks around the range of uses contemplated have been identified.
Perception that the LGA offers park land less protection from sale or disposal than if it was held under RA	Both Acts require a public consultation process where land is proposed to be disposed of. Retaining land under the LGA has only been recommended where flexibility for future use is likely to be beneficial (e.g. commercial use).
Public objections to proposed classifications delaying the management plan process	A small number (6) of parcels require public notification. Due to the small number of parcels, the potential impact on timeframes for the management plan is anticipated to be minimal.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

57. Once the local board has approved the classification actions, the next steps are:

· arrange public notification of reclassification proposals which will take place concurrently with the draft local parks management plan (subject to approval under a separate report in this agenda)

· arrange gazette notices for the classifications. Approval of gazette notices has delegated from the Minister of Conservation to the General Manager Parks and Community Facilities. A report will be prepared approval for the gazette notices

· reflect decisions on the classifications in the draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan

· ensure all classifications are correctly recorded on council’s databases.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Possible actions (Under Separate Cover)
b ⇨	Parcels to retain under the Local Government Act 2002 (Under Separate Cover)
c ⇨	Parcels to declare and classify without public notification (Under Separate Cover)
d ⇨	Parcels to classify without classification (Under Separate Cover)
e ⇨	Parcels to reclassify with notification (Under Separate Cover)
f ⇨	Lawry Reserve proposal for partial reclassification (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Shyrel Burt - Service and Asset Planning Specialist

Authorisers

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

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Ōrākei Local Board

15 September 2022

Orakei Local Parks Management Plan - approval for notification

File No.: CP2022/13339

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To approve public notification of the draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report seeks approval from the Ōrākei Local Board to publicly notify the draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan.

3. The draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan includes most local parks held under the Local Government Act 2002 and Reserves Act 1977 in the local board area except for a small number of reserves identified as out of scope including road reserves and Crown owned land.

4. The draft plan has been prepared with significant input from the local board including consideration of the approximately 200 suggestions which were received from the public between July and September 2020.

5. The Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan, once approved, will provide a policy framework to manage use, protection and development of parks within the local board area.

6. The draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan is presented in two volumes, with appendices.

7. In line with the requirements of the Reserves Act 1977, public consultation on the draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan will be open for two months, planned from mid-October 2022 until mid-December 2022.

8. The report recommends that the local board delegate approval of minor amendments to the draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan prior to public notification, to the local board chairman and deputy chairman.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a) consider all written suggestions received from the first round of consultation for the development of the draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan as outlined in Attachment A

b) approve the draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan for public consultation (Attachments B and C to the agenda report, dated 2 September 2022)

c) delegate to the local board chairman and deputy chairman approval of minor amendments to the draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan, prior to public notification

Horopaki

Context

Background information

9. Ōrākei Local Board (the local board) has delegated decision-making responsibility for all local parks in the local board area.

10. The Reserves Act 1977 (the RA) requires a reserve management plan be developed for most types of reserves administered by the local board.

11. The draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan (the draft plan) is a statutory reserve management plan prepared in accordance with section 41 of the RA.

12. The scope of the draft plan is shown in the table below:

In scope

Out of scope

ü Land held under the Reserves Act 1977

ü Land held under the Local Government Act 2002

û Land for which the local board does not have allocated decision-making power e.g. roads, active cemeteries

û Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Reserves Board land

û Tūpuna Maunga Authority Land

û Crown owned land for which there is no management agreement, e.g., marginal strips.

13. The final plan, once adopted:

· will replace existing reserve management plans in the local board area as outlined in the plan’s appendices

· means council will comply with the requirements of the RA to have a reserve management plan for most types of reserves held under the Act

· will provide a policy framework to manage use, protection and development of parks within the local board area.

14. The Ōrākei Local Board approved the development of the Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan (LPMP) in September 2019 (Resolution number OR/2019/104).

15. The local board approved public notification of its intention to prepare the LPMP in May 2020 (resolution number: CP2020/05727). A public notice was published in the East and Bays Courier on 22 July 2020 inviting the public (including park users, lessees, volunteers) to provide written suggestions on the proposed plan by 4 September 2020.

16. We received approximately 200 pieces of feedback. A summary of the feedback was presented to and discussed with the local board at a workshop in October 2020. All the suggestions received (Attachment A) were sent to local board members following the workshop to give them the opportunity to consider the suggestions in full as required by section 41(5(c) of the RA.

17. In preparing the draft plan, staff and the local board have given full consideration to the comments provided by interested persons and organisations, in accordance with section 41(5)(c) of the RA.

18. This report is seeking approval from the local board to publicly notify the draft plan (see Attachments B and C).

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Development of the draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan

19. The development of the draft plan included consideration of:

· input from mana whenua, including comments from hui and documents supplied

· suggestions from organisations, community and direction provided by the local board

· review of existing reserve management plans and service need assessments

· information relating to the park values, including geological, ecological, heritage values

· review of the legal status of all land parcels and completing reservation, classification or reclassification of any local parks under the Reserves Act as required (refer to separate report in this agenda)

· development of general park management principles and policies applicable to all parks covered by the plan and development of specific park management intentions for individual parks

· current council strategies and plans.

The draft Ōrākei Local Parks Management Plan – an overview

20. The draft plan structure is outlined below and covers 123 parks in the local board area.

21. Volume 1 contains background information, Ōrākei Local Board context, the management planning framework and general policies.

22. Volume 2 contains the individual parks information for all local parks under the local board’s jurisdiction.

23. The draft plan is presented in two volumes, with appendices:

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24. We recommend that the local board delegate approval of minor amendments to the draft plan prior to public notification, to the local board chairman and deputy chairman.

25. Minor amendments are required to include local park imagery, hyperlinks, and make formatting improvements.

Key features of the draft plan

26. The plan provides for natural, recreational, cultural and historic heritage values the public have told the local board they value and enjoy. The plan fosters opportunities for both active and passive recreation, and to access and explore the coast in Ōrākei local parks.

27. The plan recognises the trails, pathways and connections which provide access to local parks.

28. The local community has raised strong interest in the protection and restoration of the natural environment.

29. We are mindful that the draft plan must fulfil the requirements of the Reserves Act, under which much of the parkland in the local board area is held. Under s41(3) of the Reserves Act, the plan must adequately incorporate and ensure the use and management of the reserve is aligned to the purposes for which it is classified.

30. This draft plan responds to:

· the partnership principle under Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi, by setting a course to work with mana whenua, including promotion of mana whenua values and connection to ancestral lands

· a need to continue to recognise and protect cultural heritage on local parks, which is of significant value to mana whenua and the local community

· mitigating climate change by:

o encouraging new plantings and species that tolerate anticipated climatic conditions and manage biosecurity threats

o aiming to reduce carbon emission by encouraging sustainable modes of transport (e.g. walking and cycling) and sustainable design of buildings.

· preparing for climate change by:

o drawing on council’s coastal management framework and relevant coastal management plans to protect assets and users within areas vulnerable to coastal hazards

o proposing planting and naturalisation of hazardous areas

o moving assets away from hazards (managed retreat).

· addressing access by:

o considering expansion of the local paths / greenways network to connect parks and key community amenities

o considering accessible design, including removing physical barriers for ease of access and installing signage

o encouraging opportunities for active transport such as cycling, while taking into consideration impacts on native vegetation.

· a need to continue to protect biodiversity by:

o supporting the contributions to the restoration works made by volunteers

o implementing pest control programmes

o working to protect kauri from kauri dieback disease

o supporting opportunities for riparian and native planting.

· recognising the need to provide for recreation opportunities and experiences by:

o requiring authorisation for activities that have the potential to impact the park’s values or other park users

o providing opportunities for play offerings, such as play equipment and nature play.

Public notification

31. Section 41 of the RA outlines the obligations of an administering body to prepare and publicly notify a reserve management plan. The Ōrākei Local Board is the administering body for the reserves included in the draft plan.

32. As per the requirements of section 41(6) of the RA, the draft plan will be open for public consultation for a period of at least two months. Public consultation is planned to start in mid-October 2022 and close in mid-December 2022, subject to approval of the draft plan by the local board.

33. The public can provide their feedback both online and in paper as follows:

· Online submissions via https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/

· Paper submissions by dropping the paper forms off at local libraries or service centres, or by emailing the scanned forms to orakeiparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

34. Staff will raise awareness that the draft plan is being publicly consulted on through the following channels:

· public notice in local community newspapers

· making hard copies of the draft plan available at service centres

· media release in Our Auckland

· promoting consultation period via the local board Facebook page and e-newsletter

· e-mailing mana whenua and key park stakeholders who were previously involved in plan drafting

· drop-in sessions (face-to-face and virtual) to provide interested stakeholders opportunities to ask questions about the draft plan, prior to submitting feedback.

35. A public engagement summary will be prepared to help the public to understand and navigate the draft plan. Submitters have the option of requesting the opportunity to speak to their submission at a hearing.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

36. The decisions in this report are largely administrative and are unlikely to cause any direct impact on greenhouse gas emissions. However, the future management direction set in the plan for local parks, emphasises the role of local parks in climate change mitigation and adaptation.

37. Volume One of the draft plan includes a climate change and natural hazards policy, which sets objectives to manage parks in a way that minimises and mitigates the impacts of climate change and improves the resilience of parks by adapting to the effects of climate change, especially in coastal areas.

38. Other policies which aim to manage the impacts of climate change are:

· access and parking - by not providing for peak use parking and encouraging active forms of transport

· plants and animals - by encouraging native plantings to increase urban canopy cover and manage riparian margins

· park development - by encouraging utilising green building practices in design, construction and operation of park facilities.

39. Volume Two of the draft plan identifies potential coastal hazards at an individual park level and in some cases includes management intentions which aim to address potential hazards.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

40. Council departments and Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) have provided specialist input into the development of the draft plan including Parks and Community Facilities, Active Communities, Community and Social Policy, Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Heritage, Legal Services, Local Board Services, Auckland Transport and Eke Panuku Development Auckland.

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

Local impacts and local board views

Local impacts

41. Once approved for notification, the draft plan is intended to convey to the public how the local board intends to manage Ōrākei local parks over the next 10 years.

42. The public will have the opportunity to make written submissions on the draft plan and to speak to the hearings panel about their submission.

Local board views

43. Regular workshops were held with the local board between December 2021 and May 2022 to inform plan drafting.

44. The final draft plan was discussed with the local board at a workshop on 25 August 2022. At this workshop local board members provided additional feedback to staff, which has been incorporated into the final draft. This includes appending existing park master plans to the final draft plan.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

45. The Reserves Act is one of the Acts in the First Schedule to the Conservation Act 1987. In performing functions and duties under the Reserves Act, the local board must give effect to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi.

46. Treaty obligations are overarching and not something to be considered or applied after all other matters are considered.

47. The draft plan acknowledges council’s obligation to iwi under the Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi in local parks management planning. In developing the draft plan council aimed to honour these obligations.

48. We invited mana whenua to be involved in the development of the draft plan. This opportunity was taken up by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

49. Points of interest and input from mana whenua relate to the management of natural and coastal areas, and recognition and protection of sites and areas of cultural significance.

50. The draft plan seeks to embed te ao Māori / the Māori world view and values throughout the document. Section 7 of the draft plan outlines core Māori values and how they should be considered in the management of local parks.

51. Mana whenua priorities for local parks are:

· kaitiakitanga – ecological management: the ongoing health of wetlands, waterways and bush areas; biocontrol of pest species; the impact on water quality of current and planned infrastructure on and near the park.

· living Māori presence: ensuring that signage and narratives on the park reflect iwi past and present.

· protecting cultural landscapes and ensuring connections between parks and other sites are recognised and managed in a respectful and culturally appropriate way.

· providing mana whenua with the opportunity to give input into future decisions on local parks particularly where implications for the environment and culturally significant sites and landscapes potentially exist.

52. Many of the above can also contribute to the hauora (well-being) of both mana whenua and mataawaka.

53. Mana whenua and mataawaka will have the opportunity to provide further feedback on the draft plan during the public consultation period.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

54. There are no cost implications from the decision to notify the draft plan. Costs for advertisements and engagement tools are covered through the project budget.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

55. The following table outlines relevant risks and mitigations:

Risk

Risk level

Mitigation

The draft plan is a high-level plan that does not contain the same level of detail as previous reserve management plans.

THEN

The community perceives the management plan does not contain sufficient detail to inform park management in the future.

Low

This risk could be mitigated by including information in the consultation material about the benefits of having an omnibus plan such as consistency and ease of decision-making for parks across the local board area.

Each park page contains information about the values and issues associated with specific park, which informs management intention to protect and enhance the relevant values.

At the time of public consultation, a guideline to help public to understand how to read and navigate the plan will be provided.

Due to lack of awareness of the public consultation taking place or potential submitters being discouraged from making a submission by the size of the document.

THEN

A low number of submissions are received.

Low

This risk could be mitigated by working with the local board communications and engagement staff to let people know that the consultation is happening. We can encourage feedback by offering different ways to do this e.g., paper, online, email, drop-in sessions, open days.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

56. Subject to approval from the local board to notify the draft plan:

· The local board chairman and deputy chairman will receive the final draft plan with minor amendments for approval prior to public notification.

· Public consultation will aim to start in mid-October 2022 for two months in accordance with the RA.

57. The next step in the development of the plan is to hold a hearing and make decisions on submissions. Staff will present a report to the December 2022 meeting of the local board to outline options for the composition of the hearings panel.

58. It is anticipated that the hearing will be held in March 2022, with the local board considering recommendations on submissions and approving the final plan in May 2023.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	2020 Feedback (Under Separate Cover)
b ⇨	Volume One - general policies (Under Separate Cover)
c ⇨	Volume Two - individual parks (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Shyrel Burt - Service and Asset Planning Specialist

Authorisers

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

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Ōrākei Local Board

15 September 2022

Ōrākei Local Grant Round One and Multi-board Grant Round One 2022/2023 grant allocations

File No.: CP2022/11305

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To fund, part-fund or decline the applications received for Ōrākei Local Grant and Multi-board Grant round one 2022/2023.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report presents applications received in Ōrākei Local Grants round one 2022/2023 (Attachment A).

3. This report also presents applications received in Ōrākei Multi-board Grants round one 2022/2023 (Attachment B).

4. The Ōrākei Local Board adopted the Ōrākei Local Board Community Grant Programme 2022/2023 on 19 May 2022. The document sets application guidelines for contestable grants (Attachment C).

5. The local board has set a total community grants budget of $279,000 for the 2022/2023 financial year.

6. Nineteen applications have been received for Local Grants round one 2022/2023 requesting a total of $121,181.58 and four applications have been received for Multi-board Grants round one 2022/2023, requesting a total of $228,100.00.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application received in Ōrākei Local Grant round one, listed in the following table:

Table One: Ōrākei Local Grant round one 2022/2023 grant applications

Application ID	Organisation	Main focus	Requesting funding for	Amount requested	Eligibility
LG2312-227	2021 Softball Limited	Sport and recreation	Towards the cost of the Softball World Cup Schools Programme	$2,999.98	Eligible
LG2312-221	The Auckland Flyfishing Anglers Club Incorporated	Community	Towards the cost of a barbecue, gas bottle, cups and engraving, a television, a television cart and two speakers	$5,065.60	Eligible
LG2312-209	The Auckland Table Tennis Association Incorporated	Community	Towards the cost of affiliation fees, table tennis tables and a development coach wages	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2312-225	Auckland Water Ski Club Incorporated	Sport and recreation	Towards the cost of a lighting rig, promotional costs and a marquee for the NZ Open Waterski Competition in 2023	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2312-210	Communicare CMA (Auckland) Incorporated	Community	Towards the cost of venue hire, newsletters, advertising and marketing material	$7,634.00	Eligible
LG2312-214	Ellerslie Badminton Club	Community	Towards the cost of venue hire of the YMCA Recreation Centre	$5,043.48	Eligible
LG2312-203	Ellerslie Residents' Association Incorporated	Environment	Towards the cost of e-waste disposal	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2312-211	Remuera Residents Association Incorporated	Environment	Towards the cost of trees for planting and pest control	$5,000.00	Eligible
LG2312-201	FutureDreams Swimming Limited	Events	Towards the cost of 12 waterproof VHF radios	$2,990.00	Eligible
LG2312-202	Imagen8 Limited	Environment	Towards the cost of hiring cameras, camera bags, UV filters, SD cards, educator fees and book printing fees	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2312-204	Mens Shed Auckland East Incorporated	Environment	Towards the cost of insulation in the Mens Shed barn building	$7,115.00	Eligible
LG2312-226	Mission Bay Business Association Incorporated	Community	Towards the cost of new flags, clock tower repairs, new branded gazebo and safecities cost	$6,823.00	Eligible
LG2312-206	Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents Association Incorporated	Community	Towards the cost of venue hire and social media advertising costs	$3,000.00	Eligible
LG2312-223	Mountains To Sea Conservation Trust	Community	Towards the costs of the "Tahuna Torea Kayak Day + Pourewa Spotlighting"	$7,242.52	Eligible
LG2312-212	NZ2020 Stamp Exhibition Incorporated	Events	Towards the cost of venue hire of the Ellerslie Event Centre for the New Zealand 2023 Stamp Show	$10,000.00	Eligible
LG2312-207	Orakei Community Association Incorporated	Community	Towards the cost of printing, venue hire	$4,000.00	Eligible
LG2312-216	The Scout Association of New Zealand - St Heliers/Glendowie Scout Group	Community	Towards the cost of garage floor leveling and doors, including installation for the St Heliers/Glendowie Scout Hall	$3,768.00	Eligible
LG2312-215	The Helping Paws Charitable Trust	Environment	Towards the cost of Kitten food for the "Ōrākei Community Desexing Project"	$3,000.00	Eligible
LG2312-208	Youthline Auckland Charitable Trust	Community	Towards the Ōrakei share to put towards volunteer clinical supervision and training services for Youthline	$7,500.00	Eligible
Total				$121,181.58

b) agree to fund, part-fund or decline each application received in Ōrākei Multi-board Grants round one 2022/2023, listed in the following table:

Table Two: Multi-board Grant round one 2022/2023 grant applications

Application ID	Organisation	Main focus	Requesting funding for	Amount requested	Eligibility
MB2223-115	African Film Festival New Zealand Trust	Arts and culture	Towards film rights, website, and marketing of the African Film Festival online and in Rialto Cinemas Newmarket (September 2022 - December 2022)	$45,800.00	Eligible
MB2223-114	Auckland Events Company T/A Food Truck Collective	Events	Towards live music, face painting, and waste collection for the Food Truck Collective - Street Food Summer Series all over Auckland (October 2022 - May 2023)	$82,750.00	Eligible
MB2223-133	Guardians of our Children Charitable Trust	Community	Towards costs to run the Make Them Proud - Parental Disputes workshops at various venues across Auckland (October 2022 - October 2023)	$20,000.00	Eligible
MB2223-111	The Re-Creators Charitable Trust	Community	Towards free or subsidised classes of Community Upcycling DIY Workshops in various locations in Auckland from October 2022 to May 2023.	$79,550.00	Eligible
Total				$228,100.00

Horopaki

Context

7. 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.

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

9. The local board grants programme sets out:

· local board priorities

· 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.

10. The Ōrākei Local Board adopted the Ōrākei Local Board Community Grants Programme 2022/2023 on 19 May 2022. The document sets application guidelines for contestable grants.

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

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

12. 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

13. Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, staff have also assessed each application according to which alert level the proposed activity is able to proceed. For example, under alert level two, only gatherings of up to 100 people can take place. Events and activities have been assessed according to these criteria.

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. 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; increasing access to single-occupancy transport options; home energy efficiency and community renewable energy generation; local tree planting and streamside revegetation; and educating about sustainable lifestyle choices that reduce carbon footprints.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

15. 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.

16. 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

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

18. 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”.

19. A summary of each application received through Ōrākei Local Grant round one 2022/2023 (Attachment A) and the Multi-board Grant round one 2022/2023 (Attachment B) is provided.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

20. 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.

21. Seven applicants applying to Ōrākei Local Grant round one 2022/2023 indicate their project or event target Māori or Māori outcomes.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

22. The allocation of grants to community groups is within the adopted Long-term Plan 2018-2028 and local board agreements.

23. The local board has set a total community grants budget of $279,000 for the 2022/2023 financial year.

24. Nineteen applications have been received for Local Grants round one 2022/2023 requesting a total of $121,181.58 and four applications have been received for Multi-board Grants round one 2022/2023, requesting a total of $228,100.00.

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 a low risk associated with funding the applications in this round.

27. Due to COVID-19, this risk is low as assessors would consider the implications of COVID restrictions as part of assessment. Where projects are impacted by changes in alert level the grants and incentives team, work with recipients on amended project plans so that the number of projects not delivered is minimised.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

28. Following the Ōrākei Local Board allocation of funding for the Local Grant and Multi-board Grant round one, Grants staff will notify the applicants of the local board’s decision.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Ōrākei Local Grant round one 2022/2023 - application summary (Under Separate Cover)
b ⇨	Ōrākei Multi-board Grant round one 2022/2023 - application summary (Under Separate Cover)
c ⇨	Ōrākei Community Grant Programme 2022/2023 (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Arna Casey - Grants Advisor

Authorisers

Pierre Fourie - Grants & Incentives Manager

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Ōrākei Local Board

15 September 2022

Local Board Annual Report 2021/2022

File No.: CP2022/12444

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek local board adoption of the 2021/2022 Annual Report for the Ōrākei Local Board, prior to it being adopted by the Governing Body on 29 September 2022.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Auckland Council Annual Report 2021/2022 is being prepared and needs to be adopted by the Governing Body by 29 September 2022. As part of the overall report package, individual reports for each local board are prepared.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a) adopt the tabled draft 2021/2022 Ōrākei Local Board Annual

b) note that any proposed changes after the adoption will be clearly communicated and agreed with the chairman before the report is submitted for adoption by the Governing Body on 29 September 2022.

Horopaki

Context

3. In accordance with the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 and the Local Government Act 2002, each local board is required to monitor and report on the implementation of its Local Board Agreement. This includes reporting on the performance measures for local activities and the overall funding impact statement for the local board.

4. In addition to the compliance purpose, local board annual reports are an opportunity to tell the wider performance story with a strong local flavour, including how the local board is working towards the outcomes of their local board plan.

5. The draft report was not available in time to be included in the published agenda. The 2021/2022 Ōrākei Local Board Annual Report will be pre-circulated to Board members and officially tabled at the 15 September 2022 business meeting.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

6. The annual report contains the following sections:

Section	Description
Mihi	The mihi is an introduction specific to each local board area and is presented in Te Reo Māori and English.
About this report	An overview of what is covered in this document.
Message from the chairman	An overall message introducing the report, highlighting achievements and challenges, including both financial and non-financial performance.
Local board members	A group photo of the local board members.
Our area – projects and improvements	A visual layout of the local board area summarising key demographic information and showing key projects and facilities in the area.
Performance report	Provides performance measure results for each activity, providing explanations where targeted service levels have not been achieved. Includes the activity highlights and challenges.
Our performance explained	Highlights of the local board’s work programme which contributed to a performance outcome
Local flavour	A profile of either an outstanding resident, grant, project or facility that benefits the local community.
Funding impact statement	Financial performance results compared to long-term plan and annual plan budgets, together with explanations about variances.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

7. The council’s climate change disclosures are covered in volume four of the annual report and sections within the summary annual report.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

8. Council departments and council-controlled organisations comments and views have been considered and included in the annual report in relation to activities they are responsible for delivering on behalf of local boards.

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

Local impacts and local board views

9. Local board feedback will be included where possible. Any changes to the content of the final annual report will be discussed with the local board Chairman before the report is submitted for adoption by the Governing Body.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

10. The annual report provides information on how Auckland Council has progressed its agreed priorities in the Long-term Plan 2021-2031 over the past 12 months. This includes engagement with Māori, as well as projects that benefit various population groups, including Māori.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

11. The annual report provides a retrospective view on both the financial and service performance in each local board area for the financial year 2021/2022.

12. There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

13. The annual report is a legislatively required document. It is audited by Audit New Zealand who assess if the report represents information fairly and consistently, and that the financial statements comply with accounting standard PBE FRS-43: Summary Financial Statements. Failure to demonstrate this could result in a qualified audit opinion.

14. The annual report is a key communication to residents. It is important to tell a clear and balanced performance story, in plain English and in a form that is accessible, to ensure that council meets its obligations to be open with the public it serves.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

15. The next steps for the draft 2021/2022 Annual Report for the local board are:

· Audit NZ review during August and September 2022

· report to the Governing Body for adoption on 29 September 2022

· release to stock exchanges and publication online on 30 September 2022

· physical copies provided to local board offices, council service centres and libraries by the end of October 2022.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Sugenthy Thomson - Lead Financial Advisor

Authorisers

Mark Purdie – Manager Local Board Financial Advisory

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Ōrākei Local Board

15 September 2022

Council-controlled Organisations Quarterly Update: Quarter Four, 2021/2022

File No.: CP2022/13464

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide the Ōrākei Local Board with an update on Council-controlled Organisation work programme items in its area for quarter 4, along with updates to the 2022/2023 Ōrākei Local Board Joint CCO Engagement Plan.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The 2022/2023 CCO Local Board Joint Engagement Plans were agreed in 2022. However, this quarter four update is for the 2021/2022 CCO Engagement Plan.

3. Updates will be provided to local boards each quarter to show both changes to the plan itself, and to provide updates on the work programme items included in the attachments to the plan.

4. An updated version of the engagement plan is provided as Attachment A.

5. Work programme updates from Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Watercare are provided as Attachment B-E.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a) receive the Council-controlled Organisations Quarterly Update for Quarter Four 2021/2022.

b) receive updates to the Joint CCO Engagement Plan 2022/2023.

Horopaki

Context

6. Each local board has agreed an engagement approach with the four CCOs for the 2022/2023 local work programme.

7. While the local board approves the Joint CCO Engagement Plan each year, it remains a live document and CCOs are encouraged to keep the document up to date.

8. Changes are also proposed by Local Board Services, where improvements can be made to all 21 engagement plans, and to keep information up to date.

9. This update may include the following types of changes:

a) additional work programme items, and proposed engagement level

b) proposed changes to the engagement approach with the local board

c) proposed changes to the extent of community engagement.

10. In addition, the four CCOs provide a quarterly update on projects listed in the engagement plan.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Updates from Local Board Services

11. Updates have been made where there have been staff changes within Local Board Services or CCOs.

12. These changes are reflected in Attachment A – Ōrākei Local Board Joint CCO Engagement Plan 2022/2023.

Auckland Transport

13. Auckland Transport’s work programme updates for Quarter Four are provided as Attachment B.

Updates to the Auckland Transport work programme

a) The bus shelter outside 127 St Johns Road will go ahead as per the design and a seat will be provided at the opposite stop as agreed with the residents.

b) Work is underway on the Kohimarama School Crossing.

c) Installation of security cameras expected to take place in August 2022.

d) Links to Glen Innes Cycling (Stonefield’s/Merton Road) project delivery expected 2023/2024.

e) Tāmaki Drive footpath renewal / Ngapipi Pedestrian Bridge/ Safety Improvements and Kepa Road Stabilisation tender awarded; project to be staged.

f) 237 Tāmaki Drive Crossing upgrade raised zebra (Averill Avenue) project has been completed.

g) 297 Tāmaki Drive Crossing upgrades (Sage Road) project has been completed.

h) 243 Main Highway (near Eaglehurst Street) - midblock crossing – approved to progress to the Executive Lead Team.

i) Shore Road crossing is complete and operational. There are some minor tactile markers to complete but the crossing is in use.

j) Tamaki Drive / Long Drive Raised Zebra – consultation shows that the community is evenly divided on merits of the project. Together with this consultation and the findings from the parking strategy, Auckland Transport will be coming to the local board for direction after the election.

k) Parking Strategy on hold at the request of the council Planning Committee until after the election.

l) Interim Speed Management Plan – feedback is to come to local boards after election.

m) Phase 2 of Safe Speeds Programme was completed on 28 July 2022.

Projects on hold due to budget constraints

a) Ōrākei School crossing.

b) Raised crossing at 274 Victoria Avenue.

c) Roberta Avenue crossing.

d) 177 St Heliers Bay Road Bus shelters and crossing facility (Grace Joel).

e) Meadowbank Bus Stop relocation (2x).

f) Footpath renewal.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

14. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s work programme updates for Quarter Four are provided as Attachment C.

Updates to the Tātaki Auckland Unlimited work programme

a) Film permits were a total 15, with 3 in April, 6 in May and 6 in June.

Additional activities

b) These activities have been added since the last update, and are provided alongside the suggested engagement approach:

i) Supporting local boards’ economic work programmes – Locally Driven Initiatives (LDI) specifically:

A) ID1269 Young Enterprise Scheme

Eke Panuku Development Auckland

15. Eke Panuku’s work programme updates for Quarter Four are provided as Attachment D.

Updates to the Eke Panuku work programme

a) Meadowbank Community Centre consultation underway – to be completed in November

b) Clonbern Carpark - In-principle agreement that an integrated public and supermarket car parking arrangement within a combined development scheme can be achieved. Negotiations on delivery of the development are ongoing.

Watercare

16. Watercare’s work programme updates for Quarter Four are provided as Attachment E.

Updates to the Watercare work programme

Additional activities

a) These activities have been added since the last update, and are provided alongside the suggested engagement approach:

i) Parnell wastewater pipe relining project – to be completed by August 2022. Estimated cost of rehabilitation is 2.3 million dollars.

ii) Proactive renewals package – Glendowie, St Heliers, Mission Bay and Meadowbank – inform.

Deferred, completed or removed activities

These activities were included in the engagement plan but have been completed:

a) Remuera – targeted asset renewal - completed.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

17. Updating the Joint CCO Engagement Plan between the local board and Auckland Council’s substantive Council-Controlled Organisations does not have a direct impact on climate, however the projects it refers to will.

18. Each CCO must work within Te Taruke-a-Tawhiri: Auckland's Climate Action Framework and information on climate impacts will be provided to local boards on a project or programme basis.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

19. Receiving the updated Joint CCO Engagement Plan 2022/2023 addresses key elements of recommendations made by the CCO Review, including ensuring the communication of clear, up to date information from CCOs to local boards on projects in their area.

20. These plans will be shared with the integration teams that implement local board work programmes and will give council staff greater ongoing visibility of CCO work programmes.

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

Local impacts and local board views

21. Local board engagement plans enable local boards to signal to CCOs those projects that are of greatest interest to the local board, and to ensure that engagement between the local board and the four CCOs is focussed on those priority areas.

22. Joint CCO engagement plans also give local boards the opportunity to communicate to CCOs which projects they expect to be of most interest to their communities.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

23. Updating and adopting the Joint CCO Engagement Plan 2022/2023.

24. While both CCOs and local boards have engagement programmes with Māori, the engagement plan will allow a more cohesive and coordinated approach to engagement, with more advance planning of how different parts of the community will be involved.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

25. The adoption of the Joint CCO Engagement Plan 2022/2023 between the local board and Auckland Council’s substantive Council-Controlled Organisations does not have financial impacts for local boards.

26. Any financial implications or opportunities will be provided to local boards on a project or programme basis.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

27. It is likely that there will be changes made to work programme items in the engagement plan during the year, or to the level of engagement that the board or the community will have. This risk is mitigated by ensuring that the document states clearly that it is subject to change, contains a table recording changes made since it was signed, and will be re-published on the local board agenda quarterly, to ensure public transparency.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

28. The local board will receive the next quarterly update for Quarter One in late 2022.

29. A workshop will be held in early 2023 to begin development of a new engagement plan for 2022/2024

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	2022/2023 Ōrākei Local Board - Joint CCO Engagement Plan (Under Separate Cover)
b ⇨	Auckland Transport Quarter Four 2021/2022 Report – Ōrākei Local Board (Under Separate Cover)
c ⇨	Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Quarter Four 2021/2022 Report – Ōrākei Local Board (Under Separate Cover)
d ⇨	Eke Panuku Quarter Four 2021/2022 Report – Ōrākei Local Board (Under Separate Cover)
e ⇨	Watercare Quarter Four 2021/2022 Report – Ōrākei Local Board (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Jacob van der Poel - Advisor Operations and Policy

Andrea Webley - Local Board Engagement Advisor

Authoriser

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Ōrākei Local Board

15 September 2022

Approval for two new private road names at 31 Stonefields Avenue, Stonefields

File No.: CP2022/13480

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To approve the names for two new private roads being created by way of the subdivision development at 31 Stonefields Avenue, Stonefields.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. A resource consent was issued in November 2020 to subdivide the site into 92 lots including commonly jointly owned access lots (COALs) at 31 Stonefields Avenue.

3. The New Zealand road naming standards require that in this particular instance a road name is necessary in the interests of public safety and administration and the Ōrākei Local Board has been delegated the responsibility for the naming of new roads in this local board area by Auckland Council.

4. The developer in this instance, Templeton Stonefields Ltd, has proposed the following names for consideration by the local board:

Road 1

a) Silica Mews (Applicant Preferred)

b) Obsidian Mews (Alternative 1)

c) Metallum Place (Alternative 2)

Road 2

a) Amber Court (Applicant Preferred)

b) Mantle Court (Alternative 1)

c) Miners Court (Alternative 2)

5. These names are assessed in this report by the Council’s technical specialists as all being acceptable for the location and are now presented to the Ōrākei Local Board to consider which if any name might be approved under the delegation.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a) approve the names Silica Mews for Road 1 and Amber Court for Road 2, two private roads created by way of subdivision at 31 Stonefields Avenue, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (road naming reference RND90100169, resource consent references BUN60362494 and SUB60362496).

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Context

6. Resource consent reference BUN60362494 (subdivision reference number SUB60362496) was issued in November 2020 to subdivide the site into 92 lots including commonly jointly owned access lots (COALs) at 31 Stonefields Avenue.

7. The Australian and New Zealand Standard, Rural and Urban Addressing, AS NZS 4819:2011 and the Guidelines for Addressing in-fill Developments 2019 – LINZ OP G 01245 (the NZ Standards) require that in most instances, a road name is required in the interests of public safety and administration when the accessway services more than five dwellings, as in this instance.

8. The Ōrākei Local Board has been delegated by Auckland Council, the responsibility for the naming of new roads within this local board area and as required by section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974.

9. To aid developers, the Ōrākei Local Board has provided the Ōrākei Local Board Road Naming Policy and Guidelines (the Guidelines) that set out the requirements and criteria for obtaining road names within the area.

10. The Guidelines state that where a new road needs to be named, the subdivider / developer shall provide one preferred and two alternate road names for the local board’s consideration.

11. The developer in this instance, Templeton Stonefields Ltd, has proposed the following names for consideration by the local board:

Road 1

d) Silica Mews (Applicant Preferred)

e) Obsidian Mews (Alternative 1)

f) Metallum Place (Alternative 2)

Road 2

d) Amber Court (Applicant Preferred)

e) Mantle Court (Alternative 1)

f) Miners Court (Alternative 2)

Site and location plans of the development can be found in Attachment A and B.

12. The proposed names are necessarily assessed against both the NZ Standards and the Guidelines, so that the local board can have confidence in its decision- making.

13. Having identified the necessity for a road name, the NZ Standards require that the name chosen is not duplicated in proximity and that the roading typology (Drive, Crescent, Place etc.) is suitable for this particular situation. These matters are considered by direct consultation with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), which has responsibility for ensuring that addressing matters comply with the NZ Standards across New Zealand.

14. The Guidelines contain three principles to aid the consideration of an appropriate name:

Principle 1: Road names to minimise confusion

This Principle and the helpful “Road Naming Criteria” contained at Appendix B addresses the same public safety and prevention of administrative confusion matters that are set out in the NZ Standards, it is therefore considered that the requirements of Principle 1 would be considered to have been met in the event the proposed road names are technically acceptable to LINZ.

Principle 2: Road names to reflect the heritage of an area

At section (2), Principle 2 states that: “Proposed names should reflect the historical or cultural or existing thematic or environmental identity of an area, to recognise the unique characteristics of that area and possibly the community.” This provides a lens through which the appropriateness of a road name might be considered.

Section (4) requires that “The Board expects that there will be consultation with the local residents’ and local business associations, local special interest groups, historical societies and mana whenua to develop new names.” Assessment of this section provides the local board certainty that consultation has taken place with the groups most appropriate to determining the acceptability of a particular name.

Section (7) states that “Where an ancestral linkage to mana whenua is proposed the applicant must consult with the appropriate iwi to ensure cultural propriety”. This section sets the expectation in relation to the appropriate use of te rēo in road names. Assessment of this component of Principle 2 is undertaken in the Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori section of this report below.

Principle 3: Road Types

This Principle addresses the same matters for consideration in respect to road typology as set out in the NZ Standards, Principle 3 would be considered to have been met in the event the proposed typologies are acceptable to LINZ.

15. The analysis and advice that follow is undertaken with reference to the NZ Standards and the Guidelines and as described above.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

16. The proposed names and their meaning are provided in the table immediately below:

Road Number	Proposed name	Meaning
Road 1	Silica Mews (Applicant Preferred)	Sedimentary rock found in the earth’s crust
	Obsidian Mews (Alternative 1)	Natural glass formed by the rapid cooling of viscous lava from volcanoes
	Metallum Place (Alternative 2)	Latin for mine
Road 2	Amber Court (Applicant Preferred)	Amber crystals form through the fossilisation of tree resin, and is mined
	Mantle Court (Alternative 1)	Sedimentary rock found in the earth’s crust
	Miners Court (Alternative 2)	A miner is a person who extracts precious stones from the earth

17. The six proposed road names have been checked against the NZ Standards in consultation with LINZ. LINZ have confirmed that, as there is no duplication or similarity to other names in close proximity, all names are technically suitable for use at this location. As Principle 1 of the Guidelines addresses the same public safety and prevention of administrative confusion matters that are set out in the NZ Standards, it can be considered that the requirements of Principle 1 have also been met in this instance.

18. Principle 2 section (2) of the Guidelines requires that the road names “… should reflect the historical or cultural or existing thematic or environmental identity of an area, to recognise the unique characteristics of that area and possibly the community.”

The proposed names are in keep with the local street names which are associated with the geology at 'Stonefields' and history associated with mining/the quarry and the Mount Wellington volcanic eruption. For these reasons, it is considered that the Principle 2 section (2) matters have been appropriately addressed.

19. Principle 2 section (4) of the Guidelines anticipates consultation with potentially affected community and other groups prior to decision making. As per the Orakei Local Board’s request, both the Stonefields Residents Association and the Panmure Historical Society were contacted by the applicant’s agent on 28 June 2022. Feedback and comments were received from the Stonefield Residents Association but not from the Panmure Historical Society. A copy of the correspondence, feedback and comments can be found in Attachment C. In summary, there are both supports and oppositions to the names proposed. Since consultation with potentially affected community groups were carried out the Principle 2 section (4) matters are also considered to have been suitably addressed.

20. Principle 2 section (7) requires consideration of ancestral linkages to mana whenua. Consultation was also carried with Mana Whenua with an interest in the general area. Additional commentary is provided in the Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori section that follows.

21. LINZ has also confirmed that ‘Place’, ‘Court’ and ‘Mews’ are acceptable road types and reflect the form and layout of the COALs. As Principle 3 of the Guidelines addresses the same matters for consideration as set out in the NZ Standards, it can be considered that the requirements of Principle 3 have also been met.

22. Having provided assessment of the relevant NZ Standards and the Guidelines in the commentary above, it is therefore considered that the relevant matters have been adequately addressed by the applicant and the preferred road name can be supported.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

23. The naming of roads has no effect on climate change. Relevant environmental issues have been considered under the provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the associated approved resource consent for the development.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

24. The decision sought for this report has no identified impacts on other parts of the Council group. The views of council-controlled organisations were not required for the preparation of the report’s advice.

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

Local impacts and local board views

25. The decision sought for this report does not trigger any significant policy and is not considered to have any immediate local impact beyond those outlined in this report. The Panmure Historical Society has been contacted for comment and none was received. The Stonefields Residents Association and Mana Whenua with an interest in the general area were consulted. Therefore it is considered that the local views have been appropriately sought in this instance.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

26. To aid local board decision making, the Guidelines include an objective of recognising cultural and ancestral linkages to areas of land through engagement with mana whenua.

27. On 30 June 2022, Council contacted mana whenua on behalf of the applicant, through the Resource Consent department’s central facilitation process, as set out in the Guidelines. Representatives of the following groups with an interest in the general area were contacted:

· Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua

· Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara

· Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

· Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki

· Te Kawerau ā Maki

· Ngāti Tamaoho

· Te Ākitai Waiohua

· Te Ahiwaru Waiohua

· Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua

· Ngāti Paoa

· Ngāti Maru

· Ngāti Tamaterā

· Waikato-Tainui

· Ngāti Whanaunga

· Te Patukirikiri

28. By the close of the consultation period, the following feedback was received from the Representatives of Ngāti Tamaoho:

“Ngati Tamaoho does not support the use of Tupuna names, we do not support Reitu”

29. Reitu Mews was proposed as an alternative name for Road 1. The applicant is no longer proposing this name based on Ngāti Tamaoho’s feedback.

30. This site is not listed as a site of significance to mana whenua and no Te Reo Māori names are proposed.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

31. The road naming process does not raise any financial implications for the council.

32. The applicant has the responsibility for ensuring that appropriate signage will be installed once approval is obtained for the new road names.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

33. There are no significant risks to the council as road naming is a routine part of the subdivision development process, with consultation being a key component of that process.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

34. Approved road names are notified to LINZ which records them on its New Zealand wide land information database. LINZ provides all updated information to other users, including emergency services.

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Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Report attachment A - Site Plan	53
b ⇩	Report attachment B - Location Map	55

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Signatories

Author

Amy Cao - Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

David Snowdon - Team Leader Subdivision

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Ōrākei Local Board

15 September 2022

Amendment to the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Integrated Management Plan

File No.: CP2022/13616

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an overview of the proposed amendment to the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Integrated Management Plan (IMP) and invite local board feedback.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The governance and administration of Tūpuna Maunga (except Rarotonga / Mt Smart) in Auckland rests with the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority (Tūpuna Maunga Authority). This statutory co-governance authority has equal representation from Ngā Mana Whenua and Auckland Council, with one (non-voting) Crown representative (see Attachment B for more information).

3. In 2016 the Tūpuna Maunga Authority adopted its Integrated Management Plan (IMP). The purpose of this plan is to facilitate the restoration of the natural, spiritual and indigenous landscape of the various maunga. The restoration programme sought to ensure that the remaining cultural and archaeological fabric on the maunga is protected and made visible by removing non-native trees that are having a negative impact.

4. Following a judicial review and recommendations from the courts, the Tūpuna Maunga Authority has now agreed to amend the IMP. The proposed amendments to the Integrated Management Plan is outlined in Attachment A of this report and constitutes a new appendix to the IMP, which details proposed ecological restoration projects (including the planting of native species and the removal of non-native trees) for:

· Ōwairaka / Te Ahi Kā a Rakataura / Mt Albert (the Ōwairaka project)

· Pukewīwī / Puketāpapa / Mt Roskill

· Ōtāhuhu / Mt Richmond

· Te Tātua a Riukiuta / Big King.

5. Public and local board feedback is required to be submitted by 5.00pm Saturday 8 October 2022.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a) provide feedback on the proposed amendment to the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Integrated Management Plan.

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Context

6. The Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) of Tāmaki Makaurau are central to Auckland’s identity and a point of difference around the world. Human occupation of the city spans around 1,000 years, and over that time the interaction of people with the Maunga has changed from monumental and defendable settlements to strategic maritime locations and resources (rock and water), through to a network of open spaces that are enjoyed by and meaningful to many Aucklanders.

7. The governance and administration of the Tūpuna Maunga (except Rarotonga / Mt Smart) is undertaken by the Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau Authority (Tūpuna Maunga Authority). The Tūpuna Maunga Authority has developed a set of plans and policies to guide how the Tūpuna Maunga are valued, protected, restored, enhanced, and managed in the future. These plans include:

· Tūpuna Maunga Integrated Management Plan

· Tūpuna Maunga Integrated Management Plan Strategies

· Tūpuna Maunga Authority Operational Plan 2022/2023

· Alcohol-free and Smoke-free Policy

· Drones Policy

· Memorials and Plaques Policy

· Research Policy

· Weddings Policy

Integrated Management Plan

8. Prior to the formation of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority in 2014, each maunga was managed according to a separate reserve management plan developed by various former legacy councils. In some cases the plans were unchanged since initial drafting as far back as the early 1980s.

9. In 2016, following an Auckland-wide public engagement, submission and hearing process, the Tūpuna Maunga IMP was adopted.

10. This consultation process responds to a court finding that the large-scale removal of exotic trees is a significant decision and should have been the subject of express inclusion in the Integrated Management Plan.

11. The proposed amendment to the IMP constitutes a new appendix which provides details of the proposed ecological restoration projects (including the planting of native species and the removal of non-native trees) for:

· Ōwairaka / Te Ahi Kā a Rakataura / Mt Albert (the Ōwairaka project)

· Pukewīwī / Puketāpapa / Mt Roskill

· Ōtāhuhu / Mt Richmond

· Te Tātua a Riukiuta / Big King

12. The Authority has resolved to undertake public consultation on the proposed amendment pursuant to Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Act 2014 and the Reserves Act 1977.

13. Additional information about the IMP and the proposed amendment can be viewed on the Tūpuna Maunga Authority website.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Summary of Tūpuna Maunga Authority Integrated Management Plan

Purpose

14. The purpose of the plan is to facilitate the restoration of the natural, spiritual and indigenous landscape of the maunga. This will include extensive planting of native species and the removal of non-native trees that are negatively impacting the cultural features of the Maunga. This will help restore and enhance the mauri and wairua of the Tūpuna Maunga.

15. Returning native vegetation is a key step in healing the Tūpuna Maunga. Over many decades, native trees have been removed from the Maunga. Non-native trees have been planted without comprehensive plans for their future management or consideration of the cultural landscape. Many non-native trees, including weed species (some being identified in the Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP)), have been allowed to self-seed by legacy administering entities. This has adversely affected the integrity of the cultural landscapes of the taonga tuku iho that are the Tūpuna Maunga.

16. The restoration programme will ensure that the remaining cultural and archaeological fabric on the maunga is protected, and made visible by removing non-native trees that are having a negative impact. Sight lines from the maunga to other maunga/pā will be opened to ensure that the connection from maunga to maunga is prominent.

17. All plant species identified in the RPMP will be removed.

18. Further guidance has been given regarding non-native trees as part of the Tūpuna Maunga Biosecurity Strategy^{^[3]}.

19. As a matter of priority, non-native trees on the outer slopes of the maunga will be removed to emphasise and protect the cultural features of the maunga such as terracing and rua. To protect the archaeological values and the health and safety of people on the maunga, native and non-native trees may also need to be removed.

20. The amendment intends to plant a range of native species to create a representation of the forest and ecosystems in each of the four maunga (location specific information is below). In addition:

a) Among the native plantings, culturally-significant species will be planted to ensure that cultural traditions such as whakairo, raranga, and rongoa collection can continue into the future.

b) Pest control will be intensified over time to ensure the protection of the continuous ngāhere established near the tihi.

c) All native trees will be retained.

21. The methodology of the programme will include:

a) Retaining the tihi in grass.

b) Planting in areas where in situ archaeology has been destroyed by historic quarrying.

c) Selecting appropriate plants that can be planted near archaeological features.

d) Removing trees in a way that avoids ground disturbance and has minimal impact on archaeological features.

e) Ensuring that all trees that present a health and safety risk are removed.

Ōwairaka/ Te ahi-kā-a-rakataura/Mt Albert

22. To achieve the cultural, spiritual and ecological restoration of Ōwairaka-te Ahi-kā-a- Rakataura, an exemplar WF7 Pūriri ngāhere^{^[4]} will be created as a representation of the forest that once stood on and near the maunga:

a) Approximately 13,000 native plants will be planted (of which approximately 5,180 have already been planted and are maturing well).

b) Habitats for mokomoko and other native fauna will be restored.

c) Approximately 345 exotic trees will be removed, including weed species identified in the RPMP.

Pukewīwī/ Puketāpapa / Mt Roskill

23. To achieve the cultural, spiritual and ecological restoration of Pukewīwī/ Puketāpapa / Mount Roskill, a range of native species will be planted as a representation of the forest and ecosystems that once stood on and near the maunga:

a) Approximately 7,400 native plants will be planted (of which 4,800 have already been planted and are maturing well).

b) A pā harakeke will be established on the maunga.

c) A mara kai will also be established on the maunga, which will include amenity native tree plantings and traditional Māori kai.

d) Several large native specimen trees will also be planted. Further planting sites will be identified in the future.

e) Approximately 160 non-native trees (not all) will be removed, including weed species identified in the RPMP.

Ōtāhuhu/ Mt Richmond

24. To achieve the cultural, spiritual and ecological restoration of Ōtāhuhu/ Mt Richmond, a WF7 Pūriri ngāhere forest type will be planted as a representation of the forests that stood on or near the maunga:

a) 39,000 native plants will be planted on the maunga (of which 12,000 have already been planted and are maturing well).

b) Habitats for mokomoko and other native fauna will be restored.

c) Approximately 443 non-native trees and shrubs (not all) will be removed, including weed species identified in the RPMP.

Te tātua a riukiuta / Big King

25. To achieve the cultural, spiritual and ecological restoration of Te Tātua-a- Riukiuta/ Big King, a WF7 Pūriri ngāhere forest type will be planted as a representation of the forests that stood on or near the maunga:

a) 9000 native plants will be planted on the maunga.

b) Habitats for mokomoko and other native fauna will be restored.

c) Approximately 197 non-native trees and shrubs (not all) will be removed, including weed species identified in the RPMP.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

26. This report informs the local board’s decision on whether to submit on a consultation. The decision to submit on the proposed amendment will not adversely impact climate emissions or efforts to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

27. The climate impact of the IMP proposed ecological restoration actions is an issue that will need to be considered by the Tūpuna Maunga Authority.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

28. The consultation is open to the public and feedback from relevant council departments and Council Controlled Organisations on the draft submission will be sought. The council group was involved in establishing existing council positions.

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

Local impacts and local board views

29. Staff anticipate that some local communities will welcome the consultation, particularly groups and communities who were involved in the judicial review challenge.

30. Local board views on this matter are not known and this report provides the opportunity for the local board to provide feedback on this item.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

31. The Tūpuna Maunga are among the most significant cultural, historical and geological (volcanic) landscapes in the region and are iconic taonga. They are sacred to mana whenua as taonga tuku iho (treasures handed down through the generations). Local communities also have a strong connection with, and draw a sense of identity from, the Tūpuna Maunga.

32. The Tūpuna Maunga are interwoven in mana whenua history and whakapapa. They also hold significance during important cultural events, such as Matariki and Waitangi Day. The Tūpuna Maunga strive to manage these sites in accordance with tikanga and seek to enable activities and behaviour which are consistent with the values and mana of the Tūpuna Maunga.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

33. There are no financial implications from receiving this report.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

34. This report informs the local board about a public consultation. There is no obligation to submit. In that regard, staff consider that there are no risks associated with the local board decision.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

35. If the local board resolves on this item, staff will send written feedback directly to the Tūpuna Maunga Authority via email to MaungaAuthority@aklc.govt.nz. Submissions must be received by 5pm, Saturday 8 October 2022.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Proposed amendment to the Integrated Management Plan (IMP) (Under Separate Cover)
b ⇨	Tūpuna Maunga Integrated Management Strategies (Under Separate Cover)

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Signatories

Author

Jacob van der Poel - Advisor Operations and Policy

Authorisers

Carol Hayward - Team Leader Operations and Policy

Louise Mason – General Manager Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Ōrākei Local Board

15 September 2022

Local Board input on the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management

File No.: CP2022/13483

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek high-level input from local boards on the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020. This includes:

· long-term visions for freshwater management

· the proposed Freshwater Management Units

· values and use of freshwater and the environmental outcomes sought for freshwater, either generally or for a specific water body.

2. This report also provides an overview of the feedback received through the first stage of the National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020 public engagement that ran from 13 June to 17 July 2022.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

3. The National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020 provides national direction for freshwater management under the Resource Management Act 1991. The fundamental concept of the National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020 is Te Mana o te Wai, which is a hierarchy of obligations that prioritises:

· first, the health and well-being of water bodies and freshwater ecosystems

· second, the health needs to people (such as drinking water)

· third, the ability of people and communities to provide for the social, economic and cultural wellbeing.

4. Auckland Council is required to change the Auckland Unitary Plan to give full effect to Te Mana o te Wai, which must be reflected in all decisions made under the National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020. Changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan must be notified by December 2024. Action plans must also be prepared and published as soon as practicable to achieve environmental outcomes and freshwater management objectives.

5. The National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020 sets the National Objectives Framework and steps that every regional council or unitary authority must follow when implementing the National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020. Auckland Council is required to engage with communities and mana whenua to determine how Te Mana o te Wai applies to water bodies and freshwater ecosystems in Auckland.

6. The first stage of National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020 public engagement under the heading “Implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (te Mana o te Wai) for Auckland” was undertaken from 13 June to 17 July 2022. Feedback was sought on:

· the long-term visions for freshwater management

· the proposed Freshwater Management Units

· how people value and use freshwater bodies and the environmental outcomes people would like to see achieved for freshwater, either generally or for a specific water body.

7. Feedback from the first stage engagement will be used, along with existing information and further research and analysis, to develop freshwater management options that will be brought back for a second stage of engagement in the second half of 2023.

8. There were 626 pieces of feedback received through the engagement period.

9. Local boards are now invited to provide input to the National Policy Statement - Freshwater Management 2020. Local boards can view the feedback form provided during consultation to assist in preparation of feedback at Attachment A.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a) note the feedback received from communities through the first stage of public engagement with the National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020, in Attachment D, Attachment E and Attachment F

b) provide feedback on the National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020 values including the:

i) long-term visions for freshwater management

ii) proposed Freshwater Management Units

iii) values and use of freshwater and the environmental outcomes sought for freshwater, either generally or for a specific water body.

Horopaki

Context

10. The National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM) is a mandatory national direction for freshwater management under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). The Policy Statement applies to all freshwater (including groundwater) and, to the extent they are affected by freshwater, to receiving environments (which may include estuaries and the wider coastal marine area).

11. The fundamental concept of the NPS-FM is Te Mana o te Wai, which is a hierarchy of obligations that prioritises:

· first, the health and well-being of water bodies and freshwater ecosystems

· second, the health needs to people (such as drinking water)

· third, the ability of people and communities to provide for the social, economic and cultural wellbeing

12. Regional councils and unitary authorities are required to change regional policy statements and regional plans to give effect to the requirements of the NPS-FM, including Te Mana o te Wai.

13. Auckland Council is required to engage with communities and mana whenua to determine how Te Mana o te Wai applies to water bodies and freshwater ecosystems in Auckland. A plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) is required for the NPS-FM implementation. The AUP plan change must be notified by December 2024. The NPS-FM also requires the preparation of action plans to manage the effects of the use and development of land, freshwater and on receiving environments. Action plans must be prepared and published as soon as practicable.

14. Every council must develop long-term visions for freshwater in its region and include those long-term visions as objectives in its regional policy statement. Long-term visions:

a) may be set by Freshwater management Units (FMU), be part of a FMU, or at a catchment level; and

b) must set goals that are ambitious but reasonable (that is, difficult to achieve but not impossible); and

c) identify a timeframe to achieve those goals that is ambitious and reasonable (for example, 30 years after the commencement date).

15. The National Objectives Framework (NOF) is a core part of the NPS-FM, and includes a series of steps that every regional council or unitary authority must follow on implementation, including to:

· identify FMU in the region

· identify values for each FMU

· set environmental outcomes for each value and include them as objectives in regional plans

· identify attributes for each value and set a baseline for those attributes

· set target attribute states, environmental flows and levels, and other criteria to support the achievement of environmental outcomes

· set limits as rules and prepare action plans (as appropriate) to achieve environmental outcomes.

16. FMUs are essentially the spatial arrangements adopted by council for the management of freshwater. All fresh waterbodies and their related catchments must be within an FMU. While the NPS-FM is primarily concerned with the management of freshwater, it does also require an integrated management approach – ki uta ki tai – including consideration of the relationship of freshwater and its management to the coastal receiving environment.

17. A public engagement under the heading “Implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (te Mana o te Wai) for Auckland” was undertaken from 13 June to 17 July 2022 through AK Have Your Say and other engagement activities including library events and online webinars. Feedback was sought on:

· the long-term visions for freshwater management

· the proposed Freshwater Management Units

· how people value freshwater in FMUs and environmental outcomes people would like to see achieved for these values.

18. The public engagement on AK Have Your Say comprised the following:

· the NPS-FM 2020

· an overview of the NPS-FM implementation programme

· NPS-FM implementation timeline

· the proposed Auckland FMU map

· the map of the Pukekohe specified vegetable growing area (when implementing the NPS-FM, the council must have regard to the importance of this area for domestic vegetables and food security, and may temporarily have a less stringent approach to water quality issues to ensure this is appropriately recognised)

· an online feedback form with consultation questions and opportunity to provide comments on the proposed FMUs (also translated into numerous languages)

· a social pinpoint map allowing people to provide feedback to a water body or within an area

· Ministry for the Environment factsheets, infographics, and videos on freshwater management

· access to freshwater planning enquiry service for questions and further information.

19. Two online webinars and six library drop-in events were undertaken through the engagement period. These engagement activities introduced Auckland Council’s NPS-FM implementation programme and provided opportunities to the public to ask questions and to provide feedback directly.

20. There were 626 pieces of feedback received through the consultation period, including:

· 128 online feedback forms

· 343 site-specific comments (from 84 submitters) via the Social Pinpoint mapping tool

· 12 hard copy feedback forms

· 23 emails

· 120 comments via library displays where feedback could be provided on post-it notes.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

21. The NPS-FM has a focus on the identification and management of freshwater values. It includes four compulsory values (ecosystem health, human contact, threatened species, and mahinga kai) that must be applied and managed in each FMU. There are also other values that must be considered in managing freshwater if they are relevant to Auckland. The list of compulsory values and other values are provided in Attachment C to this report (and are identified as Appendices 1A and 1B of the NPS-FM). Additionally, the council must identify any other relevant values (i.e. additional to those specifically identified in the NPS-FM) including any additional Māori Freshwater Values as identified by mana whenua.

22. Overall, submitters raised over 200 individual sites of value to them, while many talked more generally about particular types of, or all, freshwater bodies. The sites named were most commonly located in the Franklin, Rodney, Waitākere Ranges, and Waitematā local board areas.

23. The values most commonly raised in relation to how submitters use, and would like to use, those freshwater bodies related to:

· ecosystem health – including water quality and habitat (both generally and for threatened species) in particular

· natural form and character

· drinking water supply

· human contact (that is, for recreational purposes such as swimming, boating, or fishing).

24. Given the importance of the coastal environment in Auckland, and the impacts from key freshwater issues, such as sediment and E. coli, three FMUs have been proposed for freshwater management based on the three coastal receiving environments for catchments: the Kaipara Harbour, the Manukau Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf (map provided in Attachment B). This proposed approach provides the opportunity to both address the management of freshwater for its own sake, while also explicitly considering its relationship to the coastal environment.

25. While submitters were not asked directly whether they supported the Freshwater Management Units or not, comments were provided on a range of matters, including suggestions around amending the proposed boundaries, or rationale behind the boundaries, having more or less FMUs, more location specific detail, and having the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area as a separate FMU.

26. Other submitters commented on non-FMU specific matters including wetlands, the need for more transparency and action, concern about water quality, the need to prioritise ecosystem health, farming/vegetable growing, and flooding.

27. The NPS-FM provides for a specified vegetable growing area in Pukekohe that sits within the Manukau FMU. Some comments related to the provision for horticultural land use in Pukekohe.

· 3 supported the provision for continued horticultural use, including irrigation.

· 3 expressed concerns about the impact of horticultural activities on water quality (streams, and aquifers) particularly from fertiliser and nitrates.

28. Demographic information from those submitters who provided it is detailed in Attachment D.

29. Data tables naming sites, and their number of mentions by local board area is provided in Attachment E. A full Summary of Feedback report is provided in Attachment F.

30. Staff are currently undertaking data analysis and a summary report of feedback will be published on AK Have Your Say.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

31. The fundamental concept of the NPS-FM Te Mana o te Wai is about restoring and preserving the balance between the water, the wider environment, and the community. This concept is in line with the natural environment priority of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan, which sets the goal:

“Oranga taiao, oranga tāngata: a healthy and connected natural environment supports healthy and connected Aucklanders. The mauri (life essence) of Tāmaki Makaurau is restored”.

32. The NPS-FM includes the following policy direction in response to climate change:

Policy 4: Freshwater is managed as part of New Zealand’s integrated response to climate change.

33. Every council must have regard to the foreseeable impact of climate change in following areas:

· when setting limits on resource use, every regional council must:

3.14(2)(a)(ii) have regard to the foreseeable impacts of climate change

· when setting environmental flows and levels, every regional council must:

3.16(4)(a)(ii) have regard to the foreseeable impacts of climate change

· when assessing and reporting, as part of each review required by section 35(2A) of the RMA, every regional council must prepare and publish:

3.30(2)(g) predictions of changes, including the foreseeable effects of climate change, that are likely to affect water bodies and freshwater ecosystems in the region.

34. The implementation of the NPS-FM will help to promote the resilience of freshwater ecosystems to the effects of climate change. The development of freshwater action plans will require sustainable land and water management practices to enhance the mauri and health of waterways, which is in line with actions prioritised in the Auckland Climate Plan.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

35. The NPS-FM is relevant to all of the council’s functions. All relevant council departments and Council Controlled Organisations (CCOs) are involved in the NPS-FM implementation, including participation in aa Steering Committee overseeing the development and implementation of the programme. This includes having an ongoing role in supporting the NPS-FM engagement, and providing input and review of responses developed to give effect to the NPS-FM.

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

Local impacts and local board views

36. Under the Local Government Act 2002, local boards are responsible for identifying and communicating to Auckland Council the interests and preferences of the people in its local board area in relation to the content of council’s strategies, policies, plans, and bylaws. Local boards have a detailed understanding of their areas including freshwater values and issues and are in a position to provide important input to the development of NPS-FM responses, including in relation to the matters covered by this round of public engagement.

37. Prior to the public engagement a memo titled “Implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 for Auckland” was provided to all local boards on 26 May 2022. The memo advised the key principles, consultation and timeframe requirements of implementing the NPS-FM, and the opportunities for local board input through the process (attached in Attachment G).

38. A webinar presentation titled “National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020” was also presented to local boards in the meeting on 3 June 2022. In response to feedback from elected members, the period for providing input had been extended for local boards to September 2022 to allow local boards time to provide feedback following the close of public engagement.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

39. The NPS-FM says the council must “actively involve tangata whenua (to the extent they wish to be involved) in freshwater management” including in identifying Māori values and decision-making processes relating to Māori freshwater values.

40. Engagement with mana whenua in Auckland is being undertaken through an on-going process, directly with mana whenua entities throughout the preparation of a plan change and development of action plans.

41. Engagement with the mana whenua of Tāmaki Makaurau about the NPS-FM has also been undertaken in the broader context of Three Waters Reform and the development and implementation of the council’s Water Strategy, to enable mana whenua to provide a more holistic consideration of the management of water.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

42. The first stage of the NPS-FM engagement was undertaken within the business-as-usual planning budget. This budget covers primarily staff time and the public engagement.

43. The budget required for NPS-FM engagement in 2023, and for implementation of the project through to 2026 is presently under discussion.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

44. The government has set a deadline of December 2024 for the council to publicly notify the AUP plan change in response to the provisions of the NPS-UD. Given the scale and complexity of the work, and limited resources, there is a risk that the council may not receive sufficient quality feedback from a wide range of interests. There is also a risk that Aucklanders and key stakeholders are unclear about the mandatory requirements of the NPS-FM and how the NPS-FM engagement links to previous water related engagements, for example the Auckland Water Strategy engagement and the Three Waters Reform engagement.

45. These risks have been mitigated to date by communicating communications with communities and stakeholders during the engagement period, through meetings, emails, and online Question & Answer sessions. There will be further and ongoing communication to obtain quality engagement results to progress the NPS-FM implementation.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

46. The feedback received from the first stage engagement on the values and the environmental outcomes sought, together with the NPS-FM requirements, will inform the development of objectives and proposed management options to achieve the objectives.

47. A second phase of public engagement will be undertaken to seek feedback on the proposed objectives and management approaches for FMUs and water bodies. This will be undertaken in the second half of 2023 to provide opportunity for communities and stakeholders, and local boards for further involvement.

48. The feedback received from the second phase of engagement will further inform the development of a proposed plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan and the development of action plans.

49. Elected representatives will have opportunities to review the proposed plan change and action plans as they evolve, and before the plan change is approved for public notification in the second half of 2024 to meet the NPS-FM deadline of notification before December 2024.

50. Submissions to the plan change will be heard by an independent Freshwater Hearing Panel who will make recommendations back to council by 2026.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Feedback Form (Under Separate Cover)
b ⇨	Map of Proposed Freshwater Management Units (Under Separate Cover)
c ⇨	NPS-FM freshwater values (Under Separate Cover)
d ⇨	Who we heard from (Under Separate Cover)
e ⇨	Local Board breakdowns (Under Separate Cover)
f ⇨	Summary of Feedback Report (Under Separate Cover)
g ⇨	Memo to local boards on 26 May 2022: Implementing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 for Auckland (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Monica Xu - Senior Policy Planner, Regional planning team, Plans and Places

Jenny Fuller - Team Leader Planning

Authorisers

Warren Maclennan - Manager - Planning, Regional, North, West & Islands

John Duguid - General Manager - Plans and Places

Lesley Jenkins - Acting General Manager, Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Ōrākei Local Board - Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill - Feedback	73
b ⇩	Ōrākei Local Board - Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill - Urgent Decision Memo	75

Ōrākei Local Board

15 September 2022

2022 local government elections - meetings and decision-making until new local board members make their declarations

File No.: CP2022/12586

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide for appropriate arrangements for decision-making between the final local board meeting of the current electoral term and the inaugural meeting of the new local board.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The last meeting of the Ōrākei Local Board in this current term is the 15 September 2022. Between that meeting and the first meeting of the local board in the new term, decisions may be needed from the local board. As for each of the previous terms, temporary arrangements for making these decisions need to be confirmed.

3. The term of office of the current local board members ends the day following the official declaration of election results. Following the declaration, which is expected to be Friday 14 October 2022, the term of office for members elected to the local board will commence.

4. For the period from the commencement of their term of office until their inaugural meeting where members are sworn in (interregnum), decisions may be made by the Auckland Council Chief Executive under existing delegations.

5. The existing local boards delegation to the Chief Executive requires, amongst other things, that staff consult with the allocated local board portfolio holder/lead on certain decisions. As a temporary measure, this report seeks to allow staff to make decisions without complying with the requirement for consultation during the interregnum.

6. Staff also seek confirmation of arrangements for making decisions at the local board level in the period between the final local board meeting and the official end of term. The urgent decision delegations and process that is already in place adequately caters for this scenario.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Ōrākei Local Board:

a) confirm that the local board’s existing urgent decisions delegations process will be utilised where decisions are required from the local board between the final local board business meeting (15 September 2022) and the end of term (15 October 2022).

b) note that from the commencement of the term of office of new members until the inaugural meeting of the incoming local board (interregnum), all decision-making will be undertaken by the Chief Executive under current delegations.

c) note that the Chief Executive will not be required to comply with consultation requirements in the local boards’ delegation protocols when making decisions during the interregnum.

d) request that the Chief Executive exercise restraint when making decisions during the interregnum and to consider referring significant decisions to the first meeting of the incoming local board.

Horopaki

Context

7. Current elected members remain in office until the new members’ term of office commences, which is the day after the declaration of election results (Sections 115 and 116, Local Electoral Act 2001). The declaration will be publicly notified on 14 October 2022, with the term of office of current members ending and the term of office of new members commencing on 15 October 2022.

8. The new members cannot act as members of the local board until they have made their statutory declaration at the inaugural local board meeting (Clause 14, Schedule 7, Local Government Act 2002).

9. Following the last local board meeting of the current electoral term, decisions may be needed on urgent matters or routine business as usual that cannot wait until the incoming local board’s first business meeting in the new electoral term.

10. As with each of the previous electoral terms, temporary arrangements need to be made and/or confirmed for:

· making urgent decisions before the end of term

· making decisions that require consultation with local board/local board members during the interregnum.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Urgent decisions – arrangement for remainder of the term

11. Between the last business meeting and the declaration of results expected around 14 October 2022, current local board members are still in office and can use their existing urgent decisions delegations to make decisions that are required from the local board during this time.

12. The urgent decisions process includes a delegation to the Chairman and deputy Chairman that enables them to make decisions on behalf of the local board where it is not practical to call the full board together.

13. All requests for an urgent decision will need to be supported by adequate staff advice and information and clear recommendations.

Decision-making during the interregnum

14. All local boards have made a general delegation to the Chief Executive. During the interregnum, any decisions that will be required from the local board, and which cannot wait until a local board meeting, will be undertaken by the Chief Executive under his existing delegations.

15. The delegation to the Chief Executive is subject to a requirement to comply with the delegation protocols, which require consulting with the local board on some decisions that are made by staff under delegated authority. Consultation is often done through a local board lead (referred to as a portfolio holder in the delegation protocols). The most common area requiring consultation is landowner consents relating to local parks. Parks staff receive a large number of landowner consent requests each month that relate to local parks across Auckland.

16. During the current term, while the elected members remain in office, staff will continue to consult with leads/portfolio holders as required by the delegation protocols (or Chairman where there is no portfolio holder). However, during the interregnum, staff will be unable to comply with this requirement due to the absence of appointed portfolio holders/lead/Chairmans to consult with.

17. As a temporary measure, it is recommended that staff continue to process business as usual decisions that cannot wait until the local board’s first business meeting without consultation. Following the election of Chairmans at the inaugural meetings, staff will consult with the Chairman when and if required and can resume consultation with appointed representatives once new arrangements for leads/portfolio holders are in place.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

18. This report relates to procedural matters and has no quantifiable climate impacts.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

19. The arrangements proposed in this report enable the council to proceed with necessary business during the election period. During the interregnum, staff will exercise restraint and ensure that any significant decisions are deferred to the incoming local board.

20. These arrangements apply only to local boards. The reduced political decision-making will be communicated to the wider council group.

21. The Governing Body has made its own arrangements to cover the election period, including delegating the power to make urgent decisions between the last Governing Body meeting of the term and the day the current term ends, to any two of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and a Chairman of a committee of the whole. From the commencement of the term of office of the new local board members until the governing body’s inaugural meeting, the Chief Executive will carry out decision-making under his current delegations.

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

Local impacts and local board views

22. This is a report to all local boards that proposes arrangements to enable the council to process routine local matters during the election period. This will enable the council to meet timeframes and provide good customer service.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

23. A decision of this procedural nature is not considered to have specific implications for Māori, and the arrangements proposed in this report do not affect the Māori community differently to the rest of the community.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

24. This report and decision being sought relates to a procedural matter and does not have any financial implications.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

25. There is a risk that unforeseen decisions will arise during this period, such as a decision that is politically significant or a decision that exceeds the Chief Executive’s financial delegations.

26. This risk has been mitigated by scheduling meetings as late as possible in the current term and communicating to reporting staff that significant decisions should not be made during October 2022.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

27. The decision of the local board will be communicated to senior staff so that they are aware of the arrangements for the month of October 2022.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Shirley Coutts - Principal Advisor - Governance Strategy

Authorisers

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

[1] Local Government New Zealand and Department of Conservation (n.d), Reserves Act Guide, retrieved from https://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/about-doc/role/legislation/reserves-act-guide.pdf

[2] https://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/about-doc/role/legislation/reserves-act-guide.pdf

[3] Pg 34 section 6 of the Biosecurity Strategy states: Removal of exotic trees will occur when there is a health and safety risk, they are identified as a weed species, there is a risk to archaeological features, or they impact on the cultural landscape and view shafts. Any other tree removals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

[4] A WF7 Pūriri ngāhere forest type is a broadleaf forest that occurs in warm frost-free areas on fertile soils of alluvial and volcanic origin.

[5] Definition: any tobacco product manufactured from tobacco and intended for use by smoking and inhalation, but does not include any medicine (being a medicine in respect of which there is in force a consent or provisional consent given under section 20 or section 23 of the Medicines Act 1981) that is sold or supplied wholly or principally for use as an aid in giving up smoking.

Chairman	Scott Milne, JP
Deputy Chairman	Troy Elliott
Members	Troy Churton
	Colin Davis, JP
	Sarah Powrie
	Margaret Voyce
	David Wong, JP

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Workshop Proceedings - 04 August 2022	109
b ⇩	Workshop Proceedings - 11 August 2022	111
c ⇩	Workshop Proceedings - 25 August 2022	113
d ⇩	Workshop Proceedings - 01 September 2022	115
e ⇩	Workshop Proceedings - 08 September 2022	117

Author	Jade Grayson - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager