Agenda of Henderson-Massey Local Board

1 Nau mai | Welcome

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

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

3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

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.

The following are declared interests of elected members of the Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Member	Organisation	Position
Brenda Brady, JP	1. Safer West Community Trust	Trustee
Chris Carter (Chair)	1. St Lazarus Trust 2. Waitākere Badminton Club	Member Member
Peter Chan, JP	1. Cantonese Opera Society of NZ 2. Asian Leaders Forum 3. NZ-Hong Kong Business Association 4. NZ-China Business Association 5. Whau Coastal Walkway Trust	Member Member Member Member Trustee
Dan Collins	1. Rānui Action Project	Chair
Dr Will Flavell	1. Asia New Zealand Leadership Network 2. COMET 3. Te Atatū Tennis Club 4. Waitākere Literacy Board 5. Te Kura	Member Employee Board Member Board Member Member
Brooke Loader (Deputy Chair)	1. Waitākere Licensing Trust 2. Te Atatū Peninsula Business Association 3. Neighbourhood Support 4. Te Atatū Glendene Community Patrol 5. Real Estate Authority New Zealand	Member Associate Member Member Volunteer Member
Ingrid Papau	1. Liberty Impact Community Trust 2. #WeLoveTuvalu Community Trust 3. Neighbourhood Support 4. Liberty Church 5. Rutherford Primary Board of Trustees	Board Member Member Street Contact Member Presiding member

Member

Organisation

Position

Brenda Brady, JP

1. Safer West Community Trust

Trustee

Chris Carter (Chair)

1. St Lazarus Trust

2. Waitākere Badminton Club

Member

Peter Chan, JP

1. Cantonese Opera Society of NZ

2. Asian Leaders Forum

3. NZ-Hong Kong Business Association

4. NZ-China Business Association

5. Whau Coastal Walkway Trust

Member

Trustee

Dan Collins

1. Rānui Action Project

Chair

Dr Will Flavell

1. Asia New Zealand Leadership Network

2. COMET

3. Te Atatū Tennis Club

4. Waitākere Literacy Board

5. Te Kura

Member

Employee

Board Member

Member

Brooke Loader

(Deputy Chair)

1. Waitākere Licensing Trust

2. Te Atatū Peninsula Business Association

3. Neighbourhood Support

4. Te Atatū Glendene Community Patrol

5. Real Estate Authority New Zealand

Member

Associate Member

Member

Volunteer

Member

Ingrid Papau

1. Liberty Impact Community Trust

2. #WeLoveTuvalu Community Trust

3. Neighbourhood Support

4. Liberty Church

5. Rutherford Primary Board of Trustees

Board Member

Member

Street Contact

Member

Presiding member

Member appointments

Board members are appointed to the following bodies. In these appointments the board members represent Auckland Council:

External organisation	Lead	Alternate
Massey Matters	Will Flavell	Peter Chan
Central Park Henderson Business Association	Chris Carter	Dan Collins
Heart of Te Atatū South	Brooke Loader	Brenda Brady
Ranui Advisory Group	Dan Collins	Brooke Loader
Te Atatū Peninsula Business Association	Ingrid Papau	Brenda Brady
Waitākere Ethnic Board	Peter Chan	Brooke Loader
Waitākere Healthlink	Chris Carter	Brenda Brady
Te Whau Pathway Trust	Ingrid Papau	Dan Collins

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, as a true and correct record.

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

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

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

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

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

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

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

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

8.1 Deputation: Fern Maxwell - Communication accessibility in public playgrounds

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To receive a deputation from Fern Maxwell on behalf of TalkLink Trust.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Mrs Fern Maxwell, Clinical Lead – Speech Language Therapist, on behalf of the TalkLink Trust – Northern region will present to the Board on communication accessibility in public playgrounds.

3. The TalkLink Trust is an NGO and has been operating since 1991. The TalkLink team are specialists in the area of Communication Assistive Technology / Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). AAC tools and strategies are used to supplement or replace speech or writing for those with impairments in the production or comprehension of spoken or written language. www.talklink.org.nz.

4. Communication accessibility in public playgrounds. Across West Auckland is fortunate to have a variety of playgrounds for tamariki to access, many of which have accessibility features for items such as wheelchairs, to enable tamariki with physical disability to enjoy and engage in play. However, a significant portion of the community have communication disabilities and struggle to communicate effectively with their peers and/or adults supporting them. Across the motu, more and more large communication boards appear in public playgrounds, making it a place for all tamariki to access and enjoy.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) receive the presentation on communication accessibility in public playgrounds and thank Fern Maxwell, on behalf of the TalkLink Trust, for her attendance.

8.2 Deputation: Matuku Link - update

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To receive a deputation from Annalily van den Broeke on behalf of Matuku Link.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Annalily van den Broeke, Project Manager for Matuku Link, will be in attendance to provide an update on the Matuku Link and wetlands.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) receive the presentation on the Matuku Link and thank Annalily van den Broeke for her attendance.

8.3 Deputation: Tom Hoey - Neuro Connection

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To receive a deputation from Tom Hoey and Bill Armitage on behalf of Neuro Connection.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Neuro Connection will be in attendance to introduce their work and will outline some of their challenges in reaching the right audience in our local community.

3. Neuro Connection Foundation provides long-term rehabilitation to those with neurological conditions such as Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy and Brain Injury. Their mission is to empower people with these conditions to lead more independent lives.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) receive the presentation on Neuro Connection and thank Tom Hoey and Bill Armitage, on behalf of Neuro Connection, for their attendance.

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | 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 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | 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.”

Henderson-Massey Local Board

18 April 2023

Approval for new road names and road name extensions at 132-136 and 140 Fred Taylor Drive, Whenuapai

File No.: CP2023/03961

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Henderson-Massey Local Board to name nine new public roads, and two existing road extensions, created by way of a subdivision development at 132-136 and 140 Fred Taylor Drive, Whenuapai.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Auckland Council Road Naming Guidelines (the Guidelines) set out the requirements and criteria of the council for proposed road names. The guidelines state that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider /developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name/s for the local board’s approval.

3. The applicant and developer, Precise FTD Development LP, has proposed the names presented below for consideration by the local board.

4. The proposed road name options have been assessed against the Guidelines and the Australian & 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 Standards). The technical matters required by those documents are considered to have been met and the proposed names are not duplicated elsewhere in the region or in close proximity. Mana whenua have been consulted in the manner required by the Guidelines.

5. The proposed names for the new public roads and road extensions are as follows:

Road 1

· Hornbeam Road (applicants’ preference)

· Hamal Road (alternative)

· Breeze Road (alternative)

Road 2

· Octans Road (applicants’ preference)

· Zephyr Road (alternative)

Road 22

· Whiteywood Street (applicants’ preference)

· Scorpius Street (alternative)

· Aspect Street (alternative)

Road 23

· Toetoe Street (applicants’ preference)

· Pavo Street (alternative)

· Tarragon Street (alternative)

Road 24

· Lomandra Street (applicants’ preference)

· Tucana Street (alternative)

· Tellus Street (alternative)

Road 25

· Cordyline Street (applicants’ preference)

· Caelum Street (alternative)

· Gaia Street (alternative)

Road 26

· Flax Street (applicants’ preference)

· Horologium Street (alternative)

· Terra Street (alternative)

Road 27

· Greenbrier Drive (applicants’ preference)

· Lepus Drive (alternative)

· Pasture Drive (alternative)

Road 28

· Agave Place (applicants’ preference)

· Lema Place (alternative)

Existing Road extensions

· Tarapuka Road (Road 3)

· Kerepi Street (Road 4)

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) approves the following names, for the nine new public roads and two existing road extensions created by way of subdivision undertaken by Precise FTD Development LP at 132-136 and 140 Fred Taylor Drive, Whenuapai, in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (resource consent references BUN60380186, SUB60380188-A and RDN90106829).

i. Hornbeam Road (Road 1)

ii. Octans Road (Road 2)

iii. Whiteywood Street (Road 22)

iv. Toetoe Street (Road 23)

v. Lomandra Street (Road 24)

vi. Cordyline Street (Road 25)

vii. Flax Street (Road 26)

viii. Greenbrier Street (Road 27)

ix. Agave Place (Road 28)

x. Tarapuka Road (Road 3 extension)

xi. Kerepi Street (Road 4 extension)

Horopaki

Context

6. Resource consent reference BUN60380186 (subdivision reference number SUB60380188-A) was issued in April 2022 for the construction of 38 residential super lots, 9 new public roads and 2 extensions of existing roads.

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

8. In accordance with the Standards, every public road and any private way, commonly owned access (COAL)or and right of way, that serves more than five lots generally require a new road name in order to ensure safe, logical and efficient street numbering.

9. In this development the public roads therefore require road names.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

10. The Guidelines set out the requirements and criteria of the council for proposed road names. These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming across the Auckland Region. The Guidelines allow that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider/developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name/s for the local board’s approval.

11. The Guidelines provide for road names to reflect one of the following local themes with the use of Māori names being actively encouraged:

· a historical, cultural, or ancestral linkage to an area; or

· a particular landscape, environmental or biodiversity theme or feature; or

· an existing (or introduced) thematic identity in the area.

12. Theme: The proposed names are of plants located within the development and features of the natural habitat, such as the prevailing westerly winds and the fertile soils of the area, and/or stars and constellations which are visible in the night skies over the site.

Proposed name	Meaning (as described by applicant)
Road 1
Hornbeam Road (applicants’ preference)	In folklore, the hornbeam is a symbol of strength due to its hard, sturdy wood. This species is being planted throughout the development.
Hamal Road (alternative)	The brightest star in the northern zodiacal constellation of Aries. This constellation is visible from the development and has been adopted as a road name due to this local feature. The area to the West and North is pastured/rural land and has limited light pollution so stars are readily seen from the development on a clear night.
Breeze Road (alternative)	In reference to the cooling south westerly breeze that passes through / over the development which is the predominant wind and is a local feature.
Road 2
Octans Road (applicants’ preference)	A faint constellation located in the deep southern sky. It does not have any stars brighter than fourth magnitude or any deep sky objects that are bright enough for observers. This constellation is visible from the development and has been adopted as a road name due to this local feature. The area to the West and North is pastured/rural land and has limited light pollution so stars are readily seen from the development on a clear night.
Zephyr Road (alternative)	A breeze from the west that often passes through / over the development and is a local feature.
Road 22
Whiteywood Street (applicants’ preference)	A small New Zealand tree, ‘Melicytus ramiflorus’, with white flowers and bark. This species is being planted throughout the development.
Scorpius Street (alternative)	A southern zodiacal constellation partly in the Milky Way and between Libra and Sagittarius. This constellation is visible from the development and has been adopted as a road name due to this local feature. The area to the West and North is pastured/rural land and has limited light pollution so stars are readily seen from the development on a clear night.
Aspect Street (alternative)	In reference to the layout and location of the buildings that is relevant to direction facing.
Road 23
Toetoe Street (applicants’ preference)	Toetoe is also known as 'cutty grass', especially among children, because the serrated leaf edges can cut the skin. This species is being planted throughout the development.
Pavo Street (alternative)	Pavo constellation lies in the southern sky. This constellation is visible from the development and has been adopted as a road name due to this local feature. The area to the West and North is pastured/rural land and has limited light pollution so stars are readily seen from the development on a clear night.
Tarragon Street (alternative)	A perennial Plant of the daisy family. This plant was prominent across the pastured land prior to the development.
Road 24
Lomandra Street (applicants’ preference)	A native Australian tussock. A genus of perennial, herbaceous monocots in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Lomandroideae. This species is being planted throughout the development.
Tucana Street (alternative)	A southern constellation that is visible between the constellations of Hydrus and Grus and that is represented by the figure of a toucan. This constellation is visible from the development and has been adopted as a road name due to this local feature. The area to the West and North is pastured/rural land and has limited light pollution so stars are readily seen from the development on a clear night.
Tellus Street (alternative)	’Tellus’ is the Latin word for earth it is also the name of an ancient Roman goddess of the earth. Prior to the development the site contained a number of glasshouses where plants grew. The Tellus reference is in relation to the earth/soil within the glasshouses that were used to cultivate the plants.
Road 25
Cordyline Street (applicant’s preference)	Any member of the genus Cordyline of woody monocotyledonous flowering plants, native to the western Pacific Ocean region. This species is being planted throughout the development.
Caelum Street (alternative)	A faint small southern constellation that is visible between the constellations of Columba and Eridanus. This constellation is visible from the development and has been adopted as a road name due to this local feature. The area to the West and North is pastured/rural land and has limited light pollution so stars are readily seen from the development on a clear night.
Gaia Street (alternative)	Gaia was the Greek goddess of Earth. Prior to the development the site contained a number of glasshouses where plants grew. The Gaia reference is in relation to the mother of all life (Gaia) and the glasshouses were used to create life through the earth (glasshouses)
Road 26
Flax Street (applicant’s preference)	Flax is unique to New Zealand and is one of our most ancient plant species. Flax bushes will often support a large community of animals, providing shelter and an abundant food resource. This species is being planted throughout the development.
Horologium Street (alternative)	A small southern constellation between Eridanus and Dorado. This constellation is visible from the development and has been adopted as a road name due to this local feature. The area to the West and North is pastured/rural land and has limited light pollution so stars are readily seen from the development on a clear night.
Terra Street (alternative)	Terra is the Latin name for earth or land. Terra is the goddess of the earth. Prior to the development the site contained a number of glasshouses where plants grew. The Terra reference is in relation to the earth/soil within the glasshouses that were used to cultivate the plants.
Road 27
Greenbrier Street (applicant’s preference)	Any of a genus (Smilax) of woody or herbaceous vines of the lily family.
Lepus Street (alternative)	A constellation lying just south of the celestial equator. This constellation is visible from the development and has been adopted as a road name due to this local feature. The area to the West and North is pastured/rural land and has limited light pollution so stars are readily seen from the development on a clear night.
Pasture Street (alternative)	Land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle and sheep. The site has been traditionally grazed prior to the development so has a local theme.
Road 28
Agave Place (alternative) (applicant’s preference)	A succulent plant with rosettes of narrow spiny leaves and tall flower spikes. This plant was prominent in some of the glasshouses that were onsite prior to the development
Lema Place (alternative)	A constellation. This constellation is visible from the development and has been adopted as a road name due to this local feature. The area to the West and North is pastured/rural land and has limited light pollution so stars are readily seen from the development on a clear night.

13. Assessment: All the name options listed in the table above have been assessed by the council’s Subdivision Specialist team to ensure that they meet both the Guidelines and the Standards in respect of road naming. The technical standards are considered to have been met and duplicate names are not located in close proximity. It is therefore for the local board to decide upon the suitability of the names within the local context and in accordance with the delegation.

14. Confirmation: Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has confirmed that all of the proposed names are acceptable for use at this location.

15. Road Type: ‘Road’, ‘Street’ and ‘Place’ are acceptable road types for the new roads, suiting their form and layout.

16. Consultation: Mana whenua were consulted in line with the processes and requirements described in the Guidelines. Additional commentary is provided in the Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori section that follows.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

20. 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, particularly through the resource consent approval process, and the allocation of road names where appropriate. The Guidelines identify the process that enables mana whenua the opportunity to provide feedback on all road naming applications and in this instance, the process has been adhered to.

21. On 7 March 2023 mana whenua was contacted by council on behalf of the applicant, through the Resource Consent departments 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

· Te Kawerau ā Maki

· Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara

· Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

· Ngāti Pāoa (Ngāti Paoa Iwi Trust)

· Ngāti Pāoa (Ngāti Paoa Trust Board)

· Ngāti Te Ata (Te Ara Rangatu o Te Iwi o Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua)

· Te Ākitai Waiohua (Te Ākitai Waiohua Iwi Authority)

22. By the close of the consultation period, no responses have been received. Dependent on the scale of the development and its level of significance, not all road naming applications receive comments from mana whenua.

23. This site is not listed as a site of significance to mana whenua.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

24. The road naming process does not raise any financial implications for the Council.

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

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

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

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

27. 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.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	132-136, 140 Fred Taylor Drive Site Plan	19
b ⇩	132-136, 140 Fred Taylor Drive Location Map	21

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Sharon Legge-Murray - Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

Trevor Cullen - Team Leader Subdivision

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Henderson-Massey Local Board

18 April 2023

Approval for new road names at 92 - 104 Fred Taylor Drive, Whenuapai

File No.: CP2023/03986

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval from the Henderson-Massey Local Board to name four new public roads and the extension of three existing roads, created by way of the subdivision development at 92 – 104 Fred Taylor Drive, Whenuapai.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

3. On behalf of the developer and applicant, New South Development Limited, Haines Planning has proposed the road names presented in this report for consideration by the local board.

4. Due to the critical timeframes that New South Development Limited are operating under and the need to have new titles issued, a pool of alternative names has in this instance been provided as opposed to two alternatives for each road. The applicant has sourced further alternative names which have just been submitted to council but it has not been possible to meet agenda deadlines in respect of the necessary consultation that needs to be undertaken with both local iwi and Land Information New Zealand (LINZ).

5. The proposed road name options have been assessed against the Guidelines and the Australian & 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 Standards). The technical matters required by those documents are considered to have been met and the proposed names are not duplicated elsewhere in the region or in close proximity. Mana whenua have been consulted in the manner required by the Guidelines.

6. The proposed names for the four public roads and road extensions at 92 – 104 Fred Taylor Drive are:

Road 3

· Kiekie Street (applicant’s preference)

Road 4

· Mahogany Street (applicant’s preference)

Road 5

· Mairehau Street (applicant’s preference)

Road 6

· Neinei Street (applicant’s preference)

Alternative Road names

· Cyathea Street

· Kānuka Street

· Marata Street

Extension of Roads

· Henwood Road

· Tarapuka Road

· Kerepi Street

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) approve the names as follows for four new public roads and the extension of three existing roads created by way of the subdivision being undertaken by New South Development Limited at 92 – 104 Fred Taylor Drive, Whenuapai in accordance with section 319(1)(j) of the Local Government Act 1974 (resource consent references BUN60352966, BUN60365938, SUB60352969, SUB60366000 and RDN90105507):

i. Kiekie Street (Road 3)

ii. Mahogany Street (Road 4)

iii. Mairehau Street (Road 5)

iv. Neinei Street (Road 6)

v. Henwood Road (extension)

vi. Tarapuka Road (extension)

vii. Kerepi Street (extension)

Horopaki

Context

7. Resource consents BUN60352966 and BUN60365938 were issued in March 2021 for the construction of 112 new residential lots, four public roads and three road extensions.

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

9. In accordance with the Standards, every public road and any private way, commonly owned access lot (COAL), or right of way, that serves more than five lots generally requires a new road name in order to ensure safe, logical, and efficient street numbering.

10. Therefore, in this instance the four new public roads all require a name.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

11. The Guidelines set out the requirements and criteria of the council for proposed road names. These requirements and criteria have been applied in this situation to ensure consistency of road naming across the Auckland Region. The Guidelines allow that where a new road needs to be named as a result of a subdivision or development, the subdivider/developer shall be given the opportunity of suggesting their preferred new road name/s for the Local Board’s approval.

12. The Guidelines provide for road names to reflect one of the following local themes with the use of Māori names being actively encouraged:

· a historical, cultural, or ancestral linkage to an area; or

· a particular landscape, environmental or biodiversity theme or feature; or

· an existing (or introduced) thematic identity in the area.

13. Theme: The applicant has chosen names that reflect the natural environment that surrounds the locality being plants, shrubs, and native vegetation from the Waitakere Ranges.

14. The applicant has proposed the names set out in the following table:

Proposed name

Meaning (as described by applicant)

Road 3

Kiekie Street

(applicant’s preference)

Plant/Vine

Road 4

Mahogany Street

(applicant’s preference)

Tree/Shrub

Road 5

Mairehau Street

(applicant’s preference)

Tree/Shrub

Road 6

Neinei Street

(applicant’s preference)

Tree/Shrub

Cyathea Street

(alternative)

Native vegetation found in the Waitakere Ranges.

Marata Street

(alternative)

Native vegetation found in the Waitakere Ranges.

Kānuka Street

(alternative)

Native vegetation found in the Waitakere Ranges.

Existing Road Extension

Henwood Road

Existing Road Extension

Tarapuka Road

Existing Road Extension

Kerepi Street

15. Assessment: All the name options listed in the table above have been assessed by the council’s Subdivision Specialist team to ensure that they meet both the Guidelines and the Standards in respect of road naming. The technical standards are considered to have been met and duplicate names are not located in close proximity. It is therefore for the local board to decide upon the suitability of the names within the local context and in accordance with the delegation.

16. Confirmation: Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has confirmed that all of the proposed names are acceptable for use at this location.

17. Road Type: ‘Street’ is an acceptable road type for the public roads, suiting the form and layout of the roads.

18. Consultation: Mana whenua were consulted in line with the processes and requirements described in the Guidelines. Additional commentary is provided in the Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori section that follows.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

22. 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, particularly through the resource consent approval process, and the allocation of road names where appropriate. The Guidelines identify the process that enables mana whenua the opportunity to provide feedback on all road naming applications and in this instance, the process has been adhered to.

23. On 14 of March 2023 mana whenua were contacted by the council 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

· Te Kawerau ā Maki

· Te Ākitai Waiohua

· Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua.

24. A reply was received from Te Kawerau ā Maki who objected to those Te Reo names which represented maunga (mountains) and waterbodies which are taonga (treasure) to iwi. These names have now been excluded from this report and Te Reo names of trees, shrubs and native vegetation have been included. No other responses were received from iwi.

25. The level of feedback received from mana whenua is often dependent on the scale of the development and its level of significance.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

26. The road naming process does not raise any financial implications for the Council.

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

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

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

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

29. 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.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	92 - 104 Fred Taylor Drive Site Plans & Location Map	29

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Dale Rewa - Subdivision Advisor

Authorisers

Trevor Cullen - Team Leader Subdivision

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Henderson-Massey Local Board

18 April 2023

Addition to the 2022-2025 Henderson-Massey Local Board meeting schedule

File No.: CP2023/03800

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval for three dates to be added to the 2022-2025 Henderson-Massey Local Board meeting schedule in order to accommodate the Annual Budget 2023/2024 and Local Board Plan 2023 timeframes.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Henderson-Massey Local Board adopted the 2022-2025 meeting schedule on Tuesday, 6 December 2022, resolution number HM/2022/149.

3. At that time the specific times and dates for meetings for local board decision making in relation to the local board agreement as part of the Annual Budget 2023/2024 and Local Board Plan 2023 were unknown.

4. The local board is being asked to approve three meeting dates as an addition to the Henderson-Massey Local Board meeting schedule so that the modified Annual Budget 2023/2024 and Local Board Plan 2023 timeframes can be met.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) approve the addition of three extraordinary meeting dates to the 2022-2025 Henderson-Massey Local Board meeting schedule to accommodate the Annual Budget 2023/2024 and Local Board Plan 2023 timeframes as follows:

i) Tuesday, 9 May 2023 at 2.30 pm

ii) Tuesday, 12 September 2023 at 10.00 am

iii) Tuesday, 24 October 2023 at 10.00 am.

Horopaki

Context

5. The Local Government Act 2002 (LGA) and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) have requirements regarding local board meeting schedules.

6. In summary, adopting a meeting schedule helps meet the requirements of:

· clause 19, Schedule 7 of the LGA on general provisions for meetings, which requires the chief executive to give notice in writing to each local board member of the time and place of meetings. Such notification may be provided by the adoption of a schedule of business meetings.

· sections 46, 46(A) and 47 in Part 7 of the LGOIMA, which requires that meetings are publicly notified, agendas and reports are available at least two working days before a meeting and that local board meetings are open to the public.

7. The Henderson-Massey Local Board adopted its 2022-2025 business meeting schedule at its Tuesday, 6 December 2022 business meeting.

8. The timeframes for local board decision-making in relation to the local board agreement which is part of the Annual Budget 2023/2024 and Local Board Plan 2023 were unavailable when the meeting schedule was originally adopted.

9. The board is being asked to make decisions in early-May, mid-June, early September and late October/early November 2023 to feed into the Annual Budget 2023/2024 and Local Board Plan 2023 processes. These timeframes are outside the board’s normal meeting cycle.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

10. The local board has two choices:

i) Add the meetings as additions to the meeting schedule.

ii) Add the meetings as extraordinary meetings.

11. For option one, statutory requirements allow enough time for these meetings to be scheduled as additions to the meeting schedule and other topics may be considered as per any other ordinary meeting. However, there is a risk that if the Annual Budget 2023/2024 timeframes change again or the information is not ready for the meeting, there would need to be an additional extraordinary meeting scheduled.

12. For option two, only the specific topic Annual Budget 2023/2024 may be considered for which the meeting is being held. There is a risk that no other policies or plans with similar timeframes or running in relation to the Annual Budget 2023/2024 process could be considered at this meeting.

13. Staff recommend option 2 – approving these meetings as extraordinary meetings, as there are ample meetings to manage usual business in the schedule. This requires a decision of the local board.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

14. This decision is procedural in nature and any climate impacts will be negligible. The decision is unlikely to result in any identifiable changes to greenhouse gas emissions. The effects of climate change will not impact the decision’s implementation.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

15. There is no specific impact for the council group from this report.

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

Local impacts and local board views

16. This report requests the local board’s decision to schedule additional meetings and consider whether to approve them as extraordinary meetings or additions to the meeting schedule.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

17. There is no specific impact for Māori arising from this report. Local boards work with Māori on projects and initiatives of shared interest.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

18. There are no financial implications in relation to this report apart from the standard costs associated with servicing a business meeting.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

19. If the local board decides not to add this business meeting to their schedule this would result in the input of this local board not being able to be presented to the Governing Body for their consideration and inclusion in the Budget, the local board agreement not being adopted in time for inclusion in the Annual Budget and delays in adoption of the Local Board Plan.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

20. Implement the processes associated with preparing for business meetings.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Renee Burgers - Lead Advisor Plans and Programmes

Authorisers

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Henderson-Massey Local Board

18 April 2023

Evaluation of the 2022 Auckland Council Elections

File No.: CP2023/02826

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To evaluate the 2022 Auckland Council elections and to provide opportunity for feedback from the local board.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. An evaluation of the Auckland Council 2022 elections is attached in Attachment A.

3. This follows a submission to Parliament’s Justice Committee last month. That submission focused on assessing the need for legislative changes. This evaluation incorporates key points from that submission but focuses on Auckland Council’s election processes.

4. The report suggests the council consider moving from the postal voting method to a combination of postal and booth voting whereby booths are staffed on election day and do not close until 7 pm. This is a response to criticism that it was difficult to cast a special vote for those who wanted to cast their vote on the final day.

5. This would incur a cost of more than $20,000 and would delay the announcement of election results.

6. Feedback is being sought on this proposal and on any other aspects of the Auckland Council election process that can be improved.

7. The report gives advance notice of other decisions relating to the 2025 elections.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) Kohuki / consider its feedback on the evaluation of the Auckland Council local elections 2022.

Horopaki

Context

8. An evaluation of the council’s elections is carried out following each triennial election. The evaluation usually coincides with an inquiry conducted by a parliamentary select committee and is reported at the same time as a draft submission to the committee.

9. The Justice Committee invited submissions to its inquiry with a submission closing date of 14 February 2023, which was earlier than expected. A draft submission was presented to local boards in February for their comment.

10. Whereas the intent of the submission to the Justice Committee was to consider any changes to legislation that might improve the elections, this current evaluation is about the council’s own elections and how they might be improved.

11. The evaluation is attached and includes much of what has already been reported in the draft submission together with information relevant to Auckland’s own elections.

12. The evaluation and any further comments the local board has will be reported to the Governing Body.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

13. The local government voting process is straightforward using the postal voting method:

· voters do not have to register separately for the residential roll – the Parliamentary electoral roll is used

· voting documents are posted to each elector’s address as provided on the Parliamentary electoral roll

· a voter completes their voting document and either posts it back or deposits it in a ballot box; at the last election 136 of these were located at Countdown supermarkets, train stations and other council facilities

· voters have almost three weeks to do this.

14. Nevertheless, there was some criticism on social media about it being difficult to cast a special vote on election day itself (there were queues at some special voting centres).

15. Staff believe that the main reason for people needing to cast special votes is that they did not receive their voting documents in the mail, for example where their residential address on the electoral roll was not up to date.

16. It is the responsibility of the Electoral Commission to maintain the electoral roll. There is a period, prior to nominations being called, for the roll to be updated. This includes the Electoral Commission mailing each elector’s registered address with a request to update their details if they are not correct. However, if the elector has moved, they will not receive this notice unless it is forwarded. The Electoral Commission may remove the elector from the roll, or mail their voting documents to the wrong address.

17. Improving the process for reminding electors to update their address details on the electoral roll lies with the Electoral Commission.

18. Another solution is to provide more time for voting on election day itself so that those who need to cast a special vote, and who leave it until election day, have more time to do so. The Local Electoral Act and Regulations provide three authorised voting methods:

· postal voting

· booth voting

· a combination of booth voting and postal voting.

19. If the council resolved to adopt a combination of booth voting and postal voting, voting would close at 12 noon for those using the postal and ballot box options but would not close until 7 pm for those wishing to visit a voting booth in order to cast their vote on election day.

20. There would be an additional cost. A sufficient number of voting booths would need to be staffed on election day. The cost of staff for each booth would be approximately $1,000 (based on 4 staff working a 10-hour day being paid the current living wage of $23.65 per hour). One booth in each local board area would have a total staff cost of over $20,000. It might be necessary to provide more than one booth in the rural local board areas. Venue costs could be minimised if council facilities are used.

21. Staff would appreciate feedback on whether local boards support the option of moving from postal voting to a combination of postal and booth voting.

Decisions required for the 2025 elections

22. A number of decisions need to be made for the 2025 elections.

23. If the council wishes to change the electoral system from First Past the Post to Single Transferable Vote it must do so by 12 September 2023 (Local Electoral Act 2001, section 27).

24. The Local Government Electoral Legislation Bill, when enacted, will require the council to resolve by 20 December 2023 whether to have Māori representation. There must be prior engagement with Māori and the community before making this decision. If the decision is to have Māori representation then the council must provide for Māori wards when it conducts its review of representation arrangements.

25. The council is required to conduct a review of representation arrangements for the 2025 elections. This includes reviewing the number of councillors, whether they are elected at large or by ward and, if by ward, the number of wards, their names and their boundaries. It also includes reviewing the number of members on each local board, and whether they are elected at large or by subdivision. The names of local boards can also be reviewed. The proposed process for doing this will be reported later this year.

26. The council may also resolve to change the order of names on voting documents. It will need to do this prior to the Electoral Officer notifying the 2025 election.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

27. The key aspect of this report investigates the provision of booth voting on election day to make it easier to cast special votes. The climate impact of people travelling to a booth is likely to be mixed, depending on where they are located.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

28. There are no impacts on the group.

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

Local impacts and local board views

29. Local board comments in response to the evaluation report will be conveyed to the Governing Body.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

30. Demographic data shows that turnout for electors of Māori descent was lower than the average turnout. An analysis conducted by Auckland Council’s Research and Evaluation Unit (RIMU) suggested that a range of interrelated factors may be contributing to these discrepancies, including:

· differences in the perceived relevance of local government to the everyday life of different communities

· differences in family and work commitments and an ability to pay attention to local politics in light of other life priorities

· differences in civics education

· the complexity of the local government system and voting process, along with differences in knowledge about local government across communities in Auckland

· for some communities, a lack of identification with and ability to see one’s identity reflected in the local governance system

· a distrust of and disengagement from the local government system, particularly amongst Māori

· the existence of a social norm of non-voting in some families, neighbourhoods and communities.

31. The issue of Māori representation is being considered. The Local Government Electoral Legislation Bill, currently proceeding through Parliament, will require the council to make a decision on Māori representation by 20 December 2023.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

32. Moving from postal voting to a combination of postal voting and booth voting would incur additional costs. These are not quantified but based on likely costs of staffing booths on election day additional costs would be more than $20,000.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

33. Voter turnout has been steadily low over the last couple of elections, however, there is the risk that if the council does not improve the voting experience, where there has been criticism, that voter turnout will decrease further.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

34. Feedback from the local board is due on 18 April 2023 and will be reported to the Governing Body.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Evaluation of Auckland Council’s 2022 Local Elections	41

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Warwick McNaughton - Principal Advisor

Authorisers

Carol Hayward - Team Leader Operations and Policy

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Henderson-Massey Local Board

18 April 2023

Watercare – Wastewater Network Strategy

File No.: CP2023/04037

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek formal feedback from the Henderson-Massey Local Board on Watercare’s Wastewater Network Strategy (WWNS).

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Watercare is preparing the 2023 Wastewater Network Strategy (‘the strategy’) as part of it’s 35-year Network Discharge Consent with Auckland Council.

3. The strategy is a key implementation tool to show how Watercare plans to reduce overflows and improve the public wastewater network.

4. This is a strategy that is reviewed every six years and outlines reports on network condition, performance, and proposed improvement works.

5. Consent conditions require Watercare to consult with a variety of entities including Local Boards.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve its feedback on Watercare’s Wastewater Network Strategy.

Horopaki

Context

6. The wastewater network is made up of 7,999 kilometres of pipes and 518 pump stations that move sewage from homes, businesses, and industrial sites to treatment plants. Approximately 410 million litres of wastewater are treated daily in Auckland’s treatment plants.

7. Watercare has five consents that when combined cover Auckland's network from Wellsford and Helensville in the north down to Waiuku, Kingseat, and Beachlands in the south.

8. These consents focus on discharges from the network which include both treated water from Watercare’s plants and unintended untreated wastewater overflows.

9. A condition of these consents is a Wastewater Network Strategy that covers a 35-year period and is reviewed every six years. The strategy is the key implementation tool used to report on current network condition and performance, and to outline the schedule of proposed works to improve the network.

10. The strategy focuses on unintended overflows from the network. A wastewater overflow occurs when wastewater spills out from gully traps, manholes, engineered overflow points or pump stations and flows into public or private property, waterways, and the sea. Overflows occur primarily because of blockages in the system, lack of storage space, cracks and leaks in pipes, power outage, or broken parts. They are categorised into 3 types:

a) Type 1 from pump stations.

b) Type 2 from Engineered Overflow Points (EOPs).

c) Type 3 uncontrolled overflows.

11. EOPs are structures in the network designed to overflow if something goes wrong in another part of the network such as a blockage. They control where the overflow takes place to ensure that it does not occur in someone’s home, business or a school where there is a higher public health risk.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

12. Please see Attachment A for a more detailed report that has a full description of the wastewater network in the local board area and outlines network performance. The below is a high level summary of this report.

Network description summary

13. The wastewater network in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area is substantial and sits within the Henderson Creek and Whau River catchments, and to a lesser extent in the Upper Harbour West catchment area.

14. Land use within the catchment is predominantly residential, with commercial areas. Light industrial uses concentrate in the Henderson Valley and Lincoln areas.

15. Based on our assessment of the Henderson Creek and Whau catchments we have determined they are a high priority area due to the number of overflows and the age of the network

Network performance summary

16. The tables below summarized the number of Type 1 overflows by location and year.

	FY16	FY17	FY18	FY19	FY20	FY21	Total
Henderson Creek	4	17	17	7	18	7	70
Whau River	9	25	7	4	6	5	56
Upper Harbour West	0	1	9	0	0	0	10

17. There are a number of Type 2 engineered overflow points in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area. The table below reflects the spill rates from the monitored EOPs. Note there is no Type 2 data for Henderson Creek or Upper Harbour West; this is because we only have data on EOPs that are monitored.

Catchment	FY16	FY17	FY18	FY19	FY20	FY21	Total
Whau River	2	4	1	2	1	3	13

18. Type 3 overflows which are uncontrolled i.e. not from engineered overflow points, are split into dry weather and wet weather overflows. Dry weather overflows are a combination of domestic, commercial, industrial loads, and groundwater infiltration. Wet weather overflows include the above but also rainfall that enters the wastewater network. The Henderson Creek and Whau River catchments consistently have some of the highest number of dry and wet weather overflows.

Dry Weather Flow	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	Total
Henderson Creek	207	372	295	277	317	363	449	2280
Upper Harbour West	10	19	19	26	26	36	43	179
Whau River	106	220	194	154	172	224	259	1329

Wet Weather Flow	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	Total
Henderson Creek	36	80	88	93	15	49	95	469
Upper Harbour West	1	4	4	7		2	3	24
Whau River	29	86	46	56	26	43	43	329

Planned activities

19. The following table outlines the major programmes of infrastructure works planned for the catchments over the next ten years:

Project	Description	Timeframe	Cost ($)
Whenuapai Wastewater sewer connection to Northern Interceptor (to Rosedale as part of Northern Interceptor program).	New sewer from Whenuapai Village pump station to connect the Northern Interceptor to cater for growth.	In progress. construction to start 2023-end 2025	TBC
Diversion of flow to Northern Interceptor	Diverting flow into the Western Interceptor to Rosedale treatment works to reduce overflows downstream and cater for growth.	In progress. There are 6 phases: · Phase 1 in progress · Phase 2 estimate completion date is 2025 and 2030. · Phase 3 timing is dependent on phase 2. · Phase 4 to 6 - after 2030.	130M to 2035. Phase 6 not costed.
Whenuapai & Redhills Wastewater Scheme package 1, 2 and 3	This programme addresses the growth in demand for wastewater collection and treatment which increases as north-west Auckland expands. New sewer to connect to Northern Interceptor phase 2.	In progress to 2027	120M
Whenuapai Wastewater servicing - investigation to service growth	investigation into servicing growth in Whenuapai to 2065.	2023 - 2031	20M
Central Interceptor Commissioning	Interlock between PS44 and PS25 can be removed, increasing PS44 flow rate by 200L/s	2026-2028
Celsmere Lane Upgrade	Upgrade of Celsmere Lane sewer to reduce overflow and protect properties from overflows	2023-2030	3M
Brighams Creek and Redhills Pump Station and sewer upgrade stage 1 and 2	This investment forms the North West Growth Corridor servicing strategy and allows Watercare to effectively service the North West area (Whenuapai, Redhills, Kumeu, Huapai) beyond ~2042 and out to 2065.	2032-2035	103M
Local Network Diversions	Local catchments diverted away from most constrained areas	2026	1.5M
Takapu Street upgrade – upgrade sewer to mitigate overflow	Upgrade of sewers to prevent overflow in Takapu Street	In progress to 2024/25	Not available

20. Inflow and Infiltration work was completed in the Takapu Street and the Te Atatu Peninsula in the 2021-2022 year. Further work is planned for Pixie Stream in the 2022-2023 year. The following table outlines the work to remove stormwater inflow and infiltration, completed works in 2021-2022 and planned works for 2022 - 2023:

2021-22 -Investigation Projects	Planned for 21-22	In Progress 21-22	Completed in 21-22		Planned for 22-23	Comments
Watercare Inflow & Infiltration Investigation Project
Takapu St, Henderson - FY22 (Reactive)	1		1			Illegal cross connection reported to Auckland Council
Pixie Stream - FY23 (Reactive)				1
Joint Watercare and Healthy Waters Inflow and Infiltration Investigation Project
Te Atatu Peninsula - Phase 2 (Sub-catchment 1) - FY22 (Planned)	1		1

21. Community education occurs via a number of channels including the seasonal ‘Tapped In’ newsletter, ‘Local Matters’ newsletters, typically prepared in response to local overflow issues including blockages from fats oils and grease. Comprehensive information on how to care for your drains and to avoid overflows is also available on the Watercare website or the Water for Life website.

Predicted future performance of the network:

22. With the forecasted proposed and planned works on the wastewater network over the next six years and based on 2030 population projections, Watercare have developed the 2023 modelling to demonstrate the expected improvement of the network and the expected reduction of overflows. The map below provides the base modelling from 2017 figure 1 which indicates the current network performance and map figure 2 includes proposed and committed works and the indicative reduction of overflows:

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WWNS Community feedback and insights

23. Watercare has received over 150 pieces of feedback via online survey’s and manual feedback forms from people all across Auckland, we are currently working through the feedback and identify key insights with the findings and outcomes from the feedback that will be available on 31 March 2023. While we work through the feedback, below are some of the insights we have discovered to date:

a) There is a general support for the strategy but belief that it does not go far enough. There is strong feedback that any overflows are unacceptable.

b) A need for general education about Wastewater and disposing of items.

c) Wastewater infrastructure needs investment to Cope with Climate change and Minimise health risk and remove pollution on the awa/moana.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

24. The global impacts of the changing climate will bring significant direct and indirect changes and challenges. For Watercare these include extreme weather events, prolonged dry periods, rising seas and increased coastal flooding.

25. Watercare’s climate change strategy sets out our future direction as we embark on a journey to operate a low carbon organisation that is resilient to climate impacts.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

26. Auckland Council Healthy Waters has contributed to the stragegy.

27. Watercare will be submitting this strategy to Auckland Council as part of a consents process. Auckland Council will review, consult within the group and request changes accordingly.

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

Local impacts and local board views

28. All local boards have been given the opportunity to attend a briefing on the Strategy or view the recording.

29. Feedback is being sought from Local Boards that have a significant number of wastewater overflows or who have expressed an interest in giving their views on the strategy.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

30. Mana whenua are the iwi (Māori tribal groups) recognised by the Crown as having links to Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). Their interests are represented by 19 tribal authorities, with whom Watercare has a longstanding cooperative relationship.

31. Watercare’s engagement approach with mana whenua is guided by the following objectives (as outlined in Watercare’s Māori Outcomes Plan):

a) We recognise and acknowledge Māori as Treaty Partners.

b) We have a strong understanding of Māori relationships.

c) We have an integrated approach to engaging with Māori.

d) Roles and responsibilities for engaging with Māori are clear.

32. The Network Discharge Consent requires the following consultative process to be carried out with iwi:

Prior to and during the preparation and review of the Wastewater Network Strategy (including the Wastewater Improvement Works Programme), the Consent Holder shall:

a. Inform Iwi Authorities with mana whenua interests within Auckland of the intention to prepare a Wastewater Network Strategy three (3) months prior to commencing the preparation or review, and the timetable and opportunities for these authorities to engage in the preparation of the Wastewater Network Strategy.

b. Consult with Iwi Authorities with mana whenua interests within Auckland over the draft Wastewater Network Strategy, including receiving environment classifications cultural values and all discharges to land and water.

c. Report back to Iwi Authorities with mana whenua interests within Auckland, and Auckland Council, on the outcomes and final form of the Wastewater Network Strategy.

33. Watercare has an established Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum (‘the forum’) to encourage discussion and guidance, and to share views on the management of water and wastewater. The forum comprises representatives from mana whenua entities within Tāmaki, and Watercare representatives.

34. We have engaged with the forum during the preparation stages of the strategy and consulted with mana whenua within Auckland throughout the process of preparing the strategy, including discussion relating to receiving environment classifications, cultural value and all discharges to land and water.

35. The representatives from Te Kawerau ā Maki are Edward Ashby and Robin Taua-Gordon, whom have been included in all communication via the forum. Watercare extended the invite for engagement with each individual mana whenua to identify their needs; Te Kawerau ā Maki did not engage with Watercare as part of this process.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

36. Watercare is a council-controlled organisation (CCO) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Auckland Council. Unlike other CCO’s, Watercare is a limited liability company registered under the Companies Act 1993 and is 100% funded from revenue, not from rates. Watercare is not funded directly from Auckland Council.

37. Watercare has carefully considered the financial implications as a result of the Wastewater Network Srategy and highlighted for the Local Board where they impact on our decision making. There is, however, no direct financial implications or decision making for the Local Board as a result of this report.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

38. The costings outlined above for the programmed works are indicative and may subject to changes as the works are developed.

39. Watercare’s programme is evidence led and subject to change based on factors like the number of overflows and population growth. If these factors change then the programme will change. We will keep the local board informed about these changes in our regular reporting and in our Asset Management Plan.

40. For inflow and infiltration works on private property once issues have been identified Watercare relies on homeowners to rectify the issues.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

41. Feedback from the Local Board will be considered prior to submitting the Strategy to Auckland Council.

42. The feedback will included in the next update of the Wastewater Network Strategy.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	2023 Wastewater Network Strategy Memorandum	69

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Elizabeth Stewart - Elected Member Relationship Advisor

Authorisers

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Henderson-Massey Local Board

18 April 2023

Seeking views on the proposed approach for Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024-2027

File No.: CP2023/03409

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek formal views on the approach for developing Katoa Ka Ora, Auckland’s Speed Management Plan 2024-2027.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

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

3. Setting safe speed limits that recognize the function, safety, design, and layout of roads is a fast and cost-effective way to reduce DSI. AT is conducting a phased review of speed limits and has completed three phases of changes to date.

4. Katoa, Ka Ora is a speed management plan for the Auckland region. It is a plan to set safe and appropriate speed limits in order to reduce road deaths and serious injuries.

5. AT workshopped Katoa, Ka Ora a Speed Management Plan for Auckland with local boards in February and March 2023. This report seeks formal views on the five development approaches for the speed management plan.

6. Local boards provided formal views in May 2022 on speed limit changes. If local board views have changed, AT will make any amendments needed before a proposal is mapped. We expect Katoa, Ka Ora to be publicly consulted in mid-2023.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Henderson-Massey Local Board:

a) whakarite / provide views on the proposed approaches for development of Katoa, Ka Ora a Speed Management Plan for Auckland per the form in Attachment A.

Horopaki

Context

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

Alignment with Central Government Policy

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

9. The Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2022 (the Rule) sets out requirements road controlling authorities must comply with when setting speed limits.

10. The Rule requires road controlling authorities to use reasonable efforts to have at least 40 per cent of speed limit changes for roads outside schools completed by 30 June 2024. The remainder must be completed by 31 December 2027, and these changes must be built into speed management plans.

11. The Rule groups schools into two classifications. The majority of Auckland schools are classified as Category One, these require speed limits of 30km/h (fixed or variable) in the area outside of the school.

Alignment with Auckland Council Policy

12. Auckland Council’s Planning Committee requested AT to accelerate the road safety and speed management programmes and work with partners to make Auckland a Vision Zero region in 2018.

13. Since receiving endorsement from Auckland Council and from the AT Board, AT has progressively reviewed roads across Auckland and reduced speeds on many roads.

14. In the most recent phase of speed limit changes (Phase 3), the focus has been on town centres, roads near schools and rural marae. Local boards received localised reports on public feedback in early May 2022 and provided feedback at their May business meeting. This feedback was used in preparing final recommendations that went to the AT Board.

15. Speed limit changes approved by the AT Board have been implemented during December 2022- March 2023.

Auckland Transport’s role

16. AT manages more than 7,300 kilometres of roads for Auckland Council.

17. This role includes setting speed limits and since ‘Vision Zero’ was adopted, AT has been progressively reviewing and amending speed limits to align with the strategy. Changes have been made only after engaging with both the community and their representative local board.

18. Road deaths have reduced 30 per cent where speed limits have changed in the 24 months following the June 2020 Auckland speed limit reductions. In comparison, over this same period, the rest of the network has seen a 9 per cent increase in road deaths.

19. The Safe Speeds Programme focuses on speed limit review. Physical speed management measures like speed tables or raised crossings require careful consideration and planning because of costs and funding constraints. Following speed limit changes, roads are monitored and evaluated to help prioritise engineering investment decisions.

20. 30km/h is the internationally accepted speed to greatly reduce the chances of people walking or cycling from being killed or seriously injured if they are struck by a vehicle.

21. Speed limit changes made in the first three phases of the Safe Speeds Programme (between June 2020 and March 2023) were completed under the AT Speed Limits Bylaw 2019 and the Speed Limits Amendment Bylaw 2022.

22. The Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2022 is the current legislation, and it requires all road controlling authorities to have a speed management plan. The AT plan is Katoa, Ka Ora a Speed Management Plan for Auckland, with development of the plan currently in a discussion phase with local boards.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

23. Following AT’s Katoa, Ka Ora a Speed Management Plan presentation on 21 February 2023, AT is seeking formal views from the local board on proposed mapping approaches for speed management.

24. The presentation slide pack is included with this report as Attachment B.

25. The proposed approaches will be used along with the eight working principles when public consultation takes place on Katoa, Ka Ora, Speed Management Plan for Auckland, later in 2023.

26. The draft working principles are provided in Table One below.

Table One – Draft working principles

Draft working principles used to guide the development of

Katoa, Ka Ora Speed Management Plan

1. Tiakitanga. The top priority of speed management is to keep people safe and alive on Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland’s roads.

2. Easy to understand. Speed limits are a critical part of an integrated safe road system; we will ensure they are easy to understand for all.

3. Safe children. Safe speeds around schools will ensure the safety of children (and all ages and people).

4. Safe speed limits. Speed limits align with government guidance. We consider complex factors ranging from the function of our roads and streets* to how many people travel outside of vehicles.

5. Safe infrastructure. Investment in engineering and safety improvements will be prioritised on roads that have high safety needs and provide active mode benefits.

6. Partnership. We work with our Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and other partners in governance, design, delivery, education, communication, enforcement and monitoring. 

7. Healthy communities. Safe speeds support more walking and cycling; this improves health and is better for the environment.

8. Measure results. We constantly monitor the roads to evaluate any changes required to make our roads and streets safe. 

*AT’s Future Connect and Roads and Streets Framework tools to be used.

Proposed mapping approaches

27. There are two groups of proposed approaches.

· Consistent Approach (Approaches One and Two) – these require consistency across all local boards to have a regional approach for Aucklanders.

· Tailored Approach (Aproaches Three, Four and Five) – these approaches allow for a tailored approach for each local board.

28. The proposed approaches are detailed more in Table Two below.

Table Two: Proposed Approaches for developing Katoa, Ka Ora, Speed Management Plan

Consistent approaches

Approach One

An easy-to-understand approach

Includes:

· treating blocks of roads/ local road areas to ensure consistent speed limits across the same types of roads e.g., similar urban residential roads don’t have limits of 30, 40 and 50 km/h in adjacent streets

· matching the speed limit to the use and design of the road, i.e. slower speeds for areas that have higher amounts of people walking and cycling such as residential roads, near schools and/or town centres, and for roads that are designed for lower speeds

· filling in ‘gaps’ so there are not small pockets of untreated roads which is inconsistent for drivers

· treating roads that could be rat runs, e.g., drivers take short cuts through local residential streets or traffic is pushed from one road to another.

Approach Two

A high benefit cost ratio approach, proposing methods that provide higher return on investment.

Includes:

· permanent changes for local roads

· variable changes at school gates for arterial roads (high movement roads) and high-speed rural roads

· changes for high-risk roads, or town centres on high-risk roads where support has been identified from previous engagement

· complementing planned infrastructure or developments, e.g. new housing areas.

Tailored approaches

Approach Three

An approach that is responsive to requests from partners and communities for specific speed limit reductions. These include requests from mana whenua, local boards, schools and community groups.

Approach Four

An approach that covers a high percentage of roads in the local board area for this phase of the programme.

Approach Five

An approach that implements approved changes early in the local board area for this phase of the programme.

29. Auckland Transport is seeking local board views on each approach to understand benefit to the community, prioritisation of community requests, preferred percentage of cover and timing of implementation.

30. Attachment A contains a form for local boards to provide their views on the proposed approaches.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

31. The primary climate change benefit of safe and appropriate speed limits is that they support and encourage walking, cycling and micromobility by reducing the risk to vulnerable road users, making these modes more attractive.

32. A key action required in the Auckland Council Transport Emissions Reduction Plan is to ‘rapidly deliver safe speeds across urban Auckland’ in order to create more pleasant urban environments, revitalise local centres and make it safer for children to travel independently.

33. A recent road safety perceptions study was completed in town centres where speed limits were reduced and safety improvements introduced. Overall, 19 per cent of people surveyed say they participate in at least one active mode activity (e.g., walking or cycling) more often since the projects have been completed. This is a direct contribution towards encouraging people to walk or cycle instead of using cars that produce carbon emissions.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

34. The Safe Speeds Programme has been endorsed by the Auckland Council Planning Committee. We have requested to workshop Katoa, Ka Ora a Speed Management Plan for Auckland with the Transport and Infrastructure Committee.

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

Local impacts and local board views

35. AT workshopped with all local boards during February/March 2023 to discuss the proposed changes kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face).

36. Summaries of community, school and mana whenua requests were provided to local boards in February/March 2023 to support their consideration of this topic.

37. Auckland Transport is seeking formal views from local boards through this report. The presentation slide pack from the workshops is included as Attachment B.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

38. Māori are overrepresented in DSI statistics making up 12 per cent of Auckland’s population and 16 per cent of road deaths and serious injuries.

39. Engagement with iwi at the northern, central and southern transport kaitiaki hui has taken place regarding the wider programme since 2021. Detailed engagement about speed around rural marae has recently been completed as part of Phase Three and is currently being implemented.

40. Mana whenua are, in general, supportive of the Safe Speeds Programme and the positive safety, community and environmental outcomes arising through safe and appropriate speed limits.

41. Ongoing engagement regarding further requests are being reviewed and considered for inclusion in the full Katoa, Ka Ora Speed Management Plan. These requests have been shared with local boards at the recent workshops in February/ March 2023.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

42. Although there are no specific financial implications arising from local boards providing views on Katoa, Ka Ora Speed Management Plan, the introduction of safe speed limits has considerable social cost implications.

43. Reducing the harm caused by road crashes impacts on the community by reducing hospital costs, insurance costs and Accident Compensation Corporation costs, all of which are of direct financial benefit to the communities that the local board represents.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

44. Public understanding regarding the ‘why’ for safe speeds needs continued communication. A comprehensive communication and marketing plan is being developed to share with Aucklanders that ‘safe speeds save lives’.

45. Possible funding constraints may require the scale of the plan or delivery to be slowed or delayed until future phases of the Safe Speeds Programme. Clear updates will be given should there be changes to funding throughout the duration of the programme.

46. Public views expressed during consultation may differ to the views expressed by the local board in their resolution. As AT have done in previous consultations we will come back to the local board and provide interim reports, before a further resolution is sought.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

47. The Safe Speeds Programme Team will review and consider all feedback provided by local boards and will use this along with feedback from the Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Mana Whenua Treaty Partners and our obligations as a road controlling authority to help develop Katoa, Ka Ora Speed Management Plan for Auckland.

48. A report will be provided to local boards to show how feedback has been used to help shape the final plan that goes out for public consultation.

49. Public consultation is planned for mid-2023, but dates are subject to change. Dates will be confirmed after the Regional Transport Committee approval of the draft plan.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Form for Local Board to provide views on proposed Approaches One-Five Henderson-Massey Local Board.	87
b ⇩	Katoa, Ka Ora - Henderson-Massey Local Board workshop 21 February 2023	89

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Marlene Kotze, Auckland Transport Programme Director

Authorisers

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Chairperson	Chris Carter
Deputy Chairperson	Brooke Loader
Members	Brenda Brady
	Peter Chan, JP
	Dan Collins
	Dr Will Flavell
	Oscar Kightley
	Ingrid Papau

Authors	Laura Hopkins - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Adam Milina - Local Area Manager