Agenda of Howick Local Board - Thursday, 20 April 2023

1 Nau mai | Welcome

The Chair will open the meeting and welcome everyone present.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

That the Howick Local Board:

a) accept the apologies from Members Mike Turinsky and Peter Young for absence.

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.

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

That the Howick Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 16 March 2023, , including the confidential section, and the extraordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 30 March 2023 as true and correct records.

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 Howick 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 - Sam Bhattacharya of Sport Auckland

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Sam Bhattacharya of Sport Auckland will present to the Board a deputation discussing their current activities in the Howick Local Board area.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Sam Bhattacharya for their deputation and attendance.

8.2 Deputation - Julie Chambers of the Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Julie Chambers of the Tāmaki Estuary Environmental Forum will present to the Board a deputation outlining TEEF’s annual update & achievement report.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Julie Chambers for her deputation and attendance.

8.3 Deputation - Marin Burgess, Richard Waugh and Philippa McGimpsey of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Marin Burgess, Richard Waugh and Philippa McGimpsey of the Howick 175th Anniversary Charitable Trust will present to the Board a deputation to present the Howick 175th large aerial photo panel.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Marin Burgess, Richard Waugh and Philippa McGimpsey for their deputation and attendance.

8.4 Deputation - Richard Waugh of the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. Richard Waugh will present to the Board a deputation to provide an update report on the Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show that took place on 5 March.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Richard Waugh for his deputation and 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.”

Howick Local Board

20 April 2023

Seeking Views on the Proposed Approach for Katoa, Ka Ora - Speed Management Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024-2027

File No.: CP2023/03236

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 Howick Local Board:

a) 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 authrorities 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 23 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 ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Form for the Local Board to Provide Views on Proposed Approaches One - Five	19
b ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Workshop Material on Katoa, Ka Ora	21

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Marlene Kotze – Auckland Transport Programme Director

Authorisers

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Victoria Villaraza - Local Area Manager

Howick Local Board

20 April 2023

Classification of Kaniere Park

File No.: CP2023/02564

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To classify a reserve in two parts, situated at 16R Kaniere Place and 30R Argo Drive, Half Moon Bay. The largest part will be classified as a recreation reserve pursuant to Section 16(2A) of the Reserves Act and the smaller part as a local purpose (accessway) reserve pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Reserves Act 1977.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The land located at 16R Kaniere Place, Half Moon Bay is legally described as Lot 103 DP 100304 and contained in Record of Title NA112/149 (cancelled). The land at 30R Argo Drive, Half Moon Bay is legally described as Allotment 406 Parish of Pakuranga and contained in Record of Title NA50B/71. When described together, the two properties are referred to as the Reserve.

3. The Reserve is currently held by Auckland Council as an unclassified recreation reserve and local purpose (accessway) reserve subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977.

4. Local boards hold delegated authority under Section 16 of the Reserves Act 1977 to classify council-held reserves.

5. South mana whenua representatives have been advised of the proposed classification and were invited to submit their feedback by 31 January 2023. Staff did not receive any feedback on or objections to the proposed classification.

6. The proposed classification was not publicly notified because it is the same purpose for which the reserve has been held.

7. Staff recommend that the local board classify the Reserve in two parts, one as a recreation reserve and the other as a local purpose (accessway) reserve.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) resolves to classify, pursuant to Section 16 (2A) of the Reserves Act 1977, Lot 103 Deposited Plan 100304 comprised in Record of Title NA112/149 (cancelled), as recreation reserve, and

b) resolves to classify, pursuant to Section 16 (1) of the Reserves Act 1977, Allotment 406 Parish of Pakuranga comprised in Record of Title NA50B/71, as local purpose (accessway) reserve.

Horopaki

Context

Classification of reserves under the Reserves Act 1977 and the local board’s role

8. Auckland Council is required by law to classify all unclassified reserves which it holds. Classification is undertaken under Section 16 of the Reserves Act 1977. Auckland Council is not meeting its statutory obligations if classification is incomplete.

9. Classification of reserves under the Reserves Act identifies the principal or primary purpose of a reserve. The classification helps direct the reserve’s management, usage and development. Classification is necessary to enable the administering body to grant rights to third parties over reserves such as leases, licenses, easements.

10. The local board holds delegated authority under Sections 16 (1) and (2A) of the Reserves Act to approve the classification of reserves held by Auckland Council within the local board’s area, subject to all statutory processes having been satisfied.

11. Staff discovered through a standard land status report exercise for Kainere Park that both parcels were unclassified. This report seeks that the local board resolves to classify the Reserve for the recommended purposes to rectify its unclassified status.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Classification denotes the primary purpose of reserve

12. As the Reserve is held by Auckland Council under the Reserves Act, it is a statutory requirement to classify it according to its primary or principal purpose.

13. The Reserve comprises two parcels: Allotment 406 Parish of Pakuranga located at 30R Argo Drive; and Lot 103 DP 100304 located at 16R Kaniere Place (see Figures 1 -3 below).

Figure 1- An aerial view of the Reserve

Figure 2 - An aerial of 16R Kaniere Place, legally described as Lot 103 DP 100304

Figure 3 - An aerial view of 30R Argo Drive, legally described as Allotment 406 Parish of Pakuranga

14. The property at 16R Kaniere Place was vested in the council from a private subdivision on the deposit of survey plan 100304 as a recreation reserve subject to the Reserves Act. As this part of the Reserve was vested in a legacy council pursuant to Section 306(4) of the Local Government Act 1974, Auckland Council must classify it pursuant to section 16(2A) of the Reserves Act.

15. The property at 30R Argo Drive was set apart by the Crown as a reserve for local purpose (accessway) by notice in the New Zealand Gazette 1980 pages 3822-3823. By the same notice, it was vested in trust in Manukau City Council to administer for that purpose pursuant to the Reserves Act. As this part of the Reserve was vested in trust in a legacy council, Auckland Council must classify it pursuant to section 16(1) of the Reserves Act.

16. Classification under section 16 of the Reserves Act involves assigning the appropriate class (or classes) to a reserve. The class determines the principal or primary purpose of the reserve. When proposing to classify a reserve, its present values are considered as well as its potential values and the possible future uses and activities on the reserve. Council may classify a reserve in parts for different classes and when doing so, must delineate the different classes for a survey plan unless the parts are already separate parcels, which is the case for the Reserve.

17. This larger part of the Reserve is currently used for recreation purposes, which is the purpose that was intended when it was vested in the council on subdivision. The smaller part of the Reserve was vested in the council, in trust, as a reserve for local purpose (accessway) and this is also the current use of this area.

18. The Reserve is zoned “Open Space – Informal Recreation Zone” under the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part).

Proposed classification – recreation and local purpose (accessway) reserve

19. Staff consider that classification of the Reserve in two parts, one as a recreation reserve and the other as a local purpose (accessway) reserve, is most appropriate as:

· the reserve was vested in Auckland Council for the respective purposes of recreation and accessway reserves, and

· this recommendation aligns with current and intended future use of the reserve.

Consultation

20. Engagement with iwi is required for the proposed classification in terms of Section 4 of the Conservation Act 1987.

21. On 19 December 2022 an email was circulated to all iwi groups identified as having an interest in land within the Howick Local Board area inviting feedback by 31 January 2023. Staff did not receive any feedback nor objections on the proposed classification from the notified iwi groups.

22. Public notification of the council’s intention to classify the reserve is not required as the proposed classification is the same as the purposes for which the Reserve was vested in Auckland Council as well as is currently held and administered.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

23. The proposal outlined in this report does not include any change in the current use of or activity on the Reserve and does not introduce any new source of greenhouse gas emission.

24. The proposed classification is the formalisation of a statutory requirement under the Reserves Act which is an administrative process and therefore will have no impact on climate change.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

25. The views of council-controlled organisations were not required for the preparation of the advice in this report.

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

Local impacts and local board views

26. The Howick Local Board holds the delegated authority under Section 16 of the Reserves Act to resolve to classify the Reserve.

27. Staff seek a decision from the local board via this report to resolve to classify the Reserve for the recommended purposes.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

28. There is no express requirement to consult mana whenua under the Reserves Act. However, Section 4 of the Conservation Act 1987 states:

29. Act to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi

30. This Act shall be so interpreted and administered as to give effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

31. The proposal to classify the Reserve was presented to the mana whenua groups identified as having an interest in the land via email dated 19 December 2022.

32. The deadline for mana whenua feedback on the proposed classification closed on 31 January 2023 and staff did not receive any feedback or objections to the proposed classification.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

33. The proposed classification is an administrative exercise and will not result in any costs to the local board. All costs (if any) relating to requesting a new record of title through Land Information New Zealand for the part of the Reserve at 16R Kaniere Place, or the publication of a notice of classification in the New Zealand Gazette, will be met by Auckland Council’s Parks and Community Facilities Department.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

34. The proposed classification will fulfil the Council’s statutory requirement under the Reserves Act to classify all unclassified reserves which are either held or managed by the council.

35. If the reserve remains unclassified, Auckland Council will be in breach of this statutory requirement.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

36. If approved, the resolution will take immediate effect and no further action is required.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Bianka Lee - Specialist Technical Statutory Advisor

Authorisers

Taryn Crewe - General Manager Parks and Community Facilities

Victoria Villaraza - Local Area Manager

Howick Local Board

20 April 2023

Watercare - Wastewater Network Strategy

File No.: CP2023/03160

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this report is to seek formal feedback from the Howick 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 Howick Local Board:

a) whakaae / approve their 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

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 highlevel summary of this report.

Network description summary

13. The wastewater network in the Howick Local Board area is substantial and sits within the Cockle Bay, Upper Tāmaki and Lower Tāmaki catchment areas.

14. Watercare assessed the catchments based on the number of overflows and age of the network. The catchments within the Boards area have been classified as a mix of high and low priority areas.

Network performance summary

15. The below table outlines the numbers of Type 1 overflows by year.

	FY16	FY17	FY18	FY19	FY20	FY21	FY22
Cockle Bay	2	4	4	3	1		7
Lower Tamaki	5	33	22	16	28	5	11
Upper Tamaki	9	67	25	13	34	4	19

16. There are a number of Type 2 engineered overflow points in the Howick Local Board area. The table below reflects the number of spills from wet weather from the monitored EOPs, which are also the worst performing monitored EOPs.

Catchment	EOP Name	FY17	FY18	FY19	FY20	FY21	FY22
Lower Tāmaki River	6 Concord Place		28	52	32	28	29
	109 Taniwha Street		17	9	16	14	21
	197-209 Taniwha Street		7	8	5
	61 - 67 Felton Matthew Ave		2				4
Upper Tāmaki River	Otahuhu East Diversion Branch MH4A	2	6	4	3		5
	22 Graeme Avenue	8	7	4	6	20	5
	14 McLean Ave	1	1	3	2		11
Total		11	68	80	64	62	75

17. 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 tables below outline the overflow rates from dry weather due to operational issues and wet weather overflows.

Dry Weather Overflow caused by operational issues and not due to capacity issues

Catchment	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Cockle Bay	11	40	36	34	25	48	42	21
Lower Tāmaki River	98	188	211	167	175	233	245	86
Upper Tāmaki River	242	498	499	385	403	517	605	252

Note: There is no overflow incident from dry weather flow due to capacity issue.

Wet Weather Overflow

Catchment	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Cockle Bay	2	8	36	38	6	8	18	0
Lower Tāmaki River	36	68	188	90	34	56	76	18
Upper Tāmaki River	96	244	442	334	70	126	154	58

Planned activities

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

Project	Description	Driver	Timeframe	Cost ($)
Howick WW Catchment System Upgrades	The Howick Diversion project has been developed to divert flows from the Howick Interceptor (HIN) and Buckland Beach Branch Sewer (BBH) towards the Tāmaki Interceptor (TIN), relieving capacity to provide for growth and reduce overflows. Growth in the Howick peninsula catchment is predicted to increase in population from 60,904 (in 2006) to 64,079 in 2051.	Overflow and growth	2023-2029	39M

19. No works planned to remove stormwater inflow and Infiltration work is planned for the 2023 year. Watercare works closely with Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department on the Safe Networks Programme undertaking monitoring and investigations in local streams, watercourses and the stormwater network to identify and track contaminants to their source e.g. an incorrect wastewater connection to a stormwater pipe. The following table outlines the inflow and infiltration completed works in 2021-2022:

2021-22 Investigation Projects	Planned for 21-22	In Progress 21-22	Completed in 21-22	Planned for 22-23	Comments
Big Bucklands - FY22 (Reactive)	1		1

20. 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:

21. With the forecast 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 in the Howick Local Board area. The Howick Diversion is the key project that is expected to have a large impact on overflow reduction. Figure 1 provide the modelling done in 2017 which indicates the current system and

Figure 2 shows the system after the proposed and committed works have been completed.

Figure 1 Māngere SMA Model 2017 - 2030 Population Projections

Figure 2 Māngere SMA Model 2023 - Incl. proposed and committed works 2030 population

Note: the Howick diversion has not been included in the model due to timing of model update.

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.

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. 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.

31. Watercare’s engagement approach with Manawhenua 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. There are two ‘levels’ of engagement with mana whenua, firstly through the Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum and secondly through engagement with all individual 19 iwi/mana whenua authorities in the Auckland region.

33. The Mana Whenua Kaitiaki Forum is an independent forum comprising representatives of Mana Whenua entities within Tāmaki and Watercare representatives.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

34. 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.

35. 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

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

37. 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.

38. 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

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

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

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Watercare - Wastewater Network Strategy Memorandum	59

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Signatories

Authors

Chhan Chau – Watercare Lead Wastewater Planner

Moana Williams – Watercare Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Authoriser

Ben Halliwell – Watercare Elected Member Relationship Manager

Howick Local Board

20 April 2023

Council-controlled organisation forward work programme and engagement approach for Quarter Four (April-June 2023)

File No.: CP2023/04366

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide the Howick Local Board with the council-controlled organisation (CCO) forward work programme and engagement approach in its area for Quarter Four (April-June 2023).

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The 2022/2023 CCO Local Board Joint Engagement Plans were adopted in June 2022. These plans record CCO responsibilities and local board commitments with Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Watercare.

3. Local boards and CCOs are expected to review the joint engagement plans (CCO responsibilities and local board commitments) in June 2023.

4. CCOs provide local boards with the CCO work programme in their area. Each work programme item lists the engagement approach with the local board, activity status, updates and milestones anticipated for the next quarter.

5. Providing local boards with the CCO work programme addresses the 2020 CCO Review’s recommendation to coordinate CCO actions better at the local level.

6. As per the 2022/2023 CCO Local Board Joint Engagement Plans:

· CCOs, when creating their work programme, consider the priorities identified in the local board plan and any relevant strategies or policies specific to the local board area

· Local boards advise CCOs of issues or projects of significance, communicate the interests and preferences of their communities and allow for flexibility in terms of engagement, recognising differing levels of interest.

7. CCOs and local boards workshop the CCO work programme and engagement approach regularly to identify and maximise opportunities for good community outcomes within the local board area.

8. This report provides a formal update of the CCO forward work programme, engagement approach and anticipated milestones for Quarter Four (April-June 2023). This report also includes the status on CCO work programme items since the last report in September 2022.

9. The Howick Local Board will receive the next CCO work programme and engagement approach report in June 2023 which will include an update on projects from Quarter Four (March-June 2023) and expected milestones for work in Quarter One (July-September 2023).

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Howick Local Board:

a) receive the council-controlled organisations forward work programme and engagement approach for Quarter Four (April-June 2023).

Horopaki

Context

What are CCO Local Board Joint Engagement Plans?

10. The 2020 Review of Auckland Council’s council-controlled organisations recommended that CCOs and local boards adopt an engagement plan to:

· help cement CCO and local board relations

· agree on a common understanding of accountability between CCOs and local boards

· coordinate CCO actions better at the local level.

11. These plans record the commitment between Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, Watercare and the local boards to work together.

12. Each local board adopted their 2022/2023 CCO Local Board Joint Engagement Plans in June 2022. These plans include CCO responsibilities and local board commitments.

13. This report does not update the CCO responsibilities and local board commitments. Local boards are expected to revise these in their next engagement plans in June 2023.

What are the CCO work programme items?

14. CCOs provide local boards with a work programme that lists the different CCO projects happening in the local board area.

15. The work programme is not a full list of projects in the Howick Local Board area. It includes work programme items for engagement purposes. Providing local boards with the CCO work programme addresses the 2020 CCO Review’s recommendation to coordinate CCO actions better at the local level.

16. As per the joint engagement plans:

· CCOs, when creating their work programme, consider the priorities identified in the local board plan and any relevant strategies or policies specific to the local board area

· Local boards advise CCOs of issues or projects of significance, to communicate the interests and preferences of their communities and to allow for flexibility in terms of engagement, recognising differing levels of interest.

17. Each work programme item records an engagement approach with the local board, activity status, updates and milestones anticipated for the next quarter.

18. The CCO work programme is intended to be reported through a local board business meeting quarterly for clarity and transparency. These updates may include the following types of changes:

· new work programme items and proposed engagement level

· changes to the engagement approach with the local board

· updates to status or anticipated milestones during the next quarter.

19. The work programme and engagement approach are workshopped regularly between CCOs and local boards to identify and maximise opportunities for good community outcomes within the local board area.

20. The engagement approach is based on the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) standards which are provided in Table 1 below.

Table 1: International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Engagement Approach Levels

CCO engagement approach	Commitment to local boards
Inform	CCOs will keep local boards informed.
Consult	CCOs will keep local boards informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and provide feedback on how local board input influenced the decision. CCOs will seek local board feedback on drafts and proposals.
Collaborate	CCOs will work together with local boards to formulate solutions and incorporate their advice and recommendations into the decisions to the maximum extent possible.

21. Local boards received the last update to the CCO work programme and engagement approach in September 2022. CCOs have been updating local boards on their work programmes through induction workshops since November 2022.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

22. The following sections list changes since September 2022 to the CCO work programme for any:

· completed work programme items

· new work programme items

· changes to engagement levels.

Auckland Transport

Completed work programme items since September 2022

23. Auckland Transport has completed the following work programme items:

· Cascades Road, Botany Downs – roundabout metering signals

· Casuarina Road Half Moon Bay pedestrian island crossing

· Golflands drive, Golflands - raised zebra crossing

· Chapel Road (811) upgraded existing pedestrian island to signalised pedestrian crossing

New work programme items since September 2022

24. Auckland Transport has added new projects to the work programme including:

· There are no new work programme items to report.

Changes to work programme item engagement levels since September 2022

25. Changes to the engagement levels have been made to the following work programme items:

· There are no changes to engagement levels to report.

26. Auckland Transport’s work programme items are provided in Attachment A.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Completed work programme items since September 2022

27. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has completed the following work programme items:

· Rangatahi youth enterprise summit.

28. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s work programme items are provided in Attachment B.

Eke Panuku Development Auckland

New work programme items since September 2022

29. Eke Panuku Development Auckland has added new projects to the work programme including:

· Cost reduction to mitigate budget challenges.

30. Eke Panuku Development Auckland’s work programme items are provided in Attachment C.

Watercare

31. Watercare’s work programme items are provided in Attachment D.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

32. This report does not have a direct impact on climate, however the projects it refers to will.

33. Each CCO must work within Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Action Framework. 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

34. Auckland Transport, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, Eke Panuku Development Auckland and Watercare have been conducting induction sessions with local boards since late 2022 to overview their CCO’s purpose and work programme.

35. Local boards advise CCOs of issues or projects of significance, communicate the interests and preferences of their communities and allow for flexibility in terms of engagement, recognising differing levels of interest.

36. The joint engagement plans and work programme items are shared with the integration teams that implement local board work programmes and 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

37. This report on the CCO work programme items ensures the communication of clear, up-to-date information from CCOs to local boards on projects in their area.

38. As per the joint engagement plan, CCOs, when creating their work programme, consider the priorities identified in the local board plan and any relevant strategies or policies specific to the local board area.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

39. This report does not have a direct impact on Māori, however the projects it refers to will.

40. Local boards and CCOs provide opportunities for Māori to contribute to their decision-making processes. These opportunities will be worked on a project or programme basis.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

41. This report does not have financial impacts on local boards.

42. 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

43. Due to local elections, local board induction, and summer closedown, some local boards may not have workshopped with CCOs on the work programme and engagement approach.

44. Not having a workshop risks the local board’s ability to fulfil their commitment to advise CCOs of issues or projects of significance and to communicate the interests and preferences of their communities.

45. This report addresses this risk by providing the current CCO work programme and engagement approach to provide clarity and transparency.

46. If local boards prefer a more formal commitment for workshops with their CCOs, this arrangement can be addressed through revision of the next CCO Local Board Joint Engagement Plans (CCO responsibilities and local board commitments) in June 2023.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

47. The local board will receive the next CCO forward work programme report in June 2023 which will include an update on projects from Quarter Four (March-June 2023) and expected milestones for work in Quarter One (July-September 2023).

48. CCOs and local boards will have an opportunity to workshop the CCO forward work programme through April and May before the next report in June 2023.

49. CCOs and local boards are expected to revise their next joint engagement plans (CCO responsibilities and local board commitments) in June 2023.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Auckland Transport Forward Work Programme Items for Q4 2023	79
b ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Forward Works Programme Items for Q4 2023	93
c ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Eke Panuku Forward Works Programme Items for Q4 2023	105
d ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - Watercare Forward Works Programme Items for Q4 2023	107

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Signatories

Author	Maclean Grindell - Senior Local Board Advisor
Authoriser	Victoria Villaraza - Local Area Manager

Howick Local Board

20 April 2023

Addition to the 2022-2025 Howick Local Board meeting schedule

File No.: CP2023/03707

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek approval for three dates to be added to the 2022-2025 Howick 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 Howick Local Board adopted the 2022-2025 meeting schedule on 8 December 2022 (HW/2022/199).

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 Howick 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 Howick Local Board:

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

i) Thursday, 11 May 2023, at 2.15pm

ii) Thursday, 14 September 2023, at 1.30pm

iii) Thursday, 26 October 2023, at 1.30pm

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 Howick Local Board adopted its 2022-2025 business meeting schedule at its 8 December 2022 business meeting (HW/2022/199).

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, 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. Since there is enough time to meet statutory requirements, staff recommend option one, approving this meeting as an addition to the meeting schedule, as it allows more flexibility for the local board to consider a range of issues. 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.

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Signatories

Author

Renee Burgers - Lead Advisor Plans and Programmes

Authorisers

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Victoria Villaraza - Local Area Manager

Chairperson	Damian Light
Deputy Chairperson	Bo Burns
Members	Katrina Bungard
	David Collings
	Bruce Kendall
	John Spiller
	Mike Turinsky
	Adele White
	Peter Young, JP

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - 16 March 2023 Record of Workshop	115
b ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - 23 March 2023 Record of Workshop	117
c ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - 30 March 2023 Record of Workshop	119
d ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - 6 April 2023 Record of Workshop	121
e ⇩	20 April 2023 - Howick Local Board - 13 April 2023 Record of Workshop	123

Author	Matt Fletcher - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Victoria Villaraza - Local Area Manager