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Henderson-Massey
Local Board
09 May 2023
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Local
board consultation feedback and input into the Annual Budget 2023/2024
File No.: CP2023/05383
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
receive consultation feedback from the Henderson-Massey Local Board area on:
· proposed
priorities and activities for the Henderson-Massey Local Board Agreement
2023/2024.
· proposed
local activities to discontinue, reduce spending on, or
increase fees to meet the Governing Body’s proposed reduction in
local board funding.
· regional
topics and related policies for the Annual Budget 2023/2024.
2. To
recommend any local matters to the Governing Body that it will need to consider
or make decisions on in the Annual Budget 2023/2024 process.
3. To
provide input on the proposed regional topics in the Annual Budget 2023/2024 to
the Governing Body.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
4. Local
board agreements set out annual funding priorities, activities, budgets, levels
of service, performance measures and initiatives for each local board area.
Local board agreements for 2023/2024 will be included in Auckland
Council’s Annual Budget 2023/2024.
5. Auckland
Council publicly consulted from 28 February to 28 March 2023 to seek community
views on the proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024. This included
consultation on the Henderson-Massey Local Board’s proposed priorities
for 2023/2024 to be included in its local board agreement and proposed
local activities to discontinue, reduce spending on, or increase fees to meet
the Governing Body’s proposed reduction in local board funding.
6. Auckland
Council received 41,147 submissions in total across the
region and 1,930 submissions from the Henderson-Massey
local board area. The local consultation feedback received
favours a community first approach that supports strong, resilient, connected,
inclusive communities, with particular emphasis on support for our most
vulnerable. There is also consensus on investing in programs, services
and infrastructure that promote sustainable and long-term benefits for the
community, as well as ensuring community resilience, socially, culturally,
economically, and environmentally. There is, however, differing opinion on
specific priorities as well as a mixed response on how things should be funded.
7. In
the Annual Budget process there are financial matters where local boards
provide recommendations to the Governing Body, for consideration or
decision-making. This includes any local board advocacy initiatives. The Governing Body will consider these items as part of the Annual
Budget decision-making process in June 2023.
8. Local
boards have a statutory responsibility to provide input into regional
strategies, policies, plans, and bylaws. This report provides an opportunity
for the local board to provide input on council’s proposed Annual Budget
2023/2024.
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Henderson-Massey Local
Board:
a) Receive consultation feedback on the
proposed Henderson-Massey Local Board priorities and
activities for 2023/2024 including proposed local activities to
discontinue, reduce spending on, or increase fees, to meet the reduction in
local board funding proposed by the Governing Body.
b) Receive consultation feedback on regional topics in the Annual
Budget 2023/2024 and related policies from people and organisations based in
the Henderson-Massey local board area.
c) Provide input on regional topics in the proposed Annual Budget
2023/2024 and related policies to the Governing Body.
d) Provide advocacy on any local initiatives for
the Annual Budget 2023/2024 to the Governing Body.
Horopaki
Context
9. Each
financial year Auckland Council must have a local board agreement (as agreed
between the Governing Body and the local board) for each local board area. The
Henderson-Massey Local Board Agreement sets out how the Council will reflect
the priorities in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Plan 2020 in respect to the
local activities to be provided in the local board area. It includes information
relating to budgets, levels of service, and performance measures.
10. The local
board agreements 2023/2024 will form part of Auckland Council’s Annual
Budget 2023/2024.
11. Auckland Council publicly consulted from 28 February to 28 March
2023 to seek community views on the proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024, as
well as local board priorities and proposed activities to be
included in the local board agreement 2023/2024.
12. Auckland Council has faced ongoing budget challenges and recent and
rapid increases in inflation and interest rates has placed significant
pressure on the council’s financial position. A forecast budget
deficit of $295 million needs to be addressed in the council’s proposed
Annual Budget 2023/2024.
Tātaritanga me ngā
tohutohu
Analysis and advice
13. This report
includes analysis of consultation feedback, any local matters to be recommended
to the Governing Body and seeks input on regional topics in the proposed Annual
Budget 2023/2024.
Consultation
feedback overview
14. As part of
the public consultation Auckland Council used a variety of methods and channels
to reach and engage a broad cross section of Aucklanders to gain their feedback
and input into regional and local topics.
15. In total,
Auckland Council received feedback from 41,147 people
in the consultation period. This feedback was received through:
16. The 1,930
submissions from the Henderson-Massey Local Board area were a mix of individual
and organisational responses as follows:
17. All feedback
will be made available on an Auckland Council webpage called “Submissions
on the Annual Budget 2023/2024” in due course.
Feedback received for the
Henderson-Massey Local Board for 2023/2024
Key priorities in Henderson-Massey Local Board Area in
2023/2024
18. The Henderson-Massey Local Board consulted on the
following priorities for 2023/2024:
· Priority 1: Focus on supporting community organisations
and initiatives that strengthen social and economic resilience and prosperity.
· Priority
2: Support community-led environmental activities and enable community-led
climate action through initiatives identified in the Climate Action Plan
· Priority 3: Continue to support
the Māori responsiveness plan Waitākere ki Tua and Te Kete Rukuruku
project, developing relationships across Māori communities and returning
Māori names and narratives to the whenua.
· Priority
4: Continue support for Pasifika and ethnic focused
initiatives.
· Priority 5: Continue to support
collaboration between key agencies and intercultural activities with minority,
migrant and refugee communities to increase inclusion and participation.
19. 1,844 submissions were received on Henderson-Massey Local
Board’s priorities for 2023/2024. Most local respondents supported all,
and most priorities as demonstrated by the table and graph below.
20. Consultation feedback on local board priorities will be
considered by the local board when approving its local board agreement on 20
June 2023.
Key themes
21. Key themes of note across the feedback received included:
· Most
people support the proposed priorities, with a focus on community wellbeing,
social and economic resilience, and quality facilities and services.
· Many
people emphasise the importance of community support and funding, particularly
for vulnerable neighbourhoods, and are concerned about the potential impact of
funding cuts on essential services.
· There
is general agreement that the local board should prioritise supporting social
and economic wellbeing for all residents, as well as providing quality parks,
recreation facilities, and libraries.
· There
is particular support for initiatives that focus on community resilience,
environmental education, and support for Māori and Pasifika communities.
Responding to the budget challenge
22. The
council’s proposed response to mitigate the budget pressures for
2023/2024 included a proposed reduction of $16 million to local board
operational funding – this would require the Henderson-Massey Local Board
to reduce its planned operating spend by $959,000.
23. To do this,
local boards would need to make tough decisions, prioritising what they do and
where they invest. Aucklanders were asked for their
priorities given the proposed reduction would mean some local activities
would have to be discontinued, have reduced spending, or increased fees.
24. The table below provides an overview of the responses
from the Henderson-Massey Local Board area on question 5B: If funding for local
board activities is reduced, which three of our services do you not want to
reduce funding for? (i.e. which are most important to you?)
Key themes
25. Key themes of note across the feedback received included:
· The
importance of funding local board services that are considered essential by the
community and that promote sustainability and long-term benefits for the
community. These include:
o environmental
initiatives to improve water quality, protect natural resources, and reduce
flooding
o libraries, art
centres, and community events
o parks and
recreational centres
o services
that benefit the most vulnerable members of the community including community
centres, libraries, and programs that provide access to essential services.
· The
importance of continuing to fund other local board services including:
o services that protect
the history of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and ANZAC
o community-led
initiatives that protect and restore local waterways and ecological
volunteering
o clean
streets and open spaces.
· Overall, the
community values services that improve the quality of life for residents,
protect the environment and provide a sense of belonging and community, and it
is important for local boards to consider these services when making funding
decisions.
Information on submitters
26. The tables and graphs below indicate the demographic categories people
identified with. This information only relates to those submitters who provided
demographic information.
Key themes
27. Key themes of note across the feedback received (through
written, in-person and other channels) included the need to:
· balance cost-cutting measures with the long-term
consequences of proposed cuts and support for vulnerable populations including
the long-term consequences of selling strategic assets
· find a balance between the affordability of rates and
debt and ensuring financial sustainability and future revenue for Auckland that
supports community wellbeing (through programs and services), as well as
investing in sustainable infrastructure and the environment, now and for the
future
· make decisions that work best for community.
28. Key themes of note across the feedback received from Te
Kawerau ā Maki (TKaM), as the iwi of West Auckland (and Upper Harbour)
included:
· the importance of maintaining the Māori outcomes
budget, the environmental targeted rate, the water quality targeted rate, the
budget supporting Waitangi Day and Matariki events, as well as the budget for TKaM to lead Creative
Henderson/West project in partnership with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
· request for funding for: ongoing support for the
establishment of the Te Henga marae; funding for dedicated officer resources
for various projects including the Riverhead forest plan, Te Onekiritea, and
Waitākere Ranges Kaitiaki Monitoring, as well as to be able to exercise
its regulatory functions in a more systematic way, build capacity and
capability in TKaM, and to be able to participate in Council processes in
genuine partnership; and progressing a relationship agreement and Mana Whakahono document.
Overview of feedback received on regional topics in the Annual
Budget 2023/2024 from the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
29. The proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024 sets out Auckland
Council’s priorities and how the Council plans to pay for them.
Consultation on the proposed Annual Budget asked submitters to respond to key
questions on:
1. operating
spending reductions
2. amending Auckland International Airport
Limited (AIAL) Shareholding Policy
3. managing
rates and debt
4. storm
response
5. local
board priorities (covered in ‘Feedback received on the Henderson-Massey
Local Board for 2023/2024’ section above)
6. changes
to other rates, fees, and charges.
30. Submitters
were also encouraged to give feedback on any of the other matters included in
the Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation document.
31. The submissions received from the Henderson-Massey local
board area on these key issues are summarised below, along with an overview of
any other areas of feedback on regional proposals with a local impact.
Key
Question 1: Operating spending reductions
32. Aucklanders were asked for feedback on a proposal to save
$125 million through reductions including:
· maintaining
the current reduced number of public transport services for 2023/2024 to save
$21 million
· reducing
funding to Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to save a further $27.5 million with
effects on service delivery (including economic development and tourism
promotion) and pricing at venues it manages such as Auckland Zoo, Auckland Art
Gallery and stadiums
· reducing
regional services such as community and education programmes, arts and culture
programmes, regional events, economic development and other social services
activities such as homelessness funding, community empowerment and funding for
youth centres to save $20 million
· reducing
local board funded activities across all boards to save $16 million (feedback
received on local impacts of the reduction is outlined in the ‘Feedback
received for the Henderson-Massey Local Board for
2023/2024’ section above)
· reducing
contestable grants to save $3 million
· no
longer directly providing early childhood education services to save $1
million.
33. The table and graph below give an overview of the
responses to this question from the Henderson-Massey local
board area.
Key themes
34. Respondents were asked why, and which reductions they
would not proceed with, if any. Key themes of note across the feedback received
included:
· For
those respondents who would not proceed with all or some of the reductions, the
following were identified as areas where funding should not be reduced because
they are seen as important to ensure quality of life, community wellbeing,
strong local economies and future success of individuals and communities:
o early childhood
education and other education programs
o public transport
o regional services
o social services for
vulnerable members of the community (eg homelessness, mental health support,
and addiction support)
o community and
environmental organisations.
· For
those respondents who would proceed with reductions, the following were
identified as areas where funding could be reduced:
o upper management
consulting services or information technology upgrades
o community events and
festivals
o economic development.
Key
Question 2: Amending Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) Shareholding
Policy
35. Aucklanders were asked about a planned change to the AIAL
Shareholding Policy which will allow the sale of some or all of Auckland
Council’s shares in AIAL. The proposal is to sell all the shareholding
(currently around 18 per cent of shares in Auckland Airport) which would reduce
debt by around $1.9 billion. This is projected to reduce interest costs by $87
million per year.
36. Other options were considered, including keeping all the
shares or a partial sale. These options would contribute less towards the
budget reduction target and require other actions such as further increasing
rates or debt.
37. The table and graph below give an overview of the
responses to this question from the Henderson-Massey local board area.
Key themes
38. Respondents were asked whether they agreed with a full
sale, a partial sale with an increase to rates and/or debt, or no sale with an
increase to rates and/or debt. Key themes of note across the feedback received
included:
· For
those respondents who agreed with a full or partial sale:
o selling shares could
generate income without having to raise rates, thereby reducing the burden on
ratepayers
o selling some* shares would
generate a one-off return that could be used to alleviate the financial burden
(*there is a belief that the value of shares will increase over time, providing
a good return on investment for council)
o enabling the sale of shares could potentially attract
private or overseas investment into the airport, which could help fund future
development projects.
· For
those respondents who did not agree with the sale:
o the airport is a critical infrastructure asset that should remain
under local government control, especially as it provides essential services to
the region. By having a say in the decision-making processes of the airport
board and ensure that the airport continues to serve the needs of the city and
its residents
o selling a key asset that returns dividends to Auckland is short-sighted
and could lead to the airport being privatised.
o selling shares at a low point in the market could result in a
significant loss for the council
o selling shares could lead to a loss of control over the
airport’s operations and services, potentially having negative impacts on
the local economy and social services provided by the airport.
Key
Question 3: Managing rates and debt
39. Aucklanders were asked to provide feedback on a
proposal of a total rates increase for the average value residential property
of around 4.66 per cent or $154 per year. This would be achieved through:
· an
average increase in general rates of 7 per cent
across all existing properties, including non-residential
· reducing the Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR) and
Water Quality Targeted Rate (WQTR) by around two thirds and using the money
already collected from these rates to continue delivering these work programmes
as planned in 2023/2024
· pausing the long-term differential strategy (the split
between business and residential rates) for one year. Under the current policy,
annual increases to general rates for business properties are less than for
non-business properties so that over time the share of general rates paid by
business properties is fairer.
40. Aucklanders
were also asked about the proposal to increase council’s use of debt by
up to $75 million in the 2023/2024 year. The proposal involves using the debt to fund some capital
expenditure that is currently planned to be funded by operating revenue.
41. The table and graph below give an overview of the
responses to this question from the Henderson-Massey local
board area.
Key themes
42. Respondents were provided with a range of options to
manage rates and debt. Feedback from respondents showed this was a complex
issue with a range of perspectives. Key themes of note across the feedback
received included:
· When
considering the reasons to increase rates and or debt:
o ensuring the
sustainability of essential services, such as healthcare, education, and public
safety, by generating more revenue for the city
o maintaining and
improving Auckland’s infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, public
transit, and water systems, to ensure the city's ability to function
effectively and ultimately improve the quality of life for Aucklanders
o ensuring businesses
pay their fair share towards the cost of city services and making luxury
properties subject to higher rates to increase investment and prevent cuts to
social services
o higher rates and debt
can be used to finance necessary infrastructure improvements and upgrades.
· When
considering the reasons to not increase rates and or debt:
o concerns that
increasing rates could push people into poverty, and that current rates are
already too high compared to other parts of the country, which could drive
people away from the city, reducing the population and Auckland’s
potential for growth and development
o belief that
increasing rates and taking on debt is not a sustainable long-term solution, as
it simply kicks the can down the road and creates more problems for future
generations
o the burden of rates
and debt falls unfairly on homeowners, and that businesses should be
contributing more towards the costs of running Auckland.
· When
considering managing rates and debt generally:
o find a balance
between financial sustainability, social equity, and environmental
responsibility by exploring alternative revenue sources, finding savings and
efficiency in council operations, and managing debt in a responsible way that
doesn't compromise Auckland’s credit rating
o the decision to manage rates and debt depends on
balancing different factors and finding a solution that works best for the
community including financial sustainability, social equity, and environmental
responsibility.
Key
Question 4: Storm response
43. Aucklanders were asked about a proposal to
increase council’s operating budgets by around $20 million each year to
improve the ability to prepare for and respond to future storms. This would
likely require rates to increase for 2023/2024 by around an additional 1 per
cent (on top of the 4.66 per cent increase proposed to address the budget
shortfall).
44. The table and graph below gives an overview of the
responses to this question from the Henderson-Massey local board area.
Key themes
45. Respondents were asked whether they agreed with
proceeding with the proposal or not proceeding with the proposal. Key themes of
note across the feedback received included:
· For
those respondents who agreed to proceed with the proposal:
o investing in better
infrastructure and maintenance, as well as prevention and preparedness can
reduce the impact of future storms, ensure that critical services are not
disrupted, can keep people safe, can minimise the disruption to people’s
lives and businesses, and reduce the cost of clean-up and repair after a storm
and avoid rate increases.
o prioritising physical infrastructure, the environment, and
people’s homes and businesses can minimise the impact of future storms
and ensure that the most vulnerable areas are protected. Moreover, increasing
funding for infrastructure upgrades and spending on environmental projects can
help fund preparation and response to future storms can help fund preparation
and response to future storms
o investing in green infrastructure and reducing reliance on fossil
fuels can help reduce our carbon emissions and act on climate change
o investing in storm adaptation now can avoid paying more when the next
disaster hits. Taking responsibility for storm adaptation and investing in
long-term solutions can make long-lasting, sustainable changes to prevent
future storm damage.
Key
Question 5: Local board priorities
46. Aucklanders
were asked for feedback on the local impacts of the Annual Budget, feedback
received on this is outlined in the ‘Feedback received for the Henderson-Massey Local Board for 2023/2024’
section above.
Key
Question 6: Changes to other rates, fees, and charges
47. Aucklanders were asked for feedback on proposals
to increase some targeted rates and other
regulatory fees and charges as set out below. If the changes are not
made, then general rates may need to be higher than proposed.
Waste management rates changes
· A 10.6 per cent increase to the base rate and targeted rate
charges for non-standard refuse bins (in the former Auckland (ACC) and Manukau
(MCC) city council areas)
· introduction of a fee for swapping bin sizes
· extension
of the food scraps targeted rate to the new areas that will receive the service
this year.
Changes to other rates, fees,
and charges
· Re-prioritisation
of additional bus service expenditure which was planned to be funded by the
Climate Action Targeted Rate (CATR) for the 2023/2024 year
· Swimming
Pool/Spa Pool Fencing Compliance Targeted Rate: increases to reflect the actual
costs of the service, and an increase in the fee for follow up inspections
· amendment to Community Occupancy Guidelines
· changes to the Rodney Drainage District Targeted Rate
· establishment of a Business Improvement District (BID)
and BID targeted rate for Silverdale
· animal management fees
· some building and resource consenting fees
· other regulatory fees such as food licensing
registration, micro-mobility operator fees and swimming pool inspections
· cemetery fees
· review of fees for bookable spaces in council managed
pool and leisure facilities.
48. The tables
below give an overview of the responses to this question from the Henderson-Massey local board area. Responses came from individuals and
organisations. There were no responses from Māori entities or pro forma
responses.
Key themes
49. Respondents
were asked if they had any feedback on the proposed changes in the table above,
or the other proposed changes to rates, fees, and charges in the consultation
document (pages 55,58). Key themes of note across the feedback received
included:
· For
those respondents who supported the changes, there was some thinking that:
o the changes can fund climate change initiatives and reduce waste to landfills
o increasing rates can fund important services, such as a
food waste collection service and public transport, walking, cycleways, and
safer roads.
o fees should be increased proportionately to socioeconomic
grouping, with those who have more expensive properties paying more.
· For
those respondents who did not support the changes, there was some thinking
that:
o the changes will increase the cost of living and that
money would be better spent on maintaining infrastructure and public transport
o rates are already too high and that any increases would
be unfair, especially for low-income earners and pensioners
o concerns that changes to fees for swimming pool/spa pool
fencing compliance and rubbish disposal will increase costs for users
o more creative ways should be found to increasing revenue
before cutting funding for community support and services.
Other
matters for feedback
50. Aucklanders
were asked to feedback on the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Operational Plan
2023/2024 which sets out a framework in which the council must carry out the
routine management of 14 Tūpuna Maunga.
51. Aucklanders
were also asked what else is important to them and if they had any feedback on
any other issues.
Key themes
52. Respondents
identified a number of concerns and issues including the need to invest in or
support:
· infrastructure and
affordable, no-carbon transportation
· arts and culture
· planting natives + 10 per cent canopy cover in new builds
· mental health
· community safety
· population management
· youth centers
· entrepreneurship.
53. Key themes of note across the feedback received included:
· the
importance of investing in sustainable infrastructure, connecting existing
pathways, providing safe transport options, promoting biodiversity, and
planting natives, and creating opportunities for community engagement.
· concerns
about the negative impact of budget cuts on vulnerable groups, the
prioritisation of affordable housing, healthcare, and mental health support,
and the need for community programs, especially for youth.
54. The table
below breaks down the overall comments into the following themes:
Annual Budget 2023/2024 related policies
The following proposals were
consulted on alongside the Annual Budget:
Revenue and Financing
Policy
55. The proposal
to pause the Long-Term Differential Strategy (LTDS) for one year would require
an amendment to the Revenue and Financing Policy.
56. Under
the current rating policy, businesses pay a greater share of rates than non-business
properties. Businesses make more use of council services like transport and
stormwater. They also place more demand on these services. Council previously
decided that the level of business rates is too high and should be reduced
gradually over time. The LTDS currently lowers the total amount of general
rates (UAGC and value-based general rate) for businesses in equal steps, from
31 per cent in 2022/2023 to 25.8 per cent by 2037/2038.
Feedback
57. 146
submissions were received on the proposal. Of these, 99 supported the proposal
and 41 did not support the proposal. A further six either provided another
response or did not know. Comments from those in support included businesses
being in a position to afford the increase and the impact of rates on
residential ratepayers.
58. Responses
from those who did not support the proposal included the view that business
rates are too high.
59. Eight of the
146 responses were from people who identified as Māori with four in
support of the proposal, three not in support and one who did not know.
60. The Property
Council did not support the proposal citing concern for increased costs on
businesses and business rates being too high.
Māori Land
Rates Remission and Postponement Policy
61. The Council
is proposing to amend the Māori Land Rates Remission and Postponement
Policy to provide a partial remission of rates to general title
papakāinga, where that land is:
· protected
from being sold out of Māori ownership
· for
the sole use of hapū/iwi (tribe).
62. This
recognises the similarities between these properties and papakāinga on
Māori freehold land. The proposed remission would apply a discount of up
to 10 per cent of the rateable land value. This is similar to what is applied
to Māori freehold land.
Feedback
63. There were 40
submissions from individuals. Of these 20 were in support of the proposal and
20 did not support the proposal. Responses in support included the positive
benefits to Māori in retaining land. Responses from those who did not
support included Māori not having special treatment, and concern about the
costs to other Aucklanders.
64. Eight of the
40 responses were from individuals who identified as Māori, all of who
supported the proposal. Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei also submitted
in support of the proposal.
Local board advocacy
65. Local boards can also provide approved advocacy
initiatives which considers the consultation feedback above. This allows the
Governing Body to consider these advocacy items when making decisions on the
Annual Budget 2023/2024 to the Governing Body in June.
66. The advocacy initiatives approved by the local board will
be included as an appendix to the 2023/2024 Local Board Agreement.
Local board input on regional topics in the Annual Budget
2023/2024
67. Local boards have a statutory responsibility for identifying
and communicating the interests and preferences of the people in its local
board area in relation to Auckland Council’s strategies, policies, plans,
and bylaws, and any proposed changes to be made to them. This report
provides an opportunity for the local board to provide input on the
council’s proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024, proposed changes to
the Revenue and Financing Policy and Māori Land Rates Remission and
Postponement Policy.
Tauākī whakaaweawe
āhuarangi
Climate impact statement
68. The decisions recommended in this report are part of the
Annual Budget 2023/2024 and local board agreement process to approve funding
and expenditure over the next year.
69. Projects allocated funding or proposed to have reduced
funding through this Annual Budget process will all have varying levels of
potential climate impact associated with them. The climate impacts of projects
Auckland Council chooses to progress, are all assessed carefully as part of the
council’s rigorous reporting requirements.
Ngā whakaaweawe me
ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera
Council group impacts and views
70. The Annual Budget 2023/2024 is an Auckland Council Group
document and will include budgets at a consolidated group level. Consultation
items and updates to budgets to reflect decisions and new information may
include items from across the group.
Ngā whakaaweawe
ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe
Local impacts and local board views
71. The local board’s decisions and feedback are being
sought in this report. The local board has a statutory role in providing its
feedback on regional plans and policies.
72. Local boards play an important role in the development of
the council’s Annual Budget. Local board agreements form part of the
Annual Budget. Local board nominees have also attended Governing Body workshops
on the Annual Budget.
Tauākī whakaaweawe
Māori
Māori impact statement
73. Many local board decisions are of importance to and
impact on Māori. Local board agreements and the Annual Budget are
important tools that enable and can demonstrate the council’s
responsiveness to Māori.
74. Local board plans, developed in 2020 through engagement
with the community including Māori, form the basis of local board area
priorities. There is a need to continue to build relationships between local
boards and iwi, and the wider Māori community.
75. Analysis provided of consultation feedback received on
the proposed Annual Budget includes submissions made by mana whenua and the
wider Māori community who have interests in the rohe / local board area.
76. Ongoing conversations between local boards and Māori
will assist in understanding each other’s priorities and issues. This in
turn can influence and encourage Māori participation in the
council’s decision-making processes.
77. Some projects approved for funding could have discernible
impacts on Māori. The potential impacts on Māori, as part of any
project progressed by Auckland Council, will be assessed appropriately and
accordingly as part of relevant reporting requirements.
78. The Annual Budget 2023/2024 and related policies includes
a proposed amendment to the Māori Land
Rates Remission and Postponement Policy covered in the ‘Annual Budget related policies’ section above.
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ā-pūtea
Financial implications
79. This report is seeking the local board’s decisions
on financial matters in the local board agreement that must then be considered
by the Governing Body.
80. The local board also provides input to regional plans and
policies. There is information in the council’s consultation material for
each proposal with the financial implications of each option outlined for
consideration.
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ngā whakamaurutanga
Risks and mitigations
81. The council must adopt its Annual Budget, which includes
local board agreements, by 30 June 2023. In order to meet this timeframe, the
local board is required to make recommendations on these local matters for the
Annual Budget by mid May 2023 and present to the Governing Body to make
decisions on key items to be included in the Annual Budget on 8 June 2023.
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Next steps
82. The local board will approve its local board agreement in
June 2023 and corresponding work programmes in July 2023.
83. Recommendations and feedback from the local board will be
provided to the Governing Body for consideration in its decision-making.
84. The final Annual Budget 2023/2024 (including local board
agreements) will be adopted by the Governing Body on 29 June 2023.
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Attachments
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this report.
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Signatories
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Authors
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Zenovia Pappapetros - Local Board Engagement Advisor
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Authorisers
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Adam Milina - Local Area Manager
Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services
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