Komiti mō ngā Tūnuku me ngā Rawa Tūāhanga /

Transport and Infrastructure Committee

 

OPEN MINUTES

 

 

 

Minutes of a meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee held in the Reception Lounge, Auckland Town Hall, 301-305 Queen Street, Auckland on Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 10.00am.

 

Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present

 

Chairperson

Cr John Watson

 

Deputy Chairperson

Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO

 

Members

Cr Andrew Baker

 

 

Cr Josephine Bartley

Via electronic link

 

IMSB Member James Brown

Via electronic link

 

Mayor Wayne Brown

From 12.05pm, Item 11

 

Cr Angela Dalton

Via electronic link
Until 3.46pm, Item 14

 

Cr Chris Darby

Via electronic link

 

Cr Julie Fairey

 

 

Cr Alf Filipaina, MNZM

 

 

Cr Lotu Fuli

From 10.22am, Item 5.2

 

Cr Shane Henderson

 

 

Cr Richard Hills

Via electronic link

 

Cr Mike Lee

From 10.03, Item 3

 

Cr Kerrin Leoni

Until 1.43pm, Item 9

 

Cr Daniel Newman, JP

Via electronic link

 

IMSB Member Pongarauhine Renata

Via electronic link
From10.43am, Item 5.4,
Until 12.54pm

 

Cr Greg Sayers

Via electronic link

 

Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, JP

 

 

Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM

Via electronic link

 

Cr Ken Turner

Until 3.41pm, Item 14

 

Cr Wayne Walker

 

 

Cr Maurice Williamson

Via electronic link
Until 12.35pm, Item 8

 

 

 


Transport and Infrastructure Committee

18 May 2023

 

 

 

1          Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/52

MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)         whakaae / accept the apologies from the following members:

Lateness

Mayor Wayne Brown – council business
Cr Lotu Fuli

Early Departure

Cr Sharon Stewart – council business
Cr Ken Turner – on council business
Cr Maurice Williamson – council business

CARRIED

Note:    Apologies were subsequently received from IMSB Member P Renata for both lateness and early departure.

 

 

2          Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

 

There were no declarations of interest.

 

 

3          Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/53

MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr W Walker:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)         whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 20 April 2023, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

 

 

Cr M Lee entered the meeting at 10.03am.

Cr J Bartley entered the meeting at 10.03am

 

 

4          Ngā Petihana | Petitions

 

            There were no petitions.

 

 


 

 

5          Ngā Kōrero a te Marea | Public Input

 

5.1

Public Input: Niall Robertson - Train service to Huapai

 

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/54

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr W Walker:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the public input from Niall Robertson in relation to a train service to Huapai and whakamihi / thank him for attending the meeting.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 5.1 – Public Input: Niall Robertson – Train service to Huapai, presentation

 

 

5.2

Public Input: Peter Dunlop - Transportation to and from the Ports of Auckland

 

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Note:    changes were made to the original motion, adding new clause b), with the agreement of the meeting.

 

Cr L Fuli entered the meeting at 10.22am.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/55

MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr A Filipaina:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the public input from Peter Dunlop and Simon Jones in relation to transportation to and from the Ports of Auckland and whakamihi / thank them for attending the meeting

b)      refer the presentation to Auckland Transport and Ports of Auckland for consideration.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 5.2 – Public Input: Peter Dunlop – Transportation to and from the Ports of Auckland, presentation

 

 

5.3

Public Input: Trevor Lawson - Devonport Town Centre Speed Management Plans

 

This item was withdrawn.

 

 

 


 

 

5.4

Public Input: Liam Venter - Selecting the right Mass Transport for Auckland

 

Note:    changes were made to the original motion, adding new clause b), with the agreement of the meeting.

 

IMSB Member P Renata entered the meeting at 10.43am.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/56

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr K Turner:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)        whiwhi / receive the public input from Liam Venter in relation to selecting the right Mass Transport for Auckland and whakamihi / thank him for attending the meeting

b)        refer the presentation to Auckland Transport and the Auckland Council transport strategy unit for consideration.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 5.4 – Public Input: Liam Venter - Selecting the right Mass Transport for Auckland, supporting information

 

 

6          Ngā Kōrero a te Poari ā-Rohe Pātata | Local Board Input

 

There was no local board input.

 

 

7          Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

 

There was no extraordinary business.

 

 

Note:      The chairperson accorded precedence to Item 10 – Watercare Infrastructure Update, and Item 11 – Update on Eastern Busway Project at this time. 

 

 

10

Watercare Infrastructure Update

 

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Cr C Darby left the meeting at 11.25am.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/57

MOVED by Cr A Baker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the update from Watercare.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 10 – Watercare Infrastructure Update, presentation

 

11

Update on Eastern Busway Project

 

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Cr C Darby returned to the meeting at 11.39am.
Mayor W Brown entered the meeting at 12.05pm.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/58

MOVED by Cr A Filipaina, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the update from Auckland Transport on the Eastern Busway Project.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 11 – Update on Eastern Busway Project, presentation

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.16pm and reconvened at 12.19pm

 

Cr S Henderson and Cr W Walker were not present.

 

Item 8 was taken at was at this time.

 

 

8

KiwiRail Update - May 2023

 

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Dave Gordon – Chief Capital Planning and Asset Development Officer, and Jon Knight – General Manager Metros NZ, were in attendance to speak to the Committee.

 

Cr S Henderson returned to the meeting at 12.22pm.
Cr W Walker returned to the meeting at 12.22pm.
Cr M Williamson retired from the meeting at 12.35pm.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/59

MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr W Walker:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the update from KiwiRail.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 8 – KiwiRail Update – May 2023, presentation

 


 

 

The meeting adjourned at 12.54pm and reconvened at 1.25pm.

 

IMSB Member P Renata was not present.

 

 

9

Waka Kotahi Update - May 2023

 

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Steve Mutton - Director Regional Relationships and Randhir Karma - Regional Manager system design - Auckland, Northland were in attendance to speak to the Committee.

 

Cr K Leoni retired from the meeting at 1.43pm.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/60

MOVED by Cr A Baker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive the update from Waka Kotahi.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 9 – Waka Kotahi Update – May 2023, presentation

 

 

Note:   Item 10 – Watercare Infrastructure Update and Item 11 – Update on Eastern Busway Project were considered prior to Item 8 - KiwiRail Update - May 2023

 

 

12

Approval of shareholder comments on Auckland Transport's draft Statement of Intent 2023 - 2026

 

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/61

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Deputy Mayor D Simpson:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whakaae / agree that the content of the shareholder comment letter to Auckland Transport be based on the feedback in this report, with any deletions or additions based on feedback at the meeting.

b)      whakaae / agree that the Mayor and Chair of this committee be delegated the authority to finalise the shareholder feedback.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 12 – Approval of shareholder comments on Auckland Transport's draft Statement of Intent 2023 - 2026, presentation

 

 

13

Auckland Transport's Quarter Three Performance Report 2022-2023

 

The Auckland Transport quarterly reporting attached to the agenda report contained errors.  A corrected version was circulated prior to the meeting.  A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/62

MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Mayor W Brown:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      whiwhi / receive Auckland Transport’s 2022/2023 quarter three performance report (Attachments A and B of the agenda report).

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 13 – Auckland Transport's Quarter Three Performance Report 2022-2023, corrections

 

 

14

Auckland Transport Update - May 2023

 

A presentation was provided. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.

 

Cr W Walker left the meeting at 3.00pm.
Cr W Walker returned to the meeting at 3.13pm.
Cr K Turner retired from the meeting at 3.41pm.
Cr A Dalton retired from the meeting at 3.46pm.

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/63

MOVED by Cr A Baker, seconded by Cr A Filipaina:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the updates provided by Auckland Transport and the relevant actions and plans to address issues identified.

CARRIED

 

Attachments

a     18 May 2023, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 14 – Auckland Transport Update - May 2023, presentation

 

 

15

Summary of Transport and Infrastructure Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings (including the Forward Work Programme) - 18 May 2023

 

Resolution number TICCC/2023/64

MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Cr L Fuli:  

That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee:

a)      tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the progress on the forward work programme appended as Attachment A of the agenda report

b)      whiwhi / receive the Summary of Transport and Infrastructure Committee information memoranda and briefings – 18 May 2023.

CARRIED

 

 

16        Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items

 

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

 

 

 

 

3.49pm                                               The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.

 

CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Transport and Infrastructure Committee HELD ON

 

 

 

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