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Date: Time: Meeting Room: Venue:
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Wednesday 21 June 2023 1.00pm Whau Local
Board Office |
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Whau Local Board
OPEN MINUTE ITEM ATTACHMENTS
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5 Adoption of the Whau Local Board Agreement 2023/2024
A. Whau Local Board Agreement 2023/2024 - updated and tabled 3
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21 June 2023 |
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Whau Local Board
Message from the Chair
Our achievements over the past year include ongoing work on Te Kete Rukuruku, which is the project implementing bilingual signage in our parks and reserves. We continued to support our community hubs, the Pasifika Komiti, the Whau Ethnic Collective, the Whau Arts Festival and the Whau Pacific Festival. As well as funding the Whau Youth Board, we provided more support for our senior residents. Environmental initiatives included the ongoing funding of volunteer groups and the reopening of the Kurt Brehmer Walkway.
Our priorities for the 2023 /2024 financial year take into consideration the possibility of funding reductions. Our first priority is to be more visible throughout our local board area, aiming to engage more with those in our communities from whom we hear less. We seek to better understand our diverse communities, which will enable us to support them, to develop stronger relationships and to increase their participation in our decision-making processes.
We will continue to deliver on our commitments to Māori through mana whenua governance hui as well as through initiatives with the other western local boards. Other priorities include broadening the environmental work we fund to include the Manukau Harbour foreshore and progressing our Urban Ngahere strategy as much as practicable. We will continue to work constructively with our four Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) to support the local economy and to foster safer town areas.
Our advocacy includes requesting the full completion of the Te Hono project to cater for the rapid intensification taking place in Avondale, that the Whau Aquatic Centre be retained in the Long-term Plan and that Auckland Council continues its partnership with Crown Infrastructure Partners so the Te Whau Pathway can continue to progress.
Ngā mihi,
Kay Thomas
Chair Whau Local Board
Whau Local Board area
Local Board Plan outcomes
The Whau Local Board Plan 2020 sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area. The outcomes in the Whau Local Board Plan are:
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Whakaotinga tahi: He hapori kaha, aumangea, manaaki hoki kei reira te tuakiri ā-rohe, te kanorau, me te auahatanga e atawhaitia ana Outcome 1: Strong, resilient and inclusive communities where local identity, diversity and creativity are nurtured The Whau is home to creative and caring communities who support each other. Our vision is that everyone is welcome in the Whau and every person who lives, works or plays here has a right to participation and a sense of belonging. Our arts and culture are an intrinsic part of who we are; they reflect our vibrant and diverse communities and help to bring people together. Whakaotinga rua: Ka kōkirihia, ka whakaarotautia ngā tūmanako Māori, ā, ka uaratia, ka whakaaturia ki ō tatou wāhi hapori te hītori me te tuakiri Māori Outcome 2: Māori aspirations are advanced and prioritised, and Māori history and identity are valued and reflected in our community spaces The Whau embraces and celebrates its Māori heritage, culture and people, and supports its Māori communities to thrive and realise their aspirations. Our iwi and hapū are engaged in our governance processes and the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi are at the forefront of our decision-making. Whakaotinga toru: Te whakawhanaketanga ā-tāone me ngā ratonga hapori kounga e hāngai ana ki ngā hiahia o tō tātou taupori e tipu ana, e huri haere ana Outcome 3: Quality urban development and community facilities to meet the needs of our growing and changing population Quality housing options and world-class infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing and changing communities in the Whau. Our community centres, libraries, parks, sports fields and other facilities are outstanding and have ample capacity to meet future demands, support community groups of various sizes, and recognise diverse communities through design, art and naming. Advocacy at the regional and national levels around housing, roading and stormwater is a priority, along with quality urban design that is resilient to climate events and meaningful, early engagement with mana whenua. |
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Whakaotinga whā: He āheinga pai ake, whānui ake mō te hīkoi, te eke pahikara me te ikiiki tūmatanui Outcome 4: Improved and expanded opportunities for walking, cycling and public transport Connections between our neighbourhoods, town centres, parks, open space and facilities are safe and accessible to all members of our communities. Walking and cycling infrastructure is expanded and improved. All transport initiatives in the Whau are focused on safety, multi-modal connectivity, and the reduction of carbon emissions. Transport planning takes into account increasing population density and contributes to high-quality urban design. Whakaotinga rima: Ka tiakina tō tātou taiao, ā, ka whakahaumakotia Outcome 5: Our natural environment is protected and enhanced Our natural environment is a precious taonga and will be at the forefront of all local board decision-making. Given the challenges associated with climate change, we support and empower local communities to uphold the principle of kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and to take local action to ensure that our coastlines, streams, waterways, flora and fauna are preserved protected, restored and regenerated. Environmental sustainability is considered in all our local decisions, and innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions are prioritised, and communities are prepared for future change. Whakaotinga ono: He pokapū tāone taurikura, he ohaoha ā-rohe kaha, he takiwā noho e manaaki ana, e honohono ana Outcome 6: Thriving town centres a strong local economy and neighbourhoods that are supportive and connected Our communities, businesses and, in particular, our young people, are empowered and supported to be competitive, innovative, agile and connected. Our town centres are thriving and growing, as are our industrial precincts, and local communities have neighbourhood retail centres that they support and are proud of. |
The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2023/2024 financial year. In addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the Governing Body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.
Working with Māori
Delivering on Auckland Council’s commitment to Māori at a local level is a priority for local boards. The council is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi / the Treaty of Waitangi and its broader statutory obligations to Māori.
· continued investment in the Waitākere ki tua, Māori Responsiveness Plan, which aims to respond to key aspirations and priorities for Māori in the Whau
· identifying opportunities to work together to build strong relationships and share information with iwi and other Māori groups and organisations
· supporting Māori-focused and Māori-led programmes, events, and initiatives through local partnerships
· delivering Te Rukuruku, an initiative to promote Māori identity in our parks and facilities through actions such as dual naming and sharing stories about the area’s heritage through interpretative signage.
Whau Local Board Agreement 2023/2024
Planned operating and capital spend in 2023/2024
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Key areas of spend |
Community Services |
Environmental Services |
Planning Services |
Governance |
Total |
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Planned Operating Spend 2023/2024 |
$14.0 million |
$176,000 |
$986,000 |
$1.1 million |
$16.2 million |
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Planned Capital Spend 2023/2024 |
$13.1 million |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$13.1 million |
Priorities by activity area
Auckland Council’s 2023/2024 funding priorities for local activities which contribute to key community outcomes in the Whau Local Board area are set out below under each local activity.
Local Community Services
We support strong, diverse, and vibrant communities through libraries and literacy, arts and culture, parks, sport and recreation, and events delivered by a mix of council services, community group partnerships and volunteers.
Our annual budget to deliver these activities includes operating costs of $14.0 million and capital investment of $13.1 million. Due to financial challenges across council, there may be reductions in funding for community groups, events, and activities and reduced programming and hours of service for libraries and other facilities to meet budget shortfalls.
The key initiatives we have planned for 2023/2024 include:
· diverse participation: Ethnic and Pacific voices – encourage social inclusion and participation in local programmes and events and involvement in local decision-making
· community arts broker programme – develop local strategies within the local creative community and support community-led arts activities and activations
· placemaking and activation of community-led venue partners – support projects and activities that promote community identity, capacity, and connectedness; increase participation and well-being; celebrate and reflect diversity; and encourage resilience and shared action
· Māori responsiveness: E Tu – responding to key aspirations and priorities for Māori in the Whau
· youth development – foster engagement and support youth capacity building and leadership and skill development through a range of programmes and opportunities.
The local community services and key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the Whau Local Board Plan:
· Outcome 1: Strong, resilient and inclusive communities where local identity, diversity and creativity are nurtured
· Outcome 2: Māori aspirations are advanced and prioritised, and Māori history and identity are valued and reflected in our community spaces
· Outcome 3: Quality urban development and community facilities to meet the needs of our growing and changing population
· Outcome 6: Thriving town centres, a strong local economy and neighbourhoods that are supportive and connected
Levels of Service
We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority. The level of service statement is in bold below.
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Performance measure |
Actual 2021/2022 |
Annual Plan Target 2022/2023 |
Annual Plan Target 2023/2024 |
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Provide safe, reliable, and accessible social infrastructure for Aucklanders that contributes to placemaking and thriving communities |
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Percentage of Aucklanders that feel their local town centre is safe - day time |
62% |
68% |
68% |
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Percentage of Aucklanders that feel their local town centre is safe - night time |
23% |
33% |
33% |
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Utilising the Empowered Communities Approach, we support Aucklanders to create thriving, connected and inclusive communities |
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The percentage of Empowered Communities activities that are community led |
98% |
65% |
65% |
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The percentage of Empowered Communities activities that build capacity and capability to assist local communities to achieve their goals |
81% |
80% |
80% |
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We provide safe and accessible parks, reserves, beaches, recreation programmes, opportunities and facilitates to get Aucklanders more active, more often |
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The percentage of park visitors who are satisfied with the overall quality of sportsfields |
73% |
75% |
75% |
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The percentage of users who are satisfied with the overall quality of local parks |
68% |
70% |
70% |
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The percentage of residents who visited a local park in the last 12 months |
84% |
80% |
80% |
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We showcase Auckland's Māori identity and vibrant Māori culture |
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The percentage of local programmes, grants and activities that respond to Māori aspirations |
27% |
35% |
35% |
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We fund, enable, and deliver services, programmes, and facilities (art facilities, community centres, hire venues, and libraries) that enhance identity, connect people, and support Aucklanders to participate in community and civic life |
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The number of internet sessions at libraries (unique sessions over public computing or public WIFI networks) |
139,275 |
260,000 |
251,7641 |
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The percentage of arts, and culture programmes, grants and activities that are community led |
100% |
85% |
85% |
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The percentage of art facilities, community centres and hire venues network that is community led |
67% |
67% |
67% |
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The number of participants in activities at art facilities, community centres and hire venues |
158,723 |
383,800 |
383,800 |
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The number of visits to library facilities |
249,471 |
480,000 |
426,5691 |
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The percentage of attendees satisfied with a nominated local community event |
Not Measured |
75% |
75% |
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Percentage of customers satisfied with the quality of library service delivery |
96% |
80% |
80% |
1.The Whau local board intend to reduce the operating hours at the Avondale, Blockhouse Bay and New Lynn libraries to meet their operating budget savings requirement for 2023/2024
Local Planning and Development
Local planning and development include supporting local town centres and communities to thrive by developing town centre plans and development, supporting Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), heritage plans and initiatives.
Our annual operating budget to deliver these activities is $986,000. Due to financial challenges across council, there may be reductions in funding for community events held in Business Improvement Districts.
The key initiatives we have planned for 2023/2024 include:
· contributing to the Young Enterprise scheme
· supporting community activities in Business Improvement Districts.
The local planning and development activity, including the key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcome in the Whau Local Board Plan:
· Outcome 6: Thriving town centres, a strong local economy and neighbourhoods that are supportive and connected
Levels of Service
We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority. The level of service statement is in bold below.
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Performance measure |
Actual 2021/2022 |
Annual Plan Target 2022/2023 |
Annual Plan Target 2023/2024 |
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We help attract investment, businesses and a skilled workforce to Auckland |
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The percentage of Business Associations meeting their Business Improvement District (BID) Partnership Programme obligations |
100% |
100% |
100% |
Local Environmental Management
We support healthy ecosystems and sustainability through local board-funded initiatives such as planting, pest control, stream and water quality enhancements, healthy homes, and waste minimisation projects.
Our annual operating budget to deliver these activities is $176,000. Due to financial challenges across council, there may be reductions in funding for organisations and volunteer groups who provide environmental and ecological activities and services.
The key initiatives we have planned for 2023/2024 include:
· enabling community groups to deliver ecological and environmental improvement projects around local water quality, pest control, biodiversity, and other areas of concern, while also growing connections and knowledge
· supporting EcoMatters programmes and events, such as Community Nurseries, Bike Hub, EcoHub, and EcoFest to educate, inspire, and encourage community shifts to more positive, sustainable choices
· Manukau Harbour Forum – support continuation of work toward a better future for Manukau Harbour.
The local environmental management activity and key initiatives outlined above contribute towards achieving the following outcomes in the Whau Local Board Plan:
· Outcome 4: Improved and expanded opportunities for walking, cycling and public transport
· Outcome 5: Our natural environment is protected and enhanced
· Outcome 6: Thriving town centres, a strong local economy and neighbourhoods that are supportive and connected
Levels of Service
We measure our performance against the following measures for each local priority. The level of service statement is in bold below.
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Performance measure |
Actual 2021/2022 |
Annual Plan Target 2022/2023 |
Annual Plan Target 2023/2024 |
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We work with Aucklanders to manage the natural environment and enable low carbon lifestyles to build resilience to the effects of climate change |
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The percentage of local low carbon or sustainability projects that have successfully contributed towards local board plan outcomes |
100% |
75% |
80% |
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The percentage of local water quality or natural environment improvement projects that have successfully contributed towards local board plan outcomes |
100% |
85% |
85% |
Local Governance
Activities in this group support the local board to engage with and represent their communities and make decisions on local activities. This support includes providing strategic advice, leadership of the preparation of local board plans, support in developing local board agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, and democracy and administrative support. There is no performance measure for this activity.
Our annual operating budget to deliver these activities is $1.1 million.
Funding Impact Statement
This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 21(5) of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.
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$000 |
Annual Plan 2022/2023 |
Annual Plan 2023/2024 |
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Financial year ending 30 June |
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Sources of operating funding: |
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General rates, UAGCs, rates penalties |
15,241 |
16,769 |
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Targeted rates |
925 |
940 |
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Subsidies and grants for operating purposes |
27 |
27 |
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Fees and charges |
264 |
247 |
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Local authorities fuel tax, fines, infringement fees and other receipts |
118 |
98 |
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Total operating funding |
16,575 |
18,080 |
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Applications of operating funding: |
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Payment to staff and suppliers |
11,368 |
12,505 |
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Finance costs |
2,766 |
2,921 |
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Internal charges and overheads applied |
2,236 |
2,019 |
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Other operating funding applications |
0 |
0 |
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Total applications of operating funding |
16,370 |
17,446 |
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Surplus (deficit) of operating funding |
205 |
635 |
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Sources of capital funding: |
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Subsidies and grants for capital expenditure |
0 |
0 |
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Development and financial contributions* |
0 |
0 |
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Increase (decrease) in debt |
16,048 |
12,464 |
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Gross proceeds from sale of assets |
0 |
0 |
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Lump sum contributions |
0 |
0 |
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Other dedicated capital funding |
0 |
0 |
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Total sources of capital funding |
16,048 |
12,464 |
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Application of capital funding: |
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Capital expenditure: |
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- to meet additional demand |
11,671 |
208 |
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- to improve the level of service |
556 |
7,397 |
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- to replace existing assets |
4,026 |
5,494 |
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Increase (decrease) in reserves |
0 |
0 |
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Increase (decrease) in investments |
0 |
0 |
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Total applications of capital funding |
16,253 |
13,099 |
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Surplus (deficit) of capital funding |
(205) |
(635) |
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Funding balance |
0 |
0 |
Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives
A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for in the Annual Budget but recognise the value it will add to the local community.
The key initiatives that the local board advocated for as part of this Annual Budget were:
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Initiative |
Description |
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Te Hono (Avondale Community Centre and Library) |
Request that the required additional funding be provided to deliver a complete Te Hono project without the need for staging |
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Whau Pool and Recreation Centre |
Request that the Whau Pool and Recreation Centre be retained in council’s Long-term Plan |
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Te Whau Pathway |
Support the continuing Auckland Council partnership with central government on progressing Te Whau Pathway |
Appendix B: How to contact your Local Board
Local boards have been established to enable local representation and decision-making on behalf of local communities. You are encouraged to contact your elected members to have your say on matters that are important to your community.
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Kay Thomas m. 021 198 0280 |
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Fasitua Amosa m. 021 473 364 |
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Catherine Farmer m. 021 284 2842 |
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Ross Clow m. 021 720 466 |
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Sarah Paterson-Hamlin m. 022 123 0944 |
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Susan Zhu m. 021 546 880 |
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Warren Piper m. 021 198 1389 |
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The board can be contacted on:
whaulocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas
