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Resolution
number HW/2023/161
MOVED by Chairperson D Light, seconded by Member B
Kendall:
That
the Howick Local Board:
a)
in regard to the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Plan:
i)
note that the Plan is still out for
public consultation and request that staff listen and respond to local input,
particularly from those who are directly impacted.
ii)
note that the Howick Local Board area
was less affected by the flooding in early 2023 but that it is common for
flooding to occur within the Howick Local Board area.
iii)
support the principles contained
within the plan, especially that people and their communities are foremost.
iv)
support the proposed Tāmaki
Makaurau Recovery Plan, subject to public feedback and final approval.
b)
in regard to Making Space For Water:
i)
note that the Plan is still out for
public consultation and request that staff listen and respond to local input.
ii)
support the initiatives proposed,
noting that a range of changes need to be delivered effectively to achieve
the significant outcomes required. In particular, the Board supports the
following:
A)
increased
maintenance of local streams, catch pits and streets.
B)
improved flood
intelligence to better understand where the risks are and what action can be
taken.
C)
empowered
community-led flood resilience, acknowledging that this task cannot be
completed by council alone and requires community involvement.
D)
rehabilitation of
critical high-risk steams to be more resilient to floods.
E)
improving the
capacity and resilience of critical culverts and bridges.
F)
creation of new
open spaces in areas identified as having critical flood risks (blue-green
networks).
G)
improving the
management of overland flow paths, keeping them clear of obstructions.
H)
proactive
development solutions for high-risk properties.
iii)
note that there are
no proposed blue-green networks for the Howick Local Board area and request
that consideration be given if there is evidence that this is required
(either through community consultation, government risk categorisation or
ongoing plans and investigations).
iv)
note the ongoing
conversations between Auckland Council and the Government regarding buyout of
properties under Category 3 Risk.
v)
note that this
programme is focused on the response to the risks of flooding and water, and
future programmes must include geotechnical and other risks.
vi)
note that the
funding for the programme is significant (estimated at $1.65 billion over six
years) and that the contribution from central government is not yet known.
However, this is less than the financial, social and environmental impact of
flooding emergencies.
vii)
encourage increased
monitoring and compliance (including private streams and over-land flow
paths) to ensure that everyone is doing their part to achieve the outcomes.
viii)
note the impact of
increased intensification and less permeable surfaces has on stormwater
management, including increased risk of flooding and erosion. Rules and
regulations need to be enforced through proactive monitoring and enforcement,
not waiting until there is a complaint or flooding incident.
ix)
otherwise support
the proposed Making Space for Water programme, subject to public feedback and
final approval.
CARRIED
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