Minutes of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

22 August 2023

1 Nau mai | Welcome

The Chair opened the meeting with a karakia.

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

There were no apologies.

3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

Member Makoare declared an interest in item 8.1 - Deputation: Glen Innes Family Centre.

Deputy Chairperson Burrows declared an interest in item 8.2 - Deputation: Equal Justice Project Advocacy Team.

Member McGlashan declared his employment at Waka Kotahi.

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

Resolution number MT/2023/95

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member C Makoare:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 25 July 2023, as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

There were no leaves of absence.

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

6.1

Acknowledgements

Resolution number MT/2023/96

MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member C Makoare:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) acknowledge Josie Kamo who passed away last week. A Panmure resident for over 40 year, a long time supporter and founding member of the Aorangi Sports Club.

CARRIED

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

There were no petitions.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

8.1	Deputation: Glen Innes Family Centre
	Member Makoare declared an interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or voting on the matter.
	A PowerPoint presentation was tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number MT/2023/97 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member P McGlashan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Kathleen Lindsey, Samantha Makoare and Anjalee Pieries. for their attendance and presentation. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 August 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 8.1 - Deputation, Glen Innes Family Centre. PowerPoint presentation, Tabled

Deputy Chair Burrows left the meeting room at 1.28pm

8.2	Deputation: Equal Justice Project Advocacy Team
	Deputy Chairperson Burrows declared an interest in this item and took no part in the discussion or voting on the matter.
	A document was tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment.
	Resolution number MT/2023/98 MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Member D Allan: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) whakamihi / thank Genevieve Kuan and Annie Hu for their attendance and presentation. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 August 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 8.2 - Deputation, Equal Justice Project, PowerPoint presentation b 22 August 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 8.2 - Deputation, Equal Justice Project, document, Tabled

Deputy Chair Burrows rejoined the meeting room at 1.47pm

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

9.1

Public Forum - Auckland East Community Network

Resolution number MT/2023/99

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member T Woodcock:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Terry Moore for his attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

Attachments

a 22 August 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 89.1 - Public Forum, Terry Moore, PowerPoint presentation, Tabled

9.2

Public Forum - Patrick O'Meara

Resolution number MT/2023/100

MOVED by Chairperson M Meredith, seconded by Member D Allan:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakamihi / thank Patrick O'Meara for his attendance and presentation.

CARRIED

Attachments

a 22 August 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 9.2 - Public Forum, Patrick O’Meara, document, Tabled

b 22 August 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 9.2 - Public Forum, Patrick O’Meara, document, Tabled

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

There was no extraordinary business.

Governing Body Member's Update

Resolution number MT/2023/101

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member N Henry:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) receive the governing body member’s verbal report

CARRIED

12	Chairperson's Report
	A document was tabled in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and are available on the Auckland Council website as minutes attachment.
	Resolution number MT/2023/102 MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Member T Woodcock: That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board: a) receive the Chairperson’s written report. CARRIED
	Attachments a 22 August 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 12- Chairperson's report, document, Tabled

Board Member's Reports

No report for this item.

Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board for quarter four 2022/2023

Resolution number MT/2023/103

MOVED by Member T Woodcock, seconded by Member D Allan:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) receive the performance report for quarter four ending 30 June 2022.

b) note the financial performance report in Attachment B of the report will remain confidential until after the Auckland Council Group results for 2022/2023 are released to the New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) which are expected to be made public on or about 29 September 2023.

CARRIED

Apirana Reserve Service Assessment

Resolution number MT/2023/104

MOVED by Member P McGlashan, seconded by Member C Makoare:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) adopt the Apirana Reserve Service Assessment 2023 (Attachment A).

CARRIED

Auckland Transport - Auckland Rail Programme Business Case (ARPBC)

Member McGlashan abstained from voting on this item.

Resolution number MT/2023/105

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) Oppose a new crosstown connection from Avondale to Southdown that links into the southern and eastern lines, noting

i) the Avondale to Southdown Rail Corridor was designated over 80 years ago, during which the residential community of Onehunga has grown rapidly and the urban design aspirations of the Auckland Plan 2050. The designated land is no longer compatible for a heavy rail alongside the current and future community usage

ii) Auckland Light Rail determined that SH20 was the preferred route over the residential Onehunga KiwiRail designation due to significant community feedback, ground conditions and the local environment, finding the SH20 providing a shorter, more direct route reducing travel times and has less impact on local roads.

iii) the community have clearly voiced their opposition and concerns on noise, vibration, visual and long-term community impacts to use of the residential Onehunga KiwiRail designation, with 2,289 comments received through the 2023 Light Rail consultation

b) recommend central government remove the residential Onehunga KiwiRail designation for the Avondale Southdown connection. The Onehunga community’s strong opposition alongside Auckland Light Rail’s findings shows that any rail route is not viable through this designation. The Onehunga community need clear certainty that there will not be significant disruption of their community through this designation

c) support in principle station improvements that are focused on making stations safer and more accessible for local commuters, in particular:

i) Glen Innes train station – safety is an issue at this station, with a underpass that is uninviting and does not provide a safe access to and from Glen Innes town centre

ii) Sylvia Park train station – currently this station is inaccessible to local residents, station improvements need to be focused on creating safe and accessible active and public transport routes from surrounding neighbourhoods such as Panama to the train station

iii) Recommend Auckland Transport explores implementing low cost paid Park and Rides as part of train station upgrades

d) support in principle level crossing removal to increase safety and frequency of trains, noting:

i) Overarching principle should not be removal of level crossings if it severely impact the needs of road users

ii) future engagement with the community is required, so that affected residents understand the impact proposed changes may have on the roading network and are able to provide feedback for consideration

CARRIED

Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan

Resolution number MT/2023/106

MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Member T Woodcock:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) support in principle Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan, in particular working closely with local boards and the community

CARRIED

Local board feedback on the draft Future Development Strategy

Resolution number MT/2023/107

MOVED by Member N Henry, seconded by Member P McGlashan:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) Support the draft Future Development Strategy

b) Endorse community feedback:

i) support the approach to focus growth in existing urban areas

ii) support the approach to focus development near local centres

iii) support approach to avoid further growth in areas exposed to significant risk of environmental hazards

iv) support prioritised improvement and reliability of public and active transport infrastructure, to reduce emissions and increase community trust

v) support the approach to prioritising nature-based infrastructure that responds to impacts of climate change

vi) support prioritising climate adaptation responses, especially for flooding and including limiting Auckland’s growth until infrastructure can handle it

vii) recommend ensuring that intensification creates homes and communities that are places people want to live and consider realistic community needs such as parking, adequate living space, access to sunlight and open spaces.

CARRIED

Local board feedback on current proposals for achieving funding equity through the Long-term Plan

Resolution number MT/2023/108

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member C Makoare:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) provide the following feedback on the current proposals for addressing local board funding equity:

Scope of the proposal

b) tautoko / support locally driven initiatives (LDI) funding being included in the scope for this analysis, in the light of increased local board decision-making and the funding approach of 80:15:5 being adopted as the equitable model.

c) tautoko / support limiting the scope of the local board funding equity project to local community services and LDI funding.

d) tautoko / support excluding the following items from the scope:

i) growth funding

ii) funding for discrete projects, noting that there is already community expectation to deliver these projects and removing this funding will reduce community trust and increase reputational risk for Auckland Council

iii) other specific-purpose funds such as slips remediation and coastal renewals

iv) targeted rate funding

v) other local activities such as local environmental management, local planning and development, and local governance

vi) most unallocated budgets, with the possible exception of some minor capex for response renewals and new non-growth investment.

e) tautoko / support considering capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) funding separately for achieving equity.

Timeframe

f) tautoko/ support a transition timeframe that mitigates the impact of changes on communities as much as possible. The appropriate transition timeframe will be determined by the funding decisions of the Governing Body. The more funding that is required from re-allocations (as opposed to new funding) a longer timeframe (longer than 3 years) seems justifiable

g) tautoko / support taking a staged implementation approach of using year one of the Long-term Plan (i.e., 2024-2025) to prepare, and implementing the changes from year two.

Alternative options

h) tautoko / support achieving equity by using a mix of new funding and reallocating between 10 and 25 per cent funding from local boards that are currently funded over the equitable funding level to local boards that are funded below the equitable funding level.

i) oppose in principle holding new funding in the later seven years of LTP 2024-2034 in a pool which is to be allocated to local boards according to agreed criteria, which is yet to be developed, if getting most local boards to within 5% of funding equity in 3 years is pursued.

Multi-board services

j) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the proposal for multi-board services needs further investigation to better understand the implications for local boards and the governance structure and that further advice will be brought to the Joint Governance Working Party and local boards in due course.

CARRIED

Local board feedback on the proposed direction of the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024

Resolution number MT/2023/109

MOVED by Member C Makoare, seconded by Member D Allan:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) Support in principle Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024, noting:

i) further advocacy to central government is needed to ensure greater product stewardship is introduced, so that product manufacturers are responsible for the cost of waste they are producing and encouraged to create innovative solutions to minimise waste created by their products and its packaging

ii) Auckland Council needs to build community trust in waste services, particularly making sure that what is put into to recycling bins is recycled responsibly. Further waste education and public engagement is needed to support our communities around what waste can be disposed of in respective bins

iii) reducing kerbside collections to fortnightly once food scraps collections are embedded could have unintended consequence of increased dumping without sufficient education and public engagement

CARRIED

Local board feedback on the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Plan and Making Space for Water

Resolution number MT/2023/110

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) note the local boards concern that local board feedback is provided without the ability to consider communities views from public consultation

b) provide the following feedback on how the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community was affected by the extreme weather events and what would help the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community prepare and respond for future events like this:

How the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community was affected

i) Onehunga was the most impacted community in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki by the extreme weather events

ii) A lot of affected residents did not have adequate insurance to support them to fix their homes or buy necessary furniture. Additionally many residents expressed concern of their insurance companies inability to support and respond to the demand

iii) Many of the local residents that were impacted did not need access to civil defence centres, but needed long term support, including mental health services and financial support to purchase new furniture

What would help the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki community prepare and respond for future events

i) Localised responses would reduce communities stress, with familiar and better access to support networks

ii) community recycling centres and community organisations to be empowered as local support hubs, with their ability to be flexible to local needs and continue supporting the community long after the Civil Defence Centres close

c) Support in principle the Tāmaki Makaurau Recovery Plan including the principles, structure and delivery, noting:

i) the principle of equity needs to not assume individuals and business owners financial situation, preparedness and ability to recover. The plan needs to be inclusive of all community affected by severe weather events

d) support in principle Making Space for Water initiatives, noting:

i) the current ageing infrastructure in Maungakiekie-Tāmaki is not sufficient to support current density nor the further intensification proposed

e) recommend an additional initiative and delivered as part of the $1.65 billion, to prepare for intensification with infrastructure upgrades, prioritising areas where infrastructure is already failing and expecting further growth, such as Onehunga

f) recommend the governing body advocate for sufficient central government funding towards the Making Space for Water initiatives and infrastructure upgrades to support current and future needs, noting:

i) that local governments do not have adequate funding and resources to recover and prepare for future severe weather events.

ii) Tāmaki Makaurau is the economic hub of New Zealand, where Auckland Council is facing the cost of recovery combined with insufficient infrastructure to support growth

CARRIED

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar

Resolution number MT/2023/111

MOVED by Member D Allan, seconded by Member T Woodcock:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) note the attached Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar.

CARRIED

Attachments

a 22 August 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 22 - Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar, document

Record of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Workshops

Resolution number MT/2023/112

MOVED by Deputy Chairperson D Burrows, seconded by Member D Allan:

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) note the local board record of workshops held on 25 July and 8, 15 August.

CARRIED

Attachments

a 22 August 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 23 - Record of Workshops, document

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

There was no consideration of extraordinary items.

2.40pm 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 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board HELD ON

DATE:.........................................................................

CHAIRPERSON:.......................................................

Chairperson	Maria Meredith
Deputy Chairperson	Debbie Burrows
Members	Don Allan
	Nerissa Henry	From 1.14pm
	Chris Makoare
	Peter McGlashan
	Tony Woodcock	From 1.05pm