Agenda of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board - Tuesday, 12 September 2023

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

12 September 2023

ITEM TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

1 Nau mai | Welcome 5

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies 5

3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest 5

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes 5

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence 5

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements 5

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions 5

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations 5

8.1 Deputation: Otahuhu Rugby Club 5

8.2 Deputation: Dunkirk Road Activity Centre 6

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum 6

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business 6

11 Governing Body Member's Update 9

12 Chairperson's Report 11

13 Board Member's Reports 13

14 Submissions and feedback on the draft Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board Plan 2023 (placeholder report) 15

15 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Annual Report 2022/2023 17

16 Panmure; Maungarei Connection concept design 21

17 Local Board Feedback on the proposed Biodiversity Credit System 27

18 Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 29

19 Urgent Decision - Local Board input into council submission on the Ngāti Paoa Claims Settlement Bill 33

20 Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar 35

21 Record of Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Workshops 37

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

1 Nau mai | Welcome

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Tuesday, 22 August 2023, as a true and correct record.

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

Standing Order 7.7 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

8.1 Deputation: Otahuhu Rugby Club

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To enable an opportunity for the Otahuhu Rugby Club to deliver a presentation to the local board during the deputation segment of the business meeting.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Rebecca Russell and Melanie Hampstead will be in attendance to speak to the board about the liquor ban implemented on the Otahuhu Rugby League clubrooms and fields.

3. As per standing orders the Chairperson has approved the deputation request from the Otahuhu Rugby Club.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) Thank Rebecca Russell and Melanie Hampstead for their attendance and presentation.

8.2 Deputation: Dunkirk Road Activity Centre

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To enable an opportunity for the Dunkirk Road Activity Centre to deliver a presentation to the local board during the deputation segment of the business meeting.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Tracey Fausett will be in attendance to present to the board the Dunkirk Road Activity Centre’s annual accountability report.

3. As per standing orders the Chairperson has approved the deputation request from the Dunkirk Road Activity Centre.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) Thank Tracey Fausett for her attendance and presentation.

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of three minutes per speaker is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

12 September 2023

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Annual Report 2022/2023

File No.: CP2023/12392

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek local board adoption of the 2022/2023 Annual Report for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, prior to it being adopted by the Governing Body on 28 September 2023.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Auckland Council Annual Report 2022/2023 is being prepared and needs to be adopted by the Governing Body by 28 September 2023. As part of the overall report package, individual reports for each local board are prepared.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) adopt the draft 2022/2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Annual Report as set out in Attachment A to the agenda report.

b) note that any proposed changes after the adoption will be clearly communicated and agreed with the chairperson before the report is submitted for adoption by the Governing Body on 28 September 2023.

Horopaki

Context

3. In accordance with the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 and the Local Government Act 2002, each local board is required to monitor and report on the implementation of its Local Board Agreement. This includes reporting on the performance measures for local activities and the overall funding impact statement for the local board.

4. In addition to the compliance purpose, local board annual reports are an opportunity to tell the wider performance story with a strong local flavour, including how the local board is working towards the outcomes of their local board plan.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

5. The annual report contains the following sections:

Section	Description
Mihi	The mihi is an introduction specific to each local board area and is presented in Te Reo Māori and English.
About this report	An overview of what is covered in this document.
Message from the chairperson	An overall message introducing the report, highlighting achievements and challenges, including both financial and non-financial performance.
Local board members	A group photo of the local board members.
Our area – projects and improvements	A visual layout of the local board area summarising key demographic information and showing key projects and facilities in the area.
Performance report	Provides performance measure results for each activity, providing explanations where targeted service levels have not been achieved. Includes the activity highlights and challenges.
Our performance explained	Highlights of the local board’s work programme which contributed to a performance outcome
Local flavour	A profile of either an outstanding resident, grant, project or facility that benefits the local community.
Funding impact statement	Financial performance results compared to long-term plan and annual plan budgets, together with explanations about variances.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

6. The council’s climate change disclosures are covered in volume four of the annual report and sections within the summary annual report.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

7. Council departments and council-controlled organisations comments and views have been considered and included in the annual report in relation to activities they are responsible for delivering on behalf of local boards.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

8. Local board feedback will be included where possible. Any changes to the content of the final annual report will be discussed with the chairperson.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

9. The annual report provides information on how Auckland Council has progressed its agreed priorities in the Long-term Plan 2021-2031 over the past 12 months. This includes engagement with Māori, as well as projects that benefit various population groups, including Māori.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

10. The annual report provides a retrospective view on both the financial and service performance in each local board area for the financial year 2022/2023.

11. There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

12. The annual report is a legislatively required document. It is audited by Audit New Zealand who assess if the report represents information fairly and consistently, and that the financial statements comply with accounting standard PBE FRS-43: Summary Financial Statements. Failure to demonstrate this could result in a qualified audit opinion.

13. The annual report is a key communication to residents. It is important to tell a clear and balanced performance story, in plain English and in a form that is accessible, to ensure that council meets its obligations to be open with the public it serves.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

14. The next steps for the draft 2022/2023 Annual Report for the local board are:

· Audit NZ review during August and September 2023

· report to the Governing Body for adoption on 28 September 2023

· release to stock exchanges and publication online on 29 September 2023

· physical copies provided to local board offices, council service centres and libraries by the end of October 2023.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Draft 2022/2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Annual Report

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Audrey Gan - Lead Financial Advisor Local Boards

Authorisers

Victoria Villaraza - Local Area Manager

Mark Purdie - Lead Financial Advisor

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

12 September 2023

Panmure; Maungarei Connection concept design

File No.: CP2023/12353

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To endorse the Maungarei Connection concept design for part of Mountain Road and Potaka Lane in Panmure.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Maungarei Connection project will see the establishment of a safe, legible pedestrian and cycling route between Panmure’s main street Queens Road, and Maungarei, promoting and celebrating the natural recreational assets of the area.

3. Due to current uncertainties around the station precinct the route will be delivered in two portions. The maunga to Quinlan Street portion along Mountain Road will be fully designed and delivered, and the Quinlan Street to Queens Road portion along Potaka Lane will be delivered as a temporary ‘tactical urbanism’ approach.

4. Subject to consenting and budget prioritisation this project will be delivered in financial year 2026.

Figure 1: Shows the two portions of Maungarei Connection project – portion one along Mountain Road and portion two along Potaka Lane

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) endorse the Maungarei Connection concept design for part Mountain Road and Potaka Lane Panmure, as per Attachment A.

Horopaki

Context

5. A key strategic outcome developed as part of Eke Panuku’s Panmure programme is to ‘reconnect the centre to its community and natural assets’.

6. This is proposed to be achieved through a variety of means, including the establishment of a recreational link providing a safe, legible, pedestrian and cycling link from Maungarei (Mt Wellington) to Te Kōpua Kai a Hiku (Panmure Basin).

7. The recreational link will be delivered through a number of separate projects with the Maungarei Connection project delivering the section from Queens Road to Maungarei.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

8. The pedestrian route to Maungarei from Queens Road is currently under provisioned with missing footpaths and crossing points at desire lines. Furthermore, there is no formal wayfinding to the Maunga from the town centre or station and no design cues indicating the value of the connection.

9. Car parks, car sales yards, roading infrastructure and the bus and rail interchange all contribute to an unfriendly walking and cycling environment between the town centre and this natural recreational asset, which is a destination in its own right.

10. The cultural significance of the Maunga, the stories and rich cultural heritage associated with the site are not communicated through the journey or on arrival to the site.

11. Consequently, the existing route does not provide a safe, legible pedestrian connection and is not well placed to handle an increase in use as the residential population increases as part of Eke Panuku’s regeneration programme in Panmure.

12. The Maungarei connection project provides an opportunity to improve the visual, physical and conceptual connection between the town centre and the Maunga, contributing to Auckland Transport’s strategic cycling network and enhancing the cultural identity of the area as part of the Panmure regeneration works.

13. Due to current uncertainties around the Panmure Station Precinct including Kiwirail development of third and fourth rail lines, Auckland Transport (AT) requirements for bus maneuvering and layover facilities, and Eke Panuku Station Precinct development, this project is separated into two portions as shown in figure 1 above:

· Portion 1 from the Maunga entrance along Mountain Road to Quinlan Street is intended to be fully designed and delivered, and

· Portion 2 from Quinlan Street along Potaka Lane to Queens Road will be delivered with a tactical urbanism approach pending future development.

Image of Mountain Road concept design; portion 1

14. Both portion 1 and portion 2 are contemplated for delivery in financial year 26.

15. A future separate project will deliver public realm upgrades including completion of the final pedestrian and cycling provision through the portion 2 area once station precinct masterplan works and third-party infrastructure upgrades are finalised, and optimal route alignment is assured.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

16. Development of this route will encourage active transport modes and connection to public transport routes reducing reliance on private motor vehicle use and supporting behavioural change.

17. Significant additional street tree planting is proposed to increase canopy cover and contribute to the urban ngahere, with 30 new trees.

18. Furthermore, the project proposes to plant a ten-metre-wide buffer along Mountain Road within the maunga site to establish ecological character and function on this route.

19. The establishment of a swale along the southern side of Mountain Road will assist with stormwater treatment and management of flows in peak weather events.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

20. This project is being developed with Auckland Transport utilising their internal design review panel to ensure the design meets their Traffic Design Manual guideline requirements.

21. The assets will be vested with Auckland Transport post construction.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

22. As part of this project 23 on-street car parks will be removed from Mountain Road near the maunga entrance and from Potaka Lane.

23. Auckland Transport is satisfied that this is not a significant loss of parking in the area as there is significant existing car park provision around the station. This loss is considered marginal and an appropriate reprioritization of road space to active modes to assist with Auckland Council’s climate change response.

24. Eke Panuku are doing targeted engagement with immediate neighbours along the route. This project is entirely within the road corridor, is a permitted activity and has very few affected parties.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

25. Mana whenua have been involved in the development of this project from the outset and have requested extensive investigations of the site including the use of ground penetrating radar to ensure no significant remains exist in areas likely to be disturbed.

26. Discussions are ongoing with mana whenua to engage an artist to join the design team to allow cultural expression to be woven into the design detail.

27. Mana whenua have a keen interest in the stormwater mitigation strategy and support the direction the project is taking with the use of treatment swales in the road corridor.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

28. Project funding is being provided by Eke Panuku as part of the Panmure programme of capital works.

29. Subject to funding and consenting approval, construction is programmed for the 2026 financial year.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

30. Due to uncertainty around the Panmure Station precinct, portion 1 (Maunga to Quinlan Street) will be delivered with portion 2 (Quinlan Street to Queens Road) being delivered as a temporary ‘tactical urbanism’ approach. Final cycling and pedestrian provision to Portion 2 areas will be delivered by another project once Eke Panuku master planning and third-party infrastructure needs are confirmed.

31. COVID-19, or a variant of, may impact indicative project timeframes and project completion is dependent on remaining at current levels without additional Government imposed restrictions to work.

32. There is a risk of cost escalation due to global supply-chain issues. The project team will review cost estimates throughout the design phase and consider alternative options for materials, construction methodology and design modifications to minimise risks.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

33. Following Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board endorsement of the concept design and Auckland Transport approval, Eke Panuku will proceed with developed design and consenting.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Maungarei Connection concept design

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author	Tim Keat - Senior Project Manager
Authoriser	Kate Cumberpatch - Priority Location Director

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

12 September 2023

Local Board Feedback on the proposed Biodiversity Credit System

File No.: CP2023/13042

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an opportunity for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board to offer any feedback to council staff as they prepare a council submission on the proposed Biodiversity Credit System.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Central government (Ministry for the Environment, Department of Conservation) has recently put out a discussion document (weblink: Biodiversity Credit System) which is exploring the potential for a ‘biodiversity credit system’ that could be developed for Aotearoa New Zealand. Central government is seeking feedback on the need for and the design of a biodiversity credit system, and the distinct roles of government and Māori in implementing it.

3. The development of a national biodiversity credit system is intended to increase funding opportunities from the private sector towards restoration efforts. This could be a catalyst to, or supplement, council activities, such as the regulatory implementation of the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (NPSIB) and the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM).

4. Staff from Natural Environment Strategy (NES) are coordinating the development of a proposed Auckland Council submission. Staff are seeking feedback from local boards by 15 September, prior to the proposed Auckland Council submission being considered by the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee on 5 October 2023.

Main points covered in discussion document

5. The discussion document explains:

a) what biodiversity credits and a biodiversity credit system are with some international examples that are emerging

b) what the benefits could be in the Aotearoa context

c) different approaches that could be taken to the scope and design of a system, and

d) the distinct roles that government could play.

6. The Government is exploring the roles it could play to support the establishment of a biodiversity credit system for Aotearoa New Zealand that would operate with both integrity and impact. It suggests the following two roles but notes that a blend of these options may be appropriate, which could evolve over time:

a) market enablement: where it provides policies and guidance for the development and uptake of voluntary schemes in New Zealand, and potentially funding for system development as the market is established. An enablement role seeks to influence the outcomes and operation of the market, using non-regulatory tools such as good practice guidance and optional standards.

b) market administration: where it establishes and manages a voluntary biodiversity scheme and is active in the ongoing management and administration. A market administration role includes setting a regulatory framework, with tools to direct the outcomes and the operation of the market.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakarite/ provide feedback to help inform the proposed council submission that will be presented to the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee on 5 October 2023.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author	Jessica Prasad - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Victoria Villaraza - Local Area Manager

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

12 September 2023

Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024

File No.: CP2023/12943

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek feedback on the proposed direction of the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2023/2024-2033/2034.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Ministry of Transport has released the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2023/2024-2033/2034 for public consultation.

3. The draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 sets out the priorities for a 10-year period to 2034 and is updated every three years. It outlines what the government wants to achieve in land transport, and how it expects to see funding allocated between types of activities across the land transport system.

4. The draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 identifies six strategic priorities that the government wants its investment programme to achieve:

a. Maintaining and Operating the System: focuses on efficiently maintaining the condition of the existing transport system to meet the current and future needs of users

b. Increasing Resilience: aims to enhance the transport system's ability to withstand natural and human-made hazards

c. Reducing Emissions: aims for a transition to a lower carbon transport system to address climate change

d. Safety: aims to significantly improve safety across all modes of transportation

e. Sustainable Urban and Regional Development: aims to provide accessible and reliable transport options to support social, cultural, and economic opportunities. Also emphasizes developing low-emission transport and reducing congestion

f. Integrated Freight System: focuses on designing and operating efficient, resilient, and low-carbon transport corridors and hubs to support economic activities.

5. The draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 proposes an increase in National Land Transport Fund revenue from $15.5 billion in 2021/2022-2023/2024 to $20.8 billion in 2024/2025-2026/2027, an increase of $5.3 billion (34 per cent).

6. Submissions are due on Friday 15 September 2023, which is after Parliament rises for the 2023 General Elections. Submissions will therefore be received by the incoming government, and it is likely that changes will be made to the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 as a result.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) whakarite / provide feedback on the proposed direction of the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024.

Horopaki

Context

7. The draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 (draft GPS 2024) outlines what the government wants to achieve in land transport, and how it expects to see funding allocated between types of activities (for example, roading, public transport and road safety) across the land transport system. The draft GPS 2024 sets out the priorities for a 10-year period to 2034 and is updated every three years. Auckland Council made a submission on the GPS 2021 in May 2020.

Discussion

Summary of strategic priorities

8. The draft GPS 2024 identifies six strategic priorities that the government wants its investment programme to achieve (Attachment A to the agenda report):

· maintaining and operating the system – the condition of the existing transport system is efficiently maintained at a level that meets the current and future needs of users

· increasing resilience – the transport system is better able to cope with natural and anthropogenic hazards

· reducing emissions – transitioning to a lower carbon transport system

· safety – transport is made substantially safer for all

· sustainable urban and regional development – people can readily and reliably access social, cultural, and economic opportunities through a variety of transport options. Sustainable urban and regional development is focused on developing resilient and productive towns and cities that have a range of low-emission transport options and low congestion

· integrated freight system – well-designed and operated transport corridors and hubs that provide efficient, reliable, resilient, multi-modal, and low carbon connections to support productive economic activity.

Discussion of strategic priorities

9. The government’s priorities for GPS 2021 are safety; better travel options; improving freight connections; and climate change. An overview of the draft GPS and related documents can be found here.

10. The draft GPS 2024 removes the specific priority around travel options with this largely, although less explicitly, being incorporated into the urban development strategic priority.

11. Sustainable urban and regional development is a new strategic priority in the draft GPS 2024. Previously, economic and development objectives were less explicit and were spread across the freight and travel options priorities.

12. Maintaining and operating the system is also a new priority. In contrast to GPS 2021 which emphasizes transformation (as opposed to “business as usual”), the draft GPS 2024 seeks to boost funding for maintenance to address what it sees as significant under-investment.

13. The climate change priority in GPS 2021 has been separated into two components, reflecting the need to both mitigate (reducing emissions) and adapt to climate change and other events (increasing resilience).

14. The priorities guide investment decisions by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) and the crown.

Summary of GPS funding

15. The draft GPS 2024 proposes an increase in National Land Transport Fund (NLTF) revenue from $15.5 billion in 2021/2022-2023/2024 to $20.8 billion in 2024/2025- 2026/2027, an increase of $5.3 billion (34 per cent).

16. This requires a funding package of $7.7 billion, because revenue over 2021/2022-2023/2024 was augmented by a $2 billion crown loan.

17. The proposed between $7-8 billion funding package is made up of:

· increases in fuel taxes over three years ($1.4 billion)

· crown grants of $2.9 billion, including $500 million from the Climate Emergency Recovery Fund (CERF), which would be added to the walking and cycling activity class

· hypothecating traffic infringement fee revenue to the NLTF to increase the safety activity class

· A $3.1 billion crown loan.

18. Key changes in activity class allocations include:

· the public transport services activity class increases by 50 per cent

· the local road maintenance and renewals activity class increases by 35 per cent

· the safety activity class decreases by 37 per cent. Note that this is due to the reallocation of funding for safety related infrastructure improvements to the State Highway and Local Road Maintenance activity classes. The government expects this will enable safety improvements to be delivered as part of a wider improvement programme.

Strategic Investment Programme

19. The draft GPS 2024 also sets out a series of projects that the government considers strategically important for the development of New Zealand’s transport system in the coming decades. Projects identified in the Auckland region are:

· Warkworth to Whangārei – State Highway 1

· Auckland Northwest Rapid Transit

· Auckland rail third and fourth Mains Expansion

· Avondale to Onehunga rail link

· Level Crossing Upgrade and Removal Programme.

20. The Waka Kotahi board approves projects funded from the NLTF, but by highlighting these projects, the government expects that their strategic importance will be given particular consideration during the development of the National Land Transport Plan.

Auckland Council submission process

21. The Ministry of Transport has provided four weeks for consultation on the draft GPS 2024, with submissions closing on Friday 15 September 2023.

22. Auckland Council staff will draft the submission, with input from Auckland Transport (AT). Because submissions close before the next Transport & Infrastructure Committee meeting on 21 September 2023, staff will propose that members of the Governing Body and representatives of the AT Board and Independent Māori Statutory Board (IMSB), be given delegation to approve the submission.

23. A report summarising the draft GPS 2024 and proposing approval delegations to a sub-committee will be presented to the Governing Body at its next meeting on 24 August 2023.

Government consideration of feedback

24. The delay in publication of the draft GPS 2024 means that the consultation period overlaps with Parliament rising on 31 August 2023, in the lead-up to the 14 October 2023 General Election. This means that feedback will be received by the next government.

25. The Green, National and Act parties have all identified different transport priorities to those outlined in the draft GPS 2024. Changes, potentially of a substantial nature, could be made by the incoming government. It is not clear whether an additional round of consultation will be held should substantive changes be made. Accordingly, staff advise proceeding on the assumption that this may be the only formal opportunity for council to provide feedback to the government on GPS priorities, issues and opportunities.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

26. The timeframe for next steps in the submission process are set out in the table below:

Dates	Events
24 August	Governing Body meets: · approval sought to delegate approval of the submission to members of the Governing Body and representatives of the AT Board and IMSB
1 September	· anticipated first draft to all elected members and IMSB members for feedback, and local board members for information and feedback
6 September	· councillors and IMSB members feedback due
14 September	· delegated group feedback on second draft due · local board views to append to Governing Body submission due
15 September	· finalise submission · delegated group approval · lodge submission.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Draft Government Policy on Land Transport 2024

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Jacob van der Poel - Advisor Operations and Policy

Authorisers

Carol Hayward - Team Leader Operations and Policy

Louise Mason - General Manager Local Board Services

Nina Siers - Local Area Manager

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

12 September 2023

Urgent Decision - Local Board input into council submission on the Ngāti Paoa Claims Settlement Bill

File No.: CP2023/12527

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To inform the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board of an urgent decision made under delegation by the Chair and Deputy Chair to provide input on the Ngāti Paoa Claims Settlement Bill.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. At the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Boards 22 November 2022 business meeting, the local board considered the urgent decision-making process and passed resolution MT/2022/162:

a) delegate authority to the chairperson and deputy chairperson, or any person acting in these roles, to make urgent decisions on behalf of the local board, if the local board is unable to meet

b) confirm that the Local Area Manager, chairperson, and deputy chairperson (or any person/s acting in these roles) will authorise the use of the local board’s urgent decision mechanism by approving the request for an urgent decision in writing

c) note that all urgent decisions made, including written advice which supported these decisions, will be included on the agenda of the next ordinary meeting of the local board. CARRIED

3. Local boards have a role in representing the views of their communities on issues of local importance, such as inputting local impacts of Central Government proposals into Auckland Council submissions.

4. A copy of the urgent decision and the local board’s feedback is Attachment A of this report.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

a) note the urgent decision made on 26 July 2023, providing local board feedback on the Ngāti Paoa Claims Settlement Bill to inform the council’s submission.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Urgent Decision - Local Board input into council submission on Ngāti Paoa Claims Settlement Bill

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author	Jessica Prasad - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Victoria Villaraza - Local Area Manager

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

12 September 2023

Hōtaka Kaupapa / Governance Forward Work Calendar

File No.: CP2023/12662

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To present the board with the governance forward work calendar.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Hōtaka Kaupapa/ governance forward work calendar for the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board is in Attachment A.

3. The calendar aims to support local boards’ governance role by:

· ensuring advice on meeting agendas is driven by local board priorities

· clarifying what advice is required and when

· clarifying the rationale for reports.

4. The calendar is updated every month. Each update is reported to business meetings. It is recognised that at times items will arise that are not programmed. Board members are welcome to discuss changes to the calendar.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board:

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

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	12 September 2023 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Business Meeting: Item 20 - Governance Forward Work Calendar, document

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author	Jessica Prasad - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Victoria Villaraza - Local Area Manager

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