Agenda of Albert-Eden Local Board - Thursday, 14 September 2023

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 Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) confirm the minutes of its ordinary meeting held on Thursday, 24 August 2023 as true and correct.

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 Albert-Eden 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.

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

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.”

Albert-Eden Local Board

14 September 2023

Albert-Eden Local Board Annual Report 2022/2023

File No.: CP2023/12470

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek local board adoption of the 2022/2023 Annual Report for the Albert-Eden 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 Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) adopt the draft 2022/2023 Albert-Eden 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 Albert-Eden Local Board Annual Report 2022/2023 (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Hao Chen -Lead Financial Advisor

Authorisers

Mark Purdie – Manager Local Board Financial Advisory

Nina Siers - Local Area Manager

Albert-Eden Local Board

14 September 2023

Submissions and feedback on the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023

File No.: CP2023/13223

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an overview of feedback and submissions received from public consultation on the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 requires that each local board adopt a local board plan by 31 October of the year following election and uses the special consultative procedure (SCP) to engage with its communities.

3. In June 2023, the local board approved a draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023 for public consultation. The consultation period ran from 13 July to 14 August 2023.

4. A total of 288 pieces of stakeholder and community feedback was received for Albert-Eden Local Board, including 218 submissions through the online survey tool, 55 hard copy submissions and 15 emails.

5. No feedback was received from mana whenua or mataawaka organisations specific to the Albert-Eden Local Board Plan.

6. Staff have prepared a Summary of Feedback report (Attachment A) summarising the results of the consultation. This will be made available for the public to view on the AK Have your say website.

7. All feedback submissions will also be available on the Auckland Council website at akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/local-board-plans-2023-feedback.

8. Overall, there was strong support for the draft local board plan. The draft plan covered the key topics which were raised in submissions including transport, climate and environment, responding to development, heritage and character and responding to flooding events. Specific projects occurring in the local board area were also raised such as returning Pt Chevalier library service (which is current closed due to condition issues with the building) and the Carrington residential development.

9. The Albert-Eden Local Board should consider the submissions and feedback prior to adopting the final local board plan in October 2023. Any changes and/or responses to feedback will be detailed in the report to adopt the plan.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Albert-Eden Local Board:

a) receive submissions and feedback on the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023.

b) consider feedback when finalising the Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023.

Horopaki

Context

10. The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 requires that each local board must:

· adopt its local board plan by 31 October of the year following an election.

· use the special consultative procedure (SCP) to engage with their communities.

11. On 22 June 2023, Albert-Eden Local Board approved the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023 for public consultation.

12. Early engagement with the community helped inform the draft local board plan as did feedback from the Annual Budget consultation.

13. The key features of the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023 were:

· Māori Outcomes - proposes initiatives to align with the Māori outcomes of Kia ora te hononga - Effective Māori participation, Kia ora te taiao - Kaitiakitanga/ Guardianship, Kia ora te ahurea – Māori identity and culture and Kia ora te reo – Te reo Māori.

· Climate Action – proposes initiatives aimed at improving climate action knowledge and education, improving transport choices and minimising climate impacts on the environment and people.

· Our People – proposes that our people are thriving, have a strong sense of connection to Albert-Eden and celebrate our differences. Te ao Māori is valued and reflected in the rohe.

· Our Environment – proposes that our natural environment is valued and cared for, people feel a connection to our local parks, awa (streams) and coast and are involved in improving for them. Individuals, households, neighbourhoods, businesses and communities adopt climate-friendly practices and transition to low carbon, sustainable lifestyles.

· Our Community - proposes that our communities have the places and activities that enhance their lifestyles. There is strong local leadership and participation in decision-making processes. Our community is resilient and supportive, particularly through times of change and challenge, so we can thrive.

· Our Places - proposes that our changing neighbourhoods reflect our unique identity and are well-designed, creating places that are great to live, work and play. There are many options to move around which are safe and easy to use.

· Our Economy - proposes that our town centres thrive and support a varied business landscape. Albert-Eden is a vibrant and exciting place to visit.

14. In addition to understanding the needs and aspirations of the community, feedback was sought on the proposed approach outlined in the five strategic areas of Our People, Our Environment, Our Community, Our Places and Our Economy.

15. A question was also asked about support for looking into different options to assist with funding challenges: a targeted rate for specific projects, increase fees and charges, reduction in services, selling under used facilities and/or land or introducing commercial leases to council facilities.

How we consulted

16. The consultation was held between 13 July and 14 August 2023. A communications campaign encouraged people to “Help Shape the Future’ of the Albert-Eden Local Board area and to “Tell us what’s important”. This was promoted through libraries and council facilities, 14 media channels, including 12 social media posts (organic and paid), six paid media ads and other activities.

17. A range of engagement activities were undertaken to encourage the public to have their say, and to increase understanding of the local board plan consultation, with a focus on digital and online platforms as well as face-to-face activities and community led.

· Public submissions: These were hard copy and online collected via email, post, and through libraries, service centres, local board offices, People’s Panel members and the online engagement platform akhaveyoursay/localboardplans.

· Have Your Say: one specific community drop-in event was held providing face-to-face (spoken interaction) opportunities on Monday, 7 August 2023.

· Translations: the summary of the draft plan was translated into the following languages for the Albert-Eden Local Board: Simplified Chinese and Hindi. Some information was also available in Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language through the Ak Have Your Say website.

· Community engagement: 11 community events and activations were held throughout the consultation period, in partnership with community partners. These were focused on increasing community awareness, knowledge and understanding of the consultation, to receive feedback and to encourage official submissions.

18. The following community partners supported the consultation:

· Albert-Eden Youth Board – ran submitter event and shared information with their networks.

· Epsom Chinese Association – partnered with Chinese submitter event, shared information via their networks.

· Epsom Community Library – hosted pop-ins and information stand, shared information via their networks.

· Pt Chevalier Little Library – shared information with community.

· Mt Albert Community Library – hosted pop-ins and information stand, shared information via their networks.

· Epsom Eden Network – presentation opportunity and shared information via their networks.

· Gribblehirst Community Hub – stand at monthly market, shared information via their networks.

· Balmoral Residents Association – elected member presentation, shared information via their networks.

· Bharatiya Mandir Balmoral Community Centre - presentation opportunity, shared information via their networks.

19. In response, the local board received the following feedback:

· 288 submissions: 218 through the online survey tool, 55 hard copy submissions and 15 emails

· Hundreds of pieces of feedback, often verbally, or via the feedback-at-a-glance boards located at local libraries and presented at community events.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Summary of consultation feedback

20. The results and analysis of the public consultation should be considered by the local board when developing the final local board plan.

21. Staff have prepared a Summary of Feedback report (Attachment A) summarising the results of the consultation. The key messages of the report are described in Table 1 below.

Table 1.

Consultation question

Themed feedback

Q1. To support communities to thrive and for people to have a sense of place, we will focus on including everyone, celebrating our differences, and supporting those in need.

What do you think of this approach?

82 per cent support.

Of 150 comments the top themes were:

· Support celebrating diversity, different ethnicities and cultures (37 feedback points).

· Support inclusiveness and including everyone (28 feedback points).

· Agree with the approach (17 feedback points).

· Support focussing on those in need, don’t leave anyone behind (14 feedback points).

· Request everyone is treated the same, do not support focusing on one group in the community (12 feedback points).

Q2. We focus on supporting community environment and climate action, working with volunteers and mana whenua for better water quality and biodiversity.

Do you think this will support the community’s environmental vision?

75 per cent support.

Of 139 comments the top themes were:

· Climate and environment is a priority (40 feedback points).

· Support the importance of volunteers and community efforts (20 feedback points).

· Support this vision (14 feedback points).

· Waterways and water quality are important (13 feedback points).

Q3. Do you think that by working towards good outcomes from large developments, transport projects, safety and keeping the character of our neighbourhoods, we are supporting our communities to be great places to live, work and play?

67 per cent support.

Of 147 comments the top themes were:

· Public and active transport connections are important (26 feedback points).

· Support good design of community spaces (18 feedback points).

· Auckland Transport related comments (15 feedback points).

· Support preserving character as a priority (14 feedback points).

· Support density and housing as a priority (14 feedback points).

Q4. By supporting local business groups and opportunities to attract visitors to the area, do you think that the draft plan helps build lively town centres and sustainable business hubs?

63 per cent support.

Of 118 comments the top themes were:

· Town centre improvements and good design is a priority (36 feedback points).

· Local business is a priority (23 feedback points).

· Good public transport/active transport is a priority (19 feedback points).

· Bringing visitors to the area is important (13 feedback points).

Q5. We cannot afford to maintain all local services and facilities. Your feedback on the following options will help us find a solution. We will consult with you again before making any changes.

How much do you support looking into the following options?

· Introduce a targeted rate for specific projects

· Increase fees and charges for some council services and council owned facilities

· Reduce services provided

· Sell under used facilities and/or land

· Introduce commercial leases to council facilities

Strong support (83 per cent) for introducing commercial leases to council facilities.

Support (62 per cent) for an increase in fees and charges for some council services and council owned facilities.

Mixed views for introducing a targeted rate for specific projects (55 per cent support, 41 per cent do not support).

Mixed views for selling underutilised facilities and/or land (55 per cent support, 40 per cent do not support).

Strong opposition (73 per cent) to reducing services.

Q6. Do you have any other feedback on the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan?

186 comments were provided for this question and the top themes were:

· Support replacing Pt Chevalier library (50 feedback points).

· Stormwater or flooding concerns (16 feedback points).

· Request support for all ethnicities (15 feedback points).

· Auckland Transport improvements (15).

Publishing the results of public consultation

22. To conclude the consultation phase of the local board plan development, staff recommend that the local board receive the submissions and feedback for consideration.

23. All feedback is available on the Auckland Council website at akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/local-board-plans-2023-feedback.

24. The Summary of Feedback (Attachment A) report will also be available on the AK Have your say website following approval of this report.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

25. Receiving the submissions and feedback has a neutral climate impact. The submissions are available online to reduce the printing of hard copies.

26. The draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023 contained a specific Climate Action section, focusing on the scope of challenges posted by climate change. It considered such impacts as increasing temperatures, rising sea levels and changing rainfall patterns on the local board area.

27. There was support for the climate action elements of the draft plan. Key themes from feedback were supporting the approach, noting urgency is required for climate action, and requesting greater emphasis of the link between climate action and transport choices.

28. The climate impact of any initiatives the Albert-Eden Local Board chooses to progress will be assessed as part of the relevant reporting requirements and project management processes.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

29. Workshops were held with the board and the board had the opportunity to attend briefings on a range of topics including community investment, Māori outcomes, local economy and climate action. Written advice was also provided to the board on a number of topics including strategic context and environmental services.

30. Subject-matter experts from across the council, Auckland Transport and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited were also given the opportunity to peer review the draft local board plan and provide advice.

31. Staff will work closely with the local board in the development of the final plan.

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

Local impacts and local board views

32. The Albert-Eden Local Board should consider all submissions and feedback to the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023 prior to adopting the final local board plan in October 2023. Any changes and/or responses to feedback will be detailed in the report to adopt the plan.

33. Feedback received from community in the Annual Budget 2023/2024 consultation was used to shape the draft plan:

· strong support for climate action, waterway restoration and environmental projects.

· strong support for local arts, community development, libraries and community events.

· low support for proposed operating spending reductions.

· roughly equal support for three different funding options: proposed increases to rates and debt, further rates increases and further use of debt.

· strong support for storm response.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

34. The draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023 was developed with consideration given to existing feedback from mana whenua.

35. Two online information sessions for mana whenua were held on 8 and 13 June 2023. These sessions provided an opportunity for mana whenua to hear about Local Board Plans, how the perspective of Māori could be reflected through their input, the feedback process and timelines.

36. Mana whenua organisations were asked which (of the 21) draft local board plans they wanted to review, and those requested were shared, along with tailored feedback forms.

37. The Albert-Eden draft Local Board Plan was shared with Ngaati Te Ata, Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Te Akitai Waiohua and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua.

38. No feedback was received from mana whenua specific to the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan

39. 16 submissions were received from those identifying as Māori, comprising 7 per cent of submissions overall.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

40. There are no direct financial implications associated with receiving the submissions and feedback.

41. The budget to implement initiatives and projects is confirmed through the annual plan budgeting process.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

42. The local board will consider all submissions and feedback before making changes to the draft Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

43. The submissions and feedback are available on the Auckland Council AK Have Your Say website.

44. The Albert-Eden Local Board will adopt the Albert-Eden Local Board Plan 2023 on 26 October 2023.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	Albert-Eden draft Local Board Plan 2023 - Summary of Feedback report (Under Separate Cover)

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author	Emma Reed - Local Board Advisor
Authoriser	Nina Siers - Local Area Manager

Albert-Eden Local Board

14 September 2023

Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024

File No.: CP2023/13222

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:

· 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

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

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

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

· 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

· 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 Albert-Eden 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 (Under Separate Cover)

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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

Chairperson	Margi Watson
Deputy Chairperson	Kendyl Smith
Members	José Fowler
	Julia Maskill
	Christina Robertson
	Liv Roe
	Rex Smith
	Jack Tan