Agenda of Puketāpapa 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 Puketāpapa Local Board:

a) confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 17 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 Puketāpapa 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.”

Puketāpapa Local Board

14 September 2023

Classification of Hillsborough Reserve

File No.: CP2023/11450

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To classify two land parcels in Hillsborough Reserve, situated at 1 Clifton Road, Hillsborough as a recreation reserve pursuant to Section 16 (2A) of the Reserves Act 1977.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The land located at 1 Clifton Road, Hillsborough contains three land parcels legally described as Lots 2 and 4 DP 88243 as well as Part Lot 2 DP 11417. The latter parcel is subject to the Local Government Act 2002 and its jurisdiction resides outside of the purpose of this report.

3. The balance Lots 2 and 4 DP 88243 are held by Auckland Council in fee simple as unclassified recreation reserves subject to the Reserves Act 1977 (referred to hereafter as Hillsborough Reserve). Hillsborough Reserve must be classified for its primary purpose in accordance with the Reserves Act.

4. Local boards hold delegated authority under Section 16 (2A) of the Reserves Act 1977 to classify council-owned reserves which are not classified.

5. Iwi representatives were advised of the proposed classification and were invited to submit their feedback by 30 June 2023. Staff received one response which neither supported nor opposed the proposed classification.

6. The proposed classification was not publicly notified because it is the same purpose for which Hillsborough Reserve has been held.

7. Staff recommend that the local board classify Hillsborough Reserve as a recreation reserve.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Puketāpapa Local Board:

a) whakaae / resolves to classify, pursuant to Section 16 (2A) of the Reserves Act 1977, Lot 2 Deposited Plan 88243 comprised in Record of Title NA45D/118 as recreation reserve, and

b) whakaae / resolves to classify, pursuant to Section 16 (2A) of the Reserves Act 1977, Lot 4 Deposited Plan 88243 comprised in Record of Title NA45D/120 as recreation reserve.

Horopaki

Context

Classification of reserves under the Reserves Act 1977 and the local board’s role

8. Auckland Council is required by law to classify all unclassified reserves which it holds. Classification is undertaken under Section 16 of the Reserves Act 1977. Auckland Council is not meeting its statutory obligations if classification is incomplete.

9. Classification of reserves under the Reserves Act identifies the principal or primary purpose of a reserve. The classification helps direct the reserve’s management, use, and development. Classification is necessary to enable the administering body to grant rights to third parties over reserves such as leases, licenses, and easements.

10. The local board holds delegated authority under Sections 16 (1) and (2A) of the Reserves Act to approve the classification of reserves held by Auckland Council within the local board’s area, subject to all statutory processes having been satisfied.

11. Staff recently discovered that Hillsborough Reserve was unclassified when completing a land status report for the site. The discovery followed an application from the landowners of adjoining land at 2-4 Clifton Road to redirect their existing driveway (originally on legal road), which was lost during the severe January 2023 storm event.

12. Staff recommend prioritising the classification of Hillsborough Reserve to rectify its unclassified status so that proper rights can be prepared for the adjacent landowners to enable access to their property. Reserves should be classified prior to granting any easements or other property rights.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

13. As Hillsborough Reserve is held by Auckland Council under the Reserves Act, it is a statutory requirement to classify it according to its primary or principal purpose.

14. The Reserve comprises two parcels: Lots 2 and 4 DP 88243 located at 1 Clifton Road, Hillsborough (see Figure 1).

Figure 1 - An aerial view of Hillsborough Reserve

Figure 2 - Lot 2 DP 88243

Figure 3 - Lot 4 DP 88243

15. Hillsborough Reserve was originally acquired by the Borough of Onehunga in 1917. In 1982, following the subdivision of the surrounding land forming part of that original acquisition, Lots 2 and 4 DP 88243 were created and pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, were both then vested as recreation reserves in the Mt Roskill Borough Council subject to the Reserves Act 1977.

16. By virtue of the Order-In-Council dated 9 June 1989 and published in the New Zealand Gazette on 13 June 1989 Issue No.99 giving effect to a Final Reorganisation, the Mt Roskill Borough Council became the Auckland City Council. As it followed, Hillsborough Reserve became incorporated into all land held by the Auckland City Council.

17. The interest of the Auckland City Council in Hillsborough Reserve has since become vested in Auckland Council by virtue of Section 35 of the Local Government (Tamaki Makaurau Reorganisation) Act 2009. As Hillsborough Reserve was originally acquired by a legacy council rather vested by the Crown, Auckland Council must classify it pursuant to Section 16 (2A) of the Reserves Act.

18. Classification under Section 16 of the Reserves Act involves assigning the appropriate class (or classes) to a reserve. The class determines the principal or primary purpose of the reserve. When proposing to classify a reserve, its present values are considered as well as its potential values and the possible future uses and activities on the reserve.

19. Hillsborough Reserve is currently used for recreation purposes, which is the purpose that was intended when it was vested by Onehunga Borough Council in Mt Roskill Borough Council in 1982.

Proposed classification – recreation reserve

20. Staff consider that classification of Hillsborough Reserve as a recreation reserve is most appropriate as:

· Hillsborough Reserve was vested in legacy council as a reserve for recreation purposes, and

· this recommendation aligns with current and intended future use of the reserve.

Consultation

21. Engagement with iwi is required for the proposed classification in terms of Section 4 of the Conservation Act 1987.

22. On 29 May 2023 an email was circulated to all iwi groups identified as having an interest in land within the Puketāpapa Local Board area inviting feedback by 30 June 2023. Staff received one response to the proposed classification, which was from Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua. Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua confirmed that it neither supported nor opposed the proposal to classify Hillsborough Reserve, but it did however raise concerns that it considered iwi had not been engaged by the council on the long-term management of Pukekaroro (Hillsborough Reserve). The response from Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua regarding Pukekaroro has been circulated to relevant staff to address regarding the reserve’s ongoing administration, as well as formally recorded by way of this report.

23. Public notification of the council’s intention to classify the reserve is not required as the proposed classification is the same as the purpose for which Hillsborough Reserve was vested in the legacy council as well as is currently held and administered.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

24. The proposal outlined in this report does not include any change in the current use of or activity on Hillsborough Reserve and does not introduce any new source of greenhouse gas emission.

25. The proposed classification is the formalisation of a statutory requirement under the Reserves Act which is an administrative process and therefore will have no impact on climate change.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

26. Staff shared the submission of Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua with the Manager of Area Operations for Puketāpapa and Team Leaders for Service and Asset Planning in Regional Services and Strategy, so that the views of mana whenua are known and addressed in the ongoing management of Hillsborough Reserve.

27. The views of council-controlled organisations were not required for the preparation of the advice in this report.

28. The views of relevant staff in Parks and Community Facilities were sought, including the Parks and Places Specialist, Facilities Manager, Parks Planning and Arborist, and all were supportive of the classification provided that any effects from the proposal to relocate the driveway were mitigated in the associated landowner approval.

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

Local impacts and local board views

29. The Puketāpapa Local Board holds the delegated authority under Section 16 of the Reserves Act to resolve to classify Hillsborough Reserve.

30. Through this report, staff seek a decision from the local board to resolve to classify Hillsborough Reserve for the recommended recreation reserve purpose.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

31. There is no express requirement to consult mana whenua under the Reserves Act. However, Section 4 of the Conservation Act 1987 states:

Act to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi

This Act shall be so interpreted and administered as to give effect to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

32. The proposal to classify Hillsborough Reserve was presented to the mana whenua groups identified as having an interest in the land via email dated 29 May 2023.

33. The deadline for mana whenua feedback on the proposed classification closed on 30 June 2023 and staff received one response from Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, who confirmed that it neither supported nor opposed the proposal to classify Hillsborough Reserve.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

34. The proposed classification is an administrative exercise and will not result in any costs to the local board. All costs (if any) relating to the publication of a notice of classification in the New Zealand Gazette will be met by Auckland Council’s Parks and Community Facilities department.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

35. The proposed classification will fulfil the council’s statutory requirement under the Reserves Act to classify all unclassified reserves which are either held or managed by the council.

36. If the reserve remains unclassified, the council will be in breach of this statutory requirement.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

37. If approved, the resolution will take effect following publication of the resolution in the New Zealand Gazette in accordance with Section 16 (2A) of the Reserves Act.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Bianka Griffiths - Specialist Technical Statutory Advisor

Authorisers

Taryn Crewe - General Manager Parks and Community Facilities

Nina Siers - Local Area Manager

Puketāpapa Local Board

14 September 2023

Submissions and feedback on the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023

File No.: CP2023/12860

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an overview of feedback and submissions received from the public consultation on the draft Puketāpapa 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 Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023 for public consultation. The consultation period ran from 13 July to 14 August 2023.

4. 99 submissions were received on the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan, including 8 emails, 72 submissions through the online survey tool, 18 hard copy submissions and 100’s of pieces of feedback were received through community events, library pop-ups and feedback boards.

5. No specific feedback was received from mana whenua or mataawaka organisations on the Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023.

6. Community partners helped promote awareness and understanding of the consultation via their channels, including presentation opportunities, hosting events, sharing information, emails, social media messages and more.

7. 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.

8. All feedback submissions will also be available at akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/local-board-plans-2023-feedback

9. Feedback was predominantly supportive of visions and themes within the plan. There were many comments about stormwater and climate/environmental concerns, which was anticipated giving recent flooding events.

· Māori outcomes - conflicting views, from appreciation that it is in the plan to a view that there is too much focus on Māori outcomes.

· Climate action – conflicting views, from unnecessary to very urgent, particularly in terms of the floods.

· Our people - support for the reflection and support for cultural diversity; noting the people are struggling financially and with storm damage.

· Our Environment – concern about flooding, comments seeking more investment in flood mitigations, environmental investment, the urban ngahere and climate change response (to minimise flooding).

· Our Community – support for investment of areas of greatest need, particularly neighborhoods that are affected by rapid housing growth. Seeking investment in water management infrastructure but also seeking fiscal responsibility from Council.

· Our Places – support for board focus on areas of greatest need and growth area. Also a range of transport options and parks, concern about rate of urban growth and how it relates to flood risk.

· Our Economy – supporting a variety of businesses.

10. The Puketāpapa 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 Puketāpapa Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive submissions and feedback on the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023.

b) kohuki / consider feedback when finalising the Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023

Horopaki

Context

11. 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.

12. In June 2023, Puketāpapa Local Board approved the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023 for public consultation.

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

14. The key features of the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023 were:

Māori Outcomes

· Continue to work with mana whenua in their role as kaitiaki on implementing the Te Auaunga restoration strategy, such as the tohu marker project.

· Use Te Reo Māori in signage, and tell stories of the Māori cultural landscape where possible.

· Deliver and advocate for a reflection of Te Ao Māori in the landscape, as identified by mana whenua in the Integrated Area Plan and Te Auaunga tohu (marker) project.

· Work with urban developers to ensure they are guided by the Integrated Area Plan, Te Auaunga strategies and Te Taruke-a-Tawhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan.

· Support projects that implement the restoration strategies of Te Auaunga, and the Wairaki catchments.

Climate Action

· Support and advocate for projects in rapidly growing neighbourhoods that increase the resilience of biodiversity in open spaces, awa and ngahere

· Support communities and groups to connect and collaborate, increasing capacity across the neighbourhood e.g. through the Puketāpapa Community Network and other key partners

· Work with urban developers to ensure they are guided by the Integrated Area Plan and Te Auaunga Restoration Strategy

· Support community-led transport initiatives, which promote more active modes of travel such as walking, cycling and public transport e.g. the Roskill bike hub and cycling haven project.

· Support initiatives that make public transport more safe and accessible e.g. with bus shelters.

· Continue to implement the Puketāpapa Greenways paths/cycling plan, where possible and promote its use.

· Support walking/cycling safety and community bike repair programmes.

· Support carbon reduction and climate action support programmes for businesses, households, and neighbourhoods

Our People –

Vision: Our people are thriving and have a strong sense of connection to Puketāpapa and its range of multi-cultural communities. Te ao Māori is valued and reflected in the rohe.

Objectives:

· Mana whenua and the local board work on areas of mutual interest

· Te Ao Māori is understood and reflected in Puketāpapa.

· Cultural diversity is proudly celebrated in Puketāpapa.

· People have access to opportunities that improve their wellbeing.

· Communities of greatest need are a focus for support.

Our Environment -

Vision: Our natural environment is valued and cared for, and people feel a sense of connection with local parks, rivers and the harbour. Climate resilience is front of mind and our people can live in environmentally sustainable ways.

Objectives:

· Improve the mauri of awa, the harbour, open spaces and ngāhere of Puketāpapa.

· People live more environment and climate friendly and healthy lifestyles.

Our Community -

Vision: Our communities have the places and activities that enhance their lifestyles. There is strong local leadership, with resilient, safe and supportive communities, particularly through times of change and challenge.

Objectives:

· Our investment in parks, facilities and programmes is focussed on growing neighbourhoods, with a focus on Wesley, Waikōwhai and Three Kings suburbs.

· Our investment in parks and facilities is financially sustainable.

· Te Ao Māori is reflected in our parks and facilities.

· Monte Cecilia Park is a well-used and valued destination and an icon for Puketāpapa.

· People help shape decisions and investment in their community.

· Enable strong local leaders and networks that are resilient and support one another.

Our Places -

Vision: Our changing neighbourhoods are well-designed, creating places that are safe, accessible and inviting. Transport systems are safe and accessible, and cater for all, including walking, cycling, as well as private and public transport.

Objectives:

· The growing neighbourhoods of Roskill, Wesley, Waikōwhai and Three Kings are well planned, built and serviced.

· Growth and development cater for severe weather events and enhances the natural environment.

· A range of safe and accessible transport options that are easy to find and use.

Our Economy -

Vision: Puketāpapa thrives as a desirable place for business where people can work and shop locally. Businesses and events contribute to both economic growth and vibrancy, embracing the richness that comes from our varied backgrounds and talents.

Objectives:

· Thriving local businesses that support one another.

· Businesses that are more environmentally friendly.

· Local skills that match local employment opportunities.

· Attract investment to Puketāpapa.

15. The consultation asked the following questions about the draft plan:

· Q1. Do you think that the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023 reflects the needs and aspirations of you and your community, for the next three years?

· Q2. Due to a limited budget, we need to focus on council services and community facilities in those areas of greatest need, or rapid housing growth. What do you think of this approach?

· Q3: Following recent storm events and a changing climate, do you think there is enough focus in the plan around environment and climate?

· Q4. Do you have any other feedback on our draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan?

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 Puketāpapa Local Board area and to “Tell us what’s important”. This was promoted through libraries and council facilities, 14 media channels, including 10 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 Tuesday 8 August 2023.

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

· Community engagement: eight community events and activations were held throughout the consultation period, in conjunction with community partners. These focused on increasing awareness/knowledge/understanding of the local board plan consultation, to receive feedback and to encourage submissions.

18. The following community partners held events to support the consultation:

· Global Hope Mission – partnership to work with Pasifika community, including awareness raising events and communications via their channels.

· Puketāpapa Youth Foundation – partnership to work with wider youth community, including communication via their channels and a submitter event.

· Puketāpapa Community Network – presentation opportunity and information sharing with network via their channels.

· Mt Roskill Community Library – hosting pop-up events and information stand

· Roskill Chinese Community – presentation opportunity and hosting a submitter event, information sharing with network via their channels.

· Wesley Community Centre – information sharing and pop-up stall at market day

· Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust – presentation opportunity and information sharing with their network.

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

· 73 submissions through the online survey tool

· 18 hard copy submissions

· 8 emails directly to the local board

· 100’s of pieces of feedback were received through community events, library pop-ups and feedback boards.

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.

	Consultation question	Themed feedback
Q1.	Do you think the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023 reflects the needs and aspirations of you and your community, for the next three years?	General support for plan, but more support from the organisations
Q2.	Due to limited budget, we need to focus on council community facilities and services in those areas of greatest need, or rapid housing growth. What do you think of this approach?	Support for the need to focus on council services and community facilities in those areas of greatest need, or rapid housing growth
Q3.	Following recent storm events and a changing climate, do you think there is enough focus in the plan around environment and climate?	Seeking increased focus on the plan around environment and climate
Q4.	Do you have any other feedback on the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023?	A wide range of comments, captured in the Theme analysis below

22. Feedback was predominantly supportive of visions and themes within the plan. There were many comments about stormwater and climate/environmental concerns, which was anticipated giving recent flooding events.

· Māori outcomes - conflicting views, from appreciation that it is in the plan to a view that there is too much focus on Māori outcomes.

· Climate action – conflicting views, from unnecessary to very urgent, particularly in terms of the floods.

· Our people - support for the reflection and support for cultural diversity; noting the people are struggling financially and with storm damage.

· Our Community – support for investment of areas of greatest need, particularly neighbourhood’s that are affected by rapid housing growth. Seeking investment in water management infrastructure but also seeking fiscal responsibility from Council.

· Our Economy – supporting a variety of businesses.

Responses from organisations and community partners

23. Seventeen organisations provided submissions that related to the Puketāpapa Local Board. The Summary of Feedback (Attachment A) details these responses.

Translated submissions:

24. The summary of the draft plan was translated into the following languages for the Puketāpapa Local Board: simplified Chinese, Hindi. Some information was also available in Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language through the Ak Have Your Say website. The board received 17 submissions in simplified Chinese requiring translation.

Publishing the results of public consultation

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

26. All feedback submissions will also be available at akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/local-board-plans-2023-feedback

27. The Summary of Feedback (Attachment A) report will also be available on the AKHaveYourSay website following approval of this report.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

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

29. The draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023 contained a specific Climate Action section, focusing on the scope of challenges posted by climate change. It contains the following initiatives:

a) Support and advocate for projects in rapidly growing neighbourhoods that increase the resilience of biodiversity in open spaces, awa and ngahere.

b) Support communities and groups to connect and collaborate, increasing capacity across the neighbourhood e.g. through the Puketāpapa Community Network and other key partners.

c) Work with urban developers to ensure they are guided by the Integrated Area Plan and Te Auaunga Restoration Strategy.

d) Support community-led transport initiatives, which promote more active modes of travel such as walking, cycling and public transport e.g. the Roskill bike hub and cycling haven project.

e) Support initiatives that make public transport more safe and accessible e.g. with bus shelters.

f) Continue to implement the Puketāpapa Greenways paths/cycling plan, where possible and promote its use

g) Support walking/cycling safety and community bike repair programmes.

h) Support carbon reduction and climate action support programmes for businesses, households, and neighbourhoods.

30. The submissions and feedback relating to climate impacts hold conflicting views, from unnecessary to very urgent, particularly in terms of the floods (refer Attachment A for detailed information).

31. The climate impact of any initiatives the Puketāpapa 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

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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

35. The Puketāpapa Local Board should consider all submissions and feedback to the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023 prior to adopting the final local board plan in October 2023.

36. Any changes and/or responses to feedback will be detailed in the report to adopt the plan.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

37. These mana whenua groups have connections to this area:

· Ngāti Whātua (Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei)

· Te Kawerau ā Maki, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāti Tamaoho, Te Ākitai Waiohua, Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, Te Ahiwaru

· Ngāti Paoa, Ngaati Whanaunga, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Tamaterā

· Waikato-Tainui.

38. The draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023 was developed with consideration given to existing feedback from mana whenua. In particularly, the board through working together on:

· Integrated Area Plan for parts of Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards (2022)

· Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek He Rautaki Puna Ora o Te Auaunga - Vision and Restoration Strategy for the Upper Catchment (2016)

· Wairaki Catchment Strategy (2022)

· Te Kete Rukuruku / Māori naming of parks (2022)

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. The Puketāpapa draft Local Board Plan was shared with Ngaati Te Ata, Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Te Akitai Waiohua, Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, Te Ahiwaru, Ngaati Whanaunga, Ngāti Maru

42. No feedback was received from mana whenua specific to the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan.

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

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

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

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

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

46. The local board will consider all submissions and feedback before making changes to the draft Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

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

48. The Puketāpapa Local Board will adopt the Puketāpapa Local Board Plan 2023 on Thursday,19 October 2023.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Puketāpapa Local Board Plan summary of feedback	23

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Cathy McIntosh – Engagement Advisor

Mary Hay - Senior Local Board Advisor

Authoriser

Nina Siers - Local Area Manager

Puketāpapa Local Board

14 September 2023

Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024

File No.: CP2023/12902

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 Puketāpapa 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.