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Komiti mō ngā Tūnuku me ngā Rawa Tūāhanga / Transport and Infrastructure Committee
OPEN MINUTES
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Minutes of a meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee held in the Reception Lounge, Auckland Town Hall, 301-305 Queen Street, Auckland on Thursday, 4 April 2024 at 10.02am.
Te Hunga kua Tae mai | present
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Chairperson |
Cr John Watson |
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Deputy Chairperson |
Cr Christine Fletcher, QSO |
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Members |
Cr Andrew Baker |
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Cr Josephine Bartley |
Via electronic link From 10.13am, Item 5.1 |
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Houkura Member Billy Brown |
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Mayor Wayne Brown |
From 10.24am, Item 5.2 Until 3.06, Item 10 |
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Cr Angela Dalton |
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Cr Chris Darby |
From 11.00am, Item 8 |
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Cr Julie Fairey |
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Cr Alf Filipaina, MNZM |
Via electronic
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Cr Lotu Fuli |
Via electronic link |
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Cr Shane Henderson |
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Cr Richard Hills |
Via electronic
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Cr Mike Lee |
From 10.22am, Item 5.2 |
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Cr Kerrin Leoni |
Via electronic link In person from 11.02am |
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Cr Daniel Newman, JP |
Via electronic
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Houkura Member Pongarauhine Renata |
Via electronic
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Cr Greg Sayers |
From 10.24am, Item 5.2 Until 12.40pm |
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Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, JP |
Until 2.38pm, Item 12 |
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Cr Sharon Stewart, QSM |
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Cr Ken Turner |
Via electronic link |
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Cr Wayne Walker |
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Cr Maurice Williamson |
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Transport and Infrastructure Committee 04 April 2024 |
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1 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/29 MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whakaae / accept the apologies from: Lateness Cr L Fuli - on council business Cr R Hills - on council business Mayor W Brown - on council business Cr G Sayers - on council business. |
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Note: Subsequently, apologies were received from Mayor W Brown and Deputy Mayor Cr D Simpson for early depature on council business. |
2 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
3 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/30 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr J Watson: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 7 March 2024 including the confidential section; and the extraordinary minutes of its meeting held on Wednesday, 27 March 2024, as a true and correct record. |
4 Ngā Petihana | Petitions
There were no petitions.
5 Ngā Kōrero a te Marea | Public Input
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5.1 |
Public Input: Surface Light Rail - Plans for surface light rail in Auckland |
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A presentation was provided. A copy is attached to the agenda available on the Auckland Council website. |
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Cr A
Filipaina joined the meeting at 10.07am. |
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/31 MOVED by Cr S Henderson, seconded by Cr J Fairey: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Surface Light Rail in relation to surface light rail plans in Auckland and whakamihi / thank Connor Sharp for attending the meeting. |
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Public Input: Climate Liberation Aotearoa - Counting cruise ship emissions in emissions reduction planning |
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A presentation/logo was provided in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Cr M Lee entered
the meeting at 10.22am. |
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/32 MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the public input from Climate Liberation Aotearoa in relation to counting cruise ship emissions in emissions reduction planning and whakamihi / thank Robin Bealing for attending the meeting. |
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a 4 April 2024, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 5.2 - Public Input: Climate Liberation Aotearoa - Counting cruise ship emissions in emissions reduction planning - Presentation |
6 Ngā Kōrero a te Poari ā-Rohe Pātata | Local Board Input
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6.1 |
Local Board Input: Waitemata Local Board - Access to commercial and residential buildings in city centre |
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A presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/33 MOVED by Deputy Mayor D Simpson, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the local board input from Waitemata Local Board in relation to concerns around access for residential and commercial buildings to servicing, loading and kerbside, and illegal parking solutions, and whakamihi / thank Alexandra Bonham for attending the meeting. |
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a 4 April 2024, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 6.1 - Local Board Input: Waitemata Local Board - Access to commercial and residential buildings in city centre, presentation |
7 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business
There was no extraordinary business.
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Update on preparatory work for the Auckland Integrated Transport Plan |
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A presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Cr M Lee
left the meeting at 11.00am. |
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/34 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Mayor W Brown: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive this progress report on the preparatory works for the Auckland Integrated Transport Plan. |
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a 4 April 2024, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 8 - Update on preparatory work for the Auckland Integrated Transport Plan - Presentation |
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An updated presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Houkura
Member P Renata left the meeting at 11.29am. |
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/35 MOVED by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher, seconded by Cr W Walker: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the update from Auckland Transport’s Chief Executive on the performance of the organisation. |
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a 4 April 2024, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 9- Auckland Transport Update - April 2024 - Updated Presentation |
The meeting adjourned at 12.40pm and reconvened at 1.10pm.
Cr C Darby, Cr L Fuli, Cr M Lee, Cr G Sayers, Cr W Walker and Houkura IMSB Member B Brown were not present.
Note: The chairperson accorded precedence to Item 11 - Kāinga Ora Update - April 2024 and Item 12 – Transport Deliberative Forum, at this time.
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Kāinga Ora Update - April 2024 |
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A presentation was provided. A copy is attached to the agenda available on the Auckland Council website. |
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Houkura IMSB
Member B Brown returned to the meeting at 1.12pm. |
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/36 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the update on Auckland’s large-scale project areas from Kāinga Ora. |
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Transport Deliberative Forum |
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A presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. A video link was also circulated to the members prior to the meeting, available here to view. |
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Note: changes were made to the original recommendations, adding new clause d), as a Chairperson’s recommendation. |
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Cr R Hills
left the meeting at 2.11pm. |
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/37 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Cr A Dalton: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that a deliberative forum was conducted in partnership with Koi Tū and funded by NZTA through the Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme b) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that following the deliberative forum, support amongst participants for a range of transport interventions strengthened considerably, suggesting acknowledgement of the difficult trade-offs required to improve travel options for Aucklanders c) whakaae / approve that officers share the outcomes of the deliberative forum with the Auckland Transport Board so that relevant insights can be incorporated into transport strategy and planning as well as submissions to government d) ohia / endorse Auckland Council using Deliberative Democracy Techniques as part of its suite of consultation methods. |
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Note: Under Standing Order 1.8.6, Cr K Turner requested his dissenting vote be recorded. |
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a 4 April 2024, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 12 - Transport Deliberative Forum - Presentation |
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A presentation was given in support of the item. A copy has been placed on the official minutes and is available on the Auckland Council website as a minutes attachment. |
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Cr M Lee retired
from the meeting at 2.51pm. |
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/38 MOVED by Cr J Watson, seconded by Cr J Fairey: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) whiwhi / receive the findings of Auckland’s Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme (VKT-RP) b) tuhi-ā-taipitopito / note that Auckland’s Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme sets out the changes to legislation, policy and regulation, transport system, urban form, and funding that would be required to achieve a 29 percent reduction in light vehicle travel across the Auckland region by 2035 c) tuhi-ā-taipitopito / note that if funded and delivered, Auckland’s Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme would also support regional growth, reduce traffic congestion, improve transport network safety and address transport equity across the region d) ohia / endorse using the findings of Auckland’s Vehicle Kilometres Travelled Reduction Programme to inform Auckland Council and Auckland Transport in their transport, land-use and communications planning and programme development. |
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a 4 April 2024, Transport and Infrastructure Committee, Item 10 - Reducing Traffic - Auckland's VKT Reduction Programme - Presentation |
Note: Item 11 - Kāinga Ora Update - April 2024 and Item 12 - Transport Deliberative Forum were considered prior to Item 10 - Reducing Traffic - Auckland's VKT Reduction Programme.
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Summary of Transport and Infrastructure Committee information memoranda, workshops and briefings (including the forward work programme) - 4 April 2024 |
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Resolution number TICCC/2024/39 MOVED by Cr W Walker, seconded by Deputy Chairperson C Fletcher: That the Transport and Infrastructure Committee: a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the progress on the forward work programme appended as Attachment A of the agenda report b) whiwhi / receive the Summary of Transport and Infrastructure Committee information memoranda and briefings – 4 April 2024. |
14 Te Whakaaro ki ngā Take Pūtea e Autaia ana | Consideration of Extraordinary Items
There was no consideration of extraordinary items.
3.07 pm The chairperson thanked members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF THE Transport and Infrastructure Committee HELD ON
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