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Resolution
number FR/2024/117
MOVED by Deputy
Chairperson A Cole, seconded by Chairperson A Fulljames:
That
the Franklin Local Board:
a)
whakarite / provide
the following feedback on the draft Southern Rural Strategy
i)
ohia / endorse the
development of a Southern Rural Strategy, noting that rural Auckland
contributes significantly to regional well-being, particularly in terms of
food security, the natural environment and recreational amenity and it is
critical that Auckland Council actively and strategically considers the rural
south in the development of policy, planning and investment programmes at the
regional level
ii)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that the challenges and opportunities identified in
the development of the draft Southern Rural Strategy reflect the challenges
and opportunities highlighted in successive Franklin Local Board plans, and
recommend that the organisation continue to refer to the Franklin Local Board
plan and the Franklin Local Board when developing initiatives to deliver on
strategic priorities
iii)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that the development of the Southern Rural Strategy
is an opportunity to quantify and analyse the issue of deprivation through
isolation i.e. where this is most prevalent and consequential impacts. The
board notes that this will be useful to the organisation in terms of planning
for and addressing equitable and effective service delivery
iv)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that a regional preference for compact urban form
is creating well-being issues for Franklin communities. The board recommends
this issue be addressed through the strategy. For example, the board
considers that the organisation could actively manage greenfield design,
including roading design, in a similar way that it has managed city centre
design and development, and in a way the reflects services and experiences in
the rural south
v)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that articulation of southern rural considerations
is essential in enabling Auckland Council elected members and staff to
effectively participate in unitary plan changes, national policy changes,
private plan change processes and appeals. The Southern Rural strategy must
anticipate this application of this strategy within its scope
vi)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that urban land costs and constrictions is having
an impact on rural land use. Rural land is being used for non-rural
commercial activities such as heavy vehicle storage which is having unmanaged
environmental and community well-being consequences. Land-use management is a
strategic issue that the board considers should be actively addressed in the
strategy.
vii) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that logging is
considered a rural activity and is therefore not controlled. This activity
does however have consequences on roading network (safety and maintenance),
recreational amenity and quality of life. The board considers the impact of
permitted activities such as logging alongside the impact and opportunity
from consented activities such as quarry activities. Both forms of activity
are acknowledged as critical to the regional outcomes.
viii) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the
majority of Auckland’s recreational boat ramps are in rural areas, and
the regional use of these facilities has an impact on both resources e.g.
roading network and maintenance, pressure on adjacent public reserves and
public infrastructure, water quality etc. The board notes that Auckland does
not have a marine facilities network plan or policy and suggests that this be
considered by the Southern Rural Strategy
ix)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that tourism is also a non-rural activity that has
impacts on rural areas. Council investment is informed by residential
population and does not reflect demand on facilities and services in peak
times. This issue should be considered in the Southern Rural Strategy to
trigger a planning and resourcing response to challenge (Auckland Council)
and opportunity (Tātaki Auckland Unlimited)
x)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that greenfield development in the rural south is
leading to a series of private wastewater management systems. This
‘Peppercorn development’ of waste water infrastructure is a
concern in terms of environmental impact and community health must be
considered as an issue in developing the southern rural strategy
xi)
tuhi
ā-taipitopito / note that the development of the Southern Rural Strategy
is an opportunity to educate and inform Auckland Council, Council Controlled
Organisations and potential partners on the issues and opportunities in
Auckland’s Rural South and in doing so influence fit for purpose,
efficient and effective service delivery and facility provision
xii) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that the
development of the Southern Rural Strategy is an opportunity to develop a
useful platform for Council advocacy to government departments on access to
nationally managed services e.g. education and health services
xiii) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note that reverse
sensitivity is an ongoing issue facing rural production activities and should
be more strongly considered in the planning and development of Auckland to
enable rural activity to continue
xiv) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note
that Kingseat and Karaka Villages are not “low to no growth” and
should be classified as small to moderate growth
CARRIED
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