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Resolution
number DT/2024/179
MOVED by Deputy
Chairperson T Harpur, seconded by Member G Wood:
That
the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board:
a) does not support the Auckland Open Space, Sport and
Recreation Strategy going to consultation
b) whakarite / provide the following feedback on the
strategic directions and investment principles in Manaaki Tāmaki
Makaurau, the draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy, for
consideration by the Policy and Planning Committee.
i.
does not support that future land
acquisitions are a growth response only.
ii.
Recommend that other funding revenue
is found to invest in acquiring open space and sport and recreation
facilities outside of growth areas.
iii.
does not support investment being
targeted only to areas with perceived low provision, and considers all local
board areas would benefit from greater provision of open space, sports and
recreation facilities.
iv.
note that Local Boards have not been
given advice on how this strategy impacts their local area.
v.
note that there is nothing in this
strategy that addresses rules and aspirations around coastal edges and open
space adjacent to estuarine areas.
vi.
note that there is no delineation on
the allocation of decision-making with respect to the procurement of open
space, sports and recreation facilities and recommends that the Governing
Body works with Local Boards to identify gaps, opportunities and pathways to
delivery.
vii.
recommends principle 4 Work Together
Towards a Healthy Future posits that Investment by council is focused on
local suppliers, who provide strong local economic ecosystem benefits for our
community.
viii. request that a fast-track pathway be developed that
leverages private investment opportunities that seek to improve open space,
sport and recreation; noting that the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has been
approached in the past by local philanthropists wanting to invest locally but
there was no Council team with capacity and expertise to leverage that
opportunity. As a result of this we have lost potential investment.
ix. does not support that ‘value for money’ be a
primary determiner for investment and instead support that ‘community
outcomes’ be the primary determiner for investment.
x. note the strategic direction under ‘Deliver
Innovative Open Spaces in High-Density Areas’ places a demand on
Auckland Transport to enable using streets and carparks for people-centred
activities, and requests that Auckland Transport pilots this approach with
the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board who would like to see the installation of
removable bollards at the entrance to Hurstmere Road to enable the activation
of the street in our metropolitan area on a semi-regular basis in a
cost-effective and agile way.
xi. note the strategic direction under ‘Support
Aucklanders to live healthy, active lives’ recommends an accelerated
transition to multi-use and adaptable spaces and facilities to deliver
multiple benefits and request that staff apply this approach to the
facilities and storage requirements enabling water access in the
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area, noting there are multiple and competing
clubs that are in great need of club & changing facilities, meeting
spaces, waka, canoe & kayak storage around Lake Pupuke, Takapuna and
Narrow Neck beaches.
c) request that the local board resolutions are circulated
in full to the Councillors and Mayor and attached to the report that goes to
the relevant committee.
CARRIED
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