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Resolution
number RD/2024/198
MOVED by Deputy
Chairperson L Johnston, seconded by Member M Carmichael:
That
the Rodney Local Board:
a) 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)
support the
‘principle-based’ approach to consolidating and simplifying five
strategies, policies and plans that previously guided investment in open
space, sport and recreation in Tāmaki Makaurau
ii)
support in
principle “making manaakitanga our legacy of a healthy
Auckland”.
iii)
support in
principle the five strategic directions for the future provision of open
spaces and sport and recreation opportunities
iv)
support in
principle the four investment principles
v)
support in
principle taking a broad view of open space (green, blue and grey open
spaces) and an ecosystem view of people, place and the environment and
recognise that in Rodney that our greenways plan are method of connecting
these spaces
vi)
request that
planning for good community outcomes be the focus of the Open Space, Sport
and Recreation Strategy, i.e. saving money should not be an outcome in
an open space policy
vii)
express concern
that the strategy is ‘one size fits all’ across the 21 local
board and does not address the rural and coastal requirements for open space,
sport and recreation and some of the metrics such as open space per person do
not apply in these zones particularly in Rodney where many rural townships
have green open spaces that are still undeveloped
viii)
express concern
there is a lack of connection in Rodney between the green, blue and grey open
spaces as there are limited footpaths, some of the esplanade and scenic
reserves are not accessible to the public, with limited carparking facilities
on many open spaces in the rural areas, and for coastal requirements there
are seasonal fluctuations in usage especially over the summer periods where
open space per person varies significantly to the winter months
ix)
support the level
of detail in the provision metrics, however the metrics should be agreed by
local boards and there should be one for each local board area
x)
express concern
that this strategy may disadvantage Rodney residents due to Rodney being 46
per cent of the land mass but only seven per cent of the population of
Auckland and with a low population base and several out of sequence
greenfield developments
xi)
express concern
that the capacity level of greenfield areas in Auckland are below good
practice for open space provision and recommend that strategy includes the
policy of early acquisition of greenfield land so that open spaces are
acquired by council prior to live zoning the future urban areas
xii)
express concern
where developers have withdrawn from infrastructure funding agreements with
council after plans have been agreed but not signed and would recommend that
the investment principle of working together includes greater collaboration
across council departments with the support of council navigators from
inception to delivery of the project
xiii)
express concern the
strategy does not include clear guidelines on prioritising environmental
outcomes over recreational activities as there may be instances where
increasing access is not appropriate
xiv)
request 30-year
population projections are revised when fast track consents and private plan
changes are consented as these developments significantly increase population
projections and the requirements for open space
xv)
request that
projected population growth for areas such as Milldale, which is funded via a
Crown Infrastructure Funding Agreement is adjusted to reflect the
higher-than-average growth
xvi)
recommend that the
investment principle of working together includes working with private
developers so that offset environmental mitigation can include native
planting in suitable open spaces local to the development, as there are
instances where developers have proposed offset environmental
mitigations outside of Auckland’s boundaries
xvii)
recommend that
reserve contributions are increased to seven per cent and the development
contribution policy is amended to align with a 30-year open space acquisition
program
d)
ohia / endorse Manaaki Tāmaki
Makaurau, the draft Auckland Open Space, Sport and Recreation Strategy, going
for public consultation.
CARRIED
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