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Resolution
number HB/2024/156
MOVED by Chairperson
A Poppelbaum, seconded by Member G Walden:
That
the Hibiscus and Bays 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
prior to consultation:
i)
support, in
principle, the five strategic directions for the future provision of open
spaces and sport and recreation opportunities
ii)
express concern
about ‘innovate open space’ in high-density areas, specifically
that there could be a provision gap between older and newer parts of Auckland
iii)
express concern
about investment principle four: ‘Work together towards a healthy
future, using all our resources’ specifically:
A)
this principal
allows greater use of ‘service property optimisation’ which is a
concern as not all local boards have sufficient open space available for
optimisation, and
B)
local boards should
not have to rely on property optimisation to be able to fund great spaces for
our community.
iv)
express concern
that the words ‘open space’ have been used throughout the
strategy to mean ‘public space’ and is of the view the words
‘open space’ conjure up visions of open fields rather than the
different kinds of public space
v)
some public spaces
are currently not accessible by the public, which is the correct approach
from a biodiversity point of view in certain instances e.g., some esplanades
serve a better ecology function from not having tracks through them
vi)
adequate protection
should be given to the sensitive ecological nature of some reserves
vii) an area identified as a sports field has a
different function, purpose and use to an area identified as open space and
these should not be linked together in the strategy
viii) support having a range of fit for purpose
indoor and outdoor facilities for our residents
ix)
note that there is
an urgent need for improved and new facilities to accommodate growth in
sports (particularly indoor sports) which is not reflected sufficiently in
the strategy
x)
support using a
wider range of tools to fund and deliver our investments
xi)
note that in order
to deliver great open spaces in high-density areas we need to ensure
sufficient planning and funding at the beginning of the development
xii) support getting a better understanding of the
full range of benefits delivered by different projects to support
decision-making
xiii) express concern that one of the key purposes
of this strategic refresh was to consolidate five regional strategies which
in theory is sound, but in reality has unfortunately resulted in an unwieldy
document that is complicated to understand
xiv) advocate to increase the open space
acquisition budget, funded through both rates and development contributions,
to enable growth related acquisition as well as responding to existing
provision gaps
xv) express concern that this ‘one size fits
all’ approach does not take into account ‘more empowered local
boards’ with greater decision-making as:
A)
advice should be
specific for local boards on the local impacts of the strategy
B)
the new policy
needs to be drafted in such a way to give clearer direction to staff when
implementing, to ensure local boards, as governors, are provided with the
necessary advice for decision-making
C)
note that guidance
about particular reserves needs to take into account the local parks
management plan.
b)
tuhi ā-taipitopito / note there should be increased engagement with
regional sporting bodies in order to accurately anticipate the growth in
sport, and to look to accommodate increased participation in active
recreation, ensuring that facilities are fit for purpose.
CARRIED
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