Attachments of Policy and Planning Committee

Policy and Planning Committee

10 December 2024

Te Komiti mō te Kaupapa Here me te Whakamahere / Policy and Planning Committee
Forward Work Programme 2024

Sets the direction for the physical development and growth of Auckland through a focus on land use, policies relating to planning, growth, infrastructure, housing, as well as programmes and strategic projects associated with these activities. The full terms of reference can be found here: Auckland Council Governing Body Terms of Reference

Note: Annual Budget decisions may affect the work programme. In addition, the programme underpinning the long-term scope of work following the 2023 flooding events also mean this programme will need to be reprioritised and updated.

Area of work and Lead Department	Pūnga / Reason for work	Committee role (whakatau / decision and/or tika / direction)	Expected timeframes Highlight the month(s) this is expected to come to committee in 2024
Area of work and Lead Department	Pūnga / Reason for work		Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Planning – Unitary Plan and Land Use Planning
Infrastructure Strategy Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Auckland Plan Strategy and Research will provide memo updates on the actions that have been developed to support the long-term issues (discussed by committee in March 2023). Also, a high-level annual update on asset management maturity. No further decisions are being sought.	To whiwhi / receive updates and briefings on progress. Progress to date: Infrastructure Strategy 2024: Long-term issues for Auckland’s infrastructure – 30 March 2023 Link to decision
Southern Rural Strategy Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Preparation of a Southern Rural Strategy - a long-term land-use strategy – being a priority implementation action of the adopted Future Development Strategy.	To whakaae / approve the development of a Southern Rural Strategy, endorse its scope and establish a political steering group. Progress to date: Endorsement to prepare Auckland’s Southern Rural Strategy – 11 April 2024 Link to decision Southern Rural Strategy – 10 October 2024 Link to decision
Helicopters – options report Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Helicopter Compliance and Monitoring Project initiated considered at the Planning Committee – 5 May 2022	To whakarite / provide direction on options. Progress to date: Resolutions from the Aotea/Great Barrier, Waiheke and Waitematā Local Boards regarding concerns about helicopter activity – 5 May 2022 Link to decision Helicopter Activity – Compliance Monitoring Findings – 30 March 2023 Link to decision Helicopter Activity – Compliance and Monitoring Update; findings and options – 30 March 2023 Link to decision Memorandum - Helicopter Activity - Update on implementation of Resolution PEPCC/2023/48 of the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee – 20 December 2023 Link to memorandum Notice of Motion – Cr M Lee – Activity Status of Helipads – 14 March 2024 Link to decision Note: Staff are progressing the preparation of a plan change to amend Rule 13.8.2 of the Hauraki and Gulf Islands District Plan to add the NZ Coastal Policy Statement as a matter of discretion to be considered in helipad consent applications (PEPCC/2024/14). Options analysis for helicopter management will be further developed as part of the review of the Auckland Unitary Plan scheduled to commence in 2026.
Whenuapai Structure Plan Update Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whakaae / approve the updated Whenuapai Structure Plan. Progress to date: Approval to prepare an update to the Whenuapai Structure Plan 2016 including new areas of Red Hills North and Whenuapai West – 23 May 2024. Link to decision Note: Public engagement to happen in last quarter of 2024. A draft plan will be presented to the Upper Harbour and Henderson-Massey Local Boards then to this committee for public engagement, followed by an item to the boards and then to this committee for approval for the final version.
Planning – Unitary Plan and Land Use Planning (Plan Changes)
Auckland Unitary Plan – Private plan change - Plan Change 93 (Warkworth South) Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whakaae / approve Private Plan Change 93 (Warkworth South). Progress to date: Auckland Unitary Plan – Consideration of private plan change request under Clause 25, Schedule 1, Resource Management Act 1991 – Warkworth South – 7 September 2023 Link to decision Note: The committee will consider the final approval of the Plan Change after the hearing and any appeal process, likely to be in 2025.
Auckland Unitary Plan – Plan change operative – Plan Change 94 (Wairaka Precinct) Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whakaae / approve Private Plan Change 94 (Wairaka Precinct). Progress to date: Note: Plan Change 94 was publicly notified on 16 November 2023. A hearing will be scheduled for late 2024. Once a decision is issued, appeals may follow. The committee will likely consider this item in mid to late 2025.
Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) – Plan Change 96 (Open Space and other Rezoning Matters (2024)) Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whakaae / approve Plan Change 96: Open Space and Other Rezoning Matters (2024). Progress to date: Auckland Unitary Plan – Proposed Plan Change – Rezoning of 1023 and 1039 Linwood Road, Kingseat – 2 March 2023 Link to decision Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) – Proposed Plan Change Open Space and other rezoning Matters (2024) – 30 November 2023 Link to decision Note: This item will be considered following a hearing process. This is PC96 which was publicly notified in January 2024. It includes the plan change for 1023 & 1039 Linwood Road Kingseat. It may be considered at the end of 2024 or 2025.
Auckland Unitary Plan – Private plan change - Plan Change 98 (Pukekohe East Precinct 2) Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whakaae / approve Private Plan Change (Pukekohe East Precinct 2 – 50 Pukekohe East Road and 47 Golding Road, Pukekohe). Progress to date: Auckland Unitary Plan – Private Plan Change Request - Pukekohe East Precinct 2 – 50 Pukekohe East Road and 47 Golding Road, Pukekohe – 14 February 2024 Link to decision Note: This item will be considered following a hearing process. The hearing date is likely to be October-November 2023. Once a decision is issued, appeals may follow. This item is likely to be considered by the committee in mid to late 2025.
Auckland Unitary Plan – Plan Change for adding additional Sites and Places of Significance to mana whenua (Tranche 2a) Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whakaae / approve a plan change for the addition of 18 nominated sites and places as Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua. Progress to date: Note: 12 of 18 sites form Tranche 2a which have undergone landowner, key stakeholder and Mana Whenua engagement and have confirmed site extents. Local board workshops and business meetings will be held in February. A confidential workshop was held on 6 March 2024. CONFIDENTIAL: Auckland Unitary Plan - Proposed Plan Change - Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua (Tranche 2a) – 11 April 2024 Link to restatement Note: This item will be considered following a hearing process and the hearing date is still to be confirmed. Once a decision is issued, appeals may follow. This item is likely to be considered by the committee in late 2025.
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making plan change operative – Plan Change for filming on public land scheduled as Sites and Places of significance to mana whenua Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whakaae / approve a plan change for filming on public land scheduled as Sites and Places of Significance to mana whenua. Progress to date: Auckland Unitary Plan - Approval for plan change for filming on public land scheduled as Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua – 8 December 2022 Link to decision Note: This public plan change is being led by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, with support from Planning and Resource Consents. The plan change will be notified in August 2024 once preparation of the plan change is completed (iwi engagement is ongoing). As notification approval has been delegated, this is unlikely to come back to committee until 2025 (for making operative).
Auckland Unitary Plan - Private Plan Change Request from Fletcher Development Limited and Fulton Hogan Land Development to rezone land at Silverdale West from Future Urban to Light Industry: Clause 25, Schedule 1 - Resource Management Act 1991 Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To process the Private Plan Change request to the Auckland Unitary Plan from Fletcher Development Limited and Fulton Hogan Land Development (Requestor) to rezone approximately 107 hectares of land at Silverdale West from Future Urban Zone to Business – Light Industry Zone and introduce a new precinct. Progress to date: Auckland Unitary Plan - Private Plan Change Request from Fletcher Development Limited and Fulton Hogan Land Development to rezone land at Silverdale West from Future Urban to Light Industry: Clause 25, Schedule 1 - Resource Management Act 1991 – 13 June 2024 Link to decision Note: The committee will consider the final approval of the plan change after the hearing and any appeal process, likely to be in 2025.
Auckland Unitary Plan – Consideration of plan change – Intensification Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whiwhi / receive updates and briefings on progress. Progress to date: Auckland Unitary Plan - Approval of Intensification Planning Instrument for Public Notification – 4 August 2022 Link to decision Auckland Unitary Plan – Proposed Plan Change 78 – Intensification – Memorandum, dated 21 February 2023 Link to memorandum CONFIDENTIAL: Auckland Unitary Plan – Proposed Plan Change 78 – Intensification – Submissions on building height controls – 30 March 2023 Link to restatement Preliminary direction in response to the Auckland Council’s memorandum requesting a pause of all hearings and alternative dispute resolution process for PC78 – 1 June 2023 Link to direction, dated 12 May 2023 Direction in response to the Auckland Council’s memorandum requesting a pause of all hearings and alternative dispute resolution process for PC78 – 1 June 2023 Link to direction, dated 19 May 2023 Confidential workshop held 30 June 2023. CONFIDENTIAL: Auckland Unitary Plan – Proposed Plan Change 78 – Intensification – Submissions on city centre zone and precincts – 5 October 2023 Link to restatement CONFIDENTIAL: Auckland Unitary Plan – Proposed Plan Change 78 – Intensification – Submissions on city centre zone and precincts – 2 November 2023 Link to restatement Update on Proposed Plan Change 78 – Intensification – 12 February 2023 Link to memorandum Proposed Plan Change 78 – Intensification – Next Steps – 11 April 2024 Link to decision Letter from Hon Chris Bishop to Mayor W Brown – Intensification Streamlined Planning Process, 26 March 2024 Link to letter Response to Minister of Housing regarding PC78 NPS-UD, 3 May 2024 – Link to letter Response from Chris Bishop PC78 NPS-UD – Link to letter
Auckland Unitary Plan – Consideration of plan change for notification - Natural hazards plan changes Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirements	To kohuki /consider plan change. Progress to date: Note: Confidential workshops were held on 30 June 2023, 7 February 2024 and 17 April 2024. This plan change will come back to the committee for endorsement for notification. This is not likely to happen before April 2025. Memorandum – Natural Hazards Plan Change, 2 April 2024 – Link to memorandum Memorandum – Natural Hazards Risk Management Plan, 15 April 2024 – Link to memorandum Note: Workshops are scheduled to be held in July, September and November 2024.
Making plan changes operative Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirements	To whakaae / approve plan changes as requests are received Progress to date: See completed plan changes at the end of this document. Members will be updated via memo on any private plan changes being accepted under delegated authority. Current private plan changes that could potentially be made operative during the current year (depending on appeals): - PC90 – 8 Sparky Road, Ōtara - PC101 - 169-179 Pilkington Road, Point England - 19 Golding Road, Pukekohe, Aedifice Development No.1 Limited (likely to be heard ‘on the papers’, low risk of appeal, could return to the committee for a making operative decision in September 2024).	As required
Clause 23 determination by the Committee Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirements	To kohuki /consider private plan changes that may require a clause 25 determination by this committee in 2024. List of possible clause 25 determinations: - Auckland Unitary Plan – Plan Change XX - 485 and 467 Puhinui Rd; 5,10 and 11 Campana Road - 290 Victoria Street West Pukekohe - 70A & 70B Lisle Farm Dr, Pukekohe (possibly August meeting). - 2 Wastney Road 'Alfriston Village' (KO/Windermere) - 55 Cosgrave Road, Winton PPC - Crestview Rise Papakura - Karaka North Peninsula: Fortland Capital Limited – (Various) rural zones to Future Urban Zone	As required
Legislative Reform
Resource Management System Reform Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	An opportunity to influence government reforms and national policy changes.	To whakaae / approve staff drafting submissions as required. Expected to be introduced in the last quarter of this calendar year. Progress to date: Notes: RM Bill 2 (MDRS, national direction making e.g. NPS Highly-Productive Land) Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill – Auckland Council submission - Letter from Federated Farmers, 11 August 2024 Link to letter Response to Federated Farmers, 27 September 2024 Link to letter
Biodiversity Credit System Policy Policy, Planning and Governance		To whakaae / approve the proposed Biodiversity Credit System submission and tautapa / delegate approval for final version of the submission. Progress to date: Biodiversity Credit System – central government discussion document – 5 October 2023 Link to decision Auckland Council’s submission on Helping nature and people thrive: Exploring a biodiversity credit system for Aotearoa New Zealand – 2 November 2023 Link to submission Note: Awaiting government direction.
Proposed restrictions on trawl and Danish seine fishing in the Hauraki Gulf Policy Policy, Planning and Governance		To whakaae / approve the proposed restrictions on trawling and Danish seine fishing in the Hauraki Gulf submission and tautapa / delegate approval for final version of the submission. Progress to date: Bottom Fishing Access Zones - central government discussion document– 2 November 2023 Link to decision Auckland Council’s submission on Bottom Fishing Access Zones – 6 November 2023 Link to submission Note: Awaiting government direction following further analysis provided by Fisheries New Zealand officials following submissions.
Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill Policy Policy, Planning and Governance		To whakaae / approve the proposed Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill submissions and tautapa / delegate approval for final version of the submission. Progress to date: Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill - Auckland Council's submission to Parliament's Select Committee – 2 November 2023 Link to decision Auckland Council’s submission on the Hauraki Gulf / Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill, 6 November 2023 Link to submission Note: Environment Select Committee report on the Bill, with updated Bill, presented to House on 20 June 2024. Awaiting second reading. https://selectcommittees.parliament.nz/view/SelectCommitteeReport/2de5d76f-2fac-41f9-5af4-08dc90b8775a.
Environment Committee – Inquiry into Climate Adaptation Chief Sustainability Office Group Strategy and Chief Executive Office		To whakaae / approve the council submission to the Select Committee and tautapa / delegate approval for final version of the submission. Progress to date: Memorandum – Process for Auckland Council’s submission to the Environment Committee’s Inquiry into Climate Adaptation – 20 September 2023 Link to memorandum Auckland Council submission on the Inquiry into Climate Adaptation - 5 October 2023 Link to decision Auckland Council’s submission on the Inquiry into Climate Adaptation – 1 November 2023 Link to submission Note: A new inquiry has been opened, reporting to the Finance and Expenditure Committee. Draft bill expected in 2025.
Legislation changes Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	An opportunity to influence government reforms and national policy changes.	To whakaae / approve submissions and tautapa / delegate approval for final version of submission. To whakaae / approve priority submissions for Auckland Council Group. Progress to date: Priority submissions for Auckland Council Group in 2023 – 2 March 2023 Link to decision Priority submissions for Auckland Council Group – June to December 2023 – 1 June 2023 Link to decision Priority submissions for Auckland Council Group – 15 August 2024 Link to decision
Urban Regeneration
City Centre Masterplan - City Centre Action Plan implementation update City Centre Lead Agency Eke Panuku Development Auckland		Progress to date: Memorandum – City Centre Advisory Panel – Chairs report, 17 September 2024 Link to memorandum
Central Wharves Masterplan – Preparation and Development City Centre Major Projects Eke Panuku Development Auckland
Future urban regeneration programme – Preparation and Development Strategy and Planning Eke Panuku Development Auckland
Climate change
Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate Governance and Oversight Group Chief Sustainability Office Group Strategy and Chief Executive Office	Note: Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate renamed as part of the 2022/2023 Annual Budget process.	To kohuki / consider any matters relating to the Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate Governance and Oversight Group. Progress to date: Updating membership of the Climate Action Targeted Rate (CATR) Governance and Oversight Group following the 2022 election – 8 December 2022 Link to decision Climate Action Targeted Rate Governance and Oversight Group – meeting held on 9 February 2023 Link to minutes of governance and oversight group Link to minutes attachments of governance and oversight group Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate (CATTR) Governance and Oversight Group meeting held on 30 June 2023 Link to agenda Link to minutes Link to minutes attachments Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate Governance and Oversight Group meeting held on 3 April 2024 Link to agenda, minutes and minutes attachments
Annual update of delivery of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan Chief Sustainability Office Group Strategy and Chief Executive Office	Annual reporting update	To whiwhi / receive the Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan Progress report. Progress to date: Annual update on delivery of Te Tāruke-a-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan (2023) – 7 September 2023 Link to decision Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Progress Snapshot 2024 – 10 October 2024 Link to decision
Annual progress update of delivery of Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate Chief Sustainability Office Group Strategy and Chief Executive Office	Resolution of Governing Body to receive a progress report on the implementation of the climate action transport targeted rate programmes and programme.	To whiwhi / receive the Climate Action Transport Targeted annual update report. Progress to date: Governing Body approved the governance framework for the Climate Action Targeted Rate (28 July 2022) which included a requirement for annual progress reporting on the implementation of programmes and project (Resolution GB/2022/68). Annual progress update of the Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate – 11 April 2024 Link to decision
Shoreline Adaptation Plan programme Engineering, Assets and Technical Advisory Resilience and Infrastructure	The Shoreline Adaptation Plan programme is planning for the future of Auckland’s 3,200km of shorelines (beaches, cliffs, harbours and estuaries) in response to the impacts of climate change, erosion and flooding.	To approve the Shoreline Adaptation Plans as they are completed. Progress to date: See completed adaptation plans at the end of this document.
Water
Annual Update on delivery of the Auckland Water Strategy Policy Policy, Planning and Governance		To whiwhi / receive the Auckland Water Strategy (2022/2050) Annual Progress report. Progress to date: Annual update on delivery of the Auckland Water Strategy – 7 September 2023 Link to decision Auckland Water Strategy annual implementation update – 12 September 204 Link to decision
Achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Developing and implementing an overarching approach to prioritise, coordinate and evaluate action by the council to improve environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour.	To whiwhi / receive updates on progress. To whakaae / approve a council position on vision, values and outcomes for the Manukau Harbour. Progress to date: Achieving better outcomes for the Manukau Harbour – Environment and Climate Change Committee, 12 November 2020 Link to decision Memorandum – Update on achieving better outcomes for the Manukau Harbour- Environment and Climate Change Committee, 2 August 2022 Link to memorandum Achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour – progress update – 7 February 2024 Link to memorandum Public Input: The Onehunga Enhancement Society/Manukau Harbour Restoration Society – rebuilding the Manukau Harbour and whether it needs a better management plan – 15 February 2024 Link to presentation Strategic direction for achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour – 13 June 2024 Link to decision Note: Memo updates on (1) pressures and state information, and (2) iwi/committee members hui proposal expected by November 2024.
Drought Management Plan Policy Policy, Planning and Governance		To whiwhi / receive updates on progress. Progress to date: Endorsement of Watercare’s draft Drought Management Plan – 30 March 2023 Link to decision
Water-related impacts of climate change Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Current direction and long-term approach approved by the Environment and Climate Change Committee – 10 March 2022	To whakarite / provide strategic direction on long-term approach and interventions for water-related impacts of climate change. To whiwhi / receive updates on progress. Progress to date: Adoption of the Auckland Water Strategy – 10 March 2022 Link to decision
National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whiwhi / receive updates on progress. Note: The Government has extended the statutory deadline for notifying freshwater planning instruments to 31 December 2027 (from late 2024), which will impact work on Auckland Unitary Plan plan change and action plans. Progress to date: National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management – Appointment of Political Working Group – 2 March 2023 Link to decision National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Political Working Group – 16 May 2023 Link to agenda, Link to minutes Link to minutes attachments National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Political Working Group meeting held on 17 July 2023 Link to agenda Link to minutes Link to minutes attachments National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Political Working Group meeting to be held 4 September 2023 Link to agenda, minutes and minutes attachments National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management – update and pre-notification engagement approach – 7 September 2023 Link to decision National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Political Working Group – 25 March 2024 Link to agenda, minutes and minutes attachments Memorandum – Update on the programme to implement the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, 15 May 2024 – Link to memorandum Memorandum – Auckland Unitary Plan Monitoring Programme Update – Report on Findings for B2.2 Urban Growth and Form and B2.4 Residential Growth, 16 May 2024 – Link to memorandum Memorandum – Auckland Unitary Plan Monitoring Programme Update – Reporting on Findings for B2.7 Open space and recreation facilities and B4.4 Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area, 16 May 2024 – Link to memorandum National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Political Working Group – 29 July 2024 Link to agenda, minutes and minutes attachments National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Political Working Group – 30 August 2024 Link to agenda, minutes and minutes attachments National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Political Working Group – 30 September 2024 Link to agenda, minutes and minutes attachments Note: Meetings of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Political Working Group are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 (meeting lapsed for want of a quorum); and Monday, 25 November 2024.
Water quality targeted rate programme Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience Resilience and Infrastructure	Healthy waters and streams projects supported by the water quality targeted rate for projects that will ensure cleaner beaches, streams and harbours across the region.	Annual report for information. Progress to date: Natural environment and water quality targeted rates annual report 2022/2023 – 2 November 2023 Link to decision
Waste
Waste Political Advisory Group Waste Solutions Resilience and Infrastructure		To kohuki / consider any matters relating to the Waste Political Advisory Group. Progress to date: Establishment of the Waste Political Advisory Group – 8 December 2022 Link to decision Waste Political Advisory Group meeting held on 13 June 2023 Link to agenda Link to minutes Link to minutes attachments Memorandum – Update on the Waste Assessment 2023 and review of the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018, 5 September 2023 Link to memorandum Waste Political Advisory Group meeting held on 18 September 2023 Link to agenda, minutes and minutes attachments Waste Political Advisory Group meeting held on 1 July 2024 Link to agenda, minutes and minutes attachments. Note: A meeting of the Waste Political Advisory Group is scheduled to be held on Monday, 11 November 2024.
Waste Management and Minimisation Plan Waste Solutions Resilience and Infrastructure	The Waste Management and Minimisation Plan sets out objectives, policies, targets, actions and funding to achieve effective and efficient waste management and minimisation within the Auckland region. The waste plan is due to be reviewed by 2024 in accordance with the council’s responsibilities under both the Local Government Act 2022 and the Waste Minimisation Act 2008.	To adopt Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024. Progress to date: Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 – Draft Plan for Public Consultation – 30 November 2023 Link to decision Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 – delegation for spoken interaction – 15 February 2024 Link to decision Have Your Say Event, 18 March 2024 Link to notes Have Your Say Event, 25 March 2024 Link to notes A workshop was held on 31 July 2024 to discuss potential options Link to workshop notes Adoption of the Auckland Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 – 10 October 2024 Link to decision
Council strategies
Re-imagine Toi Whītiki Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Resolution of the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee	To whakaae / approve terms of reference and members of approved joint political working group Progress to date: Scope to Reimagine Toi Whītiki – 9 June 2022 Link to decision Note: Approach and timing to be assessed Engagement with sector on reimagining strategy paused in March 2023 due to proposed budget cuts in 2023/2024 Annual Budget. Following budget confirmation and directive to consolidate strategies, an approach has been reassessed. Focus will be on addressing three key shifts (which were approved by the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee. The redevelopment of Toi Whītiki will be considered as part of the simplify and consolidate strategies work. The current strategy remains in place in the interim. Timing on any future reporting to the committee to be determined subject to outcomes of the Simplify and Consolidate project.
Open space, sport and recreation policy Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	The development of a refreshed and consolidated open space, sport and recreation policy and joint working group was approved by the Parks, Arts, Culture and Events Committee - 11 August 2022	To whakaae / approve a draft refreshed policy framework. Progress to date: Scope to refresh and consolidate Auckland Council’s open space policy framework – 11 August 2022 Link to decision Establishment of the Open Space, Sport and Recreation Joint Political Working Group – 2 March 2023 Link to decision Open Space, Sport and Recreation Joint Political Working Group meeting held on 27 June 2023 Link to agenda Link to minutes Link to minutes attachments Open Space, Sport and Recreation Joint Political Working Group meeting held on 17 July 2023 Link to agenda Link to minutes Link to minutes attachments Memorandum – Simplifying and consolidating open space, sport and recreation policy, 2 April 2024 Link to memorandum Open Space, Sport and Recreation Joint Political Working Group meeting held on Monday, 27 May 2024 Link to agenda, addendum agenda and minutes Open Space, Sport and Recreation Joint Political Working Group meeting held on 3 July 2024 Link to agenda, minutes and minutes attachments. Memorandum – Draft directions for the new open space, sport and recreation policy framework – 18 June 2024 Link to memorandum A committee workshop was held on 31 July 2024 Link to workshop notes Link to additional questions and answers Open Space, Sport and Recreation Joint Political Working Group meeting held on 2 September 2024 Link to agenda and minutes Open Space, Sport and Recreation Joint Political Working Group meeting held on 18 September 2024 Link to agenda and minutes
Māori Outcomes framework and implementation
Cultural Initiatives Fund Marae and Papakāinga Development Applications Ngā Mātārae		To review and approve Cultural Initiatives Funding grants for marae development and papakāinga/Māori housing for the 2024/2025 financial year. Progress to date: Cultural Initiatives Fund FY 2023-2024 Marae and Papakāinga Development Applications – 3 August 2023 Link to decision Cultural Initiatives Funding 2024/2025 Marae and Papakāinga Development – 25 July 2024 Link to decision
Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2023-2024: Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report 2022-2023 Ngā Mātārae		To present the annual Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report: Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2023-2024. Progress to date: Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2022-2023: Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report 2022-2023 – 5 October 2023 Link to decision Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2023-2024: Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report – 14 November 2024 Link to decision
Environment
Natural environment targeted rate programme Environmental Services Community	Natural environment projects supported by the natural environment targeted rate will help protect the environment and tackle the pests, weeds and diseases that are threatening the native species.	Annual report for information. Progress to date: Natural environment and water quality targeted rates annual report 2022/2023 – 2 November 2023 Link to decision
Annual report on the council’s operational plan for implementing the Regional Pest Management Plan 2020-2030 Environmental Services Community	Under section 100B of the Biosecurity Act, the council is required to report annually on its operational plan for implementing the Regional Pest Management Plan.	Annual report for information. Progress to date: Natural environment and water quality targeted rates annual report 2022/2023 – 2 November 2023 Link to decision
Deed of Acknowledge-ment for the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 Ngā Mātārae	The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 provides for ‘Deeds of Acknowledgement’ to be agreed between the mana whenua groups, Te Kawerau ā Maki and Ngāti Whātua, and the Crown or Council.	To whiwhi / receive a comprehensive report on progress to agree deeds of acknowledgment with Te Kawerau ā Maki and Ngāti Whātua. Progress to date: Memorandum - Interim update on the development of a Deed of Acknowledgement for the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 – 30 November 2023 Link to memorandum Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Deed of Acknowledgement – progress update and initial advice – 25 July 2024 Link to decision
Other
Review of committee forward work programme* Governance and Engagement Policy, Planning and Governance	Regular reporting	To whai / adopt the committee work programme. To whiwhi / receive updates (monthly) To arotake / review the content of the forward work programme six-monthly. Progress to date: Planning, Environment and Parks Committee Forward Work Programme – 2 March 2023 Link to decision Review of the Forward Work Programme - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee – 7 September 2023 Link to decision Review of the Forward Work Programme – Planning, Environment and Parks Committee – 15 February 2024 Link to decision									Review of work programme

Completed

Area of work and Lead Department	Whakatau / Decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Plan Change 25 – Warkworth North Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan: Making operative Private Plan Change 25 - Warkworth North – 5 October 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making private plan change operative – Drury Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	To make Private Plan Changes 48, 49, 50, 51 and 61 in Drury East and Drury West to the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) operative – 8 December 2022 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 55 - Patumahoe South Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 55 - Patumahoe South – 29 June 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making private plan change operative – Albany 10 Precinct Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	To make Private Plan Change 59 - Albany 10 Precinct to the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) Operative – 8 December 2022 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making plan change operative –Open Space (2020) and other rezoning matters) Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative in part Plan Change 60 - Open Space (2020) and Other Rezoning Matters – 2 March 2023 Link to decision Auckland Unitary Plan – Making Plan Change 60 – Open Space and Other Rezoning Matters (2020) Fully Operative – 2 November 2023 Link to decision
Making operative Private Plan Change 62 – Onewa Road to the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan (operative in Part) – 30 March 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making private plan change operative – 911-975 New North Road, Mount Albert Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	To make Private Plan Change 63 – 911-975 New North Road, Mount Albert operative – 8 December 2022 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making private plan change operative – 953 New North Road, Mt Albert Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	To make Private Plan Change 64 - 953 New North Road, Mt Albert to the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) operative – 8 December 2022 Link to decision
Making operative Private Plan Change 69 – Spedding Block to the Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan (operative in Part) – 30 March 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making plan change operative –751 and 787 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan (Operative in Part) - Request to make operative Private Plan Change 70 (751 and 787 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa) – 2 March 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making plan change operative –Crater Hill/Ngā Kapua Kohuora and Pūkaki Peninsula Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan (operative in Part) - Making operative further parts of the Auckland Unitary Plan – Crater Hill/Ngā Kapua Kohuora and Pūkaki Peninsula -2 March 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Consideration of private plan change request– Riverhead South (Fletcher Living) Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan – consideration of private plan change request – Riverhead South – 4 May 2023 Link to decision Memorandum – Update on the Environment Court decision on an appeal against an Auckland Council decision to reject a private plan change request – 17 May 2024 Link to memorandum
Auckland Unitary Plan – Consideration of private plan change request – Beachlands South Limited Partnership Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan – Consideration of private plan change request – Beachlands South Limited Partnership – 8 December 2022 Link to decision CONFIDENTIAL: Auckland Unitary Plan - Beachlands South Private Plan Change Decision (Plan Change 88) – 23 May 2024 Link to restatement CONFIDENTIAL: Plan Change 88 Beachlands South – Proposed settlement of appeal by Auckland Council (as Submitter) ENV-2024-AKL000106 – 12 September 2024 Link to restatement
Auckland Unitary Plan and Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan - Making operative Plan Change 71 and Plan Modification 14 - Removal of Car Parking Minimums Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan and Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan - Making operative Plan Change 71 and Plan Modification 14 - Removal of Car Parking Minimums – 7 September 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making operative Private Plan Change 72 – McKinney Road, Warkworth Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan – Making operative Private Plan Change 72 – McKinney Road, Warkworth – 4 May 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making operative Private Plan Change 74 - Golding Meadows and Auckland Trotting Club Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan – Making operative Private Plan Change 74 - Golding Meadows and Auckland Trotting Club – 30 November 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making private plan change operative – Plan Change 75 (Mason Clinic) Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Notes: A hearing was held on 16 June 2023. Auckland Unitary Plan – Making private plan change operative – Plan Change 75 (Mason Clinic) – 10 October 2024 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 76 - Kohe in eastern Pukekohe Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 76 - Kohe in eastern Pukekohe – 29 June 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making operative Private Plan Change 77 – Pakuranga Golf Club Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan – Making operative Private Plan Change 77 – Pakuranga Golf Club – 4 May 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Plan Change 80 - Regional Policy Statement Well-functioning urban environment, Resilience to the effects of climate change and Qualifying matters Planning and Resource Consents	Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Plan Change 80 - Regional Policy Statement Well-functioning urban environment, Resilience to the effects of climate change and Qualifying matters – 14 November 2024 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making Operative Plan Change 81 - Additions to Historic Heritage operative Plan Change 82 - Amendments to Historic Heritage operative in part Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan - Making Operative Plan Change 81 - Additions to Historic Heritage operative Plan Change 82 - Amendments to Historic Heritage operative in part – 12 September 2024 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making Operative Plan Change 83 - Additions and amendments to Schedule 10 Notable Trees Schedule Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan - Making Operative Plan Change 83 - Additions and amendments to Schedule 10 Notable Trees Schedule – 30 November 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 84 - Omaha South Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan – Consideration of private plan change request under Clause 25, Schedule 1, Resource Management Act 1991 – Warkworth South – 7 September 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 85 - 48 Esmonde Road, Takapuna Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	Auckland Unitary Plan – Making operative Private Plan Change 85 – 48 Esmonde Road, Takapuna – 30 November 2023 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan – Making operative Private Plan Change 86 – 41-43 Brigham Creek Road, Whenuapai Planning and resource Consents	Auckland Unitary Plan – Making operative Private Plan Change 86 – 41-43 Brigham Creek Road, Whenuapai – 15 August 2024 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 89 - Clevedon Quarry Planning and Resource Consents	Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 89 - Clevedon Quarry – 25 July 2024 Link to decision
Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 91 - 80 McLarin Road, Glenbrook Beach Planning and Resource Consents	Auckland Unitary Plan - Making operative Private Plan Change 91 - 80 McLarin Road, Glenbrook Beach – 25 July 2024 Link to decision
Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Kahawairahi ki Whakatīwai / Beachlands and East Pilot Report Infrastructure and Environmental Services	Shoreline Adaptation Plan Kahawairahi ki Whakatīwai / Beachlands and East Pilot Report – 2 March 2023 Link to decision
Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Āwhitu Report Infrastructure and Environmental Services	Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Āwhitu Report – 3 August 2023 Link to decision
Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Manukau South Report Infrastructure and Environmental Services	Shoreline Adaptation Plan Shoreline Adaptation Plan: Manukau South Report – 3 August 2023 Link to decision
Approval of the Pahurehure Inlet Shoreline Adaptation Plan	Approval of the Pahurehure Inlet Shoreline Adaptation Plan – 10 October 2024 Link to decision
Approval of the Manukau Harbour East Shoreline Adaptation Plan	Approval of the Manukau Harbour East Shoreline Adaptation Plan – 10 October 2024 Link to decision
Future Development Strategy Auckland Plan Strategy & Research, Chief Planning Office	Confidential workshops held 22 February 2023, 22 March 2023 and 5 April 2023 Draft Tāmaki Makaurau Future Development Strategy – approval for consultation – 4 May 2023 Link to decision Have Your Say Events – 21 July 2023 and 28 July 2023 – will be released following decision-making in 2023 Link to notes 21 July 2023 Link to notes 28 July 2023 Confidential workshops held 23 August 2023,6 September 2023 and 25 October 2023 Adoption of the Future Development Strategy – 5 October 2023 Item withdrawn Adoption of the Future Development Strategy – 2 November 2023 Link to decision
Review findings report on review of I Am Auckland Community and Social Policy, Chief Planning Office	I Am Auckland Implementation and Evaluation Annual Update 2021 – 9 September 2021 Link to decision I am Auckland three year review – 5 October 2023 Link to decision
Management of vehicle access to Muriwai beach Parks and Community Facilities, Customer and Community Services	Approval of scope: Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee resolution PAC/2022/89 Approval of seasonal closures of vehicle access to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach – 5 October 2023 Link to decision
Indicative business case for Auckland Central Library Connected Communities, Customer and Community Services	Investigation of the central library – 10 December 2022 Link to decision Central Library Indicative Business Case – 4 May 2023 Link to decision
Implications of Auckland Anniversary flooding event on Auckland's land use planning, regulatory, infrastructure and other policy settings Plans and Places, Chief Planning Office	To tuhi ā-taipitopito / note approved scope of work on 2 March 2023. To whiwhi / receive updates and briefings. Progress to date: Consideration of Extraordinary Item - Commissioning of work into implications of Auckland Anniversary flooding event on Auckland's land use planning, regulatory, infrastructure and other policy settings – 2 February 2023 Link to decision Report back on scope of work: recent flooding impacts, implications and improvements – 2 March 2023 Link to decision Note: Package of response briefing memorandum and videos provided in May and June 2023. This piece of work is now complete. Update on 9 February 2023 resolution to investigate the regional and localised impact of flooding, and the implications for public policy settings – 1 June 2023 Link to decision Accelerating a Resilient Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland – 29 June 2023 Link to decision Accelerating a Resilient Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland - Strengthening the management of natural hazard risks through the Auckland Unitary Plan – 29 June 2023 Link to decision Confidential workshop held 30 August 2023 Auckland Council submission on the proposed National Policy Statements for Natural Hazard Decision-making 2023 – 2 November 2023 Link to decision Note: For further information relating to the council’s proposed plan change for notification - Natural hazards plan changes, please see the entry in this document.
Resource Management System Reform Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Resource management reform: Natural and Built Environment Bill and Spatial Planning Bill – 8 December 2022 Link to decision Approval of Auckland Council submission on the Spatial Planning Bill and the Natural Built Environment Bill – 2 February 2023 (meeting held on 9 February 2023) Link to decision Auckland Council’s Submission – Spatial Planning Bill, dated 17 February 2023 Link to submission Auckland Council’s Submission – Natural and Built Environment Bill, dated 17 February 2023 Link to submission Resource management system reform: report of the Environment Select Committee on the Natural and Built Environment Bill and the Spatial Planning Bill, dated 20 July 2023 Link to memorandum Resource management system reform: Transitional National Planning Framework, dated 3 October 2023 Link to memorandum Memorandum - Resource management reform: transitional National Planning Framework – 21 December 2023 Link to memorandum Memorandum - Resource Management (Natural and Built Environment and Spatial Planning Repeal and Interim Fast-track Consenting) Act 2023 – 1 February 2024 Link to memorandum Auckland Council submission on the Fast-track Approvals Bill – 11 April 2024 Link to decision Memorandum – Auckland Council’s submission on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, 5 April 2024 Link to memorandum Council submission on Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill – 13 June 2024 Link to memorandum Auckland Council feedback on Making it Easier to Build Granny Flats – 25 July 2024 Link to decision Auckland Council technical staff submission on proposed temporary closures under Section 186A Link to submission Auckland Council’s submission on the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill Link to draft submission Link to final submission Going for housing growth: Government’s recent announcement – 18 July 2024 Link to memorandum Draft submission on New Zealand’s second emissions reduction plan – 15 August 2024 Link to decision
Auckland Council’s submission on proposed amendments to the Biosecurity Act Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Auckland Council’s submission on proposed amendments to the Biosecurity Act – 14 November 2024 Link to decision

Policy and Planning Committee

10 December 2024

Komiti mō te Kaupapa Here me te Whakamahere / Policy and Planning Committee
Forward Work Programme 2025

This committee deals with setting the direction for the physical development and growth of Auckland through a focus on land use and policies relating to planning, growth, infrastructure, housing (as well as programmes and strategic projects associated with these activities). It also deals with the development and monitoring of policy associated with community, social, cultural and environment matters (including climate change activities). The full terms of reference can be found here: Auckland Council Governing Body Terms of Reference

Note: Annual Budget decisions may affect the work programme.

Area of work and Lead Department	Pūnga / Reason for work	Committee role (whakatau / decision and/or tika / direction)	Expected timeframes Highlight the month(s) this is expected to come to committee in 2025
Area of work and Lead Department	Pūnga / Reason for work		Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Not available
Planning – Unitary Plan and Land Use Planning
Consideration of plan change – Intensification Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whiwhi / receive updates on progress. Progress to date:
Consideration of plan change for notification – Natural hazards Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Strengthened AUP natural hazards management. Statutory basis is section 6H of the Act.	To kohuki /consider a plan change. Progress to date: Plan change preparation continuing with engagement focused on risk tolerance. Committee workshop on 11 December 2024. Work on track for March 2025 subject to government signalled changes to the RMA. Clarity for Committee reporting should become clear in February 2025.
Consideration of plan change for notification – Helipad management: Amend Hauraki and Gulf Islands District Plan Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Direction of the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee to prepare a plan change to amend Rule 13.8.2 of the Hauraki Gulf Island District Plan to add the NZ Coastal Policy Statement as a matter of discretion to be considered in helipad consent applications. (PEPCC/2024/14).	To kohuki /consider a plan change. Progress to date:
Consideration of plan change for notification – Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua Tranche 2b Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To kohuki /consider a plan change. Progress to date: A consultant is assisting with the preparation of this tranche. Six sites have been identified: Pukapuka, Te Uru Tapu, Turakirae, Pukekooiwiriki, Te Aparangi, and Te Maketuu. The analysis of some of these sites is more progressed than others and it is currently being considered whether to progress the more advanced and most at-risk sites ahead of others. The earliest report back to the Policy and Planning Committee would be April 2025 (two sites), subject to landowner engagement. We are working towards notification in April/May. Tranche 3 is currently being resourced.
Southern Rural Strategy Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Priority implementation action of the adopted Future Development Strategy	To whakaae / approve the final Southern Rural Strategy. Progress to date: The Draft Southern Rural Strategy was endorsed by the Policy and Planning Committee for public consultation on 7 October 2024. Public consultation runs from 29 October and 1 December 2024. Iwi engagement is ongoing through early 2025. To date nine out of 10 iwi have confirmed their interest in the Strategy, and staff are yet to meet with two iwi with an interest in the south. Seeking adoption of the final Southern Rural Strategy from the Policy and Planning Committee is planned in April 2025.
Whenuapai Structure Plan Update Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whakaae / approve the updated Whenuapai Structure Plan. Progress to date: Approval to prepare an update to the Whenuapai Structure Plan 2016 including new areas of Red Hills North and Whenuapai West – 23 May 2024. Link to decision Note: Public engagement to happen in last quarter of 2024. A draft plan will be presented to the Upper Harbour and Henderson-Massey Local Boards then to this committee for public engagement, followed by an item to the boards and then to this committee for approval for the final version. Iwi consultation has commenced, and a workshop is to be held with the Henderson-Massey and Upper Harbour Local Boards. Preliminary discussions have been held with relevant council departments, CCOs and Government departments. A draft structure plan and engagement plan will be prepared for the February/March Policy and Planning Committee.
Making plan changes operative Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirements	To whakaae / approve plan changes as requests are received. Progress to date: See completed plan changes at the end of this document. Members will be updated via memo on any private plan changes being accepted under delegated authority. Current plan changes that could potentially be made operative during the current year (depending on appeals): — Private Plan Change 92: Wellsford North — Private Plan Change 93: Warkworth South — Private Plan Change 94: Wairaka Precinct — Plan Change 96: Open Space and Other Rezoning Matters (2024) — Private Plan Change 98: 47 Golding Road and 50 Pukekohe East Road, Pukekohe — Private Plan Change 99: 13 Cresta Avenue and 96 Beach Haven Road, Beach Haven — Private Plan Change 100: Riverhead — Private Plan Change 101: Pilkington Park and Point England — Plan Change 102: Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua Tranche 2a (Pre-hearing submitter discussions are largely concluded pending a follow up discussion with Ngāti Whātua Ōrakei on some points of their submission. Hearing date set for 12 and 19 February). — Private Plan Change 103: Silverdale West Industrial Area — Private Plan Change 104: Remuera Precinct — Private Plan Change 105: Waitomokia Precinct — Plan Change 106: Filming on Sites and Places of Significance to Mana Whenua	As required
Clause 25, Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act - Determination Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To kohuki /consider private plan changes that may require a clause 25 determination by this committee in 2025. List of possible clause 25 determinations: — 485 and 467 Puhinui Rd; 5,10 and 11 Campana Road — 290 Victoria Street West, Pukekohe — 70A and 70B Lisle Farm Drive, Pukekohe (possibly August meeting) — 2 Wastney Road 'Alfriston Village' (KO/Windermere) — 55 Cosgrave Road, Winton — Crestview Rise, Papakura — Karaka North Peninsula: Fortland Capital Limited – (Various) rural zones to Future Urban Zone	As required
Legislative Reform
Going for Housing Growth Policy; Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	An opportunity to influence government reforms and national policy changes, and to advocate for effective affordable housing measures.	To kohuki /consider matters relating to Going for Housing Growth. Progress to date: This is one of the four packages under the Government’s phase two resource management reforms. Memorandum: Going for housing growth: Government’s recent announcements, 18 July 2024- Agenda of Planning, Environment and Parks Committee - Thursday, 25 July 2024 Memo likely in February 2025. Input to submission due February - March 2025.
Resource Management Act – Amendment Bills Policy; Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	An opportunity to influence government reforms and national policy changes, and to advocate for effective affordable housing measures.	To whakaae / approve the council submissions and tautapa / delegate approval for final version of submission on: Second Resource Management Act Amendment Bill – to be introduced before the end of 2024. Submissions likely due in late Feb/Mar 2025. National direction discussion documents (4) – consultation on seven new national direction instruments, and amendments to fourteen existing ones. Expected to be released in Feb 2025. Progress to date: Memorandum: Resource Management Act reform phase two and three: Government’s recent announcements, 18 Oct 2024. Memorandum: Fast-track Approvals Bill update – Environment Select Committee’s report, November 2024. Auckland Council submission on the Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Bill, June 2024 Agenda of Planning, Environment and Parks Committee - Thursday, 25 July 2024 Auckland Council submission on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, 22 April 2024. Retrospectively published on the Agenda of Policy and Planning Committee – Thursday, 14 November 2024 Memorandum: Auckland Council submission on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, 5 April 2024 Agenda of Planning, Environment and Parks Committee - Thursday, 23 May 2024
Resource Management Act – Replacement legislation Policy; Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	An opportunity to influence government reforms and national policy changes, and to advocate for effective affordable housing measures.	To whakaae / approve the council submission and tautapa / delegate approval for final version of submissions on the bills to replace the RMA to be introduced in mid-2025, premised on the enjoyment of property rights as a guiding principle. Progress to date: Memorandum: Resource Management Act reform phase two and three: Government’s recent announcements, 18 Oct 2024
Legislation changes Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	An opportunity to influence government reforms and national policy changes.	To whakaae / approve submissions and tautapa / delegate approval for final version of submission. To whakaae / approve priority submissions for Auckland Council Group. List of possible submission opportunities: — Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill – Submission close 7 January 2024 — Climate Adaptation Framework – Draft Bill expected early 2025 — National Infrastructure Plan – Draft Plan expected 2025 — Building System Changes — Public Works Act Review — Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and Litter Act 1979 replacements
Urban Regeneration
Central Wharves Masterplan – Preparation and Development City Centre Major Projects Eke Panuku Development Auckland	Delivery of Long-term Plan 2024-2034 Mayoral Proposal recommendation.	To make decisions on the central wharves master-planning exercise to better accommodate public space, cruise facilities and ferry services while maintaining port operations. Progress to date: Timing still to be confirmed.
City Centre Masterplan – City Centre Action Plan implementation update City Centre Lead Agency Eke Panuku Development Auckland	Information update.	To whiwhi / receive updates on the City Centre Action Plan. Progress to date:
Process to confirm new priority locations – Urban regeneration programme Strategy and Planning Eke Panuku Development Auckland	Delivery of Statement of Intent 2023-2026 – Add new locations to the Eke Panuku urban regeneration programme.	To whakaae / approve a process for selecting two to three new locations for addition to the Eke Panuku urban regeneration programme. Progress to date:
Climate change
Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate Governance and Oversight Group Chief Sustainability Office Group Strategy and Chief Executive Office	Governance and oversight of the Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate.	To kohuki / consider any matters relating to the Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate Governance and Oversight Group. Progress to date:
C40 Cities – Decision on membership Chief Sustainability Office Group Strategy and Chief Executive Office	Reapplication for C40 membership.	To kohuki / consider any matters relating to the Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate Governance and Oversight Group. Progress to date:
Snapshot of progress of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan Chief Sustainability Office Group Strategy and Chief Executive Office	Reporting update.	To whiwhi / receive a snapshot of progress of Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland's Climate Plan. Progress to date: Information to inform the progress update will not be received until October 2025, therefore the snapshot will be presented to the relevant committee of council at the earliest availability.
Shoreline Adaptation Plan programme Engineering, Assets and Technical Advisory Resilience and Infrastructure	The Shoreline Adaptation Plan programme is planning for the future of Auckland’s 3,200km of shorelines (beaches, cliffs, harbours and estuaries) in response to the impacts of climate change, erosion and flooding.	To whakaae / approve the Shoreline Adaptation Plans as they are completed. Progress to date: See completed adaptation plans at the end of this document.
Water
Access to affordable water -Adopt an Auckland Council position statement Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Opportunity to enable a coordinated response to the water access issues across the council group and deliver a commitment through the Auckland Water Strategy (2022-2050).	To kohuki / consider a position statement on access to affordable water to enable a coordinated response across the council group. Progress to date: Adoption of the Auckland Water Strategy – 10 March 2022 Link to decision Timing to be confirmed.
Achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Opportunity to provide strategic direction for achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour.	To whiwhi / receive updates on council’s actions to achieving better environmental outcomes for the Manukau Harbour. Progress to date:
Annual Update on delivery of the Auckland Water Strategy Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Reporting update.	To whiwhi / receive the Auckland Water Strategy (2022-2050) Annual Progress report. Progress to date: Annual update on delivery of the Auckland Water Strategy – 7 September 2023 Link to decision Auckland Water Strategy annual implementation update – 12 September 2024 Link to decision
National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Statutory requirement	To whiwhi / receive updates on progress. Progress to date: The Government has extended the statutory deadline for notifying freshwater planning instruments to 31 December 2027 (from late 2024), which will impact work on Auckland Unitary Plan plan change and action plans. April 2025 committee meeting: Outcomes from issues and options reports. September 2025 committee meeting: Responding to revised NPS-FM.
Updating Demand Targets - Auckland Water Strategy Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Updating targets to reduce gross per capita consumption that would be embedded in the Auckland Water Strategy.	To whakaae / approve updated water demand targets (reducing gross per capita consumption) for Auckland Progress to date: Adoption of the Auckland Water Strategy and associated demand targets – 10 March 2022 Link to decision
Watercare Metropolitan Water and Wastewater Servicing Strategy Policy Policy, Planning and Governance; Watercare	Watercare’s development of a Metropolitan Servicing Strategy and Watercare’s engagement approach.	To kohuki / consider any matters relating to Watercare’s development of a Metropolitan Servicing Strategy (long-term vision for water and wastewater) and engagement approach. Progress to date: February 2025 committee workshop
Water quality targeted rate programme Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience Resilience and Infrastructure	Targeted rate programme for projects that will ensure cleaner beaches, streams and harbours.	Annual report for information. Will be provided with the Natural Environment Targeted Rate and Regional Pest Management Plan implementation annual reporting update. Progress to date: Natural environment and water quality targeted rates annual report 2022/2023 – 2 November 2023 Link to decision Report likely ready for October/November 2025.
Waste
Proposal for fortnightly rubbish collection (trial) Waste Solutions Resilience and Infrastructure	A decision is needed on a proposed trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections, proposed through Auckland’s Waste Minimisation and Management Plan 2024.	A decision is required on whether to proceed with a trial following planned consultation with households and ratepayers affected by the proposal in late October/November 2025. Link to decision for a trial Progress to date:
Council strategies
Auckland Plan 2050 - Annual Monitoring report 2025 Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Reporting update.	To whiwhi / receive the Auckland Plan 2050 - Annual Monitoring Report 2025. Progress to date: Auckland Plan 2050 - Annual Monitoring Report 2024 - PEPCC/2024/105 Link to decision Report is likely to be ready in October 2025 and will be reported to the relevant committee. Note: Full review/refresh of the Auckland Plan 2050 will be considered once the Resource Management reform/legislation is confirmed.
Community facilities and open space – Use non-use values Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Information update.	To whiwhi / receive findings of updated use non-use values Aucklanders place on community facilities and open space. Progress to date:
Community Facilities Network Plan Improvement Programme Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Action 170 of the Community Facilities Network Plan is a strategic action. It was requested by 11 local boards when the action plan was refreshed in 2022.	To seek approval for an improvement programme for the Community Facilities Network Plan 2015 following completion of Action 170 of the Community Facilities Network Plan Action Plan: Carry out a fit-for-purpose assessment of the Community Facilities Network Plan. Progress to date:
Manaaki Tāmaki Makaurau Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Resolution of the Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee [PAC/2022/68]	To seek adoption of the strategy following engagement. Progress to date: Staff have been delivering a programme of work to refresh and consolidate five plans and strategies related to open space, sport and recreation. The work has been directed by a Joint Political Working Group. A background paper that outlines eight key challenges and opportunities for the draft strategy to consider was reported to the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee and local board members in April 2024. July 2024: workshop with the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee, local board chairs and Open Space, Sport and Recreation Joint Political Working Group members on the investment principles and open space provision options. October 2024: workshop with the Policy and Planning Committee, local board chairs and Open Space, Sport and Recreation Joint Political Working Group members on the open space provision options. December 2024: Sought approval to engage.
Infrastructure Priorities Programme - Auckland Council inputs Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Infrastructure Priorities Programme.	To ohia / endorse a project list for the Infrastructure Priorities Programme which feeds into the National Infrastructure Plan. Progress to date: Link to NZ Infrastructure Commission Website.
Open space acquisitions –Monitoring report Policy Policy, Planning and Governance	Monitoring report	To receive a monitoring report of the recent open space acquisitions and future pipeline of planned investment assessed against existing open space policies. Progress to date:
Māori Outcomes framework and implementation
Cultural Initiatives Fund Marae and Papakāinga Development Applications Ngā Mātārae	Review of the funding grants.	To whakaae / approve Cultural Initiatives Funding grants for marae development and papakāinga/Māori housing for the 2025/2026 financial year. Progress to date: Cultural Initiatives Fund FY 2023-2024 Marae and Papakāinga Development Applications – 3 August 2023 Link to decision Cultural Initiatives Funding 2024/2025 Marae and Papakāinga Development – 25 July 2024 Link to decision
Review and refresh of Māori Outcomes Fund Ngā Mātārae	Review of the fund.	To whakaae / approve the revised approach for the Māori Outcomes Fund which responds to the specific directives outline in the Mayoral Proposal on Auckland Council’s Long-Term Plan 2024 – 2034. Progress to date: Review of the Cultural Initiatives Fund and the Marae and Papakāinga Development as part of the planned review of the Māori Outcomes Fund – 25 July 2024 Link to decision As part of the review of the Māori Outcomes Fund, input will be sought from the existing Māori Outcomes Political Working Group, which includes membership from the Governing Body and Houkura – 25 July 2024 Link to decision
Refresh of Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau, Māori Outcomes performance measurement framework Ngā Mātārae	Review of the framework.	To whakaae / approve the refreshed approach of Kia Ora Tāmaki Makaurau, Māori Outcomes performance measurement framework. Progress to date:
Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2023-2024: Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report 2022-2023 Ngā Mātārae	Monitoring report.	To whiwhi / receive the annual Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report: Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2024-2025. Progress to date: Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori 2023-2024: Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report 2023-2024 – 14 November 2024 Link to decision
Environment
Annual report on the council’s operational plan for implementing the Regional Pest Management Plan 2020-2030 Environmental Services Community	Under section 100B of the Biosecurity Act, the council is required to report annually on its operational plan for implementing the Regional Pest Management Plan.	To whiwhi / receive the annual report for information. Will be provided with the Natural Environment Targeted Rate and Water Quality Targeted Rate annual reporting update. Progress to date: Natural environment and water quality targeted rates annual report 2022/2023 – 2 November 2023 Link to decision Report likely ready for October/November 2025.
Natural environment targeted rate programme Environmental Services Community	Targeted rate will support projects that help protect the environment and tackle the pests, weeds and diseases that are threatening the native species.	To whiwhi / receive the annual report for information. Will be provided with the Water Quality Targeted Rate and Regional Pest Management Plan implementation annual reporting update. Progress to date: Natural environment and water quality targeted rates annual report 2022/2023 – 2 November 2023 Link to decision Report likely ready for October/November 2025.
Regional Pest Management Plan 2030-2040 Environmental Services Community	Statutory requirement.	To receive updates and provide direction to inform the development of the proposed plan. Progress to date: The outcome of the deliberative democracy session shared December 2024. A summary of submissions will be provided to the Policy and Planning Committee in mid-2025. Local boards will also receive a summary of submissions relevant to their area, and an opportunity to provide formal feedback to inform the drafting of the proposed plan
Other
Helicopter management – Options analysis report Planning and Resource Consents Policy, Planning and Governance	Helicopter Compliance and Monitoring Project initially considered at the Planning Committee – 5 May 2022	To whakarite / provide direction on options for the management of helicopter activity as part of the Auckland Unitary Plan review. Progress to date: Options analysis for helicopter management will be further developed as part of the review of the Auckland Unitary Plan scheduled to commence in 2026.
Review of committee forward work programme* Governance and Engagement Policy, Planning and Governance	Regular reporting.	To whai / adopt the committee work programme. To whiwhi / receive updates (monthly) To arotake / review the content of the forward work programme six-monthly. Progress to date: Planning, Environment and Parks Committee Forward Work Programme – 2 March 2023 Link to decision Review of the Forward Work Programme - Planning, Environment and Parks Committee – 7 September 2023 Link to decision Review of the Forward Work Programme – Planning, Environment and Parks Committee – 15 February 2024 Link to decision			Review of work programme						Review of work programme