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Resolution
number PKTPP/2025/13
MOVED by Member B
Shen, seconded by Chairperson E Kumar:
That
the Puketāpapa Local Board:
a) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note the urgent
decision made on 4 February 2025 to provide feedback to be incorporated into
the Auckland Council submission on the Resource
Management (Consenting and Other System changes) Amendment Bill.
b) tuhi ā-taipitopito
/ note the provided feedback on the Resource
Management (Consenting and Other System changes) Amendment Bill to be
incorporated into the council’s submission as follows:
i) whakarite
/ provide the following feedback on the Resource Management (Consenting and
Other System changes) Amendment Bill to be incorporated into the Auckland
Council submission.
ii) tautoko
/ support in principle the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System
Changes) Amendment Bill and that streamlining the consenting process and
reducing regulatory barriers proposed by the Bill can have benefits but that
checks and balances must also be applied to ensure a quality compact city,
infrastructure is well planned, and environmental protection.
c) tuhi ā-taipitopito / note
concern that the reduction of checks and balances, can lead to:
i) the
erosion of local governance and input
ii) poorly
or unplanned development
iii) lack
of alignment with local planning
iv) insufficient
infrastructure and community facilities to service a growing community or new
development areas
v) poor
environmental outcomes
vi) support
clearer guidelines and technical amendments to improve compliance to bolster
the effectiveness and efficiency of consenting.
d) whakarite /provide the following feedback on key topics:
i) Urban Development
and Housing: The Bill's focus on streamlining processes for housing and
infrastructure aligns with the Local Board's goals for managing growth in
rapidly developing areas like Wesley, Waikōwhai, and Three Kings. The
Board's emphasis on ensuring well-designed, well-serviced, and resilient
neighbourhoods (as outlined in the ‘Area Plan for parts of
Puketāpapa and Albert-Eden Local Boards’) mirrors the Bill's
provisions for easing the consenting process for housing developments and
increasing flexibility in the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS).
ii) Climate Action: The
Puketāpapa Local Board is committed to promoting climate resilience, as
seen in its advocacy for nature-based solutions for stormwater management and
climate action through the Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri plan. The
Bill's amendments to support climate-focused projects, such as renewable
energy infrastructure and stormwater management, support the Board's
initiatives to reduce emissions, enhance climate resilience, and manage
natural hazards like flooding, which are also challenges identified in the
Local Board Plan.
iii) Transport and active
modes: The Bill's aim to simplify consent processes for transport
infrastructure, including public transport and active transport networks,
aligns with the Board's focus on promoting walking, cycling, and public
transport. The Board has specific initiatives to improve local cycling
infrastructure, such as the Puketāpapa Greenways Plan, and advocates for
better public transport connections. The Bill's provisions to streamline
transport projects and enhance active transport networks directly support the
Board's goals.
iv) Environmental protection:
The Bill’s proposals for improving infrastructure for environmental
protection, including stormwater management, align with the Local Board's
focus on restoring the mauri of local waterways (e.g., Te Auaunga/Oakley
Creek) and enhancing the resilience of natural environments. The Bill's focus
on simplifying consenting processes for natural hazard projects complements
the Local Board's advocacy for sustainable environmental management
practices, including the protection of biodiversity and native tree planting
as outlined in the Urban Ngahere Strategy. Another local example where
simplification of resource consenting processes may be helpful is the removal
of problematic pine trees which exacerbate erosion along the Waikōwhai coast.
CARRIED
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