Agenda of Waitākere Ranges Local Board

1 Nau mai | Welcome

2 Ngā Tamōtanga | Apologies

At the close of the agenda no apologies had been received.

3 Te Whakapuaki i te Whai Pānga | Declaration of Interest

Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as a member and any private or other external interest they might have.

Specifically, members are asked to identify any new interests they have not previously disclosed, an interest that might be considered as a conflict of interest with a matter on the agenda.

The following are declared interests of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

Board Member	Organisation/Position
Mark Allen	- Bethells Valley Fire – Life Member - Waitākere Licensing Trust – Trustee - West Auckland Trusts Services – Director - Pest Free Waitakere Alliance – Board Member - Te Uru Waitākere Contemprorary Gallery - Chairperson
Michelle Clayton	- Glen Eden Residents’ Association – Member - Glen Eden Returned Services Association (RSA) – Member - Glen Eden Railway Trust – Member - Glen Eden Community House - Member
Sandra Coney	- Cartwright Collective – Member - Women’s Health Action Trust – Patron - New Zealand Society of Genealogists – Member - New Zealand Military Defence Society – Member - Pest Free Piha – Partner is the Coordinator - Piha Tennis Club – Patron and Partner is the President - Piha Wetland Trust – Partner is a Trustee - Huia Settlers Museum - Patron
Greg Presland	- Whau Coastal Walkway Environmental Trust – Trustee - Glen Eden BID – Member - Titirangi Ratepayers and Residents Association – Member - Waitākere Ranges Protection Society - Member - Titirangi RSA - Member
Liz Manley	- Consumer Experiences Council, Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Te Whatu Ora - Co-chair - Clinical Ethics Advisory Group, Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Te Whatu Ora - Member - Titirangi Community Arts Council Board – Member - Titirangi Ratepayers and Residents Association – Member - Laingholm District Citizens Association – Member - Literacy Waitākere – Board chair
Linda Potauaine	- Henderson Rotary – Member - Archtists Limited. – Director - Glen Eden Community Patrol - Member

Member appointments

Board members are appointed to the following bodies. In these appointments the board members represent Auckland Council:

External organisation	Lead	Alternate
Glen Eden Business Improvement District (Glen Eden Business Association)	Michelle Clayton	Greg Presland
Aircraft Noise Community Consultative Group	Mark Allen	Liz Manley
Ark in the Park	Mark Allen	Liz Manley
Friends of Arataki and Waitākere Regional Parkland Incorporated	Michelle Clayton	Sandra Coney
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre Trust	Mark Allen	Linda Potauaine
Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery	Linda Potauaine
Glen Eden Community and Recreation Centre Incorporated	Michelle Clayton	Mark Allen

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Thursday, 27 February 2025, as true and correct.

5 He Tamōtanga Motuhake | Leave of Absence

At the close of the agenda no requests for leave of absence had been received.

6 Te Mihi | Acknowledgements

At the close of the agenda no requests for acknowledgements had been received.

7 Ngā Petihana | Petitions

At the close of the agenda no requests to present petitions had been received.

8 Ngā Tono Whakaaturanga | Deputations

Standing Order 7.7 provides for deputations. Those applying for deputations are required to give seven working days notice of subject matter and applications are approved by the Chairperson of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board. This means that details relating to deputations can be included in the published agenda. Total speaking time per deputation is ten minutes or as resolved by the meeting.

8.1 Deputation: Drowning Prevention Auckland Life Jacket Station Pilot - Te Henga / Bethells Beach

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To receive a deputation updating the board on the progress of the proposed pilot remote Drowning Prevention Auckland Life Jacket Station at Te Henga / Bethells Beach.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. To provide detail of the current development status of the station, highlight Drowning Prevention’s strong partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki and their co-creation of the project, and discuss the station's critical role in potentially saving rock-based fishers' lives.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the presentation and thank Ants Lowe and Ashleigh McDonald on behalf of Drowning Prevention Auckland for their attendance.

Attachments

a Drowning Prevention Auckland Remote Lifejacket Station Pilot Presentation.. 391

8.2 Deputation: Crescendo

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To receive a deputation from Crescendo.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. To receive an update from Crescendo and inform the board on Crescendo’s move back to Henderson.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the presentation and thank Cat Percy on behalf of Crescendo for her attendance.

Attachments

a Crescendo Community Presentation. 399

8.3 Deputation: Te Uru Waitākere Comtemporary Gallery Inc

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To receive a deputation to keep the Board updated and informed about Te Uru’s activities.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. To highlight and inform the local board of the upcoming programming and priorities Te Uru have for this calendar year.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the presentation and thank AD Schierning and Emmy Seccombe on behalf of Te Uru Contemporary Gallery Inc. for their attendance.

9 Te Matapaki Tūmatanui | Public Forum

A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of three minutes per speaker is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.

At the close of the agenda no requests for public forum had been received.

10 Ngā Pakihi Autaia | Extraordinary Business

Section 46A(7) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“An item that is not on the agenda for a meeting may be dealt with at that meeting if-

(a) The local authority by resolution so decides; and

(b) The presiding member explains at the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public,-

(i) The reason why the item is not on the agenda; and

(ii) The reason why the discussion of the item cannot be delayed until a subsequent meeting.”

Section 46A(7A) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (as amended) states:

“Where an item is not on the agenda for a meeting,-

(a) That item may be discussed at that meeting if-

(i) That item is a minor matter relating to the general business of the local authority; and

(ii) the presiding member explains at the beginning of the meeting, at a time when it is open to the public, that the item will be discussed at the meeting; but

(b) no resolution, decision or recommendation may be made in respect of that item except to refer that item to a subsequent meeting of the local authority for further discussion.”

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

27 March 2025

Local board views on draft plan change to add trees and groups of trees to the Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in Part and to the Notable Trees overlay

File No.: CP2025/03884

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To invite local board views on a draft plan change which seeks to add trees and groups of trees to Schedule 10 of the Auckland Unitary Plan Operative in Part.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Decision-makers on a plan change to the Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) must consider local boards’ views on the plan change if local boards provide their views.

3. The purpose of the draft plan change is to add approximately 169 trees and 27 groups of trees across the region to the AUP Schedule of Notable Trees (‘Schedule 10’), and to the Notable Trees Overlay in the AUP maps. The proposed additions are derived from nominations received from the public over the course of the last decade, and which have been held in council’s database. The 169 trees and 27 groups affect approximately 160 properties.

4. Any additional analysis necessary will be undertaken following receipt of local board views. The final draft plan change, including local board views, will be reported to committee seeking authorisation to notify the plan change for submissions. If authorisation is given by the committee, it is anticipated that the plan change will be notified in May 2025.

5. The local board will have a second opportunity to express its views on the plan change after the period for submissions is complete

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) tuku / provide local board views on draft plan change to add approximately 169 trees and 27 groups of trees across the region to Schedule 10, and to the Notable Trees Overlay in the AUP maps.

Horopaki

Context

Decision-making authority

6. Each local board is responsible for communicating the interests and preferences of people in its area regarding the content of Auckland Council’s strategies, policies, plans, and bylaws. Local boards provide their views on these documents’ contents. Decision-makers must consider local boards’ views when deciding the content of these policy documents (sections 15-16 Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009). Accordingly, local boards’ views are relevant to finalising a draft plan change (to be notified for submissions). A plan change will be included in the AUP if it is later approved.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Plan change overview

7. The purpose of the draft plan change is to address all of the nominations for notable trees that council has held in its database over the last 10-12 years. All nominations have been progressively evaluated, with a view to adding them to Schedule 10, and the corresponding mapped overlay which spatially sets out the locations of all notable trees and notable groups found in the schedule.

8. Schedule 10 currently contains approximately 3000 ‘line items’ representing thousands of trees and groups of trees. It is a very large and dynamic schedule, which undergoes constant change through consenting activities such as subdivision, resource consent processes and other changes as a result of emergency works (in the case of dangerous of storm-affected trees, for example). Schedule 10 is an amalgam of all the legacy councils’ similar schedules which contained lists of specially protected trees. These were ‘rolled over’ into the Proposed AUP prior to the AUP being made partially operative in November 2016.

9. Schedule 10 is managed by the AUP through a policy and rule framework. The Regional Policy Statement (RPS) in the AUP (Chapter B4.5. Notable Trees) contains the objectives and policies (including the criteria for scheduling), while Chapter D13. Notable Trees overlay contains the district-level objectives and policies, and sets out the rules framework for how activities affecting notable trees are treated. Schedule 10 itself is found in Chapter L Schedules. The AUP maps contain the Notable Trees overlay which spatially sets out the locations of all notable trees and groups throughout the region, using specific symbology.

10. A number of plan changes have been undertaken in the last 5 years relating to Schedule 10 and Chapter D13 of the AUP. However, there has not been a comprehensive plan change that has attempted to evaluate and address all of the nominations received by council. These nominations have been sporadic but regular, and also include those trees which were requested to be included at the time of the PAUP through the public submission process.

11. All nominations that seek to add trees and groups to the Schedule are triaged to ensure they are ‘eligible’ to progress through to the site evaluation stage. Those that are found to already be included in Schedule 10, or which are duplicate nominations, or those which nominate trees that are no longer present on the site, for example, are not added to the on-site application which council and consultant arborists use to assess trees.

12. The evaluation process is a detailed exercise based on the criteria as set out in the RPS. Each tree, and group of trees, is evaluated against each criterion and provided with a score.

The criteria are based on the following:

a) heritage or historical association;

b) scientific importance or rarity;

c) ecosystem service or environmental function;

d) cultural association and accessibility

e) intrinsic value: the trees are intrinsically notable because of a combination of factors including size, age, vigour and vitality, stature and form or visual contribution.

13. Approximately 160 new ‘line items’ representing 169 trees and 27 groups have been found to meet the criteria and are proposed to be put forward to the plan change with a view to adding them to Schedule 10 and the corresponding Notable Trees overlay maps.

14. The plan change addresses the nominations only, and does not seek to alter any of the objectives and policies, or any part of the rules framework relating to Notable Trees.

15. A summary of the numbers of trees and groups of trees according to Local Board area that are proposed to be added to Schedule 10 is included at Attachment A. The table also includes the districts within the Local Board areas that will be affected by the addition of trees and group of trees.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

Context

16. Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan sets out Auckland’s climate goals:

· to adapt to the impacts of climate change by planning for the changes we will face (climate adaptation)

· to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050 (climate mitigation).

17. Both council’s climate goals (climate adaptation and climate mitigation) are relevant and align with the requirementfor Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) decision-makers to:

· have particular regard to the effects of climate change (section 7(i) RMA), and

· to have regard to any emissions reduction plan and any national adaptation plan prepared under the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (section 74(2) RMA) when preparing or changing a district plan.

18. It is considered that the draft plan change has positive climate considerations. The proposed formal protection through scheduling of 169 trees and 27 groups of trees across the region will contribute positively to carbon sequestration and therefore is beneficial to mitigating the effects of climate change.

Local board views – climate

19. It is not considered that the plan change will affect any local board in particular in terms of climate change. Across local board areas, the collective addition of approximately 169 trees and 27 groups of trees will be beneficial in terms of their contribution to climate change mitigation by ensuring the retention of and formal protection of a number of trees.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

20. Many of the trees and groups of trees are located on council reserves and also on road reserves which are the domain of Auckland Transport. All owners of land upon which a nominated tree or group is located were notified as part of a mail-out to advise of an upcoming site visit by a council or consultant arborist. As part of the notification process, they will again be contacted if a tree or group is one of those included in the qualifying number for inclusion to the plan change. All owners and affected parties (including council departments and Auckland Transport) will have the opportunity to participate in the submission process.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

21. The purpose of the draft plan change is to add approximately 160 new ‘line items’ to Schedule 10 of the AUP, representing 169 trees and 27 groups of trees.

22. This draft plan change affects all local boards, except for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board and Waiheke Local Board.

23. There are no funding impacts on Local Boards as a result of the plan change.

24. This report is the mechanism for obtaining local board views. The committee will be provided with the local board’s resolution when considering whether to authorise notification of the draft plan change.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

25. If the local board chooses to provide its views on the plan change it includes the opportunity to comment on matters that may be of interest or importance to Māori well-being of Māori communities or Te Ao Māori (Māori worldview).

26. Council is required to consult with iwi authorities when preparing a plan change. Consultation is currently underway simultaneously with all iwi authorities. Feedback will be incorporated into the plan change.

27. Later in the plan-making process, the planner will analyse Part 2 of the RMA which requires that all persons exercising RMA functions take into account the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The plan change does not trigger an issue of significance as identified in the Schedule of Issues of Significance (2021) and Māori Plan (2017, Houkura Independent Māori Statutory Board).

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

28. The plan change does not pose any financial implications for the local board’s assets or operations.

29. Costs from undertaking the plan change are met by existing council budgets.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

30. The local board will be unable to provide its views and preferences on the draft plan change, if it does not pass a resolution. This report provides the mechanism for the local board to express its views and preferences in contributing to formulation of the draft plan change.

31. If the local board chooses not to pass a resolution at this business meeting, the opportunity to influence policy prior to public notification is forgone. (There is a later opportunity to comment on the plan change, following the close of submissions).

32. The power to provide local board views regarding the content of a plan change cannot be delegated to individual local board member(s) (Local Government Act 2002, Sch 7, cls 36D). This report enables the whole local board to decide whether to provide its views and, if so, to determine what matters those views should include.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

33. Local boards will provide feedback at the March business meetings.

34. Any additional analysis necessary will be undertaken following receipt of local board views. The final draft plan change, including local board views, will be reported to committee in May 2025 seeking authorisation to notify the plan change for submissions.

35. After submissions close, a second report will provide an opportunity for views and preferences of the local board, which will then be included in a hearing report for the decision-makers on the plan change. The local board may appoint a local board member to speak to the local board’s views at the plan change hearing.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Attachment A: Proposed additions of trees and groups by Local Board, and areas within each Local Board	17
b ⇩	Additional information on notable tree sites for Waitākere Ranges Local Board	19

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Ruth Andrews - Senior Policy Planner

Authorisers

John Duguid - General Manager Planning and Resource Consents

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Lou-Ann Ballantyne - General Manager Governance and Engagement

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Attachment A – Memorandum	23

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

27 March 2025

Waitākere Ranges Local Board views on the draft Contributions Policy 2025

File No.: CP2025/04933

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To invite local board views on the draft Contributions Policy 2025 for inclusion in the Governing Body decision report on 1 May 2025

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The most-recent full review of the contributions policy, was completed and adopted in December 2021, based on the investments in the Long-term Plan 2021-2031. This was operational from 10 January 2022.

3. In April 2023, the Governing Body adopted the Contributions Policy 2022 Variation A which added investments over a 30-year period to support growth in Drury.

4. In June 2024, the council adopted its new Long-term Plan 2024-2034, which sets out capital expenditure plans for this period. The Contributions Policy 2025 now proposed for adoption reflects these decisions.

5. The draft Contributions Policy 2025 also includes investments over a longer time horizon for the Inner Northwest, and Auckland Housing Programme (AHPs) and to update the investments to be made in Drury beyond 2031. This follows through on the agreement in principle from December 2021 (FIN/2021/119) and subsequent noting in April 2023 (GB/2023/63).

6. The remaining Investment Priority Area (IPA), the City Centre/City Rail Link (CRL) stations, will be added as a next step later in 2025/early 2026 as more information becomes available, Also in this timeframe updates will be made for additional investments in Drury West, and stormwater in Mt Roskill and Māngere.

7. The Governing Body approved consultation on the draft Contributions Policy 2025 in September 2024 and consultation took place from September to December 2024.

8. A memorandum and summary of feedback received from consultation was circulated to all local board and Governing Body members in February 2025. These are attached to this report as Attachment F.

9. This was followed up with Subject Matter Expert (SME) attendance at local board workshops as requested by individual local boards.

10. Any local board views agreed through this report will form an attachment to the decision-making report being presented to Governing Body on 1 May 2025.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) tuku / provide views on the draft Contributions Policy 2025 for inclusion in the Governing Body decision report on 1 May 2025.

Horopaki

Context

11. Development contributions (DCs) allow for an equitable and proportionate share of the total cost of growth-related capital expenditure to be recovered from the development community. The Contributions Policy sets out how the council will recover from new development an appropriate and fair share of the cost of infrastructure investment attributable to growth.

12. Auckland's population has grown substantially over the 12 years to the end of 2024, from 1.4 million to over 1.8 million at an average of 1.4 per cent annually. It is forecast to continue to grow, with approximately 200,000 more Aucklanders expected by 2034. The population is expected to grow by a further 400,000 by 2054^{^[1]}.

13. To support the development enabled by the Auckland Unitary Plan, we are facing both immediate and longer-term demands for infrastructure in growth areas. If we do not adequately plan for the delivery and funding of this infrastructure, the cumulative effects of this development could lead to an unfair rates burden on future ratepayers or a risk of infrastructure shortfalls for future residents.

14. Auckland Council’s current contributions policy was introduced in January 2022 and later updated from June 2023 to extend cost recovery in Drury over a 30-year period instead of the previous 10-year approach.

15. Between September and November 2024, the council consulted on a proposal to adopt a new policy that incorporates updated capital expenditure from the Long-term Plan 2024-2034, revised growth and interest rate forecasts, adjustments to project costs, and extended investment planning for Drury.

16. The proposed policy also expands the 30-year cost recovery model to other Investment Priority Areas, including the Inner Northwest (Red Hills, Westgate, and Whenuapai) and Auckland Housing Programme (AHP) areas in Tāmaki, Māngere, and Mt Roskill. In addition, several smaller adjustments aim to ensure fairer cost distribution between ratepayers and developers.

17. The policy proposed for consultation included $10.3 billion in growth-related capital investment in the period to 2034, increasing the average development contribution from $21,000 to $30,000, while contributions in Drury would rise from $70,000 to $83,000. The proposed policy also provided for $10.9 billion of investment in Drury, Inner Northwest, and the AHP areas in the period beyond 2034. With these investments included the average DC price across the region would rise to $50,000. Different charges apply to different geographical areas based on the relevant activity funding areas in the proposal.

18. The Consultation Document (CD) provided to support consultation set out the key issues to be considered in assessing the proposal. The CD can be found at Attachment C. The key changes set out in consultation are summarised below.

Update for decisions in the LTP 2024-2034 and updates to Drury

19. The draft Contributions Policy 2025 that was consulted on updated the capital expenditure projects to reflect the decisions made since 2021 and the associated investment planned over the 10-year timeframe of the LTP.

20. The key changes include:

· Level crossings – Takanini ($550 million)

· Development of new town square in Henderson ($12.5 million)

· Waterview catchment separation ($59 million) – updated costs.

21. The current contributions policy included projects which are now funded as part of the NZ Upgrade Programme. Government decisions on the NZ Upgrade Programme had not been made at the time the Contributions Policy 2022 Variation A was adopted. We are now removing these projects from the policy as they are not expected to require council funding and there is no basis to recover any costs for them. Contributions collected for these projects to date will be re-allocated against similar projects within the same funding area.

22. The assessment of requirements for stormwater infrastructure in Drury has now been completed. This identified one project the council would need to deliver in addition to those that would be provided by developers as a condition of resource consent, and this has been included in the draft policy. Some adjustments have now also been made to the timing of projects including reducing investment and deferral of the timing of open space acquisitions. The assumptions made for investments in Drury over the longer horizon have also been reviewed based on the latest available information and the capital expenditure included in the policy has been updated. This includes updated land cost assumptions, alignment with the Cost Estimation guide published by Auckland Transport, and the latest growth forecasts. These changes raised the DC price for Drury that was consulted on from $70,000 to $83,000.

23. The draft policy will include a list of over 1,700 programmes and projects for which the council will seek to recover the growth share of costs through development contributions (see Attachment B).

24. The table below shows the total investments with a growth component in transport, stormwater, reserves, and community facilities over the LTP period and their funding source in the CD. In this analysis and that which follows later it is assumed that National Land Transport Fund from Waka Kotahi will fund 51 per cent funding of qualifying transport projects.

Funding source	CAPEX investment type $ millions
Funding source	Transport	Reserves	Community spaces	Stormwater	Total funding
Total NZTA/Waka Kotahi	3,569	0	0	0	3,569
Total rates	3,072	557	301	463	4,393
Total development contributions	893	1,005	127	309	2,334
Total CAPEX	7,534	1,562	428	772	10,296

25. As a result of the capital expenditure changes in the period to 2034, updated forecasts of NZTA/Waka Kotahi funding and dwelling construction, and adjustments to the investments in Drury before and after 2034 the weighted average development contributions price for a standard residential unit would rise from $21,000 under the Contributions Policy 2022, Variation A to $30,000 under the draft Contributions Policy 2025. The average price increase is driven by the increased level of investment within the LTP period in the Investment Priority Areas (IPA). This is a weighted average and varies widely by location depending on the investments the council plans to make to support growth in each area.

Inclusion of investments in IPA areas beyond 2034

26. The consultation proposed the addition of investments beyond 2034 to support growth in the IPA areas. The proposed investments and consequent changes to DC prices for each of the IPA areas is set out below.

Inner Northwest

27. The LTP provides for investment of $155 million in transport and $139 million in reserves between 2024 and 2034. The table below shows the investments with a growth component in transport, reserves, and community facilities beyond 2034 and their funding sources. No stormwater investment is required by the council as the nature of infrastructure needed in this area is such that it is expected to be delivered by developers as a condition of resource consent.

Total investments and funding source by activity in the Inner Northwest over a longer horizon $ millions
Funding source	Transport	Reserves	Community facilities
Total NZTA/Waka Kotahi	1,142	0	0
Total rates	558	118	82
Total development contributions	1,366	903	133
Total CAPEX	3,066	1,021	215

28. The additional funding requirement would increase the contributions price for the Inner Northwest from an average of $25,167 per household unit equivalent (HUE) to an average of around $98,000 per HUE when the investments beyond 2034 are added. Different charges apply to different geographical areas based on the relevant activity funding areas in the proposal. The proposed charges are set out in the table below.

Changes to funding area charges in the Inner Northwest over a longer horizon
Funding area	Current DC charge	Proposed DC for investments within the LTP period incl regional and sub-regional DCs	Proposed DC price for investments beyond LTP	Total proposed price including all investments incl regional and sub-regional DCs
Whenuapai	$25k	$27k	$75k	$102k
Redhills	$25k	$27k	$62k	$89k
Westgate	$23k	$34k	$61k	$95k

Māngere Auckland Housing Programme area

29. The LTP provides for investment of $46 million in transport and $23 million in reserves between 2024 and 2034. The table below shows the transport investments with a growth component beyond 2034 and their funding sources. Investments in stormwater infrastructure will be added in 2025 once further work is completed.

Total investments and funding source by activity in Māngere over a longer horizon $ millions
Funding source	Transport	Reserves	Community facilities
Total NZTA/Waka Kotahi	292	0	0
Total rates	531	0	0
Total development contributions	89	0	0
Total CAPEX	912	0	0

30. The additional funding requirement would increase the contributions price for the Māngere Auckland Housing Programme from an average of $18,123 per HUE to an average of around $29,000 per HUE when the investments beyond 2034 are added.

Mt Roskill Auckland Housing Programme area

31. The LTP provides for investment of $44 million in transport and $15 million in reserves between 2024 and 2034. The table below shows the transport investments with a growth component beyond 2034 and their funding sources. Investments in stormwater infrastructure will be added in 2025 once further work is completed.

Total investments and funding source by activity in Mt Roskill over a longer horizon $ millions
Funding source	Transport	Reserves	Community facilities
Total NZTA/Waka Kotahi	594	0	0
Total rates	677	0	0
Total development contributions	344	0	0
Total CAPEX	1,615	0	0

32. The additional funding requirement would increase the contributions price for the Mt Roskill from an average of $20,406, per HUE to an average of around $52,000 per HUE when the investments beyond 2034 are added. Different charges may apply depending on the combination of activity funding areas a development falls within. The primary driver of the higher DCs in the above range is the recovery of historic stormwater investments in the Inner West Triangle and the Waitematā Central funding areas.

Tāmaki Regeneration area

33. The LTP provides for investment of $76 million in transport, $67 million in stormwater, $87 million in reserves, and $1 million in community facilities between 2024 and 2034. The table below shows the investments with a growth component in transport, community facilities and stormwater beyond 2034 and their funding sources.

Total investments and funding source by activity in Tāmaki over a longer horizon $ millions
Funding source	Transport	Reserves	Community facilities	Stormwater
Total NZTA/Waka Kotahi	181	0	0	0
Total rates	194	0	41	18
Total development contributions	171	0	19	788
Total CAPEX	546	0	60	806

34. The standard of service for stormwater in Tāmaki has been planned to deliver the same level of service as in the Inner Northwest and Drury. This is higher than the service level presently provided by historical investment in the other brownfields areas that aren’t expected to develop. Accordingly, the scale of and cost of the investment required to redevelop the area is substantial.

35. The additional funding requirement would increase the contributions price for Tāmaki from $31,157 per HUE to $119,114 per HUE when the investments beyond 2034 are added.

Other proposed changes to the policy

Funding areas

36. Changes were proposed to funding areas to provide a more refined allocation of costs to development areas to better reflect beneficiaries of the planned infrastructure. The new proposed funding areas include:

· new sub-regional funding areas at Paerata, Whau, Inner Northwest

· a new local funding area at Avondale.

37. Changes to neighbouring funding areas were proposed to accommodate these new areas.

38. A number of other refinements were proposed to local and sub-regional funding areas to better reflect the beneficiaries of infrastructure. Details of these changes are included in Attachment E: Funding area maps.

Other changes

39. Some technical changes were proposed to the policy to clarify its intent and ensure fairness. Changes were highlighted in the draft policy in Attachment A.

40. Aside from the proposed changes discussed, the Contributions Policy 2022, Variation A was recommended as appropriate and fit for purpose and it was proposed to continue the unamended provisions in the current policy into the new policy.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

41. Key issues addressed in the CD related to the uncertainty inherent in taking a 30-year view of growth and the infrastructure investment required to support that along with the impact that higher DCs would have on current landowners planning to develop and whether higher DCs would impact on house prices. Key points made in the advice that supported the adoption of the draft policy for consultation on these issues is set out below. Further advice on these matters and other issues raised in consultation will form part of the advice to the council on 1 May.

42. The uncertainty associated with long-term planning is managed through the three-yearly review of our infrastructure planning priorities and funding through the council’s LTP. This allows the council to manage the risk of the pace of growth changing from our forecasts and consequent changes in the required infrastructure.

43. Continuing with a 10-year focus would continue the uncertainty for developers, landowners, and other infrastructure providers. It would also make it difficult to recover a fair share of the funding of expected capital expenditure in years 11-30 from early developers to address the longer-term cumulative impacts of their development. This would risk development occurring without adequate infrastructure and place more demand on future ratepayers.

44. These changes will not materially impact on house prices, which are driven by supply and demand and are not determined via a cost-plus methodology. That is, the developers are price takers. Their market power is limited, given they are part of a larger market, and their products are substitutable for near equivalents. Higher DC prices will eventually flow through to lower prices for raw land as the cost of enabling infrastructure is capitalised into the land value. However, they may have a short-term negative impact on the pace of development as developers respond to the change. Developers must absorb the cost into a lower land value. Depending on their financial position, they may either proceed with development, defer development and hold the land awaiting future value uplift, or on-sell the land to another developer. Staff consider that these short-term effects are outweighed by better cost signalling and associated longer-term benefits.

45. As these investments are being planned over decades, they are subject to refinement as investment plans are developed further, development intentions change, and economic conditions fluctuate. Future contributions policies will be updated as more refined information becomes available.

Consultation

46. Public consultation ran from 30 September to December 2024, featuring webinars, in-person events, and an opportunity for submitters to present directly to councillors.

47. Materials released to support consultation included the following documents attached to this report:

· Attachment A: Draft Development Contributions Policy 2025

· Attachment B: Schedule 8 Assets for which development contributions (DCs) will be used

· Attachment C: Consultation Document - Contributions Policy 2025

· Attachment D: How we set Development Contributions – Cost Allocation Methodology

· Attachment E: Funding area maps.

Feedback received

48. A total of 147 submissions were received, including 46 from organisations.

49. Key concerns raised included the impact of higher contributions on house prices and development, uncertainty around 30-year planning and cost escalation, the scale of stormwater investment in Tāmaki, delays in infrastructure investment, consideration of alternative funding sources, transparency of information, and specific issues with funding areas and projects.

50. A full analysis of the feedback can be found in Attachment F.

Updates for Final Policy for Adoption

51. Officers are analysing the points raised in the submissions. Advice on these points and further analysis conducted since the consultation process, including updated growth and economic forecasts, will be incorporated in advice to the Governing Body for decision making, planned for 1 May 2025. Potential changes to the proposed policy will also be presented at that time.

52. The Government has announced intended reforms to infrastructure funding and financing as part of the Going for Housing Growth policy program. The reforms are planned for implementation alongside council long-term plans in 2027. The exact form the reforms take will only be confirmed once legislation has passed. Staff consider that the Contributions Policy will still be required for at least the next two years and the council should continue with the updates and improvements proposed.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

53. Planning now for the funding of investments to support growth in the IPAs will ensure that the council is better able to deliver the infrastructure required for development in the IPAs to manage climate impacts of development and to connect to the rest of the city with a reduced climate impact. The proposal provides for early developers to meet a share of the costs of the infrastructure they will benefit from and create the need for, to address the cumulative impacts of growth.

54. If plans for securing a share of funding with DCs from early developers aren’t made now, greater demands will fall on future ratepayers to deliver this infrastructure. While adjustments can be made to the DC policy in the future these can’t retrospectively secure revenue from early developers. General rates are the only practical alternative funding source to make up this shortfall. Given the competing demands on general rates there is a real risk that all the funding required won’t be available in the future. This will mean the council won’t be able to deliver the level of investment required, leading to a greater negative climate impact.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

55. The information prepared for consultation on the draft Contributions Policy 2025 was developed in conjunction with the following council-controlled organisations and council units:

· Auckland Transport

· Public Law

· Policy

· Planning and Resource Consents

· Eke Panuku Development Auckland

· Healthy Waters and Flood Resilience

· Service Strategy and Partnerships

· Chief Economist Unit

· Spatial Analysis and Modelling.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

56. The DC price varies by location depending on the cost of infrastructure required to support development in an area. These locations do not usually align to local board areas.

57. A local board briefing session was held on 30 September 2024 to brief members on this topic. Local boards have received a memorandum to update them on the review of the contributions policy and the feedback from public consultation. 18 local boards accepted an offer for workshop briefing sessions which were held in March. The purpose of this report is to seek local board views.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

58. Development contributions are assessed against the demand that different types of development generate on council infrastructure. Māori developments are assessed under broader development types based on the demand they generate. For example, kaumātua housing is treated the same as retirement villages, and marae are considered under community facilities.

59. Iwi authorities with mana whenua interests were contacted prior to the start of consultation to seek expressions of interest in discussing and providing feedback on the proposed changes. All iwi authorities were also notified when consultation opened, further advising of how they could have their say. The Mana Whenua forum and other council forums were advised of the consultation.

60. Seven submitters on the proposal identified as Māori. One response supported the proposed changes to update the policy for changes to the LTP and to reflect growth beyond 2034 in the IPA areas and four were opposed. In regard to the changes to Drury and the other changes proposed two were in favour and two against. The only comment received was that new development needs to be fully funded by developers.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

61. The Long-term Plan 2024-2034 assumes DCs revenue of $2.0 billion over the LTP period. After completing the analysis of the cost of investments in the LTP that can be recovered with DCs and the impact of the proposed policy changes, it was estimated that the revenue would be $2.6 billion. The achievement of this revised revenue forecast requires, as a first step, the implementation of a contributions policy updated for the capital expenditure decisions in the LTP, and the other changes proposed in this report.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

62. Forecasting long-term growth, infrastructure investment, and development contributions (DCs) carries risks, but these can be managed through the triennial long-term plans, policy adjustments, and reallocation or refunds of DCs if planned assets are not delivered.

63. There is a risk that projected development and DC revenue may not be met, which will be managed by monitoring consent applications and DC revenue.

64. The council ensures its contributions policy complies with legislation, but given the proposed increases in DCs, some developers may challenge the policy.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

65. The Governing Body will consider the feedback and updates to the proposed policy and make a decision on the final policy adoption on 1 May 2025.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Attachment A: Draft Development Contributions Policy 2025	39
b ⇩	Attachment B: Schedule 8 Asset for which development contributions (DCs) will be used	83
c ⇩	Attachment C: Consultation Document - Contributions Policy 2025	113
d ⇩	Attachment D: How we set Development Contributions – Cost Allocation Methodology	141
e ⇩	Attachment E: Funding area maps	209
f ⇩	Attachment F: Memorandum and Summary of consultation feedback	221

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Andrew Duncan - Manager Financial Policy

Authorisers

Lou-Ann Ballantyne - General Manager Governance and Engagement

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

27 March 2025

Allocation of 2025/2026 Local Board Transport Capital Fund

File No.: CP2025/04519

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this report is to approve projects for investigation and delivery from the remaining 2025/2026 Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF).

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

1. The local board has $796,891 in its 2025/2026 LBTCF to allocate to projects.

2. At its workshop on 12 December 2024, the local board was presented with a list of new projects along with indicative costs. The local board provided informal support for the following projects:

· 297 West Coast Road Pedestrian improvements - $250,000

· Parrs Cross Road pedestrian improvements - $273,445.50

· Seymour Road crossing improvements - $273,445.50.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitakere RangesWaitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) toha / allocate it’s remaining 2025/2026 Local Board Transport Capital Fund of $796,891 to the following projects:

i) $250,000 to the 297 West Coast Road Pedestrian improvements.

ii) $273,445.50 to the Parrs Cross Road pedestrian improvements.

iii) $273,445.50 Seymour Road crossing improvements.

b) whakaae / approve that any cost savings from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects and/or any new additional funding that becomes available be applied to its active projects if they require additional funding to complete within the current three-year local board programme.

Horopaki

Context

3. The LBTCF is an Auckland Transport fund established in 2012 to allow local boards to deliver small projects in their local area that would not normally be prioritised by Auckland Transport.

4. After the finalisation of the 2024-2034 Regional Land Transport Plan, the budget was increased to $48.7 million of which $17 million is approved for 2024/2025 and $20.4 million is endorsed for 2025/2026.

5. The budget for Waitakere Ranges Local Board has been increased from $958k to $1.413 million for the 2022-2025 term. The local board has allocated a portion of this budget to projects already and these projects have either been constructed or are now construction ready.

6. There is a budget of $796,891 now available for the local board to allocate new projects or to top up current projects where required.

7. This report requests the local board approves as its first priority, that any cost savings from its currently active Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects and/or any new additional funding that becomes available be applied to its active projects if they require additional funding to complete within the current three-year local board programme.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Active projects

18. The following information recaps the status of current active projects in the programme:

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Table 1 – Update on active projects as of 12 December 2024 workshop

New LBTCF Budget

1. Through the 2024-2034 Regional Land Transport Plan process, additional budget of $796,891 is now available for the board to allocate to new LBTCF projects.

2. The local board has provided informal support for the projects in the following table:

Project Name

Project Description

High level cost estimate

297 West Coast Road Pedestrian improvements

(Outside 297 West Coast Road (Caltex service station)

The existing pedestrian refuge island on West Coast Road has safety concerns with its operation. This includes sub-standard access to the facility and unsafe interaction between pedestrians and vehicles at the driveway of Caltex. The refuge provides a crossing point for two bus stops on West Coast Road. The request was driven by a near miss involving school child.

$250,000

Parrs Cross Road pedestrian improvements

(125 Parrs Cross Road, Glen Eden)

Concerns have been raised by residents on the existing refuge island in Parrs Cross Road regarding pedestrian safety due to crashes experienced at this location. Crash history has indicated two incidents within last 5 years where vehicles were rear-ended while giving way to pedestrians and one crash where a vehicle hit the median island while attempting to overtake another vehicle.

The existing pedestrian refuge provides access to local shops, car park, Parrs Park Playground and public toilets.

$350,000

Seymour Road crossing improvements

(73 Seymour Road, Sunnyvale)

Walking/cycling – Seymour Road crossing for pedestrians and cyclists to connect from Parrs Park to Oratia Stream cycleway. This would improve the connection between the park and Sunnyvale Train Station.

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$350,000

3. Note that the cost estimate for both Parrs Cross Road pedestrian improvements and Seymour Road crossing improvements is $350,000 each. However, due to the limited budget of $273,445.50, this is being allocated to each project. Once the design and investigation are completed then exact scope of project will be known and any cost saving can be utilised to complete these two active projects.

4. This report recommends formal approval of these projects for start design, investigation and delivery by end of June 2026.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

5. Auckland Transport engages closely with the council on developing strategy, actions and measures to support the outcomes sought by the Auckland Plan 2050, the Auckland Climate Action Plan and the council’s priorities.

6. Auckland Transport reviews the potential climate impacts of all projects and works hard to minimise carbon emissions. Auckland Transport’s work programme is influenced by council direction through Te-Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

7. The Local Board Transport Capital projects noted for decision do not impact on Council facilities.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

8. The Local Board Transport Capital projects were workshopped with members prior to this report being submitted. At the 12 December 2024 workshop local board members expressed informal support for the proposals outlined in this report.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

9. Auckland Transport is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its broader legal obligations in being more responsible or effective to Māori.

10. Auckland Transport’s Māori Responsiveness Plan outlines the commitment to 19 mana whenua tribes in delivering effective and well-designed transport policy and solutions for Auckland. We also recognise mataawaka and their representative bodies and our desire to foster a relationship with them. This plan is available on the Auckland Transport website - https://at.govt.nz/about-us/transport-plans-strategies/maori-responsiveness-plan/#about

11. In this case, neither decision involves a significant decision in relation to land or a body of water so specific Māori input was not sought.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

12. The local board transport capital project decisions in this report do have financial implications, reducing the Local Board Transport Capital Fund by $796,891.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

13. The proposed decisions do have some risk, any construction project can be affected by a range of factors including weather, contract availability or discovery of previously un-identified factors like unmapped infrastructure.

14. The costs outlined in this report are indicative costings and selected projects may cost more or less than the amount indicated. Once projects are selected, further investigation will confirm project costings.

15. Auckland Transport manages risk by retaining a 10% contingency on the projects and historically there are several occasions in the organisation has used budget surpluses in other programmes to support delivery of the LBTCF. However, there is always a small risk that more money may be required from the LBTCF.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

1. The following activities or actions are planned following formal allocation of funds:

For design and investigation and then agreed design for delivery:

· 297 West Coast Road Pedestrian improvements

· Parrs Cross Road pedestrian improvements

· Seymour Road crossing improvements

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

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Signatories

Authors

Owena Schuster, Elected Member Relationship Partner

Authorisers

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

John Gillespie, Head of Stakeholder and Community Engagement

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

27 March 2025

Local board input into Auckland Council’s submission on the Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill

File No.: CP2025/03864

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To seek feedback from the local board on the Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill proposes a mechanism for extending New Zealand’s parliamentary term from three to four years, subject to a binding referendum.

3. Rather than mandating an automatic change, this would allow Parliament to extend its term only if select committees reflect proportional representation – meaning the number of MPs from each party on committees matches their share of seats in Parliament.

4. Supporters argue a four-year term enables better policymaking and project delivery, while opponents highlight reduced electoral accountability. New Zealand’s three-year term is rare globally, and past referendums have opposed extending it, though recent reviews suggest shifting public sentiment.

5. A key consideration for Auckland Council is the potential impact on local election cycles. There could be years where local and central elections coincide, which could impact voter engagement. Fixed parliamentary terms would benefit the alignment of local election timing.

6. In December 2024, the council submitted feedback on the LGNZ Electoral Reform Working Group Issues Paper, supporting a four-year electoral cycle for local government. The submission acknowledged potential benefits of aligning local and central elections if local elections shift to booth voting but recommended keeping them two years apart otherwise. While most local boards supported a four-year term, views varied on election timing—some favoured aligning with central elections, while others preferred a two-year gap.

7. The Policy and Planning Committee will consider the council’s submission on 10 April. The submission closing date is 17 April.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) tuku / provide feedback to Auckland Council’s submission on the Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill.

Horopaki

Context

Overview of the Bill

8. The Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill (“the Bill”) proposes a mechanism to extend the current three-year Parliamentary term to four years, subject to a binding referendum.

9. The Bill doesn’t automatically change the term to four years. Instead, Parliament can choose to extend its term from three to four years if select committees are structured in a way that fairly reflects the makeup of Parliament. To make this happen, Parliament must pass a resolution within the first three months of a new term stating that the proportionality requirement has been met, and the Governor-General must then issue a proclamation.

Key Considerations

10. Arguments in favour of a four-year term include allowing for a more deliberate and considered legislative process, reducing the frequency of election cycles, and providing governments with a longer timeframe to implement policy.

11. Arguments against a four-year term highlight concerns around democratic accountability. A longer term would mean elected representatives face elections less frequently, shifting accountability from a three-year to a four-year cycle.

12. Additionally, New Zealand’s constitutional framework differs from jurisdictions with stronger checks and balances, such as an upper and lower house or a clearer separation of executive and legislative powers. In New Zealand, the executive is formed from the majority party in Parliament and drives the legislative agenda.

13. To address concerns around accountability, the Bill strengthens the role of select committees by requiring their composition to more accurately reflect the proportionality of Parliament.

History of New Zealand Parliamentary terms

14. New Zealand originally had a five-year parliamentary term, in line with Britain. In 1879, it was reduced to three years following the abolition of provincial governments, as there were concerns about the concentration of power at the central level. Reducing the term ensured more frequent electoral accountability.

15. Two non-binding referendums on extending the term—held in 1967 and 1990—both resulted in strong opposition. Both referendums saw large majorities opposed to extending the term to four years.

16. Recent reviews, including the 2013 Constitutional Advisory Panel and the 2023 Independent Electoral Review, suggest public opinion may be shifting towards a four-year term.

17. A key change since the last referendum was the introduction of the Mixed-Member Proportional (MMP) system in 1993, which increased proportional representation and strengthened the role of smaller parties in governance. While MMP has enhanced legislative scrutiny, concerns remain about reduced accountability if the term is extended.

18. The Constitutional Advisory Panel in 2013 found that public support for a four-year term was contingent on improved legislative scrutiny and accountability measures, such as more referenda, better human rights assessments, and the introduction of an upper house. The panel emphasised that any extension should be decided by referendum.

19. The Independent Electoral Review (IER), set up in 2022, also assessed the term length and found arguments for and against a four-year term to be finely balanced.

International context

20. New Zealand’s three-year parliamentary term is rare internationally. In 183 countries with elected lower houses or unicameral parliaments, only eight have a term of three years or less, 72 have a four-year term, 99 have a five-year term and four have a six-year term.

21. In general, parliaments (whether unicameral or bicameral) have a four-year or five-year term including both the United Kingdom (with Westminster-style of Parliament and Executive, headed by a sovereign) and Germany (with an MMP electoral system), from which New Zealand’s system is based.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

22. The last referendum on the parliamentary term took place in 1990 in which 69 per cent of voters rejected extending the term from three to four years. It is timely to revisit the topic again with communities.

23. A key concern for local government is the uncertainty around whether Parliament will adopt a three-year or four-year term. If local government maintains its three-year term while Parliament alternates between three and four years, there is likely to be occasional overlap, where parliamentary and local elections occur in the same year. However, this would likely happen inconsistently.

24. If local elections remain the responsibility of councils (rather than the Electoral Commission), the concurrent timing of parliamentary and local elections could lead to voter confusion.

25. Auckland Council, in its submission to the Electoral Reform Working Group, acknowledged that there could be potential benefits if local elections were conducted by the Electoral Commission, using the booth voting method, alongside parliamentary elections. This could capitalise on the higher voter turnout for parliamentary elections to boost participation in local elections. However, it remains uncertain whether this will occur.

26. As a result, the council’s draft submission on the bill would consider requesting that parliamentary terms be fixed, and that the legislation governing local elections be amended to align with parliamentary terms.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

27. The Bill does not have any direct climate impacts.

28. However, a four-year term could provide a longer, uninterrupted timeframe for planning and implementing climate-related initiatives.

29. If both local and central government terms are fixed at four years, this could lead to a reduction in postal voting for local government elections. This change may result in environmental benefits, such as reduced paper usage and a decrease in transport requirements for the delivery and collection of voting papers.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

30. The council group is not directly affected by the proposed change. However, if local and central elections were to coincide, further analysis of the potential impacts would be necessary.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

31. In February 2023, nine local boards provided feedback on the introduction of a four-year electoral term for local government in the draft submission of the Future for Local Government paper. Most supported a four-year term, though views on election sequencing varied. One board opposed aligning local and central elections, emphasising the importance of maintaining local focus.

32. In November 2024, local boards provided further feedback to inform the council’s submission on the LGNZ Electoral Reform Working Group Issues Paper (Issue Five), which also addressed the four-year term. While most local boards supported the shift, there were differing views on election timing—some favored aligning local and central elections, while others preferred a two-year gap. Local board views are compiled here.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

33. Māori views were not sought in the preparation of this report. A four-year term could allow more time to build relationships and ensure continuity in key initiatives, without disruptions from frequent election cycles.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

34. The Bill does not impose any direct costs. Potential cost efficiencies could arise if central and local elections coincide.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

35. The council's position on this matter presents minimal risk.

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Next steps

36. The Policy and Planning Committee will consider approving the council’s submission at its meeting on 10 April.

37. Submissions close on Thursday, 17 April.

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Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

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Signatories

Authors

Maclean Grindell - Senior Advisor Operations and Policy

Warwick McNaughton - Principal Advisor Governance

Authorisers

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Oliver Roberts - Planning & Operations Manager

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

27 March 2025

Auckland Council’s Quarterly Performance Report: Waitākere Ranges Local Board for quarter two 2024/2025

File No.: CP2025/00169

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide the Waitākere Ranges Local Board with an integrated quarterly performance report for quarter two, 1 October – 31 December 2024.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report includes financial performance, progress against work programmes, key challenges the board should be aware of and any risks to delivery against the 2024/2025 work programme.

3. The work programme is produced annually and aligns with Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan outcomes.

4. The key activity updates from this quarter are:

· Project ID 445 Youth: Build Capacity – staff continue to support desired outcomes for the Waitākere Ranges Youth Voice.

· Project 437 Community arts programmes Open Studios Waitākere – the 2024 Open Studios Waitākere event saw a record-breaking 100+ artists register, with about five per cent identifying as Māori. A full report will be provided to the Local Board in February 2025.

· Project ID 454 Activation of community led venue partners Waitākere Ranges – Glen Eden Community House ran their School Holiday Programme which provided support to local working families.

· Project ID 1043 Library services – in quarter two, Titirangi and Glen Eden libraries hosted several well-attended community events.

· Project ID 457 Citizenship ceremonies – two citizenship ceremonies were delivered in quarter two.

· Project ID 4398 Deliver the Heritage Conference – planning, quoting, budget building and stakeholder liaison meetings for this event started successfully in quarter two.

· Project ID 646 Waitākere Ranges Ecological Volunteering Programme (Local Parks) – a total of 980 volunteer hours were recorded in this quarter.

5. All operating departments with agreed work programmes have provided a quarterly update against their work programme delivery. Activities are reported with a status of green (on track), amber (some risk or issues, which are being managed) or grey (cancelled, deferred or merged).

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) receive the performance report for quarter two ending 31 December 2024.

Horopaki

Context

6. The Waitākere Ranges Local Board has an approved 2024/2025 work programme for the following:

· Customer and Community Services

· Local Environmental

· Plans and Places

· Auckland Emergency Management

· Local Governance.

7. The graph below shows how the work programme activities meet Local Board Plan outcomes. Activities that are not part of the approved work programme but contribute towards the local board outcomes, such as advocacy by the local board, are not captured in this graph.

Graph 1: Work programme activities by outcome

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

Local Board Work Programme Snapshot

8. The graph below identifies work programme activity by RAG status (red, amber, green and grey) which measures the performance of the activity. It shows the percentage of work programme activities that are on track (green), in progress but with issues that are being managed (amber), activities that have significant issues (red) and activities that have been cancelled/deferred/merged (grey).

Graph 2: Work programme performance by RAG status

9. The graph below shows the stage of the activities in each departments’ work programmes. The number of activity lines differ by department as approved in the local board work programmes.

Graph 3: Work programme performance by activity status and department

Key activity updates from quarter two

10. Project ID 445 Youth: Build Capacity – staff continue to support desired outcomes for the Waitākere Ranges Youth Voice with ACYDC (Auckland Climbing and Youth Development Club) and MPHS (McLaren Park Henderson South).

11. Project 437 Community arts programmes Open Studios Waitākere – the 2024 Open Studios Waitākere event saw a record-breaking 100+ artists register, with about five per cent identifying as Māori. The weekend event on 24-25 November attracted many visitors, with feedback surveys currently underway to measure visitor numbers and artwork sales. Preliminary results show a record number of visitors, with some studios welcoming over 80 people and reporting average sales of $4,000+ for the weekend. A full report will be provided to the Local Board in February 2025. Key highlights include a strong turnout of visitors from outside the Waitākere/Auckland area, repeat and new attendees, and a new demographic focused on purchasing directly from artists, benefiting local artists with increased income. The introduction of video interviews in event promotions received excellent feedback from all participants.

12. Project ID 454 Activation of community led venue partners Waitākere Ranges – Glen Eden Community House ran their School Holiday Programme which provided support to local working families. Titirangi Community House held a sing along movie night in partnership with Titirangi Library. Over 150 local families attended.

13. Project ID 1043 Library services – in quarter two, Titirangi and Glen Eden libraries hosted several well-attended community events. Titirangi Library engaged in local collaborations, including an interactive convict history show held at Titirangi Theatre as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival. The October school holidays saw tamariki at Glen Eden Library conducting science experiments, sculpting clay, drawing hieroglyphics, planting seeds and hearing stories. The library’s Diwali event (which included Rangoli, henna designs and dancing) attracted more than 100 participants.

14. Project ID 457 Citizenship ceremonies – two citizenship ceremonies were delivered in quarter two, with 184 people from the local board area becoming new citizens.

15. Project ID 4398 Deliver the Heritage Conference – planning, quoting, budget building and stakeholder liaison meetings for this event started successfully in quarter two, with the Whau Local Board allocating $1,454 towards the event.

16. Project ID 646 Waitākere Ranges Ecological Volunteering Programme (Local Parks) – a total of 980 volunteer hours were recorded in this quarter. Work has continued at Kawaka and Pūrua reserves, and South Titirangi Neighbourhood Network have now installed new pest animal control lines. Planning for the winter 2025 planting season is well underway, with initial site selection completed and planting plans submitted for review by internal teams to identify any issues with chosen sites.

Activities on hold

17. The following work programme activities have been identified by operating departments as on hold:

· Project ID 3387 42 Seaview Road, Titirangi – EOI process for Old Piha School House. In the financial year 2023/2024 work programme year, staff received advice from Healthy Waters suggesting the land is not safe to lease. Therefore, a new lease at this site will not be progressed and is on hold for now. This item will be deferred so that staff across council can liaise with the Waitākere Ranges Local Board to decide the future of this site and potential relocation.

· Project ID 3651 Waiatarua Reserve – Waiatarua Performing Arts Trust lease. This item is on hold at the request of the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Changes to the local board work programme

Deferred activities

18. The following activity is deferred from the current work programme into future years:

· Project 3650 Kowhai Reserve – Titirangi Badminton Club Inc. lease. The new lease will remain on hold while the group's landowner approval application is being processed for the proposal to extend its building. A new lease will need to be consolidated with the outcome of the landowner approval. The Waitākere Ranges Local Board will receive a joint report from Community Leasing and Land Advisory in 2025.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

19. Receiving performance monitoring reports will not result in any identifiable changes to greenhouse gas emissions.

20. Work programmes were approved in June 2024 and delivery is already underway. Should significant changes to any projects be required, climate impacts will be assessed as part of the relevant reporting requirements.

21. The local board is currently investing in a number of sustainability projects, which aim to build awareness around individual carbon emissions, and changing behaviour at a local level.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

22. When developing the work programmes council group impacts and views are presented to the local board.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

23. This report informs the Waitākere Ranges Local Board of the performance for quarter two ending 31 December 2024.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

24. Project ID 453 Hoani Waititi Marae – in quarter two, Hoani Waititi Marae Trust continued operate and maintain Hoani Waititi Marae, to be open and available for public use.

25. Project ID 448 support the Kaiwhakaawe Māori broker – in quarter two, the Kaitūhono role at Hoāni Waititi Marae was well established and delivered a number of achievements. For example, a six-monthly report on outcomes against the Funding Agreement, from 01/07/2024 to 31/12/24, was delivered to the Henderson-Massey, Waitākere Ranges and Whau local boards in November 2024. Meetings with the three western local board chairs and General Manager, Hoani Waititi Marae, were held in September and November 2024. Tikanga sessions for elected members and local board staff, being at the marae, commenced in November 2024. Further to these, local board business meetings for each of the local boards are scheduled in quarter three and quarter four, and a Māori engagement hui scheduled at the marae, for March 2025. Meetings between the Kaitūhono, Community Brokers for each of the western local boards, and the area Engagement officer, occur every six weeks to prioritise on delivery of the annual work programme. A citizenship ceremony is scheduled at Hoani Waititi Marae in quarter four, with the date for this to be confirmed at the beginning of quarter three.

26. Project ID 460 Māori responsiveness: mana whenua engagement – the Community Broker has continued to engage with Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance (PFWRA) over this quarter, supporting and promoting the Special Species Spotlight project. An additional tranche of funding from the financial year 2024/2025 budget has enabled continuing engagement with the project, by Te Kawerau ā Maki. Information and advice on other possible funding avenues has also been provided to PFWRA, along with an e-intro to the recently appointed Elected Member co-ordinator at the Trusts. There have been some initial discussions regarding this line-item also supporting iwi involvement in the Dark Skies project and this will be further explored in quarter three.

27. Project ID 452 Placemaking: Glen Eden activation programme – staff recently met with the new Māori lead from Hoani Waititi Marae and the Kākanō Collective to discuss incorporating cultural enrichment and youth aspirations into the Glen Eden Village Plan, ensuring cultural values are woven into its development. A follow-up meeting with Te Kawerau ā Maki is scheduled for quarter three to further explore Māori cultural approaches for the village.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

28. This report is provided to enable the Waitākere Ranges Local Board to monitor the organisation’s progress and performance in delivering the 2024/2025 work programme. There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Financial Performance

29. Auckland Council (Council) currently has a number of bonds quoted on the NZ Stock Exchange (NZX). As a result, the Council is subject to obligations under the NZX Main Board & Debt Market Listing Rules and the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 sections 97 and 461H. These obligations restrict the release of half-year financial reports and results until the Auckland Council Group results are released to the NZX on or about 28 February 2025.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

30. While the risk of non-delivery of the entire work programme is rare, the likelihood for risk relating to individual activities does vary. Capital projects for instance, are susceptible to more risk as on-time and on-budget delivery is dependent on weather conditions, approvals (e.g. building consents) and is susceptible to market conditions.

31. The approved Customer and Community Services capex work programme include projects identified as part of the Risk Adjusted Programme (RAP). These are projects that the Community Facilities delivery team will progress, if possible, in advance of the programmed delivery year. This flexibility in delivery timing will help to achieve 100 per cent financial delivery for the financial year if projects intended for delivery in the current financial year are delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.

32. Information about any significant risks and how they are being managed and/or mitigated is addressed in the ‘Activities with significant issues’ section.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

33. The local board will receive the next performance update following the end of quarter three (31 March 2025).

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Quarter two work programme update	253
b ⇩	Quarter two financial appendix	281

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Natasha Yapp - Democracy Advisor

Authorisers

Lou-Ann Ballantyne - General Manager Governance and Engagement

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

27 March 2025

Auckland Transport Kōkiri Quarterly Update - March 2025

File No.: CP2025/04532

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To provide an update on projects in the local board’s Kōkiri Agreement 2024/2025 and seek any requests for changes.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

1. The Kōkiri Agreement 2024/2025 is a local board’s engagement plan with Auckland Transport’s (AT) work programme.

2. Developing the agreement is an annual process. During this process AT provides advice on its work programme, seeks feedback from the local board, responds to this feedback, and establishes an endorsed plan for engaging on work in the local board area.

3. This report provides an update on projects in the local board’s Kōkiri Agreement and provides an opportunity for the local board to request changes to the agreement.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitākere Ranges Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the March 2025 quarterly update on the Kōkiri Agreement 2024/2025.

Horopaki

Context

4. In mid-2023, Kōkiri was initiated to build a more structured and supportive relationship between local boards and Auckland Transport. Kōkiri is an annual process that includes the following steps:

a) October/November - AT provides quality advice to local boards on the next financial year’s work programme

b) March - Local boards provide their feedback, prioritising projects or programmes and requesting levels of engagement for each project

c) April/May - AT responds to that feedback, and a Kōkiri Agreement is written for each local board

d) June/July – AT seeks formal endorsement of the Kōkiri Agreement from local boards.

5. AT reports quarterly on the prioritised projects and programmes listed in the local board’s Kōkiri Agreement.

6. This process provides a clear annual structure for engaging with AT. Local boards are able to influence Auckland Transport’s work programme through the annual Kōkiri process and by providing any requests for changes through the quarterly reporting.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

7. Kōkiri Agreements prioritise the projects or programmes that are of most interest to the local board. Clear local board prioritisation provides AT with expectations of transport related objectives, in addition to the objectives provided in the local board plan. This information helps AT to either inform its planning or to offer better explanations for why certain projects or programmes cannot be delivered. guidance

8. However, plans evolve and change, so AT reports quarterly on progress of projects in the Kōkiri Agreement. This means that local boards are kept informed and have a regular opportunity to provide formal feedback to AT about their work programme.

9. The levels of engagement in the Kōkiri Agreement are derived from the International Association for Public Participation’s (IAP2) doctrine and are as follows:

Collaboration	AT and the local board are working together to deliver the project or programme. The local board leads the process of building community consensus. The local board’s input and advice are used to formulate solutions and develop plans. Local board feedback is incorporated into the plan to the maximum extent possible.
Consultation	AT leads the project or programme but works with the local board providing opportunities to input into the plan. If possible, AT incorporates the local board’s feedback into the plan; and if it is not able to provides clear reasons for that decision.
Informing	AT leads the project or programme informing the local board about progress. Local board members may be asked to provide their local knowledge and insight by AT, however there is no expectation that the project must be modified based on that input.

This agenda report includes the following attachments:

· Attachment A - provides updates about all projects and programmes currently listed in this local board’s Kōkiri Agreement

· Attachment B - is a quarterly update on road maintenance activities.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

10. This report does not have a direct impact on climate, however the projects it refers to will.

11. AT engages closely with the council on developing strategy, actions and measures to support the outcomes sought by the Auckland Plan 2050, the Auckland Climate Action Plan and the council’s priorities.

12. AT reviews the potential climate impacts of all projects and works hard to minimise carbon emissions. AT’s work programme is influenced by council direction through Te-Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

13. Kōkiri is a product of the Local Board Relationship Project. AT started the project in response to a 2022 ‘Letter of Expectation’ directive from the Mayor that stated in part that:

“The Statement of Intent 2023-2026 must set out how AT will achieve closer Local Board involvement in the design and planning stage of local transport projects that affect their communities.”

14. The Kōkiri agreement gives effect to this intent. AT receives local board feedback via regular engagement. AT also surveys local board members quarterly about engagement, providing an indication of satisfaction.

15. The Kōkiri agreement was developed working closely with Auckland Council’s Governance and Engagement Department.

16. The Kōkiri agreement is reported to the Local Board Chair’s Forum on a regular basis.

17. This work relies on historical engagement with both Auckland Council and with other major Council-Controlled Organisations (CCO) through the previous Joint CCO Engagement Plans.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

18. The local board endorsed the Kōkiri Agreement at its 22 August 2024 business meeting. This report provides the first quarterly update on projects in the Kōkiri.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

19. Auckland Transport is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its broader legal obligations in being more responsible or effective to Māori.

20. AT’s Māori Responsiveness Plan outlines the commitment to 19 mana whenua in delivering effective and well-designed transport policy and solutions for Auckland. We also recognise mataawaka and their representative bodies and our desire to foster a relationship with them. This plan is available on the Auckland Transport website - https://at.govt.nz/about-us/transport-plans-strategies/maori-responsiveness-plan/#about

21. Kōkiri is focused on AT’s interaction with local boards, as such Māori input was not sought at a programme level. However, when individual projects or operational activities have impact on water or land, Auckland Transport engages with iwi to seek their views. These views are shared in reports seeking decisions from the local board.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

22. Generally, this report has limited financial implications for the Waitakere Ranges Local board because Auckland Transport funds all projects and programmes. However, local boards do have a transport budget, called the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

23. Updates about Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects are included in this report, but financial implications are reported separately, in project specific decision reports.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

24. If a local board provides any formal direction on changes to the Kōkiri Agreement, there are risks to consider. First, the local board needs to be able to commit to the time required for the level of engagement requested. If decisions are not able to be made or are slowed down by local board decision-making, there can be significant financial costs.

25. Auckland Transport suggests that this risk is mitigated by the local board providing sufficient workshop time to allow for timely discussion of activities listed in Kōkiri.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

26. After receiving this report, AT will respond to any resolutions received.

27. In March 2025, AT will conduct its annual Forward Works Programme brief which starts the process to develop the Kōkiri Agreement 2025-2026.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	Updates about all projects and programmes currently listed in this local board’s Kōkiri Agreement	291
b ⇩	Quarterly update on road maintenance activities	297

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Owena Schuster, Elected Members Relationship Partner

Authorisers

John Gillespie, Head Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

Waitākere Ranges Local Board

27 March 2025

Kōkiri - Setting priorities for Auckland Transport project and programme engagement

File No.: CP2025/04530

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To receive Auckland Transport’s proposed Forward Works Programme 2025/2026 (Attachment A to the agenda report) and confirm the level of engagement for the prioritised projects.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

1. Auckland Transport has been building a more structured and effective process for local boards to engage with and influence transport projects and programmes.

2. The Kōkiri Agreement is the local board’s engagement plan with Auckland Transport’s work programme.

3. At this stage in the second year of Kōkiri (part of the Local Board Relationship Project), Auckland Transport is seeking formal views on the proposed work programme for 2025-2026 (Attachment A).

4. Auckland Transport workshopped the forward works programme with the local board on 10 October 2024 to aid developing views on priorities.

5. After the local board provides formal views, Auckland Transport will provide a response via memo to the local board before delivering the draft local board transport agreement (Kōkiri) to June 2025 business meetings for adoption.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Waitakere Ranges Local Board:

a) request Auckland Transport to apply the following levels of engagement to the projects in the Forward Works Programme 2025-2026 (Attachment A):

i) Collaborate

A) Footpath Glenmall Place upgrade

NOTE: The Local Board will be allocating the remaining budget of $796,891 at the March 2025 Business meeting for implementation over the remaining two financial years.

ii) Consult

Auckland Cycling Programme

· Kelston New Lynn and Kelston Cycle Focus Area

Community Response

A) Great North Road midblock at-grade signalised crossing - 4165 Gt North Road near the burger king entrance/cemetery

B) 54 Victory Road pedestrian improvements

C) Annison Avenue New Footpath - from Whithers Road to Coey Place

D) Atkinson Road pedestrian improvements -Near Kaurilands Domain access on Kaurilands Road

Parking and Compliance Programme

E) Glen Eden Town Centre Review

Capital Projects

F) National Ticketing Systems (Auckland)

Climate & Environment Updates

G) Input to the AT Sustainability Strategy

iii) Inform

Level Crossing Programme

A) Glen Eden and O’Neils Crossing

Waitakere Ranges Slip Repairs

B) Monthly Updates

Road Corridor Renewals Programme

C) Road Resurfacing Renewals

D) Pavement Rehabilitation

E) Footpath Renewals

Katoa Ka Ora –Implementation – Regional -Implementation of Speed limit changes

F) Speed Reversal Updates

Public Transport Programme

G) Current public transport network in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area.

iv) Advocacy Issues

Community Response

A) Advocate for Auckland Transport (AT) to collaborate with Greenpark Retirement Village to enhance the safety of their vehicle crossing on Glengarry Road. Additionally, support AT in investigating and implementing a comprehensive safety improvement plan for Glengarry Road, Glen Eden.

Active Modes

B) Funding for a shared path from Glen Eden to Sunnyvale

Public Transport

C) Trialing a rural bus service (Piha) to give our residents and visitors access to public transport.

Advocate for gates at the Glen Eden Station

D) A solution to the conflict between traffic and trains at the level rail crossing in Glen Eden to manage congestion in the town centre when train frequency increases.

E) Park and Ride in Glen Eden and Sunnyvale stations – parking buildings or more levels- expansion.

Horopaki

Context

Project Kōkiri

6. In mid-2023, Kōkiri was initiated to build a more structured and supportive relationship between local boards and Auckland Transport (AT).

7. The project was in part a response to the 2020 Review of Auckland Council’s Council-controlled Organisations which highlighted the need for local boards and Auckland Transport to work more meaningfully and collaboratively.

8. AT has taken steps to improve information flow and local board decision-making, including:

9. instituting an annual forward works programme briefing for all local boards

10. increasing the number of updates sent to local boards

11. providing local board insights in all project engagement

12. participating in Auckland Council’s CCO Engagement Plan reporting.

13. Auckland Transport aims to provide a better basis for communication and understanding of roles, responsibilities, limitations, and opportunities.

14. The overall purpose of this process is to identify local board interest in Auckland Transport projects and programmes and to clearly express the preferred levels of local board engagement.

15. The levels of engagement are derived from the International Association for Public Participation’s (IAP2) doctrine; and are as follows:

16. Collaborate	17. Auckland Transport and the local board are working together to deliver the project or programme. The local board leads the process of building community consensus. The local board’s input and advice are used to formulate solutions and develop plans. Local board feedback is incorporated into the plan to the maximum extent possible.
18. Consult	19. Auckland Transport leads the project or programme but works with the local board providing opportunities to input into the plan. If possible, Auckland Transport incorporates the local board’s feedback into the plan; or provides clear reasons if it is not able to.
20. Inform	21. Auckland Transport leads the project or programme informing the local board about progress. Local board members may be asked to provide their local insights, however there is no expectation that the project must be modified based on that input.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

1. Auckland Transport have reviewed priorities identified in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Plan 2023 aligned to transport goals and have considered these where possible.

2. Auckland Transport presented its 2025-2026 forward works programme at a workshop 10 October 2024.

3. This report seeks local board feedback on the proposed work programme and local board priorities on the levels of engagement (collaborate, consult and inform) for the list of projects and programmes.

4. Auckland Transport resource is limited. Projects in the collaborate and consult require significant staff and elected member time such as:

· providing quality advice, including technical advice on options and their costs as well as benefit analysis. Often this advice involves written advice and the opportunity to ask experts questions at a workshop.

· considering the advice, time is required for members to process and understand the advice provided.

· making a formal decision, i.e. feedback about a project or programme requires a report to be submitted and a resolution made at a public meeting.

5. Auckland Transport recommends the local board reserves categorising projects in collaborate and consult for the projects of highest priority, such as local board transport capital fund projects.

6. Other projects and programmes that may be at the ‘collaborate’ level include any projects which the local board has delegated financial control over either by Auckland Transport, council or by another government agency like New Zealand Transport Agency.

7. There may also be projects or programmes that a local board wants to deliver but is not currently identified in AT planning. Local boards may choose to advocate for these projects or programmes.

8. There may be projects or programmes that the local board considers are not supported by the community it represents. This report provides an opportunity for the local board to express its community’s concerns about proposed work. AT will consider and may decide not to proceed with these projects based on the local board’s feedback.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

9. Auckland Transport engages closely with the council on developing strategy, actions and measures to support the outcomes sought by the Auckland Plan 2050, the Auckland Climate Action Plan and the council’s priorities.

10. Auckland Transport reviews the potential climate impacts of all projects and works hard to minimise carbon emissions. AT’s work programme is influenced by council direction through Te-Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

11. In 2022, the mayor provided Auckland Transport with a Letter of Expectation which directed Auckland Transport to improve the relationship with local boards, including providing more opportunity to influence decision-making. Specifically, that:

“The Statement of Intent 2023-2026 must set out how Auckland Transport will achieve closer local board involvement in the design and planning stage of local transport projects that affect their communities.”

12. Auckland Transport’s ‘2023-26 Statement of Intent’ reflects this direction stating that:

“We (Auckland Transport) will engage more meaningfully and transparently with local boards, recognising that they represent their communities, and that they should have greater involvement in local transport projects that affect those communities. This means a genuine partnership where we seek to understand the unique and diverse needs of each local board at a regional level, not just by project. We will work in partnership to integrate those needs into our planning. We will support local boards to communicate integrated local transport planning to their communities.”

13. Project Kōkiri provides an annual process where local boards prioritise a group of key programmes or projects, identifying them to AT, and setting engagement levels that capture the local board’s expectations. This plan forms the basis for regular reporting on key programs and projects. Project Kōkiri will be supported by regular updates to provide transparency.

14. Project Kōkiri was developed working closely with Auckland Council’s Governance Division. It has also been reported generally monthly to the Local Board Chair’s Forum and discussed with a reference group of local board chairs.

15. Further, this work relies on historical engagement with Auckland Council and other Council Controlled Organisations.

Ngā whakaaweawe ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe

Local impacts and local board views

16. The local board had a forward works programme briefing on 13 November 2024 to receive quality advice on the programme. The response from both elected members and staff supporting local boards has been positive. They have been specifically supportive of the large amount and quality of information provided, the detailed discussion with subject matter experts, and attendance at workshops by Auckland Transport executive leaders.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

17. Auckland Transport is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its broader legal obligations in being more responsible or effective to Māori.

18. AT’s Māori Responsiveness Plan outlines the commitment to 19 mana whenua tribes in delivering effective and well-designed transport policy and solutions for Auckland. We also recognise mataawaka and their representative bodies and our desire to foster a relationship with them. This plan is available on the Auckland Transport website - https://at.govt.nz/about-us/transport-plans-strategies/maori-responsiveness-plan/#about

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

19. This decision has no financial implications for Waitākere Ranges Local Board because Auckland Transport funds all projects and programmes.

20. Local boards do have a transport budget through the local board transport funds, and these projects are included in this report. However, their financial implications are reported separately.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

21. The proposed decision does carry some risk. First, the local board needs to be able to commit to the time required for the level of engagement requested. If decisions are not able to be made or are slowed down by local board decision-making, there can be significant financial costs to AT and therefore the ratepayer.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

22. After receiving this report, AT will review the formal feedback from all local boards.

23. AT may engage with the local board directly after receiving their formal resolutions to clarify positions or to discuss the proposed levels of engagement.

24. By mid-May 2025, AT will provide a memo outlining its response to this report. This memo will provide the basis for future engagement.

25. In June 2025, AT will draft a report with an attached annual ‘Kōkiri’ (local board transport agreement) stating how AT and the local board will engage over the next 12 months

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	2025-2026 Forward Works Programme Brief	305

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Authors

Owena Schuster, Elected Members Relationship Partner

Authorisers

Adam Milina - Local Area Manager

John Gillespie - Head Stakeholder and Community Engagement

[1] The current population estimate is based on the most recent population estimates from StatsNZ. The post-covid period has been one of particularly high volatility with growth exceeding expectations. Future forecasts are based on the current ‘most likely’ Auckland growth scenario, AGSv1.1, These figures are the central scenario noting that the low and high are +/- 300,000 either side.

Chairperson	Greg Presland
Deputy Chairperson	Michelle Clayton
Members	Mark Allen
	Sandra Coney, QSO
	Liz Manley
	Linda Potauaine

Authors	Salif Sidibe - Democracy Advisor
Authorisers	Adam Milina - Local Area Manager