Agenda of Kaipātiki Local Board - Wednesday, 9 April 2025

1 Nau mai | Welcome

The meeting will be opened with a karakia.

Whakataka te hau ki te uru

Whakataka te hau ki te tonga

Kia mākinakina ki uta

Kia mātaratara ki tai

E hī ake ana te atakura

He tio

He huka

He hau hū

Tīhei mauri ora

Cease o winds from the west

Cease o winds from the south

Bring calm breezes over the land

Bring calm breezes over the sea

And let the red-tipped dawn come

With a touch of frost

A sharpened air

And promise of a glorious day.

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.

The Auckland Council Code of Conduct for Elected Members (the Code) requires elected members to fully acquaint themselves with, and strictly adhere to, the provisions of Auckland Council’s Conflicts of Interest Policy. The policy covers two classes of conflict of interest:

i) A financial conflict of interest, which is one where a decision or act of the local board could reasonably give rise to an expectation of financial gain or loss to an elected member; and

ii) A non-financial conflict of interest, which does not have a direct personal financial component. It may arise, for example, from a personal relationship, or involvement with a non-profit organisation, or from conduct that indicates prejudice or predetermination.

The Office of the Auditor General has produced guidelines to help elected members understand the requirements of the Local Authority (Member’s Interest) Act 1968. The guidelines discuss both types of conflicts in more detail, and provide elected members with practical examples and advice around when they may (or may not) have a conflict of interest.

Copies of both the Auckland Council Code of Conduct for Elected Members and the Office of the Auditor General guidelines are available for inspection by members upon request.

Any questions relating to the Code or the guidelines may be directed to the Local Area Manager in the first instance.

4 Te Whakaū i ngā Āmiki | Confirmation of Minutes

That the Kaipātiki Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm the ordinary minutes of its meeting, held on Wednesday, 19 March 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 Kaipātiki 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 Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust (KCFT) Quarter 3 Report

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this deputation is to present the Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust (KCFT’s) quarter three update.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Jill Nerheny, Team Lead Community Development, on behalf of KCFT, will be in attendance to address the local board on this item.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Kaipātiki Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the deputation from KCFT and thank Jill Nerheny for her attendance and presentation.

Attachments

a 9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - KCFT Work Schedule Y25 Q3............................... 347

8.2 Kaipātiki Local Board and Digital Seniors

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this deputation is to update the Kaipātiki Local Board regarding the Digital Seniors programme.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Sarah Thorne, Community Collaboration Lead, on behalf of Digital Seniors, will be in attendance to address the local board on this item.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Kaipātiki Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the deputation from Digital Seniors and thank Sarah Thorne for her attendance and presentation.

Attachments

a 9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Digital Seniors Presentation....................................... 353

8.3 Takapuna Cricket Club

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this deputation is to update the Kaipātiki Local Board regarding the Takapuna Cricket Club.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. Lisa Kent, Women and Girls Chair, and Trudy Inglis, Chairperson, on behalf of Takapuna Cricket Club, will be in attendance to address the local board on this item.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Kaipātiki Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the deputation from Takapuna Cricket Club and thank Lisa Kent and Trudy Inglis for their attendance and presentation.

8.4 Takapuna Golf Course

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this deputation is to update the Kaipātiki Local Board regarding the Takapuna Golf Course.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. David Haines, Director - Planning, on behalf of CivilPlan Consultants Limited, will be in attendance to address the local board on this item.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Kaipātiki Local Board:

a) whiwhi / receive the deputation from CivilPlan Consultants Limited and thank David Haines for his attendance and presentation.

Attachments

a 9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Takapuna Golf Course proposal................................. 363

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.”

Kaipātiki Local Board

09 April 2025

Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025

File No.: CP2025/05687

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. To adopt the Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025, which provides guidance on emerging play issues and opportunities for non-playground play projects.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. The Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 provides Kaipātiki Local Board with general information and specific project suggestions to increase the range of play opportunities it offers.

3. The play plan has been developed with community and council staff guidance. The local board has provided feedback on an earlier draft of the document. The final version of the Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 is now offered to the local board for adoption.

4. A Supplementary Information document has also been provided. It includes relevant demographic information for the local board area, and insights from Regional Sports Trusts and the council’s Advisory Panels. This information has informed the advice staff provide to Kaipātiki Local Board regarding play.

5. The play plan does not commit the local board to funding any particular play project. Instead, it will serve as a tool to support work programme planning each year.

6. The report recommends that Kaipātiki Local Board adopt the Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 and use it as a resource for the future development of play.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Kaipātiki Local Board:

a) whai / adopt the Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 as set out in Attachment A to the agenda report.

Horopaki

Context

7. Auckland Council’s play advocacy function promotes play opportunities beyond investment in traditional playgrounds, with play regarded as ‘an everywhere activity’.

8. The play advocacy approach complements local boards’ capital investments in play. It does not however replace the ongoing need for investment in playgrounds.

9. Staff engaged with Kaipātiki Local Board at various workshops in 2023 and 2024. A play advocacy activity was included in the local board’s annual work programme in the 2023/2024 and the 2024/2025 financial years. In the 2023/2024 financial year a budget of $5,000 was allocated. This budget was increased to $10,000 for the 2024/2025 financial year.

10. In the 2023/2024 work programme, staff committed to delivering a ‘play plan’ for Kaipātiki Local Board. This document provides advice on how play outcomes can be achieved with operational expenditure (OPEX) funding. It also provides guidance on relevant play issues that the local board might like to consider.

11. A draft version of the Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 was circulated to the local board in December 2024. Staff attended a local board workshop in February 2025 to receive elected member feedback, which was incorporated into the final draft. Staff are seeking adoption of the plan which is attached to the report as Attachment A.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

12. The Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 (‘the play plan’) is aligned with the Kaipātiki Local Board Plan 2023. It is intended to be a live document for the life of the local board plan. The play plan will be revised throughout the 2026 – 2029 term of the local board.

13. The play plan complements previous staff advice about play and other council work programmes that provide play outcomes. This includes play provision assessments and play network gap analyses completed by the Specialist Operations team, and the activation programme delivered by the Out and About Auckland team.

14. The play plan highlights the need to engage effectively with rangatahi regarding play. The gap in play provision for rangatahi is well known across Tāmaki Makaurau, and the play plan offers suggestions about how this can be addressed through both operational (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) investment.

15. Accessible play is a growing focus within the play sector. The play plan provides guidance to Kaipātiki Local Board about the different needs of tamariki with invisible and visible disabilities. It also discusses ways that the council can address these groups’ play requirements.

16. All-ages play is also a topic of interest to most local boards. The play plan addresses this by highlighting opportunities for intergenerational play. It also advocates for greater engagement with rangatahi to learn more about this demographic’s play interests. It provides some suggestions for ways to better provide play for rangatahi and adults in formal play spaces.

17. The play plan presents elected members with specific project ideas to increase play provision across Kaipātiki, and suggestions of local board advocacy for broader play outcomes. The project suggestions are indicative only and do not commit the local board to funding any particular project. Language has been added to the play plan to this effect.

18. In response to feedback from a range of local boards, all play plans have been revised as follows:

· a Chair’s Message has been included at the beginning of the document

· operational details such as proposed project costs have been removed, to better reflect the strategic nature of the play plan and the local board’s governance-level decision-making role

· a page has been inserted to acknowledge the opportunity for play to support the wellbeing of older adults

· the document has been divided into two separate parts: the Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025, which is action-focused; and the Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 Supplementary Information document, which includes supporting insights and other reference materials.

19. The Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 was edited to ensure that Kaipātiki Local Board’s enduring funding partnership with Kaipātiki Community Facilities Trust (KCFT) and the play activations it delivers were acknowledged appropriately.

20. Staff will use the play plan to inform discussions during work programme development. Each year, the local board may choose to allocate a budget toward play through its annual work programme development process.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

21. The play advocacy approach has an enduring positive climate impact. It encourages whānau to embrace their streets, local parks and public spaces as sites for play. This reduces the need to drive to playgrounds.

Ngā whakaaweawe me ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera

Council group impacts and views

22. The play plan has been written with input from the council’s Activation and Events teams within the Community Wellbeing department. Further review and feedback has been provided by staff in the Pools and Leisure and the Parks and Community Facilities departments.

23. The play plan highlights the value of integrating play into other council work programmes, and in the work of Council-Controlled Organisations like Auckland Transport and Watercare.

24. The Supplementary Information document includes insights from the council’s various Advisory Panels, which each represent different groups in the community. Staff engaged directly with the Advisory Panels and sought their feedback regarding play issues relevant to them.

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

Local impacts and local board views

25. Play is of perennial interest to the wider community, with most families aware of its benefit to their tamariki. As freedom to roam and play without adult supervision has declined for tamariki in Tāmaki Makaurau during the past three decades, there has been growing pressure on the council to build and maintain playgrounds. The play advocacy approach, as set out in the play plan, both acknowledges the importance of playgrounds, and offers other ways to provide opportunities to play.

26. Tāmaki Makaurau’s four Regional Sports Trusts have the capacity to engage directly with tamariki in a school setting, and the Play Leads at each Regional Sports Trust have done so at several primary schools. The insights gathered have informed staff advice to Kaipātiki Local Board about how to provide play beyond a playground setting. In particular, tamariki voice has identified a widespread appetite for more adventurous play.

27. The play plan also contains insights from school engagement sessions delivered by KCFT.

28. The Supplementary Information document contains demographic information from the 2023 Census, highlighting changing ethnic demographics in Kaipātiki. Analysis of the local board’s demographic data has contributed to staff advice to Kaipātiki Local Board.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

29. The play plan references the Māori outcomes identified in the Kaipātiki Local Board Plan 2023. It highlights several ways that play can support Māori outcomes, including:

· using Te Aranga Māori Design principles in the design of playgrounds, to communicate iwi narratives through colour choices, cultural motifs, and other elements

· developing and installing māra hūpara – Māori playgrounds that draw on pre-colonial play traditions from local iwi

· exploring ways that the Te Kete Rukuruku dual naming project could create opportunities for playful interpretation of the narratives behind gifted te reo names

· providing Māori play activations through the Out and About Auckland programme.

30. The play plan acknowledges the importance of taking an iwi-led approach for any play provision that is aligned with Māori outcomes.

Ngā ritenga ā-pūtea

Financial implications

31. Although the play plan includes potential play projects, it is not a prescriptive document and does not commit the local board to funding any of the projects. Language has been included in the play plan to make this clear to all readers.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

32. The following table identifies risks associated with Kaipātiki Local Board adopting its play plan and sets out appropriate mitigation measures.

Risk	Mitigation
Adopting the play plan raises community expectations regarding investment in new play projects	Language within the play plan to emphasise the non-prescriptive nature of the document and its purpose as a guide for potential play investment only.
Adopting the play plan results in concern from the community that investment in CAPEX play will not continue	Language within the play plan to confirm that non-playground play is intended to complement and not replace wider investment in play assets.

Ngā koringa ā-muri

Next steps

33. Staff will participate in annual work programme planning, drawing on the play plan to advise the local board of project opportunities.

34. The Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 will be revised on a three-year basis, to ensure it remains aligned with the Kaipātiki Local Board’s local board plan.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025	13
b ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Kaipātiki Play Plan 2025 Supplementary Information	47

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Jacquelyn Collins - Play Portfolio Lead

Authorisers

Pippa Sommerville - Manager Sport and Recreation

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

Kaipātiki Local Board

09 April 2025

Kōkiri Report: Local Board Transport Capital Fund Project - Pupuke Road Ocean View Road Intersection

File No.: CP2025/04909

Te take mō te pūrongo

Purpose of the report

1. The purpose of this report is to update the Kaipātiki Local Board on the progress of delivering the intersection upgrade and to consider recent developments that have affected the design.

Whakarāpopototanga matua

Executive summary

2. This report follows a workshop held with the Kaipātiki Local Board on 19 March 2025, to advise on a necessary change in design on the proposed upgrade of the Pupuke Road, Raleigh Road, Ocean View Road Intersection due to adjoining property access from a future development.

Ngā tūtohunga

Recommendation/s

That the Kaipātiki Local Board:

a) whakaū / confirm support for the local board’s preferred Option 1 - with the removal of the pedestrian crosswalk at 92 Raleigh Road but intersection remains signalised, and as a back-up, Option 2 - Slight shift on pedestrian crossing position in front of 92 Raleigh Road if Option 1 is unable to proceed.

b) tautoko / support Auckland Transport progressing to final design and construction of the project.

c) tono / request that the local board be informed immediately of any changes.

Horopaki

Context

3. A workshop was held with the local board on Wednesday 19 March 2025, to outline issues with the design proposal of the approved Local Board Transport Capital Funded project, Pupuke Road Ocean View Intersection. The issues have been identified because of an approved resource consent at the property of 92 Raleigh Road, to develop 24 terrace houses with a proposed entry/exit at the location of the intersection upgrade.

4. Design options and traffic movements were discussed at the workshop with concerns being raised by elected members on the number of future traffic movements into an already dangerous intersection with sight disadvantages.

5. At the workshop the local board indicated their continued support for progressing with the preferred Option 1) with a proposed change to the original design that would remove the pedestrian crosswalk at 92 Raleigh Road but the intersection remains signalised. Auckland Transport (AT) has been asked to relook at this option.

6. Elected members indicated that there are already pedestrian crossings on either side of this intersection which are at safer locations with better visibility for pedestrians to cross.

7. Visual overview is shown below of the preferred proposal for upgrades to the Pupuke Road, Ocean View Road, and Raleigh Road intersection.

8. Another option that local board members considered is the proposal option 2 - Slight shift on pedestrian crossing position in front of 92 Raleigh Road, with limit line shifted back to provide space for future vehicle crossing requirement (refer to diagram below). But the local board felt this was not ideal due to the future traffic movements directly into the intersection. However, the board indicated this option can be used as a back-up option should the preferred option above not meet AT design checks.

9. Visual overview below, of Option 2) for upgrades to the Pupuke Road, Ocean View Road, and Raleigh Road intersection.

10. Due to the tight time constraints for the delivery of this project before the end of the financial year, if the changes on the design are according to what the local board are expecting, then construction of this project is anticipated to commence in late April/ May 2025, but is dependant on the re-design and approval of any changes.

Tātaritanga me ngā tohutohu

Analysis and advice

11. AT manages Auckland’s transport network on behalf of Auckland Council. AT’s Kōkiri Agreement provides a structured annual process for local boards to engage with and influence transport projects and programmes. Every year local boards and AT work together to set ‘levels of engagement’ for projects and programmes that AT is delivering. This process clearly defines the board’s expectations and AT’s responsibilities.

12. The levels of engagement noted in the Kōkiri Agreement are derived from the International Association for Public Participation’s (IAP2) doctrine, were agreed between Auckland Council and Council Controlled Organisations in 2020; and are as follows:

a) Collaborate - 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.

b) Consult - 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.

c) Inform – 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.

13. Any ‘Collaborate’ or ‘Consult’ project involves local board decisions that need to be taken and recorded, this report is to provide the decisions relating to the delivery of the following local board transport capital project:

· Pupuke/Raleigh/Ocean View Road intersection Project.

14. AT notes that the level of engagement in the Kōkiri Agreement for this intersection proposal is collaborate.

Tauākī whakaaweawe āhuarangi

Climate impact statement

15. Auckland Transport engages closely with 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.

16. 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

17. The Local Board Transport Capital Fund (LBTCF) projects were initiated by Kaipātiki Local Board and do not impact on Council facilities.

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

Local impacts and local board views

18. The Local Board Transport Capital Fund projects were initiated by Kaipātiki Local Board and were workshopped with elected members prior to this report being submitted. At that workshop, local board members expressed general support for the proposal outlined in this report.

19. Likewise, the local community has been engaged with and provided mixed feedback on the proposed project.

Tauākī whakaaweawe Māori

Māori impact statement

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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

23. The Kaipātiki Local Board have already committed funds from the Local Board Transport Capital Fund to progress this project.

Ngā raru tūpono me ngā whakamaurutanga

Risks and mitigations

24. 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.

25. AT manages risk by retaining a 10 per cent contingency on the projects and historically there are several occasions 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

26. With support from the Kaipātiki Local Board, the project will progress to final detailed design and implementation is anticipated in May 2025.

Ngā tāpirihanga

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - AT - Pupuke/Raleigh/Ocean View Road signalised intersection presentation	81

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Marilyn Nicholls - Elected Member Relationship Partner, Auckland Transport

Authorisers

John Gillespie - Head of Stakeholder and Community Engagement, Auckland Transport

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

No.	Title	Page
a ⇨	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Insights Report - Auckland Transport & Auckland Council Time of Use Charging programme (Under Separate Cover)

Kaipātiki Local Board

09 April 2025

Kaipātiki Local Board views on the draft Contributions Policy 2025

File No.: CP2025/04793

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 (resolution number FIN/2021/119) and subsequent noting in April 2023 (resolution number 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 Kaipātiki 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 B of the agenda report. 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 (refer to Attachment B of the agenda report).

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 Consultation Document. 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 the agenda report as 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 of the agenda report.

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 agenda 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 of the agenda report.

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. Eighteen 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 ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Draft Development Contributions Policy 2025	97
b ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Schedule 8 Asset for which development contributions (DCs) will be used	141
c ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Consultation Document - Contributions Policy 2025	171
d ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - How we set Development Contributions - Cost Allocation Methodology	199
e ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Funding area maps	267
f ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Memorandum and Summary of consultation feedback	279

Ngā kaihaina

Signatories

Author

Andrew Duncan - Manager Financial Policy

Authorisers

Lou-Ann Ballantyne - General Manager, Governance and Engagement

Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Kaipātiki Local Board Submission to the Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill	295

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - Paula Gillon Member's Report - April 2025	301

[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	John Gillon
Deputy Chairperson	Danielle Grant, JP
Members	Paula Gillon
	Erica Hannam
	Melanie Kenrick
	Tim Spring
	Raymond Tan
	Dr Janet Tupou

No.	Title	Page
a ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - 5 March 2025 workshop record	311
b ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - 12 March 2025 workshop record	317
c ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - 19 March 2025 workshop record	325
d ⇩	9 April 2025 - Kaipātiki Local Board business meeting - 26 March 2025 workshop record	329

Author	Veshanka Chetty - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Trina Thompson - Local Area Manager