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Papakura Local Board
30 April 2025
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Annual Plan
2025/2026: Papakura Local Board consultation feedback and input
File No.: CP2025/06663
Te take mō te
pūrongo
Purpose of the report
1. To
receive consultation feedback from the Papakura Local Board area on:
· proposed
priorities, and activities for the Papakura Local Board Agreement 2025/2026
· regional
topics for the Annual Plan 2025/2026.
2. To
recommend any local matters or advocacy initiatives to the Governing Body for
consideration or decision-making as part of the Annual Plan 2025/2026 process.
3. To
provide input on the proposed regional topics in the Annual
Plan 2025/2026.
Whakarāpopototanga matua
Executive summary
4. Local
board agreements outline annual funding priorities, activities, budgets, levels
of service, performance measures and initiatives for each local board area. The
2025/2026 local board agreements will be included in the Auckland
Council’s Annual Plan 2025/2026.
5. Auckland Council publicly consulted from 28 February to 28 March
2025 to gather community feedback on the proposed Annual
Plan 2025/2026. This included consultation on the Papakura Local
Board’s proposed priorities for 2025/2026 to be included
in their local board agreement, and key priorities and
initiatives for the Annual Plan 2025/2026.
6. Auckland Council received 13,016 submissions
in total across the region and 334 submissions from the
Papakura Local Board area.
7. There is support for the local priorities for the Papakura Local
Board area, with 76 per cent of respondents supporting all or most of the
priorities.
8. The top local priorities for the Papakura Local Board area are:
· Rates,
Affordability & Financial Management
· Infrastructure
& Community Facilities
· Safety,
Social Issues & Public Wellbeing
· Community
Representation & Inclusivity
· Recreation,
Parks & Environment
· Transport
& Traffic Management
· Governance,
Transparency & Trust.
9. The Papakura Local Board consulted on which three services are most
important to the Papakura community.
10. The top three services for the Papakura Local Board area are:
· Libraries,
pools and leisure facilities - opening hours and services (15 per cent)
· Local
water quality activities (11 per cent)
· Sports
and park activation activities (8 per cent).
11. As part of the Annual Plan process, local boards provide
recommendations to the Governing Body for consideration or decision-making.
This includes any local board advocacy initiatives. The Governing Body will
consider these matters during the Annual Plan decision-making process in May
and June 2025, including:
· any new/amended business improvement
district targeted rates
· any
new/amended local targeted rate proposals
· the
release of local board specific reserve funds
· any
other local board advocacy initiatives.
12. Local boards have a statutory responsibility to provide
input into regional strategies, policies, plans, and bylaws. This report
provides an opportunity for the local board to provide input on council’s
Annual Plan 2025/2026.
Ngā tūtohunga
Recommendation/s
That the Papakura Local Board:
a) receive consultation feedback on the
proposed Papakura Local Board priorities and activities for 2025/2026
b) receive consultation feedback on regional topics in the Annual Plan 2025/2026 from people and organisations based in the Papakura Local Board area
c) provide input on regional topics in the proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026 and key advocacy initiatives to the Governing Body.
Horopaki
Context
13. Each
financial year Auckland Council must have a local board agreement (as agreed
between the Governing Body and the relevant local board) for each local board
area. The local board agreement outlines how the Council will reflect
priorities of the Papakura Local Board Plan 2023 in respect of the local
activities to be provided in the local board area, and also includes
information on budgets, levels of service, and performance measures.
14. The Local
Board Agreements 2025/2026 will form part of the Auckland Council’s Annual Plan 2025/2026.
15. Auckland Council publicly consulted from 28 February to 28 March
2025 to seek community feedback on the proposed Annual
Plan 2025/2026. The consultation content included information on regional
proposals to be decided by the Governing Body, and information on the
Papakura Local Board’s proposed priorities for 2025/2026
to be included in their local board agreement, and key
local board priorities and initiatives for 2025/2026.
16. Local boards have a statutory responsibility to identify and
communicate the interests and preferences of people in their local board area
in relation to the Annual Plan 2025/2026.
Tātaritanga me ngā
tohutohu
Analysis and advice
17. This report includes analysis of consultation feedback, any local
matters to be recommended to the Governing Body and seeks input on regional
topics in the proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026.
Consultation
feedback overview
18. As part of
the public consultation for the Annual Plan 2025/2026 Auckland Council used a
variety of methods and channels to reach and engage a broad cross section of
Aucklanders to gain their feedback and input into regional and local topics.
19. In
total, Auckland Council received feedback from 13,016 people in the
consultation period. This feedback was received through:
· written
feedback – 10,011 hard copy and online forms, emails and letters.
· in
person – 3,001 pieces of feedback through 89 Have Your Say events (three
of which were held in the Papakura Local Board area).
The tables and graphs below indicate the demographic
categories people identified with. This information only relates to those
submitters who provided demographic information.
· Neurodiverse
Online Audio – four feedback forms.
The tables and graphs below indicate the demographic
categories people identified with. This information only relates to those
submitters who provided demographic information.
20. All
feedback will be made available on an Auckland Council webpage called
“Feedback on the Annual Plan 2025/2026'” and will be accessible
after 22 April 2025 through the following link: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/annual-plan-2025-2026/feedback-annual-plan-2025-2026.
21. During
the consultation period, the question “What do you think of our proposals
for our local board area in 2025/2026?” was discovered to be missing from
the online feedback form, affecting 109 submissions for Papakura Local Board
(around 1,700 submissions in total). The issue was later corrected, and
affected submitters were contacted with a link to provide feedback on this
question before the consultation closed on 28 March. Of the affected
submissions, 27 submitters responded to the missing question. A review was
conducted to identify the cause which was human error, and steps have been
taken to prevent similar issues in the future.
Feedback
received on the Papakura Local Board’s priorities for 2025/2026 and the
Annual Plan 2025/2026
22. Three hundred and thirty-four (334) submissions were
received on Papakura Local Board’s priorities.
23. Seven submissions were received from mana whenua iwi with interests in the Papakura Local Board
area, and feedback was also received through an Ara Kōtui hui.
24. Three submissions were received from local Papakura
organisations and businesses.
25. The Papakura Local Board consulted on the following local
proposal/priorities for 2025/2026:
· Priority 1: Progressing
some of the new Sports and Recreation Plan, economic development, and youth
projects identified from the work being completed in 2024/2025
· Priority
2: Requesting strategic
assessments to understand needs relating to Opaheke sports and passive parks,
Awakeri Wetlands, Kuhanui Reserve, Karaka, Park Estate Reserve, Park Green, new
play facilities at Pulman Park, and the Greenways/Local Paths Plan
· Priority
3: Advocating for access to the
legacy parking fund for carparking projects
· Priority
4: Assisting the Takanini
Business Association’s proposed establishment of a Business Improvement
District (BID) programme and BID targeted rate for Takanini
26. The majority of local submitters support all (21 per
cent) or most proposals (55 per cent) proposed by the Papakura Local Board.
27. The top local priorities for the Papakura local board proposals are:
· Rates,
Affordability & Financial Management
· Infrastructure
& Community Facilities
· Safety,
Social Issues & Public Wellbeing
· Community
Representation & Inclusivity
· Recreation,
Parks & Environment
· Transport
& Traffic Management
· Governance,
Transparency & Trust.
28. The main theme that come across was
affordability and cost of living. While support exists for some proposals,
especially in sports and youth areas, residents are increasingly critical of
the board’s focus. They want decisive action on neglected infrastructure,
affordable living, community safety, and stronger engagement with
under-represented groups. There is a call for practical delivery over planning
and a balanced approach that prioritises basic services and wellbeing across
all of Papakura.
29. Submitters were asked ‘How important are
these priorities to you? Tell us why?’. Below graph shows feedback.
30. The important themes for priorities for the Papakura
Local Board area are:
· Action
& Implementation
· Infrastructure
& Community Facilities
· Safety
& Crime Prevention
· Youth
Engagement & Education
· Economic
Development & Business Support
· Recreation
& Environment
· Affordability
& Cost of Living
31. Papakura residents strongly support the board’s
priorities, particularly in areas of infrastructure, safety, youth engagement,
and local economy. However, they are clear in demanding faster action, more
visible outcomes, and smarter investment. Concerns about affordability, urban
overdevelopment, and poor planning dominate the discussion, with repeated calls
for greater accountability, transparency, and community participation.
32. There is a strong appetite for investment in
youth, sport, safety, and environment, but only if these come with clear,
tangible benefits and don’t add pressure to already-stretched households.
Residents expect the board to act decisively and equitably to meet the urgent
needs of a growing and diverse population.
33. The Papakura Local Board consulted on the which top three
services were the most important to the Papakura community and below graphs
show feedback.
34. Consultation feedback on local board priorities will be
considered by the local board when approving their local board agreement
between 10-12 June 2025. Local board key advocacy initiatives will be
considered in the current report.
35. Six Mana whenua iwi with interests in the Papakura Local
Board area provided feedback and noted their priorities via an Ara Kōtuhi
Hui. Consultation feedback was received from: Ngāti
Tamaterā, Ngāti Tamaoho, Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, Te Ākitai Waiohua, Ngāti
Maru and Ngaati Whanaunga.
36. Ngāti Tamaterā
· Collaboration with the local board to align iwi
priorities with local funding and ensure that iwi interests are included in the
work programme for 2025/26.
· Local projects related to environmental protection, such
as waterway restoration and climate resilience initiatives, will directly
affect iwi, particularly where natural resources and ecosystems are of cultural
importance.
· Ensure that local boards collaborate with iwi on
environmental projects, recognising kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of the land
and waterways.
· Ensure local initiatives focused on placemaking, cultural
heritage, and community development offer opportunities for iwi to assert their
mana whenua status and enhance cultural visibility. Iwi participation in
co-designing placemaking projects, including the use of Māori art, names,
and narratives in public spaces.
· Would like to see more resource put into Manukau Harbour
Forum, support for Matariki and telling the stories of mana whenua. Priorities
around procurement, economic development opportunities, digital tech and
innovation and age friendly.
37. Ngāti Tamaoho
· Acknowledges
the board for its work with Papakura Marae in relation to Te Koiwi Reserve.
· Would
like the board to advocate for access to legacy parking fund for public
transport projects and for the board to prioritise funding for pools and
leisure facilities, environmental restoration, and youth activities.
· Request for the local boards to partner with iwi to
deliver a joint work programme to address the strategic priorities for the
Manukau Harbour identified by the Manukau Harbour Forum.
· Increase the number and visibility of Matariki events,
including opportunities to enable community groups that provide environmental
restoration and youth activities to promote initiatives with Matariki related
outcomes.
38. Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua
· Support for basics is important e.g. swimming pools as a
basis for learning water safety.
39. Te Ākitai Waiohua
· Strong focus on south Auckland local boards is required,
where mana whenua visibility is minimal. Early engagement is critical with
transparency in decision-making. Local boards must be supported in accessing
Māori Outcomes funding.
40. Ngāti Maru
· Would like to contribute/supply plants from their nursery
for Ngāhere programme.
· Stresses the importance of equity.
41. Ngaati Whanaunga
· Support
most of the Papakura Local Board priorities and requests that boards engage
directly and frequently with Ngaati Whanaunga in planning and decisions.
· Support
iwi capacity building and invest in iwi-led ecological and cultural
initiatives.
· Local
parks are an important place for people in their local communities.
· Importance of providing a healthy environment.
Requests for local funding
42. Requests for local funding through the Annual Plan
2025/2026 consultation included:
· Request
1: Upgrading Bruce Pulman Park – Road widening Walters Road entrances and
exits
· Request
2: Public Transport - should be provided for the students schooling in Park
Estate since most of them are having a walk from Rosehill to Mangapikopiko
School which can be a hazard at times.
· Request
3: Shade cover over playgrounds
· Request
4: Speed Camera – Grove Road – outside Army Base
· Request
5: Walking Bridge from Waiata Shores to Conifer Grove
· Request
6: Policing and security measures in Papakura
· Request
7: Takanini Hall
· Request
8: Cycleway from Papakura to Clevedon
· Request
9: Extend esplanade walk around Pahurehure Inlet from badminton courts to
Westholm Way.
· Request
10: Bottletop Bay boat ramp.
Information on submitters
43. The tables and graphs below indicate the source of
submissions.
44. Most submissions came from individuals (68 per cent and
via online (62 per cent).
45. The graphs below indicate the demographic categories
people identified with. This only relates to those
submitters who provided demographic information.
Overview of feedback received on
regional topics in the Annual Plan from the Papakura Local Board area
46. The proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026 builds on the
Long-term Plan 2024-2034 (LTP), setting out Auckland Council’s priorities
and how services and investments are proposed to be funded. Consultation on the
proposed Annual Plan 2025/2026 asked submitters to respond to key questions
related to:
· The overall
plan
· Destination management and major events
· Changes
to other rates, fees and charges
· Local board priorities.
47. Submitters
were also encouraged to provide feedback on any of other matters included in
the Annual Plan 2025/2026 consultation
document.
48. The submissions received from the Papakura Local Board
area on these key issues are summarised below, along with an overview of any
other areas of feedback on regional proposals with a local impact.
Key
Question 1: Overall Plan
49. Aucklanders were asked whether they support the overall
plan including prioritising investment
in:
· transport
· water; and
· fairer funding for local communities.
50. The consultation document for the Annual Plan 2025/2026 also
outlined the proposed funding approach which includes a 5.8 per cent rates
increase for the average value residential property, consistent with the
Long-term Plan (LTP), and additional debt financing to fund $4 billion in
capital expenditure.
51. The
proposed 5.8 per cent rates increase for the average value residential property
for 2025/2026 includes the following proposed rates changes:
· an average
general rates increase of 6.40 per cent for existing ratepayers
· an average increase of 3.5 per cent to the Natural
Environment Targeted Rate (NETR) and Climate Action Transport Targeted Rate
(CATTR) for existing ratepayers, as set out in the LTP
· an average increase of $2.12 in the Water Quality
Targeted Rate (WQTR) to cover the operating and interest costs for the
programme, as set out in the LTP
· a 3.3 per cent increase to the overall Waste Management
Targeted Rate (WMTR) for the typical household.
52. The graphs below give an overview of the responses from
the Papakura Local Board area.
53. Top themes from feedback:
· Rates
Increases & Affordability
· Public
Transport & Infrastructure
· Underinvestment
in South Auckland
· Spending
Priorities & Transparency
· Support
for Core Investment & Resilience.
54. Papakura submitters want fairer, more
efficient investment in core services and feel South Auckland is
under-prioritised. There's widespread resistance to rate hikes without clearer
value, and a strong push for local delivery over bureaucracy.
55. Mana whenua iwi with interests in the Papakura Local
Board area gave feedback as follows:
· Genuine Partnership
– shift from consultation to co-governance, especially for Manukau
Harbour and key Council decisions.
· Sustained Investment
– long-term, needs-based funding for Māori outcomes, marae, economic
development, and rangatahi.
· Environmental
Leadership – partner with iwi on climate resilience, protect wāhi
tapu, and embed mātauranga Māori in planning.
· Equity and Cultural
Support – fair funding, visible Matariki events, Māori tourism, and
empowerment of Māori youth.
· Action and
Accountability – deliver on existing commitments and ensure Māori
wellbeing guides planning and funding.
Key Question 2: Destination management and major
events
56. Aucklanders were asked for feedback on a bed night visitor levy paid
by those in short-stay commercial accommodation, to fund destination
management, marketing and major events. Without such a levy, a $7 million
budget shortfall for the 2025/2026 financial year could impact the funding for
major events that are expected to attract visitor expenditure, such as the ASB
Classic, Auckland Marathon, and Auckland Writers Festival.
57. A
bed night visitor levy of 2.5 to 3 per cent paid by those in short-stay
accommodation would raise around $27 million annually to fund even more
destination management, marketing and major events activities in Auckland.
However, this requires central government legislative change. Auckland Council continues to work with central
government on this, with public
feedback helping to inform this work.
58. The graphs below give an overview of the responses from
the Papakura Local Board area.
59. Top themes from feedback:
· Support
for a user-pays model
· Concerns
about tourism impact
· Fairness & equity concerns
· Lack
of trust in council spending
· Targeted
& transparent implementation.
60. While there is broad support in principle for
a bed tax as a user-pays tool, there are concerns around fairness, tourism
impact, and council accountability. Submitters call for targeted, transparent
implementation and better collaboration with the accommodation sector to ensure
the levy supports not harms Auckland’s visitor economy.
61. Mana whenua iwi with interests in the Papakura Local
Board area gave feedback as follows:
· Mana whenua support the bed levy, viewing it as a way to
unlock economic and employment opportunities for Māori, particularly in
cultural tourism and rangatahi development. They call for:
· Targeted funding for iwi-led tourism and cultural
initiatives
· Inclusion in governance and decision-making for
destination management
· Equitable access to venues, promotion, and event funding
· A shift from large-scale event bias to support for mana
whenua-led ventures reflecting manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga.
Key Question 3: changes to other rates, fees and
charges
62. Aucklanders were asked to provide feedback on
proposed changes to certain targeted rates and some fees and charges as outlined below.
Waste management rates changes
63. Aucklanders were asked whether they support applying the Refuse Targeted Rate to
residential and lifestyle properties in Franklin and Rodney to fund the
council’s rubbish collection service, replacing the current system of
purchasing rubbish bags.
64. Starting in 2025/2026, residential and
lifestyle properties in Franklin and Rodney will be charged a refuse targeted
rate for the first time. Franklin's rate will cover a full year of service,
while Rodney's will be about 83 per cent of the full charge due to its
scheduled September 2025 start date. Additionally, from July 2025, waste
management services and targeted rates will be introduced in Manukau's
commercial areas where the service isn’t available at present.
65. The graphs below give an overview of the responses from
the Papakura Local Board area.
66. Top themes from feedback:
· Support
for user-pays system
· Financial
pressure
· Loss
of waste reduction incentives
· Fairness
and equity concerns
· Opposition
to fortnightly collection trial.
67. Papakura submitters largely reject the
proposed changes. They favour the current pay-as-you-go system, citing
fairness, affordability, and environmental benefits. There’s strong
concern over rising costs, reduced incentives to minimise waste, and inequity
across Auckland.
68. Mana whenua iwi with interests in the Papakura Local
Board area gave feedback as follows:
· Mana whenua support waste management rate changes in
principle but stress the need for fairness and
transparency. They are concerned that refuse targeted rates may
disproportionately affect low-income whānau.
· Recommendations include introducing hardship provisions,
allowing exemptions for households that manage their own waste, and providing
flexible services for rural areas. They advocate for investment in
community-led waste minimisation, composting, and recycling initiatives.
· Environmental stewardship remains a key priority, guiding
their overall support.
Changes to fees and charges
69. Other proposed changes to fees and charges included in the
consultation document for the Annual Plan 2025/2026 include:
· changes to some animal management fees including an increase in
the dog adoption fee from $350 to $450 and an increase vet fee from $75 to $150
· fees for some cemetery and cremation services
· realigning bach fees into pricing tiers based on
occupancy levels, capacity, and location
· aligning staff charge-out rates with staff pay bands for
services in regional parks.
70. There were zero submissions from the Papakura Local Board
area which referenced the fees mentioned in paragraph 69.
71. Mana whenua iwi with interests in the Papakura Local
Board did not give specific feedback on fees and charges.
Other
matters for feedback
72. The
following matters were also included in the consultation in the Long-term Plan:
Draft Tūpuna Maunga Authority Operational Plan
2025/2026
73. Aucklanders
were asked for feedback on the draft Tūpuna Maunga Authority (TMA)
Operational Plan 2025/2026 which sets out a framework in which the council must
carry out the routine management of 14 Tūpuna Maunga, under the direction
of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority.
74. There were 2 submissions from the Papakura Local Board
area which referenced the TMA plan.
75. Both submitters stress the importance of inclusive
decision-making regarding the maunga, with one urging that community voices,
not just Māori be considered, especially for existing sports clubs. One
also supports the Tūpuna Maunga Authority’s broader goals but
strongly opposes the removal of exotic trees, arguing it harms the environment
and contributes to climate change despite efforts to plant natives.
Any other feedback
76. Aucklanders were asked if they had any other comments. Key
themes of note across other areas of feedback received included:
· Opposition to Rates Increases
· Public Safety Concerns
· Neglect of South Auckland
· Efficient Spending & Accountability
· Infrastructure & Transport Issues.
46. Papakura residents are grappling with high
rates, safety concerns, and a lack of local investment. There is a strong call
for the council to spend more efficiently, improve infrastructure, and ensure
better services in South Auckland.
77. Mana whenua iwi with interests in the Papakura Local
Board area gave feedback as follows:
· Mana
whenua emphasise that reforms to Council-Controlled Organisations (CCOs) and
planning processes must strengthen Māori responsiveness, retain distinct
CCO roles, and protect successful regeneration models that benefit Māori
communities.
· They
call for strong, visible partnerships, with iwi actively involved in growth
planning to safeguard culturally significant sites and ensure development
aligns with Māori values. Sustained, needs-driven investment in Māori
outcomes especially economic development, marae infrastructure, and
environmental stewardship is essential.
· Mana
whenua seek greater governance authority, transparency in funding, and consent
before the disposal of cultural assets.
· They
propose formal partnerships through MOUs, baseline funding, and shared work
programmes to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Recommendations on local matters
78. This report provides for the local board to recommend
local matters to the Governing Body for consideration as part of the Annual
Plan process, in May 2025. This includes:
· any
new/amended local targeted rate proposals
· any
new/amended business improvement district targeted rates
· release
of local board specific reserve funds
· local
advocacy initiatives.
Local
targeted rate and business improvement district (BID) targeted rate proposals
79. Local boards are required to endorse any new or amended
local targeted rate proposals or business improvement district (BID) targeted
rate proposals in their local board area. These proposals must have been
consulted on before they can be implemented.
The local boards then recommend these
proposals to the Governing Body for approval of the targeted rate.
80. The BID proposal in the Papakura Local Board area for
2025/2026 was:
· establishing
Business Improvement Districts (BID) and associated targeted rates in Takanini.
81. The Papakura Local Board consulted with the community to
hear their views on the local board supporting the establishment of the
Takanini BID. Most submitters
oppose the BID due to fairness and cost concerns. While some see potential
benefits, they believe businesses should fund it, not ratepayers.
Infrastructure and community needs should take priority over business-focused
initiatives.
82. The graphs below give an overview of the responses from
the Papakura Local Board area.
83. The BID will not be proceeding as it failed to
receive enough votes from affected businesses to move forward. The BID
can be re-looked at by Takanini businesses in two years’ time.
Local
board specific reserve funds
84. Local boards are allocated funding for the delivery of
local services, projects and programmes that are important to their
communities. Local boards have decision making over the allocation of these
funds but need approval from the Governing Body where the release of local
board specific reserve funds is requested, which are being held by the council
for a specific purpose.
85. This does not apply to the Papakura Local Board for the
2025/2026 financial year.
Local
board advocacy
86. Local boards can also agree advocacy initiatives which
considers the consultation feedback above. This allows the Governing Body to
consider these advocacy items when making decisions on the Annual Plan
2025/2026 in May.
87. The advocacy initiatives approved by the local board will
then be included as an appendix to the 2025/2026 Local Board Agreement
Local board input on regional topics in the Annual Plan 2025/2026
88. Local boards have a statutory responsibility to identify
and communicate the interests and preferences of the people in its local board
area in relation to Auckland Council’s strategies, policies, plans, and
bylaws, and any proposed changes to be made to them. This report provides
an opportunity for the local board to provide input on council’s proposed
Annual Plan 2025/2026.
89. Local board plans reflect community priorities and
preferences and are key documents that guide the development of local board
agreements, local board annual work programmes, and local board input into
regional plans such as the long-term plan and annual plan.
Tauākī whakaaweawe
āhuarangi
Climate impact statement
90. The decisions recommended in this report are part of the
Annual Plan 2025/2026 and local board agreement process to approve funding and
expenditure over the next year.
91. Projects allocated funding through this Annual Plan
process will all have varying levels of potential climate impact associated
with them. The climate impacts of projects Auckland Council chooses to
progress, are all assessed carefully as part of council’s reporting
requirements.
Ngā whakaaweawe me
ngā tirohanga a te rōpū Kaunihera
Council group impacts and views
92. The Annual Plan 2025/2026 is an Auckland Council Group
document and will include budgets at a consolidated group level. Consultation
items and updates to budgets to reflect decisions and new information may
include items from across the group.
Ngā whakaaweawe
ā-rohe me ngā tirohanga a te poari ā-rohe
Local impacts and local board views
93. The local board’s decisions and feedback are being
sought in this report. The local board has a statutory role in providing its feedback
on regional plans.
94. Local boards play an important role in the development of
the council’s Annual Plan 2025/2026. Local board agreements form part of
the Annual Plan. Local
board chairs have been invited to attend Budget Committee workshops. Local
board members were provided recordings or briefings of the Budget Committee
workshops for the Annual Plan 2025/2026.
Tauākī whakaaweawe
Māori
Māori impact statement
95. Many local board decisions are of importance to and
impact Māori. Local board agreements and the Annual Plan are important
tools that enable and can demonstrate the council’s responsiveness to
Māori Outcomes.
96. Local board plans, developed in 2023 through engagement
with the community including Māori, form the basis of local board area
priorities.
97. Some projects approved for funding could have discernible
impacts on Māori. For any project or programme progressed by Auckland
Council, the potential impacts on Māori, will be assessed as part of
relevant reporting requirements.
98. Analysis of consultation feedback received on the
proposed Annual Plan includes submissions made by mana whenua, matawaaka
organisations and the wider Māori community who have interests in the rohe
/ local board area.
99. Of the population in the Papakura Local Board area, 26 per cent identify as Māori.
Thirty-six (36) submissions from people who identify as Māori were
received who reside in the Papakura Local Board area. This represents 10
per cent of total Papakura submissions.
100. Nineteen mana
whenua entities have interests in the Auckland Council rohe. Thirteen of the 19 (68.42 per cent) provided verbal or written
submissions on the Auckland Council’s proposals for the Annual Plan
2025/2026.
101. The
Governance team led the council-wide approach with support from Ngā
Mātārae on engagement with Māori entities. This included:
· three
information sessions for mana whenua on submissions and the process for submissions
· five
information sessions for mātaawaka on submissions and the process for
submissions
· one hearing style
event for mana whenua and mātaawaka groups.
102. There were six oral submissions from mana whenua and six oral
submissions from mātaawaka at the Have your Say Events.
103. Three mana whenua iwi with interests in the Papakura Local Board
area made oral submissions (Ngāti Pāoa Iwi Trust, Te Ākitai
Waiohua, and Ngāti Tamaterā).
104. Written submissions were received from five mana whenua with
interests in the Papakura Local Board area (Ngāti Maru, Ngāti
Tamaterā, Te Ākitai Waiohua, Ngāti Tamaoho, Ngaati Whanaunga).
105. There
were no mataawaka organisations that made submissions from the Papakura local
board area.
106. Papakura
Local Board engaged with mana whenua through the Ara Kōtui hui in December
2024 and March 2025. These hui were attended by representatives from Ngāti Tamaoho, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Maru, Ngaati
Whanaunga, Ngāti Pāoa and Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua.
Ngā ritenga
ā-pūtea
Financial implications
107. The local board provides input to regional plans and
proposals. There is information in the council’s consultation material
for each plan or proposal with the financial implications of each option
outlined for consideration.
Ngā raru tūpono me
ngā whakamaurutanga
Risks and mitigations
108. The council must adopt its Annual Plan, which includes
local board agreements, by 30 June 2025. The local board is required to make
recommendations on these local matters for the Annual Plan by mid May 2025, to
enable and support the Governing Body to make decisions on key items to be
included in the Annual Plan on 28 May 2025.
Ngā koringa ā-muri
Next steps
109. Recommendations and feedback from the local board will be
provided to the Budget Committee for consideration as part of decision-making
for the Annual Plan 2025/2026.
110. The local board will approve its local content for
inclusion in the final Annual Plan 2025/2026 (including its local board
agreement) and corresponding work programmes in June 2025.
111. The final Annual Plan 2025/2026 (including local board
agreements) will be adopted by the Governing Body on 25 June 2025.
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Signatories
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Authors
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Melissa Bidois - Local Board Engagement Advisor
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Authorisers
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Manoj Ragupathy - Local Area Manager
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