Rodney Local Board Plan

YOUR VOICE FOR YOUR COMMUNITy

Puhoi Jetty Local Board Plan 2011

Puhoi General Store

Our VISION

odney-respecting environment, celebrating essence of what makes Rodney an attractive place R people, advancing economy. to live, work and play. Rodney is made up of distinct communities Underpinning the Rodney Local Board’s aspirations that not only differ from each other, but differ is the need to protect and enhance our natural significantly from most Auckland suburbs. In order environments. These areas are important in a to succeed in achieving our vision, we need to historic sense, important for future generations ensure that the character of our towns and villages and important for both visitors and residents. They is retained and celebrated. There is a need to provide a sense of place and need to be prioritised connect our communities through technological in the coming years. and transport links while retaining clearly defined greenbelts in our rural and coastal areas. The Rodney Local Board acknowledge the goodwill of their treaty partners and will work alongside New and innovative businesses are welcomed in them to achieve their aspirations. Rodney, many of which have a rural flavour. The Rodney Local Board seeks to further strengthen the local economy without compromising the

message from the chairman

s chairman of the Rodney Local Board I am projects. The Plan builds upon historical work and A proud to release the first Rodney Local Board sets our focus for the next three years. Plan. We have listened to our communities’ views, aspirations and preferences and have reflected We look forward to working with the governing these in the Plan. body and with the people of Rodney to deliver on the projects in our Rodney Local Board Plan. This Plan is our mandate from the Rodney community to lead, facilitate, advocate and fund Bob Howard Chairman

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rodney LOCAL BOARD INITIATIVES

To make our vision and priorities a reality, we will focus on a number of key projects and initiatives over the next three years. Here is a snapshot of some of the things we propose to do in your local community.

Te Hana, Kumeu, Johnstone Hill Enhance our gateways Warkworth Warkworth showgrounds development

Puhoi to WellsforD SH1 extension to Wellsford (with access to Puhoi and surrounding areas)

RODNEY RODNEY Prepare business Seal and improvement strategies upgrade in key towns and rural roads facilitate programmes to THROUGHOUT support economic growth RODNEY

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YOur LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS

Bob Howard Steven Garner Chairman Deputy Chairman

m. 021 283 3666 m. 021 286 8555 e. bob.howard@ e. steven.garner@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Warren Flaunty Thomas Grace

m. 021 287 1555 m. 021 286 8822 e. warren.flaunty@ e. thomas.grace@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Tracey Martin John McLean

m. 021 287 1166 m. 021 286 6660 e. tracey.martin@ e. john.mclean@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

James Rolfe Brenda Steele

m. 021 286 3111 m. 021 283 5835 e. james.rolfe@ e. brenda.steele@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

June Turner

m. 021 365 156 e. june.turner@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

The local board can be contacted at the address below:

50 Centreway Road Orewa, Auckland 0931 Phone 09 301 0101

4 Contents

CONTENTS

PAGE

The purpose of your local board plan...... 7

The role of your local board...... 7

Your voice...... 8

Priorities...... 10

Strengthen our economy...... 12

Actively manage growth and retain coastal and rural character...... 14

Provide effective and reliable infrastructure...... 16

Provide safe, efficient, reliable and multi-modal transportation networks...... 18

Provide for the recreational needs of our community...... 22

Engage with our diverse communities and provide for their social and cultural needs...... 26

Protect and enhance our environment...... 30

Indicative budget...... 34

Our local board member portfoilios...... 40

5 Local Board Plan 2011 WE VALUE OUR BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, NATURE & LIFE ON THE COAST

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The Purpose Of Your Local Board Plan

his plan is about Rodney. It expresses what • How we work with other local boards where Twe, your local board members, have heard we share similar interests and learnt from you. It contains the aspirations How we work with and support our and priorities you have for your community. • community groups. This plan sets the framework that will guide our This plan provides us with the framework to decision-making and actions for the next three represent you. It also provides the flexibility years. We will use this plan to guide: to cope with change that will happen during the next three years. During this time we will Our decisions on local activities • continue to work closely with all sectors of our • Our input into the regional activities and community to understand your ongoing needs, decisions of the Auckland Council, including issues, and priorities. development of regional strategies like the Auckland Plan • How we work with other agencies that play a key role in our area (such as central government agencies and council-controlled organisations)

The Role of your Local Board

ocal boards were set up to enable decisions Lead: We have the decision-making L to be made democratically for and on behalf responsibility for a wide range of local activities. of their communities. They have also been established with the purpose of promoting Advocate: Acting as advocates on your behalf social, economic, environmental and cultural with other Auckland Council entities, such as well-being for current and future communities. Auckland Transport, as well as external agencies, like central government agencies. Local boards have a wide-ranging role. This ranges from making decisions on local matters, Fund: Providing funding to other organisations providing local leadership and working to build through community grants and other strong local communities. For the purposes funding arrangements. of this plan, the role of local boards has been Facilitate: Engaging and working with broken down into four areas: organisations in the local board area to represent and promote their interests.

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your voice gateways to Consulting with our communities was an support important part of economic growth developing this plan o assist us with developing our draft plan, we Tlistened to your views at meetings and gathered information informally through other means. sportsfields and We then went through formal consultation, where you made written submissions. We held hearings, considered all submissions fully and then made recreational changes to our plan based on your feedback. During this process, we heard some powerful messages from you that helped shape this local facilities to keep board plan. Here are just a few. us active and engaged in our communities

improve the quality of drinking water

8 Rodney Local Board Your voice greenbelts youth

need to be jobs maintained and training upgrade support the city a n d the es ag community our towns to care ns vill mainstreets w for the a nsport public tr a r reli ble

een to environment w g ul PUHoi re bet and each to wellsford other motorway and access at swimming pool in puhoi rodney

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PRIORITIES

We will focus on a number of priority areas over the next three years to deliver tangible improvements for our communities. These are outlined below and discussed in more detail in the following pages of this plan. The priorities are not in any priority order.

PRIORITy strengthen our economy p12

Actively manage growth and retain PRIORITy coastal and rural character P14

Provide effective and reliable PRIORITy infrastructure p16

Provide safe, efficient, PRIORITy reliable and multi-modal transportation networks p18

Provide for the recreational PRIORITy needs of our community P22

Engage with our diverse communities PRIORITy and provide for their social and cultural needs p26

protect and enhance PRIORITy our environment p30

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Rodney will continue to build on a strong resilient economy

Priority: strengthen our economy

Rodney will continue to build a strong and resilient economy based on a wide variety of businesses that fit Rodney’s unique rural character.

odney has around 8,813 businesses employing aquaculture, viticulture, horticulture, agriculture R12,729 people. During the period 2000 to and the equine industry. To do this we must 2009, employment in the area grew by 25 per ensure that rural land is retained and promoted cent adding a further 2,544 employees. While for rural production purposes with farming Rodney’s economy is strongly oriented towards promoted as a priority activity. This requires rates primary industries, such as agriculture and to be kept at an affordable level for our industries forestry, much of this increase has been driven and businesses located on rural and coastal land. by growth in the construction, health care, social assistance, accommodation and food services Lifting our economic performance will require sectors within the area. a real investment in research and technology in areas that are complementary to our rural Supporting a strong and growing economy will environment and values. The opportunity to provide for local jobs and prosperity. In doing so create affiliations, support technology and our rural communities also want to protect their education programmes, such as the radio- country lifestyle. Our collective challenge is to astronomy research programme (the ska project) continue building on the uniqueness of our rural with Auckland University of Technology and environment while providing appropriate local the Goat Island Marine Research Centre with opportunities for economic growth, particularly Auckland University, are exciting opportunities in new economy businesses such as BMW Oracle that the local board supports wholeheartedly. in Warkworth, Huhu Studios in Snells Beach, Biomarine Ltd in Kaipara and Mahurangi, Leigh Alongside this, we will be actively seeking Fisheries and Jucy Rentals in Helensville. opportunities for skills development across Rodney. This must be undertaken in conjunction Our goal is to develop economically by building with our businesses and as part of a broader on what this area has to offer. Our people business improvement strategy. want to continue to build on the uniqueness of our rural and coastal areas by ensuring that The Rodney Local Board will support sustainable primary production is promoted. This includes economic growth through mechanisms such as business improvement districts (BIDS), 12 Rodney Local Board Priorities

Rodney will continue to build on a strong resilient economy

Matakana Farmers Market

Mainstreet organisations and youth employment experience the long history of our settlements. programmes. Reducing youth unemployment Working with our local tourism businesses to and providing programmes to ease the transition build on this reputation as a tourist destination from school or training into the workforce both nationally and internationally is a priority. will be a particular focus over the coming Some of the key tourism drivers have been years. Warkworth, Wellsford and Helensville/ identified in the Puhoi to Pakiri Area Visitor Huapai/Kumeu combined are priority areas for Strategy 2012-2017. developing BIDs. We will play our part in protecting the Tourism plays an important role in our Rodney environment and providing the public facilities economy. Visitors are drawn to our area by the needed to support not only this industry, rural and coastal landscapes, regional parks, but our communities as a whole. This will beaches, historic villages and special places require an improved transport network and like Muriwai with its gannet colony and Goat improved facilities for visitors such as public Island, with its internationally recognised marine transport, walking and cycleway connections, reserve. Our coastal settlements, such as Omaha, visitor accommodation facilities along with Martins Bay and Muriwai, with their beautiful visitor information services and centres. This beaches, along with the idyllic Kawau Island, are includes ensuring that all of our businesses, all special holiday and tourist destinations. People whether they are centred around towns or come to see the sights, enjoy our waterways, eat based on remote rural farms, have access to the food and drink the wine produced locally and high‑speed broadband.

Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost ($000's) Est. timing Prepare and deliver business improvement Lead and $840 2012-2015 strategies in key towns and facilitate fund1 programmes to support economic growth Investigate and implement interventions to Lead1 $450 2012-2015 create local job opportunities and address skill and beyond development issues Complete a new Rodney economic Lead and $280 2012-2015 development and implementation plan to advocate1 commence July 2012 Encourage the growth of export businesses Lead1 $300 2012-2015 in Rodney and beyond

No decision on how these programmes and projects are to be funded has been made. Funding options could include public private partnerships, local targeted rates, community funding, wider council and central government funding.

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We will keep our country look and feel

Big Omaha Wharf

Priority: Actively manage growth and retain coastal and rural character

We will actively manage the pressures of growth and maintain and enhance the character of Rodney’s townships, rural areas and coastal environment through excellent urban and rural planning.

odney is different from the rest of the Wellsford, Helensville and Parakai require R Auckland region as it has a mix of townships, particular attention in terms of business growth rural and coastal areas. The small coastal and to encourage thriving economies and ensure high rural settlements and islands are an important levels of employment. Future business land must aspect of Rodney's character. Like the rest of be identified and provided to meet the demands Auckland, Rodney is experiencing high levels of growth in Wellsford and Warkworth. of population growth and our population is expected to increase by 18.2 per cent over the The key is to acknowledge and plan well for an next 10 years. Along with population growth increasing population and changing demographic. comes the need for more houses and also a need We need to be clear on how this will affect each to provide housing to suit a range of family sizes community and what the impacts are that need and cultural norms. to be managed in order to retain our country look and feel. It is essential that each and every This high level of growth has many implications community is involved in this planning. It is also for Rodney. It affects and alters the nature, important that, once the planning is done, it is structure and dynamics of our communities. It properly implemented. puts pressure on our environment, on our services and community infrastructure. It drives business Our communities include areas for future and economic growth and with it, the need for planning focus such as Wellsford (Te Hana), more business land and associated facilities. Coatesville, Taupaki, Waitoki, Leigh/Matheson Bay Growth though, brings with it opportunities if it is and Kawau Island. planned for and managed well.

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We will keep our country look and feel

Whangateau Hall Matakana Country Park

It is also vitally important to ensure that the at Johnstone’s Hill Tunnels. We recognise that actions contained in existing planning documents each town and village also has its own gateway continue to be implemented. These existing or approach. Gateways define the entrances to documents include the Rodney Rural Strategy, our towns and villages and can be an effective vision documents and structure plans for means to reduce traffic speeds and promote the Riverhead, Waitoki, Kaukapakapa, Waimauku, character or sense of place. Helensville-Parakai, Muriwai, Puhoi, Warkworth, Sandspit-Snells-Algies, Matakana, Pt Wells/ The values that are important to us must be Omaha, Wellsford and Huapai-Kumeu. included in Auckland Council’s regional planning documents, including the proposed Unitary Plan. Rodney also includes some key gateways, which These values include the preservation of the should be recognised and enhanced. The three rural and coastal landscape, retention of rural key gateways include the gateway to the greater village character, prioritisation of rural farming Auckland area at Te Hana when travelling from and rural production opportunities, improvement the north, the gateway to the west as identified and protection of the quality of our harbours and by the grapevines at Kumeu and the northern rivers along with the retention of greenbelts and gateway to the rural areas from urban Auckland rural areas between towns and villages.

Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost (000's) Est. timing Implement the existing area spatial Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015 planning documents such as structure costed as the scope has and beyond plans and initiate the development of new not been fully defined. structure plans where required Undertake appropriate Lead1 $900 2012-2015 Mainstreet upgrades and beyond Promote a range of concepts to maintain Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2013 and enhance the character of Rodney’s costed as the scope has townships and coastal and rural areas not been fully defined. through the Unitary Plan Enhance the northern, western and eastern Lead1 $450 2012-2013 gateways to the local board area

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We value the sense of future we have here

Priority: Provide effective and reliable infrastructure

We will provide our urban towns and villages with an effective and reliable water supply, waste water services and storm water infrastructure, while supporting other areas to maintain effective on-site services and advocating for high speed broadband and toll-free calling across Auckland.

eing predominantly rural with a dispersed must be planned for and implemented. Water Bpopulation, our water and wastewater conservation is encouraged, particularly the needs are very different from most of urban implementation of practical approaches to Auckland. The rural areas of Rodney currently reducing water usage. have individual water tanks and septic tank systems or stand alone wastewater Muriwai requires a solution to address treatment systems. failing onsite wastewater systems and contaminated stormwater. While our towns have reticulated water and wastewater systems, many of these require The importance of managing water consumption upgrading to meet the current resource consent and wastewater cannot be underestimated. Not conditions and avoid increased harm to our only is it critical to the health and wellbeing environment. Other systems are at capacity of our people, it is essential to maintaining a and require upgrading and in some instances clean, green environment. Kumeu-Huapai and expansion, to accommodate growth. Riverhead are to be connected to the Watercare network and infrastructure over the coming It is essential that infrastructure is in place years to rectify inadequate on-site systems, prior to the provision of additional urban land, provide certainty of service provision and to whether for residential or business purposes. accommodate additional growth. Substantial investment is also needed to our water supply As our water supply is often provided from bores in Warkworth, Wellsford and the Snells or rivers, the focus will be on maintaining the Beach-Algies Bay areas. Upgraded wastewater quality of our water networks. For example, infrastructure is required at Wellsford, Matakana, Warkworth’s water has been sourced from the Snells Beach-Algies Bay, Warkworth. Helensville Mahurangi River, which is under particular stress and Wellsford have programmed works to from sediment runoff and discharges. A change ensure high-quality water supply and improved to bore water may be appropriate. Meeting wastewater treatment. These works are required current use alone is difficult, however, managing for health and environmental reasons and also to the consequences of a growing population 16 Rodney Local Board Priorities

Warkworth

provide for future growth and revitalisation of Central governments Rural Broadband Initiative these townships. will deliver high-speed broadband to rural schools and rural communities over the next Rodney’s harbours, beaches and rivers are five years. Rodney will benefit in the short term environmentally significant and approaches and will work with the Ministry of Economic to better management of flood prone areas Development, Telecom and Vodafone to including continuing to implement flood ensure the successful delivery of this initiative. protection projects in Kaukapakapa, Kumeu- Alongside this, toll-free calling for all of the Huapai and Kaipara are a high priority. The Rodney Local Board area is essential. Currently whole Rodney community must have input into residents in the Warkworth area pay a toll to the development of catchment management call Orewa and also to call parts of the Rodney plans to manage discharges into rivers and Local Board area. Auckland now extends from other waterways throughout Rodney, including Franklin in the south to Te Hana in the north the Whangateau Harbour. The Mahurangi and toll-free calling is a necessity if we are Action Plan is a good example of a joint council truly to become the world’s most liveable city. and community initiative to protect these Mobile phone coverage should also be extended significant natural resources. to serve all of Rodney.

Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost (000's) Est. timing Implement a programme for the upgrade Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015 of wastewater treatment and water costed as the scope has and beyond supply infrastructure not been fully defined. Address river maintenance, flood protection Advocate1 $2026 2012-2015 and the impacts of discharges into and beyond harbours and rivers through methods such as catchment management plans, flood protection works and stormwater infrastructure Work with Telecom and Vodafone Advocate1 This project has not been 2013-2014 to deliver the Government’s Rural costed as the scope has Broadband Initiative not been fully defined.

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Omaha Causeway

Priority: Provide safe, efficient, reliable and multi modal transportation networks

All our towns, villages and rural areas will be well connected to each other through a network of roads, cycle ways, walkways and/or public transport options.

odney covers a vast land area of more than Roads are the backbone of our transport R2246km2. It is approximately 50km from network. In an area the size of Rodney, roads east to west coasts at its narrowest point and are the primary means to connect people with approximately 83km from Te Hana in the north each other, goods, services, and facilities. They to Kumeu in the south. Getting to and from are paramount to creating a cohesive rural as well as around Rodney requires a very good sector and to the social, cultural and economic transport network. wellbeing of our residents.

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We value our relaxed pace of life Johnstone's Hill Tunnels, State Highway 1

Rodney has approximately 1500km of roads, of will not only make travel north safer for which 650km are unsealed. residents, visitors, businesses and freight traffic, it will be a modern alternative to the existing While unsealed roads are common in a rural State Highway 1 route and is the second stage area, there are a large number in Rodney that in supporting the economic development of are carrying high volumes of traffic every day. our neighbours in the north. The Rodney Local Improving safety on our rural roads is one of Board is also committed to the retention of our main transport issues and therefore a key motorway access in the vicinity of Puhoi for the priority. Accelerating a sealing programme 1,200 households and 4,000 residents in this for these roads as well as making sure our catchment and visitors to the area. This will be rural roads, which are susceptible to natural a key advocacy area for us with the Governing hazards such as slips, are well maintained Body, Auckland Transport and the New Zealand and upgraded is critical. We will work with Transport Agency (NZTA). Auckland Transport, the agency responsible for local and Auckland-wide transport, to agree Alternative forms of travel to private vehicles service standards and develop an accelerated are encouraged, whether through effective programme to deliver the sealing, maintenance use of rail, cycling, walking or public transport. and renewal of our rural roads as a key priority. These alternatives are environmentally-friendly, good for tourism and provide recreational The Rodney Local Board also sees the and social benefits. Safe routes are required construction of the extension of State Highway throughout the district to cater for these 1 from Puhoi to Wellsford as pivotal in alternative options. Each alternative must delivering on its vision of increased economic be assessed on a case-by-case basis in order development for the eastern side of the local to get the best delivery option. An example board area. This road of national significance is the possibility of an off-road connection 19 Local Board Plan 2011

between Matakana and Warkworth. Providing • Investigating a western collector road safe pedestrian access across our bridges will through Warkworth also encourage healthy travel alternatives. • Hudson Road and McKinney Road intersection Establishing a development programme is upgrades in Warkworth a priority across Rodney. We will work with Hill Street intersection upgrade in Warkworth Auckland Transport on options for providing • and the pedestrian connection from Hill Street regular and improved public transport between to Hudson Road and the Showgrounds towns and villages within Rodney as well as to and from greater Auckland. Public transport • Alternative State Highway access from is seen as essential for access to educational Brighams Creek North and future options for facilities within and outside Rodney. Kumeu/Huapai/Waimauku • Working closely with Auckland Transport and There are many other transport issues that are NZTA to identify and action specific road and facing our communities. Transport by water is a safety improvements in our local board area key consideration for Kawau Island, and Sandspit Reducing vehicle journey lengths by providing provides significant infrastructure to maintain • cost effective alternatives to private this key connection. Examples of areas where we motor vehicles are working with and will continue to work with Auckland Transport and the NZTA over the next • Maintain the existing rail network and enhance three years include: the northern rail corridor. • Encouraging strong community engagement Projects outside Rodney also have an impact on with Auckland Transport and the NZTA on Rodney residents. We support the progression of their plans for local, regional and national projects such as the Penlink to Whangaparaoa, transport projects in the area the park-and-ride facility at Silverdale and the installation of ramps to State Highway 1 at Safety initiatives around our local schools • Wainui to service Silverdale North. • Additional parking and park and ride facilities or buildings in our key towns • Considering alternatives to freight traffic through townships • Addressing safety issues caused by logging trucks and freight traffic • Constructing a link from State Highway 1 to Matakana

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Northern Gateway Toll Road over the Waiwera River

Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost (000's) Est. timing Develop a programme and a set of Advocate1 $10,500 2012-2015 assessment criteria and priorities for and beyond the sealing of rural roads Develop a programme and a set of Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015 priorities for the development, renewal costed as the scope has not and beyond and maintenance of rural roads and been fully defined. infrastructure, including footpaths and cycleways Give a high priority to the Mainstreet Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2013 and access improvements at Te Hana costed as the scope has not as a part of enhancing the gateway been fully defined. to Auckland Construct the Puhoi to Wellsford Advocate1 This project has not been 2014-2015 Highway with access at Puhoi costed as the scope has not been fully defined. Complete roading improvements Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015 in Warkworth as per the MOU with costed as the scope has not and beyond NZTA October 2006 been fully defined. Undertake and implement the first Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015 stage of a study to determine the costed as the scope has not and beyond current and future feasibility of been fully defined. increased public transport in Rodney Additional parking and park-and-ride Advocate1 This project has not been 2012-2015 facilities or buildings in our key towns costed as the scope has not and beyond been fully defined.

1 Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition. employees work in the 12,729local board area 21 Local Board Plan 2011

Warkworth Showgrounds Centennial Park, Wellsford

We value belonging to safe and caring communities

Priority: Provide for the recreational needs of our community

All sectors of our community will have easy access to recreational infrastructure and services such as parks, recreational walkways and sports centres, either through the provision of new or improved existing infrastructure.

ll residents within Rodney need easy We accept that sports centres should be Aaccess to community facilities such as coordinated throughout the region for elite local walkways, national walking tracks, sports activities. However, our “grassroots” pools and sports facilities close to their sports and community activities are important homes. However, the dispersed nature of our to us. We need to provide access and good communities and the rural environment brings community sports facilities and parks for with it special challenges in providing readily recreational activities throughout Rodney. When accessible recreational facilities. Our forests planning new facilities, activities and functions are used for outdoor activities like mountain consideration should be given to the aspirations biking and orienteering. Bridleways support of disabled people to ensure that issues of access our recreation and competitive horse riders and inclusion are addressed. and boat ramps provide access to our coastal areas. Support for recreational boating through As the population of Rodney grows, the demand regular dredging of access areas such as for these facilities will also grow. Therefore, Sandspit and the Mahurangi and Matakana planning well now to provide for both improved Rivers is also a priority. Environmental and new facilities throughout the area is a issues should be taken into account when priority. To do this, we will develop a recreation considering dredging. plan considering all the recreation, community

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Shoesmith Domain, Warkworth

We value belonging to safe and caring communities

and sporting facilities and needs across Rodney. The Wellsford community is well served with This will investigate a new swimming pool or an netball courts and land available for sportsfields. aquatic facility in the north and west, consider These facilities require development and options for multisport facilities in the main expansion to provide indoor and outdoor townships, as well as walkways/cycleways in the activities for youth and adults. Rodney area. Other projects include: Equestrian facilities need to be enhanced and • Review and implement existing reserve bridleways provided. Equine related activities management plans have both a recreational and economic role • Continue the development of the Warkworth within Rodney and are consistent with our unique Showgrounds (including the Atlas site) rural character. • Commence the planning and development of Our extensive coastline and significant river the Greens Road land for recreation purposes network provides opportunities for water- • Acquire additional land for playing fields related recreational activities such as fishing, Matakana and Warkworth kayaking, sailing, water skiing and surfing as well • Plan, develop and prioritise recreational as more passive enjoyment of these areas. The walkways along coastlines and rivers, linking maintenance and enhancement of rivers and residential areas to reserves and linking existing coastal areas as well as access is important. walkways together • Construct a playground at Matakana.

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Campgrounds and holiday parks within Rodney are the park is to reflect the Kumeu and Huapai early key recreational assets. It is essential that these are settlers and display the character of the area such maintained and enhanced for current and future as the vineyards and other historic themes. generations of holiday makers. In planning for our future recreational facilities, Community initiatives to plan and develop a new we will work collaboratively with sporting and heritage park at Kumeu are supported. Consultation community groups to ensure that planned facilities with the community is required to determine the are fit for purpose. location and theme for this park. The intention of

Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost ($000's) Est. timing Prepare a sport and recreation plan Lead1 $100 2012-2013 considering all community facilities, parks and other needs across the local board area, including consideration of aquatic, multisport and other facilities in Rodney Construct a multisport facility in Lead and fund1 $6,690 2014-2015 Warkworth (2004 Figures - costs could increase significantly subject to the final scope of this project) Assess the needs and construct a Lead and fund1 $20,000 2013-2014 swimming pool/aquatic facility in Rodney Complete the Warkworth Showgrounds Lead and fund1 $9,380 2012-2015 development including the Atlas site (this does not include costs for the Atlas site development as the scope is currently undefined) Implement a programme for the Lead1 $35,045 2012-2013 continued improvement of the quality of our sportsfields, parks and recreation spaces and review and implement reserve management plans Update and implement the boat ramp, Lead and fund1 $1,295 2012-2015 launching and mooring facilities study across the local board area and ensure the continued provision of wharfs and jetties Prepare a programme in conjunction with Lead and fund1 $2,068 2013-2014 iwi and other relevant stakeholders for regular dredging of specific boat accesses Plan, programme and provide recreational Lead, advocate $921 2012-2015 walkways and bike trails and fund1 and beyond Review and implement Lead1 $500 2014-2015 bridleways strategy

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We value being good neighbours and the importance of our kids

Priority: Engage with our diverse communities and provide for their social and cultural needs

It is important that the Rodney Local Board talks to its communities to understand their social, cultural, health and education needs.

odney is a desirable place for people to in less obvious ways, through local events, by Rlive, work and play. Rodney is increasingly acknowledging achievements and through becoming a family orientated area with highly social and community services such as health regarded educational facilities, great community services, libraries, halls, and education facilities. spirit, a range of lifestyle opportunities and Community safety initiatives and even the living environments. Rodney has a strong sense provision of cemeteries within communities of community and identity and while we have are part of providing for the social and cultural a higher 65 plus age group than the regional wellbeing of our communities. We know, for average, the number of younger people in Rodney example, that cemetery facilities at Kumeu, Te is also greater than the national average. Kapa (Martins Bay), Te Arai and Warkworth are important to the local communities and require Supporting each community to maintain its further review. own identity and ensuring quality of life for all happens in many different ways. It happens by The Rodney Local Board has an important role providing high-quality accessible recreational to play. We facilitate respectful relationships and community facilities, through employment between different groups and community opportunities and by access to villages and towns organisations with clear lines of communication. that people can be proud of. It also happens This involves supporting community forums

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Warkworth

such as residents and ratepayers groups, business Te Aroha Pa (Araparera); Te Kia Ora Marae associations, volunteer groups and the Kawau (Kaukapkapa); and Omaha Marae (Leigh). These Island Advisory Committee where people can Marae should be recognised and acknowledged in have their say. The Rodney Local Board would also any future planning. like to determine a clear process for continued engagement with youth in Rodney. The Rodney Local Board is advocating for papakainga through the Auckland Plan, will Working in partnership with iwi is an support and advocate for bilingual signage and acknowledged priority to build a sound support the identification of sites of significance and enduring relationship and support the to iwi including facilitating access to computer development of a Memorandum of Understanding mapping systems. with Auckland Council and the continuation of direct hui with local boards. Opportunities exist Partnering and working with central government to recognise and celebrate te tikanga Maori and agencies to improve services to our area will support iwi. Projects such as the co-management continue. This includes advocating for the of the Kaipara Harbour, the future co- provision of improved physical and mental health management of Parakai reserve and supporting Te and special needs services. The location, capacity Hana Te Ao Marama, the international indigenous and future growth of schools is also on our information centre at our northern gateway, are agenda. We will also advocate to the governing all important. body for restrictions on any future liquor outlets in Rodney. There are six marae within the Rodney Local Board area; Haranui Marae (Helensville); Puatahi Marae (Puatahi); Reweti Marae (Waimauku);

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The quality of the community facilities and • The maintenance and renewal of public toilets and programmes we provide are a key focus. other facilities This involves: • Advocating for rates to be waived for private halls • Ensuring the delivery of community safety that provide a community function initiatives such as: anti-graffiti and vandalism • Supporting the protection of heritage items, measures; advocating for improved street lighting buildings, landscapes and places in Rodney and family violence programmes local museums • Working with NZ Police, supporting • Reviewing library needs across Rodney, including neighbourhood watch, civil defence groups the future expansion of the Warkworth library, and supporting rural fire services extension of opening hours, the retention of • Funding community activities such as local library programmes as well a mobile service in our arts facilities, programmes and advice, and more isolated areas. local events • Developing a comprehensive upgrading renewal programme for all community halls and community centres

Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost ($000's) Est. timing

Deliver community development programmes, Lead1 $1,307 2012-2015 social/community services and ensure the delivery and beyond of community safety initiatives in Rodney Participate in the identification and implementation Lead and $2,300 2012-2015 of library needs across the region fund1 Participate in the regional review of halls and public Lead and $300 2012-2015 facilities and develop and implement a programme fund1 for upgrading and maintaining community halls Advocate for the provision of physical and mental Advocate1 This project has 2012-2015 health services and other social services in the not been costed as and beyond Rodney area the scope has not been fully defined. Support events in Rodney Lead1 $509 2012-2015 and beyond

1 Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition.

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We value our natural environment

Priority: Protect and enhance our environment

The protection and enhancement of the quality of our natural environment, our coastline, rivers and harbours, will be supported and encouraged.

odney has many significant natural areas, a Te Rau Puriri, Pakiri, Mahurangi, Scandretts, Te Rstrong rural character and a long tradition Arai, Tawharanui and Muriwai. It is imperative of environmentally-friendly initiatives. The that these regional assets and the infrastructure continued enhancement of the quality of our that supports them, such as roads, facilities environment, such as rivers, beaches, native and structures, receive appropriate funding bush and our three harbours (Mahurangi, proportionate to the high usage of these parks Whangateau and Kaipara) is of importance to by Auckland urban residents, as well as national present and future generations. and international visitors. Rodney includes a wild, west coast, a more Rodney includes areas and species of ecological gentle east coast and Kawau Island, all of which significance requiring protection in the district are under significant development pressures. and the Tawharanui predator fence is a huge There are nine regional parks in Rodney covering step forward to protecting and enhancing 3,664ha, including Atiu Creek, Wenderholm, our biodiversity. This protected area provides 30 Rodney Local Board Priorities

Te Arai reserve lagoon

invaluable learnings for other regional parks and and promote good community involvement. To recognised ecologically significant areas. do this, we will: We will strongly advocate for funding and • Support waste minimisation practices and where needed, support community groups who education such as composting, recycling and are actively caring for our natural environment. controlling litter This includes environmental programmes such • Actively encourage Rodney’s residents to as the Mahurangi Action Plan, riparian planting, participate in the Auckland Retrofit Your Natural Heritage Fund, Ten Point Action Plan Home Initiative and other sustainability for Whangateau Harbour, the Trees for Babies initiatives and programmes initiative and Bush Management Assistance. Support sustainable business initiatives such Continuing to support our volunteer groups is a • as cleaner production waste key imperative in achieving these programmes. • Work with the local community to develop a Supporting the community to take ownership vision for Opahi Bay to clean up and protect of the quality of their environment is the key to the outstanding natural character of the long-term success and we acknowledge Mana area including the old native bush and the Whenua as the kaitiaki. Our role is to facilitate rocky headlands.

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Regional harbours Mahurangi, Kaipara 9Parks 3and Whangateau

There are a number of initiatives that we will • Supporting the enhancement of rivers through progress during the next three years, such as: maintenance, flood management and cleaning • Investigating opportunities for e-waste • Assisting and supporting sustainable facilities for communities in Rodney and farming practices possibly a resource recovery depot which • Investigating support for septic tank would provide additional employment monitoring and regulation to raise the quality opportunities in our area of the environment • Ensuring seawalls are developed in an • Advocate for the identification and protection environmentally sustainable way and of key local view shafts of coastal areas from maintained to avoid further erosion of our public roads. existing coastline Rodney has the opportunity to build on our • Conducting an ecological survey of the local nationally and internationally recognised board area, which builds on existing data to valuable environmental areas to provide a point compile a comprehensive record of terrestrial of difference to Auckland and to New Zealand. and aquatic ecosystems and implement actions recommended by this survey

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Takatu Rd, Matakana

Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost ($000's) Est. timing

Undertake environmental programmes in Rodney Lead and This project has not 2012-2015 and fund community-led programmes fund1 been costed as the and beyond scope has not been fully defined. Actively encourage Rodney’s residents to participate Lead and $6,000 (Retrofit 2012-2015 in the Auckland Retrofit Your Home Initiative and fund1 project funded via a and beyond other sustainability initiatives and programmes targeted rate) Support waste minimisation practices and Advocate1 This project has not 2012-2015 education, sustainable business and farming been costed as the and beyond initiatives and investigate opportunities for e-waste scope has not been facilities in Rodney fully defined. Promote the following concepts through the Advocate1 This project has not 2012-2013 Unitary Plan and, where appropriate, bylaws: been costed as the scope has not been • biodiversity, biosecurity and avoiding degrading fully defined. natural habitats • protecting ecologically sensitive areas • planting suitable trees in road reserves of urban areas Support and assist iwi initiatives that align to Facilitate1 $120 2012-2015 environmental well-being and beyond

1 Refer to Page 7 - Roles definition. 33 Local Board Plan 2011

INDICATIVE BUDGET

ection 20 of the Local Government (Auckland the current Long Term Plan for the 2010/11 SCouncil) Act requires an indicative budget for year and carried forward into the Local Board the following three financial years to be included Agreement for the 2011/2012 year. Any in local board plans. This indicative budget is proposed variations are noted in this plan. required to be based on estimated funding set These levels of service set out the standard out in the Auckland Council’s current Long Term to which local services will be provided. Plan, covering the period from 1 November 2010 The starting point is that levels of service to 30 June 2019. It is also required to show how reflect those delivered by the former any expenses that exceed that funding level Auckland councils. are proposed to be met from one or more local While the Local Government (Auckland revenue sources. • Council) Act requires the local board to identify The indicative budget for the three years from how any expenses in excess of the estimated July 2012 to June 2015 is set out on the following available funding are proposed to be met from pages. When reading this budget, it is important one or more local revenue sources, it is not to note that the local board’s actual budget will known at this stage whether any additional look quite different over the next three years for a funding will be required. However, if there is number of reasons. a shortfall, it is likely to be funded through a mix of sources. This could include local revenue • This is an indicative budget only. It does not sources and possibly also some non-local contain all of the detailed projects or activities sources, such as general rates and development that the local board may seek to implement contributions. The way these and other funding over the next three years. These will be sources will be used will only be confirmed developed as part of the local board agreement once the Revenue and Financing policy and that is incorporated in Auckland Council’s Local Board Funding policy have been adopted. annual plan each financial year. • The local board’s actual budget for each • It has also been developed in a unique year, including how it is funded, is subject to situation. The new council structure is still agreement with Auckland Council’s governing bedding in, decisions have not yet been made body as part of the negotiation of the annual on long term direction through the Auckland Local Board Agreement to be met from one or Plan, and policies, such as the funding policy more local revenue sources. It is not known at for local boards, have not yet been developed. this stage whether any additional funding will Auckland Council continues to work to refine be required. However, if there is a shortfall, it how costs are attributed and allocated to is likely to be funded through a mix of sources. local boards. Many of these issues will not be This could include local revenue sources and resolved until Auckland Council’s 2012-2022 possibly also some non-local sources, such as Long Term Plan is adopted in June 2012. general rates and development contributions. • This indicative budget is based on the levels of service for the local board area set out in

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Omaha 35 Local Board Plan 2011

2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015

$000 Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed plan plan plan

Operating Expenditure Activities

Community activities

Local Community Development Programmes ------

Local Community Facilities 276 100 376 287 100 387 298 100 398

Local Community Grants, Information and Advice - 130 130 - 130 130 - 130 130

Local Community Safety Programmes 462 - 462 471 - 471 484 - 484

Local Library Facilities and Services 593 - 593 601 - 601 616 - 616

Total community activities 1,331 230 1,561 1,359 230 1,589 1,398 230 1,628

Lifestyle and culture activities

Local Arts Programmes 153 - 153 157 - 157 165 - 165

Local Arts Facilities ------

Local Arts Grants and Advice ------

Local Events - 170 170 - 170 170 - 170 170

Local Parks 7,996 50 8,046 8,356 - 8,356 8,724 - 8,724

Local Recreation Programmes ------

Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities - 80 80 ------

Local Recreation Grants and Advice ------

Total lifestyle and culture activities 8,150 300 8,450 8,512 170 8,682 8,889 170 9,059

Economic activities

Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure - 690 690 - 590 590 - 590 590

Local Street Environment and Town Centres ------

Total economic activities - 690 690 - 590 590 - 590 590

Planning and regulation activities

Local Boards Plans and Agreements 141 - 141 145 - 145 150 - 150

Total planning and regulation activities 141 - 141 145 - 145 150 - 150

Environmental activities

Local Environmental Programmes - 40 40 - 240 240 - 40 40

Total environmental activities - 40 40 - 240 240 - 40 40

governance activities

Local Governance and Advocacy 952 - 952 979 - 979 1,008 - 1,008

Total governance activities 952 - 952 979 - 979 1,008 - 1,008

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 10,573 1,260 11,833 10,995 1,230 12,225 11,445 1,030 12,475

Definitions for LBP budget tables Baseline: This is the Local Board’s budget contained in the current Auckland Council Long-term Plan, covering the period from 1 November 2010 to 30 June 2019 Change: These are changes proposed to the baseline budget by this Local Board Plan Proposed Plan: This is the proposed indicative budget for the Local Board, including the proposed changes from the Local Board Plan

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2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015

$000 Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed plan plan plan

Operating Expenditure Activities

Community activities

Local Community Development Programmes ------

Local Community Facilities 276 100 376 287 100 387 298 100 398

Local Community Grants, Information and Advice - 130 130 - 130 130 - 130 130

Local Community Safety Programmes 462 - 462 471 - 471 484 - 484

Local Library Facilities and Services 593 - 593 601 - 601 616 - 616

Total community activities 1,331 230 1,561 1,359 230 1,589 1,398 230 1,628

Lifestyle and culture activities

Local Arts Programmes 153 - 153 157 - 157 165 - 165

Local Arts Facilities ------

Local Arts Grants and Advice ------

Local Events - 170 170 - 170 170 - 170 170

Local Parks 7,996 50 8,046 8,356 - 8,356 8,724 - 8,724

Local Recreation Programmes ------

Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities - 80 80 ------

Local Recreation Grants and Advice ------

Total lifestyle and culture activities 8,150 300 8,450 8,512 170 8,682 8,889 170 9,059

Economic activities

Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure - 690 690 - 590 590 - 590 590

Local Street Environment and Town Centres ------

Total economic activities - 690 690 - 590 590 - 590 590

Planning and regulation activities

Local Boards Plans and Agreements 141 - 141 145 - 145 150 - 150

Total planning and regulation activities 141 - 141 145 - 145 150 - 150

Environmental activities

Local Environmental Programmes - 40 40 - 240 240 - 40 40

Total environmental activities - 40 40 - 240 240 - 40 40

governance activities

Local Governance and Advocacy 952 - 952 979 - 979 1,008 - 1,008

Total governance activities 952 - 952 979 - 979 1,008 - 1,008

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 10,573 1,260 11,833 10,995 1,230 12,225 11,445 1,030 12,475

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2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015

$000 Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed plan plan plan

Capital Expenditure Activities

Community activities

Local Community Facilities 304 - 304 377 - 377 305 - 305

Local Community Safety Programmes ------

Local Library Facilities and Services 1,664 - 1,664 136 - 136 70 900 970

Total community activities 1,968 - 1,968 513 - 513 375 900 1,275

Lifestyle and culture

Local Arts Facilities 60 - 60 62 - 62 65 - 65

Local Events Facilities ------

Local Parks 2,021 2,021 2,547 - 2,547 3,298 - 3,298

Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities - 2,930 2,930 - 24,610 24,610 - 11,216 11,216

Total lifestyle and culture activities 2,081 2,930 5,011 2,609 24,610 27,219 3,364 11,216 14,580

Economic activities

Local Street Environment and Town Centres - 450 450 - 450 450 - 450 450

Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure ------

Total economic activities - 450 450 - 450 450 - 450 450

Environmental activities

Local Environmental Programmes - 2,060 2,060 - 2,060 2,060 2,060 2,060

Total environmental activities - 2,060 2,060 - 2,060 2,060 - 2,060 2,060

governance activities

Local Governance and Advocacy - - - 48 - 48 - - -

Total governance activities - - - 48 - 48 - - -

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 4,049 5,440 9,489 3,170 27,120 30,290 3,739 14,626 18,365

Total gross expenditure (excluding depreciation) 14,622 6,700 21,322 14,165 28,350 42,515 15,184 15,656 30,840

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2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015

$000 Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed plan plan plan

Capital Expenditure Activities

Community activities

Local Community Facilities 304 - 304 377 - 377 305 - 305

Local Community Safety Programmes ------

Local Library Facilities and Services 1,664 - 1,664 136 - 136 70 900 970

Total community activities 1,968 - 1,968 513 - 513 375 900 1,275

Lifestyle and culture

Local Arts Facilities 60 - 60 62 - 62 65 - 65

Local Events Facilities ------

Local Parks 2,021 2,021 2,547 - 2,547 3,298 - 3,298

Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities - 2,930 2,930 - 24,610 24,610 - 11,216 11,216

Total lifestyle and culture activities 2,081 2,930 5,011 2,609 24,610 27,219 3,364 11,216 14,580

Economic activities

Local Street Environment and Town Centres - 450 450 - 450 450 - 450 450

Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure ------

Total economic activities - 450 450 - 450 450 - 450 450

Environmental activities

Local Environmental Programmes - 2,060 2,060 - 2,060 2,060 2,060 2,060

Total environmental activities - 2,060 2,060 - 2,060 2,060 - 2,060 2,060

governance activities

Local Governance and Advocacy - - - 48 - 48 - - -

Total governance activities - - - 48 - 48 - - -

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 4,049 5,440 9,489 3,170 27,120 30,290 3,739 14,626 18,365

Total gross expenditure (excluding depreciation) 14,622 6,700 21,322 14,165 28,350 42,515 15,184 15,656 30,840

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Our local board member portfolios

Bob Howard (Chairman) John McLean Portfolio: Towns and Villages, Finance, Governance, Portfolio: Transport, Services (Waste, Stormwater, Performance, Rural Advisory Panel, Place Shaping, Harbourmaster), Infrastructure (Water, Broadband, Resource Consent (RMA) point of contact. Telecoms, Electricity), Place Shaping, Forestry Liaison Group Representative. Steven Garner (Deputy Chairman) Portfolio: Governance, Community & Social James Rolfe Wellbeing (Health and Social Services), Transport, Portfolio: Auckland Plan & Mayoral Vision, Rural Economic Development, Business Improvement Industrial Group, Community and Social Wellbeing Districts, Tourism Sister Cities, Services (Waste, (Libraries, Halls and Reserves), Place Shaping, Stormwater, Harbourmaster), Place Shaping. Unitary Plan Interim Community Funding Sub-committee. Warren Flaunty Portfolio: Community & Social Wellbeing Brenda Steele (Health and Social Services), Civil Defence & Portfolio: Towns and Villages, Events, Iwi, Emergency Management Communications, Community and Social Wellbeing (Libraries, Media, Place Shaping. Halls and Reserves, Recreation & Sports, Social Community Policy) Communications, Media, Place Thomas Grace Shaping, Unitary Plan, Urban Design Champion. Portfolio: Rural Advisory Panel, Rural Industrial Group, Civil Defence & Emergency Management, June Turner Transport, Environment (Heritage, Conservation), Portfolio: Community & Social Wellbeing (Arts, Place Shaping. Libraries, Halls and Reserves, Recreation & Sports), Transport, Place Shaping. Tracey Martin Portfolio: Performance, Economic Development, Business Improvement Districts, Iwi, Community & Social Wellbeing (Prostitution, Alcohol, Youth, Social Community Policy), Civil Defence & Emergency Management, Environment (Heritage, Conservation), Place Shaping, Community Engagement, Puhoi Community Forum Representative.

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42 Helensville 43 Auckland Council disclaims any liability whatsoever in connection with any action taken in reliance of this document or for any error, deficiency, flaw or omission contained in it. Adopted October 2011. ISSN 2253-1149 (Print) ISSN 2230-6773 (Online)