Leisure and Recreation 3.0
3 Leisure and Recreation
What you’ve said so far: “One of the key aspects of future planning must be the facilities provided to the local community and particularly the youth. The need to provide facilities for leisure and creative activities have outstripped supply and leave many youth with nothing to do and nowhere to go.”
What we do Contribution to community outcomes
It’s important to our communities that they have The diagram below shows how this group of activities the facilities to be able to take part in leisure and contributes to the Tomorrow’s Manukau community outcomes. See also page 10 of this volume. recreation activity, as well as having access to educational resources and services. EDUCATED & KNOWLEDGABLE PEOPLE We provide libraries throughout the city so that people have HEALTHY PEOPLE access to a wide range of learning, literacy, information and MOVING MANUKAU SAFE COMMUNITIES
leisure services and resources through books and the internet. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT & HERITAGE Manukau Libraries also has a substantial documentary THRIVING ECONOMY heritage and history collection that’s available to the public. VIBRANT & STRONG COMMUNITY
Parks, funded from reserve contributions and cash from subdivisions and developments, are also important for recreation and for our natural environment. Manukau has KEY CONTRIBUTIONS around 900 reserves, sports parks and civic areas, as well as streetscapes which all help make Manukau an attractive Primary place to live and work. These parks and reserves range from Secondary neighbourhood parks to coastal and riparian reserves and heritage sites. While they’re important for leisure, events and relaxation, they’re also home for plants and animals important to our environment. Our more than 50 sports parks cater for a Major projects wide range of sporting codes, with clubs being encouraged to Our budget for the Leisure and Recreation activity develop and manage shared facilities at major parks. totals $1.36 billion. Of this, $1.01 billion is earmarked Free access to our six swimming pool complexes also forms for operating expenditure, and $346.1 million for a big part of our leisure policy, with tuition and hiring to asset development expenditure. groups providing some revenue. We also own and fund seven Major projects include: recreation centres to host competitive sports, as well as fitness centres, some of which are part of recreation centres, others • Uxbridge Arts Centre – 2011 – 2014. Budget cost $7.1 part of our swimming pool complexes. Childcare facilities are million. Redevelopment of the Uxbridge Arts Centre available at many of the centres, and we also own and fund 21 in Howick providing a new centre to meet needs of an community halls. All of these leisure services are run through increasing number of users. the council-owned company, Manukau Leisure Services Limited. • Flat Bush library – 2016/17 onwards. Budget $20 million We put a strong emphasis on helping Manukau people take including book collection, furniture and fittings. The part in sports. Part of this is through supporting clubs in population of Flat Bush is predicted to be around 43,000 merging their management structures so that they can be by 2016, but growth is also predicted to slow in the short more viable, and providing limited funding support. term. This project was deferred to 2016/17 to allow for the slowdown in development, although developers are Arts, culture and creativity also play an important role in a working on subdivision plans in anticipation of an upswing. successful community, especially one as diverse as Manukau’s. The library will also be an added resource for the new We provide a wide range of arts and cultural programmes, schools planned for the area. events and exhibitions through our seven arts centres, 50 advisory services to arts communities, public art and support • Mangere Arts Centre – 2009 – 2011. Budget $6.7 million. for the city’s two orchestras as well as various music groups.
Manukau City Council 3.0 2009/2019 Ten Year Plan Leisure and Recreation 3
• Flat Bush aquatic centre – 2015/16. Budget $18.1 million. • Mangere East Rugby League Club – 2009/10. Budget A ‘local’ 25-metre pool and associated facilities. No $700,000. Upgrade and relocation of the toilet and additional recreational facilities included in this proposal. changing blocks and provision of one netball court. If Auckland gains the Commonwealth Games, there could • Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre – 2010/11. Budget be scope to expand the project. $850,000. Development of the playing surfaces. • Mountfort Park multi-use facility – 2009/11. Budget • Manukau Library – $2.3 million. Merging different $4.4 million. The facility will provide for the various facets of the library operations. sports within Manurewa. • Lloyd Elsmore Park – 2009/11. Budget $300,000. Projects not included in this 10 year period Refurbishment of the artificial turf surface at the hockey • Manukau city central library and art gallery – on hold to stadium, pending the Auckland Hockey Association 2019 – 2029. Budget $40 million. Proposed as part of the submitting a detailed budget for the total contributions Manukau city centre development as a sub-regional centre. for the project. • Flat Bush Arts Centre – 2019 – 2024. Budget $13 million. • Flat Bush skatepark – 2009/11. Budget $600,000. This is part of developing community facilities for the New skatepark at Barry Curtis Park. wider Flat Bush -greenfield- development. • Norman Kirk Memorial Pool – 2009/11. Budget See the financials in Volume 2 for operating and $8.3 million. This will upgrade the existing swimming asset development expenditure. (Pages 50 to 57) pool in Otara.
Uxbridge Arts Centre N 2011 — 2014 Budget $7.1 million
Highland Howick Park Mangere Arts Centre Norman Kirk Pool 2009 – 2011 Pakuranga Meadowland 2009 — 2011 Budget $8.3 million Budget $6.7 million Botany Flat Bush Library 2016 onwards Budget $20 million Mangere Highbrook Bridge Flat Bush Aquatic Centre 2015 — 2016 Budget $18.1 million Middlemore Flat Bush Arts Centre Otara Flat Bush Mangere 2019 — 2024 Budget $13 million Papatoetoe Manukau City Centre Airport Manukau City Central Library and Art Gallery Homai 2019 – 2029 Manurewa Budget $40 million
Mountfort Park multi-use facility Clendon 2009 — 2011 Budget $4.4 million.
Where does the money come from Where will the money be spent
150000 $000’s
120000
4% 90000 Loans 92% 60000 General rates 4% 30000 Activity operating 0 revenue
2010/11 2011/12 2009/10 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 51 Asset Development expenditure Operating Expenditure
Manukau City Council Leisure and Recreation 3.1
Performance measures and 3.1 Libraries contributions
The council provides libraries so that the community has access to resources for literacy and life-long learning.
Performance measures
How will we know if we are successful? What do we do? How will we Data Source (Level of Service) measure success? When we Current Our aim Our aim measure (June 08) (2009-12) (2013- 19)
Facilitate access Public floor space provided Council Annual 35m2 35m2 35m2 to information per 1000 residents. records that supports Percentage of urban the community's residential customers who Council diverse learning, Annual 98% 98% 98% live within 3 kilometres of records recreational and their nearest library. cultural needs. Average collection Libraries replacement ratio (excluding Annual 15% 20% 20% FAMIS report heritage collection).
Percentage of residents Citizens’ satisfied with the library perception Annual 94% 90% 90% service. survey
Items of lending stock held Council Annual 1,700 1,700 1,700
per 1000 residents. records
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o Percentage increase of library Council n Annual 366,541 +3.00% pa +3.00% pa website visits. records
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What this contributes to the city M
Socially
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Libraries are accessible to all people and contribute to an active democracy by providing o r information about national and local government and the local community.
Libraries provide a range of resources which support recreation and lifelong learning, m iu d
including curriculum resources, spaces for study, and skilled staff to assist with research. e M Libraries provide a focal point for local civic life within a community.
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o r Libraries provide access to e-learning, e-government, job opportunities and information,
information to small businesses and assist in building a literate skilled community.
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Libraries provide resources about the natural, built and historic environment and can make a um
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Libraries are repositories for the collective memory of communities. o r Libraries are often the first stop for new migrants to gain information about New Zealand and the local community. M a Libraries provide access to material in languages other than English, celebrate different cultures j o 52 through special programmes, and display or incorporate local art work. r
Manukau City Council 3.1 Leisure and Recreation
Asset Information Libraries 3.1
Asset information
The assets associated with this activity comprise of the 19 Library facilities (16 owned and three leased) and their contents.
Beachlands Library
Clevedon Library
Highland Park Library
Howick Library
Kawakawa Bay Library
Mangere Bridge Library
Mangere East Library
Mangere Town Centre Library
Manurewa Library
Existing Assets Maraetai Library
Mobile Library
Orere Library
Otara Library
Pakuranga Library
Papatoetoe Library
Tupu Library
Further assets relating to this activity are:
Collections
IT (included in Information Management)
How the costs Furniture and Fittings are met
NEW ASSET DEVELOPMENT To accommodate the anticipated population growth within the Flatbush area, Contributions, provision has been made for a new library facility in the town centre at Flat Bush. Loans (a) Growth
(b) Service Levels Improve and maintain existing assets to meet current service levels. Loans, Rates
Renewals expenditure covers the replacement of assets such as collections, RENEWALS Rates IT and furniture and fittings.
OPERATIONS AND Ongoing operating and maintenance expenditure to retain the current level Rates MAINTENANCE of service.
The development, operations and maintenance of library assets contained in this activity are assessed and managed by council staff and undertaken by external contractors.
Further detailed information on how the assets are assessed and managed is contained in the Property and Library Asset Management Plans.
Summary is available at Manukau Libraries or at www.tellusyourmanukau.govt.nz.
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Manukau City Council Leisure and Recreation 3.2
Performance measures and 3.2 Parks contributions
The council’s parks and open space contribute to residents’ lifestyle and health. Through this activity, the council also helps to preserve Manukau’s natural and cultural heritage.
Performance measures
How will we know if we are successful? What do we do? How will we Data (Level of Service) measure success? Source When we Current Our aim Our aim measure (June 08) (2009-12) (2013- 19)
Provide a natural Percentage of users who are Citizens’ and cultural satisfied with the look and feel perception environment for of Manukau’s parks, reserves survey Annual 72% 75% 75% preservation and and beaches. enjoyment.
Provide parks Percentage of residents who visited Citizens’ recreation, sport a Manukau park or reserve during perception Annual 74% 75% 75% and community the year. survey facilities. Minimum of parks and reserves Council
Annual 7.6 ha 4 ha 4 ha
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Percentage of urban residential Council properties within 500 metres of records Annual 95% 95% 95% m iu a neighbourhood park. d
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What this contributes to the city
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r As venues for recreation, sport and events, parks create and strengthen social and m iu multicultural relationships that build community. d e
Citizens having access to nature and the outdoors is important mentally and spiritually. M
Economically M r
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An attractive city with recreational opportunities is important to attract and retain citizens. r Parks boost adjacent property values. m iu Recreation and sport help maintain physical activity and healthy lifestyles that reduce d e
the cost of health services. M
Environmentally
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Public open space preserves the city’s natural environment. o r The city’s trees reduce carbon and create oxygen.
Volunteer programs provide an opportunity for citizens to restore and enhance the natural environment.
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Culturally m iu d
Manukau’s natural environment and recreation and event activity outdoors are important to the e M identity of Manukau’s citizens. Manukau parks are important to protect Maori archaeology and Mana Whenua’s connection to their heritage.
M a j o Negative Effects Our response r 54 Parks and reserves could impact on neighbours Parks and reserves are monitored through noise, security and privacy issues. and complaints are acted upon.
Manukau City Council 3.2 Leisure and Recreation
Asset Information Parks 3.2
Asset information
The assets associated with this activity comprise of parks, reserves and streetscape which includes gardens, trees, sport surface and built assets.
Area Number
Premier parks 935.9ha 17
Sports parks 541.3ha 55
Neighbourhood parks 376.9ha 459
Esplanade reserves 580.8ha 244
Existing Assets Community purpose 28.0ha 18 Civic areas 40.8ha 50
Landfills 73.1ha 42
Streetscape 95,811m2 53,621 trees
Further assets pertaining to parks are buildings and structures including:
Rental houses on reserves
Toilet blocks and changing facilities
Wharves
Factors contributing to creation of new assets in this activity are population growth, How the New Asset increase in housing density and changes in recreational trends. Development of new costs are Development assets are divided into three categories: met
Provision and development of parks is aligned to the Parks Strategy – Making Contributions, (a) Growth Connections. This includes purchase of reserve land, development of sport field, Cash in lieu walkways and provision for streetscape.
As a consequence of subdivision and development works undertaken through the resource consent process, parks assets (largely land) are vested in the council. Reserve (b) Vested The value of these privately funded works is based on historical trends and Contributions best knowledge.
Cash in lieu, (c) Service Levels Improve and maintain existing assets to meet current service levels. Rates
Renewals expenditure covers the upgrade, refurbishment and replacement works Renewals Rates associated with depreciating assets.
Operations and Ongoing operating and maintenance expenditure to retain the current level Rates Maintenance of service with respect to asset condition and functionality.
The development, operations and maintenance of parks assets contained in this activity are assessed and managed by council staff and undertaken by external contractors.
Further detailed information on how the assets are assessed and managed is contained in the Parks Asset Management Plan. Building and structures assets associated with this activity are contained in the Property Asset Management Plan.
Summary is available at Manukau Libraries or at www.tellusyourmanukau.govt.nz.
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Manukau City Council Leisure and Recreation 3.3
Performance measures and 3.3 Leisure contributions
The council has a role in contributing to residents’ health and well-being through providing good quality leisure and community facilities.
Performance measures
How will we know if we are successful? What do we do? How will we Data (Level of Service) measure success? Source When we Current Our aim Our aim measure (June 08) (2009-12) (2013- 19)
Provide facilities Percentage of customers who CERM to support sports, are satisfied with the recreation performance Annual 88% 88% 88% social and cultural centre facilities and services indicator gatherings within provided by council. the community. Percentage of residents who Citizens’ visited a council recreation centre perception Annual 44% 44% 44% during the year. survey
Percentage of urban residential Council properties within 5 kilometres of a Annual 92% 92% 92% records council owned recreation centre.
Percentage of customers who CERM are satisfied with the swimming performance Annual 87% 87% 87% pool facilities and services indicator provided by council.
Percentage of residents who Citizens’ visited a council swimming pool perception Annual 49% 49% 49% during the year. survey
Percentage of urban residential Council properties within 5 kilometres of Annual 98% 98% 98% records a council swimming pool.
Percentage of customers satisfied CERM
with the availability of council’s performance Annual 89% 89% 89%
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community halls for public use. indicator n
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Socially
M a Provides opportunities for active, healthy lifestyles through involvement in sports and active j o recreation. This reduces the likelihood of susceptibility to diseases such as type 2 diabetes r and obesity. Provides opportunities for positive lifestyle choices through involvement in sports and active recreation. Provides for access to recreation services that meet community needs and removes price as a barrier to participation.
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Manukau City Council 3.3 Leisure and Recreation
Performance measures and contributions Leisure 3.3
What you’ve said so far: “I hope there are plans in the near future to get pools built to accommodate many more water
sports, and that we can have multipurpose pools.”
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What this contributes to the city (continued) m iu d
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Enhances the city’s reputation as caring for its residents thereby improving it as a destination of choice for people and businesses. M a j o
Provides potential career choices for people through participation in sports at the r elite level. Provides the potential for regional centres of excellence in selected sports thereby attracting people associated with these sports and their business to the city. Provides opportunities for internal tourism such as home and away games,
tournaments, accommodation and food and beverage.
M r i o n Environmentally
Sustainable urban design, energy efficiency and effective space utilization in
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r i o council’s leisure facilities meet the current and future needs of the community. d n e Council’s leisure facilities can be leading edge in sustainable design and energy efficiency. M
m iu d Culturally e M
M a j o Provides for tangata whenua, ethnic communities new settlers, children and young r people and older people as well as migrant groups to gather and take part in activities that reinforce their values and enhance their well being. M a j
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Negative Effects Our response
Design of older facilities can create a perception Design of new facilities and upgrades of older of visual pollution, energy inefficiencies and waste. facilities will meet modern standards. Facility design and availability can create barriers for some communities. Community halls may have negative effects such as Community hall sites are monitored and noise and traffic on neighbouring areas. complaints are acted upon. Swimming pools provide places for congregation Swimming pools have trained staff on site to which may result in noise. manage noise and any other incidents.
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Manukau City Council Leisure and Recreation 3.3
Asset 3.3 Leisure Information
Asset information
The assets associated with this activity comprise of swimming pools, recreation centres, childcare facilities and community halls.
Swimming Pools
Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre (including swimming pool and recreation centre)
Moana Nui A Kiwa Leisure Centre (including swimming pool and recreation centre)
Norman Kirk Memorial Swimming Pool
Papatoetoe Centennial Pool
Totara Park Outdoor Pool
Manurewa Aquatic Centre
Other assets related to swimming pools operations include items such as canoes, lane ropes, pool vacuum cleaners etc.
Recreation Centres Existing Assets Allan Brewster Recreation Centre
Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre
Te Puru Recreation Centre
Howick Recreation Centre
Moana Nui A Kiwa Recreation Centre
Otara Recreation Centre
Pakuranga Youth Centre
Manurewa Recreation Centre
Other assets related to recreation centre operations includes items such as furniture and fittings, sports equipment etc.
Halls
21 community halls across the city
New Asset How the costs Creation of new assets in line with the projected population growth. Development are met
To accommodate the anticipated population growth within the Flat Bush area, Contributions, (a) Growth provision has been made for a new aquatic, recreation and sport centre. Loans
Improve and maintain existing assets to meet current service levels. One major Contributions, (b) Service Levels project planned is the upgrade of Norman Kirk Memorial Swimming Pool in Otara. Loans, Rates
Renewals expenditure covers the upgrade, refurbishment and replacement works Renewals Rates associated with depreciating assets.
Operations and Ongoing operating and maintenance expenditure to retain the current level of Rates Maintenance service with respect to asset condition and functionality.
The development, operations and maintenance of leisure assets contained in this activity are assessed and managed by Manukau Leisure Services Ltd.
Further detailed information on how the assets are assessed and managed is contained in the Property Asset Management Plan. 58 Summary is available at Manukau Libraries or at www.tellusyourmanukau.govt.nz.
Manukau City Council 3.4 Leisure and Recreation
Performance measures and contributions Arts 3.4
Through its arts centres and other facilities, the council makes a positive contribution to Manukau residents’ cultural wellbeing and artistic creativity.
Performance measures
What do we do? How will we know if we are successful? How will we Data (Level of measure success? Source When we Current Our aim (2009- Our aim Service) measure (June 08) 12) (2013- 19)
Increase Percentage of residents Citizens’ awareness, satisfied with art events and perception Annual 65% 65% 65% participation programmes. survey and engagement Percentage of residents Citizens’ of art within satisfied with the city’s perception Annual 79% 80% 80% the Manukau art centres. survey community. Number of Art events, Council 2009/10 2,562 exhibitions and programmes Quarterly 2,500 2,645 records 2010/12 2,586
run annually.
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r i o Percentage of urban n residential properties within Council Annual 100% 100% 100% 5 kilometres of council records supported arts centre. m iu d
e M What this contributes to the city
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o r Utilisation of art and performance events to contribute to a positive image of Manukau City i.e. Manukau Festival of Arts, Cult Couture, Manukau Secondary Schools festival etc. Art events that are themed with a social cause (peace, anti-violence, etc) can galvanise and unite a community, reducing negative stereotypes. Increase of opportunities for inter-cultural participation that will improve understanding and
increase a sense of belonging.
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Economically
Creation of citywide employment through the art centre short term contracts for tutors, production, m iu d
and administration. e M Sales of exhibition works or tickets to performances bring direct income to local artists and supports arts careers.
Indirect income gained from attraction of local, regional and national visitors to arts centres and events. M a j o Wide economic benefits derived from increasing cultural tourism potential of city run arts centres and events. r
Provision of cultural event expertise to the wider NZ market.
M r i o n Environmentally
Creation of a public realm, both built and ‘virtual’, that has a strong sense of place and reflects local m iu identity i.e. Manukau Festival of Arts will be held across the city in a wide variety of venues creating a d e
climate of excitement and interest. The new Manukau Square has created a public space for gatherings, M performance and debate, but also honours two major local sculptors and an award winning graphic designer. Utilisation of key heritage buildings by arts tenants allows the council to build on investment for the community, M such as Nathan Homestead and The Star of the Sea. a j o Provision of iconic buildings increase the city’s modern building stock, such as the creative renovations r 59 at Te Tuhi Arts Centre, or the new custom-designed Mangere Arts Centre.
Manukau City Council Leisure and Recreation 3.4
Asset
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Culturally M a j
Provision of places, spaces and events that celebrate and strengthen the identities o r of all cultures in Manukau. Provision of leading edge events and programmes, such as Waitangi Day, Cult Couture, Manukau Festival of the Arts (that support the diversity of cultures in the city). Arts development based on protection of traditional cultural knowledge and support for new creative endeavour, particularly important in a swiftly developing community. Provision of platforms for Maori and Pacific festivals, events and programmes.
Asset information
The assets associated with this activity comprise of art centres and associated minor assets:
Mangere Community Arts Outreach
Nathan Homestead
Metro Theatre Existing Assets Otara Music and Arts Centre Uxbridge Centre
Fresh Gallery Otara
Other assets related to art centre operations include art How the collections displayed across the city in art centres, libraries costs are met and other council buildings.
New Asset A key new asset for this activity is the Mangere Art Centre which Contributions, Development will provide high quality services to the communities of Papatoetoe Loans, Rates (a) Growth and Mangere.
(b) Service Levels Improve and maintain existing assets to meet current service levels. Rates
Renewals expenditure covers the upgrade, refurbishment and Renewals Rates replacement works associated with depreciating assets.
Operations Ongoing operating and maintenance expenditure to retain and the current level of service with respect to asset condition Rates Maintenance and functionality.
The development, operations and maintenance of leisure assets contained in this activity are assessed and managed by council staff and undertaken by external contractors.
Further detailed information on how the assets are assessed and managed is contained in the Property Asset Management Plan.
Summary is available at Manukau Libraries or at www.tellusyourmanukau.govt.nz.
There are no significant negative effects associated with this activity.
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