Waiheke Local Board
OPEN MINUTES
Minutes of an extraordinary meeting of the Waiheke Local Board held in the Waiheke Service Centre, 10 Belgium Street, Ostend, Waiheke Island on Thursday 23 June 2011 at 5.00pm.
PRESENT
Chairperson Faye Storer Deputy Chairperson Jo Holmes Members Jim Hannan
APOLOGIES
Don McKenzie, OBE Denise Roche
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1 Welcome
The Chairperson welcomed all present.
2 Apologies
Resolution number WHK/2011/120 MOVED by Chairman Storer, seconded Member Hannan:
That the apologies for absence from Board members McKenzie and Roche be accepted.
CARRIED
3 Declaration of interest
Members are reminded of the need to be vigilant to stand aside from decision making when a conflict arises between their role as an elected representative and any private or other external interest they might have.
There were no declarations of interest.
4 Leave of absence
There were no leaves of absence.
5 Acknowledgements
There were no acknowledgements.
6 Petitions
There were no petitions.
7 Deputations
There were no deputations.
8 Public Forum
A period of time (approximately 30 minutes) is set aside for members of the public to address the meeting on matters within its delegated authority. A maximum of 3 minutes per item is allowed, following which there may be questions from members.
There were no public forum.
9 Extraordinary business
There was no extraordinary business.
10 Notices of Motion
There were no notices of motion.
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11 Adoption of Revised Waiheke Local Board Agreement 2011/2012 Resolution number WHK/2011/121 MOVED by Chairman Storer, seconded Deputy Chairperson Holmes:
a) That the report be received. b) That the Waiheke Local Board notes:
(i) that the 2011/2012 Waiheke Local Board A greement has been updated to reflect organisation wide savings, a more realistic capital programme, additional discretionary funding for local boards, and to fix mapping errors (ii) that the service levels agreed by previous councils in their long-term plans for 2011/2012, including increased activity and investment have been retained with a rates increase of 3.94 per cent required to fund it (iii) that the Waiheke Local Board’s resolutions will be reported back to the governing body when it adopts the 2011/2012 annual plan on 28 June 2011 (iv) that as a result of meeting with officers, subsequent to the Strategy and Finance Committee outcomes, the Board is now satisfied that some of its key initiatives can be delivered through reprioritisation of existing council budgets and that other initiatives are part of the 2011/2012 council or Auckland Transport work programmes (v) that officers and the Board have agreed on how to progress a number of the Board’s initiatives (as per the attached spreadsheet) in the 2011/2012 Waiheke Local Board Agreement (vi) that officers have agreed to provide the Board with a work programme and timeline for a number of the Board ’s initiatives (as per the attached spreadsheet) in the 2011/2012 Waiheke Local Board Agreement (vii) that in addition to the 2011/2012 Waiheke Local Board agreement budget, the Board has negotiated further regional funding for Waiheke by the way of Natural Heritage Funding ($10,000), Community Group Accommodation Support Funding ($20,000) and Community Gro up Assistance Funding ($15,000), subject to final confirmation from the central Local Boards (viii) that, while the Board acknowledges the discretionar y operating expenditure and discretionary capital expenditure funding allocated to the Board by the Strategy and Finance Committee, it is of the view that discretionary funding to all the Local Boards will need to be increased significantly in future ye ars in order to satisfy the principles of shared governance and subsidiarity and for the Boards to satisfy local community expectations. c) That the revised 2011/2012 Waiheke Local Board Agreement, as attached to the minutes, be adopted, in part, subject to the following comment:
Initiative Agree / Reason for disagree / Disagreement added / removed / amended Completion of the new standalone Disagree The Board supports the Oneroa library building – existing budget commencement of the new is sufficient to pay for the combined standalone Oneroa library library and service centre. Further building project in scoping to be undertaken on costs of 2011/2012, however the separation. Will require negotiation Governing Body has yet to between the governing body and local make a decision on the board to meet any additional funding Board’s request requirements
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d) That the Waiheke Local Board delegates to the Chairperson the authority to adopt the 2011/2012 Waiheke Local Board Agreement in full, once ratificatio n of the commencement of the new standalone Oneroa Library building project in the 2011/2012 year is received from the Governing Body.
e) That any final changes to the updated 2011/2012 Waiheke Local Board agreement be delegated to the Chairperson and the Waiheke Local Board Relationship Manager, noting that these will be limited to the correction of significant errors, adjustments to organisation-wide costs allocated to local boards, the reallocation of expenditure to individual local boards from ongoing re-prioritisation work and any minor wording changes that reflect the above changes or as identified by the Board.
f) That David Rose, Team Leader, Business Performance and Advisory-Local Boards, and Debbie Pinfold, Business Performance Advisor, be thanked for their attendance and budget overview.
CARRIED
12 Local Board Plan - Approval of Draft Plan for Consultation Resolution number WHK/2011/122 MOVED by Chairman Storer, seconded Member Hannan:
a) That the report be received. b) That the Waiheke Local Board approves the amended Draft Waiheke Local Board Plan as attached to the minutes for public consultation using the special consultative procedure. c) That the Waiheke Local Board approves the Draft Waiheke Loc al Board Plan Summary as attached to the minutes for public distribution. d) That the Chairperson and the Deputy Chairperson be delegated authority to sign off any final changes to the Draft Waiheke Local Board Plan.
CARRIED
13 Consideration of Extraordinary Business Items
There were no consideration of extraordinary business items.
14 Consideration of Extraordinary Information Items
There were no consideration of extraordinary information items.
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6.01 pm The Chairperson thanked Members for their attendance and attention to business and declared the meeting closed.
CONFIRMED AS A TRUE AND CORRECT RECORD AT A MEETING OF WAIHEKE LOCAL BOARD HELD ON
DATE :......
CHAIRPERSON :......
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Board: Waiheke (15 June 2011)
Priority type Dept (select from Initiative (Select from drop down) drop down) Agreed at meeting Completion of the new standalone Oneroa Within Existing Budgets Note: The Waiheke Local Board requires a firm library building. commitment that the new standalone Waiheke Library project will commence in the 2011/2012 year. Action: Darrell Farley/Anna to organise Libraries and Property to report to the Regional Development and Operations Committee as soon as possible with the Local Board resolution and the Property Department's investment proposal.
Progressive upgrade of essential storm water Within Existing Budgets Programme of works for Waiheke storm water for the infrastructure. 2011/2012 year to be reported to the Waiheke Local Board. Action: Louise Mason to ask John Dragicevich for this.
Stage 2 Oceanview Road from Owhanake to Prioritise Existing CCO Budgets Programme of works and Timeline for all works being Matiatia redevelopment. progressed in 2011/2012 (with dates and dollars) to be provided to the Waiheke Local Board. Action: Anna Bray to follow up with Jonathan Anyon, Auckland Transport.
Request that the Governing Body and Prioritise Existing CCO Budgets Auckland Transport Works Programme on cycling Auckland Transport allocate funding for initiatives to be provided to the Waiheke Local Board cycleways and cycling improvements on Action: Anna Bray to follow up with Jonathan Anyon. Waiheke, including working towards the allocation of central government funding for the national cycleway initiative.
Great Waiheke Walk – eastern end loop from Prioritise Existing Council Budgets Action: Ian Maxwell, Manager, Parks committed to Pie Melon Bay return, including signage and at cover the maps and signage (and possibly website in least two toilets. the future if this will work for Waiheke in terms of coverage). Waiheke Local Board will commit to at least one toilet (two, if the proposed SLIPs funds will cover it); $30,000 OPEX in the 2011/2012 year for preliminary work on the Te Matuku coastal walkway section and CAPEX in future years (provided SLIPs or its equivalent is available to the Board). Ian needs to look at existing budgets and reprioritise. Ian will get the Parks work programme to Faye. Ian to sit down with Faye to work out components of the Great Walk project and identify what to do in stages.
A new permanent concrete helipad for the Other Local Board priority Action: Ian Maxwell to work on this. Therefore, Local Rescue Helicopter which enables GPS Board needs to take an advocacy role only, especially installation. at this stage. (Note: Council staff, Carol Stewart and Jane Aickin are already working on it). Ian to find out exactly what Trust requires. Also involve Regional Amenities. It was noted that the Helicopter Trust has not yet formally requested anything. Increased service levels for public facilities, Other Local Board priority Parks Note: Moving service levels up or down and costings such as public toilets, rubbish and recycling for this will be done in the future, not for the bins, roadside litter, bus shelters and 2011/2012 year, therefore the Board's request cannot maintenance of public areas during peak be accommodated at this stage. In lieu of visitor periods. this, Board wants to be informed of contract specifications and results of contract monitoring for these services. Action: Ian Maxwell to respond to Board on contract specifications and contract monitoring results in August. Board wants hand drying facilities and soap dispensers in all public toilets on Waiheke, and better improved street litter management. Auckland Transport service levels (including bus shelters) also discussed. Action: Anna Bray to follow up with Jonathan Anyon in order to provide Auckland Transport service levels to Board.
Increased levels of weed control on roadsides Other Local Board priority Parks Weed Control Policy discussed - existing policies that and reserves. currently apply will continue. Council policy to be adopted - where local board may differ, current level is the default. Note: As a result of the Waiheke Local Board weed control request to the Governing Body, a regional funding strategy will be developed possibly with increased control levels targeted at the most affected areas across the region.
Request that the Governing Body, Auckland Prioritise Existing CCO Budgets Local Board briefing to be arranged with all relevant Transport and the Property CCO ensure that current plans on the table. Action: Anna to ask no further development is undertaken at Jonathan Anyon to organise this. Matiatia until a review of the Matiatia Master Plan, Directional Plan and Transport Plan and any other plan has been completed.
Request that the Governing Body allocate Other Local Board priority CDAC Note: Policy on arts facilities to be completed in regional funding for the Community Art 2012/2013. Action: Louise Mason and Liz Civil have Gallery. confirmed that the Waiheke Community Art Gallery will be included in this and other arts policy and facilities reviews.
Request that the Governing Body ensure that Other Local Board priority Action: Confirmed by Governing Body. Therefore, no the local board agreement for 2011/2012 longer an issue. includes a budget for contestable community funding as well as an increased discretionary funding and project budget. Open space acquisition and development – Other Local Board priority Waiheke Local Board wants confirmation that it can including walkways, tracks, bridle paths, continue to use local Waiheke Financial Contributions cycleways, parks, reserves and barbeque and for acquisitions on Waiheke. Action: Ian Maxwell to picnic areas. follow up on general Financial Contributions update to all local boards. Darrell Farley to go back to the Finance and Policy team to ask them to update all local boards on what's happening with the policy on Financial Contributions and Development Contributions. Liz Civil advised that interim acquisition guidelines are being developed.
Redevelopment of the Tawaipareira Strategy Finance Committee resolution to prioritise Parks Action: Board confirms that this is no longer an issue Skatepark. existing budget and that it will cover a staged development out of funds made available to it.
Continue implementation and development of Within Existing Budgets Action: Waiheke Local Board to progress Board a suite of signage for Waiheke that reflects the discussion on appropriate signage. Ian Maxwell to local identity such as parks and walkways accelerate decision-making on the right type of signs signage and village designation signage. (with Comms Dept and the Board) and then progress installation. Includes directional signage and marker posts.
Support environmental and sustainability Within Existing Budgets Note: Board acknowledges that there are staff within projects and programmes such as wetland Council who are available to assist the Board and restoration as a means of managing storm community. Action: Request for clear list of officers, water and erosion and limiting siltation of the their specialty areas and the parameters of their likely Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. assistance. That is, who does what, what have they got? Anna to get in touch with John Dragicevich, Janis McArdle and Matthew Davies for response to the Board.
Increased service levels for infrastructure, Within Existing Budgets Note: Moving service levels up or down and costings including maintaining storm water drainage for this will be done in the future, not for the and roadside litter control 2011/2012 year, therefore the Board's request cannot be accommodated at this stage. Action: Anna Bray to follow with John Dragicevich regarding providing the Board with contract specifications and service level details.
The Board requests the Governing Body to Prioritise Existing CCO Budgets Note: The Board wants to be involved with roading instruct Auckland Transport that the provision projects while they are still in the design stage and not of safe cycleways and pedestrian access be a once construction has begun. Action: Anna Bray to priority within their existing work streams and follow up with Jonathan Anyon to get a commitment budgets for Waiheke. from Auckland Transport that they will do this. To start, the Board requests that the designs and timeframes for the upgrade of Te Toki Rd be presented to them as soon as possible. Advocate to Auckland Transport for the Prioritise Existing CCO Budgets Note: The Board has already been advised by completion of the Onetangi Road footpath, Auckland Transport that the proposed upgrade of bridleway and cycleway. Onetangi Rd will not take place in the 2011/2012 year. When the road is upgraded Auckland Transport will look at incorporating cycle improvements. Action: The Board will commit to SLIPs funding to put walkway/pedestrian access (and bridle path) on roadside reserve. Anna Bray to follow up with Jonathan Anyon that a response is needed from David Dick as to feasibility of putting boardwalk on a small part of Onetangi Rd near the Waiata Rd corner. If this is infeasible due to upcoming roadworks, the Board will use money to progress the walkway and bridle path from the O'Brien's Rd corner along Onetangi Rd and (if necessary and if SLIPs type funding to Boards continues) help fund the boardwalk section when the road upgrade takes place.
Advocate to the Governing Body to ensure Other Local Board priority Note: The Board notes that stream and water testing adequate levels of water testing in streams, was done on Waiheke by the legacy Auckland City estuaries and beaches. and Auckland Regional Councils and that these results were made available to the former Waiheke Community Boards. Action: Anna Bray to request that this practice continue, with a regular report to go to the Board. DRAFT LOCAL BOARD PLAN_
YOUR VOICE FOR YOUR COMMUNITy_ Your Local Board Plan Draft for Consultation
Our VISION_
e want Waiheke to be the most liveable The community has a deep desire to conserve Wplace in Auckland. We will achieve this and enhance our natural environment and to by balancing economic prosperity, social preserve those aspects of our lifestyle that make development and environmental sustainability. our Islands attractive places to live and visit. We The social, cultural and economic wellbeing of will retain our unique identity through practices residents of all ages and cultures is paramount that protect the environment and waterways. We and will be provided for by improved public will continue to advocate for local decisions to be infrastructure, amenities and facilities and made locally, in line with the Auckland Council through community engagement. co-governance model. Our island setting offers a distinct advantage with its beautiful coastline, beaches, bush, parks and semi-rural and village character. We will build on this by supporting the visitor industry while seeking new opportunities presented by the natural environment and our maritime setting within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.
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waiheke 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.
Matiatia Rakino Island Ensure that no further Investigate upgrade development is undertaken at of the Rakino ISLAND Matiatia until a review of all Wharf existing plans has been completed Develop Rakino Island Community Hall to provide for a range of community activities Creation of the Waiheke island Great Walk – a round-Island walkway
Stormwater improvements, including the progressive upgrade of essential stormwater infrastructure, increased service levels and adequate water testing Continue DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION of a suite of signage Enhanced weed management, for Waiheke Island including increased service levels, that reflects the development of an education local identity programme and the continuation of cost-effective and environmentally safe management practices
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YOur LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS_
Faye Storer (Chairperson) Jo Holmes (Deputy Chairperson) p. 09 372 9396 p. 09 372 9936 m. 021 285 3355 m. 021 286 5544 e. faye.storer@ e. jo.holmes@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 31 Pacific Parade, Little Oneroa, 43 Albert Crescent, Ostend, Waiheke Island, Auckland 1081 Waiheke Island, Auckland 1081
Jim Hannan Don McKenzie p. 09 372 2826 p. 09 372 6929 e. jim.hannan@ e. d.mckenzie@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz clear.net.nz 40 Okoka Road, Rocky Bay, 1 Glen Brook Road, Omiha, Waiheke Island, Auckland 1081 Waiheke Island, Auckland 1081
Denise Roche p. 09 372 6578 m. 027 209 7554 e. denise.roche @aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 6 Mitchell Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island, Auckland 1081
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CONTENTS_
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The purpose of your local board plan...... 7
The role of your local board...... 7
Priorities...... 8
Protecting and enhancing our environment...... 10
Building our local economy...... 14
Waiheke Island great walk map...... 18
Improving our physical infrastructure...... 20
Building a strong community identity...... 22
Protecting and enhancing our character...... 26
Arts and culture...... 28
Indicative budget...... 30
Appendix...... 36
Have your say...... 38
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The Purpose Of Your Local Board Plan_
his plan is about Waiheke. It expresses what • How we work with other local boards Twe, your local board members, have heard and where we share similar interests. learnt from you so far. 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 • This plan provides us with the framework to our decision-making and actions for the next represent you. It also provides the flexibility three 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 This draft plan is an important step in our Auckland Plan. ongoing discussion with you. • 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 to Lead: We have the decision-making responsibility Lbe made democratically for and on behalf of for a wide range of local activities. our communities. We have also been established with the purpose of promoting social, economic, Advocate: We act as advocates on your behalf environmental and cultural well-being for our with other Auckland Council entities, such as current and future communities. Auckland Transport, as well as external agencies, like central government departments. Local boards have a wide-ranging role. We make decisions on local matters, provide local Fund: We fund other organisations through leadership and work with you to build strong local community grants and other funding arrangements. communities. For the purposes of this plan, Facilitate: We engage and work with we have broken down our role into four areas: organisations in our area to represent and promote their interests.
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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 shown below and discussed in more detail in the following pages of this plan.
protecting and iimproving building our our physical enhancing our local economy environment infrastructure
building protecting and a strong arts and enhancing our culture community character identity
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protecting and enhancing our environment_
We will protect and enhance the unique environment of the Hauraki Gulf Islands.
he natural environment of the Islands and dissected by streams leading to coastal flats and Ttheir location in the Hauraki Gulf Marine sheltered bays on the south side and exposed Park sets us apart from the rest of the region. It bays and picturesque beaches on the north. is imperative that the coastline, inlets, streams, Our network of walkways provides a variety of marine environment and air are clean, protected recreational experiences including stunning views and enhanced. Waiheke Island was declared over the waters and Islands of the Gulf and parts of a nuclear free zone in 1981 and a genetic mainland Auckland and the Coromandel. engineering free zone in 1999. Rakino Island has a hilly topography that is mostly Waiheke’s special features include beaches, in pasture with pockets of coastal pohutukawa. wetland areas, Whakanewha Regional Park, There are a number of beautiful bays, some with other parks and reserves and areas of mature, public access and others accessible only from regenerating and planted indigenous forests. the water. There is very little public land on The coastline is indented by bays and tidal inlets Rakino Island but there is a council owned wharf, and the topography is one of undulating hills, community hall and toilets.
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protecting the waters of the hauraki gulf is a priority_
Natural environment co-management arrangements for Tawaipareira and Rangihoua Reserves and the Matiatia urupa The natural environment is important to recognition project. the people who live on and visit the Islands. Intensive development would be detrimental Stormwater to both the local community and the visitor industry. It is desirable that the design and The protection of the waters of the Gulf is a quality of buildings complement the beauty priority. The Hauraki Gulf is a major part of the of nature. region’s playground. We will take practical steps to manage unavoidable climate change impacts, We will enhance our natural vegetation and including more frequent extreme weather habitats, including wetlands, and work to events that cause flooding, slips and erosion retain native species biodiversity. This will and damage property. ensure that the Hauraki Gulf can be enjoyed by future generations. We aspire to deliver best practice stormwater outcomes including waterway and wetland We will support local environmental enhancement to prevent sedimentation of programmes. Partnering with the community the Gulf. Restoring waterways must include to protect and enhance the environment education and working with the community to will develop a strong sense of community improve identified areas by removing weeds ownership and long lasting positive and rubbish as well as implementing planting relationships. programmes. Where appropriate, we support We acknowledge Mana Whenua aspirations to the installation of swales and rain gardens, manage and protect waahi tapu and sites of rather than hard surfaces, for stormwater cultural significance, noting the management.
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Waste management and minimisation We will advocate for education programmes on waste minimisation for schools, businesses Waste management is a key issue. Much of and the visitor industry. It is also important Waiheke’s waste is transported to the mainland that visitors who camp or use caravans or to be disposed of in landfill. Our community campervans have access to the appropriate has a strong desire to reduce waste and we will facilities for waste disposal. promote island-based solutions, with a focus on reducing, recycling, re-using and renewable resources. We support targets that reduce waste to landfill and the goal of zero waste.
WAIHEKE ISLAND HAS OVER 90KM OF WALKWAYS
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Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost Est. timing Stormwater improvements, including the progressive Lead and To be costed* 1-5 years upgrade of essential stormwater infrastructure, advocate increased service levels and adequate water testing Improved waste management and more island-based Lead and Within 1-5 years sustainable solutions advocate existing budgets Enhanced weed management, including increased Lead and To be costed* 1-5 years service levels, development of an education advocate programme and the continuation of cost-effective and environmentally safe management practices Wetland restoration/creation/protection programme Lead To be costed* Ongoing Whakanewha Regional Park Campground sewage Advocate To be costed* Ongoing strategy, including pumpout facilities for campervans/caravans Local environmental programmes such as wetland Lead, advocate To be costed* Ongoing restoration, community gardens and orchards, weed and fund and pest control and waste minimisation Continuation of regional initiatives on bio-security Advocate To be costed* Ongoing on the Hauraki Gulf Islands
* This project could not be costed in time for inclusion in this draft plan. An estimated cost will be included in the final local board plan to be adopted in October 2011.
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building our local economy_
We will work to facilitate business and local employment opportunities that are complementary to the character and lifestyle of our Islands.
he economy of our Islands is predominantly Visitor industry Tdriven by tourism, with the key employment sectors being accommodation and food services, Waiheke Island has natural characteristics that retail and a rapidly growing horticulture sector encourage tourism and niche markets. The including viticulture and olive growing. In the protection, preservation and enhancement summer months, the population of Waiheke of the natural environment are important to Island can swell to more than 40,000 as visitors the economic future of the Hauraki Gulf Islands. flock here to enjoy the open space, sandy We are aware of our reliance on tourism and beaches, walkways, cafe society, award winning will support the visitor industry. However, it restaurants, boutique vineyards and olive groves. is important to ensure that the growth of the visitor industry does not adversely impact on our residential island lifestyle.
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waiheke ISLAND has unique characteRIStics that encourage tourism and niche markets_
We embrace the concept of the Auckland Island ratepayers include a significant number Council eco-city and will work to ensure of property owners who have baches or holiday that environmental protection, economic homes and occupy them for varying lengths development and prosperity co-exist. of time throughout the year. Local businesses are the backbone of our Coupled with the visitor population there is, community and we will continue to support therefore, a greater demand and pressure on the village centres by improving their look and the public infrastructure and facilities than is amenity. We will work to maximise tourism reflected by the resident population numbers. opportunities by expanding and improving Public facilities, such as public toilets, rubbish the Waiheke walkway network, supporting and recycling bins and bus shelters should be better cycling routes and linkages and creating of a standard that can cope with increased bridleways and through the development of a pressure during peak holiday periods. The same round-Waiheke Island walk. applies to the maintenance of public areas. We will work to provide a quality visitor experience that also benefits local residents.
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Transport We will advocate to Auckland Transport about the high costs of ferry services, which are due Fast ferry services to and from the Auckland to the lack of subsidies for the privately owned Central Business District have both encouraged services. We will advocate for the introduction economic growth on Waiheke Island over the of a subsidy as we recognise the effect past two decades (in 2009, there were 2,039 increasing fares have on the local community, people employed in 1,191 businesses on the visitors and the local economy. We want to Island) and created a significant commuter see Waiheke public transport services (ferry population (approximately 1,200 people and bus) included in the Auckland Transport commute to the mainland for work). integrated ticketing scheme. In order to encourage increased bus patronage we will However, the relatively high cost of ferry advocate for a series of linking, cross-island, services adversely affects residents and feeder routes for smaller buses. commuters and may become a major problem if fares continue to rise. It also has the potential We will advocate, in the interests of local and to impact on visitor numbers with negative regional development, for transport links and consequences for the local economy and adequate wharves to provide better access to employment. However, the introduction of the and around the Hauraki Gulf Islands. New Zealand Goldcard free travel system has boosted the number of older people traveling We acknowledge the prosperity brought to to Waiheke Island. Waiheke by our relationship with the city and will actively work to preserve and enhance this.
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Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost Est. timing Better management of public facilities and public Lead and To be costed* 1-3 years areas during peak visitor periods advocate Further development and marketing of Waiheke’s Lead To be costed* Ongoing walkway network and associated bridle paths Creation of the Waiheke Island Great Walk - Lead To be costed* 1-5 years a round-island walkway Development of cycleways on Waiheke Advocate To be costed* Ongoing Investigation into the provision of more land for Lead $105,000 1-3 years camping and additional camping facilities for visitors to Waiheke Island * This project could not be costed in time for inclusion in this draft plan. An estimated cost will be included in the final local board plan to be adopted in October 2011.
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ONE WORLD CLASS WEEK OR SEVEN STUNNING DAY TRIPS – PROPOSED 7 DAY WALK AROUND WAIHEKE ISLAND_
WALKING FOR ABOUT FOUR HOURS EACH DAY WOULD MAKE THE CIRCUIT A SEVEN-DAY WALK, WITH EACH DAY BEING DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT.
OWHANAKE 7 PALM BEACH
MATIATIA ONETANGI oneroa CHURCH BAY surfdale 1 OSTEND
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PARK POINT te whau rocky bay peninsula 3
1 whakanewha DAY 1: COASTAL WALKING WITH awa MAGNIFICENT VIEWS awaroa OF THE HAURAKI GULF bay AND CLIFFTOP MANSIONS. AN AMAZING INTRODUCTION TO THE BEST THE ISLAND HAS TO OFFER.
2 DAY 2: URBAN ESTUARIES: FROM NEIGHBOURHOOD SHOPS TO PICTURESQUE ESTUARIES AND SEA VIEWS. A COMBINATION OF GRASSROOTS WAIHEKE AND COASTAL LANDSCAPES.
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3 DAY 3: SEROUS BUSH WALKING WITH LOTS OF HILLS AND GREAT VIEWS.
4 DAY 4: MEANDER THROUGH SHADY, UNSPOILED COASTAL BROADLEAF FOREST THEN DISCOVER VINEYARDS AND THE SECLUDED SETTLEMENT OF ORAPIU. 5 6 STONEY BATTER 5 DAY 5: A COUNTRY ROAD WITH HISTORY ONETANGI LESSONS, THE ‘BOTTOM END’ FINISHING AT STONEY BATTER HISTORIC RESERVE.
6 DAY 6: BIG LANDSCAPES, VINEYARDS AND VIEWS, RURAL WAIHEKE island.
7 DAY 7: NORTHERN BAYS AND BACHES, BACK TO ONEROA AND THEN ONTO MATIATIA.
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orapiu KEY road access (optional shortcut) Proposed route
NOTE: It is advisable to carry warm clothing, a sunhat, sunscreen and sensible walking shoes and to take food and plenty of liquids. Many of the Island’s roads are narrow and winding so care should be taken when walking on these.
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walking and cycling aligns well with the character of our islands_
improving our physical infrastructure_
We are aware that the physical infrastructure of the islands needs to cater for both permanent residents and increasing visitor numbers.
he roads within the board’s jurisdiction are a We will advocate to Auckland Transport for a Tmix of sealed and unsealed, many of which high level of maintenance and improvements are steep and narrow with limited visibility. to the public transport infrastructure to make This can create road safety issues, especially Waiheke Island walking and cycling friendly, for visitors who are not familiar with driving in including the concept of shared usage of the such conditions. The ability to move goods and roading space. For pedestrian safety we will services is dependent on roading infrastructure support at least three categories of pedestrian as is the bus service. It is crucial the system is access such as curb and channel, boardwalk and maintained to a high standard and roads are 'green pathways' (roadside verge which requires sealed as budget permits. regular mowing and vegetation cut back to cater for pedestrian use). It is also important that the pedestrian, cycling and bridle path networks are well maintained Accessibility and expanded in order to encourage residents and visitors to use alternative methods of We aspire to create an environment that is transport where possible instead of always accessible for people of all ages and abilities with being reliant on motor vehicles. Encouraging public transport facilities and services that can more walking and cycling has many benefits for be accessed by everyone. We want to encourage our community, such as reducing congestion, bus patronage and will advocate for buses to improving safety, reducing emissions, promoting accommodate pushchairs, trundlers, cycles and accessibility and community cohesion and luggage. We will work to ensure that people can improving public health. get on and off at bus stops easily and safely.
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Increased use of public transport, combined residents to Auckland Hospital when medical with walking and cycling, aligns well with the emergencies arise. These emergencies have character of our Islands. been increasing in frequency with approximately 225 trips to Waiheke Island in 2010. We will advocate to Auckland Transport for safety and infrastructure improvements to We acknowledge the important service the the network and for the development of an Westpac Rescue Helicopter provides for the accessible public transport plan. We are reliant community and we will advocate for a new on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to transport permanent concrete helipad on Waiheke Island.
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost Est. timing A new permanent concrete helipad on Waiheke Advocate $220,000 1 year Island for the rescue helicopter which enables GPS installation Improvements to Waiheke’s roading, pedestrian, Advocate To be costed* Ongoing cycling and bridle path network Review the trial 12-month closure to vehicular Lead and Within existing 1 year traffic of The Esplanade advocate budgets Waiheke accessible transport plan is developed Advocate To be costed* 1-5 years and implemented Ensure that bus stops on Waiheke Island are Lead and $100,000 1-10 years accessible for everyone advocate Investigate additional recreational boat ramps Lead and Within existing 1-3 years for Waiheke and Rakino Islands advocate budgets Improved maintenance and seal extensions Advocate To be costed* 1-5 years for Rakino Island Investigate upgrade of the Rakino Island wharf Advocate To be costed* 1-3 years
Investigate 24 hour all-weather helipad Lead and Within existing 1-3 years for Rakino Island advocate budgets
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building a strong community identity_
We will work to create a sense of belonging in the community that supports innovation, creativity, productivity, and self-sufficiency.
strong sense of community is one of the We recognise the important role volunteer Amost highly valued aspects of our lifestyle. It groups play in fostering the character of our is reinforced by a high degree of participation in Islands and we will support and encourage community events, issues and forums. We want the creative endeavours of local people. These to keep the community engaged by working include groups focusing on social services, arts, together to plan an exciting future for our education, business, sport and transport as well Islands. We can do this by encouraging residents as residents and ratepayers groups. We want to get involved in community activities and by to see our community groups working together providing public facilities. through networking and information sharing as this encourages community collaboration.
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WE TREASURE THE UNIQUE LIFESTYLE OF OUR ISLANDS_
Community facilities In line with an expressed community preference, we will investigate the feasibility of It is important to ensure that residents have a community swimming pool in the medium access to a network of community, educational, term. We will also support the progression health, arts and culture, sport and recreation of the 18-hole golf course project on facilities and services that support individual Waiheke Island. and community well being and quality of life. The provision of social infrastructure supports We will ensure that the Rakino Island the development of community identity and Community Hall is maintained and developed distinctiveness. We will support facilities and to provide for a range of community activities amenities that strengthen community cohesion and investigate the options for upgrading the and artistic expression, including marae public toilet. facilities. We will lead a review of council facilities with a view to establishing a community house for use by groups which have a governing structure and work for the benefit of the community.
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Youth highly valued by our community. These allow for active and passive recreation and provide The future of Waiheke is dependent on its access to the coastline and beaches. They young and we will focus on promoting positive protect natural landscapes, flora and fauna youth development and providing access to and add to the livability of our Islands. We appropriate recreational and leisure facilities. are committed to the ongoing acquisition and These will give young people the opportunity development of open space and will look to to take part in a wide variety of pursuits. We add to our network when opportunities for also want to develop new youth facilities. strategic acquisitions arise. Open space The natural environment plays a vital role in the community’s sense of place and belonging. Open space, such as walkways, tracks, parks, reserves and barbeque and picnic areas are
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost Est. timing Review of council facilities to identify possible Lead Within existing 1 year locations for a community house budgets Investigate the feasibility of a swimming pool Lead and Within existing 1-3 years (with squash courts and health facilities) in the advocate budgets medium term Open space acquisition and development – Lead and $3,000,000 1-10 years including walkways, tracks, parks, reserves and advocate barbeque and picnic areas Redevelopment and staged improvements Lead To be costed* 1-3 years to the Tawaipareira Skatepark Investigate the development of a youth Lead Within existing 1-2 years to work programme budgets Development of an affordable housing strategy Advocate To be costed* 1-10 years for Waiheke Island, in conjunction with national and regional initiatives and within the existing Waiheke Island rural-village structure Support the progression of the 18-hole golf Advocate To be costed* Ongoing course project on Waiheke Island Ensure that the local events budget is Lead and $200,000 1-10 years maintained and enables the delivery of an advocate increased number of local events Develop Rakino Island Community Hall to Lead and $50,000 1-3 years provide for a range of community activities advocate
* This project could not be costed in time for inclusion in this draft plan. An estimated cost will be included in the final local board plan to be adopted in October 2011.
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protectING and enhancING our character_
We recognise the importance of maintaining the character of the Islands.
he Waiheke Island lifestyle is unique within There is a strong desire to maintain and Tthe Auckland region and nationally, as it enhance the character of the Islands as provides an opportunity for island living near a contained in the documents 'Essentially large city. The western end of Waiheke Island, Waiheke' and 'The Rakino Way'1 . There is where residential development is concentrated, a definite expectation that local decisions is focused around small village centres will be made locally and that the principle of separated by larger lifestyle blocks and open 'subsidiarity' will apply, with any decisions of park land. The eastern end is largely rural in the local authority made at the lowest character with some large areas of native bush. level possible. The protection of existing land use patterns is fundamental to creating 'liveable' communities Waiheke Island has a number of significant on Waiheke Island and the other islands in archaeological and heritage features, such as the area. By 'liveable' we mean lower density, the Stoney Batter World War II tunnels and gun safe and visually attractive with lifestyle and and placements and a number of waahi tapu transport choices. sites. Motutapu Island also has World War II gun and placements and tunnels and bunkers We will advocate for the continuation of rating that remain accessible while Motuihe Island remission and postponement policies (including has buildings that were originally constructed for covenanted land), rates relief for farmland as a quarantine station but were used as an and accommodation grants towards the rates internment camp during World War I and on resident and ratepayer-owned halls. became a naval training base during 1 See http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/documents/waiheke/default.asp and http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/documents/rakino/development. asp for further information.
26 RodneyWaiheke Board Local Indicative Board Priorities Budget WE VALUE THE 'SLOW DOWN/TIME OUT/CHANGE OF PACE' CULTURE OF WAIHEKE ISLAND_
World War II. We value our heritage and approach does not fit with the character of the recognise the importance of protecting it from Islands. We will develop a signage suite that development. promotes Waiheke Island and is in keeping with our character, including signage for our villages, Rakino Island residents (both permanent and parks and reserves and the walkway and bridle bach/holiday home owners) welcome its path networks. isolation and privacy. Pohutukawa, Woody and West Bays provide a haven for yachts and boats Matiatia during peak holiday periods. With its small size, low residential population and limited Transport is a key concern for Waiheke Island. public ferry service, Rakino Island has few Matiatia is our main passenger transport hub opportunities for economic growth. and the community is concerned with its future development. Any changes to this area will have Signage a lasting impact on residents and visitors alike. We will ensure that Auckland Transport is aware It is important that local signage is appropriate of the community’s concerns and will review all for a tourist destination in a semi-rural coastal plans for Matiatia. setting. The 'one size fits all' regional signage
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost Est. timing Continue development and implementation of a Within suite of signage for Waiheke Island that reflects Lead existing 1-3 years the local identity budgets Ensure that no further development is undertaken at Within Lead and Matiatia until a review of all existing plans has been existing 1-3 years advocate completed budgets Work with the governing body and Auckland Transport to promote the principle of 'subsidiarity' Advocate To be costed* Ongoing with respect to local issues including local regulatory activities and local transport decisions
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arts and culture_
We acknowledge our proud history of artistic and cultural innovation, WHICH contributes greatly to local character, employment opportunities and the visitor experience.
he artistic and cultural elements of Waiheke and support programmes which enrich our Tare a central feature of our identity and community while creating opportunities for the Island community. The arts have been enterprise and employment. a major draw-card to Waiheke for several decades with small galleries, sculpture gardens, Art facilities festivals, writers workshops and performances The Artworks complex was established in increasing every year. Waiheke’s attraction to 1991 and serves as an arts and cultural hub. It some residents and visitors is enhanced by the features a public library, community art gallery, opportunities for participation in a variety of theatre, artists', studios, cinema, cafe, restaurant, arts, cultural and literary activities. music museum and performance space and a Arts and culture are integral to the health community radio station. We will continue to and well-being of the community and should support the development of Artworks as an arts be accessible to all citizens. We will promote and cultural precinct that serves the community
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THE BENEFITS OF V AN ACTIVE ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL LIFE PERMEATE ALL SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY_
and provides a place for the exchange of ideas and We will also support local performing arts community participation in a range of activities. activities such as theatre, music and Maori In addition we will continue to add to the performing arts. We aspire to develop a new sculpture collection in Alison Park. arts complex, for all the arts, on this site, in the We will explore ways to raise the profile of arts longer term. and culture for our community and visitors.
Key project/initiative Our role Est. cost Est. timing Support for arts programmes to enhance cultural and Lead $100,000 1-10 years artistic expression Regional funding for the Community Art Gallery Advocate To be costed* Ongoing
Commission sculpture on Oceanview Road near Lead $150,000 1-3 years the entrance to Alison Park to create a gateway to Oneroa Investigation into a new arts complex Lead Within Ongoing for Waiheke Island existing budgets * This project could not be costed in time for inclusion in this draft plan. An estimated cost will be included in the final local board plan to be adopted in October 2011.
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INDICATIVE BUDGET_
ection 20 of the Local Government (Auckland • This indicative budget is based on the SCouncil) Act requires an indicative budget levels of service for the local board area for the following three financial years to be set out in the current Long Term Plan for included in Local Board Plans. This indicative the 2010/2011 year and carried forward budget is required to be based on estimated into the Local Board Agreement for the funding set out in the Auckland Council’s current 2011/2012 year. Any proposed variations Long Term Plan. It is also required to show how are noted in this plan. These levels of any expenses that exceed that funding level service set out the standard to which local are proposed to be met from one or more local services will be provided. The starting revenue sources. point is that levels of service reflect those delivered by the former Auckland councils. The indicative budget for the three years from July 2012 to June 2015 is set out on the • Not all projects and initiatives identified following pages. When reading this budget, it is during the local board’s engagement with important to note that the local board’s actual the community could be costed in time for budget will look quite different over the next inclusion in this draft plan, but further costing three years for a number of reasons. will be undertaken in time for the final plan. • This is an indicative budget only. It does not • While the Local Government (Auckland contain all of the detailed projects or activities Council) Act requires the local board to that we will seek to implement identify how any expenses in excess of the over the next three years. These will estimated available funding are proposed be developed as part of the local board to be met from one or more local revenue agreement that is incorporated in Auckland sources, it is not known at this stage whether Council’s annual plan. any additional funding will be required. However, if there is a shortfall, it is likely to be It has also been developed in a unique • funded through a mix of sources. This could situation. The new council structure is still include local revenue sources and possibly also bedding in, decisions have not yet been made some non-local sources, such as general rates on long term direction through the Auckland and development contributions. Plan, and policies, such as the funding policy for local boards, have not yet been developed. • The local board’s actual budget for each There still remain gaps in the financial year, including how it is funded, is subject to information available to local boards and the agreement with Auckland Council’s governing financial impacts arising from the 2011/2012 body as part of the negotiation of the annual Annual Plan have not yet been incorporated. Local Board Agreement.
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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 - 10 10 - 10 10 - 10 10
Local Community Facilities 423 423 438 438 451 451
Local Community Grants, Information and Advice ------
Local Community Safety Programmes ------
Local Library Facilities and Services 356 356 365 365 376 376
Total community activities 779 10 789 803 10 813 827 10 837
lifestyle and culture activities
Local Arts Programmes ------
Local Arts Facilities 20 20 20 20 20 20
Local Arts Grants and Advice ------
Local Events 33 20 53 34 20 54 35 20 55
Local Parks 1,045 1,045 1,097 1,097 1,149 1,149
Local Recreation Programmes ------
Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 85 85 84 84 83 83
Local Recreation Grants and Advice ------
Total lifestyle and culture activities 1,182 20 1,202 1,235 20 1,255 1,287 20 1,307
economic activities
Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure ------
Local Street Environment and Town Centres 784 784 822 822 857 857
Total economic activities 784 - 784 822 - 822 857 - 857
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 ------
Total environmental activities ------
governance activities
Local Governance and Advocacy 740 740 759 759 781 781
Total governance activities 740 - 740 759 - 759 781 - 781
Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 3,626 30 3,656 3,764 30 3,794 3,902 30 3,932
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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 - 10 10 - 10 10 - 10 10
Local Community Facilities 423 423 438 438 451 451
Local Community Grants, Information and Advice ------
Local Community Safety Programmes ------
Local Library Facilities and Services 356 356 365 365 376 376
Total community activities 779 10 789 803 10 813 827 10 837
lifestyle and culture activities
Local Arts Programmes ------
Local Arts Facilities 20 20 20 20 20 20
Local Arts Grants and Advice ------
Local Events 33 20 53 34 20 54 35 20 55
Local Parks 1,045 1,045 1,097 1,097 1,149 1,149
Local Recreation Programmes ------
Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 85 85 84 84 83 83
Local Recreation Grants and Advice ------
Total lifestyle and culture activities 1,182 20 1,202 1,235 20 1,255 1,287 20 1,307
economic activities
Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure ------
Local Street Environment and Town Centres 784 784 822 822 857 857
Total economic activities 784 - 784 822 - 822 857 - 857
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 ------
Total environmental activities ------
governance activities
Local Governance and Advocacy 740 740 759 759 781 781
Total governance activities 740 - 740 759 - 759 781 - 781
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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 Communities activities
Local Community Facilities 447 447 463 463 477 477
Local Community Safety Programmes ------
Local Library Facilities and Services ------
Total community activities 447 - 447 463 - 463 477 - 477
lifestyle and culture
Local Arts Facilities - - - - - 150 150
Local Events Facilities ------
Local Parks - 335 335 - 335 335 - 335 335
Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities - - - 50 50 - -
Total lifestyle and culture activities - 335 335 - 385 385 - 485 485
economic activities
Local Street Environment and Town Centres - 10 10 - 10 10 - 10 10
Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure - - -
Total economic activities - 10 10 - 10 10 - 10 10
environmental activities
Local Environmental Programmes - - -
Total environmental activities ------
governance activities
Local Governance and Advocacy - 30 30 -
Total governance activities - - - 30 - 30 - - -
Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 447 345 792 492 395 887 477 495 972
Total gross expenditure (excluding depreciation) 4,073 375 4,448 4,256 425 4,681 4,379 525 4,904
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$000 Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed Baseline Change Proposed plan plan plan
Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities
Local Community Facilities 447 447 463 463 477 477
Local Community Safety Programmes ------
Local Library Facilities and Services ------
Total community activities 447 - 447 463 - 463 477 - 477
lifestyle and culture
Local Arts Facilities - - - - - 150 150
Local Events Facilities ------
Local Parks - 335 335 - 335 335 - 335 335
Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities - - - 50 50 - -
Total lifestyle and culture activities - 335 335 - 385 385 - 485 485
economic activities
Local Street Environment and Town Centres - 10 10 - 10 10 - 10 10
Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure - - -
Total economic activities - 10 10 - 10 10 - 10 10
environmental activities
Local Environmental Programmes - - -
Total environmental activities ------
governance activities
Local Governance and Advocacy - 30 30 -
Total governance activities - - - 30 - 30 - - -
Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 447 345 792 492 395 887 477 495 972
Total gross expenditure (excluding depreciation) 4,073 375 4,448 4,256 425 4,681 4,379 525 4,904
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Appendix_
About the Waiheke local board area
The Waiheke local board area covers Waiheke Rakino Island has a small resident population and Rakino Islands and other islands within the of approximately 16 persons, which increases Hauraki Gulf Marine Park area, such as Ponui, when bach and holiday home owners visit their Pakatoa, Rotoroa, Rangitoto, Motutapu, Motuihe, properties. It is also a popular mooring place for Motokorea (Browns Island) Karamuramu, Pakihi, yachts. Public ferry services to Rakino Island are and a number of smaller islands. Waiheke and minimal and most people have their own vessels. Rakino Islands are the most populated and are Public facilities on Rakino Island are limited but popular holiday and visitor destinations. Some include the wharf, community hall and toilets. Islands are privately owned and others are public reserves, owned and managed by the Department There is little public land on Rakino Island and of Conservation or Auckland Council. only a few bays have public pedestrian access. he public wharf is at the south end of Sandy Waiheke Island is the second largest of the Bay, and a barge access ramp is at the western Hauraki Gulf Islands (after Great Barrier). It is also end of Sanford Way in Home Bay. the most populated with approximately 8,500 permanent residents and an additional 3,400 Ponui Island is privately owned and sits between who come to second or holiday homes on the the eastern end of Tamaki Strait and the Firth of Island. Waiheke is the most accessible offshore Thames, forming the southern entrance to the island in the Gulf, due to regular passenger and Waiheke Channel. Also known as Chamberlin's vehicle ferry services and some air links. The main Island, it has a very small number of residents. settlements are Oneroa, Blackpool, Surfdale, Palm At its northern end, North Harbour (also known Beach, Ostend, Onetangi and Rocky Bay (Omiha). as Chamberlins Bay) is a popular overnight cove There is a small area of residential subdivision at with boaties sheltering from sou'westerlies. Orapiu on the eastern part of the Island. Pakatoa is a small, privately owned resort island The main passenger port of Matiatia at the situated 3km off the east coast of Waiheke Island western end of Waiheke Island is about 35 and some 45km from Auckland. The name means minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. to `flow with the tide'. The Island is 24ha and Kennedy Point is the main vehicle ferry port, with does not exceed 60m in height. ferries taking from 45 minutes to 1.25 hours to Rotoroa Island is to the east of Waiheke Island access Half Moon Bay. There are also some vehicle and covers 82ha. The Island was purchased by the services to Wynyard Wharf, downtown Auckland. Salvation Army in 1907 to establish an alcoholic Orapiu Wharf at the eastern end of Waiheke rehabilitation facility, which was disestablished in Island is 21.4km from Coromandel and has limited 2005. In February 2008 Rotoroa Island was leased passenger services. by Neal and Annette Plowman, who formed the Rotoroa Island Trust and subsequently the Island has undergone a significant transformation.
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Over 20,000 pine trees were felled and chipped During World War I, the station was used as an with almost 400,000 plants, sourced from local internment camp and became a naval training seed, propagated and planted on the Island. A establishment from 1940 to 1963. The Island state-of-the-art exhibition centre now showcases then reverted from farmed land, to a pest free the Island's history while heritage buildings such recreational reserve and historic place. With as the jail, chapel and schoolhouse have been attractive swimming beaches on either side of restored. New amenities such as changing sheds, the narrow isthmus, Motuihe offers sheltered showers, toilets and barbeques have been installed conditions in any winds and is very popular for and a predator eradication programme introduced. day visitors during summer months. Rangitoto Island is a large island reserve of Motukorea (Browns Island) is a low volcanic hill 2311ha with a wonderful volcanic landscape of 60ha at the mouth of the Tamaki River and is that supports over 200 species of moss, plants owned by Auckland Council but administered by and trees including the largest pohutukawa the Department of Conservation. While camping forest in the world. Rising to a height of 260m is not permitted, day visitors are welcome to the circular island presents the same uniform explore the volcanic cones and historic sites. appearance and is visible from most parts of the he coastal margin, particularly on the southern mainland. It is situated about 8km northeast of side, is a nesting habitat for the endangered Auckland, is connected to Motutapu Island by a New Zealand dotterel. causeway and is administered by the Department of Conservation. There are approximately 10 Karamuramu Island is a 7.5ha island located different walks around the Island and from the to the south of Ponui Island and is owned by summit there are magnificent views of the Hauraki McCallum Bros Limited. Karamuramu Island is Gulf, the Waitemata Harbour and Auckland. a regionally significant producer of a red hard greywacke rock known as jasper, which is used in Motutapu Island is administered by the the road construction and building industry. The Department of Conservation. It is situated 15km quarry based on Karamuramu Island has been in northeast of Auckland and is a farmed reserve operation since 1908. within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Motutapu has World War II gun and placements and tunnels and Pakihi Island is also owned by McCallum Bros bunkers and on the north side in Administration Limited. Quarrying of red chert rock started on Bay there are old military barracks. Pakihi Island in 1906 and continued until 1927 after a quarry which had been established on Motuihe is a small island of 179ha, administered adjacent Karamuramu Island in 1908 took over by the Department of Conservation. It lies production. A lone wharf pile off the south- between Motutapu and Waiheke Islands some western side of Pakihi Island was the only remnant 11km northeast of Auckland. Purchased by the of the Pakihi quarry still visible from the sea in Crown in 1872, it was a quarantine station for 2006 (subsequently claimed by the sea). many years.
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Have Your SAY_
Consulting with you is an important part of Remember to tick the box indicating whether developing our final plan and we encourage you also wish to make an oral submission. This you to send in a submission. means you can give your views to your local board members at a public hearing. More detail will be You can have your say by: provided to you closer to the time. • Visiting www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/ Please ensure that we have your submission haveyoursay to complete and submit before 4.00pm Monday 8 August 2011. your submission. • Completing a written submission form. Forms are available at any Auckland Council library or service centre, or by phoning 09 301 01 01. You can also fill in the form that was attached to the Draft Local Board Plan Summary that was distributed to all households in your local board area.
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39 This document has been issued for discussion purposes only. 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. Published July 2011. Photos on pages 6, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 18-19 are courtesy of Jan Ramp. WaiHeKe draft local board Plan_ SummarY draft Plan
he Waiheke Local Board is a key The social, cultural and economic work to preserve the semi-rural Tpart of Auckland Council making wellbeing of residents of all ages and village character of Waiheke local decisions and providing local and cultures is paramount and will Island, acknowledging that intensive leadership. Developing a Local Board be provided for by improved public development would be detrimental plan is one way for us to take direction infrastructure, amenities and facilities. to both the local community and from you on what is most important We want to foster a strong sense the visitor industry. We will enhance for our local area. The plan will provide of community ownership through the natural vegetation, habitat and a platform for the Local Board to feed community engagement and by wetlands by retaining biodiversity into all of Auckland Council’s policies working together to plan the future of and deliver best practice stormwater and plans, including the Auckland Plan. the Islands. We will promote the artistic management by enhancing our The priorities summarised below are set and cultural nature of our community. waterways and wetlands, to prevent out in more detail in the draft Waiheke sedimentation of the Gulf. Waiheke Island has an international Local Board Plan. We encourage you to reputation as a tourist destination As your local elected representatives read the draft plan and have your say. where visitors fl ock to enjoy the open we will continue to advocate for our PrioritieS for tHe neXt space, sandy beaches, walkways, cafe local decisions to be made locally, in society, boutique vineyards and olive line with the Auckland Council co- tHree YearS and beYond groves. We will facilitate business and governance model. We encourage you Waiheke is a great place to live. Our local employment opportunities that to make a submission on the draft plan. lifestyle is unique in Auckland and are complementary to the character nationally. It provides an opportunity and lifestyle of our Islands. We will for island living near a large city. We work with businesses to maximise have a beautiful coastline, beaches, tourism opportunities and ensure bush, parks and a semi-rural and village that the growth of the visitor market character. Our community has a deep does not adversely impact on our desire to conserve and enhance the Island lifestyle. We will advocate for natural environment and to preserve increased levels of service for public those aspects of our lifestyle that make facilities during peak visitor periods. the Islands attractive places to live and This will cater for increased use and visit. We embrace the concept of the help provide a quality visitor experience Auckland Council eco city and will work and improvements for local residents. to ensure that ecological protection, Advocating for affordable ferry services economic development and prosperity between the Islands and Auckland is a co-exist. We will retain our distinctive priority. identity. Our focus over the next A signifi cant priority for us is to protect three years is to balance economic and enhance the natural environment prosperity, social development and of the Hauraki Gulf Islands. We will environmental sustainability.
local board PrioritieS for tHe neXt tHree YearS and beYond
Protecting and enhancing Improving our physical Building our local economy our environment infrastructure
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WHat’S HaPPeninG – timeline This plan will be in place by 8 July 31 October 2011. It is important local board PlanS_ that you are involved in its development. Providing your views Consultation on 21 draft local on the draft plan will help to shape uckland has 21 local boards board plans starts today and guide the actions of your local representing local communities A board for the next three years. We from Te Hana in the north to 8 August would like you to tell us what you Waiuku in the south. They form think of the aspirations and priorities a key part of Auckland Council’s proposed for your local area. This Submissions on draft local board governance structure making pamphlet provides you with the plans must be received by 4pm local decisions and providing information you need to do that. local leadership. The local boards Mid August to early September complement the regional leadership Draft local board plans provide and big picture decision-making one way for you to have your say Local boards consider the role provided by the mayor and on Auckland Council’s plans. You submissions, including hearing governing body councillors. will also hear about these other plans. oral submissions The role of your local board is wide ranging. otHer council PlanS 31 October The Auckland Plan • It makes decisions on local services, facilities and activities in The Auckland Plan is a broad-based Local boards must adopt their your local board area. 30-year strategy for Auckland that local board plans by this date will support the mayor’s vision to It advocates on your behalf • become the world’s most liveable when decisions are being made city. The draft Auckland Plan will by other agencies. be released for consultation in Your cHance • It funds community groups August this year. to HaVe Your through community grant SaY funding. Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan It facilitates grassroots 2012-2022 Have your say on your draft local board • community programmes and The Long-term Plan sets out plan. Please read the draft plan before Auckland Council’s proposed making your submission. Copies of the organisations. services, projects and expenditure draft local board plans are available at: Your local board gets its guidance over the next 10 years. It will • public libraries, council service centres from you, the community. An affect the rates you pay and the and Local Board offi ces important way it does this is services you will receive. • online at through the development of a www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/haveyoursay local board plan. This plan sets The Auckland Plan and the local • Auckland Council customer centre, call out the aspirations and priorities board plans will inform and toll free (09) 301 0101. for your community for the next influence the development of Please complete your submission three years and beyond and the Long-term Plan. The next draft online at www.aucklandcouncil. provides your local board with the Long-term Plan will be released for govt.nz/haveyoursay, or return this framework to undertake activities submission form to public libraries, consultation in early 2012. on your behalf. council service centres or mail it using the freepost envelope provided.
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Have your say on your draft local board plan. Please read the draft plan before making your submission. Copies of the draft local board plans are available at: • public libraries, council service centres and local board offices • online at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/haveyoursay • Auckland Council customer centre, call toll free (09) 301 0101. Please complete your submission online at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/haveyoursay, or return this submission form to public libraries, council service centres or mail it using the freepost envelope provided. Submission form Use this form to make your submission on your draft local board plan. Auckland Council will accept submissions on the draft local board plans between Friday 8 July 2011 and Monday 8 August 2011. Submissions close at 4pm on Monday, 8 August 2011. Once submissions close, a summary of the submissions will be prepared. At a later date the Local Boards will hold hearings to consider all submissions. Please note that in accordance with the Local Government Act 2002, all submissions (including personal details of submitters – names and addresses) will be made public. If you have any queries about the draft local board plans or submission process, please call (09) 301 0101. Your contact details For your submission to be valid, you must include your full name together with at least one form of contact (post or email).
Do you wish to speak in support of your submission at a public hearing? Yes No If you answered yes above, please provide as much detail as possible in the form below in addition to your name, postal address or email and signature. This will enable us to arrange a suitable time and location for you to speak at the hearing.
Title: Mr Mrs Miss Dr Other______I live in the following local board area:______Full name:______Organisation:______Postal address:______Postcode: ______Email: ______Phone (daytime):______Phone (evening):______Mobile:______Date of submission:______Signature:______If you do not know your local board area, please visit the website www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/localboards and use the ‘Find Your Ward and Local Board’ tool, or contact Auckland Council’s customer centre toll free (09) 301 0101. Your submission My submission is about the following draft local board plan (if you want to make a submission on more than one draft local board plan, see the notes overleaf) ______
I agree with the following priorities proposed in the draft local board plan (please provide comments to support your response) ______
I do not agree with the following priorities proposed in the draft local board plan (please provide comments to support your response) ______
Please list any other priorities you think are more important than the ones in the draft local board plan (please provide comments to support your response) ______
Draft Local Board Residential Summary Waiheke_v4.indd 3 20/06/11 6:52 PM Do you have any other comments on the draft local board plan? ______Notes If you have additional pages or supporting documents, please attach them to your submission and select Yes below. Attachments: Yes No If you want to make a submission about more than one draft local board plan: a) you can complete a separate form for each plan, or b) you can fill in one submission form and attach your comments. For ‘b’ complete the contact details on this submission form, list which draft local board plans you wish to comment on in the space provided above (write ‘all’ if your comments apply to all draft local board plans), then attach your comments and send to: Submission - Local Board Plans 2011, Local Board Services, Freepost 237802 Auckland Council, Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142
Freepost Authority Number 237802
Submission – Local Board Plans 2011 Local Board Services Auckland Council Private Bag 92300, Auckland 1142
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