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In 2021 Auckland will host: The America’s Cup Apec Leaders’ Meeting Women’s Cricket World Cup Men’s Softball World Cup Te Matatini festival Thecity gearsup D2 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 Project Auckland Will Phil Goff lead the cityin2021? He’sthinking about it INSIDE

“I am thinking seriously of running for Other initiatives he wants to see of the way I’m thinking,” he says. the mayoralty again,” says Auckland progress further include cleaning up Based on previous years, Goff Mayor Phil Goff. “I don’t want to go Auckland’s harbours, making expects there to be around 12 other into ajob and leave it partly Waiheke predator-free and saving the people vying for the mayoralty. completed.” kauri from dieback in the Waitakere So far only John Palino —atwo- Goff says he will make aformal Ranges. time mayoral candidate —has decision on whether to run again for “When you come into ajob like this formally announced his candidacy. mayor early next year. But he adds —depending on the electorate’s National MP for Ta¯maki Simon that three years is avery short space willingness to re-elect you —you don’t O’Connor is contemplating running, Auckland in the spotlight —D5-D7 of time to change acity in the way want to say ‘I’ve done astint there, and has said he will make aformal he’d like to see it happen. that was nice, now I’ll move on.’ decision in the New Year. Property “Particularly with our 10-year “You want to say: ‘this developer and brothel owner John budget, it has been transformational, transformation is critical —not just for Chow as well as Waipareira Trust with the biggest ever level of capital Phil Goff me, but for my kids’ generation, for chief executive John Tamihere are investment in our infrastructure. But my grandkids’ generation’. also considering atilt for the mayoral that’s time-lagged. progress that is being made towards “You want to see that through so chains. “To actually see things you have Auckland infrastructure: the City Rail you feel that you have been part of put in place develop, takes longer Link, Skypath along the Harbour something that has made Auckland D4 —Tim McCready talks to Mayor than athree-year term.” Bridge, Seapath between Takapuna abetter place to be in. Phil Goff about the 2021 challenge Goff talks about the significant and Northcote Point and cycleways. “So that gives you abit of ahint for Auckland. Simon Wilson on being locked out —D8

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Fran O’Sullivan the rival Alinghi team, he successfully ● The San Francisco trade challenged against Team NZ at that The accolades have networking during the 2013 aysayers who are sceptical year’s regatta. flowedfor Ateed America’s Cup laid the foundations Green bonds and innovative funding that Auckland cannot These major events took place Here are just some: for Ateed’s team to hit the ground —D21-D24 successfully host arecord before the establishmentofAteed — ● Second and thirdin“Best Sport running into the Tripartite Economic number of major events in the Auckland Tourism, Events and City”atthe International Sports Alliance Auckland signed in 2014 N2021 should take alook at the city’s Economic Development agency with long-time sister cities Los Event Management awards (2012 recent track record. which is acouncil-controlled and 2013). Angeles and Guangzhou, and the first In 2021, Auckland will not only organisation. ● SportBusiness Ultimate Sports summit in LA, six months later. play host to major sporting events As Ateed chief executive Nick Hill CitiesAwards2018 —Bestmedium- ● 2015 ushered in aspectacular like yachting’s America’s Cup, the related at the recent farewell for the sizedsportingcity. sporting event year which included Women’s Cricket World Cup and agency’s first chairman, David ● Sports Business Awards 2018:Best ICC Cricket World Cup, and Fifa Women’s Rugby World Cup but also McConnell, much has happened Match or Game daysexperience — Under 20 World Cup football. the major Asia-Pacific Economic Co- since the momentous upheaval that Gold (DHLNew ZealandLionsSeries ● On the economic front, Ateed operation meeting —Apec, with a was the city’s amalgamation. 2017)and Best Participation event — hosted the Tripartite Economic bevy of the world’s most powerful Said Hill: “The organisation’s initial Silver (World Masters, Games 2017). Summit in Auckland in 2016 Panuku: where the land meets the political leaders in town for their focus was on delivering Rugby World attracting about 700 delegates from sea —D26-D28 annual meeting. Cup 2011, an event which put our partner cities Los Angeles and Auckland has hosted Apec before. newly amalgamated city on the success, but it was only aspringboard Guangzhou and giving ahuge boost In 1999, former National Prime world map. After months of planning for Auckland’s emergence as aworld- for Auckland businesses wanting to Project Auckland2018 Minister Dame Jenny Shipley hosted and hard work, astunning world- class sports city. market to China and the US. Executive Editor: Fran O’Sullivan Asia-Pacific leaders including former class event marked the emergence of ● The V8 supercars were brought ● Techweek, held for the first time Writers: Bill Bennett, Tim McCready, US President Bill Clinton and Jiang Auckland as aglobal city. back to their spiritual home at during Tripartite, had been James Penn, Natalia Rimell, Graham Zemin of China, the latter even “At the same time, the Auckland Pukekohe in 2013. developed to put aspotlight on Skellern, Simon Wilson delighting guests with an impromptu Visitor Plan, and the Auckland Major ● A2013 trade mission to the Auckland’s thriving tech industry, Subeditor: Isobel Marriner Proofing: Natalia Rimell piano performance at one business Events Strategy set out the blueprint America’s Cup challenge in San and inspire the next generation. The Cover: Richard Dale gathering. for Auckland —with an innovation Francisco made great connections for programme’s success saw it expand Advertising: Neil Cording, Christine Many businesses closed down for plan.” Auckland into the important West nationally the following year. Moxham aperiod as atight security cordon The initial focus was to attract Coast US tech industry. The team was ● 2017 was also amassive year. www.nzherald.co.nz was wrapped around the city. high-value visitors, and expand key handed abitter defeat, but the The World Masters Games was ahuge Herald senior writer Simon Wilson hosts But it has been the major sporting visitor markets. foundations were in place for victory success. Hot on its heels came the red apanel on Auckland’s readiness for 2021 events that have been the crowd Ateed’s successes have been afew years later. fan hordes, here for the DHL New at the Project Auckland luncheon today. ● Joining him are: Auckland Airport CEO pleasers. many. “David McConnell’s The homegrown NRL Auckland Zealand Lions Series. Adrian Littlewood; Ateed GM The delight when Russell Coutts’ catchphrase that the destination Nines burst on to the sporting Destinations Steve Armitage, Auckland Team New Zealand successfully economy “grew the amenity of the landscape in 2014, an event which Fran O’Sullivan was adirector of the Transport chairman Lester Levy and defended the America’s Cup in city” became very familiar to brought Eden Park alive and made Apec CEO Summit board which hosted Auckland Council “design champion” Auckland in the year 2000. And the Ateeders,” said Hill. Auckland the envy of the rugby the 1999 chief executives’ summit in Ludo Campbell-Reid. anguish when, in 2003, as skipper for Rugby World Cup 2011 was ahuge league world. Auckland. nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D3

Project Auckland Towards 2021 Aworld stage for our stories

Ourbig year is agreat chance to put NZ on themap, writes Economic DevelopmentMinister David Parker

021 is going to be a huge year for New Zealand and Auckland with Apec, the 36th America’s2 Cup —held at the Big events on the 2021 calendar world class venue on Auckland’s waterfront and on the harbour—and the EVENT VENUE DATE Women’s Rugby World Cup as well as arange of other Prada Cup (America’s Cup Auckland January/ international events. This isn’t anew experience Challenger Series February for us, however. New Zealand knows how to host and America’s Cup Auckland 6-21 March organise global events, and Auckland has been amajor player in some of the biggest 2021 Women’s Cricket Nationwide February we’ve had. Whether it’s the David Parker World Masters Games, the World Cup Rugby World Cup, major programme has flowed through international Fifa 2021 Softball Men’s World Auckland 19-28 February to the general marine industry. tournaments,orprevious The New Zealand Government America’s Cups —orApec in Cup (North Harbour) has been apartner to Auckland 1999 —Kiwis extend warm in many of these events, welcomes to our international 2021 ICF Junior/U23 canoe WERO Manukau, April including through the New visitors. In the case of Apec we Zealand Major Events Fund, are also doing our part —taking slalom world championships Auckland which promise significant our turn if you like —hosting immediate and long-term an organisation that is vitally 2021 Women’s Rugby Auckland- July-August (tbc) benefitstoAuckland and the important to the economies of whole country. the Pacific Rim. World Cup Whangarei Key to unlocking those Hosting major events is a benefits is how we leverage these great chance to put Auckland meetings and fixtures, whether it and New Zealand on the map. be as ashop front for New The substantial international Zealand as atourist destination coverage that follows gives us astage events can also provide economic spent elsewhereand others criticise economic benefit is between $550m or as acountry of smart, skilled for us to tell our stories, celebrate our benefits, create jobs and show the what they see as funding that is and $1 billion. Many of the people who workers and businesses. history, and share what makes us tick. world what we’re capable of. skewed towards “elite” sports and developed Emirates Team NZ’s This is what we should all be They allow New Zealand to display Making the call to invest public meetings. It is not always an easy call carbon fibre technology have gone looking to do in Auckland in 2021; our manaakitanga, the uniquely New money in these events is always a for politicians to make. on to develop carbon compositesfor showcasing New Zealand as avibrant Zealand welcome we provide to balancing act. Some question But in the case of the America’s Rocket Lab rockets and new place to live, visit, and invest. Iknow visitors from around the world. Major whether the cash could be better Cup, for example, the estimated technology from the R&D Auckland is up for it.

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Project Auckland Towards 2021 2021—acitytransformed

uckland Mayor Phil Goff says the big events of 2021 2021isachance to set atarget forsomeofthe things we cando will not only put Auckland on the world stage, but will around thecity, Auckland MayorPhil Goff tells Tim McCready Aprovide the impetus to expedite Auckland’s transformation into a truly international city. He likens the programme of events —including the America’s Cup, Apec, the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the men’s Softball World Cup, the Women’s Cricket World Cup and the kapa haka Te Matatini Festival —to royal visits of the past: “People would get out and cut their hedges and paint their fences. This is achance for us to set atarget for some of the things we can do around the city —particu- larly our interface between the city and the waterfront.” Goff says the events provide an opportunity for Auckland to show itself off to the world. Apec will receive massive interna- tional attention, with global superpowers and representatives of the largest economies expected to attend —includingleaders from China, the United States, Russia and Japan. An expected 10,000 visitors will arrive for the Leaders’ meeting over the Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Nov 12-14, 2021). “We’re probably going to have to encourage afew institutions to close for the day on the Friday to compen- sate for the congestion that is going to occur,” says Goff. Echoes of 1999 Goff has been to many Apec meetings in his time as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade. “They are unique opportunities to get key people together in one place, Phil Goff (below) recalls 1999, when Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea were able to combine an Apec trip with avisit to the US America’s Cup contenders. and in 2021 Auckland will be the focal point of extensive media coverage separated from it, there is no public and the dynamic lane trial in that will go right across the world,” access.” Whangapara¯oa. he says. Goff’s eyes light up as he talks “Twelve months ago, if you had Reminiscing about the last time about his vision for downtown Auck- asked me whether scooters could be Auckland hosted Apec in 1999, Goff land, as it begins its transition into a aform of transport around Auckland acknowledges that while he thought place where people want to go, relax I’d have said ‘I don’t think so’, but you it was abig event then, it was only and enjoy the surroundings. see how quickly that technology afraction of what Apec has become. Quay Street will be reduced to two changes.” His standout memory from 1999 lanes of traffic —with plans for wide The Whangapara¯oaRoad Dy- was meeting with then-US President footpaths, trees and plazas — namic Lane project uses LED lights Bill Clinton. Goff briefed him on what connecting to acar-free lower Queen embedded into the road surface to was happening in East Timor, where Street, the first part of Auckland’s mark traffic lanes instead of painted he had been an international ob- “golden mile” to be pedestrianised. lines. server of the vote for freedom, where The tanks at Wynyard Point, which Changing the lights, along with the so-called referendum disinteg- have held avariety of hazardous traffic control gantries that display rated into violence throughout the substances and been alongstanding lanes, creates temporary lanes during country, with anti-independence feature of Auckland’s skyline since heavy congestion to ensure free- militants creating chaos. the 1980s are being removed. flowing traffic. The project won Best “It was achance —even as an “The America’s Cup will use this Technical Solution at the Association opposition MP at that time —tomeet area for bases in the first instance, and of Local Government Information some of the key world leaders, be- start to open that area up. Management Awards. cause of the unique role Ihad in “You’ll see further developments Similar systems are used in Auck- relation to East Timor which was at of Wynyard Quarter and Britomart land along the Panmure Bridge and the forefront of that particular gath- that will make them fantastic places Auckland Harbour Bridge. The sys- ering,” says Goff. to be,” says Goff. tem is quick to build and around one- He notes the world has changed “These are all places that will make tenth the cost of alternative solutions. alot since 1999 —and so has New our city adestination, not just aplace “Auckland Transport is going to Zealand. “Auckland is now projecting to pass through.” use that same technology in probably New Zealand onto the international another half adozen sites around the scene as areally global city. One that Smart cities city,” says Goff. is high-tech, moving ahead, one that Goff sees technological solutions as “We can use technology to im- people want to do business in.” akey component of Auckland’s trans- prove our transport systems. We can formation into an international city. predict when something is going to Apacked schedule He points to the Safeswim pro- happen or is starting to happen, and Goff says that 2021 will provide a gramme as an example, which earlier make changes that make it easier to platform for Auckland to impress the this year won the Smart Water cat- get around the city.” people that are visiting —and all those egory of the IDC Smart Cities Asia/ Goff says technology can be used watching from afar —that New Zea- Pacific Awards 2018. Ajoint initiative to make every aspect of life better for land is asmall but highly competent, between Auckland Council, Surf Life- Aucklanders: from biological nutrient efficient country with high-tech inno- saving Northern Region and Auck- removal plants for more environ- vation and ahigh quality of life. land Regional Public Health Service, mentally friendly wastewater treat- “The America’s Cup will showcase people —something that gives Auck- Bucknall Crane Index, there are 90 Safeswim provides up to date in- ment, to automatically resettable the beauty of our environment with land its identify. cranes in Auckland —anincrease of formation to the public about Auck- possum traps, to online resource con- the broadcasting of the harbour, as “Our ability to leverage off the 8.4 per cent over the past six months. land’s beaches —including water sent filing, dog registration and rates well as our sporting skills and cutting- events in 2021 for investment, tour- Construction of new apartment quality, safety, and long-term health payments. edge technology in yachting,” he says. ism and human capital is very import- towers, hotels, and shopping centres warnings. “Council is tapping into And while the Men’s Softball World ant.” are contributing to the count. “We’re the first city in New Zealand innovations which enable us to do Cup and the Women’s Rugby World One of Goff’s slogans for Auckland “We’ll see atransformation of our that can tell you —inreal time —what more for less —providing better Cup won’t be as big as the America’s is ‘the place where talent wants to skyline in Auckland, and we’ll start the water quality is in beaches this services at alower cost,” he says. Cup in terms of audience numbers, live’. to look much more like aglobal city morning, this afternoon, and “It means we’ve been able to have he says they are international events “That means retaining and than atraditional New Zealand city,” tomorrow morning,” says Goff. acity that is growing by 30,000 — that will play to different markets: attracting talent, and to do that, says Goff. “We’re world-leading in that area, 40,000 ayear, but we haven’t had the “Different people will pay attention to you’ve got to look like an interna- He is looking forward to that and we’re using it for the benefit of growth in staffing that is proportion- different aspects of what Auckland is tional city humming with action. growth, and seeing the city merge the people in Auckland.” ate to the growth in population. doing that year. The Te Matatini “The centre of the city will epito- with the waterfront precinct. Other smart technologies are “Our per capita staffing levels are Festival will be agreat chance to mise that for Auckland —but with “For most of this city’s history, quickly —and dramatically — actually dropping —we’re providing showcase Auckland as the world’s impacts across the whole city.” we’ve had the red fence along the revolutionising transport in Auck- better services at alower cost to our largest city for Ma¯ori and Pasifika According to the Rider Levett waterfront. The public have been land, including electronic scooters rate payers.” nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D5

Project Auckland Towards 2021 Auckland in the spotlight

Tim McCready will descend on the City of Sails. Apec was last held in Auckland in 021 is shaping up to be amajor 1999, and saw US President Bill Clin- year on the Auckland calen- ton arrive to a‘rock star’ welcome and dar, with major political, busi- also marked the first visit to New ness, sporting and cultural Zealand by aHead of State from China 2events taking place. —then-President Jiang Zemin. The annual Asia-Pacific Economic While in Auckland in 1999, the Co-operation (Apec) will be held in world’s two biggest powers —China Auckland for the first time in 22 years. and the United States —resumed talks Hosting Apec involves a12-month during an hour-long meeting, after period from December 2020 to heightened tensions following the ac- Team New November 2021, culminatinginthe cidental bombing of the Chinese Em- Zealand will leaders’ meeting where political bassy in Belgrade during the NATO be defending leaders, their ministers of trade and bombing of Yugoslavia. the foreign affairs, CEOs, youth leaders, This time around will no doubt America’s business leaders and international prove just as political, with President Cup in 2021. media from 21 Asia-Pacific economies Donald Trump potentially in his second term in office, and the status of the relationship between the US, China, and Russia anyone’s guess. Apec 2021 is being planned, organ- What’s in it for business? ised and delivered by an All-of- Government Apec 2021 Programme, led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tim McCready asks the Ministry is with Apec economies. Apec is also involved in the event delivery itself by and Trade (Mfat) in collaboration with of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s the only international forum where we supplying goods and services. Overall, awide range of stakeholders and Andrea Smith why Apec 2021 have the opportunity to host 21 leaders it’s afantastic opportunity for New partners. matters for NZ business. at the same time. In 2021 we have a Zealand businesses, and achance to tell Mfat says Apec will be the biggest huge opportunity to showcase New the story to the world about who we event ever hosted by the Govern- Mfat Deputy Secretary Andrea Smith is Zealand and Auckland to the world that are as acountry and what we have to ment. leading the All-of-Government only comes along once every 20 years.” offer. “With that comes an enormous planning and delivery for Apec 2021, So what’s in this for business? “At the Apec Leaders Meeting in Port amount of logistics and co-ordination working closely with local bodies “Apec 2021 offers opportunities to Moresby last month, economies failed that we are actively working on. We including Auckland Tourism, Events & connect New Zealand businesses with to reach consensus on their are working closely with arange of Economic Development (Ateed). international visitors and help drive declaration, so business may be partners, including central and local “Trade matters. One in every four economic growth,” says Smith. wondering about the future of such government agencies, iwi, commer- New Zealanders in work today depends “We’re working with business to run meetings. In these ‘turbulent times for cial partners and business interests to on exports for their livelihoods,” she asuccessful CEO Summit, to develop trade,’ institutions like Apec —that have showcase New Zealand to the world,” says. policy initiatives and theme, on served us so well —are more important says Andrea Smith, Mfat deputy “The Asia-Pacific region is the leveraging and legacy activities, and on than ever to bring leaders together and secretary for Apec 2021. fastest-growing economic region in the sponsorship. discuss meaningfully their vision for Andrea Smith Earlier the same year, Auckland world and most of our two-way trade “A range of businesses will also be the rules-based trading system.” continued on D6 750 16 Auckland LightRail. PG It’s reliable.It’sfrequent. It’scomingsoon.

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Project Auckland Towards 2021

Women’s Rugby America’s Cup Apec Leaders’ Other events hosted World Cup 2021 competition 2021 Meeting 2021 by Auckland in 2021

Victory for the Black Ferns as Auckland set The City of Sails will host yachting’s biggest The annual Apec Meeting is to be held in Women’s Cricket World Cup to host 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup. event, the 36th America’s Cup in March 2021. New Zealand for the first time in 22 years. The 12th edition of the ICC Women’s World 2021 will see Auckland and Whangarei The racing area is set out across the wider The 2021 Asia-Pacific Economic Cup is to be held in the city in November, co-host the 9th Women’s Rugby World Cup Hauraki Gulf; running past the North Shore Cooperation (Apec) Leaders’ Meeting will be making it agreat year not only for Auckland, (WRWC) –which will be the first time the beaches, around North Head and the inner the largest event ever hosted by the but for women in sport. sporting event has been held in the Waitemata harbour, up to the harbour Government in New Zealand’s history. New Zealand became the automatic host Southern Hemisphere. bridge and downtown CBD, across Welcoming leaders, ministers, senior qualifiers for the tournament which will see New Zealand’s bid for hosting the cup Auckland’s Eastern suburbs and out to the officials, business leaders and media from the White Ferns play to ahome crowd. trumped rivalry neighbour Australia’s, Tamaki Strait between Waiheke Island and the group’s 21 economies, there will be 12 The cup is competed for every four years. scoring 25 votes to 17. The 2021 tournament Maraetai. events held throughout the year in received arecord of hosting interest with In abest of 13 —orfirst to seven points Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland, six unions formally expressing interest. —the defending Royal New Zealand Yacht culminating in the pinnacle Apec Leaders’ Men’s Softball World Cup The bid was supported by Auckland Squadron team Emirates Team New Week in Auckland where 10,000 delegates Men’s Softball World Cup will be held at Tourism, Events and Economic Zealand will race the winner of the Prada are expected to descend into the city across North Harbour's Rosedale Park stadium in Development (Ateed), on behalf of Auckland Cup, the Challenger Selection Series Circolo the week alongside afurther 3000 media Albany in July. Council and alongside New Zealand Rugby della Vela Sicilia, who will be represented representatives. Chief executive of Softball New Zealand (NZR), the Government and Whangarei by their team Luna Rossa Challenge. The Leaders’ Week will be held from 8-14 Tony Giles said of the event coming back District Council. It was presented by NZR The Italian director and skipper Max August 2021 and aims to promote its to New Zealand: “A lot of hard work has gone board member and ex-Black Fern Farah Sirena said of the city’s hosting: “Having the economic interests with trading nations into preparing the bid and this outcome is Palmer, ex-All Black star and fellow NZR race course so close to the coast will give including the United States, Japan and testament to the support the organisation board member Mark Robinson, NZR chief spectators the opportunity to follow the China. has received from both central and local executive Steve Tew and avideo from Prime racing even from the shore with the This will be the first year that New government agencies in collaboration with Minister Jacinda Ardern. spectacular backdrop of Auckland.” Zealand has hosted the annual Cooperation North Harbour Softball Association in Since the tournament began in 1991, New The event is expected to raise from meeting since 1999 when Prime Minister bringing the pinnacle of the men's world Zealand’s Black Ferns team has been $600m to $1 billion for New Zealand’s Jenny Shipley led the New Zealand game back to our shores.” victorious in five of the eight world cups economy with an expected 20,000 to Government, and then-US President Bill The cup was last hosted in New Zealand (the US took victory in 1991, the event’s first 40,000 spectators each day. Clinton came ashore to attend the event. in 2013, and had previously been hosted in year) and England (in 1994 and 2014). The It is expected the race will also entice Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said of the next 1976 and 2004. event is held every four years but was better waterfront infrastructure, grow New Zealand-hosted Apec meeting: “We last brought forward ayear in 2017 to avoid global tourism interest, forge new business hosted Apec in 1999 but this time it will be conflicting with the Olympics. The 2021 links across the country and the world, much bigger. Te Matatini Festival matches will be held at Waitakere Stadium enhance local pride and build on the already “We will be looking to work with central Held every two years, the Te Matatini and Northland Events Centre, Albany strong volunteer network for future events. Government to bring forward to the extent Festival also falls in the mammoth year of Stadium and the semi-finals and final will Mana Whenua, America’s Cup Events Ltd possible, any infrastructure projects that will events in Auckland. be held at Auckland’s Eden Park. (a subsidiary of Emirates Team New Zealand help Auckland deal effectively with Apec Started in 1972, the festival was last held There will be significant changes to the established to run the event), the Auckland and the America’s Cup.” in Auckland in 2002. 2021 event, which will see it extended from Council Group, Ministry of Business, According to the Ministry of Foreign The national Ma¯ori performing arts 23 to 35 days, the addition of quarter-finals, Innovation and Employment and anumber Affairs and Trade, 71 per cent of New festival sees kapa haka performers from all the promotion of player welfare, and an of Crown agencies and other partners will Zealand’s two-way trade —exports and over the country compete to be crowned increase in squads from 28 to 30 players, work together to prepare and manage all imports of goods and services —iswith Apec Toa Whakaihuwaka (the overall winner) and reflecting World Rugby’s commitment to aspects of the event which also economies. usually draws around 30,000 participants accelerating the development of the encompasses aseries of other events in the Apec economies will account for 61 per and spectators. women’s game. run up to the Cup. cent of global GDP by 2021. —Natalia Rimell Auckland in the spotlight

continued from D5 major sporting events in 2021: the Men’s Softball World Cup in July, the will host its first America’s Cup in Preparation under way Women’s Rugby World Cup in July almost two decades, after Emirates and August, and the Women’s Cricket Team New Zealand won the Cup in World Cup in November. Bermuda in 2017. Auckland’s hotel market is expected rooms in the city by January 2021 accommodation sector can meet The Te Matatini Kapa Haka Along with the defence of the to be in better shape in 2021 for the —just before the scheduled demand during 2021. performing arts festival is held every oldest trophy in international sport, 36th America’s Cup compared to the America’s Cup race —ontop of the “Apec Leaders’ Week takes place two years at different locations in Auckland hopes to stage asuccessful 2000 or 2003 Cup defences in current supply of 10,000 rooms. for ashort time during the off-peak New Zealand. In February 2021 it will event in March. Auckland. But as international and domestic period in early November,” says also take place in Auckland, and is According to areport prepared for The city’s newest hotel, the five- tourism markets continue to grow, Ateed’s GM Destination Steve expected to draw in around 30,000 the Ministry of Business, Innovation star SO Sofitel, opened last month hotel room demand will increase Armitage. “There are anumber of participants and spectators. and Employment by Market Econom- offering avolcanic theme over the next three years. Even with infrastructure projects underway to Says Armitage: “We see 2021 as a ics, the America’s Cup is expected to throughout the hotel’s 130 rooms the new builds taking place, demand support Auckland’s growth and significant opportunity to advance deliver between $600m-$1b in value- that range from $469 to $4500 a will likely exceed supply by the time improve the visitor experience, the outcomes of the city’s destination add to the New Zealand economy night. Team New Zealand set sail. many of which are in the CBD and strategy —Destination AKL2025 — over the 2018-2021 period and an Other hotels under way include However, Peter Hamilton, director waterfront area and will be complete which has an increased focus on employment boost of between 4700 the five-star Park Hyatt (195 rooms, hotels, valuation and advisory or well advanced by 2021. destination management and and 8300 jobs. opening 2019), SKYCITY Horizon services at CBRE New Zealand said “An important legacy of the major sustainability that will add value for The race will showcase New Zea- (300 rooms, opening 2019), the other accommodation providers — events the city has successfully Aucklanders and our visitors. land on aglobal stage, forge new Cordis extension (additional 250 such as private rooms through the hosted is that we have significantly “Over the past decade Auckland business links and be the catalyst rooms, opening 2020), Novotel (310 likes of Airbnb —would ease increased our capacity and has built an enviable reputation for behind the development of better rooms, opening 2020). accommodation pressures while the capability. The city is better placed hosting adiverse range of global waterfront infrastructure. But there are still concerns from Cup is contested. to ensure the success of 2021. major events, showcasing the city, The previous America’s Cup some in the tourism industry that a Over leaders’ week, Apec will see “The most important message is delivering an outstanding experience regattas held in Auckland in 2000 shortage of hotel accommodation is an estimated 10,000-13,500 to plan ahead for Leaders’ Week. We for visitors and leaving afavourable, and 2003 each generated around half likely. attendees arrive. It is likely that the are working closely with Mfat and lasting impression.” abillion dollars of economic activity. Research from commercial real US, China and Russia will each take our partners in the tourism and New Zealand certainly left an im- Auckland Tourism, Events & estate firm CBRE has found, based over entire hotels with officials, accommodation sector to help pression on President Clinton. Before Economic Development (Ateed) says on the current pipeline of hotels business delegations, and security. people do exactly that.” departing in 1999, he said: “This has collaboration will be critical for both planned or under construction, that With events spread throughout been amagical trip. major events: “2021 will certainly be there will be an additional 2200 the year, Ateed is confident that the -Tim McCready “I think every person, when he or abumper year with major events she is young, dreams of finding some spread throughout the year and enchanted place, of beautiful Auckland will be ready to welcome between the Auckland Council Ltd is already well established and Understanding and are working mountains and breathtaking coast- these events,” says Steve Armitage, Group, the Ministry of Business, Inno- working diligently to prepare for the together with other government line, clear lakes and amazing wildlife. General Manager Destination. vation and Employment, Mana 36th America’s Cup, while Ateed and agencies to prepare for Apec 2021.” “Most people give up on it because “A collaborative programme Whenua and America’s Cup Event Mfat have signed aMemorandum of Auckland will also host three other they never get to New Zealand.” nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D7

Project Auckland Towards 2021 Auckland is at Delivering the city tipping point Aucklanders want

Denise Lee Desley Simpson National spokesperson for Auckland Councillor Local Government (Auckland) representing the Orakei Ward

uckland is at tipping point. It can he spotlight of the world’sstage will either carry on with business as be on Auckland in 2021. We want that usual, trudging through the next light to shine on Auckland’s best few years and risk falling off the attributesand enhance our reputation. worldA stage, or it can address the current InT additiontothe obvious infrastructure crisis of governance, rise above council investment, Isee Council needingtofocus on infighting and central government tensions, threethings to achieve success. and turn the ship around. First, we need to invest to deliveracity that Auckland isn’t slowing down anytime Aucklanders wantand will continue to work soon, and 2021 will be abig year for our city for them well after 2021. We’vedone this well with major events including Apec, the in the past —the Viaduct Basin, for example America’s Cup, and the Women’s Rugby —but there are overseas examples of World Cup. We have areal chance to prove investments whichhave becomewhite that our city can competewith the best of elephants after ‘the event’… let’s learnfrom that. them on the world stage. Second, we must work to deliver aclean, But will Auckland Council rise to the greenand safe Auckland that highlights our challenge? that would gut the Ports of Auckland, it is cultural identity. Our clean, green image needs the mayor this term.Todate, discussions have The track record could prove otherwise. clear that Wellington’s voice on Auckland significant investment to truly show our point been between aselectfew. Tensions surrounding the recent stadium policy has expanded unchecked. of difference. To swim in our beaches, have no The views of that few are not necessarily strategy and waterfront stadium report have Now more than ever is the time for overflows intoour harbours, accessible-to-all shared by the majority. We needtoensure boiled over, and any future decision-making council’s cogs to start turning with the right litter-free well-lit parks and publicspaces and Aucklanders’ prioritiesare heard too; is light rail for major events will undoubtedly be rife people pulling the levers. There are 21 people infrastructure that uses environmental designs down DominionRoad more importantthan with conflict. that sit around the council table, many of to better deliver outcomesshould be the norm. water quality? Throughout my time Inever experienced whom aren’t held as accountable as they We need to be proventobesafe, especially The central Government/Auckland Council the level of lingering dissent that has now should be. That needs to change. Iam in light of the GraceMillanecase and its partnership is hugely beneficial to Auckland, hit Albert Street. Even Len Brown’s fiasco ambitious for Auckland and believe we can international exposure. but we need to set clear financial guidelines. cannot compare to the toxicity and pull off these events as agreat host, but we Hard work is required to deliver asafe Significantbudget overruns for largeprojects irreparable damage that has divided the need the right approaches to leadership that Auckland; safe transport, CCTVinkey locations must stop. Aucklanders are losing confidence current council table. are as bold and ambitious as the city itself. (an Apec requirement) complemented by a and we need to regain it with transparency, The misalignment with the Government Everyone has their Christmas wish list for justice system that comes downhard on accountability, and evidence that we can stick is only pushing the Council’s stability further our city, whether better infrastructure, or a offenders. to agreed budgets. off-balance. Between Labour’s Urban new stadium, but there’s only one thing that Third, we need to work better with central At the end of the day, Council must notbe Development Authority creating uncertainty truly matters right now. Governmentboth as ateam and financially, afraid to say no. We are not an eftpos machine. over council responsibilities, potentially Unless Council can sort outits gaping hole acknowledging that its AucklandCouncil that We are accountable for every dollar we spend. overriding the Auckland Plan, and NZ First’s in governance, we will be waking up to an governs Auckland.Wehave yet to have central We need to delivervalue for moneyfor all half-baked plans for anational port strategy empty Santa sack come 2021. Governmentministers meet all councillors and Auckland communitiesand residents.

Incredible things are happening at Auckland Airport.

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Project Auckland Smart city —Auckland’s challenge City that’ssmartfor everyone

What’s theuse of abright, shining Aucklandifmostofthe population are Sharpen up: 4paths to asmarter city lockedout of it, asks Atruly smart city engages all sectors Learn from Lime created by new-tech industries, an SimonWilson of the economy and society. We need E-scooters could turn out to be a equitable approach to tax is to get alot sharper at how we do genuinely disruptive technology, essential. hen the taskforce the South, not for the poorest among that. Here are four suggestions. transforming the way we do short Look at it this way: every new conducting the us. The intractable question is, what hop journeys. And they’re fun. iteration of the iPhone is ahospital Government’s are we going to do about that? Better business leadership But their introduction here has been that doesn’t get built because Tomorrow’s Schools By “South”, Imean Southside — When we talk about how Auckland absurd. Although they raise nobody collected the tax that should WReview reported last week, Brent from Mangere to Manurewa and in might become fit for purpose in the important questions about city- have been due. Lewis, the principal of Avondale all the other parts of South Auckland 21st century, why does it so often feel building and how we use our urban Capital gains? Exactly the same College, called it “Stalinist”. Tim —but Ialso mean it metaphorically. like the big end of town has gone space, about safety and about thing. O’Connor, headmaster at Auckland The South is where the people who awol? Clinging to old ideas, ducking revenue, they’ve been treated only Grammar, vowed to resist the report are missing out live, and work, or can’t debates about new ones. Two as atraffic management problem. Put ourselves on the map “at all costs”. find work. The South exists not only examples: Officials deep in the bowels of Every city in the world wants to be What disgraceful things to say. in the south but also in the west, also ● Company car parks. You know Auckland Transport and the Ministry asmart city with alow carbon What they were concerned about, in parts of the east and the north too. about climate change, traffic of Transport have applied the footprint, and many are way further it seems, is that their schools might Nothing will happen in this city congestion, public health and existing regulations mechanically, down the track than Auckland. How “lose their character” or parents might unless it happens in the South. We making better urban spaces not even to the extent of declaring they do we get ahead of the pack? Create get “less choice”. These are will not become the smart city we dominated by cars, right? So why cannot be used in cycle lanes. something no one else has. Among euphemisms. Aselfish, thinly coded need to be until the smartness is have so few corporates done Worse, although the Lime company the possibilities: message about preserving an elitism available to all. anything to reduce their employees’ is worth billions internationally, ● Awaterfront stadium sunk into they think is under threat. Auckland has athousand reliance on cars and company car they’ve been allowed to use our the seabed. The marvel factor: And why? The report hasn’t solved programmes aimed at making that parks? Are you waiting for the law public space to enrich themselves enormous. all the problems of the school system happen, in the public and private to force you to do it? while paying almost nothing in fees. ● AMuseum of the Sea on Wynyard and there’s much in it that deserves sectors, and there are so many ● The trucking lobby. Transport How they must be laughing at us. Point, bringing to life, with world- careful scrutiny. But it proposessome success stories. The Southern debates, especially in South Could it be more plain that creating beating technologies, everything new ways to address the most Initiative, acouncil outfit operating Auckland, are dominated by the asmart city, where disruptive from Kupe’s astonishing astral intractable and important question out of Manukau, is responsible for trucking lobby. Why? The future for technologies will become more navigation to the wizardry of foiling we confront in education —and it some of them. Ateed, the Council’s diesel-powered freight is clearly common, is going to require much monohulls and beyond. Athrilling implies that high-achieving state economic development agency, has limited, as some leading freight firms faster, smarter and more flexible celebration of us. schools, like Avondale and Grammar, aspecific Southern focus. Many have been telling us, so when are decision-making? ● And that policy to close the streets might have something to contribute. companiesare also engaged with the business leaders as awhole going to to cars in order to open them to That intractable question is not the South. step up and lead the call for Tax fairness everyone and everything else. If it’s perennial dinner-party debate But it’s not enough, not environmentally and economically In asmart city, where agrowing good, really good, that will put us on about whether Grammar is nearly enough. sustainable alternatives? proportion of economy activity is the map, too. better than Kings, or Dio tops Diseases of EGGS. That’s utterly poverty have taken irrelevant, either to your stubborn hold. prosper. And the tax system invites grow the boat-building industry; running anywhereelse until after the child’s chances of success in Jobs available to the already prosperous to take up provide jobs for thousands; be a Cup. The City Rail Link will not be life or to the wellbeing of the poor and semi- easy tax-free ways to become even tourism magnet; make Auckland “a open until after. There’s not going to the nation. skilled are so badly more so. The education gap is place where talent wants to live”, as be abig new cultural centre; there’s It’s about the other end paid, many workers growing, not shrinking, and who Sir Paul Callaghan used to say. And certainly not going to be anew of the school system. have to hold down would be surprised? Salary top-ups beyond all that, to revel in the fun. stadium. There’s amantra everyone more than one just to and enormously greater resources And beyond that again, the Cup is With the current state of planning, knows: education is a get by. Domestic entice too many good teachers to the scaffolding to help us with city- the America’s Cup will showcase a ladder to help you climb violence is asociety- so-called elite schools. In the poorest, building: it’s achance to make smart city: smart tech, smart sport, out of poverty. But it’s wide problem but it’s teachers are dreadfully under- Auckland what we want it to be. smart nightlife.The predictable not true, not in more prevalent among resourced and are blamed for not So are there plans to transform the things. the poor. solving deep and complex social city in any particular ways? We could have one new thing, Meanwhile, problems. Curiously, beyond the Cup bases and though: acity centre where, if the in the well- Making all that worse, they have the Wynyard precinct they’re located theory holds, private motor vehicles paid, high- been undermined by abadly in, the answer is No. At least, not yet. have been relegated to the margins skills sectors misconceived measuring system. Abig redesign of Quay Street is and city life has been improved for of the Tellingly, when the Government already under way, but that was everyone in the process.Ifthe economy, abolished National Standards late last going to happen anyway. Light rail trialling goes well, that will be in place citizens year there was barely acomplaint will not come to Queen Street or be well before the Cup. from anyone. Including the National Party. Despite the best efforts of many gifted and dedicated teachers and principals, the education system fails too many people. We have to confront this, which means we have to change the way it works. It comes down to this. What use is abright shining city, if most of the population are locked out? And who wants to spend their life on either side of alocked gate? t’s not just education. We’re It’s not too late... really not good, as acity, at talking about this. Again and again, the debate is dominated Iby the fears of those who have the least to worry about. for more ideas, so here’s one: why don’t we get It happens in housing, in health, in the kids in? transport, you name it. Require Emirates Team NZ to commit to a Neglectingthe South came to a head at aspecial meeting of the whole-of-city engagement with schoolkids. All governing body of Auckland Council those kids from the Shore who sail already, and last week, called to consider arequest especially all those kids from the South, who for increased funding to build the bases for the America’s Cup in 2021. don’t. Most councillors made it clear they Get them down to Wynyard and introduce them welcomed the Cup campaign and to the wonder of thetechnologies, the thrills of they voted for the extra money. But they were also worried. the sport, the inspiration of the heroic people They wanted to see stronger who do it. Require the challenger teams to take evidence the event really would part too, so those kids can also discover the provide economic benefits beyond the scope of boat-builders, marvels of foreign cultures. professional sailors and their mega- Using the Cup to lift the aspirations of the whole wealthy sponsors. They did not city. Doing it through kids. Doing it for the South, believe EmiratesTeam NZ or the council officials had made the case. which means doing it for all of Auckland. The America’s Cup is our moment Somebody should be writing acurriculum for it to discover just how smart Auckland now. wants to be.CWe can use it to show off world-leading tech innovations; nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D9

Project Auckland Smart city —Auckland’s challenge Smart planning is connecting people

Aucklandcan become aglobal smart city in its own authentic way, writes GrahamSkellern

udo Campbell-Reid is fo- cused on creating adesign- led Auckland. Matt Guiding principles Montgomery is focusing on a We mustidentify what makesus technology-drivenL Auckland. unique, how we want to enhance Put them together and you might what it means to be Aucklanders, think there’d be some professional and how technology cansupport this tension and suspicion. Actually, they vision. By including diversity in our are yin and yang. conversations, we willenable social Campbell-Reid, the general mana- inclusion andtruly equitable ger of Auckland Council’s Design outcomes. We musttell ourstory so Office, firmly believes technology is thatall may seethe benefit and the servant, not the master. createspace for adifferentway of “In creating asmarter city, people working, open, connected and in must be at the epicentre of the whole chargeofour own destiny. design and decision-making process. Source: MattMontgomery in his “The smart city concept pushed by Innovate Auckland presentation technology companies is to sell their tech solutions to the city. But who’s tramways in 1956.” the customer of the city? It’s people, He believes Auckland has made not technology.” strong progress. “Building the Pedestrian-friendly streets Montgomery, head of innovation Lightpath (cycleway) on aredundant at Auckland Council, says asmart city piece of motorway is smart thinking. Traffic Zone uses technology to gain data and It ensures the asset is utilised. make better decisions, and communi- Achieving a$22 million targeted Motorway (Ring Road) ties and individuals use the data to business rate —that’s smart money make their lives better.” being used for developing the down- Queen St valley He says there is aprivacy concern town. and “first we must understand the “The City Centre Masterplan 2040 data properly to protect the city and delivers avision that is smart. We are citizens from unwanted intrusions. living in acity where demand is Campbell-Reid and his team are around the city, and if we reduce the Some data can have unintended con- infinite but land is finite. Creating a now designing Access for Everyone non-discretionary trips we can re- sequences.” quality compact city centre and put- that will reduce and control traffic duce traffic in the city centre by 30 Campbell-Reid and Montgomery ting agreen belt around it is smart flows in the city centre, create more per cent,” says Campbell-Reid. both accept that when “smart city” thinking,” says Campbell-Reid. public spaces, and pedestrianise If he had his way, Campbell-Reid technology is included in urban plan- “The Destination AKL 2025 is a Queen Street and adjoining streets. would like to see the whole city ning and executed successfully, it can smart strategy. We are not just a The innovative concept that centre free of cars. “Access for Every- positively affect many areas of the gateway to the rest of New Zealand. includes modern trams along Queen one is preparing for the future —the city’s future growth and develop- We are adestination with abig story Street has the backing of Auckland streets don’t need to operate as car ment. for New Zealand and visitors spend Council’s Planning Committee. parks, and we want to reclaim our city The most powerful approach is 13-14 times more than locals. Motorists will choose to park their for the people,” he says. getting city leaders, citizens and busi- “The way we chase major events cars in eight designated zones around “Before O’Connell Street became a nesses including technology com- like the Rugby World Cup and the city centre fringe. The zones are shared space it was acar park with panies to collaborate and identify America’s Cup, that’s smart. The Com- linked to the central motorway junc- small pavements. Now the street is smart city needs and applications, monwealth Games must happen tion and the motorists must drive out used as public space and dining in and propose solutions to the city’s within 10 years, as it will be apowerful the same way they came in. Only front of buildingsand businesses for unique problems. catalyst for speeding up further urban servicing and emergency vehicles acommercial benefit. For Campbell-Reid, asmarter city renewal in Auckland. and drivers with disabilities will be “Deliveries can be made between means developing long term inte- “The world can watch us as we allowed to make trips across the city 7-9am when no-one is around, so at We can use technology grated plans and injecting innovative prepare for the event. Civic and urban centre. different times of the day the street and creative thinking. renewal planned over 30 years can “We want to prioritise buses, light becomes aflexi space. Acourier van changes for delivering “It’s thinking about the future and be done in six years. We can’t wriggle rail, walking and cycling, and ferries may make 50 to 60 drop-offs aday infrastructure that makes making decisions that solve problems out of the deadline.” as more efficient ways to move to ahigh-rise. Why can’t they be done for multi-years, not one year. on an e-bike? There are alot of Auckland aworld- “If Auckland had been smart, it unnecessary trips in the city centre,” leading sustainable city. would not have made some of the Steps to becoming asmarter city says Campbell-Reid. decisions it did —like ripping up the After startinghis new role as Head of Innovation forAuckland Council earlier Back on the technology front, Matt Montgomery this year, Matt Montgomery hasfocused on identifyingwhatasmart city Auckland Council has developed the means to Auckland. award-winning Safeswim website, land schools and other community He hasconducted one-on-one interviewswith cityand business leaders,and with digital signage, that enables members, and it builds digital skills held workshopswith industry, communities andcouncilorganisations about Aucklanders to make informed and promotes civic participation, potentialopportunitiesand risks. decisions about where and when to especially amongst marginalised Montgomery hasscoped outastrategic direction to make Auckland asmarter swim. youth. city.Here aresomekey themesinthe Smart Cityprogramme: Safeswim combines real-time data Montgomery says people assume *Connection between people is vital —ifconnection is centraltothe smartidea, on the performance of the Auckland is alittle bit behind the thenthe usersofthe system become thevital connecting components. wastewater and stormwaternet- curve in using smart technology but *Genuinelyembracingdiversitywill help ensure social inclusion and equitable works with predictive models to gen- “I think we are alittle bit above par. outcomes and Aucklandwill become truly unique and authentic. erate forecasts of water quality at 92 We are not over-selling ourselves. *Use datawisely to make better decisions that can deliver betteroutcomesfor beaches and other swimming sites There is agenuineness here about Aucklanders. around the Auckland region. doing things in asmart way and not *Protect Aucklandersfrom someofthe potential risks surroundingtechnology, It is complemented by advice from just using technology for techno- datause and incursion of privacy. Surf Lifesaving Northern Region and logy’s sake. *Create an environment of education,entrepreneurship and leadership thatis the Auckland Regional Public Health “We have to focus on what makes accessible to all people, notrestricted by barriers related to social status, Service. The Safeswim programme Auckland unique, our connection to culture, languageoreducation. won the Smart Water Category at the the environment, our community *City government has adualrole to play in Smart Cityinitiatives —toexecute IDC Smart Cities Asia Pacific awards. identity and culturalism, and our link If Auckland had been someintelligentsolutions on its ownand to orchestrate and enable the The council has created adigital to the past. evolution of abroader ecosystem. platform called Upsouth that “We can use technology changes smart, it would not have *Business is awilling partner for Smart City initiatives,forming private-public connects the South Auckland com- for delivering infrastructure that made some of the partnerships (the vendorworkswith the city to mapout aviable business munity by sharing creative ideas and makes Auckland aworld-leading model and takeanactive role in keeping the project going). feedback about local topics. sustainable city. decisions it did —like *Aucklandtells itsown story, tapping into those already doing things wellin Council and businesses pose “We have the opportunity of being ripping up the tramways their own specialtiestohelp shape the city’s vision and providinginspirational questions relating to civic issues and entirely self-sufficient. Auckland has leadership. the users post creative feedback (po- astrong, vibrant young population, in 1956. The Smart City programmewill focusonresource optimisation,asset etry, spoken word, videos, music, most global cities are ageing, and we utilisation, organisational effectiveness, andcommunity empowerment and drawings), and can be paid for it. have to invest in our young people,” Ludo Campbell-Reid interaction. Upsouth is used by South Auck- Montgomerysays. D10 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018

Project Auckland Smart city —Auckland’s challenge Smart Singapore Smart London

Photo:Tim McCready Singapore is leading the way in the Smart City institutions). Among those affected was Prime Smarter London Together is the name for the In 2010, the city launched the London Data race, top across all 4categories in the Juniper Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The Minister-in- collection of London initiatives launched by Store, which includes accessible information Research Smart Cities Index 2017, which looks Charge of Cybersecurity said they would do the mayor, Sadiq Khan, with the aim of from public agencies, enabling apps such as at mobility, health, safety and productivity. their “utmost to strengthen cybersecurity” but becoming “the smartest city in the world” with CityMapper to analyse transport options and Singapore’s Smart Nation drive was formed admitted that “it is impossible to completely an increase of 2million residents forecast by help reduce congestion using real-time traffic by the Prime Minister’s Office and launched eliminate the risk of another cyber-attack” and 2050 (the population now sits at 9million). and transport data. in 2014. Among strategies are Cybersecurity “we should not let this incident or any others The initiatives build on the previous ‘Smart Juniper Research commended London for and Data Privacy, recognising “the possible like it derail our Smart Nation initiatives.” London Plan’ established in 2013. its encouragement of digital talent and risks”, prioritising privacy of data and Other tech-savvy initiatives include the Five “missions” involve more user-designed innovation services, referencing the Tech City safeguarding critical systems and networks as Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), services, anew deal for city data, world-class UK initiative, which provides funding for they make them smart. which will use satellite navigation technology connectivity and smarter streets, enhanced emerging digital companies to address The plans were halted in July when the to detect and measure distance travelled by digital leadership and skills, and to improve specific city challenges. Juniper also country saw its biggest data breach in history real-time traffic. They are also looking at ways city-wide collaboration. recognised London for its declaration that when hackers took off with the personal data to reduce their energy consumption and They have along-term plan with goals Smart London would be investing extra of 1.5 million patients of SingHealth working to utilise solar power as well as “smart 20-30 years in the future, one of which is to funding into education in order to increase the (Singapore’s largest group of healthcare lighting” in new builds. reach zero carbon emissions by 2041. uptake of computer science courses.

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Project Auckland Smart city —Auckland’s challenge

Beca’s data analytics system was installed in the refurbished Mason Bros. building to make it run more efficiently. AI plays aleading role eading professional services firm Beca has dived into the Aucklandhasthe opportunity to hostsmartbuildings thatare managedbydata exciting world of artificial in- telligence to ensure buildings analytics and saveplenty of moneyinpower bills, writes Graham Skellern andL other infrastructure can be ef- ficiently managed and operated in Auckland and other parts of the world. Using adigital model and the latest cloud-based mobile technology, Beca has developed an advanced data analytics system —orcontinuous tuning service —that pinpoints sub- par performance in maintenance, air quality and energy use. The system automatically collects and analyses millions of data points from the building, detects faults, and diagnoses issues including wasting energy and money using algorithms and rule checks based on engineering principles. The building managers can view the performance and create actions by logging into an online dashboard, Matt Ensor Steve Perkins Greg Lowe even on their mobile devices. These smart buildings using ground- eering solutions with key project forecasting of maintenance needs the service is now being delivered in period of time, the Beca system is breaking Beca technology can save stakeholders. and an unparalleled service for six of the university’s buildings. available 24/7 and will respond to any up to 30 per cent in power bills and “We also have agroup of experts tenants. Beca is providingdata analytics community issue. deliver areturn on investment within who can collaborate at short notice “We see wide applicationofnew systems for 90 per cent of the build- Insights are provided based on the two years. and work with these engineering technologies across multiple markets ings on Singapore’s Nanyang Univers- topics that the community is talking “We are developing leading edge teams to guide them on imple- including industrial, buildings, infra- ity campus. It is also the smart build- about, how sentimentchanges over digital technology to remain inter- menting emerging technologies.” structure, power and water, govern- ing consultant for the advanced time, and the different ideas that nationally competitive,” says Beca’s building information model- ment and advisory,” says Lowe. 130,000sq mmanufacturing complex people propose or support. Singapore-based Steve Perkins, a ling system was installed in the Beca first introduced its building in the new Singapore Jurong Inno- The system can also re-contact technical director in Beca’s Global refurbishedMason Bros. space in the tuning service to Victoria University vation District. people, asking more detailed Building Group. Wynyard Quarter Innovation Pre- in Wellington. Between January 2016 Aparticipant in the Smart City questions or alerting them of new Perkins is involved with Beca’s cinct. During the refurbishment, asset and March 2018 the university saved conversation with Auckland Council, projects or plans relevant to their new Digital Innovation Hub, which information was captured onsite $84,000 and asustained energy re- Beca is piloting conversational arti- location or interests was launched at the start of October using iPads and then embedded back duction of 30 per cent. The ongoing ficial intelligence (chatbots) to help Beca’s Smart Cities advocate Matt and is supported by the Singapore into the 3D environment. This in- data analytics service was afraction local government increase public en- Ensor, Business Director-Advisory Economic Development Board. The cluded data from the supply chain, of the energy savings it delivered — gagement, reduce costs and create Services, says one of the goals of a hub in Singapore will enhance Beca’s and linking essential documents such the payback camein1.3 years —and better outcomesfor communities. smarter city is to engage people with advanced manufacturing and smart as manuals, commissioning informa- Beca calls it co-creating with their communities—especially get- cities consulting services by develop- tion and warranties to specific 3D We see wide application “hyperlocal” communities —directly ting the views of the silent majority. ing and delivering digital technology models. involving the community in creating “The nirvana is not an app-driven solutions to clients across Asia, New The solution enabled the owner, of new technologies plans, programmes and initiatives. world but using latest technology to Zealand and Australia. Precinct Properties, to digitally man- across multiple markets The artificial intelligence system is take the frustrations out of city living “The digital revolution is moving age the lifecycle of the building’s plant designed for natural and engaging —like knowing when the bus will turn fast and there are many directions we and equipment with greater ef- including industrial, conversations in multiple languages, up,” Ensor says. can take to transform our clients’ ficiency, transparency and accuracy. buildings, infrastructure, is patient and trained to be interested. “When artificial intelligence is ap- businesses, so we created the inno- Greg Lowe, Beca’s chief executive, The system can be accessed through plied to solving aproblem, is when vation hub to support our project says the modelling system has huge power and water, the web, over the phone, via social it’s most powerful. Smart artificial teams,” says Perkins. industry potential because building media or in person using smart voice intelligence can transform the way “We created aworkshop space management teams can use the tech- government and assistants. we plan and deliver transport net- fitted out with the latest in technology nology to instantlyraise work orders advisory. Unlike typical consultation and works and urban developments, and to allow them to explore and while on site. The technology also focus group processes,which relate it provides massive cost reductions collaboratively develop new engin- provides more accurate financial Greg Lowe to specific projects and run for aset and faster actions,” he says. D12 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018

Project Auckland Smart city —Auckland’s challenge Australia’s Smart Cities Plan

sNew Zealand’s largest city According to the Smart Nation continues to grow and For technological solutions to Auckland’s growing website, “The system uses computer experiences the pains that vision for drowning detection and come with that —from pains, wecould take someclues from what our continuous surveillance of activities housingA unaffordability to transport in the pool, and is able to alert the and infrastructure challenges —it neighbours are doing, writes James Penn lifeguards and help them react faster would seem logical to consider to swimmers in distress and prevent technological solutions as a drownings.” component of the response. source of funding for the Hong Kong “Many of our regional cities, where that will help make government more The potential of these technologies Australia provides an idea of what metro system. there is asingle local government citizen-focused and stimulate to help citizens seems vast, but this might look like. The Federal The second pillar, smart policy, responsible for metropolitan innovation in service delivery.” privacy concerns are an obvious Government released its own Smart involves components that many planning, are especially well-placed issue. Cities Plan in 2016 and the City of have been advocatinginNew to take advantage of City Deals.” 5G enables To take an extreme case, the Sydney laid its own vision out late Zealand for years: co-ordinated Finally, the plan advocates a Akey enabler in turning Auckland Chinese Government is currently last year as part of its Toward 2030 investment by central Government in “technology first approach” to city into asmart city will probably be the working on a“Social Credit System” Digital Strategy document. cities of all sizes, promoting planning, an open and real-time roll out of its 5G network. The new which will apply ascore to each The Australian Smart Cities Plan is regulatory reform to streamline land, approach to data to foster novel spectrum will enable far more citizen based on their economic and made up of three central pillars: smart environment, and business applications that enhance planning devices to be connected and to social reputation, which will be investment, smart policy, and smart processes,and taking adata-driven transmit information at far higher informed by avariety of data sources, technology. In terms of investment, approach to measuring the success The Australian plan’s speeds. This is crucial for widespread including public CCTV cameras and the heart of the strategy is about of city investment. autonomous vehicle networks, sensors. ensuring infrastructure investments The Labour-NZ First Government focus on “CityDeals” emergency service drones, and utility Such asystem would not keep pace with population here have spoken at length about the pipe data feeds, for example. conceivably be replicated in New requirements and are oriented to need to increase investment in could provide auseful Spark recently opened a5Gtest lab Zealand, but the consequences of any long-term economic goals. regional New Zealand, and the in the Wynyard Quarter innovation data breach become exponentially “In cities this means prioritising Australian plan’s focus on “City Deals” structured approach. precinct to help businesses larger as our cities become more infrastructure that improves could provide auseful, structured understand the potential applications digitally connected. If our cities are accessibility, promotes approach to this. and the day-to-day lives of citizens, of the new network, and say they to become smarter, they will also agglomerationeconomies, and Though the focus of these deals and adrive to use more energy expect the Government to auction have to become more secure. enhances amenity, housing are more on metropolitan areas, there efficient technologies throughout the spectrum at some point in 2019. These concerns are likely part of affordability and sustainability.” may be scope to apply the approach government and the private sector. Afull suite of innovations such as the motivation behind the decision to Aparticular focus is on funding to mid-sized regional cities in New “The Australian Government is those found within Singapore’s Smart ban Huawei equipment from being these investments through value Zealand, providing amore structured, releasing more non-sensitive public Nation programme will also become used in 5G network rollouts in both capture, which involves capturing a less ad hoc alternative to Shane data for private sector innovation, more feasible. For example, the city- New Zealand and Australia in recent share of the value that land Jones’ current Provincial Growth and is using this data to improve state is currently rolling out aSmart months. surrounding major infrastructure Fund. service delivery and to inform Nation Sensor Platform (SNSP). Concerns such as these highlight projects is increased by once the “Through City Deals, governments, policy,” says the report. The SNSP is described as “an the need for integrated digital project is completed. industries and communities will “Governments at all levels hold a integrated nationwide sensor strategies at national and city level: For example, when new metro rail develop collective plans forgrowth vast amount of valuable and unique platform to improve municipal maximising the potential of smart systems are built, selling develop- and commit to the actions, data. We will work across state and services, city-level operations, cities as well as limiting risks requires ment rights around the stations can investments, reforms and local governments to encourage planning and security”. One practical foresight and planning, rather than help fund the investment in the governance needed to implement greater access and use of application are drowning detection siloed initiatives and policy-making systems themselves. This is alarge them,” the report outlined. anonymised, machine readable data sensors for public swimming pools. on the fly.

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Project Auckland Smart city —Auckland’s challenge Is asmart city the antidote to the Auckland Disease?

Smart cities need smartleadership. Unbalanced power and self-interest will not deliver optimally foracity thatfacesrapid growth and scarce resourceswrites Heartofthe City’s Viv Beck

This time last year, Iwrote a Christmas wish list to address the Queen Street Lights, Heart of the City in partnership with Auckland Council and Vector. Photo /Sacha Stejko perennial issue of Auckland’s big decisions going round and round — it, essential access must be Mooring dolphins protruding off the an affliction dubbed the “Auckland maintained, not least for businesses end of Queen’s Wharf, and cars on Disease”. that drive the economy. It’s bold, it Captain Cook Wharf moving under has risk, and it’s necessary for acity cover on Bledisloe Wharf. Let’s see if Santa has delivered against with more and more people living There are mixed messages being sent the wishes for 2018, which are set out and working in it —the UN predicts on the future of the port land, one of below. that by mid-century city populations our city’s best assets. Smart will grow from just over half to two- leadership is nowhere in sight. 1. We do things differently in 2018 thirds of the world’s population. There is also alot of talk about We all become part of the solution What is great about this project is that stadiums and cultural centres, and to achieve the vision of agreat city. stakeholders are involved in ambitious ideas that just seem to The public, private and not-for-profit developing the idea from the outset. gather dust. sectors all have something to offer It is also happening in advance of the There are many other priorities for and we can’t achieve great things in proposed light rail for Queen Street agrowing city but this could be the silos that have often been a (which has been in its development turned into an opportunity to symptom of the Auckland disease. bubble all year but will need to be develop ashared vision for what the Assessment: open to feedback when the business future city dwellers will want/need in Housing First is agreat example of case is released). 10, 20, 30 years’ time. smart city life. Watch this space —this idea could We need to overcome barriers and It’s an internationally proven solution transform our city centre. egos and encourage people to for homelessness. It’s been adapted Smart City leadership? While the participate in discussions like this. It to meet local needs. It’s delivering idea is still to be tested, all the would be remiss, for example, to results —sofar, nearly 90 rough ingredients are there. Vision, public leave parts of the waterfront out of sleepers have been housed in the city and private sector collaboration, the upcoming refresh of the City centre alone. innovation and adesire to build a Centre Masterplan. Once we have The secret of success? Collaboration smart city —yes! clarity on the vision, we can see across the public, private and not for which ideas have traction and how profit sectors. One goal, one solution 3. We nail the next three years. and when to make them happen. and no egos. Make and implement great decisions Smart City leadership? Smart city leadership? YES! and turn on the best possible America’s Cup —amessy start but a America’s Cup, which Aucklanders smart solution achieved in the end. 2. Major projects have the right can enjoy on our iconic waterfront Waterfront —no, and we need to act mix of skills and leadership —alasting legacy. quickly to avoid ad hoc decisions and Big projects are guided by leaders Assessment: ensure alasting legacy for Auckland who consider the needs of Working out where to place the and New Zealand. stakeholders upfront and empower America’s Cup syndicates was a others to make good decisions. The messy process. It didn’t look like In summary, there has been progress proposed light rail project is guided central Government was working in our city this year. But we need to by this inclusive approach, ensuring transparently with Auckland Council keep knocking down the silos and it’s not developed in abubble. and stakeholders appeared to be out cultivating smart leadership across Assessment: of the loop at key times. the city that will break the Auckland Auckland Council’s recently However, the result was much better Disease cycle once and for all. And, announced plan to explore anew in the end. Secret of success? People finally, we can’t let alocal body concept of Access for Everyone in the with strong convictions and clever election year cause distractions that city centre has aglimmer of smart city ideas persevered and the city will put us off the smart course we need brilliance. benefit from cleaning up Wynyard to take. This concept is about finding Point early. innovative ways of managing growth Wider waterfront issues, however, Viv Beck is chief executive, and scarce space and at the heart of remain problematic. Heart of the City D14 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018

Project Auckland Feature What do millennials

Hungryfor food, fun, diversity and public transport, Millennials have strong ideas when it comes to choosing where theywantto live, as Natalia Rimell reports

here has been much re- search into the Millennial. Surveys suggest the top- ranking cities, according to Tpeople born between the early 80s and mid-late 90s (the exact birth years of Millennials are in itself atopic of debate), are those that provide broad opportunities. Top Cities A2018 survey by nestpick.com —a worldwide aggregator website for Festivals and food options feature highly on the Millennial wishlist for an ideal city. furnished apartments —found that of 110 cities, Millennials ranked all- round top cities Berlin (Germany), Montreal (Canada), London (UK), Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Toronto in Canada as their top five. Categories included in the study included Business Ecosystem (em- ployment, startup and tourist scores), The Essentials (including housing, food, university and transport scores), Openness (including per- sonal freedom and choice, and immi- gration tolerance) and Recreation (nightlife, beer and festival ratings). Auckland sits in pole position in the survey in the Immigration Toler- ance category, scoring aclear 10, and ranked 28th overall. Wellington is ranked at 87, with Christchurch just behind in 88th place. The survey suggests Millennials aren’t merely looking for short-lived fun fads from their cities; they are looking at the bigger picture and longer-term opportunities. Berlin was ranked number one with high scores across the Recrea- tion section (as one might have expected), but also for its openness (scoring 9.7 out of 10 for being LGBT- friendly and 8.4 for Immigration Tol- erance). This is the second year in arow Nestpick has surveyed Millennials across the globe and this year they say they’ve “delved deeper into what millennials truly care about. “For instance, although they often garner negative press for their perceived sense of entitlement and apathy, most Millennials actually care So what will they move for? quality public transport, LGBTQ- Culture Homes and Housing more about housing and human According to a2016 survey by friendly, concert or music venues, The Millennialmarketing.com Lifestyle and homes go hand-in-hand rights than partying.” Abodo, aUnited States housing movie theatres and anearby beach, website also highlights the import- for the Millennial and they want their search engine, the top five qualities lake or river. In 20th position is alocal ance of cultural attractions which abodes to be not only close to their Relocating Millennials want from their cities are: college or university. incorporate anything from “sports, jobs, but easily accessible with copi- What is apparent, however, is that 1. Athriving job market, 2. Affordable food, music, or art” and spend an ous amenities nearby, as well as being Millennials have itchy feet. With the rent, 3. Affordable home prices, 4. Affordability average of US$21 (NZ$31) more a in close range of cultural options. ever-increasing availability and ease Parks or hiking trails, 5. Local Millennialmarketing.com lists four month eating out than those not in Millennialmarketing.com again sum- of global travel, they no longer see restaurants (non-chain). Just missing things acity must have in order to the age bracket, with 50 per cent of marises what these Millennial- the need to “settle” in one place and out on the top five is Quality Pizza attract Millennials, based on evidence them referring to themselves as boasting cities will have: ”low unem- are willing to relocate at the drop of in 6th place. in cities where Millennials are rife: “foodies”. ployment rates, affordable rents and ahat for more enticing opportunities Also featuring in the Top 20 1. Accessibility, 2. Cultural “Another important attraction for modest home prices”. overseas. Qualities are ethnic food, green/ Attractions, 3. Affordability, 4. Millennials is the prominence of a Nestpick summarises: “Digitally farmers markets and local coffee Entrepreneurship and Technology. music and entertainment scene. native, entrepreneurial and well- shops, so food and beverages play a Its findings show awhopping 66 Ranging from music festivals to beer Business travelled, millennials are not afraid to large part in what Millennials are per cent of this age group voted for gardens or sporting events to art The Deloitte Millennial Survey 2018 relocate halfway across the world for seeking. high-quality transport as atop factor galleries, avariety of entertainment had more than 10,000 Millennial the right opportunities and experi- Among the list of things this group in deciding where to live. But they channels is not only expected —it’s participants from across the globe ences.” want from their cities; walkability, want aplethora of low-cost options. required.” over 36 countries. More than 1800 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D15

Project Auckland Feature want from their city?

Gen Z(those born between the mid- late 90s and early 2000s) also took part in the survey, With afocus on SCOOTERS business and on their desires for their future careers, the report shows that ime introduced 600 e-scooters there is alack of loyalty from to Auckland on October 15, a Millennials in the workforce. little less than ayear since the Most don’t expect to see through launch of the Onzo bike five more years with their current Lscheme, and fast became atalking employer. point among Aucklanders and a In order for Millennials to stick frequent feature of news channels, around they want to see evidence of with much of the focus being around employer’s corporate responsibilities the vehicles’ safety, or lack thereof. in action —said in past surveys to be The scooters can reach speeds of akey driver in Millennials choosing 27km an hour, but have been reported their employers —aswell as diversity to go as fast as 37km downhill. and flexibility alongside the oppor- The use of the scooters without a tunity to develop and improve their helmet is asafety concern for many. skills. Since the Lime launch there have Deloitte’s overview sums up what been areported 150 ACC claims for it takes to hold on to Millennial em- injuries caused in e-scooter accidents ployees “Good pay and positive cor- across Auckland and Christchurch, porate cultures are most likely to where 400 of the scooters were attract both Millennials and Gen Z, but launched. Lime is on athree-month trial with Auckland Council and has paid alittle over $3300 for alicence The startup of 1000 scooters. ecosystem;attracts Auckland Council has responded to the safety concerns by introducing a those hungry for series of footpath stickers and large posters around Auckland’s streets in quick progression acampaign to encourage safe The ‘Lime Grand Prix’ in late October, after the scooters were released onto Auckland’s streets. scooting —atacost of $10,000 —and andexciting is hoping to introduce aspeed limit, requirements to wear helmets and opportunities. police reinforcement. Auckland mayor Phil Goff said: “At BIKES the moment Iamworking with the keys to keeping them happy are Auckland Transport and the first thing diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.” Launched in late October 2017, the Ithink as amatter of common sense, Millennialmarketing.com and dockless, single-geared Onzo bikes is you might be able physically to ride nestpick.com both support the im- have been on our streets for just over the scooter at 25km/h on the footpath portance of business and employ- ayear. —but that is just not on,” ment opportunities, with the former There are now about 1500 He said the idea was to encourage claiming 54 per cent “either want to available in and around the city. safe scooting. “This is not atoy. It is start abusiness or have already Following the initial three-month ameans of transportation and it needs started one.” trial, Auckland Council agreed that to be treated with respect. Nestpick.com states the import- the bikes could remain as an “That is why Ithink while we have ance of “the startup ecosystem; additional, congestion-easing option athree-month trial, let’s get in early attracting those hungry for quick pro- for commuters and visitors alike. and send some messages —even gression and exciting opportunities”, When they first appeared safety before we seek to put in place any which is supported in the survey. was part of the process and helmets regulatory change that we might want Those cities seen as having favour- were provided, but these have since the Government to make.” able start-up scores and employment been phased out. Though not everyone is as score featured high in the overall There was less publicity over concerned about the safety of the rankings, notably, Berlin (at pole posi- safety with Onzo bikes (than Lime) electric vehicles; a“Lime Scooter tion), London (3rd), Toronto (5th) and but there have been headlines about Grand Prix” was held soon after Lime’s NYC (8th). San Francisco and Beijing the more unusual places they have launch in late October and saw eight were rated highly for their business been abandoned, including Mt willing competitors enter the race, opportunities and came in 13th and Eden’s crater, creeks and even trees, organised by Chapel Bar in Ponsonby. 49th, respectively. Auckland sits in spurring the Facebook page “Onzos Competitors Onzo and Wave are 31st place with its Employment Score Some users have discarded their Onzo bike in unusual places. in weird places”. also due to launch their own scooter and 44th for Startup. schemes towards the end of the year. Auckland’s youngest councillor’s view

Richard Hills talks to TimMcCready about hisambition for thecity’s future.

As Auckland’s “millennial” and water quality, while at the same councillor, what are you most time funding and encouraging passionate about achieving for the awesome things to be happening so city? people are proud to live here and Iampassionate about continuing to enjoy it —despite all the challenges. transform this city for all people, celebrating diversity and inclusion, Do you use the new shared building better public transport, transport options? What do you making sure our streets and think they do for Auckland? communities are safe for walking, Ibus from home [Auckland’s North cycling and scootering and making it Shore] to work as much as Ican, I an interesting and enjoyable place to will cycle when we finally have be though arts, culture, sports and Skypath and safer cycling options events. All while bringing more from my home to work. Iwalk in people into the decision-making between meetings, but use Lime process and understanding what scooters in the city centre if Iam people want —kids to older people. running late as it’s easy, saves heaps of time and is cheaper than taxis, Uber When you’re out talking to or Zoomy. Idrive if Ihave meetings younger people, what do they in many places around the city and want to see in their Auckland? if Iwill be out until really late. We Councillors As the youngest councillor, younger need to make sure our transport Richard Hills people contact me all the time saying system is easy for all trips and all and Penny they want acity that functions well times of the day —itwill take time Hulse commute but they also want one that is exciting. and money, but we are getting there in Auckland We have to ensure we deal with and Iamproud of the direction we CBD. housing, transport, climate change are heading. Photo:Cathy Casey D16 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018

Project Auckland Investment 2021 will unlock investment

Ateed’s Nick Hill tells Bill Bennett the major events planned for2021 mean it will be ahugeyearforAuckland

reparing for 2021 will ask Hill says his organisation worked on questions of the city such as We’vecome Project Palace —aprogramme New “Why come to Auckland?”, in and Zealand Trade and Enterprise led to “How does Auckland stand encourage hotel investment in Auck- Pup on the world stage?” and “Is it actively land. To date it has added 4000 hotel genuinely aglobal city?” beds. That’s the readout from Nick Hill, marketedto “This is where we’ve come in and chief executive of Auckland Tourism, actively marketed to the world. Events and Economic Development the world. We’ve told them that Auckland is (Ateed), which has abig role to play open for business. There are the in ensuring 2021 runs smoothly. We’ve told events of 2021 and it’s the fastest- His organisation’s job is to leverage growing city in Australasia. There are the major events to attract invest- themthat more cranes in Auckland than in any ment, talent, visitors and students. city in the United States.” “Increasingly alot of the competi- Aucklandis In more general terms, Hill says tion around the world is between Ateed has taken alook at pro- cities rather than countries,” explains openfor ductivity. New Zealand has aprob- Hill. “In this context New Zealand can lem, but Auckland’s position is worse. be seen as acity state. business. He says the city has been slipping “When people come here it is Nick Hill relative to the rest of the country. about ‘Auckland, New Zealand’, not Auckland needs to attract invest- just ‘Auckland’.” ment in both existing business and Hill points to the big influx of industries where there are higher visitors and tourism. “Tourism New levels of productivity. Hill says this Zealand will promote the country, it translates into wider prosperity. To does that with things like Lord of the there are not going to be many people In 2017 the local film industry “When we weigh it up, we don’t make that happen, the city needs to Rings,lakes and so on. In that view, to put up the funding or create an attracted abillion dollars of revenue think the private sector is going to attract more high quality jobs. Auckland is seen as an airport and investment case to run an event. Yet to Auckland —that’s 60 per cent of jump in there. It’s too risky for them “It’s about people being on acareer the infrastructure to get people out there are alot of people who would New Zealand’s total. but having that facility and that infra- or vocational path that allows them of town. benefit from abig event.” The film sector is lumpy, global structure becomes really important. to continue to acquire skills, improve “It works on one level, but it is a Hill says the key to events is that and competitive. Ateed’s role in that The most visible and successful ex- their value as workers and to achieve missed economic opportunity for the they generate excitement, help un- is twofold. First to persuade pro- ample last year was The Meg which more return as aresult. city and illustrates the need for a lock investment and attract visitors ducers to make movies in Auckland was filmed in and around the Hauraki “The question is which industries more local development focus.” and capital. “That’s an important part and New Zealand. Second, to directly Gulf. For acouple of weeks, it was the can we attract to Auckland that can “There are abunch of things Auck- of what we do, but we do other things invest in and underwrite the develop- highest-grossing movie in the world”. provide those opportunities. land needs to think about from an too that wouldn’t otherwise happen, ment of Kiwi film studios. Another area where Ateed has “The film industry is great because economic point of view that agov- but also help to drive that invest- “Without that you’re not going to played akey role is the hotel sector. it has those jobs but so do the other ernment won’t. When it comes to, say, ment.” attract the big productions from the Auckland has long faced the chal- creative industries such as design and promoting Auckland as adestination, The film sector is agood example likes of Warner Brothers and others,” lenge of not having enough hotel new technology industries such as it’s apublic good in the sense that of how this works. says Hill. rooms at the top end of the market. augmented reality.” nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D17

Project Auckland Housing growth Satellite cities: vision needed

ncities experiencing rapid Springfield (top growth, atried and tested re- and bottom) near sponse to meeting it is through the Brisbane, is planned establishment of new cit- Australia’s fastest- ies,I geographically close to, but separ- growing city. ate from, the main metropolis. Affordable Take Springfield, 50km south of housing -what it Brisbane’s CBD. In the early 1990s a could look like visionary developer bought 3000ha of (centre) raw land and worked with authorities over two decades to unlock it. New rail and motorway investment, combined with new homes priced well under A$400,000, has made Spring- field Australia’s fastest-growing city. In 20 years, its population is projected to more than triple and there will be 50,000 jobs. That’s 50,000 trips which aren’t converging on Brisbane’s CBD. Where is Auckland’s Springfield? Sydney recognised agood idea and is taking it to the next level. infrastructure decision: renew the 66,000 jobs nearly 100km from down- The new Western Sydney vision is existing airport or build anew one. town Houston. Built amid aforest, the for acity with 200,000 jobs —that’s Renewing would be cheaper, but would developers have imposed strict rules twice the size of Auckland’s CBD. that deliver the best result for Denver? around the management of trees. The The catalyst will be anew airport, Abrand new multi-runway airport result is acity the size of Tauranga with which authorities are going to augment was constructed to reposition Denver the look and feel of Titirangi. with anew aerospace institute and 11 as atransport hub, while the 1000ha The development has been so suc- new schools. This co-ordinated and old airport site 20km from Denver CBD cessful, major multinationals have aligned plan for anew community and was redeveloped into housing and em- relocated to the city centre and house industry will be delivered by adevelop- ployment. Some 26,000 residents now prices have increased rapidly. ment authority, supported by the fed- call the old airport home and the whole Thanks, however, to supporting de- eral and state governments. project has created an incredible $4.8 velopment, affordable housing is now What’s Auckland’s plan to leverage billion of new value. Authorities saw provided in adjoining suburbs, provid- its investments to inspire and support the opportunity and they took it. ing homes for just US$200,000, 10 new growth and development? What would Auckland have done? minutes from employment. Fast-growing Denver, Colorado, was Woodlands, Houston is avast Where is Auckland’s vision for new confronted 30 years ago with abig 12,000ha city of 116,000 residents and communities? —Stephen Selwood An outcome all will benefit from

ast month, Auckland’s resi- south before you get anywhere near months, and which cost half per m2 dential building consents for Innovation is neededto Auckland’s productive soils around to build can be established. the past 12 months hit 13,000. Pukekohe —that’s more than the This is how we deliver homes That is great news —itmeans address housingaffordability entire Auckland isthmus. Aucklanders can afford — forL the first time in adecade as many It’s difficult to overstate the oppor- $300,000-400,000. homes were consented as are needed and congestion, writes tunity here. That’s half the prize. to meet population growth. Rural land in Auckland’s south By building at pace and scale along But the region only built 9000 Stephen Selwood costs between $10,000 and $20,000 rail in agreenfield environment, we homes in the past year and almost asection. As soon as it is zoned for can master-plan, design and deliver none of these were affordable for the development under New Zealand’s asustainable city of the future half of Auckland households who The region desperately needs an cial development potential and land clunky and inequitable planning pro- deploying the latest in technology earn under $100,000. The under- additional4000+ homes completed supply necessary to support major cesses its value increasestenfold. and urban design. delivery of homes to meet population per annum at prices people can afford development at scale is Auckland’s That additional $100,000-200,000 Streets for electric cars, autonom- growth has now left Auckland short and in locations where the transport south, from Drury to Karaka. per section is what should be paying ous shared vehicles, active transport of almost 50,000 dwellings. system can accommodate them. If SH20 can be linked from Karaka for infrastructure. Instead, it is and even scooters. The scale and price of housing is The whole country is dependent to Weymouth, the south has two captured by land bankers who have The city can go further. All new not the only problem. on Auckland resolving this issue. The motorways and athird key corridor no interest in developing land but homes should be delivered with solar Almost three quarters of homes city is simply too big to fail. in Mill Road that can be designed to understand how to use the system for energy, battery storage and garages consented in the last year were Yet evidence consistently shows improve road and public transport windfall gain. equipped with electric vehicle houses on small sections, units or current plans won’t solve Auckland’s access. The first job of the new Housing rechargers. Grey water can be apartments, nowhere near the rapid congestionand housing affordability The south also has rail. Light rail and Urban Development Authority recycled, streams cleaned up and transit network. This kind of subur- crisis. Amuch more innovative ap- to the airport is on its way and can (HUDA) should be sitting down with protected. The southern coast of the ban intensification without public proach is required. easily be extended to Karaka. Though landowners around the rail line from Manukau harbour should be the next transport access intensifies car de- The city needs homes priced at not electrified beyond the urban Drury to Paerata to discuss develop- Mission Bay. pendence and makes traffic conges- under $400,000 —four times the fringe, heavy rail is earmarked for a ment at pace. Development at this scale and de- tion worse, not better. median household income. Since third and fourth main trunk line. Most of the landowners down sirability will attract businesses and Meanwhile, most of the new trans- sections alone within the Rural Urban Add in the greater ease of supply- there are ready to go, it’s just red tape employment. Abridge across to Wey- port spending is being directed to- Boundary already exceed that price, ing water and electricity from the and council infrastructure provision mouth will put the south 20 minutes wards asmall number of rapid transit greenfield land will need to be south, proximity to the airport and holding them back —both of which from the airport, catalysing major corridors linking to the CBD where opened up. key employment zones along the can be fixed by the new Authority. commercial development. less than 15 per cent of people work. That land requires access to trans- southern rail corridor as well as con- With HUDA enabling develop- More jobs mean less travel to The resulting congestion makes port —rapid transit and roads —and nection to the Waikato and Bay of ment, rather than land inflation, we Auckland’s congested urban core. Auckland the most congested city for existing and future employment op- Plenty growth regions, and the south canturn up the dial on producing That’s an outcome all Aucklanders its size in the developed world, while portunities to enable residents to live emerges as the only realistic option houses at pace. will benefit from. land prices in areas close to public and work locally. to meet Auckland’s growth challenge. An industry of standardised, transport are getting more and more The only part of the region with And meet it, it can. There is 20,000 prefabricated and pre-consented Stephen Selwood is chief executiveof expensive. the transport connections, commer- hectares of developable land in the homes which take days to put up, not Infrastructure New Zealand. D18 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018

Project Auckland Transport plans

An artist’s impression of light rail in the Auckland suburb of Balmoral. Lightrail willbeour newway

t’s agreat time to live in Auck- Lightrail will be an importanttoolin changes among to move in and out of the City Centre, land. It’s aworld-class city and young people producing no local emissions. agreat place to live, work and realising the potential of the communities who represent We will achieve most by inte- play. It’s the economic engine of our future grating transport infrastructure with INew Zealand, offers adiverse set of it services, says BrettGliddon workforce and smart urban development. The opportunities, and touts an inter- commuters. In pedestrianisation of Queen Street and nationally recognised quality of life. 1989-90 nearly re-examiningthe existing street net- That’s why more and more people ward looking set of agreed transport on how to best work togetherasthe half of all 15-25 year olds had afull work, coupled with an integrated are choosing to move here. In fact, investment priorities over the next project develops to achieve the best drivers licence. That percentage public transport system are types of over the next 30 years, up to amillion decade. The Auckland Transport outcomes. decreased to around 34 per cent by initiatives we should be progressing. more new residents are expected to Alignment Project (ATAP) is built on We have also progressed active the late 2000s. Greater transport Within the City Centre to Ma¯ngere claim their piece of the Auckland pie. the vision to create atransport sys- engagement with construction, infra- access will in turn attract private and corridor, there are large areas of Like other big international cities tem that provides safe, reliable and structure and finance industries here public investment in new housing publicly-owned land with high re- on the rise, it’s vital to seize the sustainableaccess to get people and overseas to tap into ideas and developments. International ex- development potential to increase opportunities and tackle the where they need to go. innovation that will set us apart. This amples show light rail can regenerate Auckland’s housing supply and sup- challenges that come with significant Auckland Light Rail is acorner- started in late July, with aprocure- urban areas and make neighbour- port urban regeneration. The Govern- growth. All too often, cities across the stone of ATAP and central to an ment briefing attended by more than hoods better places to live. ment is currently developing amix world can point to alost opportunity integrated public transport system. 450 people representing 200 national Because we are integrating trans- of state housing, affordable homes, that failed to ease growing pains and With the addition of two light rail lines and international companies. port and urban development and market homes along the corridor hindered their ability to maximise from the City Centre to Ma¯ngere and In addition to providing better solutions, it would be foolish to work in places like Mt Roskill and Ma¯ngere. their potential. the northwest suburbs, we will transport access, light rail will also be in isolation from the other vital The recently announcedHousing To meet the needs, and leverage achieve atransport system that an important tool in realising the full initiatives taking place in Auckland. and Urban Development Authority the talents, of our current and future seamlessly connects Auckland via potential of the communities it While the Transport Agency is lead- will further streamline large scale population, Auckland has to continue light rail, heavy rail, ferries and buses. services. Auckland Light Rail has ing the delivery of light rail, we are developments and will take aholistic to adapt and improve. In order to stay Asystem comparable to international more ambitious goals than simply working side by side with Auckland view in transformingcommunities, ahead of the curve, we need new cities like Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, moving people between points Aand Council, Auckland Transport and including how reliable access to light solutions. The NZ Transport Agency Vancouverand Portland. Z; what happens in between is the key HLC, asubsidiary of HousingNew rail can positively impact aneigh- is proud to be doing our part with the In the months since the ATAP reason we’re building it. Zealand. bourhood. delivery of Auckland Light Rail. announcement, our project team has Light rail will provide greater trans- For example, Auckland Light Rail Working closely with our partners, Light rail will be the centre piece worked to develop abusiness case, port access to suburbs that don’t helps deliver on the aspirations of the we aim to unlock new opportunities of Auckland’s public transport future. and investigate apreferred route, for currently have good public transport City Centre Masterplanand its vision for housing, economic development, It’s amuch needed solution with the the City Centre to Ma¯ngere line. That options. That’s particularly important for access for everyone. It will take place making and recreation along ability to provide better access to work is near completion and we look in light of the travel behaviour passengers off buses, which are the routes. Light rail, and the inte- home and work, while encouraging forward to sharing its findings early already adding to congestion and is grated public transport system it new business and housing growth next year. We’re keen to talk with We aim to unlock new forecast to get worse. That congestion enables, is an opportunity we will opportunities along the route. Aucklanders about the project and is limiting the ability of the city centre seize. It will be our new way to It’s new for New Zealand, but has how it can improve their communi- opportunities for to grow and deliver higher economic connect and ensure the city is fit for proven itself around the world as the ties and quality of life. As the business housing, economic growth and productivity for Auck- the growth that lies ahead. kind of permanent infrastructure a case has been developed, we’ve had land and New Zealand. growing city needs. insightful initial conversations with development, place Light rail will provide four times Brett Gliddon is general manager, In April, central government and councillors, local boards, business making and recreation. the carrying capacity of adouble system design and delivery of the NZ Auckland Council announced afor- associations and transport advocates decker bus and enable more people Transport Agency (NZTA). nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D19

Project Auckland Transport plans Airportisunlockingskills

TheAra jobshub will create workfor South Aucklanders, writes Bill Bennett

$2 billion upgrade pro- gramme will transform Auckland Airport over the next five years. Auckland AAirport chief executive Adrian Littlewood says: “It’s the biggest up- grade since the formation of the airport 50 years ago. We’re going through asignificant growth phase. It took 48 years for the airport to get to 16 million passengers in ayear. It took only another four years to add five million passengers”. He says fast growth triggers invest- ment. “There’s 55,000 square metres of either new or refurbished terminal space. To put this in perspective, it’s 1.5 times the space of Auckland’s new international convention centre. We’ve extended apier. We’re now moving on to anew international check-in area and building anew domestic jet terminal. “There’s anew car parking building and new hotels. Over time we’ll have an integrated international and domestic terminal”,hesays. One challenge facing Littlewood is how the upgrade will be executed and, more to the point, who is going to do the work when people with the necessary expertise are in short supply. He says: “Where are the skills and resources to deliver these projects? This is where from agovernmentand private industry point of view we’ve got to join up. We need to make sure we grow the skills of those available for work and bring those who are looking for work into the workforce in the right way. “We’re almost certainly going to need to bring in some skills from overseas. This may be planners and engineers or construction expertise.” Auckland Airport’s jects that stretches out for at least five The problem is that New Zealand Ara programme years and closer to ten across a is not the only country with an infra- has seen 215 variety of disciplines. structure boom. Australia is in asimi- people placed in He says this means ayoung person lar position, so is the UK and Canada. work on the can start, extend and grow their ca- Littlewood says the US will soon face upgrade. reer all in one place. For many of similar conditions. Construction is an Picture /Jason Oxenham them it is close to where they live, international market with aglobal so they don’t have to commute all the supply chain. That means New Zea- way downtown to work. land has to compete against other For Littlewood, the important as- countries to attract the needed pect of Ara is it means the airport’s resources. Littlewood says there are infrastructure boom pays asocial no easy answers and New Zealand benefit across generations. “Giving will need to attract good people to people jobs and skills that will last come here to deliver projects. them for the long term is afantastic Part of the answer lies in the by-product of those investments.” suburbs immediately around the air- There’s abigger picture. Littlewood port. Littlewood says the airport and is co-chair of the Australia-New Zea- the area surrounding it employ more land Leadership Forum which than 20,000 people in around 800 worked on establishing atrans- businesses. Tasman infrastructure pipeline two He says; “It is one of the largest years ago. The idea is for asingle sources of employment opportun- repository of information about ities in Auckland and it is directly major infrastructure projects. He says adjacent to one of the largest areas it is public and people can look at of unemployment: South Auckland. what projects are coming, what stage What we’ve been trying to do is bridge they are at, how certain they are and that gap. To tackle the challenge, we whether they are funded. started something called Ara. The “This deals with the uncertainty word means pathways in Te Reo where construction and engineering Ma¯ori.” training organisations and training tic firms, retail and hospitality. It firms would worry about scaling up Littlewood says Ara is ajobs and providers.” covers local schools around the air- to meet demand by investingin skills hub, on one level matching The programme has already port. They look for students who are apprenticeships or training pro- people who are looking for jobs with proved powerful. In its first year of Giving people jobs not going to go down the university grammes when they didn’t know employers who have vacancies to fill. operation there were more than 1080 andskills thatwill route, but those who want to find what to expect. It goes further than that he says: “If training incidents and 215 people their first job or maybe atrade ap- “So, apublic transport specialist you are looking for ajob, but you have been placed in jobs. Of those, lastthem forthe prenticeship, those who are looking company might see their big project don’t have the specific skills for this more than 80 per cent came from to pick up future skills,” he says. coming to an end in, say, New South vacancy, we’ll give the micro-training South Auckland. “The amazing thing longterm is a One of the hardest things about Wales and know that there would be for that role. We set it up as atrust is that almost half of those people any programme of this nature is that an opportunity in New Zealand. If in 2017 in partnership with the Min- have come off benefits. That was last fantastic by-product the wider economytends to move they can see there is 10 or 15 years istry of Social Development, Ministry year and was mainly focused on through stop-go cycles. This is especi- of work across New Zealand and of Education and MBIE and our con- construction. In the last three months of those ally true with construction projects Australia, then they’ll be willing to struction partners. Other partners in- we’ve placed 125 people. which typically only need workers build ateam with expertise. It means clude the Tertiary Education Com- “We’ve had so much interest from investments. for alimited time. Littlewood says the we can leverage off the scale of our mission, Auckland Council, busi- other employers in the area that difference with Ara and Auckland neighbours, while they get to en- nesses, tertiary institutes, industry we’ve extended Ara to include logis- Airport is there is apipeline of pro- hance their capacity.” D20 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018

Project Auckland Transport plans

Most of the challenges Auckland faces are because it is such asuccessful and attractive region, says Shane Ellison. Ajoined-up commitment AucklandTransport’s Shane Ellison reflects on hisfirst yearinthe job—‘like drinking outofafire hydrant’

tisalmost ayear to the day since ATAP sets the priorities for the environmentally successful Auck- around cycling. Again, afocus on around 50 per cent of our overall Iwalked through the doors of next 30 years, but unlike in the past, land. cycling is not driven out of any sort budget. In simple terms, the potholes Auckland Transport and into this was not yet another plan or Increased investment in these of “mad, green agenda” as I’ve heard in footpaths are just as important as my new role as Chief Executive. strategy that would gather dust while three key areas is not always popular it described. the new cycleway or bus station. IAnd Iamnot too proud to admit Auckland outgrew itself at unprece- with those who either choose or have It really is just common sense. Today, Auckland is unrecognis- that the first few months,inparticular, dented levels. no choice but to use private vehicles In October, the digital cycle coun- able from the one Ileft 15 years ago. were as daunting as they were chal- For the first time the plan was —but the logic is compelling. ter on Quay Street ticked over It is something of aNew Zealand lenging. funded —tothe tune of $28 billion. The additional 145km of amodern 300,000 trips in the calendar year. mindset to focus on the negative. But First off, Ihad to very quickly come That is ahuge amount of invest- rapid transit (public transport) net- Across the region, similar counters most of the challenges Auckland to grips with numerous multimillion- ment and ajoined-up commitment, work along with safe walking and are showing cycle movements in- faces —intransport and housing for dollar projects that were at various which will truly transform the way cycling will move exponentially creasing by 17 per cent over 2017 example —are in fact because it is critical stages —from being consulted Auckland looks and feels for busi- more people per hour, better allocat- numbers. such asuccessful and attractive re- on publicity, to seeking funding ness, residents, and visitors alike. ing that valuable commodity called Bearing in mind that there are not gion. Just look at the skyline. approval, to letting construction Included in the package are mass- road space. cycle counters on every stretch of There is an old adage that acity’s contracts that required my signature. ive capital projects such as the City Importantly, it will also extend path or roadway, the 3.5 million trips success (or otherwise) can be Ialso had to get to know AT’s Rail Link and light rail, as well as the transport choices into low-income recorded are probably much lower measured by the number of cranes people, its systems and processes, Eastern Busway, the upgrade of Lin- suburbs, and supports the massive than is actually the case. working. and get asense of the culture. coln Roadd in West Auckland, and growth in new housing on the So in effect, that represents at least And at the moment, with 90, Auck- In addition, there were aplethora the long-awaited revamp of Karanga- peripheries of the region. 3.5 million fewer cars on our con- land has more cranes working than of key stakeholders who Ihad to, at hape Road. In the time I’ve been with AT, I’ve gested roads. any city in the United States; the only the very least, meet and greet initially. Another important piece of the been surprised at some of the media Why wouldn’t we want to increase North American city with more is I’ve often described those first few jigsaw that has fallen into place is the commentary and public venom that number? Toronto, at 97. months as “drinking out of afire Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP). Unless asizeable percentage of So we can all have areal sense of hydrant”; there was aflood of in- This was widely consulted on and those historicallydependent upon confidence that, no pun intended, formation pouring through my inbox received more than 18,000 Noteverything will cars switch (and we make it cost- Auckland is turning acorner. and in-tray every day and all of it submissions, with the public over- be solvedbymore effective and easy for them to do so) With the Government’s largest- seemed to require urgent attention. whelmingly agreeing that the to ferries, buses, trains, bikes or walk- ever investment in Auckland’s trans- But as daunting and time- priorities need to be around increas- trains or buses,or ing, congestion will continue to port system, and revenue from the consuming as that was, Ialso arrived ing public transport mode share, re- massively impact economic growth, Regional Fuel Tax, we must seize this at an incredibly exciting time for ducing the tragic death and serious by buildingshiny jobs, housing, and our quality of life. once-in-a-generation opportunity to Auckland, and indeed New Zealand. injury statistics on the region’s roads, However, going forward not every- enable all of us to move around our Within those first few months and increasing the numbers of people newinfrastructure. thing will be solved by more trains region more easily than before and Auckland Council and the new walking and cycling. or buses, or by building shiny new contribute to creating aunique, glob- Labour-led Government had agreed The RLTP is effectively our con- infrastructure. ally competitive city. on atransformational plan for Auck- tract with ratepayers and taxpayers Auckland Transport also has an land known as ATAP (Auckland to contribute to developing an obligation to carefully manage Shane Ellison is chief executive Transport Alignment Project). economically, socially, culturally, and existing assets that account for Auckland Transport. nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D21

Project Auckland Funding growth Auckland avictim of its success

ooking out from the ANZ the world’s best if we can provide Centre on Albert Street to- KarlNicholson on connecting the city’s pipeline and procurement processes wards the North Shore on a that gives investors and contractors sunny afternoon, past yachts infrastructureneeds with the capitalmarkets the confidence to move their cruisingL the glistening Waitemata¯, it’s resources to our remote islands. easy to believe Auckland is one of the The Government’s recent proposal world’s most liveable cities. to create an independent infra- However, battling your way down structure body is promising in this Lake Road only to find Takapuna sources to inform investment residents. Infrastructure payments front stadium also be financed regard. If the iBody can drive best Beach closed due to poor water qual- decisions and increase community are secured by an encumbrance over through this model? practice in project procurement and ity, or dilapidated villas selling for wellbeing. each section and will be added to To access adeeper investment delivery, we are more likely to attract, several million dollars apiece, is the When it comes to funding infra- section owners’ quarterly rates in- pool, the Milldale model should be and have access to, international de- confronting reality. structure, there is no shortage of voice and collected by Auckland used as abridge to acapital markets sign and technology expertise for Auckland is avictim of its own appetite for investments. The recent Council. solution. Once several projects have future infrastructure projects. success. As New Zealand’s fastest $91m financing of bulk housing infra- The Milldale housing develop- been financed, the “special purpose For example,aselectric cars be- growing city, approximately 860 structure at Milldale, north of Auck- ment is apilot scheme and an import- vehicle” could refinance its debt by come more widespread, the current people and 830 more cars have been land, is an excellent example of an ant milestone in New Zealand infra- issuing bonds. Aliquid and transfer- fuel tax will no longer be effective in arriving here every week for the past innovativefinancing structure used structure financing. The challenge is able capital markets instrument funding roads. New Zealand may few years. Couple this with an to accelerate infrastructure construc- now to scale the Milldale model to could also open the door for Kiwi- need to look at other methods, such existing infrastructure deficit and a tion. The Milldale scheme is apart- new housing infrastructure sites and Saver funds to invest in infra- as the electronic road pricing system council already hard up against its nership between Fulton Hogan, eventually to new asset types. The structure. used in Singapore. To implement a borrowing limits, and the view is not Crown Infrastructure Partners, Auck- Milldale structure requires Using KiwiSaver funds to alleviate system such as this, we would be wise so rosy. land Council organisations and ACC. encumbrances to be registered over the infrastructure deficit would give to leverage international experience. Auckland’s infrastructure deficit Crown Infrastructure Partners property titles so it is currentlyonly New Zealanders the power to fund But first, we need to ensure New provides an opportunity to create establisheda“special purpose workable on greenfield sites where their own future. For instance, there Zealand is an attractive place to work structures and an environment that vehicle” to raise third-party debt from the land is owned by the developer is currently around $50 billion and invest, which goes beyond best connects smart capital and expertise ACC to finance the transport and or other consenting owners. Im- invested in KiwiSaver schemes, with practice procurement methods. to the city’s increasing infrastructure water infrastructure needed for the posing atargeted rate on existing that figure forecast to increase to Auckland’s water assets, roads and needs. development of 3800 new sections. sections will require alaw change to $200b by 2030. This is looking for a housing are creaking under the This can be achieved by leveraging The loan will be repaid over 35 years give special purpose vehicles the home. Arange of KiwiSaver providers weight of the burgeoning population. best practice, plus developing infra- from the proceeds of annual “infra- power to levy arate over afixed have indicated their interest in infra- We need to use innovative financing structure enabled with technology structure payments” made initially by funding term. structure investment, includingANZ structures to ensure building can be- and smart features such as Fulton Hogan, and later by Milldale There are also questions of appli- —New Zealand’sbiggest provider gin now and is paid for by the gen- embedding sensing technologies in cation and equity where the funded with more than $12.5b in funds under eration who will reap the benefits. We infrastructure assets, expanding the Using KiwiSaver funds to infrastructure benefits awide swathe management. To date, there have also need to connect with interna- use of electronic ticketing, pay by of the population or is part of a been limited opportunities to do so. tional expertise to build asmart, truly mobile and 3D mapping to create alleviatethe network asset. For example, would it To ensure the quality of infra- global city that best leverages tech- visual networks of underground utili- infrastructure deficit be fair to impose atargeted rate on structure is fit for a21st century smart nology and data. If we can do that, ties. Used well, these technologies can West Aucklanders to build adam in city, we need the world’s best tech- the experience on the ground will revolutionise the approach to invest- would give New the Waitakere Ranges if this facility nology, innovation and expertise. The match the promise of the view from ment, design and construction, and Zealanders the power to also benefited North Shore residents market for financial and human above. increase operational efficiency. by relieving pressure on other water resources is global and the tyranny Data from infrastructure can also fund their own future. sources? And what about other infra- of distance works against us. New Karl Nicholson is Executive Director, be combined with data from other structure? Could aproposed water- Zealand will only be able to attract ANZ Institutional NZ

Transforming Downtown Auckland

Work has started on creating a more Quay Street will become a place that people-friendly waterfront. In just three strengthens people’s connection with years Auckland’s downtown area will the Waitematā Harbour – a vibrant, look dramatically different. transformed destination for all to enjoy.

Your input will help us getthings right. Find outmoreatAT.govt.nz/downtown D22 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018

Project Auckland Funding growth Newmechanismsfor growth

AucklandCouncil’s finance chief Matthew Walker talkswith theHerald about funding the city’s growth

Herald: As Auckland Council’s —immediately goes to carbon chief financial officer you must be reduction. enthused by your mayor and councillors’ support for trying Herald: How is that working in innovative mechanisms to fund practice? the city’s growth. The time- Walker: We’ve issued the first Matthew Walker:Getting the first, honoured Council Issued Green Bond in NZ of special purpose vehicle structured $200m and under acertification project away in Milldale was very funding programme we have committed to helpful to the Council, Cabinet wrap all of the proceeds into our Ministers and the market. mechanisms, electric train unit acquisition It said —‘we can do this’ —and with programme. We’re giving investors akey credible anchor developer in which are a added confidence and comfort so Fulton Hogan and ACC’s involvement they know exactly where their that has helped build confidence. It mixture of money’s going. And then you have was very well received, politically, at acertification wrapper that requires Auckland Council. councilrates us to undertake afew tests to ensure What was actually asurprise was the that is where the money’s going and extent to which the $1000 per house andNZTA that indeed electric trains are a per year infrastructure charge for 30 legitimate carbon reducing asset. years did not meet astrong pushback. (pay as you In the water space, in the transport It met with ‘that seems pretty space, and in the green building reasonable’. Icould imagine anew go) are under space, this organisation has an array homeowner —‘eyes wide open’ — pressure. of opportunities. So, we could issue making apurchase decision, would alot more green bonds. We are keen be quite comfortable with that. Matthew Walker to do that and our elected members are really supportive of it too. Herald: Has this sparked an appetite from other developers to Herald: Who took the bonds up? look at accessing special purpose Walker: We issued in NZ dollars vehicles in greenfield areas? through the NZ market —the Walker: Developers in the North institutions, banks and fund West and in the South are more managers were in. When the engaged. The conversations are more treasurer and Iwere in Australia the real and more practical. It’s not just The other question, because some- interest from Australian investors atalkfest. Milldale has paved the way. one still has to pay —is, can we set was just enormous. Firstly, it’s asignal to the market that charges in the community in away if you can syndicate, we can work that will be politically acceptable? New funding methods Herald: The Government has been with you. Secondly, Treasury has There’s no black box with SPVs. keen for ACC and the NZ Super earnestly engaged with the project You’re raising the money and setting Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones The SPV funding will be repaid Fund to invest in SPVs —how is financing model. the charges for contractually agreed and Cabinet colleague Phil Twyford partly by Fulton Hogan and partly their appetite? programmes. appear to be winning support for by section owners as an Walker: ACC have an interesting Herald: How big do you expect this the use of special purpose vehicles infrastructure payment that will be liability profile that means they’re new funding line to grow? Herald: Let’s look at green bonds (SPVs) to fund some infrastructure collected with rates. predisposed to think very long-term Walker: Iwouldn’t be surprised if which seem to be apopular topic —particularly in Auckland. Getting ACC to the table —along so Milldale was anatural place to SPV issuance in three to five years with the capital markets. Is this Last month, Twyford, who holds with the NZ Super Fund —has been invest. NZ Super have long-term both in Auckland and one or two something you are actively both the housing and urban an objective shared by both horizons and have more grunt. Ithink other high growth metropolitan areas growing? development portfolios, announced Ministers. they have more ability to craft their in New Zealand wasn’t in the $3 billion Walker: Icame out of that industry the Accident Compensation The Treasury is in discussions own mandates. They’re less to $4.5b mark. and Iwas in apanel discussion in Corporation (ACC) had agreed to with credit rating agencies over the benchmark driven than KiwiSaver. Australia earlier this year and Ijust provide debt funding to a increased use of special purpose They can get their head around Herald: That will be exciting for had amoment where Isaid to myself, government special purpose vehicles. Treasury Deputy Secretary taking a3-4-5 year decade play on a capital markets. five or ten years ago we simply would vehicle created in partnership with (Financial and Commercial) Jon light rail or housing project, because Walker: Yes, all these pressures and not have had agathering of fund Auckland Council, Crown Grayson was not available for it is actually more equity-like. opportunities are coming now, managers having that conversation. Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and comment by deadline. But there is If Igive you an analogy: if we could because Auckland in particular, is What has happened is the investment Fulton Hogan Land Development to growing confidence that SPVs will find natural buyers for the rate of faced with astep change around the side want to feel like they are support infrastructure pass muster. uptake of housing in abrownfield or pace and standard of our involved in sponsoring and investing development for aproject to build Though Auckland’s population is agreenfield area then we could have infrastructure —particularly for in projects that have agreen or 9000 new homes near Wainui, forecast to increase from 1.65m now ahappy marriage, but adebt investor transport. climate change response. 40km north of Auckland. to 1.95m by 2028, the council’s will stop and feel like that’s arisky The time-honoured funding Some $48.9 million of the $91m ability to fund needed infrastructure proposition. An equity investor will mechanisms, which are amixture of Herald: How keen is the appetite of roading and wastewater is constrained by debt limits. Total be more relaxed about it. Regardless, council rates and NZTA (pay as you for green bonds? infrastructure for Fulton Hogan’s capital expenditure is budgeted at it’s new and it takes abit of time for go) are under pressure. So we are Walker: There is enormous interest, Milldale subdivision will be funded $25.6b over the next 10 years while people to get their heads around it. faced with two challenges: Can we both domestically and with secured long-term (35 years), total funds from operations is refashion the institutional internationally, for green bonds. fixed-rate debt from ACC. forecast at $12.4b. Herald: Is this aprospect for arrangements to solve the balance We’ve seen atenfold increase in the Auckland Council is stumping up This funding gap is concentrating KiwiSaver funds? sheet constraint? And Ithink the past four years. The vast majority of $33.5m to the project. The minds in Council and Government. Walker: So, you get down to answer there seems to be ‘Yes, we infrastructure we put in place — Government is tipping in $4m, and KiwiSaver, they’re very benchmark can’ and our credit rating agencies are particularly with public transport Fulton Hogan the remaining $4.6m. -Fran O’Sullivan driven, and they tend to have looking at that constructively. where we are replacing car trips relatively conservative mandates. Strong support for infrastructure body

Acritical component in ensuring underinvestment and improve will help decision makers with New Zealand. The two bodies are in progress on Auckland’s key outcomes for all New Zealanders. The sequencing, and the procurement different domains, but will inform infrastructrue projects will be the new body’s proposed strategy and delivery support function will each other. independent infrastructure body that planning functions are essential to improve procurement outcomes. is now on the drawing boards with achieving this step-change, Ministers will still decide what gets Herald: How will the aplanned start date in late 2019. submitters argued. They felt the body funded and when. infrastructure body relate with Treasury’s Chris White updates the needed to be independent enough to Crown Infrastructure Partners and Herald on market reaction to the plan. have credibility in the market, but Herald: How will it intersect with funding? also have aclose enough relationship the planned Housing and Urban White: The new infrastructure body Herald :What has come out of the to government to provide trusted Development Authority? has astrategy and prioritisation role, Treasury feedback? advice. White: The functions are different, whilst CIP is tasked with developing White: We received nearly 130 Transparency was seen as key to though at ahigh level influence each and implementing new alternative submissions from arange of people successfully achieving this balance. other. The Housing and Urban commercial models for financing and organisations. There was strong Attracting the right board and Development Authority is aplanning bulk-housing infrastructure. This support for the establishment of a executive was also seen by and delivery agency for major urban includes the ability for CIP to put new independent infrastructure submitters to be critical to success. developments. HUDA will make equity funding into projects body and the proposed functions of decisions about where urban (following its allocation of $600 the body. None of the submitters Herald: Will it be necessary to development (particularly housing) million), whereas the infrastructure opposed the idea. Many submitters ensure cut-through for Auckland’s occurs, and where there is likely to body will not be directly investing indicated that astep-change was major projects and project be demand for infrastructure. The into projects. needed in the way infrastructure is sequencing? new body will set strategy and currently planned and delivered, in White: Over time, the new body’s priorities for infrastructure in a Chris White is Establishment Director, order to address historic Chris White strategy and prioritisation of projects broader context and for the whole of Infrastructure Body. nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D23

Project Auckland Funding growth Innovative option for financing

Industrial and Commercial Bank of collection facilities to collect water/ China (ICBC) describes itself as a ICBCNew Zealand CEO Karen rainwater, dams, treatment plant leader in supporting clean energy and facilities. environmental infrastructure, with Hou talkstothe Herald about the bank providing funding globally Herald: How does ICBC assess and in projects including hydroelectric, green bonds,and the select eligible green assets? wind, geothermal, and solar. Hou: ICBC has developed its green ICBC was the first Chinese bank with opportunity for Auckland. bond framework following the below a“Green Bond Framework”, aligned procedures. to both international and Chinese Project evaluation and selection: green standards. development and green finance by -Eligible green assets are identified providing consistent help to green and proposed by ICBC business units Herald: What is agreen bond? project financing. globally. They are then reviewed by Karen Hou: Agreen bond is abond This includes energy conservation adedicated green bond working transaction where the issuer takes and environmental protection, group who have environmental additional commitments to finance pollution prevention and control, experience and knowledge at ICBC eligible green assets that promote the resource conservation and recycling head office. transition to alow-carbon and through direct financing including -Prior to the green bond issuance, sustainable economy, and provide bond underwriting. ICBC’s green bond working group clear environmental sustainability ICBC has been an active advocate of Research. Tram, Metro, Bus Rapid Transit reviews all eligible green assets to and climate change benefits. green finance both in China and Systems, Electric Vehicles. determine their compliance with the As of the end of 2017, ICBC has internationally as asocial and Herald: What are examples of the Energy Efficiency: ICBC green bond framework, and underwritten more than 20 green environmental commitment. kinds of green assets ICBC look to -Development of products or forms an eligible green asset list. On bonds and raised more than 152.6 The green bonds issued by ICBC are finance? technology and their implementation an annual basis they review the billion renminbi, making ICBC the top afurther demonstration of the bank’s Hou: ICBC looks for green assets that that reduces energy consumption of allocation of the proceeds and Chinese bank in terms of issue size. consistent green strategy. promote the transition to alow- underlying asset, technology, facilitate ongoing reporting. In September 2017, ICBC Luxembourg carbon and sustainable economy, product or system(s). Management of proceeds: Agreen issued the first “Belt and Road” green Herald: What opportunity could and provide clear environmental Examples include LED lights, bond “allocation register” records the bond, totalling 2.15 billion renminbi. green bonds provide New sustainability and climate change improved chillers, improved lighting allocation of green bond proceeds. Earlier this year, ICBC listed aUS$1.58 Zealand? benefits. Examples include: technology, and reduced power The proceeds of each ICBC green billion equivalent green bond on the Hou: ICBC believes green bonds Renewable Energy: Generation and usage in manufacturing operations. bond will be deposited in the general London Stock Exchange Group’s could be an innovative option of transmission of energy from -Improved efficiency in the delivery funding accounts and “earmarked” International Securities Market (ISM), global financing for many counties. renewable energy sources. of bulk energy services. pending allocation. which is being used to finance Due to the funding shortage in the Renewable energy sources include Examples include district heating/ Reporting: ICBC publishes an annual environmentally sustainable assets. New Zealand domestic market, green offshore and onshore wind, solar, cooling systems, smart grids, energy green bond report which provides It is the largest ever green bond listing bonds could be used as asolution for tidal, hydropower subject to recovery technology, and the storage, information on allocation and on London Stock Exchange and the large infrastructure projects which conditions, biomass and geothermal. transmission and distribution of impacts. first Chinese issuance on ISM. are seeking offshore funding through Low Carbon and Low Emission energy that results in reduced energy Over the years, ICBC has been ICBC’s global network. Transportation: Low energy or losses. systematically implementing green Herald: What are ICBC’s objectives ICBC is the first Chinese bank that emission transportation assets, Sustainable Water and credit philosophy into its credit from issuing green bonds? established an environmental, social systems, infrastructure, components Wastewater Management: Water policy, credit culture, credit Hou: ICBC has deep understanding of and governance (ESG)-based green and services excluding any collection, treatment, recycling, re- management, process optimisation green finance —not only pioneering ratings system, and one of the leading infrastructure or rolling stock assets use, technologies and related and product innovation to set up an in green lending, but it also actively banks who carried out used for the transportation of fossil infrastructure. effective green credit long-term implemented the idea of green Environmental Factor Stress Test fuel products. Examples include Rail Examples include water pipes and mechanism. D24 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018

Project Auckland Funding growth Pay-as-you-go has had its day

hink about it! New Zealand posals, and anew infrastructure invest- would never have become a Attracting foreign private sectorinvestment for ment delivery co-ordinating agency is first-world country if from our being established, and there is strong pioneering days we hadn’t transport infrastructureisessentialfor New business and community support for Tbeen able to attract foreign private the coalition Government’s approach in sector investment to help develop and Zealand’songoingsuccess, writes MichaelBarnett Auckland seeking to provide an “inte- innovate our farming, horticulture and grated” transport network. forestry sectors. So, Iwas somewhat surprised at the In the public sector, offshore borrow- ment in New Zealand has come from $4.8 billion, while China accounted for built 215km of motorway, 68km more minor backlash Ireceived recently ing mainly from the UK in the late 19th long-term trading partners. In 2016, of just over $1 billion (2016 figures). than here; by 2003, Finland had 603km when the Business Chamber promoted century by the Vogel Government al- the $100 billion stock of foreign direct But what stands out historically is of motorway, 434km more than here; aChinese company as aprivate sector lowed New Zealand to build aroad and investment in New Zealand, just over that basically since the 19th century, and in 2018, Finland has 902km of investor partner in the long-sought rail network and accelerate the de- half ($53 billion) came from Australia private finance, domestic or foreign, motorway, 719km more than here. Penlink Toll Road Project. velopment of amodern (for the time) with the United States next with 8per has been used sparingly in New Zea- Over the same period (2002 to 2018), Yet there has been no backlash agriculture export sector. cent or $7.9 billion, and UK ($5.5 billion), land for investing in transport infra- New Zealand has significantly when it comes to the significant invest- This smart political leadership was Japan ($4.9 billion), and Netherlands ($4 structure. increased its population and GDP, but ment Chinese companies have made coupled with mainly private foreign billion), each contributing about 5per Except for abrief period of toll has done far less to fix its transport recently in the NZ dairy and forestry capital which enabled New Zealand to cent of foreign direct investment (FDI). revenue after the Harbour Bridge was infrastructure. Finland, and other com- industry and in Auckland’s hotel devel- get its farmed meat and dairy products But anew tier of investors has built, we have relied on pay-as-you-go parable countries —Sweden, Denmark opments. Equally positive has been the to the UK in good condition, following entered the NZ FDI market, and are revenue from excise duties and other —have also invested heavily in passen- encouragement for New Zealand busi- the innovation of refrigeration techno- becoming well established. Hong Kong taxes. ger and freight rail infrastructure, as nesses to invest in China, and allowing logy in the late 1870s. Through afusion accounts for $5.6 billion and Singapore It hasn’t done its job. Making things well as bus and rapid transit. Fonterra, for example, to export its of Scottish and Otago capital, the Union worse, our council’s ability to borrow Where we are missing out big time technical prowess and skills in milk Steam Ship Company was formed in is limited by financial covenants, the is in leveraging private finance to pro- production. Dunedin in 1875, and quickly grew to We claim to be an principal constraint being debt-to- vide this infrastructure. But back to my main message: if we dominate the New Zealand and trans- innovative, “can-do” revenue ratio. The UK Government plans for infra- are to lift our game with the huge back- Tasman trades, becoming the largest Hardly asurprise then that provision structure investment now rely heavily log of transport projects, we must ac- shipping company and private sector nation,yet when it of our road and rail networks are well on leveraging private sector invest- knowledge the pay-as-you-go transport employer in the southern hemisphere behind those of comparable countries, ment. investment model has seen its day. well into last century. comestoproviding and in Auckland even though we have This approach is in line with OECD We claim to be an innovative, “can- Foreign private sector investment is been consistently atop-10 city for qual- recommendations which say do” nation, yet when it comes to pro- now broad-based across the economy. ourselves with a ity of living, we have ranked between leveraging private sector investment in viding ourselves with aproven first- In the rural economy, dairy, forestry, 46 and 50 in terms of the quality of our strategic transport infrastructure will be world transport investment tool we are milk processing and the buying of farms proven first-world transport infrastructure. essential, and warns that governments reluctant to expose ourselves to the dominate in the agri-business sector. In Take one example —Finland. We that fail to attract this type of invest- opportunity —too risky, is the claim. cities, foreign private investment transport have comparable populations, 4.9 ment will fail to deliver the infra- Without taking arisk with the oppor- underpins our booming commercial million to their 5.5 million, similar den- structure they need. tunity provided by the private sector, sector, especially Auckland’s fast-paced investmenttool we sity (18 and 16 people per sq km respec- We have failed. We don’t even have we will continue to slide backwards property development activity. One in tively), and matching GDP/capita in atransport infrastructure pipeline that served by incomplete third-world five Kiwis work in abusiness part- are reluctantto 2018 —New Zealand’s US$40,266 and gives certainty to the private sector. transport infrastructure. funded by foreign investment. Our Finland’s US$46,559. Too harsh ajudgment? Maybe. I Think about it! banking and mortgage industries are expose ourselves to But in respect of investment in trans- sense we are entering anew era. A underpinned by foreign investment. the opportunity. port infrastructure, New Zealand has welcome mat has been put out encour- Michael Barnett is chief executive of the In recent years, most foreign invest- fallen well behind. By 1990, Finland had aging private sector investment pro- Auckland Business Chamber.

WE’VEGOT A HEART FOR BUSINESS.

Championing asuccessful city centre hotcity.co.nz nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D25

Project Auckland Opinion Three-year itchimpedes progress

uckland is astunning city stakeholders early on before the however, the beauty of our Changingour outlook andhorizonsiskey to Auckland’s future consenting process gets underway. surroundings will only get These options would not involve us so far. The liveability and legislative change, and in essence lifestylesA we value are related to our would require collaboration by all city being underpinned by functional parties at an early stage to succeed. infrastructure. Sheard has heard the growing This infrastructure is currently noise around removing Auckland’s under immense pressure. Christina rural urban boundary, which to her, Sheard, Partner in Kensington Swan’s again seems like tinkering for the sake Environment and Planning team of it, “the Auckland Unitary Plan notes that “Auckland is already lag- contains plenty of provision to inten- ging behind due to long periods of sify built-up urban areas, and ident- chronic under-investment in trans- ifies potential future growth areas for port and water infrastructure”,itis rezoning”. From an infrastructure per- also facing unprecedented popula- spective, focusing on these areas is tion growth, which only exacerbates going to be much more efficient. the problem. Intensification seems to be abad Though many of the challenges word in Auckland, but if you look at that have built up over time will take many cities around the world it is time to address, there are two key being done extremely well. It’s a constraints holding back our ability matter of good design and that to deliver. Marija Batistich, Partner in Christina Sheard Marija Batistich requires buy-in from all parties. Kensington Swan’s Environment and Planning team, considers both can be hold following the last election, and holding things up. Despite the put in place and refined over time to The way forward dealt with through achange of is now just one of about 12 projects tinkering of successive previous Gov- address key issues which ultimately Longer-term thinking is key and mindset involving amore strategic in asimilar state that are being re- ernments (including the most recent resulted in ahearing of less than two greater collaboration required to en- and collaborative approach. evaluated. proposals by the current Govern- days. Having been involved in this sure both Government, local govern- The obvious impact of having so ment) with the legislative framework, process, Batistich says it shows you ment and the market can devise a The 3-year itch many projects under re-evaluation is it’s the RMA that often gets abad rap can have effective public input into plan for the next five to 10 years to The first challenge we need to that delivery of new infrastructure is for holding up the process. As aresult, aproject and still get going. allow consultants and industry to address is the focus on short-term delayed while the evaluation process calls for more radical changes to the Sheard emphasises that “We have look at their resourcing. It’s about horizons built around election cycles. takes place and new projects are RMA continue. the tools to deliver consenting pro- being clear with our intentions and Following the recent change in assessed and progressed through the When you peel it back though, cesses faster —wejust need to have providing consistent visibility of the Government, Batistich observes that business case process. there are plenty of examples of major the confidence to use them”. projects coming down the track. This we seem to be seeing infrastructure Sheard observes that “Despite the infrastructure projects that have Options for substantially expedit- may be an opportunity for the new planning increasingly tied to the elec- understandable rationale and been consented in relatively short ing the consenting process further, Infrastructure Agency but the details tion cycle. “When we see achange motivation for this change in policy timeframes using processes such as include legislative amendments to are still under development, and the in Government, as we had last year, direction, from an industry perspec- Boards of Inquiry (which have a9 constrain the right to submit on a focus appears to be on supporting there’s effectively afull reset, with tive it also muddies the waters as the month timeframe) and direct referral project and/or appeal rights but any government agencies and local gov- new thinking about whether it’s best market struggles to understand when to the Environment Court (which approach that would effectively cut ernment in planning for infra- to carry on with the current pro- projects will be coming to market and circumvents the need for acouncil out or limit the right of the commun- structure. gramme or do things differently.” how big or small they will be”. level hearing). ity to be heard on aproject is likely Batistich thinks that cross-agency This reassessment process saw the The impact is that when all the Batistich points out that agood to be controversial. Other options collaboration will take on even more revision of the Government Policy infrastructure planning and funding example of rapid consenting is the within the existing framework in- of afocus with the introduction of the Statement on Land Transport with ducks finally line up, the procure- process earlier this year for the clude greater resourcing of councils new Housing and Urban Develop- new strategic priorities and amended ment process becomes challenged. approvals granted for waterfront to process applications more quickly, ment Authority (HUDA). While it’s still objectives and themes. It’s amatter of realising the tap can’t infrastructure in preparation for as well as more effective engagement not clear exactly what its powers will The East-West Link is aclassic necessarily just be turned back on, Auckland hosting the next America’s by infrastructure providers with be, it will need to work with the likes example of aproject that has felt the and the need for adequate Cup in 2020-2021. By opting for a of NZTA, the existing CCOs in Auck- impact of the Government’s change timeframes to allow industry to re- direct referral, the consent applicant When we see achange in land and local authorities to deliver in direction. spond. was able to go direct to the Environ- the three waters and transport infra- This $1.2 billion project —which ment Court. The application was Government, as we had structure. aimed to better link State Highways Consenting challenges effectively processed in just over five last year, there’s Batistich and Sheard agree that if 1and 20, and improve connections When it comes to expediting the months, enabling construction to get we can get our horizons and ap- between freight and rail hubs —was delivery of infrastructure, acommon under way on time, by the end of effectively afull reset. proach right there’s ahuge opportun- deemed apriority by the previous view is that an overly onerous and 2018. An intensive timetable of ity for Auckland to be the world-class Government. The project was put on complex consenting framework is mediations with all submitters was city we want it to be. The South Auckland Economic Scorecard Housing in South Auckland South Auckland’s Socio- Urban geographer Ben Ross takes awalkonthe Housing is the ray of sunshine that Economics will have major impacts on South As of 2018 in the Auckland Transport South side, lookingforwardto2021 Auckland. Alignment Programme (ATAP), Five thousand new homes are in Southern Auckland (defined as various stages of consenting or build- Manukau, Howick, Manurewa- ing with as many completed in the Papakura and Franklin Wards) has a past few years and even more in the population of 555,000 (out of 1.68 hamstrings those youth in grabbing Though the ATAP had the South ● Cycle lanes (stalled). medium-term pipeline —whether it million in Auckland) and will grow those opportunities for the rest of receive the lion’s share in transport ● Speed tables to calm residential be Housing NZ, Kiwibuild, Housing some 30 per cent by 2038. their life. Unemployment in the South investment, the delivery timeframe streets (under consultation). Foundation, Panuku or the private This is compared to the Auckland can be double compared to the rest of over 20 years is too slow for the ● The Papakura Safer Communi- sector. isthmus at 460,000 at 29 per cent of Auckland. population and employment growth ties programme (stalled). With rentals, existing stock is to growth over the same period. Socio-Economic Rating: A- the South will face in the same time Cutting frequencies on bus have insulation and smoke alarms With residential growth comes em- The Good: Anot often recognised period: services while not improving train while the surge in housing builds ployment and economic growth. powerhouse with good employment ● Mill Road: starting next year and services to every 15 minutes all day, means new rental stock is also Manukau and its immediate surro- growth for the foreseeable future. ongoing every day, also limits the South’s coming through. unds is apowerhouse contributing to Needs Improvement:Percentage of ● Southern and South Western transport options. Rating: B 20 per cent of Auckland’s GDP or 7 under 25s with below NCEA Level 2 motorway upgrades: ongoing It also does not comply with the The Good:South Auckland is ahive per cent of national GDP. reduced from 31 per cent to 15 per ● Airport to Botany: Stage 1 Auckland Plan 2050 which requires of housing construction activity as This is the same at Auckland City cent by 2021. completed 2021 (Stage 2and whether agreater percentage of the popula- builds keep up with growth. Centre and with industry (Auckland How: Support The Southern Initiative it will be Light Rail still being worked tion being able to get to work within The bad: We still have ahousing Airport, Wiri, Drury South) and Manu- and other social programmes — out by NZTA) 45 minutes using transit and/or walk- deficit that needs clearing in order to kau growing —the airport is the UpSouth, Ngahere Communities, Our ● City Centre to Mangere Rapid ing. alleviate overcrowding. second fastest in employment growth Manukau (Panuku), Papakura and Transit: will not start until after 2021 Transport Rating: C- Needs improvement: There is still a behind Auckland City Centre —op- Manurewa maraes. and we do not know which end The Good: Airport to Botany Rapid mismatch between housing types portunities look bright for the South. (Airport or City Centre as NZTA have Transit Stage 1(Airport to Manukau) and the demand from people that However, such opportunities are Transport in the South not ruled either out) set to be delivered by 2021. needs to be fixed. Automation in tempered by socio-economics, trans- Transport is acritical must if the ● Pukekohe Electrification: by The Bad: All those stalled projects or building can help deliver new builds port and housing. powerhouse that is South Auckland 2028. projects not under way. faster. So, looking forward to 2021, what with its rapidly growing population ● The Third Main between Otahu- The Really Bad:Cutting bus Overall: Apart from transport does the South need in order to and industries are to thrive and func- hu and Wiri: unknown but meant to frequencies and not boosting rail prospects for South Auckland are on capture the full opportunities wave? tion properly. be by 2028. frequencies since first mention in the up! Being able to capture those oppor- With roads jammed, transit not At alocal level, after years of not 2013 and will not be until 2028. tunities in the first place is abig must. being frequent enough and projects doing alot, Auckland Transport is What can be done to lift the rating: Ben Ross is an urban geographer and Having 31 per cent of under 25s in proceeding at aglacial rate, it hurts. moving (again at aglacial pace) on Reversing those frequency cuts, in- researcher from South Auckland. South Auckland (compared to 15 per Not only does it hurt productivity delivering basic transport amenities creasing rail frequencies in 2019 and He also runs his own blog, Talking cent Auckland-wide) having either no for the South but also the environ- such as: starting all those stalled projects, even Southern Auckland. NCEA or only NCEA Level 1 ment and our mental health. ● Transit lanes (stalled). those with long completion dates. D26 nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018

Project Auckland Transforming Auckland Shaping the future now

The City Rail come to the central city, but not drive and other Crown-owned land. Adrienne Young- Link is an through the city. It’s an incredibly “This means we can reimagine example of how powerful idea.” what these suburbs can become as CooperofPanuku we are building She says the central city is well town centres. We’re already seeing a now for the served by motorways and by public huge uplift in the number of seesher role as future, says transport; it is easy to get to, but it apartments.” Adrienne doesn’t need to be athrough route. Other places with potential include turningAuckland Young-Cooper. Young-Cooper likes to talk of “the Onehunga, which will have light rail, right transport mode for the journey”, and Manukau centre which has a into the world’s which means the car isn’t always the transport hub. best option. She says there’s atran- Young-Cooper talks of an align- most liveable city. sition point where we don’t auto- matically get into our car for every Building acity She talks to journey. When that happenspeople start to be alot more thoughtful about ● AucklandCouncilappointed Bill Bennett how they travel. Adrienne Young-Cooper to chair “We will get to astage in, say, 50 the Panuku Development board years, where people will be able to in September. drienne Young-Cooper do much of what they need to do in ● Panuku manages about$2billion brings with her awealth of amuch more constrained area. The worthofland and buildings experience in urban re- idea of catching abus, walking, getting ownedbyAuckland Council. development, property de- ascooter or whatever technology velopmentA and planning. turns up becomes doable and you ● As acouncil-controlled She is committed to the idea, most might only get in acar once aweek. organisation, it has the job of famously promoted by former mayor If you even have acar”, she says. implementing the AucklandPlan Len Brown, to turn Auckland into the In city terms Auckland is still grow- to build the future city. world’s most liveable city. ing up. Young-Cooper says it is on She puts building asustainable, track to become amajor city in much ment between town-planner long- vibrant urban community at the top the same way as, say, Sydney or term thinking and the Ma¯ori perspec- of her agenda for the Council’s de- Melbourne. “We’re currently 1.6 tive. velopment and regeneration agency. million. By the turn of the next cen- “It means you look back as much “In particular, Iknow how to use Britomart and re-establishing rail in to get around and more interesting. tury we’ll probably be at least three as you look forward. If you look back special purpose entities to achieve the city centre. Many seem agood fit with Young- million. At that point we’ll look like to the first European settlement of public good outcomes; things that will Today she chairs the Housing New Cooper’s experience in town plan- Melbourne was 10 years ago.” Auckland, you can still see the pat- endure,” says Young-Cooper. Zealand board. She is also adirector ning. For Young-Cooper the risk is that tern of that in the landscape today. “One aspect of being on the of the NZ Transport Agency and “Most of these things come down Auckland could grow into agreat city “The roads are still there. Queen Panuku board is that you end up Hobsonville Land Company. to what the Council and private sec- of suburbs. She says to avoid that we Street is still there. The big trees are being the owner as well as the Among the challenges the mayor tor developers do. In particular, it is need vibrant urban town centres. still there. The reclamation work is developer. It means you have to live and councillors have set, Young- what they do around the city centre The good news is that there are a still there. with the results of investments. This Cooper and Panuku are preparing for and the town centres. This is the number of opportunities to build on “If you project that forward say to is unlike the usual developer role.” climate change, making the city more critical role for Panuku.” earlier public transport investment to 100 years in the future, we will see Young-Cooper is aqualified com- child-friendly, more walkable, easier Transport is one of the thorniest make that happen. the things we are doing today. pany director with 30 years’ experi- issues facing Auckland. Young- Brownfield development —which Twenty-secondcentury Auckland is ence in the public sector. Cooper says: “We need to stop think- means looking at investments that being built right now. An obvious She also understands what Auck- Youend up being ing of Auckland as being avillage have already been made in efficient example is the City Rail Link, but land is today and where the city is theowner as well as where you can drive from one side mass transit, then looking at the op- there is also what is happening at going. to the other to run errands visiting portunities to back-fill areas with Wynyard and with light rail which is Her professional involvement with the developer. It five differentlocations. We got used much higher density urban develop- coming right into the city centre; how the city began when she worked early to being able to drive all over the city. ment. we are thinking about population and in her career as atown planner for means you haveto “While public transport is now Two examples are Avondale and how many people should live in the the old Auckland City Council. much better, the sheer number of Panmure. She says both have great city. There are so many things Later she was on the board of live with theresults people travelling means it has be- transport access but there is also a happening now, including building ARTNL, the Auckland Regional come harder to drive all over the city. lot of council-owned land that can be on new areas 30 or 40km from the Transport Network Ltd, when the of investments. Recently, the Council unanimously developed. city. All of these will shape how the organisation had the job of running adopted aproposal that cars can There is also Housing New Zealand city looks in the future”. nzherald.co.nz | The New Zealand Herald | Friday, December 14, 2018 D27

Project Auckland Transforming Auckland Wherethe city meetsthe sea

continued from D28 between America’s Cup compe- titions. The waterfront plan has goals for the “It’s alarge area. It’s open and it’s environmental aspects of the water- adjacent to North Wharf. The last of front, its use for connectivity, creating the Tank Farm will come down dur- agreat place and making the water- ing that period. We want to activate front somewhere people can live, the area as apublic realm. It feeds work and play. There is also agoal back into our discussions about how to ensuring that the council engages that waterfront area is going to be with mana whenua. used over time. But we also need to Marler says of all those goals, the keep it ready for future America’s Cup most progressive to date have been competitions.” in Panuku’s relations with mana He says; “A lot of eyes are on the whenua. America’s Cup at the moment, but we There are issues that are beyond also got development agreements Panuku’s brief, such as dealing with with Precinct Properties and Willis the treaty settlements negotiated Bond. There’s Commercial Bay, but between each of the iwi and central there’s also our agreement with Pre- Government. But on another level Rod Marler Allan Young cinct for 10 Maddon Street, that’s a when it comes to conversations commercial building that will be com- about governance there has been of inspiration”, he says. the sense of place. It’s not just putting one level Auckland is no different, but plete in late 2020. There’s also 30 significant advancement. The relationship with mana lipstick on the pig, which is what has then there is the America’s Cup and Maddon Street, aresidential develop- Allan Young, Panuku’s director of whenua brings aunique local per- happened sometimes in the past. This that brings urgency to the develop- ment with Willis Bond that’ll also be development says: “The relationship spective to Auckland’s waterfront de- is deeper and fundamental.” ment project. ready in late 2020. We’ve also a is one of mutual respect. With large velopment. Marler says there are This ties in with Panuku’s purpose Young says: “It’s the way things commercial development for the projects like the America’s Cup there regular monthly hui at both project with its waterfront plan. Marler says; happen in Auckland. There’s amajor marine industry that’ll be ready by are differing points of view. Some are and governance level. He says aset “It’s not only about creating aspace. event, activity leapfrogs, there’s a December 2020. firmly in support, others are neutral of Te Aranga design principles have We’re doing this for the people, the pause, then it happens again. We saw “They will all open up at around in their approach, but they certainly been agreed between manu whenua people of Auckland and for all of New this with the Rugby World Cup and the time the America’s Cup teams are see the wider benefits for Auckland and council. Zealand. It’s apeople-led initiative. the original America’s Cup. Organisa- opening up towards the end of 2020. and the country as awhole when it “This talks to the spirituality and “There’s no other council agency tions here are good at responding to There’s anatural momentum to get comes to these catalytic projects.” that can do this work and balance the these events and funding them. to the end point. Then there’s alull He says that simple things are This talks to the Council’s spend, its responsibility for “This time we’ve not just got an before Apec.” working such as meeting frequency infrastructure with the needs of the America’s Cup in 2021, we’ve got Apec Longer term, Marler says Panuku and structure. “We’ve found plain, spirituality and the sense community and our manu whenua as well. Two large events where the plans to deliver a4.5ha public open simple communications to all the of place. It’s not just partners. We’re constantly balancing international focus will be on us. space which, for now, is called parties is paramount,” he says. all these variables along with the What’s clear is the next three years Wynyard Point Park. Marler says Ma¯ori values underpin putting lipstick on the cultural, environmental and econom- will leave the city with an America’s “It will be asignificant gesture to alot of Panuku’s thinking. He says pig, which is what has ic aspects. It’s achallenge. The water- Cup base that will be able to cope with the people of Auckland and to New they bring adeep history and under- front is the jewel in the crown, every- the next three events. It’ll be devel- Zealand; apiece of land that sits out standing of the place, the geography happened sometimes in body wants to have asay.” oped at Hobson Wharf and the bot- as far as you can get into the harbour. and how human occupation can He says waterfront cities around tom half of Wynyard Wharf.” You’ll be able to enjoy an intimate work in harmony with the land. the past. the world are important. They are Young says the plan also takes into marine environment with all the ac- “It provides us with agreat source Rod Marler culturally and socially valuable. On account how to use the space tivity going on around it.”

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Project Auckland Transforming Auckland Where city meets sea

Existing Pocket marine precinct park Proposed regional Daldy St park on Wynyard Victoria linear park Quarter. park Silo park Extended Auckland’s linear park Existing waterfront: marine America’s precinct New Cup is the residential catalyst, but New there’s headland park abigger picture, writes BillBennett

ver the next three years the Wynyard Quarter and Auckland’s waterfront faces further transforma- front plan document that was refresh now that picks up the recent port control. Panuku can advocate in water space. That’s the technical Otion as the city prepares to host the endorsed in 2012. It sets avision for activity.” this area, but doesn’t have jurisdiction licenced piece of water which various 2021 America’s Cup. Yet short-term Auckland’s waterfront until 2040. Panuku’s mandated area on the there. operators have alicence to occupy. changes are part of bigger 30-year The plan revisits all the previous city waterfront runs from just west Marler says; “We call it athick edge. This includesthe port but also covers vision. thinking over the previous 15 years, of the Harbour Bridge to Teal Park, It’s not just where the land meets the cruise ships, fishing boats and so on.” Rod Marler, Panuku head of Design brings it to life and makes it more which is just before Hobson Bay. sea. We influence the area, like acity and Place, says; “We have awater- relevant. It is going through another It doesn’t include the area under block back from that. There’s also the continued on D27

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