Volume 2 Local Board Information and Agreements

2011

June 22

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LOCAL BOARD INFORMATION AND AGREEMENTS VOLUME 2

HOW THIS PLAN IS ARRANGED

Auckland Council’s annual plan 2011/2012 comes in three volumes. Volume 1 of the plan contains the council’s plan for the region. Volume 3 contains changes to licensing and consents fees and charges. This Volume 2 contains the following for each of the 21 local boards:  Overview of local board responsibilities and budgets  Information about the local board  The local board agreement covering the specific area, including aspects for negotiation that were carried out with the governing body  The local board’s contact details

Volume 1 sets out an overview of key information across the region, including summary information on changes to the long term plan, information on activities and council-controlled organisations, and the Auckland Council’s prospective financial statements. Note that Volume 1 also includes information on the activities each local board is responsible for, and summary information on funding provided to all local boards. You should read this volume in conjunction with Volume 1.

Volume 3 includes a list of the changes to existing licensing and consent charges such as building control, resource consents and other licensing and compliance fees and charges.

Amendments to the long-term plan In addition to the annual plan, there is also a separate document called Amendments to Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2010-2019. This contains full details of the new policies and amendments to existing policies that represent significant changes to those set out in the Long-term Plan 2010-2019. The council consulted the public on them in March 2011. A summary of the amendments is included in Part 1 of this volume.

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Contents

PART I: INTRODUCTION Page Background 5 Local board activities 6 Developing local board plans 6 Developing local board agreements 7 Local board budgets 7 Consultation report 8 Notes to the local board agreements 10 PART II: LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENTS Albert-Eden Local Board 13 Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 27 Franklin Local Board 41 Great Barrier Local Board 55 Henderson-Massey Local Board 69 Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 83 Howick Local Board 99 Kaipatiki Local Board 115 Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board 131 Manurewa Local Board 147 Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board 161 Orakei Local Board 177 Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board 191 Papakura Local Board 205 Puketapapa Local Board 217 Rodney Local Board 231 Upper Harbour Local Board 245 Waiheke Local Board 259 Waitakere Ranges Local Board 275 Waitemata Local Board 289 Whau Local Board 303 APPENDIX I: Key issues from submitters on local board issues 315

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Volume 2: Local board information and agreements Introduction INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

Auckland Council has two complementary and non-hierarchical decision-making parts:  the governing body, consisting of a mayor elected by all Aucklanders and 20 councillors elected on a ward basis  21 local boards, with members elected by local board area.

The governing body and the local boards share the decision-making responsibilities of Auckland Council:  the governing body focuses on the big picture and on region-wide strategic decisions  local boards represent their local communities and make decisions on local issues, activities and facilities. Local boards also provide important local input into region-wide strategies and plans including those of the council- controlled organisations (CCOs).

The areas for local boards were set by the Local Government Commission in March 2010 and can be seen in the map in Volume 1, Part 1, of the Annual Plan 2011/2012.

There are three ways that local boards may acquire decision-making responsibility for activities:  responsibility may be directly conferred by legislation – this applies to activities such as community engagement, preparing local board plans, negotiating, agreeing and monitoring local board agreements and proposing local bylaws. Local boards are also responsible for identifying the views of local people on regional strategies, policies, plans and bylaws and communicating these views to the governing body  for non-regulatory activities only, responsibility may be allocated to the local boards by the governing body in line with principles in the legislation –local boards will make decisions on, and have oversight of, a broad range of local projects, programmes and activities and assets such as local parks, libraries, events, recreational facilities and cultural activities, except where decision making on a region-wide basis will better promote the well being of communities across Auckland  for regulatory or non-regulatory activities, responsibility may be delegated to the local boards by the governing body – Under legislation, the governing body is responsible for decision-making and oversight of regulatory activities such as bylaws, consent processes, licensing, compliance, inspection and enforcement, and animal management. The governing body may delegate decision-making responsibility for regulatory activities to local boards, with some exceptions such as the making of bylaws. The governing body retains legal responsibility for any regulatory activities delegated to local boards. The governing body may also delegate responsibility for non-regulatory activities to local boards, in which case it retains legal responsibility for those activities

Auckland Council Annual Plan 2011/2012 5 Volume 2: Local board information and agreements Introduction LOCAL BOARD ACTIVITIES

The local board responsibilities provided for directly in legislation or allocated to boards have been summarised into the activities and sub-activities set out in the table below. A full list of responsibilities is in Volume 1, Part III, of the annual plan 2011/2012.

Activity Sub-activity

Community Local community development programmes Local community facilities Local community grants, information and advice Local community safety programmes Arts services Local arts programmes Local public art Local arts facilities Local arts grants and advice Events Local events Libraries Local library facilities and services Parks Local parks Recreation services Local recreation programmes Local recreation and leisure facilities, including pools Local recreation grants and advice Governance Local governance and advocacy Planning and policy Local board plans and agreements Local bylaw development Economic development Local business area planning and infrastructure Street environment and town centres Local street environment and town centres Environmental management Local environmental programmes

DEVELOPING LOCAL BOARD PLANS

During 2011, each local board will work with their communities to better understand the preferences of the people in their area and develop a plan by 31 October 2011 for the next three years. These local board plans must follow a special consultative procedure prior to adoption, as outlined in the Local Government Act 2002. The local board plan will outline the community’s aspirations and priorities, desired projects and potential funding. It will provide a foundation for each local board to develop a local board agreement with the governing body for each of the next three years, and will inform the council’s long-term plan.

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Each local board (LB) negotiates an agreement with the governing body (GB) annually for the delivery and funding of services in the local area. These agreements form part of the council’s annual plan. The local board agreement must include:  the intended levels of service for each local activity and the way in which performance will be measured  the estimated expenses of achieving and maintaining those intended levels of service  how any expenses in excess of the funding allocated to the local board is to be met (including from local revenue sources).

Local board agreements are based on the priorities and preferences contained in the relevant local board’s plan. As the first local board plans won’t be adopted until 30 October 2011, the first local board agreements are based on the information in Auckland Council’s Long-Term Plan 2010-2019, which contained the local board budgets for 2011/2012. This document includes the local board agreement covering the period from 1 July 2011 through to 30 June 2012.

LOCAL BOARD BUDGETS

Local boards have responsibility for overseeing local services including the sub-activities mentioned in the previous table, and have budgets to meet the cost of providing these services. Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2012-2022 will include a full review of the budgets, reflecting input from the first local board plans. Part III of Volume 1: Our region has an overview of the local board’s expenditure and income for 2011/2012.

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INTRODUCTION

Auckland Council made the decisions in this annual plan after an extensive consultation process with the public. We released the Auckland Council draft annual plan 2011/2012 on 28 February 2011 and gave people five weeks in which to provide feedback.

GETTING FEEDBACK ABOUT THE DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN

During the consultation period, we encouraged you to have your say in a variety of ways. A summary of the draft annual plan was sent to every household in the region. This pamphlet included a freepost feedback form. The full draft annual plan was available to be read in libraries and council service centres as well as on our website. We ran an advertising campaign in local papers and on radio stations to encourage people to tell us what they thought about the proposals in the draft annual plan. We received 1,800 submissions1 on our proposals. Between 14 April and 2 May, hearings were held in local board areas across the region. More information on the hearings is provided below.

LOCAL FEEDBACK

Appendix A contains a list of the key issues from submitters on local board issues as determined by the number of submissions received. REGION-WIDE FEEDBACK

Further information on region-wide feedback is included in the consultation report in volume 1.

DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN HEARINGS

Between 14 April and 2 May, there were 22 hearings (21 local boards and one region-wide) with a hearing panel made up of the Council’s Strategy and Finance Committee2 and local board members. Hearings were held in local board areas across the region, with three hearings held concurrently each day in order to fit in with constrained timeframes. In response to concerns from Councillors that they were unable to attend all the hearings (there is a legislative requirement for the governing body and local boards to consider submissions jointly) each hearing was videoed and made available for Councillors to view at their convenience. The 22 hearings attracted a total of 566 attendees.

CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSIONS

At the end of each hearing, the elected members requested further information from council staff to inform their decisions. From 4 to 10 May, the local boards met individually to consider their draft local board agreements. Each local board then , made a presentation on their key priorities for 2011/12 to the Strategy and Finance Committee members.

FROM DRAFT TO FINAL ANNUAL PLAN On 25 and 27 May, the Strategy and Finance Committee made its decisions on what should be reflected in the final annual plan, including what could be funded in each local board’s agreement.

1 All submissions can be viewed at: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/PlansPoliciesPublications/annual_plan/Pages/Submissions.aspx

2 The committee consists of the Governing Body.

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The final annual plan and local board agreements were then prepared, reflecting the Committee’s decisions, and its suggested responses to the local priorities. In particular, the Committee agreed to set a rate increase of 3.94 per cent, representing a significant reduction from the 4.9 per cent target proposed in the draft annual plan, and reflecting the desire expressed in submissions from across the region to ensure affordability. The reduced rate increase is based on retaining the service levels and initiatives set by the previous councils in their long-term plans, but for a lower overall cost. The approach that the Governing Body took to enable local boards to make progress on their local priorities in the coming year is by means of:  a six-fold increase in the 2011/2012 discretionary fund for local boards (double what was in the draft plan)  establishing a capital expenditure discretionary fund of $4 per head of population (except for Great Barrier and Waiheke Island, who receive $40,000 and $120,000 respectively).  use of existing budgets in line with the priorities identified by local boards  development of long-term plan policies targeted at some of the local board priorities.

Further details on the responses to local priorities are outlined in the individual local board agreements in Part II of this document.

HOW THE AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CONSULTATION AND LOCAL BOARD AGREMENT PROCESSES

LB and GB discussions Final decision Drafting of LB Identification reflected in Agreements of issues for Public Annual Plan and negotiation consultation on Joint consideration by LB Agreements Draft Annual LB and GB Plan and Draft LB Agreements

Agreements drafted LB identified issues, Your submissions were heard and The governing body based on year-2 of the priorities, projects considered jointly by the relevant local adopts the annual plan

Auckland Council’s long- that needed to be board and the governing body Any LB issues that term plan negotiated with the Your local board discussed and have not been agreed

governing body negotiated issues raised with the with the GB are noted

governing body on your behalf as outstanding in the

annual plan.

MOVING FORWARD

Following the establishment of the new governance arrangements across the region, Auckland Council is operating in an environment for 2011/2012 where it is largely implementing the third year of the combined long-term plans of the former councils. It will be in Auckland Council’s Long Term Plan 2012-2022 where policies and initiatives are comprehensively reviewed. Additionally, during 2011/2012 local board plans and the local board funding policy will be developed. This will provide a clearer framework for the 2012/2013 local board agreements. The Strategy and Finance Committee will undertake a full review of this year’s annual plan process covering what went well and what could be done better or differently, and to enable improvements to be made to next year’s process. Local board members as well as councillors will be involved in this review.

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The Auckland Council has created the initial 2011/12 budgets in the local board agreements based on the expenditure budgeted for by previous councils. This expenditure has been adjusted for changes in inflation assumptions (as set out in Volume 1), a savings target, and some corrections in the local boards responsible for certain projects. This budget has been refined to reflect the impact of the budget refresh process, which includes:

 reducing budgets to recognise savings in delivering the same service levels as proposed in the draft annual plan for a lower overall cost  increasing discretionary funding for each local board  adjusting the capital expenditure programme for local boards in line with a more realistic programme reflecting capacity to deliver next year, and progress made to date.

OPERATING BUDGETS SPANNING MULTIPLE BOARD AREAS Budgets have generally been assigned to individual board areas based on the area or location covered by the budget. However, the previous councils held some operating budgets for services covering multiple board areas, such as parks and streetscapes maintenance. Where possible, these budgets have been apportioned across their respective local board areas using calculations taking into account key cost drivers such as hectares of parks, or frequency of litter bin collection. Some remaining costs associated with managing local activities across the region have been allocated based on population. The table below sets out for each activity how budgets have been assigned or apportioned.

Activity Methodology to assign/apportion previous council budgets to individual board areas

Community Community centres, halls, and houses – the physical location of facilities Grants for local community organisations – location of the organisation or the specific local board area benefiting from the grant Community advisory services – the local board areas the advice is delivered to Community development and safety programmes – the local board area for which programmes are designed and delivered Small local improvement project budgets split evenly across boards wholly within the existing Auckland City boundary, and with partial allocations to the Whau and Mangere-Otahuhu boards that cross this boundary Arts services Community art facilities – physical location of facilities Grants for local arts organisations – location of organisation or the specific local board area benefiting from the grant Events Local community events – either the specific area the event is designed for and delivered in, or an equal share of event budgets for local boards wholly within an existing local authority boundary and part share for local boards crossing existing local authority boundaries Libraries Community library facilities and services – physical location of facilities Parks Allocations of expenditure made through a combination of the following factors: Quantity of assets in each local board area Key service levels (eg frequency of mowing, emptying of litter bins) for maintaining specific types of assets Cost of maintenance of different asset (eg cost per m2 of sand or soil-based sports fields) Governance N/A - new budgets were developed for this activity Planning and policy N/A – new budgets were developed for this activity Environmental management All budgets were allocated to the governing body or Watercare

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Activity Methodology to assign/apportion previous council budgets to individual board areas

Recreation services Recreation centres and swimming pools – the physical location of facilities Indirect operating expenditure (eg property, IT, management and administration) for the disestablished Manukau Leisure Services CCO were allocated to local board areas based on gross operating expenditure of each facility the CCO previously managed Economic development Mainstreets and Business Improvement Districts – the local board areas the district is within Business area or precinct planning – the specific local board area benefiting from the planning work Street environment and town Allocations of expenditure made through a combination of the following factors: centres Quantity of assets in each local board area Key service levels (eg frequency of public convenience cleaning, emptying of litter bins) for maintaining specific types of assets Cost of maintenance per asset (eg cost of different types of trees) Services being delivered by the Transport CCO treated as regional rather than local

FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE

Depreciation on assets allocated to local boards is not funded. Instead any renewal works on these assets will be funded as and when needed and agreed to. Wherever possible, budgets for specific local capital projects have been assigned to their relevant board areas. However previous councils held renewals budgets at asset category level (e.g. playground renewals) and determined where this budget was spent either shortly before, or during, the financial year, based on where the budget was most needed. Renewals budgets are therefore spent in different areas each year depending on the conditions of assets and the priority for their renewal. This makes it difficult to accurately assign or apportion budgets to specific areas. Cross regional renewals budgets have therefore not been allocated to local boards in the budgets contained in these local board agreements. Work is currently underway to determine how these budgets will be allocated and administered during 2011/12. Further improvements will need to take place in systems and processes in the build up to the long-term plan to refine the quality of local board budgets. COMMUNITY FUNDING An interim funding approach has been developed to ensure community groups and organisations have access to funding for the 2011/12 financial year as there was insufficient time to implement a new regional funding policy prior to the start of the financial year in July. The interim approach:

 provides relative consistency and continuity for communities within local board areas  allows community groups and organisations to access funding at previous levels  ensures continuity of specific funding that is set up to target local identified needs  avoids decisions being made without proper consultation and engagement with the public and key stakeholders.

The interim funding approach addresses the provision of contestable community funding schemes through:

 the allocation of discretionary contestable funds across all 21 local boards to support local projects and initiatives, and giving local boards the decision-making responsibility over those legacy funding schemes that directly align with new local board boundaries  local boards working together to determine an appropriate way to manage legacy funding schemes in a manner that maximises community benefits  the creation of four region-based Creative Communities assessment committees responsible for the distribution of funding provided by Creative New Zealand. Officers are in the process of developing a new regional approach for the management and delivery of community funding that will be in place for the start of the 2012/2013 financial year

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ALBERT-EDEN LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE ALBERT-EDEN LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Albert-Eden area Strategic context ALBERT-EDEN LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Art services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Albert-Eden Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE ALBERT-EDEN LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Albert-Eden Local Board area is made up of a collection of vibrant and diverse villages defined by strong communities and linked by volcanic landscapes leading to the sea. The local board will protect and preserve the natural and cultural heritage features and retain significant built heritage, municipal planting, coastal environments, recreational open spaces, volcanic cones and the marine reserve. The Albert-Eden Local Board understands and values the distinctive villages that make up the local board area. The local board aims to preserve and enhance this village character while improving the amenity and attractiveness of the area to business and residents. The local board wishes to see strong and coherent rules to ensure that provision for Albert-Eden’s share of Auckland’s population growth is made predominantly around major public transport nodes. While such growth will inevitably bring changes, the local board requires protection of the character defining and heritage elements of our area. The local board will aim to improve community cohesiveness and to enhance the community’s civic participation and its social capital. The local board is committed to equity, inclusion, environmental sustainability and to providing a healthy, safe environment for all of the community. The local board wants to see a renewal of the Mt Albert Village as a priority, with other villages such as Sandringham and Pt Chevalier also a focus for improvement. The local board will focus on improved access to open space, successful local events and will aim to ensure that development across the local board area occurs in a balanced way that has regard to the existing built pattern of settlement. The local board plans to advocate strongly on behalf of the community to ensure that local voices are heard in Auckland Council decision making. The local board looks forward to providing further opportunities for ongoing engagement and regular communication with the community including through the development of the Local Board Plan.

ABOUT THE ALBERT-EDEN AREA

The Albert-Eden Local Board area draws its name from two of the volcanic cones located within its boundaries Owairaka-Mt Albert and Maungawhau-Mt Eden. The Albert-Eden Local Board area includes the established suburbs of Waterview, Pt Chevalier, Mt Albert, Sandringham, Morningside, Owairaka, Balmoral, Kingsland, Mt Eden, Epsom and Greenlane. The area is centrally located within the Auckland isthmus and has very good transport links, well-established and relatively high density residential areas, and an ethnically diverse population. It is characterised by a strong ‘village’ character. Village centres include Mt Eden, with an arts focus; Kingsland, which has in recent years become home to an edgier, younger culture; Sandringham with its distinctively Indian community focus; and Mt Albert, whose community is in search of urban renewal.

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Geographically, the area is defined by three volcanic cones—Owairaka-Mt Albert, Maungawhau-Mt Eden and Titikopuke-Mt St John—by the urban streams and the sea coast. Te Auaunga-Oakley Creek, the longest stream in Auckland City, flows into the Motu Manawa Marine Reserve at Waterview; Meola Creek converges with the Waitemata Harbour at Meola Reef. There are a number of lava flow forest remnants – Withiel and Almorah in Epsom and Gribblehurst in Sandringham. The area includes evidence of early Maori settlement; numerous pa sites and other intensive development, such as the excavation on Maungawhau, are found within Albert-Eden. Eden Park, which will host key parts of the Rugby World Cup, is located in the local board area and will be a management focus in 2011. The popular Pt Chevalier beaches, and a number of well-used recreational areas and parks such as Gribblehurst Park and Owairaka Park, fall within the local board area. The Westfield/St Lukes mall is the largest retail facility and its controversial expansion plans have major implications for traffic management and urban scale. The village centres in Dominion, Mt Eden, Manukau Roads and elsewhere are centres of retail, recreation and of identity for residents.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

While the Albert-Eden Local Board area is centrally located and has very good existing public transport its location does pose some challenges. The board notes that the existing Regional Growth Strategy contemplates growth within the Auckland isthmus of about twenty percent over the next twenty years. Higher density development along the major transport corridors such as Dominion Road is desirable but must be carried out sensitively with community involvement. Increased density in already well-established heritage areas like Albert-Eden must be planned so as to respect the heritage architectural character and the social fabric of the area. Similarly, the extension of State Highway 20 will have a significant impact on communities in the area. The local board will need to work closely with relevant agencies to ensure mitigation measures are implemented in the best interests of the local communities. The need to protect and enhance the area’s natural heritage, including the volcanic cones, the urban streams and the marine reserve, must also be incorporated into any plans for future growth. While the household income level of the local board area as a whole is higher than the regional median, this disguises the fact that Albert-Eden contains pockets of high deprivation. Ensuring that these communities have good access to local services and facilities will be a challenge for the local board and Auckland Council as a whole.

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ALBERT-EDEN LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Albert-Eden Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  engagement with the local community  development of the first local board plan  participation in shaping regional strategies, spatial and other plans and policies.

Advocacy with the governing body and/or relevant council-controlled organisations in the following areas:  Rugby World Cup o ensuring that those parties involved in Eden Park event management (including Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development) meaningfully consult with residents and businesses (including Dominion Road and Kingsland) to achieve mutually positive outcomes o beautification of Kingsland rail station o Wairepo Swamp walkway retained as a walkway and not a ‘shared use’ road (pedestrians and cars)  St Lukes Mall redevelopment o participate in Mayoral mediation, advocate to Auckland Transport on congestion solutions, and seek local board involvement in the consenting process to maximise community benefit  traffic in residential streets o encourage through-traffic to use arterial roads rather than minor roads o reduce the need for car travel within the ward o implement further traffic calming measures  volcanic cones o implementation of the Maungawhau-Mt Eden management plan with the priority on restricting bus access, developing a visitor centre and the provision of other transport modes to the summit o investigate vesting the ownership of all the publicly owned Owairaka-Mt Albert land to Auckland Council to enable comprehensive management of the maunga o ensuring compliance with local development criteria on all private land on volcanic cone slopes  State Highway 20 / State Highway 16 o participation/inclusion of the local board in all council/working party discussions regarding State Highway 20 and State Highway 16 o focus on cycleways, community connections, community facilities, open space and urban design o highlight to the governing body the need to investigate what parts of the mitigation need to be funded by Auckland Council o development of a catch-up plan to address deferred investment in the surrounding communities over the past decade due to the historical uncertainty of the motorway plans/routes  Dominion Road o ensure any redevelopment of Dominion Road incorporates meaningful consultation with the community (residents and businesses)  sustainability o initiate regional and local sustainability plans, including the recruitment of a Local Board Sustainability Advisor resource o initiate a local cycling and walking strategy

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o encourage council to develop measures of progress using non-economic indicators, such as environmental, physical or social wellness  conservation areas  local bus services o investigation of local bus services to support our village shopping centres and transport hubs  open space acquisitions o acquisition of additional open space in the Albert-Eden Local Board area as a priority  other areas o liquor reforms, local board influence over community bylaws, service level management, contract negotiation of services e.g. litter management, investigation of a comprehensive survey of the built heritage in the area, implementation of Auckland Migrant Settlement Strategy, local employment and economic activity, such as the development of a creative precinct.

The Governing Body and the Albert-Eden Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets  Mt Albert Town Centre renewal (with further information on the request for a car park adjacent to Mt Albert train station to be reported to the Strategy and Finance Committee in 2011/2012)  develop a coastal management strategy  develop a riparian management strategy  implement existing management plans for Owairaka and Maungawhau  produce walking and cycling maps of the area  compile of a list of heritage features in the area  set up Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) for Mt Albert, Pt Chevalier and Sandringham in 2012/2013, and work with Greenwoods Corner on a business association  initiate the undergrounding, curbing and resurfacing of Burnley Terrace in accordance with its heritage status  carry out an audit of volunteer groups and their purposes and needs  carry out a walking audit to check the safety of walking paths in the area.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  develop a bridge from Underwood Reserve to Owairaka Park  provide new toilets and drinking fountain in Heron Park.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  provide pedestrian and cycling connections for communities through open spaces at Waterview to Avondale and Mt Albert to Pt Chevalier  trial alternative traffic safety initiatives, such as, signage and community meetings.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  Acquire additional open space to bring the level of open space up to the region-wide target  Upgrade of community facilities at Pt Chevalier, Sandringham, Athol Syms, Epsom and Jack Dickey  scoping and implementation of sustainability initiatives such as an Albert-Eden Local Board Sustainability Advisory Panel, community gardens, and the planting of fruit trees.

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The Albert-Eden Local Board also has the following discretionary funds for 2011/2012:  $198,000 of operating expenditure  $185,000 of operating expenditure for small local improvement projects  $395,000 of capital expenditure  $416,000 of capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $45,307 for funding grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  upgrading of community facilities at Pt Chevalier, Sandringham, Athol Syms, Epsom and Jack Dickey  scoping and implementation of sustainability initiatives (such as an Albert-Eden Local Board Sustainability Advisory Panel, community gardens and the planting of fruit trees).

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

ALLOCATED NON-REGULATORY ACTIVITIES

The Albert-Eden Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in Auckland Council’s long-term plan.

DELEGATED REGULATORY ACTIVITIES

The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Albert-Eden Local Board.

OTHER STATUTORY ACTIVITIES

As well, the local board has been given a number of other responsibilities directly by legislation. These include community engagement, preparing local board plans, monitoring local board agreements, proposing local bylaws, and advocacy on behalf of the local community.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Albert-Eden Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available.

2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Albert-Eden Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year. The Albert-Eden Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

Where the target has been set using ii) or iii) above, these targets will be used until such time as we have actual local board data to establish a more meaningful target. Where measures are new or we do not have reliable information from across the region to base a target on, the target has been described as “baseline to be established”. We expect to be able to establish a baseline and target over the next year as the first 8-12 months of data becomes available.

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ARTS SERVICES

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Albert-Eden Local Board Albert-Eden Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide opportunities for Average number of participants in 0.09 0.09 people to participate in, community arts programmes per capita experience, and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with 82 82 community arts programmes

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts There are currently no council owned, operated or facilities funded arts facilities located in the local board Average number of visits to arts facilities per area capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there 65 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples include responsibility for 10 community centres and halls, three childcare centres, and four Plunket rooms.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 74 74 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls and community a wide range of recreation and houses social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Data available for Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual community centres only established time/hours used compared to total hours available) Percentage of residents who state they 40 40 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 121.37 121.37 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

Provide funding and advice to Percentage of the community groups Not measured 75 develop and strengthen satisfied with assistance and advice communities and community provided by council groups Percentage of community grant recipients Not measured 95 meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that 80 80 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 54 54 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Albert-Eden Local Board area include community Christmas events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.02 0.02 events events per capita (annual average for last four years*)

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 83 80 (satisfied with events events delivered by council) 78 (satisfied with events sponsored by council) * Numbers of attendees at events in 2009/10 was 0 (zero), therefore we have used the annual average (2375) for last four years to determine a result and target.

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Epsom, Mt Albert and Pt Chevalier.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Albert-Eden Local Board Albert-Eden Local Actual Level of Provision Board 2009/101 Target 2011/122

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 6.6 6.6 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 24.1 24.1 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with 93 93 overall services provided by libraries

Provide access to a wide Percentage of customers satisfied with 78 78 range of information relevant to content and condition of library collections the community’s recreation 13.5 and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ issued 13.5 per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 84 84 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and 0.23 0.23 people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the board areas there are approximately 106 local parks covering 159 hectares, including Oakley Creek, Heron Park, Potters Park, and Coyle Park.

Develop the local park network Total hectares of local parkland and sports 1.6 1.6 to cater for future growth and fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 97 95 within 500 metres of a local park (within 800 metres) (within 500 metres)

Provide local/urban parks, Percentage of residents satisfied with the 75 75 reserves, sports fields and quality and maintenance of local parks, beaches that enable the reserves, sports fields and beaches community and visitors to Auckland to participate in a Percentage of local parks and reserves 98 98 variety of leisure and maintenance standards achieved recreation opportunities Percentage of residents who have visited a 81 81 local park, reserve or sports park in the last 12 months

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include Mt Albert Aquatic Centre and Mt Albert Community and Recreation Centre.

Provide facilities and services Percentage of customers satisfied with 74 73 to support recreation and their local recreation centre facilities and (recreation centres) leisure activities within the programmes 72 community (swimming pools)

Average number of visits to recreation 6.7 6.7 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Albert-Eden Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Eden Valley Mainstreet and Mt Eden Village Mainstreet.

Develop local business area Number of business area improvement and Not measured Baseline to be precincts, town centres and infrastructure initiatives completed established infrastructure as great places to do business Percentage of business owners who agree Not measured 80 their local town centre has improved as a result of the business improvement initiative for their area

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Albert-Eden Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

Develop vibrant, safe and Percentage of residents satisfied with the 68 68 clean commercial town cleanliness of their local town centre centres and street environments Percentage of residents satisfied with the 64 64 quality and maintenance of the street environment

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

Ensure the community can Percentage of residents who believe they 57 57 appropriately participate in have appropriate opportunities to forums that contribute to participate in the council's decision-making council decision-making process

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans Measures to be developed and agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE ALBERT-EDEN LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 3 0 3 0 2 Local Community Facilities 412 0 412 380 31 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 45 0 45 0 45 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 2,252 0 2,252 403 1,849 Total community activities 2,711 0 2,711 783 1,928 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 20 0 20 0 20 Local Parks 5,440 1,314 4,126 118 4,008 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 1,023 140 883 381 502 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 6,483 1,454 5,029 499 4,530 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 376 0 376 0 376 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 1,520 19 1,501 8 1,493 Total economic activities 1,896 19 1,877 8 1,868 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,210 0 1,210 32 1,179 Total governance activities 1,210 0 1,210 32 1,179

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 12,349 1,472 10,877 1,322 9,555

Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 0 0 0 0 0 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 294 0 294 0 294 Total economic activities 294 0 294 0 294 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 811 0 811 0 811 Total governance activities 811 0 811 0 811

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 1,167 0 1,167 0 1,167

Total local board funding requirement 13,516 1,472 12,044 1,322 10,722

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012 Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 10,877 10,404 472 1 Total capital expenditure 1,167 797 370 2 Total funding requirement 12,044 11,202 842 Local revenue sources 1,322 1,277 45 Net funding requirement 10,722 9,925 797 Notes to variations: 1. This variance is mainly due to changes to the way in which overheads are allocated to activities and local boards. 2. This variance is primarily due to the creation of the local board discretionary capital fund.

All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD Local boards have been established to enable local representation and decision making on behalf of local communities. You are encouraged to contact your elected members to have your say on matters that are important to your community.

PETER HAYNES (CHAIR) MARGI WATSON (DEPUTY CHAIR) 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden 135 Dominion Road Auckland 1024 Mt Eden Ph: (09) 301-0101 or (021) 286-5500 Auckland 1024 Ph: (021) 287-8333 or (09) 820-0288

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

PAULINE ANDERSON HELGA ARLINGTON

135 Dominion Road 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Mt Eden Auckland 1024 Auckland 1024 Ph: (021) 286-4499 or (021) 770-799 Ph: (09) 301-0101 or (021) 286-1333

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

LEE CORRICK GRAEME EASTE

135 Dominion Road 71a Martin Avenue Mt Eden Mt Albert Auckland 1024 Auckland 1025 Ph: (09) 631-7763 or (021) 287-4488 Ph: (027) 209-7565 or (09) 815-9000

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

SIMON MITCHELL TIM WOOLFIELD

135 Dominion Road 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Mt Eden Auckland 1024 Auckland 1024 Ph: (09) 301-0101 or (021) 589-512 Ph: (021) 704-226 or (09) 630-7662

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: 135 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland 1024 For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Devonport-Takapuna area Strategic context DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of Activities Levels of service and performance measures Art services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Devonport-takapuna Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Devonport -Takapuna local board aims to conserve and enhance our unique natural, built and cultural heritage and the special character and quality of place within our villages, centres and neighbourhoods. Town centres are focal points for the economic and social wellbeing of communities. The board intends to encourage successful centres and to advance Takapuna as a sub-regional anchor. The board intends to encourage tourism to celebrate our beaches, volcanic cones, arts infrastructure, town centres and heritage. The board will advocate for integrated, safe and sustainable transport solutions to connect the communities of the local board area and wider Auckland. The local board will ensure that council services continue to meet those currently enjoyed by the Devonport - Takapuna community.

ABOUT THE DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA AREA

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area includes distinct communities within its boundaries spanning Sunnynook and Forrest Hill, Castor Bay and Milford in the north, through Takapuna and the Devonport peninsula, with Devonport in the south. Its western boundary is the inner Waitemata Harbour and the Northern Motorway, with the Hauraki Gulf to the east. The communities have their own unique characteristics but have been combined for administration of parliamentary elections and council wards. There are numerous education and employment opportunities within the board area. The community values these, along with the leisure, entertainment and cultural opportunities. The area has many cultural facilities, such as the Bruce Mason Centre, The PumpHouse, Rose Centre, Depot Artspace, Michael King Writers’ Centre, Lake House Arts Centre, the Navy Museum and Victoria Theatre.

Numerous sporting clubs and facilities such as the Takapuna Aquatic Centre provide a wide range of recreational opportunities, complementing the passive recreation provided by our unique natural environment. Natural features include a number of beautiful beaches with high recreational values and extensive cliffs, the volcanic formations of Lake Pupuke, Mt Victoria, North Head and Takapuna fossil forest and the pohutukawas that frame the edge of our dominant coastal cliffs. The Devonport-Takapuna area is also home to a significant number of cultural and historical features such as Fort Takapuna and Rahopara Pa. Key employment areas include V T Fitzroy and the Royal New Zealand Navy base in Devonport, North Shore Hospital, Smales Farm and Takapuna. Equally, residents enjoy a strong relationship with the Auckland CBD that provides further employment and cultural opportunities. Overall, the thriving Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area offers its residents a range of quality lifestyles.

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board accommodates significant transport infrastructure that is vital for the North Shore area. This includes the northern busway as well as ferries linking the area to the CBD. However, there is limited service enabling residents of Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area to commute to northern areas, for both employment and leisure. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board requires a holistic travel plan to be developed and implemented. Although the board area is served by ferries in the south, there are many opportunities to improve transport links. Access to the north of the area is more restricted and there is a need for greater connectivity within the board area and to wider Auckland. A holistic travel plan for the board area is therefore critical. Takapuna is a strategically important sub-regional centre with untapped potential to become a significant contributor to Auckland’s economy. Although Takapuna has been the traditional area for office facilities and development, this tradition will be challenged by developments currently planned for Albany and Smales Farm. However, it is well placed to respond positively to the demands of regional growth, particularly housing and employment. The Takapuna Strategic Framework provides a strong direction for the development and design of the centre’s eight precincts. This framework forms the basis for the appropriate development of public spaces and community, commercial and residential accommodation required for an increasingly diverse community. Takapuna’s future growth will be reliant upon rapid transit solutions. Enhancing and supporting Devonport’s distinctive heritage character as a magnet for tourism will further contribute to the economic vitality of the board area. The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board acknowledges the challenge of retaining the character and heritage of residential properties and streets while providing for sympathetic renewal to meet the demands of a contemporary society. Investment in improved ferry infrastructure and services is critical given the Devonport peninsula’s reliance on one arterial road for access. Notable gaps in strategic direction and planning exist in Milford and Sunnynook and need to be addressed. Long-term strategic planning is required to support the vitality and success of all our town centres

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DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  development of the first Local Board Plan  local engagement plan  Takapuna Strategic Framework precinct planning and district plan changes  provision of input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the spatial plan. . Advocating to the Governing Body on the following:  development and improvement of the Devonport and Victoria Wharves  planning for the third harbour crossing as a key strategic project of local and regional significance  representation from the Devonport-Takapuna community in the execution of regulatory responsibilities  the continued provision of contracted grants in the 2012/13 and subsequent years  review of the Takapuna Beach management plan and investigate the National Ocean Water Sports Centre.

Advocacy to Auckland Transport on the following:  development of a holistic transport plan for Devonport -Takapuna accounting for the area’s unique geographical boundaries. The plan will place greater emphasis on; bus priority provisions, improvements to bus and ferry infrastructure and increasing services, rail planning, car-pooling, walking and cycling, travel planning and people oriented streetscape design, leading to less reliance on single occupant car trips. The board will also advocate for any necessary road safety reviews, as well as Wayfinding studies and implementation of appropriate signage and an area-wide bus shelter design project  implementation of a Devonport peninsula-wide travel plan  completion of improvements to key routes such as Lake Road  renewal / improvement of the Stanley Bay ferry terminal and access road  advocacy for the development of Devonport Wharf  development of a new Bayswater ferry terminal  development of landside work to complement the consented Bayswater ferry terminal  improvements to Taharoto Road between Forrest Hill and Shakespeare Road  creation of a Kapiti Place to Sunnynook bus station link  continued investigation of the Takapuna Wharf project  review of Albert Road streetscape design  maintenance of area-wide paper roads  initiation of North Shore rail study including Takapuna sub-regional centre connection  ongoing provision of streetscape planting.

In addition, the board will continue to monitor the application of asset management plans to ensure the proper and effective stewardship of public assets. Examples include but are not limited to the maintenance of coastal structures and parks and recreational reserves.

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The Governing Body and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets  implementation of projects contained within the Devonport Masterplan (adopted 2006)  development of plans and funding for the Devonport library  development / advancement of proposals for Torpedo Bay walkway between Takapuna and Devonport  improvement of the Auburn Reserve to Patuone Reserve walkway link  relocation of the Takapuna Visitors Information Centre and public toilets with subsequent demolition of the buildings on Hurstmere Green  implementation of the Milford pedestrian bridge over the Wairau Estuary (subject to resource consent approval)  implementation of the Hurstmere Green improvement project  progression of the Lake Pupuke Weed control project  implementation of the Marine square upgrade project  completion of Ngataringa Park development plan  completion of the Memorial Drive entrance way and landscape plan  further implementation of the Devonport - Takapuna green recreational route (cycleway and pedestrian with particular focus on the Northboro pipebridge improvements)  provision of permanent accommodation for Takapuna Grammar School rowing club  ongoing consultation and liaison between the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC)/Government, the New Zealand Community Trust, Harbour Access Trust and Governing body with regard to the National Ocean Water Sports Centre  maintenance of all esplanade reserves through out the Devonport Takapuna area  ongoing implementation of the former North Shore City Historic Heritage Strategy  continuation of the Milford – Takapuna beach walkway feasibility study  implementation of minor improvements to Milford Town Square  feature lighting on Takapuna Beach Reserve  funding for area wide noxious weed control and pest control  funding for the implementation of the Takapuna retail strategy through the current BID targeted rate, which the Local Board supports.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  design and scope a small suburban park at Lake Town Green. If insufficient existing budget is available the local board could consider this from the discretionary budget.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  implement Lake Road Upgrade (Stage 2-Hauraki Road to Eversleigh Road)  design and investigation for the redevelopment of the Devonport and Victoria wharves.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development of region-wide strategy and policy:  continuation of Sunnynook Centre planning, prioritisation of projects and funding for project implementation  develop a heritage tourism strategy for Devonport.

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The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $115,000 operating expenditure  $229,000 capital expenditure  $491,000 capital expenditure from ex-North Shore City Council Community Board budgets for small local improvement projects  $26,372 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  if insufficient existing budget is available for designing and scoping a small suburban park at Lake Town Green, the local board could consider funding this from the discretionary budget  commencing strategic planning for Milford Centre, including retail, transport and parking strategies and community facilities and advocate for funding.

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long-term plan. Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board. Other statutory activities As well, the local board has been given a number of other responsibilities directly by legislation. These include community engagement, preparing local board plans, monitoring local board agreements, proposing local bylaws, and advocacy on behalf of the local community.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available.

2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council. Where the target has been set using ii) or iii) above, these targets will be used until such time as we have actual local board data to establish a more meaningful target. Where measures are new or we do not have reliable information from across the region to base a target on, the target has been described as “baseline to be established”. We expect to be able to establish a baseline and target over the next year as the first 8-12 months of data becomes available.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board supports or funds the following arts facilities; The Depot Artspace, Lake House Arts Centre, The PumpHouse and the Rose Centre.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Devonport-Takapuna Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide opportunities for Average number of participants in 0.08 0.08 people to participate in, community arts programmes per capita experience, and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 70 community arts programmes

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 3.5 3.5 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for four community facilities and one citizen advice bureau.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 90 90 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation and houses social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Not measured Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they 13 13 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 256.5 256.5 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

Provide funding and advice to Percentage of the community groups Not measured 75 develop and strengthen satisfied with assistance and advice communities and community provided by council groups Percentage of community grant recipients 100 100 meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

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Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that Not measured 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 82 82 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board include local Christmas events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 2.1 2.1 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with Not measured 85 events

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Devonport, Takapuna and the Takapuna Children’s Library.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 10.1 10.1 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 60.7 60.7 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with 90 90 overall services provided by libraries

Provide access to a wide Percentage of customers satisfied with Not measured 80 range of information relevant to content and condition of library collections the community’s recreation and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ issued 15.8 15.8 per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools Not measured 80 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and Not measured Baseline to be people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita established reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the board area there are approximately 193 local parks covering 182 hectares, including Alison Park, Barrys Point Reserve, Sunnynook Park and Greville Reserve.

Develop the local park network Total hectares of local parkland and sports 3.2 3.2 to cater for future growth and fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties Not measured 95 within 500 metres of a local park

Provide local/urban parks, Percentage of residents satisfied with the 88 88 reserves, sports fields and quality and maintenance of local parks, beaches that enable the reserves, sports fields and beaches community and visitors to Auckland to participate in a Percentage of local parks and reserves 100 100 variety of leisure and maintenance standards achieved recreation opportunities Percentage of residents who have visited a Not measured 75 local park, reserve or sports park in the last 12 months

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include the North Shore Leisure Centre located at Takapuna.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Devonport-Takapuna Local Devonport-Takapuna Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide facilities and services Percentage of customers satisfied with 80 80 to support recreation and their local recreation centre facilities and leisure activities within the programmes community Average number of visits to recreation 2.7 2.7 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet 100 100 recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The local board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including the Milford BID and Takapuna BID.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Takapuna town centre.

Develop vibrant, safe and Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured 75 clean commercial town cleanliness of their local town centre centres and street environments Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured 75 quality and maintenance of the street environment

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

Ensure the community can Percentage of residents who believe they Not measured 50 appropriately participate in have appropriate opportunities to forums that contribute to participate in the council's decision-making council decision-making process

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans Measures to be developed and agreements in accordance with legislative requirements

Produce local board plans Measures to be developed and agreements in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE DEVONPORT- TAKAPUNA LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 1 0 1 0 1 Local Community Facilities 24 0 24 62 (37) Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 26 0 26 0 26 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 3,858 34 3,824 406 3,419 Total community activities 3,911 34 3,877 467 3,409 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 1 0 1 0 1 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 34 0 34 0 34 Local Parks 6,528 1,940 4,588 60 4,528 Local Recreation Programmes 515 0 515 150 365 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 3,619 11 3,608 1,174 2,434 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 10,696 1,951 8,745 1,384 7,361 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 351 0 351 0 351 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 37 0 37 2 35 Total economic activities 387 0 387 2 385 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,045 0 1,045 32 1,013 Total governance activities 1,045 0 1,045 32 1,013

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 16,088 1,984 14,104 1,886 12,218

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 122 0 122 0 122 Total community activities 122 0 122 0 122 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 1,356 0 1,356 0 1,356 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 1,356 0 1,356 0 1,356 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 191 0 191 0 191 Total economic activities 191 0 191 0 191 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 720 0 720 0 720 Total governance activities 720 0 720 0 720

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 2,389 0 2,389 0 2,389

Total local board funding requirement 18,478 1,984 16,493 1,886 14,607

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 14,492 14,114 378 Total capital expenditure 2,389 1,769 621 1 Total funding requirement 16,882 15,883 999 Local revenue sources 1,907 2,116 (209) Net funding requirement 14,974 13,767 1,208 Note to variance: 1. This increase is primarily due to the creation of the local board discretionary capital fund, the allocation of North Shore City Council Community Board discretionary fund, and changes to the programme of works of parks capital projects.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

Local boards have been established to enable local representation and decision making on behalf of local communities. You are encouraged to contact your elected members to have your say on matters that are important to your community.

CHRIS DARBY KEVIN SCHWASS, QSM (CHAIR) (DEPUTY CHAIR)

94 Stanley Point Road 35 Killarney Street Devonport Takapuna Auckland 0624 Auckland 0622 Ph: (021) 284-2888 or (09) 486-8549 Ph: (09) 486-6330 or (021) 976-113 F: (09) 486-3100

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

JOSEPH BERGIN MIKE COHEN, QSM

PO Box 31929 11a Bayswater Avenue Milford Bayswater Auckland 0741 Auckland 0622 Ph: (021) 287-9977 Ph: (027) 290-4942 or (09) 445-9914

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

DIANNE HALE, QSO, JP JAN O'CONNOR

5 Jubilee Avenue 1/43 Francis Street Devonport Takapuna Auckland 0624 Auckland 0622 Ph (027) 243-6043 or (09) 445-0455 Ph: (09) 486-4499 or (021) 286-4488 F: (09) 445-1870 F: (09) 486-1899

E: [email protected] E: jan.o'[email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: Takapuna Service Centre Level 3, 1 The Strand Takapuna Auckland 0622

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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FRANKLIN LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE FRANKLIN LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Franklin area Strategic context FRANKLIN LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Art services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Franklin Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE FRANKLIN LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

Franklin, as part of Auckland, provides a rural aspect with extensive and multi-faceted food production, wide ranging rural industry, recreational facilities with wide open spaces, a rural and coastal lifestyle and natural resources.The Franklin Local Board recognises and values the Franklin ward being retained as a rural identity and will work to promote economic growth and prosperity within the ward while ensuring that communities live within defined planned and serviced country towns and villages surrounded by countryside offering varied living, working and recreational options and connected to the cities by well developed transport links. The Franklin Local Board will advocate as a primary objective, value for money to the ratepayers.

ABOUT THE FRANKLIN AREA

The Franklin Local Board area is predominantly a rural area, supported by towns, villages and hamlets. The area spans the eastern coast of the Hauraki Gulf to the western coast of the Manukau Harbour. It includes a number of inland and coastal settlements such as the Awhitu peninsula, Karaka, Ardmore, Hunua, Bombay, Clevedon, Whitford, Beachlands, Maraetai, Kawakawa Bay and Orere Point, as well as the townships of Pukekohe and Waiuku. State Highway 1 and the North Island Main Trunk Railway run through the area, with Pukekohe being the last stop for commuter trains to and from Britomart. The southern part of the previous Franklin District, essentially the northern part of the Waikato River catchment, including the township of Tuakau, has become part of the Waikato District, and the Kaiaua coast to the east has become part of the Hauraki District. Franklin is proud of its country feel and known for its horticulture, the Clevedon farmers’ markets, motor sports and horse breeding. Of particular note are the forests of the Hunua ranges and the coastal bird habitats along the south and western shores of the Manukau harbour. Some of the critical infrastructure supporting Auckland is located in this board such as the water reservoirs in the Hunua ranges, as well as gas, water, electricity and telecommunications lines.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

Franklin is home to a growing number of residents seeking a rural lifestyle and its economy is dominated by activities related to agriculture or land resources. The Glenbrook Steel Mill operates in the Waiuku subdivision. The balance between retaining land for a working rural economy and providing both business and residential growth is a key challenge for managing future growth in the area. Ensuring that there is public infrastructure and business land allocated are priorities that the community has identified. Over the next five years, Waiuku and Pukekohe town centres and the villages of Clevedon, Kawakawa Bay, Patumahoe and Kingseat are expected to grow. Population growth has necessitated upgrading community facilities. Developments such as the Pukekohe and Waiuku town centre upgrades and the development of new sports and community facilities in the growth areas of Belmont, Waiuku, Clevedon and Karaka are underway. Upgrades of the area’s sports parks and new bridle and cycle ways are also planned for these growth areas. Local aspirations and community issues have been articulated through feedback from the whole community. Retaining the area’s heritage sites is an identified priority.

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FRANKLIN LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Franklin Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  engagement with and establishing good relationships with our local communities  development of the first local board plan  input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the spatial plan.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport in the following areas:  Auckland Transport on the plans, policies, and standards for rural roads and bridges with a particular emphasis on undertaking immediate improvements to remove safety black spots.

Advocacy with Watercare on the following areas:  Watercare on the provision of quality water and wastewater supplies to small communities in our rural areas (such as Beachlands and Maraetai).

The Governing Body and the Franklin Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets  Sports and recreation facilities – board wide. Maintain existing provision of $1.978m in 2011/2012 year for the development of new sporting facilities  Waiuku waterfront and reserves management plan – development works. $100,000 brought forward from the 2012/2013 budget.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  Increase number of public toilets at Orere Point. If insufficient budget available, then local board discretionary funding may be required.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  Establishment of Drury station and Park and Ride  Redevelopment of Pukekohe Station with Park and Ride.

The Franklin Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012  $128,000 of operating expenditure  $257,000 of capital expenditure  $29,618 for funding the community loan scheme.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  Increase number of public toilets at Orere Point. If insufficient existing budget available, then local board discretionary funding may be required.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Franklin Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long-term plan. Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Franklin Local Board Other statutory activities As well, the local board has been given a number of other responsibilities directly by legislation. These include community engagement, preparing local board plans, monitoring local board agreements, proposing local bylaws, and advocacy on behalf of the local community.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Franklin Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available.

2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Franklin Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year. The Franklin Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available,

ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Franklin Local Board supports the existing arts facilities within the ward.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Franklin Local Board Franklin Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide opportunities for Average number of participants in 0.01 0.01 people to participate in, community arts programmes per capita experience, and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 70 community arts programmes

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per Not measured Baseline to be capita established Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community services in Franklin include responsibility for 37 community centres and halls, local safety and graffiti programmes, and local community grants and advice.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 97 97 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation and houses social needs within the Percentage of available time community Not measured Baseline to be community centres and halls are used (actual established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they Not measured 20 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community Not measured Baseline to be development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 established meet specific needs of the residents community

Provide funding and advice to Percentage of the community groups Not measured 75 develop and strengthen satisfied with assistance and advice communities and community provided by council groups Percentage of community grant recipients 100 100 meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that Not measured 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and Percentage of respondents who agree that Not measured 55 initiatives with other organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Franklin Local Board area include local ANZAC commemorations, A and P shows, and local Christmas events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.13* Baseline to be events events per capita established Percentage of attendees satisfied with Not measured 85 events

* Estimated number of attendees is from the previous Manukau City Council only (not measured by Franklin District Council)

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Pukekohe and Waiuku. There are also five other rural libraries located in Beachlands, Maraetai, Clevedon, Orere Point, and Kawakawa Bay, however these are not currently measured.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita Not measured 8.5 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 30.0 30.0 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with 91 91 overall services provided by libraries

Provide access to a wide Percentage of customers satisfied with Not measured 80 range of information relevant content and condition of library collections to the community’s recreation and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ 8.9 8.9 issued per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with Not measured 80 tools and technology to access information

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the board areas there are approximately 483 local parks covering 1,085 hectares, including Clevedon Scenic Reserve, Otau Mountain Road, Karioitahi Reserve and Matakawau Recreation & Plantation Reserve.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 16.9 16.9 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the 91 91 provision of local parks and reserves

Percentage of urban residential properties Not measured 95 within 500 metres of a local park

Provide local/urban parks, Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured 85 reserves, sports fields and quality and maintenance of local parks, beaches that enable the reserves, sports fields and beaches community and visitors to Auckland to participate in a Percentage of local parks and reserves Not measured Baseline to be variety of leisure and maintenance standards achieved established recreation opportunities Percentage of residents who have visited a Not measured 75 local park, reserve or sports park in the last 12 months

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation services include Franklin Swim, Sport and Fitness, Pukekohe Pool, and Whiteside Pool, Waiuku.

Provide facilities and services Percentage of customers satisfied with 68 68 to support recreation and their local recreation centre facilities and leisure activities within the programmes community Average number of visits to recreation 7.0 7.0 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Franklin Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Waiuku Mainstreet.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Franklin Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Pukekohe town centre.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Note: Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans Measures to be developed and agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE FRANKLIN LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 1 0 1 0 1 Local Community Facilities 1,260 488 772 450 321 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 79 7 71 0 71 Local Community Safety Programmes 8 0 8 39 (31) Local Library Facilities and Services 1,446 75 1,371 63 1,308 Total community activities 2,795 571 2,224 552 1,672 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 81 0 81 0 81 Local Arts Grants and Advice 20 0 20 0 20 Local Events 119 1 118 7 111 Local Parks 4,837 1,078 3,758 118 3,640 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 1,038 581 456 234 223 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 328 0 328 0 328 Total lifestyle and culture activities 6,422 1,661 4,762 359 4,403 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 449 0 449 0 449 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 1,364 593 771 3 768 Total economic activities 1,813 593 1,220 3 1,217 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,095 0 1,095 29 1,066 Total governance activities 1,095 0 1,095 29 1,066

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 12,174 2,824 9,349 942 8,407

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 233 0 233 0 233 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 233 0 233 0 233 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 1,269 0 1,269 0 1,269 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 243 0 243 0 243 Total lifestyle and culture activities 1,512 0 1,512 0 1,512 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 2,563 0 2,563 0 2,563 Total economic activities 2,563 0 2,563 0 2,563 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 257 0 257 0 257 Total governance activities 257 0 257 0 257

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 4,565 0 4,565 0 4,565

Total local board funding requirement 16,739 2,824 13,914 942 12,972

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FUNDING SOURCE

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012 Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 9,349 10,248 (898) 1 Total capital expenditure 4,565 2,371 2,194 2 Total funding requirement 13,914 12,619 1,295 Local revenue sources 942 618 324 Net funding requirement 12,972 12,001 971 Notes to variations: 1. This variance is mainly due to changes to the way in which overheads are allocated to activities and local boards. 2. This variance is due to Pukekohe town centre project allocation correction. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

ANDREW BAKER (CHAIR) JAN SINCLAIR (DEPUTY CHAIR) 82 Manukau Road Pukekohe 690 Kawakawa-Orere Road Auckland 2120 RD5 Papakura Ph: (09) 237-1311 or (021) 283-2222 Auckland 2585 Ph: (09) 292-2421 or (021) 286-1177

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

BILL CASHMORE LANCE GEDGE

389 Kawakawa-Orere Road 82 Manukau Road RD5 Papakura Pukekohe Auckland 2585 Auckland 2120 Ph: (09) 292-2633 or (021) 283-3355 Ph: (09) 536-7022 or (021) 287-9955

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

MURRAY KAY DANIEL LYNCH

32 Notre Dame Court 16 Brookesmith Drive Pukekohe Waiuku Auckland 2120 Auckland 2123 Ph: (09) 238-9399 or (021) 286-4222 Ph: (09) 235-8587 or (021) 284-4222 F: (09) 238-3600

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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PAUL MUIR JILL NAYSMITH

263 Runciman Road PO Box 434 RD2 Pukekohe Pukekohe Auckland 2677 Auckland 2340 Ph: (09) 238-9939 or Ph: (021) 286-5333 (021) 179-7596

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

MAGAN RANCHHOD, MNZM, JP

97 Barber Road Pukekohe Auckland 2675 Ph: (09) 236-0777 or (021) 287-9000 F: (09) 236-0781

E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: 82 Manukau Road Pukekohe Auckland 2120

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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GREAT BARRIER LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE GREAT BARRIER LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Great Barrier area Strategic context GREAT BARRIER LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Art services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Great Barrier Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE GREAT BARRIER LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

Great Barrier Island/Aotea is unique within the Auckland Council area; a remote and beautiful island, with a resilient and independent community, and a “can do” attitude. The island faces specific challenges and difficulties which are not faced by mainland residents, and which the board will strive to have heard and financially supported at Auckland Council level. The Great Barrier Local Board will foster the retention of the island’s own identity and a social, cultural and economic environment that encourages and promotes an increase in the island’s permanent resident population. The board places a priority on consulting with the community and on providing local ownership and leadership of local matters. The board will take an independent approach to decision making and seeks to have this supported by the Auckland Council. The board’s intention is to continue with agreed local projects and not alter direction on these unnecessarily.

ABOUT THE GREAT BARRIER AREA

Great Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf is situated 90 kilometres north-east of central Auckland. The island is 285 square kilometres and nearly 45 kilometres long, and is the fourth largest island in New Zealand in the main island chain. Great Barrier includes 23 islands and a multitude of islets. Over 60 per cent of the island is under Department of Conservation administration. Great Barrier Island has a diverse and beautiful landscape, from beaches to sheltered bays, steep forest-covered hills to mangrove estuaries and wetlands. The island is home to a number of rare and endangered plant and animal species and has no possums, stoats, ferrets, weasels, mustelids, hedgehogs, goats or deer.

The island has no externally provided electricity supply, minimal local banking facilities, no supermarkets, footpaths, streetlights or public transport. Residents are a proudly independent and innovative community.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

While settlements on Great Barrier Island are scattered they have a strong sense of community spirit. Providing for community needs through sustainable development patterns will remain a challenge for the local board. Population on the island has traditionally waxed and waned; from a high of 1128 in 1996 dropping to 852 in 2006. Great Barrier Island has also experienced reduced employment opportunities and increased living costs. The low population base makes the provision of local services and facilities difficult. The island’s economy is becoming more reliant on tourism, with a large number of visitors attracted to the island, particularly in summer. Retaining some of the rural life style and maintaining the ‘unspoiled’ environment, while boosting sustainable economic growth, presents a huge challenge for the new local board. Maintaining a close relationship with the Department of Conservation which administers large parts of the island, local iwi and other stakeholders will also be key. Maintaining infrastructure such as airfields and wharves is paramount. Improving infrastructure on the island, such as a number of seal extensions, is also a high priority. With less than 40 per cent of Great Barrier Island being in private ownership, this has a significant bearing on Council’s rating income.

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GREAT BARRIER LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Great Barrier Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  development of the first local board plan  input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the spatial plan  the board will seek to improve the governing body, CCOs and the Department of Conservation’s understanding of Great Barrier Island’s unique situation and the community’s aspirations  change the Hauraki Gulf Islands section of the district plan, including changes to subdivision rules and criteria, and reflect in the proposed unitary plan.

Key areas and issues where the local board will negotiate and advocate to the governing body, CCOs and central government over 2011/2012 include the following: Advocacy to the governing body:  the board will advocate to the governing body for changes to the rating structure in recognition of the island’s unique situation and the restrictions on land use  employ island residents for project management and staffing where possible  specific training for officers dealing with Great Barrier to ensure they understand the unique needs of the island and respond accordingly  improve bio-security and pest management responses and programmes  retain only bylaws relevant to the local community’s needs  establish northern and central cemeteries in recognition of the desire of the island’s residents to be buried locally  complete the land exchange programme agreed with Auckland City Council and the Department of Conservation once Treaty of Waitangi settlement matters are resolved.

Advocacy to central government:  improve educational and training opportunities for the island’s young people  practical and financial support for pensioner accommodation  work towards the development of sustainable coastal fisheries in consultation with local iwi, and for legislation change to allow locally caught fish and home kill meat to be purchased on-island  provision of cellphone and broadband for the island’s northern communities.

Advocacy to Auckland Transport and other CCOs:  priority to be given to retaining and enhancing the island’s transport infrastructure, in recognition of the reliance of the community on transport links to Auckland for its viability, in particular: o continuing with the road sealing programme at current levels for the next three years  provision of gold card travel subsidies for residents to and from Great Barrier Island.

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The Governing Body and the Great Barrier Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  investigate the provision of cellphone and broadband for the island’s northern communities  purchase machinery to extend the life of the Claris landfill  investigate the management and planting of sand dunes adjoining Claris airfield  continue the development of walkways  provide funding for health services on the island ($20,000 operating expenditure).

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  manage and plant sand dunes adjoining Claris airfield.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  seal the remaining unsealed sections of Aotea Road (9.4km)  seal Puriri Road from the end of the existing seal as far as Schooner Bay Road (1.67km) and Kiaraara Bay Road as far as from the ex Department of conservation headquarters (850 metres)  seal the remaining sections of Whangaparapara Road (3.76km)  upgrade of the Tryphena wharf  scope feasibility of upgrade Whangaparapara wharf  establish a position to provide economic development, business and tourism advice, support, promotion and marketing.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  providing an all weather surface for Okiwi airfield  pro-active biosecuriiy checking and monitoring of people and goods arriving on the island  new and fairer rating structure and planning provisions which support the island’s economic development needs.

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022:  establish new cemeteries at Okiwi and Claris.

The Great Barrier Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $20,000 operating expenditure  $185,000 for operating expenditure for small local improvement projects  $40,000 capital expenditure  $416,000 capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $15,000 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  manage and plant sand dunes adjoining Claris airfield, should reprioritising existing budgets be insufficient to cover this  provide further funding for health services on the island above the $20,000 operating expenditure.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Great Barrier Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long-term plan. Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Great Barrier Local Board. Other statutory activities As well, the local board has been given a number of other responsibilities directly by legislation. These include community engagement, preparing local board plans, monitoring local board agreements, proposing local bylaws, and advocacy on behalf of the local community.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Great Barrier Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available.

2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Great Barrier Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year. The Great Barrier local board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Great Barrier Local Board Great Barrier Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts There are currently no council owned, operated or facilities funded arts facilities located in the local board area

Average number of visits to arts facilities per capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there 65 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local community facilities on Great Barrier Island.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with community 74 74 centres, halls, and houses for centres, halls, and community houses a wide range of recreation and social needs within the Percentage of available time community Data available for Baseline to be community centres and halls are used (actual community centres only established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they have 40 40 used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 121.4 121.4 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

Provide funding and advice to Percentage of the community groups Not measured 75 develop and strengthen satisfied with assistance and advice provided communities and community by council groups Percentage of community grant recipients Not measured 95 meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Great Barrier Local Board includes local Christmas events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.07 Baseline to be events events per capita established*

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 83 80 events (satisfied with events delivered by council)

78 (satisfied with events sponsored by council)

* There is currently no recorded attendance for council supported events held on Great Barrier Island.

LIBRARIES

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Great Barrier Local Board Great Barrier Local Actual Level of Provision Board 2009/101 Target 2011/122

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita There are currently no council owned or run libraries

accessible library facilities for 2 within the local board area. customers to access library Total library building floor space (m ) per services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with overall services provided by libraries

Provide access to a wide Percentage of customers satisfied with range of information relevant content and condition of library collections to the community’s recreation and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ issued per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools and technology to access information

Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with reading and information skill programmes

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the board area there are approximately 49 local parks covering 35 hectares, including Claris playground, and numerous reserves and walkways.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland per 1000 42.7* 42.7* network to cater for future residents as an indicator of level of access to growth and community needs local parks and reserves

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 97 95 within 500 metres of a local park (within 800 metres) (within 500 metres)

* The total hectares of parkland per 1000 residents is high when compared to other local boards due to the unique island environment, and the number and size of local parks, reserves and beaches located in the local board area. The population within the Great Barrier Local Board area is also considerably smaller than other local boards, which has an additional impact on the result for this measure.

RECREATION SERVICES

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with There are currently no council owned or funded recreation services to support their local recreation centre facilities and and leisure centres located in the local board area recreation and leisure programmes activities within the community Average number of visits to recreation facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Great Barrier and Islands local board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The local board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans Measures to be developed and agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE GREAT BARRIER LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 20 0 20 0 20 Local Community Facilities 191 0 191 12 179 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 15 0 15 0 15 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 12 0 12 1 11 Total community activities 239 0 239 13 226 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 20 0 20 0 20 Local Parks 142 13 129 7 123 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 57 0 57 2 56 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 219 13 206 8 198 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 0 0 0 0 0 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 403 0 403 2 401 Total economic activities 403 0 403 2 401 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 807 0 807 30 777 Total governance activities 807 0 807 30 777

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 1,716 13 1,704 53 1,651

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 0 0 0 0 0 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 146 0 146 0 146 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 146 0 146 0 146 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 456 0 456 0 456 Total governance activities 456 0 456 0 456

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 601 0 601 0 601

Total local board funding requirement 2,318 13 2,305 53 2,252

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 1,704 1,468 235 1 Total capital expenditure 601 580 21 2 Total funding requirement 2,305 2,048 257 Local revenue sources 53 54 (2) Net funding requirement 2,252 1,994 259 Notes to variations: 1. The increase is primarily due to changes in the way the costs of service level provision are allocated. 2. This variance is due to the creation of the local board discretionary capital fund.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

PAUL DOWNIE (CHAIR) SCOTT MABEY (DEPUTY CHAIR) 145 Shoal Bay Road RD1 Great Barrier Island PO Box 49 Auckland 0991 Port Fitzroy Ph: (09) 429-0890 or (021) 973-002 Great Barrier Island Auckland 0963 Ph: (09) 429-0132 or (021) 411-644 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

SUSAN DALY IZZY FORDHAM

342 Blind Bay Road PO Box 42 Okupu Claris Great Barrier Island Great Barrier Island Auckland 0991 Auckland 0961 Ph: (09) 429-0244 or (021) 207-7923 Ph: (09) 429-0145 or (027) 634-4510 F: (09) 429-0209

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

RICHARD SOMERVILLE- RYAN

228 Shoal Bay Road Tryphena Great Barrier Island Auckland 0962 Ph: (09) 429-0270 or (021) 625-808

E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: Great Barrier Service Centre 81 Hector Sanderson Road Claris Great Barrier Island Auckland 0991

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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HENDERSON-MASSEY LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE HENDERSON-MASSEY LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Henderson-Massey area Strategic context HENDERSON-MASSEY LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Art services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Henderson-Massey Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE HENDERSON-MASSEY LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Henderson-Massey Local Board is here to represent and respect the needs of this community. We will be an effective voice for the people of Henderson Massey. This local board will listen to and consult with the many diverse groups that make up our community. We will recognise and acknowledge their distinct characteristics. We will co- ordinate with community organisations and the police to improve community safety. The Henderson-Massey Local Board will continue to partner with grassroots community organisations, central government and private businesses to improve community outcomes. As a community that has a high proportion of young people we will recognise the importance of youth. We will maintain core services such as parks, libraries, rubbish collections and the current user pays system of inorganic rubbish collection. We will promote economic development and support existing Business Improvement Districts in our area. We also support the construction of an international standard velodrome at Waitakere Trusts Stadium. In this first agreement for the 2011/12 year, we will focus on:  supporting the Massey Matters community building initiatives and suburban development  managing the development of the Westgate, Ranui and Te Atatu libraries and Te Atatu community centre  continuing to work with the McLaren Park and Henderson South Community Initiative Incorporated (MPHSCII)  The Global Café youth venue at Westwave in Henderson  progressing the Hub on Corban Green (a community facility)  Ranui Action Project and Ranui Community initiative.

ABOUT THE HENDERSON-MASSEY AREA

The Henderson-Massey Local Board area is located at the western end of the Waitemata Harbour. It includes the Te Atatu Peninsula, Te Atatu South and the suburbs of West Harbour, Westgate, Ranui, Massey, Henderson, and Glendene. Henderson town centre is considered the “civic hub” for the west of Auckland. It has a significant local government presence at the Waitakere Central complex and key government services (Waitakere base hospital, district courts, area police station, Work and Income centre, immigration centre) and the Unitec campus. The town centre has an integrated bus and train station, with enhanced access to the heart of the civic, retail and business district.

Main retail areas are in Henderson and the Massey/Westgate shopping centre. Business activity is also concentrated along the Lincoln Road corridor. Te Atatu town centre is a vibrant neighbourhood centre. The area is home to several cultural and recreational facilities, including the Corban Estate Arts Centre, West Wave Aquatic Centre, the Trusts Stadium, the Netball Waitakere complex and Massey Leisure Centre. The Opanuku and Oratia streams flow through Henderson and provide significant environmental, recreational and amenity benefits to the area. The Henderson town centre is also home to the base of Te Whanau o Waipareira activities.

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

Significant population and business growth is expected in the north of the local board area, with extensions to the Westgate town centre at the end of the north-western motorway and the redevelopment of Henderson town centre. These two centres will play a significant role in the development of the region in the future. Westgate town centre, as a greenfield development, is expected to provide new employment and services. Businesses in Henderson/Lincoln will benefit from opportunities flowing from the significant public sector investment made in the rail network (double tracking, electrification and station upgrades). Auckland Council, at both the governing body and local board level, will play a key role in facilitating these developments with key stakeholders and investors. The Te Atatu town centre will continue to serve Te Atatu Peninsula. The Henderson Massey Local Board will continue to support entities which enable and encourage employment opportunities in the local board area. The board also acknowledges the importance of the transit oriented development being constructed at New Lynn in the strategic context of west Auckland.

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HENDERSON-MASSEY LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Henderson-Massey Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  engagement and consultation with the local community  development of the first Henderson-Massey Local Board Plan  input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the Auckland (spatial) plan.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport on the following areas:  40km per hour speed limit around schools  the continued roll out of school travel plans  public transport and connectivity improvements including promotion of the electrification of train lines and improving public transport to the new development at Hobsonville and Westgate  the clarification of the split of expenses in the Street Environment and Town Centres budget line between Auckland Transport and the local board.

Advocacy with Central Government and other agencies on the following areas:  work with the police and community groups to promote safer communities  working with central government agencies to develop and implement initiatives to support and strengthen youth and family  the Henderson Massey local board endorses the investigation and design of the CBD rail loop and second harbour crossing.

The Governing Body and the Henderson-Massey Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/12 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  input into the Northern Strategic Growth Area (NorSGA) development (a City Transformation project, located at Westgate and managed by the Governing Body)  set up a governance structure to ensure sub-regional projects are managed across the western cluster local boards in a collaborative way  set up a governance structure to ensure sub-regional events are managed across the western cluster local boards in a collaborative way  redeveloping the Westgate and Ranui libraries and the Westgate community centre  constructing the Te Atatu library and community centre  to the construction of an international standard velodrome and mountain bike facility at the Waitakere Trusts Stadium. Note: Auckland Council has agreed to provide $10million over two years, but the project has been awarded to another city subject to confirmation that the latter can fund the bid  complete the path around the Te Atatu foreshore  partnering with and representation on McLaren Park and Henderson South Community Initiative Incorporated  partnering with and representation on the Massey Matters community building initiatives and suburban development programmes  partnering with and representation on the Ranui Action Project and Ranui Community Initiative  partnering with the Corban Estate Trust in the continuing development of the Corban Estate Arts Centre  constructing the community facility hub on Corban Green  constructing a recreation facility on Te Rangi Hiroa in Ranui

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 Wilsher Village redevelopment project in Henderson  provide input into local alcohol policies.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  policy development to ensure community, arts and sports grants are allocated fairly – the distribution of funding should be at the local level as this is where the delivery of the projects funded takes place. Local boards should also be involved in the development of the community funding policy and the discretionary funding policy  citizenship ceremonies be returned to the local context and be performed by local boards  a budget for heritage protection.

The Henderson-Massey Local Board has the following discretionary funding in 2011/2012:  $219,000 operating expenditure  $438,000 capital expenditure  $50,627 for funding community grants.

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Henderson-Massey Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Other statutory activities As well, the local board has been given a number of other responsibilities directly by legislation. These include community engagement, preparing local board plans, monitoring local board agreements, proposing local bylaws, and advocacy on behalf of the local community.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Henderson-Massey Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available.

2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Henderson-Massey Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/2012 financial year.

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The Henderson-Massey Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

ARTS SERVICES

The Henderson-Massey Local Board supports the Corban Estate Arts and Cultural Centre.

Provide opportunities for Average number of participants in Not measured Baseline to be people to participate in, community arts programmes per capita established experience, and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 70 community arts programmes

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per Not measured Baseline to be capita established

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community services in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area include responsibility for 10 community centres and halls, including the Massey North Youth Facility.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Henderson-Massey Henderson-Massey Local Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101 Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with community Not measured 80 centres, halls, and houses for centres, halls, and community houses a wide range of recreation and Percentage of available time community Not measured Baseline to be social needs within the centres and halls are used (actual established community time/hours used compared to total hours available) Percentage of residents who state they have Not measured 20 used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community Not measured Baseline to be development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 established meet specific needs of the residents community

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Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that Not measured 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 69 69 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the board area include Toddler Day Out, Waitakere Fireworks Display, local Christmas events, ANZAC commemorations, and youth events. Sponsorship and community facilitation; through partnership with LG Northern Mystics Netball Franchise.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.38 0.38 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 97 97 events

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LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Waitakere Central, Ranui, Massey and Te Atatu Peninsula.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 7.9 7.9

accessible library facilities for 2 customers to access library Total library building floor space (m ) per 32.8 32.8 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with 92 92 overall services provided by libraries

Provide access to a wide Percentage of customers satisfied with 88 88 range of information relevant content and condition of library collections to the community’s recreation and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ issued 13.4 13.4 per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools Not measured 80 and technology to access information

LOCAL PARKS

Within the board areas there are approximately 217 local parks covering 546 hectares, including Bruce McLaren Memorial Reserve, Henderson and Te Atatu Peninsula parks.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 5.0 5.0 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the 86 86 provision of local parks and reserves

Percentage of urban residential properties Not measured 95 within 500 metres of a local park

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RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include the West Wave Aquatic Centre.

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with 98 98 services to support their local recreation centre facilities and (West Wave only) (West Wave only) recreation and leisure programmes activities within the community Average number of visits to recreation 10.2 10.2 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet 100 100 recommended pool water quality standards

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Henderson-Massey Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Te Atatu BID and Westpark.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Henderson-Massey Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. There is also activity associated with the Massey-Ranui sustainable neighbourhood development. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Henderson and Massey North town centres.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce Local Board Plans Measures to be developed and Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE HENDERSON-MASSEY LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 170 0 170 0 169 Local Community Facilities 1,067 460 607 195 412 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 77 0 77 0 77 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 7,788 1,110 6,679 596 6,082 Total community activities 9,101 1,569 7,532 792 6,740 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 104 0 104 0 104 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 329 0 329 0 329 Local Parks 9,808 2,708 7,100 184 6,916 Local Recreation Programmes 3,170 0 3,170 1,485 1,685 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 9,574 1,499 8,075 5,148 2,926 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 22,985 4,207 18,778 6,817 11,961 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 77 0 77 0 77 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 1,248 0 1,248 74 1,174 Total economic activities 1,325 0 1,325 74 1,251

Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,161 0 1,161 27 1,134 Total governance activities 1,161 0 1,161 27 1,134

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 34,622 5,776 28,846 7,711 21,136

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 400 0 400 0 400 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 4,748 0 4,748 0 4,748 Total community activities 5,148 0 5,148 0 5,148 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 155 0 155 0 155 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 2,026 0 2,026 0 2,026 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 2,737 0 2,737 0 2,737 Total lifestyle and culture activities 4,919 0 4,919 0 4,919

Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 438 0 438 0 438 Total governance activities 438 0 438 0 438

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 10,505 0 10,505 0 10,505

Total local board funding requirement 45,128 5,776 39,352 7,711 31,641

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP comparative Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 28,846 22,819 6,027 1 Total capital expenditure 10,505 14,526 (4,021) 2 Total funding requirement 39,352 37,345 2,006 Local revenue sources 7,711 7,961 (250) Net funding requirement 31,641 29,385 2,256

Notes to variations:

1. The increase is primarily due to changes in the way the costs of service level provision are allocated.

2. This variance is due to projects deferral and Local Board discretionary fund.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

VANESSA NEESON, JP ASSID CORBAN, OBE, JP (CHAIR) (DEPUTY CHAIR)

26 Wiseley Road 6 Henderson Valley Road Hobsonville Henderson Auckland 0618 Auckland 0612 Ph: (09) 416-6452 or (021) 281-0445 Ph: (09) 838-8947

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

BRENDA BRADY, JP PETER CHAN, JP

PO Box 121456 20 Piriti Drive Henderson Te Atatu Peninsula Auckland 0650 Auckland 0610 Ph: (09) 836-0798 or Ph: (09) 834-5638 or (027) 564-0566 (021) 286-5533

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

ROSS DALLOW, QPM, WARREN FLAUNTY, QSM, NZSSM (Erebus), JP JP

20 Provence Esplanade 86 Redhills Road Te Atatu Peninsula Massey Auckland 0610 RD2 Henderson Ph: (09) 834-1472 or (021) 770-267 Auckland 0782 Ph: (09) 832-5685 or (021) 287-1555

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

TRACY KIRKLEY LEO NOBILO

6 Henderson Valley Road 6 Henderson Valley Road Henderson Henderson Auckland 0612 Auckland 0612 Ph: (021) 287-1666 Ph: (021) 754-145

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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The board can be contacted at the address below: Henderson Service Centre 6 Henderson Valley Road Henderson Auckland 0612

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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HIBISCUS AND BAYS LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE HIBISCUS AND BAYS LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Hibiscus and Bays area Strategic context HIBISCUS AND BAYS LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Art services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE HIBISCUS AND BAYS LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The coastal communities of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area benefit from spectacular eastern beaches and the many parks and reserves that serve this area. The townships and villages each have their own uniqueness, and are supported by good community spirit, pride of place and local diversity. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board must preserve and protect and build on the legacy of the past while ensuring that the future is founded on strong leadership, celebrating success across the area and making sure that the community voice is canvassed heard and acted on. The decisions of the local board are the means to achieve success across the areas of responsibility. This success will be thoroughly evaluated and measured. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will focus on key priorities for its first local board agreement 2011/2012. This is the main driver that determines those programmes and projects approved and strongly recommended from the previous Rodney District and North Shore City Councils. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board will advocate on the communities’ behalf with the governing body, CCOs and other agencies on matters that affect this area. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is committed to delivering the co-governance model partnership with the governing body.

ABOUT THE HIBISCUS AND BAYS AREA

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area extends from Waiwera in the north to Campbells Bay in the south. It includes the Whangaparaoa peninsula. The local board area is bounded by the beaches and coastline of the east and by a "green belt" of countryside living, bush and rural areas and urban development to the west. The area is mainly residential with a mix of families and an increasingly ageing population. There are also many excellent schools. The Waiwera hot pools, which attract over 500,000 visitors a year, the many beautiful and safe beaches and the Shakespear and Long Bay regional parks, which between them attract more than one million visitors, are all popular attractions for residents and tourists. Gulf Harbour, on the Whangaparaoa peninsula, is host to the second largest marina in the Southern Hemisphere, as well as a renowned international golf course.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board merges parts of two previous councils. A concern throughout this area has and continues to be the requirement to balance rapid urban growth with preserving the natural values and characteristics of the environment. Common community concerns include the importance of:  maintaining the relaxed village atmosphere of the various town centres  protecting and enjoying the natural environment  ensuring safe and healthy communities by providing for the emotional and physical wellbeing of residents  providing economic development opportunities and supporting the development of local employment  ensuring the provision of transport connectivity and other services and infrastructure.

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The Hibiscus and Bays area has experienced considerable development, due to its attractive eastern coastal locations and close proximity to the northern motorway which has enabled easier commuting from this area to employment in the North Shore and greater Auckland. Residential and commercial development will continue, particularly around Silverdale, the Long Bay / Okura area and on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. The need for local employment continues to be a concern as residential areas fill and commuting becomes more of a problem. The construction of the proposed Penlink crossing of the Weiti estuary would provide a much needed second access to the Whangaparaoa peninsula. Other projects such as the planned extension of the Northern Busway and the approved Park and Ride facility at Silverdale will provide for alternatives to private motor vehicles for travel to work, reduce the reliance on cars and encourage increased patronage of public transport. Browns Bay is the main business hub for East Coast Bays and Orewa/Silverdale is the main business hub for the Hibiscus area. Due to the geographical extent of the board area, these established centres will continue to develop and serve their respective areas and contribute to the economic vitality of Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area generally. Enhancing and supporting the village character of all communities in the board area is a priority, and long term strategic planning is required to support this and the vitality and success of towns and villages. Road corridors are a significant and integral part of each community in both geographic area and community impact. Therefore they must suit community expectations and needs, and local considerations must form part of the decision making process. Due to the coastal and marine nature of this area, connectivity by the sea via ferries deserves greater recognition and development.

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HIBISCUS AND BAYS LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  engagement with the community on the development of the local board plan 2012-2015  considered feedback and input into the development of the Auckland Plan and other regional strategies, plans and policies  ensuring that agreed legacy projects and programmes of the previous councils are delivered  in partnership with the governing body, council-controlled organisations and other strategic partners including iwi, seeking resolution to local issues and concerns promptly and ensure dialogue and communication is two-way  delivering the key programmes and projects in the economic development area including the Business Improvement Districts and Mainstreet programmes and finalise place shaping plans and parking strategies for the various villages and townships  successfully delivering the community development programmes and distribute the Auckland Regional Services Trust funding in accordance with the agreed allocation policy and principles  ensuring the effective delivery of community safety initiatives like crime prevention, road safety and other projects that encourage communities to look after themselves  maintaining the programmes of improvements and new facilities across the parks, reserves, coastal assets and leisure facilities.

Advocacy with the governing body on the following areas:  advocating for appropriate delegations to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board and sufficient funding to deliver on those authorities and delegations  working alongside the governing body in advocating for local projects within the region that deliver opportunities for economic development and local needs and priorities  advocating for safeguards as the governing body transfers to a capital rating system as required by legislation  advocating for a development contributions policy that seeks surety that infrastructure will be put in at the right time or obtains the necessary security that protects the infrastructure for the future when required  advocating to re-instate the discount for early payment of rates in the Hibiscus subdivision of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport in the following areas:  strongly advocating for Penlink and the associated improvements to Whangaparaoa Road and the extension of the Northern Busway with the governing body and all relevant agencies  initiating a study on ferry and wharf development for connectivity by the sea, including work carried out by the previous two councils  advocating for key transport projects including Penlink and the extension of the Northern Busway and ferry services including the investigation of a terminal/wharf at Browns Bay with the relevant agencies and the governing body  responding and advocating for road corridor maintenance standards and road traffic improvements that meet community needs  advocating for adequate and appropriate community projects and improvements by Auckland Transport, including safety around schools; safety around retirement facilities; pedestrian and cycle safety; Mainstreet programmes; footpath programmes and undergrounding of power lines.

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The Governing Body and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  Undertake bulk earthworks and ground preparation at Gulf Harbour Reserve  Fund the purchase of two pontoons for the beaches on Whangaparaoa through the summer to extend usage at the beaches  Funding for volunteer groups in parks and reserves areas  Develop a memorandum of understanding with Harbour Sport for the delivery and funding of agreed recreation and leisure services and activities in the local board area  Fund and improve performance of the beach cleaning schedule at Campbells Bay  Improve the maintenance of Campbells Bay facilities, including toilets and associated art work  Allocate funding for local community events  Develop a memorandum of understanding with Destination Orewa Beach  Initial operational funding to provide administrative support to the Estuary Arts Centre and the Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Council  Stillwater mobile library service

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  Support the resource consent application for additional field lighting at the Silverdale Rugby Club.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  Detailed programme of footpath repairs, maintenance and renewals, (including consideration of: Margaret Place, Arkles Bay, Whangaparaoa Road, Moynash, Moreton and Shuttleworth Roads, Orewa footpaths repair and maintenance, footpath network at Stillwater).

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  Region-wide funding to Surf Life Saving to upgrade club facilities  Higher standard of non-chemical weed spraying of road sides across Hibiscus and Bays Local Board  Rates remission for community-owned halls

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022:  Retain Tsunami Warning budget  Secure the long-term protection at 497 Whangaparaoa Road for reserve purposes to protect bush, native species, future connections, and access to and along the Weiti River  Secure the protection of and retain Hammerhead area at Gulf Harbour for long-term public use

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $178,000 operating expenditure  $355,000 capital expenditure  $381,000 capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $40,754 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  initial funding for the Stoney Homestead Trust  any further operational funding that maybe required to provide administrative support to the Estuary Arts Centre and the Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Council.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long- term Plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board supports the Estuary Arts Centre and the Mairangi Arts Centre.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Hibiscus and Bays Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide opportunities for Average number of participants in 0.03 0.03 people to participate in, community arts programmes per capita experience, and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 70 community arts programmes

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 0.6 0.6 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community facilities within the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board area include responsibility for four community centres and halls, and two Citizen Advice Bureaus.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 84 84 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation and houses social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Not measured Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they Not measured 20 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 246.3 246.3 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

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Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that Not measured 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 83.5 83.5 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

LOCAL EVENTS

Examples of local events include local Christmas events, Cairo to Cape Town African Festival, and OKI 24 Hours Race.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.5 0.5 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with Not measured 85 events

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Orewa, Whangaparaoa and Browns Bay.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 11.2 11.2

accessible library facilities for 2 customers to access library Total library building floor space (m ) per 36 36 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with 87 87 overall services provided by libraries

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools Not measured 80 and technology to access information

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the board area there are approximately 688 local parks covering 546 hectares, including Piripiri Park, Deborah Reserve, Okura Esplanade Reserve and Ashley Reserve.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 6.2 6.2 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties Not measured 95 within 500 metres of a local park

Provide local/urban parks, Percentage of residents satisfied with the 86 86 reserves, sports fields and quality and maintenance of local parks, beaches that enable the reserves, sports fields and beaches community and visitors to Auckland to participate in a Percentage of local parks and reserves 99 99 variety of leisure and maintenance standards achieved recreation opportunities Percentage of residents who have visited a Not measured 75 local park, reserve or sports park in the last 12 months

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include the North Shore Leisure Centre – East Coast Bays and The Leisure Centre at Stanmore Bay.

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with 83 83 services to support their local recreation centre facilities and recreation and leisure programmes activities within the community Average number of visits to recreation 5.0 5.0 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet 100 100 recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Browns Bay BID, Mairangi Bay BID, Torbay BID and Orewa Mainstreet.

Develop local business area Number of business area improvement Not measured Baseline to be precincts, town centres and and infrastructure initiatives completed established infrastructure as great places to do business Percentage of business owners who agree Not measured 80 their local town centre has improved as a result of the business improvement initiative for their area

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Orewa town centre.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

Ensure the community can Percentage of residents who believe they 59 59 appropriately participate in have appropriate opportunities to forums that contribute to participate in the council's decision-making council decision-making process

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce Local Board Plans Measures to be developed and Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE HIBISCUS AND BAYS LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 2 0 2 0 2 Local Community Facilities 74 0 74 120 (46) Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 41 0 41 0 41 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 3,423 16 3,407 480 2,927 Total community activities 3,539 16 3,523 600 2,924 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 38 0 38 0 38 Local Parks 7,425 1,945 5,480 27 5,453 Local Recreation Programmes 1,899 0 1,899 984 916 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 6,999 600 6,399 2,391 4,008 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 16,362 2,545 13,817 3,401 10,416 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 300 0 300 0 300 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 55 0 55 3 52 Total economic activities 355 0 355 3 352 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,248 0 1,248 35 1,213 Total governance activities 1,248 0 1,248 35 1,213

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 21,554 2,561 18,993 4,039 14,954

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 63 0 63 0 63 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 100 0 100 0 100 Total community activities 163 0 163 0 163 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 4,076 0 4,076 0 4,076 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 490 0 490 0 490 Total lifestyle and culture activities 4,567 0 4,567 0 4,567 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 1,148 0 1,148 0 1,148 Total economic activities 1,148 0 1,148 0 1,148 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 736 0 736 0 736 Total governance activities 736 0 736 0 736

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 6,615 0 6,615 0 6,615

Total local board funding requirement 28,169 2,561 25,608 4,039 21,569

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP comparative Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 18,993 15,024 3,970 1 Total capital expenditure 6,615 10,073 (3,459) 2 Total funding requirement 25,608 25,097 511 Local revenue sources 4,039 3,836 203 Net funding requirement 21,569 21,261 308

Notes to variations: 1. The increase is primarily due to changes in the way staff and overhead costs have been mapped to activities and local boards. 2. The decrease is made up of changes to a number of capital projects including the deferral of the HBC Leisure Centre extension, and the removal of budget not required for the Orewa West walkway-cycleway. These are partially offset by new budget for the Gulf Harbour Breakwater, Silverdale Parkway (deferred from 2010/2011), commercial area development Torbay Plaza, and the new local board discretionary capital fund.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

JULIA PARFITT, JP (CHAIR) GARY HOLMES (DEPUTY CHAIR) 13 Westbourne Road Murrays Bay Level 1, 2 Glen Road Auckland 0630 Browns Bay Ph: (09) 478-8971 or (021) 287-1999 Auckland 0630 F: (09) 478-8971 Ph: (027) 496-6283

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

DAVID COOPER GAYE HARDING

3 Jellicoe Road 4 Tiri Road Murrays Bay Little Manly Auckland 0630 Whangaparaoa Ph: (09) 479-8017 or (021) 285-7333 Auckland 0930 Ph: (09) 301-0101 or (021) 112-7697

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

JOHN KIRIKIRI, JP GREG SAYERS

PO Box 535 Level 1, 2 Glen Road Orewa Browns Bay Auckland 0946 Auckland 0630 Ph: (021) 286-5999 Ph: (021) 285-9900

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

JOHN WATSON LISA WHYTE

Level 1, 2 Glen Road 110 Attwood Road Browns Bay Paremoremo Auckland 0630 Auckland 0632 Ph: (021) 287-5999 Ph: (021) 287-6655

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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The board can be contacted at the address below: The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board has an office at 2 Glen Road, Browns Bay and will alternate its business meetings each month between the Browns Bay office and the Orewa Service Centre.

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board can be contacted at the address below: 2 Glen Road Browns Bay Auckland 0630

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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HOWICK LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE HOWICK LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Howick area Strategic context HOWICK LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Art services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the HOWICK Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE HOWICK LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Howick Local Board will be focused on improving the lives of people in the community by the provision of quality facilities and services and strong and effective advocacy to ensure that Howick is a safe and attractive place where people actively participate in the life of the community and enjoy good health and excellent educational opportunities. The Howick ward will be a collection of vibrant precincts where people from throughout the region and beyond can experience art, events, culture, heritage, sport, restaurants, shopping and recreation in an unspoiled natural coastal environment. These things will be made possible by raising young people to work hard and lead, and through promoting harmony and inclusion of our many cultures. The Howick Local Board will get alongside and support a vibrant business sector by promoting business networks and investing in infrastructure and transport, including the progression of the AMETI project and the Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal development. The board will provide opportunities for engagement with the community to further develop the local board plan and to ensure proper stewardship of community resources.

ABOUT THE HOWICK AREA

The Howick Local Board area is steeped in history, both Maori and European. Ngai Tai, descendants of the Tainui waka, has populated the Howick area for over 800 years. The missionary William Fairburn purchased most of the land in 1836 to keep peace among the tribes. Fencible soldiers settled the village of Howick in 1847 to protect Auckland, the newly created capital of NZ. The history of the Fencibles has been preserved in the Howick Historical Village. The Howick Local Board area includes the established suburbs of Howick, Pakuranga and the new growth areas of Botany and Flat Bush. It also includes the industrial estate in East Tamaki, including Highbrook Howick has a wonderful coastal location, with swimming beaches such as Cockle Bay, Howick Beach and Mellons Bay. Other main attractions are Howick Village and Mangemangeroa Reserve. Pakuranga is located on the eastern side of the Tamaki River and boasts many community facilities such as Lloyd Elsmore Park and the Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts. The Half Moon Bay Ferry is an important transport link with Auckland CBD and Waiheke Island. Botany is a growing and ethnically diverse community and includes the Flat Bush development. Its major attractions are Botany Town Centre, Chinatown, Ormiston Road Bridge and Barry Curtis Park. East Tamaki's business area is rejuvenating in part due to development at the 107 hectare Highbrook Business Park and the close proximity to other business areas.

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

Howick and Pakuranga are well-established communities that provide significant local community services and facilities. Botany/Flat Bush is a relatively new area undergoing rapid and substantial growth. Strategic issues facing the wider community include:  preserving and enhancing the heritage and environment of the established areas  planning for the development of the Botany/Flat Bush area  managing the rapid business growth in East Tamaki and residential growth in the south of the area will be key challenges for the board  developing a sense of community in the new growth areas and across the whole area will also be important.

An issue affecting the area as a whole is transport links to central Auckland and the wider region, particularly involving the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI), ferry, bus services and road improvements to cope with additional traffic flows arising from growth. Community priorities include safety, vibrant and culturally inclusive communities, flourishing shopping and employment centres and a wide variety of recreational and leisure opportunities. The local board seeks to build a strong local character and sense of identity through the provision and facilitation of local events and sporting, recreation, culture, heritage and environmental activities.

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KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The initial key objectives and activities for the Howick Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  a high degree of engagement with the local community  development of the first local board plan  input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the spatial plan, supported by adequate planning resource.

Advocacy with the governing body on the following areas:  consideration of local board views in the development and application of bylaws including liquor, prostitution, and those affecting streetscapes  resanding of Little Bucklands Beach and other beaches to match the level of service for central Auckland beaches.

Advocacy with Auckland Council Property Limited to ensure local input into Flatbush Town Centre planning.

Advocacy with Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development CCO to work with the Howick Local Board in the development of their economic and tourism strategies.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport on the following areas:  Half Moon Bay Ferry Terminal – progression of the second stage of the project including the reclamation of land and development of a new vehicle and passenger ferry terminal and encouragement of cycling to the terminal  improvement of the quality / life of reseals of roads in the area.

The Governing Body and the Howick Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets  Shower facilities on beaches (one per annum)  Howick Pride of Place Plan including development of a Howick signature event connecting our different cultures. $230,000 has been allocated to the local board for local events. If insufficient, local board discretionary funding may be required  Howick Local Board website  Establishing and supporting an environmental education centre at Mangemangeroa Reserve and school environmental programme. If insufficient existing budget available, local board discretionary funding may be required.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  Prioritisation of and resourcing for a five year work programme of master \ structure planning for Howick village  Progress the community engagement programme and local board resourcing with adequate funding and resources to establish, maintain and develop a range of forums.

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That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  Refer AMETI project prioritisation to Auckland Transport as a local board priority for consideration and response: o Reeves Road flyover o Half Moon Bay ferry terminal o Ti Rakau Drive and Pakuranga Road busway / HOV lane and, in particular, Ti Rakau, Gossamer and Carbine intersection improvements  Refer to Auckland Transport as a local board priority for consideration and response proposal to bring forward works to address congestion issues including Allens Rd widening, Chapel to Redoubt bus priority, Trugood / Cryers intersection upgrade, Jarvis / Ormiston intersection and GETBA travel plan

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  Elm Park and William Green Domain sports field drainage (note: Elm Park can be met within existing budgets, if reprioritised by the local board)  Develop an equitable set of financial and funding policies, including rating policy, development contributions and reserve contributions  Provision of resourcing for the development of a heritage strategy for the Howick area, to include a future strategy for the Howick Historic Village and funding for the Howick Historic Village  Any extension to the current level of service for the local board website.

The Howick Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $256,000 operating expenditure  $512,000 capital expenditure  $59,012 for grant to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  Howick Pride of Place Plan including development of a Howick signature event connecting our different cultures. If insufficient existing budget, local board discretionary funding may be used  Establishing and supporting an environmental education centre at Mangemangeroa Reserve and school environmental programme. If insufficient existing budget available, local board discretionary funding may be used  Provision of resourcing for the development of a heritage strategy for the Howick area, to include a future strategy for the Howick Historic Village and funding for the Howick Historic Village, if the local board determines this to be a priority  Provision of wireless internet in the four local board libraries.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Howick Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long-term plan. Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Howick Local Board. Other statutory activities As well, the local board has been given a number of other responsibilities directly by legislation. These include community engagement, preparing local board plans, monitoring local board agreements, proposing local bylaws, and advocacy on behalf of the local community.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Howick Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available.

2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Howick Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Howick Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Howick Local Board supports the Te Tuhi Kelly Centre for the Arts and Uxbridge Howick Creative Arts facilities.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Howick Local Board Howick Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide opportunities for people Average number of participants in community 0.14 0.14 to participate in, experience, arts programmes per capita and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with 65 65 community arts programmes Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts 80 80 facilities Average number of visits to arts facilities per 0.50 0.50 capita Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for six community centres and halls.

Percentage of residents who state they have Not measured 20 used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Provide funding and advice to Percentage of the community groups satisfied Not measured 75 develop and strengthen with assistance and advice provided by communities and community council groups Percentage of community grant recipients Not measured 95 meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that 91 91 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 58 58 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Howick board Include supporting local ANZAC commemorations and Christmas events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.39 0.39 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with events Not measured 85

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Botany, Highland Park, Howick and Pakuranga.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 11.0 11.0

accessible library facilities for 2 customers to access library Total library building floor space (m ) per 28.5 28.5 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with overall 90 90 services provided by libraries

Provide access to a wide range Percentage of customers satisfied with Not measured 80 of information relevant to the content and condition of library collections community’s recreation and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ issued 14.6 14.6 per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 50 50 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for people Number of participants in reading and 0.27 0.27 of all ages to improve reading information skill programmes per capita and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the board areas there are approximately 292 local parks covering 750 hectares, including Buckland’s Beach domain, Lloyd Elsmore Park, and Barry Curtis Park.

Develop the local park network Total hectares of local parkland and sports 5.9 5.9 to cater for future growth and fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 91 91 within 500 metres of a local park

Provide local/urban parks, Percentage of residents satisfied with the 72 72 reserves, sports fields and quality and maintenance of local parks, beaches that enable the reserves, sports fields and beaches community and visitors to Auckland to participate in a Percentage of local parks and reserves 100 100 variety of leisure and recreation maintenance standards achieved opportunities Percentage of residents who have visited a 74 74 local park, reserve or sports park in the last 12 months

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include Pakuranga Recreation Centre, Lloyd Elsmore Park Leisure Centre, Marina Fitness (Bucklands Beach) and Howick Centre.

Provide facilities and services Percentage of customers satisfied with their 88 88 to support recreation and local recreation centre facilities and leisure activities within the programmes community Average number of visits to recreation 6.6 6.6 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Howick Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Botany town centre.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

Ensure the community can Percentage of residents who believe they 60 60 appropriately participate in have appropriate opportunities to participate forums that contribute to in the council's decision-making process council decision-making

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans and Measures to be developed agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct revenue Net Funding Expenditure (excluding Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 303 03 Local Community Facilities 971 420 551 320 231 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 137 34 103 0 103 Local Community Safety Programmes 000 00 Local Library Facilities and Services 6,032 245 5,787 786 5,001 Total community activities 7,143 700 6,443 1,106 5,337 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 000 00 Local Arts Facilities 30 0 30 0 30 Local Arts Grants and Advice 94 0 94 0 94 Local Events 239 2 237 14 223 Local Parks 8,530 3,778 4,752 114 4,638 Local Recreation Programmes 000 00 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 10,434 777 9,657 4,362 5,295 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 000 00 Total lifestyle and culture activities 19,327 4,557 14,770 4,490 10,281 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 275 0 275 0 275 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 400 54 346 5 341 Total economic activities 675 54 621 5 616 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,552 0 1,552 44 1,508 Total governance activities 1,552 0 1,552 44 1,508 Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 28,747 5,311 23,436 5,644 17,792 Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 0 0 0 0 0 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 000 00 Local Events Facilities 000 00 Local Parks 127 0 127 0 127 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 000 00 Total lifestyle and culture activities 127 0 127 0 127 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 512 0 512 0 512 Total governance activities 512 0 512 0 512 Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 640 0 640 0 640

Total local board funding requirement 29,387 5,311 24,076 5,644 18,431

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 23,436 26,782 (3,346) 1 Total capital expenditure 640 770 (130) 2 Total funding requirement 24,076 27,552 (3,476) Local revenue sources 5,644 6,160 (515) Net funding requirement 18,431 21,392 (2,961) Notes to variations: 1. The decrease is primarily due to changes in the way the split of the costs of delivering the agreed service levels across the region have been estimated. 2. The decrease is due to the deferral of the Highland Park library extension project, the movement of the town centre project to the unallocated local board category pending further work on the programme, and the creation of the local board discretionary capital fund. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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MICHAEL WILLIAMS (CHAIR) ADELE WHITE (DEPUTY CHAIR) 1 Aylesbury Street Pakuranga 1 Aylesbury Street Auckland 2010 Pakuranga Ph: (09) 572-0150 or (021) 702-802 Auckland 2010 Ph: (09) 572-0150 or (021) 284-3843

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

DAVID COLLINGS JIM DONALD

15 Wilbur Place 1 Aylesbury Street Pakuranga Pakuranga Auckland 2010 Auckland 2010 Ph: (09) 576-2350 or (027) 576-2350 Ph: (09) 535-8711 or (027) 279-9176

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

WAYNE HUANG LUCY SCHWANER

1 Aylesbury Street PO Box 38232 Pakuranga Howick Auckland 2010 Auckland 2145 Ph: (09) 572-0150 or (021) 280-6238 Ph: (09) 271-3255 or (027) 362-8817

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JOHN SPILLER STEVE UDY

PO Box 38190 124a Clovelly Road Howick Bucklands Beach Auckland 2145 Auckland 2012 Ph: (021) 286-7666 Ph: (09) 533-8432 or (021) 722-236

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

SHIRLEY WARREN

32 Devon Road Bucklands Beach Auckland 2012 Ph: (09) 534-3425 or (027) 243-6647

E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: Shop S447 The Warehouse Plaza Pakuranga Town Centre 1 Aylesbury Street Pakuranga Auckland 2010

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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KAIPATIKI LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE KAIPATIKI LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Kaipatiki area Strategic context KAIPATIKI LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Kaipatiki Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding source CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE KAIPATIKI LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

Kaipatiki is a community of contrasts, which can be seen not only in terms of socio-economic indicators of well-being but also in terms of social and amenity infrastructure. The board desires an agreement (and a plan) that is clearly defined, rigorous and pragmatic in terms of what it can deliver and when it can be delivered. This agreement will serve as a blueprint for addressing infrastructure, community and social needs and requirements within Kaipatiki’s local communities.

ABOUT THE KAIPATIKI AREA

The Kaipatiki Local Board comprises a number of inner Waitemata Harbour suburbs including Beach Haven, Birkdale, Birkenhead, Chatswood, Glenfield, Hillcrest, Marlborough, Northcote, Sunnybrae, Totaravale and Wairau Valley. It is bounded by the Northern Motorway to the east, Sunset Road to the north and the coast of the inner Waitemata Harbour to the south and west. The older suburbs on the southern coast are well established, with a large number of reserves and high quality bush walkways. This area has a rich history and has some notable precincts protected with heritage zone status. The central and northern suburbs are more diverse with greater socio-economic needs. Town centres in the local board area include the Birkenhead shopping centre, the multi-cultural retail hub at Northcote, boutique retail strip in Hinemoa Street and the Glenfield Centre, home to a large shopping mall . The Wairau Valley and Glenfield east contain large footprint retail and light industry. The Kaipatiki area has three colleges and situated along Akoranga Drive, Northcote is the North Shore campus of AUT University and Awatea Marae. Clustered around the north and south of Northcote Road is a precinct with a wide range of sporting and recreational facilities. The community is provided with various opportunities for active lifestyles through the provision of numerous sporting and recreational facilities, including leisure centres and swimming pools. The Kaipatiki Local Board area enjoys an extensive coastline with many coastal vantage points provide stunning coastal views of central Auckland and the inner harbour. The area has a proud history of meeting the needs of its community, such as being the home of the first community house in the Auckland region. The Kaipatiki Local Board wishes to build on this history by continuing to support the provision of libraries and other community cultural and arts facilities in the area.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The Kaipatiki community enjoys its well-established parks, natural heritage and the inner harbour coastal amenity. Some sectors of the Kaipatiki community have a strong interest in enhancing and protecting the established built heritage environment and celebrating the history in the pre and post colonial heritage areas. Like all northern communities, Kaipatiki needs a transport system that is safe, frequent, reliable and effective in order to create less congested roads. This includes public transport development that provides easy access to frequent, high quality and dedicated public transport services and routes within Kaipatiki and to and from all adjacent metropolitan areas. The Kaipatiki community is also keenly aware of the need for a new harbour crossing route and the impact this could have on parts of our community and supports the previously recommended tunnel option. Other priorities include but are not limited to the following:  town centres that meet the needs of their diverse communities  well managed stormwater run-off programmes to protect inner harbour water quality  a range of activities, high quality services and amenities for the people of Kaipatiki

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 a community that is safe from crime  a community that is home to a range of sport, recreational and cultural facilities  a vibrant local economy.

Many of these aspirations are being addressed either by the Auckland Council or through partnerships with a number of external organisations. For example:  Northcote projects, including the Housing New Zealand (HNZC) partnership development and the Northcote town centre plan  Highbury town centre upgrades  the Heart of Beach Haven Gateway and civic square development  the Glenfield Town Centre Plan  the establishment and ongoing development of the Chelsea Park  AMI Netball’s establishment of two covered netball courts  a number of major road upgrades.

Several other projects are underway or planned for future years and will require input, oversight or decision from the local board.

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KAIPATIKI LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Kaipatiki Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  engagement with local communities to develop a strong sense of citizenship for Kaipatiki residents  development of the first local board plan that enhances local residents’ sense of local citizenship  input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the spatial plan to ensure Kaipatiki capitalises on its strengths as they contribute to the Auckland plan  development of partnership agreements to encourage effective use of local community facilities with other groups in the community including business, social, cultural, community, volunteer, clubs and sports groups.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport in the following areas:  additional Waitemata Harbour crossing preferred option (tunnel) as identified in the 2008 study  to consider community and local board concerns in all Auckland Transport decisions affecting the Kaipatiki Local Board area  completion of improvements to key routes such as Onewa and Glenfield Roads and key intersections such as Glenfield and Kaipatiki Roads to the local board specifications, community aspirations and consistent with any town centre plans  the retention of the ferry feeder bus services to Northcote and Birkenhead Point ferry terminals  support for carpooling options  completion of the Beach Haven Town Centre Gateway project  completion of the Birkenhead Mainstreet programme  development of a plan to upgrade the Beach Haven wharf and relevant land based infrastructure for public transport ferry service  prioritisation of footpaths for active modes and social space with rationalisation of signage and other street clutter  support for the promotion of travel demand management for major trip generating activities.  undertake road safety and general public transport improvements at Glenfield College entrance such as no stopping, P5 parking and consideration of 24-hour bus stop  prioritisation of the Glenfield town centre bus station  ongoing intersection and general traffic improvements such as Archers Road / Chartwell Ave, Seaview Road/ Stanley Road and Ocean View Road / Hillcrest Ave.

Advocacy with Watercare in the following areas:  completion of the Birkdale West Wastewater project as previously scheduled by North Shore City Council  continued stormwater management projects to protect vulnerable inner harbour waterways.

Advocacy with Transpower in the following areas:  for the undergrounding of power lines on Hall Road, Glenfield in the vicinity of the Glenfield War Memorial Hall and the Beach Haven Shopping Centre.

The Governing Body and the Kaipatiki Local Board agree that: The following funded legacy projects from former North Shore City Council will continue in 2011/12:  resources to undertake and plan effective community engagement  the Birkenhead town centre upgrade including lighting, a civic square and public toilets  the Beach Haven Gateway Town Centre project and civic centre development

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 Northcote Eastern Area Development plan in partnership with HNZC  scope and develop link to Birkenhead town centre with Le Roys Bush through to Little Shoal Bay  retention of council ownership of Northcote shopping centre leasehold land  development of a strategic plan for the Wairau Valley to stimulate economic growth  development of a strategic plan for the Northcote Road sports precinct to highlight and develop future opportunities and linkages  resolution and finalisation of permanent accommodation for the Birkenhead, Northcote, and Glenfield Community Facilities Trust  monitor progress to resolve outstanding issues for the future use of Lindisfarne Hall  the future use of the remaining tenancy at the Norman King building in Northcote for community service development  on-going implementation of the former North Shore City Council Historic Heritage Strategy  improvements to signage for pedestrian paths through parks and to other roads  ongoing provision of public toilet facilities including the Lynn reserve and Glenfield shopping strip  retention of physical access to libraries at seven days a week.

The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets  urgently undertake de-silting of Onepoto, Link Drive, Chelsea and Totaravale stormwater ponds. Investigation is within existing budgets and will inform the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  Northcote Gateway Mainstreet project – has been preliminarily identified as a priority, dependent on review of all plans being undertaken and reported back to the governing body and local boards  development of bush tracks to provide integrated network  development and integration of green walking and cycling routes within Kaipatiki Local Board and adjacent Local Board areas  provision of public art and inclusion of public art in infrastructure projects to reflect community aspirations and local board approval. Arts Plan can be developed within existing budgets. Implementation will require local board discretionary funding in 2011/2012 or allocation as part of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  Kaipatiki Local Board involvement in the development and refinement of appropriate measures for future local board agreements.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  Pa Hare Keke– suitable shelter and toilet facilities for Pa Hare Keke – Cathedral of Tonga.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  improvements to North Shore Events Centre, including climate control  development of parking on vacant site of 450 Glenfield Road.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  enhancement of all local assets that serve a regional or sub-regional function such as netball, football etc and provide support for the clubs that use the facilities  long term plan for the use of heritage buildings on the Chelsea Heritage Park  Glenfield Town centre plan and redevelopment  additional stream restoration to protect inner harbour water quality. Investigation is within existing budgets and will inform the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  long term management of mangroves.

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The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022:  urgently undertake de-silting of Onepoto, Link Drive, Chelsea and Totaravale stormwater ponds. Investigation is within existing budgets and will inform the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  provision of public art and inclusion of public art in infrastructure projects to reflect community aspirations and local board approval. Arts Plan can be developed within existing budgets. Implementation will require local board discretionary funding in 2011/12 or allocation as part of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022.

The Kaipatiki Local Board also has the following discretionary funding for 2011/12:  $172,000 of operating expenditure  $344,000 of capital expenditure  $724,000 of capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $39,491 for funding grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  provision of public art and inclusion of public art in infrastructure projects to reflect community aspirations and local board approval. Arts Plan can be developed within existing budgets. Implementation will require local board discretionary funding in 2011/12 or allocation as part of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  Chelsea Heritage Park Plan – implementation of any new items in 2011/12 will require local board discretionary funding  additional stream restoration to protect inner harbour water quality - implementation of any new items in 2011/12 will require local board discretionary funding.

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Kaipatiki Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Kaipatiki Local Board.

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LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Kaipatiki Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available.

2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Kaipatiki Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Kaipatiki Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

ARTS SERVICES

The Kaipatiki Local Board supports the Northart facility. The board wishes to note its concern about the paucity of public artworks and arts facilities in the area.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Kaipatiki Local Board Kaipatiki Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 0.29 0.29 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

A local example of community services is the Community Trust established with two Community Coordinators who spearhead local engagement and grass roots community development in the Kaipatiki area. In the Northcote and Birkenhead areas, the community trust is also responsible for graffiti eradication. Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for: three community halls (Lindisfarne, Northcote War Memorial Hall, Glenfield Memorial Hall), six community houses/ centres all but one with crèches (Bayview, Beach Haven, Birkdale, Birkenhead, Glenfield and Northcote ) the Birkenhead Civic Centre, Mayfield Centre and Norman King Building.

Provision of community centres, Percentage of users satisfied with 90 90 halls, and houses for a wide community centres, halls, and community range of recreation and social houses needs within the community Percentage of available time community Not measured Baseline to be established centres and halls are used (actual time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they 13 13 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 244.5 244.5 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

Percentage of the community groups Not measured 75 satisfied with assistance and advice provided by council

Percentage of community grant recipients 100 100 meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that Not measured 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and 82 initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 82 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Kaipatiki board area include supporting the Chinese and Korean New Year, the Moon Festival, North Shore Tattoo, the Filipino Festival, Pacifica Festival (Northcote), Christmas parades, carols by candle light, movies in parks and the much-valued summer of fun family programme in local parks.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 1.6 1.6 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with Not measured 85 events

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Birkenhead, Glenfield and Northcote. The local board strenuously supports for the continuation of the current level of service where libraries are open seven days a week and most library services are provided free of charge.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 7.8 7.8 accessible library facilities for 35.6 35.6 customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with 90 90 overall services provided by libraries

Provide access to a wide Percentage of customers satisfied with Not measured 80 range of information relevant content and condition of library collections to the community’s recreation 12.5 12.5 and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ issued per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools Not measured 80 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and Not measured Baseline to be established people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita reading and information Not measured 80 literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with reading and information skill programmes

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the board area, there are approximately 163 local parks covering 532 hectares, including numerous reserves such as Birkenhead War Memorial Park, Eskdale Reserve, Smiths Bush, Kauri Glen, Shepherds Park, Kauri Point, Chelsea Heritage Park, Le Roys Bush, Marlborough Park, Normanton Reserve, Rewi Alley, Onepoto Domain, Tuff Crater Reserve, Little Shoal Bay, McFetridge Park, Elliot Reserve, Akoranga Reserve and Stokes Point.

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties Not measured 95 within 500 metres of a local park.

RECREATION SERVICES

The Kaipatiki Local Board area is home to a number of significant recreational facilities including the North Shore Events Centre (regional basketball and gymnastics); the AMI Netball Centre (regional netball); AF Thomas Park (golf); Onewa Domain (club cricket, rugby, touch and athletics); the North Harbour Table Tennis Centre and the YMCA on Akoranga Reserve and the sporting facilities at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Council-owned facilities include North Shore Leisure – ActivZone, Beach Haven Sports Centre, Birkenhead and Glenfield Leisure Centres which ensure that swimming pools and associated recreational programmes are available to residents.

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with 80 80 services to support their local recreation centre facilities and recreation and leisure programmes activities within the community Average number of visits to recreation 7.5 7.5 facilities per capita Note: change visits to no. of people.

Percentage of daily water tests that meet 100 100 recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Kaipatiki Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Birkenhead and Northcote BIDs. The Kaipatiki board recognises that notable sporting, recreational and other events can offer numerous economic benefits for the board area.

Develop local business area, Number of business area improvement and Not measured Baseline to be precincts, town centres and infrastructure initiatives completed established infrastructure as great places to do business Percentage of business owners who agree Not measured 80 their business area has improved as a result of the business improvement initiative for their area

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Kaipatiki Local Board is responsible for maintaining the quality of streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming and usable environment. There is a programme to complete the Birkenhead Square development and upgrade the Beach Haven town centre.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

The Kaipatiki Local Board recognises the number of volunteers and community groups who currently work to provide environmental and sustainability programmes and ongoing regular, sustainable management of the Kaipatiki environment. The local board will continue to advocate for the Auckland Council to support both new and existing environmental programmes through additional funding. The local board congratulates the governing body for its expressed commitment of the EnviroSchools programme. Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans Measures to be developed and agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE KAIPATIKI LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 2 0 2 0 2 Local Community Facilities 37 0 37 107 (70) Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 39 0 39 0 39 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 3,521 37 3,483 341 3,142 Total community activities 3,599 37 3,562 448 3,114 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 56 0 56 0 56 Local Parks 7,065 1,998 5,067 253 4,814 Local Recreation Programmes 1,802 0 1,802 576 1,226 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 5,495 1,039 4,456 3,794 662 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 14,419 3,037 11,382 4,623 6,759 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 260 0 260 0 260 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 55 0 55 3 52 Total economic activities 315 0 315 3 312 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,163 0 1,163 32 1,132 Total governance activities 1,163 0 1,163 32 1,132

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 19,546 3,074 16,472 5,106 11,366

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 150 0 150 0 150 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 150 0 150 0 150 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 541 0 541 0 541 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 541 0 541 0 541 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 110 0 110 0 110 Total economic activities 110 0 110 0 110 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,067 0 1,067 0 1,067 Total governance activities 1,067 0 1,067 0 1,067

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 1,869 0 1,869 0 1,869

Total local board funding requirement 21,415 3,074 18,341 5,106 13,235

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012 Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 16,472 18,902 (2,430) 1 Total capital expenditure 1,869 570 1,299 2 Total funding requirement 18,341 19,472 (1,131) Local revenue sources 5,106 5,259 (153) Net funding requirement 13,235 14,213 (978) Notes to variations: 1. The increase is explained by changes in the way costs have been allocated across activities and local boards in order to reflect the cost of delivery of agreed service levels. 2. This increase is due to the creation of the local board discretionary capital fund, and the allocation of North Shore City Council Community Board discretionary funds. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

LINDSAY WAUGH (CHAIR) NICK KEARNEY (DEPUTY CHAIR) 90 Bentley Avenue Glenfield 37 McDowell Crescent Auckland 0629 Hillcrest Ph: (09) 484-8987 Auckland 0627 or (09) 418-1620 Ph: (09) 419-0778 or (027) 448-3038

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

GRANT GILLON JOHN GILLON

90 Bentley Avenue 2/14 View Road Glenfield Glenfield Auckland 0629 Auckland 0627 Ph: (027) 476-4679 Ph: (09) 443-1683 or (021) 049-7933

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

CHRIS MARSHALL RICHARD HILLS

90 Bentley Avenue 2/28a Tamahere Drive Glenfield Glenfield Auckland 0629 Auckland 0629 Ph: (09) 443-7753 Ph: (021) 286-4411

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

VIVIENNE KEOHANE KAY MCINTYRE

34 Waverly Avenue 90 Bentley Avenue Glenfield Glenfield Auckland 0629 Auckland 0629 Ph: (09) 444-7694 or Ph: (09) 444-4789 or (021) 287-8844 (021) 287-1199 F: (09) 444-4792

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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The board can be contacted at the address below: 90 Bentley Avenue Glenfield Auckland 0629

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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MANGERE-OTAHUHU LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE MANGERE-OTAHUHU LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Mangere-Otahuhu area Strategic context MANGERE-OTAHUHU LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local Board Plans and Agreements Expenditure and funding for the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE MANGERE-OTAHUHU LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board is committed to promoting a strong, vibrant, prosperous safe and sustainable community that has clean air, water and enhanced natural environments, with access to quality transport, housing, employment and infrastructure that support the communities needs. We will pursue healthy recreation, leisure & arts, and a community that embraces diversity, recognises and celebrates the unique history, culture and character of Mangere & Otahuhu and the achievements of its citizens.

ABOUT THE MANGERE-OTAHUHU AREA

The Manukau Harbour and the Tamaki Estuary surround three sides of the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area. The area includes the coastal township of Mangere Bridge, Mangere and Otahuhu town centres, as well as the Mangere East town centre and suburbs. The area is home to the Mangere Mountain, Ambury Regional Park, significant archaeological sites including Otuataua Stonefields, the Robertson Hill-Sturges Park volcanic cones and the historic Portage route (Te To Waka), used by Maori to transfer waka between the Manukau Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. Auckland Airport, New Zealand’s largest and busiest airport, is situated in the area and services over 13 million passengers a year. Passenger demand is expected to more than double by 2025.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

Mangere-Otahuhu has a rich historic and cultural heritage. This local board joins two areas that were previously under the jurisdiction of two separate councils. Parts of the previous area of Otahuhu are now contained within the Maungakiekie-Tamaki local board. Through various fora, residents have indicated that they support a clean, healthy, strong, vibrant, safe and sustainable community. It is important that the community has resources and infrastructure that support its needs, including the pursuit of healthy recreation, leisure and arts, business and employment and that the diversity within this board area is embraced, and the achievements of its residents celebrated. The area features a large youth population that requires significant educational, recreational and leisure opportunities and support. Strong population growth is also placing pressure on resources. Otahuhu has also been planned for mixed intensification. There is a significant shortfall of community-based recreational facilities and infrastructure in the area is inadequate and ageing. Within the board area, there are high numbers of Housing New Zealand houses (with proposals for more). Substandard housing and lack of coordinated services is a key concern for this community as it impacts on the community’s quality of life and safety. Recent community discussions in Mangere have identified two key factors that will contribute to stabilising the community: reducing the number of Housing New Zealand houses that contribute to high rates of transiency and have a significant impact on already stretched resources, and that the use of Puketutu Island for the depositing of biosolids and for the activities of Living Earth be opposed due to the detrimental effect on the health of Mangere-Otahuhu Citizens in terms of airborne contaminants and water pollution and the impact on the environment of the transport of materials into and through the community.

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MANGERE - OTAHUHU LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  engaging with and establishing good relationships with the local community  development of the first local board plan  input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the Auckland plan  establishing a constructive working relationship with the governing body, council controlled organisations and other local boards  establishing a constructive working relationship with relevant government agencies, Non-governmental organisations, and community groups  retaining free swimming pools and libraries in our local board area.

Advocacy and ongoing discussions with the governing body during 2011/2012 on the following areas:  amendment of the development contributions policy to ensure that development contributions raised from the airport development are used to fund the cost of growth within the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area  upgrade of the Manukau foreshore in collaboration with other local boards  physical work on the redevelopment of the Otahuhu library to be brought forward to commence in the 2012/13 financial year  delegation of bylaw responsibilities to local boards enabling influence of streetscape improvements and better community control of liquor licensing/consumption, street prostitution and gambling  undertake discussions with the governing body for compensation and remedial/mitigation works for the location of regional infrastructure within the local board area which contributes significantly to airborne and waterborne contaminants resulting in high rates of respiratory disease  to support and fund community safety and youth initiatives in both Mangere & Otahuhu to reduce crime.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport during 2011/2012 on the following areas:  immediate safety improvements and upgrade to the Otahuhu rail station and improved linkages with the town centre & Otahuhu East  upgrade and redevelopment of the Otahuhu central bus stop  upgrade of strategic bus stops to bus shelters  road widening of the roundabout at the intersection of Orly Avenue and Bader Drive to 2 lanes.

The Governing Body and the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  Windrush Close crime prevention through environmental design study  construction of Otahuhu swimming pool  renovate the Otahuhu Transport Centre public toilets  feasibility study on the drainage at Seaside Park  improved lighting for the rear of the Local Board Office.

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That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  relocate and construct the Mangere town centre public toilets  provide a playground at Mangere East (town centre corner of Massey Park directly opposite Massey Homestead)  provide public toilets at Mangere Bridge  redevelop public toilets at Mangere East town centre  redevelop the playground at Harania Park.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  investigate the feasibility of an arts facility and events in Otahuhu  undertake annual inorganic rubbish collections on Otahuhu.

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  implementation of the results of Windrush Close crime prevention through environmental design study.

The Mangere-Otahuhu has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $152,000 of operating expenditure  $92,000 of operating expenditure for small local improvement projects  $304,000 of capital expenditure  $208,000 of capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $35,028 for funding grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  relocating and constructing the Mangere town centre public toilets  providing public toilets at Mangere Bridge  redeveloping public toilets at Mangere East town centre  redeveloping the playground at Harania Park  Investigating the feasibility of an arts facility and events in Otahuhu.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long- term plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available.

2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board supports the Metro Theatre and the new Mangere Arts Centre (opened in October 2010).

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Mangere-Otahuhu Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide opportunities for Average number of participants in 0.11 0.11 people to participate in, community arts programmes per capita experience, and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with 80 80 community arts programmes

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 0.33 0.33 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there 65 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for five community centres and halls and Nga Tapuwae.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 80 80 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation houses and social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Data available for Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual community centres only established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they 40* 30 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 121.4* Baseline to be development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 established meet specific needs of the residents community

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Provide funding and advice to Percentage of the community groups 76 75 develop and strengthen satisfied with assistance and advice (satisfied with Citizens communities and community provided by council Advice Bureau) groups

Percentage of community grant recipients Not measured 95 meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that 85 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 51 51 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

* The results for measures: residents who have used a community facility in last 12 months; and participants in community development programmes, belong to previous Auckland City Council only (not measured by Manukau City Council)

LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board includes local Christmas events and ANZAC day events

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.04 0.04 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 83* 80 events (satisfied with events delivered by council)

78* (satisfied with events sponsored by council) * Satisfaction results from previous Auckland City Council survey only (not measured by Manukau City Council)

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LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Mangere Bridge, Mangere East, Mangere Town Centre and Otahuhu.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 9.1 9.1

accessible library facilities for 2 customers to access library Total library building floor space (m ) per 29.2 29.2 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with 90 90 overall services provided by libraries

Provide access to a wide Percentage of customers satisfied with 78* 80 range of information relevant content and condition of library collections to the community’s recreation and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ issued 4.8 4.8 per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 67 67 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and 0.43 0.43 people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes * Result for satisfaction with content and condition of collection belongs to previous Auckland City Council only (not measured by Manukau City Council).

LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 178 local parks covering 266 hectares, including Mangere Centre Park, Walter Massey and David Lange parks.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 3.5 3.5 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 95-97 95 within 500 metres of a local park (within 500-800 metres of neighbourhood park)

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Provide local/urban parks, Percentage of residents satisfied with the 78 78 reserves, sports fields and quality and maintenance of local parks, beaches that enable the reserves, sports fields and beaches community and visitors to Auckland to participate in a Percentage of local parks and reserves 99 99 variety of leisure and maintenance standards achieved recreation opportunities Percentage of residents who have visited a 78 78 local park, reserve or sports park in the last 12 months

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include Otahuhu Recreation and Youth Centre and Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Leisure Centre.

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Otahuhu Mainstreet.

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STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Otahuhu town centre.

Develop vibrant, safe and Percentage of residents satisfied with the 68* 68 clean commercial town cleanliness of their local town centre centres and street environments Percentage of residents satisfied with the 64* 64 quality and maintenance of the street environment

* Results belong to the previous Auckland City Council only as not measured by Manukau City Council

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

Ensure the community can Percentage of residents who believe they 57* 57 appropriately participate in have appropriate opportunities to forums that contribute to participate in the council's decision-making council decision-making process

* Result belongs to the previous Auckland City Council only as not measured by Manukau City Council

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LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans Measures to be developed and agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE MANGERE-OTAHUHU LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 2 0 2 0 2 Local Community Facilities 1,084 326 758 226 533 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 53 17 35 0 35 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 2,308 241 2,067 294 1,773 Total community activities 3,447 584 2,862 519 2,343 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 1,023 1 1,022 54 969 Local Arts Grants and Advice 47 0 47 0 47 Local Events 10 0 10 0 10 Local Parks 5,672 2,264 3,408 85 3,323 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 5,719 1,029 4,690 1,380 3,309 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 12,471 3,294 9,177 1,519 7,658 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 833 0 833 0 833 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 573 28 545 5 540 Total economic activities 1,406 28 1,378 5 1,373 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,243 0 1,243 35 1,208 Total governance activities 1,243 0 1,243 35 1,208

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 18,616 3,907 14,709 2,079 12,631

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 0 0 0 0 0 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 264 0 264 0 264 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 264 0 264 0 264 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 511 0 511 0 511 Total governance activities 511 0 511 0 511

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 776 0 776 0 776

Total local board funding requirement 19,392 3,907 15,485 2,079 13,406

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP comparative Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 14,709 16,530 (1,820) 1 Total capital expenditure 776 422 354 2 Total funding requirement 15,485 16,952 (1,466) Local revenue sources 2,079 2,223 (145) Net funding requirement 13,406 14,728 (1,322) Notes to variations: 1. This variance is primarily due to changes in how the cost of delivering parks service levels is attributed to sub- activities and individual local boards. 2. This increase is explained by the new pool project and the creation of the local board discretionary capital fund. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

LEAU PETER SKELTON CHRISTINE O'BRIEN (CHAIR) (DEPUTY CHAIR)

Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Mangere Town Centre Mangere Town Centre Mangere Mangere Auckland 2022 Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (021) 287-4666 Ph: (021) 256-5133 or (021) 284-3333

E: christine.o'[email protected] E: [email protected]

CARROL ELLIOT, JP TAFAFUNA'I TASI LAUESE, JP Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Mangere Town Centre Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Mangere Mangere Town Centre Auckland 2022 Mangere Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (09) 622-1802 Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (021) 286-8855 E: [email protected] E: tafafuna'[email protected]

LYDIA SOSENE SYLVIA TAYLOR

Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Mangere Town Centre Mangere Town Centre Mangere Mangere Auckland 2022 Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (021) 287-2255 Ph: (09) 622-2982 or (021) 471-555 F: (09) 622-2987 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

WALTER TOGIAMUA

Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Mangere Town Centre Mangere Auckland 2022 Ph: (09) 256-5133 or (021) 287-1122

E: [email protected]

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The board can be contacted at the address below: Shop 17, 93 Bader Drive Mangere Town Centre Mangere Auckland 2022

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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MANUREWA LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE MANUREWA LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Manurewa area Strategic context MANUREWA LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Manurewa Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Manurewa Local Board’s mission is to keep the “local” in local government for Manurewa by providing leadership for and on behalf of Manurewa residents and ratepayers; inspiring a sense of identity and place; investing in the reputation of our neighbourhoods and suburb; and supporting policy and operational outcomes that enhance our living standards. Board members will serve as diligent stewards of Manurewa’s social, economic and environmental infrastructure; and we will be determined advocates for services and amenities that improve people’s way of life. The board will also be a committed advocate for affordable progress, prudent financial management, and will always consider the ability of residential and commercial ratepayers to fund the cost of capital and operational decisions made on their behalf.

ABOUT THE MANUREWA AREA

The Manurewa Local Board area includes the Wiri industrial estate, the suburbs of Manurewa East, Homai and the coastal suburbs of Weymouth and Wattle Downs. Due to its proximity to the airport, motorway and railway, Manurewa is a prominent industrial and suburban area. Its main shopping centre along Great South Road includes Southmall and a variety of individually owned stores and banks. Manurewa is home to Auckland's Regional Botanic Gardens (hosting approximately one million people per year), a large swimming pool complex (Nga Mahi a Rehia), a significant new multi-purpose sports facility on Mountfort Park and a recently upgraded netball facility. Many residents have lived in Manurewa for years and feel a strong loyalty to their community.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The Manurewa community has stated that it values and seeks a safe, cohesive and vibrant community, where regular local community events are supported, and where local recreation and leisure facilities are well designed and maintained. It is important that a range of activities are offered to local people, and that the community can access the town centres and local shopping precincts through an efficient and affordable public transport network. The community is interested in having its own civic centre as a place where people meet, and where local activities and events take place. A significant refurbishment of the Manurewa town centre and a community civic centre has been proposed to meet these needs. The community has identified an interest in encouraging activities and events that will help the community sustain itself and that will encourage new business and employment opportunities for residents, and generally promote Manurewa as a desirable place to live and work. Manurewa also has a significant youth population and more investment from the Auckland Council, education sector, social and health sectors is required for all to achieve their maximum potential.

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KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Manurewa Local Board for 2011/2012 will be to work with the communities of Manurewa to achieve the following through co-management with the Auckland Council governing body:  engagement with the local community  development of the first local board plan  contribute to shaping the development of regional strategies, spatial and other plans and policies.

Advocacy with the governing body on the following areas:  to ensure that the local boards’ funding policy being developed by the council by July 2012 adequately addresses the board’s need to resource its activities and to meet the objectives of the Manurewa communities  to ensure that resources are made available by the council to: o provide a high standard of civic events (e.g. citizenship), to be undertaken within the Manurewa/Papakura ward o provide high quality, affordable and well managed community centres and halls, and free swimming pools, playing surfaces and sports and recreational facilities o provide well maintained, accessible and an improved quality of services for libraries in the Manurewa/Papakura ward to include the mobile library o effective eradication of gorse and weed infestations, and maintenance of clear waterways o review the marketing and branding of the Wiri Business Improvement Association as an industrial hub within Manurewa.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport on the following areas:  to complete all minor capital works in relation to local roads, footpaths, intersections, and traffic calming devices  to complete design work in relation to intersection improvements at high priority locations throughout Manurewa.

Advocacy with the New Zealand Transport Agency on the following areas:  for a new south bound lane on State Highway One between Manurewa and Takanini.  for improvements to the Takanini interchange.

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The Governing Body and the Manurewa Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  Randwick Park redevelopment as playing field platforms – stage 1 ($400,000 in 2011/2012, $1m in 2012/2013, and $600,000 in 2013/2014. The staging provides for consultation and design)  Netball Manurewa Centre - stage 1b and 1c – undertake investigation in 2011/2012 to inform decision-making for the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  Audit of contract specifications and contractor conformance for all services offered in the Manurewa area.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  Manurewa-Papakura youth council  Manurewa-Papakura social policy forum  Manurewa-Papakura Maori Advisory Forum  Sealed public carparks on Domain Road adjacent to Laurie Gibbons Reserve in Weymouth (subject to confirmation of organisation responsible). If insufficient budget is available, local board discretionary funding may be required

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  Mountford Park Sports Centre extension (local board discretionary funding available if the local board considers this to be a priority)  Equity of access to existing council owned community facilities (parks, playing fields, community and recreation centres, swimming pools and libraries)  Graffiti control improvement – maintain and improve the provision of graffiti eradication services (20% improvement on existing service levels in the Manurewa town centre (Local board discretionary funding can be made available.)  Manurewa Town Centre – revised concept plan  Reallocation of regional events budget to where the local audience is from  Concept plan for another swimming pool  Concept plan to remove mangroves from the Clendon foreshore adjacent to the Puhinui Stream through to Weymouth.

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022:  Randwick Park redevelopment, upstairs community space – stage 2 ($2.5m)  Decision-making on Netball Manurewa Centre - stage 1b and 1c.

The Manurewa Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $173,000 operating expenditure  $346,000 capital expenditure  $40,168 for grants to the community.

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These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  Mountfort Park Sports Centre extension  Sealed public carparks on Domain Road adjacent to Laurie Gibbons Reserve in Weymouth. If insufficient budget is available, local board discretionary funding may be required  Mountfort Park – subsidy for the Manurewa Sports Centre  Graffiti control improvement – maintain and improve the provision of graffiti eradication services (20% improvement on existing service levels in the Manurewa town centre  Additional local event funding  Create and implement a calendar of civic events, and review the conditions and rules for neighbourhood and civic events  Implement the strategic plans of the Manurewa and Wiri Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)  Support the ability of existing and new groups to use the Nathan Homestead Arts Facility.

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Manurewa Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long-term plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Manurewa Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The levels of service and performance measures described in the following tables represent a consolidation of levels of service and measures of previous Auckland local authorities. The board in signing off this agreement does so subject to further negotiations and due diligence around target levels and budgets. The following notes apply to all levels of service and measure tables: 1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Manurewa Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Manurewa Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Manurewa Local Board targets are based on:

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ARTS SERVICES

The Manurewa Local Board supports the Nathan Homestead arts facility.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Manurewa Local Board Manurewa Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts 80 80 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 0.50 0.50 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for six community centres and halls.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with community 89 89 centres, halls, and houses for a centres, halls, and community houses 2008-2009 wide range of recreation and Percentage of available time community 28.5 28.5 social needs within the centres and halls are used (actual time/hours community used compared to total hours available) Percentage of residents who state they have Not measured 20 used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community Not measured Baseline to be development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 established meet specific needs of the residents community

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meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Manurewa Local Board include the Botanic Garden Festival and local ANZAC commemorations.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.70 0.70 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with events Not measured 85

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Manurewa and Clendon (Te Matariki).

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 7.5 7.5

accessible library facilities for 2 customers to access library Total library building floor space (m ) per 32.4 32.4 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with overall 90 90 services provided by libraries

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Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 66 66 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for people Number of participants in reading and 0.25 0.25 of all ages to improve reading information skill programmes per capita and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 168 local parks covering 472 hectares, including Totara and Mountfort Parks, Wattle Farm Ponds reserve and Laurie Gibbons Memorial Park.

Develop the local park network Total hectares of local parkland and sports 5.5 5.5 to cater for future growth and fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 82 82 within 500 metres of a local park

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RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include Manurewa Recreation Centre, Manurewa Aquatic Centre - Ngaa Mahi a Rehia, and Totara Park Pool.

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Manurewa Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Manurewa Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board Plans and Measures to be developed agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

156 Auckland Council Annual Plan 2011/2012 Volume 2: Local Board information and agreements Manurewa Local Board EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE MANUREWA LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012 $000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct revenue Net Funding Expenditure (excluding Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 202 02 Local Community Facilities 682 333 348 498 (150) Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 60 20 41 0 41 Local Community Safety Programmes 000 00 Local Library Facilities and Services 2,460 238 2,223 248 1,975 Total community activities 3,204 591 2,614 746 1,867 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 000 00 Local Arts Facilities 853 6 847 348 499 Local Arts Grants and Advice 54 0 54 0 54 Local Events 421 4 417 14 403 Local Parks 4,967 2,178 2,789 71 2,718 Local Recreation Programmes 000 00 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 9,150 1,199 7,952 3,294 4,657 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 000 00 Total lifestyle and culture activities 15,444 3,386 12,059 3,728 8,331 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 283 0 283 0 283 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 238 31 207 3 203 Total economic activities 521 31 490 3 486 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,401 0 1,401 44 1,357 Total governance activities 1,401 0 1,401 44 1,357 Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 20,620 4,007 16,613 4,521 12,092

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 0 0 0 0 0 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 000 00 Local Events Facilities 000 00 Local Parks 74 0 74 0 74 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 000 00 Total lifestyle and culture activities 74 0 74 0 74 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 346 0 346 0 346 Total governance activities 346 0 346 0 346 Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 420 0 420 0 420

Total local board funding requirement 21,040 4,007 17,033 4,521 12,511

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FUNDING SOURCE

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 16,613 19,224 (2,611) 1 Total capital expenditure 420 237 183 2 Total funding requirement 17,033 19,461 (2,429) Local revenue sources 4,521 4,908 (387) Net funding requirement 12,511 14,553 (2,042) Notes to variations: 1. This variance is mainly due to changes to the way in which property costs are allocated to activities and local boards. 2. This variance is mainly due to the establishment of the Local Board discretionary fund.

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DANIEL NEWMAN, JP ANGELA DALTON (CHAIR) (DEPUTY CHAIR)

4 Gleneagles Grove 21 Greta Banks Place Wattledowns Wattle Downs Manurewa Manurewa Auckland 2103 Auckland 2103 Ph: (09) 268-0718 or (021) 240-2800 Ph: (021) 283-3311

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

MICHAEL BAILEY COLLEEN BROWN, MNZM, JP 10 Rimu Road Manurewa 19b Claude Road Auckland 2102 Manurewa Ph: (09) 262-5402 or (021) 287-4422 Auckland 2102 Ph: (09) 266-7925 or (027) 479-7978

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

ANGELA CUNNINGHAM- TOA GREENING MARINO 1 Whitebourne Heights 7 Hill Road Manurewa Manurewa Auckland 2105 Auckland 2102 Ph: (09) 268-8900 or (027) 439-3163 Ph: (09) 266-4729 or (027) 504-0884

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

HON. GEORGE HAWKINS KEN PENNEY

7 Hill Road 146e Great South Road Manurewa Manurewa Auckland 2102 Auckland 2012 Ph: (021) 969-444 or (09) 298-4956 Ph: (09) 267-9340 or (09) 267-0110

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below:

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Citizens Advice Bureau The Hill Road Library Complex 7 Hill Road Manurewa Auckland 2102

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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MAUNGAKIEKIE-TAMAKI LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE MAUNGAKIEKIE-TAMAKI LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Maungakiekie-Tamaki area Strategic context MAUNGAKIEKIE-TAMAKI LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE MAUNGAKIEKIE-TAMAKI LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board is committed to promoting informed, engaged, safe and sustainable local communities through the empowerment of the area’s rich and diverse communities. The local board will seek to enhance the natural and physical environment, including the volcanic features, open spaces, foreshores and town centres, while protecting the area’s natural and build heritage. The board will advocate for better public transport, including between transport nodes and community hubs. Other priorities for our area include increasing employment, education and training opportunities, reducing the density of liquor off-licences, ensuring that there is adequate social and affordable housing, delivering community development and youth programmes, and celebrating the wealth of creative talent in local communities.

ABOUT THE MAUNGAKIEKIE-TAMAKI AREA

Maungakiekie-Tamaki covers the south-eastern part of the isthmus, with the Manukau Harbour and Tamaki Estuary defining its southern and eastern boundaries respectively. It includes the suburbs of Royal Oak, Onehunga, Oranga, Te Papapa, Penrose, Mt Wellington, Riverside, Panmure, Pt England and Glen Innes. Maungakiekie-Tamaki’s population is one of the most diverse in the region, with 44% of residents being European, 27% Pacific peoples, 20% Asian and 14% Maori. It is also a relatively young population, with more people in the 25-44 year age bracket compared with the region as a whole, and many young families. Our area has a richness of community action and development through local marae, community and recreation groups, social service providers, churches, schools and networks. Maungakiekie-Tamaki’s natural and physical heritage is equally diverse. The area is geologically and archaeologically significant and historically was important for Maori, European and Chinese settlement. Important cultural heritage sites remain, including the Fencible settlements in Panmure and Onehunga and other important heritage sites. A historic portage route (Te To Waka) used by Maori to transfer waka between the Manukau Harbour and Hauraki Gulf forms part of the southern boundary of the area. Volcanic features including Maungakiekie-One Tree Hill, Hochstetter Pond (the Grotto), Hopua Crater (Gloucester Park), Maungarei-Mt Wellington, Panmure Basin and Otahuhu-Mt Richmond are significant natural features of the area, along with the coast, streams, lava caves and open spaces. Mutukaroa-Hamlins Hill is the largest non-volcanic hill in the Auckland region. The area is also home to the regional facility of Mt Smart Stadium. Maungakiekie-Tamaki is a key employment area for the Auckland region. It is a hub for manufacturing, bulk storage and distribution, containing the industrial areas of Onehunga, Penrose, Mt Wellington and Westfield. It is also an important area for retail, including the town centres of Royal Oak, Onehunga, Panmure and Glen Innes, along with the Sylvia Park mall. The area has a number of key transport routes, such as the North Island Main Trunk railway, State Highways 1 and 20 and several regional arterial roads. Important recently completed improvements to the transport network include the State Highway 20 Manukau Harbour crossing and the re-opening of the Onehunga branch railway line. Significant water, electricity and gas infrastructure also run through the area.

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

Maungakiekie-Tamaki is set to experience significant population and employment growth and intensification in coming years. Most of the current population growth is due to people raising families here, although in the future immigration is likely to play a larger role. Employment growth will include office development at Sylvia Park and commercial and office development in Onehunga. The Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) should open up underutilised business land in Tamaki for redevelopment. The proximity of the proposed Tamaki Innovation Precinct and New Zealand Innovation Centre will increase business and employment growth in Maungakiekie-Tamaki. A key challenge will be managing the effects of this growth to achieve optimum benefits, while mitigating any associated adverse effects on local communities and the environment. There must be good urban design and community development. Town centres in the area, including Royal Oak, Onehunga, Glen Innes and Panmure need to be upgraded and enhanced to increase their vitality and the mix of activities located within them, particularly with further investment in Sylvia Park and recent retail developments in Lunn Avenue. Some parts of Maungakiekie-Tamaki have suffered from under-investment by central and local government and there are areas of deprivation. This history has led to development of initiatives, such as the Tamaki Transformation Programme, Glen Innes Health project, Auckland Council’s community development and partnership advisors and other community service providers. These initiatives seek to improve social housing, community infrastructure and the delivery of services in Maungakiekie-Tamaki. There are opportunities to improve the quality of open space, including restoring the Onehunga foreshore developing Maybury Reserve and increasing provision and connectivity of walkways and cycleways in Maungakiekie-Tamaki. There are also opportunities to work with the governing body, other local boards, local iwi and other stakeholders to improve water quality in the Manukau Harbour, Tamaki Estuary, Panmure Basin and other water bodies. The Ann’s Creek area is of geological and ecological significance and requires protection and appropriate restoration. Key transport initiatives are underway or planned for the area, such as AMETI and rail electrification. The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board will work with the governing body of Auckland Council and Auckland Transport to ensure that these projects achieve good outcomes for local communities. The local board will also advocate for other transport related objectives, including feeder bus or shuttle services between transport nodes and community hubs, an Onehunga to airport rail link, the Avondale-Southdown rail link, re-opening of the Tamaki rail station, and ferry services on the Tamaki Estuary and Manukau Harbour.

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MAUNGAKIEKIE-TAMAKI LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board for 2011/12 will be:  engaging with and establishing good relationships with communities in Maungakiekie-Tamaki  establishing constructive working relationships with the governing body, council controlled organisations and other local boards  development of the first local board plan  input into the development of regional strategies, policies, plans and bylaws, including the spatial plan and funding policy.

Advocacy and ongoing discussions with the governing body during 2011/12 on the following areas:  obtaining capital expenditure for the design and construction of a facility for the Music and Arts (Glen Innes) Centre (MAGIC) for 2012/13  restoration of the Onehunga Bay foreshore to a high standard, including access and connections to the lagoon and Onehunga, which maximises the reclamation area  establishment of a management team that focuses on protecting and enhancing the Manukau Harbour and Tamaki Estuary, and for preparation of integrated management plans (like that for the Waitemata Harbour). We will work with the governing body and other local boards whose areas are bounded by the Manukau Harbour and Tamaki Estuary (Howick, Otara-Papatoetoe, Mangere-Otahuhu, Manurewa, Franklin, Papakura, Orakei, Puketapapa, Whau and Waitakere Ranges)  preparation of a management plan for all volcanic features of the region to commence in 2011/12, with specific provisions for individual cones including Maungarei-Mt Wellington. The local board should have significant input into the management plan  input into the classification of parks containing volcanic features and associated roles and responsibilities, including responsibility for sports fields and recreational activities on volcanic features and reserves around volcanic basins  planning for upgrades of Waikaraka Park, Gloucester Park and Mt Wellington War Memorial Domain  creation of ecological connections and walkways / cycleways along the Tamaki Estuary and between the Tamaki Estuary and the Manukau Harbour, via Mutukaroa-Hamlins Hill, Ann’s Creek, Maungarei-Mt Wellington, the Stonefields wetland and Waiatarua Reserve  funding of, involvement in, and input into, the Tamaki Transformation Programme (TTP)  classification of the Glen Innes town centre as a principal centre and planning for and funding the upgrade of the town centre and streetscape  continuing dialogue with the governing body and stakeholders about the future of the business land around the Tamaki rail station  advocating for the Auckland Council funding policy to be based on past local and central government investment (or lack of) and existing infrastructure and community facilities, with a view to catering adequately for those communities expected to take a greater share of the Auckland region’s population growth  continuing dialogue in relation to liquor licensing, liquor bans and preparation of an alcohol plan  advocating for preparation of an Auckland Council gambling policy, with tighter controls on gambling and gaming  advocating for the current amount of social housing to be retained in Maungakiekie-Tamaki and for measures to ensure that there is affordable, good quality private and commercial sector provided rental housing available in the area, such as introducing a licensing requirement for private rental housing  advocating for water rates to be kept to a minimum that reflect the cost of providing a good quality water and waste water system but not for revenue gathering

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 advocating for improved community safety through better social infrastructure and providing input into regional community safety policies  exploring opportunities for local economic development initiatives and working with stakeholders to identify ways of increasing the number of jobs and the number of skilled jobs available in Maungakiekie-Tamaki, such as through social lending  mitigating the effects of increased housing density, including by advocating for good urban design and increased community development. Improved and additional community facilities and better links to public transport  monitoring and community engagement on service levels of contracts for graffiti, rubbish removal, street cleaning, toilet cleaning and park maintenance.

Advocacy and ongoing discussions with Auckland Transport during 2011/2012 on the following areas:  monitoring and community engagement on recently completed transport projects in Maungakiekie-Tamaki, including footpath and roading renewals  community engagement and planning for the Onehunga transport interchange  improvements to Neilson Street, including a bus and T2 lane and beautification  improving consultation processes for AMETI and ensuring that community input is reflected in decisions on, and detailed design of, the project  designation and acquisition process for the Onehunga to airport rail link  planning for the Avondale-Southdown rail link  early re-opening of the Tamaki rail station  increasing capacity at the park and rides that serve the Glen Innes and Panmure rail stations, acknowledging that they are a bridging measure while working towards a sustainable option of feeder bus or shuttle services  feeder bus or shuttle services between transport nodes and community hubs  integrated ticketing between public transport modes  improved provision for walking and cycling in Maungakiekie-Tamaki, including access to transport nodes.

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The Governing Body and the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  work with MAGIC+ on the detailed planning for a Music and Arts (Glen Innes) Centre (MAGIC) facility  continue the upgrade of the Fergusson Domain to give effect to the concept plan  improve community safety in Maybury Reserve by ensuring sightlines thought the reserve are kept open  deliver music and arts activities and programmes in Glen Innes  engage diverse local communities to identify views and preferences for levels of service, including around community and recreation facilities, graffiti and rubbish removal, inorganic rubbish collection, street cleaning, berm mowing, park maintenance and provision of public toilets in the area  ensure the outcome of the tender process meets the community aspirations for the Onehunga Bay foreshore restoration  continue to work with the Ministry of Health and other agencies on the Glen Innes Health project.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  update the planning work for stage 2 of the Onehunga mall development  plan for the management of community facilities, such as the Glen Innes and Panmure community halls, to be devolved (transferred) to community groups (where appropriate).

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board also has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $146,000 operating expenditure  $185,000 operating expenditure for small local improvement projects  $292,000 capital expenditure  $416,000 capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $33,586 for funding grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  working with local communities to deliver an increased number of local events, festivals and street parties in Maungakiekie-Tamaki, including Christmas and ANZAC events.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long-term plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Maungakiekie-Tamaki Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts There are currently no council owned, operated or facilities funded arts facilities located in the local board area

Average number of visits to arts facilities per capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there 65 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for seven community centres and halls, Dunkirk Road Activity Centre, Fergusson Hall, Glen Innes Community Hall, Onehunga Community Centre, Oranga Community Centre, Panmure Community Hall and Riverside (Taha Awa) Community Centre.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 74 74 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation houses and social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Data available for Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual community centres only established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they 40 40 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 121.4 121.4 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board include local Christmas events and ANZAC commemorations.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.03 0.03 events events per capita (annual average for last four years*)

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 83 80 events (satisfied with events delivered by council)

78 (satisfied with events sponsored by council)

* Numbers of attendees at events in 2009/10 was 10, therefore have used the annual average for last four years (2128) to determine a result and target.

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Onehunga, Glen Innes and Panmure.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 6.9 6.9

accessible library facilities for 2 customers to access library Total library building floor space (m ) per 20.8 20.8 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with 93 90 overall services provided by libraries

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Provide access to a wide Percentage of customers satisfied with 78 78 range of information relevant content and condition of library collections to the community’s recreation and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ issued 7.6 7.6 per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 84 84 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and 0.29 0.29 people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

LOCAL PARKS

Within the board area there are approximately 119 local parks covering 227 hectares, including Pt England Reserve, Panmure Basin, Waiakaraka Park and Onehunga Bay reserve.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 3.1 3.1 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 97 95 within 500 metres of a local park (within 800 metres) (within 500 metres)

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RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include Glen Innes Aquatic Centre, Lagoon Leisure and Fitness Centre, Onehunga War Memorial Pool, Sir William Jordan Recreation Centre, and Tamaki Recreation Centre.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Maungakiekie-Tamaki Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with 74 73 services to support their local recreation centre facilities and (recreation centres) recreation and leisure programmes activities within the 72 community (swimming pools)

Average number of visits to recreation 9.4 9.4 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Glen Innes Mainstreet, Onehunga Mainstreet, and Panmure Mainstreet.

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STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note that the service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Sylvia Park and Onehunga town centres.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

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LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure)

Maungakiekie-Tamaki Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Produce local board plans Measures to be developed and agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE MAUNGAKIEKIE- TAMAKI LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation)

Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 14 0 14 12 2 Local Community Facilities 446 0 446 337 109 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 34 0 34 0 34 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 1,717 0 1,717 332 1,384 Total community activities 2,211 0 2,211 681 1,529 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 20 0 20 0 20 Local Parks 6,647 1,875 4,772 108 4,664 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 1,241 170 1,071 197 874 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 7,908 2,045 5,863 306 5,558 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 926 0 926 0 926 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 1,701 12 1,689 7 1,681 Total economic activities 2,627 12 2,615 7 2,608 Planning and regulation activities Planning and strategy 250 0 250 0 250 Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 300 0 300 0 300 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,112 0 1,112 32 1,080 Total governance activities 1,112 0 1,112 32 1,080

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 14,158 2,057 12,101 1,027 11,074

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 0 0 0 0 0 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 4,400 0 4,400 3,476 924 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 4,400 0 4,400 3,476 924 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 708 0 708 0 708 Total governance activities 708 0 708 0 708

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 5,108 0 5,108 3,476 1,632

Total local board funding requirement 19,265 2,057 17,209 4,503 12,706

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 12,101 13,058 (957) 1 Total capital expenditure 5,108 5,846 (739) 2 Total funding requirement 17,209 18,904 (1,695) Local revenue sources 4,503 4,682 (179) Net funding requirement 12,706 14,222 (1,516) Notes to variations: 1. This variance is mainly due to changes to the way in which overheads are allocated to activities and local boards. 2. This variance is explained by revised timings of the Onehunga Bay foreshore and Pt England improvements projects and the creation of the local board discretionary capital fund. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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LEILA BOYLE (CHAIR) BRIDGET GRAHAM, QSM (DEPUTY CHAIR) 25a Watene Road Mt Wellington 542 Manukau Road Auckland 1060 Epsom Ph: (09) 570-3842 or (021) 287-8222 Auckland 1023 Ph: (09) 630-6205 or (021) 284-0840

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

JOSEPHINE BARTLEY BRETT CLARK

7–13 Pilkington Road 7–13 Pilkington Road Panmure Panmure Auckland 1072 Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 570-3841 or (021) 287-5599 Ph: (027) 570-3841 or (09) 252-7543

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

CHRIS MAKOARE SIMON RANDALL

16 Silverton Avenue 7–13 Pilkington Road Glen Innes Panmure Auckland 1072 Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 575-3575 or (021) 0206-2990 Ph: (021) 262-8082 F: (09) 570-6251

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

ALAN VERRALL

14 Harding Avenue Mt Wellington Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 570-5609 or (021) 069-1547

E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board 7-13 Pilkington Road Panmure Auckland 1072 For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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ORAKEI LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE ORAKEI LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Orakei area Strategic context ORAKEI LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the ORAKEI Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ORAKEI LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

When we think of and talk about the Orakei Ward, we are proud of our coasts, beaches and inland waters; our great local parks, volcanic features and significant nature and bush areas; our green leafy streets and suburbs with lots of mature trees; and our vibrant local villages. We are proud of our iwi; Ngati Whatua o Orakei and its lands; our educational and sporting centres of excellence and innovation and central Auckland’s newest suburb, Stonefields. The Orakei Local Board wants the Orakei Ward to have the best of everything; to see great previous work is built on, to not only plan well, but to also get things done. The board will be a careful steward for its community, and will take a considered and consultative approach to what it does. Orakei is a premier, high value ward, and the board wants to see more of the rates generated in the Orakei Ward, spent in the Orakei Ward. New projects which complement the ward’s values will be funded.

INTRODUCTION

The Orakei Local Board includes the suburbs of Orakei, Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St Heliers, Glendowie, Stonefields, St Johns, Meadowbank, Remuera and parts of Ellerslie. Business activity is concentrated in Ellerslie, St Johns and the local centres. Ngati Whatua o Orakei have their main marae in Orakei and own most of the associated land at Bastion Point. Bastion Point is also home to the art deco tomb and the memorial garden for former prime minister Michael Joseph Savage. The eastern bays are popular isthmus beaches and the board area also includes the Waiatarua Reserve, the biggest urban wetland restoration project in New Zealand. The suburbs within the Orakei local board area are predominantly home to families and commuters.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

Much of the Orakei board area is influenced by its views of the Hauraki Gulf, well-planted streets and gardens, and substantial residences (many of which remain from when the area was first developed between the first and second world wars). The area has particular cultural and spiritual significance as the home of Ngati Whatua o Orakei and includes the iwi’s land, marae, church and urupa at Orakei. It also contains several ecologically and geologically significant features, such as the beaches and cliffs of its extensive coastline. Tamaki Drive’s role as a regional recreation destination requires careful management, as high demand can create conflict among users and place stress on the natural environment. A number of key developments are proposed or underway in the Orakei area, including the Orakei Point development, the Stonefields residential development in the former Mt Wellington quarry, the Tamaki Innovation Precinct, the expansion of the University of Auckland’s Tamaki Campus and the Lunn Avenue central business node development. Ensuring that Orakei has adequate community facilities, both for current and future residents, is important and will be a key challenge. Most residents rely on private motor cars to take them out of the area to work and poor access to public transport is a key issue for the eastern parts of this area. In addition, the local road network is used by commuters and heavy vehicles to traverse the Auckland isthmus, thereby placing additional strain on arterial roads and residential streets and increasing risks for pedestrians. The Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) will result in major improvements to the area’s transport network, improving both north to south and east to west connections. A key issue is how to optimise the economic benefits that AMETI offers, while maintaining the quality of Orakei’s built environment.

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KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Orakei Local Board for 2011/2012 will be: Legislative requirements and relationships  development of the first local board plan  input into the development of regional strategies, policies, plans and bylaws, including the spatial plan and the funding policy  fairly representing the whole of the Orakei Ward and seeking to retain the individuality of communities of interest within the whole  engage with, listen to, and establish good relationships with communities in the local board area and advocate for their interests with the governing body  recognising and giving effect to the importance of Ngati Whatua o Orakei, which has its ancestral home in the Orakei Ward, and other iwi  establishing a constructive working relationship with the governing body and CCOs and seeking that their statements of intent reflect the Orakei Local Board’s aspirations.

Key funding issue The Orakei Local Board will advocate strongly to the governing body to rebalance the spend of ratepayer funds in the Orakei Ward and to ensure more of the rates generated are spent in the Orakei Ward. Orakei is a premier ward of high value, which provides a bigger share of the rate take than other wards. This approach is consistent with the Orakei Local Board’s aspiration that the Orakei Ward has all the facilities and community assets required to reflect this.

Advocating to the governing body on the following:  targeted rate - advocate for a targeted rate for Mission Bay village as a way of funding improvements  spatial plan - support intensification in appropriate locations, providing public transport is part of this  bylaws - work with the governing body to review bylaws aimed at only having bylaws if a real need is demonstrated and it is applicable locally. In particular, the Orakei Ward needs its own specific dog bylaw  balancing heritage and property rights - heritage conservation is important but needs to be balanced with property rights. The costs of heritage controls need to be recognised and reflected in outcomes  a safe and liveable ward - enhance local liveability by adding to, or investing in local facilities. The regional role of some of the facilities in the Orakei Ward needs to be recognised e.g. Tamaki Drive, and funded accordingly, including a governing body contribution  Ports of Auckland - work with Ports of Auckland on its redevelopment/expansion plans  city transformation - input into, and have a role in city transformation projects, e.g. the Tamaki Transformation Programme as it impacts on the Orakei Ward  streets, town centres and open spaces - issues in town centres need to be understood and addressed, recognising that each town centre within the ward has unique qualities. The board wishes to partner with town centres to get agreed outcomes. The board will advocate for the undergrounding of power lines and seek better coordination with utilities and footpath maintenance works.

Advocating to Auckland Transport on the following :  Eastern Transport Corridor (AMETI) - the board will develop its own long term vision for transport in the Orakei Ward, to enable it to have serious and credible input to Auckland Transport and into the Auckland Plan for the eastern corridor. The existing designation for the eastern corridor should be retained.

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The Governing Body and the Orakei Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  coastal walkway network – complete the stage 1 investigation into developing a network of coastal walkways around and across Hobson Bay connecting to the CBD and the Orakei Basin, up Purewa Valley to Selwyn College and down to Gentleman’s Bay  Wilson’s Beach, development of a sandy beach and associated coastal walkways – stage 1 investigation  development of a management plan or masterplan for Maddills Farm to address competing resident and club interests  Remuera Village Green – stage 1 investigation of options  establish a sculpture trail in conjunction with Ngati Whatua o Orakei in the Okahu Bay/Bastion Point area.  that Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012 - resolve outstanding issues surrounding stage 3 of The Landing Multiuse Facility and complete the concept plan.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  “T2” high occupancy vehicle lane along Remuera Road  further development of the existing carpark at Clonbern Road  development of an additional rail station on the eastern line below Selwyn College

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  development of a comprehensive masterplan for Tamaki Drive, including beaches and associated public spaces, the carriageway, and the form and function of planning/design provisions for adjoining business and residential areas  update the existing St Heliers Village Centre Plan to better support the retention of local character in St Heliers village for input into the unitary plan process  Ngahue Reserve – development of sportsfields using artificial turf.

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012/2022  capital works on the coastal walkway network  capital works at Wilson’s Beach.

The Orakei Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $162,000 operating expenditure  $185,000 operating expenditure for small local improvement projects  $324,000 capital expenditure  $416,000 capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $37,327 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  progressing the high priority projects identified in the Orakei Basin Management Plan.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Orakei Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Orakei Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Orakei local board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Orakei local board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year. The Orakei local board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Orakei Local Board Orakei Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts There are currently no council owned, operated or facilities funded arts facilities located in the local board area

Average number of visits to arts facilities per capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there 65 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community facilities in the Orakei local board include responsibility for six community centres and halls.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 74 74 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation and houses social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Data available for Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual community centres only established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they 40 40 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 121.4 121.4 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Orakei local board includes local Christmas events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.01 0.01 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 83 80 events (satisfied with events delivered by council)

78 (satisfied with events sponsored by council)

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Remuera and St Heliers.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 7.6 7.6

accessible library facilities for 2 customers to access library Total library building floor space (m ) per 13.8 13.8 services 1,000 residents Percentage of customers satisfied with 93 93 overall services provided by libraries

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 84 84 and technology to access information

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 124 local parks covering 343 hectares, including Whenua Rangatira, Waiatarua Reserve and Churchill Park.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 4.2 4.2 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 97 95 within 500 metres of a local park (within 800 metres) (within 500 metres)

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include the ASB Stadium and Ellerslie Recreation Centre.

Provide facilities and services Percentage of customers who are satisfied 74 74 to support recreation and with their local recreation and leisure leisure activities within the centre facilities and programmes community Average number of visits to recreation 2.5 2.5 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet There are currently no council owned, operated or funded recommended pool water quality swimming pools located in the local board area. standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Orakei local board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It is also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Ellerslie Mainstreet, Remuera Mainstreet, St Heliers Mainstreet.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Orakei local board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure)

Orakei Local Board Orakei Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Produce Local Board Plans Measures to be developed and Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE ORAKEI LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 2 0 2 0 2 Local Community Facilities 423 0 423 195 228 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 37 0 37 0 37 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 1,907 0 1,907 339 1,568 Total community activities 2,370 0 2,370 534 1,836 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 20 0 20 0 20 Local Parks 7,579 1,832 5,747 112 5,634 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 675 173 502 125 377 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 8,274 2,005 6,269 237 6,032 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 483 0 483 0 483 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 1,858 15 1,843 8 1,835 Total economic activities 2,341 15 2,326 8 2,318 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,148 0 1,148 33 1,115 Total governance activities 1,148 0 1,148 33 1,115

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 14,182 2,020 12,162 813 11,350

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 62 0 62 0 62 Total community activities 62 0 62 0 62 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 3,411 0 3,411 0 3,411 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 3,411 0 3,411 0 3,411 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 740 0 740 0 740 Total governance activities 740 0 740 0 740

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 4,213 0 4,213 0 4,213

Total local board funding requirement 18,396 2,020 16,376 813 15,563

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012 Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 12,162 11,367 796 1 Total capital expenditure 4,213 6,699 (2,485) 2 Total funding requirement 16,376 18,065 (1,689) Local revenue sources 813 842 (30) Net funding requirement 15,563 17,223 (1,660)

Notes to variations: 1. The increase is explained by changes in the way costs have been allocated across activities and local boards in order to reflect the cost of delivery of agreed service levels. 2. The decrease is primarily due to the remapping of the Judges Bay project to the Waitemata local board.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

DESLEY SIMPSON (CHAIR) COLIN DAVIS, JP (DEPUTY CHAIR) Shop 25 Meadowbank Shopping Centre 60 Sayegh Street 35 St Johns Road St Heliers Meadowbank, Auckland 1072 Auckland 1071 Ph: (09) 521-7021 or (021) 286-7222 Ph: (09) 575-5265 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

KEN BAGULEY TROY CHURTON

23a Kenny Road Shop 25 Remuera Meadowbank Shopping Centre Auckland 1050 35 St Johns Road Ph: (09) 520-1638 or (027) 246-0615 Meadowbank, Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 301-0101 or (021) 287-1133 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

KATE COOKE KIT PARKINSON

Shop 25 Shop 25 Meadowbank Shopping Centre Meadowbank Shopping Centre 35 St Johns Road 35 St Johns Road Meadowbank, Auckland 1072 Meadowbank, Auckland 1072 Ph: (09) 521-0357 or (021) 287-2666 Ph: (027) 274-9688 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

MARK THOMAS

Shop 25 Meadowbank Shopping Centre 35 St Johns Road Meadowbank, Auckland 1072 Ph: (021) 417-416 E: [email protected]

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The board can be contacted at the address below: Shop 25, Meadowbank Shopping Centre 35 St Johns Road Meadowbank Auckland 1072

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agenda

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ABOUT THE Otara-Papatoetoe LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Otara-Papatoetoe area Strategic context Otara-Papatoetoe LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE OTARA-PAPATOETOE LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board will ensure our area is a proud, prosperous, sustainable and safe place to live and work, and that there is strong community cohesion and enhancement of our citizens’ quality of life through access to services that meet their needs. We will ensure implementation of priorities through our local board agreement and commit to serving our communities through astute decision-making, sound financial stewardship and the provision of good leadership.

ABOUT THE OTARA-PAPATOETOE AREA

The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board area includes the suburbs of Otara, Papatoetoe, East Tamaki, Puhinui and Manukau Central. The board area is home to diverse and vibrant communities, with strong community networks. Otara is known regionally for its Saturday morning markets, held in the Otara shopping centre car park next to Manukau Institute of Technology's south campus. Papatoetoe residents enjoy living in an established area, with close proximity to the airport, motorway, industrial areas in Wiri and East Tamaki and the sub-regional Manukau City shopping centre, Hunters Corner, Otara town centre and St George St Area. Other well-known landmarks are Puhinui Reserve, Middlemore Hospital, The Grange Golf Club and Auckland Golf Club, which surrounds the hospital grounds.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board serves two mature and settled communities made up of people of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Both communities want safe, secure places where people can raise their families, live and work. Beyond this, they aspire to be economically, culturally and environmentally sustainable, meeting the needs of their large youth (Otara) and elderly (Papatoetoe) populations. There is great pride in the vibrant cultural diversity of Otara and Papatoetoe values preservation of its rich heritage. A strong focus on health and improving community well-being has seen positive changes in this board area. Consultation with the two communities has highlighted a number of priorities. Key intiatives are the continued development of the business districts and the revitalisation of the smaller town centres. The communities are fortunate to have many good community, arts and recreational facilities. The multi-sports facility currently being developed in Papatoetoe is an eagerly anticipated model. Events will continue to be important, showcasing the performing arts and cultural diversity of both communities. The Otara-Papatoetoe board area is strategically placed near to rail, road and airport links and close to the Highbrook/Greenmount/East Tamaki industrial areas and new Flatbush town development. Regionally significant developments are occurring in the Manukau CBD, with a new rail line, transport interchange, tertiary campus and other associated projects

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KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board for 2011/2012 will be to:  engage with the local community  develop the first local board plan  input to development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the Auckland (spatial) plan  establish constructive working relationships with governing body, council controlled organisations and other local boards  retain free swimming pools and libraries in our local board area.

Advocacy with the governing body on the following areas:  remediate Otara Lake and make general estuarine and foreshore improvements in collaboration with other local boards, central government and other key stakeholders  continue support for the regionally significant Manukau CBD projects centred around Hayman Park  delegation of bylaw responsibilities to local boards enabling influence of streetscape improvements and better community control of liquor licensing/consumption, street prostitution and gambling  provision of additional public open space at Hunters Corner, acquisition of property adjacent to Kohuora Park  implement Papatoetoe nodal plans including upgrade of St Georges Street, Hunters Corner and Otara Town Centre business areas  commence the Otara multisport facility feasibility study and provide implementation funding  plan and provide Otara Youth Centres and a Papatoetoe Arts Centre with consideration of serving both Otara and Papatoetoe communities  progress Business Improvement District (BID) projects, with a particular focus on safety programmes including advocacy for central government support  provide for the development of neighbourhood parks and appropriate acquisition of adjacent properties in order to enhance functionality and safety of these parks.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport on the following areas:  improve public transport feeder services to rail and shopping centres.

Consider the following initiatives during the development of the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan 2012/ 2015:  community facilities renewals for Citizens’ Advice Bureaux and housing for the elderly  Stadium Reserve upgrade in association with Old Papatoetoe Town Centre revitalisation  Colin Dale Park motorsport development  Te Puke O Tara-Hampton Park completion and opening to the public.

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The Governing Body and the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  East Tamaki Sports field development – finalisation of the plan  Otara Lake – production of report that details options, timing and costing to remediate the lake  Papatoetoe Revitalisation, with capital expenditure of $1m in 2011/2012 and further amounts in later years  Rongomai Park sports fields and football club development.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  explore options for a Papatoetoe Museum and Arts Facility  scope relocation of Fresh Arts Gallery in the Otara Town Centre to a larger premises.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets::  Kolmar Road/Wallace Street/St Georges Street intersection  Ormiston/Preston Road – East Tamaki re-alignment  Shirley Road/Station Road bridge  Otara pedestrian access from town centre to pools  Otara bus interchange.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  Otara-Papatoetoe heritage trail to tie-in with the 150th jubilee celebrations in Papatoetoe, plus a contract for service for Papatoetoe Historical Society  neighbourhood parks acquisition and development  Papatoetoe swimming pool upgrade (cover and heating of outdoor 50m pool)  Otara Town Centre revitalisation plan.

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022:  East Tamaki Sports field development – funding for consenting and implementation  Papatoetoe Recreation Centre – artificial turf for grounds and sports centre upgrade (with report back during 2011/2012 on public toilets)  Tennis dome relocation to Manukau Sports Bowl. If the structure proves suitable, the local board may identify additional funding by reprioritisation among existing projects and use of discretionary capital funding  relocation of Fresh Arts Gallery in the Otara Town Centre to larger premises.

The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $161,000 operating expenditure  $321,000 capital expenditure  $37,102 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:

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 Otara-Papatoetoe heritage trail to tie-in with the 150th jubilee celebrations in Papatoetoe, plus a contract for service for Papatoetoe Historical Society. For implementation in 2011/2012, new items proposed by the local board will have to be funded by discretionary funds  Tennis dome relocation to Manukau Sports Bowl. If the structure proves suitable, the local board may identify additional funding by reprioritisation among existing projects and use of discretionary capital funding  Papatoetoe Museum and Arts Facility – if this is determined by the local board to be a priority  Otara Town Centre revitalisation plan. SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long-term plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Otara- Papatoetoe local board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Otara-Papatoetoe local board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year. The Otara-Papatoetoe local board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council. Where the target has been set using ii) or iii) above, these targets will be used until such time as we have actual local board data to establish a more meaningful target. Where measures are new or we do not have reliable information from across the region to base a target on, the target has been described as “baseline to be established”. We expect to be able to establish a baseline and target over the next year as the first 8-12 months of data becomes available.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board supports and funds the Otara Music Art Centre and the Fresh Gallery.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Otara-Papatoetoe Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts 80 80 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 0.50 0.50 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local community facilities examples include responsibility for three community halls and one centre.

Percentage of residents who state they have Not measured 20 used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board includes local ANZAC commemorations.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 1.05 1.05 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with events Not measured 85

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Manukau City Centre, Otara, Papatoetoe and Tupu Youth.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 10.8 10.8 accessible library facilities for Total library building floor space (m2) per 28.4 28.4 customers to access library 1,000 residents services Percentage of customers satisfied with overall 90 90 services provided by libraries Provide access to a wide range Percentage of customers satisfied with Not measured 80 of information relevant to the content and condition of library collections community’s recreation and Number of collection items borrowed/ issued 6.8 6.8 learning needs per capita Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 69 69 and technology to access information Provide programmes for people Number of participants in reading and 0.29 0.29 of all ages to improve reading information skill programmes per capita and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 156 local parks covering 337 hectares, including Puhinui Reserve, Ngati Otara Park, and Hayman Park.

Develop the local park network Total hectares of local parkland and sports 4.2 4.2 to cater for future growth and fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 72 72 within 500 metres of a local park

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include Alan Brewster Recreation Centre (Papatoetoe), Papatoetoe Centennial Pools and Otara Leisure Centre.

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Manukau town centre.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans and Measures to be developed agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 000 00 Local Community Safety Programmes 000 00 Local Library Facilities and Services 784 0 784 0 784 Total community activities 784 0 784 0 784 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 000 00 Local Events Facilities 000 00 Local Parks 187 0 187 0 187 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 000 00 Total lifestyle and culture activities 187 0 187 0 187 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 321 0 321 0 321 Total governance activities 321 0 321 0 321 Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 1,292 0 1,292 0 1,292

Total local board funding requirement 23,677 3,680 19,998 5,649 14,349

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 18,706 19,552 (846) 1 Total capital expenditure 1,292 173 1,119 2 Total funding requirement 19,998 19,726 272 Local revenue sources 5,649 6,047 (398) Net funding requirement 14,349 13,678 670 Notes to variations: 1. The increase is explained by changes in the way costs have been allocated across activities and local boards in order to reflect the cost of delivery of agreed service levels. 2. This variance is mainly due to the deferred Tupu Library Extension project and Community Board Parks Works from 2010/2011 and the establishment of the Local Board discretionary fund. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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JOHN McCRACKEN (CHAIR) MARY GUSH (DEPUTY CHAIR) Level 1, 31-33 Wiri Station Road Manukau Level 1, 31-33 Wiri Station Road Auckland 2241 Manukau Ph: (09) 261-8503 or (021) 286-8800 Auckland 2241 Ph: (09) 272-8047 or (021) 287 8800

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

TUNUMAFONO AVA STEPHEN GREY FA'AMOE 31 Glen Avenue 54/287-289 Shirley Road Papatoetoe Papatoetoe Auckland 2025 Auckland 2025 Ph: (09) 278-3905 or (021) 244-2748 Ph: (027) 680-7973

E: [email protected] E: tunumafono.fa'[email protected]

DONNA LEE IAN McGECHIE, JP

Level 1, 31-33 Wiri Station Road 67 Omana Road Manukau Papatoetoe Auckland 2241 Auckland 2025 Ph: (021) 285-6611 Ph: (09) 278-7853 or (027) 434-2467 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

POUTOA PAPALI'I

44 Cobham Crescent Otara Auckland 2023 Ph: (09) 274-1413 or (021) 481-501 E: poutoa.papali'[email protected]

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The board can be contacted at the address below: Level 1, Manukau Civic Building Auckland Council 31 Wiri Station Road Manukau 2104

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PAPAKURA LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE PAPAKURA LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Papakura area Strategic context PAPAKURA LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Papakura Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Papakura Local Board will focus on pulling the communities of the Papakura Local Board area together to create a vibrant district. We will focus on planning for our future by building strong local neighbourhoods, integrated district and rural planning, Mainstreet and commercial development, promoting better transport connections and services, and providing good community services and infrastructure. We will promote projects and programmes that build a strong board-wide sense of identity and promote our heritage, while recognising the individual needs and unique characteristics of our five key clusters. In doing so, we will strive to provide a safer environment that encourages community participation, builds strong relationships with Kaitiaki, Mana whenua and all sectors of our community.

ABOUT THE PAPAKURA AREA

The Papakura Local Board area extends from Drury in the south to Alfriston in the north, and includes Takanini, Hingaia, Red Ardmore Hill, Pahurehure and the current Papakura town centre. State Highway 1 and the North Island Main Trunk Railway run north to south through the area, and Papakura is the third busiest rail station on the Auckland passenger network. The area has a theatre, an art galley, an international-standard athletics track and a wide range of other sports venues. A wide range of businesses operate in the area including Fonterra, HEB, and Griffin’s, and nearby, Winstones Stevenson and Ardmore Airport. The area has a varied geography: from harbour foreshore, fertile plains, and rolling hills to the foothills of the nearby Hunua Ranges. Papakura has a diverse range of lifestyle options from multi-million dollar estates to more affordable family homes. This diversity places varying challenges on service and facilities.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

As a community on the edge of Auckland, managing and balancing the needs of the existing community with the challenges faced by rapid growth is a key issue for this area. Community feedback has identified priorities such as:  more and improved recreational facilities (both sporting and cultural),  enhance the town centre as the hub for the area,  encourage physical activity through the development of walkways and cycleways, and  ensure that the area is perceived as a safe and welcoming community in which to live.

In addition, there has been a strong desire to preserve the identity and history of the local area. These aspirations are recognised through a range of projects, some of which have been substantially completed. These include upgrades of the town centre, Hawkins Theatre and Papakura Art Gallery, purchase of 40 ha of land for future sports and recreation in the southern area of the board, additional or upgraded playgrounds, and relocation and rebuild of the Papakura Library and Museum. A number of other projects are underway or planned for future years and will require the input, oversight or decision of the local board.

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KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The local board assumes that the current levels of service will be maintained for the 2001/12 year and will not change until the board has an opportunity to review these for the 2012/13 year. The key objectives and activities for the Papakura Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  Engagement with and establishing good relationships with the local communities  Improving relationships with Kaitiaki , Mana whenua, central government agencies and other groups  Development of the first local board plan  Input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the spatial plan.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport in the following areas:  Advocacy and ongoing discussion on the development of good local transport linkages and networks.

The Governing Body and the Papakura Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets;  Bruce Pulman Park Trust, maintenance – additional operating expenditure of $300,000  Central Park Master Plan Review as a key component of the continued re-vitalisation of the Papakura Town Centre  Programmes to support commercial development in Takanini and other neighbourhood centres (investigation of the possibility of additional Business Improvement Districts)  Pahurehure Inlet Mangrove removal.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  Development of a local board Youth Council and youth programmes, supporting the development of young people in Papakura so they are able to engage and fully contribute to society.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of the region-wide strategy and policy:  Future development of Bruce Pulman Park and its surrounding sports facilities  Central park Master Plan Review as a key component of the continued re-vitalisation of the Papakura town centre

The Papakura Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $90,000 of operating expenditure  $180,000 of capital expenditure  $20,827 for funding grants to the community.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Papakura Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long-term plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Papakura Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Papakura Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Papakura Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year. The Papakura Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Papakura Local Board supports the Hawkins Theatre and Papakura Art Gallery facilities.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Papakura Local Board Papakura Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide opportunities for people Average number of participants in community Not measured Baseline to be to participate in, experience, arts programmes per capita established and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 70 community arts programmes

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 0.10 0.10 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples include responsibility for eleven community halls.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with community Not measured 80 centres, halls, and houses for a centres, halls, and community houses wide range of recreation and social needs within the Percentage of available time community 31.8 31.8 community centres and halls are used (actual time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they have Not measured 20 used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that Not measured 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and Not measured 55 initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that

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organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Papakura Local Board include Community Volunteer Awards, Volunteer Sports Awards, and Waitangi Day celebration.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local Not measured Baseline to be events events per capita established

Percentage of attendees satisfied with events Not measured 85

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at the Sir Edmund Hillary Library in Papakura and the volunteer library at Drury.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 3.8 3.8 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 26.7 26.7 services 1,000 residents

Percentage of customers satisfied with overall 84 84 services provided by libraries

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools Not measured 80 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for people Number of participants in reading and Not measured Baseline to be of all ages to improve reading information skill programmes per capita established and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 550 local parks covering 285 hectares, including Bruce Pulman Park, Army Fields and McLennan Park.

Develop the local park network Total hectares of local parkland and sports 6.4 6.4 to cater for future growth and fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the 88 88 provision of local parks and reserves

Percentage of urban residential properties Not measured 95% within 500 metres of a local park

Provide local/urban parks, Percentage of residents satisfied with the 76 76 reserves, sports fields and quality and maintenance of local parks, (local parks facilities only) beaches that enable the reserves, sports fields and beaches community and visitors to Auckland to participate in a Percentage of local parks and reserves Not measured Baseline to be variety of leisure and recreation maintenance standards achieved established opportunities Percentage of residents who have visited a Not measured 75 local park, reserve or sports park in the last 12 months

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include the Papakura Recreation and Fitness Centre and Massey Park Aquatic Centre.

Provide facilities and services Percentage of customers satisfied with their 91 85 to support recreation and local recreation centre facilities and (Aquatic centre only) leisure activities within the programmes community Average number of visits to recreation 7.1 7.1 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Papakura Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Papakura Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Papakura town centre.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

Ensure the community can Percentage of residents who believe they Not measured 50 appropriately participate in have appropriate opportunities to participate forums that contribute to in the council's decision-making process council decision-making

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans and Measures to be developed agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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Total local board funding requirement 18,751 791 17,960 658 17,303

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 8,457 9,607 (1,149) 1 Total capital expenditure 9,503 4,177 5,326 2 Total funding requirement 17,960 13,784 4,177 Local revenue sources 658 683 (26) Net funding requirement 17,303 13,100 4,203 Notes to variations: 1. This variance is due to a remapping of $425,000 to Regional and $475,000 of staff cost remapping. 2. This variance is due to a change of funding requirement and project deferral. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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JOHN ROBINSON, JP BRENT CATCHPOLE (CHAIR) (DEPUTY CHAIR)

35 Coles Crescent 35 Coles Crescent Papakura Papakura Auckland 2110 Auckland 2110 Ph: (021) 286-2277 or (09) 295-1375 Ph: (021) 390-430 F: (09) 295-1376

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

CAROLINE CONROY HINE JOYCE-TAHERE

15 Brightwell Street 35 Coles Crescent Papakura Papakura Auckland 2110 Auckland 2110 Ph: (021) 284-1122 or (09) 298-5945 Ph: (021) 286-3444

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

GRAHAM PURDY MICHAEL TURNER

35 Coles Crescent 35 Coles Crescent Papakura Papakura Auckland 2110 Auckland 2110 Ph: (09) 298-6507 or (021) 285-4666 Ph: (021) 287-9922 or (09) 298-3032

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: 35 Coles Crescent Papakura Auckland 2110

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PUKETAPAPA LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE PUKETAPAPA LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Puketapapa area Strategic context PUKETAPAPA LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Puketapapa Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE PUKETAPAPA LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Puketapapa Local Board will focus on ensuring Puketapapa is an attractive and pleasant place to live, work and play by tackling graffiti; improving safety; lessening the impact of alcohol on the community; enhancing and developing the area’s town centres; and protecting, enhancing and promoting and improving access to the existing community assets in the area, including local parks and reserves, community, sport and recreation facilities, and the Manukau Harbour foreshore. Puketapapa has an ethnically diverse population and the board acknowledges that this diversity presents a range of opportunities and challenges with regard to local governance and community engagement. The board will aim to recognise, encourage, celebrate and engage with Puketapapa’s diverse cultures and to ensure that migrant and other disadvantaged groups are fully engaged and valued in the community. The board wants to maintain the level of existing housing stock in the area and ensure that its’ renewal leads to quality housing developments that improve the wellbeing of the area’s population. The board also wants to see community spaces provided and good urban design principles applied to all developments in the area. The board wants to develop thriving/lively town centres with quality public open spaces, mobilise business associations for the area, increase community focused events in the area and attract other events by raising the profile of parks and facilities such as Monte Cecilia Park, and see the completion of the existing walking and cycling networks. The local board will continue to work with community groups and build on improvements that are currently underway to create positive opportunities and pathways for youth in the area. Given the area’s proximity to the central business district, motorways and future rail links, Puketapapa is well positioned for businesses to establish. The board wants to attract businesses and tertiary education opportunities to the area and establish career pathways to address unemployment and social deprivation in the area. The board will also work with Auckland Transport to tackle traffic issues around the State Highway 20 interchanges and to increase access to public transport. The board recognises the opportunity to work cooperatively with other local boards on cross-boundary issues and aims to develop a long-term vision for the length of the Manukau Harbour foreshore to enable the development of regionally significant resource and attraction.

ABOUT THE PUKETAPAPA AREA

The Puketapapa Local Board borders the Manukau Harbour and includes the suburbs of Three Kings, Hillsborough, Waikowhai, Lynfield, Roskill South and Wesley. Historically, the area was the site of extensive state housing developments and much of this housing stock remains today. The area also has a large amount of business land. It incorporates two volcanic cones, Puketapapa-Mt Roskill and Te Tatua a Riukiuta-Three Kings, which together with Keith Hay Park, Monte Cecilia Park and the Manukau foreshore provide open spaces for residents. Major transport projects already underway or planned (including the Dominion Road upgrade, State Highway 20 extension and the new Avondale-Southdown railway line) should foster business growth around Stoddard Road, Carr Road and Three Kings. The area currently has a relatively good network of off-road cycling infrastructure.

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Some community amenities in the area are poor, with many facilities requiring upgrades or being inconveniently located. Considerable collaborative effort between agencies will be required to improve the urban environment and community facilities.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

Transport is a key issue for communities in the Puketapapa Local Board area. The location, design and mitigation measures associated with the completion of the State Highway 20 Waterview connection will continue to be of key interest to community. The proposed Avondale-Southdown rail link also has the potential to significantly affect future urban renewal in the area, although any completion of the line is likely to be some time away. There is a strong aspiration in the community to have this proposal prioritised and advanced. The local board will work closely with NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport as transport proposals are advanced to ensure adverse consequences are mitigated and opportunities for community development are advanced. Communities such as Mt Roskill, Owairaka and Lynfield are home to sizable migrant populations and contain pockets of deprivation with related social issues including income disparity, unemployment, liquor issues and crime. There is a need to maintain and improve housing stock in these areas and this will require working to redevelop Housing New Zealand land to provide a range of housing types including community meeting spaces within the developments. Some community amenities and facilities in the area are either inconveniently located or require upgrades and need to reflect the needs of the area’s youth and ethnic groups. Considerable collaborative effort between agencies will be needed to improve the urban environment and community facilities. There is also a clear community need for more vibrant town centres, community services provision and meeting spaces in areas such as Three Kings and Stoddard Road. As the population continues to grow this requirement will intensify.

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PUKETAPAPA LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Puketapapa Local Board for 2011/2012 will be: Legislative requirements and relationships  development of the first local board plan  input into the development of regional strategies, policies, plans and bylaws, including the spatial plan and the funding policy  engaging with and establishing good relationships with all communities in the local board area  establishing a constructive working relationship with the governing body, council controlled organisations and other local boards particularly Albert-Eden, Maungakiekie-Tamaki and Whau.

Advocacy with the governing body on the following areas:  Manukau Harbour foreshore – commence dialogue with other local boards regarding the long-term management and development of the whole Manukau Harbour foreshore and revive the Manukau Harbour Coastal Reserves Draft Management Plan  Mt Roskill/Dominion Road village centre upgrade – advocate for Mt Roskill village centre to be classified as a town centre and advocate for funding to progress upgrade projects to the centre. Need to maintain ongoing dialogue with the governing body, Auckland Transport and Albert-Eden Local Board with respect to the relationship with the Dominion Road upgrade  local community arts facilities – commence dialogue with the governing body about the development of community arts facilities in the local board area  liquor licensing, liquor bans, alcohol plan – including seeking a restrictive policy on applications for off- licences, and for localised decision making  gambling – including advocating for a sinking lid policy on pokies  intensification (housing density) – including advocating for good urban design and better links to public transport  mixed-use developments –including advocating for mixed-use developments located around transport hubs/ routes  social and affordable housing – including advocating for the current amount of social housing in the local board area to be retained and for measures to ensure that there is affordable, good quality private rental housing available in the area  economic development – including working with stakeholders to identify ways of increasing the number of jobs and the number of skilled jobs in the local board area  future use of Winstones Quarry at Three Kings, with a view to maximising community open space  Housing New Zealand – advocacy with Housing New Zealand regarding the renewal of existing housing stock in the local board area, the use of good urban design principles and the inclusion of community spaces within housing developments.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport in the following areas:  Avondale-Southdown rail link - commence dialogue with Auckland Transport and other key decision makers to have this proposed public transport infrastructure prioritised. It will be needed when the State Highway 20 Waterview connection is completed to take pressure off the motorways links and there is land already designated for the link  footpath management – advocate to Auckland Transport to develop a standardised approach to footpath design and development.

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The Governing Body and the Puketapapa Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  Mt Roskill/Dominion Road village centre upgrade phase 2. Public art works are within budget. Footpath upgrades and carpark changes may be funded from the board’s discretionary funding.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012  Molley Green Reserve – complete the upgrade and ongoing community engagement  Owairaka Bridge – develop a pedestrian bridge over Oakley Creek that joins Underwood Park to Owairaka Reserve, working with the Albert-Eden Local Board. This project may require some of the board’s discretionary funding  Manukau Harbour foreshore – weed management, pest control, path upgrades, and other minor improvements, noting that this project may require some of the board’s discretionary funding.

The Puketapapa Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $112,000 operating expenditure  $185,000 operating expenditure for small local improvement projects  $224,000 capital expenditure  $416,000 capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $25,831 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  War Memorial Park path upgrade  Events – delivering an increased number of local events and festivals, such as Carols by Candlelight, a local Christmas parade, a ‘Love your Mountain’ event, ANZAC events and local markets  Roskill/Dominion Road village centre upgrade – phase 2 footpath and carpark upgrades  Completion of the Molley Green Reserve upgrade and ongoing community engagement (if the total cost is unable to be met by existing Auckland Council budgets)  Pedestrian bridge over Oakley Creek that joins Underwood Park to Owairaka Reserve  Manukau Harbour foreshore weed management, pest control, path upgrades, and other minor improvements.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Puketapapa Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Puketapapa Local Board

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The levels of service and performance measures described in the following tables represent a consolidation of levels of service and measures of previous Auckland local authorities. The following notes apply to all levels of service and measure tables: 1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Puketapapa Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Puketapapa Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Puketapapa Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Puketapapa Local Board Puketapapa Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts There are currently no council owned, operated or facilities funded arts facilities located in the local board area

Average number of visits to arts facilities per capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there 65 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples include responsibility for four community centres and halls and the Three Kings Tennis Pavilion.

Percentage of residents who state they 40 40 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 121.4 121.4 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Puketapapa Local Board include local Christmas events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.02 0.02 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 83 80 events (satisfied with events delivered by council)

78 (satisfied with events sponsored by council)

LIBRARIES

Libraries for this local board only relates to Mt Roskill (Three Kings) library.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Puketapapa Local Board Puketapapa Local Actual Level of Provision Board 2009/101 Target 2011/122

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 5.6 5.6 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 14.7 14.7 services 1,000 residents

Percentage of customers satisfied with 93 93 overall services provided by libraries

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 84 84 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and 0.12 0.12 people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 81 local parks covering 232 hectares, including Wattle Bay, Waikowhai Park, Keith Hay Park, War Memorial Park, and Monte Cecilia Park.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 4.1 4.1 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 97 95 within 500 metres of a local park (within 800 metres) (within 500 metres)

RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include Cameron Pool and Recreation Centre, Lynfield Recreation Centre, Pah Homestead, and Mt Roskill Tennis.

Average number of visits to recreation 4.8 4.8 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Puketapapa Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Puketapapa Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce Local Board Plans Measures to be developed and Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE PUKETAPAPA LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 1 0 1 0 1 Local Community Facilities 674 0 674 307 367 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 26 0 26 0 26 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 1,233 0 1,233 184 1,049 Total community activities 1,934 0 1,934 491 1,444 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 20 0 20 0 20 Local Parks 4,861 1,361 3,500 94 3,406 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 360 28 332 60 272 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 5,241 1,389 3,851 154 3,698 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 0 0 0 0 0 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 850 11 840 3 836 Total economic activities 850 11 840 3 836 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 604 0 604 9 595 Total governance activities 604 0 604 9 595

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 8,679 1,400 7,279 657 6,622

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 1,507 0 1,507 0 1,507 Total community activities 1,507 0 1,507 0 1,507 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 0 0 0 0 0 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 640 0 640 0 640 Total governance activities 640 0 640 0 640

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 2,147 0 2,147 0 2,147

Total local board funding requirement 10,827 1,400 9,427 657 8,770

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FUNDING SUMMARY

LTP Funding summary Annual Plan Variance Notes comparative 2011/2012 $000 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 7,279 7,477 (198) 1 Total capital expenditure 2,147 2,045 102 2 Total funding requirement 9,427 9,522 (96) Local revenue sources 657 709 (52) Net funding requirement 8,770 8,813 (43)

Notes on variations: 1. This variance is mainly due to staff costs remapping and changes to the way overheads are allocated. 2. This variance is mainly due to the establishment of the Local Board discretionary fund. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

RICHARD BARTER (CHAIR) NIGEL TURNBULL (DEPUTY CHAIR) 560 Mt Albert Road Three Kings 560 Mt Albert Road Auckland 1042 Three Kings Ph: (021) 286-9933 or (09) 301-0101 Auckland 1042 Ph: (021) 400-8800 or (09) 301-0101

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

JULIE FAIREY ELLA KUMAR

560 Mt Albert Road 8 Noel Place Three Kings Mt Roskill South Auckland 1042 Auckland 1041 Ph: (09) 620-9257 or (021) 287-9900 Ph: (09) 629-0660 or (021) 047-7642

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

PETER MUYS MICHAEL WOOD

55 Carlton Street 560 Mt Albert Road Hillsborough Three Kings Auckland 1042 Auckland 1042 Ph: (09) 625-5033 or (021) 286-2200 Ph: (09) 620-9257 or (027) 547-1926 F: (09) 625-7271

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: 560 Mt Albert Road Three Kings Auckland 1042

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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RODNEY LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE RODNEY LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Rodney area Strategic context RODNEY LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Rodney Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE RODNEY LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Rodney Local Board area has a strong and vibrant history, starting with Maori occupation of the area for centuries. From the Albertlanders who settled around Wellsford to the Bohemian immigrants in Puhoi this pioneering spirit is still evident in our communities and residents today. Lifestyles have changed and we make use of the land in innovative and new ways. We have experienced tremendous growth and we have bustling towns and villages that contribute to the character of the area. Our west and east coast beaches and natural areas attract many visitors who appreciate the rural character and sense of community that exists. The Rodney Local Board places great value in that sense of place and the many communities that they represent. The local board will show leadership and will listen to what is important to the community. The inherited legacy projects are still important and these will form the basis of decision making for the 2011/2012 Rodney Local Board Agreement.

ABOUT THE RODNEY AREA

The Rodney Local Board covers an extensive area in the north of the region. It includes Kawau Island and a mix of townships, villages and varied rural industries. The main townships are Kumeu/Huapai, Helensville, Warkworth and Wellsford. Agriculture, dairying, horticulture, winemaking, aquaculture, fisheries, tourism and forestry are key parts of the rural economy, with forestry occupying about 29,579 hectares. As a result of the proximity to Auckland, lifestyle blocks, retirement housing and holiday homes are also very popular. At the southern end of the board area is the Kaipara Harbour, the largest enclosed harbour in the southern hemisphere. Ngati Whatua Nga Rima o Kaipara has five marae in this area and a special relationship with the land and harbour.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The Rodney Local Board area includes attractive coastal land on both the west and east coasts. The desirability of these areas places them under significant development pressure. Consultation over recent years has revealed a strong concern from residents that growth be managed to protect the natural and rural attributes that make the area so special. Local employment is relatively scarce in the Rodney Local Board area. Residents seek to have more local employment; this has been raised in many consultation exercises. The preservation of the beauty in the Rodney Local Board area and the need for local employment must be balanced. Regulation that allows commercial activity to promote local employment has the potential to negatively affect those things that make the area desirable. The lifestyle opportunities that Rodney offers residents, may also offer the opportunity to intelligently choose what type of commercial development moves into the area in the future. Several townships in the Rodney Local Board require significant investment in water supply and wastewater infrastructure if further growth is to be accommodated. Watercare continues to work with Auckland Council on the development of the Spatial Plan and identification of priority areas for growth across the region.

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RODNEY LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Rodney Local Board for 2011/2012 will be to:  engage with the community on the development of the local board plan 2012-2015  consider feedback and input into the development of the Auckland Plan and other regional strategies, plans and policies  ensure that agreed legacy projects and programmes of the previous Rodney District Council are delivered  in partnership with the governing body and CCOs seek resolution to local issues and concerns promptly and ensure dialogue and communication is two-way  strengthen existing relationships and continue to work with Iwi to build on the partnerships of the past and into the future  successfully deliver the community development programmes and distribute the Auckland Regional Services Trust funding in accordance with the agreed allocation policy and principles  progress the Mainstreet works and improvement in support of the ongoing development of the Te Hana Te Ao Marama Cultural Centre. This includes; sealing of the access road from SH1, public toilets and implementation of the Streetscape Plan  ensure the effective delivery of community safety initiatives  maintain the legacy programmes of improvements and new facilities across the parks, reserves, coastal assets and leisure facilities.

Advocacy with the governing body on the following areas:  advocate for appropriate delegations to the Rodney Local Board and the funding to deliver on those authorities  work alongside the governing body in advocating for local projects within the region that delivers on local needs and priorities  ensure meaningful input and engagement on any changes to, the development of and the delegation of powers in relation to the governing body bylaws  support all efforts by the governing body to develop, adopt and implement as an EcoCity and all related sustainability initiatives and projects  advocate for the continuation of a rural rates postponement policy for 2011/2012 in the Rodney Local Board area.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport in the following areas:  work alongside the governing body and Auckland Transport to advocate for the continued upgrading and sealing of Rodney roads  advocate for key transport projects including the State Highway One Bypass for Warkworth the retention of access at Puhoi and associated improvements to the network across the area.

Advocacy with other council controlled organisations in the following areas:  advocate and work alongside the Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development CCO to respond to employment and business issues, maintain economic growth across Rodney and develop a programme of support for Te Hana Te Ao Marama Cultural Centre  work alongside the governing body and Watercare to advocate and develop the area’s water and waste water systems.

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The Governing Body and the Rodney Local Board agree that:  The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  assess the future viability of the Warkworth Town Hall and determine the costs to improve the facility to the required standard  develop a memorandum of understanding with Harbour Sport for the delivery and funding of agreed recreation and leisure services and activities in the Rodney local board area  support the establishment of Business Improvement Districts in Helensville, Kumeu, Huapai (working to establish in 2012/2013) and elsewhere if agreed by the business communities  undertake a feasibility study for the acquisition of the RSA/tennis courts at Waimauku as a sports complex.  bring forward funding from 2012/2013 to 2011/2012 year to finish the new Wellsford Library project (if it is feasible to deliver in the one financial year)  continue to implement and fund environmental programmes throughout the local board area including the co- management of the Kaipara Harbour, WaiCare and EnviroSchools  allocate funding for the Kaukapakapa River channel cleaning and maintenance and implement a programme for the prompt response to flooding damage in the channel  continue to implement the Kumeu River floodway scheme.

The following initiatives will be prioritised within existing council controlled budgets to:  undertake Mainstreet works and improvements to support of the ongoing development of the Te Hana Te Ao Marama Cultural Centre.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  the feasibility of a swimming pool in the north of Rodney  implement the proposed plan changes to give effect to the Kaukapakapa Structure Plan  the policy to support borrowings being raised locally instead of from oversees currency.

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012/2022:  a programme for the sealing of rural roads and the setting of key priorities such as Takatu Road.

The Rodney Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $108,000 operating expenditure  $216,000 capital expenditure  $25,110 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  the funding for public toilets to support the ongoing development at Te Hana Te Ao Marama Cultural Centre.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Rodney Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Rodney Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Rodney Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Rodney Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Rodney Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Rodney Local Board supports the following arts facilities; Kumeu Arts Centre, The Art Centre Helensville, Te Hana Te Ao Marama and Kowhai Art and Craft Inc. It also supports various arts programmes delivered independently by arts and cultural groups and individuals.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Rodney Local Board Rodney Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide opportunities for Average number of participants in 0.13 0.13 people to participate in, community arts programmes per capita experience, and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 70 community arts programmes

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 0.05 0.05 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community services in Rodney include responsibility for 25 community centres and halls.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 70 70 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation and houses social needs within the community Percentage of available time community 13.2 13.2 centres and halls are used (actual time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they have Not measured 20 used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 1.7 1.7 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

Provide funding and advice to Percentage of the community groups Not measured 75 develop and strengthen satisfied with assistance and advice provided communities and community by council groups Percentage of community grant recipients 90 90 meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

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Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that Not measured 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 87 87 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

LOCAL EVENTS

Sponsorship and delivery of local events in Rodney.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 1.5 1.5 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with Not measured 85 events

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Helensville, Kumeu, Mahurangi East, Warkworth and Wellsford. (Existing libraries not included in the actual measurement below are Tapora, Leigh and Point Wells).

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 9.0 9.0 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 27.6 27.6 services 1,000 residents

Percentage of customers satisfied with 81 81 overall services provided by libraries

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools Not measured 80 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and Not measured Baseline to be people of all ages to improve information programmes per capita established reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information programmes

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 868 local parks covering 1,139 hectares, including numerous beach reserves.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 26.8 26.8 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the 80 80 provision of local parks and reserves

Percentage of urban residential properties Not measured 95 within 500 metres of a local park

Provide local/urban parks, Percentage of residents satisfied with the 86 86 reserves, sports fields and quality and maintenance of local parks, beaches that enable the reserves, sports fields and beaches community and visitors to the Rodney Local Board area to Percentage of local parks and reserves 98 98 participate in a variety of maintenance standards achieved leisure and recreation Percentage of residents who have visited a Not measured 75 opportunities local park, reserve or sports park in the last 12 months

RECREATION SERVICES

There are no council owned or operated recreational or leisure facilities located in the local board area.

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with There are no recreational facilities or pools located in services to support their local recreation centre facilities and the Rodney Local Board area recreation and leisure programmes activities within the community Average number of visits to recreation facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet recommended pool water quality standards

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Rodney Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area, including liaison with the Rodney Economic Development Trust.

Note: The Rodney Local Board has no budget for Economic Development and has no financial means to achieve this target. Discussion with Auckland Council and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development will be necessary to ensure this target can be achieved.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Rodney Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

The Rodney Local Board is developing a clear process for evaluating the performance of the local board and of the local board members. The Rodney Local Board will also work with the governing body to develop measures that reflect the co-governance model.

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce Local Board Measures to be developed Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

Produce Local Board Plans Measures to be developed in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE RODNEY LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 1 0 1 0 1 Local Community Facilities 163 0 163 163 (1) Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 25 0 25 0 25 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 1,125 0 1,125 221 904 Total community activities 1,315 0 1,315 384 930 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 57 3 54 0 54 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 6,834 1,309 5,524 366 5,159 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 481 0 481 20 461 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 7,372 1,312 6,059 386 5,674 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 0 0 0 0 0 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 37 0 37 2 35 Total economic activities 37 0 37 2 35 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,577 0 1,577 56 1,521 Total governance activities 1,577 0 1,577 56 1,521

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 10,350 1,312 9,037 828 8,209

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 373 0 373 0 373 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 2,959 0 2,959 0 2,959 Total community activities 3,332 0 3,332 0 3,332 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 91 0 91 0 91 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 3,077 0 3,077 0 3,077 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 3,167 0 3,167 0 3,167 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 216 0 216 0 216 Total governance activities 216 0 216 0 216

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 6,716 0 6,716 0 6,716

Total local board funding requirement 17,066 1,312 15,754 828 14,925

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 9,037 10,096 (1,058) 1 Total capital expenditure 6,716 7,949 (1,233) 2 Total funding requirement 15,754 18,045 (2,292) Local revenue sources 828 713 115 Net funding requirement 14,925 17,332 (2,407) Notes to variations: 1. This variance is primarily due to changes in how the cost of delivering parks service levels is attributed to sub- activities and individual local boards. 2. This variance is mainly due to deferring the Navigational Dredging project ($2,068,000) and increasing the budget for the Wellsford Library Upgrade and the Kumeu Library minor Capex renewal project due to budget refresh. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

BOB HOWARD (CHAIR) STEVEN GARNER (DEPUTY CHAIR) 50 Centreway Road Orewa PO Box 346 Auckland 0931 Warkworth Ph: (021) 283-3666 Auckland 0941 F: (09) 412-6444 Ph: (021) 286-8555

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

WARREN FLAUNTY, QSM, THOMAS GRACE JP 1581 State Highway 16 86 Redhills Road Woodhill RD2 Massey Helensville 0875 RD2 Henderson Ph: (021) 286-8822 or (021) 464-446 Auckland 0782 Ph: (09) 832-5685 or (021) 287-1555 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

TRACEY MARTIN JOHN MCLEAN

13a Brown Road PO Box 302350 Warkworth North Harbour Auckland 0910 Auckland 0751 Ph: (021) 287-1166 Ph: (021) 286-6660

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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JAMES ROLFE BRENDA STEELE

50 Centreway Road 50 Centreway Road Orewa Orewa Auckland 0931 Auckland 0931 Ph: (021) 286-3111 Ph: (021) 283-5835

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

JUNE TURNER

50 Centreway Road Orewa Auckland 0931 Ph: (021) 365-156

E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: Orewa Service Centre 50 Centreway Road Orewa Auckland 0931

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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UPPER HARBOUR LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE UPPER HARBOUR LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Upper Harbour area Strategic context UPPER HARBOUR LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Upper Harbour Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE UPPER HARBOUR LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

Upper Harbour is a newly created community, based on connections which have developed with the new motorway. As a community it hosts many sports facilities, a University, the regions state of art Junior and Senior high schools and two park and ride commuter facilities. The local board intends to leverage off these assets to drive economic development, building on the Rugby World Cup 2011 and pre-Olympic events in 2012, specifically hockey, swimming and athletics. The local board aspires to develop a stronger sense of community, further develop the networks of walkways and would support the establishment of an arts centre within the boundaries, in the medium to long term. Upper Harbour is a growing area with growing needs.

ABOUT THE UPPER HARBOUR AREA

The Upper Harbour Local Board area combines two areas previously under the jurisdiction of two separate councils. The Metropolitan Urban Limit1 runs through the Upper Harbour Local Board boundary, dividing the area into two distinct environments being urban and rural. Included within the boundaries are the communities of Whenuapai West Harbour and Hobsonville in the west, Paremoremo, Greenhithe, Wainoni, Albany, Unsworth, and Pinehill in the east. The area contains the Paremoremo Scenic Reserve, the largest bush reserve in the North Shore and a site of ecological significance. This reserve is a critical part of the North West Wildlink, bringing the region’s biodiversity hotspots being the Hauraki Gulf islands and the Waitakere Ranges together. Upper Harbour is a rapidly growing area. Until recently, most growth has been concentrated in the east, with the rapid expansion of Albany into a regional centre. Specific detail of the development is included in the Albany Centre Development Plan covering a period of 10 to 20 years.

Extensive new development is underway at Hobsonville Point to establish a new community. Ongoing development and the linking of the North Western Motorway to the Northern Motorway and quality public transport links between the sub-regional centres of Westgate and Albany are future challenges for this board area.

1 The Metropolitan Urban Limit is the method in the Auckland Regional Policy Statement to determine and contain the Auckland urban area. It is used to minimise the adverse effects of urban development on regionally valued resources and to distinguish urban from rural form. The movement of the Metropolitan Urban Limit does not in itself allow urbanisation to occur.

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The Upper Harbour Local Board area is an area undergoing significant change. In its southern reaches, the redevelopment of the Hobsonville airbase will ultimately be home to 3000 dwellings, a new primary and secondary school, new business opportunities (a marine industry precinct, local retail and commercial spaces), open spaces, reserves and a wide range of community facilities and a new ferry terminal are proposed. The project represents a new crown-led model for best practice urban development, in partnership with the private sector. The development of State Highway 18 has led to significant work on planning of the Hobsonville corridor and the Hobsonville village area. Significant public input has contributed to this work. Further investigations have been undertaken with regard to the Whenuapai airbase area. Significant development is occurring in and around Albany to create a major sub-regional centre of activity. The centre will include medium to high-density residential development to provide for a variety of housing types and styles and mixed-use development. In many respects Upper Harbour is a hub, with proximity to some of Auckland's finest beaches and expansive open spaces, retail shops, offices, motorways, schools and entertainment venues attracting a range of residents and visitors. Compared to regional averages, the Albany population is better educated, has higher incomes, has more professional workers and fewer trade workers and has higher home ownership rates. Upper Harbour has a significant cosmopolitan population with 41.3% of the population born outside New Zealand2.

2 Social and Economic Research and Monitoring,Policy & Planning, Auckland Regional Council.Source: Statistics New Zealand, 2006 Census of Population and Dwellings

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UPPER HARBOUR LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Upper Harbour Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  development of the first local board plan  provision of input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the spatial plan.

Advocacy with the governing body on the following:  Northern Aquatic Centre  Hooton Reserve – youth recreation project  Sanders Reserve – continued development of cycling and recreation  local board supports the staff progressing through the regulatory process, of the community Skate Park in Greenhithe  Rugby World Cup 2011 fan zone  completion of Greenhithe network of walkways  support for contestable funding for community projects  supporting the community infrastructure associated with the new Westgate town centre  support progression of Hobsonville marina development and terminal  development of rural and residential environment in Whenuapai  uphold metropolitan urban limit and prevent urban sprawl (resolve minor anomalies that were identified and progressed prior to transition).

Advocacy with Auckland Transport on the following:  expansion of existing Albany Park and Ride  expansion of parking at Albany Village  completion of North Western Ring Road (includes Waterview)  Gills Road footpath  supports further progression of the proposed link from Gills Road through the Albany Structure Plan to Oteha Valley Road  Albany township bridge widening and the intersection improvements at The Avenue and SH17. (This project has a legacy funding commitment from NZTA)  Schnapper Rock Road footpath  gobi blocks, road widening Greenhithe Road by Wainoni Park  Old Albany Highway upgrade programme of works  footpath network Albany/Greenhithe  Te Araroa Road to Attwood Road- further investigation for pedestrian safety measures  Masons Road on-street parking provision  school warning sign – Ridgeview School  resolve traffic issues exiting Albany industrial estate  support the creation of school zones for Albany Junior and Senior schools, Pinehurst and Kristin.

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The Governing Body and the Upper Harbour Local Board agree that: The following initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  investigating dedicated area for model boat use at the Albany Lakes.

The following initiatives will be referred to Auckland Transport as a priority from existing budgets:  Kyle Road safety improvements  investigating purchase of land around the Albany Park and Ride to cater for overflow capacity  Brigham Creek Road and Totara Road Safety improvements  extension of the Northern Busway to Silverdale with a new park and ride facility. Review fare boundaries for bus stops from the park and ride  more frequent bus services for Greenhithe and Albany, particularly for commuters.

The following will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  input into a regional sport and recreation strategy  continuation of rates and lease charge remission for community and sports groups on council land  support continuation of grants funding for community development groups (i.e. community houses, community coordinators, and discretionary funds for community groups)  recognition of appropriate funding for local assets that serve a regional or sub-regional purpose (e.g. softball and hockey facilities at Rosedale Park).

The Upper Harbour Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $98,000 of operating expenditure  $196,000 of capital expenditure  $259,000 of capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $22,766 for grants to the community.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Upper Harbour Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s long-term plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Upper Harbour Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The levels of service and performance measures described in the following tables represent a consolidation of levels of service and measures of previous Auckland local authorities. The following notes apply to all levels of service and measure tables: 1. Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Upper Harbour Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2. Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Upper Harbour Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Upper Harbour Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

There are no art facilities in the Upper Harbour Local Board area.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Upper Harbour Upper Harbour Local Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts There are currently no council owned, operated or facilities funded arts facilities located in the local board area

Average number of visits to arts facilities per capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community facilities include responsibility for five community centres and halls and a crèche.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 90 90 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation houses and social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Not measured Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they 13 13 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 228.6 228.6 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

Provide funding and advice to Percentage of the community groups Not measured 75 develop and strengthen satisfied with assistance and advice communities and community provided by council groups Percentage of community grant recipients 100 100 meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Upper Harbour Local Board area include supporting local Christmas events, ANZAC commemorations, Violence Free Waitakere Toddlers Day Out, youth events, Guy Fawkes.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 2.1 2.1 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with Not measured 85 events

LIBRARIES

A library is located at Albany Village.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 3.7 3.7 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 10.2 10.2 services 1,000 residents

Percentage of customers satisfied with 90 90 overall services provided by libraries

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools Not measured 80 and technology to access information

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 281 local parks covering 740 hectares, including Paremoremo Scenic Reserve, Hosking Reserve, Rosedale Park, and Sanders Reserve.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 15.1 15.1 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties Not measured 95 within 500 metres of a local park

RECREATION SERVICES

Currently recreation services in the Upper Harbour board area includes the North Harbour Stadium.

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with NOTE: To be clarified in due course. services to support their local recreation centre facilities and recreation and leisure programmes activities within the community Average number of visits to recreation facilities per capita

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Upper Harbour Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Albany BID, North Harbour BID, and input into the planning of developments in the Whenuapai area (to be confirmed).

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Upper Harbour Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Albany town centre.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

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GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce local board plans Measures to be developed and agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE UPPER HARBOUR LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 1 0 1 0 1 Local Community Facilities 18 0 18 36 (17) Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 26 0 26 0 26 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 617 14 603 86 518 Total community activities 662 14 649 121 527 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 98 0 98 0 98 Local Parks 5,948 1,843 4,105 55 4,050 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 233 0 233 5 228 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 6,278 1,843 4,436 60 4,376 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 310 0 310 0 310 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 200 0 200 25 175 Total economic activities 510 0 510 25 485 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 999 0 999 32 968 Total governance activities 999 0 999 32 968

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 8,499 1,856 6,643 238 6,405

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 0 0 0 0 0 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 1,414 0 1,414 0 1,414 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 957 0 957 0 957 Total lifestyle and culture activities 2,372 0 2,372 0 2,372 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 455 0 455 0 455 Total governance activities 455 0 455 0 455

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 2,827 0 2,827 0 2,827

Total local board funding requirement 11,326 1,856 9,470 238 9,232

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FUNDING SUMMARY

LTP Funding summary Annual Plan Variance Notes comparative $000 2011/2012 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 6,643 6,870 (227) 1 Total capital expenditure 2,827 1,538 1,289 2 Total funding requirement 9,470 8,408 1,062 Local revenue sources 238 265 (26) Net funding requirement 9,232 8,143 1,089 Notes to variations: 1. This variance is mainly due to changes to the way in which overheads are allocated to activities and local boards. 2. This variance is mainly due to a deferral of $880,000 (Sanders Reserve Coastal walkway and Northern Recreational Facility project), an increase of $259,000 (Local Slips Capital project (North)) and an increase of $196,000 for the Local board discretionary fund. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

BRIAN NEESON (CHAIR) MARGARET MILES, JP (DEPUTY CHAIR) Kell Drive Albany 22 Merewhira Road Auckland 0632 RD3 Albany Ph: (021) 283-9922 or (09) 416-6452 Auckland 0793 Ph: (021) 587-111 or (09) 413-9734 F: (09) 413-9734 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

CALLUM BLAIR WARREN FLAUNTY, QSM, JP

Kell Drive 86 Redhills Road Albany Massey Auckland 0632 RD2 Henderson Ph: (09) 414-2680 Auckland 0782 Ph: (09) 832-5685 or (021) 287-1555

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

CHRISTINE RANKIN- LISA WHYTE MACINTYRE 110 Attwood Road Kell Drive Paremoremo Albany Auckland 0632 Auckland 0632 Ph: (021) 287-6655 Ph: (027) 582-4804

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: Kell Drive Albany Auckland 0632

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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WAIHEKE LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE WAIHEKE LOCAL BOARD Statement of direction About the Waiheke area Strategic context WAIHEKE LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Waiheke Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE WAIHEKE LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

Auckland Council aims to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city. Accordingly, the Waiheke Local Board aims to make Waiheke the most liveable place in Auckland. We will achieve this by balancing economic prosperity, social development and environmental sustainability. The social, cultural and economic wellbeing of residents of all ages is paramount and will be provided for by improved public infrastructure, amenities, facilities and community engagement. Our island setting offers a distinct advantage with its beautiful coastline, beaches, bush, parks and semi-rural and village character. We will develop that advantage by encouraging the visitor industry; viticulture and horticulture; recreational activities; a strong, supportive community and the artistic and cultural experience; whilst seeking new opportunities presented by the natural environment and our maritime setting within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. We acknowledge the significant prosperity brought to the island by our inter-relationship with the city, which we will actively preserve and enhance. However, we will seek to retain our unique identity through sustainable environmental practices that protect the environment and waterways and by supporting controlled development. Ours will be the dream location in the world’s most liveable city.

ABOUT THE WAIHEKE AREA

The Waiheke Local Board area covers Waiheke and Rakino Islands and other islands in the Hauraki Gulf, within the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park area, such as Ponui, Pakatoa, Rotoroa, Rangitoto, Motutapu, Motuihe, Motokorea (Browns Island), Karamuramu, Pakihi and a number of smaller islands. Waiheke and Rakino are the most populated and are popular holiday and visitor destinations. Some islands are privately owned and others are public reserves, owned and managed by the Department of Conservation or Auckland Council. Waiheke Island is the second largest of the Hauraki Gulf Islands (after Great Barrier Island). It is also the most populated with approximately 8,000 permanent residents and an additional 3,400 who come to second or holiday homes on the island. This makes it New Zealand's most densely populated island, with 83.58 people/km², and the third most populated after the North and South Islands. Waiheke Island is the most accessible offshore island in the Gulf, due to regular passenger and vehicle ferry services and some air links. In the summer months, the population can swell to more than 30,000 as visitors flock there to enjoy the open space, sandy beaches, walkways, café society and boutique vineyards and olive groves. Visitors may be categorised as day-trippers, short-stay (less than 3 days) or longer-stay. Rakino Island has a small resident population of approximately 16 persons, which increases when bach and holiday home owners visit their properties. It is also a popular mooring place for yachts. Public ferry services to Rakino are limited and most people have their own vessels. Public facilities on Rakino are limited but include the wharf, community hall and toilets. The main passenger port of Matiatia at the western end of Waiheke is about 35 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. Kennedy Point is the main vehicle ferry port, with ferries taking from between 45 minutes and 1.25 hours to access Half Moon Bay. There are also some vehicle services to Wynyard Wharf, downtown Auckland. Orapiu Wharf at the eastern end of Waiheke is 21.4 km from Coromandel and has limited passenger services. Waiheke is hilly with few flat areas, the highest point being Mount Maunganui at 231 metres. This geography limits the majority of the population to the western end of the Island. The east and west ends of the island are defined by the Metropolitan Urban Limits (MUL). The main settlements are Oneroa, Blackpool, Surfdale, Palm Beach, Ostend, Onetangi and Rocky Bay (Omiha). Much of the eastern part of Waiheke is farmland, lifestyle blocks and horticulture. There is a small area of residential subdivision at Orapiu.

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Waiheke Island has a higher proportion of 'Europeans' (82 per cent) compared with the Auckland region (57 per cent). The percentage of Maori (12 per cent) is slightly higher than the regional average (11 per cent) but the percentage of Pacific Islanders and Asians is much lower than the rest of the region. From 2001 to 2006 the Waiheke population grew by 7.4 per cent, compared with the Auckland region as a whole at 12 per cent and the rest of New Zealand at 3.3 per cent.

STRATEGIC CONTEXT

Socially, Waiheke Island is highly diverse. The income distribution (2006 Census) showed a higher proportion of lower income groups and a lower proportion of higher income groups, compared with the former Auckland City boundaries. In 2006, the median household income on Waiheke was $38,730 compared with a median of $63,390 across the region. Comparatively, Waiheke has a higher number of elderly residents (over 65) and single parent families who are on fixed incomes. However, the number of households on Waiheke earning over $100,000 per year has more than doubled since 2001. In addition to the ‘permanent’ resident population on Waiheke, there are a significant number of ‘off-island’ ratepayers. These property owners have baches or holiday homes on the island and occupy them for varying lengths of time throughout the year. Coupled with the visitor population, which peaks at holiday times but is increasingly spread throughout the year, there is a much greater demand and pressure on the public infrastructure and facilities than is reflected by the resident population numbers. There are also higher expectations about the quality and variety of services and activities that are offered. Waiheke residents differ in background and views. However, there is a commonly held strong desire among residents and ratepayers to conserve and enhance the natural environment and the community as a whole wishes to preserve those aspects of their lifestyle that make Waiheke such an attractive place in which to live and visit. There is wide support for achieving a balance between development and sustainability and a strong belief that any over- development will be detrimental to both the local community and the visitor potential of the island. There is a definite expectation that local decisions will be made locally and that the principle of ‘subsidiarity’ will apply, with any decisions of the local authority made at the lowest level possible. The key employment sectors on Waiheke are accommodation and food services, retail, agriculture and horticulture, health care and social services, education and training and construction. Numbers working in the visitor industry are significant, with 21 per cent of employees working in the accommodation and food services sector and a rapidly growing horticulture sector including viticulture and olive growing. There is also a strong artistic community with artists, musicians, writers, poets and performers well represented. Art and culture on Waiheke have been a major draw-card for several decades now with small galleries and artists’ outlets steadily proliferating. In 2009, there were 2,039 people employed in 1,191 businesses in the Waiheke Local Board area. This accounts for 0.3 per cent of the region’s employment, making Waiheke the second smallest area, in terms of employment, in the Auckland region. There is a large voluntary sector with almost 200 local community groups and organisations. As work opportunities are limited, approximately 1,200 residents commute daily from Matiatia to downtown Auckland and a small, but growing number of people commute from Kennedy Point to Half Moon Bay. In reverse, some Auckland residents commute to Waiheke, principally business owners and trades-people. Most health and professional services and educational institutions (from pre-school to secondary) are available on Waiheke but some residents prefer to access these off-island. With regular, hourly ferry services available, residents travel to the city to shop, for social occasions, medical appointments and education. Hospital and specialist appointments require a trip into town and a rescue helicopter is available for medical emergencies. The cost of the passenger ferry, in particular, can have a major impact on some household budgets and the ability of islanders to access off-island services. However, the introduction of the Goldcard free travel system for those over the age of 65 has resulted in more locals accessing activities and services in town and boosted the visitor numbers of older people travelling to Waiheke on a daily basis. The Auckland Council Service Centre at Ostend provides Council services and information to Waiheke residents. The Community Library, Theatre and Art Gallery at Artworks in Oneroa; the Waiheke Recreation Centre located at Waiheke High School; Onetangi Sports Park; parks, reserves and walkways and a number of community halls are the major Auckland Council supported community facilities on Waiheke.

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Land prices on Waiheke have risen dramatically over the past twenty years making it increasingly difficult for those on lower or fixed incomes to purchase or rent property on the island. With the large number of holiday homes on the island, some rental properties have limited availability, in that they are vacant for the winter months only. In addition, the increased numbers of holiday homes does not necessarily equate to rental opportunities, with many owners preferring not to put their properties into the rental pool. With the exception of some commercial properties in Oneroa, all properties in the Waiheke Local Board area have privately owned water and wastewater systems. Property owners have invested heavily in these and strongly believe in taking personal responsibility for such services. The Waiheke Local Board, like its predecessors, will actively oppose any attempts to impose reticulated water or wastewater services. The documents ‘Essentially Waiheke – A Village and Rural Communities Strategy’ (2000) and ‘The Rakino Way – An Island Community’s Strategy’ (2003) were developed by the respective communities to reflect the key issues and principles important to them. The key principles articulated in the documents are environmental protection; economic development and employment; strong communities; future development and the protection and enhancement of the islands’ character.

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WAIHEKE LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Waiheke Local Board for 2011/2012 will be: Legislative requirements and relationships  development of the first local board plan  input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the spatial plan  engagement with the Waiheke community, including the development of an engagement strategy.

The Governing Body and the Waiheke Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  completion of the new standalone Oneroa library building – existing budget is sufficient to pay for the combined library and service centre. Further scoping to be undertaken on costs of separation. Will require negotiation between the governing body and local board to meet any additional funding requirements  progressive upgrade of essential stormwater infrastructure  continue implementation and development of a suite of signage for Waiheke that reflects the local identity, such as parks and walkways signage and village destination signage  support environmental and sustainability projects and programmes such as wetland restoration as a means of managing stormwater and erosion and limiting siltation of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park  increase in service levels for infrastructure, including maintaining stormwater drainage and litter control  local events budget is maintained and enables the delivery of an increased number of local events. Current events to be retained include Carols by Candlelight, Christmas parade, twilight rambles, celebration of International Children’s day and ANZAC services and that accountability be closely monitored by the local board. If increased service levels are desired, local board discretionary funding may be required  maintain and further develop Waiheke’s unique and distinctive local identity  continuation of regional initiatives on bio-security to ensure Waiheke remains free of diseases such as kauri dieback disease  continuation of the current chemical minimisation approach to weed control on Waiheke and retain current weed control policy or further reduce the use of chemicals  budget for contestable community funding as well as an increased discretionary funding and project budget.

That Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  develop the Great Waiheke Walk eastern end loop from Pie Melon Bay return, including signage and at least two toilets (if insufficient existing budget, local board discretionary funding may be required)  redevelop the Tawaipareira Skatepark (if insufficient existing budget, local board discretionary funding may be required)  investigate implementing the recommendations from the Waiheke Youth Needs Assessment (April 2009) and create a youth forum  provide community resilience through good risk management, emergency management and civil defence support  provide regional funding for local wellbeing projects and programmes such as health promotions (healthy eating) and green prescriptions through participation in regional programmes.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  implement stage 2 of the Oceanview Road from Owhanake to Matiatia project

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 funding for cycleways and cycling improvements on Waiheke, including working towards the allocation of central government funding for the national cycleway initiative.  ensure no further development at Matiatia is undertaken until a review of the Matiatia master plan, directional plan and transport plan and any other plan has been completed  provide safe cycleways and pedestrian access on Waiheke  complete the Onetangi Road footpath, bridleway and cycleway.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  increased service levels for public facilities, such as public toilets, rubbish and recycling bins, roadside litter, bus shelters and maintenance of public areas during peak visitor periods. Service levels will be reviewed to inform the Long Term Plan  increased levels of weed control on roadsides and reserves. Service levels will be reviewed to inform the Long Term Plan  allocate regional funding for the community art gallery. Policy on arts facilities to be completed in 2012/2013. Local board discretionary funding available if the local board determines this is a priority  open space acquisition and development – including walkways, bridle paths, cycleways, tracks, parks, reserves and barbeque and picnic areas  development of an affordable housing strategy for Waiheke as part of the 2012/2022 long-term plan to support Waiheke in being an affordable place to own or rent a home  improved community safety and security on the island, including Crime Protection Through Environment Design principles for community facilities eg public toilets and footpath placement  ensure adequate levels of water testing in streams, estuaries and beaches  in accordance with the principle of ‘subsidiarity’, ensure that Waiheke specific bylaw provisions continue, and are incorporated into bylaws, such as street trading, tree protection, dog control, environmental health, gambling, signs and liquor licensing  powers that the Auckland Transport CCO will delegate to the Waiheke Local Board  delegation of regulatory activities to the board as soon as possible, including street trading, signs, power to exercise the powers of council with respect to the Reserves Act, and the notification of resource consents.

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012/2022:  a new permanent concrete rescue helicopter helipad which enables GPS installation  development of a comprehensive arts centre in the long term.

The Waiheke Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012  $60,000 operating expenditure  $185,000 for operating expenditure for small local improvement projects  $120,000 capital expenditure  $416,000 capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $15,000 for grants to the community.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Waiheke Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Waiheke Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The levels of service and performance measures described in the following tables represent a consolidation of levels of service and measures of previous Auckland local authorities. The following notes apply to all levels of service and measure tables: 1. Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Waiheke Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2. Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Waiheke Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Waiheke Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Waiheke local board supports and funds the Waiheke Community Art Gallery and the Artsworks Community Theatre.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Waiheke Local Board Waiheke Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 5.0 5.0 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there 65 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples include responsibility for three community halls, the Old Surfdale Post Office and the Onetangi Sports Pavilion.

Percentage of residents who state they 40 40 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 121.4 121.4 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

meeting grant obligations (obligations include grant being applied to intended purpose, programmes held and levels of participation achieved)

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events on Waiheke include local Christmas events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.05 0.05 events events per capita (annual average for last four years*)

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 83 80 events (satisfied with events delivered by council)

78 (satisfied with events sponsored by council)

* Numbers of attendees at events in 2009/10 was 40, therefore have used the annual average for last four years (435) to determine a result and target.

LIBRARIES

There is one library located on Waiheke Island.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 12.8 12.8 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 24.4 24.4 services 1,000 residents

Percentage of customers satisfied with 93 93 overall services provided by libraries

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 84 84 and technology to access information

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Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and 0.42 0.42 people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 148 local parks covering 305 hectares, including Owhanake Matiatia Walkway, Te Toki Reserve, Kuakarau Bay Forest, and Church Bay Esplanade Reserve.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 36.2* 36.2* network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 97 95 within 500 metres of a local park (within 800 metres) (within 500m)

* The total hectares of parkland per 1000 residents is high when compared to other local boards due to the unique island environment, the number and size of local parks and reserves, including 40kms of beaches, located in the local board area. The population within the Waiheke local board area is also considerably smaller than other local boards, which has an additional impact on the result for this measure.

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RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include the Waiheke College Recreation Centre.

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with 74 74 services to support their local recreation centre facilities and recreation and leisure programmes activities within the community Average number of visits to recreation 3.4 3.4 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet There are currently no council owned, operated or funded recommended pool water quality swimming pools located in the local board area standards

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Waiheke local board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area.

Develop local business area Number of business area improvement and Not measured Baseline to be established precincts, town centres and infrastructure initiatives completed infrastructure as great places to do business Percentage of business owners who agree Not measured 80 their local town centre has improved as a result of the business improvement initiative for their area

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Waiheke local board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce Local Board Plans Measures to be developed and Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE WAIHEKE LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 1 0 1 0 1 Local Community Facilities 197 0 197 48 149 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 15 0 15 0 15 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 308 0 308 82 226 Total community activities 521 0 521 129 391 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 42 0 42 0 42 Local Arts Facilities 19 0 19 0 19 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 32 0 32 0 32 Local Parks 1,590 396 1,194 18 1,176 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 197 0 197 3 194 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 1,880 396 1,483 21 1,463 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 0 0 0 0 0 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 1,009 0 1,009 4 1,005 Total economic activities 1,009 0 1,009 4 1,005 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 827 0 827 30 797 Total governance activities 827 0 827 30 797

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 4,285 396 3,889 184 3,705

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 0 0 0 0 0 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 0 0 0 0 0 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 536 0 536 0 536 Total governance activities 536 0 536 0 536

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 536 0 536 0 536

Total local board funding requirement 4,821 396 4,425 184 4,241

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 3,889 3,509 380 1 Total capital expenditure 536 668 (132) 2 Total funding requirement 4,425 4,177 248 Local revenue sources 184 181 3 Net funding requirement 4,241 3,996 244 Notes to variations: 1. The increase is explained by changes in the way costs have been allocated across activities and local boards in order to reflect the cost of delivery of agreed service levels. 2. The decrease is explained by the deferral of library furniture and fixtures, partially offset by the local board discretionary capital fund. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

FAYE STORER (CHAIR) JO HOLMES (DEPUTY CHAIR) 31 Pacific Parade Little Oneroa 43 Albert Crescent Waiheke Island Ostend Auckland 1081 Waiheke Island Ph: (09) 372-9396 or (021) 285-3355 Auckland 1081 Ph: (021) 286-5544 or (09) 372-9936

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

JIM HANNAN DON McKENZIE, OBE c/- Auckland Council 1 Glen Brook Road Private Bag 92300 Omiha Auckland 1142 Waiheke Island Ph: (09) 372-2826 Auckland 1081 Ph: (09) 372-6929

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

DENISE ROCHE

6 Mitchell Road Surfdale Waiheke Island Auckland 1081 Ph: (09) 372-6578 or (027) 209-7554

E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: Waiheke Local Board Office 10 Belgium Street Ostend Waiheke Island Auckland 1081

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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WAITAKERE RANGES LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE WAITAKERE RANGES BOARD Statement of direction About the Waitakere Ranges area Strategic context WAITAKERE RANGES LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE WAITAKERE RANGES LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

As the Waitakere Ranges Local Board we will continue to protect the very special natural environment of the Waitakere Ranges. We will conserve the Heritage Area, while encouraging appropriate recreation and tourism of the world class beaches and ranges. We will work ‘with our community to foster community’. We want the vibrant arts and culture scene to continue to flourish. We will encourage sustainable economic growth by advocating for high speed broadband and promoting local business opportunities. We have a vision of becoming an area that demonstrates best practice in sustainability, including storm water management. In particular we want to ensure a high quality built environment in our centres and villages to match the stunning beauty of the natural environment. In this first agreement for 2011/2012, we will focus on:  advocacy for the provision of broadband throughout the local board area  the upgrade of Glen Eden Town Centre as outlined in the Glen Eden Urban Design Framework, including community development initiatives and facilities  ensuring that work continues on the remaining Local Area Plans (the purpose of which are outlined in the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Protection Act)  work towards effective protection for the local area’s trees  work towards developing and improving the area’s cycleway and walkway networks.

ABOUT THE WAITAKERE RANGES AREA

The Waitakere Ranges Local Board area extends from Whatipu and Titirangi in the south, to Waitakere and O’Neill Bay in the north. Surrounded on the west and south by outstanding coastlines and popular beaches, and on the east by the major urban areas, the ranges are covered with mostly regenerating lowland and coastal rainforest. The ranges receive approximately twice as much rainfall as the urban area and contain five water reservoirs. The area is home to a diversity of habitats for indigenous flora and fauna including kauri snails, glow worms and long-tailed bats. The Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008 recognises the national, regional and local significance of this area. A continuing opportunity is the long-term protection and enhancement of the Ranges and its important heritage, while enabling the area to be lived and worked in. Titirangi is home to the historic Lopdell House, a regional art gallery focusing on contemporary art and hosting New Zealand’s premier ceramic awards. Nearby is the newly restored house of the internationally known artist, Colin McCahon. Hoani Waititi Marae is an important site for urban Maori in the area. The Waikumete Cemetery provides a significant regional service and is the only cemetery in Auckland providing burial facilities for those of the Jewish faith. The Urupa also provides burial plots for urban Maori.

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The protection and enhancement of the heritage features in the Waitakere Ranges, while enhancing the liveability of local areas, is the key strategic focus for this area. Glen Eden and Titirangi are key town centres, while Swanson is the key retail focus in the north. The aspirations of these communities have been identified through extensive engagement and research, and have led to an urban design framework for Glen Eden town centre and the development of a proposed district plan change for Titirangi. Local area plans have been completed for Oratia, Waiatarua, and Henderson Valley/Opanuku. There is a community expectation that further local area plans will be developed for Te Henga/Anzac Valley, Swanson and Titirangi/Laingholm as well as the coastal villages of Piha, Karekare and Huia (in that order). Appropriate development opportunities are provided for the foothill areas of the Waitakere Ranges.

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WAITAKERE RANGES LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  engagement and consultation with the local community, including youth  development of the first Waitakere Ranges Local Board Plan  input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the Auckland (spatial) Plan.

Advocacy with the governing body on the following areas:  involvement in key management decisions for the Waitakere Ranges, including pest and weed control and visitor management of the Heritage Area  involvement in determining an appropriate allocation of discretionary funding from 2012  involvement in determining an appropriate community funding policy from 2012.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport in the following areas:  frequency of buses and improvements to service  The Waitakere Ranges Local Board would like clarification of the split of expenses in the Street Environment and Town Centres budget line between Auckland Transport and the local board.

The Governing Body and the Waitakere Ranges Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets:  investigate seed funding for Piha Community Sports and Recreation Club. Investigation is within existing budget, will inform the Long Term Plan  continuation of Lopdell House redevelopment  support Te Kawerau a Maki in the development of the marae at Te Henga. Officer support within existing budget  local board involvement in identification of sites and consultation with providers on broadband initiatives in the area  continuation of appropriate tree protection and associated public education on benefits of trees in the environment  continued focus on environmental protection, particularly in the Waitakere Ranges and around waterways  continued support and funding for community groups to provide pest control and weed management eg Weedfree Trust. Continued support budgeted by legacy councils  set up a governance structure to ensure sub-regional projects are managed across the western cluster local boards in a collaborative way  set up a governance structure to ensure sub-regional events are managed across the western cluster local boards in a collaborative way.

Auckland Council will seek to reprioritise budgets to enable the following priorities to proceed in 2011/2012:  provide seed funding for a half-basketball court in the Piha Domain. If insufficient existing budget, local board discretionary funding may be required.

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Auckland Council will refer the below as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  rural road safety, cycleways and walkways, and integrated public transport programmes.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  implementation of the Glen Eden Urban Design Framework including the Glen Eden Town Centre upgrade  provide funding for Waitemata Table Tennis Association re-development on Parrs Park  review current Local Area Plan programme and processes under the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act 2008, with emphasis on working comprehensively with local communities  review the scope and details of built, natural and cultural heritage in the area. For implementation in 2011/2012, new items proposed by the local board may need to be funded by discretionary funds  implementation of the existing Little Huia concept plan.

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012/2022  seed funding for Piha Community Sports and Recreation Club. Investigation within existing budget will inform the Long Term Plan.

The Waitakere Ranges Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012  $98,000 operating expenditure  $196,000 capital expenditure  $22,630 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  provide seed funding for a half-basketball court in the Piha Domain. If insufficient existing budget, local board discretionary funding may be required  review the scope and details of built, natural and cultural heritage in the area. New items proposed by the local board may need to be funded by discretionary funds.

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Waitakere Ranges Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long- term Plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Waitakere Ranges Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The levels of service and performance measures described in the following tables represent a consolidation of levels of service and measures of previous Auckland local authorities. The following notes apply to all levels of service and measure tables: 1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Waitakere Ranges Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

The Waitakere Ranges Local Board supports the following arts facilities; Lopdell House Gallery, Titirangi Theatre, and Playhouse Theatre.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Waitakere Ranges Waitakere Ranges Local Board Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per Not measured Baseline to be capita established

Percentage of residents satisfied that there Not measured 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples include responsibility for 11 community centres and halls including the Titirangi Community Centre.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with Not measured 80 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation houses and social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Not measured Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they Not measured 20 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

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Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that Not measured 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 69 69 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Waitakere Ranges Local Board area include: ANZAC Day commemorations, local Christmas events, the Titirangi Music Festival, youth events, Guy Fawkes and Going West Literary Festival.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.38 0.38 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 97 97 events

LIBRARIES

The following libraries are located in Waitakere Ranges Local Board; Waiatarua, Piha, Glen Eden and Titirangi libraries.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 7.9 7.9 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 32.8 32.8 services 1,000 residents

Percentage of customers satisfied with 92 92 overall services provided by libraries

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools Not measured 80 and technology to access information

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LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 236 local parks covering 574 hectares, including Te Henga Park, Lake Wainamu Scenic Reserve, Kauri Reserve, Parrs Park.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 11.7 11.7 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the 86 86 provision of local parks and reserves

Percentage of urban residential properties Not measured 95 within 500 metres of a local park

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RECREATION SERVICES

There are no council owned or operated recreational or leisure facilities in the local board area.

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with There are no recreational facilities or pools located in services to support their local recreation centre facilities and the Waitakere Ranges Local Board area recreation and leisure programmes activities within the community Average number of visits to recreation facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet recommended pool water quality standards

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Waitakere Ranges Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Glen Eden BID.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Waitakere Ranges Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. There is also a programme to upgrade the Glen Eden town centre.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce Local Board Plans Measures to be developed and Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE WAITAKERE RANGES LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 1 0 1 0 1 Local Community Facilities 293 199 94 116 (22) Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 23 0 23 0 23 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 2,409 366 2,043 187 1,856 Total community activities 2,726 566 2,160 302 1,857 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Arts Facilities 11 0 11 0 11 Local Arts Grants and Advice 26 0 26 0 26 Local Events 181 0 181 0 181 Local Parks 4,540 1,344 3,196 87 3,109 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 172 0 172 5 167 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 4,930 1,344 3,586 92 3,494 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 45 0 45 0 45 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 793 0 793 137 656 Total economic activities 838 0 838 137 701 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 912 0 912 27 885 Total governance activities 912 0 912 27 885

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 9,455 1,909 7,546 559 6,987

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 0 0 0 0 0 Total community activities 0 0 0 0 0 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 5,519 0 5,519 0 5,519 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 1,142 0 1,142 0 1,142 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 6,661 0 6,661 0 6,661 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 196 0 196 0 196 Total governance activities 196 0 196 0 196

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 6,857 0 6,857 0 6,857

Total local board funding requirement 16,312 1,909 14,403 559 13,844

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FUNDING SUMMARY

LTP Funding summary Annual Plan Variance Notes comparative $000 2011/2012 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 7,546 7,496 49 Total capital expenditure 6,857 654 6,203 1 Total funding requirement 14,403 8,150 6,253 Local revenue sources 559 644 (86) Net funding requirement 13,844 7,506 6,338 Note to variance: 1. This variance is due to deferral of the Lopdell House Carparking Project.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

DENISE YATES, JP (CHAIR) JANET CLEWS, CNZM, QSO, JP 17 Upland Road (DEPUTY CHAIR) Huia Auckland 0604 11a Oates Road Ph: (09) 811-8770 or (027) 285-7999 Glen Eden Auckland 0602 E: [email protected] Ph: (09) 818-7262 or (021) 286-9922

E: [email protected]

MARK BRICKELL NEIL HENDERSON

60 Christian Road 39 Glenmall Place Swanson Glen Eden Auckland 0614 Auckland 0602 Ph: (021) 272-7323 Ph: (09) 818-0037 or (021) 286-5666

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

JUDY LAWLEY, JP GREG PRESLAND

39 Glenmall Place 512 South Titirangi Road Glen Eden Titirangi Auckland 0602 Auckland 0604 Ph: (09) 837-7107 or (027) 293-1747 Ph: (021) 998-411 or (09) 818-1071

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: 39 Glenmall Place Glen Eden Auckland 0602

For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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WAITEMATA LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE WAITEMATA BOARD Statement of direction About the Waitemata area Strategic context WAITEMATA LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Waitemata Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE WAITEMATA LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Waitemata Local Board (the board) is focussed on enhancing the quality of life for people who live, work, study and play in the city centre and inner city suburbs of Auckland that make up the Waitemata Local Board area (Waitemata). The board will work to foster and develop vibrant, connected and sustainable communities. Waitemata is made up of diverse and historic communities and important business districts of the inner city. It is home to high quality educational facilities. The board will build on the qualities and strengths of the people of Waitemata, including youthfulness, experience, creativity and innovation. The board aims to support strong, healthy and liveable communities with facilities and programmes that support active citizenship and empowered community groups. The board recognises its role in the placemaking process that connects communities to their public spaces and the built environment. The board will work with an approach that recognises, values and protects the built and natural environmental heritage of Waitemata. The board aspires for Waitemata to be a leader of environmental practices focussing on the preservation of heritage, good urban design and sound spatial planning. The board strongly advocates for a healthy, and sustainable city with, effective transport choices including accessible public transport, and increased provision for cycleways and walkways. The board recognises the importance of the city centre and the area’s commercial and retail centres as making up the economic heart of the country. The board will work to support a world class central commercial area that people also want to visit and live in. The board is committed to engaging with and representing our diverse local communities and organisations. The board will work with the governing body and council controlled organisations to deliver the best outcomes for the people of Waitemata.

ABOUT THE WAITEMATA AREA

The Waitemata Local Board area is made up of Auckland’s inner city suburbs including Parnell, Grafton, Newton, Eden Tce, Freemans Bay, St Marys Bay, Ponsonby, Herne Bay, Grey Lynn and Westmere, as well as Auckland’s city centre and local retail and commercial areas including Newmarket. Waitemata has a residential population of 70 000. High numbers of people travel into the area, particularly to the city centre on a daily basis for work, shopping and entertainment. Approximately 160 000 people come to Waitemata to work and study3. Arts and cultural facilities include the Auckland War Memorial Museum, the Auckland Art Galley, the Aotea Centre, the Civic Theatre and the soon-to-be-completed Q-theatre. A significant number of education facilities are based in the area including the University of Auckland and AUT University. A variety of parks including the Auckland Domain and Western Springs provide green space for many of the region’s residents. Ports of Auckland is New Zealand’s busiest port and the waterfront is undergoing further re-development.

3 New Zealand Census, Learning Quarter Plan

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STRATEGIC CONTEXT

REGIONAL CONTEXT

Waitemata has a unique relationship with the wider region. Within the borders of Waitemata are located many key regional facilities, and regional assets, and the area plays host to a number of regional events. The board recognises the regional significance of these features and their importance to, and impact on, the people in Waitemata. Much of the decision-making related to these features is the responsibility of the governing body or one of the council controlled organisations. As such, it is important for the Waitemata Local Board and governing body to have a strong collaborative relationship to make decisions that are positive for both the residents of Waitemata and the region. It is important to ensure that planned investment in the local board area is coordinated with other regional plans and projects, particularly the planning for transport and economic development.

LOCAL CONTEXT

In the next ten years, Auckland's city centre has the potential to grow and consolidate its international reputation as one of the world's most vibrant and dynamic business and cultural centres. The city centre must offer a high quality of life for residents together with a high level of accessibility and connectivity. Developing, managing and promoting the city centre as an internationally renowned centre for business, culture, entertainment, education, tourism and leisure activities is a key focus for the board4. As the historic centre of the city, the Waitemata Local Board area contains a large amount of residential and commercial heritage buildings. Ongoing work is underway to protect and promote the heritage of the area5. More intensive housing is likely to occur in the city centre, Newmarket and surrounding areas. A growth node in Grey Lynn has been proposed along with residential development in the Wynyard Quarter6. A number of initiatives focus on improving our recreational and community assets to meet growing population demands, and providing for young people is a key focus in this area. Major initiatives already underway in Waitemata include:  opening up the waterfront to provide more quality open space7  working in partnership with The University of Auckland and AUT University to build on opportunities arising from having two of the country’s universities in the heart of the city8  improving streetscapes9  working with the Mainstreet organisations to help promote events and create dynamic town centres10; and  supporting a range of large and small community events and initiatives11  re-structuring LINK, City Circuit and local bus services in Waitemata to improve accessibility and connectivity for those who live or work in or visit the city centre and surrounding suburbs12.

4 CBD Into the Future Strategy, Economic Development Strategy 5 Auckland City Council District Plan – Isthmus and Central area sections 6 Future Planning Framework 7 Your Auckland, Auckland Waterfront 2040 8 Learning Quarter Plan, Economic Development Strategy 9 CBD Into the Future Strategy, Your Auckland 10 Economic Development Strategy, Your Auckland 11 Your Auckland, CBD Into the Future Strategy 12 Passenger Transport Network Plan

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WAITEMATA LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives for the Waitemata Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  engaging with and establishing effective relationships with local communities  developing the first Waitemata Local Board Plan  contributing to the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including and not limited to the Auckland Plan, the City Centre Master plan, the Community and Recreation Facilities Review, the Waterfront Master plan, Victoria Quarter planning, and any other initiative that may impact on people in Waitemata.

Collaboration, dialogue and advocacy with the governing body during 2011/2012:  develop a collaborative co-governance working relationship between the Waitemata Local Board and governing body for effective decision-making on regional assets, projects and programmes located within the Waitemata Local Board area  advocate, as part of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022, for decision-making and oversight of the Auckland Domain, Albert Park, Western Springs and Meola Reef to be delegated to the Waitemata Local Board (this negotiation will occur following further region-wide policy work by council officers)  advocate for council assets to remain in council ownership and control.

Collaboration, dialogue and advocacy with council controlled organisations during 2011/2012:  seek to work collaboratively with Auckland Transport in the development of a city cycleway and advocate for increased provision for cycleways and walkways, including at the Waterfront and on the Harbour Bridge  seek to work collaboratively with Auckland Transport (and KiwiRail) to develop more effective public transport supporting and progressing the development of the city centre rail link and Parnell train station  seek to work collaboratively with the Waterfront Development Agency in developing projects and engaging with communities. Of particular interest is the development of the Wynyard Quarter, and public space in the area.

The Governing Body and Waitemata Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012: from existing Auckland Council budgets  develop and enhance our open spaces, parks and playgrounds and recreational facilities, including: o upgrade of Myers Park playground (this may require partial funding from discretionary funds if it cannot be covered by existing budget reprioritisation) o installation of water fountains in Myers Park, Basque Park and Judges Bay reserve, as well as all neighbourhood parks with children’s play areas and dog-off-leash areas o online mapping of all our public facilities such as skate parks, mountain bike tracks and public conveniences The following initiatives remain in the 2011/2012 budget and will continue:  completion of the Tepid Baths upgrade  undertaking the second stage of the Judges Bay upgrade.

The following initiatives will be prioritised within existing Auckland Council budgets  upgrade of Myers Park playground (this may require partial funding from discretionary funds if it cannot be covered by existing budget reprioritisation)

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 increase access to arts for children and young people through funding art workshops in the school holidays at Artstation.

That Auckland Council will refer the below initiatives as a council priority to the responsible CCO to seek reprioritisation of existing budgets:  improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, with slower traffic on residential streets, better footpaths, pedestrian orientated design and increased provision for cycling, including: o extension of 40km speed limit on Ponsonby Road to surrounding residential roads o identification of what one-way roads can be made two way for cycle traffic (such as, Crummer Road and Federal Street) o funding for implementation of Richmond Road route study o review of the Regional Cycleway Network to make the route safe and connected. Speeding up delivery and extension of the network, particularly into the city centre.

The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  allocation to the local board of decision-making and oversight of the Domain, Albert Park, Western Springs and Meola Reef as local parks  allocation of primary host responsibility for the Movies and Music in the Parks summer programme 2011/2012 and local aspects of the Heritage Festival to the Waitemata Local Board.

The following initiative is for the Long-Term Plan 2012-2022  Newmarket Station Square Broadway accessway project.

The Waitemata Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $140,000 operating expenditure  $185,000 for operating expenditure for small local improvement projects  $280,000 capital expenditure  $416,000 capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $32,188 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  support initiatives and events that provide and support public art and local events that engage communities, enhance public space and are environmentally responsible  maintain and improve council-run events such as: o the Movies and Music in the Parks summer programme 2011/2012 o the Heritage Festival in the Waitemata Local Board area  support community events such as: o the Grey Lynn Park Festival o Art in the Dark at Western Park o Art Week Auckland event October 2011 o Franklin Road/Ponsonby Road Christmas lights  protect and promote heritage and character residential housing and heritage and character local commercial buildings in Waitemata  upgrade of Myers Park playground (this may require partial funding from discretionary funds if it cannot be covered by existing budget reprioritisation).

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SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Waitemata Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Waitemata Local Board

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The levels of service and performance measures described in the following tables represent a consolidation of levels of service and measures of previous Auckland local authorities. The following notes apply to all levels of service and measure tables: 1. Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Waitemata Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2. Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Waitemata Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

The Waitemata Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

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ARTS SERVICES

Arts services in the Waitemata Local Board area include Artstation, grants for the School of Creative and Performing Arts and TAPAC (Western Springs College), and the Living Room.

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Waitemata Local Board Waitemata Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts Not measured 85 facilities

Average number of visits to arts facilities per 0.58 0.58 capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there 65 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community services in Waitemata include responsibility for eight community centres and halls.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 74 74 centres, halls, and houses for a community centres, halls, and community wide range of recreation and houses social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Data available for Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual community centres only established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they 40 40 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

Deliver and fund community Number of participants in community 121.4 121.4 development programmes to development programmes per 1,000 meet specific needs of the residents community

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LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Waitemata Local Board area include Parnell Rose Festival and local Christmas events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.36 0.36 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 83 80 events (satisfied with events delivered by council)

78 (satisfied with events sponsored by council)

LIBRARIES

Libraries are located at Grey Lynn, Ponsonby, Parnell and the CBD. Service levels are high for the Waitemata Local Board when compared with other local boards due to the Auckland Central Library serving the wider Auckland Region.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 23.5 23.5 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 121.4 121.4 services 1,000 residents

Percentage of customers satisfied with 93 93 overall services provided by libraries

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 84 84 and technology to access information

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Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and 0.57 0.57 people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 89 local parks covering 142 hectares, including Newmarket Park, Myers Park, Victoria Park, Western Park, Pt Erin Park, Grey Lynn Park, Seddon Fields, Cox's Bay Reserve, and Western Springs Sports Field and Stadium.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 2.0 2.0 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 97 95 within 500 metres of a local park (within 800 metres) (within 500 metres)

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RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include The Olympic Pools and Fitness Centre, Tepid Baths, Parnell Baths, Pt Erin Pool, and the Grey Lynn Paddling Pool, as well as Highwick House.

Average number of visits to recreation 7.6 7.6 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet Not measured 100 recommended pool water quality standards

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Waitemata Local Board has local input into local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Heart of the City Mainstreet, K’Road Mainstreet, Newmarket Mainstreet, Parnell Mainstreet and Ponsonby Mainstreet.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Waitemata Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case Newmarket town centre.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

Ensure the community can Percentage of residents who believe they 57 Above 57 appropriately participate in have appropriate opportunities to forums that contribute to participate in the council's decision-making council decision-making process

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce Local Board Plans Measures to be developed and Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE WAITEMATA LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

$000 Total Depreciation Expenditure Direct Net Funding Expenditure (excluding revenue Requirement depreciation) Operating Expenditure Activities Community activities Local Community Development Programmes 2 0 2 0 2 Local Community Facilities 406 7 399 170 230 Local Community Grants, Information and Advice 32 0 32 0 32 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 7,561 0 7,561 1,076 6,484 Total community activities 8,001 7 7,994 1,246 6,748 Lifestyle and culture activities Local Arts Programmes 98 0 98 0 98 Local Arts Facilities 702 119 583 566 17 Local Arts Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Local Events 79 0 79 32 47 Local Parks 13,985 3,814 10,171 137 10,034 Local Recreation Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 791 0 791 63 728 Local Recreation Grants and Advice 0 0 0 0 0 Total lifestyle and culture activities 15,656 3,933 11,723 798 10,924 Economic activities Local Business Area Planning and Infrastructure 5,797 0 5,797 0 5,797 Local Street Environment and Town Centres 4,324 19 4,306 14 4,291 Total economic activities 10,121 19 10,103 14 10,088 Planning and regulation activities Local Boards Plans and Agreements 50 0 50 0 50 Total planning and regulation activities 50 0 50 0 50 Environmental activities Local Environmental Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Total environmental activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 1,095 0 1,095 32 1,063 Total governance activities 1,095 0 1,095 32 1,063

Total operating expenditure allocated to local board 34,922 3,959 30,963 2,090 28,873

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 87 0 87 0 87 Total community activities 87 0 87 0 87 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 67 0 67 0 67 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 3,141 0 3,141 0 3,141 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 9,834 0 9,834 0 9,834 Total lifestyle and culture activities 13,042 0 13,042 0 13,042 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 121 0 121 0 121 Total economic activities 121 0 121 0 121 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 696 0 696 0 696 Total governance activities 696 0 696 0 696

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 13,945 0 13,945 0 13,945

Total local board funding requirement 48,867 3,959 44,909 2,090 42,819

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FUNDING SUMMARY

LTP Funding summary Annual Plan Variance Notes comparative $000 2011/2012 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 30,963 31,406 (442) 1

Total capital expenditure 13,945 10,463 3,483 2

Total funding requirement 44,909 41,868 3,040

Local revenue sources 2,090 2,485 (394)

Net funding requirement 42,819 39,384 3,435 Notes to variations: 1. This variance is mainly due to changes to the way in which overheads are allocated to activities and local boards. 2. This variance is mainly due to the transfer of the Judges Bay project from Orakei local board and the creation of the local board discretionary capital fund. All applicable Auckland Council financial management protocols and policies apply to this agreement. This agreement should be read in conjunction with the notes set out in the following pages of this document.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

SHALE CHAMBERS (CHAIR) PIPPA COOM (DEPUTY CHAIR) Waitemata Local Board Level 1, 172 Ponsonby Road 16 Firth Road Ponsonby Grey Lynn Auckland 1011 Auckland 1021 Ph: (09) 353-9644 or (021) 286-7111 Ph: (021) 926-618 or (09) 361-5250

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

JESSE CHALMERS CHRISTOPHER DEMPSEY

Level 2, 35 Graham Street 41/5 Cracroft Street Auckland 1010 Parnell Ph: (021) 344-174 Auckland 1052 Ph: (021) 284-3377

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

GREG MOYLE TRICIA READE

17 Hamilton Road Level 2, 35 Graham Street Herne Bay Auckland 1010 Auckland 1011 Ph: (09) 373-2966 or (021) 287-1188 Ph: (09) 309-3680 or (021) 444-339

F: (09) 309-3685 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

ROB THOMAS

Level 2, 35 Graham Street Auckland 1010 Ph: (021) 704-423

E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: Graham Street Service Centre Level 2, 35 Graham Street Auckland 1010 For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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WHAU LOCAL BOARD

ABOUT THE Whau BOARD Statement of direction About the Whau area Strategic context Whau LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT Key objectives and activities for 2011/2012 Scope of activities Levels of service and performance measures Arts services Community services Local events Libraries Local parks Recreation services Economic development Street environment and town centres Environmental programmes Governance and advocacy Local board plans and agreements Expenditure and funding for the Whau Local Board area for 2011/2012 Funding summary CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

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ABOUT THE WHAU LOCAL BOARD

STATEMENT OF DIRECTION

The Whau Local Board’s vision is for the Whau Local Board area to be a safe, secure and clean place to live, work and play. The Rosebank Peninsula is recognised as the principal manufacturing base for West Auckland, providing employment opportunities for local residents. New Lynn continues to develop as a major retail, service, residential centre and transport interchange. An urban plan will be developed to transform Avondale into a vibrant, attractive and high performing liveable community. Congestion on the roads is reduced by co-ordinating the development of all transport modes. The transit interchange at New Lynn and the new train station at Avondale are significant assets in the Whau Local Board area. Providing park and ride facilities at both these stations will give rail commuters more flexibility in their travel plans. Public spaces and parks in the local board area are safe and attractive. The board will continue to partner with community organisations, central government and private businesses to improve liveability, sustainability and community outcomes. In this first agreement for 2011/2012, the Whau Local Board will focus on:  input into the implementation of the New Lynn Urban Plan 2010 – 2030  starting work on an urban plan to guide the redevelopment of Avondale  implementing the Rosebank 2030 business precinct plan that will retain and grow business and provide more employment opportunities  supporting community and environmental initiatives in the Whau local area  protection of the Whau Catchment Area.

ABOUT THE WHAU AREA

The Whau Local Board area comprises the suburbs of New Lynn, Green Bay and Kelston, Rosebank, Avondale, New Windsor and Blockhouse Bay. The name Whau is from the estuarine arm of the Waitemata Harbour, which extends into the area. The southern area is primarily residential with many local schools, and there are significant industrial areas in Kelston and along the Rosebank Peninsula. New Lynn is the primary retail shopping area, with Avondale, Green Bay, Blockhouse Bay and Kelston providing satellite sites nearby. The continuing extensive regeneration of the New Lynn town centre includes a major upgrade of rail facilities and transport improvements. There is also an opportunity to link the Avondale town centre and New Lynn regeneration project to a larger scale programme of works that should take into account the nearby work in the Rosebank business area. Transport has always been a major issue in the area. It is one of the narrowest parts of the isthmus and both Maori and Pakeha had portage routes between the harbours, and therefore between the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. A proposed Whau crossing could link the Rosebank peninsula with Kelston. STRATEGIC CONTEXT

The regeneration of the New Lynn town centre is a project dating back to 1992, with considerable community engagement. The current work is therefore the culmination of over 18 years of planning and engagement. There is still a long way to go to fully realise the development potential in the area. Many other initiatives underway support the improvement of New Lynn in the area but also allow for more localised retail, commercial and community activity in areas such as Avondale. These initiatives also include business area improvements such as the Rosebank Business Precinct Plan, open space initiatives and local community group support.

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WHAU LOCAL BOARD AGREEMENT

KEY OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES FOR 2011/2012

The key objectives and activities for the Whau Local Board for 2011/2012 will be:  engagement and consultation with the local community. This will include engagement with the business community to promote new opportunities in the Whau Local Board area  development of the first Whau Local Board Plan  input into the development of regional strategies, plans and policies including the Auckland (spatial) Plan  continuation of the provision of high quality community facilities, libraries, open spaces and services.

Advocacy with the governing body on the following areas:  Funding for community organisations to be included in the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  Purchase of Lot 25, 1 Jomac Place for additional open space on Rosebank Road.

Advocacy with Auckland Transport in the following areas:  the construction of a bridge across the Whau River linking Rosebank with Kelston  improvements to the Blockhouse Bay Rd-Kinross St- Donovan St intersection and the Tiverton/Wolverton roundabout  provide park and ride facilities at suburban rail stations, in particular Avondale and New Lynn  review and completion of the upgrade of the roading link between Maioro Road and Portage Road in New Lynn  complete the kerb and channel around 40 Lynwood Road, New Lynn  widen Titirangi Road under the rail bridge (New Lynn end).

The Governing Body and the Whau Local Board agree that: The following key initiatives can be progressed in 2011/2012 from existing Auckland Council budgets  Input into the continued implementation of the New Lynn Urban Plan 2010 – 2030  Continued implementation of the Rosebank 2030 business precinct plan  Supporting community and environmental initiatives in the Whau local area  Protection of the Whau catchment area  Support continuation of appropriate tree protection and associated public education on benefits of trees in the environment  Analyse current library facilities and identify redevelopment opportunities, in particular the Blockhouse Bay library expansion  Complete refurbishment of the community hub in Kelston  Engagement with community networks in the Whau area  Set up a governance structure to ensure sub-regional projects are managed across the western cluster local boards in a collaborative way  Set up a governance structure to ensure sub-regional events are managed across the western cluster local boards in a collaborative way.

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The following initiatives will be considered during the development and implementation of region-wide strategy and policy:  Begin work on an Urban Plan to guide the redevelopment of Avondale  Policy on recreation facilities to be completed prior to considering the proposed Avondale swimming pool and recreation centre for the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  Advocate for and work with the governing body to determine an appropriate allocation of discretionary funding from June 2012  Advocate for and work with the governing body to determine an appropriate community funding policy from June 2012  A budget for heritage protection.

The following initiatives will be discussed during the development of the Long Term Plan 2012-2022  Support the development and maintenance of community gardens and orchards

The Whau Local Board has the following discretionary funding for 2011/2012:  $153,000 operating expenditure  $92,000 for operating expenditure for small local improvement projects  $306,000 capital expenditure  $208,000 capital expenditure for small local improvement projects  $35,254 for grants to the community.

These funds can be used to progress initiatives such as:  Funding a communications strategy and newsletter.

SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

Allocated non-regulatory activities The Whau Local Board has the allocated non-regulatory activities set out in the Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan.

Delegated regulatory activities The governing body has not delegated any regulatory activities to the Whau Local Board.

LEVELS OF SERVICE AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES

The levels of service and performance measures described in the following tables represent a consolidation of levels of service and measures of previous Auckland local authorities. The following notes apply to all levels of service and measure tables: 1 Local Board Actual Provision. This column shows, to the extent practicable, actual levels of provision for the Whau Local Board area in the 2009/10 financial year. Where this data is available specifically for the local board area, it is shown. Where data is only available for previous local authority districts or wards, the figure shown (in bold italics) is based on that data. "Not measured" is used where no actual level of provision data is available. 2 Local Board Target. This column shows the intended level of service provision for the Whau Local Board area for the 2011/12 financial year. Each figure in the column is a performance target against which actual levels of service provision may be assessed in future. Note: targets have not been adjusted to take into account key projects planned for the 2011/12 financial year.

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The Whau Local Board targets are based on: i) actual local board data when available, with adjustments to allow for planned service improvements as applicable, or if this is not available, ii) targets set at the prior local authority level, or if this is not available, iii) the regional average target set by the Auckland Council.

ARTS SERVICES

What we do How we will measure success How we will know if we are successful (level of service) (performance measure) Whau Local Board Whau Local Board Actual Level of Provision Target 2011/122 2009/101

Provide opportunities for Average number of participants in 0.09* 0.09 people to participate in, community arts programmes per capita experience, and enjoy the arts Percentage of participants satisfied with 82* 82 community arts programmes

Percentage of visitors satisfied with arts There are currently no council owned, operated or facilities funded arts facilities located in the local board area

Average number of visits to arts facilities per capita

Percentage of residents satisfied that there 65* 65 are opportunities to participate in arts-related activities

* Results belong to previous Auckland City Council only as not measured by Waitakere City Council

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Local examples of community services in the Whau Local Board area include responsibility for six community centres and houses.

Provision of community Percentage of users satisfied with 74* 74 centres, halls, and houses for community centres, halls, and community a wide range of recreation houses and social needs within the community Percentage of available time community Not measured Baseline to be centres and halls are used (actual established time/hours used compared to total hours available)

Percentage of residents who state they 40* 30 have used a community hall, centre or community house within the last 12 months

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Improve and maintain Percentage of respondents who agree that 85 85 community safety through their neighbourhood is safe in the day time delivery of programmes and initiatives with other Percentage of respondents who agree that 53 53 organisations and the their neighbourhood is safe at night time community

* Results belong to previous Auckland City Council only as not measured by Waitakere City Council

LOCAL EVENTS

Local events in the Whau Local Board area include local Christmas events, ANZAC commemorations, New Lynn Moon Festival, Disco for Youth with Disabilities, Eco Day, youth and Guy Fawkes events.

Deliver and sponsor local Estimated number of attendees at local 0.39 0.39 events events per capita

Percentage of attendees satisfied with 85 85 events

LIBRARIES Libraries are located at Avondale, New Lynn and Blockhouse Bay.

Provide safe, welcoming, and Average number of library visits per capita 8.3 8.3 accessible library facilities for customers to access library Total library building floor space (m2) per 29.7 29.7 services 1,000 residents

Percentage of customers satisfied with 93 93 overall services provided by libraries

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Provide access to a wide Percentage of customers satisfied with 81 81 range of information relevant content and condition of library collections to the community’s recreation and learning needs Number of collection items borrowed/ issued 11.3 11.3 per capita

Percentage of customers satisfied with tools 84* 84 and technology to access information

Provide programmes for Number of participants in reading and 0.14 0.14 people of all ages to improve information skill programmes per capita reading and information literacy skills Percentage of participants satisfied with Not measured 80 reading and information skill programmes

* Result for satisfaction with tools and technology to access information belongs to previous Auckland City Council only (not measured by Waitakere City Council)

LOCAL PARKS

Within the local board area there are approximately 139 local parks covering 206 hectares, including Avondale South Domain, Blockhouse Bay Recreation Reserve, Craigavon Park and Archibald Park.

Develop the local park Total hectares of local parkland and sports 2.7 2.7 network to cater for future fields per 1000 residents as an indicator of growth and community needs level of access to local parks, reserves and sports fields

Percentage of residents satisfied with the Not measured Baseline to be provision of local parks and reserves established

Percentage of urban residential properties 97* 95 within 500 metres of a local park (within 800 metres) (within 500 metres)

Provide local/urban parks, Percentage of residents satisfied with the 75* 85 reserves, sports fields and quality and maintenance of local parks, beaches that enable the reserves, sports fields and beaches community and visitors to Auckland to participate in a Percentage of local parks and reserves 98* 98 variety of leisure and maintenance standards achieved recreation opportunities Percentage of residents who have visited a 81* 75 local park, reserve or sports park in the last 12 months

* Results for some parks measures relate to the previous Auckland City Council only (not measured by Waitakere City Council)

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RECREATION SERVICES

Recreation centre facilities include Avondale College Stadium and New Lynn Community Centre. (However, these are not currently measured).

Provide facilities and Percentage of customers satisfied with 74* 74 services to support their local recreation centre facilities and recreation and leisure programmes activities within the community Average number of visits to recreation 0.56 0.56 facilities per capita

Percentage of daily water tests that meet There are currently no council owned, operated or funded recommended pool water quality swimming pools located in the local board area standards * Result for customer satisfaction belongs to the previous Auckland City Council (not measured by Waitakere City Council)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Whau Local Board has an influence on local developments and infrastructure to maximise the economic opportunities for local businesses and industries in the area. It also provides political representation and support to local Mainstreet associations and Business Improvement District (BID) programme executive boards, including Avondale Mainstreet, Blockhouse Bay Mainstreet, New Lynn BID, Rosebank Business Development Community.

STREET ENVIRONMENT AND TOWN CENTRES

The Whau Local Board is responsible for maintaining the streetscape and town centres such that they are tidy, free of graffiti and rubbish and provide a welcoming environment. Note: The service levels for regional and principal town centres will be met from budgets held by the governing body, in this case New Lynn town centre.

* Result belongs to the previous Auckland City Council only as not measured by Waitakere City Council

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES

Local boards currently have no budget for environmental programmes. When a budget has been allocated measures will be developed.

Work with young people, Measures to be developed schools and targeted communities to fund and support local environmental programmes and initiatives

GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY

* Result belongs to the previous Auckland City Council only as not measured by Waitakere City Council

LOCAL BOARD PLANS AND AGREEMENTS

Produce Local Board Plans Measures to be developed and Agreements in accordance with legislative requirements and in consultation with the community

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EXPENDITURE AND FUNDING FOR THE WHAU LOCAL BOARD AREA FOR 2011/2012

Capital Expenditure Activities Communities activities Local Community Facilities 1,196 0 1,196 0 1,196 Local Community Safety Programmes 0 0 0 0 0 Local Library Facilities and Services 69 0 69 0 69 Total community activities 1,264 0 1,264 0 1,264 Lifestyle and culture Local Arts Facilities 200 0 200 0 200 Local Events Facilities 0 0 0 0 0 Local Parks 768 0 768 0 768 Local Recreation and Leisure Facilities 50 0 50 0 50 Total lifestyle and culture activities 1,018 0 1,018 0 1,018 Economic activities Local Street Environment and Town Centres 0 0 0 0 0 Total economic activities 0 0 0 0 0 Governance activities Local Governance and Advocacy 513 0 513 0 513 Total governance activities 513 0 513 0 513

Total capital expenditure allocated to local board 2,796 0 2,796 0 2,796

Total local board funding requirement 15,117 2,132 12,985 902 12,083

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FUNDING SUMMARY

Funding summary Annual Plan LTP Variance Notes $000 2011/2012 comparative 2011/2012

Total operating expenditure (excluding depreciation) 10,189 10,110 79 Total capital expenditure 2,796 356 2,439 1 Total funding requirement 12,985 10,466 2,518 Local revenue sources 902 1,118 (216) Net funding requirement 12,083 9,348 2,734

Note to variance: 1. This variance is due to an increase of $1,196,000 for Kelston Community Facility and an increase of $472,000 for Ken Maunder Bridge and $296,000 for Harbour walkways - Blockhouse Bay.

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CONTACTING YOUR LOCAL BOARD

DEREK BATTERSBY, QSM, DUNCAN MacDONALD, JP JP (DEPUTY CHAIR) (CHAIR) 4 Powell Street 31 Totara Avenue Avondale New Lynn Auckland 1026 Auckland 0600 Ph: (09) 828-7978 or (021) 0230-9933 Ph: (09) 826-5191 or (021) 599-672 F: (09) 828-2625 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

KATHRYN DAVIE CATHERINE FARMER

19a Cradock Street 1/202 Blockhouse Bay Road Avondale Heights Avondale Auckland 1026 Auckland 0600 Ph: (09) 828-9265 or (021) 287-4777 Ph: (09) 828-2594 or (021) 284-2842

E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

LILY HO SANDY TAYLOR, JP

31 Totara Avenue 61 Parker Avenue New Lynn New Lynn West Auckland 0600 Auckland 0600 Ph: (09) 828-5974 or (021) 668-513 Ph: (09) 827-1112 or (021) 739-437 E: [email protected]

E: [email protected]

JACK WEIR

31 Totara Avenue New Lynn Auckland 0600 Ph: (09) 410-7557 or (021) 286-5511 E: [email protected]

The board can be contacted at the address below: 31 Totara Avenue New Lynn Auckland 0600 For general enquiries, assistance and information, phone 09 301 0101 any time or visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Local board meetings, agendas and minutes are available on the Auckland website: http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/meetings_agendas

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The following is a list of the key issues from submitters on local board issues, as determined by the number of submissions received.

ALBERT-EDEN

Transport management - Burnley Terrace and King Edward Street Around a quarter of submissions supported the proposed improvements to Burnley Terrace and King Edward Street to improve the streetscape and enhance the heritage appeal of the area. Parks Many submissions involved requests for more open space and/or noted the pressure on existing parks. Heritage protection The majority of submissions relating to heritage protection supported and/or suggested heritage protection initiatives. There was support for a robust and effective process to comprehensively evaluate the heritage of the area as well as financial incentives to retain heritage, such as rates relief or recognising heritage amenity in lieu of development fees/contributions. Town Centre Renewal There was considerable support for town centres renewal, with Mt Albert (including integration of the Mt Albert train station with the shopping are) and Owairaka receiving particular mention.

DEVONPORT-TAKAPUNA

Economic development – street environment and town centres A large number of submissions related to the development of town centres and street environments, particularly in Milford and Takapuna. Of those relating to Milford, the majority supported some redevelopment of the town centre but there were concerns over the proposed heights/density of buildings. Environmental issues, including heritage and parks There was support for involvement of young people in local environmental programmes and initiatives, and a request that the local board advocates for improved tree protection and for a budget to help provide education on the importance of trees in the built environment. Transport- including footpaths, roads and transport management There was concern over the state of pavements in Devonport and Milford. Transport issues such as roads (in particular, intersections), improved ferry services and the possibility of a new harbour bridge or tunnel were also raised. Community development, facilities and grants A number of community groups and organisations gave support for community development programmes and local engagement initiatives. Submitters such as Raeburn House, The Depot and North Shore Community and Social Services expressed a desire to work with the board to ensure community views are considered and addressed.

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FRANKLIN

Transport – specifically rail, cycleways, roads and footpaths There was considerable concern over the lack of good public transport and much support for improved rail services, particularly for Tuakau and Pukekohe. Many submitters requested new cycleways/walkways and better road surfaces. Lifestyle and Culture - parks Submitters referred to a number of parks that they considered would benefit from improved maintenance, in particular the Lady Jane Botanic Reserve. Community and Recreation Services – grants and advice There was support for funding community and recreational initiatives such as the Council-Eco Matters Shared Work Programme, the Wairoa River catchment management plan and the Counties Manukau Active Communities Project. Other issues There was support for a discount in water rates since Waiuku residents use septic tanks, as well as for the upgrading of rural village infrastructure including sewerage systems.

GREAT BARRIER

Transport – roads and airfields There was strong support for road sealing. There were also requests to upgrade the airfields and for subsidised travel to and from the mainland (similar to that introduced for Waiheke), and for the upgrade of wharves at Tryphena, Whangaparapara and Port Fitzroy. Economic development Many issues were raised relating to economic development. Most common among these were requests for high speed broadband and greater mobile phone coverage. There was support for more general economic development initiatives, including for business ventures and tourism, and the development of an economic plan and budget to assist current residents and encourage future population growth. Community – grants and services A number of submissions made requests in relation to community grants and services. These included the continuation of discretionary funding and support for funding of the island’s health services. Environmental management and issues There was concern over the need to sustain and enhance ecology and biodiversity, especially through the reduction of predators and pests.

HENDERSON-MASSEY

Parks and recreation areas There were requests for improved public safety within parks, as well as support for horse riding to be included in planning for recreation trails and paths. Community development, grants and libraries A number of community groups and organisations gave their support to the council’s ongoing community development and partnerships programmes in the local board area, including the council partnership with the McLaren Park Henderson South initiative (MPHS). The Waitakere Ethnic Board requested the development of a memorandum of understanding with Auckland Council. There was considerable interest in the manner by which library services could be developed. Environmental management, strategy and programmes Both the Keep Waitakere Beautiful Trust and Ecomatters Environment Trust seek commitment to fostering local community-based environmental education and sustainability initiatives. Likewise, there was support for the Green Network.

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Transport – ferry services, cycleways and roads There was support for a ferry service from the Te Atatu Peninsula to the CBD. Submitters felt this would provide a practical alternative mode of transport. Submitters also called for improved cycleways and walkways and the upgrading of roads. Solid waste and recycling A number of submissions requested improved refuse collection services, including the reinstatement of the annual free inorganic collection.

HIBISCUS AND BAYS

Transport – Roads and public transport A common theme was the state of the area’s roads with many submitters commenting on Penlink, for which there were arguments both for and against. There was support for widening sections of Whangaparaoa Road as well as for improved bus services (including park and ride facilities and an extension of bus lanes along the northern motorway). Environment issues Some submissions related to geographically specific areas (such as the Long Bay Marine reserve) while others referred to programmes, practices or issues that relate to the local board area more generally (such as tree protection). Community - community development, services, safety, facilities and libraries There was support for a range of community development activities, including for a community hall for youth programmes, funding for the reconstruction of the Mairangi Bay Surf Lifesaving clubhouse and a mobile library service for Stillwater.

HOWICK

Environmental Issues A number of submissions discussed environmental issues, with beaches, coastal management, the reduction of solid waste and the introduction of environmental management plans by local businesses being of particular concern. Parks and Recreations Services There were requests concerning sportsfields and parks in the Howick area, including for improving levels of service and for introducing a network of parks, coastal esplanade reserves and walkways. Solid Waste and Recycling There were several submissions relating to the introduction of an incentive to reduce landfill rubbish. Economic Development There was concern over the lack of budget for local business area planning and infrastructure. Transport There were concerns over the pressure on residential streets that neighbour wharves and marinas.

KAIPATIKI

Lifestyle and culture - parks Many submitters expressed opinions about parks and there was general support for maintaining and developing the parks and reserves, paths, tracks and cycleways in the area. Some submitters were concerned park maintenance had fallen behind whilst there was also discussion relating to various aspects of Chelsea Park and Onepoto Basin and the creation of a walkway from Highbury to Little Shoal Bay. Economic development – town centres There was support for the completion of the Birkenhead mainstreet programme; discussion of the Highbury shopping area upgrade; and for the completion and implementation of the Glenfield Town Centre. Environmental and heritage protection

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There was support for the ongoing development of the former North Shore City Council Historic Heritage Strategy and the preservation of historic buildings. There was also support for better managing mangrove encroachment in the inner harbour. Transport A number of submitters made comments relating to transport issues, ranging from views on a second harbour crossing to carparking and cycling.

MANGERE-OTAHUHU

Economic development Issues relating to economic development in Mangere Otahuhu included requests for upgrading both Mangere Town Centre and Otahuhu township. Environmental issues There were concerns over environmental issues including for budgets for environmental education and sustainability initiatives. Community and recreational initiatives A number of submissions requested support and funding for community and recreational initiatives. There was support for construction of the Maile Ua Community Centre; for funding of the CM Active programme; and for establishing new partnership agreements between CM Sport and the six local boards within the Counties Manukau Region. Transport There was support for improvements to the Otahuhu Railway station as well as for an upgrade of Otahuhu central bus stop and other strategic bus stops.

MANUREWA

Lifestyle and culture – parks There were concerns over a shortfall in playing fields in the Randwick Park area, with the absence of sporting facilities in East Manurewa felt to be a significant barrier to community participation in sport. Community and recreation - grants A number of submissions made specific requests for grant allocation, including for a Trees for Babies event continued funding the Council EcoMatter Shared Work Programme, support for the Active Communities Project in Counties Manukau and funding for the redevelopment of the Netball Manurewa Centre. Environmental issues There was support for the removal of mangroves in Manukau Harbour as well as for more general environmental education and sustainability projects.

MAUNGAKIEKIE-TAMAKI

Parks Submissions regarding the area’s parks focused on requests for specific projects such as a formal walkway and bridge to link Panmure Wharf with Point England reserve and an upgrade of the Maybury Reserve and Mt Wellington War Memorial Domain. Town centres There was general support for the proposal to upgrade Glen Innes town centre. There were recommendations to expand it to incorporate a comprehensive study of Tamaki and the immediate surrounds to develop a robust retail and town centre strategy. The future of Sylvia Park was also of concern. Arts Services – Arts Facilities

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There were a number of requests for new arts facilities (including for the MAGIC – Arts and Music Centre concept) and there was support for existing ones. Community – grants and facilities Specific requests for community grants included EcoMatters seeking commitment to fostering local community-based environmental education and sustainability initiatives. Transport issues The suggestion was made that ferry services would be ideal on the Tamaki Estuary and Manukau Harbour. There was support for the Tamaki Estuary initiatives and for increasing the capacity at the Panmure rail station park and ride. There were arguments for and against further developing the Onehunga/Airport rail link.

ORAKEI

Madills Farm A large number of submissions related to the future of Madills Farm, with the great majority supporting the proposed master plan. Environmental Management - Heritage There was support for protecting the existing heritage / character buildings in the area, including to introduce heritage and character protection policies within the relevant planning processes. Planning and Policy – Plans and Agreements Several submitters felt there is a need for a new village plan for St Heliers, and there were strong feelings among submitters that its current character and amenities should be retained. Transport Many submissions referred to transport issues including public transport (including increasing capacity at Glen Innes and Panmure Rd rail stations), bus lanes, cycleways, parking and footpaths. There was support for a master plan approach to Tamaki Drive. A number of submissions focussed particularly on the need for new safer cycleways, separated from both cars and pedestrians.

OTARA-PAPATOETOE

Pools and other recreation facilities Development of the area’s swimming pools was of considerable concern. There was also support for more and/or better sports fields. The current state of the Papatoetoe Recreation Grounds was of considerable concern. Community safety There were concerns over alcohol and gambling abuse as well as about the need to improve the image of Papatoetoe. Street environments and town centres A number of submissions urged a clean-up of the street environments in both Otara and Papatoetoe as well as the installation of improved street lighting in some areas. Community development, grants and advice There was support for a Youth and Community Development Centre and its potential to contribute to the revitalisation of the Papatoetoe town centre by showcasing performing arts and cultural diversity. The Papatoetoe Historical Society supported the development of an Otara-Papatoetoe heritage trail, the establishment of a museum in Papatoetoe, provision of an Otara Youth Centre and a Paptoetoe Arts Centre. Environmental issues A number of requests were made to clean up Otara Lake with some also identifying the Otara Creek and the entire Tamaki Estuary as waterways in need of attention.

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PAPAKURA

Community including requests for grants, information and advice Iwi groups sought better funding opportunities and in particular asked for council funding to support them in fulfilling their role as Kaitiaki (such as resources to enable iwi groups to respond to RMA consultations, and other Treaty Partner commitments). Eco Matters Environment Trust seeks funding for environmental education and sustainability programmes. Environmental management A number of submissions related to environmental management and issues such as noise, air quality, coastal management and heritage. Submissions were also received requesting the continuation of budgets for mangrove removal, with submitters stating that this would open areas for recreation. Parks and recreation services Submitters noted the need for further work on the areas parks and reserves.

PUKETAPAPA

Parks Support was expressed for the plans to focus on the protection and improvement of parks and reserves, and for the development and upgrading of public spaces.

Environment There were a number of submissions discussing environmental issues or initiatives, with some referring to specific areas such as Keith Hay Park. There was also support for more general environmental initiatives, for example a request to continue funding the Council-EcoMatters Shared Work Programme and commitment to fostering local community-based environmental education and sustainability initiatives. Community development Submissions discussed a variety of community development related issues, including a request for a working relationship between Auckland Council and the Auckland Regional Migrant Service. Transport There was support for the extension of bus lanes, an increase in street parking including near Mount Roskill, and the need for a bridge connecting Owairaka Park, Underwood Reserve and Wainwright Avenue.

RODNEY

Transport - Roads The state of the roads in the area was the most commonly discussed theme amongst submissions, with most calling for safety improvements. A number of submitters commented on the Penlink initiative. Environmental Management – Coastal Management The most commonly discussed coastal management issue was the state of Waikauri Bay. The Sandspit Residents & Ratepayers Association submitted a plan to restore Sandspit Reserve and provide a public facility. Recreation Services – Leisure Facilities including pools There was considerable support for a community pool facility in the Warkworth/Snells Beach area. Some submissions made general requests for more facilities and programmes to support recreation and leisure activities. Lifestyle and Culture - Parks Parks and open spaces were also commonly discussed amongst submissions. Most of these included requests that equestrian sports be included in recreational services and planning, with some stating that there are currently no public equestrian facilities provided anywhere in the region. Rates

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There was support for the policy on postponement of rates for farmland.

UPPER HARBOUR

Transport Over a third of Upper Harbour submissions referred to the Brigham Road cycleway / walkway. Other submissions referred to a range of different transport issues such as roads, footpaths and cycleways. A number of submitters suggested specific roading projects including the Albany Highway upgrade. There were also concerns over parking availability at Oteha park and ride and there was support for development of a Silverdale park and ride with a shuttle service to Oteha Station. Lifestyle and Culture - Parks There were a number of specific requests, including for maintenance and development of the Three Streams Reserve, Albany and tidying and maintaining plantings at three Whenuapai Reserves. Community – Grants Specific requests included continued operational funding for the Whenuapai Hall and for the Corban Estate Arts Centre. Harbour Sport requested that it be named as a key partner for sport and recreation in the local board area.

WAIHEKE

Transport - Roads The most common theme among submissions concerned the island’s roads, and in particular the safety and enjoyment of non-motorist road users. The Esplanade is a common topic among submissions on roads, the majority of which request that it remain unsealed and closed to motorised vehicles. Parks A number of submissions support the acquisition of more open space, with some requesting this be developed for bridle paths, walkways and cycleways. A number of submissions draw attention to equestrian recreation needs, and include requests for their incorporation into recreation and parks planning. Community facilities, Library and Service Centre Several submitters discuss the Oneroa Library and Service Centre proposal. A number of submissions expressed opposition to the potential visitor levy. Environmental programmes and issues Submissions were received on a very wide range of environmental issues.

WAITAKERE RANGES

Environmental programmes, activities, funding and management Many submissions include requests to fund environmental initiatives within the Waitakere Ranges Local Board Area. Most of these involve funding initiatives that were previously supported by Waitakere City Council, and relate to weeds, pests, kauri dieback, rivers, native birds and bush life, beaches and waterways. Amongst the submissions involving funding requests, the Green Network features most strongly. Parks and outdoor sports facilities Parks were an important concern for submitters with Piha featuring as an area with inadequate provision, particularly of sports fields. There was considerable discussion about the appropriate level of funding for parks management in the area. Community, Recreation and Arts - funding Submissions requested a continuation of community assistance funds, as well as funding for ongoing engagement with local communities. Economic development

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Economic development was another important theme and there was support for local businesses, upgrades of streetscapes and town centres and faster broadband connectivity.

WAITEMATA

Environmental management and heritage protection One of the most common themes among submissions concerned the area’s heritage. There was general support for a greater focus on maintaining and protecting the existing natural and built heritage in the area. Transport – cycleways, roads and transport management Another common theme related to the transport network, and transport choices. Most of these were supportive of a greater focus on active and shared modes of transport such as cycleways and public transport. Community grants and facilities There was a wide range of requests for community grants and funding, including from Get in2life; the Keep Auckland Beautiful Trust; and EcoMatters. Other issues There was support for a review of the Wynyard Wharf headland park space; support for continuation of co-funding the City Watch Security service with Heart of Auckland City and support for the Auckland Theatre Company's development in the Wynyard Quarter.

WHAU

Environment - Issues, Programmes and Funding Concern for the environment was a strong theme among submissions. There was support for continued funding of the Green Network; tree protection; and the ongoing protection of the Whau River Catchment environment. Rosebank was a community that received particular attention. Parks A number of submissions requested more or improved open spaces. Community - Community Development, Services, Safety, Facilities and Libraries Some submissions focussed on youth issues. There was support for the Avondale Community Library. Transport - Roads There were some concerns over the proposed bridge linking Rosebank and Kelston because of safety issues and over the divisive impact it might have on the community Avondale Urban Plan The Avondale Urban Plan gave rise to a wide range of comments from submitters.

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