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Annual Budget 2016/2017

Volume 2: Local Board information and agreements 2016/2017

How this Annual Budget 2016/2017 is arranged

This is Auckland Council's plan for delivering services and building infrastructure during the 2016/2017 financial year, the second year of the council's 10-year budget (Long-term Plan 2015-2025 or LTP).

This plan was adopted by the governing body on 30 June 2016 following public consultation in February and March 2016.

An annual plan is produced for each year in between long-term plans, which are prepared every three years.  It provides an opportunity to refresh the information for the coming year and consult with the community on any changes that are proposed. 

Volume 1: Our plan for 2016/2017

Part 1 provides context and background to the plan including a message from the Mayor. It outlines what we will be doing in 2016/2017 to work towards the goals of the Auckland Plan.

Part 2 outlines the activities and services of Auckland Council.

Part 3 contains our financial overview, prospective financial statements for 2016/2017, prospective funding impact statement and other key financial information.

Part 4 contains the summary of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority Operational Plan 2016/2017.

Part 5 contains the appendices and presents the structure of and contact information for the council, a glossary of terms and key word index.

Volume 2: Local Board information and agreements 2016/2017

Part 1 provides information on local boards and a summary of planned expenditure for 2016/2017.

Part 2 contains specific information for each of the 21 local boards, including a local board agreement (outlining local activity initiatives and budgets for 2016/2017), and an introductory section that provides context for each agreement.

Part 3 contains the appendices, including the Allocation of Decision-Making policy for non-regulatory activities, a glossary of terms and key word index.

Contents

Part 1: Local board overview

• Introduction
• Local activities
• Developing local priorities
• Funding

Part 2: Local Board Information and Agreements

• Albert-Eden Local Board
• Devonport-Takapuna Local Board
• Franklin Local Board
• Great Barrier Local Board
• Henderson-Massey Local Board
• Hibiscus and Bays Local Board
• Howick Local Board
• Kaipātiki Local Board
• Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board
• Manurewa Local Board
• Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board
• Orākei Local Board
• Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board
• Papakura Local Board
• Puketāpapa Local Board
• Rodney Local Board
• Upper Harbour Local Board
• Waiheke Local Board
• Waitākere Ranges Local Board
• Waitematā Local Board
• Whau Local Board

Part 3: Allocation of Decision-Making Responsibility for Non-Regulatory Activities

Part 1: Local board overview

Introduction

Auckland Council has a unique model of local government in New Zealand, comprising the governing body (made up of the mayor and 20 ward councillors) and 21 local boards.   Together, this is a shared governance model where decisions can be made regionally and locally, and both big picture regional views and local views are an important part of the decision-making process.

Shared governance model

Local boards are able to make decisions based on three sources:

1. Legislation - local boards are responsible for activities such as community engagement, preparing local board plans, agreeing and monitoring local board agreements, proposing local bylaws and communicating local views to the governing body on regional strategies, policies, plans and bylaws. 

2. Allocation of decision-making for non-regulatory activities - local boards make decisions on, and have oversight of, a broad range of local activities such as local parks, libraries, events, recreational facilities and community activities. Please see Part 3 for the Allocation of decision-making responsibilities for non-regulatory activities.

3. Delegation of decision-making responsibilities - the governing body may delegate responsibility for some regulatory activities to local boards and Auckland Transport may delegate some decision-making responsibilities to local boards.

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Local activities

Local board responsibilities provided for directly in legislation, or allocated to boards, have been summarised into the following themes and supporting groups of activities.

Local activities measured regionally

Some measures of local activity are better measured regionally. There are two main drivers for this:

• either the number of projects (plans or programmes) for a particular Local Board is low, so a percentage achieved will move greatly. For instance if there were two projects in a Local Board area, the result will either be 0 per cent, 50 per cent or 100 per cent
• or a local board may not have projects (plans or programmes) consistently each year, making a trend meaningless.

In either case aggregating all local boards results into one regional figure allows better measurement of the activity delivery.

Levels of service

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Developing local priorities

To inform the 10 year long-term plan and guide decisions that local boards make, a local board plan is developed every three years for each local board area.  It captures community priorities and aspirations may also capture local interests and preferences on regional strategies and plans.

Then, each year, a local board agreement is developed between the governing body and each local board.  It agrees the delivery and funding of local activities and intended levels of service for that area, for the year. The agreement takes into account local board plan priorities, but must also reflect Governing Body decisions such as Auckland-wide priorities, budget constraints and trade-offs across all council activities.

Local Board Agreements for 2016/2017 have been adopted by local boards and agreed by the governing body.

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Funding

Auckland Council has a shared governance model for making decisions on local activities.  Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, funding is allocated to local boards to deliver local services, through the following methods:

1. Asset based services - the governing body allocates funds to deliver local activities based on decisions about region-wide service levels. This includes allocation of funds for local asset based services, such as building a new swimming pool or library. 

2. Locally driven initiatives - an allocation is based on a formula applied to each local board, with the exception of Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards who agree funding requirements with the governing body on an annual basis.

3. Governance services - an allocation is based on the number of elected members and associated administrative costs for each local board.

As part of the Long-term Plan 2015-2025, the governing body approved a new discretionary capital expenditure fund for local boards.  This incorporates a total fund of $10 million per annum across all 21 local boards, to be managed in three-year periods.

The total planned expenditure for local activities across all 21 local boards over the 2016/2017 financial year is shown in the table below. The budgets for each local board are listed within the individual local board agreements in this volume.

Expenditure for all local board areas for 2016/2017 by local board

Budgets include inflation and depreciation, and exclude corporate overhead allocations.

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Albert-Eden Local Board

Message from the Chair

We would like to thank our communities for letting us know what is important to them. The local board is proud to represent such an informed and engaged community and pleased to receive solid support for its proposals.

In developing this local board agreement, we considered carefully the 207 submissions on the annual plan 2016/2017, alongside the priorities and key initiatives highlighted in our local board plan. You have given us the mandate to undertake our proposed local projects, such as the upgrade of Mt Albert town centre. Revitalising this town centre will bring a refreshed sense of vibrancy to Mt Albert, and also provide economic development opportunities and improved transportation linkages. Your feedback also enables us to:

• continue our parks development programme, which includes projects such as developing recreational space at the western end of Chamberlain Park and upgrading the sports fields at Phyllis Reserve; and
• support our local community groups by creating an Accommodation Support Fund, which will support groups with their rates and venue payments, and by responding to our over-subscribed community grants schemes by increasing our budget.

In addition to the projects outlined above, we will continue to invest in our area by improving our community facilities, leading environmental and sustainability initiatives, supporting active and healthy lifestyles and providing events that bring residents together and which celebrate our local identity.

We will continue to advocate on your behalf for greater investment in our area, and to ensure funding for key projects, for example sportsfield and town centre upgrades is retained.  We will also advocate for projects that bring transformational change to our area, such as light rail, to be prioritised by the governing body and Auckland Transport.

Many thanks for your ongoing contribution to the work of the local board.

Peter Haynes

Chair, Albert-Eden Local Board

Introduction

Auckland Council's shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities within their decision-making allocation responsibilities. Local boards develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of their annual funding agreement with Auckland Council's governing body (the mayor and councillors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals, which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities.

This document provides information on local activities that have been agreed for delivery in 2016/2017 between the governing body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2016/2017 including local funding priorities, budgets and performance targets. This document also outlines supporting material to the agreement including a message from the Chair and key advocacy areas.

About this area

The Albert-Eden Local Board area comprises a number of inner-city suburbs and blends well-established residential areas with a diversifying population, thriving communities vibrant town centres and beautiful parks and open spaces.  The local board area is bounded by the Waitemata Harbour to the west, state highways 1 and 20 to the north and east and traverses along Greenwoods Corner, Sandringham and Owairaka to the south.

Albert-Eden is an area of villages and town centres, each with their own unique and special identity.  The area includes the culturally diverse Mt Albert, Sandringham and Balmoral, while just five minutes east historic villas line the streets of Epsom, Greenwoods Corner and Mt Eden.  Boutique retail and cafes in Kingsland, Eden Terrace and Eden Valley are providing new retail spaces for people to enjoy, while Pt Chevalier, Waterview and Owairaka are flourishing areas with thriving, active communities.

Our area is characterised by iconic natural landmarks such as the three maunga (Ōwairaka/Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura/ Mount Albert, Maungawhau/Mt Eden and Te Kōpuke/Tītīkōpuke/Mount St John) and the local board's network of high-quality parks and open spaces.  These provide opportunities for people to lead healthy, active lifestyles and provide tranquil settings within the urban environment.  The area also plays a critical role in the transport network as thousands of people use our major arterials (such as Dominion, Mt Eden and New North roads) every day to commute to and from the city.

This area has a proud history of caring for its community, its environment and cultural and historic heritage.  The local board wishes to build on this legacy by continuing to deliver positive outcomes for their communities.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Albert-Eden Local Board Plan sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area and how the board works towards creating the world's most liveable city (the vision of the Auckland Plan) at a local level.  The Albert-Eden Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• Proud, connected and secure communities - our people are connected to their communities, have a sense of belonging and are involved in the future of our area.
• A bigger and better range of recreational experiences - creating great opportunities for all to enjoy our parks and community facilities.
• Thriving town centres and a growing local economy - our centres are well supported by local people and are attractive destinations for all visitors. Our business areas play a key role in growing the local economy.
• A community that values its environment - our community leads Auckland with innovative approaches to sustainable living and takes an active role in caring for our natural resources.
• Our heritage is cherished and protected - we understand, appreciate and record our rich natural history and built heritage.
• People can move safely and easily around Albert-Eden - we have access to well-connected and safe transport choices.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2016/2017 financial year in addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the governing body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.

Māori transformational shift outcomes

Auckland Council is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi and its broader statutory obligations to Māori. 

To meet this commitment, the Albert-Eden Local Board Plan provides the framework for Māori transformational shift outcomes, and the local board actively gives consideration to Māori in their local projects and initiatives.  Examples of this include:

• undertaking a Māori cultural heritage study to identify sites of significance to mana whenua
• engaging mana whenua and mataawaka of significant projects (e.g. Chamberlain Park Masterplan and the Mt. Albert town centre upgrade) that the local board undertake.

Funding

Auckland Council has a shared governance model for making decisions on local activities.  Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, funding is allocated to local boards to deliver local services, through the following methods:

1. Asset based services - the governing body allocates funds to deliver local activities based on regionwide service levels and to maintain existing local assets such as a library or add a new asset such as a swimming pool. 

2. Locally driven initiatives - an allocation based on a formula applied to each local board, with the exception of Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards who agree funding requirements with the governing body on an annual basis. There are two funds, operating expenditure and capital expenditure, which ensure locally important projects are given appropriate priority.

3. Governance services - an allocation based on the number of elected members and associated administrative costs for each local board.

Albert-Eden Local Board Agreement 2016/2017

Funding priorities

Auckland Council's 2016/2017 funding priorities for local activities in the Albert-Eden local board area are as follows:

Local Parks, Sport and Recreation

This group of activities covers management and provision of local parks and open space and recreation activities for both passive and active recreation. Local recreation includes swimming pools and leisure centres servicing communities in the local area.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for community to learn and recreate and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Key activities include locally delivered Libraries and Information (Libraries) and Arts, community and Events services.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

*Not previously reported, for information purposes only

Local Planning and Development

This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environment and town centres and local environment and heritage protection.  These activities include economic, environmental, heritage and spatial projects, and enable, plan for and deliver great local places.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Environmental Management

Local environmental management activities work in partnership with locally based communities and iwi to deliver enhanced environmental outcomes (with a focus in indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living) that contribute to Māori, community wellbeing and economy.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Governance

This group of activities covers support to local boards such as strategic advice, preparation of local board plans, development of local board agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, democracy and administration support, and professional development for elected members.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

The measures for this group of activities are covered under the Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 where the survey measures determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This includes local decision-making. There are no significant changes to the measures or targets for 2016/2017.

Funding Impact Statement

This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 21 (5) of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

Other Local Board Information

Contact Albert-Eden 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.

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 Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives

A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for this annual plan, but recognise the value it will add to the local community.  Key advocacy areas for this local board include:

Appendix B: Local budgets

Albert-Eden Local Board 2016/2017 Capital Expenditure

Albert-Eden Local Board 2016/2017 Operating Expenditure

Note: Budgets include inflation and depreciation, and exclude corporate overhead allocations. Locally driven initiative budgets are based on the Local Board Funding Policy.

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Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Message from the Chair

The board appreciates the submissions received on the proposed Annual Plan 2016/17. Our communities' feedback has helped to guide our decision-making as we enter the second year of the Long-Term Plan.

Our capital programme remains intact and we now have greater oversight of the Local Board Capital Fund and our Locally Driven Initiatives funding which, in turn, gives us better management over projects in our communities. We continue to provide extended Library hours and have re-instated the late night at Takapuna Library. We will support better service levels for our parks through our own local board budget so that our local board plan objectives are met and our gardens are maintained to the levels we expect. We heard from you, and will support, mechanical edging and spray-free weed management. You were also supportive of the ideas of establishing a Youth Innovation Centre, which we are committed to delivering, and further progressing a viable Shore Exhibition Centre in Takapuna.

Like most other Aucklanders, you expressed strong support for a higher level of investment in transport, particularly public transport. We will continue to work hard to ensure Devonport-Takapuna gets its fair share of much needed infrastructure improvements and public transport enhancements.

Joseph Bergin

Chair, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Introduction

Auckland Council's shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities within their decision-making allocation responsibilities. Local boards develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of their annual funding agreement with Auckland Council's governing body (the mayor and councillors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals, which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities.

This document provides information on local activities that have been agreed for delivery in 2016/2017 between the governing body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2016/2017 including local funding priorities, budgets and performance targets. This document also outlines supporting material to the agreement including a message from the Chair and key advocacy areas.

About this area

The Devonport-Takapuna local board area is defined by its magnificent Hauraki Gulf and Shoal Bay coastline, well-established community groups committed to provision of a wide range of local services, and character-filled neighbourhoods. It includes the communities of Sunnynook, Forrest Hill, Castor Bay, Milford, Takapuna, Hauraki, Bayswater, Belmont, Narrow Neck and Devonport.

It has a relatively stable population, with 55,470 residents recorded as living in the local board area at the 2013 census. Takapuna is identified as one of Auckland's metropolitan centres, and the only centre with a world-class beachfront. Growth from its current population of 4,000 to 20,000 people will be the key driver for the area's economy over the next 30 years.

The board area is regionally popular for a significant number of cultural and sporting events and its facilities cater for patrons living well beyond the local board area as well as local residents. The area has a rich history and features many heritage structures supported by many committed community and arts and culture groups who provide diverse support and make up the very fabric of who we are.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area and how the board works towards creating the world's most liveable city (the vision of the Auckland Plan) at a local level.

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• Our heritage and environment is cherished and looked after - we will ensure that our environment is healthy and our history valued so that future generations can enjoy it as much as we do.
• Open space that allows us to live - We will ensure that our beaches, parks, sportsfield and general open space are places people want to be, enabling everyone to relax, play, and connect with nature.
• Active, connected and supported neighbourhoods - We will engage regularly with all of our communities to ensure they feel valued and able to make a difference. We will encourage activity that connects people to each other to strengthen our communities.
• Facilities that enable community well-being - We will ensure that our facilities contribute towards making our communities vibrant, connected and safe.
• Increased opportunities for local new business development and economic growth - We will encourage new business and support existing business activity that significantly improves the local economy and provides job opportunities for local people.
• Easy safe and reliable journeys that reduce congestion - We will advocate for and promote travel options that are safe and reliable and reduce congestion from door to destination.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2016/2017 financial year in addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the governing body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.

Māori transformational shift outcomes

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board acknowledges the overall importance of the Auckland Council's commitment to meeting its statutory obligations and responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi to respective mana whenua iwi groups and to Māori of the local board area. The board will work to achieve these obligations by way of engaging in partnership with mana whenua and Māori on community projects of common interest, to seek advice and direction on the importance of kaitiakitanga of the whenua, moana and natural surrounding environment.

The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board also recognises the rich historical connection of mana whenua to the area. The board will ensure it works in partnership with mana whenua wherever possible to improve the community's knowledge of the historical relationship between mana whenua and the local area. 

Funding

Auckland Council has a shared governance model for making decisions on local activities.  Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, funding is allocated to local boards to deliver local services, through the following methods:

1. Asset based services - the governing body allocates funds to deliver local activities based on regionwide service levels and to maintain existing local assets such as a library or add a new asset such as a swimming pool. 

2. Locally driven initiatives - an allocation based on a formula applied to each local board, with the exception of Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards who agree funding requirements with the governing body on an annual basis. There are two funds, operating expenditure and capital expenditure, which ensure locally important projects are given appropriate priority.

3. Governance services - an allocation based on the number of elected members and associated administrative costs for each local board.

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Agreement 2016/2017

Funding priorities

Auckland Council's 2016/2017 funding priorities for local activities in the Devonport-Takapuna local board area are as follows:

Local Parks, Sport and Recreation

This group of activities covers management and provision of local parks and open space and recreation activities for both passive and active recreation. Local recreation includes swimming pools and leisure centres servicing communities in the local area.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Note: The local board has subsidised parks maintenance services (63,000) to retain mechanical edging and frequency of street garden maintenance.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for communities to learn and recreate and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Key activities include locally delivered Libraries and Information (Libraries) and Arts, Community and Events services.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Note: The local board has subsidised library hours ($73,000)

Levels of service

*Not previously reported, for information purposes only.

Local Planning and Development

This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environment and town centres and local environment and heritage protection.  These activities include economic, environmental, heritage and spatial projects, and enable, plan for and deliver great local places.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Environmental Management

Local environmental management activities work in partnership with locally based communities and iwi to deliver enhanced environmental outcomes (with a focus in indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living) that contribute to Māori, community wellbeing and economy.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Governance

This group of activities covers support to local boards such as strategic advice, preparation of local board plans, development of local board agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, democracy and administration support, and professional development for elected members.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

The measures for this group of activities are covered under the Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 where the survey measures determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This includes local decision-making. There are no significant changes to the measures or targets for 2016/2017.

Funding Impact Statement

This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 21 (5) of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

Other Local Board Information

Contact Devonport-Takapuna 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.

Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives

A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for this annual plan, but recognise the value it will add to the local community.  Key advocacy areas for this local board include:

Appendix B: Local budgets

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 2016/2017 Capital Expenditure

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board 2016/2017 Operating Expenditure

Note: Budgets include inflation and depreciation, and exclude corporate overhead allocations. Locally driven initiative budgets are based on the Local Board Funding Policy.

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Franklin Local Board

Message from the Chair

It is pleasing to note that during the public consultation for this annual plan, the priorities of the Franklin Local Board received such great support.

Within the context of Auckland Council's unique shared governance structure, local boards are critical to the delivery of council services, planning and implementation of those plans. We have always taken the view that if we commit to preparing a plan, we must also ensure we work to provide adequate funding within our budgets to either deliver it ourselves or work with the community or other partners to deliver. As we found with the Long-term Plan 2015-2025, there was support for the introduction of a targeted rate to bring forward kerbside recycling in those areas of Franklin not currently receiving that service, which we were supportive of.

We were also pleased to receive support for our greenways initiatives and continuing to support local organisations through event funding and community grants. This enables council, through the local board, to provide support in places and to people who might otherwise struggle.

The greatest challenges remain funding growth-related issues and infrastructure and also managing the significant problem of coastal erosion. Effective advocacy continues to be a focus, again a key function of local boards.

Introduction

Auckland Council's shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities within their decision-making allocation responsibilities. Local boards develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of their annual funding agreement with Auckland Council's governing body (the mayor and councillors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals, which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities.

This document provides information on local activities that have been agreed for delivery in 2016/2017 between the governing body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2016/2017 including local funding priorities, budgets and performance targets. This document also outlines supporting material to the agreement including a message from the Chair and key advocacy areas.

About this area

The Franklin area is predominantly rural and has three main towns - Pukekohe, Waiuku and Beachlands. There are a number of inland and coastal settlements, such as Āwhitu, Clarks Beach, Karaka, Kingseat, Bombay, Ardmore, Clevedon and Kawakawa Bay. The area encompasses inlets and foreshores of the Manukau Harbour in the west and stretches across to the Hauraki Gulf in the east.

Franklin has a wealth of history; early Europeans settled in Maraetai and Ōrere Point, Māori used the Drury Hills as a viewpoint during the New Zealand Wars and the Kentish Hotel in Waiuku lays claim to being the oldest continuously licensed pub in New Zealand.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Franklin Local Board Plan sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area and how the board works towards creating the world's most liveable city (the vision of the Auckland Plan) at a local level.

The Franklin Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• Cherished natural environment - Franklin's forest, open countryside and waterways are healthy, and local parks are cared for and well used for a variety of leisure activities.
• Thriving local economy - Franklin has a strong economy and attracts people to live and work locally and visit its attractions.
• Excellent transport connections and infrastructure - Franklin is well connected by frequent public transport services, including rail, bus and ferry, and has safe roads that make it easy to get around.
• Growth in the right place, at the right time - Growth is well planned to protect rural production and activities, contain urban sprawl and provide infrastructure at the right time.
• Proud, safe and healthy communities - Those who live here are proud of the area, and feel safe and part of the community.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2016/2017 financial year in addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the governing body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.

Māori transformational shift outcomes

The Franklin Local Board Plan sets the framework for engaging rangatira ki te rangatira, or chief to chief, to share information and work together. We plan to continue to have conversations with mana whenua to explore ways to work together and improve communication. Our local board plan objectives support kaitiakitanga, the guardianship of our environment and special places.

Funding

Auckland Council has a shared governance model for making decisions on local activities.  Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, funding is allocated to local boards to deliver local services, through the following methods:

1. Asset based services - the governing body allocates funds to deliver local activities based on regionwide service levels and to maintain existing local assets such as a library or add a new asset such as a swimming pool. 

2. Locally driven initiatives - an allocation based on a formula applied to each local board, with the exception of Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards who agree funding requirements with the governing body on an annual basis. There are two funds, operating expenditure and capital expenditure, which ensure locally important projects are given appropriate priority.

3. Governance services - an allocation based on the number of elected members and associated administrative costs for each local board.

Franklin Local Board Agreement 2016/2017

Funding priorities

Auckland Council's 2016/2017 funding priorities for local activities in the Franklin local board area are as follows:

Local Parks, Sport and Recreation

This group of activities covers management and provision of local parks and open space and recreation activities for both passive and active recreation. Local recreation includes swimming pools and leisure centres servicing communities in the local area.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for communities to learn and recreate and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Key activities include locally delivered Libraries and Information (Libraries) and Arts, Community and Events services.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

*Not previously reported, for information purposes only

Note: The local board has subsidised hire fee charges ($13,000) to make off-peak rates 50% of peak rates

Local Planning and Development

This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environment and town centres and local environment and heritage protection.  These activities include economic, environmental, heritage and spatial projects, and enable, plan for and deliver great local places.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Environmental Management

Local environmental management activities work in partnership with locally based communities and iwi to deliver enhanced environmental outcomes (with a focus in indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living) that contribute to Māori, community wellbeing and economy.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Governance

This group of activities covers support to local boards such as strategic advice, preparation of local board plans, development of local board agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, democracy and administration support, and professional development for elected members.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

The measures for this group of activities are covered under the Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 where the survey measures determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This includes local decision-making. There are no significant changes to the measures or targets for 2016/2017.

Funding Impact Statement

This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 21 (5) of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

Other Local Board Information

Contact Franklin 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.

The board office is located at the Pukekohe Service Centre, 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe

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 Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives

A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for this annual plan, but recognise the value it will add to the local community.  Key advocacy areas for this local board include:

Appendix B: Local budgets

Franklin Local Board 2016/2017 Capital Expenditure

Franklin Local Board 2016/2017 Operating Expenditure

Note: Budgets include inflation and depreciation, and exclude corporate overhead allocations. Locally driven initiative budgets are based on the Local Board Funding Policy.

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Great Barrier Local Board

Message from the Chair

Great Barrier Island continues to be well supported by Auckland Council and our funding has enabled us achieve some pretty good wins last year with the Okiwi 3G wireless project due to be completed in May and the purchase of Glenfern Sanctuary nearing a positive conclusion. The Sandhills Rd dust suppressant trial is going well and hopefully the product will be picked up for future use by Fulton Hogan and enable us to address some of our metalled road issues in the absence of road seal funding.  A resource recovery trial is due to begin supported by the Waste Solutions team and run by a local community group.

Community engagement has been consistently high with attendance at our signature ecology conversation project and the council run workshops. The island has also held some extremely successful new events such as Off the Grid, Lovebirds and Aotea Ridge to Reef.

Capital grant funding continues to be a critical means for our community groups to improve facilities such as the Okiwi Community room upgrade, Health Trust building upgrade and vans for Aotea Family Support Group. We look forward to seeing the projects come through this year.

This year we will continue to work on the island's walkways including Tryphena Coastal Trail, Station Rock Road and the Harataonga Track upgrade. We continue to advocate for reducing herbicide use for weed management and paying for mechanical methods where possible.

Izzy Fordham

Chair, Great Barrier Local Board

Introduction

Auckland Council's shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities within their decision-making allocation responsibilities. Local boards develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of their annual funding agreement with Auckland Council's governing body (the mayor and councillors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals, which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities.

This document provides information on local activities that have been agreed for delivery in 2016/2017 between the governing body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2016/2017 including local funding priorities, budgets and performance targets. This document also outlines supporting material to the agreement including a message from the Chair and key advocacy areas.

About this area

Aotea Great Barrier is a remote island community of less than 1,000 people, half an hour's aeroplane ride and four to five hours by ferry from the mainland. Over 60 per cent of the island is under the management of the Department of Conservation, with most of this being part of the newly created Aotea Conservation Park. The island has no reticulated power or sewage systems and many residents rely on diesel generators supplemented by solar and wind systems for power. With no secondary schools, families must make a choice to send their teenagers to boarding school or leave the island. Most of the island's community facilities are run by local groups with funding support from Auckland Council via the local board.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Great Barrier Local Board Plan sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area and how the board works towards creating the world's most liveable city (the vision of the Auckland Plan) at a local level.

The Great Barrier Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• The environment is at its best here - Our native wildlife and forests flourish, our streams run clean, and our coastal waters are full of life. We waste very little and our homes, businesses and cars run on renewable energy.
• Infrastructure that fits with our environment - As our island attracts more people and visitors, we will ensure new buildings, communications, and our transport network don't compromise the special things that bring people here.
• We have more residents and visitors but we won't lose our way of life - We want to attract more people to our island to create more jobs and opportunities and make our lives better. At the same time we must protect the special things we have and promote these as the reason to come here.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2016/2017 financial year in addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the governing body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.

Māori transformational shift outcomes

The Great Barrier Local Board and mana whenua Ngāti Rehua Ngatiwai ki Aotea have common aspirations in a wide range of areas and are working together to advance these. The local board funded Ngati Rehua Ngatiwai ki Aotea to run the Aotea WalkFest in 2015 and is also keen to work together on a number of initiatives as signalled in the local board plan.

Key to developing a robust and working relationship with the Ngāti Rehua Ngatiwai ki Aotea Trust Board is the development of a relationship agreement between the local board and the trust board. It is essential that there is adequate resourcing for the trust board to engage with the local board therefore, the board have set aside some funding to assist engagement. Once the treaty settlement negotiations for Aotea are completed, this will also enable a range of initiatives delayed by that process to be advanced.

Funding

Auckland Council has a shared governance model for making decisions on local activities.  Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, funding is allocated to local boards to deliver local services, through the following methods:

1. Asset based services - the governing body allocates funds to deliver local activities based on regionwide service levels and to maintain existing local assets such as a library or add a new asset such as a swimming pool. 

2. Locally driven initiatives - an allocation based on a formula applied to each local board, with the exception of Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards who agree funding requirements with the governing body on an annual basis. There are two funds, operating expenditure and capital expenditure, which ensure locally important projects are given appropriate priority.

3. Governance services - an allocation based on the number of elected members and associated administrative costs for each local board.

Great Barrier Local Board Agreement 2016/2017

Funding priorities

Auckland Council's 2016/2017 funding priorities for local activities in the Great Barrier local board area are as follows:

Local Parks, Sport and Recreation

This group of activities covers management and provision of local parks and open space and recreation activities for both passive and active recreation. Local recreation includes swimming pools and leisure centres servicing communities in the local area.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Note: The Local Board is funding a service level top up to enable mechanical edging in Local parks instead of chemical spraying at a cost of $20,000.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for communities to learn and recreate and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Key activities include locally delivered Libraries and Information (Libraries) and Arts, Community and Events services.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

*Not previously reported, for information purposes only

Local Planning and Development

This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environment and town centres and local environment and heritage protection.  These activities include economic, environmental, heritage and spatial projects, and enable, plan for and deliver great local places.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

There are no measures.

Local Environmental Management

Local environmental management activities work in partnership with locally based communities and iwi to deliver enhanced environmental outcomes (with a focus in indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living) that contribute to Māori, community wellbeing and economy.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Governance

This group of activities covers support to local boards such as strategic advice, preparation of local board plans, development of local board agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, democracy and administration support, and professional development for elected members.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

The measures for this group of activities are covered under the Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 where the survey measures determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This includes local decision-making. There are no significant changes to the measures or targets for 2016/2017.

Funding Impact Statement

This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 21 (5) of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

Other Local Board Information

Contact Great Barrier 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.

The board can be contacted at the following address, on (09) 4290 175, or through the Great Barrier Local Board team at:

Auckland Council,

Private Bag 92300,

Auckland 1142.

Attention: Great Barrier Local Board Relationship Manager.

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 Council website:

www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives

A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for this annual plan, but recognise the value it will add to the local community.  Key advocacy areas for this local board include:

Appendix B: Local budgets

Great Barrier Local Board 2016/2017 Capital Expenditure

Great Barrier Local Board 2016/2017 Operating Expenditure

Note: Budgets include inflation and depreciation, and exclude corporate overhead allocations. Locally driven initiative budgets are based on the Local Board Funding Policy.

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Henderson-Massey Local Board

Message from the Chair

Henderson-Massey Local Board looks forward to strengthening the partnerships with our local community organisations.

We also hope to form new partnerships with those who contribute so much to our neighbourhoods. We're always looking for new opportunities to improve our area.

The council's draft Unitary Plan provides for substantial growth in the Henderson-Massey area and will provide us a foundation from which to grow.

We have begun the conversation with the new council-controlled organisation, Panuku Development Auckland (PDA), about opportunities to enable development in Henderson. High-quality urban regeneration in Henderson is one of our top priorities so it's exciting to see this becoming a reality. We will work together to ensure the standards set in this area will provide a template that encourages the rest of Auckland to embrace intensification.

Our board will continue to champion the need for sufficient resources to ensure that intensification and green field development is of the highest quality, which needs to be supported by employment and infrastructure so that our communities can thrive.

The Henderson Lincoln Business Association is growing in membership. With our support, it is working to establish a business improvement district (BID) to help grow the local economy.

And in other good news, there has been a 60 per cent drop in graffiti in Henderson! We have been instigating work in this area, and with the police, council's graffiti team and those wonderful murals painted by Kākano Youth Arts Collective, we are seeing results.

Construction at the new Westgate Town Centre is happening apace. Construction on the Westgate library and community centre starts later this year. Westgate Town Park is at the detailed design stage and is a model of good design that incorporates the community's feedback about what they want in a park.

Two great destination parks are becoming a reality. Construction is now underway on Te Rangi Hiroa Youth Park in Ranui. As well, Royal Reserve in Massey is now at the detailed design phase - the first spade will dig into the ground later this year.

Funding advocacy to the governing body focuses on areas where the board requires increased budgets to effectively deliver services. These include:

• working with Panuku Development Auckland to unlock Henderson's potential as a strategic development area
• strategic land purchasing for recreation purposes - a north west sports precinct and swimming pool
• transport planning to cater for growth in the north west.

We will continue to advocate for regional funding as opportunities arise.

Finally, as always, I encourage you to contact any member of our board if you have a concern or idea. It's our job to be the voice of communities in Henderson-Massey and we are committed to making that voice heard by the Mayor and Auckland Council's Governing Body.

Vanessa Neeson

Chair, Henderson-Massey Local Board

Introduction

Auckland Council's shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities within their decision-making allocation responsibilities. Local boards develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of their annual funding agreement with Auckland Council's governing body (the mayor and councillors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals, which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities.

This document provides information on local activities that have been agreed for delivery in 2016/2017 between the governing body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2016/2017 including local funding priorities, budgets and performance targets. This document also outlines supporting material to the agreement including a message from the Chair and key advocacy areas.

About this area

The Henderson-Massey Local Board area is located at the western end of the Waitematā Harbour and includes the Henderson and Westgate metropolitan centres. The local board area also includes the suburbs of Te Atatu Peninsula, Te Atatu South, Glendene, Sunnyvale, Massey, Ranui and West Harbour. The area is expecting significant growth at Westgate and the steady redevelopment of Henderson.  Henderson-Massey has an unusual age pyramid that looks like an hourglass, with a high percentage of people at both its young base and old peak. Residents have a median income which is lower than the average for the Auckland region so community issues are important. However the west is known for its community cohesiveness and this is an important asset for the area.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Henderson-Massey Local Board Plan sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area and how the board works towards creating the world's most liveable city (the vision of the Auckland Plan) at a local level.

The Henderson-Massey Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• Growth that is extraordinarily liveable - Henderson and Westgate are metropolitan centres where people love to live. Our area offers a range of lifestyle choices and people of all ethnicities mostly settle here because it is still possible to afford a house and raise a family.
• A vital business sector that creates valued local employment opportunities - The extensive new enterprise area at Westgate will have attracted large scale businesses and high-value employers. The board has re-awakened the eco-city brand and businesses are using this to create opportunities in our area.
• A community where we know our neighbours, work together on issues and value diversity - All people in Henderson-Massey has access to affordable safe and healthy homes. From Te Atatu Peninsula to our newest community in Westgate we know our neighbours and feel safe. Our community organisations get involved at street level and work to meet the needs of local communities.
• A good life for young and old - Henderson-Massey is a place where our children can get the best possible start in life. Our young people smoothly transition from school to work, and have plenty of fun things to do along the way. Henderson is the top urban retirement destination in Auckland.
• We are an eco-city - We are living and working in a more sustainable manner, Henderson-Massey has reclaimed the eco-city. Community and business are caring for local streams and protecting our precious costal environments. Our parks offer the variety of experiences necessary for living in a sustainable, compact city.
• Real choices between walking, cycling, public transport and cars - An integrated walking and cycling network , convenient and cost effective public transport, safe walkable neighbourhood and town centres and roads that move goods and people around swiftly and safely.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2016/2017 financial year in addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the governing body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.

Māori transformational shift outcomes

As an integral part of meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the council is committed to enabling and supporting mana whenua and mataawaka aspirations and providing opportunities for Māori to contribute to the future well-being of Auckland. To formalise this commitment, the council has affirmed the Māori Responsiveness Framework to help the Auckland Council family implement its responsibilities.

The Māori Responsiveness Framework sets out two key areas - understanding the rights and interests of Māori and acting on the needs and aspirations of Māori.

Henderson-Massey Local Board has three initiatives that are specifically focused on partnering with Māori:

• Working with local mana whenua as kaitiaki on a Pa Harakeke environmental project. Various sites in the Henderson-Massey area have been selected in collaboration with local mana whenua.
• Partnering with Te Whanau o Waipareira on a rangatahi empowerment programme “Nga Kawa o Tangaroa Tikanga” that uses developing water skills including kai moana gathering as a way to reconnect rangatahi to their culture and families.
• Supporting Te Whanau o Waipareira's Waitangi Day celebrations at Hoani Waititi Marae.

Among initiatives that are not directly focused on Māori outcomes but help address issues specific to Māori, the Youth Connections youth employment programme will contribute to lowering the high Māori youth unemployment figures in Henderson-Massey.

Funding

Auckland Council has a shared governance model for making decisions on local activities.  Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, funding is allocated to local boards to deliver local services, through the following methods:

1. Asset based services - the governing body allocates funds to deliver local activities based on regionwide service levels and to maintain existing local assets such as a library or add a new asset such as a swimming pool. 

2. Locally driven initiatives - an allocation based on a formula applied to each local board, with the exception of Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards who agree funding requirements with the governing body on an annual basis. There are two funds, operating expenditure and capital expenditure, which ensure locally important projects are given appropriate priority.

3. Governance services - an allocation based on the number of elected members and associated administrative costs for each local board.

Henderson-Massey Local Board Agreement 2016/2017

Funding priorities

Auckland Council's 2016/2017 funding priorities for local activities in the Henderson-Massey local board area are as follows:

Local Parks, Sport and Recreation

This group of activities covers management and provision of local parks and open space and recreation activities for both passive and active recreation. Local recreation includes swimming pools and leisure centres servicing communities in the local area.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for community to learn and recreate and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Key activities include locally delivered Libraries and Information (Libraries) and Arts, Community and Events services.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

*Not previously reported, for information purposes only

Local Planning and Development

This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environment and town centres and local environment and heritage protection.  These activities include economic, environmental, heritage and spatial projects, and enable, plan for and deliver great local places.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Environmental Management

Local environmental management activities work in partnership with locally based communities and iwi to deliver enhanced environmental outcomes (with a focus in indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living) that contribute to Māori, community wellbeing and economy.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Governance

This group of activities covers support to local boards such as strategic advice, preparation of local board plans, development of local board agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, democracy and administration support, and professional development for elected members.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

The measures for this group of activities are covered under the Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 where the survey measures determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This includes local decision-making. There are no significant changes to the measures or targets for 2016/2017.

Funding Impact Statement

This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 21 (5) of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

Other Local Board Information

Contact Henderson-Massey 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.

Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives

A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for this annual plan, but recognise the value it will add to the local community.  Key advocacy areas for this local board include:

Appendix B: Local budgets

Henderson-Massey Local Board 2016/2017 Capital Expenditure

Henderson-Massey Local Board 2016/2017 Operating Expenditure

Note: Budgets include inflation and depreciation, and exclude corporate overhead allocations. Locally driven initiative budgets are based on the Local Board Funding Policy.

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Hibiscus and Bays Local Board

Message from the Chairperson

This year we received a clear message from our communities that they would like to see an increase in the level of service in our parks and garden spaces.  People also told us they prefer edging is carried out through mechanical means rather than chemical spraying. As a result the local board will advocate strongly for the governing body to increase its operational funding to return to mechanical edging and increase maintenance in parks and gardens.

An earlier delivery of Penlink is still a high priority for the local board and the Hibiscus Coast community again spoke up showing their continued support for this vital lifeline to residents and businesses along the Whangaparaoa Peninsula as well as through Silverdale.  With Penlink in place we can realise a much stronger local economy with more jobs closer to home and providing well connected communities.  We will continue to actively lobby behind the scenes to progress Penlink at every opportunity.

On a lighter note 2016/2017 will see the completion of the major upgrade at Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre, new toilets and changing rooms at Waiake and a toilet at Sherwood Reserve.  Many playground improvements will also be delivered throughout the Hibiscus and Bays area.  The local board will continue to support volunteers working in our environmental spaces in protecting and managing our precious waterways, coastline, parks and reserves.  Contestable grant funding is available to groups that demonstrate alignment to our local board plan priorities.

Our arts centres continue to deliver outstanding results and offer creative opportunities to a wide variety of residents and visitors.  We are very proud of their efforts and are pleased to be providing ongoing support to them.

Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to working with you throughout the year.

Introduction

Auckland Council's shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities within their decision-making allocation responsibilities. Local boards develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of their annual funding agreement with Auckland Council's governing body (the mayor and councillors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals, which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities.

This document provides information on local activities that have been agreed for delivery in 2016/2017 between the governing body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2016/2017 including local funding priorities, budgets and performance targets. This document also outlines supporting material to the agreement including a message from the Chair and key advocacy areas.

About this area

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board continues to experience significant growth particularly in the Silverdale, Orewa and Long Bay areas.  This presents lots of challenges to provide for our growing population together with identifying opportunities to explore new ways of working with the community and other partners to achieve success and get things done.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area and how the board works towards creating the world's most liveable city (the vision of the Auckland Plan) at a local level.

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• A great place to live because we planned for growth - Our area accommodates a growing population, while protecting and preserving local character, the environment and our communities.
• A strong local economy with skilled jobs - Our area is an attractive place to set up and run a business and our residents have access to skilled jobs close to home.
• Connected communities with excellent transport choices - Our communities are well connected to each other and the city centre via public transport, walkways, cycleways and efficient roads including Penlink.
• Easy access to recreation choices and open space - Our quality network of open spaces and recreation facilities support a balanced and healthy lifestyle for residents.
• Safe and supported communities - Our residents have access to a range of community facilities and services that support a sense of well-being, safety and connection to others.
• A protected and enhanced environment - Our waterways, harbours, coastline, parks, reserves and heritage are protected and enhanced for future generations to enjoy.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2016/2017 financial year in addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the governing body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.

Māori transformational shift outcomes

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board continues to work with mana whenua and mataawaka acknowledging their views and ideas on local board projects in our area.  We are committed to working closely to strengthen our iwi relationships in the future on initiatives that achieve a shared vision and outcomes.

Funding

Auckland Council has a shared governance model for making decisions on local activities.  Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, funding is allocated to local boards to deliver local services, through the following methods:

1. Asset based services - the governing body allocates funds to deliver local activities based on decisions about regionwide service levels and to maintain existing local assets such as a library or add a new asset such as a swimming pool. 

2. Locally driven initiatives - an allocation based on a formula applied to each local board, with the exception of Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards who agree funding requirements with the governing body on an annual basis. There are two funds, operating expenditure and capital expenditure, which ensure locally important projects are given appropriate priority.

3. Governance services - an allocation based on the number of elected members and associated administrative costs for each local board.

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Agreement 2016/2017

Funding priorities

Auckland Council's 2016/2017 funding priorities for local activities in the Hibiscus and Bays local board area are as follows:

Local Parks, Sport and Recreation

This group of activities covers management and provision of local parks and open space and recreation activities for both passive and active recreation. Local recreation includes swimming pools and leisure centres servicing communities in the local area.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for communities to learn and recreate and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Key activities include locally delivered Libraries and Information (Libraries) and Arts, Community and Events  services.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

*Not previously reported, for information purposes only

Note: The local board provides a service level top up to Estuary Arts Centre Trust of $50,000 to ensure that both its arts centres receive more equitable funding.

Local Planning and Development

This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environment and town centres and local environment and heritage protection.  These activities include economic, environmental, heritage and spatial projects, and enable, plan for and deliver great local places.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Environmental Management

Local environmental management activities work in partnership with locally based communities and iwi to deliver enhanced environmental outcomes (with a focus in indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living) that contribute to Māori, community wellbeing and economy.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Governance

This group of activities covers support to local boards such as strategic advice, preparation of local board plans, development of local board agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, democracy and administration support, and professional development for elected members.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

The measures for this group of activities are covered under the Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 where the survey measures determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This includes local decision-making. There are no significant changes to the measures or targets for 2016/2017.

Funding Impact Statement

This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 21 (5) of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

Other local board Information

Contact Hibiscus and Bays 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.

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board can be contacted at the address below:

Orewa Service Centre

50 Centreway Road

Orewa

Auckland 0931

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board also 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.

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 Council website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz > About council > Meetings and agendas

Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives

A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for this annual plan, but recognise the value it will add to the local community.  Key advocacy areas for this local board include:

Appendix B: Local budgets

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 2016/2017 Capital Expenditure

Hibiscus and Bays Local Board 2016/2017 Operating Expenditure

Note: Budgets include inflation and depreciation, and exclude corporate overhead allocations. Locally driven initiative budgets are based on the Local Board Funding Policy.

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Howick Local Board

Message from the Chair

The Local Board Plan 2014 has set the platform for what we are going to do over the next 10-years. We have heard from you as part of the consultation on the Annual Budget 2016/2017 on where we put our efforts and what to fund.  You have also told us to be more cost effective and ensure that services delivered to our community will be value for money.

Overall, there was a lot of support from the community for local initiatives with few opposing. The main messages we have taken from the annual budget consultation for 2016/2017 are to continue the coastal management programme and sand replenishment of our beaches, developing Barry Curtis Park and sports parks, extending walkways and cycleways, supporting arts activities and funding local community projects and events, the successful weed and pest management programme, focusing on youth and advocating for an increase in the Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC).

Whilst the Flat Bush area dominates our capital programme over the next 10-years (e.g. work on the multi-use community facility and library for Flat Bush is on track to commence in 2017, with an opening envisaged for late 2018, we continue to deliver and support projects across the ward. For example, the Uxbridge redevelopment will be completed and opened in November 2016, the Greenmount Master Plan continues to be developed and improvements to ferry facilities at Half Moon Bay is scheduled to be completed by November 2016.

Transport continues to be a major issue. The Howick Local Board is advocating strongly to Auckland Transport to urgently prioritise transport connections in the Half Moon Bay area and increase ferry services, accelerate the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) project, and integrate the Pakuranga Town Centre Masterplan with AMETI's transport proposals.

Thank you for taking the time to help us shape our plan. We will continue to keep you informed about what we are doing and to celebrate key milestones as they are achieved throughout the year.

David Collings

Chairperson, Howick Local Board

Introduction

Auckland Council's shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities within their decision-making allocation responsibilities. Local boards develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of their annual funding agreement with Auckland Council's governing body (the mayor and councillors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals, which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities.

This document provides information on local activities that have been agreed for delivery in 2016/2017 between the governing body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2016/2017 including local funding priorities, budgets and performance targets. This document also outlines supporting material to the agreement including a message from the Chair and key advocacy areas.

About this area

The Howick Local Board represents the greater Howick area which includes Pakuranga, Howick and Botany. A further residential development is being completed at Flat Bush. The main business centres are located along Ti Rakau Drive, Botany Town Centre, East Tamaki and in the business park at Highbrook.

Howick's population increased by 12 per cent in the 2013 census with over 50 per cent European and 38 per cent Asian. The number of older people (aged 65 and older) rose by 38 per cent.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Howick Local Board Plan sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area and how the board works towards creating the world's most liveable city (the vision of the Auckland Plan) at a local level.

The Howick Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• An involved and connected community - We are proud of our area and participate in our community to make Howick a great place to live, work and play.
• Howick's future growth is managed effectively - We want to make sure that future growth is well planned for, good quality design is evident and that our transport connections enable people to move easily about the Howick area.
• Valuing our cultural diversity - We are culturally diverse and have great facilities for creative activities including music and dance, theatre and visual arts.
• We all treasure and enjoy our environment - We will keep our wonderful environment and admired coastline clean and safe for all to use.
• Our community is active and healthy - Our extensive network of public places and spaces, recreation and leisure facilities will be looked after so everyone can use them to remain healthy and active.
• A prosperous local economy - We will attract new businesses to support our thriving local economy and provide opportunities for training and skill development. We will also develop tourism in the area.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2016/2017 financial year in addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the governing body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.

Māori transformational shift outcomes

The local board plan provides the framework for engaging rangatira ki te rangatira or chief to chief, to share information and work together. As part of its commitment to Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi, the Howick Local Board will continue to build a close working relationship with mana whenua with interests in the area and mataawaka. Our local board plan describes some of the ways we will work together with iwi in our local area that will support kaitiakitanga and the guardianship of our environment and special places.

Funding

Auckland Council has a shared governance model for making decisions on local activities.  Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, funding is allocated to local boards to deliver local services, through the following methods:

1. Asset based services - the governing body allocates funds to deliver local activities based on regionwide service levels and to maintain existing local assets such as a library or add a new asset such as a swimming pool. 

2. Locally driven initiatives - an allocation based on a formula applied to each local board, with the exception of Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards who agree funding requirements with the governing body on an annual basis. There are two funds, operating expenditure and capital expenditure, which ensure locally important projects are given appropriate priority.

3. Governance services - an allocation based on the number of elected members and associated administrative costs for each local board.

Howick Local Board Agreement 2016/2017

Funding priorities

Auckland Council's 2016/2017 funding priorities for local activities in the Howick local board area are as follows:

Local Parks, Sport and Recreation

This group of activities covers management and provision of local parks and open space and recreation activities for both passive and active recreation. Local recreation includes swimming pools and leisure centres servicing communities in the local area.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for community to learn and recreate and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Key activities include locally delivered Libraries and Information (Libraries) and Arts, Community and Events  services.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

*Not previously reported, for information purposes only

Note: The Howick Local Board has funded extra library hours ($77,000) and has partially subsidised revenue for community places ($40,000)

Local Planning and Development

This group of activities covers local business area planning, local street environment and town centres and local environment and heritage protection.  These activities include economic, environmental, heritage and spatial projects, and enable, plan for and deliver great local places.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Environmental Management

Local environmental management activities work in partnership with locally based communities and iwi to deliver enhanced environmental outcomes (with a focus in indigenous biodiversity, healthy waterways and sustainable living) that contribute to Māori, community wellbeing and economy.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Local Governance

This group of activities covers support to local boards such as strategic advice, preparation of local board plans, development of local board agreements, community engagement including relationships with mana whenua and Māori communities, democracy and administration support, and professional development for elected members.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

The measures for this group of activities are covered under the Regional Governance group of activities in the Long-term Plan 2015-2025 where the survey measures determine participation with Auckland Council decision-making in general. This includes local decision-making. There are no significant changes to the measures or targets for 2016/2017.

Funding Impact Statement

This prospective funding impact statement has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 21 (5) of the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009. It covers the year from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 and outlines the council's sources of funding for local activities in this local board area and our plan to apply them.

Other Local Board Information

Contact Howick 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.

The board can be contacted at the address below:

Howick Local Board Office

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

Appendix A: Advocacy initiatives

A key role of the local board is to advocate for initiatives that the local board may not have decision-making responsibilities or funding for this annual plan, but recognise the value it will add to the local community.  Key advocacy areas for this local board include:

Appendix B: Local budgets

Howick Local Board 2016/2017 Capital Expenditure

Howick Local Board 2016/2017 Operating Expenditure

Note: Budgets include inflation and depreciation, and exclude corporate overhead allocations. Locally driven initiative budgets are based on the Local Board Funding Policy.

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Kaipātiki Local Board

Message from the Chair

We would like to thank our community for letting us know what you thought on issues that face Aucklanders. We have also heard your views on our local projects here in Kaipātiki.

In Birkenhead we plan to keep up the momentum created by the exciting Kaimataara o Wai Manawa project and complete our planned projects in the area.  We also look forward to working with Panuku Development Auckland on projects in the Northcote town centre.

We will continue to implement the Kaipātiki Connections Network Plan to make walking and cycling easier and more attractive.  We will also complete the development of the Pest-free Kaipātiki Strategy and begin the process of implementing it.

We intend to increase our support for local groups for their community, arts, sports and place-making objectives.

We will continue to fund the highly popular free community events in parks.

We will continue to advocate to Auckland Council's governing body to:

• retain budgets for local Kaipātiki projects;
• provide equitable regional funding for community, arts, culture and sports facilities;
• reverse the cuts to service levels agreed through the Long-term Plan 2015-2025; and
• increase renewals funding so that budgets are adequate to replace worn out facilities and assets with their modern equivalents.

In developing this local board agreement consideration has been given to the 116 submissions received on Kaipātiki issues in the annual plan 2016/2017 consultation as well as the priorities and key initiatives set out in our local board plan.

With the ongoing pressure on the council's budgets, it is crucial that we seek the best value for our community from the local services provided. One way of achieving this is through our amazing community organisations and committed volunteers. The recently signed memorandum of understanding with the Opaketai Beach Haven Garden with the Beach Haven Place-making Group reinforces this empowering approach.

The board has become aware that the funding required to operate and manage the repurposed Marlborough Park youth focused facility to the agreed level has not been made available to accompany the approved capital expenditure. The board urges the governing body to resolve this error by providing funding for operating   this facility as a youth centre in a manner consistent with other similar centres within Auckland.

The board looks forward to continuing to work with all those individuals and groups in the community whose efforts make Kaipātiki our home.

Kay McIntyre QSM

Chairperson, Kaipātiki Local Board

Introduction

Auckland Council's shared governance model means local boards make decisions on local issues, activities and the use of local facilities within their decision-making allocation responsibilities. Local boards develop a three-year local board plan as the basis of their annual funding agreement with Auckland Council's governing body (the mayor and councillors). Local boards also advocate to the governing body on larger scale investments, regional programmes and policy issues such as rates proposals, which are outside local board decision-making responsibilities.

This document provides information on local activities that have been agreed for delivery in 2016/2017 between the governing body and the local board.

It outlines a local board agreement for 2016/2017 including local funding priorities, budgets and performance targets. This document also outlines supporting material to the agreement including a message from the Chair and key advocacy areas.

About this area

The Kaipātiki Local Board comprises a number of inner harbour suburbs and enjoys an extensive coastline. It is bounded by the Northern Motorway to the east, Sunset Road to the north and the coast of the inner Waitematā 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, an emerging centre at Beach Haven, a boutique retail strip in Hinemoa Street, and the Glenfield Centre which is home to a large shopping mall. The Wairau Valley and Glenfield east contain large footprint retail and light industry. The Kaipātiki area has four secondary schools, the North Shore campus of Auckland University of Technology and Awataha Marae.

The community also has opportunities to lead active lifestyles, with access to numerous sporting and recreational facilities, including leisure centres, swimming pools and a recreation precinct around Northcote Road.

This area has a proud history of caring for its community, which saw the establishment of the first community house in the Auckland region in 1972. The Kaipātiki Local Board wishes to build on this legacy by continuing to maintain and develop libraries and other community, cultural and arts facilities.

Local Board Plan outcomes

The Kaipātiki Local Board Plan sets out the aspirations the local board has for the area and how the board works towards creating the world's most liveable city (the vision of the Auckland Plan) at a local level.

The Kaipātiki Local Board Plan outcomes are:

• Proud, positive communities that embrace the diversity of Kaipātiki - Our people have a sense of belonging, are connected to one another and are proud to live in Kaipātiki.
• Green open spaces and environments that enable active and healthy lifestyles and protect our natural heritage - Our parks and reserves are protected and enhanced, enabling our people to enjoy the outdoors and stay active, while conserving and growing our natural heritage in partnership with mana whenua.
• A connected Kaipātiki through a range of transport links, both within and beyond our area - Our communities are able to move around Kaipātiki and beyond through walking and cycling connections, enhanced public transport and an efficient road system.
• Vibrant town and village centres and a thriving local economy - Birkenhead, Northcote, Glenfield, Beach Haven and our smaller centres grow, develop and thrive, while protecting their unique personalities and heritage character through quality design. The economic importance of the Wairau Valley is recognised and strengthened, and actively grows the contribution of Kaipātiki to Auckland's economy.
• Community facilities, assets and services that are high quality, well managed and meet our communities' needs - Our people continue to enjoy our existing network of community facilities and services which are easy to access and managed to a high standard.

The local board agreement outlined in this document reflects how we plan to support these outcomes through agreed activities in the 2016/2017 financial year in addition, each local board carries out responsibilities delegated by the governing body in accordance with the delegated power, and with the general priorities and preferences in the local board plan.

Māori transformational shift outcomes

Auckland Council is committed to meeting its responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi and its boarder statutory obligations to Māori. As part of this commitment, Kaipātiki Local Board intends to work with mana whenua and iwi on a range of projects and activities, particularly in the areas of parks and town centres. The board recognises that projects in these areas impact on issues that are of importance to Māori, such as improving and maintaining the natural environment e.g. improving stream water quality. 

Funding

Auckland Council has a shared governance model for making decisions on local activities.  Under the Local Board Funding Policy adopted in August 2014, funding is allocated to local boards to deliver local services, through the following methods:

1. Asset based services - the governing body allocates funds to deliver local activities based on decisions about regionwide service levels and to maintain existing local assets such as a library or add a new asset such as a swimming pool. 

2. Locally driven initiatives - an allocation based on a formula applied to each local board, with the exception of Great Barrier and Waiheke Local Boards who agree funding requirements with the governing body on an annual basis. There are two funds, operating expenditure and capital expenditure, which ensure locally important projects are given appropriate priority.

3. Governance services - an allocation based on the number of elected members and associated administrative costs for each local board.

Kaipātiki Local Board Agreement 2016/2017

Funding priorities

Auckland Council's 2016/2017 funding priorities for local activities in the Kaipātiki local board area are as follows:

Local Parks, Sport and Recreation

This group of activities covers management and provision of local parks and open space and recreation activities for both passive and active recreation. Local recreation includes swimming pools and leisure centres servicing communities in the local area.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Levels of service

Note: The local board has subsidised parks maintenance services ($54,000) to retain mechanical edging.

Local Community Services

This group of activities contributes to improved community outcomes by providing places and spaces for community to learn and recreate and by integrating arts and culture into the everyday lives of Aucklanders. Key activities include locally delivered Libraries and Information (Libraries) and Arts, Community and Events  services.

The key initiatives and associated expenditure that we have planned for 2016/2017 includes:

Note: The local board has subsidised library hours ($13,000).

Levels of service